Scientists Serve Up Fat-Fighting Food Products

Scientists Serve Up Fat-Fighting Food Products: "Yogurt could become an even healthier snack, thanks to C-Trim, a new, heart-healthy ingredient from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. "

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall: "Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire."

Women's Health: Hysterectomy and Other Treatments for Uterine Conditions

Women's Health: Hysterectomy and Other Treatments for Uterine Conditions: "More than 500,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States each year at an annual cost of more than $5 billion. More than one-third of women in the United States have had a hysterectomy by age 60."

U.S. Releases 2005 Human Rights Report on Ethiopia

U.S. Releases 2005 Human Rights Report on Ethiopia: "After the May elections, serious human rights abuses occurred, when the opposition parties refused to accept the announced results, and in November after the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) called for civil disobedience, which resulted in widespread riots and excessive use of force by the police and military. Although there were some improvements, the government's human rights record remained poor and worsened in some areas."

An Open Label Study of Ampligen in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

An Open Label Study of Ampligen in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: "An Open-Label Study of Poly I: Poly C12U (Ampligen®) in Patients with Severely Debilitating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). The FDA approved the study for cost recovery. Patients enrolled in the study are responsible for costs related to the therapy, e.g., drug cost, infusion cost, cost of supplies, diagnostic and other laboratory testing."

Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Expands to Santa Clara, San Mateo and Imperial Counties

Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Expands to Santa Clara, San Mateo and Imperial Counties: "SACRAMENTO - Insurance Commissioner Garamendi announced Thursday his decision to expand the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance program to Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Imperial counties. The announcement follows his final determination that the program, which provides eligible low income good drivers with state-required liability insurance for under $400 a year, is necessary and desirable in those counties."

FDA Warns Manufacturers About Illegal Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements

FDA Warns Manufacturers About Illegal Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements: "Consumers who have any of the products listed below should stop taking them and return them to their place of purchase. FDA issued warning letters for the following so-called dietary supplement products"

American Honda Foundation -- Education Grant Program

American Honda Foundation -- Education Grant Program: "The American Honda Foundation provides grants in the fields of youth education and scientific education. The average one-time, one-year grant size is between $40,000 and $80,000. Eligible applicants include K-12 educational institutions, gifted student programs, and education-related nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. "

SEC' Announces Roundtable Series on Giving Investors and Analysts Better Financial Data via Internet

SEC' Announces Roundtable Series on Giving Investors and Analysts Better Financial Data via Internet: "Washington, D.C., March 9, 2006 - The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today a series of roundtables to be held throughout 2006 at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., focused on speeding the implementation of new Internet tools that will help provide investors and analysts with better financial information about companies and funds. "

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard: "Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard"

Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter

Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter: "Harmful bacteria carried in the chick's and duckling's intestine contaminates their environment and the entire surface of the animal. Children can be exposed to the bacteria by simply holding, cuddling, or kissing the birds. Children are most susceptible to infection because they are more likely than others to put their fingers into their mouths and because their immune systems are still developing. "

Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter

Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter: "Harmful bacteria carried in the chick's and duckling's intestine contaminates their environment and the entire surface of the animal. Children can be exposed to the bacteria by simply holding, cuddling, or kissing the birds. Children are most susceptible to infection because they are more likely than others to put their fingers into their mouths and because their immune systems are still developing. "

Check Your IRS Tax Refund Status Online

Check Your IRS Tax Refund Status Online: "Once you've filed your federal taxes, you can check online to find out when the IRS will send your refund. To find out the status of your refund"

Webcast Spreads Word About Applying for Federal Grants Online

Webcast Spreads Word About Applying for Federal Grants Online: "As of January 1 this year, HRSA requires that all grant applications be made electronically through Grants.gov, the single point of access to find and apply for more than $400 billion in funds from more than 1,000 Federal grant programs. "

California Takes Enforcement Action Against State�s Second Largest Nursing Home Chain

California Takes Enforcement Action Against State's Second Largest Nursing Home Chain: "(SACRAMENTO) - Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced that he has secured the settlement of a civil lawsuit he filed against Pleasant Care Corporation, the second largest provider of nursing home care in California, that will result in court-enforceable improvements in the quality of care for elderly Californians at 30 facilities statewide."

More Taxpayers E-filing than Ever Before

More Taxpayers E-filing than Ever Before: "Washington - In the first release of tax filing statistics this year, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that electronically filed returns have increased, led by a big increase in home computer use"

UNITED STATES AND MEXICO SIGN CEMENT AGREEMENT

UNITED STATES AND MEXICO SIGN CEMENT AGREEMENT: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today joined U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman and Mexico's Secretary of Economy Sergio Garcia de Alba to sign the U.S.-Mexico Agreement on Cement. The Agreement successfully resolves the 16-year dispute over the U.S. antidumping duty order on imports of gray portland cement from Mexico."

Using Wireless Technology Securely

Using Wireless Technology Securely: "In recent years, wireless networking has become more available, affordable, and easy to use. Home users are adopting wireless technology in great numbers. On-the-go laptop users often find free wireless connections in places like coffee shops and airports. "

Play Ball! U.S. Department of State Brings Venezuelan and Nicaraguan Coaches and Players to United States for Inaugural World Baseball Classic

Play Ball! U.S. Department of State Brings Venezuelan and Nicaraguan Coaches and Players to United States for Inaugural World Baseball Classic: "In cooperation with Major League Baseball (MLB), the U.S. Department of State�s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the U.S. embassies in Venezuela and Nicaragua are bringing seven Venezuelan and five Nicaraguan Little League baseball coaches and players to the United States to experience a shared love of baseball. They will attend the first World Baseball Classic and participate in coaching clinics and seminars taking place March 6-16, 2006, in Orlando, Florida, and Washington, DC."

COMMUNITY SAFETY DURING SPRING BREAK 2006

COMMUNITY SAFETY DURING SPRING BREAK 2006 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has announced the availability of several publications that can benefit both citizens and law enforcement officials in communities that attract large numbers of college students during the annual spring break season. The publications, listed below, are each available from COPS free of charge.

CalHFA announces new 40-Year Fixed Mortgage

CalHFA announces new 40-Year Fixed Mortgage CalHFA is pleased to announce our new 40-Year Fixed Mortgage. This conventional loan may be funded up to 100% of purchase price or appraised value, whichever is less. Borrowers do not need to come up with funds for a down payment although HiCAP, CHDAP, HIRAP, ECTP and AHPP loan programs may still be utilized where applicable and eligible (CHAP is not available with this program). The 40-year loan is available for resale housing as well as newly-, not-previously-occupied units. The School Facility Fee (SFF) grant may also be used for new units in combination with the 40-Year Fixed Mortgage and other CalHFA first mortgage products, where applicable. Mar 7, 2006, 08:39

Audit of Hawaii's Medicaid Expenditures for Nursing Facility Services for the Period July 1, 2003, Through June 30, 2004

Audit of Hawaii's Medicaid Expenditures for Nursing Facility Services for the Period July 1, 2003, Through June 30, 2004: "Our objective was to determine whether Hawaii's reported Medicaid expenditures for services provided to beneficiaries in nursing facilities complied with Federal and State requirements for the period July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004."

ICE Returns Cultural Antiquities To Saudi Ambassador

ICE Returns Cultural Antiquities To Saudi Ambassador: "WASHINGTON, DC - Department of Homeland Security officials today returned to the Saudi Government 132 pounds of ancient coins seized in an investigation after being illegally removed from a shipwreck in the Red Sea."

NAMM TEAMS UP WITH CAMP JAM ROCK 'N' ROLL SUMMER CAMP

NAMM TEAMS UP WITH CAMP JAM ROCK 'N' ROLL SUMMER CAMP: "CARLSBAD, Calif., March 6, 2006 -NAMM Members will have the chance to promote their companies to an audience of pre-teen and teen music makers in their local markets, thanks to a new partnership between NAMM's teen initiative themusicedge.com and Camp Jam, a rock 'n' roll summer day camp for kids ages 11 to 17."

IRS Statement on Oscar Goodie Bags

IRS Statement on Oscar Goodie Bags: "WASHINGTON � The Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service today wished the Academy Award nominees the best of luck at Sunday's presentation, but he reminded celebrity recipients of the six-figure goodie bags that they qualify as taxable income and must be reported on tax returns."

FY 2006 Assistance to Iraqi Returnees and Refugees Grant

FY 2006 Assistance to Iraqi Returnees and Refugees Grant: "Some 250,000 Iraqis have voluntarily returned, mostly spontaneously, since 2003. UNHCR estimates that up to 100,000 new returns are possible in 2006. Over 70,000 non-Iraqi refugees reside in Iraq. Estimates indicate that at least 600,000 Iraqis reside in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey under Temporary Protective Regimes (TRP) that are intended to provide some humanitarian assistance and to protect refugees and persons living in refugee-like situations against refoulement. "

Apple Mac Products are Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities

Apple Mac Products are Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities: "Mac OS X, Safari web browser, and other products are affected by multiple vulnerabilites. Apple has released Security Update 2006-001 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to place and run malicious code on your computer. "

Apple Mac Products are Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities

Apple Mac Products are Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities: "Mac OS X, Safari web browser, and other products are affected by multiple vulnerabilites. Apple has released Security Update 2006-001 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to place and run malicious code on your computer. "

OSHA Issues Final Rule on Roll-Over Protective Structures Standards

OSHA Issues Final Rule on Roll-Over Protective Structures Standards: "WASHINGTON -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a direct final rule that regulates the testing of roll-over protective structures (ROPS) used to protect employees who operate wheel-type tractors"

Spring Break Safety Information: International Travel Safety Information for Students

Spring Break Safety Information: International Travel Safety Information for Students: "Many college students are getting ready for that much anticipated trip abroad as the time approaches for spring and summer breaks. Most will have a safe and enjoyable adventure, but for some the trip will become a nightmare. A number of vacations are ruined by one or more of the following: drugs, alcohol, disorderly behavior, and preventable accidents."

High School Equivalency Program Grant

High School Equivalency Program Grant

Webcast: Preparing for Radiological Population Monitoring and Decontamination , March 9, 2006

Webcast: Preparing for Radiological Population Monitoring and Decontamination , March 9, 2006: "This program is designed to educate and inform the target audience on radiological population monitoring, including initial and long-term monitoring issues, considerations for establishing monitoring sites, and roles and responsibilities of local, state, and federal public health and emergency preparedness authorities."

How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts and Crafts

How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts and Crafts: "Whether you're drawn to the beauty of turquoise and silver jewelry or the earth tone colors of Indian pottery, having some knowledge about American Indian arts and crafts can help you get the most for your money. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 helps ensure that buyers of Indian arts and crafts products get what they pay for by making it illegal to misrepresent that a product is made by an Indian. "

Violence at Work: How to Get a Restraining Order

Violence at Work: How to Get a Restraining Order: "Violence at Work: How to Get a Restraining Order in the State of California"

You Don't Have to Sue! How to Solve a Problem Without Going to Court

You Don't Have to Sue! How to Solve a Problem Without Going to Court: "Suing someone in court isn't the only way to solve a legal problem. More and more people are using other ways to solve their legal problems outside of court. These alternatives are called 'alternative dispute resolution,' or 'ADR' for short."

The Effect of Diet and Exercise in Heart Failure

The Effect of Diet and Exercise in Heart Failure: "A growing number of people in this country are overweight or obese. This is concerning as increasing weight has been shown to increase the risk of developing heart failure. However, there is also research to suggest that in people who already have heart failure, heavier people live longer. So, how does being overweight put a person at risk for heart failure, but once they have heart failure, protect them? There is no clear explanation for this dilemma."