Palestinian Assistance : Humanitarian Assistance and Democracy Building

Palestinian Assistance : Humanitarian Assistance and Democracy Building: "The United States remains committed to President Bush's vision of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is also our desire to help provide for the basic human needs of the Palestinian people. "

Tax Deadline Approaching - April 17, 2006 - Get Online Tax Help

Tax Deadline Approaching - April 17, 2006 - Get Online Tax Help: "Taxpayers in most of the country will have until Monday, April 17 to file and pay, because the 15th falls on Saturday. Due to the Patriots Day holiday, residents of Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and the District of Columbia will have until Tuesday, April 18. Individual and business taxpayers in the parishes and counties most severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina have until August 28. File Form 4868 if you need an extension of time to file."

In-Prison Therapeutic Community Substance Abuse Program RFP

In-Prison Therapeutic Community Substance Abuse Program RFP: "The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Office of Substance Abuse Programs (OSAP) is soliciting bids in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide a continuum of substance abuse services for inmates participating in the In-Prison Therapeutic Community Substance Abuse Programs (IPTCSAP) at the following institutions:
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) , Yard F, Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) , Yard G, California Men's Colony (CMC), Chuckawala Valley State Prison (CVSP), California Rehabilitation Center (CRC), and Richard J. Donovan (RJD)."

Hot Jobs for the 21 st Century, 2004-2014 - Occupations with the Largest Job Growth

Hot Jobs for the 21 st Century, 2004-2014 - Occupations with the Largest Job Growth: "Among the top 30 occupations with the largest growth, registered nurses require at least an associate degree; elementary teachers, accountants and auditors, computer software engineers and computer systems analysts usually require a bachelor's degree; while postsecondary teachers, require a master's or possibly a doctorate degree"

Lump Sum Payouts: Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before You Invest a Dime

Lump Sum Payouts: Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before You Invest a Dime: "Receiving a lump sum payout can be very exciting because for many individuals it's rare to have the opportunity to spend or invest a large amount of money at one time. But figuring out what to do with a lump sum payout also can be very stressful, especially if you aren't comfortable making financial decisions. "

Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome Or Something Else?

Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome Or Something Else?: "IBS, which affects up to one in every five people, is characterized by chronic or recurring abdominal pain or discomfort associated with diarrhea, constipation or other changes in bowel patterns. It often can be diagnosed during a medical history and physical examination by its symptoms alone or along with limited testing."

The U.S.-India Friendship: Where We Were and Where We�re Going

The U.S.-India Friendship: Where We Were and Where We�re Going: "America has important and unique relationships with each country in the region, but perhaps none have attracted more attention than the U.S.-India relationship. Since India's independence, our interaction has been marked by cooperation, estrangement, and occasionally indifference. The potential of the relationship never seemed to become reality. Although that history certainly informs where we are today, I submit to you that our relationship has come very far from the Cold War differences that once defined us."

CALIFORNIANS STEP UP FIGHT AGAINST OBESITY

CALIFORNIANS STEP UP FIGHT AGAINST OBESITY: "SACRAMENTO - State health officials today urged all Californians to take charge of their health by eating healthy and being physically active at a State Capitol rally to kick off National Public Health Week, April 3-9. This year�s theme, 'Designing Healthy Communities, Raising Healthy Kids,' focuses on the development of safe environments that allow access to nutritious foods and physical activity as well as instilling healthy habits in children. "

DENNIS, KATRINA, RITA, STAN AND WILMA "RETIRED" FROM LIST OF STORM NAMES

DENNIS, KATRINA, RITA, STAN AND WILMA "RETIRED" FROM LIST OF STORM NAMES: "Hurricanes Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Stan and Wilma, all from the historic 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, were 'retired' by an international hurricane committee of the World Meteorological Organization, which includes the NOAA National Hurricane Center, during their annual meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Now retired, these five storms, part of last season's record-setting 27 named storms and 15 hurricanes, will not reappear on the list of potential storm names that is otherwise recycled every six years"

Some Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Certified for the New Energy Tax Credit

Some Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Certified for the New Energy Tax Credit: "Washington - The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged the certification by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. that several of its 2006 vehicles and a 2005 model year vehicle qualify for the hybrid tax credit enacted by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The tax credit for hybrid vehicles applies to vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2006, and may be as much as $3,400 for those who purchase the most fuel-efficient vehicles. "

Update: Avian Influenza -United Kingdom added to list of countries reporting animal cases

Update: Avian Influenza -United Kingdom added to list of countries reporting animal cases: "Influenza A (H5N1) is an influenza A virus subtype that occurs mainly in birds, is highly contagious among birds, and can be deadly to them. Outbreaks of H5N1 among poultry are ongoing in a number of countries. While H5N1 does not usually infect people, human cases of H5N1 infection associated with these outbreaks have been reported. Most of these cases have occurred from direct or close contact with infected poultry or contaminated surfaces; however, rare cases of human-to-human spread of H5N1 virus may have occurred. There is no evidence of transmission beyond one person."

How to Prepare Your Tax Return for Mailing

How to Prepare Your Tax Return for Mailing - If you are mailing a paper return to the IRS, take a few minutes to make certain that all information is complete and accurate before sealing the envelope. This simple precaution could help you avoid mistakes that can delay your refund or result in correspondence from the IRS.

I Can't Believe It's Not Better" - Lab Tests Reveal Hidden Trans Fat in �0 Grams Trans� Spreads

I Can't Believe It's Not Better" - Lab Tests Reveal Hidden Trans Fat in 0 Grams Trans Spreads: "Many popular vegetable oil spreads that boast of 0 grams trans fat on their labels actually contain significant levels of trans, according to laboratory analyses commissioned by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). "

SEC Files Emergency Action to Stop Ongoing Microcap Stock Fraud - Securities Fraud over the Internet Sheme

SEC Files Emergency Action to Stop Ongoing Microcap Stock Fraud - Securities Fraud over the Internet Sheme: "The defendants made over $873,000 by purchasing the stocks, anonymously disseminating false information about the companies on popular Internet message boards, and then selling the stocks at artificially inflated prices."

SEC Files Emergency Action to Stop Ongoing Microcap Stock Fraud - Securities Fraud over the Internet Sheme

SEC Files Emergency Action to Stop Ongoing Microcap Stock Fraud - Securities Fraud over the Internet Sheme: "The defendants made over $873,000 by purchasing the stocks, anonymously disseminating false information about the companies on popular Internet message boards, and then selling the stocks at artificially inflated prices."

Fact Sheet: Health Savings Accounts: Myth Vs. Fact

Fact Sheet: Health Savings Accounts: Myth Vs. Fact: "Under the President's proposals, a family of four making $25,000 per year or less will be able to receive a refundable tax credit of $3,000 to help purchase an HSA-qualified policy covering major medical expenses. Families will be able to place up to $1,000 of this money directly into an HSA to pay for routine medical expenses. What the family does not spend can be saved in the account and carried over to the next year, earning interest tax-free. "

OSHA Kicks Off New Summer Job Safety Campaign for Teen Workers

OSHA Kicks Off New Summer Job Safety Campaign for Teen Workers: "The Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign, sponsored by OSHA, is a multi-year project to increase awareness about workplace hazards, and provide possible solutions to those hazards, for young workers and their parents. The campaign will focus on industries in which young people are likely to work during their high school and college years. The first year will target the landscaping industry."

California Seeks $2.4 Million against Spam Operation

California Seeks $2.4 Million against Spam Operation: "SAN FRANCISCO) Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced a $2.4 million settlement to resolve a joint state-federal lawsuit that stopped a major California-based spam operation from bombarding individuals and businesses across the country with unlawful email ads that pitched mortgage services, car warranties, travel deals, prescription drugs and college degrees."

Project Gotham Racing 3 Goes Full-Throttle with First-Ever Global Tournament on Xbox Live

Project Gotham Racing 3 Goes Full-Throttle with First-Ever Global Tournament on Xbox Live: "From April to June, the competition promises pulse-pounding, head-to-head contests between the best racers across the globe. Depending on their region, gamers can participate in European, Asian or American regional tournaments, each featuring qualifying challenges and single-elimination knockout rounds where only the fastest will survive. The top 12 racers from around the world will be invited to compete for the global championship crown at the Lamborghini factory in Italy. "

Marshall Field�s -- Community Grant Program

Marshall Field's -- Community Grant Program: "Marshall Field's Community Grant Program focuses funding in three key areas: 1) Health and Welfare: Children and family wellness, and AIDS and cancer awareness, research and treatment; 2) Education: Early childhood reading and youth leadership development; and 3) Arts & Culture: Accessibility to the arts and education through the arts."

Sellers of Children�s Weight-Loss Product Settle FTC Charges

Sellers of Children's Weight-Loss Product Settle FTC Charges: "The marketers of Pedia Loss, a purported children�s weight-loss product, and Fabulously Feminine, a supposed female libido enhancement product, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they made false and misleading claims about their products."

Sellers of Children�s Weight-Loss Product Settle FTC Charges

Sellers of Children's Weight-Loss Product Settle FTC Charges: "The marketers of Pedia Loss, a purported children�s weight-loss product, and Fabulously Feminine, a supposed female libido enhancement product, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they made false and misleading claims about their products."

Do You Owe Taxes? IRS Offers Alternative Payment Options

Do You Owe Taxes? IRS Offers Alternative Payment Options: "If you cannot pay the full amount of taxes you owe by the April deadline, you should still file your return by the deadline and pay as much as you can to avoid penalties and interest. There are also alternative payment options to consider"

How to Cut Down on Your Drinking

How to Cut Down on Your Drinking: "If you are drinking too much, you can improve your life and health by cutting down. How do you know if you drink too much? Read these questions..."

Human Smuggling Scheme - 22 Smuggled Chinese Arrested at the Seattle Seaport

Human Smuggling Scheme - 22 Smuggled Chinese Arrested at the Seattle Seaport: "SEATTLE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are continuing to piece together the details this morning of a human smuggling scheme that resulted in the arrest of 22 Chinese nationals at the Seattle seaport overnight"

Where�s My Refund� Usage at Record Pace

Where's My RefundUsage at Record Pace: "WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service announced that more people than ever are using "Where's My Refund, the popular Internet-based service used by taxpayers to check on their federal income tax refunds"

Herbal Therapy (CHT) Versus Placebo in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Herbal Therapy (CHT) Versus Placebo in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): "IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a disorder of motility of the entire GI tract that produces cramping, abdominal pain, constipation, and/or diarrhea and sometimes passing of mucus in bowel movements. In most people with IBS, the GI tract is highly sensitive to many stimuli, including diet and distension from gas. Among dietary suspects are high-fat or other high-calorie meals, dairy products, wheat, citrus fruits, coffee, and tea which can trigger spasms of the colon muscle."

YOU'VE GOT MAIL (OR IS IT A HOAX?)

YOU'VE GOT MAIL (OR IS IT A HOAX?): "You've just received an e-mail from a friend about the
story of a woman who dialed #77 or *677 on her cell phone
to avoid a rapist posing as a police officer."

FCC AMENDS RULES TO IMPLEMENT JUNK FAX PREVENTION ACT OF 2005

FCC AMENDS RULES TO IMPLEMENT JUNK FAX PREVENTION ACT OF 2005: "Washington, DC -- The Commission has adopted rules to implement the provisions of the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005"

MAKING TAX PAYMENTS CORRECTLY

MAKING TAX PAYMENTS CORRECTLY: "When filing your return, remember to make sure your tax payment check or money order is payable to the 'United States Treasury.'"

County steps up surveillance to nab illegal dumpers

County steps up surveillance to nab illegal dumpers: "As Riverside County presses its fight against illegal dumping, the county is asking the community to help identify dumpers caught in the act by surveillance cameras."

NOAA REPORTS TORNADO SEASON STARTS BUSY

NOAA REPORTS TORNADO SEASON STARTS BUSY: "A warm winter contributed to a busy and deadly start to the tornado season, according to NOAA meteorologists. A total of 68 tornado reports and 26 tornado fatalities in eight states on Sunday brought the totals for the year to 355 tornado reports and 38 deaths, said Dan McCarthy, warning coordination meteorologist with the NOAA Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla. Sunday's storms also caused two wind-related deaths and approximately 196 injuries."

Avian Influenza Update: Egypt

Avian Influenza Update: Egypt: "On April 3, 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection had been confirmed in four patients in Egypt. Two of the patients died and two patients fully recovered and have now been discharged from the hospital. A fifth patient, previously announced by the Ministry of Health, remains hospitalized. External diagnostic confirmation of this patient, an 18-year-old girl from the Kafr El-Sheikh governorate, is pending."

California Announces the Expansion of California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program in Six Counties Effective April 1, 2006

California Announces the Expansion of California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program in Six Counties Effective April 1, 2006: "Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced today the expansion of California.s Low Cost Automobile (CLCA) Insurance Program to six new counties, including San Bernardino, Riverside, Alameda, Fresno, Orange, and San Diego, effective April 1. Low income good drivers can get insurance for as low as $400 per year"

Avian Influenza: International Partnership To Meet a Global Threat

Avian Influenza: International Partnership To Meet a Global Threat: "T he U.S. Government is concerned that the ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza in birds have the potential to turn into a human influenza pandemic that would have significant global health, economic, and social consequences. It has allocated $3.8 billion in emergency funding to address the threat of avian and pandemic influenza domestically and internationally. "

Health Insurance Deductibility and Entrepreneurial Survival

Health Insurance Deductibility and Entrepreneurial Survival: "Deducting the cost of health insurance premiums may keep self-employed entrepreneurs in business, according to a study released by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The study shows that the health insurance deduction for the self-employed has decreased the likelihood of entrepreneurial exit by 10.8 percent for single filers and 64.9 percent for married filers."

HHS Releases Latest National Statistics On Child Abuse and Neglect

HHS Releases Latest National Statistics On Child Abuse and Neglect: "An estimated 872,000 children across the country were victims of abuse or neglect in 2004 according to national data released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This number, which is 34,000 lower than last year's statistic, indicates that about 11.9 out of every 1,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect, compared to last year's victimization rate of 12.4 per 1,000 children. "

Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS

Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS: "You can walk into any pharmacy, grocery or convenience store and buy aspirin without a prescription. The Drug Facts label on medication products, will help you choose aspirin for relieving headache, pain, swelling, or fever. The Drug Facts label also gives directions that will help you use the aspirin so that it is safe and effective. "

Avian Flu Modeled on Supercomputer, Explores Vaccine And Isolation Options for Thwarting An Epidemic

Avian Flu Modeled on Supercomputer, Explores Vaccine And Isolation Options for Thwarting An Epidemic: "LOS ALAMOS, N.M., April 3, 2006 -- LOS ALAMOS, N.M., April 3, 2006 - Using supercomputers to respond to a potential national health emergency, scientists have developed a simulation model that makes stark predictions about the possible future course of an avian influenza pandemic, given today's environment of world-wide connectivity."

Summer Schools in the Arts Grant Opportunity

Summer Schools in the Arts Grant Opportunity: "To raise the quality and availability of arts education in communities nationwide, the Arts Endowment created the Summer Schools in the Arts program. This program supports rigorous, challenging summer arts education programs that enable children and youth to acquire knowledge and skills in the arts as well as gain lifelong interests in the arts and culture. "

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month: "When many people think of alcohol abusers, they picture teenagers sneaking drinks before high school football games or at unsupervised parties. However, alcohol abuse is prevalent within many demographic groups in the United States. "

FILING YOUR FEDERAL TAX RETURN

FILING YOUR FEDERAL TAX RETURN: "Once you complete your 2005 federal tax return, you can either file it electronically or mail it to the IRS. If you choose to mail your return, you will find directions on where to send it on the back cover of your instruction booklet"

Turkey Travel Warning to U.S. Citizens

Turkey Travel Warning to U.S. Citizens: "This Public Announcement is issued to alert Americans to ongoing security concerns in Turkey. Violent clashes involving security forces and sympathizers of the PKK terrorist organization are ongoing in the town of Diyarbakir in southeastern Turkey and in surrounding areas including Batman, Sirnak, and Sanliurfa. The main tourist areas of Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, and the coastal regions currently are not affected by these clashes, but the unrest has the potential to spread to these regions as well. This Public Announcement expires on April 30, 2006"

Important Information for Citizens of Visa Waiver Program Countries Regarding Entry into the United States

Important Information for Citizens of Visa Waiver Program Countries Regarding Entry into the United States: "DHS has clarified that initial guidance pertaining to issuance dates of passports also applies to extension of the validity of passports beyond the date noted on the biographic data page and in the MRZ field. This means that the date that a passport is renewed or extended will determine the VWP biometric guidelines that apply to that passport. "

New Study Reveals Low Zinc Levels Could Take Your Breath Away

Low Zinc Levels Could Take Your Breath Away: "Ever wonder how some folks exercise routinely with a bounce in their step, while others get to the gym and soon end up staggering to the first chair they see?"

New Study Reveals Low Zinc Levels Could Take Your Breath Away

Low Zinc Levels Could Take Your Breath Away: "Ever wonder how some folks exercise routinely with a bounce in their step, while others get to the gym and soon end up staggering to the first chair they see?"

Construction Firm Fined $197,500 For Exposing Workers to Potential Trench Cave-In

Construction Firm Fined $197,500 For Exposing Workers to Potential Trench Cave-In: "PEORIA, Ill. -- The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $197,500 in fines against R.A. Cullinan and Son, Inc., Bloomington, Ill. following an inspection at an excavation site where workers were exposed to potentially deadly trench cave-ins."

DOT Releases Flight Cancellation Statistics on Major Airlines

DOT Releases Flight Cancellation Statistics on Major Airlines: "The nation's largest airlines recorded a lower rate of on-time flights this past February than in either January 2006 or February 2005, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). "

Update: British Virgin Islands Consular Information Sheet

Update: British Virgin Islands Consular Information Sheet: "The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a British overseas territory, part of the British West Indies, lying about 60 miles east of Puerto Rico. There are about 50 islands in the BVI, many of them uninhabited. Tortola is the main island; other islands include Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada. Tourist facilities are widely available."

FCC Releases Data On High-Speed Services For Internet Access

FCC Releases Data On High-Speed Services For Internet Access: "High-Speed Connections to the Internet Increased from 37.9 Million to 42.9 Million Lines in the First Half of 2005"

OSHA Offers Free Training for Workers Involved in Tornado Cleanup

OSHA Offers Free Training for Workers Involved in Tornado Cleanup: "OSHA is offering free training to local contractors involved in the cleanup efforts following the tornadoes that struck the Springfield, Ill., area in mid-March. The safety and health outreach meetings will take place April 4 and 5 at Lincoln Land Community College. For more information, contact William Hancock in OSHA's Peoria, Ill., Area Office at (309) 589-7033."

BOSNIA-Bosnia-Herzegovina Travel Warnings for American Citizens

BOSNIA-Bosnia-Herzegovina Travel Warnings for American Citizens: "This Travel Warning has been revised to update security information and remind American citizens of the potential danger of travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina."

UNCLE SAM'S CAR SHOW

UNCLE SAM'S CAR SHOW: "If you're shopping around for a used car, consider buying from family. Uncle Sam sells more than 40,000 well-maintained vehicles each year, and buying a vehicle pre-owned by the Federal Government can be easy and convenient."

U.S. Government Auto Auctions - Buy Direct and Save!" - No Middle Man

U.S. Government Auto Auctions - Buy Direct and Save!" - No Middle Man - Buying a vehicle pre-owned by the U.S. government is simple. If you are new to the auction process, let the General Services Administration help. This brochure describes who we are, what to expect, and where to find our vehicles at an auction near you.

Dagoba Recalls Dark Chocolate Products Because of High Lead Levels

Dagoba Recalls Dark Chocolate Products Because of High Lead Levels: "Ashland, OR -- March 31, 2006 -- Dagoba Organic Chocolate of Ashland, OR is recalling their 'ECLIPSE 87%,' 'LOS RIOS 68%,' and 'PRIMA MATERA 100%' dark chocolate products in retail and bulk formats because they contain high levels of lead. "

Health Risks Associated With Raising Chickens

Health Risks Associated With Raising Chickens: "Chickens, turkeys, ducks, and other poultry frequently carry bacteria that can cause illness to you and your family. Baby chicks may be especially prone to shed these germs and cause human illness. Young birds are often shipped several times before they reach a permanent home."

Social Security Administration Unveils New Social Security Disability Determination Process

Social Security Administration Unveils New Social Security Disability Determination Process: "The changes we are making in the disability process will greatly improve the quality of service that Social Security provides to millions of disabled workers and their families," Commissioner Barnhart said. "The new process uses 21st century technology and creates accountability at every step. It reflects my goals of improving the accuracy, consistency and fairness of our process and ensuring that we make the right decision as early in the process as possible. "

California Tax Service Center: Virtual One-Stop Shop For Taxpayers

California Tax Service Center: Virtual One-Stop Shop For Taxpayers: "With two weeks left in California's tax filing season, three state agencies have come together to recreate one website to meet all tax filing needs. State officials today unveiled the newly refreshed California Tax Service Center at www.taxes.ca.gov, which integrates information from the Board of Equalization (BOE), the Employment Development Department (EDD), and the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), allowing the user to easily browse resources and quickly find important information, forms and publications."