Grillin' and Chillin:Keeping food safe during summer cookouts and picnics

Grillin' and Chillin:Keeping food safe during summer cookouts and picnics: "Whether you bite into thick juicy burgers and dogs hot from the grill, pack a picnic for the park, or dine on dilled salmon on the patio, chances are you'll want to enjoy cooking and eating outside all summer long. Make the most of the fun by making sure your food remains safe"

Income Taxes: Who Pays and How Much?

Income Taxes: Who Pays and How Much?: "Spring brings not only March winds and April showers, but also tax-filing season. Whenever the topic of taxes comes up, it usually makes people wonder who pays and how much. That's a fair question, and a close look at some federal income tax facts may provide some surprising answers."

Lycopene in Preventing Prostate Cancer in Healthy Participants

Lycopene in Preventing Prostate Cancer in Healthy Participants: "Lycopene, a substance found in tomatoes and some fruits, may help prevent the development of prostate cancer. The study will evaluate how well lycopene works in preventing prostate cancer in healthy participants"

France Meets U.S. Requirements for E-Passports

France Meets U.S. Requirements for E-Passports: "The Department of Homeland Security announced today that new digital passports issued by France are compliant with U.S. technical requirements for countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). "

ATF OFFERS $2,500 REWARD IN GUN THEFT

ATF OFFERS $2,500 REWARD IN GUN THEFT: "The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced today the establishment of a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of firearms that occurred at Wiebke Fur Company."

Tribal Criminal History Record Improvement Pilot Program Solicitation

Tribal Criminal History Record Improvement Pilot Program Solicitation: "The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Statistics is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications from tribal jurisdictions to receive funding under the 2006 Tribal Criminal History Record Improvement Program (T-CHRIP). "

Alcohol is Cause of Almost Half of All Treatment Admissions for Older Adults

Alcohol is Cause of Almost Half of All Treatment Admissions for Older Adults: "Almost half of the admissions to substance abuse treatment among people age 50 and up were specifically for alcohol abuse (48 percent of 164,000 admissions in 2003). Men accounted for four of every five (80%) of these alcohol-specific admissions. These findings were released today in a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) from continued analysis of the 2003 Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS)."

IRS Targets Down-Payment-Assistance Scams; Seller-Funded Programs Do Not Qualify As Tax Exempt

IRS Targets Down-Payment-Assistance Scams; Seller-Funded Programs Do Not Qualify As Tax Exempt: "Organizations that provide seller-funded down-payment assistance to home buyers do not qualify as tax-exempt charities, the Internal Revenue Service said in a ruling released today. Down-payment-assistance programs provide cash assistance to homebuyers who cannot afford to make the minimum down payment or pay the closing costs involved in obtaining a mortgage."

OUTSMARTING INTERNET CROOKS

OUTSMARTING INTERNET CROOKS: "Almost 10 million people are victims of identity theft every year. But there are steps you can take to keep your identity safe, whether you're surfing the Net or shopping online. Don't use personal information to create your passwords, and guard them as you would your house keys. "

FTC Debuts Oil and Gasoline-Related Website

FTC Debuts New Oil and Gasoline-Related Website: "The Federal Trade Commission today launched an enhanced oil and gas Web site designed to provide consumers with clear information on the issues surrounding the price of gasoline and what they can do to get the most out of every gallon they buy. "

PRISON SENTENCE FOR RECKLESS LAWN MOWER

PRISON SENTENCE FOR RECKLESS LAWN MOWER: "A man who mowed his lawn in 106 degree weather -- despite repeated warnings -- has been sentenced to prison for starting a major wildfire. "

Intimidation to Impede Democratic Progress in Ethiopia Is Unacceptable

Intimidation to Impede Democratic Progress in Ethiopia Is Unacceptable: "The United States is concerned by the increasing harassment and intimidation of opposition politicians and their supporters in Ethiopia. Opposition extremists as well as ruling party cadres and government officials have been responsible for these unacceptable actions."

Hurricane Season in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico � �Know Before You Go!�

Hurricane Season in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico - Know Before You Go!: "American citizens considering travel to storm-prone regions during Hurricane Season should carefully weigh the risks versus benefits of their trip before finalizing plans. Those who choose to travel should devise emergency plans in the event of a major storm. Even inland areas, well away from the coastline, can experience destructive winds, tornadoes, and floods from tropical storms and hurricanes. "

Shipment of California Wheat to Mexico Resumes After 10 Years - First rail cars set to depart from Woodland on Friday, May 5

Shipment of California Wheat to Mexico Resumes After 10 Years - First rail cars set to depart from Woodland on Friday, May 5: "An event sponsored by the California Wheat Commission in honor of the first commercial shipment of wheat to Mexico in 10 years."

Fcc Adopts Order To Enable Law Enforcement To Access Certain Broadband And VOIP Providers

FCC Adopts Order To Enable Law Enforcement To Access Certain Broadband And VOIP Providers: "The primary goal of the Order is to ensure that Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have all of the resources that CALEA authorizes to combat crime and support homeland security, particularly with regard to facilities-based broadband Internet access providers and interconnected voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) providers"

SEC Announces Billion Dollar Fee Cut to Benefit Investors

SEC Announces Billion Dollar Fee Cut to Benefit Investors: "FY 2007 Registration Fees to Be Reduced by 71%, Transaction Fees by Half"

Strategies for Improving Child Support Collections In California

Strategies for Improving Child Support Collections In California: "Despite reform attempts, California continues to lag the nation in the collection of child support and in its performance on federal outcome measures. We recommend creating a performance-based system which gives counties the flexibility and financial incentives to meet state-established performance benchmarks."

HMO Enrollee Regional Outreach and Information Centers Project (HEROIC XII) Contract Opportunity

HMO Enrollee Regional Outreach and Information Centers Project (HEROIC XII) Contract Opportunity: "The Department of Managed Health Care and the Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) are seeking twelve (12) non-profit organizations to work with OPA and/or other currently contracted organizations to promote access to Health Maintenance Organization services to twelve (12) specific geographic locations/communities."

The Effects of Cranberry Juice on Bacterial Adhesion

The Effects of Cranberry Juice on Bacterial Adhesion: "The study is based on the hypothesis that consumption of cranberry juice products results in the production of metabolites in the urine that have anti-adhesive properties on bacteria. "

Lebanon Travel Warning for U.S. Citizens

Lebanon Travel Warning for U.S. Citizens: "This Travel Warning updates information on threats to American citizens and interests in Lebanon. It supersedes the Travel Warning for Lebanon issued November 7, 2005. "

Annual Quarantine For Sport-Harvested Mussels Takes Effect May 1 in California

Annual Quarantine for Sport-Harvested Mussels Takes Effect May 1 in California: "SACRAMENTO - The annual quarantine on sport-harvested mussels taken from the ocean waters of California for human consumption will take effect May 1 and continue through Oct. 31, 2006, State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton announced today. This quarantine affects all species of mussels taken by the public anywhere on the California coast, including all bays and estuaries."

Vendors and Volunteers Sought for 4th of July Community Celebration

Vendors and Volunteers Sought for 4th of July Community Celebration: "The 9th Annual Community 4th of July Celebration Day Committee is seeking volunteers to help the committee plan, organize and run games and activities during the day as well as Barstow-area nonprofit and for-profit organizations who are interested in using this 9th annual community celebration day as a fundraiser by becoming an event vendor. "

Anaheim�s First Photo Contest Begins Today; Photos Must be Submitted by May 18

Anaheim's First Photo Contest Begins Today; Photos Must be Submitted by May 18: "ANAHEIM, CA - (May 1, 2006) - Grab your camera and take your best shot. The City of Anaheim's inaugural photo contest begins today and runs through May 15. The theme for the contest, 'The Big Picture,' is designed to highlight extraordinary images of everyday life in Anaheim. All photos must be taken in Anaheim between May 1 and May 15. There is no entry fee and participants do not need to be a resident of Anaheim."

Planning a Trip Abroad? New Requirements for Travel in 2006

Planning a Trip Abroad? New Requirements for Travel in 2006: "Under today's travel constraints, you won't get very far without a current passport, so you'll need to know how to obtain the first one, or renew an old one if yours is out of date. If you haven't traveled since early 2006, changes in transportation airline safety regulations make it particularly important to refresh yourself on what to pack, and what to leave behind."

Bug-Based Food Dye Should Be ... Exterminated, Says CSPI

Bug-Based Food Dye Should Be ... Exterminated, Says CSPI: "Carmine and cochineal extracts, the red food dyes made from the dried bodies of the cochineal insect, should be exterminated from the food supply once and for all, according to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). "

Update: Sleep Apnea, Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive

Update: Sleep Apnea, Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive: "The Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) has updated their guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, and emergency and inpatient management of asthma."

Team Nutrition Training Grants - Applications A and B

Team Nutrition Training Grants - Applications A and B: "Up to $2 million will be used to fund the traditional State TN Training Grants and the funding period will be for two years, September 30, 2006 - September 30, 2008. The maximum amount of funding awarded to an individual State will be $200,000."

AHRQ Grant Program for Large Conference Support (R13) and (U13)

AHRQ Grant Program for Large Conference Support (R13) and (U13): "The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announces its continued interest in supporting conferences through its Grant Program for Large Conference Support. AHRQ large conference grants are those with up to $100,000 per year in total costs and a total project period not to exceed 3 years."

Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke: "A stroke or cerebrovascular accident occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off (an ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel bursts (a hemorrhagic stroke). Most strokes are of the ischemic type. Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die. Death or permanent disability can result. High blood pressure, smoking, and having had a previous stroke or heart attack increase a person's chances of having a stroke."

High Blood Pressure Education Month�May 2006

High Blood Pressure Education Month - May 2006: "May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. Approximately 65 million persons in the United States have high blood pressure.1 High blood pressure increases the risk for diseases of the heart and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States, respectively."