Getting Your Pet Ready for Hurricane Evacuation

Getting Your Pet Ready for Hurricane Evacuation: "The family pet can be overlooked until the final frantic moments before Mississippi residents evacuate ahead of a hurricane, but a little planning can ensure pet safety and care during an evacuation."

Study of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Georgia

Study of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Georgia: "CDC has begun a study of CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME and similar illnesses in 13 counties in Georgia. To conduct the study, interviewers are telephoning a randomly selected sample of 17,000 households. Interviewers begin by asking the selected households a short set of questions to identify household members who may have CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME and similar illnesses."

Bogus Business Opportunity Promoters Now Out of Business - Group Bilked Consumers Out of Tens of Thousands Apiece
Seven companies and five individuals, who scammed investors out of millions with their bogus business ventures, have settled charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission. The companies will give up their remaining assets to the FTC, and two of the individual defendants will pay more than $197,000.

California Expands Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program to Eight Additional Counties Effective June 1, 2006
Low Cost Auto Program is now available: Contra Costa, Imperial, Kern, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Stanislaus. Eligible motorists from a total of 16 Counties.

Secretary Kawamura Announces Vacancies on the California Organic Advisory Committee
SACRAMENTO, June 1, 2006 - California Department of Food and Agriculture, Secretary A.G. Kawamura has announced six member and four alternate vacancies on the California Organic Products Advisory Committee. The 15-member committee advises the secretary on current issues related to organic food production.

Unemployment Rate Among Gulf War Veterans
Young Gulf War-era veterans (18 to 24 years old) had a higher unemployment rate (18.7 percent) than young nonveterans (9.9 percent).

Services to Unaccompanied Alien Children Grant - Group Home Grant
Shelter care services are provided for the period beginning when ORR accepts the child for placement and custody and ending when the child is either released from custody, turns 18 years of age or a final disposition of the child's immigration case results in removal of the child from the United States.
Read more...

Bogus Business Opportunity Promoters Now Out of Business - Group Bilked Consumers Out of Tens of Thousands Apiece
Seven companies and five individuals, who scammed investors out of millions with their bogus business ventures, have settled charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission. The companies will give up their remaining assets to the FTC, and two of the individual defendants will pay more than $197,000.
Read more...

California Expands Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program to Eight Additional Counties Effective June 1, 2006
Low Cost Auto Program is now available: Contra Costa, Imperial, Kern, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Stanislaus. Eligible motorists from a total of 16 Counties.
Read more...

Secretary Kawamura Announces Vacancies on the California Organic Advisory Committee
SACRAMENTO, June 1, 2006 - California Department of Food and Agriculture, Secretary A.G. Kawamura has announced six member and four alternate vacancies on the California Organic Products Advisory Committee. The 15-member committee advises the secretary on current issues related to organic food production.
Read more...

Unemployment Rate Among Gulf War Veterans
Young Gulf War-era veterans (18 to 24 years old) had a higher unemployment rate (18.7 percent) than young nonveterans (9.9 percent).
Read more...

Nursing Home Operator Arrested in Connection with Alleged Bribery

Nursing Home Operator Arrested in Connection with Alleged Bribery: "Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced the state Department of Justice Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (BMFEA) has arrested the owner of six skilled nursing facilities in Southern and Central California in connection with the alleged bribery of a nursing home inspector for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (LADHS)."

Embryo Adoption and/or Donation Grant Announcement

Embryo Adoption and/or Donation Grant Announcement: "If a couple conceives without using all of the stored embryos, they may choose to have the remaining unused embryos donated for donation and adoption allowing other infertile couples the experience of pregnancy and birth. Embryo donation and/or adoption is a relatively new process in which individuals who have extra frozen embryos agree to release the embryos for transfer to the uterus of another woman."

IRS Reminds Charities to Avoid Campaign Activities This Election Season

IRS Reminds Charities to Avoid Campaign Activities This Election Season: "This election season the Internal Revenue Service reminds charities to avoid becoming involved in political campaign activities. In the 2004 elections, the IRS noticed an upturn in politicking on the part of 501(c)(3) organizations. "

Seven Honda Vehicles Certified for New Energy Tax Credit

Seven Honda Vehicles Certified for New Energy Tax Credit: "The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged the certification by American Honda Motor Company, Inc. that several of its vehicles meet the requirements of the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a qualified hybrid motor vehicle. The tax credit for hybrid vehicles applies to vehicles purchased on or after Jan. 1, 2006, and could be as much as $3,400 for those who purchase the most fuel-efficient vehicles. "

Unemployment among Gulf War veterans

Unemployment among Gulf War veterans: "Young Gulf War-era veterans (18 to 24 years old) had a higher unemployment rate (18.7 percent) than young nonveterans (9.9 percent)."

Bogus Business Opportunity Promoters Now Out of Business - Group Bilked Consumers Out of Tens of Thousands Apiece

Bogus Business Opportunity Promoters Now Out of Business - Group Bilked Consumers Out of Tens of Thousands Apiece: "Seven companies and five individuals, who scammed investors out of millions with their bogus business ventures, have settled charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission. The companies will give up their remaining assets to the FTC, and two of the individual defendants will pay more than $197,000. "

California Expands Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program to Eight Additional Counties Effective June 1, 2006

California Expands Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program to Eight Additional Counties Effective June 1, 2006: "Low Cost Auto Program is now available: Contra Costa, Imperial, Kern, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Stanislaus. Eligible motorists from a total of 16 Counties. The rates are currently less than $400 annually. "

Homeland Security and Animal Groups Encourage Americans to Include Their Pets When Preparing for Emergencies
Tragedies like Hurricane Katrina serve as a serious reminder that emergency preparedness is important for all members of households, including pets,� said Homeland Security Under Secretary George Foresman. �We are pleased to partner with these important animal organizations to encourage Americans to take action to prepare for emergencies and consider the needs of their pets in that process

Hurricane Season 2006 Starts Today, But It's Not Too Late To Ensure Your Home's Financial Security With A Flood Insurance Policy
As hurricane season begins, FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program strongly encourages homeowners to purchase a flood insurance policy to financially protect their investments from the damaging floods these storms can cause. The risk is real; experts recently released predictions for an active 2006 season, with 13-16 named storms and the potential for four to six major hurricanes.

FEMA Urges Residents To Prepare For 2006 Hurricane Season
With the start of the 2006 hurricane season just one day away, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to urge residents living in hurricane prone areas to prepare their families and homes to reduce the risk of damage and loss to lives and property. The Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on Thursday, June 1, continues through November 30.

Services to Unaccompanied Alien Children Grant - Group Home Grant
Shelter care services are provided for the period beginning when ORR accepts the child for placement and custody and ending when the child is either released from custody, turns 18 years of age or a final disposition of the child's immigration case results in removal of the child from the United States.

Hurricane Watch 2006 -- Scientists Use Visual Images to Stress Hurricane Risks
As another potentially busy hurricane season approaches, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists are sharing data and photos with the public to stress the importance of evacuation and storm preparedness. By displaying a series of before-and-after photos that punctuate the damage unleashed on coastal communities recently hit by hurricanes, USGS scientists hope to inform citizens living in coastal regions about the need to heed evacuation orders when a severe storm threatens their community.
Read more...

Homeland Security and Animal Groups Encourage Americans to Include Their Pets When Preparing for Emergencies
Tragedies like Hurricane Katrina serve as a serious reminder that emergency preparedness is important for all members of households, including pets,” said Homeland Security Under Secretary George Foresman. “We are pleased to partner with these important animal organizations to encourage Americans to take action to prepare for emergencies and consider the needs of their pets in that process
Read more...

Hurricane Season 2006 Starts Today, But It's Not Too Late To Ensure Your Home's Financial Security With A Flood Insurance Policy
As hurricane season begins, FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program strongly encourages homeowners to purchase a flood insurance policy to financially protect their investments from the damaging floods these storms can cause. The risk is real; experts recently released predictions for an active 2006 season, with 13-16 named storms and the potential for four to six major hurricanes.
Read more...

FEMA Urges Residents To Prepare For 2006 Hurricane Season
With the start of the 2006 hurricane season just one day away, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to urge residents living in hurricane prone areas to prepare their families and homes to reduce the risk of damage and loss to lives and property. The Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on Thursday, June 1, continues through November 30.
Read more...

Services to Unaccompanied Alien Children Grant - Group Home Grant
Shelter care services are provided for the period beginning when ORR accepts the child for placement and custody and ending when the child is either released from custody, turns 18 years of age or a final disposition of the child's immigration case results in removal of the child from the United States.
Read more...

FCC DENIES REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF SUPER BOWL XXXVIII

FCC DENIES REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF SUPER BOWL XXXVIII: "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today denied CBS request for reconsideration of the Commission's decision to impose a forfeiture for the broadcast of indecent material during the February 1, 2004 Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show"

Cheverolet Corvette Recall

Cheverolet Corvette Recall: "On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle and cause injury and property damage."

New 2006 Rollover Rankings Show Improvement

New 2006 Rollover Rankings Show Improvement: "Rollover ratings for 2006 model sport utility vehicles (SUVs) show a marked improvement over 2005, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today. The rating results also point to an unprecedented number of SUVs with electronic stability control (ESC) in 2006."

Hire A Hero - Hire a Veteran

Hire A Hero - Hire a Veteran: "Each year, 12,000 veterans enter the job market in California. Many have valuable skills. Some are doctors, nurses, and police officers. Others have sophisticated technological skills. All bring a sense of duty and honor that makes them invaluable employees. Veterans canclick here to view a list of job fairs and events throughout California. Events annotated with a flag have special focus for Veterans and their families."

HUD APPROVES LOUISIANA'S $4.6 BILLION "ROAD HOME PROGRAM

HUD APPROVES LOUISIANA'S $4.6 BILLION "ROAD HOME PROGRAM: "Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today announced he is approving a $4.6 billion plan proposed by the State of Louisiana to create The Road Home Program. Louisiana intends to use funding provided through HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to offer up to $150,000 to certain eligible homeowners whose primary residences were destroyed or severely damaged following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita."

Updated Directory of Drug, Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Available

Updated Directory of Drug, Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Available: "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) updated guide to finding local substance abuse treatment programs is now available. The guide, National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2006, provides information on thousands of alcohol and drug treatment programs located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and four U.S. territories."

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Vs LAP-BAND for Treatment of Morbid Obesity (stomach stapling)

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Vs LAP-BAND for Treatment of Morbid Obesity (stomach stapling): "Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Severe obesity, known as morbid obesity, is defined as being 100 pounds in excess of ideal body weight. . According to the NIH consensus conference in 1991, surgery remains the only effective sustained weight loss treatment for morbid obesity. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (GBP) is currently considered the gold standard bariatric surgical operation. Mean weight loss following GBP is approximately 65% of the excess body weight during the first 12 to 18 months postoperatively. Long-term weight loss is in the range of 55-70% of excess body weight loss. "