Identity Theft Alert: USDA Possible Personal Information Breach

Identity Theft Alert: USDA Possible Personal Information Breach: "Over the June 3, 2006, weekend, USDA cyber security staffers monitoring our systems detected some suspicious activity involving an Office of Operations workstation and two servers containing employee personal data. The indication was that someone from outside of USDA was attempting to gain unauthorized access to the system"

Attorney General Lockyer Announces California�s Launch of 2006 Campaign Against Illegal Marijuana Growing Operations

Attorney General Lockyer Announces California's Launch of 2006 Campaign Against Illegal Marijuana Growing Operations: "Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced the kick-off of California's 2006 Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) eradication program. State, local and federal agencies worked together last year to seize more than one million illegal marijuana plants growing on public lands, which set a new CAMP record"

IDENTITY THIEF WITH INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM CREDIT BUREAU PLEADS GUILTY

IDENTITY THIEF WITH INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM CREDIT BUREAU PLEADS GUILTY: "The third member of an identity theft ring that used personal information fraudulently obtained from Experian and other companies to apply for fraudulent loans pleaded guilty this morning to federal identity theft charges"

AFGHANISTAN Travel Warning for American Citizens

AFGHANISTAN Travel Warning for American Citizens: "The Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan. There is an ongoing threat to kidnap and assassinate U.S. citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) workers throughout the country"

WWW.WORKFORCE3ONE.ORG to Host June 30 Webinar � Tapping into the Pipeline of Limited English Proficient Workers

http://communitydispatch.com/artman/publish/article_5367.shtml: "Participants during this June 30 Webinar will learn about solutions that have been successfully implemented to develop a pipeline of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals with the skills demanded by business and industry. The session will highlight the partnerships and program designs that have proven effective in tapping into this labor pool. The presenters will also identify strategies used to overcome the challenges inherent in developing and implementing successful training programs that combine language skills training with vocational training. "

More Data Or Smarter Data? Increasing the Value and Timeliness of Business Information Using XBRL

More Data Or Smarter Data? Increasing the Value and Timeliness of Business Information Using XBRL: "Government CFOs, financial management professionals, CIOs, CTOs, financial and data analysts, and subject matter experts are invited to attend this free day-long conference on XBRL, an XML business information reporting language. XBRL increases the efficiency, accuracy, productivity, and timeliness of financial data reporting and analysis."

17,000 Veterans to Benefit from $26 Million in Job Training Grants

17,000 Veterans to Benefit from $26 Million in Job Training Grants: "U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced 91 grants, totaling nearly $26 million, to provide approximately 17,000 veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers. The grants were awarded under the Department of Labor's Veterans' Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) and Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). "

THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES USE HUD HOUSING VOUCHERS TO BUY HOMES

THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES USE HUD HOUSING VOUCHERS TO BUY HOMES: "More than 5,000 low to moderate-income families have become homeowners thanks to an innovative voucher homeownership program instituted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The impressive program results are outlined in the Voucher Homeownership Study (VHO) released today by the agency."

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces Major Bust of "Operation Freeway Squat" Staged Auto Collision Ring on Southland Freeways

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces Major Bust of "Operation Freeway Squat" Staged Auto Collision Ring on Southland Freeways: "Twenty-seven month probe by the Los Angeles County Auto Insurance Fraud Task Force nets 23 total arrests estimates more than 125 allegedly staged auto collisions, causing an estimated loss of $4 million"

Phishing Attacks Targeting Myspace.Com Users.

The FBI is warning web users of phishing attacks targeting users of a popular social networking web site. The scam is designed to steal personal information.

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces Arrests of Family Business Owners for Grand Theft, Workers' Compensation Fraud and Payroll Tax Evasion

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces Arrests of Family Business Owners for Grand Theft, Workers' Compensation Fraud and Payroll Tax Evasion: "State's audit of contracting business shows underreporting of employees wages by $1.9 million; SCIF's audit shows business owes $2.7 million in additional premiums"

NOAA OZONE FORECASTING TOOL NOW COVERS WESTERN U.S.

NOAA OZONE FORECASTING TOOL NOW COVERS WESTERN U.S.: "The NOAA National Weather Service, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, will now provide experimental forecast guidance for ground-level ozone for the western half of the contiguous United States�a total of 17 states from the Plains to the Pacific Coast. This is in addition to the air quality forecast guidance currently available for the eastern half of the U.S."

NeighborWorks Organizations Prepare for Increase In Mortgage - New Borrowers Facing Potential Mortgage Payment Shock

NeighborWorks Organizations Prepare for Increase In Mortgage - New Borrowers Facing Potential Mortgage Payment Shock: " homeowners seeking mortgage and budget counseling as rising interest rates, slowing home price appreciation and mortgage payment changes threaten to push many homeowners into delinquency, budget straits or both."

Are You Ready to Evacuate?

Are You Ready to Evacuate?: "In the event of a sudden emergency, you may have just minutes to gather your family and important papers, and get out of your house, possibly for good. Are you prepared? Where would you go? What would you take with you? "

Update: Veterans Affairs Data Security Issue - VA to Provide Free Credit Monitoring

Update: Veterans Affairs Data Security Issue - VA to Provide Free Credit Monitoring: "As part of the continuing efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to protect and assist those potentially affected by the recent data theft that occurred at an employee's Maryland home, Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson today announced that VA will provide one year of free credit monitoring to people whose sensitive personal information may have been stolen in the incident."

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE EXPANDS LICENSING PROGRAM - Seeks possible partners at International Licensing Show

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE EXPANDS LICENSING PROGRAM - Seeks possible partners at International Licensing Show: "With properties like Pony Express and Air Mail, the Postal Service licensing program seeks to expand into more traditional licensed categories for consumer products, including apparel makers. The new direction of the program will allow the Postal Service to seek new and exciting partners and licensing relationships"

Diabetes: Women's Health Myths: Get the Facts

Diabetes: Women's Health Myths: Get the Facts: "Diabetes prevention is proven, possible, and powerful. Studies show that people at high risk for type 2 diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of their body weight. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, losing only 10 pounds could make a difference. You can do it by eating healthier and getting 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week."

HUD CHARGES MISSOURI LANDLORD WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT

HUD CHARGES MISSOURI LANDLORD WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT: "The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a Richmond, Missouri, landlord with violating the Fair Housing Act for sexually harassing a female tenant. The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate against persons based on their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or familial status."

2.4 Million Started Using Pain Relievers in Past Year

2.4 Million Started Using Pain Relievers in Past Year: "The new report, Nonmedical Users of Pain Relievers: Characteristics of Recent Initiates, shows that 2.4 million persons ages 12 or older initiated nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers in the 12 months prior to the survey, 2.1 million initiated use of marijuana, and 1 million initiated use of cocaine."

Net Conference: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Cervical Cancer, and HPV Vaccine and Recommendations

Net Conference: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Cervical Cancer, and HPV Vaccine and Recommendations: "The National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and The National Immunization Program are pleased to present a live netconference program titled Current Issues in Immunization. This program is designed to provide clinicians with the most up-to-date information on immunization. The session will be held July 7, 2006 at 12:00pm Eastern Time."

DOL Announces up to $5 Million in Grants for Self-Employment Pilots for People with Disabilities

DOL Announces up to $5 Million in Grants for Self-Employment Pilots for People with Disabilities: "U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced a grant of $1 million, with an initial release of $550,167, to assist approximately 250 workers affected by the closure of the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company distribution center in North Haven, Conn. This $1 million grant will help the distribution center's workers get the skills training, placement services and assistance they need to secure new jobs,' said Secretary Elaine L. Chao. This investment will help these workers build solid career paths and a better future for themselves and their families"

Active Exploitation of a Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel

Active Exploitation of a Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel: "US-CERT is aware of active exploitation of a new vulnerability in Microsoft Excel. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Excel."

New Identity theft Laws

New Identity Theft Laws: "To help Hawaii residents better protect themselves against the growing problem of ID Theft, Governor Lingle proposed a comprehensive package of bills to address identity theft during the 2006 legislative session. The Legislature adopted six bills and the Governor signed the bills on May 25, 2006."

NCUA�s name and logo are being used in phishing spams

NCUA's name and logo are being used in phishing spams: "The National Credit Union Administration�s name, logo and website are being used repeatedly in spammed messages being distributed across the country in attempts to obtain personal account information and pin numbers. "

HUD TO HOST NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS REGIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP IN BOSTON

HUD TO HOST NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS REGIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP IN BOSTON: "The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will host a Neighborhood Networks Regional Technical Assistance Workshop (RTAW) in Boston, MA, on June 21-23, 2006. Afternoon sessions will be held at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology."

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: "Nearly three decades of scientific research has yielded 13 fundamental principles that characterize effective drug abuse treatment. These principles are detailed in NIDA's Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide. "

Commonly Abused Drugs

Commonly Abused Drugs a comprehensive listing by the National Institute of Drug Abuse on the commonly used drug in the United States."

State Employees Advised Of Potential Breach Of Personal Information

State Employees Advised Of Potential Breach Of Personal Information: "Letters were delivered to approximately 1,550 state employees and other individuals outside of state service applying for employment with the state informing them that documents that may contain their personal information are likely to have been mistakenly disposed of as trash instead of shredded as intended, California Department of Health Services (CDHS) Director Sandra Shewry announced today."

Arthritis Related Articles of Interest

This study reported that a weight reduction of 10% improved function by 28% in patients with knee osteoarthritis.