How to Get into Nursing School - California Healthcare Pathways

How to Get into Nursing School - California Healthcare Pathways: "In the midst of California’s nursing shortage, the lack of openings within nursing programs has continued to hinder the acceptance of enough students needed for its resolve. In fact, of the estimated 325 students that applied to CSU, Sacramento’s (CSUS) nursing program last year, only 63 were admitted. Indeed, the scarce capacity results in very competitive requirements for the over-abundance of applicants. So what makes a student desirable to these programs? The "

Homeowner And Renter Assistance Filing Period Ends Monday, October 16, 2006

Homeowner And Renter Assistance Filing Period Ends Monday, October 16, 2006: "This program allows a once-a-year payment from the State of California to qualified individuals based on part of the property taxes assessed and paid on their homes. For the 2006 claim year, the maximum amount of assistance that an eligible homeowner may receive is $472.60, which is 139 percent of the property taxes paid of the first $34,000 of full value of the home (139% x $340.00). You may be eligible to file a 2006 claim if you are a United States citizen, designated alien or qualified alien when you file your claim and you met the following criteria on December 31, 2005:"

METHAMPHETAMINE USE INCREASING AMONG STATE AND FEDERAL PRISONERS

METHAMPHETAMINE USE INCREASING AMONG STATE AND FEDERAL PRISONERS: "Prior methamphetamine use among state and federal prisoners has increased since 1997, according to a new report by the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The use of methamphetamines in the month before an offense rose from 7 percent of state prisoners in 1997 to 11 percent in 2004. Methamphetamine use at the time of an offense rose from 4 percent to 6 percent during that period. Federal inmates reported similar increases in methamphetamine use."

New Government Auction Site Debuts to Public - Great Deals at Low Cost!

New Government Auction Site Debuts to Public - Great Deals at Low Cost!: "Washington, DC – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced the launch of GovSales.gov, the Federal Asset Sales E-Gov Initiative’s new web site that provides single-point, public access to surplus, seized or forfeited assets for sale by the Federal government."

Community Dispatch - Government News You Can Use for Everyday Life

Time Running Out to Register for First-Ever Cyber Safety Summit - October 18, 2006: "Space is filling up quickly for the 2006 California Cyber Safety Summit: Protecting Children Online. The summit will bring together hundreds of parents, educators, technology industry representatives, law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, children’s advocates and others to share information about cyber dangers and best practices for teaching children the safe, smart and legal ways to surf the Internet."

DNA From Sexual Assaults To Be Analyzed Within Five Days

DNA From Sexual Assaults To Be Analyzed Within Five Days: "BEVERLY HILLS) B Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced the launch of a $1.1 million Fast Track Forensic Program, a pilot effort to process DNA evidence from sexual assault cases within five days, researching evidence collection techniques, and enhancing the use of forensics in acquaintance rape cases. Lockyer made the announcement at an annual benefit for the Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center (RTC). "

End of U.S. Sale of Flavored Cigarettes: Attorney General Lockyer Announces Historic Agreement

End of U.S. Sale of Flavored Cigarettes: Attorney General Lockyer Announces Historic Agreement Between 39 Jurisdictions and R.J. Reynolds to End U.S. Sale of Flavored Cigarettes: "Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced he and the Attorneys General of 38 other jurisdictions have entered a settlement with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR) that ends RJR’s sale in the United States of its candy, fruit and alcohol-flavored cigarettes"

Free CEU, CME and CNE: Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings

Free CEU, CME and CNE: Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings: "This activity for 1.8 contact hours is provided by CDC, which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation"

Save the Date: 2006 California Cyber Safety Summit: Protecting Children Online, October 18, 2006

Save the Date: 2006 California Cyber Safety Summit: Protecting Children Online, October 18, 2006: "Space is filling up quickly for the 2006 California Cyber Safety Summit: Protecting Children Online. The summit will bring together hundreds of parents, educators, technology industry representatives, law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, children’s advocates and others to share information about cyber dangers and best practices for teaching children the safe, smart and legal ways to surf the Internet."

Nontraditional Mortgage Products: Feds Issue Final Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Product Risks

Nontraditional Mortgage Products: Feds Issue Final Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Product Risks: "These products, referred to variously as “nontraditional,” “alternative,” or “exotic” mortgage loans (referred to below as nontraditional mortgage loans), include “interest-only” mortgages and “payment option” adjustable-rate mortgages. These products allow borrowers to exchange lower payments during an initial period for higher payments later."

Preventing Violence and Violence-Related Injury Grant

Preventing Violence and Violence-Related Injury Grant: "CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, “Research for Preventing Violence and Violence-Related Injury (R01.” $1.8 million [this amount is an estimate, and subject to the availability of funds] will be available in fiscal year 2007 to fund five to six awards. The purpose of this program is to expand and advance the understanding of violence, its causes, and prevention strategies. The estimated funding date is August 31, 2007"

Your Credit Scores: Why Do Your Scores Matter?

Your Credit Scores: Why Do Your Scores Matter?: "A credit score is a number that helps lenders and others predict how likely you are to make your credit payments on time. Each score is based on the information then in your credit report. Credit scores affect whether you can get credit and what you pay for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and other kinds of credit. For most kinds of credit scores, higher scores mean you are more likely to be approved and pay a lower interest rate on new credit.
Want to rent an apartment? Without good scores, your apartment application may be turned down by the landlord. Your scores also may determine how big a deposit you will have to pay for telephone, electricity or natural gas service."