Deceptive Adware Downloads: FTC settles Charges

Deceptive Adware Downloads: FTC settles Charges: "Zango, Inc., formerly known as 180solutions, Inc., one of the world’s largest distributors of adware, and two principals have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they used unfair and deceptive methods to download adware and obstruct consumers from removing it, in violation of federal law. The settlement bars future downloads of Zango’s adware without consumers’ consent, requires Zango to provide a way for consumers to remove the adware, and requires them to give up $3 million in ill-gotten gains."

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding With Truncal Vagotomy

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding With Truncal Vagotomy: "Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) is a gold standard in the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. We hypothesize that the addition of truncal vagotomy (cutting of nerves to the stomach) will produce greater weight loss and better reduction of co-morbidities (diseases caused by or aggravated by morbid obesity) than LAGB alone. 25 patients will be enrolled and outcomes compared to LAGB historical controls over a post-operative period of 24 months"

Treatment of Severe Alzheimer's Disease: Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Galantamine Hydrobromide

Treatment of Severe Alzheimer's Disease: Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Galantamine Hydrobromide: "The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of galantamine hydrobromide treatment in patients with severe Alzheimer's disease. "

Mortgage Fraud: Real Estate Investor Sentenced to 12 Years for $19 Million Mortgage Fraud

Mortgage Fraud: Real Estate Investor Sentenced to 12 Years for $19 Million Mortgage Fraud: "Bradley J. Schlozman, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a real estate investor was sentenced in federal court today for orchestrating the largest mortgage fraud scheme ever prosecuted in the Western District of Missouri"

Medi-Cal And Medicare Fraud: Attorney General Bill Lockyer Announces Arrests in $1.4 Million Medi-Cal And Medicare Fraud Scheme

Medi-Cal And Medicare Fraud: Attorney General Bill Lockyer Announces Arrests in $1.4 Million Medi-Cal And Medicare Fraud Scheme: "Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced the arrest of three Los Angeles residents on allegations that they bilked the Medicare program out of more than $1.4 million over a two-year period while also trafficking in Medi-Cal beneficiary information. Among the crimes committed by the trio are the fraudulent reporting of medical services that were never provided and billing for services allegedly provided to patients who were already deceased. "

Auto Theft: Myths versus Facts

Auto Theft: Myths versus Facts: "In 2005, a vehicle was stolen every 25.5 seconds in the United States, based only on data for the 1,235,226 stolen vehicles reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Using the FBI’s average valuation of $6,173 per stolen vehicle, this amounts to over $7.6 billion in losses in 2005 – just in vehicle value alone."

Doha 2006 Asian Games: U.S. Citizen Fact Sheet

Doha 2006 Asian Games: U.S. Citizen Fact Sheet: "The Doha 2006 Asian Games will take place in and around Doha, Qatar, December 1-15, 2006. Before You Go: U.S. citizens will need a valid U.S. passport, Qatari visa and a confirmed hotel reservation to travel to Qatar. "

IRS Mileage Rates:IRS Announces 2007 Standard Mileage Rates

IRS Mileage Rates:IRS Announces 2007 Standard Mileage Rates: "The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2007 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning Jan. 1, 2007, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car48.5 cents per mile for business miles driven. "

Federal Jobs: MSHA Seeking New Mine Inspectors

Federal Jobs: MSHA Seeking New Mine Inspectors: "The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is continuing its efforts to hire new mine inspectors by conducting on-site applicant screenings in Syracuse, N.Y., on Nov. 4 and 5, 2006 at the Educational Opportunity Center, 100 New St. Registration for all candidates begins at 7 a.m. "

Social Networking Online:The Buddy System for Safe Social Networking Online

Social Networking Online:The Buddy System for Safe Social Networking Online: "The Federal Trade Commission today announced a new game that quizzes players on their online social networking practices and offers tips to help keep kids and teens safe online."

Gastric Bypass Weight Loss: Study of Effects From Gastric Bypass Weight Loss on Brain Tissue

Gastric Bypass Weight Loss: Study of Effects From Gastric Bypass Weight Loss on Brain Tissue: "This study will evaluate how large, intentional weight reduction affects the human brain and possible ways to reverse the changes associated with excess body weight. Subtle changes in some brain regions occur in people who are overweight."

Marijuana Eradication: Attorney General Lockyer Announces 2006 Campaign Against Marijuana Planting Sets New Seizure Record

Marijuana Eradication: Attorney General Lockyer Announces 2006 Campaign Against Marijuana Planting Sets New Seizure Record: "Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced the state Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 2006 Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) set a new record with the seizure of 1,675,681 plants during the eradication season. The total surpasses last years’ record-breaking season by 540,989 plants. The marijuana eradicated by CAMP in 2006 had an estimated street value of more than $6.7 billion. "

Israel Discount Bank of New York Gets Fined by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

Israel Discount Bank of New York Gets Fined by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN): "The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the New York State Banking Department (NYSBD) today announced the assessment of civil money penalties of $12 million against Israel Discount Bank of New York for violations of federal and state anti-money laundering laws and regulations. This is in addition to the $8.5 million already paid to the New York District Attorney's Office pursuant to an agreement reached with the bank in December 2005. Israel Discount Bank of New York, without admitting or denying the allegations, consented to payment of the civil money penalties"

Cyber Security: How to Pretect Yourself from Cyber Threats

Cyber Security: How to Pretect Yourself from Cyber Threats: "October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to make sure you’re protected from the latest dangers lurking in cyberspace. Among the risks: Malicious code—viruses, worms, Trojan horses, etc.—that can disable and even take over your computer without your knowledge ; Pedophiles who prowl the web, looking to exploit your kids and others. "

Contract Solicitation: Internet Services and Audiovisual Contract

Contract Solicitation: Internet Services and Audiovisual Contract: "The California Coastal Commission (CCC) is seeking a vendor to provide audio, visual and live, internet webstreaming services at CCC meetings. The CCC holds public meetings at least once a month in various coastal areas. Meetings currently usually last three consecutive days, but can vary from one to five days in length"

CalPERS Home Loan Program Contract Opportunity

CalPERS Home Loan Program Contract Opportunity: "CalPERS is seeking proposals from mortgage loan master servicers to serve as Manager of the CalPERS Member Home Loan Program. The Manager will have general responsibility for the administration and supervision of the program and will provide certain uniform reports and services to CalPERS. The Manager will, among other duties, provide the services described below"

Halloween Safety Safety Alert

Halloween Safety Safety Alert: "CPSC is aware of serious Halloween-related injuries involving burns from flammable costumes and decorations, including ignition from open flames, such as candles and Jack O' Lanterns. Additional incidents have involved abrasions from sharp objects attached to masks or costumes."

Teen Sexual Harassment: EEOC said Class of Young Women Subjected to Verbal and Physical Sexual Abuse

Teen Sexual Harassment: EEOC said Class of Young Women Subjected to Verbal and Physical Sexual Abuse: "ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A jury in federal district court here has returned a $585,000 verdict in a major sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against a national residential basement waterproofing company on behalf of a class of 13 young women, mostly teenage girls still in high school, who were subjected to a sexually hostile work environment by male managers and salesmen."

HUD HUD Charges Erie Insurance Group with Race Discrimination

HUD HUD Charges Erie Insurance Group with Race Discrimination: "The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Erie Insurance Group and five agencies licensed to sell Erie insurance products with violating the Fair Housing Act by providing inferior insurance products to homeowners in African-American neighborhoods than to homeowners in white neighborhoods with comparable homes. Erie Insurance Group serves eleven states and the District of Columbia. HUD's investigation found that Erie's agents did not provide African-American neighborhoods in Syracuse, N.Y., with the same level of insurance coverage they provided for similar homes in predominantly-white neighborhoods in Liverpool, N.Y. "

NIH Announces Awards in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

NIH Announces Awards in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research: "The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and the Trans-NIH Working Group for Research in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFSWG) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are pleased to announce seven (7) awards in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) research. "

United States Mint Strikes ‘Granite Lady’ Coins

United States Mint Strikes ‘Granite Lady’ Coins: "Making her entrance in silver, the Granite Lady was once again the center of attention in this city as officials got a glimpse today of the silver commemorative coin honoring the San Francisco Old Mint during a ceremony at the current United States Mint at San Francisco. "

Life Insurance Needs Continue Even After the Kids Are Grown, Says the Insurance Information Institute

Life Insurance Needs Continue Even After the Kids Are Grown, Says the Insurance Information Institute: "Couples who believe they no longer need life insurance after their youngest child reaches his or her 18th birthday could leave their family vulnerable to serious financial problems, especially if the sole income-earning parent dies."

Study of Acamprosate for Alcohol Dependence in a Family Medicine Clinic

Study of Acamprosate for Alcohol Dependence in a Family Medicine Clinic: "This is a study of a medication, Campral or Acamprosate, which is an FDA approved medication for alcohol problems. We will be examining whether Campral compared to a sugar pill (placebo) is more effective for helping with drinking in a Family Medicine clinic. "