Data Mining RFP Announcement

Data Mining RFP Announcement: "BOE seeks to acquire consulting/training services in the area of audit selection and tax gap modeling utilizing Clementine software. Must have extensive experience in data mining, risk modeling, and statistical analysis using government data"

Free Screenings of 79th Academy Award® Nominees at the National Archives

Free Screenings of 79th Academy Award® Nominees at the National Archives: "The National Archives will host its third annual free screenings of Academy Award® nominees in four categories, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, Live Action Short Film, and Animated Short Film at the William G. McGowan Theater from Wednesday, February 21, through Sunday, February 25. The National Archives Building in located on Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington, DC"

Treatment of Depression: Genetic Tests in the Treatment of Depression show Insufficient Evidence, According to AHRQ Study

Treatment of Depression: Genetic Tests in the Treatment of Depression Show Insufficient Evidence, According to Study

Susbtance Abuse in the U.S. - New Report Provides Snapshot of Substance Use Within 15 Largest U.S Metropolitan Areas

Susbtance Abuse the U.S. - New Report Provides Snapshot of Substance Use Within 15 Largest U.S Metropolitan Areas: "The two U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest rates of past month illicit drug use are San Francisco (12.7 percent) and Detroit (9.5 percent) while the national average was 8.1 percent, says a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Chicago (25.7 percent) and Houston (25.6 percent) had higher rates of binge drinking than the national average (22.7 percent), and Detroit was the only metropolitan statistical area with a past month cigarette use rate that was higher than the national average (25.3 percent). "

Sport Injuries: How to Prevent Them

Sport Injuries: How to Prevent Them: "If you’re active like so many of today’s adults, you’ve probably had a few twinges that spring up unexpectedly. To learn how to prevent injuries and what to do if you are hurt, order the free Sports Injuries package from the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Federal Citizen Information Center."

Funding Available for 65 Targeted Capacity Expansion Grants for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV/AIDS Services

Funding Available for 65 Targeted Capacity Expansion Grants for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV/AIDS Services: "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is soliciting applications to enhance and expand substance abuse treatment and /or outreach and pretreatment services in conjunction with HIV/AIDS services in African American, Hispanic, and other racial ethnic communities severely affected by substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. All awards will be subject to the availability of funds. "

Celebrating Women: Women's History Month - March 2007

Celebrating Women: Women's History Month - March 2007: "85.4 percent of women 25 or older had completed high school as of 2005. High school graduation rates for women continued to exceed those of men (84.9 percent). The Median earnings of women working in computer and mathematical jobs is $58,906 , the highest for women among the 22 major occupational groups."

2007 Filing Season Kicks Off with New Features, Extended Tax Breaks

2007 Filing Season Kicks Off with New Features, Extended Tax Breaks: "The Internal Revenue Service today began a busy 2007 filing season that features telephone excise tax refunds, a new refund deposit feature and recently enacted tax breaks that may require extra attention from taxpayers."

105,000 Gas Pool Heaters Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Hazard

105,000 Gas Pool Heaters Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Hazard: "The recall involves Pentair MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters installed indoors. They have BTU ratings between 200,000 and 400,000, and use either natural gas or propane. The model number is located on the rating plate on the inner front panel of the heater. The following model numbers are included"

Thailand Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens

Thailand Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens: "Given the fluidity of the current situation, the Department of State advises all American Citizens residing in or traveling to Bangkok to continue to monitor events closely, to remain indoors when possible, to avoid any large public gatherings, and to exercise discretion when moving about Bangkok. "

CMS HIPAA Security Guidance for Remote Use of and Access to Electronic Protected Health Information

CMS HIPAA Security Guidance for Remote Use of and Access to Electronic Protected Health Information: "This guidance document has been prepared with the main objective of reinforcing some of the ways a covered entity may protect EPHI when it is accessed or used outside of the organization’s physical purview. "

California Announces State Farm Request For More Than Half A Billion Dollars In Reductions For Auto And Homeowner Insurance Policyholders

California Announces State Farm Request For More Than Half A Billion Dollars In Reductions For Auto And Homeowner Insurance Policyholders: "Garamendi’s efforts to reduce insurance rates have been followed by more than $1.6 billion in proposed reductions for insurance consumers across the state "

CDC Reports Binge Drinking is Common among High School Students and Tied to Other Risky Behaviors

CDC Reports Binge Drinking is Common among High School Students and Tied to Other Risky Behaviors: "Binge drinking is common among high school students in the United States and is strongly associated with sexual activity, violence, and other risky behaviors, according to a new study, Binge Drinking and Associated Health Risk Behaviors Among High School Students, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and published in the January 2007 issue of Pediatrics."

AOA Announces New Long Term Care Site

AOA Announces New Long Term Care Site: "The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care is a new web site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs"

Animal Cloning: FDA Issues Draft Documents on the Safety of Animal Clones

Animal Cloning: FDA Issues Draft Documents on the Safety of Animal Clones: "The draft risk assessment finds that meat and milk from clones of adult cattle, pigs and goats, and their offspring, are as safe to eat as food from conventionally bred animals. The assessment was peer-reviewed by a group of independent scientific experts in cloning and animal health. They agreed with the methods FDA used to evaluate the data and the conclusions set out in the document"

Baby Boomers Count Down to Retirement

Baby Boomers Count Down to Retirement: "As America's oldest baby boomers start counting down to retirement, a new government survey shows they are on the upswing in terms of financial savvy — nearly twice as likely as today's seniors to bank and pay bills online. Yet despite their financial sophistication, one in four boomers still gets paid with old-fashioned paper checks, a trend that's particularly entrenched with those closest to retirement age (51-60 years old)."

Employment for Visitors to the U.S. - Finding a Job

Employment for Visitors to the U.S. - Finding a Job: "If you're not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may need to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to prove you may work in the United States. Immigrant visas are required for people who want to live permanently in the United States, even if they choose not to work in the United States. "

Don't Get Scammed in 2007: The FBI Reports

Don't Get Scammed in 2007: The FBI Reports -Internet auction scams, mortgage scams, Nigerian letters and identity theft scams are just a few of the scams that the FBI warns consumers about......"

Effective Jan. 1, 2007, California Mnimum Wage Increases to $7.50 per hour

Effective Jan. 1, 2007, California Mnimum Wage Increases to $7.50 per hour: "The increased minimum wage was approved by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on September 12 when he signed into law Assembly bill 1835 (Lieber), which increases the minimum wage in two phases. On Jan. 1, 2007 the minimum wage jumps from $6.75 to $7.50 per hour, and on Jan. 1, 2008 the minimum wage increases to $8.00 per hour."

Ford is recalling 2007 Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles

Ford is recalling 2007 Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles: "Ford is recalling 422 MY 2007 Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles for failing conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, “Windshield Mounting.” The windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body."

Top 10 Tips for Traveling out of the United States

Top 10 Tips for Traveling out of the United States: "Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Remember, the U.S. Constitution does not follow you! While in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws."

IRS Alert: Federal Office Closures Will Not Affect Jan. 2 Federal Tax Deposit Due Date

IRS Alert: Federal Office Closures Will Not Affect Jan. 2 Federal Tax Deposit Due Date: "The Internal Revenue Service announced there will be no extension of the Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 deposit due date, and the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) will conduct normal business operations on Tuesday, Jan. 2, despite the closing of federal offices as part of the national day of mourning for former President Ford as announced by the White House. Federal tax deposits due on Jan. 2, 2007 are expected to made as scheduled. "

Bids sought for substance abuse professional services; 1-19-07 deadline

Bids sought for substance abuse professional services; 1-19-07 deadline: "The State of California, Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to obtain Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services. This IFB seeks a qualified contract to provide SAP services to a consortium that has been established by DPA to conduct drug and alcohol testing for the State's Federally-mandated commercial driver and the State's Reasonable Suspicion testing programs for State employees that are covered by the Federal drug and alcohol testing regulations and State of California statutes, regulations and collective bargaining agreements. SAP services must be provided for State employees located geographically throughout the entire state."