DWC releases study on access to medical care in California's workers' compensation system

DWC releases study on access to medical care in California's workers' compensation system: "The California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) today released a study on access to medical care for injured workers. The study reveals that the vast majority of injured workers have access to quality care. The study also shows the majority of injured workers are satisfied with their care, and levels of satisfaction appear unchanged from a similar study done in 1998."

10 Million Taxpayers Miss Out on Telephone Tax Refunds; IRS Urges People to Check before Filing

10 Million Taxpayers Miss Out on Telephone Tax Refunds; IRS Urges People to Check before Filing: "The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to check to see if they qualify for the telephone excise tax refund after more than 10 million early filers did not request the one-time refund."

Watching the World Go By

Watching the World Go By: "Now anyone with an Internet connection can see what the Earth looks like from space right now with the EarthNow! Landsat Image Viewer "

Are You Ready for the Next Big One, Southern California?

Are You Ready for the Next Big One, Southern California?: "Is your home earthquake ready? Does your emergency preparedness kit contain more than a bottle of water and a can of tuna? Ask yourself. Is your home structurally safe? As part of its new Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project in Southern California, the USGS is participating in the Dare to Prepare campaign to get the region's residents 'ready' for the next big earthquake."

SPRING BREAK 2007 IN MEXICO – “Know Before You Go!”

SPRING BREAK 2007 IN MEXICO – “Know Before You Go!”: "Over 100,000 American teenagers and young adults travel to resort areas throughout Mexico over Spring Break each year. While the vast majority enjoys their vacation without incident, several may die, hundreds will be arrested, and still more will make mistakes that could affect them for the rest of their lives. Using some common sense will help travelers avoid these unpleasant and dangerous situations. "

You Can Lose Weight - Here’s How

You Can Lose Weight - Here’s How: "Studies show that you can improve your health with just a small amount of weight loss. 'We know that physical activity in combination with reduced calorie consumption can lead to the 5 to 10 percent weight loss necessary to achieve remission of the obesity-associated complications."

Health Insurance and Substance Use Treatment Need

Health Insurance and Substance Use Treatment Need: "Adults needing substance abuse treatment in the past year were less likely to have some type of health insurance coverage in the past year than adults not needing treatment (74.4% vs. 86.6%). "

EEOC to Launch E-RACE, Eradicating Racism and Colorism from Employment

EEOC to Launch E-RACE, Eradicating Racism and Colorism from Employment: "The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will unveil a national initiative called E-RACE, Eradicating Racism and Colorism from Employment, at its next public meeting on Wednesday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Eastern Time), at agency headquarters, 1801 L Street, N.W."

IRS's Top Tax Scams: Fraudulent Telephone Tax Refunds, Abusive Roth IRAs Top Off 2007 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams

IRS's Top Tax Scams: Fraudulent Telephone Tax Refunds, Abusive Roth IRAs Top Off 2007 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams: "The IRS identified 12 of the most blatant scams affecting American taxpayers and warned people not to fall for schemes peddled by scamsters."

Female Infertility: Established Drug Bests Newcomer in Treating Female Infertility

Female Infertility: Established Drug Bests Newcomer in Treating Female Infertility: "Researchers report that a common cause of female infertility is better treated with an established ovulation-inducing drug than with an increasingly popular alternative. The new study is the largest, most comprehensive effort to date comparing the two drugs’ abilities to promote pregnancy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder often marked by infertility."

I.I.I. Offers Tips to Make Shopping for Life Insurance Simple and Easy

I.I.I. Offers Tips to Make Shopping for Life Insurance Simple and Easy: "Technology and a highly competitive marketplace have made it easier than ever for consumers to shop around for the right life insurance company, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)"

Homeless Grants: 1.4 Billion to Support A Record Number Of Local Homeless Programs Nationwide

Homeless Grants: 1.4 Billion to Support A Record Number Of Local Homeless Programs Nationwide: "More than 5,300 local homeless programs throughout the nation will receive nearly $1.4 billion in funding announced today by U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson. HUD grants will support a record number of local programs, providing critically needed emergency shelter, transitional housing and permanent support more than 150,000 individuals and families. For a detailed local summary of the projects awarded funding, visit HUD's website"

Warm Temperatures Bring Relief From Cold, Heighten Concerns for Flooding

Warm Temperatures Bring Relief From Cold, Heighten Concerns for Flooding: "As winter releases its icy grip on the nation's midsection, NOAA weather forecasters and hydrologists now contend with the possibility of significant flooding from rapid snow melt. Flooding and flash flooding are occurring now in several states from the plains of southeastern Colorado to central Indiana. "

Anti-Gang Training Program Training Grant Announcement

Anti-Gang Training Program Training Grant Announcement: "The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking a training provider who will develop anti-gang curricula and deliver training to local law enforcement agencies and other justice agencies in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative. "

Law Students: FCC to Accept Law Student Applications This Winter for the 2007 Attorney Honors Program.

Law Students: FCC to Accept Law Student Applications This Winter for the 2007 Attorney Honors Program.: "The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is accepting applications from recent law graduates, graduating students, and judicial clerks for its 2007 Attorney Honors Program. This is the second and final application window for the 2007 Program. "

Flood Insurance: Top 10 Things Every Homeowner Should Know

Flood Insurance: Top 10 Things Every Homeowner Should Know: "Floods are caused by storms, melting snow, hurricanes, and water backup due to inadequate or overloaded drainage systems, dam or levee failure, etc"

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Epstein-Barr Virus as a Possible Cause for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Epstein-Barr Virus as a Possible Cause for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: "The purpose of this study is to understand what causes a continuing fatigue for a long time with a number of symptoms occurring at the same time (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-CFS). Epstein Barr Virus is among the group of viruses that have been associated with a continuing fatigue for a long time with a number of symptoms occurring at the same time, but the cause is still unknown. "