U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors

U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors: "The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced the availability of additional coal mine inspector positions for duty stations in Oakland, Md.; St. Clairsville, Ohio; and Bridgeport and Morgantown, W.Va. Interested persons should register and apply online through MSHA's Web site prior to the June 18 deadline. MSHA is recruiting for underground and electrical positions only."

Hair Loss: Mice Regenerate Hair Follicles

Hair Loss: Mice Regenerate Hair Follicles Researchers have rebuffed conventional wisdom and shown that adult mice can regenerate hair follicles and hair after wounding. The finding suggests new directions for designing treatments for wounds, hair loss and other degenerative skin disorders.

Substance Abuse Treatment Findings Show Risks for Girls

Substance Abuse Treatment Findings Show Risks for Girls - Although girls ages 12-17 made up less than one-third of adolescent treatment admissions in 2005, they began treatment at a younger age than boys and were more likely to have a co-occurring psychiatric disorder, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

CDC Update: HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men

Update: HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men - In the United States, HIV infection and AIDS have had a tremendous effect on men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM accounted for 72% of all HIV infections among male adults and adolescents in 2005 (based on data from 33 states with long-term, confidential name-based HIV reporting), even though only about 5% to 7% of male adults and adolescents in the United States identify themselves as MSM.

2007 Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Severe

2007 Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Severe: "Experts at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center are projecting a 75 percent chance that the Atlantic Hurricane Season will be above normal this year—suggesting that more active and intense hurricane seasons will continue to be the trend"

Stated Income on Subprime Loans: Comptroller Dugan Expresses Concern

Stated Income on Subprime Loans: Comptroller Dugan Expresses Concern -Sound underwriting – and, for that matter, simple common sense – suggests that a mortgage lender would almost always want to verify the income of a riskier subprime borrower to make sure that he or she had the means to make the required monthly payments,” Mr. Dugan said in a speech to Neighborhood Housing Services of New York

FAA Greatly Expands Air Traffic Program to Minimize Summer Delays

FAA Greatly Expands Air Traffic Program to Minimize Summer Delays - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding an air traffic program that reduces flight delays during the peak summer season. The Airspace Flow Program, as it is known, gives airlines the option of either accepting delays for flights scheduled to fly through storms or flying longer routes to safely maneuver around them.

Direct Deposit Safer Than Checks: U.S. Treasury Reports

Direct Deposit Safer Than Checks: U.S. Treasury Reports The Treasury said paper checks account for more than 90 percent of the reported problems with its federal benefit payments, such as stolen Social Security checks.

Santa Clarita Husband and Wife Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Insurance Fraud

Santa Clarita Husband and Wife Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Insurance Fraud Fighting insurance fraud is one of my highest priorities, and this case sends yet another signal that crime doesn't pay," said Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner

San Diego Caltrans Auction - June 9, 2007

San Diego Caltrans Auction - June 9, 2007 -State of California Caltrans Auction, trucks, trailers, portable toilets and more! Preview June 8th, 2007.