Saturday, July 14, 2007

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients, Sleep Improvement of Sleep Study

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disabling illness for which there is no specific treatment. As a group, CFS patients have disturbed sleep with frequent arousals and the sense of not having slept upon awakening. Xyrem (Sodium oxybate) is known to improve deep sleep and so may reduce the sleep disturbances of CFS leading to better sleep with less fatigue.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients, Sleep Improvement of Sleep Study

Friday, July 13, 2007

EEOC and Walgreens Resolve Race Discrimination Lawsuit

EEOC and Walgreens Resolve Race Discrimination Lawsuit: "WASHINGTON -- Naomi C. Earp, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), today announced a $20 million proposed consent decree resolving a systemic race discrimination lawsuit against Walgreens, the Illinois-based national drug store chain"

IRS Tax Tip: Can You Take a Home Office Deduction?

IRS Tax Tip: Can You Take a Home Office Deduction?: "If you plan to run your small business out of your home you may be temped to “write-off” many of your household expenses. But how do you know what is deductible and what is not? The IRS has some advice that may help answer the question: “Can I take a Home Office Deduction?”"

Facing Foreclosure? HUD Releases top 10 tips for homeowners Facing Foreclosure

Facing Foreclosure? HUD Releases top 10 Tips for homeowners Facing Foreclosure: "These guidelines will assist homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage and could be threatened with foreclosure,' said HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson. 'We want to encourage homeowners to take action and use every resource available so that they can get control of their finances and stay in their home"

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Spam Summit: The Next Generation of Threats and Solutions - Phishing and Malware

Spam Summit: The Next Generation of Threats and Solutions - Phishing and Malware - A two-day conference that will bring together experts from the business, government, and technology sectors, consumer advocates, and academics to explore consumer protection issues surrounding spam, phishing and malware.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Marketing and Outreach Contract Solicitation - Bid Submittal Deadline 8/20/2007

Marketing and Outreach Contract Solicitation - Bid Submittal Deadline 8/20/2007: "The CPUC is issuing this Request for Proposal to hire a contractor to design, develop, and implement additional long-term marketing activities that expand the reach and success of the LifeLine Program, based on pertinent lessons learned since the inception of the program. "

Pre-Employment Physicals Contract Solicitation

Pre-Employment Physicals Contract Solicitation: "Contractor will conduct pre-employment physicals for contract employees hired by the California Conservation Corps. Services will be conducted by a physician who is properly licensed by the Medical Board of CA or the Osteopathic Medical Board as a Medical Doctor or by a Nurse Practitioner who is properly licensed by the CA Board of Registered Nurses as a Nurse Practitioner."

HUD Announces Creation Of New Lending Division - New office will scrutinize mortgage lending practices

HUD Announces Creation Of New Lending Division - New office will scrutinize mortgage lending practices: "today that it is creating a new Fair Lending Division that will review mortgage lending practices throughout the nation. HUD has hired a senior-level economist and has advertised to hire five fair lending specialists to enhance its capacity to investigate allegations of mortgage lending discrimination."

Commerce Department Publishes Export Yellow Pages

U.S Commerce Department Publishes Export Yellow Pages: "The 2007 Export Yellow Pages is an easily accessible, affordable way for U.S. exporters to increase their contacts and expand their business worldwide,” said Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade Franklin L. Lavin. “The 2007 multimedia publication offers enhanced features for end-users worldwide, and provides a valuable, up-to-date resource for U.S. producers and international businesses.'"

You May Be Eligible for the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit

You May Be Eligible for the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit: "Why wait? You may be eligible for a tax credit right now that could mean larger paychecks this summer. This benefit is called the Advanced Earned Income Credit or Advance EIC."

Government Jobs: U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors

Government Jobs: U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors: "U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors for positions in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming . Applicant screening for all duty stations to take place August 4 and 5 in Golden, Colo. "

Monday, July 09, 2007

Bankruptcy Filings Drop 61 Percent in March 2007 12-Month Period

Bankruptcy Filings Drop 61 Percent in March 2007 12-Month Period: " the 12-month period ending March 31, 2007, 695,575 bankruptcy cases were filed in federal courts, according to statistics released today by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts."

Earn a Chance to Win an iPod Shuffle

Earn a Chance to Win an iPod Shuffle