Saturday, August 04, 2007

Prostate Cancer: Vitamin D and Soy Supplements in Treating Patients With Recurrent Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer: Vitamin D and Soy Supplements in Treating Patients With Recurrent Prostate Cancer: "Vitamin D and soy extract may be effective in lowering prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in patients with recurrent prostate cancer that has not responded to previous treatment."

140,000 Window Blinds Recalled - Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores

140,000 Window Blinds Recalled - Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores: "The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children."

Youtube Meets the Yellow Pages

Youtube Meets the Yellow Pages: "VideoSearchIt.com is a business directory featuring high quality, streaming video ads for the small to medium size business owner, making video on the web affordable for everyone"

Friday, August 03, 2007

California Approves $65.8 Million Rate Reduction For GEICO Customers

Rate reduction coincides with GEICO's move to reward good drivers by placing greater emphasis on driving records than location when determining premiums. California Approves $65.8 Million Rate Reduction For GEICO Customers

HIV+ Mothers Support Each Other to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission and Ensure Positive Living

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - One hundred thirty-eight mothers living with HIV from the Addis Ababa area became the first to graduate today from the Mothers Support Group (MSG) program. The graduating class will be community leaders in the struggle against the pandemic, educating peers on the importance of HIV prevention. HIV+ Mothers Support Each Other to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission and Ensure Positive Living

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

New Postal 13-Ounce Mail Rule to Take Effect July 30

New Postal 13-Ounce Mail Rule to Take Effect July 30: "WASHINGTON, DC — A new Postal Service rule goes into effect next week for packages and envelopes that weigh more than 13 ounces, if they’re being mailed with only stamps as postage at a location other than a Post Office retail service counter."

Do You Owe Money To The IRS?

Do You Owe Money To The IRS?: "The vast majority of Americans get a tax refund from the IRS each spring, but what do you do if you are one of those who have received a tax bill? What do you do if you owe money to the IRS and can’t pay?"

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

IRS Update: Victims of 2005 Hurricanes Get Additional Year to Sell Vacant Land

IRS Update: Victims of 2005 Hurricanes Get Additional Year to Sell Vacant Land: "WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is extending for an additional year the time limit within which victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma have to sell vacant land that they had owned and used as part of their principal residence that was destroyed as a result of the hurricanes."

Vocational School Must Pay Millions for False Advertising to Students about Employment Opportunities

Vocational School Must Pay Back Millions to Students for False Advertising about Employment Opportunities: "LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that Corinthian Schools, Inc. and Titan Schools, Inc. will pay $6.5 million, including $5.8 million in consumer restitution, to settle a lawsuit alleging that the for-profit vocational operator engaged in false advertising and unlawful business practices by presenting inaccurate salary and employment information to students"

Uterine Fibroids, Update

Black women are more likely to get fibroids at younger ages. Appearance of new fibroids and growth of existing fibroids after treatment are poorly studied. Trials of preoperative medical management indicate that treatment reduces fibroid volume but do not provide sufficient evidence of improvement in important operative outcomes. When women are treated for reasons other than symptom relief, such as when pregnancy is desired, weak evidence supports treating submucous fibroids via hysteroscopy. Uterine Fibroids, Update

Monday, July 30, 2007

The Use of Social Security Numbers in the Private Sector Goal to Reduce ID Theft, FTC Seeks Comments

The Use of Social Security Numbers in the Private Sector to Reduce ID Theft, FTC Seeks Comments: "The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on the uses of Social Security numbers in the private sector to reduce the overall incidence of ID theft, which often relies on SSNs. The FTC also plans to host one or more public forums on the issue in the coming months."

IRS Update: Request Telephone Tax Refund By Amending Your Return

IRS Update: Request Telephone Tax Refund By Amending Your Return: "Maybe you filed your federal tax return, received a refund and even spent the last penny before realizing that you missed out on a one time opportunity to request the Telephone Excise Tax Refund! Luckily, some opportunities do call twice."

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Laser Tattoo Removal Services Contract Solicitation

Laser Tattoo Removal Services Contract Solicitation

Volunteer Inmate Ward Match Program Contract Solicitation - Deadline 8/15/2007

Volunteer Inmate Ward Match Program Contract Solicitation - Deadline 8/15/2007: "The primary service to be provided by the Contractor is to match each ward, upon his/her request and referral by the DJJ, with a Contractor citizen volunteer during the ward’s institutional/camp program. The volunteer pledges to visit his/her assigned ward twice monthly, or in lieu of one these monthly visits, volunteer will write to the ward. The volunteer works under the professional guidance of his/her ward’s institutional/camp counselor or parole agent/case manager and under the supervision of the Contractor’s personnel."

Electronic Payment Acceptance Services Contract Solicitation - Deadline 8/8/07

Electronic Payment Acceptance Services Contract Solicitation - Deadline 8/8/07