Increase in College Dorm Fires Prompts Officials to Issue Warning

Increase in College Dorm Fires Prompts Officials to Issue Warning: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - As students go off to college and leave the comforts of home, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning about the dangers of fires in college housing such as dormitories, fraternities, sororities and barracks. According to National Fire Protection Association data , the estimated number of fires in campus housing has risen dramatically in recent years, from a low of 1,800 fires in 1998 to 3,300 fires in 2005. From 2000 through 2005 there were 39 deaths and nearly 400 injuries."

FTC Stops Spammers Selling Bogus Hoodia Weight-Loss Products and Human Growth Hormone Anti-Aging Products

FTC Stops Spammers Selling Bogus Hoodia Weight-Loss Products and Human Growth Hormone Anti-Aging Products: "Alleges Defendants Send Illegal E-mails via Web Form Hijacking and Make False and Unsubstantiated Product Claims"

Free Hunting Day Set For August 25

Free Hunting Day Set For August 25: "This special day offers a chance to introduce a youth or an adult to squirrel hunting, the species which most of us started out hunting. It is also a good opportunity for those folks who have not tried hunting in a while to get back into the woods."

Mutual Funds Begin Providing Risk-Return Information Using Interactive Data

Mutual Funds Begin Providing Risk-Return Information Using Interactive Data: "Millions of retail investors rely on mutual funds to finance their retirement, health care, education, and other financial needs, so shopping for the right fund shouldn't be a needlessly time-consuming and frustrating exercise,' said Chairman Cox. 'When most mutual funds provide their risk/return summary information using dynamic data that's searchable and comparable on the Web, investors will be able to comparison shop among thousands of funds at the click of a mouse. This is a potentially rich new source of investing information for retail investors who need it most"

United States Government News

United States Government News

When You Need Money Fast: Sources of Affordable Cash

It's two weeks until payday, your credit cards are maxed out ... and then your car breaks down. You only need a few hundred dollars for the repair but you need it now. Many people in these situations have turned to "alternative" financial services providers such as pawnshops, car-title lenders (for a loan secured by the borrower's car) and payday lenders (for unsecured loans that borrowers promise to repay out of their next paycheck or regular income payment). When You Need Money Fast: Sources of Affordable Cash

Paying for College ... the Smart Way

The cost of college has risen faster than the general inflation rate for many years. So, it's no surprise that many parents borrow to pay for higher education and that many college graduates owe tens of thousands of dollars on student loans and related debt. Here are strategies for keeping college financing costs down. Paying for College ... the Smart Way

15 Simple Strategies for Saving Money on Loans and Credit Cards

Loans and credit cards provide great consumer benefits, but as with any form of borrowed money, you've got to be careful about how you manage credit. Here are tips for saving money on credit products — in your basic financial affairs, when shopping for new credit, and when using loans and credit cards. 15 Simple Strategies for Saving Money on Loans and Credit Cards

Student Recruitment for Command and General Staff Functions for Local IMTs

Student Recruitment for Command and General Staff Functions for Local IMTs: "The purpose of this course is to present training to a designated team of fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Department of Public Works, Public Health and/or law enforcement personnel from a larger and generally more populated area, typically with a single jurisdiction (city, county or region). They would be activated to manage an incident requiring a significant number of local and mutual aid resources."

Domestic Air Fares 2007 Contract Solicitation

Domestic Air Fares 2007 Contract Solicitation: "The purpose of this IFB is to solicit bids for domestic air fares to be used by employees of the State of California and optional users while traveling between specific city-pairs on official State business. The State of California also has State offices in Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas, New York, New York and Washington, DC."