Picturing the Birds and the Bees

Picturing the Birds and the Bees: "Got a story, but need an image? The USGS has released a new Web site for its rapidly growing Digital Image Library. With 30,000 images in the queue, the new Digital Image Library has multiple ways for you to browse the collections and find the images you need"

PAKISTAN Travel Warning Alert to U.S. Citizens

PAKISTAN Travel Warning Alert to U.S. Citizens: "The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against non-essential travel to Pakistan in light of the threat of terrorist activity. The presence of Al-Qaida, Taliban elements, and indigenous sectarian groups poses a potential danger to American citizens, especially along the porous border with Afghanistan. Continuing tensions in the Middle East also increase the possibility of violence against Westerners in Pakistan."

Stock Loan Scam: SEC Charges 38 Defendants in Multi-Million Dollar Stock Loan Scams

"Stock Loan Traders Paid Phony Finder Fees and Received Kickbacks in Schemes Netting More Than $12 Million in Unlawful Profits" Loan Scam: SEC Charges 38 Defendants in Multi-Million Dollar Stock Loan Scams:

New Online Search Tool for Patents, 1940s

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of a website, DOepatents, which allows search and retrieval of information from a collection of more than 20,000 patent records. New Online Search Tool for Patents, 1940s

DVD Duplication and Authoring Contract Solicitation

DVD Duplication and DVD Authoring Contract Solicitation: "The Department of Justice (DOJ), Attorney General’s Office, Crime and Violence Prevention Center (CVPC) is soliciting formal competitive Proposals from qualified professional firms to create a contract for post production, DVD authoring, duplication, and related services for multimedia projects as specified by the CVPC. The Bidder shall be located within a 25 mile radius of the CVPC, 1300 I Street, Sacramento."

Homeowner's Insurance Rate: California Announces Homeowners Insurance Rate Reduction

Today Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced an 18.4 percent homeowner's insurance rate reduction by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (Chubb) that will save Californians approximately $14.5 million annually. Chubb has more than 18,000 policyholders throughout California; 5,000 policies are in the Bay Area, which Chubb defines as San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties, as well as Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Joaquin, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties. Homeowner's Insurance Rate: California Announces Homeowners Insurance Rate Reduction

Marriage in America: The Census Bureau Reports

In 2004, most people in the United States had married only once, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Marriage and Divorce: 2004 said 58 percent of women and 54 percent of men 15 and older had made only one trip down the aisle. Marriage in America: The Census Bureau Reports

Lower-Cost Trademark Bulk Data from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Lower-Cost Trademark Bulk Data from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: "The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announces plans to provide Trademark bulk data at lower cost. Effective January 1, 2008, the USPTO will change its distribution model for Trademark bulk data by eliminating all charges for downloadable daily files and reducing the price of retrospective data distributed on optical disc."

Syria Travel Warning Alert for U.S.Citizens

Syria Travel Warning Alert for U.S.Citizens: "This Travel Warning alerts U.S. citizens to the ongoing safety and security concerns in Syria . Travelers are advised to thoroughly consider the risks before travel to Syria and to take adequate precautions to ensure their safety if traveling to Syria ."

Israel Begins CSI Cargo Security Operations at Port of Ashdod

Israel Begins CSI Cargo Security Operations at Port of Ashdod: "Washington — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the port of Ashdod in Israel became the 54th operational Container Security Initiative port to target and pre-screen maritime cargo containers destined for U.S. ports"

Stories of Depression: Does This Sound Like You?

Stories of Depression: Does This Sound Like You? An easy-to-read booklet with personal stories of Depression includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help.

IRS Update: Help for Homeowners Who Lose Homes; Foreclosure Tax Relief Available to Many

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service unveiled a special new section today on IRS.gov for people who have lost their homes due to foreclosure. The IRS also reassured homeowners that, although mortgage workouts and foreclosures can have tax consequences, special relief provisions can often reduce or eliminate the tax bite for financially strapped borrowers who lose their homes. IRS Update: Help for Homeowners Who Lose Homes; Foreclosure Tax Relief Available to Many

Attention Suppliers: City of San Jose Launches New On-Line Bidding System

Attention Suppliers: City of San Jose Launches New On-Line Bidding System: "The City of San Jose has partnered with RFP Depot to distribute bids for supplies, equipment, materials, services, and information technology. Through this enhanced service provided free of charge to the City’s Suppliers, the City of San Jose expects to enhance outreach efforts, streamline City procurement process, and facilitate Supplier participation with City bidding opportunities. "

IRS Seminars: Sign Up for Local Electronic IRS Seminars

IRS Seminars: Sign Up for Local Electronic IRS Seminars: "The IRS sponsors seminars, conferences, phone forums and other practitioner events throughout the year. Many are free and some qualify for CPE credit. This fall, attend an electronic IRS seminar and get the latest information about e-Services, e-file, e-payments and more."

Grant Notice: Mountain Bike Management Assistance

Grant Notice: Mountain Bike Management Assistance: "Bureau of Land Management is requesting a partnership with an association, group or organization is needed to stimulate the creation of mountain bike trails that promote public benefits within a comprehensive trails infrastructure on and connecting to public lands. "

What's New: Bipolar Disorder Diagnoses Increasing in Youth

What's New: Bipolar Disorder Diagnoses Increasing in Youth: " new study found that the number of child and adolescent visits to a doctor's office that result in a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has increased by 40 times over the decade from 1994-2003. Over the same period, the number of visits by adults resulting in a bipolar disorder diagnosis almost doubled. The findings highlight the growing awareness of bipolar disorder among both health professionals and the public. They also call attention to the difficulty of diagnosing the disorder."

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Giveawaylive - Yahoo! Mash invitation Giveaway! at Tech today The Tech Today team has come up with an exclusive Yahoo!! Mash invitation Giveaway.

Time Is Money. . .and Dinner!

Time Is Money. . .and Dinner!: "Our food choices are constrained by more than just income, prices, and individual preferences. Time available for preparing food is also a limited resource. Preparing food takes time—quite a bit for homemade lasagna and not so much for a microwaveable entree."