U.S. 2009 Diversity Visa Lottery Begins October 3, 2007

U.S. 2009 Diversity Visa Lottery Begins October 3, 2007: "The Diversity Visa (DV) 2009 Lottery online entry begins at Noon EDT on October 3, 2007, and ends at Noon EST on December 2, 2007"

Jedi Master Yoda Stamp Makes His Solo Debut, While R2-D2 Makes His Last

Jedi Master Yoda Stamp Makes His Solo Debut, While R2-D2 Makes His Last: "WASHINGTON, D.C. — America voted, and the U.S. Postal Service will deliver the intergalactic results on Oct. 25, when an image of 900-year-old Jedi Master Yoda will be dedicated as a sheet of 20 stamps in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Since this 10 a.m. event is just six days before Halloween, stamp enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from the Star Wars Saga. "

Comparisons of Job Salaries between Metropolitan Areas, 2006

Average pay in the San Francisco metropolitan area was 19 percent above the national average in 2006, the highest among the 78 metropolitan areas studied by the National Compensation Survey (NCS). " Comparisons of Job Salaries between Metropolitan Areas, 2006

More Than One in 10 Boys Have ADHD

In 2006, most U.S. children under 18 years of age had excellent or very good health (82%). However, 10% of children had no health insurance coverage, and 5% of children had no usual place of health care. Fourteen percent of children had ever been diagnosed with asthma. An estimated 8% of children 3-17 years of age had a learning disability, and an estimated 7% of children had ADHD. More Than One in 10 Boys Have ADHD

425,000 Kolcraft Infant Play Yards Recalled

CPSC received a report of a 10-month old boy who strangled on the changing table’s restraint strap that was hanging down into Kolcraft’s Sesame Beginnings Travel Play Yard where the child was located. 425,000 Kolcraft Infant Play Yards Recalled

Secure Floor Mats in 2007/2008 Lexus ES 350, Camry, Other Toyotas, Floor Mat Alert

Owners of 2007 and 2008 Lexus ES 350 models and certain other Toyota vehicles are being urged to make sure the driver-side, “All Weather” floor mats are properly secured before driving the vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Toyota Motor Company. Secure Floor Mats in 2007/2008 Lexus ES 350, Camry, Other Toyotas, Floor Mat Alert

IRS Update: New Online Employer Identification Number (EIN) Application Processes Requests in Minutes

IRS Update: New Online Employer Identification Number (EIN) Application Processes Requests in Minutes: "WASHINGTON — Taxpayers can now request an Employer Identification Number (EIN) through a Web-based system that instantly processes requests and generates identification numbers in real time, the Internal Revenue Service announced today"

Digital Television Public Meeting and Expo, Sept. 25

Digital Television Public Meeting and Expo, Sept. 25: "Full-Power TV Stations to Cease Analog Broadcasts, Switch to Digital after Feb. 17, 2009 "

VA Reaches Out to Former Prisoners of War

VA Reaches Out to Former Prisoners of War: "WASHINGTON - Do you know any former prisoners of war (POW) or their family members? If so, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs your help. VA is once again reaching out to former prisoners of war not currently using VA benefits and services, urging them to contact the Department to find out if they are eligible for health care, disability compensation and other services"

Flexible work: Adjusting the when and where of your job

Flexible work: Adjusting the when and where of your job: "Would you like to work fewer hours, set your own schedule, or work at home? Read here about some of the options for balancing your job with your life."

Sky-high Careers: Jobs related to airlines

Sky-high Careers: Jobs related to airlines: "Some fly for a living; others provide support from the ground. But all air-travel workers help keep the skies safe. Find out about the unique opportunities available in these careers."

Largest Steroid Enforcement Action in U.S. History

Largest Steroid Enforcement Action in U.S. History : "SEP 24--WASHINGTON – DEA and federal law enforcement officials from the FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service today announced the culmination of Operation Raw Deal, an international case targeting the global underground trade of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone (HGH) and insulin growth factor (IGF). "

.Green Tea Extract in Treating Women with Breast Cancer, Recruiting for Study

The rationale of this study is that green tea extract contains ingredients that may prevent or slow the growth of breast cancer. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to study the side effects and best dose of green tea extract in treating women with hormone receptor-negative stage I, stage II, or stage IIIA breast cancer. Green Tea Extract in Treating Women with Breast Cancer, Recruiting for Study

IRS Update: Charities, Churches and Politics

IRS Update: Charities, Churches and Politics: "The ban on political campaign activity by charities and churches was created by Congress more than a half century ago. The IRS has published a new ruling which outlines how churches, and all 501(c)(3) organizations, can stay within the law regarding the ban on political activity."

Zero Calorie Drink Products, Recruiting Patients for Study

Zero Calorie Drink Products, Recruiting Patients for Study: "This clinical trial will determine if any carbohydrate added to a zero calorie product might be important to consider in the management of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus."