Veterans Day 2007: Nov. 11

There are 23.7 million military veterans in the United States in 2006. There are 1.7 million female veterans in 2006. Veterans Day 2007: Nov. 11

Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Ends Dec. 2

The Congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available 50,000 permanent resident visas annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Ends Dec. 2The

The Truth About Cell Phones And The Do Not Call Registry

The Federal Trade Commission today reiterated that despite the claims made in e-mails circulating on the Internet, consumers should not be concerned that their cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketers in the near future, and that it is not necessary to register cell phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry to be protected from most telemarketing calls to cell phones. The Truth About Cell Phones And The Do Not Call Registry

How to Protect Your Web Server from Attacks

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new publication that provides detailed tips on how to make web servers more resistant to potential attacks. How to Protect Your Web Server from AttacksT

Parolee Transitional Housing Contract Opportunity

The Contractor agrees to provide temporary lodging and meal services in a safe, clean, drug-free environment for parolees under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Corrections' and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO), Region I, Fresno. Contractor’s facility must be located in the City of Fresno and must be able to accommodate up to ten (10) male and/or female parolees per day. The Contractor must provide these services in one (1) facility, which must be located within the City of Fresno.
Parolee Transitional Housing Contract Opportunity

AmeriCorps Joins Google for Volunteer Cleanup

AmeriCorps Joins Google for Volunteer Cleanup: "The national service program AmeriCorps is joining search engine giant Google to mobilize volunteers to clean up local beaches, parks, and trails in the first-ever International Cleanup Weekend taking place October 13-14."

Thinking About Buying an Expensive New Bicycle?

Thinking About Buying an Expensive New Bicycle?: "Almost 1,000,000 bicycles were stolen in the U.S in 2006, according to the FBI and most of them were never seen again. With the increasingly popularity of cycling as both a sport and a means of transportation, bicycles have become a target for thieves, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)."

New crash tests: some midsize SUVs perform worse than many cars in side tests

New crash tests: some midsize SUVs perform worse than many cars in side tests: "Results of crash tests for six SUVs show frontal crash protection has improved. However, the tests reveal significant differences in how well SUVs protect people in serious side crashes. Among the worst performers in the side test are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet TrailBlazer, even though both are equipped with standard side airbags."

California Issues Internet Alert on Internet Escrow Services

California Issues Internet Alert on Internet Escrow Services: "The Department of Corporations has been notified that best-auto-web.com is offering escrow services over the internet and is falsely advertising at its website that it holds California Department of Corporations license 9631867. "

FTC Stops International Spamming Enterprise that Sold Bogus Hoodia and Human Growth Hormone Pills

FTC Stops International Spamming Enterprise that Sold Bogus Hoodia and Human Growth Hormone Pills: "Spammers must stop sending unwanted and illegal e-mail messages about hoodia weight-loss products and human growth hormone anti-aging products that the Federal Trade Commission alleges don’t work. At the FTC’s request, a district court judge ordered a halt to the e-mails and to product claims that the FTC charges are false and unsubstantiated. The law enforcement action, announced today at an international meeting of government authorities and private industry about spam, spyware, and other online threats, is the first brought by the agency using the U.S. SAFE WEB Act to share information with foreign partners"

Deceptive Business Opportunity Sales: Alleged Swindlers Agree to Settle with FTC

Deceptive Business Opportunity Sales: Alleged Swindlers Agree to Settle with FTC: "Two persons who operated a business opportunity scam have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they tricked more than 1,300 consumers into paying between $5,000 and $25,000 for a bogus business opportunity."

IRS Offers Relief for Late S Corporation Elections

Businesses that are eligible to elect S corporation tax treatment now have a simpler process for requesting relief for late elections under a change announced by the Internal Revenue Service today. IRS Offers Relief for Late S Corporation Elections

Title Insurance: First-in-the-Nation Website Will Allow Consumers to Comparison Shop Online for Title Insurance

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner joined California Land Title Association (CLTA) today to announce TitleWizard, the first website in the nation to allow consumers to compare Title insurance rates online. Title Insurance: First-in-the-Nation Website Will Allow Consumers to Comparison Shop Online for Title Insurance

Worldwide Caution Alert Issued to U.S. Citizens

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings. Worldwide Caution Alert Issued to U.S. Citizens

Third Party Loans: Feds urges Improved Underwriting Standards on Third Party Loans

When a bank makes a loan that it plans to hold, the fundamental standard it uses to underwrite the loan is that most basic of credit standards that I’ve already talked about: the underwriting must be strong enough to create a reasonable expectation that the loan will be repaid,” the Comptroller said. “But when a bank makes a loan that it plans to sell, then the credit evaluation shifts in an important way: the underwriting must be strong enough to create a reasonable expectation that the loan can be sold—or put another way, the bank will underwrite to whatever standard the market will bear.” Feds Urges Improved Underwriting Standards on Third Party Loans