Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Throwing a New Year's Eve Party? I.I.I. Offers Tips for Being a Responsible Host
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Vitamin protection & Prostate Cancer
Vitamin E and the mineral selenium don't seem to give men the protection against prostate cancer that they might have hoped for. Vitamin protection & Prostate Cancer
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Tainted Weight Loss Pills - FDA Warns Consumers
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Bailout Update: Treasury Provides TARP Funds to Local Banks
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Sri Lanka Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens
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Monday, December 22, 2008
IRS' January Tax Talk Today Focuses on Filing Season
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Prostate Cancer: Dietary Supplements Fail to Prevent Prostate Cancer
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
All Post Offices Open on Christmas Eve
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Travel Deals: Economic Downturn Creating Travel Deals Not Seen In Years
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Nomination of Tom Vilsack as the Next Secretary of Agriculture
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Comprehensive Tax Guide Available for Free at IRS.gov
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Friday, December 12, 2008
BMW Recalling Mini Cooper S Vehicles for Tailpipe Burns
After NHTSA issued an initial decision that MY 2007 and some MY 2008 Mini Cooper S vehicles contained a safety-related defect that could result in burns due to contact with the tail pipes, BMW has decided to recall the vehicles rather than contest NHTSA's initial decision in a public hearing on the issue...... BMW Recalling Mini Cooper S Vehicles for Tailpipe Burns
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Bogus computer scan for free: Court Halts Bogus Computer Scans
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has issued a temporary halt to a massive "scareware" scheme, which falsely claimed that scans had detected viruses, spyware, and illegal pornography on consumers' computers. According to the FTC, the scheme has tricked more than one million consumers into buying computer security products such as WinFixer, WinAntivirus, DriveCleaner, ErrorSafe, and XP Antivirus. The court also froze the assets of those responsible for the scheme, to preserve the possibility of providing consumers with monetary redress. Bogus Computer Scareware Scans: Court Halts Bogus Computer Scans
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Sony BMG Music Settles Charges Its Music Fan Websites Violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Sony Music) has agreed to pay $1 million as part of a settlement to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Commission’s implementing Rule. Sony BMG Music Settles Charges Its Music Fan Websites Violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
OCC, Wachovia Enter Revised Agreement to Reimburse Consumers Directl
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has entered into an amended settlement agreement with Wachovia Bank, National Association directing the bank to issue checks to consumers that may have been harmed by payment processors for telemarketers that had account relationships with Wachovia. OCC, Wachovia Enter Revised Agreement to Reimburse Consumers Directly
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IRS: Interest Rates Drop for the First Quarter of 2009
The Internal Revenue Service today announced in Revenue Ruling 2008-54 that interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2009 will drop by one percentage point. The new rates will be... IRS: Interest Rates Drop for the First Quarter of 2009
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Do Foreclosures Lead to Increased Violent Crime?
A sobering fact repeated in many of these stories is that an increase in the foreclosure rate in a neighborhood can lead to an increase in the rate of violent crime. Do Foreclosures Lead to Increased Violent Crime?
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Donations
Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Donations
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Friday, December 05, 2008
FDIC Increase: Your New, Higher FDIC Insurance Coverage
With banks and the economy in the news so much lately, many people are thinking more about the safety of their money. The FDIC has some good news â€" your FDIC deposit insurance coverage has significantly increased. FDIC Increase: Your New, Higher FDIC Insurance Coverage
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Thursday, December 04, 2008
Struggling to Balance Your Budget? I.I.I. Offers Ways to Save Money on Your Auto Insurance in a Recession
With the Dow in the tank and the recession now “officialâ€, finding ways to save money can be daunting. If you’re shopping for new auto insurance, or if you haven’t changed or updated your policy in the past year or two, check with your agent or insurance company representativeâ€"you may be surprised by the discounts out there, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) Struggling to Balance Your Budget? I.I.I. Offers Ways to Save Money on Your Auto Insurance in a Recession
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ripoff Artists Target Grandparents
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IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Get Ready for the Big TV Transition
The change in administrations is not the only transition rapidly approaching. The switch from analog to 100% digital TV broadcasting occurs at midnight Feb. 17, 2009. Get Ready for the Big TV Transition
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
HUD Issues New Mortgage Rules To Help Consumers Shop For Lower Cost Home Loans
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Silent Spyware: Court Orders Halt to Sale of Spyware
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Prayer Breaks Sought by Muslim Employees to be Instituted: EEOC Settles Claims
Prayer Breaks Sought by Muslim Employees to be Instituted; Total of $365,000 to be Paid in Two Cases
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Internet Pharmacy: Father and Son Convicted of Running Illegal Internet Pharmacy
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Internet Payday Lenders: FTC Charges Internet Payday Lenders for Abusive and Deceptive Collection Tactics
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FHA Mortgage Update: HUD Announces New, Permanent FHA Mortgage Loan Limits
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Don't be Left Out! Two Weeks to ShakeOut--Thousands Join Each Day, You Can Too
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Federal Reserve Board and Treasury Department announce restructuring of financial support to AIG
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Friday, November 07, 2008
U.S. Customs Job Fair held in El Centro California: Nov 7
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Mortgage Broker Indicted In Million Dollar Mortgage
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Lead Paint Violations: Two Real Estate Corporations Charged With Failing to Warn about Lead
Posted by jenner at 9:22 AM 0 comments
U.S.DOT Unveils Automatic Vehicle Safety Recall Notification Service
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Conforming Loan Limit for U.S. To Remain $417,000 In 2009; DIFFERENT LIMITS IN SOME AREAS
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Visa Waiver Program Expansion - VWP travel begins November 17
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Grant Notice: DHS Announces Over $3 Billion In Preparedness Grant Programs
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DisasterAssistance.gov to Launch on December 31 2008
The DAIP process will start with disaster victims visiting DisasterAssistance.gov and answering a series of questions to determine the appropriate disaster assistance benefit programs for their situation. No personal identifying information will be requested during this screening. After the initial screening, individuals will be presented with a list of benefit programs for which they may be eligible. Then they will be offered the option to apply immediately for those programs. Applicants will also have the opportunity to check the status of their applications over time. DisasterAssistance.gov to Launch on December 31 2008
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Chrysler Launches New Hybrids, then Cancels Production
In a sign of these strange economic times, Chrysler LLC is simultaneously preparing to launch its first hybrid vehicles and to shut down their production. Chrysler Launches New Hybrids, then Cancels Production
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Learn About the U.S. Economic Crisis
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Monday, November 03, 2008
International Shipping is Easy Online
WASHINGTON, DC --IIs a long way to Tipperary, or Tokyo or Tasmania. When mailing holiday gifts, faraway family and friends can be as close as a personal computer -making it easy to mail to places far from home from your home. U.S. Postal:International Shipping is Easy Online
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Free Crisis Counseling For Texans Affected By Hurricane Ike
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Saturday, November 01, 2008
OSHA Update: Three New Safety and Health Information Bulletins Available on OSHA's Web Site
OSHA's latest Safety and Health Information Bulletins (SHIBs) highlight specific workplace hazards and ways to minimize the potential for serious or fatal injuries. OSHA Update: Three New Safety and Health Information Bulletins Available on OSHA's Web Site
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
FTC Launches New Web Site for Kids
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Foreclosure Prevention: HUD Modernizes Online Guide For Avoiding Foreclosure
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Prevention of Relapse to Cocaine Use: Recruiting Partcipants
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
NTSB Adds Restricted Cell Phone Use, EMS Safety To 2009 Most Wanted List Of Safety Improvements; Positive Train Control Removed After 18 Years On The List
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Mutual Fund Regulatory Filings to Be Available to Investors Online
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hurricane Gustav Victims Can Get Help With Many Disaster Expenses
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Earthquakes? Don't be Scared; Be Prepared
What if you knew that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake would happen in less than three weeks? In a new video interview, USGS earthquake scientist Dr. Lucy Jones explains that millions of Southern Californians will be preparing as if they do know, thanks to the Great Southern California ShakeOut. Earthquakes? Don't be Scared; Be Prepared
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Halloween Shoppers Beware! Even Cosmetic Contact Lenses Require Prescriptions
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Buying a Foreclosed Home? Uncle Sam Shows You How
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Hate Crimes 2007: FBI Releases Report
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Same-Sex Teen Harassment: EEOC Settles Suit
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Car Shoppers Can Save Money and Time with 2009 Fuel Economy Guide
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Update: Microsoft Windows Server Service Vulnerability
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IRS Seeks to Return $266 Million in Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Taxpayers
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
FBI Seeking Information about Threatening Hoax Letters
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47,700 Gas Grill Recalled
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
2008 World Series Fun, Facts & Features
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Phony Sweepstakes: Exploiting the FTC Name, Scammers Promise Phony Sweepstakes Prizes
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FBI Alert: Beware of a spam e-mail claming to come from the FBI Deputy Director.
A spam e-mail claiming to be from FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole is currently being circulated. This attempt to defraud is the typical e-mail scam using the name and reputation of an FBI official to create an air of authenticity. Beware of a spam e-mail claming to come from the FBI Deputy Director.
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IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2009
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
IRS: 2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Expand Tax Benefits
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Business Opportunities in Egypt
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Now Open: U.S. 2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration
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Friday, October 10, 2008
IRS: Vehicles Certified as Qualified Advanced Lean-Burn Technology Vehicles
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Air Traffic Controller Traning: More Schools Make Air Traffic Controller Training Available
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Thursday, October 09, 2008
Identity Theft: East Texas woman arrested on identity fraud charges
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Child Pleasing Lunchbox Recipes
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IRS: October 15 Deadline Approaches for Retirees and Disabled Veterans
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Consumers Urged to Apply for Converter Box Coupons By Year-End
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Foreclosure Prevention: HUD Announces $50 Million In Housing Counseling Grants To Nearly 400 National, State And Local Agencies
HUD funding critical to foreclosure prevention -Hundreds of thousands of American families will have a greater opportunity to find housing or keep the homes they have because of $50 million in housing counseling and counseling training grants announced today by U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston. Foreclosure Prevention: HUD Announces $50 Million In Housing Counseling Grants To Nearly 400 National, State And Local Agencies
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U.S.and Georgia Business Summit to be held in Tbilisi, Georgia on October 26-28
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Thursday, October 02, 2008
U.S. Customs is Hiring: Recruitment Fair October 4
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
IRS Sends Compliance Questionnaires to 400 Colleges and Universities
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
OSHA unveils new powered industrial trucks eTool
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Monday, September 29, 2008
SBA Loans Help Homeowners And Renters, Not Just Businesses
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Insurance Tips for College-Aged Adults and Their Parents During Back to School Season
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Laura Bush, Jenna Bush To Meet Book-Lovers At National Book Festival
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Over 100,000 Scooters Recalled
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Washington Mutual Acquired by JPMorgan Chase
Washington Mutual Bank, the $307 billion thrift institution headquartered in Seattle, was acquired today by JPMorgan Chase, the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) announced.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
IRS: October 15 Deadline Nears; Don’t Let Stimulus Payment Pass You by
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Do You Have Financial Dependents? Then Life Insurance Is a Necessity
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Money Market Funds: Treasury Announces Guaranty Program for Money Market Funds
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Federal Reserve Board announces two enhancements to its programs to provide liquidity to markets
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GM Recalls 857,735 Vehicles from Model Years 2006-2008 for Circuitry Defects in the Heated Windshield Wiper System
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Five Million Unrepaired Fords, Lincolns and Mercurys Could Pose Serious Fire Hazard to Vehicles and Dwellings
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Tax Credit to Aid First-Time Homebuyers; Must Be Repaid Over 15 Years
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Texas Hurricane Ike Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
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Student Law Extern Positions Available
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Lawsuit Against Countrywide FAQ
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Foreclosure Avoidance Information
If you are having trouble making any upcoming mortgage payments on your home or wish to discuss options to avoid foreclosure, please continue reading for some helpful advice. The most important thing to do if you think you may be having trouble making your payments is to contact your lender, by telephone or at its web site. Although it may be difficult to make that call, your lender has representatives available to discuss your situation in detail and explore your options. Foreclosure Avoidance Information
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Video: Mortgage Fraud: How to Avoid it
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
IRS Settlement Announcement
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
September 11th: Fact Sheet
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IRS: People Can Avoid Common Errors that Delay Stimulus Payments
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Dialing for (Your) Dollars: Beware of Phone and Fax Fraud
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
FCC To Host Digital Television Transition Event In Wilmington, North Carolina On Monday, September 8, 2008
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Airborne Refunds: Eligible Consumers Have 11 Days to Apply for Airborne Refunds
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Rent a PO Box Without Leaving Your Home
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Consumers Can Free Up Income by Reducing Insurance Costs
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IRS: Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Baby Hammocks Recalled Due toFall and Strangulation Hazards
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Gustav Strikes: Federal Resources Ready to Respond
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Cal/OSHA Targets Areas for Compliance with Heat Illness Prevention Rules as Temperatures Soar
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FBI Alert: Hit Man E-Mail Scam Persists
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Tax Scams - The Last Thing You Need
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Monday, August 25, 2008
IRS Tax Tip: Selling Your Home
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Economic Stimulus Payment: It's Not Too Late to Claim Your Economic Stimulus Payment
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
What Happens If a Bank Fails?
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Home Equity Loans: Tips for Trying to Fix a Clogged or "Frozen" Home Equity Line
For years, homeowners have turned to home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) as a way to borrow against their home's value to pay for college tuition, home improvements, medical bills and other major expenses. (A home's equity is the market value minus what is owed on the mortgage. If you owe $100,000 on your mortgage but your home is worth $250,000, your equity is $150,000.) Home Equity Loans: Tips for Trying to Fix a Clogged or "Frozen" Home Equity Line
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
CDC Launches CDC-TV On-Line Video Resource
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Loan Modification Program for Distressed Indymac Mortgage Loans
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Airborne Effervescent Health Formula Settles for 30 Million Dollars
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Escape a Date, Escape from a Meeting via Free Callback Service
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Moving Expenses Related to a New Job May Be Tax Deductible
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Nissan Maxima is GOOD for frontal crash protection
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Most Popular Stamp Series of All Time Makes Final Curtain Call
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Microsoft Product Alert: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
California Warns Consumers Not To Feed Their Pets PedigreeÂ(R) Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites
Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to feed their pets certain bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in humans as well as in dogs and cats. People who do not adequately wash their hands after handling the contaminated pet food may expose themselves to Salmonella. California Warns Consumers Not To Feed Their Pets Pedigree® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
CSUB adds accelerated nursing program, seeks applicants
Students interested in applying to California State University, Bakersfield's impacted accelerated nursing program are getting another chance. The campus will offer a second class of its accelerated bachelor's of science in nursing in late June 2009
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IRS: Help Offset Education Costs with Tax Credits and Deductions
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Audi Q7 earns Top Safety Pick award
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Thursday, August 07, 2008
Find Treatment Help for an Alcohol or Drug Problem!
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Taxpayers with 25 or More Heavy Vehicles Now Must File Excise Tax Forms Electronically
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Friday, August 01, 2008
FBI Warns of Storm Worm Virus
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
IRS Releases Updated Drafts of Corporate and Partnership Tax Forms
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Do You Owe Money To The IRS?
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Monday, July 28, 2008
National Safety Council Offers OSHA Compliance Certification
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50 Million Children Lived with Married Parents in 2007
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Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-TALK) Provides Vital Help to More Than 55,000 Callers in Its First Year
First-of-a-kind hotline launched by two government agencies proves successful in providing specialized help to thousands of veterans in crisis.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Pay Your Taxes Electronically - Use EFTPS
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Fibromyalgia At a Glance
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Lease2OwnHomes Renter Rip-Off : Brown Obtains Restitution
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
It's Not Too Late to Claim Your Economic Stimulus Payment: IRS Will Issue Checks Through End of Year
The last of the economic stimulus checks have been issued under the planned payment schedule, which was a timetable for tax returns that were filed and processed before April 15.
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Can You Take a Home Office Deduction?
If you plan to run your small business out of your home you may be temped to "write-off" many of your household expenses. But how do you know what is deductible and what is not? The IRS has some advice that may help answer the question: "Can I take a Home Office Deduction?"
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IRS: Mortgage Workouts, Tax-Free for Many Homeowners
There is now tax relief for struggling homeowners. If your mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven during 2007, 2008 or 2009 you may be able to claim special tax relief by filling out Form 982 and attaching it to your federal income tax return for that year.
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Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore; Summer Is Peak Tornado Season in the Northeast
While summer is a time for boating, baseball, backyard barbecues and sun-bathing, it is also the peak season for tornadoes in the Northeast. This year has already been one of the deadliest in a decade and may be on track to set a record for the number of twisters in the U.S.
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FDA Launches Fellowship Program to Develop Pipeline of Scientists, Other Professionals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is launching a two-year fellowship program aimed at attracting scientists, engineers and health professionals to the agency. The FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship Program will provide participants with advanced training in the scientific analysis involved in the safety and regulatory decisions unique to the agency’s mission.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Can You Take a Home Office Deduction?
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Parents Can Get Credit for Sending Kids to Day Camp
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It's Not Too Late to Claim Your Economic Stimulus Payment: IRS Will Issue Checks Through End of Year
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Four-Day Federal Hiring Event in Four Kentucky Cities
U.S. Border Patrol Minority Recruitment Strike Team agents will conduct an intensive four-day recruiting event throughout Kentucky from Wednesday, July 16, to Saturday, July 20, in the cities of Hopkinsville, Louisville, Lexington, and Owensboro. Four-Day Federal Hiring Event in Four Kentucky Cities
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OTS Closes IndyMac Bank and Transfers Operations to FDIC
The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) today closed the $32 billion IndyMac Bank, headquartered in Pasadena, California, and transferred operations to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). OTS Closes IndyMac Bank and Transfers Operations to FDIC
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Saudi Arabia Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens
This Travel Warning updates information on the security situation in Saudi Arabia and reminds U.S. citizens of recommended security precautions. Saudi Arabia Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens
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Most Stolen Vehicle in 2007: National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) Releases Report
Hot Wheels 2008, the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) companion study to its annual Hot Spots auto theft report examines data reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, and model year most reported stolen in 2007. Most Stolen Vehicle in 2008: National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) Releases Report
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Identity Theft: Red Flag Regulations Require Financial Institutions and Creditors to Have Identity Theft Prevention Programs
Financial institutions and creditors are now required to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs under the new "Red Flags Rules." Identity Theft: Red Flag regulations Require Financial Institutions and Creditors to Have Identity Theft Prevention Programs
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Troubled Teens Boot Camp: FTC Urges Caution When Considering Boot Camps
When parents or guardians are considering finding a residential treatment program for a troubled teenager, the decision is often a difficult one. Troubled Teens Boot Camp: FTC Urges Caution When Considering Boot Camps
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Monday, July 07, 2008
Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers
The U.S. Department of Education and Federal Trade Commission have jointly released a consumer guide to help students and their families navigate the maze of offers they may face when seeking new student loans or consolidating existing student loans to pay for higher education. Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers provides advice to help consumers detect deceptive marketing offers from private companies seeking their student loan business. Student Loans: Avoiding Deceptive Offers
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Thursday, July 03, 2008
Working at home in 2007
Multiple jobholders were much more likely to work at home than were single jobholders—31 versus 18 percent.
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What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the U.S. Each year more than a million Americans have heart attacks, and about a half million people die from heart disease. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. When there is too much cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in your blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries.
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84,000 Fireworks recalled by Fireworks Over America
84,000 Fireworks recalled by Fireworks Over America
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Drug Testing: New DOT Rule Makes Cheating on Drug Testing Harder
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters announced today a new rule that will make it more difficult for transportation workers to cheat on their required drug tests by requiring drug testing labs to analyze every test for tampering
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Don’t Let Sparks Fly This 4th of July
With the July 4 holiday approaching, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding the traveling public that they are not permitted to carry fireworks, including the smallest sparklers, aboard aircraft. This includes both carry-on and checked bags because of the tremendous fire risk they pose to aircraft in the air and on the ground. Fines for passengers who break the rules are stiff. Don't Let Sparks Fly This 4th of July
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
FEMA Offers Two Easy Ways To Apply For Disaster Assistance
Nearly 600 Illinois residents have already found out there are
two easy ways to apply for federal disaster assistance -
two easy ways to apply for federal disaster assistance - by
calling the
Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) toll-free number or going
online.
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Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in seven counties in the 'Show Me State
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in seven counties in the 'Show Me State'
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Filing Extensions Changing for Some Business Taxpayers Later this Year
Internal Revenue Service officials today announced a change in the extended due date on certain business returns to help individuals better meet their filing obligations. The change, which reduces the extension period from six to five months, eases the burden on taxpayers who must report information from Schedules K-1 and similar documents on their individual tax returns.
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$30 Million Reduction for Fireman's Fund Homeowners Policyholders
Bay Area Policyholders to Enjoy $1.7 Million in Savings
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
Metabolic Study of Sleep Apnea in Men and Women, Recruiting Participants
The purpose of this study is to look at the metabolic (use of energy) and hormonal features of sleep problems in men and women.
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Federal Aid Programs For California Emergency Disaster Recovery
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's emergency disaster declaration issued for California.
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President Declares Emergency Disaster For California
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared an emergency exists in the state of California and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts in the area struck by wildfires beginning on June 20, 2008 and continuing.
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