Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health-Care Settings, 2005: "This report updates TB control ecommendations reflecting shifts in the epidemiology of TB, advances in scientific understanding, and changes in health-care practice that have occurred in the United States during the preceding decade"
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Friday, December 30, 2005
Notice about Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Asia and Travel during the Lunar New Year
Notice about Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Asia and Travel during the Lunar New Year: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a specific Outbreak Notice for travel during the Lunar New Year to countries reporting human infection with avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses. Because of increased travel to and from countries reporting human infection with H5N1 during the Lunar New Year, and increased preparation and consumption of poultry for the holiday, this notice provides information to travelers about where H5N1 outbreaks are occurring, health measures to take before travel, and what to do if illness occurs during or after travel"
Contractors Board Offers Tips to Prevent Disasters When Winterizing Your Home
Contractors Board Offers Tips to Prevent Disasters When Winterizing Your Home: "SACRAMENTO -- Many Californians make home repairs to keep the chill out of winter. Many also risk hiring the wrong person to do the work, and can find themselves left out in the cold. Homeowners can be taken advantage of by unscrupulous operators who are out to make a quick buck."
9 Percent of Adolescents Experienced a Major Depressive Episode in the Past Year, Survey Finds
9 Percent of Adolescents Experienced a Major Depressive Episode in the Past Year, Survey Finds: "About 2.2 million adolescents ages 12 to 17 (9 percent) experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year. These adolescents were more than twice as likely to have used illicit drugs in the past month than their peers who had not experienced a major depressive episode (21.2 percent compared with 9.6 percent). "
ITC Issues Investigation on Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Automotive Parts
ITC Issues Investigation on Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Automotive Parts: "The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain automotive parts. The products at issue in this investigation are various automotive parts designed to be used for the Ford F-150 pickup truck. "
ITC Issues Investigation On Personal Computer/Consumer Electronic Convergent Devices
ITC Issues Investigation On Personal Computer/Consumer Electronic Convergent Devices: "The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain personal computer/consumer electronic convergent devices, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are devices that combine personal computers and consumer electronics, such as notebook computers"
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LINKS ALASKA TO NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER PUBLIC REGISTRY WEB SITE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LINKS ALASKA TO NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER PUBLIC REGISTRY WEB SITE: "WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice today announced the addition of Alaska, Connecticut, Vermont and Indiana to the National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) Web site, which provides real-time access to public sex offender data nationwide with a single Internet search. The Department of Justice-sponsored Web site allows parents and concerned citizens to search existing public state and territory sex offender registries beyond their own states. "
$10,000 REWARD ANNOUNCED IN PIPE BOMB INCIDENT
$10,000 REWARD ANNOUNCED IN PIPE BOMB INCIDENT: "MADISON, Wis. - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today the reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Dec. 24 parking garage pipe bombing incident. "
Fatality at Aransas, Texas, Worksite Results in OSHA Citations and Fines
Fatality at Aransas, Texas, Worksite Results in OSHA Citations and Fines: "ARANSAS PASS, Texas -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Degussa Engineered Carbons LP of Aransas Pass, Texas, in connection with a fatal accident in June. OSHA has proposed penalties totaling $64,125 for alleged willful and serious violations of workplace safety standards."
Thursday, December 29, 2005
TWO MEN FACE CHARGES AFTER ICE AGENTS UNCOVER HUMAN SMUGGLING ?DROP HOUSE? IN RIVERSIDE
TWO MEN FACE CHARGES AFTER ICE AGENTS UNCOVER HUMAN SMUGGLING "DROP HOUSE" IN RIVERSIDE: "Two Guatemalan men, who served as "enforcers" in an Inland Empire human smuggling "drop house" where aliens were reportedly held against their will for weeks and fed only once a day, are expected to make their initial appearance in federal court here this afternoon to face human smuggling and hostage taking charges. "
AHRQ Announces New Brochure To Help People Make Decisions about Surgery
AHRQ Announces New Brochure To Help People Make Decisions about Surgery: "The brochure suggests questions to help patients obtain needed information, including how and where their operation will be performed, what kind of anesthesia will be used, if non-surgical medical treatment and watchful waiting are options, possible risks of not having the surgery, potential risks and expected benefits if they have the surgery, and how long recovery is expected to take"
American Citizen Travel Warning: Saudi Arabia
American Citizen Travel Warning: Saudi Arabia: "Due to concerns about the possibility of additional terrorist activity directed against American citizens and interests, the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia. The United States Mission in Saudi Arabia remains an unaccompanied post as a result of continued security concerns"
ATF REMINDER: CELEBRATORY GUNFIRE CAN BE LETHAL
ATF REMINDER: CELEBRATORY GUNFIRE CAN BE LETHAL: "Celebratory gunfire is not only unsafe - it is against the law. Discharging a firearm into the air is a crime and can lead to felony charges under California state law.
People who choose this method to "celebrate" may not be aware of the serious potential for harm when bullets return to the ground. Bullets shot into the air can climb two miles. The bullets can then fall at a rate of 300 to 700 feet per second. "
California Electrician Certification and Electrician Apprenticeship Update
California Electrician Certification and Electrician Apprenticeship Update: "The California Apprenticeship Council (CAC) affirmed the Jan. 1, 2006 deadline for certification for general electrician, residential electrician and fire life safety technician. The deadline applies to both tests, English and Spanish. Anyone who is eligible to apply and required to be certified needs to submit a certification application postmarked by Dec. 30, 2005 with a check for $175 payable to the order of DIR-Electrician Certification Fund: "
Attorney General's Crime Victims' Conference Aprill 2006
Attorney General's Crime Victims' Conference Aprill 2006: "At this all-day conference in Sacramento, featured speakers will include Erin Runnion, who has turned the tragedy of the kidnapping, molestation and murder of her daughter, Samantha, into a campaign to protect children from similar heinous acts in California and across the country. Sacramento Sheriff's Deputy Vince Recci also will offer a chilling ?live? demonstration of how easily youngsters can fall prey to child predators in on-line chat rooms."
Make 2006 The Year To Quit Smoking
Make 2006 The Year To Quit Smoking: "Make 2006 the year you or someone close to you quits smoking."
New Year's Deals: Read the Fine Print When Considering Trial Offers
New Year's Deals: Read the Fine Print When Considering Trial Offers: "Sometimes people let a trial offer lapse without canceling the product or service because they did not provide their billing information to the seller. However, if the consumer bought other goods or services from the company in the past, the company may already have their account information at the time the free trial is offered. Consumers may be surprised with a charge once the trial offer ends and then have to take extra steps to resolve the problem."
Update: Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Asia
Update: Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Asia: "Avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses usually affect wild birds but now are infecting and causing serious and widespread disease among poultry, such as chickens, in Asia and Europe. Human infections with H5N1 viruses are rare, but have occurred during 2003-2005 in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and China, with many cases resulting in death."
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Warden Message To all American Citizens in Ethiopia
Warden Message To all American Citizens in Ethiopia: "The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia is issuing this Warden Message to alert U.S. citizens to security concerns prompted by recent events in Ethiopia. On Monday, December 26, local news sources reported there were unplanned civil disturbances near Ayer Tena, Addis Ketema, Kolfe, and Medhani-Alem high schools. "
Drug Enforcement Administration Highlights Year?s Accomplishments
Drug Enforcement Administration Highlights Year's Accomplishments: "The range of DEA's accomplishments - from stripping drug criminals of their exorbitant profits, to shutting down illegal internet pharmacies, to completing a huge nationwide methamphetamine sweep resulting in more than 400 arrests - indicates that while the current drug situation certainly remains difficult and complex, the DEA has developed equally complex and highly effective strategies to combat even the most sophisticated traffickers"
Get Satellite Images, Aerial Photographs, and Cartographic Products at no cost through The U.S. Geological Survey
Get Satellite Images, Aerial Photographs, and Cartographic Products at no cost through The U.S. Geological Survey: "The US Geological Survey (USGS) now offers, at no cost, selected Landsat 4, 5 and 7 satellite data. Orthorectified Landsat data are available for free download from the Global Visualization Viewer (GloVis)"
Bronx Metal Fabricator Faces Additional $115,050 in OSHA Fines
Bronx Metal Fabricator Faces Additional $115,050 in OSHA Fines: "BRONX, N.Y. -- Bronx-based A & L Sheet Metal Fabrications Corp. has been cited by the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for four instances of failing to correct hazards cited during a 2004 OSHA inspection, as well as five new alleged repeat and serious violations of workplace health standards. The manufacturer of steel and aluminum products faces a total of $115,050 in new fines."
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
SAMHSA Conference Grants
SAMHSA Conference Grants: "The purpose of the Conference Grant program is to disseminate knowledge about practices within the mental health services and substance abuse prevention and treatment fields and to integrate that knowledge into real-world practice as effectively and efficiently as possible. "
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2006 IDENTITY THEFT SUMMIT!
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2006 IDENTITY THEFT SUMMIT!: "The Schwarzenegger Administration presents the second identity theft summit, Teaming Up Against Identity Theft: A Summit on Solutions, on Thursday, February 23, 2006, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, as California helps lead the fight against our nation?s fastest-growing financial crime. "
NOAA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UNVEILS NEW PRECIPITATION WEB PAGE
NOAA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UNVEILS NEW PRECIPITATION WEB PAGE: "Dec. 27, 2005 - High-quality precipitation analyses used for flood forecasts, drought monitoring and climate trends are being made available on the NOAA National Weather Service Web site. "
Dec. 30 Deadline Nears To Request Public Assistance
Dec. 30 Deadline Nears To Request Public Assistance: "JACKSON, Miss. - State and federal disaster recovery officials remind public agencies and certain non-profits that intend to apply for FEMA Public Assistance grants to rebuild infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the Hurricane Katrina that Request for Public Assistance (RPA) forms must be submitted by December 30, 2005."
Having a Sibling with Heart Disease Significantly Raises Personal Heart Disease Risk
Having a Sibling with Heart Disease Significantly Raises Personal Heart Disease Risk: "Having a sibling with a history of cardiovascular disease carries the same or greater risk as having a parent with a history of the disease, according to a new report from the long-standing Framingham Heart Study conducted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)."
50,000 New Orleans' Homes Still Eligible For Blue Roofs
50,000 New Orleans' Homes Still Eligible For Blue Roofs: "BATON ROUGE, La. -- Thousands of New Orleans' residents could still qualify for the federally- funded Blue Roof Program, if they apply before January 7, 2006. "
Consolidated Federal Spending Report for Fiscal Year 2004 (State and County Areas)
Consolidated Federal Spending Report for Fiscal Year 2004 (State and County Areas): " Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid account for more than $1 trillion of the $2.2 trillion the federal government spent in 2004, according to the only consolidated source of data on the geographic distribution of federal expenditures."
Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami
Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami: "December 26 marks the one year anniversary of the tragic earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people in eight countries and took the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands more"
Monday, December 26, 2005
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Protecting " the Hood "Against Tobacco
Protecting " the Hood "Against Tobacco: "Among all racial/ethnic groups, African Americans have the greatest risk of becoming ill or dying from tobacco-related diseases. Because of this disproportionate disease burden, it is particularly urgent that researchers focusing on tobacco control partner with African American communities."
Keep Your Fingers Alert During Holiday Online Shopping
Keep Your Fingers Alert During Holiday Online Shopping: "?Retail analysts expect more than half of consumer purchases to be made online this season,? noted Charlene Zettel, Department of Consumer Affairs Director. ?As consumer confidence in the Internet increases, so do the chances for fraud and identity theft.?"
Natural Fruit Enzyme May Lessen Peanuts' Allergenic Punch
Natural Fruit Enzyme May Lessen Peanuts' Allergenic Punch: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, an enzyme naturally found in apples may at least hold the key to a less problematic peanut--which is great news for the more than one million Americans living with peanut allergies."
FDA Issues Recall of Tropical Fruit Ackee Because of Possible Health Risks
FDA Issues Recall of Tropical Fruit Ackee Because of Possible Health Risks: "FDA is announcing the recall of some shipments of ackee - a tropical fruit imported from Jamaica?because the fruit has levels of a naturally occurring toxin called hypoglycin that are of health concern"
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Hypnosis for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors
Hypnosis for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors: "Hot flashes are a significant problem for many breast cancer survivors, often resulting in disrupted sleep, anxiety, and decreased quality of life. Estrogen replacement therapy is standard treatment for hot flashes in women with no history of breast cancer. However, estrogens have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer, and therefore are not recommended for breast cancer survivors because of the increased risk of redeveloping breast cancer. Safe and effective interventions are needed to help breast cancer survivors who experience hot flashes. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of hypnosis in reducing the frequency and severity of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors. "
Breastfeeding and Travel - A How to Guide
Breastfeeding and Travel - A How to Guide: "Travel need not be a reason to stop breastfeeding. A mother traveling with a nursing infant may find breastfeeding makes travel easier than it would be if traveling with a bottle-fed infant. A mother traveling without her nursing infant or child may take steps to preserve breastfeeding and maintain her milk supply while separated"
Friday, December 23, 2005
Reiki/Energy Healing in Prostate Cancer
Reiki/Energy Healing in Prostate Cancer: "This study is currently recruiting patients"
Einstein Was Right (Again): NIST/MIT Confirm E= mc2
Einstein Was Right (Again): NIST/MIT Confirm E= mc2: "In experiments described in the Dec. 22, 2005, issue of Nature,* the researchers added to a catalog of confirmations that matter and energy are related in a precise way. Specifically, energy (E) equals mass (m) times the square of the speed of light (c2), a prediction of Einstein?s theory of special relativity."
FDA Allows Barley Products to Claim Reduction in Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
FDA Allows Barley Products to Claim Reduction in Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: "the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that whole grain barley and barley-containing products are allowed to claim that they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). "
CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players
CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players: "The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Battery packs used with Polaroid-brand portable DVD players . Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Announces New Members
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Announces New Members: "The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco announced today that Charles H. Smith, president and chief executive officer of AT&T West has been appointed to the SF Fed's board of directors as a class C director. K"
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Propose Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products
Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Propose Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products: "These nontraditional mortgage products include 'interest-only' mortgage loans where a borrower pays no principal for the first few years of the loan and 'payment option' adjustable-rate mortgages where a borrower has flexible payment options, including the potential for negative amortization. Institutions are also increasingly combining these mortgages with other practices, such as making simultaneous second-lien mortgages and allowing reduced documentation in evaluating the applicant's creditworthiness. "
CHANGES TO CalHFA FIRST MORTGAGES USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HiCAP SUBORDINATE LOAN
CHANGES TO CalHFA FIRST MORTGAGES USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HiCAP SUBORDINATE LOAN: "Effective January 3, 2006, CalHFA first loans originated in conjunction with a High Cost Area Home Purchase Assistance Program (HiCAP) second subordinate loan, will no longer have to be service-released to CalHFA"
New Regulations Governing the Use of Zip Codes in the Pricing of California Auto Insurance
New Regulations Governing the Use of Zip Codes in the Pricing of California Auto Insurance: "State Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced Thursday that he will introduce new regulations next week that require insurers to base auto rates primarily on a driver?s record, and not on zip code. "
IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Requirement of Written Acknowledgment for Donated Cars
IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Requirement of Written Acknowledgment for Donated Cars: "Internal Revenue Service officials today reminded taxpayers that they must obtain a charity's written acknowledgment of their vehicle donation before they claim a deduction for the donation. For deductions of more than $500, the taxpayer is required to attach the acknowledgment to the taxpayer?s return for the year of the donation"
Loews-AMC Movie Theater Merger Approved by Attorney General Lockyer
Loews-AMC Movie Theater Merger Approved by Attorney General Lockyer: "(SAN FRANCISCO) ? Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced he has approved the merger of movie theater chains Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corp. (Loews) and AMC Entertainment, Inc. (AMC), conditioned on AMC divesting two theaters in San Francisco."
Homeland Security Accomplishments for 2005
Homeland Security Accomplishments for 2005: "Under new leadership, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a comprehensive, risk-based agenda in 2005 to change the department?s practices, operations, and organizational structure"
Nevada Edges Out Arizona as the Fastest-Growing State
Nevada Edges Out Arizona as the Fastest-Growing State: "Nevada?s population increased by 3.5 percent between July 1, 2004, and July 1, 2005, marking the 19th consecutive year that Nevada has been the fastest-growing state, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Arizona was a close second with a growth rate just under 3.5 percent."
Technology and Media Services Grant Opportunity
Technology and Media Services Grant Opportunity: "The purpose of the grant is to: (1) improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, (2) support educational media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities, and (3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom setting."
President Declares Major Disaster For South Dakota
President Declares Major Disaster For South Dakota: "The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for South Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm from November 27-29, 2005. "
New Small Schools Funding Opportunity! DiplomaPlus Expanding to California!
New Small Schools Funding Opportunity! DiplomaPlus Expanding to California!: "The Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp), the California Department of Education (CDE), and New Ways to Work (New Ways) are pleased to announce the availability of funds to start new small schools in California using the Diploma Plus approach. "
NOAA SATELLITES HELP KEEP COMPETITIVE SAILORS SAFE
NOAA SATELLITES HELP KEEP COMPETITIVE SAILORS SAFE: "The international Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System (COSPAS-SARSAT) is giving an extra measure of safety for sailors competing in the worldwide Volvo Ocean Race. "
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Tsunami Assistance, One Year Later
Tsunami Assistance, One Year Later: "In the days immediately following the December 26, 2004 tsunami and earthquake, swift action by the U.S. government, in cooperation with other donors and private organizations, ensured critical needs for water and sanitation were met, thus preventing a secondary disaster-related health crisis from occurring. "
Tight Glucose Control Cuts Heart Disease by Half in Type 1 Diabetes
Tight Glucose Control Cuts Heart Disease by Half in Type 1 Diabetes: "Intensive glucose control lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 50 percent in people with type 1 diabetes, researchers report in the December 22, 2005, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Their findings are based on a follow-up study of patients who took part more than a decade ago in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)"
New Program Helps Domestic Violence Victims Fill Out Forms Online
New Program Helps Domestic Violence Victims Fill Out Forms Online: "A new online program helps self-represented litigants fill out supporting declaration forms when requesting domestic violence restraining orders. "
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical trial
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical trial: "This study is currently recruiting patients."
OCEAN ETIQUETTE: PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE ENCOUNTERS WITH LIVING AND SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
OCEAN ETIQUETTE: PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE ENCOUNTERS WITH LIVING AND SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT: " NOAA believes that encounters with animals and submerged cultural resources in the marine environment are a positive way to promote the conservation of and respect for marine resources. "
Fastest Growing Occupations Announced for 2006-07
Fastest Growing Occupations Announced for 2006-07: "Computer-related and health-related occupations account for 22 of the 30 fastest growing occupations. Table 2 lists the numeric and percent changes in employment over the 2004-14 decade for the 30 occupations with the largest projected job growth"
Library of Congress Unveils 2006 Calendars Featuring Images from Vast Collections
Library of Congress Unveils 2006 Calendars Featuring Images from Vast Collections: "Thirteen calendars featuring the wide-ranging collections of the Library of Congress have been released for 2006. Produced cooperatively by the Library and Pomegranate Publications of Rohnert Park, Calif., the calendars draw on the Library's collections to illuminate and illustrate different facets of art, history, literature and ethnography."
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation 2006-2007 Grants: Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical Students
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation 2006-2007 Grants: Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical Students: "The Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship (CRF) program, established in 2000, is designed to encourage medical students to pursue careers in clinical research by providing them with an opportunity to participate in a research project of their choice for one year under the mentorship of an established clinical researcher at one of ten medical schools"
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
HUD SETTLES CASE AGAINST NINE TENNESSEE BUILDERS POSING AS LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES IN KICKBACK SCHEME
HUD SETTLES CASE AGAINST NINE TENNESSEE BUILDERS POSING AS LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES IN KICKBACK SCHEME: "WASHINGTON - The Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a legal settlement with nine Tennessee builders for violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). HUD claimed the nine, collectively known as 'Title Group Builders,' received payments from a Tennessee title company for settlement services that were never performed. Such 'sham affiliated business arrangements' violate RESPA's anti-kickback and unearned fee provisions."
BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $1.33 BILLION IN GRANTS TO HOUSE AND SERVE THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $1.33 BILLION IN GRANTS TO HOUSE AND SERVE THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES: "WASHINGTON - Thousands of local programs that house and serve homeless persons-from emergency shelters and transitional housing projects to permanent supportive housing programs-will receive $1.33 billion in funding through grants announced today by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson."
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer: "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Nexavar (sorafenib tosylate), a new anti-cancer medicine used to treat adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer"
IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles
IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles: "Internal Revenue Service officials announced today that the IRS will not recognize certain deductions that taxpayers may be claiming relating to donated vehicles sold at auction.
IRS officials took this step after becoming aware of questionable practices that have surfaced recently. Some charities have sold donated vehicles at auction and claimed that the sales are to needy individuals at prices significantly below fair market value. "
Cross-border Law Enforcement Team Targets Spammers
Cross-border Law Enforcement Team Targets Spammers: "The FTC, U.S. Attorneys, the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Canadian consumer protection officials, and three state Attorneys General today announced a law enforcement initiative targeting spammers who are cluttering consumers? mail boxes with millions of illegal and unwanted e-mail messages."
PUC Seeks Nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund Governing Board
PUC Seeks Nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund Governing Board: "The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is accepting nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) governing board. Individuals interested in being considered for the CETF board should send a letter of interest and a resume to the following address by January 16, 2006. Interviews may be scheduled with candidates."
Retirement Saving Strategies for Late Starters
Retirement Saving Strategies for Late Starters: "If you think it's too late to start saving for retirement, think again. By setting some realistic goals and creating a plan, even for a few years, you can create a nest egg that can help you live a more comfortable retirement"
Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure
Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure: "The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a tai chi exercise program on functional capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure (HF). This study will also examine the way tai chi influences mental, physical, and social functioning. "
Christmas and the Holiday Season Facts, Features and Statistics
Christmas and the Holiday Season Facts, Features and Statistics: "The holiday season, with its many traditions, family gatherings and general good feelings, will soon be upon us. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its data collection."
SEC Urges Software Industry to Help Speed Adoption of Interactive Data
SEC Urges Software Industry to Help Speed Adoption of Interactive Data: "As part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to make financial disclosure more useful and accessible to investors, SEC Chairman Christopher Cox met today with representatives of the accounting and financial reporting software industry to express support for integrating interactive data capabilities into existing accounting and financial reporting software. "
Howard Stern's Sirius Deal - SEC Charges Two Former Employees with Insider Trading
SEC Charges Two with Insider Trading in Advance of Announcement of Howard Stern"s Sirius Deal: " A former executive of Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. who illegally profited from advance knowledge of radio personality Howard Stern?s $500 million contract with Sirius. "
Monday, December 19, 2005
Update: Hepatitis B Vaccination Provisional Recommendations Vaccination For Children and Adults
Update: Hepatitis B Vaccination Provisional Recommendations Vaccination For Children and Adults: "Below are links to the most recent provisional recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). "
Unitedhealth Group and Pacificare Life and Health Merger Approved By California Commissioner John Garamendi
Unitedhealth Group and Pacificare Life and Health Merger Approved By California Commissioner John Garamendi: "Approval agreement ensures that Californians will not pay for cost of merger and secures $250 million in funding for healthcare improvements in underserved communities"
Twins Comparison Suggests Genetic Risk for Dementia
Twins Comparison Suggests Genetic Risk for Dementia: "On average, twins of people who have been diagnosed with dementia score lower on cognitive tests than do the twins of people without dementia, new research has found. The study, which included more than 100 Swedish twins age 65 and older, also found that, on average, identical twins of people with dementia have poorer cognitive skills than do fraternal (non-identical) twins of people with dementia. "
2005 Monitoring the Future Survey Shows Continued Decline in Drug Use by Students
2005 Monitoring the Future Survey Shows Continued Decline in Drug Use by Students: "Overall, the 2005 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey showed good news. While there was no substantive change in any illicit drug use between 2004 and 2005, analysis of the survey revealed an almost 19 percent decline in past month use of any illicit drug by 8th, 10th, and 12th graders between 2001 and 2005."
Emergency-Contraception Updated Guidelines
Emergency-Contraception Updated Guidelines: "Unintended pregnancy"
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS BRINGS ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST COMMODITIES FIRM OPERATING ILLEGALLY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS BRINGS ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST COMMODITIES FIRM OPERATING ILLEGALLY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: "Majority of 44 investors from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego;
allegedly defrauded of at least $4.4 million involving foreign currency investments"
The Holidays Present an Opportunity for Children to Get Involved In Disaster Planning
The Holidays Present an Opportunity for Children to Get Involved In Disaster Planning: "JACKSON, Miss. -- Disaster planning should be a family affair. The holidays, when most are home together for extended periods of time, present a good opportunity for parents and children to create an emergency preparedness plan and disaster supply kit"
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Supporting Disease Surveillance in Ethiopia
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Supporting Disease Surveillance in Ethiopia: "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners have been providing epidemiologic, laboratory, programmatic expertise and funding support to help polio-endemic countries with polio eradication activities"
New Research Shows Artificial Light at Night Stimulates Breast Cancer Growth in Laboratory Mice
New Research Shows Artificial Light at Night Stimulates Breast Cancer Growth in Laboratory Mice: "Results from a new study in laboratory mice show that nighttime exposure to artificial light stimulated the growth of human breast tumors by suppressing the levels of a key hormone called melatonin."
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Avoiding Foodborne Illness Key to a Food Safe Holiday Season
Avoiding Foodborne Illness Key to a Food Safe Holiday Season: "from eggnog and unique cookies to appetizers and roasted meats. USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is offering recommendations to consumers to help them avoid foodborne illness while enjoying these seasonal feasts"
New Regulations Protecting the Reemployment Rights of America?s Soldiers
New Regulations Protecting the Reemployment Rights of America?s Soldiers: "The U.S. Department of Labor today announced regulations, to be published Monday, Dec. 19 in the Federal Register, interpreting the law that protects employment and reemployment rights and benefits of service members upon their return to civilian life. This is the first time since its passage in 1994 that the Department of Labor has developed regulations to explain and clarify the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA). "
Premenstrual Syndrome Fact Sheet
Premenstrual Syndrome Fact Sheet: "Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur in the week or two weeks before your period (menstruation or monthly bleeding)."
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Friday, December 16, 2005
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Announcement
Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Announcement: "Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Announcement
Description:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,621,000.00.
Grants are awarded to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrpresented among registered nurses) by providing student scholarships or stipends, pre-entry preparation, and retention activities.
Sponsor(s):
US Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Health Resources and Services Administration
Funder's Fund ID: HRSA-06-035
Web Page:
fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HHS/HRSA/GAC/HRSA-05-063/Grant.html
Application Due Date: 01/12/2006
Award Date: 07/01/2006
Estimated Project End Date: June 30, 2009.
Fund Duration: Up to 3 years.
Application Process:
All HRSA program specific information needed to apply for a grant electronically is immediately accessible online at http://apply.grants.gov/GetGrantFromFedgrants. A Call Center is available to answer questions and assist applicants by e-mail: callcenter@hrsa.gov or by phone: 301-998-7373.
Number of Awards: 39
Total Award: $10,621,000.00
Average Award: $300,000.00
Eligible Locations:
National
Application Contact Name:
Janice B Young
Application Contact Address:
HRSA Grants Application Ctr.
901 Russell Ave., Ste. 450
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
United States
Phone: 301-443-6193
Fax: 301-443-0791
Support Types:
Program Development
Subject Areas:
Health Care Planning
Health Care Programs
Nursing
Training Programs "
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