Certified Transcription Services Contract Solicitation

Certified Transcription Services Contract Solicitation: "The Department of Personnel Administration is soliciting bids for Certified Transcription Services. The services provided will include court reporting services and tape transcription for depositions, hearing tapes and transcription of witness interviews, and arbitration and other situations that require being recorded or documented."

Oracle Software Contract Solicitation

Oracle Software Contract Solicitation: "This solicitation is for the purchase of various Oracle Software products to be delivered to the Department of Conservation on December 1, 2006."

President Declares Major Disaster For New Jersey

President Declares Major Disaster For New Jersey: "WASHINGTON - The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of New Jersey. The assistance will supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 23, 2006, and continuing."

Haiti Travel Warning for American Citizens

Haiti Travel Warning for American Citizens: "This Travel Warning is being issued to remind American citizens of the ongoing security concerns in Haiti and to advise that they carefully consider the risks when traveling there. The Department of State has lifted the Ordered Departure of embassy employee dependents under the age of 21, but continues to advise U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Haiti to exercise caution at all times and review basic personal security procedures. "

IRS Renews E-mail Alert Following New Scams

IRS Renews E-mail Alert Following New Scams: "Following a recent increase in scam e-mails, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers to be on the lookout for bogus e-mails claiming to be from the tax agency. The IRS saw an increase in complaints in recent weeks about these e-mails, which are designed to trick the recipients into disclosing personal and financial information that could be used to steal the recipients' identity and financial assets."

Small Business Disaster Assistance Loan Guarantee Program for California Salmon Fisherman

Small Business Disaster Assistance Loan Guarantee Program for California Salmon Fisherman: "The Small Business Disaster Assistance Loan Guarantee Program helps farm and agriculture-related enterprises obtain financing needed to recover from losses caused by disastersin areas declared to be in a State of Emergency by the Governor. Counties currently under aState of Emergency because of adverse effects on the Klamath River Basin Chinook Salmonpopulation include: Del Norte, Humboldt, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Siskiyou."

Department Requests Assistance in Identifying Sites for Locating New Job Corps Centers

Department Requests Assistance in Identifying Sites for Locating New Job Corps Centers: "The Department of Labor is soliciting proposals for sites to establish new Job Corps centers. The Job Corps program is designed to serve disadvantaged young women and men, 16 through 24, who are in need of additional educational, career technical (vocational), and other support services in order to acquire the skills to begin a career, return to school or enter the Armed Forces. "

New Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program Protects Consumers from Life and Annuity Fraud

New Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program Protects Consumers from Life and Annuity FraudFour counties have been awarded grants ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 to be used for education, outreach, investigation and prosecution of life and annuity fraud – a crime that primarily targets senior citizens.

Going, Going, Gone: Using Wire Transfers for Internet Auction Purchases Can Be Risky

Going, Going, Gone: Using Wire Transfers for Internet Auction Purchases Can Be Risky: "Internet auction sites give buyers access to an incredible array of merchandise from around the world. And while many people are thrilled with their purchases, others have learned that transactions between buyers and sellers can be risky. "

Tools for Finding the Right Job

Tools for Finding the Right Job: "Students looking for a career or upscale lifestyle are usually unaware of how much money their dream career will pay, or how much education is needed to become self-sufficient. Job seekers usually find themselves in a position where they are ready to move to better jobs, but have no clue what kind of job matches their education and skills. Two new resources will help both the student and job seeker make these important decisions."

ETA Announces Availability of $125 Million in Grant Funds for Community-Based Job Training Grants

ETA Announces Availability of $125 Million in Grant Funds for Community-Based Job Training Grants: "ETA Announces Availability of $125 Million in Grant Funds for Community-Based Job Training Grants; Emphasizes Objective of Building Capacity for Community Colleges to Train for High-Growth and High-Demand Industries "

State, Federal Emergency Managers Urge Pa. Residents To Report Flood Damage To Local EMA

State, Federal Emergency Managers Urge Pa. Residents To Report Flood Damage To Local EMA: "HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency would like to remind disaster victims impacted by heavy rain and flooding to report damages to their local emergency management agencies. Contact information can be found in your local telephone directory."

FEMA Disaster Aid Now Available for Residents in Five Counties

FEMA Disaster Aid Now Available for Residents in Five Counties: "HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Homeowners, renters, and business owners in Monroe, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties can now apply for disaster aid by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) toll-free registration number at 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362). Those who are hearing and speech impaired may call TTY 1-800-462-7585. Affected residents should begin calling July 5th. Phone lines are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. EDT. Flood victims may also register for disaster assistance online at www.fema.gov."

NOAA SATELLITES RESPOND TO DISTRESS CALLS

NOAA SATELLITES RESPOND TO DISTRESS CALLS: "As summer weather brings out more boaters, campers and hikers, NOAA satellites and search and rescue staff are prepared to handle distress signals from emergency locator beacons."

Looking for a Job? Get Hired-Not Scammed -The FBI Reports

Looking for a Job? Get Hired-Not Scammed - The FBI Reports: "In the market for a new job? The Internet has made it easier than ever to find one. It"s also made it easier for criminals to find you. "

Webcast: Drug Addiction and the Justice System: Deciphering the Maze

Webcast: Drug Addiction and the Justice System: Deciphering the Maze: "This program will explore drug addiction treatment services and interventions at each segment of the justice system. The sectors covered by this show include: community policing, points of arrests, initial interventions for first-time offense, drug courts, responses to relapse, prison services, and services regarding reentry into society."

Don�t Fall for the Cell Phone Dating Service Scheme -The FBI Reports

Don't Fall for the Cell Phone Dating Service Scheme -The FBI Reports: "The FBI has been alerted to newly discovered malware located at http://www.irrealhost.com. Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's consent. "

Agency Seeking Proposals for $6.8 Million in New Safety and Health Training Grants

Agency Seeking Proposals for $6.8 Million in New Safety and Health Training Grants: "OSHA is making approximately $6.8 million available in new grants to nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs under the agency's Susan Harwood Training Grant program. "

Sleep Disorders|Symptoms of Sleep Disturbances in COPD Patients in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Sleep DisordersSymptoms of Sleep Disturbances in COPD Patients in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: "The goal for COPD patients in pulmonary rehabilitation programs is to improve the quality of life. COPD is known to be worse at night as are other respiratory problems such as CHF. Saturation is known to get worse nocturnally as well. Furthermore, these COPD rehabilitation patients tend to be older and increasing age is associated with an increase in the incidence of sleep disorders."

Dietary Treatment of Crohn's Disease

Dietary Treatment of Crohn's Disease: "The purpose of this study is to determine whether a specific dietary intervention or a fructooligosaccharide (FOS) supplement has anti-oxidant or prebiotic effects and whether it is beneficial in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. "

Depression in Alzheimer's Disease

Depression in Alzheimer's Disease: "The purpose of this study is to learn whether treating individuals with Alzheimer's disease and depression with the anti-depressant medication sertraline (Zoloft) is helpful to people with Alzheimer's disease and to their families and caregivers."

The U.S. Government Announces Plans to Redesign the $5 Note

The U.S. Government Announces Plans to Redesign the $5 Note: "The U.S. government announced today that it plans to redesign the $5 note as part of ongoing security enhancements to U.S. currency. Officials said redesigning the $5 note will help update and protect U.S. currency. "

Two new federal college grants available for the 2006-2007 school year

Two new federal college grants available for the 2006-2007 school year: "An Academic Competitiveness Grant will provide up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up to $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study to full-time students who are U.S citizens, eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and who had successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local education agency"

Early Drinking Linked to Higher Lifetime Alcoholism Risk

Early Drinking Linked to Higher Lifetime Alcoholism Risk: "Data from a survey of 43,000 U.S. adults heighten concerns that early alcohol use, independent of other risk factors, may contribute to the risk of developing future alcohol problems. Those who began drinking in their early teens were not only at greater risk of developing alcohol dependence at some point in their lives, they were also at greater risk of developing dependence more quickly and at younger ages, and of developing chronic, relapsing dependence."

NOAA WARNS THAT NATURE'S FIREWORKS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CAN BE A DEADLY MIX

NOAA WARNS THAT NATURE'S FIREWORKS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CAN BE A DEADLY MIX: "Lightning and summertime outdoor activities can be a lethal combination warn meteorologists with the NOAA National Weather Service as the nation enters lightning's most deadly time of the year."

MEDICARE DETAILS STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE BY DRUG PLANS

MEDICARE DETAILS STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE BY DRUG PLANS: "Since January, Medicare has taken more than 1,000 compliance actions to improve prescription drug plan service to beneficiaries, and in most cases, these actions have resulted in timely responses by the drug plans."

Prevent Skin Cancer! Order Your Free Sun Safety Kit

Prevent Skin Cancer! Order Your Free Sun Safety Kit: "The Skin Cancer Prevention Program is working to help businesses, organizations, and individuals understand why and how to guard themselves from unprotected exposure to sunlight, since ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight cause 90 percent of all skin cancer."

Pomegranate Juice in Treating Patients With Rising Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels After Surgery or Radiation Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer

Pomegranate Juice in Treating Patients With Rising Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels After Surgery or Radiation Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer: "Pomegranate juice may keep prostate cancer from growing in patients with rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels after surgery or radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer. This randomized clinical trial is studying how well pomegranate juice works in treating patients with rising PSA levels after surgery or radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer. "

Pressure Washer Safety

Pressure Washer Safety: "A pressure washer is a power tool that sprays water at high pressures to clean large, sturdy surfaces such as buildings, farm equipment and roads. Pressure washers may be used more often during disaster clean-up when the risk of injury may be higher. "

Public Exploit Code for Unpatched Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer

Public Exploit Code for Unpatched Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer: "US-CERT is aware of publicly available exploit code for two unpatched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer. We are tracking the first vulnerability as VU#655100. By persuading a user to double-click a file accessible through WebDAV or SMB, a remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user"