Friday, July 27, 2007

Identity Theft: Brown Assists Prosecutors to Fight ID Theft, Privacy Violations

LOS ANGELES--In an effort to bolster personal privacy and intellectual property rights, California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that District Attorneys in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego will begin receiving funds for the fight against identity theft violations. The funds, which will be used to purchase specialized equipment, will also assist prosecutors in the evaluation of intellectual property rights violations and other privacy violations. The financial disbursements are the direct result of the state's settlement of a civil case against Hewlett Packard following allegations that the company engaged in the practice of pretexting in order to gain unlawful access to phone records. Identity Theft: Brown Assists Prosecutors to Fight ID Theft, Privacy Violations

Pay Your Taxes Electronically - Use EFTPS

If you owe federal taxes, consider paying through EFTPS, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. EFTPS is a fast, easy, convenient and secure service provided free by the Department of Treasury. Pay Your Taxes Electronically - Use EFTPS

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Home Burglaries Can Spike as Residents Head out for Vacation, the I.I.I. Warns Consumers

Home Burglaries Can Spike as Residents Head out for Vacation, the I.I.I. Warns Consumers: "NEW YORK, July 19, 2007 — As you get ready for your summer vacation, burglars may be hard at work planning to take advantage of your unoccupied house; fortunately, there are simple precautions you can take to safeguard your home."

Maintaining Good Credit Reaps a Variety of Financial Rewards

Maintaining Good Credit Reaps a Variety of Financial Rewards: "NEW YORK, July 26, 2007 — Having a solid credit history can affect consumers in a surprising number of ways. Credit histories influence everything from renting an apartment and getting a mortgage to applying for a job or qualifying for a lower rate on auto or home insurance, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). "

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Can You Name the Presidents? The United States Mint Aims to Find Out as It Introduces the New Thomas Jefferson $1 Coin

Can you name our Nation's Presidents in the order they served? The United States Mint will send Thomas Jefferson re-enactors to quiz Jefferson Memorial visitors on August 15, 2007, about their knowledge of the Nation's Presidents as part of a news conference to introduce the new Thomas Jefferson $1 Coin. The United States Mint has commissioned a more scientific survey and will announce the results at the news conference. Can You Name the Presidents? The United States Mint Aims to Find Out as It Introduces the New Thomas Jefferson $1 Coin

California Warns Seniors to Beware of Aggressive Medicare Marketing Schemes

SACRAMENTO - Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today warned California seniors and all Medicare beneficiaries to take special precautions when signing up for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) coverage. California Warns Seniors to Beware of Aggressive Medicare Marketing Schemes

Need to Change Your Federal Tax Withholding? - IRS Has an On-Line Calculator That Can Help

Did you have too little or too much federal tax withheld from your pay in 2006 - owing money or getting a large refund when you filed your tax return? Have you recently experienced a lifestyle change such as marriage, divorce, new child, home purchase or retirement? Did you start a new job? Need to Change Your Federal Tax Withholding? - IRS Has an On-Line Calculator That Can Help

Need to Change Your Federal Tax Withholding? - IRS Has an On-Line Calculator That Can Help

Did you have too little or too much federal tax withheld from your pay in 2006 - owing money or getting a large refund when you filed your tax return? Have you recently experienced a lifestyle change such as marriage, divorce, new child, home purchase or retirement? Did you start a new job? Need to Change Your Federal Tax Withholding? - IRS Has an On-Line Calculator That Can Help

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Funding Workshop

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Funding Workshop - The Trans-NIH Working Group for Research on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) will conduct a one-day workshop on September 17, 2007 to provide researchers with an overview of the diverse funding opportunities available.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

California Department of Corporations Issues Escrow Alert on Aplusplusdeals.com

California Department of Corporations Issues Escrow Alert on Aplusplusdeals.com

MSHA Hiring Mine Inspectors

DENVER - The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will continue efforts to hire new metal and nonmetal mine inspectors by conducting applicant screenings August 4 and 5 at the Marriott Hotel, 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden, Colo. Positions are available in Mesa, Ariz.; Denver, Colo.; Topeka, Kan.; Helena, Mont.; Rapid City, S.D.; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Green River, Wyo. MSHA Hiring Mine Inspectors

Monday, July 23, 2007

Belly Fat and Disease Risk: Blood Protein Warns of Hidden Belly Fat and Disease Risk

Belly Fat and Disease Risk: Blood Protein Warns of Hidden Belly Fat and Disease Risk
People with excess deep-belly fat are known to be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Now scientists have found that this type of fat, compared to other types, produces higher levels of a protein that can be detected in the blood. The protein may serve as a simple indicator for deep visceral fat and disease risk

New Rules for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations - Many May Now Have to File an Annual Notice

Beginning in 2008, small tax-exempt organizations that were previously not required to file a return may be required to file an annual electronic notice. The notice is Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax Exempt Organizations Not Required to File Form 990 or 990-EZ, and the new filing requirement applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2006. IRS Update: New Rules for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations - Many May Now Have to File an Annual Notice