By now, you've probably heard that on February 17, 2009, television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting . Last week, the Consumer Electronics Association reported that half of American households had purchased a digital TV to date. However, if you’re one of the more than 14 million households that rely on analog, over-the-air signals to watch TV you will need to take action before February 2009.
California Climate Champions Program: Young Californians (aged 16-18) are invited to apply: "Climate Change is one of the most important challenges facing the world. The increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, through the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, has led to dramatic changes in the Earth's climate, including warmer average temperatures and more frequent severe weather events like droughts and hurricanes. We're inviting young people from California who are concerned about the issue, committed to making a difference and good at communicating, to become Climate Champions. As a champion you will engage other people in schools, neighborhoods and communities in finding ways to address climate change."
The California Office of Homeland Security is pleased to announce the 2008 Homeland Security Science & Technology Conference West, "Putting First Responders First," presented by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), is providing free admission to all uniformed and credentialed first responders. The conference is hosted by the State of California Governor's Office of Homeland Security with key participation by the US Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate on January 14-17, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
IRS Update: Most Taxpayers Eligible to File Their Taxes Online for Free: "WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service and its private-sector partners today announced the Jan. 11 opening of this year's Free File program. The free tax preparation and electronic filing initiative begins its sixth year with high customer satisfaction ratings."
Women's Leadership Scholarship Opportunities - Deadline March 14: "The Women's Leadership Scholarship program creates educational opportunities for women activists, grassroots leaders and organizers from the Global South and/or from indigenous groups. This scholarship supports study, research and leadership training to assist women in their pursuit of solutions to the critical social, environmental, health and economic problems facing their countries and communities."
IRS E-File Opens for 2008 Filing Season for Most Taxpayers: "Most taxpayers may file their 2007 tax returns electronically beginning Jan. 11 as the Internal Revenue Service opens the efile program"
Please join us for a special science writers' seminar to discuss how two trends in cancer research -- increasing use of targeted therapies and growing global research cooperation -- have merged, leading to the launch of one of the largest international cancer trials ever conducted. Two potent and targeted therapies for treatment of a subtype of breast cancer will be tested with participation of thousands of women across several continents, providing a model for international collaboration that furthers cancer care.
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NEW YORK, January 8, 2007 -- One of the best ways to make the most of your homeowners insurance is to have an up-to-date home inventory of your personal possessions. With so many people receiving expensive holiday gifts or taking advantage of the end-of-season sales on everything from home electronics to linens, dishes and other household items, there has never been a better time to create or update your home inventory, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)
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Major depressive episodes in the past year were assessed in SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health among adults aged 18 or older. A major depressive episode was defined using the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria which specifies a period of two weeks or longer during which there is (1) either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure AND (2) at least four other symptoms that reflect a change in functioning (such as problems with sleeping, eating, energy, concentration, and self image).
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State and federal disaster officials today advised Oregon disaster applicants seeking financial assistance for damages and losses from the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides Dec. 1 to Dec. 17, that filling out and returning a U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application is a required step in obtaining some forms of disaster assistance. It is important that those who receive an SBA application fill it out and return it as quickly as possible, even if they do not want a loan or think they may not qualify.
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Youth who are going to develop psychosis can be identified before their illness becomes full-blown 35 percent of the time if they meet widely accepted criteria for risk, but that figure rises to 65 to 80 percent if they have certain combinations of risk factors, the largest study of its kind has shown. Knowing what these combinations are can help scientists predict who is likely to develop the illnesses within two to three years with the same accuracy that other kinds of risk factors can predict major medical diseases, such as diabetes.
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According to the FBI's Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report released today, the nation experienced a 1.8 percent decrease in violent crime and a 2.6 percent decrease in property crime during the first six months of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. The report is based on information from law enforcement agencies that contributed three to six comparable months of data to the FBI during January through June of both 2006 and 2007. A total of 11,673 law enforcement agencies met the criteria to be included in the current report.
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NOAA: Sunspot is Harbinger of New Solar Cycle, Increasing Risk for Electrical Systems: "A new 11-year cycle of heightened solar activity, bringing with it increased risks for power grids, critical military, civilian and airline communications, GPS signals and even cell phones and ATM transactions, showed signs it was on its way late yesterday when the cycle’s first sunspot appeared in the sun’s Northern Hemisphere, NOAA scientists said."
Are you digging under the sofa cushions for misplaced change and rolling coins from your money jar to help pay for college tuition? Given the soaring costs of higher education, you certainly aren’t alone. Perhaps a $1,500 scholarship could help? Applications for the 2008 Scholarships for Military Children Program must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 20. Scholarships for Military Children application deadline is Feb. 20
Some of the new laws will help us progress toward closing the achievement gap, add more rigor to the curriculum, provide more assistance to students to pass the exit exam, or protect special education and related services to students with exceptional needs," said O’Connell. “Other new measures serve to streamline existing laws to provide students with safe transportation to school, credential teachers in a timely basis, and help school facilities go green
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SACRAMENTO â€" A contractor for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) accused of misusing taxpayer dollars in violation of state protocols must return over $1 million in fees and equipment, according to a December 28, 2007 ruling by the Sacramento Superior Court. The court upheld earlier findings by an Administrative Review Committee (ARC) appointed by CDCR which found that the Amity Foundation must relinquish ownership of a half-million dollars in seized production equipment and pay more than a half-million dollars for unallowable purchases and operating costs.
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