COMMISSION CHARGES TWO FORMER BRISTOL-MYERS OFFICERS FOR FRAUDULENT EARNINGS MANAGEMENT SCHEME
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Pros and Cons of Banking Over the Internet
Pros and Cons of Banking Over the Internet: "Convenience: You can shop for financial products any time from anywhere you have an Internet connection"
Community Dispatch
Community Dispatch: "If you have a complaint about a bank or other financial institution, the Federal Reserve System might be able to help you. The Federal Reserve is responsible for carrying out many of the federal laws that protect consumers in their dealings with financial institutions"
Friday, August 19, 2005
Filing CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY - A Free Guide On How To File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Filing CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY - A Free Guide On How To File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: "This publication, from Visa and the Federal Citizen Information Center, teaches the basics about how to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with extensive information on how to set up a sound financial plan, how to rebuild your credit, and much more. The following guide can help you make the right decision when filing chapter 7 Bankruptcy:"
CPSC Issues New Back-To-School Safety Tips - Urges Safety Checks for Bike Helmets, Playgrounds and Athletic Fields
CPSC Issues New Back-To-School Safety Tips - Urges Safety Checks for Bike Helmets, Playgrounds and Athletic Fields: "WASHINGTON, D.C. � With this year�s back to school season in full swing, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents, teachers and school administrators to help prevent unnecessary injuries this fall by conducting a series of safety checks to identify hidden hazards in and around schools. "
Are You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Don�t Want? Here's How to Stop Them
Are You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Don�t Want? Here's How to Stop Them: "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched the National Do Not Call Registry to give Americans a choice about getting telemarketing calls at home. According to a recent Harris Interactive poll,92 percent of people who reported placing a number on the registry said they are receiving fewer calls; a total of 78 percent said they�re getting �far fewer calls� or none at all"
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Home Equity Loans: How to Borrow Safely
Home Equity Loans: How to Borrow Safely: "As home values rise in many markets, Americans are increasingly tapping the equity in their houses to borrow money using either a home equity loan or a line of credit. The equity refers to the difference between what you owe on a house and its current market value. For instance, if you owe $100,000 on your mortgage but your home is worth $150,000, your equity is $50,000."
Monday, August 15, 2005
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Smoking Women Married To Smoking Men Have Higher Stroke Risk
Smoking Women Married To Smoking Men Have Higher Stroke Risk: "DALLAS, Aug. 5 � In a study of women smokers, those whose spouses also smoked had a higher risk of stroke than those married to nonsmokers, according to a study in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association."
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Identity Crisis... What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen
Identity Crisis... What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen: "Maybe you never opened that account, but someone else did...someone who used your name and personal information to commit fraud."
Friday, August 12, 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005
CPSC, Kelty Announce Recall of Speedster Jogging Strollers
CPSC, Kelty Announce Recall of Speedster Jogging Strollers: "The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. "
FCC CONSENTS TO SPRINT CORPORATION ACQUISITION OF NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS
FCC CONSENTS TO SPRINT CORPORATION ACQUISITION OF NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS LICENSES AND AUTHORIZATIONS: "WASHINGTON, D.C. � Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) consented to the applications filed in connection with the proposed merger of Sprint Corporation (Sprint) and Nextel Communications, Inc. (Nextel). Sprint is currently the third largest provider of commercial mobile telephone service based on subscribership, while Nextel is the fifth largest. "
What to do when Telephone or Wireless Phone Company Files for Bankruptcy
What to do when Telephone or Wireless Phone Company Files for Bankruptcy: "The fact that a wireline telephone company has filed for bankruptcy protection does not mean it will stop providing service. Many companies continue to provide uninterrupted service to their customers while in bankruptcy. "
Clinical Trials Currently Recruiting Paitents with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Clinical Trials Currently Recruiting Paitents with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: "PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying active symptom control and chemotherapy to see how well they work compared to active symptom control alone in treating patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. "
How Effective Are Latex Condoms in Preventing HIV?
How Effective Are Latex Condoms in Preventing HIV?: "How Effective Are Latex Condoms in Preventing HIV? "
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities
Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities: "Microsoft has released security updates for Windows and Internet Explorer. To obtain the updates, visit the Microsoft Update web site. US-CERT also recommends enabling Automatic Updates."
Tulsa-Based Whirlpool Corp. Agrees to Pay $850,000 in Back Wages to Settle Discrimination Claims against African Americans
Tulsa-Based Whirlpool Corp. Agrees to Pay $850,000 in Back Wages to Settle Discrimination Claims against African Americans: "TULSA, Okla.�The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that Whirlpool Corp. has agreed to settle findings of discrimination against about 800 African-American job applicants. The company will pay a total of $850,000 in back wages as part of the settlement.
'Federal contractors should be upholding the highest standards of fairness in employment and compliance with the law,' said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. 'In addition to the financial settlement in this case, I am pleased that 48 applicants will now be receiving jobs.' "
IRS Extension Deadline Looms; Form Available for More Time
IRS Extension Deadline Looms; Form Available for More Time: "WASHINGTON � Taxpayers who requested the automatic four-month extension to file their 2004 tax return face an Aug. 15 deadline. People who are unable to meet this looming deadline may seek an additional two-month extension.
Taxpayers with special circumstances or hardships should file Form 2688, Application for Additional Extension of Time to File, before Aug. 15. This extension request is not automatic. If the IRS approves the Form 2688 request, taxpayers will have until Oct. 17 to file their return."
Community Dispatch
Community Dispatch: "NEW YORK, August 9, 2005 � Travel insurance provides financial protection for pre-paid vacations in the event of sudden illness, a catastrophic hurricane or even a terrorist attack, says the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)."
Social Security�s Most Popular Baby Names for 2004 Have Arrived
Social Security�s Most Popular Baby Names for 2004 Have Arrived: "For Mother�s Day, Jo Anne Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security, announced the top baby names in the United States for 2004.
�Each year, Social Security produces the most popular baby names list based on all Social Security card applications for children born the previous year. Emily and Jacob are again the top baby names for 2004,� said Commissioner Barnhart. �I invite everybody to visit our website to look at the new list and take advantage of the valuable information and services offered by Social Security.�"
Increasing Nutrients in Melons May Boost Growers' Income
Increasing Nutrients in Melons May Boost Growers' Income: "Spraying potassium on melons as they grow in the field boosts the fruit's beta carotene and vitamin C levels, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists studying this method as a way to make melons more nutritious. "
California EDD Announces Solicitation For Proposals With $20 Million Available In Job Training Grants.
California EDD Announces Solicitation For Proposals With $20 Million Available In Job Training Grants.: "The California State Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Workforce Investment Board, and on behalf of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, today announced a solicitation for proposals with $20 million available in job training grants."
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Planning an Expensive Vacation This Summer? Insurance is Available in Event of a Disaster
Planning an Expensive Vacation This Summer? Insurance is Available in Event of a Disaster: "NEW YORK, August 9, 2005 - Travel insurance provides financial protection for pre-paid vacations in the event of sudden illness, a catastrophic hurricane or even a terrorist attack, says the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
�If a hurricane destroys your vacation destination, you can purchase insurance coverage to protect your financial investment in the trip,� says Jeanne M. Salvatore, senior vice president and consumer spokesperson for the I.I.I. �There may also be coverage if there is a terrorist incident within 30 days of departure to the city you are traveling to or the city where you are departing from, travel insurance will provide financial protection.�"
OREGON MAN CITED FOR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED
OREGON MAN CITED FOR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED: "SEATTLE - The Coast Guard ended the voyage of an intoxicated man on a recreational boat Monday afternoon near Brookings, Ore., after he was seen throwing a bag of empty beer cans into the Chetco River. "
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