Deadline Looming for California Tax Shelter Resolution Initiative - Taxpayers Stand to Save Millions

Deadline Looming for California Tax Shelter Resolution Initiative - Taxpayers Stand to Save Millions: "The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is reminding taxpayers and tax professionals that April 3, 2006, is the last day to apply for the California Tax Shelter Resolution Initiative. The initiative was announced in FTB Notice 2006-1 and follows the IRS tax shelter settlement initiative as outlined in IRS Announcement 2005-80."

USGS Announces $5.5 Million in Earthquake Research Grants Available for 2007

USGS Announces $5.5 Million in Earthquake Research Grants Available for 2007: "(Reston, Virginia) The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced today that it will award up to $5.5 million in National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) grants for earthquake research in 2007. Researchers interested can review the grant announcement and apply online at www.grants.gov. Applications are due May 2, 2006."

USGS Announces $5.5 Million in Earthquake Research Grants Available for 2007

USGS Announces $5.5 Million in Earthquake Research Grants Available for 2007: "(Reston, Virginia) The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced today that it will award up to $5.5 million in National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) grants for earthquake research in 2007. Researchers interested can review the grant announcement and apply online at www.grants.gov. Applications are due May 2, 2006."

Deaths Possibly Connected to Medical Abortion with Mifeprex Prompt Health Advisory

Deaths Possibly Connected to Medical Abortion with Mifeprex Prompt Health Advisory: "The Food and Drug Administration has been informed of two additional deaths following medical abortion with mifepristone (Mifeprex). The Agency received verbal notification of the deaths in the United States from the manufacturer, Danco Laboratories."

John Garamendi Announces Landmark Settlement with Zurich American Insurance Co. to End Practice of Paying Secret Commissions

John Garamendi Announces Landmark Settlement with Zurich American Insurance Co. to End Practice of Paying Secret Commissions: "Agreement calls for full disclosure of all commissions; California policyholders will share in related financial settlement of $172 million"

Acupuncture and Massage for Depression During Pregnancy

Acupuncture and Massage for Depression During Pregnancy: "This study evaluates the efficacy of acupuncture and massage for the treatment of depression during pregnancy. The study also examines differential effects of study treatments on delivery outcome and post partum depression. "

How to Maintain a Healthy Weight

How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: "Whether you want to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, it's important to understand the connection between the energy your body takes in (through the foods you eat and the beverages you drink) and the energy your body uses (through the activities you do). To lose weight, you need to use more calories than you take in. To maintain a healthy weight, you need to balance the calories you use with those you take in. No matter which results you want, eating a healthy diet and being physically active can help you reach your goal. "

Massage Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Swelling of the Arms

Massage Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Swelling of the Arms: "The purpose of this study is to examine the short-term and long-term efficacy of massage therapy alone compared to massage therapy plus compression bandaging in the treatment of breast cancer treatment-related swelling of the arms and legs. "

Mediation Week� Features Program That Returned Nearly $2 Million to Consumers Last Year

'Mediation Week'Features Program That Returned Nearly $2 Million to Consumers Last Year: "SACRAMENTO -Consumers help drive a California economy that ranks as the world's sixth largest. But what can a consumer do if a good deal goes bad? For thousands of California consumers, the answer is the Department of Consumer Affairs'Complaint Mediation Program or similar programs statewide"

Mediation Week� Features Program That Returned Nearly $2 Million to Consumers Last Year

'Mediation Week'Features Program That Returned Nearly $2 Million to Consumers Last Year: "SACRAMENTO -Consumers help drive a California economy that ranks as the world's sixth largest. But what can a consumer do if a good deal goes bad? For thousands of California consumers, the answer is the Department of Consumer Affairs'Complaint Mediation Program or similar programs statewide"

DIR verifies Michael Jackson�s payment to employees for back-wages

DIR verifies Michael Jackson's payment to employees for back-wages: "San Francisco -The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) today confirmed directly with employees of Neverland Valley Ranch that they were paid wages owed them by Michael Jackson. DIR will now begin the process of auditing payroll records to verify that proper wage payments were made. Verification will not be completed until sometime next week. "

Exercise and Dietary Counseling To Improve Weight Loss and Quality of Life in Long-Term Cancer Survivors

Exercise and Dietary Counseling To Improve Weight Loss and Quality of Life in Long-Term Cancer Survivors: "This randomized clinical trial is studying how exercise works together with dietary counseling to improve weight loss and quality of life in overweight long-term survivors of colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, or female breast cancer."

Westly Warns of Predatory Tax Preparers

Westly Warns of Predatory Tax Preparers: "State Controller and Franchise Tax Board Chair Steve Westly today warned Californians to beware of predatory tax preparers, who use their access to personal information for identity theft, or incorrectly complete tax returns and leave taxpayers stuck with the penalties.A dishonest tax preparer can manipulate tax return figures in many ways. Often that manipulation leads to fraudulent refunds, with the proceeds going to the tax preparer who skims money from the taxpayer's refund check. To add insult to injury, the taxpayer is also liable for any penalties that result from the improper tax return."

Free Tax Help Online, By Phone or In Person as April 17 Approaches

Free Tax Help Online, By Phone or In Person as April 17 Approaches: "With one month to go before the April 17th tax deadline, State Controller and Franchise Tax Board Chair Steve Westly today reminded Californians that free tax help is available online, over the phone and in person at 1,800 locations statewide. He also urged Californians to take advantage of the e-file programs available at www.ftb.ca.gov. "

Treatment of Acute Schizophrenia With Vitamin Therapy

Treatment of Acute Schizophrenia With Vitamin Therapy: "The Treatment of Acute Schizophrenia With High Dose Niacinmide Plus Ascorbate Plus Pyridoxine Plus Centrum Forte Vs. Centrum Forte Only as an Add-On to Risperidone and Dietary Counseling "

Dietary Interventions in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Soluble, Insoluble or No Fibre?

Dietary Interventions in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Soluble, Insoluble or No Fibre?: "The purpose of this study is to assess the role of dietary fibre in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) treatment, in particular the role of increasing the content of soluble or insoluble fibres in the daily diet. The primary objective is to compare soluble (psyllium) and insoluble (bran) to placebo, administered over 12 weeks in patients with "probable" or "definite" Irritable Bowel Syndrome. "

Marketing Services Provider Contract Opportunity - Bid Deadline 3/22/2006 2:00 PM

Marketing Services Provider Contract Opportunity - Bid Deadline 3/22/2006 2:00 PM: "The California Public Utilities Commission is issuing this Request for Proposals to obtain responses from firms qualified to provide Marketing Services to the CPUC, on behalf of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP). The purpose of the Marketing Services contract is to grow DDTP use and impact, through marketing and outreach activities."

Consumers Prime for Launch Day Madness as Xbox 360 Arrives in Asia

Consumers Prime for Launch Day Madness as Xbox 360 Arrives in Asia: "Palpable excitement throbs in the streets across Asia as Xbox 360 hits retail stores amidst a frenzy of launch day extravaganza heralding the new era of digital entertainment"

Keeping Your Telephone Number When You Change Your Service Provider

Keeping Your Telephone Number When You Change Your Service Provider: "Under the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) 'local number portability' (LNP) rules, you can switch telephone service providers within the same geographic area and keep your existing phone number. However, if you are moving from one geographic area to another, you may not be able to take your number with you. In addition to switching from one wireless company to another, in most cases, you will be able to switch from a wireline company to a wireless company, or from a wireless company to a wireline company, and still keep your phone number."

Adobe Macromedia Flash Products Contain Vulnerabilities

Adobe Macromedia Flash Products Contain Vulnerabilities: "There are critical vulnerabilities in Macromedia Flash player and related software that may allow an attacker to take control of your computer. "

19 Toxic Legacies Reborn

19 Toxic Legacies Reborn: "Most people would be surprised to learn that giving a gate key to a model airplane club could transform a cleaned-up landfill into a flying park. But, activities like this are taking place at cleaned up Superfund sites all around the country, and the results are benefiting human health, local communities, and the environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it is helping communities reuse 19 cleaned-up Superfund sites. "

OSHA Fines Gouverneur, N.Y. Paper Mill $166,700 Following Fire

OSHA Fines Gouverneur, N.Y. Paper Mill $166,700 Following Fire: "Cellu Tissue Corporation - Natural Dam faces a total of $166,700 in proposed fines from the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) following an OSHA inspection prompted by a September 2005 fire at the company's Gouverneur, N.Y., paper mill. The tissue maker was cited for a total of 20 alleged willful, serious and repeat violations of workplace safety standards."

Trademark Office Launches New Web-Based Filing System for Patent Applications

Trademark Office Launches New Web-Based Filing System for Patent Applications: " The United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) launched a new electronic filing system that will allow applicants to file over the Internet virtually anytime and anywhere, reducing the application process by 30 minutes and improving accuracy on filed documents"

Man on Workers' Comp Insurance Fraud Charges Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces the Arrest of Sacramento

Man on Workers' Comp Insurance Fraud Charges Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces the Arrest of Sacramento: "Sacramento car wash employee allegedly collects total disability of approximately $50,000 and is booked into County Jail with $10,000 bail"

NHTSA Releases New Crash Test and Rollover Ratings

NHTSA Releases New Crash Test and Rollover Ratings: "Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new crash test and/or rollover ratings for 42 model year 2006 vehicles -16 passenger cars, 17 sport utility vehicles, four vans, and five pickups - and two early release model year 2007 sport utility vehicles."

Sex Offender Counseling Contract

Sex Offender Counseling Contract - The state of California is looking for contractors to provide professional offensive specific counseling services to sex offenders referred by parole agents of the Californial Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Juvenile Parole Services.

Sex Offender Counseling Contract

Sex Offender Counseling Contract -The state of California is looking for Contractors to provide professional offensive specific counseling services to sex offenders referred by parole agents of the Californial Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Juvenile Parole Services.

Crisis in Health Care Caused by Fraud

Crisis in Health Care Caused by Fraud: "The Los Angeles District Attorney's Fraud Interdiction Program manual states: 'There is a crisis in health care caused by fraud. This fraud has adversely impacted the workers' compensation, automobile insurance, general health insurance, Medi-Cal, and Medi-Care systems"

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan -- Community Health Matching Grants

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan -- Community Health Matching Grants: "Up to $25,000 per year in matching funds, for a maximum of two years, are available. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations based in Michigan with 501�(3) status. Grantees are required to develop a funding partnership to support the proposed program. "

NOAA ANNOUNCES U.S. SPRING OUTLOOK

NOAA ANNOUNCES U.S. SPRING OUTLOOK: "Recent storms have eased the drought situation in many areas of the country, but the rain and snow arrived too late to offset the impacts from months of record dry weather across the Southwest, resulting in the continuing potential for a dangerous fire season,' said retired Air Force Brig. Gen. David L. Johnson, director of the NOAA National Weather Service. "

California Licensee Privacy Alert

California Licensee Privacy Alert: "This notice is to alert licensees, applicants, and other individuals of a possible compromise of personal information. Mail delivered to a CAlifornia Department of Consumer Affairs facility in Sacramento on Saturday March 4, 2006, was stolen from the facility's mailroom. Law enforcement and the U.S. Postal Service have been notified and are investigating the matter. "

Riverside Truck Driver Arrested for Making False Statement to Support an Insurance Claim in a Three-Car Collision

Riverside Truck Driver Arrested for Making False Statement to Support an Insurance Claim in a Three-Car Collision: "RIVERSIDE - Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced today the arrest of Jesus Lerma, 51, from Riverside, after an investigation by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Fraud Division revealed that it was not him, but his nephew, who was allegedly the driver of a vehicle involved in a three-car collision. "

Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions

Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions: "Philips has received nine reports of arcing by the capacitors. The results of such incidents were contained within the TVs due to the use of flame retardant materials resulting only in damage to the TV. There have been no injuries reported. "

Protecting Your Privacy - FCC New Fact Sheet

Protecting Your Privacy From Unwanted Telephone Calls , Text Messaging & Junk Faxes - FCC New Fact Sheet: "In today's environment where numerous entities collect and store personal information, consumers are increasingly wary about their privacy. You want - and have the right - to be secure in the knowledge that your personal information is secure. The FCC has several regulatory programs in place to protect your privacy"

Protecting Your Privacy - FCC New Fact Sheet

Protecting Your Privacy From Unwanted Telephone Calls , Text Messaging & Junk Faxes - FCC New Fact Sheet: "In today's environment where numerous entities collect and store personal information, consumers are increasingly wary about their privacy. You want - and have the right - to be secure in the knowledge that your personal information is secure. The FCC has several regulatory programs in place to protect your privacy"

Protecting Your Privacy - FCC New Fact Sheet

Protecting Your Privacy From Unwanted Telephone Calls , Text Messaging & Junk Faxes - FCC New Fact Sheet: "In today's environment where numerous entities collect and store personal information, consumers are increasingly wary about their privacy. You want - and have the right - to be secure in the knowledge that your personal information is secure. The FCC has several regulatory programs in place to protect your privacy"

Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results From the 2003-2004 Private School Universe Survey

Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results From the 2003-2004 Private School Universe Survey: "This report on the 2003-2004 Private School Universe Survey presents data on private schools in the United States with grades kindergarten through twelve by selected characteristics such as school size, school level, religious orientation, association membership, geographic region, community type, and program emphasis."

CBP Officers Seize Almost 1,400 Pounds of Narcotics Over the Weekend

CBP Officers Seize Almost 1,400 Pounds of Narcotics Over the Weekend: "SAN DIEGO, CA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted almost 1,400 pounds of marijuana and methamphetamines in16 incidents at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry this past weekend, officials announced today. In three days, vigilant CBP officers seized more than 1,300 lbs of marijuana and almost 47 lbs of methamphetamines and confiscated 15 vehicles and one motorcycle used in the smuggling attempts. "

FCC RELEASES ORDERS RESOLVING NUMEROUS BROADCAST TELEVISION INDECENCY COMPLAINTS

FCC RELEASES ORDERS RESOLVING NUMEROUS BROADCAST TELEVISION INDECENCY COMPLAINTS: "Washington, D.C. -The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today released decisions resolving over 300,000 consumer complaints about the broadcast of indecent, profane, and/or obscene television programming. In these decisions, the Commission addresses complaints about nearly 50 television programs broadcast between February 2002 and March 2005. "

1.8 Million Youth Initiate Inhalant Abuse in Three Years

1.8 Million Youth Initiate Inhalant Abuse in Three Years: "An average of 598,000 youth ages 12-17 initiated inhalant use in the past 12 months, based on data from 2002-2004, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released today at a press conference by the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition to kick off National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week. This is 1.8 million new initiates to inhalants in three years."

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW PSP (PLAYSTATION PORTABLE) MODEL FOR $199.99

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW PSP (PLAYSTATION PORTABLE) MODEL FOR $199.99: "The PSP System Celebrates its One Year Anniversary, More Than 15 Million Units Shipped Worldwide "

Parents: Nicotine Is A Real Threat To Your Kids

Parents: Nicotine Is A Real Threat To Your Kids: "Colorfully packaged with a variety of flavors like cinnamon, orange, and chocolate, these unfiltered cigarettes from India have 28 percent higher nicotine concentration than regular cigarettes."

'MAILING ONLINE' GOES GLOBAL - International addresses now accepted

'USPS MAILING ONLINE' GOES GLOBAL - International addresses now accepted: "Customers using NetPost's Mailing Online now can send mail internationally. Mailing Online, a powerful printing and mailing service, combines the speed of the Internet with the effectiveness of traditional mail. Mailing Online offers an array of printing and mailing options to customize orders."

Florida�s Flagler County Fastest-Growing Once Again

Florida's Flagler County Fastest-Growing Once Again: "Flagler County in Florida, located along the Atlantic Coast between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, was the fastest-growing county for the second year in a row with a 10.7 percent population increase from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2005, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Flagler, with 76,410 residents, also led the nation with a 53 percent population increase since Census 2000."

Knee Deep in Debt ? A Debt Consolidation Self Help Guide

Knee Deep in Debt ? A Debt Consolidation Self Help Guide: "Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?"

California Cites La Jolla Nursing And Rehabilitation Center In Death Of A Resident

California Cites La Jolla Nursing And Rehabilitation Center In Death Of A Resident: "SACRAMENTO - The La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center nursing home in San Diego County has received a 'AA' citation, the most severe under state law, and a $94,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation by the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) concluded that poor care of a
79-year-old female led to her death, State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton announced today."

OTS APPROVES H&R BLOCK, INC. APPLICATION TO ORGANIZE A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

OTS APPROVES H&R BLOCK, INC. APPLICATION TO ORGANIZE A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) announced today the approval of an application from H&R Block, Inc. to organize a de novo federal stock savings bank to be known as H&R Block Bank (Savings Bank), which will be located in Kansas City, Missouri. "

What You Should Know About Higher FDIC Coverage for Retirement Accounts

What You Should Know About Higher FDIC Coverage for Retirement Accounts: "Americans work hard and save money in hopes of having a comfortable retirement. But as people live longer and spend more years in retirement than ever before, preparing financially can be complicated. Here's good news that may help families saving for their retirement."

NCAA Schools Urged to End Beer Ads on Broadcasts

NCAA Schools Urged to End Beer Ads on Broadcasts: "The Campaign for Alcohol-Free Sports TV today urged 54 of the 64 colleges and universities sending teams to the NCAA men's basketball tournament to commit to ending beer advertising on college sports games. The campaign, which is led by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest and is backed by an impressive array of coaching greats and organizations, says that associating drinking with college sports makes a mockery of athletic and academic values and makes it harder for officials to combat alcohol problems on college campuses."

Senate Confirms President�s Nominee to Lead Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Senate Confirms President's Nominee to Lead Occupational Safety and Health Administration: "WASHINGTON � Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced today that the United States Senate has confirmed Edwin G. Foulke Jr. of South Carolina as assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health"

Bank and Thrift Agencies Issue Advisory on Influenza Pandemic Preparedness

Bank and Thrift Agencies Issue Advisory on Influenza Pandemic Preparedness: "The federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies today issued an interagency advisory to financial institutions and their technology service providers that is intended to raise awareness of the threat of a pandemic influenza outbreak and its potential impact on the delivery of critical financial services."

Association Health Plans (AHP), �Bad for Business, Bad for Employees.�

Association Health Plans (AHP), "Bad for Business, Bad for Employees.": "The legislation would sweep aside state laws requiring specified benefits and providers in insurance policies, and would also preempt California's community rating laws which protect small businesses with older and sicker employees from even higher health insurance premiums."

WANTED: SCHOLARSHIP ON POSTAL HISTORY

WANTED: SCHOLARSHIP ON POSTAL HISTORY: "the Postal Service is sponsoring two annual prizes for scholarship that highlights this rich history. "

OSHA Sponsors Second Annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference

OSHA Sponsors Second Annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference: "OSHA will be holding its Second Annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference at the University of Findlay's School of Environmental and Emergency Management in Findlay, Ohio, June 5-6. "

FTC CONSENT ORDER PROTECTS COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR FREE-STANDING NEWSPAPER INSERTS

FTC CONSENT ORDER PROTECTS COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR FREE-STANDING NEWSPAPER INSERTS: "FSIs are multi-page booklets containing discount coupons for the products sold by various firms. They are inserted into newspapers for distribution to consumers. For the manufacturers of consumer-packaged goods and others"

CalHFA Offers $10 Million in Low Interest Loans to Promote Affordable Housing in California Communities

CalHFA Offers $10 Million in Low Interest Loans to Promote Affordable Housing in California Communities: "SACRAMENTO, March 13, 2006 - Local government agencies can now apply for low interest loans to promote affordable housing projects in their communities through the California Housing Finance Agency's (CalHFA) award-winning program, Housing Enabled by Local Partnerships (HELP). "

Microsoft Offers Free Xbox Live Gold Weekend Through Verizon Sponsorship for Xbox 360� gamers

Microsoft Offers Free Xbox Live Gold Weekend Through Verizon Sponsorship for Xbox 360™ gamers: "Xbox 360 owners invited to jump into 72 hours of free action-packed Xbox Live multiplayer online gaming courtesy of Verizon."

In the Aftermath of Midwest Tornadoes, Insurance Claims Filing Begins for Victims

In the Aftermath of Midwest Tornadoes, Insurance Claims Filing Begins for Victims: "Victims of the severe storms and tornadoes that swept through the Midwest over the weekend are struggling to put the pieces of their lives back in place and are beginning the claims filing process. "

USGS Assessment Significantly Increases Afghanistan Petroleum Resource Base

USGS Assessment Significantly Increases Afghanistan Petroleum Resource Base: "The USGS and the Government of Afghanistan Ministry of Mines and Industry have completed the first-ever assessment of Afghanistan's undiscovered petroleum resources and have determined that the resource base is significantly greater than previously understood."

Effect Study of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Functional Constipation

Effect Study of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Functional Constipation: "Functional constipation (FC) is common with 14.3% estimated prevalence in HK, but treatment for this condition in conventional medicine is suboptimal. Complementary and alternative medicines, especially Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) are used frequently by patients with FC, but there is little research evidence about these commonly used CHM. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CHM, and its impact on quality of life of patients with FC. "

See a Mile of the Earth�s Crust from the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater

See a Mile of the Earth's Crust from the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater: "Ever wondered what a mile-long piece of the Earth's crust looks like? Last fall, a team of scientists drilled into one of the most amazing geologic structures known. This core tells the story of 35 million years ago, when a meteorite 1.5 miles wide, traveling at hypersonic speed, smashed into the Earth's crust and created the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater."

Celebrating Our Moms: Mother�s Day: May 14, 2006

Celebrating Our Moms: Mother's Day: May 14, 2006 -81%Percentage of women 40 to 44 years old who are mothers. In 1976, 90 percent of women in that age group were mothers.

H5N1 infection in domestic cats and a stone marten � Europe

H5N1 infection in domestic cats and a stone marten - Europe: "Avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infections have been reported in domestic cats in Germany and Austria, according to the World Health Organization and the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention."

National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank Grant

National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank - CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, “National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank.” $950,000 [this amount is an estimate, and subject to the availability of funds] will be available in fiscal year 2006 to fund one award.

Scientists Serve Up Fat-Fighting Food Products

Scientists Serve Up Fat-Fighting Food Products: "Yogurt could become an even healthier snack, thanks to C-Trim, a new, heart-healthy ingredient from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. "

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall: "Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire."

Women's Health: Hysterectomy and Other Treatments for Uterine Conditions

Women's Health: Hysterectomy and Other Treatments for Uterine Conditions: "More than 500,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States each year at an annual cost of more than $5 billion. More than one-third of women in the United States have had a hysterectomy by age 60."

U.S. Releases 2005 Human Rights Report on Ethiopia

U.S. Releases 2005 Human Rights Report on Ethiopia: "After the May elections, serious human rights abuses occurred, when the opposition parties refused to accept the announced results, and in November after the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) called for civil disobedience, which resulted in widespread riots and excessive use of force by the police and military. Although there were some improvements, the government's human rights record remained poor and worsened in some areas."

An Open Label Study of Ampligen in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

An Open Label Study of Ampligen in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: "An Open-Label Study of Poly I: Poly C12U (Ampligen®) in Patients with Severely Debilitating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). The FDA approved the study for cost recovery. Patients enrolled in the study are responsible for costs related to the therapy, e.g., drug cost, infusion cost, cost of supplies, diagnostic and other laboratory testing."

Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Expands to Santa Clara, San Mateo and Imperial Counties

Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Expands to Santa Clara, San Mateo and Imperial Counties: "SACRAMENTO - Insurance Commissioner Garamendi announced Thursday his decision to expand the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance program to Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Imperial counties. The announcement follows his final determination that the program, which provides eligible low income good drivers with state-required liability insurance for under $400 a year, is necessary and desirable in those counties."

FDA Warns Manufacturers About Illegal Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements

FDA Warns Manufacturers About Illegal Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements: "Consumers who have any of the products listed below should stop taking them and return them to their place of purchase. FDA issued warning letters for the following so-called dietary supplement products"

American Honda Foundation -- Education Grant Program

American Honda Foundation -- Education Grant Program: "The American Honda Foundation provides grants in the fields of youth education and scientific education. The average one-time, one-year grant size is between $40,000 and $80,000. Eligible applicants include K-12 educational institutions, gifted student programs, and education-related nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. "

SEC' Announces Roundtable Series on Giving Investors and Analysts Better Financial Data via Internet

SEC' Announces Roundtable Series on Giving Investors and Analysts Better Financial Data via Internet: "Washington, D.C., March 9, 2006 - The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today a series of roundtables to be held throughout 2006 at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., focused on speeding the implementation of new Internet tools that will help provide investors and analysts with better financial information about companies and funds. "

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard: "Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard"

Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter

Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter: "Harmful bacteria carried in the chick's and duckling's intestine contaminates their environment and the entire surface of the animal. Children can be exposed to the bacteria by simply holding, cuddling, or kissing the birds. Children are most susceptible to infection because they are more likely than others to put their fingers into their mouths and because their immune systems are still developing. "

Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter

Peep, chirp, quack! Why parents should think twice before giving baby birds for Easter: "Harmful bacteria carried in the chick's and duckling's intestine contaminates their environment and the entire surface of the animal. Children can be exposed to the bacteria by simply holding, cuddling, or kissing the birds. Children are most susceptible to infection because they are more likely than others to put their fingers into their mouths and because their immune systems are still developing. "

Check Your IRS Tax Refund Status Online

Check Your IRS Tax Refund Status Online: "Once you've filed your federal taxes, you can check online to find out when the IRS will send your refund. To find out the status of your refund"

Webcast Spreads Word About Applying for Federal Grants Online

Webcast Spreads Word About Applying for Federal Grants Online: "As of January 1 this year, HRSA requires that all grant applications be made electronically through Grants.gov, the single point of access to find and apply for more than $400 billion in funds from more than 1,000 Federal grant programs. "

California Takes Enforcement Action Against State�s Second Largest Nursing Home Chain

California Takes Enforcement Action Against State's Second Largest Nursing Home Chain: "(SACRAMENTO) - Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced that he has secured the settlement of a civil lawsuit he filed against Pleasant Care Corporation, the second largest provider of nursing home care in California, that will result in court-enforceable improvements in the quality of care for elderly Californians at 30 facilities statewide."

More Taxpayers E-filing than Ever Before

More Taxpayers E-filing than Ever Before: "Washington - In the first release of tax filing statistics this year, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that electronically filed returns have increased, led by a big increase in home computer use"

UNITED STATES AND MEXICO SIGN CEMENT AGREEMENT

UNITED STATES AND MEXICO SIGN CEMENT AGREEMENT: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today joined U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman and Mexico's Secretary of Economy Sergio Garcia de Alba to sign the U.S.-Mexico Agreement on Cement. The Agreement successfully resolves the 16-year dispute over the U.S. antidumping duty order on imports of gray portland cement from Mexico."

Using Wireless Technology Securely

Using Wireless Technology Securely: "In recent years, wireless networking has become more available, affordable, and easy to use. Home users are adopting wireless technology in great numbers. On-the-go laptop users often find free wireless connections in places like coffee shops and airports. "

Play Ball! U.S. Department of State Brings Venezuelan and Nicaraguan Coaches and Players to United States for Inaugural World Baseball Classic

Play Ball! U.S. Department of State Brings Venezuelan and Nicaraguan Coaches and Players to United States for Inaugural World Baseball Classic: "In cooperation with Major League Baseball (MLB), the U.S. Department of State�s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the U.S. embassies in Venezuela and Nicaragua are bringing seven Venezuelan and five Nicaraguan Little League baseball coaches and players to the United States to experience a shared love of baseball. They will attend the first World Baseball Classic and participate in coaching clinics and seminars taking place March 6-16, 2006, in Orlando, Florida, and Washington, DC."

COMMUNITY SAFETY DURING SPRING BREAK 2006

COMMUNITY SAFETY DURING SPRING BREAK 2006 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has announced the availability of several publications that can benefit both citizens and law enforcement officials in communities that attract large numbers of college students during the annual spring break season. The publications, listed below, are each available from COPS free of charge.

CalHFA announces new 40-Year Fixed Mortgage

CalHFA announces new 40-Year Fixed Mortgage CalHFA is pleased to announce our new 40-Year Fixed Mortgage. This conventional loan may be funded up to 100% of purchase price or appraised value, whichever is less. Borrowers do not need to come up with funds for a down payment although HiCAP, CHDAP, HIRAP, ECTP and AHPP loan programs may still be utilized where applicable and eligible (CHAP is not available with this program). The 40-year loan is available for resale housing as well as newly-, not-previously-occupied units. The School Facility Fee (SFF) grant may also be used for new units in combination with the 40-Year Fixed Mortgage and other CalHFA first mortgage products, where applicable. Mar 7, 2006, 08:39

Audit of Hawaii's Medicaid Expenditures for Nursing Facility Services for the Period July 1, 2003, Through June 30, 2004

Audit of Hawaii's Medicaid Expenditures for Nursing Facility Services for the Period July 1, 2003, Through June 30, 2004: "Our objective was to determine whether Hawaii's reported Medicaid expenditures for services provided to beneficiaries in nursing facilities complied with Federal and State requirements for the period July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004."

ICE Returns Cultural Antiquities To Saudi Ambassador

ICE Returns Cultural Antiquities To Saudi Ambassador: "WASHINGTON, DC - Department of Homeland Security officials today returned to the Saudi Government 132 pounds of ancient coins seized in an investigation after being illegally removed from a shipwreck in the Red Sea."

NAMM TEAMS UP WITH CAMP JAM ROCK 'N' ROLL SUMMER CAMP

NAMM TEAMS UP WITH CAMP JAM ROCK 'N' ROLL SUMMER CAMP: "CARLSBAD, Calif., March 6, 2006 -NAMM Members will have the chance to promote their companies to an audience of pre-teen and teen music makers in their local markets, thanks to a new partnership between NAMM's teen initiative themusicedge.com and Camp Jam, a rock 'n' roll summer day camp for kids ages 11 to 17."

IRS Statement on Oscar Goodie Bags

IRS Statement on Oscar Goodie Bags: "WASHINGTON � The Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service today wished the Academy Award nominees the best of luck at Sunday's presentation, but he reminded celebrity recipients of the six-figure goodie bags that they qualify as taxable income and must be reported on tax returns."

FY 2006 Assistance to Iraqi Returnees and Refugees Grant

FY 2006 Assistance to Iraqi Returnees and Refugees Grant: "Some 250,000 Iraqis have voluntarily returned, mostly spontaneously, since 2003. UNHCR estimates that up to 100,000 new returns are possible in 2006. Over 70,000 non-Iraqi refugees reside in Iraq. Estimates indicate that at least 600,000 Iraqis reside in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey under Temporary Protective Regimes (TRP) that are intended to provide some humanitarian assistance and to protect refugees and persons living in refugee-like situations against refoulement. "

Apple Mac Products are Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities

Apple Mac Products are Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities: "Mac OS X, Safari web browser, and other products are affected by multiple vulnerabilites. Apple has released Security Update 2006-001 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to place and run malicious code on your computer. "

Apple Mac Products are Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities

Apple Mac Products are Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities: "Mac OS X, Safari web browser, and other products are affected by multiple vulnerabilites. Apple has released Security Update 2006-001 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to place and run malicious code on your computer. "

OSHA Issues Final Rule on Roll-Over Protective Structures Standards

OSHA Issues Final Rule on Roll-Over Protective Structures Standards: "WASHINGTON -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a direct final rule that regulates the testing of roll-over protective structures (ROPS) used to protect employees who operate wheel-type tractors"

Spring Break Safety Information: International Travel Safety Information for Students

Spring Break Safety Information: International Travel Safety Information for Students: "Many college students are getting ready for that much anticipated trip abroad as the time approaches for spring and summer breaks. Most will have a safe and enjoyable adventure, but for some the trip will become a nightmare. A number of vacations are ruined by one or more of the following: drugs, alcohol, disorderly behavior, and preventable accidents."

High School Equivalency Program Grant

High School Equivalency Program Grant

Webcast: Preparing for Radiological Population Monitoring and Decontamination , March 9, 2006

Webcast: Preparing for Radiological Population Monitoring and Decontamination , March 9, 2006: "This program is designed to educate and inform the target audience on radiological population monitoring, including initial and long-term monitoring issues, considerations for establishing monitoring sites, and roles and responsibilities of local, state, and federal public health and emergency preparedness authorities."

How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts and Crafts

How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts and Crafts: "Whether you're drawn to the beauty of turquoise and silver jewelry or the earth tone colors of Indian pottery, having some knowledge about American Indian arts and crafts can help you get the most for your money. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 helps ensure that buyers of Indian arts and crafts products get what they pay for by making it illegal to misrepresent that a product is made by an Indian. "

Violence at Work: How to Get a Restraining Order

Violence at Work: How to Get a Restraining Order: "Violence at Work: How to Get a Restraining Order in the State of California"

You Don't Have to Sue! How to Solve a Problem Without Going to Court

You Don't Have to Sue! How to Solve a Problem Without Going to Court: "Suing someone in court isn't the only way to solve a legal problem. More and more people are using other ways to solve their legal problems outside of court. These alternatives are called 'alternative dispute resolution,' or 'ADR' for short."

The Effect of Diet and Exercise in Heart Failure

The Effect of Diet and Exercise in Heart Failure: "A growing number of people in this country are overweight or obese. This is concerning as increasing weight has been shown to increase the risk of developing heart failure. However, there is also research to suggest that in people who already have heart failure, heavier people live longer. So, how does being overweight put a person at risk for heart failure, but once they have heart failure, protect them? There is no clear explanation for this dilemma."