Keeping Employees Safe in Hot Weather

Keeping Employees Safe in Hot Weather: "Fast-thinking employees performing cleanup and recovery work in New Orleans helped save a co-worker's life on May 4 by using an OSHA QuickCard to identify signs of heat stroke and then provide first aid until an ambulance arrived a few minutes later. Earlier that day, the small group of tower workers and their supervisor, held a 15 minute safety meeting to discuss the recognition, treatment, and dangers of heat related illnesses."

Endangered Humpback Chub Population in Grand Canyon Stabilizing

Endangered Humpback Chub Population in Grand Canyon Stabilizing: "Recently collected data for endangered humpback chub (Gila cypha) in Grand Canyon suggest that the population of adult fish (age 4+) may be stabilizing after more than a decade of decline, according to biologists with the U.S. Geological Survey´s (USGS) Southwest Biological Science Center."

The 22nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day - Saturday, September 16th, 2006

The 22nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day - Saturday, September 16th, 2006: " The California Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment in the country. On this day, 50,000 volunteers turn out to over 700 cleanup sites statewide to conduct what has been hailed by the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the largest garbage collection' (1993). Since the program started in 1985, nearly 700,000 Californians have removed more than 10 million pounds of debris from our state's shorelines and coast. "

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces Arrest of San Jose Resident for Auto Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces Arrest of San Jose Resident for Auto Insurance Fraud: "Uninsured San Jose woman rear-ends another vehicle; allegedly renews her auto insurance policy and states the collision occurred after her new policy went into effect."

Apple Mac Products Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities

Apple Mac Products Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities: "Mac OS X, Safari web browser, Mail, and other products are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer. "

Updated Fact Sheet: HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men

Updated Fact Sheet: HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men: "In the United States, HIV infection and AIDS have had a tremendous effect on men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM accounted for 70% of all estimated HIV infections among male adults and adolescents in 2004 (based on data from 35 areas with long-term, confidential name-based HIV reporting*), even though only about 5% to 7% of male adults and adolescents in the United States identify themselves as MSM."

DOE to Invest $250 Million in New Bioenergy Centers

DOE to Invest $250 Million in New Bioenergy Centers: "JOLIET, IL – U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman announced today that DOE will spend $250 million to establish and operate two new Bioenergy Research Centers to accelerate basic research on the development of cellulosic ethanol and other biofuels. This is an important step toward our goal of replacing 30 percent of transportation fuels with biofuels by 2030,” Secretary Bodman said"

DOE to Invest $250 Million in New Bioenergy Centers

DOE to Invest $250 Million in New Bioenergy Centers: "JOLIET, IL – U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman announced today that DOE will spend $250 million to establish and operate two new Bioenergy Research Centers to accelerate basic research on the development of cellulosic ethanol and other biofuels. This is an important step toward our goal of replacing 30 percent of transportation fuels with biofuels by 2030,” Secretary Bodman said"

California Attorney General Sues Payday Loan Company ( Fast Cash) For $2 Million

California Attorney General Sues Payday Loan Company ( Fast Cash) For $2 Million: " Attorney General Bill Lockyer today filed a $2 million-plus lawsuit against Los Angeles County-based Fast Cash for violating a state law that prohibits payday loan businesses from suing for triple the amount of the check when customers’ bank accounts do not hold sufficient funds. Fast Cash extorted outrageous amounts of money from its customers,” said Lockyer. “They threatened lawsuits, tried to squeeze settlements, and, when that did not work, they deceived the court into a rendering a judgment. Fast Cash could have made a lawful living. Instead, they chose fear and deceit. We will continue ridding this industry of similar frauds.”"

CAlifornia Orders Orange Coast Title to Pay $800,000 to Settle Charges that the Firm Used Illegal Methods

CAlifornia Orders Orange Coast Title to Pay $800,000 to Settle Charges that the Firm Used Illegal Methods: "LOS ANGELES – Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi today announced an agreement with Orange Coast Title Company that requires the firm to pay $800,000 and immediately cease giving illegal inducements to generate more business. "

GSA Alerts Public to Recent E-mail Scheme

GSA Alerts Public to Recent E-mail Scheme: "The U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Citizens Services & Communications is warning the public to avoid falling victim to a recent e-mail scheme that targets users by sending unsolicited e-mails allegedly from FirstGov, the citizen portal operated by GSA"

New Contract Negotiated with Highway Patrol Officers

New Contract Negotiated with Highway Patrol Officers: "The State has negotiated a new contract with the California Association of Highway Patrolmen to replace the contract that expired July 2, 2006. The new agreement, which covers roughly 6,400 CHP officers, runs through July 2, 2010."

CTE Seeking Advisory Panel for HMONG, CANTONESE, ARMENIAN, KHMER, ARABIC, and FARSI LAnguages;CSET for the Commission’s CSET Subject

CTE Seeking Advisory Panel for HMONG, CANTONESE, ARMENIAN, KHMER, ARABIC, and FARSI LAnguages;CSET for the Commission’s CSET Subject: "The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is currently seeking California educators and professionals who have experience and expertise in speaking, reading, and writing the following languages other than English (LOTE): Hmong, Cantonese, Armenian, Khmer, Arabic and Farsi. "

GSA Announces SmartPay Training Conference

GSA Announces SmartPay Training Conference: "More than 3,700 charge card management officials will be participating in the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Eighth Annual GSA SmartPay® Training Conference in St. Louis, MO, on August 1-3, 2006. This conference provides annual training and networking opportunities to charge card program managers from across the federal government and other organizations to learn proven practices for managing this program in their respective organizations."

It Doesn't Take a Hurricane to Cause Serious Flood Damage

It Doesn't Take a Hurricane to Cause Serious Flood Damage: "Louisiana residents naturally think of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita when considering how they can protect their homes against wind-driven rain and flooding. But it doesn’t take a hurricane to cause serious property damage. As storm season moves into its more active stage—which for Louisiana is September and October—the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges home and businesses owners to consider retrofitting their property. "

MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors in Western States

MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors in Western States: "The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is continuing its efforts to hire new mine inspectors by conducting on-site applicant screenings at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colo., on August 5 and 6. Registration for all candidates begins at 7 a.m. "

Texas Overtakes California as the Top State for Wind Power

Texas Overtakes California as the Top State for Wind Power: "Texas is now the nation's largest producer of wind power, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). AWEA's Second Quarter Market Report, released on July 25th, finds that the Lone Star State now hosts 2,370 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity, besting the nation's historic wind power leader, California, by 47 MW. According to AWEA, California has led the nation in wind power capacity since 1981, when the first commercial wind projects were built there."

Justice Department Settles Race Discrimination Case

Justice Department Settles Race Discrimination Case: "The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the owners and manager of Philadelphia Rental Properties, to settle allegations of discrimination against an African American woman who had sought to rent a home"

Two Defendants Convicted For Conspiracy and Bribery Involving Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program

Two Defendants Convicted For Conspiracy and Bribery Involving Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program: "A jury in the District of Columbia convicted an employee and a volunteer of Washington, D.C., Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DCVAMC) on charges of conspiring to commit mail fraud and bribery and committing bribery, "

CDC’s Clinical Studies of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention

CDC’s Clinical Studies of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention: "CDC is sponsoring these trials because safe and effective new approaches to HIV prevention are urgently needed. Worldwide, nearly 11,000 people continue to become infected every day (over four million per year). In the United States alone, an estimated 40,000 people become infected each year. Although behavior change programs have contributed to dramatic reductions in the number of annual infections in the United States and many other nations, far too many people remain at high risk. "

Commerce Promotes Fair Trade with India - Imposes Tariff on Dumped and Subsidized Paper From India

Commerce Promotes Fair Trade with India - Imposes Tariff on Dumped and Subsidized Paper From India: "U.S. Department of Commerce today announced its final decisions in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on lined paper products from India. The Department of Commerce found that Indian companies are dumping at 3.91 percent to 23.17 percent of the price in India. Also, Commerce found a variety of tax and license programs that subsidized Indian exports by 1.67 percent to 10.24 percent. "

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0: "US-CERT is aware of multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 6.0. US-CERT is also aware of a public blog that will be posting new web browser bugs on a daily basis in July. US-CERT will be analyzing relevant vulnerabilities, as well as actively monitoring the site to provide additional information as it becomes available"

United States Mint Issues New Nationwide Call for Artists

United States Mint Issues New Nationwide Call for Artists: "The United States Mint is inviting artists from throughout the United States to participate in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to enrich and invigorate the design of coins and medals. A new call for artists will be issued, as the United States Mint announces modifications to the three-year-old program. "

Caution: Deadly Heat Wave Reaches East Coast - Summer’s Peak Has Arrived

Caution: Deadly Heat Wave Reaches East Coast - Summer’s Peak Has Arrived: "August 1, 2006 — NOAA meteorologists blame an unusually strong ridge of high pressure that has been persistent for the last several weeks across much of the central and eastern U.S. for the cause of the heat. More than 50 new all-time high temperature records were established in the central and western U.S. during the last two weeks. "

HUD Hosts Event To Raise Adoption Awareness -HUD houses Freddie Mac Foundation Heart Gallery

HUD Hosts Event To Raise Adoption Awareness -HUD houses Freddie Mac Foundation Heart Gallery: "WASHINGTON – Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today hosted a kickoff event for the Freddie Mac Foundation Heart Gallery in the HUD Café auditorium. The traveling exhibit features professional portraits of 48 foster children in the DC region who are in need of adoptive homes. "

U.S. Postal Service, Fedex Express Agree To New Contract For Air Transportation Of Mail - New contract will continue through 2013

U.S. Postal Service, Fedex Express Agree To New Contract For Air Transportation Of Mail - New contract will continue through 2013: "The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., have agreed to a new contract for domestic air transportation of postal express shipments. The new agreement continues through September 2013, and supercedes the current contract which was set to expire in August of 2008."

FDIC Makes Public Actions Taken Against Banks and individuals

FDIC Makes Public Actions Taken Against Banks and individuals: "The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released a list of orders of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in June. The FDIC processed a total of 24 orders in June. These included 16 removal-and-prohibition orders, two civil money penalty orders, one cease-and-desist order, two terminations of insurance, and three terminations of cease-and-desist orders."

SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans Are Now Available

SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans Are Now Available: "As a result of this declaration, low-interest loans are available to small businesses that sustained economic injury due to the power outage,' said Frank Skaggs, Director of SBA Field Operations Center East. 'If your business suffered substantial economic injury from this event you are eligible to apply for assistance.' "

Kids Ride Free on the Hiawatha on the Weekends from June 1 - August 27, 2006 - Amtrak Free Train Rides

Kids Ride Free on the Hiawatha on the Weekends from June 1 - August 27, 2006 - Amtrak Free Train Rides: "Going to Chicago or Milwaukee? Take the kids on a weekend, and their ride is free!
Amtrak is letting kids ride free on the Hiawathas. Travel to Chicago or to Milwaukee or anywhere in between. "

eGames Podcast: Teaching Gamers How to Make Healthy Choices

eGames Podcast: Teaching Gamers How to Make Healthy Choices: "No longer do video and online games belong only to the worlds of fantasy and fiction. A new generation of games focuses on health, teaching gamers how to make healthy choices. Dr. Ian Bogost of the Georgia Institute of Technology explains"

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Waterfowl Hunting Seasons Similar To Last Year

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Waterfowl Hunting Seasons Similar To Last Year: " The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed liberal hunting regulations for the upcoming 2006-2007 late waterfowl seasons due to improved habitat conditions and waterfowl production estimates. Hunting season lengths will be 60 days in both the Atlantic and Mississippi Flyways, 74 days in the Central Flyway, and 107 days in the Pacific Flyway."

Even in Extreme Heat, Every New England Home Can Save Energy and Money

Even in Extreme Heat, Every New England Home Can Save Energy and Money: "With gas prices topping $3 a gallon encouraging us to reduce our driving, we should also consider strategies to save money by reducing energy used when we wash dishes, run a load of laundry or cool our homes. One of the most simple, but effective, ways to save energy is to replace a light bulb"

California Issues Warning About Hantavirus Following First Fatal Case Since 2003

California Issues Warning About Hantavirus Following First Fatal Case Since 2003: "The death of a 52-year-old man earlier this month from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a disease spread by rodents, has prompted State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton to remind Californians entering cabins, trailers and other buildings infested with rodents to take precautions to prevent exposure to the virus that causes the disease. "

California Issues Warning About Hantavirus Following First Fatal Case Since 2003

California Issues Warning About Hantavirus Following First Fatal Case Since 2003: "The death of a 52-year-old man earlier this month from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a disease spread by rodents, has prompted State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton to remind Californians entering cabins, trailers and other buildings infested with rodents to take precautions to prevent exposure to the virus that causes the disease. "

California Issues Warning About Hantavirus Following First Fatal Case Since 2003

California Issues Warning About Hantavirus Following First Fatal Case Since 2003: "The death of a 52-year-old man earlier this month from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a disease spread by rodents, has prompted State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton to remind Californians entering cabins, trailers and other buildings infested with rodents to take precautions to prevent exposure to the virus that causes the disease. "

Effects of Electrical Acupuncture and Exercise in Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

Effects of Electrical Acupuncture and Exercise in Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: "The purpose of this study is to determine whether a form of electrical acupuncture, called percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS), can reduce pain and disability in older adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). This study will also determine the effects of general conditioning and aerobic exercise (GCAE) on chronic LBP. "

Teen Marijuana Check-Up: Recruiting Patients for Study

Teen Marijuana Check-Up: Recruiting Patients for Study: "This behavioral research is an efficacy trial evaluating an intervention called “The Teen Marijuana Check-Up” with non-treatment seeking adolescent marijuana users. "

Voting Rights of Military and Overseas Citizens:Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Pennsylvania

Voting Rights of Military and Overseas Citizens:Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Pennsylvania: "The Justice Department today announced that it has reached an agreement with Pennsylvania officials to help ensure that military and overseas voters have an opportunity to participate fully in the state’s federal elections. The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed by the Civil Rights Division in 2004 to enforce the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)."

FEMA Makes the Call to Those Who May Be Eligible for Travel Trailers

FEMA Makes the Call to Those Who May Be Eligible for Travel Trailers: "Do you have a place to live while your home is repaired? Will you repair or move to another location? How long will repairs take?
FEMA is making calls to all New Yorkers who have registered for assistance and have major damage to their homes in order to determine what their plans are and whether a travel trailer will help solve their housing needs"

FDA Announces Framework for Moving the “Morning after Pill “ to Over-the-Counter Status

FDA Announces Framework for Moving the “Morning after Pill" to Over-the-Counter Status: "FDA announced today it is proceeding to work with Duramed, a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, to resolve the remaining policy issues associated with the marketing of Plan B as an over-the-counter option. Plan B is often referred to as emergency contraception or the "morning after pill."

IRS Launching Online Payment Agreement Application

IRS Launching Online Payment Agreement Application: "Tax professionals are helping launch a new system that will allow many individuals who owe delinquent federal taxes to apply online for a payment agreement, the IRS announced today."

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Bioenergy Action Plan for California

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Bioenergy Action Plan for California: "Biofuels, such as ethanol, can be developed from specially grown crops such as corn and sugar cane, to produce clean, renewable transportation fuels or electricity. Fuels can also be developed from naturally occurring waste, such as rice straw, animal waste and municipal solid waste. "

FEMA or State Disaster Aid Will Not Affect Social Security or Taxes

FEMA or State Disaster Aid Will Not Affect Social Security or Taxes: "New Yorkers who receive disaster grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or New York State will not pay additional taxes, lose their Social Security benefits or other government benefit programs. "

MEDICARE NURSING HOME PAYMENTS TO INCREASE IN 2007, CMS ANNOUNCES

MEDICARE NURSING HOME PAYMENTS TO INCREASE IN 2007, CMS ANNOUNCES -The 3.1 percent increase will be reflected in Medicare payment rates to nursing facilities that furnish certain skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to Medicare beneficiaries recovering from serious health problems.

HUD Backs County Commission Chairman�s Plan For A Comprehensive Review Of Miami-Dade Housing Agency

HUD Backs County Commission Chairman's Plan For A Comprehensive Review Of Miami-Dade Housing Agency: "A recent series in The Miami-Herald regarding the Miami-Dade Housing Agency (MDHA) highlighted allegations of mismanagement of public funds by the housing agency. HUD applauds the efforts of Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Joe Martinez to create a special taskforce to conduct a complete review of the business practices of the troubled Miami-Dade Housing Agency."

Effectiveness of Selegiline in Treating Marijuana Dependent Individuals

Effectiveness of Selegiline in Treating Marijuana Dependent Individuals: "During the past 15 years, the demand for treatment for marijuana-related problems in the United States has increased nearly twofold. Selegiline is a medication currently used to treat nicotine dependence. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether selegiline may be useful in treating individuals with marijuana dependence. "

Strategies for a Secure Retirement Webinar

Strategies for a Secure Retirement Webinar: "The face of retirement in America is changing. What can you do to be prepared? How much money should you be saving? Are you familiar with the different ways you can save for retirement? Does your employer offer a pension plan, and what happens if you change jobs? Do you know why it's important to start saving for retirement as early as possible? "

IRS Announces New Tip Reporting Program

IRS Announces New Tip Reporting Program: "The Internal Revenue Service today released formal guidance on its new tip reporting procedure, the Attributed Tip Income Program (ATIP) ATIP expands the existing IRS tip reporting and education program by offering employers in the food and beverage industry an additional tip reporting program."

2006 Revisions to the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual

2006 Revisions to the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual: "The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today released the revised Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Examination Manual."

Contracting for Success - California Contractors New Guide Now Available

Contracting for Success - California Contractors New Guide Now Available: "The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has two guides available to help understand contracts. A new simplified consumer brochure, Terms of Agreement is available. A more in-depth booklet called Contracting for Success was written with contractors in mind. It goes into greater detail about the technical and legal requirements in preparing a contract."

NOAA Issues Bulletin On Introduction Of Non-Native Red Sea Bannerfish Into Florida Waters

The NOAA reports that the non-native aquarium fish, Red Sea Bannerfish, has been found living on Paul's Reef off Palm Beach, Fla.

FCC Approves Adelphia/Time Warner/Comcast License Transfer

FCC Approves Adelphia/Time Warner/Comcast License Transfer

OSHA Advisory: Asbestos Automotive Brake and Clutch Repair Work

OSHA Advisory: Asbestos Automotive Brake and Clutch Repair Work: "OSHA is issuing this Safety and Health Information Bulletin to inform employees and employers in the automotive brake repair industry of the precautions that must be taken when working with automotive brakes and clutches containing asbestos. "

8 Tips for Summer Border Travel: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reports

8 Tips for Summer Border Travel: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reports: "Summer is historically one of the busiest travel periods at southwest border crossings. Applications by Mexican travelers for I-94 travel documents typically double at the Calexico ports of entry during those months when students begin their vacation and families take to the highways to travel. "

U.S. Attorney Announces Multiple Identity Theft and Mortgage Fraud Indictments

U.S. Attorney Announces Multiple Identity Theft and Mortgage Fraud Indictments: "PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Pat Meehan today announced the charging of 24 individuals in connection with six separate identity theft schemes, two of which involved mortgage fraud. In one indictment,1 10 defendants were charged with using the personal information of hundreds of bank customers to cash counterfeit checks and withdraw money from customer counts. "

Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million

Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million: "The marketers of Seasilver, an alleged phony cure-all, have been ordered to pay almost $120 million for failing to comply with an earlier order requiring them to pay $3 million in consumer redress."

Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million

Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million: "The marketers of Seasilver, an alleged phony cure-all, have been ordered to pay almost $120 million for failing to comply with an earlier order requiring them to pay $3 million in consumer redress."

SEC files Charges Against Company for Broadcasting Hundreds of Thousands of Misleading Stock Tips

Florida Woman, Her then Husband, and Another Florida Stock Promoter Charged with Nationwide Broadcasting of Hundreds of Thousands of Misleading Stock Tip Voicemail Messages.

SEC files Charges Against Company for Broadcasting Hundreds of Thousands of Misleading Stock Tips

Florida Woman, Her then Husband, and Another Florida Stock Promoter Charged with Nationwide Broadcasting of Hundreds of Thousands of Misleading Stock Tip Voicemail Messages.

FDA Warns Consumers Against Drinking High-Strength Hydrogen Peroxide for Medicinal Use

FDA Warns Consumers Against Drinking High-Strength Hydrogen Peroxide for Medicinal Use: "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase or to use high-strength hydrogen peroxide products, including a product marketed as '35 Percent Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide,' for medicinal purposes because they can cause serious harm or death when ingested"

Three Suspects Arrested on Grand Theft and Conspiracy for Filing Inflated Insurance Claims

Three Suspects Arrested on Grand Theft and Conspiracy for Filing Inflated Insurance Claims: "Two of the suspects, a former AAA claims adjustor and his acquaintance, are to be arraigned today at the Riverside Superior Court"

Canadians Selling Bogus Credit Card Protection and Healthcare Discount Plans Settle FTC Charges

Canadians Selling Bogus Credit Card Protection and Healthcare Discount Plans Settle FTC Charges: "Canadian telemarketers have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they fraudulently marketed and sold credit card loss protection and healthcare discount plans to US consumers in violation of federal law. Their telemarketing boiler rooms have been shut down, and they will pay $200,000."

FEMA Grants the State of North Carolina $7.58 Million to Update Flood Maps

FEMA Grants the State of North Carolina $7.58 Million to Update Flood Maps: "These funds will improve North Carolina flood maps by creating a more reliable, easier-to-use and readily available digital product. Modernized maps will more closely track actual risk and assist new development and rebuilding efforts."

The S.A.F.E. Study : Computer-Aided Counseling to Prevent Teen Pregnancy/STDs

The S.A.F.E. Study : Computer-Aided Counseling to Prevent Teen Pregnancy/STDs: "This is a randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of two types of counseling (Computer-Assisted Motivational Intervention (CAMI) versus Didactic Educational Counseling (DEC)) to see which can better reduce female adolescents' risk taking behaviors that put them at risk for unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). "

Just Released: Your Rights and Role in the Juvenile Court Process - Information for Victims

Just Released: Your Rights and Role in the Juvenile Court Process - Information for Victims New pamphlet helps victims understand their rights in the juvenile court process. "

Clinical Trial:Relation of Obesity With Frequency of Meals

Clinical Trial:Relation of Obesity With Frequency of Meals: "The purpose of this study is to test the relationship between frequency of meals and hepatic fat content and insulin sensitivity. "

HUD Approves Florida�s $82.9 Million Recovery Plan To Help State to Recover from Hurricane Wilma

HUD Approves Florida's $82.9 Million Recovery Plan To Help State to Recover from Hurricane Wilma: "Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today announced he is approving an $82.9 million plan to support the State of Florida's long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Wilma. "

FEMA Issues Fraud Alert for New York Residents

FEMA Issues Fraud Alert for New York Residents: "ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and New York State officials warn flood victims to be especially alert to fraud during the recovery process. The most common types of fraud after disaster strikes are: improper use of federal recovery funds by recipients, contractor fraud, and price gouging."

Fastest Growing Small Businesses: U.S. Census Reports

Fastest Growing Small Businesses: U.S. Census Reports: " The image of a typical "mom and pop" business is getting a makeover, according to new data on these burgeoning enterprises released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Yesterday's notion of a family-run corner store is giving way to Internet-based auctions, nail salons and even motorcycle dealerships."

Federal Communications Commission Releases Data On High-speed Services For Internet Access

Federal Communications Commission Releases Data On High-speed Services For Internet Access: "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today released new data on high-speed connections to the Internet in the United States."

Diversity Visa Process Selects 82,000 Applicants

Diversity Visa Process Selects 82,000 Applicants: "Approximately 82,000 people in 175 nations have received letters from the U.S. State Department informing them that they are eligible to apply for a permanent resident visa to the United States."

ATF Announces Contact Number to File Claim for Firearms at Santa Barbara Gun Dealer

ATF Announces Contact Number to File Claim for Firearms at Santa Barbara Gun Dealer: "Special Agent in Charge John A. Torres, Los Angeles Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), today announced the establishment of a contact number for citizens who had firearms at the Dodge City gun dealership in Santa Barbara, California."

U.S. Shuts Down Website Advertising Child Pornography

U.S. Shuts Down Website Advertising Child Pornography: " website known as www.namgla.net was closed for business Tuesday by the FBI as part of its Innocent Images National Initiative targeting child pornography networks operating globally using the Internet. "

Federal Communications Commission Releases Data On High-speed Services For Internet Access

Federal Communications Commission Releases Data On High-speed Services For Internet Access: "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today released new data on high-speed connections to the Internet in the United States. As a nationwide average, we estimate that high-speed DSL connections were available to 78% of the households to whom incumbent LECs could provide local telephone service as of December 31, 2005"

Office Of Minority Health and Bishop T.D. Jakes' Ministry form Partnership

Office Of Minority Health and Bishop T.D. Jakes' Ministry form Partnership: "A new partnership with Bishop T.D. Jakes' Ministry The Potter's House, to eliminate health disparities that affect racial and ethnic minority communities across the country was announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health."

DHS Highlights Best Practices For Maintaining Legal Workforces

DHS Highlights Best Practices For Maintaining Legal Workforces: "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a new initiative and best business practices to help employers ensure they are building legal workforce through voluntary partnerships with the government. "

Do You Know the Hazard in Your Backyard?

Do You Know the Hazard in Your Backyard?: "To help educate the public about the threat of natural hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has launched a new Web site and seven easy-to-understand fact sheets on earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes and wildfires. "

National Weather Service Declares Disneyland Resort Stormready

National Weather Service Declares Disneyland Resort Stormready: "July 26, 2006 - Officials from the NOAA National Weather Service have declared Disneyland Resort in California as a StormReady community. Along with the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the Disneyland Resort joins more than 1,070 StormReady communities throughout the United States and is one of 18 such communities in California."

Incarceration Among Factors That Increase Likelihood of Developing Hepatitis C

Incarceration Among Factors That Increase Likelihood of Developing Hepatitis C: "A recently published NIDA-supported study suggests that previous incarceration is one of a number of factors associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among homeless men."

Antibiotics for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis: Recruiting Subjects for Study

Antibiotics for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis: Recruiting Subjects for Study: "Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an acute and chronic inflammatory bowel disease, whose cause is unknown. However, it is widely accepted that bacteria living in the large bowel are essential for the development of the disease. Intuitively, therefore, a logical approach to treatment would be to use antibiotics. "

Online Education: Great Distance Learning Resources from Students.gov

Online Education: Great Distance Learning Resources from Students.gov: "Distance learning opportunities are great for students who aren't able to attend school full-time because of family obligations, time constraints, or financial difficulties. Taking advantage of online education opportunities enables students to balance the demands of their busy lives and work independently without sacrificing their career goals"

HOUSE PASSES BILL TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION

HOUSE PASSES BILL TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION: "Legislation Will Increase Access to FHA for Potential Homebuyers "

FEMA Launches Debris Contractor Registry To Assist Communities

FEMA Launches Debris Contractor Registry To Assist Communities: "The registry is a web-based database that allows debris removal contractors across the nation to post information about their capabilities and availability. FEMA developed this registry to assist state and local governments to plan for, and manage debris removal operations either before or after disasters occur. "

Microdermabrasion for Acne - Recruiting Subjects for Study

Microdermabrasion for Acne - Recruiting Subjects for Study: "The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of micordermabrasion to try to improve the appearance of facial acne. The microdermabrasion machine is a hand-held device that directs pressurized aluminum oxide crystals at its target accompanied by a suction device. "

Microdermabrasion for Acne - Recruiting Subjects for Study

Microdermabrasion for Acne - Recruiting Subjects for Study: "The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of micordermabrasion to try to improve the appearance of facial acne. The microdermabrasion machine is a hand-held device that directs pressurized aluminum oxide crystals at its target accompanied by a suction device. "

Recruiting:Study Evaluating Lecozotan SR in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

Recruiting:Study Evaluating Lecozotan SR in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD): "The purpose of this study is determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of 3 doses of lecozotan SR in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease over 12 weeks"

CDC Update:Questions and Answers on the Flu Vaccine

CDC Update:Questions and Answers on the Flu Vaccine: "There are two types of vaccines that protect against the flu. The 'flu shot' is an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. A different kind of vaccine, called the nasal-spray flu vaccine (sometimes referred to as LAIV for Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine), was approved in 2003. "

NIDA Announces Recommendations To Treat Drug Abusers, Save Money, and Reduce Crime

NIDA Announces Recommendations To Treat Drug Abusers, Save Money, and Reduce Crime: "The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, just released a landmark scientific report showing that effective treatment of drug abuse and addiction can save communities money and reduce crime. "

Watch Your Wheels:California Tops Nation in Motorcycle Thefts

Watch Your Wheels:California Tops Nation in Motorcycle Thefts: "The National Insurance Crime Bureau today announced the top ten states for motorcycle thefts in 2005. They are, with theft totals in parentheses, as follows: "

How to Protect Your Kids With ID Kits - The FBI Reports

How to Protect Your Kids With ID Kits - The FBI Reports: "A child disappears in a crowd at the fair. A toddler wanders out an open door. A teen doesn't return from the mall. Every year, hundreds of thousands of kids in the U.S. are reported missing. "

Is a Wildfire Headed Your Way? Stay Informed Online, in Realtime

Is a Wildfire Headed Your Way? Stay Informed Online, in Realtime: "The USGS and other partnering agencies have produced an Internet-based mapping application that gives wildfire personnel and the general public access to online maps of current fire locations and perimeters using standard Web browsers"

Cal/OSHA investigates second possible heat illness fatality

Cal/OSHA investigates second possible heat illness fatality: "Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced today that Cal/OSHA is investigating the second possible heat illness related fatality of 2006. Benadino Gomez, a 49 year old employee of Valley Pool and Plastering in Fresno, died Thursday night at a worksite in Kerman, after laboring in temperatures that reached 109 degrees"

Telemedicine Treatment for Veterans With Gulf War Illness

Telemedicine Treatment for Veterans With Gulf War Illness: "Numerous studies have shown that poorly defined medical conditions are commonly reported in the aftermath of military conflict. Recent epidemiologic studies suggest that war-related syndromes are exceptionally common in deployed personnel and may affect 45% to 60% of returning soldiers. "

Transvaginal Tension Free Vaginal Tape-Obturator to control Stress Urinary Incontinence

Transvaginal Tension Free Vaginal Tape-Obturator to control Stress Urinary Incontinence: "Urinary incontinence (involuntary leakage of urine) is an extremely common, distressing and socially disabling condition. It is known to affect up to 14 % of the adult female population in the United Kingdom. "

President Declares Emergency For Missouri

President Declares Emergency For Missouri: "The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that President Bush declared an emergency exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms "

Drug Addiction Treatment Methods

Drug Addiction Treatment Methods: "Drug addiction is a treatable brain disease. Through treatment that is tailored to individual needs, patients can learn to control their condition and live normal, productive lives. Like people with diabetes or heart disease, people in treatment for drug addiction learn behavioral changes and often take medications as part of their treatment regimen."

Obesity Surgery Complication Rates Higher Over Time

Obesity Surgery Complication Rates Higher Over Time: "Four of every 10 obesity surgery patients develop a complication, such as a hernia, within 6 months of leaving the hospital, according to a new study by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The study is the most extensive to date on post-surgical complications from obesity operations based on insurance claims data."

Effectiveness of a Low Carbohydrate Diet Versus a High Carbohydrate Diet in Promoting Weight Loss and Improved Health

Effectiveness of a Low Carbohydrate Diet Versus a High Carbohydrate Diet in Promoting Weight Loss and Improved Health: "This study will examine the effects of a low carbohydrate diet versus a high carbohydrate diet on weight loss."

Accelerator Pedal Recall on Certain Toyota and Lexus Vehicles

Accelerator Pedal Recall on Certain Toyota and Lexus Vehicles: " On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod."

19,000 Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard

19,000 Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard: "These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers."