Media Bureau Denies Application for Stay and Petition in Time Warner Cable's NFL Network Case

Media Bureau Denies Application for Stay and Petition in Time Warner Cable's NFL Network Case.: "This controversy stems from Time Warner’s action on August 1, 2006, to discontinue carriage of the NFL Network on cable systems that Time Warner had just acquired from Adelphia and Comcast (“newly acquired systems”) in transactions approved by the Commission on July 13, 2006. "

Tobacco Use Among Arab American Youth

Tobacco Use Among Arab American Youth: "Michigan has the 10th highest smoking rate in the nation. Smoking rates are also very high in the Middle East and in Arab American families. The purpose of this study is to learn about tobacco use in Michigan Arab American youth ages 14 to 18. The study will evaluate why some young people start smoking and others do not. The study will also test an educational program designed to encourage young people to either quit tobacco use or to avoid it. "

Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea : Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy Treatment

Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea : Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy Treatment: "Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is common in modern society, affecting up to 5% of working middle-aged adults in the United States. Obesity is the number one risk factor for the development of OSA. Consequences of untreated OSA are varied and significant and included numerous neuropsychiatric parameters such as mood alterations, depression, anxiety, diminished social interactions, and decreased quality of life."

Atomoxetine Treatment for ADHD and Marijuana Dependence

Atomoxetine Treatment for ADHD and Marijuana Dependence: "The aim of the study is to determine if atomoxetine treatment combined with motivational enhancement therapy is effective in reducing marijuana use in adult individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and marijuana dependence. "

St. John's Wort for the Treatment of Generalized Social Anxiety Disorder (GSAD)

St. John's Wort for the Treatment of Generalized Social Anxiety Disorder (GSAD): "This study will determine whether the herbal product St. John's wort is safe and effective in treating generalized social anxiety disorder (GSAD). "

NATIVE-AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTED $12 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN CRIME FIGHTING EFFORTS

NATIVE-AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTED $12 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN CRIME FIGHTING EFFORTS: "WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced grants totaling more than $12 million that were awarded to 103 tribal law enforcement agencies and governments to purchase much needed crime fighting equipment and to receive training and technical assistance."

Pool Service and Maintenance Contract announcement

Pool Service and Maintenance Contract announcement: " The contractor shall supply all labor, materials and equipment three times per week for a 80,000 gallon commercial pool for the months of August through November 2006, between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. "

Female Rehabilitative Community Correctional Center RFP

Female Rehabilitative Community Correctional Center RFP: "The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is releasing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit bids for 4,350 Female Rehabilitative Community Correctional Center (FRCCC) beds. This expansion will be accomplished in two phases: 2,350 will be activated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2007/08 and 2,000 in FY 2008/09. These beds will be located in various locations throughout California. The FRCCC’s will provide housing, sustenance, and gender-responsive programs and services for non-serious, non-violent female offenders. "

Justice Department Seeks to Block Alleged Tax Scam

Justice Department Seeks to Block Alleged Tax Scam: "The Justice Department announced today that it has sued two certified public accountants in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, seeking to bar them from operating an alleged tax scam involving tribe members’ income from the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif. "

California $9M Lender Fraud Plea

California $9M Lender Fraud Plea: "An Orange County man who ran Mortgage Capital Resource Corporation (MCR) has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and money laundering charges related to a scheme that cost lenders more than $9 million."

SAMHSA Seeks Comments on Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Program

SAMHSA Seeks Comments on Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Program: "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) is seeking input from stakeholders and interested parties on a number of issues regarding the structure, roles, and responsibilities of its Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Program."

HUD, EPA and U.S. Attorney in Minnesota Announce Legal Settlement With Minneapolis Landlord

HUD, EPA and U.S. Attorney in Minnesota Announce Legal Settlement With Minneapolis Landlord: " Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota today announced a legal settlement with a Minneapolis landlord who failed to inform tenants that their homes might contain potentially dangerous levels of lead."

Lightning Casualties In The U.S. Climb As Summer Continues

Lightning Casualties In The U.S. Climb As Summer Continues: "During the second half of July, lightning has proven particularly deadly across the U.S., warn meteorologists with the NOAA National Weather Service. (Click NOAA image for lager view of lightning collage. Lightning has killed at least 27 people this year, with more than half of those fatalities (14) occurring since July 15."

Wanted: Extremists - FBI Offers a $30,000 Reward in ALF Case

Wanted: Extremists - FBI Offers a $30,000 Reward in ALF Case: "How would you like to find a fire bomb on your doorstep, even if it turns out that: 1) The device was probably intended for your neighbor, and 2) It was left by activists who claim to be protecting animals? "

Single-Dose Study of Black Cohosh and Red Clover

Single-Dose Study of Black Cohosh and Red Clover: "This Phase I study will assess the pharmacokinetics of two botanicals, Trifolium pratense (red clover) and Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh). Participants will receive a single dose of one botanical preparation. "

Justice Department Announces Settlement with Colorado College to Increase Access to People with Disabilities

Justice Department Announces Settlement with Colorado College to Increase Access to People with Disabilities: "The Justice Department today announced a settlement agreement under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Colorado College under which the college will make its campus and services more accessible to individuals with disabilities."

Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Team Hosts Open House

Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Team Hosts Open House: "The Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Team will host an open house August 9, 2006, in Portland, Oregon, to receive information from stakeholders and the public on issues pertaining to the recovery of the northern spotted owl. "

Four Men Sentenced in Camcording in Movie Theaters

Four Men Sentenced in Camcording in Movie Theaters: "Operation Has Yielded Thirty-Two Convictions, Including the First Convictions in U.S. for Camcording in a Movie Theater and Uploading 'Pre-Release' Movies on the Internet"

Counterfeit Check Alert

Counterfeit Check Alert: " Peoples Bank, National Association, Marietta, OH continues to be victimized by counterfeit official checks issued in the bank’s name. These checks are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with various scams."

MSHA to Digitally Reconstruct Sago Mine to Help Determine Explosive Forces Causing the Jan. 2 Disaster

MSHA to Digitally Reconstruct Sago Mine to Help Determine Explosive Forces Causing the Jan. 2 Disaster: "The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has entered into an interagency agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to digitally reconstruct the Sago mine where 12 miners died following a Jan. 2 methane explosion. The digital reconstruction will help determine the overpressures of the explosion and factors contributing to the failure of the alternative seals separating the abandoned area of the mine from the active section."

IRS, Canada Revenue Agency Unravel Cross-Border Tax Scheme

IRS, Canada Revenue Agency Unravel Cross-Border Tax Scheme: "WASHINGTON — Officials of the Canada Revenue Agency and the United States Internal Revenue Service today announced significant progress in unraveling an abusive cross-border tax scheme. This effort stems from leads and information first developed by the Joint International Tax Shelter Information Centre (JITSIC)."

PUBLIC STATEMENT REGARDING SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE

PUBLIC STATEMENT REGARDING SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: "The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) serves as a central switchboard to immediately connect callers to over 120 federally certified crisis centers around the country – enabling individuals to receive counseling or emergency services, if needed, close to home. It receives and connects 9,000-10,000 callers per month to these local crisis centers. The “switchboard” which SAMHSA funds, is at arms length from the process of counseling or intervention. "

Airlines On-Time Performance Ratings for June

Airlines On-Time Performance Ratings for June: "The nation’s largest airlines recorded a lower rate of on-time flights and a higher rate of cancellations this past June than in both the previous month and June of last year, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)."

National Endowment for the Arts Announces 14 Fellowships in Literary Translation for FY 2007

National Endowment for the Arts Announces 14 Fellowships in Literary Translation for FY 2007: "Washington, DC - The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced that it will award 14 grants to translators of prose and poetry for a total federal investment of $200,000. The grants will support the translation into English of literary works from 11 different languages, including Icelandic, Greek, and Romanian"

Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard: "A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. "

Children of AAA Members Can Ride Most Long-Distance Trains for Free Through December 15

Children of AAA Members Can Ride Most Long-Distance Trains for Free Through December 15: "What a deal! Now AAA members can take advantage of a great fare when traveling on Amtrak. With each paying adult passenger, up to two children (ages 2-15) will receive free rail fare tickets."

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"