Memory Aid for Informed Consent in Alzheimer's Research

Memory Aid for Informed Consent in Alzheimer's Research: "The purpose of this trial is to test whether a memory and organizational aid in the form of a document that summarizes and simplifies a study's key points can improve the decision-making abilities and competency of mild to early moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. "

Grants Manager Posititon for Museum of Latin American Art

Grants Manager Posititon for Museum of Latin American Art: "MoLAA’s Grants Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to maximize income from government and private foundations through competitive grants. This position offers a generous benefit package, including paid holidays, health, dental insurance, and 401k plan. Salary DOE"

New contract negotiated with California Law Enforcement Employees

New contract negotiated with California Law Enforcement Employees: "State negotiators have reached an agreement with CAUSE – Statewide Law Enforcement Assn. (bargaining unit 7) to revise and extend their current contract until June 30, 2008. In addition to pension and health benefit changes sought by the Administration, the new contract will aid recruitment of State park rangers, fish and game wardens, special agents, and public safety dispatchers, where salary lags have led to vacancy rates of 18 to 30 percent. "

A Science or Engineering Bachelor's Degree Is Good for You

A Science or Engineering Bachelor's Degree Is Good for You: "Earning a bachelor's degree in science or engineering (S&E) appears to serve the recipient well in the workforce, regardless of the job they do. In fact, according to a National Science Foundation (NSF) survey, people who have earned an S&E bachelor's degree generally report that science and engineering knowledge is important to their job"

FEMA to Host Emergency Management Meeting with New England Adjutant Generals

FEMA to Host Emergency Management Meeting with New England Adjutant Generals: "In the first meeting of its kind, Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a meeting of all six New England Adjutant Generals to discuss the regions emergency preparedness and plans for all-hazards response. In addition to the Adjutant Generals, The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), 5th Army, and NOAA will be represented and discuss their roles and activities regarding emergency management."

New Findings Offer More Complete View of Breast Cancer Gene Mutations in U.S. Population

New Findings Offer More Complete View of Breast Cancer Gene Mutations in U.S. Population: "A large study funded by the National Institutes of Health today provided the clearest picture yet of the prevalence in the U.S. population of mutations in two genes associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. The genes are called Breast Cancer 1 (BRCA1) and Breast Cancer 2 (BRCA2). In addition, the study identified key predictors for assessing which women are most likely to carry these genetic mutations. "

New SAMHSA Publication: Substance Abuse Treatment Guide for Cocaine or methamphetamine Abuse

New SAMHSA Publication: Substance Abuse Treatment Guide for Cocaine or Methamphetamine Abuse: "A structured approach for treating adults who abuse or are dependent on methamphetamine or cocaine is outlined in the new publications package Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People with Stimulant Use Disorders (IOP) released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)."

Recall Alert: 2.7 million Dell Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled

Recall Alert: 2.7 Million Dell Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled: "Dell has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in property damage to furniture and personal effects. No injuries have been reported. The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, E1705; Dell Precision™ M20, M60, M70 and M90 mobile workstations; and
XPS,™ XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710. "

Attorney General Announces New Web Site for Veterans and Members of the Armed Services

Attorney General Announces New Web Site for Veterans and Members of the Armed Services: "Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales today announced the launch of a new Web site designed to safeguard the civilian employment rights, voting rights and financial security of members of the Armed Services and veterans. The Web site, http://www.servicemembers.gov is a partnership between the Justice Department and other federal agencies that oversee these protections."

New E-Scam: Scam Preying On Americans’ Emotions For U.S. Deployed Soldiers

New E-Scam: Scam Preying On Americans’ Emotions For U.S. Deployed Soldiers: "The FBI has received reports concerning multiple e-mail hoaxes claiming to be from a soldier deployed to Iraq. The individual claims to possess millions of dollars and requests assistance in moving the funds. The funds allegedly came from a soldier who was an orphan and recently died while on a mission in Iraq. The individual claims he needs assistance donating the funds to an American orphanage."

Agency Awards $3.7 Million Contract to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

Agency Awards $3.7 Million Contract to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned: "Under the terms of the award to SMS, all laptop computers across the entire VA system will be the first to receive critical data security encryption programs followed by desktop PCs. Portable media, like flash drives and CDs, are also included in the security encryption program."

Halloween “Mansion After Dark” Event at Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park

Halloween “Mansion After Dark” Event at Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park: "See the Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park in a whole new light...Lights Out! This unique Halloween “Mansion After Dark” event will highlight the families who lived at the mansion. For a “Lights Out” adventure, be prepared for bats, great pumpkins, coffins and Halloween ghost tales in the dark."

CalOHI Hosting WEDI Audiocast: Security & Privacy Issues Impacting the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

CalOHI Hosting WEDI Audiocast: Security & Privacy Issues Impacting the Electronic Health Record (EHR): "There are many barriers to implementing an EHR, including regulations from the paper medical record era; the anti-kick back statute; the Stark anti-referral rule; malpractice concerns; HIPAA's privacy and security regulations; and in some contexts, the anti-trust law. This audiocast will outline the pluses and minuses that other federal laws and regulations bring to the EHR environment."

Pharmacy Providers: Emergency MMA Drug Supply Update -View changes to the Emergency Drug Benefit for dual eligibles effective September 2006

Pharmacy Providers: Emergency MMA Drug Supply Update -View changes to the Emergency Drug Benefit for dual eligibles effective September 2006: "Effective September 15, 2006, the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) will no longer pay for claims to the Emergency Drug Benefit (EDB) with dates of service prior to May 17, 2006."

California State of Emergency Employers affected by Wildfires Notice

California State of Emergency Employers affected by Wildfires Notice: "Employers in San Bernardino County who were directly affected by the wildfires may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD to file their State payroll reports and deposit State payroll taxes without penalty or interest. This extension, applicable only to the second and third quarters of 2006, may be granted under Section 1111.5 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC). Written requests for extension must be received with a postmark date of September 11, 2006, or earlier. "

5th Annual Security Awareness Fair Presentations Now Available

5th Annual Security Awareness Fair Presentations Now Available - Presentations include Database Attacks, How to Protect the Corporate Assets, Theft Identity & Access Management, Spyware Update and Wireless Vulnerabilities and Exploits.

Report Warns Of More Frequent Coastal Flooding And Rising Sea Levels

Report Warns of More Frequent Coastal Flooding and Rising Sea Levels: "The California Climate Action Team has released a summary report of 17 scientific studies examining the potential impacts of climate change on California. Officials discussed the report, the science and what the state is doing to take action on reducing heat-trapping gases that threaten to cause more frequent coastal floods, rising sea levels, beach erosion and disruptions to wetlands. The presentation was held at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. "

Notice of Pending Liquidation to Holders of Common Stock

Notice of Pending Liquidation to Holders of Common Stock: "The Benj. Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association (Benj. Franklin) of Portland, Oregon was closed by the Resolution Trust Corporation on September 7, 1990. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has been serving as successor receiver (the “FDIC”) for Benj. Franklin since January 1, 1996. Pursuant to applicable federal law, 12 U.S.C. Section 1821 (d) (11) (v), the FDIC shall pay surplus funds in the receivership to shareholders of Benj. Franklin after payment of all creditors and the administrative expenses of the receivership"

Dept. of Homeland Security Adjusts Threat Level from Red to Orange For In-Bound Flights from the UK

Dept. of Homeland Security Adjusts Threat Level from Red to Orange For In-Bound Flights from the UK: "Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an adjustment in the aviation threat level from RED to ORANGE for flights from the United Kingdom to the United States. There will not be any operational changes for domestic flights in the United States. Thus, the U.S. threat level remains at ORANGE, or ‘High,’ for all domestic and international flights. The ban on liquids and gels in carry on baggage remains in full effect. "

Toyota Tundra Recall

Toyota Tundra 2006 Recall: "Certain CK Motorsports Combination Headlights, Clear Corner, Bumper, And Side Marker Lights Sold As Replacement Lamps For Use On The Passenger Vehicles. Some Combination Lamps That Are Not Equipped With Amber Side Reflectors Fail To Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

Free Online CEU, CNE and CME: HIV Risk Reduction Strategies for Health Care

Free Online CEU, CNE and CME: HIV Risk Reduction Strategies for Health Care: "Viewers can expect to be able to discuss evidence-based behavioral interventions and ongoing research for HIV prevention with persons living with HIV (PLWH), describe examples of interventions, and identify opportunities and methods for providers to link PLWH to local HIV prevention "

Free CEU, CNE: Incorporating HIV Prevention into the Medical Care of Persons Living with HIV (CD-ROM

Free CEU, CNE: Incorporating HIV Prevention into the Medical Care of Persons Living with HIV (CD-ROM: "This program discusses the rationale for providing HIV prevention in medical care settings and describes the key components of Recommendations for Incorporating HIV Prevention into the Medical Care of persons living with HIV. "

Identity Theft: 10 Simple Steps to Minimize Your Risk

Identity Theft: 10 Simple Steps to Minimize Your Risk: "More than 88 million data records of U.S. residents have been exposed due to security breaches since February 2005. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country and the key to protecting yourself is constant awareness of your personal information and your rights"

Teens and Money Free CD-ROM Toolkit

Teens and Money Free CD-ROM Toolkit: "How many times have you talked to your teen or college student about saving money from his summer job? Making her own car insurance payments? Getting a credit card? The older your children get, the more they have to deal with real-world challenges like these. Help them get ready for adult life with the free Teens and Money package from Wells Fargo, the Missouri Insurance Education Foundation, and the Federal Citizen Information Center."

Internet-Based Program Can Help Women with Eating Disorders

Internet-Based Program Can Help Women with Eating Disorders: "Young women who suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder often develop their eating disorder around the time they begin college. A new study has found that an eight-week, Internet-based intervention may help college-age women at risk"

Minority Business Development Agency Pre-Application Conference

Minority Business Development Agency Pre-Application Conference: "The Minority Business Development Agency is soliciting operators for its Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) Program in 28 locations nationally. A general notice was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 and also in www.Grants.gov. under CFDA 11.800"

OPM Launches Television Government Job Recruitment -Ads Encourage Americans to Consider Careers in Federal Government

OPM Launches Television Government Job Recruitment -Ads Encourage Americans to Consider Careers in Federal Government: "'We currently have more than 22,000 openings throughout the Federal government, and we need talented, dedicated Americans to come and make a difference,' Springer said. 'Regardless of your professional background, the Federal government has a career opportunity for you.'"

Legal Advice Available for New Yorkers Affected by the June Flooding

Legal Advice Available for New Yorkers Affected by the June Flooding: "Federal and State officials announce that free legal advice and referrals are available for low-income individuals affected by the June flooding. The American Bar Association's (ABA 's) Young Lawyers Division (YLD), which is made up of attorneys who volunteer their time and knowledge, can offer advice on issues involving landlord-tenant problems, disaster-related contract matters, insurance, replacement of legal documents, counseling on mortgage foreclosure, and a number of other concerns. "

Depression Treatment: :Experimental Medication Stops Depression in Hours

Depression Treatment: :Experimental Medication Stops Depression in Hours: "Current antidepressants usually take four to eight weeks to exert their effects. In a preliminary new study, a single intravenous dose of ketamine, a medication usually used in higher doses as an anesthetic, brought symptom relief to people with treatment-resistant depression in as little as two hours. "

Cal Boating to Host Boating Safety Education Workshop August 17

Cal Boating to Host Boating Safety Education Workshop August 17: "The Department of Boating and Waterways (Cal Boating) will host a stakeholder workshop August 17 in Sacramento to discuss a potential law requiring boaters to take a safety course. This is the second of two meetings hosted by Cal Boating to evaluate boater interest in developing a boat operator education requirement in California. "

Chinese herbal supplements: Repeat Offenders Banned From Claiming Products Treat or Cure Diseases

Chinese herbal supplements: Repeat Offenders Banned From Claiming Products Treat or Cure Diseases: "An operation selling Chinese herbal supplements is banned from claiming its products treat or cure diseases, to settle Federal Trade Commission charges it violated a previous court order. The FTC alleged the sellers of Dia-Cope, a pill claimed to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes, violated the order by misrepresenting the health benefits of their product and misrepresenting that clinical trials proved their claims. The defendants will give up their ill-gotten gains – all of the assets they received from the sale of Dia-Cope."

Update: New Travel Guidelines for Airline Passengers

Update: New Travel Guidelines for Airline Passengers: "The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing a series of security measures, some visible and some not visible, to ensure the security of the traveling public and the nation's transportation system"

Trends in HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among High School Students --- United States, 1991--2005

Trends in HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among High School Students --- United States, 1991--2005: "Young persons who engage in unprotected sexual intercourse or use injection drugs are at increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. To examine changes in HIV-related risk behavior among high school students in the United States during 1991--2005, CDC analyzed data from eight national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) conducted during that period. "

California Auto Insurers Must Now Base Rates Primarily on How Safely You Drive, and Not Where You Live

California Auto Insurers Must Now Base Rates Primarily on How Safely You Drive, and Not Where You Live: "Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi on Thursday praised a judge’s decision to reject the insurance industry’s challenge to his Good Driver Auto Insurance Reforms. “This is a great victory for California voters and good drivers wherever they live,” said the Commissioner. “It means that Californians will finally realize the benefits of Proposition 103, which they approved more than 17 years go.” "

Clinical Trial: Reducing Craving for Alcohol and Drinking using Naltrexone and/or Ondansetron

Clinical Trial: Reducing Craving for Alcohol and Drinking using Naltrexone and/or Ondansetron: "The purpose of this study is to determine whether naltrexone (an opiate blocking agent approved for the treatment of alcohol dependence), ondansetron a serotonin 3 antagonist medication approved to treat nausea) or their combination are effective in the reduction of alcohol craving and drinking compared to placebo."

Don’t Gamble on Foreign Lotteries - The FBI reports

Don’t Gamble on Foreign Lotteries - The FBI reports: "“Congratulations! You may receive a certified check for up to $400,000,000 U.S. CASH! One Lump sum! Tax Free! Your odds to WIN are 1-6. Hundreds of U.S. citizens win every week using our secret system! You can win as much as you want!”"

Celebrating singles: Unmarried and Single Americans Week, Sept. 17-23, 2006

Celebrating singles: Unmarried and Single Americans Week, Sept. 17-23, 2006: " Thereare 89.8 million unmarried and single Americans ( 2005 data). This group comprised 41 percent of all U.S. residents age 18 and older. 54% percentage of unmarried and single Americans are women. 60% e of unmarried and single Americans who have never been married."

Celebrating singles: Unmarried and Single Americans Week, Sept. 17-23, 2006

Celebrating singles: Unmarried and Single Americans Week, Sept. 17-23, 2006: " Thereare 89.8 million unmarried and single Americans ( 2005 data). This group comprised 41 percent of all U.S. residents age 18 and older. 54% percentage of unmarried and single Americans are women. 60% e of unmarried and single Americans who have never been married."

Court Order Shuts Door on Advance-Fee Credit Card Fraudsters

Court Order Shuts Door on Advance-Fee Credit Card Fraudsters: "Under the terms of a U.S. district court judgment and order announced today, two defendants in an FTC cross-border telemarketing fraud case have been barred from engaging in deceptive marketing in the future and will pay $15,000 for consumer redress."

Underage Binge Drinking Lowest in Areas of D.C., Detroit, Los Angeles, Utah, Tennessee, Maryland; Highest in Parts of ...

Underage Binge Drinking Lowest in Areas of D.C., Detroit, Los Angeles, Utah, Tennessee, Maryland; Highest in Parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Rhode Island, Wisconsin: "
A report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that three areas in Washington, D.C.; Prince Georges County and Baltimore City, Md.; Detroit; Wilmington, Del.; Los Angeles County; two areas of Utah; Shelby County and central Tennessee; and parts of Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia have some of the lowest rates of underage binge drinking in the country. The highest rates of underage binge drinking occurred in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 3, Western Wisconsin, four regions of North Dakota, three regions of South Dakota, three areas of Montana, Washington, Bristol and Newport counties, R.I., and part of Wyoming."

The NSDUH Report: Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in Substate Areas

The NSDUH Report: Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in Substate Areas: "In 2002 to 2004, past month alcohol dependence or abuse varied from a low of 5.4% in Southern Utah and in North Central Florida to a high of 13.5% in South Central Wyoming. "

Hud Launches Review Of Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Investments

Hud Launches Review Of Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Investments: "WASHINGTON – The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has scheduled separate meetings this week with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to launch its comprehensive review and evaluation of their investment activities. As part of the review process, each will be required to compile and submit accounting data as specified by HUD."

How to Defend Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack

How to Defend Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack: "As cell phones and PDAs become more technologically advanced, attackers are finding new ways to target victims. By using text messaging or email, an attacker could lure you to a malicious site or convince you to install malicious code on your portable device. "

U.S. Population to Hit 300 Million in 2006 - Census Releases Statistics on U.S. Population

U.S. Population to Hit 300 Million in 2006 - Census Releases Statistics on U.S. Population: "Our nation’s population is expected to reach 300 million the later part of this year. To help spotlight this occasion, the Census Bureau steps back in time by comparing contemporary life and statistics to those in the time periods in which the nation reached other noteworthy population milestones in 1967 (when the population reached 200 million) and in the year 1915 (when it reached 100 million). America, how you have grown and changed."

DHS Recommends Security Patch to Protect Against a Vulnerability Found In Windows Operating Systems

DHS Recommends Security Patch to Protect Against a Vulnerability Found In Windows Operating Systems: "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recommending that Windows Operating Systems users apply Microsoft security patch MS06-040 as quickly as possible. This security patch is designed to protect against a vulnerability that, if exploited, could enable an attacker to remotely take control of an affected system and install programs, view, change, or delete data, and create new accounts with full user rights."

Caliornia Announces That USAA Insurance Will Begin Implementing "Good Driver Reforms" and Give 318,000 Policyholders an 8% Decrease in Auto Insurance Rates

Caliornia Announces That USAA Insurance Will Begin Implementing "Good Driver Reforms" and Give 318,000 Policyholders an 8% Decrease in Auto Insurance Rates: "Announcement comes on eve of Sacramento Superior Court decision regarding insurance industry’s lawsuit to stop implementation of Garamendi’s new Good Driver Reforms"

Purchasers of GM Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit

Purchasers of GM Hybrids Still Qualify for Tax Credit: "The Internal Revenue Service announced that purchasers of General Motors Corp. qualified vehicles may continue to claim the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit. The announcement comes after the IRS concluded its quarterly review of the number of hybrid vehicles sold."

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis With Marine and Botanical Oils ( fish oil and borage seed oil)

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis With Marine and Botanical Oils ( fish oil and borage seed oil): "The object of this study is to determine whether treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with a combination of fish oil and borage seed oil is superior to treatment with either oil alone. This study will also investigate the biochemical, immunological, and molecular mechanism responsible for the therapeutic effects of these fatty acids. Each patient will be followed for two years. "

Justice Department Sues Missouri Company for Sexual Harassment

Justice Department Sues Missouri Company for Sexual Harassment: "The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against Calvert Properties Inc. and company president alleging a pattern or practice of sexual harassment of female tenants."

Public Notice: Application for Petrochemical Facility in Saudi Arabia

Public Notice: Application for Petrochemical Facility in Saudi Arabia: "This notice is to inform the public that the Export-Import Bank of the United States has received an application to finance the export of approximately $480 million in U.S. equipment and services to a petrochemicals facility in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. exports will enable the petrochemicals facility to produce approximately 1.1 million metric tons of high-density polyethylene, 400 thousand metric tons of polypropylene, 200 thousand metric tons of polystyrene and 100 thousand metric tons of hexene-1. Initial production at this facility is expected to commence in 2011."

FEMA To Test Methods To Reduce Formaldehyde In Travel Trailers

FEMA To Test Methods To Reduce Formaldehyde In Travel Trailers: "The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is moving forward to address concerns that have been raised regarding the levels of formaldehyde in travel trailers in the Gulf Coast region."

USTDA AWARDS GRANT TO DEVELOP COLOMBIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES

USTDA AWARDS GRANT TO DEVELOP COLOMBIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES: "Fostering the diversification of Colombia’s energy resources in its civil aviation sector is the goal of a USTDA grant awarded today to Colombia’s Civil Aviation Special Administrative Unit (AeroCivil). The grant builds on the agency’s efforts to strengthen the environment in Colombia for investment in the nation’s energy resources consistent with the goals of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement."

Governor Schwarzenegger Reinvigorates Programs to Prepare California Students for a 21st Century Economy

Governor Schwarzenegger Reinvigorates Programs to Prepare California Students for a 21st Century Economy: "Recognizing that students need the skills and classes that will open up doors and lead them to success, Governor Schwarzenegger has restored the state’s investment in career technical education. Career technical education programs, which have been long under-funded, give students vocational skills in high-paying fields while providing them with pathways to post-secondary education"

SAMHSA to Partner with Suicide Prevention Action Network to Promote Public/Private Partnership to Curb Suicide

SAMHSA to Partner with Suicide Prevention Action Network to Promote Public/Private Partnership to Curb Suicide: "the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced the award of a contract to the Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA). The potential power of the Action Alliance is to effect change in workplaces and schools, families and communities to stop the clock that claims a person to suicide every 17 minutes.

NIOSH Update:Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report System) Now 60 updated tables and figures on pneumoconioses, mesothelioma, and HP

NIOSH Update: Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report System) includes updated tables and figures on pneumoconioses, mesothelioma, and HP - The Work-Related Lung Disease (eWoRLD) Surveillance System, produced by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), presents up-to-date summary tables, graphs, and figures of occupationally-related respiratory disease surveillance data on the pneumoconioses, occupational asthma and other airways diseases, and several other respiratory conditions."

California Announces Sentencing of Rosamond Couple for Workers' Comp Insurance Fraud

California Announces Sentencing of Rosamond Couple for Workers' Comp Insurance Fraud: "Husband and wife filed workers’ comp claims with their employers for more than $300,000 & $800,000 respectively – videotaped evidence shows couple doing yard work and other physical activities contrary to the physical limitations they reported to doctors"

Peace Officer Career Opportunities:We're hiring Officers, Counselors, and Social Workers. Apply today.

Peace Officer Career Opportunities:We're hiring Officers, Counselors, and Social Workers. Apply today.: "California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has exciting opportunities for health care professionals entry level peace officers!"

Internet Escrow Company Alert

Internet Escrow Company Alert: "The Department of Corporations has been notified that escrowsquick.com is offering escrow services over the internet and is falsely advertising at its website that it holds a California Department of Corporations license 9632318 issued to Escrowquick, Inc."

NOAA CONTINUES TO PREDICT ABOVE-NORMAL HURRICANE SEASON

NOAA CONTINUES TO PREDICT ABOVE-NORMAL HURRICANE SEASON: "With the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season upon us, experts from NOAA are reiterating their prediction for an above-normal number of storms. NOAA scientists warn this year's relatively quiet start is not an indication of what the remainder of the season has in store"

Credit Bureau Reports and SSN Searches Contract Solicitation - RFP

Credit Bureau Reports and SSN Searches Contract Solicitation - RFP: "The Contractor agrees to provide to Franchise Tax Board (FTB), credit reports on individuals, and address searches by automated request. FTB will provide a name and social security number for the credit report. FTB will provide a social security number, name for an address search"

Residual Effects of Intoxication on Student Performance: Recruiting Subjects for Study

Residual Effects of Intoxication on Student Performance: Recruiting Subjects for Study: "The primary goal of the study is to assess the residual effects of heavy drinking on academic performance. The investigators will also explore whether these effects differ by family history of alcohol abuse and hangover symptoms, as well as compare males and females with respect to these effects. The investigators' primary hypothesis is that intoxication (0.10g% blood alcohol concentration [BAC]) with an alcoholic beverage impairs next-day academic performance, as measured by scores on quizzes, standardized academic achievement tests, and standardized neurobehavioral assessments. Their secondary hypothesis is that family-history-positive individuals will show a greater performance decrement the day after heavy drinking than family-history-negative individuals. "

Evaluation of Combination Cholesterol Treatments in Patients With High Cholesterol.

Evaluation of Combination Cholesterol Treatments in Patients With High Cholesterol.: "The purpose of this study is to see if combination therapy with a 'statin' medication and two additional agents that work differently than 'statin' medications can further lower the so-called 'bad cholesterol.' One therapy is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat high cholesterol (Welchol). The other therapy is Minute Maid Heart Wise orange juice. This study juice is available in supermarkets and contains plant sterols that have been shown to lower cholesterol. "

DOT, British Airways Reach Settlement Over Treatment of Passengers with Disabilities

DOT, British Airways Reach Settlement Over Treatment of Passengers with Disabilities: "British Airways is being assessed a $50,000 fine for denying transportation to four passengers with mobility-related disabilities on flights leaving the United States under a settlement announced today by Acting Secretary of Transportation Maria Cino."

Identity Theft Alert: Subcontractor Notifies VA of Missing Computer with Vet Files

Identity Theft Alert: Subcontractor Notifies VA of Missing Computer with Vet Files: "WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that a subcontractor, hired to assist in insurance collections for VA’s medical centers in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, has informed the Department that a desktop computer containing personal information on some veterans is missing from the company’s offices."

New NIH Publication: Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart

New NIH Publication: Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart: "About 60 percent of U.S. adults do not get the recommended levels of physical activity, yet research suggests that regular physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy heart. To help people jump-start and maintain a physical activity program for their heart, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a new publication. "

USGS Report Identifies Asbestos Localities in Central U.S.

USGS Report Identifies Asbestos Localities in Central U.S.: "A report published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) contains a regional map and an associated database that inventory 36 locations of reported natural asbestos and fibrous amphibole occurrences in the central United States. The map is based on a search of scientific literature and does not identify any new occurrences of asbestos. It is the second in a series which originated last year with the publication of a similar report on the eastern United States."

Government Job Opportunities:MSHA Looks to Reno, Nev. for New Mine Inspectors

Government Job Opportunities:MSHA Looks to Reno, Nev. for New Mine Inspectors: "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 University of Reno-Nevada in Reno Nev., on Aug. 11 and 12, 2006. Registration for all candidates begins at 7 a.m. 'We're interested in hiring individuals who want to dedicate themselves to our mission and help us eliminate hazards that threaten working miners,' said David G. Dye, acting administrator for mine safety and health. 'This agency needs motivated professionals eager to help us continue to protect the mining industry's number one resource-miners.' "

College Women at Risk for Eating Disorder May Benefit From Online Intervention

College Women at Risk for Eating Disorder May Benefit From Online Intervention: "Eating disorders are complex and particularly difficult to treat. In fact, they have one of the highest mortality rates among all mental disorders,” said NIMH Director Thomas Insel, M.D. Over the course of a lifetime, about 0.5 to 3.7 percent of girls and women will develop anorexia nervosa, and about 1.1 to 4.2 percent will develop bulimia nervosa. About 0.5 percent of those with anorexia die each year as a result of their illness, making it one of the top psychiatric illnesses that lead to death."

Learn How to Find Buyers and Finance Sales Symposium

Learn How to Find Buyers and Finance Sales Symposium: "Ex-Im Bank in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration, and Overseas Private Investment Corporation and local sponsors host these half-day symposiums for companies of all sizes that wish to learn how to 'find and finance' foreign buyers to increase their sales or are interested in investing internationally"

DOE Announces $2 Billion in Loan Guarantees for Energy Investments

DOE Announces $2 Billion in Loan Guarantees for Energy Investments: "DOE announced on August 7th guidelines for $2 billion in loan guarantees that will support projects in new energy technologies. Loan guarantees will enable the Department to share some of the financial risks of projects that employ new or significantly improved energy technologies that avoid, reduce, or sequester air pollutants and greenhouse gases."

FCC Seeks Applicants for 2006/2007 Engineer-in-Training Program

FCC Seeks Applicants for 2006/2007 Engineer-in-Training Program: "The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is seeking applications from engineering school graduates with superior academic credentials and an interest in communications engineering and IP networks for its Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Program to be held during 2006/2007. Through the EIT Program, the FCC will recruit recent engineering school graduates to the FCC and provide comprehensive training in the field of communications"

USPS Announces New Motorcycle Stamps to Kick-Start World’s Premier Motorcycle Rally

USPS Announces New Motorcycle Stamps to Kick-Start World’s Premier Motorcycle Rally: "The first of 85 million classic “American Motorcycles” commemorative stamps, guaranteed to cross the country for just 39 cents, started their journey by kick-starting the 66th Anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally today. The 1918 Cleveland, 1940 Indian Four and 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide that modeled for the stamps were showcased at the event. The fourth stamp, depicting a circa 1970 Chopper, was computer generated by the stamp artist. The “American Motorcycles” stamps will be available to cruise among the nation’s 37,000 Post Offices beginning Tue., Aug. 8."

Martha Stewart and Peter Bacanovic Settle SEC's Insider Trading Charges

Martha Stewart and Peter Bacanovic Settle SEC's Insider Trading Charges: "Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 2006 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has reached an agreement to settle insider trading charges against Martha Stewart and Peter Bacanovic relating to Stewart's sale of ImClone Systems stock in December 2001. Under the settlement, Stewart agrees to an injunction, disgorgement of losses she avoided, and the maximum penalty of three times the losses she avoided, for a total of about $195,000 in monetary relief"

National Archives Hosts an African American Genealogy Symposium, September 8-9, 2006

National Archives Hosts an African American Genealogy Symposium, September 8-9, 2006: "The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) will present a two-day African American Genealogy Symposium on Friday and Saturday, September 8-9, 2006. Archivists and genealogists will discuss how to get started on your family research, government documents and African Americans, Five Civilized Tribes, slavery and the census. "

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."