California Wildfires: HUD to Offer Foreclosure Relief For Families Displaced By Southern California Wildfires

California Wildfires: HUD to Offer Foreclosure Relief For Families Displaced By Southern California Wildfires: "The disaster declaration approved by President Bush today triggers a variety of federal assistance including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. With today's disaster declaration by the President, HUD is granting immediate foreclosure relief "

California Approves $100 Million Auto Insurance Rate Reduction For Northern California AAA Customers,

California Approves $100 Million Auto Insurance Rate Reduction For Northern California AAA Customers, SACRAMENTO ― Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today was joined by officials from California State Automobile Association Inter-Insurance Bureau (CSAA-IIB, or AAA of Northern California) in Sacramento and San Francisco to announce his approval of a major rate reduction for personal auto insurance policyholders in California. AAA’s overall rate reduction of 6.5% will total a whopping $100,536,590 in savings for California policyholders.

Medical Errors: Many Errors by Medical Residents Caused by Teamwork Breakdowns, Lack of Supervision

Physicians-in-training are highly vulnerable to making medical errors that stem from teamwork breakdowns, especially a lack of supervision by experienced staff, according to a new study funded by the Department of Health & Human Services' (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Medical Errors: Many Errors by Medical Residents Caused by Teamwork Breakdowns, Lack of Supervision

Breast Cancer Treatment: FDA Approves Ixempra for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Ixempra (ixabepilone), a new anti-cancer treatment, for use in patients with metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer who have not responded to certain other cancer drugs. The FDA evaluated Ixempra under priority review, completing its assessment of the drug's safety and effectiveness in six months. Breast Cancer Treatment: FDA Approves Ixempra for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients

Health Care Scam: California Announces Arrests In Health Care Scam

California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the arrest of four suspects involved in a $1.5 million "fake healthcare clinic scam. The suspects created a health clinic and recruited people to undergo unnecessary medical tests, with the sole purpose of filing false claims with Medi-Cal and Medicare. Health Care Scam: Health Care Scam: California Announces Arrests In Health Care Scam

CDC update: Fire Deaths and Injuries: Fact Sheet

CDC update: Fire Deaths and Injuries: Fact Sheet: "On average in the United States in 2006, someone died in a fire about every 162 minutes, and someone was injured every 32 minutes (Karter 2007)."

EEOC Alerts Public to E-Mail Phishing Scam - Federal Agency Identifies Internet Fraud Being Perpetrated Against Employers

EEOC Alerts Public to E-Mail Phishing Scam - Federal Agency Identifies Internet Fraud Being Perpetrated Against Employers: "WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) late today notified the business community and general public to a 'phishing' e-mail circulating to companies that purports to be from the federal agency regarding a harassment complaint. The bogus e-mail contains a Trojan Horse Virus that is likely to harm a recipient's computer if the user clicks on the referenced web link and/or downloads the attached file."

California State's Top Income Tax Debtors Posted Online

California's Top Income Tax Debtors Posted Online: "The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today posted the names of the largest state income tax debtors to its website. All 224 taxpayers whose names appear on the list were notified of the posting last month. 'Each year, California loses more than $6.5 billion in unpaid taxes,” said State Controller and FTB Chair John Chiang. “This list represents more than $249 million owed that should be used in providing all Californians with services at the state and local levels. Hopefully, this action will encourage these taxpayers to come forward, pay what they owe, and quickly help the Franchise Tax Board remove their names from the list."

Parolee Day Reporting Center Contract Opportunity

Parolee Day Reporting Center Contract Opportunity: "CDCR is requesting an array of services designed to increase the success of parolees who are at-risk of returning to custody. Services will address the criminality, substance abuse, and employability issues while reintroducing parolees back into their respective communities. Bid packages can be obtained by downloading the bid package, contacting the bid line, or by facsimile. When requesting bid packages via bid line or fax, CLEARLY indicate the IFB Number 070041, phone $ fax numbers with COMPLETE mailing address"

Breast Cancer Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program

CDC has teamed with Medscape from WebMD to develop an online continuing medical education (CME) program called Follow Up of Abnormal Clinical and Imaging Findings of the Breast: Five Self-Study Modules for Primary Care Clinicians. The five self-directed, interactive training modules are designed to educate clinicians on providing appropriate and timely care to women with early signs of breast cancer, and to train physicians on the latest evidence, protocols, and guidelines around detecting breast cancer. Breast Cancer Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program

Poker Tournament Winnings Must be Reported to the IRS

Poker Tournament Winnings Must be Reported to the IRS: "Starting next year, casinos and other sponsors of poker tournaments will be required to report most winnings to winners and the Internal Revenue Service, according to the IRS"

6000 Gymboree Toy Swords Recalled Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard

6000 Gymboree Toy Swords Recalled Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard: "The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers."

FTC Stops Coffee Shop Franchisors From Using Inadequate Disclosure Documents

FTC Stops Coffee Shop Franchisors From Using Inadequate Disclosure Documents: "According to the FTC, Barista’s and Friends, Inc. sold at least 18 franchises for $40,000 each. For the fee, the franchisees got the right to use the Barista’s trade name and sell their authorized products. The FTC charged that the disclosure documents that defendants furnished to prospective franchisees lacked many of the items of information required by the Franchise Rule, including: "

Are There Really Vampire Bats?

Are There Really Vampire Bats?: "Yes. Of the three species of vampires in North America, only a single specimen has been recorded for the United States, in southwest Texas. Despite ghoulish urban legend, vampires do not suck blood - they make a small incision with their sharp front teeth and lap up the blood with their tongue. Vampires in Mexico and South America feed on the blood of livestock such as cattle and horses, as well as deer, wild pigs and even seals."

Sony Announces New 40GB Playstation 3 -Price Reduction Of Current 80GB Model

Sony Announces New 40GB Playstation 3 -Price Reduction Of Current 80GB Model: "Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today announced plans to introduce a new 40GB model of its PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. Beginning November 2nd, to further enhance the HD entertainment experience, the new 40GB PS3 model will come bundled with the blockbuster movie Spider-Man™ 3 Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, and will be available in North America for a suggested retail price of $399 (USD/CND). The company also announced that effective immediately, the current 80GB PS3 model will be available in North America for $499 (USD/CND), $100 below the original launch price"

Free Nonprofit Seminars for California Nonprofits

Free Nonprofit Seminars for California Nonprofits: "Nonprofit Seminars - Free seminars to discuss tax laws, exemptions, and reporting requirements as they apply to non-profit and exempt organizations"

Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Crackdown on DUI and Underage Drinking

Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Crackdown on DUI and Underage Drinking: "Governor Schwarzenegger has signed legislation to crackdown on DUI offenders and to prevent minors from getting alcohol. The five bills recently signed into law strengthen current DUI laws to discourage drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel and to increase penalties for underage drinking violations and the manufacturing of fraudulent ID’s. "

Substance Abuse on an Average Day In The Life Of American Adolescents

Substance Abuse on an Average Day In The Life Of American Adolescents: "Number of Adolescents Using Marijuana on an Average Day Vastly Exceeds Half of the Number of All Students Registered in New York City Schools "

IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2008

IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2008: "The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost of living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for Tax Year 2008."

New Yoda Stamp to Be Dedicated Oct. 25

New Yoda Stamp to Be Dedicated Oct. 25: "Since this event is just six days before Halloween, stamp enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from the Star Wars saga. "

IRS Warns Taxpayers About Certain Trust Arrangements Sold As Welfare Benefit Funds

WASHINGTON- The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department cautioned taxpayers about participating in certain trust arrangements being sold to professional corporations and other small businesses as welfare benefit funds and identified some of the arrangements as listed transactions. IRS Warns Taxpayers About Certain Trust Arrangements Sold As Welfare Benefit Funds

Consumer Credit Limitations for Military Service Members and Dependents - Limits interest to 36 percent MAPR

The rule applies to all persons engaged in the business of extending consumer credit and their assignees. The final rule applies to consumer credit, which the DoD defines as payday loans, vehicle title loans and tax refund anticipation loans that meet specific parameters. For these defined transactions with covered borrowers (covered transactions), the DoD rule. Consumer Credit Limitations for Military Service Members and Dependents - Limits interest to 36 percent MAPR

Updated Minimum Wage Posters Now Available

The Department of Labor has updated minimum wage posters available. Updated Minimum Wage Posters Now Available

Nation's First Baby Boomer Files for Social Security Retirement Benefits Online

Nation's First Baby Boomer Files for Social Security Retirement Benefits Online: "the nation's first Baby Boomer, Kathleen Casey-Kirschling, today filed for her Social Security retirement benefits online at www.socialsecurity.gov. Ms. Casey-Kirschling, who was born one second after midnight on January 1, 1946, will be eligible for benefits beginning January 2008."

CDC Update: Mother-to-Child (Perinatal) HIV Transmission and Prevention

CDC Update: Mother-to-Child (Perinatal) HIV Transmission and Prevention: "HIV transmission from mother to child during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or breastfeeding is called perinatal transmission. "

What's New : Men Who Have Sex with Men: HIV Risk Factors among MSM Podcast

What's New : Men Who Have Sex with Men: HIV Risk Factors among MSM Podcast: "Patrick Sullivan, Duncan Mackeller and Beryl Koblin discuss rates of HIV among MSM and how the profile of the epidemic has changed over time, as well as major predictors of HIV infection and the impact of not knowing one's HIV status. Greg Millett discusses HIV risk among black MSM, Rafael Diaz and George Ayala discuss Latino MSM, and a community organization in Atlanta shares lessons learned in HIV prevention for young MSM."

Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives Helping Families Keep Their Homes

Foreclosure Prevention Initiatives Helping Families Keep Their Homes: "Families with an otherwise strong credit history, but in default because of the reset in their mortgage rate, can get help through FHASecure. These are people who would have lost their homes without efforts to provide affordable refinancing options,' Jackson added"

SBA Loans Help Homeowners and Renters Get Back In Business

SBA Loans Help Homeowners and Renters Get Back In Business: "Don't let the word business in the name U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) fool you. For homeowners and renters, the SBA is your primary source of federal funds for long-term recovery."

Top Ten 2008 2008 Vehicles Fuel Economy Ratings

Top Ten 2008 Vehicles Fuel Economy Ratings Find out the best the worst 2008 vehicles' fuel economy ratings.

Mold Can Be a Problem Long After Floodwaters Recede

It is common for mold problems to appear five to six weeks after a flood, but Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) officials say you can take steps to combat mold growth and its potential to cause serious health problems and structural damage to homes. Mold Can Be a Problem Long After Floodwaters Recede

Financial Fraud: Nortel Networks Pays $35 Million to Settle Financial Fraud Charges

Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2007 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed civil fraud charges against Nortel Networks Corporation and its principal operating subsidiary Nortel Networks Limited (Nortel) alleging that Nortel engaged in accounting fraud from 2000 through 2003 to close gaps between its true performance, its internal targets and Wall Street expectations. Nortel is a Canadian manufacturer of telecommunications equipment.
Financial Fraud: Nortel Networks Pays $35 Million to Settle Financial Fraud Charges

Veterans Day 2007: Nov. 11

There are 23.7 million military veterans in the United States in 2006. There are 1.7 million female veterans in 2006. Veterans Day 2007: Nov. 11

Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Ends Dec. 2

The Congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available 50,000 permanent resident visas annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Ends Dec. 2The

The Truth About Cell Phones And The Do Not Call Registry

The Federal Trade Commission today reiterated that despite the claims made in e-mails circulating on the Internet, consumers should not be concerned that their cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketers in the near future, and that it is not necessary to register cell phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry to be protected from most telemarketing calls to cell phones. The Truth About Cell Phones And The Do Not Call Registry

How to Protect Your Web Server from Attacks

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new publication that provides detailed tips on how to make web servers more resistant to potential attacks. How to Protect Your Web Server from AttacksT

Parolee Transitional Housing Contract Opportunity

The Contractor agrees to provide temporary lodging and meal services in a safe, clean, drug-free environment for parolees under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Corrections' and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO), Region I, Fresno. Contractor’s facility must be located in the City of Fresno and must be able to accommodate up to ten (10) male and/or female parolees per day. The Contractor must provide these services in one (1) facility, which must be located within the City of Fresno.
Parolee Transitional Housing Contract Opportunity

AmeriCorps Joins Google for Volunteer Cleanup

AmeriCorps Joins Google for Volunteer Cleanup: "The national service program AmeriCorps is joining search engine giant Google to mobilize volunteers to clean up local beaches, parks, and trails in the first-ever International Cleanup Weekend taking place October 13-14."

Thinking About Buying an Expensive New Bicycle?

Thinking About Buying an Expensive New Bicycle?: "Almost 1,000,000 bicycles were stolen in the U.S in 2006, according to the FBI and most of them were never seen again. With the increasingly popularity of cycling as both a sport and a means of transportation, bicycles have become a target for thieves, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)."

New crash tests: some midsize SUVs perform worse than many cars in side tests

New crash tests: some midsize SUVs perform worse than many cars in side tests: "Results of crash tests for six SUVs show frontal crash protection has improved. However, the tests reveal significant differences in how well SUVs protect people in serious side crashes. Among the worst performers in the side test are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet TrailBlazer, even though both are equipped with standard side airbags."

California Issues Internet Alert on Internet Escrow Services

California Issues Internet Alert on Internet Escrow Services: "The Department of Corporations has been notified that best-auto-web.com is offering escrow services over the internet and is falsely advertising at its website that it holds California Department of Corporations license 9631867. "

FTC Stops International Spamming Enterprise that Sold Bogus Hoodia and Human Growth Hormone Pills

FTC Stops International Spamming Enterprise that Sold Bogus Hoodia and Human Growth Hormone Pills: "Spammers must stop sending unwanted and illegal e-mail messages about hoodia weight-loss products and human growth hormone anti-aging products that the Federal Trade Commission alleges don’t work. At the FTC’s request, a district court judge ordered a halt to the e-mails and to product claims that the FTC charges are false and unsubstantiated. The law enforcement action, announced today at an international meeting of government authorities and private industry about spam, spyware, and other online threats, is the first brought by the agency using the U.S. SAFE WEB Act to share information with foreign partners"

Deceptive Business Opportunity Sales: Alleged Swindlers Agree to Settle with FTC

Deceptive Business Opportunity Sales: Alleged Swindlers Agree to Settle with FTC: "Two persons who operated a business opportunity scam have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they tricked more than 1,300 consumers into paying between $5,000 and $25,000 for a bogus business opportunity."

IRS Offers Relief for Late S Corporation Elections

Businesses that are eligible to elect S corporation tax treatment now have a simpler process for requesting relief for late elections under a change announced by the Internal Revenue Service today. IRS Offers Relief for Late S Corporation Elections

Title Insurance: First-in-the-Nation Website Will Allow Consumers to Comparison Shop Online for Title Insurance

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner joined California Land Title Association (CLTA) today to announce TitleWizard, the first website in the nation to allow consumers to compare Title insurance rates online. Title Insurance: First-in-the-Nation Website Will Allow Consumers to Comparison Shop Online for Title Insurance

Worldwide Caution Alert Issued to U.S. Citizens

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings. Worldwide Caution Alert Issued to U.S. Citizens

Third Party Loans: Feds urges Improved Underwriting Standards on Third Party Loans

When a bank makes a loan that it plans to hold, the fundamental standard it uses to underwrite the loan is that most basic of credit standards that I’ve already talked about: the underwriting must be strong enough to create a reasonable expectation that the loan will be repaid,” the Comptroller said. “But when a bank makes a loan that it plans to sell, then the credit evaluation shifts in an important way: the underwriting must be strong enough to create a reasonable expectation that the loan can be sold—or put another way, the bank will underwrite to whatever standard the market will bear.” Feds Urges Improved Underwriting Standards on Third Party Loans

Gastric Banding Clinical Trial, Recruiting Patients

Gastric Banding Clinical Trial, Recruiting Patients

Discovering the Nature of Dark Energy Grant Opportunity

Discovering the Nature of Dark Energy Grant Opportunity: "The Office of High Energy Physics (HEP), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its interest in receiving applications for projects relevant to the development and design of experimental approaches that can discover the nature of the Dark Energy that permeates the universe. Subject to appropriations, funds are anticipated to be available within the non-accelerator-based research program within HEP to support this research."

Migratory Bird Grants Opportunity

Migratory Bird Grants Opportunity: "The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (Act) of 2000 establishes a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean that promote the long-term conservation of Neotropical migratory birds and their habitats. The goals of the Act include perpetuating healthy populations of these birds, providing financial resources for bird conservation initiatives, and fostering international cooperation for such initiatives. "

Abrupt Climate Change Grant Opportunity

Abrupt Climate Change Grant Opportunity: "The Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its interest in receiving applications for research grants on the topic of predictive modeling of abrupt climate change in the Climate Change Prediction Program (CCPP). Applications should describe research projects supporting the development and application of climate and earth system models for abrupt climate change modeling. Applications should clearly describe how that research will contribute to a measurably improved ability to use climate and earth system models for studying abrupt climate change. "

Tony Bourdain: Around the World on an Empty Stomach

Tony Bourdain: Around the World on an Empty Stomach: "Everyone’s favorite bad-boy chef, Tony Bourdain, takes a break from his global culinary adventures to share some never-before-seen photos and video clips from his popular Travel Channel show, No Reservations"

Tony Bourdain: Around the World on an Empty Stomach

Tony Bourdain: Around the World on an Empty Stomach: "Everyone’s favorite bad-boy chef, Tony Bourdain, takes a break from his global culinary adventures to share some never-before-seen photos and video clips from his popular Travel Channel show, No Reservations"

Record Oil and Gas Lease Sale Attracts $2,904,321,011

Record Oil and Gas Lease Sale Attracts $2,904,321,011: "NEW ORLEANS — A Federal sale of offshore oil and natural gas leases in the Central Gulf of Mexico attracted $2,904,321,011 in high bids today, the second highest total of high bids in U.S. leasing history. The sale underscores the Gulf’s continuing importance as a vital source of domestic energy production for the Nation."

Bloomberg L.P. Sued For Pregnancy Bias

Bloomberg L.P. Sued For Pregnancy Bias: "EEOC Says Financial Services Giant Demoted Class of Pregnant Women, Reduced Their Pay"

Same-Sex Harassment: United Healthcare of Florida to Pay $1.8 Million for Same-Sex Harassment And Retaliation

Same-Sex Harassment: United Healthcare of Florida to Pay $1.8 Million for Same-Sex Harassment And Retaliation: "EEOC Settles Suit Charging Male Former Regional Vice President With Victimizing Male Former Senior Accounts Executive"

Give Yourself Credit – Good Credit; It Reaps a Variety of Financial Rewards

Give Yourself Credit – Good Credit; It Reaps a Variety of Financial Rewards: "Having a solid credit history can affect consumers in a surprising number of ways. Credit histories influence everything from renting an apartment and getting a mortgage to applying for a job or qualifying for a lower rate on auto or home insurance, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). "

Military Families America Supports You: Free Web Site Keeps Military Families Connected

Free Web Site Keeps Military Families Connected: "Military families have a new tool to help them share everyday happenings with deployed loved ones thanks to a national troop-support group. "

Internet Gambling: Treasury, Fed Proposed Rule on Unlawful Internet Gambling

Internet Gambling: Treasury, Fed Proposed Rule on Unlawful Internet Gambling: "The proposed rule would require U.S. financial firms that participate in designated payment systems to have policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent payments being made to gambling businesses in connection with unlawful Internet gambling. The proposed rule would provide examples of such policies and procedures. "

Spyware Scam: FTC Permanently Halts Media Motor Spyware Scam

Spyware Scam: FTC Permanently Halts Media Motor Spyware Scam: "Trojan Program Downloaded Spyware, Adware, Porno Pop-Ups to Consumers’ Computers - Operators who infected more than 15 million computers with destructive, intrusive spyware will give up $330,000. "

IRS Issues Redesigned Allowable Living Expense Standards

IRS Issues Redesigned Allowable Living Expense Standards: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2007 allowable living expense standards. Allowable living expense standards, also known as collection financial standards, are used to determine the ability of a taxpayer to pay a delinquent tax liability. For purposes of federal tax administration the standards are effective Oct. 1, 2007."

New OSHA QuickCard Focuses on Animal Rescue

New OSHA QuickCard Focuses on Animal Rescue: "Employers and employees involved in disaster response and recovery will benefit from a new QuickCard™ published by OSHA. Rescue of Animals (Dogs) by Disaster Relief Personnel."

U.S. 2009 Diversity Visa Lottery Begins October 3, 2007

U.S. 2009 Diversity Visa Lottery Begins October 3, 2007: "The Diversity Visa (DV) 2009 Lottery online entry begins at Noon EDT on October 3, 2007, and ends at Noon EST on December 2, 2007"

Jedi Master Yoda Stamp Makes His Solo Debut, While R2-D2 Makes His Last

Jedi Master Yoda Stamp Makes His Solo Debut, While R2-D2 Makes His Last: "WASHINGTON, D.C. — America voted, and the U.S. Postal Service will deliver the intergalactic results on Oct. 25, when an image of 900-year-old Jedi Master Yoda will be dedicated as a sheet of 20 stamps in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Since this 10 a.m. event is just six days before Halloween, stamp enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from the Star Wars Saga. "

Comparisons of Job Salaries between Metropolitan Areas, 2006

Average pay in the San Francisco metropolitan area was 19 percent above the national average in 2006, the highest among the 78 metropolitan areas studied by the National Compensation Survey (NCS). " Comparisons of Job Salaries between Metropolitan Areas, 2006

More Than One in 10 Boys Have ADHD

In 2006, most U.S. children under 18 years of age had excellent or very good health (82%). However, 10% of children had no health insurance coverage, and 5% of children had no usual place of health care. Fourteen percent of children had ever been diagnosed with asthma. An estimated 8% of children 3-17 years of age had a learning disability, and an estimated 7% of children had ADHD. More Than One in 10 Boys Have ADHD

425,000 Kolcraft Infant Play Yards Recalled

CPSC received a report of a 10-month old boy who strangled on the changing table’s restraint strap that was hanging down into Kolcraft’s Sesame Beginnings Travel Play Yard where the child was located. 425,000 Kolcraft Infant Play Yards Recalled

Secure Floor Mats in 2007/2008 Lexus ES 350, Camry, Other Toyotas, Floor Mat Alert

Owners of 2007 and 2008 Lexus ES 350 models and certain other Toyota vehicles are being urged to make sure the driver-side, “All Weather” floor mats are properly secured before driving the vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Toyota Motor Company. Secure Floor Mats in 2007/2008 Lexus ES 350, Camry, Other Toyotas, Floor Mat Alert

IRS Update: New Online Employer Identification Number (EIN) Application Processes Requests in Minutes

IRS Update: New Online Employer Identification Number (EIN) Application Processes Requests in Minutes: "WASHINGTON — Taxpayers can now request an Employer Identification Number (EIN) through a Web-based system that instantly processes requests and generates identification numbers in real time, the Internal Revenue Service announced today"

Digital Television Public Meeting and Expo, Sept. 25

Digital Television Public Meeting and Expo, Sept. 25: "Full-Power TV Stations to Cease Analog Broadcasts, Switch to Digital after Feb. 17, 2009 "

VA Reaches Out to Former Prisoners of War

VA Reaches Out to Former Prisoners of War: "WASHINGTON - Do you know any former prisoners of war (POW) or their family members? If so, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs your help. VA is once again reaching out to former prisoners of war not currently using VA benefits and services, urging them to contact the Department to find out if they are eligible for health care, disability compensation and other services"

Flexible work: Adjusting the when and where of your job

Flexible work: Adjusting the when and where of your job: "Would you like to work fewer hours, set your own schedule, or work at home? Read here about some of the options for balancing your job with your life."

Sky-high Careers: Jobs related to airlines

Sky-high Careers: Jobs related to airlines: "Some fly for a living; others provide support from the ground. But all air-travel workers help keep the skies safe. Find out about the unique opportunities available in these careers."

Largest Steroid Enforcement Action in U.S. History

Largest Steroid Enforcement Action in U.S. History : "SEP 24--WASHINGTON – DEA and federal law enforcement officials from the FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service today announced the culmination of Operation Raw Deal, an international case targeting the global underground trade of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone (HGH) and insulin growth factor (IGF). "

.Green Tea Extract in Treating Women with Breast Cancer, Recruiting for Study

The rationale of this study is that green tea extract contains ingredients that may prevent or slow the growth of breast cancer. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to study the side effects and best dose of green tea extract in treating women with hormone receptor-negative stage I, stage II, or stage IIIA breast cancer. Green Tea Extract in Treating Women with Breast Cancer, Recruiting for Study

IRS Update: Charities, Churches and Politics

IRS Update: Charities, Churches and Politics: "The ban on political campaign activity by charities and churches was created by Congress more than a half century ago. The IRS has published a new ruling which outlines how churches, and all 501(c)(3) organizations, can stay within the law regarding the ban on political activity."

Zero Calorie Drink Products, Recruiting Patients for Study

Zero Calorie Drink Products, Recruiting Patients for Study: "This clinical trial will determine if any carbohydrate added to a zero calorie product might be important to consider in the management of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus."

Picturing the Birds and the Bees

Picturing the Birds and the Bees: "Got a story, but need an image? The USGS has released a new Web site for its rapidly growing Digital Image Library. With 30,000 images in the queue, the new Digital Image Library has multiple ways for you to browse the collections and find the images you need"

PAKISTAN Travel Warning Alert to U.S. Citizens

PAKISTAN Travel Warning Alert to U.S. Citizens: "The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against non-essential travel to Pakistan in light of the threat of terrorist activity. The presence of Al-Qaida, Taliban elements, and indigenous sectarian groups poses a potential danger to American citizens, especially along the porous border with Afghanistan. Continuing tensions in the Middle East also increase the possibility of violence against Westerners in Pakistan."

Stock Loan Scam: SEC Charges 38 Defendants in Multi-Million Dollar Stock Loan Scams

"Stock Loan Traders Paid Phony Finder Fees and Received Kickbacks in Schemes Netting More Than $12 Million in Unlawful Profits" Loan Scam: SEC Charges 38 Defendants in Multi-Million Dollar Stock Loan Scams:

New Online Search Tool for Patents, 1940s

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of a website, DOepatents, which allows search and retrieval of information from a collection of more than 20,000 patent records. New Online Search Tool for Patents, 1940s

DVD Duplication and Authoring Contract Solicitation

DVD Duplication and DVD Authoring Contract Solicitation: "The Department of Justice (DOJ), Attorney General’s Office, Crime and Violence Prevention Center (CVPC) is soliciting formal competitive Proposals from qualified professional firms to create a contract for post production, DVD authoring, duplication, and related services for multimedia projects as specified by the CVPC. The Bidder shall be located within a 25 mile radius of the CVPC, 1300 I Street, Sacramento."

Homeowner's Insurance Rate: California Announces Homeowners Insurance Rate Reduction

Today Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced an 18.4 percent homeowner's insurance rate reduction by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (Chubb) that will save Californians approximately $14.5 million annually. Chubb has more than 18,000 policyholders throughout California; 5,000 policies are in the Bay Area, which Chubb defines as San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties, as well as Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Joaquin, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties. Homeowner's Insurance Rate: California Announces Homeowners Insurance Rate Reduction

Marriage in America: The Census Bureau Reports

In 2004, most people in the United States had married only once, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Marriage and Divorce: 2004 said 58 percent of women and 54 percent of men 15 and older had made only one trip down the aisle. Marriage in America: The Census Bureau Reports

Lower-Cost Trademark Bulk Data from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Lower-Cost Trademark Bulk Data from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: "The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announces plans to provide Trademark bulk data at lower cost. Effective January 1, 2008, the USPTO will change its distribution model for Trademark bulk data by eliminating all charges for downloadable daily files and reducing the price of retrospective data distributed on optical disc."

Syria Travel Warning Alert for U.S.Citizens

Syria Travel Warning Alert for U.S.Citizens: "This Travel Warning alerts U.S. citizens to the ongoing safety and security concerns in Syria . Travelers are advised to thoroughly consider the risks before travel to Syria and to take adequate precautions to ensure their safety if traveling to Syria ."

Israel Begins CSI Cargo Security Operations at Port of Ashdod

Israel Begins CSI Cargo Security Operations at Port of Ashdod: "Washington — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the port of Ashdod in Israel became the 54th operational Container Security Initiative port to target and pre-screen maritime cargo containers destined for U.S. ports"

Stories of Depression: Does This Sound Like You?

Stories of Depression: Does This Sound Like You? An easy-to-read booklet with personal stories of Depression includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help.

IRS Update: Help for Homeowners Who Lose Homes; Foreclosure Tax Relief Available to Many

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service unveiled a special new section today on IRS.gov for people who have lost their homes due to foreclosure. The IRS also reassured homeowners that, although mortgage workouts and foreclosures can have tax consequences, special relief provisions can often reduce or eliminate the tax bite for financially strapped borrowers who lose their homes. IRS Update: Help for Homeowners Who Lose Homes; Foreclosure Tax Relief Available to Many

Attention Suppliers: City of San Jose Launches New On-Line Bidding System

Attention Suppliers: City of San Jose Launches New On-Line Bidding System: "The City of San Jose has partnered with RFP Depot to distribute bids for supplies, equipment, materials, services, and information technology. Through this enhanced service provided free of charge to the City’s Suppliers, the City of San Jose expects to enhance outreach efforts, streamline City procurement process, and facilitate Supplier participation with City bidding opportunities. "

IRS Seminars: Sign Up for Local Electronic IRS Seminars

IRS Seminars: Sign Up for Local Electronic IRS Seminars: "The IRS sponsors seminars, conferences, phone forums and other practitioner events throughout the year. Many are free and some qualify for CPE credit. This fall, attend an electronic IRS seminar and get the latest information about e-Services, e-file, e-payments and more."

Grant Notice: Mountain Bike Management Assistance

Grant Notice: Mountain Bike Management Assistance: "Bureau of Land Management is requesting a partnership with an association, group or organization is needed to stimulate the creation of mountain bike trails that promote public benefits within a comprehensive trails infrastructure on and connecting to public lands. "

What's New: Bipolar Disorder Diagnoses Increasing in Youth

What's New: Bipolar Disorder Diagnoses Increasing in Youth: " new study found that the number of child and adolescent visits to a doctor's office that result in a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has increased by 40 times over the decade from 1994-2003. Over the same period, the number of visits by adults resulting in a bipolar disorder diagnosis almost doubled. The findings highlight the growing awareness of bipolar disorder among both health professionals and the public. They also call attention to the difficulty of diagnosing the disorder."

Giveawaylive - Yahoo! Mash invitation Giveaway! at Tech today

Giveawaylive - Yahoo! Mash invitation Giveaway! at Tech today The Tech Today team has come up with an exclusive Yahoo!! Mash invitation Giveaway.

Time Is Money. . .and Dinner!

Time Is Money. . .and Dinner!: "Our food choices are constrained by more than just income, prices, and individual preferences. Time available for preparing food is also a limited resource. Preparing food takes time—quite a bit for homemade lasagna and not so much for a microwaveable entree."

Emergency Response and Preparedness Standards: OSHA Solicits Public Comments

Emergency Response and Preparedness Standards: OSHA Solicits Public Comments: "WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a Request for Information seeking input from the public to determine what action, if any, the Agency should take to further address emergency response and preparedness. The Request for Information was published in today’s Federal Register and OSHA is accepting comments from the public until Dec. 10, 2007."

Prostate Cancer. Did you get screened yet?

Prostate Cancer. Did you get screened yet?: "Each September, the National Prostate Cancer Coalition celebrates Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate the public about prostate cancer and the importance of early screening to decrease the mortality rate in the United States"

Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities Due to Heart Attacks and Other Sudden Cardiovascular Events

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests assistance in preventing on-duty cardiovascular deaths among U.S. fire fighters. To reduce these deaths, NIOSH recommends that fire departments and fire fighters follow established medical screening guidelines, adopt risk reduction measures during fire fighting operations, and develop and participate in comprehensive wellness/fitness programs.
Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities Due to Heart Attacks and Other Sudden Cardiovascular Events

Grant Applications Are Available For Outdoor Recreation Projects

Grant Applications Are Available For Outdoor Recreation Projects: "JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 31, 2007 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the federally funded Land and Water Conservation Fund to assist in financing outdoor recreation projects."

Subprime Mortgage Lending Guidance: OFHEO Director James B. Lockhart Commends GSEs on Implementation Lending Guidance

Subprime Mortgage Lending Guidance: OFHEO Director James B. Lockhart Commends GSEs on Implementation Lending Guidance: "Washington, DC -- OFHEO Director James B. Lockhart announced today the implementation by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac of the federal bank regulators’ Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending to their mortgage purchases and the application of that Statement and the Interagency Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Product Risks to the purchase of private-label securities."

Sex Offender Added to FBI Top Ten List

Sex Offender Added to FBI Top Ten List: "A 35-year-old convicted sex offender wanted for allegedly assaulting a 5-year-old New Hampshire boy soon after his release from prison in 1999 is the latest addition to our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list."