CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR'S Revised Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Study Guide

CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR'S Revised Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Study Guide
California Contractors Revised For Examinations For Hvac Contractors Scheduled On August 31, 2005 Or After

HHS/CDC Global AIDS Program (GAP) in Ethiopia

HHS/CDC Global AIDS Program (GAP) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is among the countries most heavily affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the third largest population of HIV-infected persons living in Africa. It contributes approximately 4% of the world's total AIDS load.

California Updated Guide to Charitable Giving for Donors

Updated Guide to Charitable Giving for Donors

A How To Guide For Victims Of Identity Theft

A How To Guide For Victims Of Identity Theft
Victims of identity theft must act quickly to minimize the damage. It is very important to keep good notes of all conversations and records of all correspondence with your financial institutions and law enforcement agencies, including a log of the names, dates and phone number of persons you contacted. You also should confirm the information in writing. Sending your letters by certified mail, return receipt requested, will provide you with a record of your correspondence.Jul 25, 2005, 07:11

U.S. State Information on the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Announcements U.S. State Information on the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
U.S.State Department Information on the Country of Ethiopia

Traveling With Your Pet Dog? What Do To Before Taking Your Pet Dog To Another CountryWhat

Traveling With Your Pet Dog. What Do To Before Taking Your Pet Dog To Another CountryWhat to do before taking your pet dog to another country

Five Percent Drop In The Number of Hate Crimes in California

Five Percent Drop In The Number of Hate Crimes in California -
(SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today released the "Hate Crime in California 2004" report showing the number of hate crime events reported in California in 2004 decreased by 5.5 percent compared to 2003. The reduction in hate crime events is the third consecutive year of decreases. More importantly, the number of hate crime events, offenses, victims, and known suspects in 2004 are the lowest reported for the 10-year period between 1995 and 2004.

California Campaign Against Illegal Marijuana Planting Kicks Off 2005 Season - Nearly 300,000 Plants Valued at $1.8 Billion Already Seized

California Campaign Against Illegal Marijuana Planting Kicks Off 2005 Season - Nearly 300,000 Plants Valued at $1.8 Billion Already Seized
((SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced the season kick-off for the 2005 Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) eradication program."Pre-season enforcement have already resulted in the seizure of 300,000 plants, nearly half of them have been found on public lands," Lockyer said

Preparing for a Terrorist Bombing: A Common Sense Approach

Preparing for a Terrorist Bombing: A Common Sense Approach
Although terrorists use a variety of methods to inflict harm and create fear, bombs are used most frequently. According to the U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, bombings accounted for nearly 70 percent of all terrorist attacks in the U.S. and its territories between 1980 and 20011. This document focuses on common sense principles that will be useful in a bombing event.

How to Search for Unclaimed Funds

How to Search for Unclaimed Funds
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provides deposit insurance to financial institutions and depositors of these institutions. If a financial institution is closed, by a regulatory agency, the FDIC is appointed as Receiver and is responsible for the payment of insured deposits and the liquidation of the remaining assets. If you did not claim your funds previously you now have another opportunity to do so. Review the "How to claim your funds" section below and complete the attached form.

Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Cross Contamination

Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Cross Contamination
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2005 - Tip Top Poultry, Inc., a Rockmart, Ga., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 170 pounds of cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today

Target Announce Recall of Children’s Toy Trucks

Target Announce Recall of Children’s Toy Trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the “Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks”. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Risky Home Loans and Mortgages - Beware of these Home Loans

Risky Home Loans and Mortgages - Beware of these Home Loans
Consumer Reports looks at the riskiest home loans and mortgages and why they don't recommend them.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER JOHN GARAMENDI ANNOUNCES MAJOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH TITLE INSURERS—MORE THAN $37 MILLION TO BE PAID FOR ILLEGAL KICKBACK

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER JOHN GARAMENDI ANNOUNCES MAJOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH TITLE INSURERS—MORE THAN $37 MILLION TO BE PAID FOR ILLEGAL KICKBACK SCHEMES
LOS ANGELES – Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced today that the California Department of Insurance (CDI) has reached agreement with nine major title companies who will pay $37.8 million in refunds and penalties for alleged illegal rebating. The companies were accused of paying $25.4 million in illegal kickbacks to various lenders, builders and realtors in exchange for the referral of title insurance business.

Alert to Parents: Pet Turtles May be Harmful to Your Children's Health

Alert to Parents: Pet Turtles May be Harmful to Your Children's Health
Small turtles are a source of a disease called salmonellosis in humans. Symptoms of the disease may include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever and headache. Symptoms begin in 6 to 72 hours (usually 12 to 36 hours) after a person is exposed to Salmonella, and they generally last for 2 to 7 days. Anyone can get Salmonella infection, but the risk is highest in infants and young children as well as the elderly, and people who have lowered natural resistance to disease.

What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor

What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor (English/Spanish)
What Seniors Should Know Before They Hire a Contractor.

HUD Approved Condos

HUD Approved Condos
The Condominiums page allows users to search for FHA-approved condominium projects by location, name, or status. These properties are not for sale by the FHA.

Convert Your Rent Into A Mortgage Payment

Convert Your Rent Into A Mortgage Payment
HUD wants to help public housing residents become homeowners! If you're a public housing resident, you may be able to convert your rent into a mortgage payment

INTERNATIONAL UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE OPERATION LANDS FOUR SUSPECTS IN JAIL AFTER JOINT DEPARTMENT/FBI INVESTIGATION – ONE SUSPECT STILL AT LARGE

INTERNATIONAL UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE OPERATION LANDS FOUR SUSPECTS IN JAIL AFTER JOINT DEPARTMENT/FBI INVESTIGATION – ONE SUSPECT STILL AT LARGE
SACRAMENTO – Four suspects have been arrested following a California Department of Insurance (CDI) and FBI investigation into an international insurance fraud scheme that was allegedly created by a self-described religious organization.

Going on a Summer Vacation? Rental Car Insurance Tips for Vacationers

Going on a Summer Vacation? Rental Car Insurance Tips for Vacationers
Properly insuring a rental car can be tricky. Unfortunately, many vacationers don’t even think about car rental insurance until they get to the rental car counter, which can result in costly mistakes, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).Jun 30, 2005, 05:16Community Tools New, Easy-to-Use Online Tool, Helps Parents of Children with Special Needs
In response to a recent national survey that showed a serious lack of financial planning information for children with special needs, MetDESK, MetLife’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids, announced the first Special Needs Calculator designed specifically for use by parents of children with special needs.