New Small Schools Funding Opportunity! DiplomaPlus Expanding to California!

New Small Schools Funding Opportunity! DiplomaPlus Expanding to California!: "The Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp), the California Department of Education (CDE), and New Ways to Work (New Ways) are pleased to announce the availability of funds to start new small schools in California using the Diploma Plus approach. "

NOAA SATELLITES HELP KEEP COMPETITIVE SAILORS SAFE

NOAA SATELLITES HELP KEEP COMPETITIVE SAILORS SAFE: "The international Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System (COSPAS-SARSAT) is giving an extra measure of safety for sailors competing in the worldwide Volvo Ocean Race. "

Traveling Abroad? What You Need to Know About Vaccinations

Traveling Abroad? What you Need To Know About Vaccinations

Tsunami Assistance, One Year Later

Tsunami Assistance, One Year Later: "In the days immediately following the December 26, 2004 tsunami and earthquake, swift action by the U.S. government, in cooperation with other donors and private organizations, ensured critical needs for water and sanitation were met, thus preventing a secondary disaster-related health crisis from occurring. "

Tight Glucose Control Cuts Heart Disease by Half in Type 1 Diabetes

Tight Glucose Control Cuts Heart Disease by Half in Type 1 Diabetes: "Intensive glucose control lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 50 percent in people with type 1 diabetes, researchers report in the December 22, 2005, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Their findings are based on a follow-up study of patients who took part more than a decade ago in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)"

New Program Helps Domestic Violence Victims Fill Out Forms Online

New Program Helps Domestic Violence Victims Fill Out Forms Online: "A new online program helps self-represented litigants fill out supporting declaration forms when requesting domestic violence restraining orders. "

Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical trial

Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical trial: "This study is currently recruiting patients."

OCEAN ETIQUETTE: PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE ENCOUNTERS WITH LIVING AND SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

OCEAN ETIQUETTE: PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE ENCOUNTERS WITH LIVING AND SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT: " NOAA believes that encounters with animals and submerged cultural resources in the marine environment are a positive way to promote the conservation of and respect for marine resources. "

Fastest Growing Occupations Announced for 2006-07

Fastest Growing Occupations Announced for 2006-07: "Computer-related and health-related occupations account for 22 of the 30 fastest growing occupations. Table 2 lists the numeric and percent changes in employment over the 2004-14 decade for the 30 occupations with the largest projected job growth"

Library of Congress Unveils 2006 Calendars Featuring Images from Vast Collections

Library of Congress Unveils 2006 Calendars Featuring Images from Vast Collections: "Thirteen calendars featuring the wide-ranging collections of the Library of Congress have been released for 2006. Produced cooperatively by the Library and Pomegranate Publications of Rohnert Park, Calif., the calendars draw on the Library's collections to illuminate and illustrate different facets of art, history, literature and ethnography."

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation 2006-2007 Grants: Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical Students

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation 2006-2007 Grants: Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical Students: "The Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship (CRF) program, established in 2000, is designed to encourage medical students to pursue careers in clinical research by providing them with an opportunity to participate in a research project of their choice for one year under the mentorship of an established clinical researcher at one of ten medical schools"

HUD SETTLES CASE AGAINST NINE TENNESSEE BUILDERS POSING AS LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES IN KICKBACK SCHEME

HUD SETTLES CASE AGAINST NINE TENNESSEE BUILDERS POSING AS LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES IN KICKBACK SCHEME: "WASHINGTON - The Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a legal settlement with nine Tennessee builders for violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). HUD claimed the nine, collectively known as 'Title Group Builders,' received payments from a Tennessee title company for settlement services that were never performed. Such 'sham affiliated business arrangements' violate RESPA's anti-kickback and unearned fee provisions."

BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $1.33 BILLION IN GRANTS TO HOUSE AND SERVE THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $1.33 BILLION IN GRANTS TO HOUSE AND SERVE THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES: "WASHINGTON - Thousands of local programs that house and serve homeless persons-from emergency shelters and transitional housing projects to permanent supportive housing programs-will receive $1.33 billion in funding through grants announced today by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson."

FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer

FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer: "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Nexavar (sorafenib tosylate), a new anti-cancer medicine used to treat adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer"

IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles

IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles: "Internal Revenue Service officials announced today that the IRS will not recognize certain deductions that taxpayers may be claiming relating to donated vehicles sold at auction.
IRS officials took this step after becoming aware of questionable practices that have surfaced recently. Some charities have sold donated vehicles at auction and claimed that the sales are to needy individuals at prices significantly below fair market value. "

Cross-border Law Enforcement Team Targets Spammers

Cross-border Law Enforcement Team Targets Spammers: "The FTC, U.S. Attorneys, the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Canadian consumer protection officials, and three state Attorneys General today announced a law enforcement initiative targeting spammers who are cluttering consumers? mail boxes with millions of illegal and unwanted e-mail messages."

PUC Seeks Nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund Governing Board

PUC Seeks Nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund Governing Board: "The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is accepting nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) governing board. Individuals interested in being considered for the CETF board should send a letter of interest and a resume to the following address by January 16, 2006. Interviews may be scheduled with candidates."

Retirement Saving Strategies for Late Starters

Retirement Saving Strategies for Late Starters: "If you think it's too late to start saving for retirement, think again. By setting some realistic goals and creating a plan, even for a few years, you can create a nest egg that can help you live a more comfortable retirement"

Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure

Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure: "The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a tai chi exercise program on functional capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure (HF). This study will also examine the way tai chi influences mental, physical, and social functioning. "

Christmas and the Holiday Season Facts, Features and Statistics

Christmas and the Holiday Season Facts, Features and Statistics: "The holiday season, with its many traditions, family gatherings and general good feelings, will soon be upon us. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its data collection."