Knee Deep in Debt ? A Debt Consolidation Self Help Guide

Knee Deep in Debt ? A Debt Consolidation Self Help Guide: "Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?"

California Cites La Jolla Nursing And Rehabilitation Center In Death Of A Resident

California Cites La Jolla Nursing And Rehabilitation Center In Death Of A Resident: "SACRAMENTO - The La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center nursing home in San Diego County has received a 'AA' citation, the most severe under state law, and a $94,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation by the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) concluded that poor care of a
79-year-old female led to her death, State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton announced today."

OTS APPROVES H&R BLOCK, INC. APPLICATION TO ORGANIZE A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

OTS APPROVES H&R BLOCK, INC. APPLICATION TO ORGANIZE A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) announced today the approval of an application from H&R Block, Inc. to organize a de novo federal stock savings bank to be known as H&R Block Bank (Savings Bank), which will be located in Kansas City, Missouri. "

What You Should Know About Higher FDIC Coverage for Retirement Accounts

What You Should Know About Higher FDIC Coverage for Retirement Accounts: "Americans work hard and save money in hopes of having a comfortable retirement. But as people live longer and spend more years in retirement than ever before, preparing financially can be complicated. Here's good news that may help families saving for their retirement."

NCAA Schools Urged to End Beer Ads on Broadcasts

NCAA Schools Urged to End Beer Ads on Broadcasts: "The Campaign for Alcohol-Free Sports TV today urged 54 of the 64 colleges and universities sending teams to the NCAA men's basketball tournament to commit to ending beer advertising on college sports games. The campaign, which is led by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest and is backed by an impressive array of coaching greats and organizations, says that associating drinking with college sports makes a mockery of athletic and academic values and makes it harder for officials to combat alcohol problems on college campuses."

Senate Confirms President�s Nominee to Lead Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Senate Confirms President's Nominee to Lead Occupational Safety and Health Administration: "WASHINGTON � Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced today that the United States Senate has confirmed Edwin G. Foulke Jr. of South Carolina as assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health"

Bank and Thrift Agencies Issue Advisory on Influenza Pandemic Preparedness

Bank and Thrift Agencies Issue Advisory on Influenza Pandemic Preparedness: "The federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies today issued an interagency advisory to financial institutions and their technology service providers that is intended to raise awareness of the threat of a pandemic influenza outbreak and its potential impact on the delivery of critical financial services."

Association Health Plans (AHP), �Bad for Business, Bad for Employees.�

Association Health Plans (AHP), "Bad for Business, Bad for Employees.": "The legislation would sweep aside state laws requiring specified benefits and providers in insurance policies, and would also preempt California's community rating laws which protect small businesses with older and sicker employees from even higher health insurance premiums."

WANTED: SCHOLARSHIP ON POSTAL HISTORY

WANTED: SCHOLARSHIP ON POSTAL HISTORY: "the Postal Service is sponsoring two annual prizes for scholarship that highlights this rich history. "

OSHA Sponsors Second Annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference

OSHA Sponsors Second Annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference: "OSHA will be holding its Second Annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference at the University of Findlay's School of Environmental and Emergency Management in Findlay, Ohio, June 5-6. "

FTC CONSENT ORDER PROTECTS COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR FREE-STANDING NEWSPAPER INSERTS

FTC CONSENT ORDER PROTECTS COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR FREE-STANDING NEWSPAPER INSERTS: "FSIs are multi-page booklets containing discount coupons for the products sold by various firms. They are inserted into newspapers for distribution to consumers. For the manufacturers of consumer-packaged goods and others"

CalHFA Offers $10 Million in Low Interest Loans to Promote Affordable Housing in California Communities

CalHFA Offers $10 Million in Low Interest Loans to Promote Affordable Housing in California Communities: "SACRAMENTO, March 13, 2006 - Local government agencies can now apply for low interest loans to promote affordable housing projects in their communities through the California Housing Finance Agency's (CalHFA) award-winning program, Housing Enabled by Local Partnerships (HELP). "

Microsoft Offers Free Xbox Live Gold Weekend Through Verizon Sponsorship for Xbox 360� gamers

Microsoft Offers Free Xbox Live Gold Weekend Through Verizon Sponsorship for Xbox 360™ gamers: "Xbox 360 owners invited to jump into 72 hours of free action-packed Xbox Live multiplayer online gaming courtesy of Verizon."

In the Aftermath of Midwest Tornadoes, Insurance Claims Filing Begins for Victims

In the Aftermath of Midwest Tornadoes, Insurance Claims Filing Begins for Victims: "Victims of the severe storms and tornadoes that swept through the Midwest over the weekend are struggling to put the pieces of their lives back in place and are beginning the claims filing process. "

USGS Assessment Significantly Increases Afghanistan Petroleum Resource Base

USGS Assessment Significantly Increases Afghanistan Petroleum Resource Base: "The USGS and the Government of Afghanistan Ministry of Mines and Industry have completed the first-ever assessment of Afghanistan's undiscovered petroleum resources and have determined that the resource base is significantly greater than previously understood."

Effect Study of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Functional Constipation

Effect Study of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Functional Constipation: "Functional constipation (FC) is common with 14.3% estimated prevalence in HK, but treatment for this condition in conventional medicine is suboptimal. Complementary and alternative medicines, especially Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) are used frequently by patients with FC, but there is little research evidence about these commonly used CHM. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CHM, and its impact on quality of life of patients with FC. "

See a Mile of the Earth�s Crust from the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater

See a Mile of the Earth's Crust from the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater: "Ever wondered what a mile-long piece of the Earth's crust looks like? Last fall, a team of scientists drilled into one of the most amazing geologic structures known. This core tells the story of 35 million years ago, when a meteorite 1.5 miles wide, traveling at hypersonic speed, smashed into the Earth's crust and created the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater."

Celebrating Our Moms: Mother�s Day: May 14, 2006

Celebrating Our Moms: Mother's Day: May 14, 2006 -81%Percentage of women 40 to 44 years old who are mothers. In 1976, 90 percent of women in that age group were mothers.

H5N1 infection in domestic cats and a stone marten � Europe

H5N1 infection in domestic cats and a stone marten - Europe: "Avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infections have been reported in domestic cats in Germany and Austria, according to the World Health Organization and the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention."

National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank Grant

National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank - CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, “National Mesothelioma Virtual Registry and Tissue Bank.” $950,000 [this amount is an estimate, and subject to the availability of funds] will be available in fiscal year 2006 to fund one award.