Friday, March 17, 2006

NHTSA Releases New Crash Test and Rollover Ratings

NHTSA Releases New Crash Test and Rollover Ratings: "Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new crash test and/or rollover ratings for 42 model year 2006 vehicles -16 passenger cars, 17 sport utility vehicles, four vans, and five pickups - and two early release model year 2007 sport utility vehicles."

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Sex Offender Counseling Contract

Sex Offender Counseling Contract - The state of California is looking for contractors to provide professional offensive specific counseling services to sex offenders referred by parole agents of the Californial Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Juvenile Parole Services.

Sex Offender Counseling Contract

Sex Offender Counseling Contract -The state of California is looking for Contractors to provide professional offensive specific counseling services to sex offenders referred by parole agents of the Californial Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Juvenile Parole Services.

Crisis in Health Care Caused by Fraud

Crisis in Health Care Caused by Fraud: "The Los Angeles District Attorney's Fraud Interdiction Program manual states: 'There is a crisis in health care caused by fraud. This fraud has adversely impacted the workers' compensation, automobile insurance, general health insurance, Medi-Cal, and Medi-Care systems"

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan -- Community Health Matching Grants

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan -- Community Health Matching Grants: "Up to $25,000 per year in matching funds, for a maximum of two years, are available. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations based in Michigan with 501�(3) status. Grantees are required to develop a funding partnership to support the proposed program. "

NOAA ANNOUNCES U.S. SPRING OUTLOOK

NOAA ANNOUNCES U.S. SPRING OUTLOOK: "Recent storms have eased the drought situation in many areas of the country, but the rain and snow arrived too late to offset the impacts from months of record dry weather across the Southwest, resulting in the continuing potential for a dangerous fire season,' said retired Air Force Brig. Gen. David L. Johnson, director of the NOAA National Weather Service. "

California Licensee Privacy Alert

California Licensee Privacy Alert: "This notice is to alert licensees, applicants, and other individuals of a possible compromise of personal information. Mail delivered to a CAlifornia Department of Consumer Affairs facility in Sacramento on Saturday March 4, 2006, was stolen from the facility's mailroom. Law enforcement and the U.S. Postal Service have been notified and are investigating the matter. "

Riverside Truck Driver Arrested for Making False Statement to Support an Insurance Claim in a Three-Car Collision

Riverside Truck Driver Arrested for Making False Statement to Support an Insurance Claim in a Three-Car Collision: "RIVERSIDE - Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced today the arrest of Jesus Lerma, 51, from Riverside, after an investigation by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Fraud Division revealed that it was not him, but his nephew, who was allegedly the driver of a vehicle involved in a three-car collision. "

Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions

Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions: "Philips has received nine reports of arcing by the capacitors. The results of such incidents were contained within the TVs due to the use of flame retardant materials resulting only in damage to the TV. There have been no injuries reported. "

Protecting Your Privacy - FCC New Fact Sheet

Protecting Your Privacy From Unwanted Telephone Calls , Text Messaging & Junk Faxes - FCC New Fact Sheet: "In today's environment where numerous entities collect and store personal information, consumers are increasingly wary about their privacy. You want - and have the right - to be secure in the knowledge that your personal information is secure. The FCC has several regulatory programs in place to protect your privacy"

Protecting Your Privacy - FCC New Fact Sheet

Protecting Your Privacy From Unwanted Telephone Calls , Text Messaging & Junk Faxes - FCC New Fact Sheet: "In today's environment where numerous entities collect and store personal information, consumers are increasingly wary about their privacy. You want - and have the right - to be secure in the knowledge that your personal information is secure. The FCC has several regulatory programs in place to protect your privacy"

Protecting Your Privacy - FCC New Fact Sheet

Protecting Your Privacy From Unwanted Telephone Calls , Text Messaging & Junk Faxes - FCC New Fact Sheet: "In today's environment where numerous entities collect and store personal information, consumers are increasingly wary about their privacy. You want - and have the right - to be secure in the knowledge that your personal information is secure. The FCC has several regulatory programs in place to protect your privacy"

Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results From the 2003-2004 Private School Universe Survey

Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results From the 2003-2004 Private School Universe Survey: "This report on the 2003-2004 Private School Universe Survey presents data on private schools in the United States with grades kindergarten through twelve by selected characteristics such as school size, school level, religious orientation, association membership, geographic region, community type, and program emphasis."

CBP Officers Seize Almost 1,400 Pounds of Narcotics Over the Weekend

CBP Officers Seize Almost 1,400 Pounds of Narcotics Over the Weekend: "SAN DIEGO, CA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted almost 1,400 pounds of marijuana and methamphetamines in16 incidents at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry this past weekend, officials announced today. In three days, vigilant CBP officers seized more than 1,300 lbs of marijuana and almost 47 lbs of methamphetamines and confiscated 15 vehicles and one motorcycle used in the smuggling attempts. "

FCC RELEASES ORDERS RESOLVING NUMEROUS BROADCAST TELEVISION INDECENCY COMPLAINTS

FCC RELEASES ORDERS RESOLVING NUMEROUS BROADCAST TELEVISION INDECENCY COMPLAINTS: "Washington, D.C. -The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today released decisions resolving over 300,000 consumer complaints about the broadcast of indecent, profane, and/or obscene television programming. In these decisions, the Commission addresses complaints about nearly 50 television programs broadcast between February 2002 and March 2005. "

1.8 Million Youth Initiate Inhalant Abuse in Three Years

1.8 Million Youth Initiate Inhalant Abuse in Three Years: "An average of 598,000 youth ages 12-17 initiated inhalant use in the past 12 months, based on data from 2002-2004, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released today at a press conference by the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition to kick off National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week. This is 1.8 million new initiates to inhalants in three years."

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW PSP (PLAYSTATION PORTABLE) MODEL FOR $199.99

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW PSP (PLAYSTATION PORTABLE) MODEL FOR $199.99: "The PSP System Celebrates its One Year Anniversary, More Than 15 Million Units Shipped Worldwide "

Parents: Nicotine Is A Real Threat To Your Kids

Parents: Nicotine Is A Real Threat To Your Kids: "Colorfully packaged with a variety of flavors like cinnamon, orange, and chocolate, these unfiltered cigarettes from India have 28 percent higher nicotine concentration than regular cigarettes."

'MAILING ONLINE' GOES GLOBAL - International addresses now accepted

'USPS MAILING ONLINE' GOES GLOBAL - International addresses now accepted: "Customers using NetPost's Mailing Online now can send mail internationally. Mailing Online, a powerful printing and mailing service, combines the speed of the Internet with the effectiveness of traditional mail. Mailing Online offers an array of printing and mailing options to customize orders."

Florida�s Flagler County Fastest-Growing Once Again

Florida's Flagler County Fastest-Growing Once Again: "Flagler County in Florida, located along the Atlantic Coast between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, was the fastest-growing county for the second year in a row with a 10.7 percent population increase from July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2005, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Flagler, with 76,410 residents, also led the nation with a 53 percent population increase since Census 2000."