Prepare Your Car For Evacuation

Prepare Your Car For Evacuation: "When local officials announce a 'Hurricane Watch,' it means there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24 to 36 hours. Individuals along the Texas Gulf coast should be ready to go once an evacuation order is announced. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends that residents and visitors take the following actions to be ready"

Winning at losing - How to Keep that Weight Off

Winning at losing - How to Keep that Weight Off: "Getting your weight under control can help you avoid many health problems. While there are many ways to successfully lose weight, most people regain it over time. Ongoing research is now giving us insights into how to keep that weight off."

Short-Term Energy Outlook - May 9th Update

Short-Term Energy Outlook - May 9th Update: "The prospects for significant improvement in the world petroleum supply and demand balance appear to be fading. While U.S. production in 2006 will grow with recovery from the hurricanes, only moderate increases in OPEC and other non-OPEC production and capacity are expected. "

Assistance Surpasses $ Three Million for Tornado Declaration

Assistance Surpasses $ Three Million for Tornado Declaration: "More than $3,200,000 has been approved in disaster housing, other needs assistance and low-interest disaster loans for Arkansas residents in the seven declared counties, officials from the Department of Homeland Security�s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) announced today."

Significant Muslim Populations Outside Middle East Grant Opportunity

Significant Muslim Populations Outside Middle East Grant Opportunity: "The Office for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL/PHD) announces a Request for Statements Of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law in non-Middle Eastern countries with significant Muslim Populations "

ATF OFFERS $25,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION IN EXPLOSIVES THEFT

ATF OFFERS $25,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION IN EXPLOSIVES THEFT: "John A. Torres, Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announced today that ATF is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of more than 500 pounds of explosives from an explosives storage magazine in Big Bear City, Calif"

Garamendi Seeks "Blackmail" Investigation by Insurance Industry

Garamendi Seeks "Blackmail" Investigation by Insurance Industry: "After the Commissioner�s rejection of the perceived blatant "blackmail" attempt, the insurance industry announced its launch of a $2.4 million negative advertising campaign against Commissioner Garamendi and his proposed auto regulations"

Cyber Security Alert: Microsoft Windows Vulnerabilities

Cyber Security Alert: Microsoft Windows Vulnerabilities: "Critical vulnerabilities in Macromedia Flash player may allow an attacker to take control of your computer. Microsoft has provided an update to remedy these vulnerabilities. "

Is Your Home Properly Insured? Know the Three Most Important Questions to Ask Your Insurer

Is Your Home Properly Insured? Know the Three Most Important Questions to Ask Your Insurer: "For many people, their home is their greatest asset. Yet studies show that 59 percent of today's homes are underinsured by an average of 22 percent.* To protect their investment this hurricane season, homeowners should update their insurance regularly to include improvements, major purchases and increased rebuilding costs, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)."

Restless Legs Syndrome In Adults: Comparing Immediate Release Formulation With Extended Release Formulation Of Ropinirole

Restless Legs Syndrome In Adults: Comparing Immediate Release Formulation With Extended Release Formulation Of Ropinirole: "Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) study in adults comparing immediate release ropinirole with extended release ropinirole over 12 weeks "

Scambuster Kit� for California Seniors

Scambuster Kit for California Seniors: "The California Department of Consumer Affairs has prepared this Senior Scambuster Kit to provide older Californians with tips and resources that can help them say "no thanks" to scamsters and no deal to dishonest dealers"

A Priceless Mother�s Day Gift from You � and the FTC

A Priceless Mother's Day Gift from You and the FTC: "Flowers, candy and a musical e-card from the Federal Trade Commission? This Mother's Day give mom something she can really use: an e-card with tips from the FTC on keeping her personal information secure"

White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Workshop

White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Workshop: "On Tuesday, June 6, 2006, the White House and the Departments of Justice, Commerce, Agriculture, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Health & Human Services, Housing & Urban Development, Education, and Homeland Security, the Agency for International Development, and the Small Business Administration will host a targeted workshop in Las Vegas to help faith-based and community organizations learn more about President Bush's Faith-Based and Community Initiative. The event is geared towards representatives from social service groups that have a track record of applying for government funding, especially those from groups that have not yet won grants. "

California Announces $5 Million Settlement with R.J. Reynolds to Resolve Lawsuit Over Firm�s Distribution of Free Cigarettes

California Announces $5 Million Settlement with R.J. Reynolds to Resolve Lawsuit Over Firm's Distribution of Free Cigarettes: "R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR) will pay $5 million to resolve a lawsuit in which the California Supreme Court found RJR liable for violating state law when it distributed 108,155 free packs of cigarettes on public grounds"

IRS Updates Voluntary Correction Program for Retirement Plan Professionals

IRS Updates Voluntary Correction Program for Retirement Plan Professionals: "The Internal Revenue Service today issued an updated and expanded revision of a revenue procedure governing its popular voluntary correction program for employee retirement plans "

Biometric Technology Identifies Criminals Attempting to Enter the United States

Biometric Technology Identifies Criminals Attempting to Enter the United States: "During the past five days, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector agents have arrested 12 aggravated felons using state-of-the-art biometric identification technology. "

CDC Update On Fusarium Keratitis

CDC Update On Fusarium Keratitis: "As of May 5, 2006, CDC has received reports of 102 confirmed cases, 12 possible cases and 81 cases still under investigation from 31 U.S. states and territories. 65 reports include insufficient evidence to classify them as cases or carry other non-Fusarium diagnoses. "

May is Awareness Month! Get the Facts about Asthma

May is Awareness Month! Get the Facts about Asthma: " More than 60 million American children and adults have asthma and allergies. Over the past two decades, prevalence rates for these diseases have doubled causing 2 million emergency room visits, 500,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths each year. These diseases cost the U.S economy over $25 billion annually, and one of the most challenging seasons for asthma and allergy sufferers is spring."

5 Tips For Speaking With Someone Who Stutters

5 Tips For Speaking With Someone Who Stutters: "Stuttering may look like an easy problem that can be solved with some simple advice, but for many adults, it can be a chronic life-long disorder. Here are some ways that you, the listener, can help."

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - May 12, 2006

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - May 12, 2006: "Fibromyalgia (pronounced Fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a complex chronic pain illness that is recognized by the American Medical Association, the National Institutes of Health and the American College of Rheumatology"