Share Safer Sex Counseling Program for Changing Sexual Risk Behaviors in Mexican Female Sex Workers

Share Safer Sex Counseling Program for Changing Sexual Risk Behaviors in Mexican Female Sex Workers: "This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the Share Safer Sex Program in reducing sexual risk behaviors among female sex workers in four Mexican cities close to the U.S. border. "

Fire Captain Delivers Own Baby

Fire Captain Delivers Own Baby: "Chico Fire Captain Dan Reese responded early Monday morning to what is normally a routine emergency call for firefighters but in this case, the patient was his wife, Jade, who was in labor with the couple's second child."

Oxygen Treatment in Heart Failure

Oxygen Treatment in Heart Failure: "The purpose of this study is to determine whether oxygen therapy during sleep improves quality of life, exercise capacity and heart function among patients with chronic heart failure and central sleep apnea. "

Business Management Consulting Services RFP

Business Management Consulting Services RFP: "The Purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified bidders to develop a Master Services Agreement (MSA) for Business Managment Consulting Services in the following categories:
Organizational Development
Strategic Planning
Department/Program Development, Perfomance Measures and Evaluation
Fiscal Services
Benefits Consulting Services
Investments Consulting
Marketing Services
Workforce Planning"

Solicitation of Applications for Small Minority Producers

Solicitation of Applications for Small Minority Producers: "The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of approximately $1.473 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year (FY) 2006 for cooperatives and associations of cooperatives to assist small minority producers. "

OSHA Fines Flushing Hospital $112,500 for Formaldehyde Hazards

OSHA Fines Flushing Hospital $112,500 for Formaldehyde Hazards: "A Flushing hospital's alleged failure to protect workers from exposure to formaldehyde has resulted in $112,500 in fines from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)."

New Safety Recommendations for Pedicures

New Safety Recommendations for Pedicures: "The recommendations we're unveiling today are practical, effective ways to reduce the risk of mycobacteria, staph and other infections from pedicures,' said Director Zettel."

Social Skills Training for Improving Social Functioning in People With Schizophrenia

Social Skills Training for Improving Social Functioning in People With Schizophrenia: "This study will evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral social skills training versus supportive contact in improving social functioning in people with schizophrenia. "

Illegal Contractors Caught in Central Coast Sting Operation By State Contractors Board

Illegal Contractors Caught in Central Coast Sting Operation By State Contractors Board: " lure of easy money led more than two dozen unlicensed operators into a sting operation conducted by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in Pismo Beach. The stings were held over two days (Wednesday & Thursday, June 21, 22) with support from the Pismo Beach Police Department, and the San Luis Obispo County Builders Exchange."

SEC and Korea Financial Supervisory Commission Announce Terms of Reference for Regulatory Dialogue

SEC and Korea Financial Supervisory Commission Announce Terms of Reference for Regulatory Dialogue: "The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Korea Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) today announced terms for regulatory dialogue between the two agencies."

SEC Charges Morgan Stanley With Failure To Maintain And Enforce Policies To Prevent Misuse of Inside Information

SEC Charges Morgan Stanley With Failure To Maintain And Enforce Policies To Prevent Misuse of Inside Information: "The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today the institution and simultaneous settlement of an enforcement action against Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. (Morgan Stanley). Despite the legal requirements to do so, Morgan Stanley for years failed to maintain and enforce adequate written policies and procedures to prevent the misuse of material nonpublic information, commonly referred to as inside information."

FEMA to Provide Disaster Assistance Information at Home Improvement Stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

FEMA to Provide Disaster Assistance Information at Home Improvement Stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire: " series of free disaster assistance workshops will take place at home improvement centers in several Massachusetts and New Hampshire communities starting Tuesday. These workshops are open to the public and are designed to provide information to residents on homeowner mitigation and on state and federal disaster assistance following the mid-May flooding."

USAID Donates Refrigerators Worth Over One Million US Dollars to Oromiya, Amhara and SNNP Regions to Support Childhood Immunization in Ethiopia

USAID Donates Refrigerators Worth Over One Million US Dollars to Oromiya, Amhara and SNNP Regions to Support Childhood Immunization in Ethiopia: "The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Ethiopia) has donated 717 refrigerators and spare parts to the Regional Health Offices in Oromiya, Amhara and SNNP Regions. The refrigerators, valued at over one million U.S. Dollars (approximately 11.5 million birr), will be used to strengthen Ethiopia�s childhood immunization program. "

Scam Artists Posing As Sellers on eBay

Scam Artists Posing As Sellers on eBay: "Consumers should be on the alert for scam artists posing as sellers on eBay, the California-based Internet auction site, who victimize bidders through bogus second chance offers. To avoid falling victim to this scam, we offer some tips and precautions below."

Updated Guidelines: The Prevention of childhood obesity through increased physical activity

Updated Guidelines: The Prevention of childhood obesity through increased physical activity: "This is the current release of the guideline. All policy statements from the American Academy of Pediatrics automatically expire 5 years after publication unless reaffirmed, revised, or retired at or before that time."

Rural Initiative for New American Farmers Partnerships 2006 Request for Applications

Rural Initiative for New American Farmers Partnerships 2006 Request for Applications: "The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announces the availability of approximately $500,000 to fund the Rural Initiative for New American Farmers. A maximum of ten partnership agreements will be awarded nationwide with a maximum award of $50,000 for an individual project."

NOAA PROPOSES REGULATIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN SHIPS AND ENDANGERED NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES

NOAA PROPOSES REGULATIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN SHIPS AND ENDANGERED NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES: "The NOAA Fisheries Service today published a proposed rule describing regulations to reduce the risk of collisions between North Atlantic right whales and ocean-going vessels. Right whales are among the most endangered species in the world and are highly vulnerable to ship collisions. "

Study Shows Obesity is the Second Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths in U.S.

Study Shows Obesity is the Second Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths in U.S.: "Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable deaths and is associated with many significant health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. This document summarizes research on obesity and overweight supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), including current and completed projects, recent findings, and several conferences."

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS: "The California Department of Corporations (DOC) announced that it has charged a Costa Mesa man , doing business as Benchmark Financial Services, with fraudulently operating as an investment adviser. Scott made recommendations to some 40 clients, primarily seniors, who invested $15 million in mutual funds. Benchmark Financial received an average of at least $150,000 annually in commissions for providing recommendations and mutual fund research. "

Student Loan 2006-2007 Interest Rates to Increase on July 1, 2006

Student Loan 2006-2007 Interest Rates to Increase on July 1, 2006: "Borrowers who consolidate prior to July 1, 2006 will be able to lock in their loans at a lower interest rate. FFEL and Direct Consolidation Loans have fixed interest rates that are based on the weighted average of the interest rates on the loans being consolidated. A lender can provide a new consolidation loan borrower with the lowest statutory weighted average of the interest rate for loans by using the lower of the weighted average interest rates on loans being consolidated as of July 1 or the date the lender received the borrower's consolidation loan application."