FEMA Warns: Beware Of Identity Thieves

FEMA Warns: Beware of Identity Thieves: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency are warning Ohio residents against a particular kind of fraud that always seems to follow in the wake of a major disaster - identity theft."

SAMHSA Awards $41 Million in Grants for Child Mental Health Services

SAMHSA Awards $41 Million in Grants for Child Mental Health Services: "SAMHSA), today announced the award of five cooperative agreements totaling $41 million over six years to provide comprehensive community mental health services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families"

FTC Closes Door on Spyware Operation

FTC Closes Door on Spyware Operation: "An operation that placed spyware on consumers’ computers in violation of federal laws will give up more than $2 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges. Under a stipulated final judgment and order, the defendants are permanently prohibited from interfering with a consumer’s computer use, including but not limited to distributing software code that tracks consumers’ Internet activity or collects other personal information, changes their preferred homepage or other browser settings, inserts new advertising toolbars or other frames onto their browsers, installs dialer programs, inserts advertising hyperlinks into third-party Web pages, or installs other advertising software code, file, or content on consumers’ computers. "

Triple Fatality at Mississippi Work Site Results in OSHA Citations for Oil and Gas Service Company

Triple Fatality at Mississippi Work Site Results in OSHA Citations for Oil and Gas Service Company: "The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Stringer Oilfield Services and proposed penalties totaling $40,300 following the investigation of a fatal accident at a Raleigh, Miss., work site."

New York Law Prohibits Shutout of Alternative Fuels

New York Law Prohibits Shutout of Alternative Fuels: "A new law in New York will make alternative fuels such as biodiesel and E85 (a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline) more readily available to consumers. New York Governor George Pataki on July 31st signed a law prohibiting the 'exclusivity' contracts between fuel distributors and gas stations."

Active Exploitation of a Vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000

Active Exploitation of a Vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000: "US-CERT is aware of reports of a new vulnerability that affects Microsoft Word 2000. According to these reports, this vulnerability is actively being exploited to execute arbitrary code."

FDA Approves First Implanted Artificial Heart

FDA Approves First Implanted Artificial Heart: "Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first totally implanted artificial heart for patients with advanced heart failure in both of the heart’s pumping chambers. The device is intended for patients who are not eligible for a heart transplant and whose life expectancy without the device is only a month. Heart failure is a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood throughout the body. About 5 million people in the United States have heart failure and it contributes to or causes about 300,000 deaths every year."

Hiring Top Cops: Strategies for Success Webcast

Hiring Top Cops: Strategies for Success Webcast: "The challenge of recruiting and hiring qualified people is a critical issue facing law enforcement in the United States today. Successful recruiting and hiring strategies are essential components for creating a culture of integrity, mutual respect, and trust with the community. A distinguished panel of experts will analyze the current situation and provide information on successful recruiting and hiring strategies. The panel also will also discuss the benefits of hiring in the spirit of service versus hiring in the spirit of adventure"

FEMA And Mississippi Team Up To Provide Safe Shelters

FEMA And Mississippi Team Up To Provide Safe Shelters: "More than $11.8 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will help fund storm shelters and safe rooms throughout Mississippi."

September is National Cholesterol Education Month - Know your cholesterol numbers—Know your risk

September is National Cholesterol Education Month - Know your cholesterol numbers—Know your risk: "The theme for Cholesterol Month 2006 is 'Know your cholesterol numbers—Know your risk—Give yourself some TLC.' Cholesterol Month 2006 highlights a new booklet to help the 65 million American adults with high blood cholesterol make the therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) needed to lower their cholesterol and, with it, their risk for heart disease"

Overweight in Early Childhood Increases Chances for Obesity at Age 12

Overweight in Early Childhood Increases Chances for Obesity at Age 12: "The researchers periodically collected height and weight measurements of a sample of children, beginning at age 2 and continuing until age 12. Their analysis, appearing in the September Pediatrics, provides some of the strongest evidence to date that overweight in early childhood increase the chances for overweight in later life"

September is National Preparedness Month -Hundreds of Events and Activities across the Country Promote Emergency Preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month -Hundreds of Events and Activities across the Country Promote Emergency Preparedness: "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that more than 1,150 national, regional, state and local organizations have joined the department to take part in National Preparedness Month. This nationwide effort encourages Americans to prepare for emergencies of all kinds in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. "

Early Alcohol Dependence Linked to Reduced Treatment Seeking and Chronic Relapse

Early Alcohol Dependence Linked to Reduced Treatment Seeking and Chronic Relapse: "Individuals who become alcohol dependent before age 25 are less likely to ever seek treatment than those who become alcohol dependent at age 30 or older, according to a new study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). "

Only 30 Days Left to Apply for Assistance

Only 30 Days Left to Apply for Assistance: "CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding of July 27 through August 4 have 30 days to apply for state and federal disaster assistance before the September 30 deadline. More than 5,800 residents in the designated counties of Ashtabula , Geauga, and Lake have applied for assistance and more than $15.7 million in grants and low-interest loans have been approved. "

Funding Opportunities - Environmental Research Grant Announcements

Funding Opportunities - Environmental Research Grant Announcements -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of pre-applications is November 28, 2006. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 65 new fellowships by July 20, 2007. Master's level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, usable over a period of four years. The fellowship program provides up to $37,000 per year of support per fellowship.

Targeted Naltrexone for Problem Drinkers - Alcohol Addiction

Targeted Naltrexone for Problem Drinkers - Alcohol Addiction: "The purpose of this study is to determine whether naltrexone, combined with brief coping skills therapy, is effective in the treatment of heavy drinking"

Changes in Muscle Tissue in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

Changes in Muscle Tissue in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer: "This pilot study is evaluating changes in muscle tissue in patients with pancreatic cancer."

Total Bankruptcy Cases Filed Fall to Lowest in Nearly Five Years

Total Bankruptcy Cases Filed Fall to Lowest in Nearly Five Years: "Bankruptcy filings fell 9.3 percent during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2006. Bankruptcy cases filed in federal courts during that period totaled 1,484,570, down from the 1,637,254 bankruptcy cases filed for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2005. This is the lowest filings have fallen since the 12-month period ending September 2001. "

California Public Health Officer Urges Parents to Take Simple Steps to Protect Children from Head Lice

California Public Health Officer Urges Parents to Take Simple Steps to Protect Children from Head Lice: "Head lice continue to be a problem wherever young children play together,' Horton said. 'Head lice can be transmitted from an infested child to other children through hair-to-hair contact. Sharing beds, pillows, hats, clothing, combs, brushes, barrettes, helmets, scarves, head phones and other personal items should be avoided"

Gotta Catch a Ride to New York!" Sweepstakes

Gotta Catch a Ride to New York!" Sweepstakes: "One grand prize winner will win a family trip for four to New York City to visit Pokémon Headquarters and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Pokémon and the release of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew"