HUD's New RSS Feed will Alert Users of the Latest Fair Housing News

HUD's New RSS Feed will Alert Users of the Latest Fair Housing News: "HUD’S Office of Fair Housing And Equal Opportunity To Offer Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feed On Its Web Page "

COPS Office Announces $14.8 Million in School Safety Grants

COPS Office Announces $14.8 Million in School Safety Grants: "Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) today announced $14.8 million in grants to 174 local law enforcement agencies to enhance school safety in 38 states. The grants were awarded under COPS Secure Our Schools program, which supports local efforts to improve security in schools and on school grounds."

HRSA Report Says 15 Percent of Children Are Overweight

HRSA Report Says 15 Percent of Children Are Overweight: "A new HRSA report finds that 14.8 percent of America’s 10- to 17-year-olds are overweight and that 71.3 percent of that age group exercise at least three days a week."

IRS Reminder: Taxpayers Should Check Mailing Addresses for Rev. Proc. 2006-1

IRS Reminder: Taxpayers Should Check Mailing Addresses for Rev. Proc. 2006-1: "Taxpayers seeking IRS Chief Counsel advice as outlined in Revenue Procedure 2006-1 are reminded to submit their requests and additional information to the addresses listed in the revenue procedure. There may be some confusion related to a previous new release, IR-2006-138, concerning which mailing address should be used."

SBA Applications are for Both Individuals and Business Owners

SBA Applications are for Both Individuals and Business Owners: "Following June's severe storms and flooding, many residents who applied for disaster assistance found they were issued a U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application although they were not business owners. "

Legal Copy Service/Attorney Service Contract Opportunity

Legal Copy Service/Attorney Service Contract Opportunity: "Contractor shall provide Legal Photocopying, Subpoena, and Process Services as needed regarding litigation and legal proceedings involving the State Department of Transportation. Contractor must provide services requested by the State's legal office located in San Diego, CA for various cases located in State and at times, out of State. San Diego Legal Office covers the following Districts and Counties: Riverside, Imperial and Orange County.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Kicks Off in September

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Kicks Off in September: "Just as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition (NPCC) and the White House have declared September National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month for the sixth straight year, new data shows that 52 percent of men over 50 get tested for prostate cancer "

Pay Day Loan Online: California Dept. of Corporations Orders Payday Loan Stores to Stop Lending In State

Pay Day Loan Online: California Dept. of Corporations Orders Payday Loan Stores to Stop Lending In State: "California Department of Corporations (DOC) has brought enforcement actions against four online stores that offer 'pay day loans,' on the ground that the stores have not been licensed in California."

Acid Reflux Study:Safety and Efficacy Study of Axid Use in Infants Suffering From GERD

Safety and Efficacy Study of Axid Use in Infants Suffering From GERD: "The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy,acceptability, and safety of Axid Oral Solution versus placebo in the treatment of GERD in infants age 30 days up to 1 year. "

Avian Influenza: GPS the Latest Tool in Fight Against Avian Influenza

Avian Influenza: GPS the Latest Tool in Fight Against Avian Influenza: "Wearing light solar-powered GPS satellite transmitters, wild swans from Mongolia are winging their way across Eurasia, while land-bound scientists tracking the birds´ journeys on computers say that these unique studies will shed light on how wild birds may be involved in the spread of avian influenza."

Apple Mac Products Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities

Apple Mac Products Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities: "Mac OS X, Safari web browser, Mail, and other products are affected by multiple vulnerabilites. Apple has released Security Update 2006-004 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to place and run malicious code on your computer. "

LeapFrog Recalls 186,000 Children’s Activity Centers

LeapFrog Recalls 186,000 Children’s Activity Centers: "LeapFrog has received 145 reports of children’s arms becoming caught in the plastic tube, resulting in 54 reports of minor scratches and bruises."

FEMA Fraud: FEMA Takes Fraud Seriously in All Forms

FEMA Fraud: FEMA Takes Fraud Seriously in All Forms: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has so far identified at least 26,000 applicants who allegedly filed false claims for federal disaster assistance following the 2005 hurricanes. FEMA's recoupment process is underway to recover more than $114.6 million associated with these claims"

2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings

2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings: "In 2005, 19.7 million (8.1%) used an illicit drug, 71.5 million (29.4%) used a tobacco product, and 126 million (51.8%) Americans aged 12 and older used alcohol currently (that is, in the month prior to the survey). The rate of current marijuana use among youths aged 12 to 17 declined from 7.6% to 6.8% between 2004 and 2005. "

Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity

Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity: "Railroad employees who are planning to retire should be aware of what steps to take and what documents are required when applying for an annuity from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Being prepared can prevent needless delays and ensure that payments from the RRB begin as soon as possible after retirement. The following questions and answers describe the application process and other related items that retiring employees should be aware of"

CAlifornia Announces State Farm’s Request for a 10.6 % Reduction in Rates – 1.2 Million California Homeowners and Renters Will Benefit

CAlifornia Announces State Farm’s Request for a 10.6 % Reduction in Rates – 1.2 Million California Homeowners and Renters Will Benefit: "Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi today announced that State Farm Insurance has requested a 10.6% reduction in homeowners’ insurance rates, amounting to $123 million in savings for 1.2 million California homeowners and renters. The average policyholder would save $103 annually. "

Motorcycle Safety: NTSB Announces Agenda For Two-Day Motorcycle Forum

Motorcycle Safety: NTSB Announces Agenda For Two-Day Motorcycle Forum: "The National Transportation Safety Board has announced its agenda for the two-day public forum on motorcycle safety beginning on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in Washington, D.C. Board Member Debbie Hersman will preside as Chairman of the forum. "

Motorcycle Safety: NTSB Announces Agenda For Two-Day Motorcycle Forum

Motorcycle Safety: NTSB Announces Agenda For Two-Day Motorcycle Forum: "The National Transportation Safety Board has announced its agenda for the two-day public forum on motorcycle safety beginning on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in Washington, D.C. Board Member Debbie Hersman will preside as Chairman of the forum. "

Hazard Communication: OSHA Accepting Comments on Hazard Communication and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS

Hazard Communication: OSHA Accepting Comments on Hazard Communication and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS: "announced today that it will publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on Sept. 12, 2006, seeking public comment on the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Adoption of the GHS by OSHA will require OSHA to propose changes to the Agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)."

Computer Security: How to Safeguard Your Data

Computer Security: How to Safeguard Your Data: "When there are multiple people using your computer and/or you store sensitive personal and work-related data on your computer, it is especially important to take extra security precautions."