Avian Flu: Guidance for Protecting Employees Against Avian Flu

Avian Flu: Guidance for Protecting Employees Against Avian Flu: "Avian influenza, commonly known as 'avian flu' or 'bird flu,' is caused by influenza type A viruses that normally only occur in birds. Avian flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, such as chickens, ducks and turkeys, very sick and kill them. "

Court Shuts Down Media Motor Spyware Operation

Court Shuts Down Media Motor Spyware Operation: "Trojan Program Downloaded Spyware, Adware, Porno Pop-Ups to Consumers’ Computers"

A Program to be Thankful for — Famine Early Warning System Network in Africa

A Program to be Thankful for — Famine Early Warning System Network in Africa: "While some enjoy the festive Thanksgiving Day meal this month, it’s important to remember some countries are less fortunate. Learn how the USGS is working to prevent the future occurrence of drought-induced famine that has devastated Africa in the past."

GIS Day — Discovering the World - November 15

GIS Day — Discovering the World - November 15: "On Nov. 15, geographic information system (GIS) users and vendors around the world are asked to open their doors to schools, businesses and the general public to showcase realworld applications of this important technology"

Get your Head in the Clouds! — See Earth from Space

Get your Head in the Clouds! — See Earth from Space: "Have you ever wondered what your backyard looks like from space? The new Earth from Space exhibit is kicking during Geography Awareness Week and promises to give you breathtaking views from the “eyes” of a satellite. "

Gorge On Turkey Gossip!

Gorge On Turkey Gossip!: "Brush up on your knowledge of your favorite Thanksgiving bird and other feathered friends at the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter. "

Lacking Mussels in the United States?

Lacking Mussels in the United States?: "You won’t find these mussels in the gym after the holidays, and according to a new USGS, you’re also less likely to find them in your local streams and rivers."

IRS User Fees for Installment Agreement to Increase

IRS User Fees for Installment Agreement to Increase: "The Internal Revenue Service announced today increases in user fees for installment agreements. The increases — the first since the fees were implemented in 1995 — result from increases in labor and other costs of processing the various applications."

Scam Alert: Social Security Cost of Living E-mail Scam

Scam Alert: Social Security Cost of Living E-mail Scam: "The Social Security Administration Agency has received several reports of an email message being circulated with the subject “Cost-of-Living for 2007 update” and purporting to be from the Social Security Administration. The message provides information about the 3.3 percent benefit increase for 2007 and contains the following “NOTE: We now need you to update your personal information. If this is not completed by November 11, 2006, we will be forced to suspend your account indefinitely.” The reader is then directed to a website designed to look like Social Security’s Internet website."

New Publication:TMJ Disorders

New Publication:TMJ Disorders: "Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, commonly called 'TMJ,' are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. We don’t know for certain how many people have TMJ disorders, but some estimates suggest that over 10 million Americans are affected. The condition appears to be more common in women than men."

The National Institute on Drug Abuse Announces Summer Internship Opportunities

The National Institute on Drug Abuse Announces Summer Internship Opportunities: "The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is offering summer research training opportunities at their facility in Baltimore, Maryland. Students who are accepted to the program will work side-by-side with some of the world's leading scientists, in an environment devoted exclusively to cutting-edge biomedical research. "

FinCEN Advises Financial Industry on Potential Risks of Shell Companies

FinCEN Advises Financial Industry on Potential Risks of Shell Companies " The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued an advisory to U.S. financial institutions on identifying, assessing and managing the potential risks associated with accounts maintained for shell companies. Today's advisory is being released along with an assessment that shows that shell companies can be exploited by money launderers and other perpetrators of financial crime because of the lack of transparency in the formation process and the inability to identify beneficial owners."

Mortgage Loan Fraud:FinCEN Assessment Reveals Suspected Mortgage Loan Fraud Continues to Rise

Mortgage Loan Fraud:FinCEN Assessment Reveals Suspected Mortgage Loan Fraud Continues to Rise: "An assessment released today by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reveals that suspected mortgage loan fraud in the United States continues to rise, and has risen 35 percent in the past year."

November Is Diabetes Awareness Month

November Is Diabetes Awareness Month: "November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and once again your opportunity to learn more about diabetes and the risks associated with it. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and it is the fifth deadliest disease in the nation. Diabetes has no cure. "

Heartburn or Heart Attack? Preventing GERD Emergencies

Heartburn or Heart Attack? Preventing GERD Emergencies: "Up to 60 percent of patients with NCCP will be diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which affects more than 21 million Americans. (Chest pain or discomfort should prompt urgent medical evaluation."

Amtrak Free Travel Companion Offer for Campus Visits

Amtrak Free Travel Companion Offer for Campus Visits: "Amtrak is pleased to offer the Campus Visit Discount. This discount allows high school juniors and seniors visiting a college campus to take one parent or guardian along as a free companion."

Free CEU: What’s New in Tuberculosis?

Free CEU: What’s New in Tuberculosis?: "Laboratory services are essential in diagnosing and treating patients with tuberculosis. Explore the challenges facing mycobacteriology laboratories today."

Apply For Disaster Aid Before The Dec. 5 Deadline

Apply For Disaster Aid Before The Dec. 5 Deadline: "INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Dec. 5 deadline to apply for disaster assistance is drawing near for Indiana residents affected by September’s severe storms and flooding, say officials from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security"

Testicular Cancer: Study of Individuals and Families at High Risk for Testicular Cancer

Testicular Cancer: Study of Individuals and Families at High Risk for Testicular Cancer: "The purpose of the study to identify new families with familial testicular cancer to determine genetic susceptibility"

Marijuana Abuse:A Brief Marijuana Intervention for Adolescent Women

Marijuana Abuse:A Brief Marijuana Intervention for Adolescent Women: "The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a brief motivational intervention on marijuana use and sex-risk behavior in young women."