Thursday, January 18, 2007

Government Web Site Renamed USA.gov

Government Web Site Renamed USA.gov: "Where do you go to find out how to apply for a U.S. passport? Or whether you can bid in a government auction? Or how to protect yourself from identity theft?"

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Government Jobs: New Mine Inspectors Wanted -Applicant Screenings to be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Morgantown, W.Va.

Government Jobs: New Mine Inspectors Wanted -Applicant Screenings to be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Morgantown, W.Va.: "MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is continuing efforts to hire new mine inspectors by conducting on-site applicant screenings Jan. 20 and 21, 2007, starting a 7 a.m., at MSHA's district office, 604 Cheat Road, Morgantown, W.Va. "

Government Jobs: New Mine Inspectors Wanted -Applicant Screenings to be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Morgantown, W.Va.

Government Jobs: New Mine Inspectors Wanted -Applicant Screenings to be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Morgantown, W.Va.: "MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is continuing efforts to hire new mine inspectors by conducting on-site applicant screenings Jan. 20 and 21, 2007, starting a 7 a.m., at MSHA's district office, 604 Cheat Road, Morgantown, W.Va. "

Government Jobs: New Mine Inspectors Wanted -Applicant Screenings to be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Morgantown, W.Va.

Government Jobs: New Mine Inspectors Wanted -Applicant Screenings to be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Morgantown, W.Va.: "MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is continuing efforts to hire new mine inspectors by conducting on-site applicant screenings Jan. 20 and 21, 2007, starting a 7 a.m., at MSHA's district office, 604 Cheat Road, Morgantown, W.Va. "

Celebrating Irish-American Heritage Month - St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2007

Celebrating Irish-American Heritage Month - St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2007: "34.7 million
of U.S. residents who claim Irish ancestry. This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (4.2 million). Irish is the nation’s second most frequently reported ancestry, trailing only those of German ancestry. 31% percent of people of Irish ancestry, 25 or older, who had a bachelor’s degree or more education."

Fastest growth and decline in employment by county, June 2005-2006

Fastest growth and decline in employment by county, June 2005-2006: "In June 2006, Collin County, Texas, a Dallas suburb, had the largest over-the-year percentage increase in employment among the Nation’s largest counties. "

375,000 Teethers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

375,000 Teethers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard: "The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants."

375,000 Teethers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

375,000 Teethers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard: "The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants."

IRS E-File Opens for 2007 Filing Season

IRS E-File Opens for 2007 Filing Season: "WASHINGTON — Taxpayers may file their 2006 tax returns electronically beginning today as the Internal Revenue Service opens the e-file program following a record-setting year."

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

VA Helps Disabled Veterans Take to the Slopes

VA Helps Disabled Veterans Take to the Slopes: "WASHINGTON – Recently wounded veterans from the Global War on Terror will be among 350 disabled veterans who will ski the Rocky Mountains at the 21st National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo. from April 1-6."

OCC Offers Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Cashier’s Check Fraud

OCC Offers Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Cashier’s Check Fraud: "The consumer advisory was issued in response to a growing incidence of scams involving cashier’s checks. In most of these cases, individuals receive a cashier’s check and are asked to deposit the check into their account, wait until funds become available and then wire some part of the funds from their account to a third party, often in a foreign country"

Stalking Awareness Month -Department of Justice Educates Public About Stalking

Stalking Awareness Month -Department of Justice Educates Public About Stalking: "To commemorate the fourth anniversary of National Stalking Awareness Month, officials from the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) have joined with the National Center for Victims of Crime to host a program dedicated to educating the public, law enforcement agencies, and social service organizations about the serious dangers of stalking."

Free File: Improved, Expanded Free File Program Opens Today for 95 Million Taxpayers

Free File: Improved, Expanded Free File Program Opens Today for 95 Million Taxpayers: "The Internal Revenue Service and its private-sector partners today announced the opening of this year's Free File program with a series of improvements and changes to help taxpayers. The free tax preparation and free electronic filing initiative begins its fifth year with more consumer-friendly features and expanded services for Spanish-speaking taxpayers."

Monday, January 15, 2007

The Small and Home-Based business Conference you have been waiting for

The Small and Home-Based business Conference you have been waiting for: "The City of Pleasant Hill, in partnership with the John F Kennedy University Career Center and the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, will be offering a full-day program on Saturday, February 3, at the business conference from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Pleasant Hill campus of John F. Kennedy University located at 100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill. The conference is geared toward helping small and home-based business owners."

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial: Effects of Pomegranate Juice or Extract on Rising PSA Levels

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial: Effects of Pomegranate Juice or Extract on Rising PSA Levels: "This study will compare the effects of daily consumption of pomegranate juice, pomegranate liquid extract, and placebo on end-of-treatment (52 weeks) prostate-specific antigen (PSA) doubling time in male subjects who have rising PSA levels after primary therapy for localized prostate cancer. "

Sunday, January 14, 2007

2007 Detective Training Symposium - Registration Now Open

2007 Detective Training Symposium - Registration Now Open: "The 2007 Detective Training Symposium will be held in Burlingame, CA on May 22-24. Online registration for the Symposium is available through the San Jose State University, Administration of Justice Bureau website. Additional information may be obtained by calling 408.924.3330 "

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity Study, Recruiting Participants

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity Study, Recruiting Participants: "Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing is restricted during sleep. Obese individuals with OSA are at an increased risk of inflammation and heart conditions, but it is unknown whether this risk is related to the effects of OSA or obesity."

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity Study, Recruiting Participants

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity Study, Recruiting Participants: "Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing is restricted during sleep. Obese individuals with OSA are at an increased risk of inflammation and heart conditions, but it is unknown whether this risk is related to the effects of OSA or obesity."

Love American Style: Postal Service Issues New Love Stamp

Love American Style: Postal Service Issues New Love Stamp: "Love and the sweet smell of chocolate filled the air today during an event at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. The U.S. Postal Service® dedicated the 2007 With Love and Kisses stamp, which is available nationwide today."

Friday, January 12, 2007

Acne Treatment: Comparison Study of Topical Acne Regimens

Acne Treatment: Comparison Study of Topical Acne Regimens: "This study will compare the effectiveness of the two acne treatment regimens, Acne Free and Proactiv, for the treatment of moderately severe acne vulgaris of the face and neck. It will also compare the irritancy of each regimen over 8 weeks of daily use"