IRS Update: New Online Employer Identification Number (EIN) Application Processes Requests in Minutes

IRS Update: New Online Employer Identification Number (EIN) Application Processes Requests in Minutes: "WASHINGTON — Taxpayers can now request an Employer Identification Number (EIN) through a Web-based system that instantly processes requests and generates identification numbers in real time, the Internal Revenue Service announced today"

Digital Television Public Meeting and Expo, Sept. 25

Digital Television Public Meeting and Expo, Sept. 25: "Full-Power TV Stations to Cease Analog Broadcasts, Switch to Digital after Feb. 17, 2009 "

VA Reaches Out to Former Prisoners of War

VA Reaches Out to Former Prisoners of War: "WASHINGTON - Do you know any former prisoners of war (POW) or their family members? If so, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs your help. VA is once again reaching out to former prisoners of war not currently using VA benefits and services, urging them to contact the Department to find out if they are eligible for health care, disability compensation and other services"

Flexible work: Adjusting the when and where of your job

Flexible work: Adjusting the when and where of your job: "Would you like to work fewer hours, set your own schedule, or work at home? Read here about some of the options for balancing your job with your life."

Sky-high Careers: Jobs related to airlines

Sky-high Careers: Jobs related to airlines: "Some fly for a living; others provide support from the ground. But all air-travel workers help keep the skies safe. Find out about the unique opportunities available in these careers."

Largest Steroid Enforcement Action in U.S. History

Largest Steroid Enforcement Action in U.S. History : "SEP 24--WASHINGTON – DEA and federal law enforcement officials from the FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service today announced the culmination of Operation Raw Deal, an international case targeting the global underground trade of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone (HGH) and insulin growth factor (IGF). "

.Green Tea Extract in Treating Women with Breast Cancer, Recruiting for Study

The rationale of this study is that green tea extract contains ingredients that may prevent or slow the growth of breast cancer. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to study the side effects and best dose of green tea extract in treating women with hormone receptor-negative stage I, stage II, or stage IIIA breast cancer. Green Tea Extract in Treating Women with Breast Cancer, Recruiting for Study

IRS Update: Charities, Churches and Politics

IRS Update: Charities, Churches and Politics: "The ban on political campaign activity by charities and churches was created by Congress more than a half century ago. The IRS has published a new ruling which outlines how churches, and all 501(c)(3) organizations, can stay within the law regarding the ban on political activity."

Zero Calorie Drink Products, Recruiting Patients for Study

Zero Calorie Drink Products, Recruiting Patients for Study: "This clinical trial will determine if any carbohydrate added to a zero calorie product might be important to consider in the management of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus."

Picturing the Birds and the Bees

Picturing the Birds and the Bees: "Got a story, but need an image? The USGS has released a new Web site for its rapidly growing Digital Image Library. With 30,000 images in the queue, the new Digital Image Library has multiple ways for you to browse the collections and find the images you need"

PAKISTAN Travel Warning Alert to U.S. Citizens

PAKISTAN Travel Warning Alert to U.S. Citizens: "The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against non-essential travel to Pakistan in light of the threat of terrorist activity. The presence of Al-Qaida, Taliban elements, and indigenous sectarian groups poses a potential danger to American citizens, especially along the porous border with Afghanistan. Continuing tensions in the Middle East also increase the possibility of violence against Westerners in Pakistan."

Stock Loan Scam: SEC Charges 38 Defendants in Multi-Million Dollar Stock Loan Scams

"Stock Loan Traders Paid Phony Finder Fees and Received Kickbacks in Schemes Netting More Than $12 Million in Unlawful Profits" Loan Scam: SEC Charges 38 Defendants in Multi-Million Dollar Stock Loan Scams:

New Online Search Tool for Patents, 1940s

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of a website, DOepatents, which allows search and retrieval of information from a collection of more than 20,000 patent records. New Online Search Tool for Patents, 1940s

DVD Duplication and Authoring Contract Solicitation

DVD Duplication and DVD Authoring Contract Solicitation: "The Department of Justice (DOJ), Attorney General’s Office, Crime and Violence Prevention Center (CVPC) is soliciting formal competitive Proposals from qualified professional firms to create a contract for post production, DVD authoring, duplication, and related services for multimedia projects as specified by the CVPC. The Bidder shall be located within a 25 mile radius of the CVPC, 1300 I Street, Sacramento."

Homeowner's Insurance Rate: California Announces Homeowners Insurance Rate Reduction

Today Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced an 18.4 percent homeowner's insurance rate reduction by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (Chubb) that will save Californians approximately $14.5 million annually. Chubb has more than 18,000 policyholders throughout California; 5,000 policies are in the Bay Area, which Chubb defines as San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties, as well as Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Joaquin, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties. Homeowner's Insurance Rate: California Announces Homeowners Insurance Rate Reduction

Marriage in America: The Census Bureau Reports

In 2004, most people in the United States had married only once, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Marriage and Divorce: 2004 said 58 percent of women and 54 percent of men 15 and older had made only one trip down the aisle. Marriage in America: The Census Bureau Reports

Lower-Cost Trademark Bulk Data from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Lower-Cost Trademark Bulk Data from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: "The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announces plans to provide Trademark bulk data at lower cost. Effective January 1, 2008, the USPTO will change its distribution model for Trademark bulk data by eliminating all charges for downloadable daily files and reducing the price of retrospective data distributed on optical disc."

Syria Travel Warning Alert for U.S.Citizens

Syria Travel Warning Alert for U.S.Citizens: "This Travel Warning alerts U.S. citizens to the ongoing safety and security concerns in Syria . Travelers are advised to thoroughly consider the risks before travel to Syria and to take adequate precautions to ensure their safety if traveling to Syria ."

Israel Begins CSI Cargo Security Operations at Port of Ashdod

Israel Begins CSI Cargo Security Operations at Port of Ashdod: "Washington — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the port of Ashdod in Israel became the 54th operational Container Security Initiative port to target and pre-screen maritime cargo containers destined for U.S. ports"

Stories of Depression: Does This Sound Like You?

Stories of Depression: Does This Sound Like You? An easy-to-read booklet with personal stories of Depression includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help.