Working Moms: Labor force participation rate of mothers, 1975-2006

Working Moms: Labor force participation rate of mothers, 1975-2006: "From 1975 to 2000, the labor force participation rate of mothers with children under age 18 rose from 47 to 73 percent. "

Stem Cells: Versatile Human Stem Cells Created Without Embryos

Stem Cells: Versatile Human Stem Cells Created Without Embryos: "Two separate research teams have figured out how to 'reprogram' cells with just a handful of genes to give them the characteristics of embryonic stem cells. The breakthrough may eventually put to rest the ethical controversy surrounding stem cells."

White House 2007 Holiday Theme: National Parks

White House 2007 Holiday Theme: National Parks: "America' s national parks are the focus of this year’s White House holiday decorations. The remarkable displays of ' Holiday in the National Parks' highlight the majesty, history, and diversity of the country’s 391 national parks"

Finding Government Information Online: A Free Tutorial

Finding Government Information Online: A Free Tutorial: "Learn how to accomplish government tasks and access government information and services on the Internet. The tutorials are available in Flash and in an Accessible Version. To view in Flash, you may need to download a free version"

Healthy Feet are Happy Feet

CDC - Podcasts: " This podcast offers tips for people with diabetes on foot care to prevent complications, such as foot ulcers and amputation. "

Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide After a Disaster

CDC - Podcasts: "Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide After a Disaster"

Governor Schwarzenegger Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

Governor Schwarzenegger Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure: "Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today launched a public awareness campaign to educate homeowners about options that can help them avoid losing their homes to foreclosure. "

Driving to Distraction - It's Not Just Cell Phones - Texting, Eating and Grooming All Prove Hazardous on the Road

Driving to Distraction - It's Not Just Cell Phones - Texting, Eating and Grooming All Prove Hazardous on the Road: "This month New Jersey became the second state after Washington to ban driving while texting—a growing problem on the road. Distractions like cell phones, text messages, the radio or even talkative passengers can prove deadly, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)."

Botnets: Cracking Down on Cyber Crime - The FBI Reports

Botnets: Cracking Down on Cyber Crime - The FBI Reports: "It’s the season for online shopping and spending, and you’ll be glad to know that we’ve stepped up our fight against one of the most serious cyber security threats just in time for the holidays. That threat involves what are called ‘botnets’—armies of personal computers taken over by cyber criminals and used on the sly to commit all kinds of mischief, from identity theft to denial of service attacks to massive spam campaigns. Bah, humbug. "

OSHA Issues Confined Spaces in Construction Proposed Rule

OSHA Issues Confined Spaces in Construction Proposed Rule: "U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to enhance the protection provided to construction employees working in confined spaces. The agency is accepting public comments on the proposed standard until January 28, 2008"

PBWC Announces Madeleine Albright and Cokie Roberts as Keynote Speakers

PBWC Announces Madeleine Albright and Cokie Roberts as Keynote Speakers The Professional Business Women of California is pleased to announce Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and ABC News Political Commentator & NPR Senior News Analyst Cokie Roberts as keynote speakers for its 19th Annual Conference to be held April 29, 2008 at Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Free Gifts Weren't Free; FTC Settlement Calls for $650,000 Civil Penalty

A large online advertiser that drove traffic to its Web sites using spam e-mails with misleading subject lines has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it failed to disclose that consumers have to spend money to receive the so-called "free" gifts it offers. Free Gifts Weren't Free; FTC Settlement Calls for $650,000 Civil Penalty

IRS Announces 2008 Standard Mileage Rates; Rate for Business Miles Set at 50.5 Cents per Mile

IRS Announces 2008 Standard Mileage Rates; Rate for Business Miles Set at 50.5 Cents per Mile: "WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2008 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes."

Renting a Car for the Holidays? The I.I.I. Provides Rental Car Insurance Tips

With so many people planning to visit family and friends over the holidays, there are likely to be long lines at rental car companies across the country. Properly insuring a rental car can be tricky. Unfortunately, many consumers don’t even think about car rental insurance until they get to the counter, which can result in costly mistakes, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I) Renting a Car for the Holidays? The I.I.I. Provides Rental Car Insurance Tips

Latest Malibu Fire Victims May Be Eligible For Disaster Aid

PASADENA, Calif. -- Homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the most recent Malibu fire may register for disaster assistance from federal and state agencies along with Southern California residents who lost property during the October/November wildfires. Latest Malibu Fire Victims May Be Eligible For Disaster Aid

Debt Collection Services RFP- Bid Submittal Deadline 12/5/2007

Debt Collection Services RFP- Bid Submittal Deadline 12/5/2007: "The California Department of Insurance is soliciting proposals for the selection of a prime contractor to provide debt collection services. Proposer organizations must have been in the debt collection service for at least five (5) years, and must have at least one California office. Proposer must provide one contract manager with at least five (5) years debt collection experience. "

Pre-Employment Physical Exam Services RFP - Bid Submittal Deadline 12/5/2007 4:30 PM

Pre-Employment Physical Exam Services RFP - Bid Submittal Deadline 12/5/2007 4:30 PM: "These services are to provide comprehensive pre-employment physical exams for the Department of Mental Health, Coalinga State Hospital, employees, potential employees, staff, and other persons as ordered by the Coalinga State Hospital physician."

Server Based Computing Service RFP- Bid Submittal Deadline 12/6/2007

Server Based Computing Service RFP- Bid Submittal Deadline 12/6/2007

Federal Court Finds Kevin Trudeau in Civil Contempt

Federal Court Finds Kevin Trudeau in Civil Contempt: "On November 16, 2007, a U.S. District Court judge found Kevin Trudeau in contempt of court for violating a 2004 permanent injunction. The Court found that Trudeau violated the permanent injunction when he misrepresented the contents of his book, “The Weight Loss Cure ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About,” in several infomercials. "

Budget Rent-A-Car Settles FTC Charges on Fuel Fees

Budget Rent-A-Car Settles FTC Charges on Fuel Fees: "Budget Rent-A-Car has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it failed to adequately disclose a “fuel” fee automatically charged to customers who drove fewer than 75 miles. According to the FTC, Budget falsely claimed that renters who returned a car with a full gas tank would not incur any fuel charges. The agency alleges that renters who drove fewer than 75 miles incurred a fuel charge whether or not they returned the car full. The settlement bars Budget from misrepresenting any charge, fee, cost, or material term or condition related to renting a car, and requires the company to clearly and conspicuously disclose any fuel-related fee or requirement."