Traveling With Your Pet Dog? What Do To Before Taking Your Pet Dog To Another CountryWhat

Traveling With Your Pet Dog. What Do To Before Taking Your Pet Dog To Another CountryWhat to do before taking your pet dog to another country

Five Percent Drop In The Number of Hate Crimes in California

Five Percent Drop In The Number of Hate Crimes in California -
(SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today released the "Hate Crime in California 2004" report showing the number of hate crime events reported in California in 2004 decreased by 5.5 percent compared to 2003. The reduction in hate crime events is the third consecutive year of decreases. More importantly, the number of hate crime events, offenses, victims, and known suspects in 2004 are the lowest reported for the 10-year period between 1995 and 2004.

California Campaign Against Illegal Marijuana Planting Kicks Off 2005 Season - Nearly 300,000 Plants Valued at $1.8 Billion Already Seized

California Campaign Against Illegal Marijuana Planting Kicks Off 2005 Season - Nearly 300,000 Plants Valued at $1.8 Billion Already Seized
((SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced the season kick-off for the 2005 Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) eradication program."Pre-season enforcement have already resulted in the seizure of 300,000 plants, nearly half of them have been found on public lands," Lockyer said

Preparing for a Terrorist Bombing: A Common Sense Approach

Preparing for a Terrorist Bombing: A Common Sense Approach
Although terrorists use a variety of methods to inflict harm and create fear, bombs are used most frequently. According to the U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, bombings accounted for nearly 70 percent of all terrorist attacks in the U.S. and its territories between 1980 and 20011. This document focuses on common sense principles that will be useful in a bombing event.

How to Search for Unclaimed Funds

How to Search for Unclaimed Funds
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provides deposit insurance to financial institutions and depositors of these institutions. If a financial institution is closed, by a regulatory agency, the FDIC is appointed as Receiver and is responsible for the payment of insured deposits and the liquidation of the remaining assets. If you did not claim your funds previously you now have another opportunity to do so. Review the "How to claim your funds" section below and complete the attached form.

Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Cross Contamination

Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Cross Contamination
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2005 - Tip Top Poultry, Inc., a Rockmart, Ga., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 170 pounds of cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today

Target Announce Recall of Children’s Toy Trucks

Target Announce Recall of Children’s Toy Trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the “Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks”. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Risky Home Loans and Mortgages - Beware of these Home Loans

Risky Home Loans and Mortgages - Beware of these Home Loans
Consumer Reports looks at the riskiest home loans and mortgages and why they don't recommend them.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER JOHN GARAMENDI ANNOUNCES MAJOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH TITLE INSURERS—MORE THAN $37 MILLION TO BE PAID FOR ILLEGAL KICKBACK

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER JOHN GARAMENDI ANNOUNCES MAJOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH TITLE INSURERS—MORE THAN $37 MILLION TO BE PAID FOR ILLEGAL KICKBACK SCHEMES
LOS ANGELES – Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced today that the California Department of Insurance (CDI) has reached agreement with nine major title companies who will pay $37.8 million in refunds and penalties for alleged illegal rebating. The companies were accused of paying $25.4 million in illegal kickbacks to various lenders, builders and realtors in exchange for the referral of title insurance business.

Alert to Parents: Pet Turtles May be Harmful to Your Children's Health

Alert to Parents: Pet Turtles May be Harmful to Your Children's Health
Small turtles are a source of a disease called salmonellosis in humans. Symptoms of the disease may include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever and headache. Symptoms begin in 6 to 72 hours (usually 12 to 36 hours) after a person is exposed to Salmonella, and they generally last for 2 to 7 days. Anyone can get Salmonella infection, but the risk is highest in infants and young children as well as the elderly, and people who have lowered natural resistance to disease.

What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor

What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor (English/Spanish)
What Seniors Should Know Before They Hire a Contractor.

HUD Approved Condos

HUD Approved Condos
The Condominiums page allows users to search for FHA-approved condominium projects by location, name, or status. These properties are not for sale by the FHA.

Convert Your Rent Into A Mortgage Payment

Convert Your Rent Into A Mortgage Payment
HUD wants to help public housing residents become homeowners! If you're a public housing resident, you may be able to convert your rent into a mortgage payment

INTERNATIONAL UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE OPERATION LANDS FOUR SUSPECTS IN JAIL AFTER JOINT DEPARTMENT/FBI INVESTIGATION – ONE SUSPECT STILL AT LARGE

INTERNATIONAL UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE OPERATION LANDS FOUR SUSPECTS IN JAIL AFTER JOINT DEPARTMENT/FBI INVESTIGATION – ONE SUSPECT STILL AT LARGE
SACRAMENTO – Four suspects have been arrested following a California Department of Insurance (CDI) and FBI investigation into an international insurance fraud scheme that was allegedly created by a self-described religious organization.

Going on a Summer Vacation? Rental Car Insurance Tips for Vacationers

Going on a Summer Vacation? Rental Car Insurance Tips for Vacationers
Properly insuring a rental car can be tricky. Unfortunately, many vacationers don’t even think about car rental insurance until they get to the rental car counter, which can result in costly mistakes, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).Jun 30, 2005, 05:16Community Tools New, Easy-to-Use Online Tool, Helps Parents of Children with Special Needs
In response to a recent national survey that showed a serious lack of financial planning information for children with special needs, MetDESK, MetLife’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids, announced the first Special Needs Calculator designed specifically for use by parents of children with special needs.

Choosing the Right Mortgage: Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable Rate

Choosing the Right Mortgage: Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable RateGinnie Mae discusses how to choose the Mortgage that is right for you and your family.Jun 26, 2005, 18:49Housing and Mortgage News Government Loan Programs
Ginnie Mae discusses the variety of government loans available to homebuyersJun 26, 2005, 18:46

What to do During an Earthquake

What to do During an Earthquake
There are actions you can take, even while an earthquake is happening, that will reduce your chances of being hurt. Lights may be out, and hallways, stairs, and room exits may be blocked by fallen furniture, ceiling tiles, and other debris. Planning for these situations will help you to take action quickly.

How to Respond to an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Shock

How to Respond to an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Shock
The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) has consistently demonstrated a life-saving benefit in patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Quality-of-life outcomes with the ICD may be directly related to coping successfully with ICD shocks. Although most people are able to tolerate a shock to some extent, the experience of shock is discomforting and can prompt feelings of anxiety, depression, or fear. The purpose of this article is to review patient and family preparations and responses to ICD shock to limit its impact on quality of life.

Consumer Alert: Spyware

Consumer Alert: Spyware
Just when you thought you were Web savvy, one more privacy, security, and functionality issue crops up — spyware. Installed on your computer without your consent, spyware software monitors or controls your computer use. It may be used to send you pop-up ads, redirect your computer to websites, monitor your Internet surfing, or record your keystrokes, which, in turn, could lead to identity theft.

Back to School StatisticsThe

Back to School StatisticsThe sight of crossing guards and bright yellow buses mean the “dog days of summer” and the traditional summer break have come to a close — our nation’s schools have reopened! This edition of Facts for Features highlights the many interesting statistics evolving from students and teachers returning to the classroomsJun 17, 2005, 10:19