Avian Influenza: Current Situation

Avian Influenza: Current Situation: "Influenza A (H5N1) is an influenza A virus subtype that occurs mainly in birds, is highly contagious among birds, and can be deadly to them. Outbreaks of H5N1 among poultry are ongoing in a number of countries."

Plaquenil for Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis

Plaquenil for Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis: "Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition resulting in hair loss and complete baldness (alopecia totalis)."

4-Day-A-Week Treatment Plan for HIV Infected Adolescents

4-Day-A-Week Treatment Plan for HIV Infected Adolescents: "This study will determine if taking anti-HIV drugs 4 days a week will control HIV-1 viral replication in patients who have already had at least 6 months of documented viral suppression with full-time treatment. If this strategy is shown to be safe in this study, a larger study will be undertaken to determine if the strategy can decrease overall drug exposure and help young people adjust more easily to a chronic medication schedule. "

IRS Postpones Taxpayer Deadlines in Areas Hit Hardest by Katrina

IRS Postpones Taxpayer Deadlines in Areas Hit Hardest by Katrina: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service is postponing taxpayer filing and payment deadlines for affected taxpayers hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina."

Warehouse Filth Prompts Seizure of Food from DC Firm

Warehouse Filth Prompts Seizure of Food from DC Firm: "At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a warrant on February 17, 2006, to seize various foods at Happy Valley Food, Inc., located in the District of Columbia."

New Labeling Rules Spur Major Improvements but Pitfalls Remain, Says CSPI�s Nutrition Action Healthletter

New Labeling Rules Spur Major Improvements but Pitfalls Remain, Says CSPI's Nutrition Action Healthletter: "New trans-fat labeling regulations that went into effect on January 1 have spurred many food processors to dump partially hydrogenated oils in favor of less harmful alternatives."

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES LAND SWAP BETWEEN ATLANTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND COLLEGE PARTNERS, INC.

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES LAND SWAP BETWEEN ATLANTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND COLLEGE PARTNERS, INC.: "ATLANTA - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced a land transfer between the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) and the city's three historically black colleges"

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES LAND SWAP BETWEEN ATLANTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND COLLEGE PARTNERS, INC.

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES LAND SWAP BETWEEN ATLANTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND COLLEGE PARTNERS, INC.: "ATLANTA - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced a land transfer between the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) and the city's three historically black colleges"

$134 Million to be Distributed to Enron Workers and Retirees

$134 Million to be Distributed to Enron Workers and Retirees: "WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced that Enron workers and retirees will receive $133.95 million in cash to be distributed through the company's retirement plans. The major portion of the cash total, $124.6 million, represents proceeds of the sale of the Enron Corp. bankruptcy claim to Bear Stearns Investment Products Inc., New York, N.Y.; the remaining $9.33 million was paid separately by Enron earlier this month as a distribution for part of the bankruptcy claim. "

Technical and Economic Assessment of Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6):

Technical and Economic Assessment of Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6): The U. S. Department of Commerce has released the final report on the technical and economic issues related to IPv6 adoption in the United States, including the appropriate role of government, international interoperability, security in transition, and costs and benefits of IPv6 deployment. The report was developed by the IPv6 Task Force, led by NTIA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Endometriosis : Traditional Medicine Vs Hormone Therapy

Endometriosis : Traditional Medicine Vs Hormone Therapy: "This 36-week study will determine whether traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbs) is as effective as hormone therapy for alleviating endometriosis-related pelvic pain. "

CDI Announces New Online Service for Insurance License Renewals and Change of Address Requests

CDI Announces New Online Service for Insurance License Renewals and Change of Address Requests: "SACRAMENTO - In an ongoing commitment to improve service that benefits both consumers and the insurance industry, Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced Thursday a new online system that will allow licensees to renew licenses and change their address of record paper free."

Vitamin-D and Crohn�s Disease

Vitamin-D and Crohn�s Disease: "The purpose of this study is to examine whether vitamin-D treatment is effective in Crohns Disease."

IRS Streamlines Extension of Time to File for Business Taxpayers

IRS Streamlines Extension of Time to File for Business Taxpayers: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service has simplified the process for business taxpayers filing for an extension"

Title Company Accused of 2,442 Acts of Deceptive and Unfair Business Practices

Orange Coast Title CompanyAccused of 2,442 Acts of Deceptive and Unfair Business Practices: "SANTA ANA - Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced Thursday that he has issued an accusation against Orange Coast Title Company (OCTC) seeking $14 million in civil penalties for 2,442 alleged violations of the insurance code."

California Announces Sentencing of Former Farmers Insurance Agent for Insurance Premium Theft

California Announces Sentencing of Former Farmers Insurance Agent for Insurance Premium Theft: "Former agent sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay restitution of $13,460 for three felony counts of Grand Theft"

Job-Seekers Training for Patients With Drug Dependence / Drug Addiction

Job-Seekers Training for Patients With Drug Dependence / Drug Addiction: "The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a 12-hour basic job-training program designed to give drug abuse treatment patients the skills they need to find and secure a job and set vocational goals and methods for locating employment. The intervention to be evaluated is modeled after the Job Seekers' Workshop, which was manualized and has been tested in trials."

United States Patent & Trademark Office Issues 7 Millionth Patent

United States Patent & Trademark Office Issues 7 Millionth Patent: "WASHINGTON, D.C. The Department of Commerce's United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today issued patent No. 7 million to DuPont senior researcher John P. OBrien for "polysaccharide fibers" and a process for their production. The fibers have cotton-like properties, are biodegradable and are useful in textile applications. "

Life Skills Prisoners Program Grant Opportunity

Life Skills Prisoners Program Grant Opportunity - The Life Skills for State and Local Prisoners Program provides financial assistance for establishing and operating programs designed to reduce recidivism through the development and improvement of life skills necessary for reintegration of adult prisoners into society.

Gambling Income and Losses

Gambling Income and Losses: "Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. Gambling income includes, but is not limited to, winnings from lotteries, raffles, horse and dog races and casinos, as well as the fair market value of prizes such as cars, houses, trips or other noncash prizes."