Acne Treatment:Non-Cutting Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Acne

Acne Treatment:Non-Cutting Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Acne: "The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of non-ablative (non-cutting) laser therapy, a technique that uses laser energy to try to improve the appearance of the skin. This type of laser treatment creates changes in a layer of the skin called the dermis without causing an open wound in the skin."

Auto Insurance: California Announces Expansion of State's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program - coverage for under $400 a year

Auto Insurance: California Announces Expansion of State's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program - coverage for under $400 a year: "State Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi today announced plans to further expand the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA) to six additional counties – Monterey, Merced, Santa Barbara, Sonoma, Tulare and Ventura. The affordable program provides eligible low income, good drivers with state-required liability coverage for under $400 a year. "

DEPRESSION, PARTICULARLY IN COMBINATION WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SIGNIFICANT RISK FACTOR FOR SUICIDE

DEPRESSION, PARTICULARLY IN COMBINATION WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SIGNIFICANT RISK FACTOR FOR SUICIDE: "Although suicide, the 11th leading cause of death among adults, is already considered a major public health problem, those who die from suicide represent only a fraction of those who consider or attempt suicide, according to a new OAS Report from SAMHSA. For those with a major depressive episode (MDE) who also engaged in alcohol or drug abuse, the likelihood of suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts were even greater. "

Short-Term Energy Outlook - Global and U.S.Petroleum Markets

Short-Term Energy Outlook - Global and U.S.Petroleum Markets: "August began with a surge in oil prices, as BP Oil Company announced a reduction in oil production from Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay. However, August ended with falling oil prices, led by the earlier-than-expected seasonal decline in gasoline prices. The average retail price of regular motor gasoline fell from $3.04 per gallon on August 7, 2006, to $2.62 per gallon on September 11, 2006, and is expected to fall to an average of $2.55 per gallon in January 2007 before rising again into next summer"

Avian Influenza: What Consumers Need to Know About Avian Influenza

Avian Influenza: What Consumers Need to Know About Avian Influenza: "Avian influenza (AI)--the bird flu--is a virus that infects wild birds (such as ducks, gulls, and shorebirds) and domestic poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese). There is a flu for birds just as there is for humans and, as with people, some forms of the flu are worse than others. "

Suicide Report: Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempts, Major Depressive Episode & Substance Use among Adults

Suicide Report: Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempts, Major Depressive Episode & Substance Use among Adults: "Among adults aged 18 or older who experienced a past year major depressive episode (MDE), 56.3 percent thought, during their worst or most recent episode, that it would be better if they were dead, 40.3 percent thought about committing suicide, 14.5 percent made a suicide plan, and 10.4 percent made a suicide attempt."

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Workshop - October 6, 2006

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Workshop - October 6, 2006: "Learn about the hydrogen refueling stations and fleet programs in Southern California, and why this technology is important to our state. "

California 2007 AmeriCorps Grant Announcement

California 2007 AmeriCorps Grant Announcement: "The California Service Corps (CSC) has funding available for AmeriCorps grants. To learn more about this funding opportunity or submit an application, please download the Request for Application (RFA) below"

Constitution Day is Sept 17

Constitution Day is Sept 17: "On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The National Archives and Records Administration celebrates this important day in our nation's history by presenting the following activities, lesson plans, and information. We encourage teachers and students at all levels to learn more about our Constitution and government"

Avoid Hurricane Scams and Fraud

Avoid Hurricane Scams and Fraud: "The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeing an increase in websites soliciting for charitable donations to aid hurricane survivors. The FBI advises the following for consumers: Do not respond to any unsolicited or spam e-mails; go directly to recognized charities and aid organizations' websites instead of following a link to another site; try to verify the legitimacy of any nonprofit organization; and be cautious of any e-mails claiming to show pictures of the disaster in attached files, as these files may contain viruses."

OSHA Adds Fire Protection Module to Shipyard Employment eTool

OSHA Adds Fire Protection Module to Shipyard Employment eTool: "(OSHA) today launched a new Fire Protection Module as part of its interactive Web-based training tool Shipyard Employment eTool.
The module and eTool are products of Alliances between OSHA and the American Shipbuilding Association, National Shipbuilding Research Program, and the Shipbuilders Council of America."

Youth Suicide Prevention: Louisiana and Mississippi to Receive $2.4 million for Youth Suicide Prevention, Early Intervention

Youth Suicide Prevention: Louisiana and Mississippi to Receive $2.4 million for Youth Suicide Prevention, Early Intervention: "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced awards of $2.4 million over three years to Louisiana and Mississippi to develop and implement statewide suicide prevention and early intervention activities to benefit youth who are adversely impacted by the hurricanes of one year ago. These grants are being released today to coincide with Suicide Prevention Week (September 10-16). "

Consumer Warning: Liberty Dollars Not Legal Tender, United States Mint Warns Consumers

Consumer Warning: Liberty Dollars Not Legal Tender, United States Mint Warns Consumers: "The United States Mint urges consumers considering the purchase or use of “Liberty Dollar” medallions, marketed by the National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act and the Internal Revenue Code (NORFED), to be aware that they are not genuine United States Mint bullion coins, and not legal tender. "

FOR-PROFIT Software Piracy Web Site Operator Sentenced to 87 Months In Prison

FOR-PROFIT Software Piracy Web Site Operator Sentenced to 87 Months In Prison: "Defendant Made More Than $5.4 Million in Illegal Revenue "

Disaster Aid For New Yorkers Exceeds $125 Million

Disaster Aid For New Yorkers Exceeds $125 Million: "ALBANY, N.Y. -- Families and individuals who suffered damage from the June severe storms and flooding have received more than $125 million in assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of New York."

Spam: FTC Puts a Permanent Halt to Illegal Spamming Operations

FTC Puts a Permanent Halt to Illegal Spamming Operations: "The Federal Trade Commission has brought a permanent halt to four illegal spamming operations – including one that offered the opportunity to “date lonely wives” and two that hijacked the computers of unwitting third parties and used them to pelt consumers with graphic sexually explicit e-mail. The FTC charged the operators with sending spam that violated provisions of the CAN-SPAM Act, and has halted the illegal spamming. "

Investment Busines Workshop: OPIC Workshops Target Minority And Women-Owned Businesses' Access To Global Markets

Investment Busines Workshop: OPIC Workshops Target Minority And Women-Owned Businesses' Access To Global Markets: "WASHINGTON, D.C. – Enabling minority and women-owned U.S. businesses to utilize their competitive advantages in emerging markets is the goal of three workshops to be hosted this fall by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), OPIC President and CEO Robert Mosbacher, Jr. announced today."

India and U.S.Trade Announcement: U.S. Commerce Department Announces Business Development Mission To India Will Be Largest Ever

India and U.S.Trade Announcement: U.S. Commerce Department Announces Business Development Mission To India Will Be Largest Ever: " U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Franklin L. Lavin today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s November business development mission to India will be the largest ever led by the federal government. The International Trade Administration (ITA) has accepted the applications of 54 companies for participation in the November Mission."

Oil and Gas Scams: Common Red Flags and Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Oil and Gas Scams: Common Red Flags and Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself: "If you think you’ve found the right oil or gas investment to “strike it rich,” consider this: it may be a scam. While some oil and gas investment opportunities are legitimate, many oil and gas ventures are frauds. Many of these schemes start in so-called “boiler rooms,” where skilled telemarketers use high pressure sales tactics to convince you to hand over your hard-earned money"

New side crash tests: performance of two Fords improves with side airbags

New side crash tests: performance of two Fords improves with side airbags: "The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently tested four 2007 model vehicles with side airbags: Toyota FJ Cruiser and Ford Freestyle (midsize SUVs); Ford Fusion (midsize moderately priced car) and Ford Crown Victoria (large family car). The FJ Cruiser and Freestyle earn good ratings for protection in side crashes."