Attention Military Spouses: DOD & DOL Announce New Career Program for Military Spouses

Attention Military Spouses: DOD & DOL Announce New Career Program for Military Spouses: "The Departments of Defense and Labor today announced plans to jointly provide military spouses with opportunities to pursue portable careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations. This three-year Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative, offered at 18 sites in eight states with large military populations, will enable military spouses to develop the skills needed to successfully start, navigate and advance their careers"

Holiday Shopping on the Web: Buyer Beware

Holiday Shopping on the Web: Buyer Beware: "FTC and National Cyber Security Alliance Offer Safe Shopping Practices"

Student 2008 Summer Internship Opportunities Now Available with The National Institute on Drug Abuse

Student 2008 Summer Internship Opportunities Now Available with The National Institute on Drug Abuse The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announced that today kicks off the application period for summer research training opportunities at its Intramural Program (IRP) facility in Baltimore, Maryland. The internship program - now in its 21st year - is part of NIDA's commitment to introducing the science of addiction to some of the best and brightest young scientists in America.

Race-Based Insurance Policies - California Obtains Benefits for Victims

Race-Based Insurance Policies - California Obtains Benefits for Victims: "SACRAMENTO ― The California Department of Insurance (CDI), as part of a multi-state effort including Georgia, Florida, Ohio and Texas, has reached a settlement with Americo Life, Inc. to secure benefits for African-American consumers historically sold insurance policies using discriminatory practices, such as charging or collecting higher premiums for life insurance products based upon race; limiting the amount, extent or type of coverage available by race; and, assigning risk classifications based on race"

December 1st is World AIDS Day

December 1st is World AIDS Day: "December 1st is World AIDS Day. Established by the World Health Organization in 1988, World AIDS Day serves to focus global attention on the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Observance of this day provides an opportunity for governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations and individuals to demonstrate the importance of the fight against HIV/AIDS."

Undergraduate Scholarship: Up to $29,050 Available per Student for Studies and Internships

Undergraduate Scholarships: Up to $29,050 Available per Student for Studies and Internships: "NOAA is accepting applications for a scholarship program in honor of retired South Carolina Sen. Ernest F. Hollings, who promoted oceanic and atmospheric research throughout his career. This is the fourth year this scholarship is being made available to students interested in pursuing degrees in ocean and atmospheric sciences and education. "

California Wildfires Federal Assistance

California Wildfires: FEMA And State Disaster Assistance Programs Serve Those In NeedPASADENA, Calif. -- Federal and state assistance programs can help Californians as they start to rebuild their lives-changed drastically by the recent wildfires

8900 Bassettbaby Baby Cribs Recalled

Bassettbaby has 85 reports of bolts loosening, including one report of a 13 month-old children's hand becoming entrapped between the railings. 8900 Bassettbaby Baby Cribs Recalled

Entertainment Producer for Pacific Amphiteatre for the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center RFP Announcement

The Board of Directors of the 32nd District Agricultural Association in releasing this RFP intends to award a contract for the purpose of Entertainment Producing Services at the Pacific Amphiteatre for the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009 with three (3) one-year options to renew. The agreement options are to be exercised independently and at the sole discretion of the District. Certification of satisfactory performance is required. Entertainment Producer for Pacific Amphiteatre for the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center RFP Announcement

Super Rich Food Antioxidants: New Data on Food Antioxidants Released

Super Rich Food Antioxidants: New Data on Food Antioxidants Released: "Measures of the antioxidant capacities of 277 selected foods were released today by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. The new database provides easy access to antioxidant values for a wide variety of foods, many of which may be excellent sources of healthful compounds"

IRS Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement

IRS Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement: "WASHINGTON — Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2007 and the years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service"

Tax relief for victims of Southern California Wildfires

The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced that taxpayers impacted by the wildfires in any of the federally declared disaster areas will be given special tax relief. Tax relief for victims of Southern California Wildfires

2008 Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules: Invitations to Comment

The Traffic Advisory Committee has proposed revisions to the Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules (schedules) to become effective January 1, 2008. The proposed revisions bring the schedules into conformance with recent legislation. 2008 Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules: Invitations to Comment

November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month

San Francisco - California courts will be hosting special events throughout November to educate the community about the continuing need for adoption and permanency of foster children and youth. Adoption Saturdays, now a yearly tradition, are held the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This event and others are efforts to encourage adoptions of foster children in their communities. November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Toyota and Lexus: 2008 Hybrids Certified As Tax Credit For Toyota and Lexus Comes to an End

WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service acknowledged the certification by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., that several of its Model Year 2008 vehicles qualify for the hybrid vehicle tax credit. Only vehicles purchased prior to Oct. 1, 2007, qualify for a credit.2008 Toyota and Lexus: 2008 Hybrids Certified As Tax Credit For Toyota and Lexus Comes to an End

IRS Announces Another Record-Breaking Number of Taxpayers Choose to Electronically File in 2007

IRS Announces Another Record-Breaking Number of Taxpayers Choose to Electronically File in 2007: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service this year received nearly 80 million tax returns through e-file, breaking the record set last year. The 2007 level is up about 9 percent from the 73 million returns filed for the same period last year. Of the 139.3 million returns filed in 2007, 79.98 million or about 57.4 percent were filed electronically."

IRS Announces Another Record-Breaking Number of Taxpayers Choose to Electronically File in 2007

IRS Announces Another Record-Breaking Number of Taxpayers Choose to Electronically File in 2007: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service this year received nearly 80 million tax returns through e-file, breaking the record set last year. The 2007 level is up about 9 percent from the 73 million returns filed for the same period last year. Of the 139.3 million returns filed in 2007, 79.98 million or about 57.4 percent were filed electronically."

Counterfeit Checks Issued in Mystery Shopping Scam

Counterfeit Checks Issued in Mystery Shopping Scam

Nationwide Debt Collector Will Pay $1.3 Million to Settle FTC Charges

Nationwide Debt Collector Will Pay $1.3 Million to Settle FTC Charges: "A Texas-based debt collection company will pay more than $1.3 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it misled, threatened, and harassed consumers in violation of federal law"

FTC Creates Consumer Hotline for Consumers Who Paid for Debt Reduction Services

FTC Creates Consumer Hotline for Consumers Who Paid for Debt Reduction Services: "The Federal Trade Commission has created a consumer hotline for consumers who purchased 'debt reduction services' from Edge Solutions, Money Cares, the Debt Settlement Company, the Debt Elimination Center, and Pay Help Inc. The hotline is in addition to a letter that was recently sent to the customers of Edge Solutions and the other companies, notifying them that the companies were shutdown"