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Benefits From Lower Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Targets
2008-04-16 00:00:00 Lower cholesterol and blood pressure target levels may help adults with type 2 diabetes to prevent or even reverse hardening of their arteries, according to new research. More About: Blood , Lower , Benefits , Cholesterol , Blood pressure
Fraudulent 911 Calls Made From Non-Service Initialized Wireless Phones: FCC
2008-04-16 00:00:00 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted a Petition for a Notice of Inquiry filed by the public safety community regarding the number of fraudulent 911 calls made from wireless non-service initialized (NSI) phones. The petitioners state that these calls often are taking valuable resources and time away from individuals and families who truly are in need of emergency assistance when they dial 911. More About: Wireless , Phones , Service , Calls , Made
IRS Offers Last Minute Tax Reminders
2008-04-16 00:00:00 Now that the April 15 tax return filing and tax payment deadline is nearing, the Internal Revenue Service offers the following last-minute tips for those taxpayers who haven?t yet filed, paid what they owe or taken the necessary steps to ensure they receive the economic stimulus payment they qualify for. More About: Offers , Minute
Pell Grant Increase: Senator Collins Calls for Pell Grant Increase
2008-04-16 00:00:00 Maximum current Pell Grant only covers about 33% of a four-year public education More About: Calls , Collins , Senator
Pell Grant Increase: Senator Collins Calls for Pell Grant Increase
2008-04-14 00:00:00 Maximum current Pell Grant only covers about 33% of a four-year public education More About: Calls , Collins , Senator
DMV Indictes Car Sales Representatives on Fraud Charges
2008-04-13 00:00:00 Felony criminal charges were disclosed Wednesday against former sales representatives of Power Toyota of Cerritos, as indictments were unsealed in Los Angeles Superior Court. Bail has been set at $80,000 sales representatives . More About: Fraud , Sales
Malt-O-Meal Recalls Puffed Rice Cereal
2008-04-13 00:00:00 Malt-O-Meal Company Initiates announced today that it is voluntarily recalling its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereal s produced with "Best If Used By" codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") and March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809") because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. More About: Malt
Top 10 "What Not to Do" List for Taxpayers
2008-04-13 00:00:00 Tax season is one of the most stressful times of the year. A family finance expert cautions against making common mistakes that can complicate matters as taxpayers go about accounting for income with the federal government. ... More About: List
Airport Peace Officer Basic Training, Regulation 1005
2008-04-13 00:00:00 The proposed amendment to Regulation 1005(a) will specify clearly in regulation that airport peace officers must complete two basic training requirements ? Aviation Security and the Regular Basic Course (RBC). Adoption of the proposed changes will clarify the entry-level training standard for airport peace officers in the regulation section which addresses entry-level training standards. More About: Peace , Airport , Training
Women, Addiction and Recovery Conference September 15-17
2008-04-13 00:00:00 Don?t miss the 3rd National Conference on Women , Addiction and Recovery . This conference brings together the leaders, directors and other stakeholders in women?s services to hear current research, discuss implementation and promote effective leadership to professionals and stakeholders to assist women with substance use disorders and their families. More About: September
Senior Citizen Fraud, The FBI Reports
2008-04-13 00:00:00 Criminals targeting the elderly are increasingly located outside the United States. A California man is convicted of stealing nearly $5 million from residents of a retirement home through an investment scheme. More About: Senior , Fraud , Citizen
Malt-O-Meal Recalls Puffed Rice Cereal
2008-04-12 00:00:00 Malt-O-Meal Company Initiates announced today that it is voluntarily recalling its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereal s produced with "Best If Used By" codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") and March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809") because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. More About: Malt
Women, Addiction and Recovery Conference September 15-17
2008-04-12 00:00:00 Don?t miss the 3rd National Conference on Women , Addiction and Recovery . This conference brings together the leaders, directors and other stakeholders in women?s services to hear current research, discuss implementation and promote effective leadership to professionals and stakeholders to assist women with substance use disorders and their families. More About: September
Airport Peace Officer Basic Training, Regulation 1005
2008-04-12 00:00:00 The proposed amendment to Regulation 1005(a) will specify clearly in regulation that airport peace officers must complete two basic training requirements ? Aviation Security and the Regular Basic Course (RBC). Adoption of the proposed changes will clarify the entry-level training standard for airport peace officers in the regulation section which addresses entry-level training standards. More About: Peace , Airport , Training
Top 10 "What Not to Do" List for Taxpayers
2008-04-12 00:00:00 Tax season is one of the most stressful times of the year. A family finance expert cautions against making common mistakes that can complicate matters as taxpayers go about accounting for income with the federal government. ... More About: List
Senior Citizen Fraud, The FBI Reports
2008-04-11 00:00:00 Criminals targeting the elderly are increasingly located outside the United States. A California man is convicted of stealing nearly $5 million from residents of a retirement home through an investment scheme. More About: Senior , Fraud , Citizen
Hiring a Pest Control Company
2008-04-11 00:00:00 If you have a pest control problem that you do not plan to handle on your own, you may decide to turn to a pest control business. How can you contract with a company for the service you want? The following publication will help you answer that question. More About: Company , Hiring , Pest , Control , Pest Control
Hiring a Pest Control Company
2008-04-11 00:00:00 If you have a pest control problem that you do not plan to handle on your own, you may decide to turn to a pest control business. How can you contract with a company for the service you want? The following publication will help you answer that question. More About: Company , Hiring , Pest , Control , Pest Control
New crash tests of midsize cars
2008-04-11 00:00:00 New crash tests of midsize cars: protection in side impacts improves, but most cars tested still afford marginal or poor protection in rear crashes. More About: Cars , Crash , Tests
Postal Service Grants Scholarship Awards for Postal History
2008-04-10 00:00:00 A university professor and a college student are being honored for their scholarship in the field of United States postal history. Professor David A. Gerber, Department of History at the State University of New York at Buffalo and Ryan Ellis, Department of Communications, University of California at San Diego will receive the second annual Rita Lloyd Moroney Awards from U.S. Postal Service representatives in recognition of their important undertakings. More About: Scholarship
National Trademark Expo to be held at USPTO?s Alexandria Campus April 10-12
2008-04-10 00:00:00 U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jon Dudas will formally open the National Trademark Expo on Thursday, April 10. Joining Under Secretary Dudas will be Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille, Smokey Bear, the Pillsbury Doughboy®, Sprout® and other iconic trademarked characters. Also on hand will be Anson Williams, who played ?Potsie? on the 1970s TV series, ?Happy Days.? His firm Starmaker Products is an exhibitor at the Expo. More About: Campus
National Trademark Expo to be held at USPTO?s Alexandria Campus April 10-12
2008-04-10 00:00:00 U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jon Dudas will formally open the National Trademark Expo on Thursday, April 10. Joining Under Secretary Dudas will be Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille, Smokey Bear, the Pillsbury Doughboy®, Sprout® and other iconic trademarked characters. Also on hand will be Anson Williams, who played ?Potsie? on the 1970s TV series, ?Happy Days.? His firm Starmaker Products is an exhibitor at the Expo. More About: Campus
HUD to Expand Mortgage Help for Struggle Families
2008-04-10 00:00:00 Expanded FHASecure able to help half a million homeowners stay in their homes by cutting mortgage payments. More About: Mortgage , Families
New crash tests of midsize cars
2008-04-10 00:00:00 New crash tests of midsize cars: protection in side impacts improves, but most cars tested still afford marginal or poor protection in rear crashes. More About: Cars , Crash , Tests
Free Help Available for Certain Taxpayers, Retirees and Disabled Vets; IRS
2008-04-09 00:00:00 With the April 15 tax filing deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that free help is available and announced extended hours at some locations. More About: Free , Disabled
IRS Update: Payment Options Available for Those Who Can?t Pay in Full
2008-04-09 00:00:00 The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who owe but can?t pay in full that several options are available to help them meet their tax obligations and save money by the April 15 filing deadline. More About: Update , Options , Payment , Full
USPTO Pilots Law School Clinical Certification Program
2008-04-09 00:00:00 Washington, D.C. - The Department of Commerce?s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced a new pilot program through which law students will be able to gain practical experience practicing intellectual property (IP) law before the agency. During this two-year pilot program, the USPTO will work with law school clinical faculty from a select group of schools to give law students real-world opportunities to practice either patent or trademark law. More About: Law School , Pilots , School , Certification , Program
Standard & Poor?s Boycott: Chiang Calls for State and Local Governments to
2008-04-09 00:00:00 As an option, we ought to consider boycotting Standard & Poor 's until they constructively engage California and national municipal issuers on credit rating reform. The costs passed on from the current rating system to states, local governments and, ultimately, taxpayers across thecountry, are serious enough to consider not paying for the ratings unless municipal bonds are judged on an even playing field More About: Calls , Local , State
Foreclosure: Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $8 Million Grant to Expand Couns
2008-04-08 00:00:00 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced California homeowners having trouble paying their mortgages will be eligible for counseling to avoid foreclosure as part of a new $8 million grant that will dramatically expand free counseling services to homeowners. More About: Foreclosure , Million , Grant
Sexual Harassment: Mc Donald?s Franchise to Pay $505,000 For Sexual Harassm
More articles from this author:2008-04-08 00:00:00 DENVER ? A Durango, Colo.-based McDonald ?s restaurant franchise will pay $505,000 and provide significant remedial relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a class of young female employees, including teens, the agency announced today More About: Franchise , Sexual , Sexual Harassment , Harassment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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