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Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend Slated for June 7-8
2008-06-05 00:00:00
Michigan's annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend has been scheduled for June 7-8, the Department of Natural Resources announced today. (...)

Online Training Program for Exporters
2008-06-05 00:00:00
The U.S. (...)
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June is Cancer Survivorship Month
2008-06-05 00:00:00
In June we focus attention on the needs of cancer survivors. (...)
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Counterfeit Drugs and Travel: CDC Update
2008-06-05 00:00:00
Counterfeit (or fake) drugs are products that are manufactured using incorrect, inactive, or harmful ingredients. (...)
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1st: CPSC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Dange
2008-06-01 00:00:00
June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, CPSC is urging consumers to include a plan for after the storm.
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Internet Loan Scams: Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance Issues Warn
2008-06-01 00:00:00
The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is issuing a warning of yet another scam targeting consumers who use Internet -based companies to borrow money. This time, a company calling itself Penbrook Financial Group, which lists its address as 6910 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE, offers personal loans to consumers and requires up-front "collateral payments" in advance of funding a loan.
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Lebanon Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens
2008-06-01 00:00:00
This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political violence in Lebanon and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns.  The Department of State continues to urge that Americans avoid all travel to Lebanon.  Americans who live and work in Lebanon presently should understand that they are accepting risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks.  This supersedes the Travel Warning for Lebanon issued on May 19, 2008.

FTC Urges Consumers to Use Caution When Seeking a Locksmith
2008-06-01 00:00:00
cknow what a hassle it can be.  Your first thought is to get someone to help.  And if that someone ­? a family member, neighbor or friend ? can?t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call probably is to a local locksmith. 
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FEMA to Assume Aggregator/Gateway Role for Nationwide Cell Phone Alert Syst
2008-06-01 00:00:00
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it will perform the unified aggregator/gateway role for the Commercial Mobile Alert System, mandated by the Warning Alert Response Network (WARN) Act.
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Graduate Debt: Along With Diplomas and Dreams, Today?s Graduates Face the F
2008-06-01 00:00:00
With a sagging economy and an increasing cost of living, today?s college graduate is taking on increasing amounts of student loan and credit card debt, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Of the 1.5 million students receiving college degrees this spring, an overwhelming majority will have at least one credit card in their wallet and 32 percent of students will have four or more credit cards, based on a 2005 study done by student lender Nellie Mae.
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Exploitation of Adobe Flash Vulnerability Cyber Alert
2008-06-01 00:00:00
A vulnerability that affects Adobe Flash Player is being actively exploited to install malicious software.
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1st: CPSC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Dange
2008-05-31 00:00:00
June 1st marks the start of hurricane season. As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, CPSC is urging consumers to include a plan for after the storm.
More About: June , Season , Consumers , Hurricane

Internet Loan Scams: Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance Issues Warn
2008-05-31 00:00:00
The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is issuing a warning of yet another scam targeting consumers who use Internet -based companies to borrow money. This time, a company calling itself Penbrook Financial Group, which lists its address as 6910 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE, offers personal loans to consumers and requires up-front "collateral payments" in advance of funding a loan.
More About: Issues , Loan

Lebanon Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens
2008-05-31 00:00:00
This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political violence in Lebanon and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns.  The Department of State continues to urge that Americans avoid all travel to Lebanon.  Americans who live and work in Lebanon presently should understand that they are accepting risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks.  This supersedes the Travel Warning for Lebanon issued on May 19, 2008.

FTC Urges Consumers to Use Caution When Seeking a Locksmith
2008-05-31 00:00:00
cknow what a hassle it can be.  Your first thought is to get someone to help.  And if that someone ­? a family member, neighbor or friend ? can?t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call probably is to a local locksmith. 
More About: Seeking , Consumers

FEMA to Assume Aggregator/Gateway Role for Nationwide Cell Phone Alert Syst
2008-05-31 00:00:00
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it will perform the unified aggregator/gateway role for the Commercial Mobile Alert System, mandated by the Warning Alert Response Network (WARN) Act.
More About: Phone , Cell Phone , Aggregator , Cell

Exploitation of Adobe Flash Vulnerability Cyber Alert
2008-05-30 00:00:00
A vulnerability that affects Adobe Flash Player is being actively exploited to install malicious software.
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Predict the Sex of your Baby from Free Online Service
2008-05-30 00:00:00
Expecting Mothers who can not wait to know whether to paint the room pink or blue, buy that beautiful little dress or those adorable tiny basketball shoes. A free service eliminates the guess.
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Conversion from Analog to Digital-TV?Feb. 17, 2009
2008-05-30 00:00:00
On Feb. 17, 2009, all full-power TV stations will cease to broadcast analog programming. This transition to digital television will enable more efficient use of the nation?s airwaves, providing new advanced wireless services and increased public safety services. To mark this historic transition, the Census Bureau has assembled a sampling of statistics from its publications about television and the television industry.
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FEMA Announces $27.2 Million Available for National Preparedness Training I
2008-05-30 00:00:00
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today it is making $27.2 million available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments; national associations, non-profits, higher education institutions and the private sector as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Competitive Training Grant Program (CTGP). 
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Graduate Debt: Along With Diplomas and Dreams, Today?s Graduates Face the F
2008-05-30 00:00:00
With a sagging economy and an increasing cost of living, today?s college graduate is taking on increasing amounts of student loan and credit card debt, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Of the 1.5 million students receiving college degrees this spring, an overwhelming majority will have at least one credit card in their wallet and 32 percent of students will have four or more credit cards, based on a 2005 study done by student lender Nellie Mae.
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False Insurance Claims: California Creates Electronic Fusion Center to Help
2008-05-30 00:00:00
California Creates Electronic Fusion Center to Help Detect False Insurance Claims
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For Newlyweds: Starting a Household on Solid Ground Financially
2008-05-27 00:00:00
For newlyweds, the first big financial decisions go beyond how to pay for the honeymoon and how to invest all those checks. They also involve starting a new household on solid ground financially. "Financial incompatibility is a primary reason for a significant number of failed marriages," said Lee Bowman, National Coordinator for Community Affairs.
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OSHA announces its Site-Specific Targeting Plan for 2008
2008-05-27 00:00:00
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that its 2008 Site -Specific Targeting (SST) plan will focus on approximately 3,800 high-hazard worksites on its primary list for unannounced comprehensive safety inspections over the coming year.
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Veteran Suicides: VA Appoints Panel of National Suicide Experts
2008-05-27 00:00:00
There is nothing more tragic than the death by suicide of even one of the great men or women who have served this nation,? Peake said. ?VA is committed to doing all we can to improve our understanding of a complicated issue that is also a national concern.
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Brookhaven Lab Offers Grants to Promote Diversity in Science, Technology, E
2008-05-27 00:00:00
The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced a new grant program to increase interests and strengthen skills in science, technology, engineering, and math among 10- to 15-year-old females, African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos(as), and/or Native Americans. Known as BreakThru Mini-Grants , these one-time grants of up to $5,000 will be competitively awarded to local nonprofit community organizations in Suffolk County.
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Major Depressive Episode among Youths Aged 12 to 17, The NSDUH Reports
2008-05-27 00:00:00
Female youth were more than twice as likely as males to have experienced a major depressive episode in the past year (12.7% vs. 4.6%).
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Federal Aid Programs For Colorado Disaster Recovery
2008-05-27 00:00:00
Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable. Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters.
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Celebrate Fishing/Boating Week at a National Wildlife Refuge
2008-05-27 00:00:00
Introduce your youngster to fishing, or come fish together as a family at a national wildlife refuge during National Fishing and Boating Week, June 1-8.
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Free workshops in June for auto body repair
2008-05-27 00:00:00
Next month, on June 4 and 5, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners will offer free seminars in Washington, DC and Baltimore, Md. to educate the auto body repair community on the latest environmental regulations affecting their businesses. The workshop will also include demonstrations in best practices by an experienced auto finisher, as well as offer pollution prevention techniques that will save time and reduce waste.
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