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FEMA Announcements
Children In Disasters Initiative Factsheet
Children are among those who are most vulnerable during emergences and disasters; thousands of children were displaced from their homes as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Nov 19, 2008 - 7:36:57 PM
FEMA Announcements
It's Hoosier Winter Storm Preparedness Week
For many, a winter storm summons thoughts of time off from school or work to spend a cozy day at home reading a book or watching television, drinking hot chocolate or making a snowman. But if you're not prepared, a winter storm could replace idyllic plans with a life- threatening disaster. State and federal officials remind Hoosiers during this week of Winter Storm Preparedness to finalize their plans to meet the challenges of a potential winter storm emergency.
Nov 19, 2008 - 7:24:44 PM
Housing and Mortgage News
HUD Issues New Mortgage Rules To Help Consumers Shop For Lower Cost Home Loans
WASHINGTON - For the first time in more than 30 years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today issued long-anticipated mortgage reforms that will help consumers to shop for the lowest cost mortgage and avoid costly and potentially harmful loan offers.
Nov 19, 2008 - 7:18:19 PM
Community Alerts
Spyware: Court Orders Halt to Sale of Spyware
When consumer victims clicked on the disguised file, the keylogger spyware silently installed in the background without the victims’ knowledge. This spyware recorded every keystroke typed on the victim’s computer (including passwords); captured images of the computer screen; and recorded Web sites visited.
Nov 19, 2008 - 7:04:03 PM
Community Alerts
244,000 GE Ovens Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Nov 18, 2008 - 7:29:57 AM
Announcements
Prayer Breaks Sought by Muslim Employees to be Instituted: EEOC Settles Claims
Prayer Breaks Sought by Muslim Employees to be Instituted; Total of $365,000 to be Paid in Two Cases
Nov 18, 2008 - 7:21:33 AM
Announcements
Fact Sheet: Visa Waiver Program Expansion
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables eligible citizens or nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.
Nov 17, 2008 - 10:27:16 AM
Environmental News | Science News
Call for speakers for Environmental Partnership Summit
The National Environmental Partnership Summit has a call for speakers for its annual summit that will be held at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco on May 4-8. The summit will focus on pollution prevention and environmental assistance, including greening your business, research and new clean technologies, regulatory updates, resource efficiency, and community engagement success stories, with sustainability as an underlying common thread in all tracks.
Nov 17, 2008 - 10:23:27 AM
Announcements
Internet Pharmacy: Father and Son Convicted of Running Illegal Internet Pharmacy
Defendants to Forfeit a Total of $11.8 Million in Illegal Drug Proceeds. Following four weeks of trial, a federal jury in Brooklyn today returned a verdict convicting ANTONIO QUINONES, the owner and operator of illegal internet pharmacies, of illegal distribution of prescription medication, conspiracy, and money laundering.
Nov 14, 2008 - 10:00:26 AM
Job Search
California Jobs: Information for Those Hit Hard in the Economic Slowdown
We have pulled together information on jobs currently available statewide that require a variety of skills, as well as training opportunities for those of you looking to prepare for the high-growth jobs of tomorrow. Even in the midst of this economic downturn, there are numerous opportunities that you can take advantage of right now.
Nov 14, 2008 - 9:51:32 AM
Health News | Health Resources
Veteran Benefits: SAMHSA News Highlights Resources for Veterans
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released the latest issue of the Agency's newsletter that highlights activities and resources for returning veterans.
Nov 12, 2008 - 6:53:49 PM
Community Alerts
Internet Payday Lenders: FTC Charges Internet Payday Lenders for Abusive and Deceptive Collection Tactics
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Nevada have charged 10 related Internet payday lenders and their principals, based mainly in the United Kingdom, with violating federal and state law by not disclosing key loan terms to U.S. consumers and using abusive and deceptive collection tactics.
Nov 12, 2008 - 6:43:13 PM
Education Related News
Environmental Education Grants -- Solicitation Notice for 2009
This document solicits grant proposals to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers,and citizens.
Nov 12, 2008 - 11:04:22 AM
Housing and Mortgage News
FHA Mortgage Update: HUD Announces New, Permanent FHA Mortgage Loan Limits
Beginning January 1, 2009, FHA will insure single-family home mortgages up to $271,050 in low cost areas and up to a maximum of $625,500 in high cost areas. The February 2008 Stimulus Package temporarily raised the FHA maximum to $729,750 through December 31, 2008. The new $625,500 maximum, however, represents a significant increase over the $362,790 limit that was in effect prior to the Stimulus Package.
Nov 12, 2008 - 10:42:36 AM
Community Alerts
Hidden Cameras: Contractors State License Board Warns Consumers to Check License before Hiring Contractors
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is warning consumers to be vigilant in checking out the credentials of contractors after an unlicensed electrician was arrested for installing hidden cameras without homeowners’ knowledge in Rancho Cucamonga.
Nov 10, 2008 - 10:52:27 AM
Environmental News | Science News
What's Lurking in the Drinking Water?
The USGS targeted pharmaceuticals, personal-care products, detergents, flame retardants, naturally occurring sterols, and other organic contaminants in a study of untreated sources of drinking water in the United States.
Nov 10, 2008 - 10:16:08 AM
Environmental News | Science News
Don't be Left Out! Two Weeks to ShakeOut--Thousands Join Each Day, You Can Too
At 10 a.m. on November 13, millions of southern Californians will drop to the ground, take cover under a table or desk, and hold on. An earthquake prediction? No. But it is certain that the Great Southern California ShakeOut is on track to being the largest earthquake drill in United States history.
Nov 10, 2008 - 10:13:57 AM
Credit and Money Management
Federal Reserve Board and Treasury Department announce restructuring of financial support to AIG
The Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Treasury on Monday announced the restructuring of the government's financial support to the American International Group (AIG) in order to keep the company strong and facilitate its ability to complete its restructuring process successfully.
Nov 10, 2008 - 10:07:14 AM
DOL | Federal OSHA | Cal-OSHA Related Information
Thanksgiving 2008: How Americans Spend Their Time
Preparing and eating food and watching television are common activities on Thanksgiving and over the entire holiday weekend. On Thanksgiving holiday weekends between 2003 and 2007, Americans who prepared meals spent an average of 1.1 hours per day doing so, while eating and drinking occupied 1.2 hours per day. Those who watched television spent an average of 3.7 hours per day in front of the TV.
Nov 10, 2008 - 9:44:59 AM
Insurance Related Press Releases
Fall Is the Perfect Time to Winterproof Your Home
Winter-Related Damage Causes More than a Billion Dollars in Losses Each Year; I.I.I. Offers Checklist to Protect Your Home
Nov 7, 2008 - 8:34:29 PM
Job Search
U.S. Customs Job Fair held in El Centro California: Nov 7
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a CBP officer recruiting event on November 7, at the One Stop Employment Center located at 2695 South 4th Street, Building D, in El Centro, Calif. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m
Nov 7, 2008 - 10:19:37 AM
Housing and Mortgage News
Mortgage Broker Indicted In Million Dollar Mortgage
Clarence Lewis III, 45, a broker operating Motown Mortgage Group, has been indicted and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering arising from an alleged scheme to defraud residential mortgage lenders, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle and FBI Houston Special Agent in Charge Andrew R. Bland III announced today.
Nov 7, 2008 - 9:23:16 AM
Environmental News | Science News
2008 Sees Fifth Largest Ozone Hole
The ozone hole over Antarctica, which fluctuates in response to temperature and sunlight, grew to the size of North America in a one-day maximum in September that was the fifth largest on record, since NOAA satellite records began in 1979.
Nov 7, 2008 - 9:17:12 AM
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S.DOT Unveils Automatic Vehicle Safety Recall Notification Service
Vehicle owners across the nation can be instantly informed of a safety recall under a new automated alert system announced today by U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters.
Nov 7, 2008 - 9:10:22 AM
Environmental News | Science News
Lead Paint Violations: Two Real Estate Corporations Charged With Failing to Warn about Lead
The corporate owners of numerous Coldwell Banker real estate brokerage offices in southern Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island face civil penalties for over 100 violations of lead paint disclosure rules.
Nov 7, 2008 - 9:07:42 AM
