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Last Updated: May 15, 2008 - 11:23:27 AM

Insurance Related Press Releases
Having a Yard Sale? Make Sure You Have Enough Insurance Coverage
A yard sale is a great way to clean out your home, make a little money and do some good for the environment by providing a second life for your possessions. But your enterprise could get expensive if someone gets hurt on your property and decides to sue, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
May 15, 2008 - 11:16:39 AM

Announcements
So You’re in the Market for a Car?
If you’ve heard about those great government auto auctions, but you’ve never known where to find one, wonder no more.
May 15, 2008 - 9:49:50 AM

Education Related News
CSU still faces critical challenges to meet 2008-09 needs
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger 's May revision of the State budget restored $97.6 million to the California State University, reducing the  $386 million gap in state funding initially anticipated for the 2008-09 CSU budget.
May 15, 2008 - 9:43:02 AM

Announcements
Memorial Day Camping Availability
It's not too late to make reservations for camping to celebrate the Memorial Day!  Get out there and have your own adventure at one of our 278 State Parks.  See below for parks with sites available for one or more nights between May 23 and May 26, 2008.
May 15, 2008 - 9:23:15 AM

Government & Nonprofit Reports
Wireless Phone Study: 63 Million U.S. Adults Mostly or Only Use Wireless Phones
Preliminary results from the July-December 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that nearly one out of every six American homes (15.8%) had only wireless telephones during the second half of 2007.
May 14, 2008 - 7:30:05 AM

Insurance Related Press Releases
China, Myanmar Events Are Deadliest Disasters in Years
The devastating earthquake that hit southwestern China yesterday registered a 7.9 on the Richter magnitude scale, stronger than the 7.5 magnitude quake which struck the country in July 1976, killing tens of thousands of people. In the chart below the Insurance Information Institute has compiled the 10 deadliest world catastrophes between 1970 and 2007, according to Swiss Re.

May 14, 2008 - 7:18:50 AM

Announcements
Nearly Half of Americans Unprepared for Disaster, New Survey Reveals
As the nation continues to brace for hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and floods that accompany the spring and summer disaster season, a new survey shows that nearly half of U.S. consumers are insufficiently prepared - in terms of their insurance coverage - to deal with potential losses, according to new research by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
May 13, 2008 - 7:53:59 PM

Housing and Mortgage News
MORTGAGE FRAUD: New Analysis of a Rising Threat, The FBI Reports
Mortgage fraud is clearly on the rise. Although there is no central way to track the total extent of the problem, we received 46,717 Suspicious Activity Reports related to mortgage fraud last year--compared to 35,617 in 2006 and just 6,936 in 2003. Only seven percent of these reports documented an exact dollar amount in terms of losses, but even so, the total loss from this seven percent was $813 million.
May 13, 2008 - 12:06:16 PM

Credit and Money Management
The Subprime Mortgage Market 2007 Report: The Federal Reserves Reports
Learn about the factors that led to the subprime mortgage crisis, the impact of these developments on the nation and the Twelfth District, and "lessons learned" that may contribute to financial market stability going forward
May 13, 2008 - 12:02:03 PM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Reminds Small Tax-Exempt Organizations of the First Filing Date for the e-Postcard Electronic Notice
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded small tax-exempt organizations of their new annual electronic filing requirement as the first filing deadline of May 15 approaches. Organizations can file by going to the appropriate page on this Web site.

May 13, 2008 - 11:59:08 AM

Announcements
California Anti-Smoking TV Commercials Contest: Winning Commercial to Debut during "American Idol"
With this contest, we invited Californians to add their talents to the state's long history of effective anti-tobacco television ads that helped reduce smoking in our state by more than 30 percent," said Horton.  "All Californians should be proud of the creativity, commitment and enthusiasm reflected in the Be A Reel Hero entries. "
May 13, 2008 - 9:04:50 AM

IRS Tax Tips
IRS Research: Tax Challenges of Business Income
Internal Revenue Service research indicates that understated business income contributes significantly to the tax gap, with the majority understated by small businesses.
May 13, 2008 - 8:43:04 AM

Health News | Health Resources
One in Every 12 Adolescents Experienced Major Depression in the Past Year
Survey reveals adolescent females are twice as likely as adolescent males to suffer a major depressive episode

May 13, 2008 - 8:38:56 AM

Announcements
Frank Sinatra Postal Stamp and CD Announced by US Postal Service
Today, the Postal Service is proud to deliver its own special tribute to the Chairman of the Board,’” said Postal Service Board of Governors Chairman Alan Kessler. "On Frank's 80th birthday, the City of New York turned the Empire State Building blue. Starting today, we’re going to try to do New York City one better -- by turning America’s mail a beautiful shade of blue. One hundred twenty million portraits of ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ will carry our cards, letters and packages to their destinations all around the world."
May 13, 2008 - 8:34:35 AM

Announcements
Stamps Increasing by One Cent to 42¢ on May 12
WASHINGTON, DC—The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12.
May 12, 2008 - 9:50:03 AM

Family and Children Related
Married parents, household activities, and childcare
Married mothers employed full time are more likely to do household activities and provide childcare on an average day than are married fathers employed full time.
May 12, 2008 - 8:17:44 AM

Announcements
Most Popular Baby Names for 2007 Announced

Elvis Rises to Number 676