Washington, DC (NAPSI) - America’s high-speed rail program is experiencing the best of times. Congress has appropriated more than $10 billion for the effort in the past three years. Thirty-two states and theDistrict of Columbia are advancing numerous projects. And about 62 percent of Americans say they would use high-speed rail service betweenU.S. metro areas, according to the American Public Transportation Association.

Des Moines, Iowa (NAPSI) - Those who paid attention during basic chemistry classes may recall that phosphorus is one of three essential elements for plant life. Without phosphorus, farming and food production would be impossible.

Omaha, Nebraska (NAPSI) - One of the most common objections to buying long-term care insurance is the notion that you can pay for long-term care services yourself if and when those services are needed. According to Mutual of Omaha Vice President Brad Buechler, however, there are many reasons self-funding may not be in your best interests.

Sacramento, California - The Bureau of Reclamation and seven Central Valley Project contractors intend to execute two-year interim renewal contracts effective March 1, 2013; the existing contracts expire on February 28, 2013. This contracting action will comply with requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act.

Washington, DC - The Department of the Interior's WaterSMART program is saving water, finding better ways to stretch existing supplies and helping partners plan to meet future water demands, according to a three-year progress report on the program released today. The program was launched by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar in 2010.

Kansas City, Missouri (NAPSI) - A few simple steps before you go away for the weekend or the season can help your home avoid a break-in:

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - For many people, peer pressure and trusting the judgment of others can be significant factors when making investment choices. However, using this kind of decision making to select investments can be a big mistake, even dangerous.