Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2009. Today’s report is another wake-up call that our students are treading the waters of academic achievement while other countries’ students are swimming faster and farther. Our students have stagnated educationally, putting our long-term economic security at risk. In math, our 15-year-olds’ scores now lag behind those[Read More…]
Day: August 18, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Reinforces Importance of the Arts in Schools
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2009. The NAMM Foundation announced that it hosted a live, public teleconference today with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to discuss his recent letter sent to school and education community leaders outlining the importance of the arts as a core academic subject in U.S. public[Read More…]
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Black & Decker® Thermal Coffeemakers Units: About 9,800 Distributor: Applica[Read More…]
Wisconsin Firm Recalls Frozen Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Products Due To an Undeclared Allergen
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 17, 2009 – Kraft Foods Global, Inc., a Medford, Wis., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of frozen pepperoni and sausage pizza products because they may contain an undeclared allergen, soy protein concentrate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following product[Read More…]
Howard Dean to Democrats: ‘Grow a Pair’
Governor Howard Dean answers questions while signing a copy of his book Friday at Netroots Nation in Pittsburgh. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Pittsburgh, PA –(ENEWSPF)– I had the opportunity to attend Netroots Nation Friday as a member of the media. Formerly known as the YearlyKos Convention, Netroots Nation[Read More…]
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