NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 April 2010 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Haitian officials have developed a special syllabus for 600,000 children that takes into account the trauma they experienced in the 12 January earthquake and the class time lost during the three months before some schools[Read More…]
Day: April 8, 2010
AARP Launches New On-line Resources to Answer Health Reform Questions for Older Americans
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2010. As a part of its efforts to help older Americans understand the impact of the recently enacted health reform package, AARP has launched new on-line resources for people with questions about the new law. The AARP Bulletin’s new “Health Care Reform Explained” column – available at www.aarp.org/getthefacts[Read More…]
MEMO: Why We Need the Individual Mandate in New Health Reform Law
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2010. In light of conservatives’ recent calls for repealing the individual mandate contained in the new heath reform law, a new memo from Jonathan Gruber finds that without the individual mandate, the entire structure of reform would fail. According to Dr. Gruber, removing the mandate would: Reduce[Read More…]
Civia Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Hyland Bicycles and Carbon Bicycle Forks Units: About 800 Importer: Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, Minn. Hazard: The[Read More…]
Hammary Furniture Recalls Chests and Tables Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Decorative Wood Chests and Tables Units: About 7,000 Importer: Hammary Furniture[Read More…]
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2010. Oriental Unlimited has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product[Read More…]
Secretary Clinton Outlines Nuclear Security Strategy in International Op-Ed
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2010. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today told European publics that the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is one of several concrete steps the U.S. is taking to reduce the global threat of nuclear weapons, proliferation and terrorism. In an op-ed originally published in The[Read More…]
Mccormick & Company Recalls Mccormick Fajitas Seasoning Mix Due To Unlabeled Wheat And Milk Ingredients
SPARKS, MD–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2010. McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) has announced a voluntary recall of McCormick Fajitas Seasoning Mix, with UPC Code 5210002121 and “BEST BY” dates of JAN 16 12 AH and JAN 16 12 CH. McCormick Fajitas Seasoning Mix packages with these date codes contain undeclared wheat and[Read More…]
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