Day: October 22, 2009

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Says Colleges of Education Must Improve for Reforms to Succeed

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today called for America’s colleges of education to dramatically change how they prepare the next generation of teachers so that they are ready to prepare their future students for success in college and careers. Noting that America’s schools will need[Read More…]

Tenth Anniversary of “Lights On Afterschool” Calls Attention to Importance of Afterschool Programs Nationwide

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009.  Today, at more than 7,500 events across the country and at military bases worldwide, Lights On Afterschool’s tenth anniversary is being celebrated in a coordinated drive emphasizing the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children, families and communities. The Empire State Building in New York City[Read More…]

Senate Committee Told H1N1 Vaccine is Safe, Supply Will Be Greatly Increased by November

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009.  Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., were reassured Wednesday by three Cabinet Secretaries that the H1N1 vaccine is safe – for children and adults – and that officials are doing all they can to ensure a much[Read More…]

Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 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: Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players Units: About 19,600[Read More…]

Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 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: Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware Units: About 13,000 Distributor:[Read More…]

Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009.  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: Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only) Units: About 4,100 Manufacturer: The Toro Co., of Bloomington,[Read More…]

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