Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. Unemployment rates were lower in October than a year earlier in 280 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 79 areas, and unchanged in 13 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-three areas had jobless rates of at least 10.0 percent, and 57[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Environmental, Health, Sporting Organizations Call on Interior Secretary Jewell, EPA Administrator McCarthy to Curb Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Industry
90 Signatories to Open Letter Seek Robust Rules by EPA, BLM and BOEM to Stop Threats to Public Health, Global Climate from Controllable Release of Methane During Drilling and Transport Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. A broad group of regional and national environmental and health organizations, joined by sporting and[Read More…]
US: Forced Guilty Pleas in Drug Cases
Threat of Draconian Sentences Means Few Willing to Risk Trial New York—(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013 – Federal prosecutors routinely threaten extraordinarily severe prison sentences to coerce drug defendants into waiving their right to trial and pleading guilty, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. In the rare cases in[Read More…]
BMW Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. SUMMARY: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by the engine control unit, limiting the engine speed. CONSEQUENCE: As a result of[Read More…]
Denver Global Products Recalls Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles Due to Laceration, Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 04, 2013 Recall number: 14-704 Raven MPV-710 Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicle Recall Summary Name of product: Multi-Purpose Yard Vehicles Hazard: The mower[Read More…]
Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard, Dec. 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 04, 2013 Recall number: 14-039 Manhattan Group Quixel baby rattle in product box Recall Summary Name of product: Manhattan Toy® Quixel™[Read More…]
SRAM Recalls Derailleurs for Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 04, 2013 Recall number: 14-038 SRAM Red derailleur WiFli – Outside view Recall Summary Name of product: Bicycle chain derailleurs Hazard: [Read More…]
L&F International Trade Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 03, 2013 Recall number: 14-036 L & F Mattress Recall Summary Name of product: Mattresses and mattresses with foundations Hazard: The[Read More…]
Crown Boiler Recalls Home Heating Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 03, 2013 Recall number: 14-035 Recalled CWD series natural gas and liquid petroleum hot water boilers were manufactured between May 2005[Read More…]
NOAA: New edition of New York harbor nautical chart provides post-Sandy updates
Chart 12334 – New York Harbor. Download PDF (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Ships, barges, ferries, and recreational boats in the busy New York Harbor will be able to navigate more safely thanks to an updated version of the harbor’s nautical chart recently issued by NOAA that includes data[Read More…]
