Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2010. The Obama administration has set an aggressive goal for the United States to retake global leadership in postsecondary degree attainment by 2020. The president’s goals will require the highly decentralized system of 4,600 colleges and universities to increase productivity dramatically. In two new papers published by[Read More…]
Month: October 2010
AARP Releases Viral Video to Increase Candidate Focus on Issues, Not Attacks
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2010. As part of its efforts to make sure candidates tell voters where they stand on issues important to voters 50+, AARP is launching a video and fictional campaign website spoofing political attack ads that have deluged the 2010 election season. The almost-too-real “Jack Phillips for Congress” campaign[Read More…]
Marian Awards 60 Letters for Academic Perfection
Senior Nora Zerante of Chicago Heights receives her academic letter from Sister Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P., Principal of Marian Catholic. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School awarded 60 Academic Letters to sophomores, juniors and seniors at the annual Academic Letter Breakfast on Oct. 28. The Academic Letter[Read More…]
Halliburton and BP Knew of Cement Flaws Before Spill, Panel Says
From the New York Times: WASHINGTON — Halliburton and BP knew weeks before the fatal explosion of the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico that the cement mixture they planned to use to seal the bottom of the well was unstable but still went ahead with the job, the[Read More…]
Halliburton and BP Knew of Cement Flaws Before Spill, Panel Says
From the New York Times: WASHINGTON — Halliburton and BP knew weeks before the fatal explosion of the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico that the cement mixture they planned to use to seal the bottom of the well was unstable but still went ahead with the job, the[Read More…]
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2010. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
CPSC Reminds Parents How to Prevent Halloween Costume and Decoration-Related Injuries
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants parents of trick-or-treaters to know that there is nothing scary about preventing Halloween-related injuries. By taking a few simple safety precautions when selecting costumes and Halloween decorations, consumers can prevent burn, fall and laceration injuries. Parents who make[Read More…]
Dollar Tree Recalls Children’s Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2010. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Additional Alleged Member of the Almighty Latin Kings and Queen Nation Charged in Hammond, IN
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- An additional alleged member of the Almighty Latin Kings and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) has been indicted for his alleged role in a racketeering conspiracy in Hammond, Ind., and elsewhere, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney David Capp of the[Read More…]
Complaints to Comcast Way Down in Park Forest
Comcast representative Yohan Fernando reported to the Park Forest Cable Commission that complaints to the cable provider have dropped dramatically compared to years past. Fernando made the report at Wednesday’s meeting of the commission. Members of the Cable Commission agreed. There was only one complaint to Comcast the past quarter.[Read More…]
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