NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 May 2011. More than three weeks after the end of the post-electoral crisis in Côte d’Ivoire, the humanitarian situation in the country remains alarming for tens of thousands of civilians despite improved security, the United Nations refugee agency warned today. “As our teams reach more displaced people we[Read More…]
Day: May 3, 2011
Global Population to Pass 10 Billion By 2100, UN Projections Indicate
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 May 2011. The world’s population is projected to surge past 9 billion before 2050 and then reach 10.1 billion by the end of the century if current fertility rates continue at expected levels, according to United Nations figures unveiled today. Most of the increase will come from so-called[Read More…]
WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
Sandbox Medical, LLC Recalls Pacifier Clip Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Pacifier Clip Units: About[Read More…]
Tween Brands Recalls Beaded Curtains Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. 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…]
Steelworkers Take Oil-Industry Safety Issues to Shareholders
SAN ANTONIO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. The United Steelworkers (USW) are presenting shareholder resolutions at Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO), Valero (NYSE: VLO), Tesoro (NYSE: TSO), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), calling on the companies to improve disclosures on safety at oil refineries. The resolutions, which were filed by the AFL-CIO Reserve Fund, call[Read More…]
Secretary Salazar Releases 2011 State of the Birds Report
Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar released the 2011 State of the Birds Report, the nation’s first assessment of birds on lands and waters owned by the American people. The findings indicate tremendous potential for bird conservation: publicly owned habitats support at least half of the[Read More…]
The Dalai Lama to Visit Chicago in July
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2011. The Dalai Lama will visit Chicago on July 17 and 18. The Nobel Peace Prize winner will participate in two public events on July 17 at the University of Illinois, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, and on July 18 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance,[Read More…]
FTC Settles Charges Against Two Companies That Allegedly Failed to Protect Sensitive Employee Data
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011. Two companies that maintain large amounts of sensitive information about the employees of their business customers, including Social Security numbers, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they failed to employ reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect the data, in violation of federal[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Honoring the 2011 National and State Teachers of the Year
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2011 – 11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat, please have a seat. What a beautiful day — a wonderful day to celebrate teachers and teaching. I am honored to welcome this group of outstanding teachers behind[Read More…]
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