Archive for May, 2011
Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Download image WASHINGTON, May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — 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. (Logo: [...]
US Labor Department publishes revised list of products made with forced or indentured child labor
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs will publish a revised list of products that federal contractors must certify under Executive Order 13126 are not produced with forced or indentured child labor. The list will appear in the May 31 edition of the Federal Register. The [...]
Families Planning Water Activities this Summer, but a Third Lack Good Swimming Skills
Download image New American Red Cross survey reinforces need for water safety as nearly 80 percent of Americans plan to engage in water-related activities this summer. WASHINGTON, May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — More than a third of people planning to swim, boat or fish this summer cannot swim well, according to a new national survey [...]
World Vision Continues Multi-State Tornado Response Over Memorial Day Weekend
- Aid agency hopes President Obama’s visit to Joplin, Missouri, will bring attention to critical needs, long recovery that still remain – World Vision delivering relief products to Missouri, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, Minnesota—including hard-hit Joplin and Tuscaloosa – Response teams focusing on most vulnerable tornado survivors, especially children – Fundraising needs still falling short, [...]
Minnesota’s 529 Plan Launches Summer Reading Program Sweepstakes on 5-29 Day!
Parents have a chance to win $1,000 towards college MINNEAPOLIS, May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Minnesota College Savings Plan is launching the 3rd annual Summer Reading Program Sweepstakes, Destination College Savings, on a special day this year, May 29, 2011 – or 5-29 Day! The Minnesota College Savings Plan is Minnesota’s official Section 529 [...]
