Saturday, December 4, 2010

News Alert: Jeter and Yankees Agree on New Deal

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Sat, December 04, 2010 -- 5:08 PM ET
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Jeter and Yankees Agree on New Deal

The Yankees and Derek Jeter ended their protracted contract
stalemate Saturday, agreeing to a three-year deal worth $15
million to $17 million annually that also contains an option
for a fourth year, according to a person in baseball briefed
on the matter.

High-ranking club officials and Jeterâ??s agent, Casey Close,
negotiated late into Friday night and on Saturday, making
substantial progress on a deal that includes a â??creative
hybrid-type optionâ?? for the fourth year that is â??not
vesting and is highly unusual,â?? the person said. The
contract is pending a physical exam.

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News Alert: Cables Discuss Vast Hacking by a China That Fears the Web

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Sat, December 04, 2010 -- 12:15 PM ET
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Cables Discuss Vast Hacking by a China That Fears the Web

Cables from American diplomats made public by WikiLeaks
portray Chinaâ??s leadership as nearly obsessed with the
threat posed by the Internet to their grip on power â?? and,
the reverse, by the opportunities it offered them, through
hacking, to obtain secrets stored in computers of its rivals,
especially the United States.

Extensive Chinese hacking operations, including one leveled
at Google, are a central theme in the cables. The hacking
operations began earlier and were aimed at a wider array of
American government and military data than generally known,
including attacks on computers of American diplomats
preparing positions on a climate change treaty.

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Your Weekly Address: Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance

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Saturday, Dec. 4,  2010
 

Your Weekly Address: Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance

With President Obama visiting troops in Afghanistan, Vice President Biden says Congress must extend both the middle class tax cuts and unemployment insurance for the sake of those families and the broader economy.

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Weekly Wrap Up 

A quick look at the week of November 29th, 2010:

Quote: “Some people ask whether America’s best days lie ahead or whether our greatness stretches back behind us in the stories of those who’ve gone before. And when I look out at all of you, I know the answer to that.  You give me hope. You give me inspiration. Your resolve shows that Americans will never succumb to fear.  Your selfless service shows who we are, who we always will be -- united as one people and united as one nation -- for you embody and stand up for the values that make us what we are as a people,” said President Obama to the troops at Bagram Air Base during a surprise visit to Afghanistan.

West Wing Week: “Sharp Elbows” Watch the video.

“A New Dialogue”:  The President is optimistic tone following a meeting with bipartisan Congressional leaders. Watch the video.

White House Christmas: See how the White House gets into the holiday spirit -- 19 Christmas trees, 97 volunteers, 40,000 pipe cleaners and much, much more. Also, don’t miss a time-lapse video that captures the making of the Official White House Christmas Tree.

2 Million: The number of Americans who lost their unemployment insurance when it expired this week. A reality that the President called, “A potential tragedy for those individual families,” if the program is not extended.

Your Voice at the UN: Ambassador Rice wants the world’s decision-makers to hear what issues matter to you. Find out how you can shape the debate at the next Security Council meeting.

DADT: The President asks Congress to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Read his statement on the DOD report, plus a round-up of newspaper editorials supporting the repeal of DADT.

Chu Answered: Energy Secretary Steven Chu answers your questions on innovations in clean energy as part of Tuesday Talks. Watch the video.

Heads of States: President Obama and Vice President Biden speak to newly-elected governors. Watch the video.

“The People’s House”: First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off the holiday season by welcoming military families to the White House to preview the holiday decorations. Watch the video.

White House, Red Ribbon: President Obama commemorates World AIDS Day. Watch the President’s message and see a photo of the red ribbon that adorned the White House’s North Portico.

Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah: President Obama, Vice President Biden and the First Lady celebrate the 2nd night of Hanukkah with friends and leaders from the Jewish community. Watch the video.

@PressSec: Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers your questions from Twitter in another installment of First Question.

A New START:  President Obama and General Colin Powell push for the ratification of the New START nuclear treaty with Russia. Watch the video.

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Friday, December 3, 2010

News Alert: Cables Describe How Yemen Helps U.S. Fight Al Qaeda

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Cables Describe How Yemen Helps U.S. Fight Al Qaeda

Diplomatic cables offer an intimate view of Ali Abdullah
Saleh, the Yemeni leader, who has become steadily more
aggressive against Al Qaeda.

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Live Online Briefing: Inspiring the Next Bill Gates

Live Online Briefing: Inspiring the Next Bill Gates
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:35:00 -0600

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While American information technology and software companies dominate the world marketplace, there is a gaping hole in formal computer science education. For K-12 students, computer science education is practically nonexistent. The country lacks an adequate pipeline to feed world class computer science university programs throughout the U.S. with the number and diversity of students needed to address future challenges. To recognize the critical role of computing and computer science ...

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News Alert: President Obama Lands in Afghanistan for Unannounced Visit

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Fri, December 03, 2010 -- 11:04 AM ET
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President Obama Lands in Afghanistan for Unannounced Visit

President Obama made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on
Friday as he sought to smooth over a troubled relationship
with President Hamid Karzai and take stock of a nine-year-old
American-led war that he hopes to begin winding down next
summer.

Mr. Obama arrived in Kabul after a secret overnight flight
and planned to head to the presidential palace to meet with
Mr. Karzai, who has complained vocally about American
military tactics in recent weeks.

The president also planned to consult with his commanding
general and visit American troops heading into another
holiday season far from home.

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West Wing Week: Sharp Elbows

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West Wing Week: Sharp Elbows

West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Walk step by step with the President as he holds a meeting with bipartisan members of the Congressional Leadership at the White House, greets the American 2010 Nobel Laureates in the Oval Office, meets with General Colin Powell, makes a joint statement about the importance of ratifying the START treaty with Russia, and more.

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In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.

What They’re Saying: Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
A round-up of the overwhelming editorial support for repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell from every corner of the country.

What You Missed: Tuesday Talk with Secretary Steven Chu
Energy Secretary Steven Chu answers your questions during Tuesday Talks.

President Obama & a New Report on What Unemployment Insurance Means for All of Us
Speaking to newly-elected governors from around the country, the President discusses how not extending unemployment benefits will be a crushing blow not only to those hit hardest by the economy, but to the economy itself.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:45 AM: The Vice President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner and OMB Director Jack Lew for an update on the current tax policy negotiations on the Hill

1:45 PM: The Vice President meets with Representative Ed Towns to discuss oversight of the Recovery Act 

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News Alert: U.S. Economy Adds 39,000 Jobs in November, Fewer Than Expected

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Fri, December 03, 2010 -- 8:37 AM ET
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U.S. Economy Adds 39,000 Jobs in November, Fewer Than Expected; Jobless Rate Up to 9.8%

The United States economy added only 39,000 jobs in November,
a blow to expectations that a recovery was gathering
momentum, the Labor Department said Friday. The unemployment
rate rose to 9.8 percent, from 9.6 percent.

Included in the latest report were slight upward revisions
from previous months. The agency now says that the economy
added 172,000 jobs in October, instead of the 151,000 jobs
previously reported.

Novemberâ??s gain was far from enough to help the large ranks
of the unemployed. More than 15 million people remain out of
work.

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New Report Summarizes Key Themes in American Doctoral Education

New Report Summarizes Key Themes in American Doctoral Education
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:33:00 -0600

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A new report recently released by the National Science Foundation, titled "Doctorate Recipients from U.S. Universities: 2009," presents a statistical overview of the U.S. doctoral education system in snapshots and long-term trends.

It notes the American system of doctoral education is widely considered the world's best, as evidenced by the large number of international students who choose to pursue a doctorate at U.S. universities. But this status is subject to the many ...

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Thursday, December 2, 2010

News Alert: House Reaches Vote Threshold to Censure Representative Charles B. Rangel

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Thu, December 02, 2010 -- 5:53 PM ET
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House Reaches Vote Threshold to Censure Representative Charles B. Rangel

A majority of House members voted Thursday to censure
Representative Charles B. Rangel for ethics violations,
despite a last-minute plea for mercy from some of his
colleagues.

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News from CPSC - Recalls

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1. The First Years(r) Recalls American Red Cross(r) Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11056.html

2. AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11057.html

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1. The First Years(r) Recalls American Red Cross(r) Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2010
Release #11-056

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 725-4407
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

The First Years(r) Recalls American Red Cross(r) Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.

Name of Product: The First Years American Red Cross Cabinet Swing Locks

Units: About 41,300

Importer: Learning Curve Brands Inc. d/b/a The First Years, of Oak Brook, Ill.

Hazard: The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.

Incidents/Injuries: The First Years has received seven reports of latches breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181. The latches are mounted on cabinets or drawers to help prevent young children from gaining access and were sold two per blister card. An America Red Cross logo and "cabinet swing lock" is printed on the package. "American Red Cross" is molded onto the front of the lock. A date code is printed on the bottom of the back of the package and on the back side of each latch just above the connection point.

Sold at: Toys R Us, Babies R Us and other retail stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2008 through September 2010 for about $4 per pair.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the latches from cabinets, record the date code on the back of each latch and contact The First Years to obtain a $5 coupon toward the purchase of another Learning Curve product. When removing the latches, consumers should take special care to store hazardous items out of reach of children.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The First Years toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.recalls.thefirstyears.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11056.html

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2. AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 2, 2010
Release #11-057

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 420-7511
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.

Name of Product: Forever-Glo(r) Cylinder Nite Lites

Units: About 272,000

Importer: American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. (AmerTac), of Saddle River, N.J.

Hazard: An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.

Incidents/Injuries: AmerTac has received nine reports of the recalled night lights smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled Forever-Glo(r) Cylinder Nite Lite is a cylinder shaped night light with a white base and clear top that plugs into the wall. Only Model Number 71107 with a manufacturer code of SY is included in this recall. The model number and manufacturer code are printed on the back of the night light. The light measures about 4 inches in height by 1- 1/2 inches wide and is about 1 inch deep.

Sold at: Hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2009 through September 2010 for about $5.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled night lights immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, remove the light from the wall socket. Contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AmerTac at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's website at www.amertac.com or www.recall-center.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11057.html

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News Alert: Effort to Weaken Punishment for Rep. Charles B. Rangel Fails in House

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Thu, December 02, 2010 -- 5:35 PM ET
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Effort to Weaken Punishment for Rep. Charles B. Rangel Fails in House

The House of Representatives Thursday voted down an amendment
that would have softened the punishment of Representative
Charles B. Rangel from censure to reprimand.

The House still has to vote on the censure measure that was
recommended by the Ethics Committee.

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News Alert: Cables Describe Scale of Afghan Corruption as Overwhelming

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Thu, December 02, 2010 -- 4:33 PM ET
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Cables Describe Scale of Afghan Corruption as Overwhelming

Corruption in Afghanistan, leaked cables say, is pervasive
and dispiriting for American officials trying to build
support for the Afghan government.

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What Can Ice Reveal About Fire?

What Can Ice Reveal About Fire?
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:00:00 -0600

Photo of the drill site D47 in Antarctica.

Scientists studying a column of Antarctic ice spanning 650 years have found evidence for fluctuations in biomass burning--the consumption of wood, peat and other materials in wildfires, cooking fires and communal fires--in the Southern Hemisphere.

The record, focused primarily on carbon monoxide (CO), differs substantially from the record in the Northern Hemisphere, suggesting changes may be necessary for several leading climate models.

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