Friday, December 10, 2010

Mojave Foods Corporation Initiates Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from Walnut Ingredient

Mojave Foods Corporation Initiates Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from Walnut Ingredient
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:13:00 -0600

Mojave Foods Corporation is initiating a recall of sixty (60) packages of El Guapo Shelled Walnuts 1 OZ, date code 5527, manufactured with walnuts supplied by Atlas Walnuts, Visalia, California, because we were advised by the supplier that the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.


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Thursday, December 9, 2010

News Alert: Obama Weighs Overhaul of Tax Code to Lower Rates and Close Loopholes

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Thu, December 09, 2010 -- 8:53 PM ET
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Obama Weighs Overhaul of Tax Code to Lower Rates and Close Loopholes

President Obama is considering whether to push early next
year for an overhaul of the income tax code to lower rates
and raise revenues in what would be his first major effort to
begin addressing the long-term growth of the national debt.

While administration officials cautioned on Thursday that no
decisions have been made and that any debate in Congress
could take years, Mr. Obama has directed his economic team
and Treasury Department analysts to review options for
closing loopholes and simplifying income taxes for
corporations and individuals, though the study of the
corporate tax system is farther along, officials said.

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News from CPSC - Two Recalls

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1. Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11064.html

2. Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11065.html

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1. Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2010
Release #11-064

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 283-2453
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall 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: Redline D640 Bicycles

Units: About 200

Importer: Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, Wash.

Hazard: The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury.

Incidents/Injuries: Seattle Bikes is aware of eight reports of head tubes separating from the frame, including four reports of minor scrapes and cuts.

Description: This recall involves all 2008 Redline D640 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in black and have aluminum frames. "REDLINE" is written down the frame's tube. The model number is written on the frame's top tube.

Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from December 2007 to May 2010 for about $900

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free frame replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Redline Bicycles at (800) 283-2453 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Redlinebicycles.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11064.html

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2. Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2010
Release #11-065

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 307-3672
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking 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: Toddler Girl Pants and Shorts

Units: About 1,200

Importer: American Eagle Outfitters Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hazard: The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves toddler girl pants, jeans and shorts sold in various styles. The style number is printed on a sewn-in label located under the care/content label on the inside of the waistband. The garments were sold in sizes 12-18 months through 5 years. Style numbers included in this recall are listed below:

Garment | Style Number
Skinny Cord | 3007
Boyfriend Vintage Wash | 3012
Cut Off Bermuda Short | 3013
Flare Vintage Blue Wash | 3029
Flare LT Wash | 3030
Flare Rip and Repair | 3034
Roll Cuff Bermuda Short 3035

Sold exclusively at: 77kids by American Eagle stores nationwide and at www.77kids.com between July 2010 and August 2010 for between $24 and $34.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children. Consumers who purchased the garments online will receive a postage-paid envelope with instructions on how return the garment for a full refund. All other consumers should return the garments to the nearest 77kids by American Eagle store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Eagle Outfitters toll-free at (888) 307-3672 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.77kids.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/prhtml11/11065.html

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News Alert: Defense Bill With 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Falls Short in Senate

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The New York Times
Thu, December 09, 2010 -- 4:13 PM ET
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Defense Bill With 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Falls Short in Senate

The Senate has turned down the attempt to move to final
debate and votes on a defense bill that would repeal "don't
ask, don't tell." The vote was 57-40, three short of the 60
needed.

Senator Harry Reid, the majority leader, called a key
procedural vote on repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't
tell" policy despite having failed to reach agreement with
Republicans to proceed.

Republicans have indicated that without an agreement about
the number of amendments and the timing of the debate, they
would vote against moving forward to vote on the legislation.

Mr. Reid conceded that that the failure to reach an agreement
could doom the effort to repeal the policy, which has been a
key priority for President Obama and gay activists.

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NSF's Nathaniel B. Palmer Sails with Sweden's Oden to Study Antarctic Peninsula Ecosystem

NSF's Nathaniel B. Palmer Sails with Sweden's Oden to Study Antarctic Peninsula Ecosystem
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:59:00 -0600

Photo of the research vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer near Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica.

In a unique and complex example of "science diplomacy," teams of U.S. and Swedish scientists are sailing this month aboard two research vessels to study the ecology of the Amundsen Sea, one of the least-explored and most productive bodies in Antarctic waters, and to gauge the potential effects of a changing climate on the Southern Ocean.

The joint American and Swedish expedition, involving the U.S. icebreaking research vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer and the Swedish ...

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Video: Tax Cuts Clearly Explained

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Tax Cuts Clearly Explained

In this edition of White House White Board, Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, discusses the President’s compromise framework on tax cuts, unemployment insurance and job creation.

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Here's the Deal


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Good morning,

Earlier this week, President Obama laid out a framework for a compromise with Congress that ensures that middle-class families don’t get a tax increase, extends unemployment benefits for folks who are looking for work, and gives our economy a shot in the arm.

Like anything in Washington these days, there are a lot of opinions about this flying around.  But it's always important to start with the facts.  To help you understand exactly what is in this framework Austan Goolsbee, one of the President's chief economic advisors, took some time to break it down:

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There are some things in this agreement you'll like and some things in here you might not.  There are things in here that the President and I don’t like – like the temporary extension of tax breaks to the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans and a more generous treatment of the estate tax than is warranted.

But what is at stake is the strength of our recovery and much needed relief for middle class families.  The bottom line is that if Congress does not act to extend unemployment insurance, 2 million Americans will lose their unemployment insurance this month alone.  And if we don’t extend middle class tax cuts, millions of families will see a spike in their tax bill when they can least afford it.
 
With that in mind, President Obama reached across the aisle to ensure that middle class families get a fair shake.  Here are a few important points:

  • No tax hike for middle class families.  This proposal would prevent a tax increase of over $3,000 for the typical family.
  • Money in your pocket through a reduction in the payroll tax.  About 155 million workers will see a 2 percent reduction in their payroll taxes and American families can take advantage of the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and the American Opportunity Tax Credit.
  • Extension of unemployment benefits.  Folks who have been looking for work in these tough times won’t lose their lifeline.  This is also good news for local economies because unemployment insurance dollars are among the most likely to be spent quickly.

That's the deal, folks, and it's a good one for America's middle class.  Take a moment to watch Austan break it down, and I think you'll agree:
 
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