Friday, May 13, 2011

California U.S. Border Patrol Foils Three Separate Drug Smuggling Attempts

California U.S. Border Patrol Foils Three Separate Drug Smuggling AttemptsMore than $786K of cocaine, meth and marijuana seized

Pine Valley, Calif. - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the I-8 checkpoint near Pine Valley arrested a 24-year-old male U.S. citizen and his 19-year-old U.S. citizen passenger on Friday for attempting to smuggle nearly 60 pounds of cocaine.

Agents encountered the men at approximately 11:45 a.m., as they arrived at the checkpoint driving a gray 2002 Nissan Xterra. During inspection, agents became suspicious of the men’s nervous demeanor and referred them for a secondary inspection. A Border Patrol canine team performed a cursory inspection of the vehicle resulting in a positive alert to the rear cargo compartment. Upon further inspection, agents discovered a non-factory compartment in the roof of the vehicle. Agents located 25 bundles of cocaine weighing nearly 60 pounds with a street value of over $596,000.

Yesterday, agents arrested the 21-year-old male U.S. citizen driver of a silver 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee for attempting to smuggle more than five pounds of crystal methamphetamine. A Border Patrol canine team alerted to the front passenger side door and tire during inspection. A search of the undercarriage of the vehicle revealed the crystal methamphetamine concealed in the differential casing. The narcotics are valued at nearly $95,000.

Later that same day, agents arrested a 21-year-old female U. S. citizen attempting to smuggle 159 pounds of marijuana through the checkpoint in her silver 2000 Dodge Intrepid. A Border Patrol canine team alerted agents to the concealed narcotics. Forty-eight green cellophane-wrapped bundles of marijuana were recovered valued over $95,000.

The suspected smugglers and illicit drugs were all taken into custody and subsequently turned over to a multi-agency drug task force. The vehicles involved in all three cases were seized by the U.S. Border Patrol.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Texas CBP Officers Seize $2.2M in Heroin

Hidalgo, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo/Reynosa International Bridge seized approximately 28 pounds of heroin last Friday. The estimated street value of the alleged brown heroin is $2,239,873.

On May 6, CBP officers working at the Hidalgo/Reynosa International Bridge came in contact with a northbound 2010 Nissan Altima sedan and its driver, a 33-year-old U.S. citizen from Eagle Pass, Texas. After the initial primary inspection, a CBP officer referred the male driver and vehicle to secondary for further inspection.

In secondary, officers seized 20 packages of alleged brown heroin that were found within the vehicle’s rear tire well area. CBP seized the vehicle as well.

The northbound traveler was transferred to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation.

“I commend our cadre of frontline officers for their work and roles in seizing this significant amount of heroin. This is the second significant brown heroin drug load intercepted by our officers in a week’s time,” said Efrain Solis Jr., CBP Acting Port Director, Hidalgo/Pharr.

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 394-11
May 10, 2011


DOD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Ken K. Hermogino, 30, of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

TSA Searching for Poop Bombs?: Headline Not Up to Snuff

.09.2011

TSA Searching for Poop Bombs?: Headline Not Up to Snuff

"I’ve changed enough diapers to know a thing or two about “poop bombs,” but something really stinks about the attentionthis photo is getting. The photo – taken by someone not traveling with the family – has gone viral. The caption used with the photo is “TSA Looking for Poop Bombs?” We reviewed the screening of this family, and found that the child’s stroller alarmed during explosives screening. Our officers followed proper current screening procedures by screening the family after the alarm, who by the way were very cooperative and were on the way to their gate in no time. The child in the photo was simply receiving a modified pat-down which doesn’t even come close to what the headline implies.

I blogged about a similar situation recently, and just as I stated in that post, our Administrator is looking into ways to move past the cookie cutter approach to screening. Recognizing that terrorists are willing to manipulate societal norms to evade detection, TSA has been actively assessing less invasive screening methods for low-risk populations, such as younger passengers, while still maintaining a high level of security." Qu

<< ALERT>> YOUSSEF NABIL ELSAYED HASSAN : Family Abduction

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Case Handled By:

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

YOUSSEF NABIL ELSAYED HASSAN
Case Type: Family Abduction
DOB: Feb 7, 2003	Sex: Male
Missing Date: Aug 11, 2010	Race: Biracial
Age Now: 8	Height: 3'10" (117 cm)
Missing City: NEW YORK	Weight: 45 lbs (20 kg)
Missing State : NY	Hair Color: Black
Missing Country: United States	Eye Color: Brown
Case Number: NCMC1157637
Circumstances: The photos on the left and middle are of Youssef. He was allegedly abducted by his father, Nabil Hassan, on August 11, 2010. A felony warrant for Kidnapping was issued for Nabil on November 22, 2010. They may have traveled to Egypt. Their primary languages are Arabic and English. Youssef is of Hispanic and Egyptian descent. He has a birthmark on his left leg and he may use the alias name John Anthony De La Torre. Nabil has a scar on his left arm and hand and he may use the alias last name Eladawy Maysara.

1 Associated Adults

NABIL EL-SAYED HASSAN

Missing from: NY

Missing Since: Aug 11, 2010

Age Now: 35

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Toronto Marathon Website and Information

Toronto Marathon:

http://torontomarathon.com/

Race Photos:
http://torontomarathon.com/racephotos.shtml

Road Closures:
http://torontomarathon.com/launch_pop.shtml?pdfs/roadclosures.pdf

Toronto Marathon -Road Closure Information

Weekend event and road closures in Toronto

One special event this weekend - the Toronto Marathon - will involve road closures. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy this event. Businesses in the affected areas are open to pedestrian traffic but some roads will be closed to vehicles.

Festivals and other special events are important to the city, injecting hundreds of millions of dollars annually into Toronto’s economy and they are enjoyed each year by local residents.

In addition to road closures related to special events, there is a significant amount of road work taking place in the city. People are encouraged to take public transit as a greener, faster and more affordable way of getting to their destinations. If you need to drive in the general vicinity of special events, allow extra time to get to and from your destination. A more complete list of events and road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/torontostreets.

The Toronto Marathon

Sunday closures and intermittent delays:

The Toronto Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 15 and all closures and lane restrictions will occur on that day. The race begins at the North York Civic Centre at 8 a.m. (road closures begin at 6 a.m.) and the main segment of the race will take place on Yonge Street from Finch Avenue to Bloor Street.

•    Some lane restrictions will take place in the area bounded by Yonge Street in the east, Spadina Avenue in the west, Davenport in the south and Chaplin Crescent in the north.

•    There will be some intermittent lane closures along Queen’s Quay from York Street to Bathurst Street. There will also be some partial closures ofLake Shore Boulevard, from Bathurst Street to Windermere Avenue, on an intermittent basis.

•    Queen’s Park/Queen’s Park Circle/University Avenue will be closed from Bloor Street to Queen’s Quay. The end of the race ends at Queen’s Park. This area will be reopened at 4 p.m.

•    To accommodate the Toronto Marathon and the closure of the Bayview/Bloor ramps, Bayview Avenue will be closed between Pottery Road and Rosedale Valley Road between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

More information about the marathon is available at http://www.torontomarathon.com.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. Toronto's government is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Weekly Address: Clean Energy Will Help Us Out-Compete and Out-Innovate the Rest of the World

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release

May 07, 2011

Weekly Address: Clean Energy Will Help Us Out-Compete and Out-Innovate the Rest of the World

WASHINGTON – Speaking to the American people from Indianapolis, Indiana, President Obama said that clean energy companies like Allison Transmissions will keep the economy growing, create new jobs, and make sure America remains the most prosperous nation on Earth. Clean energy is also part of the ultimate solution to high gas prices. Until we reduce our dependence on oil, we will be held hostage to the ups and downs of the oil markets. That means we need to continue to invest in clean, alternative sources of energy – like advanced biofuels and natural gas – and more efficient cars, buses and trucks. See an infographic explaining the President's short and long term approach to high gas prices HERE.

The audio and video of the address will be available online at www.whitehouse.gov at 6:00 a.m. ET, Saturday 7, 2011.

Remarks of President Barack Obama
As Prepared for Delivery
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Indianapolis, Indiana

Hi. I’m speaking with you today from the Allison Transmissions plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. I came here because this is a place where American workers are doing some big and impressive things.

The hybrid technology they manufacture here already powers nearly 4,000 buses all over the world – buses that have already saved 15 million gallons of fuel. Soon, they’ll expand this new technology to trucks as well. That means more vehicles using less oil, and that means jobs – more than 200 new workers at this plant alone.

That’s important because even as the economy is growing after one of the worst recessions in our history; even as we’ve added more than 2 million new private sector jobs over the past 14 months; I still meet and hear from Americans struggling to get out of their own personal recessions.

A lot of folks are still looking for work. And many folks who do have jobs are finding that their paychecks aren’t keeping up with the rising costs for everything from tuition to groceries to gas. In fact, in a lot of places across the country, like Indiana, gas is reaching all-time highs.

So although our economy hasn’t been the focus of the news this week, not a day that goes by that I’m not focused on your jobs, your hopes and your dreams. And that’s why I came here to Allison Transmissions.

The clean energy jobs at this plant are the jobs of the future – jobs that pay well right here in America. And in the years ahead, it’s clean energy companies like this one that will keep our economy growing, create new jobs, and make sure America remains the most prosperous nation in the world.

Allison Transmissions is also part of the ultimate solution to high gas prices. We know there are no quick fixes to this problem. In the short term, we’re doing everything we can to boost safe and responsible oil production here at home – in fact, last year, American oil production reached its highest level since 2003.

But over the long term, the only way we can avoid being held hostage to the ups and downs of oil prices is if we reduce our dependence on oil. That means investing in clean, alternative sources of energy, like advanced biofuels and natural gas. And that means making cars and trucks and buses that use less oil.
Other countries know this, and they’re going all in to invest in clean energy technologies and clean energy jobs. But I don’t want other countries to win the competition for these technologies and these jobs. I want America to win that competition. I want America to win the future.

Now, I know that in a difficult fiscal climate like the one we’re in, it’s tempting for some to try and cut back our investments in clean energy. And I absolutely agree that the only way we’ll be able to afford the things we need is by cutting the things we don’t and living within our means. But I refuse to cut investments like clean energy that will help us out-innovate and out-compete the rest of the world. I refuse to cut investments that are making it possible for plants like this one to grow and add jobs across America.

We can do this. I don’t just believe that because I see it happening in plants like this. I believe that because I believe in the Americans making it happen in places like this. I’m optimistic about our economic future, because for all the challenges we face, America is still home to the most entrepreneurial, most industrious, most determined people on Earth. There’s nothing we can’t accomplish when we set our minds to it. And that’s what we’ll keep doing as long as I have the privilege of being your President.

Thanks, and have a great weekend.

The [President] Obama Energy Agenda and Gas Prices

Source: The White House

Your 2010 Federal Taxpayer Receipt

In his State of the Union Address, President Obama promised that this year, for the first time ever, American taxpayers would be able to go online and see exactly how their federal tax dollars are spent. Just enter a few pieces of information about your taxes, and the taxpayer receipt will give you a breakdown of how your tax dollars are spent on priorities like education, veterans benefits, or health care.

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The President on TOP COPS: "It Wasn’t Talk; It Was What They Did"

The White House Blog

The President on TOP COPS: "It Wasn’t Talk; It Was What They Did"

Posted by Jesse Lee on May 12, 2011 at 03:59 PM EDT

It was a beautiful day in the Rose Garden to honor the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS. The Vice President spoke first, reiterating the commitment that he and the President have to supporting America's law enforcement, from giving states the funding they need to keep them on the job, to better communication resources, to supporting their rights as workers. The President spoke to that commitment as well, and also commended the outstanding officers who had earned this year's title of "Top Cops":

This is the third year I’ve had the honor of welcoming America’s Top Cops to the White House. It’s kind of like the Heisman Trophy presentation for law enforcement. But I just spent a little time with these men and women inside, and I can tell you with certainty, they carry themselves with such humility. They don't say to themselves “This is it –- this year I made Top Cop.” “I’m going to train, put in long hours, and go to Washington and stand with the President.” That's not why they do what they do every single day.

None of them put together a PR package for our consideration. Some of them are still recovering from gunshot wounds suffered in the line of duty. Some have heavy hearts for partners who’ve been lost, and they commit themselves to their memory. And all would put forward others in their units who they would say are just as brave, or just as dedicated, or just as capable, or just as deserving of this recognition.

But, you know, a moment came when their actions earned recognition. It wasn’t talk; it was what they did. They didn’t know it that morning, as they pinned on a badge, or strapped on a vest, or holstered a weapon. But that day, something would happen that would make them worthy of this honor -– whether it was a random act of bravery, or a successful outcome that was the results of months or even years of painstaking and dangerous police work.

The men and women we honor today have responded with courage under withering fire to defend the innocent. They’ve skillfully rescued women and children from armed gang members, and have saved the life of a shooting victim when there wasn’t time for paramedics to arrive. They’ve carried out a dangerous and deadly sting operation to get drugs off the streets. They’ve burst into a white-hot building to save paralyzed senior citizens whose beds were engulfed in flames. They’ve doggedly pursued an 18-year-old cold case until justice was done. And they’ve investigated last year’s attempted Times Square bombing, successfully extracting a full confession and a wealth of actionable intelligence leading to arrests that have made this country safer.

Think about the strong stuff that takes. Think about the character it takes to refuse to close the books on a case forgotten by all but the victims’ families; the coolness it takes to talk down an armed and hostile criminal; the courage it takes to run into flames or press forward through a hail of bullets when every natural instinct would say, “Stop. Think about yourself. Survive.”

Editor's Notice / Source: Special thanks to The White House - US Govt.

West Wing Week: "On the Border"

West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week the President talks clean energy and gas prices in Indiana, focuses on fixing our broken immigration system in Texas, and honors Top Cops here in the Rose Garden.

Watch the video.

City of Toronto to hold by-elections for City Council Ward 9 and TDSB Ward 4 (City Wards 7 and 8)

News Release

May 13, 2011

City of Toronto to hold by-elections for City Council Ward 9 and TDSB Ward 4 (City Wards 7 and 8)

After careful consideration, Toronto City Clerk, Ulli Watkiss, has decided not to appeal the April 21 decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justicewhich declared the election results invalid for City Council Ward 9 and TDSB Ward 4 (City Wards 7 and 8) and ordered by-elections for these two offices. The City will hold by-elections for these two offices on July 25.

The court's decision focused on the administrative process used to add eligible voters to the voters' list on Election Day. In light of the court's decision, the City Clerk's Office is reviewing its administrative processes and will make any necessary adjustments to the process of adding eligible electors to the voters' list.

The City Clerk is an independent municipal officer with responsibility for conducting the municipal election.

"The decision to proceed with a by-election and resolve this matter as quickly as possible is in the best interest of the public, the individuals directly affected, and the workings of Council," said Ms. Watkiss.

Nominations for the affected offices will be accepted from May 24 to June 10. A detailed fact sheet with timelines and further information about the by-election is available at http://www.toronto.ca/elections/index.htm.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. Toronto's government is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Del Rio Sector Agents Seize $1.9 Million in Drugs Over Past Week

Smugglers charge $1,000 - $3,000 per alien
(Wednesday, May 11, 2011)
contacts for this news release

Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector seized more than $1.9 million worth of drugs over the past week.

Agents from the Del Rio Border Patrol Station discovered a suitcase filled with nearly 60 pounds of marijuana on a commercial bus, May 7.

The most noteworthy case involved the seizure of 46.12 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of $1,475,840. On the afternoon of May 5, agents assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station located a vehicle matching the description of one being sought by local authorities. Agents stopped the vehicle, driven by an Eagle Pass woman, who was accompanied by her minor daughter. After a Border Patrol canine alerted to the vehicle, agents searched and discovered an after-market compartment in the floor. Inside the compartment, agents found 19 black-wrapped packages of cocaine. The woman, cocaine and vehicle were turned over to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The minor was released to a relative.

On May 5, Uvalde Station agents manning a highway checkpoint, discovered 68.8 pounds of marijuana, valued at $55,040, in the trunk of a 2002 Mercury Cougar. The driver, a 29-year-old Austin woman, was turned over to the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, along with the marijuana and vehicle.

On May 6, agents assigned to the Del Rio Station discovered several sets of fresh footprints leading away from the Rio Grande River. With the assistance of a Border Patrol canine team, and helicopter support from the CBP Office of Air and Marine, agents apprehended four men – all Mexican citizens in the country illegally – and seized a total of 13 bundles of marijuana, containing 225 pounds of marijuana. The suspects, and marijuana – valued at $180,400, were turned over to DEA.

Also on May 6, agents from the Eagle Pass North Station found four large bundles of marijuana, weighing a total of 190.5 pounds, abandoned on an area ranch. The marijuana, estimated to be worth $152,400, was turned over to DEA.

On May 7, Del Rio Station agents, working at a highway checkpoint, found a suitcase full of marijuana while inspecting a northbound coach bus. The marijuana, weighing 58.8 pounds, valued at $47,040, was turned over to DEA.

Also, over the past week, agents throughout the Del Rio Sector discovered seven cases of alien smuggling, apprehending 26 illegal aliens and six alien smugglers. Smuggling fees in the various cases ranged from $1,000 to $3,000 per person.

Firefighters take to the streets for fire safety

Starting Saturday, May 14, Toronto residents can expect to see City of Toronto firefighters in their community bringing important fire and life safety information to their doorsteps.

This annual door-to-door campaign called Alarmed for Life will be aimed at residents living in single family dwellings, semi-detached houses and town houses to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities under the Ontario Fire Code. In effect since March 1, 2006, the code requires these types of dwellings to be equipped with working smoke alarms on every storey, as well as adjacent to all sleeping areas. In addition to installation, homeowners are also responsible for maintaining smoke alarms in operating condition.

“Working smoke alarms make the difference in surviving a fire," said City of Toronto's Fire Chief Bill Stewart. "First, smoke alarms give you the notification you need that a fire condition exists, and second, the time you need to safely remove your family from the home."

Alarmed for Life begins this Saturday and will continue until Sunday, September 25. Fire crews will conduct the program on Saturdays and Sundays throughout these months and will deliver a multilingual package of information directly to residents’ doorsteps. At the same time, residents have the opportunity to have their fire safety questions answered, or to voice any concerns they may have.

Failure to comply with the Ontario Fire Code smoke alarm requirements could result in a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals or $100,000 for corporations.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. Toronto's government is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CBP Dunseith Reminds Peace Garden Visitors to Have Proper Documents

(Thursday, May 12, 2011)

Dunseith, North Dakota - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminds U.S. citizens, traveling to the International Peace Garden from within the United States, they are not required to present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document when exiting the park into the U.S.

U.S. citizens traveling south upon exit from the Peace Garden, who satisfactorily establish to a CBP officer that they entered the Peace Garden from the U.S., are not required to present a WHTI-compliant document.

While WHTI-compliant documents are not required of U.S. citizens visiting the Peace Garden, the approved-travel documents are highly recommended for all travelers, as they greatly facilitate inspection and reduce wait times at the border. WHTI-compliant documents include a valid passport, U.S. Passport Card, Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) or an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) available in the states of New York, Michigan, Washington, and Vermont and in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

All non-U.S. citizens departing south from the Peace Garden will be considered applicants for admission to the United States and will be required to present an approved travel document such as a valid passport, NEXUS/FAST Card, Enhanced Driver’s License or a U.S. Permanent Resident Card.

For more information, visit the WHTI website. ( www.getyouhome.gov )

Some additional steps travelers can employ for cross border travel are as follows. Plan your trip and allow extra time for crossing the border. Review the “Know Before You Go” tip sheet. ( Know Before You Go ) . Wait times for the ports of International Falls, Minnesota and Pembina, North Dakota can be monitored online.( Border Wait Times ) Avoid peak travel times when at all possible. The heaviest traffic periods are typically between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The International Peace Garden, located in both the U.S. and Canada, was established in 1932 and designed to symbolize friendship between the two countries. The gardens are located on the 49th Parallel, between the ports of Dunseith, North Dakota, and Boissevain, Manitoba. Reflecting pools and dazzling colorful floral displays of over 150,000 flowers splash across the grounds of the Formal Gardens and terraced walkways. The park is open year round but experiences the highest traffic volume in the summer. In past years, the International Peace Garden has received approximately 150,000 visitors annually.

>> ALERT: RECALL << Strollers by Maclaren USA

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2011
Release #11-222

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 688-2326
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Additional Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of November 2009 Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today reannounced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers who have not yet obtained the repair should do so immediately. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Maclaren strollers (sold prior to November 2009)
Units: About one million (this product was recalled in November 2009)
Distributor: Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Hazard: The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Incidents/Injuries: Maclaren has received a total of 149 reported incidents with the strollers, including 37 reported injuries that occurred after the stroller was recalled in November 2009. These reported injuries include five additional fingertip amputations, 16 additional lacerations and 16 additional fingertip entrapments/bruising. At the time of the original recall, there were 15 incidents, including 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States.
Description: This reannouncement involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers sold prior to November 2009. The word "Maclaren" is printed on the stroller. Maclaren strollers sold after May 2010 have a different hinge design and are not affected by this announcement.
Sold at: Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers who have not installed the hinge covers should immediately contact Maclaren USA to receive the free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Consumers who have not received or installed the hinge covers should contact Maclaren USA at hingecovers@maclaren-usa.com to obtain the free repair kit. Consumers also can call Maclaren toll-free at (877) 688-2326 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

View a video about this recall (transcript).

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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go tohttps://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Brownsville CBP Officers Seize Cocaine from Car worth $806,000

(Thursday, May 12, 2011)

Brownsville, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Brownsville Gateway International Bridge discovered cocaine valued at approximately $806,400 concealed within a Nissan Maxima on May 11.

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CBP Officers in Brownsville find large load of cocaine worth $806,000 in car

CBP officers at the Gateway International Bridge encountered a man as he drove a 2011 maroon Nissan Maxima into the country. The driver, identified as a 34-year-old male U.S. citizen residing in Brownsville, Texas, was referred to secondary inspection for further examination. CBP officers in the secondary inspection area discovered ten packages of alleged cocaine concealed within the Nissan Maxima. CBP officers removed the suspect packages from the vehicle which had a combined weight of 25.2 pounds.

“The continued interception of narcotics demonstrates CBP’s unrelenting enforcement stance against drug smugglers. This is a noteworthy seizure and outstanding vigilance by Brownsville’s CBP officers,” said Michael Freeman, CBP port director, Brownsville.

This alleged cocaine seizure had an estimated street value of approximately $806,400. CBP officers turned the man over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations special agents for further investigation. CBP officers seized the narcotics and the vehicle.

General Officer Announcements

General Officer Announcements

            The chief of staff, Air Force announces the assignments of the following general officers:
            Maj. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., vice director, Defense Information Systems Agency, Arlington, Va., to deputy director, J8 for command, control, communications and computer (C4) systems, Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.
            Maj. Gen. (select) Russell J. Handy, commander, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Iraq, and director, Air Component Coordination Element-Iraq, Air Combat Command, Baghdad, Iraq, to director of operations, plans, requirements and programs, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
            Maj. Gen. (select) Timothy M. Zadalis, director, air plans, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, U.S.Central Command, Kabul, Afghanistan, to director of intelligence, operations and nuclear integration, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.