New York Real Estate Developer Sentenced in $27 Million Ponzi Scheme

November 25, 2009 by  
Filed under Law

Manhattan real estate developer Ivy Woolf-Turk was sentenced to five years in prison for her participation in a $27 million Ponzi scheme involving obtaining fraudulent loans secured by nonexistent mortgages.

Texas Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

November 25, 2009 by  
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Patrick Sanders, of Lufkin, Texas, was arrested on charges of producing child pornography.

BLUE BIRD ( 09V450000 )

November 25, 2009 by  
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Dated: NOV 19, 2009 CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SA…

Former U.S. Navy Air Traffic Controller Indicted for Interstate Domestic Violence

November 25, 2009 by  
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Ryan Holness, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was indicted in Baltimore on charges of interstate domestic violence, related to the murder of his wife.

Maryland Man Sentenced for Bank Robbery

November 25, 2009 by  
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Deshon Johnson, of Baltimore,Maryland, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for bank robbery.

Boy’s Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard

November 25, 2009 by  
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The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

November 25, 2009 by  
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An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Timco Worldwide Inc. issuance of a voluntary recall of Large Seedless Watermelons because of possible health risk

November 25, 2009 by  
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Timco Worldwide Inc. is recalling a limited number of its Large Seedless Watermelons because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this occurrence.

FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Sharkco Seafood International Inc.

November 25, 2009 by  
Filed under Health

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a permanent injunction against Sharkco Seafood International Inc., located in Venice, La. The injunction is intended to stop the seafood processing company from distributing scombrotoxin-forming fish in interstate commerce. Consumption of scombrotoxin-forming fish that are not properly preserved or refrigerated can result in scombroid food poisoning, a foodborne illness that results from eating spoiled or decayed fish. Scombrotoxin-forming fish most commonly include mackerel, sardines, tuna, bluefish, and mahi mahi.

Media Release – Temporary Corporate Credit Union Share Guarantee Program Extended

November 24, 2009 by  
Filed under Finance/Credit

The National Credit Union Administration has extended the expiration date of NCUA’s Temporary Corporate Credit Union Share Guarantee Program (TCCUSGP) from December 31, 2011, to March 31, 2012. With this extension, new investments with maturities of two years or less in participating corporate credit unions made before March 31, 2010, will be fully covered by the guarantee program.

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