Anne Brown
Anne Brown
Anne Brown was an African American soprano who created the role of "Bess" in the original production of George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess in 1935. She was also a radio and concert singer. She settled in Norway in her 30s and later became a Norwegian citizen...
ProfessionStage Actress
Date of Birth9 August 1912
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We want children to be out on the playground where they belong, not inside the emergency hospital room, ... CPSC is taking steps to reduce the hazards of home playgrounds by working with industry to recall defective play sets and strengthen playground safety standards.
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We are not seeking a totally safe world, but we are doing what we can to prevent those really serious injuries.
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We're giving people the best safety information we have: That when they do ski, they should decide to wear helmets,
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With computers, VCRs and a growing number of other appliances in our homes, more consumers are using extension cords, power strips and surge protectors. Many meet current safety standards, but the poorly constructed models recalled in recent years are a hidden fire and electrocution hazard.
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We applaud Burger King Corp. for launching this program to replace these nets and improve playground safety at its restaurants nationwide,
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What we are trying to do is anticipate the most serious injuries, ... You know there are going to be cuts and scrapes and bruises, those are badges of honor in childhood. We are not seeking a totally safe world, but we are doing what we can to prevent those really serious injuries.
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I plan to devote the coming months to working on these very important matters and others. What we do at the CPSC is keep people safe and protect lives,
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encourage dangerous consumer behavior by instilling a false sense of security in a parent.
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We are anxiously awaiting more aid because it's much needed.
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There should be no soft bedding in the crib, ... As many as a third of the deaths from SIDS could happen when babies suffocate face down in the soft bedding.
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When I leave the agency, I am going to continue working to keep families and children safe,
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Many parents and caregivers know the dangers of soft bedding in cribs, ... This study shows, for the first time, that the same dangers exist when using pillows, quilts and comforters in playpens.