Press Releases on February 28, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 28, 2011 - 23:12 GMT

Canada’s Economic Action Plan Helps Turkey Farmers Gobble Up New Opportunities

Arthur, Ontario, February 28, 2011 — Canada’s Economic Action Plan is delivering real results for Ontario food producers and helping to boost the bottom line of local farmers. Member of Parliament Gary Schellenberger (Perth – Wellington) announced …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on February 28, 2011 - 23:11 GMT

Latvia President, in Letter to AJC, Pledges to Prosecute Jewish Cemetery Vandals

February 28, 2011 – New York – Latvia President Valdis Zatlers, in a letter to AJC, has repeated his strong condemnation of the mass desecration of a Jewish cemetery in Riga in December, and pledged anew to prosecute the vandals. “This heinous …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on February 28, 2011 - 22:55 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Michael Posner to Visit Jordan

Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC February 28, 2011 Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Michael Posner will visit Amman, Jordan from March 1-3, 2011. The Assistant Secretary will meet with government …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on February 28, 2011 - 22:15 GMT

Presidential Proclamation--American Red Cross Month, 2011

AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For over a century, the American Red Cross has harnessed the generosity of the American people, mobilizing us to offer assistance in the wake …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 28, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

Members of the Tea Party Caucus

Here is a list of those Members of Congress who have officially joined the Tea Party Caucus for the 112th Congress: Sandy Adams (FL-24) Robert Aderholt (AL-04) Todd Akin (MO-02) Rodney Alexander (LA-05) Michele Bachmann (MN-06) Roscoe Bartlett (MD …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 28, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: IMF Executive Board Approves US$3.26 Million Disbursement Under Rapid Credit Facility

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a disbursement of an amount equivalent to SDR 2.075 million (about US$3.26 million) under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) for St. Vincent and the Grenadines to help the country …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 28, 2011 - 22:11 GMT

Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award to Eleanor Cook

CHICAGO — The Acquisitions Section of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) has selected Eleanor Cook, associate professor and assistant director for Collections & Technical Services at East Carolina University, …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 28, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Presidential Proclamation--Irish-American Heritage Month, 2011

IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our diverse Nation has been shaped by the sacrifices and successes of those who crossed both land and sea in pursuit of a common dream. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 28, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Karen Coyle receives 2011 ALCTS Outstanding Publication Award

CHICAGO - The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Outstanding Publication Award recipient for 2011 is Karen Coyle for her "Understanding the Semantic Web: Bibliographic Data and Metadata ," published in Library …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on February 28, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Sediment field sampling to begin today in Chequamegon Bay on Lake Superior

Release date: 02/28/2011 Contact Information: Jayna Legg 312-353-0562, legg.jayna@epa.gov Feb. 28, 2001 For Immediate Release No. 11-OPA019 CHICAGO --- Survey and sediment sampling work will begin today at the Ashland Northern States …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 28, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

Panama: Statement by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the Conclusion of His Visit

Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today in Panama City at the conclusion of his visit to Panama: “It has been a great pleasure for me to visit Panama—my first visit as …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on February 28, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

AJC Mideast Briefing: Israeli Politics: Reshaping the Top of the Pyramid

Ed Rettig, Director, AJC Jerusalem February 28, 2011 Over the last two months Israel has experienced a subtle reshaping of the top of the governmental pyramid, the offices of the prime minister, defense minister, and foreign minister. In a …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on February 28, 2011 - 20:06 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Interview With Kim Ghattas of British Broadcasting Corporation

Interview Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Geneva, Switzerland February 28, 2011 QUESTION: Madam Secretary, I want to start by asking you about the steps you’ve taken towards Libya. You have imposed sanctions, both you and the EU and the …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on February 28, 2011 - 19:25 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Assistant Secretary Rose E. Gottemoeller to Speak at the U.S. Naval Academy

Media Note Washington, DC February 28, 2011 Rose E. Gottemoeller, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, and chief negotiator to the New START Treaty will speak to the Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy in …

Distribution channels: Military Industry

Published on February 28, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Remarks by the President and the Vice President to the National Governors Association

State Dining Room 11:16 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. I’m Joe Biden -- I’ll Jill Biden’s husband -- (laughter) -- which is how I’m getting to be known around here. You’re about to -- we decided to bring in the second …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 28, 2011 - 18:56 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks At the Conference on Disarmament

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Geneva, Switzerland February 28, 2011 Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for your leadership and your efforts to make the Conference on Disarmament an effective tool for addressing the critical …

Distribution channels: Military Industry

Published on February 28, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

OP-ED by Dr. Jill Biden in the Philadelphia Inquirer: "Harnessing Community Colleges"

The following op-ed, penned by Dr. Jill Biden, was published today in the Philadelphia Inquirer: ### Harnessing community colleges By Jill Biden I have been a teacher for more than 30 years and a community college instructor for the …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 28, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden to the National Governors Association

State Dining Room 10:54 A.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Good morning, and thanks to all of you for inviting us here today. It was a great time last night, wasn’t it? We had a great day -- MRS. OBAMA: Whooo! (Laughter and applause.) DR. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 28, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

Statement by the President on the Passing of Frank W. Buckles

Michelle and I were inspired by the service and life story of former Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I and the oldest known World War I era veteran in the world, who passed away yesterday at the age …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on February 28, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

NOAA Proposes Measures to Increase Groundfish and Scallop Fishing Opportunities

February 28, 2011 TO BE POSTED SHORTLY ... NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry