Press Releases on April 18, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on April 18, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Agriculture, Animal-Welfare Groups Outline Pathway Forward on Care, Treatment of Dogs in Missouri

Missouri agricultural and animal-welfare groups today outlined an agreement that will strengthen requirements for the care and treatment of dogs and protect Missouri agriculture. Earlier today, the groups submitted a joint letter and legislation to Gov …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

<font face="Arial, Helvetica">FMI Store Manager Awards Recognize Successful Store Managers</font>

ARLINGTON, VA — April 14, 2011 — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced today nine finalists in FMI’s 12th annual Store Manager Awards competition. Three grand prize winners will be selected from the finalists and announced …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Remarks by the President at Presentation of the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Air Force Academy

Rose Garden 1:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Well, everybody, please be seated. Welcome to the White House, and congratulations on winning the Commander-in-Chief trophy. (Applause.) For the first time in eight long years, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on April 18, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

The Madden NFL 12 Cover Athlete Vote Is Down to the Final Round

It started with 32 players representing all 32 NFL teams. After four weeks of fan voting in a bracket-style, single elimination tournament, we’re down to the final two. Today, EA SPORTS and ESPN announced the finalists of the …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino

Published on April 18, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

UCS Stresses Fuel Efficiency on Anniversary of BP Disaster

Increased Fuel Efficiency Cuts U.S. Oil Dependence, Curbs Pollution, and Saves Consumers Money at the Gas Pump One year after the tragic explosion at BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig led to the worst oil disaster in U.S. history, the Union of …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Readout of the President's Call With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

The President called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today to convey his best wishes before the start of Passover. Noting that he would host a seder at the White House, the President recalled that the story of Passover is one of liberation and …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on April 18, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

EPA Administrator and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Travel to Iowa April 19 for Meetings with Farmers and Renewable Energy ...

Release date: 04/18/2011 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, 913-551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., April 18, 2011) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Annual Update for USDA National Farmers Market Directory Begins

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is opening the updating process for the USDA National Farmers Market Directory, the official count of the nation's farmers markets. For the …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

WHOLE FOODS MARKET: NO ANTIBIOTICS IN MEAT DEPARTMENTS

Given recent media reports about antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria being found in the U.S. meat supply, Whole Foods Market reminds shoppers that its strict quality standards do not allow meat from farm animals that have been administered …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

New webinar added for Preservation Week

CHICAGO - Preservation Week ( www.ala.org/preservationweek ) is pleased to announce the addition of a new webinar. Registration is now open. The webinar is free of charge. Protecting Future Access Now: Models for preserving digitized books and …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 16:14 GMT

Boeing Celebrates Opening of New Factory in China

Boeing Tianjin Composites, a joint venture with AVIC, unveils energy-efficient facility TIANJIN, April 18, 2011 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Aviation Industries Corporation of China (AVIC) today celebrated the opening of a new factory that doubles the …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on April 18, 2011 - 16:13 GMT

EPA Recognizes Leaders in College and University Green Power Challenge

Release date: 04/18/2011 Contact Information: Stacy Kika kika.stacy@epa.gov 202-564-0906 202-564-4355 Cathy Milbourn Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 WASHINGTON - For the first time, the Big Ten conference has surpassed the Ivy League …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

YALSA teams with Gareth Hinds to “Picture It @ your library”

CHICAGO — Promote YALSA ’s Teen Read Week ™ at your library with new products from ALA Graphics , including both print and digital items featuring the art of Gareth Hinds . This year’s Teen Read Week theme is “ Picture It @ your library ” and encourages …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

New Kid on the Plasmonic Block: Berkeley Lab Researchers Find Plasmonic Resonances in Semiconductor Nanocrystals

News Release Transmission electron micrographs and (inset) showing the electron diffraction patterns of three quantum dot samples with average size of (a) 2.4 nanometers (b) 3.6 nm, and (c) 5.8 nm. (Image courtesy of Alivisatos group) …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on April 18, 2011 - 16:11 GMT

Letter of Support: Rep. Ribble's Restoring Economic Certainty Act, H.R. 1281

Dear Congressman Ribble, On behalf of more than 1.7 million Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I write to applaud you and your colleagues for introducing the Restoring Economic Certainty Act of 2011, H.R. 1281 . American businesses …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on April 18, 2011 - 15:13 GMT

CBS Correspondent Byron Pitts to Address 71st McCormick Unsung Heroes Awards Banquet on Monday, May 2nd

SPARKS, Md., Apr 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) announced that Byron Pitts, prominent correspondent for CBS News and "60 Minutes" will deliver the keynote address at the 71 st Annual …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 15:12 GMT

Q-Cells presents new solar cell technology at first Silicon PV conference in Germany

Bitterfeld-Wolfen/Freiburg, 18 April 2011 – Q-Cells SE, one of the worlds leading photovoltaic companies, presents its new solar cell technology at the first international …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 15:11 GMT

AJC Urges German Firms to Rethink Their Iran Business Strategies

April 18, 2011 – Berlin – AJC Berlin has appealed to 61 German companies participating in the “Iran Oil Show 2011” in Tehran to reassess their business dealings with Iran , given widespread human rights abuses, the export of terrorism and the widening …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on April 18, 2011 - 15:11 GMT

Celebrating 15 years of children, cultures and books

CHICAGO — “Many Children, Many Cultures, Many Books” —the the new slogan celebrating the 15th anniversary of El día de los niños/El día de los libros — adorns a just-released ALA Graphics poster and bookmark. The Many Children Many Books Poster and …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on April 18, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Gazprom Neft's Board meet to discuss preparations for the AGM

18.04.2011 Gazprom Neft's Board meet to discuss preparations for the AGM A meeting of the Board of Directors of Gazprom Neft has taken place at the company's offices in St Petersburg. During the meeting preparation of the Annual General …

Distribution channels: Companies