Press Releases on August 26, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on August 26, 2011 - 23:13 GMT

Iceland: IMF Completes Sixth and Final Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the sixth and final review of Iceland’s economic performance under a program supported by a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The completion of this review enables the immediate …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 23:11 GMT

Safety Milestone of 14 years Achieved at Cassidy Lake

The employees of Cassidy Lake Division achieved 14 years without a lost time accident on August 22, 2011. Our pursuit of excellent safety performance stems from our respect for people. Nothing we accomplish as a company is more important than returning …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

PotashCorp Agriviews - Fall 2011 Report Now Available

The fall 2011 issue of Agriviews takes a detailed look at fall fertilization strategies including analyses of soil sampling techniques, nutrient removal rates by crop and yield expectations. Also included is a discussion on the postivie agricultural …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 21:13 GMT

DOE Seeks Commercial Storage to Complete Fill of Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve

Washington, D.C. The Department of Energy (DOE), through its agent DLA Energy, has issued a solicitation seeking commercial storage contracts for the remaining 350,000 barrels of ultra low sulfur distillate needed to complete the fill of the Northeast …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Firebombing at Casino Royale in Monterrey, Mexico

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC August 26, 2011 I was shocked and saddened to learn of yesterday's firebombing of a casino in Monterrey, Mexico. The United States strongly condemns this brutal attack and all …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 26, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Readout of the President's Call with IMF Managing Director Lagarde

The President spoke to International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde today to discuss the global economic situation and recent developments in financial markets. As this was their first conversation since her appointment as Managing …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on August 26, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

Africa: U.S. Department of State Sends NBA and WNBA Legends to Africa as Sports Diplomats

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 26, 2011 Using sports as a means to build stronger people-to-people connections and empower young people worldwide, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 26, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Proposed Keystone XL Project Final Environmental Impact Statement and Details on the ...

Special Briefing Kerri-Ann Jones Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Via Teleconference Washington, DC August 26, 2011 MR. TRAN: Good afternoon. We are pleased today to have Assistant …

Distribution channels: Environment

Published on August 26, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

USDA Announces Extension of Fiscal Year 2011 Raw Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota Entry Period

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2011 The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that sugar entering the United States under the fiscal year 2011 raw sugar import tariff-rate quota (TRQ) will be permitted to enter U.S. Customs territory until Oct. 31, 2011, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

Vice President Biden to Travel to Cincinnati on Labor Day

WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 5th, Vice President Biden will travel to Cincinnati, OH to deliver remarks at the Labor Day event sponsored by the Cincinnati AFL-CIO .

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on August 26, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Press Release - FAA Approves Production of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

EVERETT, WA - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced that the FAA has approved production of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. At an event at Boeing's facility in Everett, Washington, Administrator Babbitt presented …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Environment statement on pipeline brings nation closer to thousands of new jobs

Sabrina Fang | 202.682.8114 | fangs@api.org WASHINGTON, August 26, 2011 ─ API welcomed the U.S. State Department's final Environmental Impact Statement on the Keystone XL pipeline project and urged the agency to complete its national interest …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 17:16 GMT

EPA Announces a Public Availability Session for the Sanford Dry Cleaners Superfund Site

Release date: 08/23/2011 Contact Information: James Pinkney, 404-562-9183, pinkney.james@epa.gov (ATLANTA – August 23, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a public availability session to discuss the results of the Phase I and …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 17:15 GMT

Statement by the President on the Attack in Mexico

I strongly condemn the barbaric and reprehensible attack in Monterrey, Mexico yesterday. On behalf of the American people, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families at this difficult time. The people of Mexico and their …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on August 26, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Statement by the President on the Attack on the United Nations in Abuja, Nigeria

I strongly condemn today’s horrific and cowardly attack on the United Nations headquarters building in Abuja, Nigeria, which killed and wounded many innocent civilians from Nigeria and around the world. I extend the deepest sympathies of the American …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on August 26, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

ShoulderFlex Massager by King International: Safety Communication - Risk of Strangulation

[Posted 08/26/2011] AUDIENCE : Physical Medicine, Orthopedics, Consumer ISSUE : FDA notified health professionals and consumers of serious health risks posed by the ShoulderFlex Massager. FDA is aware of reports to the Consumer Product Safety Commission of …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

Press Release - FAA Seeks $262,000 Civil Penalty Against Ameriflight

WASHINGTON- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $262,000 against Ameriflight, LLC, of Burbank, Calif., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing programs and provisions of …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

H & P Industries Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Prep Solutions, Scrub Solutions, and Prep Gel: Recall - Inadequate Microbial ...

Multiple brands affected - listed below [Posted 08/26/2011] AUDIENCE : Pharmacy, Consumer, Risk Manager ISSUE : H & P Industries and FDA notified health professionals and the public of a recall of all lots (lots beginning with 8J-8M, 9A-9M, 0A-0M, 1A …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 13:55 GMT

Solar Industry's Boom in N.J. Casts Shadow Over Program That Spurred It; Solar Energy Industry Today Provides Complete Coverage

Aug. 26, 2011 /EIN News/ This important story is being tracked by Solar Energy Industry Today at http://solarenergy.einnews.com To follow a link to the story visit http://solarenergy.einnews.com/article.php?oid=+kwskJQpWOox4w About EIN News EIN News is …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on August 26, 2011 - 13:16 GMT

University Kicks Coke for Pepsi, Saves $1 Million on New Contract; Beverage Industry Today Provides Complete Coverage

Aug. 26, 2011 /EIN News/ This important story is being tracked by Beverage Industry Today at http://beverages.einnews.com To follow a link to the story visit http://beverages.einnews.com/article.php?oid=/Kf7IxGXUY9E8A About EIN News EIN News is a …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry