Press Releases on August 6, 2013

Advances in DNA Testing Technology has Increased the Accuracy of Paternity Tests Says AlphaBiolabs

WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, UK, August 6, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Over the last few years new advances in DNA testing technology have increased the accuracy of all DNA testing, but in particular paternity testing. While most DNA testing laboratories test …

Frankel Photography Rolls Out Big Summer Sale on Wedding, Bar Mitzvah Sessions

Frankel Photography, San Marcos, California's leading wedding and Bar Mitzvah photography studio, is holding a summer sale with package discounts at 10% off. SAN MARCOS, CA, USA, August 6, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Frankel Photography, a San Marcos, …

Stockfresh Adds 2.5 Millionth Image to its Library

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, August 6, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stockfresh, a leading affordable stock photo service used by tens of thousands of designers and small businesses all over the globe now has over 2.5 million images available for download …

EPA Should Reduce Competition Between Food and Fuel

    WASHINGTON (August 6, 2013)—The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement today that it would allow food-based biofuels to make up the shortfall in cellulosic ethanol production this year was a missed opportunity to reduce pressure on food …

FACT SHEET: A Better Bargain for the Middle Class: Housing

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 05, 2013 When President Obama took office, our housing market was in free-fall, leaving many families feeling trapped and anxious about their mortgages.  The President took …

New Study Finds that the Price of Wind Energy in the United States Is Near an All-Time Low

News Release Note: This study’s Ryan Wiser will discuss the findings in a Department of Energy Google+ Hangout this Thursday at noon PDT. http://ow.ly/nxYjE Annual wind power additions in the United States achieved record levels in 2012, while wind energy …

Application to import 18 beluga whales for public display denied

August 6, 2013 Following a number of public engagement efforts, NOAA Fisheries today announced it is denying the Georgia Aquarium’s request for a permit to import 18 beluga whales from Russia for public display in the United States. NOAA Fisheries based …

2012 was one of the 10 warmest years on record globally

The end of weak La Niña, unprecedented Arctic warmth influenced 2012 climate conditions August 6, 2013 The 2012 State of the Climate report is available online. (Credit: NOAA) Worldwide, 2012 was among the 10 warmest years on record according to the 2012 …

Japan: 2013 Article IV Consultation

Energy Dept. Reports: U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Reaches Record Highs

WASHINGTON – The Energy Department released two new reports today showcasing record growth across the U.S. wind market -- increasing America’s share of clean, renewable energy and supporting tens of thousands of jobs nationwide. According to these reports, …

IMF Video: The Japanese Ask the IMF

The Japanese Ask the IMF August 5, 2013 Japan have embarked on an ambitious agenda to raise growth and end deflation. The IMF supports the so-called “three arrows” of Abenomics, but emphasizes that success depends on implementation of fiscal adjustment and …

France: 2013 Article IV Consultation

Japan: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation Discussions

Press Release No. 13/296 August 5, 2013 On July 31, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation discussions with Japan.1 The new government announced in December 2012 a new policy framework to …

France: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 13/295 August 5, 2013 On July 29, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with France1. Background In a context of weakening economic conditions in Europe, sizeable fiscal …

IMF Financial Activities -- Update August 1, 2013

The following tables, which are updated weekly, provide information on the IMF's financial activities. Definitions for the terms contained in the tables are provided below each table. The data are based on the most current information available at the …

Joe M. Naylor Named Corporate Vice President of Strategic Planning

SAN RAMON, Calif., August 5, 2013 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has named Joe M. Naylor corporate vice president of Strategic Planning, effective immediately. Naylor succeeds Charles (Chuck) A. Taylor, 55, who was previously appointed managing director …

Bethel Advance And Quick Thin Products By Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc.: Recall - Undeclared Ingredients

[Posted 08/05/2013]AUDIENCE: Consumer, Patient, Health ProfessionalISSUE: Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc., New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling Quick Thin and Bethel Advance to the consumer level. These products have been found to contain Sibutramine …

Germany: 2013 Article IV Consultation

Gamasutra: Analyzing publishers' shift to digitally-distributed games

Here at EA, we reported that last quarter our biggest retail partner was Apple (driven by our mobile titles), The Simpsons: Tapped Out had its highest revenue quarter, digital revenue for FIFA 13 saw a 92% increase compared to FIFA 12 the same quarter and …

Helping countries reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

Farmers should be involved in national efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by agriculture.6 August 2013, Rome - With the consequences of climate change for the world's food production systems becoming increasingly clear, more needs to be done …