Press Releases on September 30, 2013

Presidential Memorandum -- Determination with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 30, 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Determination with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 Pursuant to section 404 of the Child Soldiers …

Slow Cooking With Coke: Recipes From Morocco, Mexico and China

Leisure-time exercise could lower your risk of high blood pressure

Study Highlights: People who exercised more than four hours per week in their leisure time had a 19 percent lower risk of high blood pressure than people who didn’t exercise much. Physical activity at work was not linked to a lower risk of high blood …

Chic Twelve at Hengshan Becomes the First Hotel in Shanghai to Adopt Pure Allergy Friendly Rooms

PULASKI, NY, USA, September 30, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The newest Starwood Luxury Collection Property in Shanghai China partners with PURE to provide the most comprehensive air and surface purification program for their most discerning guests. From …

Sure Payment Solutions To Aid ALS Association with Fantasy Football Prize

NEW YORK, NY, USA, September 30, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sure Payment Solutions, a NYC business services and financing company, will donate all of the winnings from its Merchants Cash Advance Fantasy Football title to the ALS Association should the …

Samcon Releases Explosion Proof HD CCTV Video Camera

SAMCON releases the ExCam HD, an explosion proof video camera that delivers superb picture quality for process monitoring and surveillance technology (CCTV). MARBURG, HESSE, GERMANY, September 30, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ExCam HD is approved for …

Aragon Research Publishes New Technology Report 'Aragon Research Globe for Enterprise Learning'

Aragon Research announced the publication research report that that evaluates 19 different technology providers in Enterprise Learning. PALO ALTO, CA, USA, September 30, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aragon Research, a technology focused research and …

Task Order Awarded for Audit and Review Services

Cincinnati – The Department of Energy today awarded a Task Order to KPMG, LLP of McLean, VA for audit/review services that will cover a wide range of auditing services. These services will include: pricing proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, …

DOE Awards Small Business Contract for Site Characterization and Erosion Control Work in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cincinnati - The Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded a new contract to CTI Associates, of Wixom, MI.  CTI is a small business.  The Department will issue a time and material type contract with a three year period of performance and a not-to-exceed …

Can we ensure the future of water?

Moreover, like so many other things, what happens in Southern California doesn’t stay in Southern California. Responses to the region’s water issues are being exported to dry lands from Africa and the Middle East to Pakistan, India, Australia and South …

Animal Health Week: Their health is in your hands

September 30, 2013, Ottawa: This is Animal Health Week and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) are encouraging animal and livestock owners to make routine veterinary exams a standard part of …

IMF Video: World Economic Outlook (WEO) Analytical Chapters Press Conference

Analytical Chapters of October 2013 World Economic Outlook (WEO) Press Conference September 30, 2013 Categories: Ecnoomic outlook | Press briefings Thomas Helbling, Division Chief, World Economic Studies Division, Research Department John Simon, Senior …

UCLA and Univision to host 'Today is the Future,' a town hall on education

UCLA and Univision Communications will co-host a Spanish-language town hall and an English-language webcast focused on the urgency of closing the Latino education gap and increasing the number of Latino students who go on to higher education.  Moderated by …

Background Briefing on Iran

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 27, 2013 BACKGROUND BRIEFING BY A SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL ON IRAN   Via Conference Call    4:34 P.M. EDT   MS. HAYDEN:  Hi, everyone.  Happy Friday afternoon.  Thanks for …

Ocean and coastal observing technology efforts awarded $27.2 million

September 30, 2013 IOOS is a federal, regional, and private-sector partnership working to enhance our ability to collect, deliver, and use ocean information. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) NOAA is awarding $27.2 million to sustain current critical ocean, …

Cargill Food Distribution teams up with Teys Australia to provide Americans with quality beef from “Down Under”

Share this:  ' + 'sc' + 'ript' + '>'); .   Production and distribution supply chain strengths benefit customers, consumers   WICHITA, Kan. – September 30, 2013 – Cargill Food Distribution and Teys Australia have entered into …

Honda, Acura Racers Claim Five Titles at SCCA National Championship Runoffs

Honda and Acura racers won five Sports Car Club of America national titles, including a second consecutive Formula title and the closest finish in SCCA transponder-era history, in the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Road America. A total of 61 Honda …

Janet Napolitano assumes post of UC president

The University of California today welcomed Janet Napolitano, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and twice-elected governor of Arizona, as its 20th president. Napolitano, 55, is an accomplished public-sector leader with a long- …

Island Office Protects Consumers Near and Far

 Get Consumer Updates by E-mailConsumer Updates RSS FeedPrint Share (PDF 736 K)En EspañolOn this page:In 1911, a federal office with four employees charged with protecting consumer health—two chemists, an inspector and a clerk—opened in four rooms in the …

FDA approves Perjeta for neoadjuvant breast cancer treatment

FDA NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release: Sept. 30, 2013 Media Inquiries: Stephanie Yao, 301-796-0394, stephanie.yao@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDAFDA approves Perjeta for neoadjuvant breast cancer treatment First drug approved for use in …