Press Releases on October 23, 2013

The Field is Set for Eight HBCU Marching Bands to Perform at the 12th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase

The votes are in and eight of the top Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands have been selected to perform at the 12th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. Widely known within the marching band community as …

American Honda and SiriusXM Extend Relationship to January, 2020, and Increase Penetration of SiriusXM Substantially

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. have extended their relationship to January, 2020, significantly increasing the penetration of SiriusXM factory-installed technology in new Honda and Acura vehicles. Starting in 2014, …

Cargill launches Coop Academy, first business skills program for cocoa cooperative executives

Share this:  ' + 'sc' + 'ript' + '>'); .   Empowering cooperative leaders to take control of their future Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 23 October 2013 – Cargill has established the first business skills program for cocoa farmer …

LyondellBasell Introduces New Purell Resin for Collapsible Tubes

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, October 23, 2013 – LyondellBasell today introduced Purell PE2220D, a high-purity, low density polyethylene (LDPE) resin for use in the production of collapsible tube bodies in applications such as pharmaceutical, personal care and …

New Report Shows Trend Toward Larger Offshore Wind Systems, with 11 Advanced Stage Projects Proposed in U.S. Waters

The Energy Department today released a new report showing progress for the U.S. offshore wind energy market in 2012, including the completion of two commercial lease auctions for federal Wind Energy Areas and 11 commercial-scale U.S. projects representing …

LyondellBasell Introduces Gamma Sterilizable PP Resin for Healthcare Applications

LyondellBasell Introduces Gamma Sterilizable PP Resin for Healthcare ApplicationsROTTERDAM, Netherlands, October 23, 2013 – LyondellBasell today introduced Purell HP671T, a sterilizable, high fluidity polypropylene (PP) resin used in injection molded …

EBRD and FAO set pathway to sustainable forestry investment in the Russian Federation’s Far East

Exploitation must be based on sustainable forest management 23 October 2013, Vladivostok - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces to promote …

African countries agree to curb illegal timber trade in the Congo Basin

The Congo Basin harbours the world’s second largest tropical forest. It is also a key resource for stabilizing the global climate. 23 October 2013, Brazzaville/Rome - Governments from Africa's main timber producing  countries, together with timber …

Chevron Acquires New Acreage Offshore Australia

SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 22, 2013 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) today announced its Australian subsidiary has acquired exploration interests in two offshore blocks located in the Bight Basin, a deepwater frontier basin. Blocks S12-2 and S12-3 in the …

Prevent Heartworms in Pets Year-Round

Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Consumer Updates RSS Feed  Print Share (PDF 296 K) On this page: If you’ve been to a veterinarian’s office, chances are you’ve seen the photos on the wall of worms growing from the heart of a dog or cat. Although these images …

FDA announces voluntary recall of certain sterile products from Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy

FDA NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release: Oct. 22, 2013 Media Inquiries: Tara Goodin, 240-402-3157, tara.goodin@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA  FDA announces voluntary recall of certain sterile products from Specialty Medicine Compounding …

FDA to complete phase-out of chlorofluorocarbon inhalers

FDA NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release: Oct. 23, 2013 Media Inquiries: Morgan Liscinsky, 301-796-0397, morgan.liscinsky@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDAEn EspañolFDA to complete phase-out of chlorofluorocarbon inhalersThe U.S. Food and Drug …

Obama Administration Officials Discuss Navy's Successful Demonstration of Domestic Biofuel and New Energy Efficiencies in Major ...

Audio WASHINGTON. D.C., July 19, 2012 – U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Heather Zichal held a conference call today to brief media on the …

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Ready-to-Eat Products Due to Potential Health Risk

Item#Item DescriptionUse By Date YYYYMMDDPlant Code for Topeka Salad 20 58108.30144SLAW DIXIE HMSTYLE CVF 2/7#  2013100520past expiration date58108.30155SLAW SHORT SHRED CVF 2/7#    2013100520past expiration date71117.18232SLAW COLE DILLON'S  12/14z    …

Agriculture Secretary Announces Record Sales, Income and Assets for Agriculture and Fishery Cooperatives in 2012

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2013 - In recognition of October as National Cooperative Month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that U.S. farmer, rancher and fishery cooperatives set records for sales, income and assets in 2012, buoyed by strong …

Sunny Pine Farms Recalls Chevre Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.  …

Senegal: Achieving High and Inclusive Growth While Preserving Fiscal Sustainability

Summary: Senegal's growth has been sluggish in recent years, with implications for poverty reduction. Average growth was relatively strong in 1995–2005 and accompanied by a large drop in poverty incidence. Due partly to a series of exogenous shocks, …

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Ready-to-Eat Products Due to Potential Health Risk

Item#Item DescriptionUse By Date YYYYMMDDPlant Code for Topeka Salad 20 58108.30144SLAW DIXIE HMSTYLE CVF 2/7#  2013100520past expiration date58108.30155SLAW SHORT SHRED CVF 2/7#    2013100520past expiration date71117.18232SLAW COLE DILLON'S  12/14z    …

Is It Ever OK to Solicit a Former Employer’s Clients?

10/20/2013 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse (Blog) // Keith Clouse If an employee is not subject to a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement, can she leave her employer for a competitor and freely …

IMF Video: Financial Integration in West Africa