Press Releases on December 17, 2013

Local Government Financing Platforms in China: A Fortune or Misfortune?

Summary: China’s rapid credit expansion in 2009–10 brought local government financing platforms (LGFPs) into the spotlight. This paper discusses their function, reasons behind their recent expansion, and risks they are posing to the financial sector, local …

FAST & UP FAT BURNER SUPPLEMENT PROVIDES NATURAL SUPPORT FOR NEW YEAR WEIGHT LOSS RESOLUTIONS.

Los Angeles, CA - (NewMediaWire) - December 17, 2013 - Ortu Traders, a Los Angeles based importer and exclusive distributor of Fast & Up Effervescent Supplements in the U.S., is launching Fat Burner in time to help people who are looking to lose weight …

Humiliating fat people is hazardous to our health

Abigail C. Saguy, associate professor and vice chair of the UCLA sociology department, is the author of "What’s Wrong with Fat?" (Oxford University Press, 2013). This piece was published Dec. 17 on the Zocalo Public Square website. Zocalo and …

UCLA scientist verifies world's earliest depiction of volcanic eruption

A scientist, together with a graduate student, used cutting-edge research tools at UCLA to help Turkish archaeologists decipher a large, neolithic mural that many believe is the world's earliest depiction of a volcanic eruption. Axel Schmitt, an …

UCLA study challenges long-held hypothesis that iron promotes atherosclerosis

A UCLA research team has found no evidence of an association between iron levels in the body and the risk of atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries that leads to cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer in the U.S. The discovery, …

Health R&D Spending Moves Slowly Upward, Driven by Industry, Philanthropy and Voluntary Health Associations

Federal R&D Funding Remains “Woefully Inadequate” to Address Health Threats and Global Competitiveness  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                            Contact:  Anna Briseño       …

Algae to crude oil: Million-year natural process takes minutes in the lab

Engineers have created a continuous chemical process that produces useful crude oil minutes after they pour in harvested algae — a verdant green paste with the consistency of pea soup. The research by engineers at the Department of Energy's Pacific …

Ron Jeremy Video Endorses Blaze Shisha

Actor Ron Jeremy endorses the newest herbal shisha to hit the market. NEW YORK, NY, USA, December 6, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ron Jeremy Video Endorses Blaze Shisha By Anthony Brugio New York: The Hedgehog himself, Ron Jeremy is a hookah fan and …

STAGNITO MEDIA’S RETAIL LEADER GROUP FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE

Stagnito Media’s RETAIL LEADER Group is pleased to announce the formation of a Strategic Partnership with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). RETAIL LEADER is a source dedicated to the critical issues and topics confronting senior executives in the retail …

Chevron Corp. Statement on Canadian Court of Appeal Decision in Ecuador Enforcement Proceeding

SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 17 – The Court of Appeal for Ontario has granted an appeal brought by a group of Ecuadorian plaintiffs. The decision affords the plaintiffs no substantive relief and merely allows the action to go forward. The plaintiffs are seeking …

American Lung Association Shares Five Secrets for Quitting Smoking in 2014

Most Smokers Say They Want to Quit - Many Will Resolve to Quit for New Year's Note to Editors: Experts in quitting smoking are available for comment. Washington, D.C. (December 17, 2013)— Most smokers say they want to quit and many will make a New Year …

NFC Bootcamp Returns to California

Near field communication thought leaders will demonstrate best practices for using NFC to engage today’s connected consumers DALLAS, TEXAS, USA, December 17, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NFC Bootcamp™, the creator of the most comprehensive series of …

Guardian Mortgage Announces Marcus McCue Named to the TCEE Board of Directors

Marcus McCue has been named to the board for the Texas Council on Economic Education PLANO, TEXAS, USA, December 17, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Guardian Mortgage Company is proud to announce that Marcus McCue, Executive Vice-President and Chief Business …

Wireless Innovation Forum Welcomes New Board of Directors Members

Member representatives from Google, Virginia Tech, Harris and Fraunhofer FKIE elected WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 17, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum, a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the …

Miller Public Adjusters, a Licensed Public Insurance Adjuster Company Opens Office In Appleton, Wisconsin.

Miller Public Adjusters, insurance claim advocates, officially opens its doors in Appleton, Wisconsin to help policyholders settle their insurance claims. APPLETON, WI, US, December 17, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Loss consultant and licensed Public …

Chef Boyardee and Big Time Rush Salute Sweepstakes Winner with Private Performance

Rockford, Illinois Teen to Enjoy Once-in-a-Lifetime Hometown Event OMAHA, Neb., December 17, 2013 Chef Boyardee, a brand of ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), and Big Time Rush are teaming up for the event of a lifetime for one lucky Rockford, Illinois, teen …

Albania: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission

Press Release No. 13/520 December 17, 2013 A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Nadeem Ilahi visited Tirana during December 3–17 to hold Article IV consultation discussions and to discuss the authorities’ request for an economic …

IMF Research Bulletin: December 2013 Issue

Santa Chocolate: A Conversation With Lindt About the Sweetest of Christmas Icons

Nominate an Electric Cooperative for Wind Power Leadership Award by January 15

Date: 12/16/2013 This year marks the thirteenth anniversary of the Wind Cooperative of the Year Award, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The 2013 Wind …