Press Releases on January 13, 2014

Berkeley Lab and Cal State Long Beach Researchers Launch ‘Kelp Watch’ to Determine Extent of Fukushima Contamination

Science Short Researchers from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have launched “Kelp Watch 2014,” a scientific campaign designed to determine the extent of radioactive contamination of the state’s …

California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection

Looking back on 2013: UCLA welcomed visitors from around world

Botanists try to save a 'wimpy' desert plant from extinction

In the debate that’s raging among the world’s conservationists about which plant and animal species endangered by climate change should be rescued and which are expendable, given limited resources for coping with this crisis, a small band of UCLA botanists …

World's most powerful planet-finder turns skyward with help from UCLA astronomers

After nearly a decade of development, construction and testing, the world's most advanced instrument for directly imaging and analyzing planets outside our solar system is now collecting light from distant worlds. The Gemini Planet Imager was designed …

How to legalize cannabis safely without curbing liberty

Mark Kleiman is a professor of public policy at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. He is co-author of the book "Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know." This op-ed appeared Jan. 13 in the Financial Times.  While the debate …

UPMC Purchases 15,000 Renewable Energy Certificates to Power its Data Centers

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the largest employer in western Pennsylvania, is among 76 other Pennsylvania organizations committed to purchasing green power as part of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership. …

Just Energy Offers Renewable Energy through Employee Group Network Wild at Work

Just Energy, a North American natural gas and green energy utility will partner with Wild at Work, a comprehensive network of more than 11 million employees and customers in the U.S., to offer custom carbon offset and renewable energy products under Just …

Economic Growth and Government Spending in Saudi Arabia: an Empirical Investigation

Summary: This paper empirically examines the effects of different types of government expenditures, on economic growth in Saudi Arabia. We use different econometric techniques to estimate the short- and long-run effects of these expenditures on growth and …

Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Summary: Executive Summary The first NPRS was drafted in 2002 and the authorities promised to reduce the percentage of the Saotomean population living in poverty (53.8 percent) by half in 2010 and by two-thirds in 2015, and to decrease the percentage of …

Democratic Republic of São Tomé And Príncipe: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note

MountzPro® Launches New Blog - "At The Track"

MountzPro® launches “At the Track”, a new daily “car show” blog. The new online virtual car show allows all car enthusiasts to share pictures of their car. SAN JOSE, CA, USA, January 13, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MountzPro® launches “At the Track”, a new …

Coca-Cola’s Top Truck and Forklift Operators Put Skills to the Test

Honda Introduces All-New 2015 Fit at North American International Auto Show

More powerful, refined and fuel-efficient Fit set to launch this spring All-new U.S. model showcases dynamic styling and upgraded interior packed with class-leading features and technology Earth Dreams™ Technology engine and transmissions deliver …

Honda 2014 Detroit Auto Show – 2015 Fit Introduction Executive Remarks

John Mendel Executive Vice President Auto Sales, American Honda After a strong 2013 ... I think the entire industry has a lot to love. At least that's the spirit we're bringing to 2014. We're very excited about the year ahead ...with an …

HPD Reaffirms Commitment to Formula F; More Than 100 Engines Sold Since 2010

With more than 100 Honda Formula F engines sold to racers in the United States and Canada, Honda Performance Development has played a major role in the revitalization of North American Formula F competition over the last four years. "The enthusiasm …

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks Following Meeting With President Traian Basescu of Romania

President Traian Basescu: Nice to see you back in Bucharest. It's an honor for us having you here. Assistant Secretary Nuland: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. It's good to see you again. President Traian Basescu: You must be tired after your …

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks Following Meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Assistant Secretary Nuland: I am so delighted to be back in Romania after a number of years and so early in my tenure as Assistant Secretary, and particularly on the Foreign Minister’s birthday. I thank you for taking some time out of your special day and …

Europe and Eurasia: Press Gaggle Following Meetings at U.S. Embassy Bucharest

Assistant Secretary Nuland: Thank you colleagues, thank you media friends, for being here today. I am not going to make a long opening statement because I’ve already spoken publicly when I saw the President and when I saw the Foreign Minister. I am …

Nearly 2.2 million Americans selected plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace from October through December

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2014 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Nearly 2.2 million Americans selected plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace from October through December Thirty percent of those who selected plans were under age 35 …