Press Releases on January 28, 2014

Hedge Funder, Jeffrey Epstein Funds Groundbreaking Colon Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins University

NEW YORK, NY, USA, January 28, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Science philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein and the founder of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University has helped fund pivotal research in how to combat colon cancer and specifically …

Sri Lanka’s own Northern Council Calls for Int'l War Crimes Investigation Against Sri Lankan Leaders

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, January 28, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a major humiliation to Sri Lankan President, the Sri Lanka’s Northern Provincial Council (NPC) unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the United Nations to establish an International …

The American Club Garners AAA Five-Diamond Award for 29th Consecutive Year

Association also bestows Four-Diamond status on the Immigrant Restaurant KOHLER, WI, USA, January 28, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Automobile Association has once again selected The American Club to receive its most exclusive Five-Diamond …

Farm Bill Offers Seeds of Change for Industry Accustomed to Status Quo

    Statement by Daniel Z. Brito, Union of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2014) – Late yesterday evening, congressional negotiators arrived at a compromise on the long-delayed Farm Bill. The measure now goes to the House and Senate for a final …

FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe Issues Scathing State of the Union Pre-Buttal

Washington, DC- In a video to FreedomWorks’ community of over 6 million activists nationwide, FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe issued the following pre-buttal statement to President Obama’s upcoming State of the Union Address: “The President of the United …

Skittles® and Marshawn Lynch Auction Skittles “Seattle Mix” for Charity

Grenada: IMF Executive Board Discusses Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement

Press Release No.14/29 January 28, 2014 On January 13, 2014, the IMF Executive Board discussed the Ex Post Assessment (EPA) of Longer-Term Program Engagement in Grenada. Since 2006, Grenada has had extensive engagement with the Fund, including an initial …

Grenada: Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement

Summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Grenada’s first arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) played an important role in bolstering the small island economy after it was buffeted by major adverse shocks. It catalyzed substantial donor aid …

Cabo Verde: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms. Andrea Richter Hume, visited Cabo Verde from January 15-28, 2014, to conduct discussions on the 2014 Article IV Consultation. The mission met with the Minister of Finance and Planning Cristina Duarte …

Statement by the President on the Passing of Pete Seeger

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 28, 2014 Once called “America’s tuning fork,” Pete Seeger believed deeply in the power of song.  But more importantly, he believed in the power of community – to stand up for what’ …

Europe and Eurasia: Netherlands

More information about the Netherlands is available on the Netherlands Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-NETHERLANDS RELATIONS The U.S. partnership with the Netherlands dates …

Does BP Have Valid Cause to Reject Some Injury Claims?

The BP Gulf Oil Spill Help Desk answers the question many injured response workers from the 2010 oil spill have. CONCORD, CA, USA, January 28, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the aftermath of the 2010 massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, many injured …

Airbus Helicopters aims high with new branding and a strategic transformation

“We enter 2014 with a transformation plan that is being applied across the company and responds to customers’ evolving expectations,” explained Airbus Helicopters President Guillaume Faury. “In parallel, the Airbus Helicopters rebranding provides a …

A350 XWB MSN3 completes cold weather testing in Iqaluit Canada

Airbus’ A350 XWB MSN3 development aircraft with a team of 48 Airbus specialists has completed cold weather trials at Iqaluit, Canada. Temperatures reached down to -28°C. The scope of the trials included: APU and engine starts after cold soak; verifying …

The Bahamas: Tax Reforms for Increased Buoyancy

2014 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index Published

Long term care insurance prices drop 14 percent for single men, rise three percent for couples reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, January 28, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A 55-year-old single male …

Local Florida Attorney Referral Service Helps People Injured By Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices

Florida Attorney Referral Service Helps Florida Residents injured by Vaginal Mesh, Recalled Hip Implants, Infuse Bone Graft, Yaz and More. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, January 29, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A A A Attorney Referral Service has …

Europe and Eurasia: Latvia

More information about Latvia is available on the Latvia Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-LATVIA RELATIONS The U.S. and Latvia share a history as strategic allies and valued …

Europe and Eurasia: Czech Republic

More information about the Czech Republic is available on the Czech Republic Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-CZECH REPUBLIC RELATIONS Czechoslovakia's communist regime …

Europe and Eurasia: Georgia

More information about Georgia is available on the Georgia Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-GEORGIA RELATIONS The United States established diplomatic relations with Georgia …