Press Releases on February 3, 2014

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in March 2014

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 03, 2014 As part of regular consultations between our two countries, President Obama will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in March 2014 to meet with His Majesty King …

How a Shape-shifting DNA-repair Machine Fights Cancer

News Release Maybe you’ve seen the movies or played with toy Transformers, those shape-shifting machines that morph in response to whatever challenge they face. It turns out that DNA-repair machines in your cells use a similar approach to fight cancer and …

UCLA researchers improve process for manufacturing highly efficient solar cells

Working on the cutting edge of a newly emerging area of solar-cell research, UCLA engineers have invented a new process for manufacturing highly efficient photovoltaic materials that shows promise for low-cost industrial production. The new process uses so …

France to collaborate on FAO strategic objectives

FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva and Agreenium President Marion Guillou3 February 2014, Rome – FAO and French research institutions will step up cooperation in key research areas and coordinate their actions within the global framework of FAO’s …

Energy Department Announces $12 Million for Technologies to Produce Renewable Carbon Fiber from Biomass

The Energy Department today announced up to $12 million in funding to advance the production of cost-competitive, high-performance carbon fiber material from renewable non-food-based feedstocks such as agricultural residues and woody biomass. Carbon fiber …

Canada: 2013 Article IV Consultation

Summary: KEY ISSUES Economic Outlook: Strong private consumption and residential investment helped Canada recover quickly from the last recession but left a legacy of elevated household debt and high house valuations. The transition to more balanced …

Canada: Selected Issues

Summary: The unconventional energy boom has had significant positive effects on Canada’s economic activity and has the potential to contribute even more in the future with the appropriate extension of infrastructure capacity. Our findings suggest that …

Canada: Financial Sector Stability Assessment

Canada: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 14/39 February 3, 2014 On January 29, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Canada.1 The Canadian economy strengthened in 2013 after a subdued performance in 2012, …

Canada: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes

HHS strengthens patients’ right to access lab test reports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2014 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 HHS strengthens patients’ right to access lab test reports As part of an ongoing effort to empower patients to be informed partners with their health care providers, the …

Camryn; Youngest Indie Artist At Top 40 Since LeAnn Rimes

CAMRYN'S SINGLE 'LOVESICK' CHARTS TOP 40 YOUNGEST INDIE ARTIST TO CHART SINCE LEANN RIMES IN '97 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) On October 8th, 2013, Camryn released her …

Chevron, GE Form Technology Alliance

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3, 2014 – Chevron Energy Technology Company and GE Oil & Gas announced today the creation of the Chevron GE Technology Alliance, which will develop and commercialize valuable technologies to solve critical needs for the oil and gas …

Africa: Opening Remarks at the Second Gulf of Aden Counterterrorism Forum

Good morning. Welcome to the Second Gulf of Aden Regional Counterterrorism Forum. I am honored to join Djibouti in welcoming you. I would like to acknowledge the strong and growing partnership that we enjoy with the Government of Djibouti in countering …

Alexey Miller and Yury Boiko address operation in winter period and debts of Naftogaz Ukrainy to Gazprom

February 3, 2014, 17:30The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company's Management Committee and Yury Boiko, Acting Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine. The parties addressed the issues of operation in …

ISO 27001 can help South African companies meet compliance requirements, says IT Governance

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, February 3, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IT Governance, the fast-growing cyber security services provider, is advising South African companies that implementing ISO 27001, the international information security management standard …

'AcoustiCards' iPhone App Offers FREE Top Quality Personalized Songs For Valentine's Day

HITCHIN, UK, February 2, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With February 14th fast approaching, lovers everywhere are looking for unique ways to say 'I love you'. 'AcoustiCards' can build a song unique to the individual in seconds, ready to send …

Network with confirmed attendees including Shell, Gazprom, Anadarko Petroleum and more at SMi's Floating LNG Conference

Floating LNG will assess LNG market dynamics and economics, technology innovations, case studies plus project finance and risks associated within this industry. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the latest market …

Message from Pfizer Senior Director, Head of Medicinal Chemistry

John Mathias, Senior Director, Head of Medicinal Chemistry at Pfizer, to chair 13th annual conference on Advances and Progress in Drug Design. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In just 2 weeks time, the highly …

Watch Live Rugby Online: How to Watch Six Nations Rugby 2014 Online Live Stream by Rugby-Online-Live

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, February 1, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Six Nations 2014 is expected to get underway on Saturday and streaming coverage will be available for fans Worldwide. Watch RBS 6 Nations Online and get Live Rugby Streaming in High …