Press Releases on February 13, 2014

Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to the Republic of Chile and the Dominican Republic

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release February 13, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to the Republic of Chile and the Dominican Republic in the second week of March.  In Chile, the Vice …

Nanodiamond-embedded contact lenses may improve glaucoma treatment

By 2020, nearly 80 million people are expected to have glaucoma, a disorder of the eye that, if left untreated, can damage the optic nerve and eventually lead to blindness. The disease often causes pressure in the eye due to a buildup of fluid and a …

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MyNicKnaxs, LLC. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of All Weight Loss Formulas of Reduce Weight Fruta Planta

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. …

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Romanian President Traian Basescu

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release February 13, 2014 In a telephone call today with Romanian President Traian Basescu, Vice President Biden discussed regional developments and expressed appreciation for Romania’s continued …

Governor's Ag Conference Registration Deadline Nears Final Speaker Announced

Illegal prescription drug sellers arraigned on charges for smuggling illicit cancer drugs into the United States

For Immediate Release: Feb. 13, 2014 Media Inquiries: Tara Goodin, 240-402-3157, tara.goodin@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDAIllegal prescription drug sellers arraigned on charges for smuggling illicit cancer drugs into the United StatesTwo …

New American Funding President, Patty Arvielo, Recognized by NAWRB

TUSTIN, CA, USA, February 13, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New American Funding President, Patty Arvielo, has been recognized by the National Association of Women in Real Estate Business (NAWRB) as a Roaring Twenty Award recipient. This annual award …

Jamaica: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission

Press Release No. 14/58 February 13, 2014 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Jamaica during February 5-13, 2014 to conduct discussions on the third review of Jamaica’s IMF-supported program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The …

Jordan: IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Meets with King Abdullah II

Press Release No. 14/57 February 13, 2014 Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with King Abdullah II in Washington D.C. today. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss recent global, regional, and domestic …

Video: Africa Rising: Building to the Future

Africa Rising: Building to the Future February 12, 2014 The Government of Mozambique and the IMF will convene a high-level conference in May 2014 in Maputo to take stock of Africa’s strong economic performance, its increased resilience to shocks, and the …

BDA advises on sale of majority stake in Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to Navis Capital Partners

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, February 10, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group (“Amazon”), a leading paper and pulp process chemical solutions provider in Asia, has …

Thomas Demetrio Named to Trial Lawyer Magazine's 100 Most Influential Trial Lawyers

CHICAGO, IL, USA, February 13, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chicago personal injury attorney Thomas Demetrio was selected for Roundtable: America's 100 Most Influential Trial Lawyers for 2014. Demetrio is a founding partner of Corboy & Demetrio. …

Ride-em-Copter by California Artist Steve Maloney to Fly High at Palm Springs Fine Art Fair

PALM DESERT, CA, USA, February 13, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ride-em-Copter, an outrageous 42-foot sculptural project by California artist Steve Maloney, will be on display – indeed, impossible to miss – at the Palm Springs Fine Art Fair 2014. A human …

Six Food Retailers Recognized for Community Outreach Programs and Charitable Initiatives

ARLINGTON, VA. – February 13, 2014 – The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today announced the six winners of its 2013 Community Outreach Awards. The awards recognize the creative, charitable programs established and carried out by food retailers to enhance …

Energy Department Announces Student Teams, Location for Solar Decathlon 2015

IRVINE, Calif. – At an event today in Irvine, Calif., U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman will announce the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 and unveil the competition’s location – the …

Superconductivity in Orbit: Scientists Find New Path to Loss-Free Electricity

Armed with just the right atomic arrangements, superconductors allow electricity to flow without loss and radically enhance energy generation, delivery, and storage. Scientists tweak these superconductor recipes by swapping out elements or manipulating the …

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Announces County Fair Grant Awardees

close print view Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Announces County Fair Grant AwardeesAgency: Agriculture and Rural Development February 13, 2014 Media Contact: Jennifer Holton, 517-284-5724 or holtonj@michigan.gov …

Superbright and fast X-rays image single layer of proteins

In biology, a protein's shape is key to understanding how it causes disease or toxicity. Researchers who use X-rays to take snapshots of proteins need a billion copies of the same protein stacked and packed into a neat crystal. Now, scientists using …

WInnForum Seeks Spectrum Occupancy Studies in Developing its Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Annual Report

Seek reports, both published and unpublished, showing utilization of spectrum in TV bands, cellular bands and other bands up to 5 GHz WASHINGTON, DC, USA, February 13, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum, a non-profit international …