Press Releases on April 17, 2014 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:50 GMT

FDA Approves Merck’s RAGWITEK™ (Short Ragweed Pollen Allergen Extract) Sublingual Tablet as Immunotherapy to Treat Short Ragweed ...

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved RAGWITEK™ (Short Ragweed Pollen Allergen Extract) Tablet for …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:43 GMT

Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Price Chopper Brand Tuscan White Bean Hummus due to Mislabeling

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. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:39 GMT

Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Price Chopper Brand Tuscan White Bean Hummus due to Mislabeling

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. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:38 GMT

Africa: U.S. Condemns Attacks in South Sudan

The United States strongly condemns the attack on the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Bor today by armed individuals that resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. We reiterate our call upon the Government of South Sudan to end the violence …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:38 GMT

GSK and Genmab receive FDA approval for Arzerra® (ofatumumab) as first-line treatment in combination with chlorambucil for ...

Issued: 17 April 2014, London UK GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK) and Genmab A/S (OMX: GEN) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a Supplemental Biologic License Application (sBLA) for the use of Arzerra® (ofatumumab …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:36 GMT

Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Price Chopper Brand Tuscan White Bean Hummus due to Mislabeling

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. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:35 GMT

More than 2,100 UConn graduate employees win union recognition

Graduate employees commend administration behavior as state labor board confirms majority support HARTFORD, Conn. — University of Connecticut (UConn) graduate student employees won union recognition today after the State Board of Labor Relations (SBLR) …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:11 GMT

April 23 Webinar to Examine First Two Steps of Tribal Energy Project Development Process

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Tribal Energy Program, and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) will present the next Tribal Renewable Energy Series …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:01 GMT

Comparing the Performance of Logit and Probit Early Warning Systems for Currency Crises in Emerging Market Economies

Summary: We compare how logit (fixed effects) and probit early warning systems (EWS) predict insample and out-of-sample currency crises in emerging markets (EMs). We look at episodes of currency crises that took place in 29 EMs between January 1995 and …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 23:01 GMT

Portugal: IMF Completes Eleventh Review Under an EFF Arrangement, Approves €851 Million Disbursement

Press Release 14/173 April 17, 2014 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the eleventh review of Portugal’s performance under an economic adjustment program supported by a 3-year, SDR 23.742 billion (about €26.58 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 22:32 GMT

UCLA Today merges with UCLA Newsroom

This is our final issue of UCLA Today. We are merging with our sister web publication UCLA Newsroom, also produced by UCLA Media Relations and Public Outreach. Please continue to send us news items and story tips. You can reach us at media@support.ucla. …

Distribution channels: World & Regional

Published on April 17, 2014 - 22:13 GMT

EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Establish Interagency Agreement for Work on West Lake Landfill’s Isolation Barrier

EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Establish Interagency Agreement for Work on West Lake Landfill’s Isolation Barrier Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 22:12 GMT

Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Price Chopper Brand Tuscan White Bean Hummus due to Mislabeling

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. …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on April 17, 2014 - 22:11 GMT

Europe and Eurasia: Geneva Statement on Ukraine

The following Joint Statement was released by the United States, the European Union, Ukraine, and Russia. Begin Text: The Geneva meeting on the situation in Ukraine agreed on initial concrete steps to de-escalate tensions and restore security for all …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on April 17, 2014 - 22:11 GMT

Researchers reconstruct Pacific storm track in climate model

The first study that combines different scales — cloud-sized and earth-sized — in one model to simulate the effects of Asian pollution on the Pacific storm track shows that Asian pollution can influence weather over much of the world. The results show that …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on April 17, 2014 - 21:32 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Calls for Transportation Investment During Visit to I-49 North Segment K in Shreveport

FHWA 36-14 Shreveport Thursday, April 17, 2014 Contact: Nancy Singer Tel: 202-366-0660 Highlights Project's Economic Impact as part of Invest in America Bus Tour SHREVEPORT, La. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today joined state and local …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 21:32 GMT

AMO Requests Technical Topics Suitable for a Manufacturing Innovation Institute

The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) seeks information on mid-Technology Readiness Level (TRL) research and development (RD) needs, market challenges, supply chain challenges, and shared facility needs to address challenges associated with clean energy …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on April 17, 2014 - 21:32 GMT

The Innovative PASSBOX solution to be Featured at the Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference

Portare Services to showcase the PASSBOX solution as the Platinum Sponsor at the 3rd Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference in San Antonio in August. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, USA, April 17, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Petroleum Connection has …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...

Published on April 17, 2014 - 21:32 GMT

Acclaimed Drummer Lang Zhao Continues Breaking New Ground With New Single 'Flipped'

LOS ANGELES, USA, April 17, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lang Zhao, a top drummer known for his work with innovative Chinese metal band Voodoo Kungfu, has released a new single entitled "Flipped," furthering his career of blurring musical …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, World & Regional ...

Published on April 17, 2014 - 21:22 GMT

Transcript of a Press Briefing: G-24 Ministers

2014 Spring Meetings April 10, 2014 Ashraf El Araby, Chairman: Egypt and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Alain Bifani, First Vice Chairman: Lebanon and Director General, Ministry of Finance Luis Fernando Mejía, Second Vice Chairman: …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry