Press Releases on October 24, 2014

Women: Remarks at U.S. Agency for International Development's Event on "PROMOTE: Join Us to Empower Afghan Women"

Thank you so much, Dr. Shah, for having me here today. I’d also like to thank Minister Brende for Norway’s extraordinary efforts in support of Afghan women and girls and Director Zarifi for demonstrating the commitment of the government of Afghanistan to …

Rome Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Fresh And Frozen Crab Meat Because Of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA 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. …

Notice - Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Sudan

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 24, 2014 NOTICE - - - - - - - CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SUDAN On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order (E.O.) 13067, the President declared a national …

Letter - Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Sudan

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 24, 2014 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency …

Nashville: Where the Music is Hot, and the Chicken is Hotter

Houston Food Bank Reduces Electricity Cost by Installing Solar

October 2014 - Houston Food Bank is ready to serve hungry children, seniors, and adults in its community with the installation of a solar array on its 5,300 square foot roof. With the completion of the 280 solar panel installation, the energy savings are …

Agriculture Officials Suspend Exempt Status of Custom Meat Processor in Smithton

October 24, 2014 The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Inspection Program has halted custom exempt processing operations at PBR Custom Meat Processing in Smithton. During a routine inspection today, October 24, members of the …

Arms Control and International Security: Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century

(As Delivered) Thank you so much for the introduction, Ryan and Jennifer. Thanks also to the Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy and Heal Utah for hosting this event and a special thanks to Senator Jake Garn for being here tonight. I am so pleased to be …

Western Hemisphere: Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Jacobson Travels to Mexico

Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will travel to Querétaro, Mexico, October 27-29 to attend the Mexico Business Summit, where she will participate in a panel on “NAFTA at 20: Rebooting Beyond Manufacturing.” …

Yahoo Invests in Wind Energy, Signs Long Term PPA with OwnEnergy

October 2014 - Yahoo announced its 15-year partnership with wind energy developer OwnEnergy. Under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Yahoo will purchase about 50 percent of the wind power from the 48-MW Alexander wind farm in western Kansas to offset much …

Arms Control and International Security: Sixty-Ninth UNGA First Committee Thematic Discussion on Other Weapons of Mass Destruction

Mr. Chairman, Last year the international community welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2118 and the September 27th OPCW Executive Council decision that legally mandated the complete elimination of Syria’s chemical weapons program. These decisions were …

Press Release: IMF Forum Discusses Proposals on Energy Provision, Taxation, and Financial Sector to Raise Growth in the Caribbean

Press Release No. 14/483 October 24, 2014 Caribbean economic officials and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed possible improvements in energy provision, tax regimes, and the financial sector in an effort to boost economic prospects in the …

Advanced Waste Management Now Available as Accredited SEP Verification Body

The U.S. Department of Energy is pleased to announce that Advanced Waste Management Systems Inc.  (AWM) is now a fully accredited Verification Body for Superior Energy Performance™ (SEP). This ANSI-ANAB accreditation enables AWM to provide third-party …

Trick or Treat? Turning Your Selfie, Friends and Family into Ghosts

Press Release - FAA Awards $10.2 Million in Environmental Grant to Airports

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently awarded $10.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to six airports around the country to reduce emissions and improve air quality through the FAAs Voluntary Airport Low …

Barbara Hetzel of Ridge Top Coaching to be Featured on Close-Up Talk Radio

BLAIRSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, USA, October 24, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We live in a culture where we often compartmentalize ourselves to play different roles; we have to be one person at work and another person at home. As a result, people often feel …

Mali confirms its first case of Ebola

Mali’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola virus disease. The Ministry received positive laboratory results, from PCR testing, on Thursday and informed WHO immediately. In line with standard procedures, samples are being sent …

WHO convenes industry leaders and key partners to discuss trials and production of Ebola vaccine

24 October 2014 ¦ GENEVA - WHO convened a meeting with high-ranking government representatives from Ebola-affected countries and development partners, civil society, regulatory agencies, vaccine manufacturers and funding agencies yesterday to discuss and …

FAO Launches Online Platform to Reduce Food Loss, Waste Currently 30% Globally Which Could Feed 2B People

ROME - (NewMediaWire) - October 24, 2014 - Attempts to reduce food losses and waste, which account for one third of food produced for human consumption, have received a boost through a new online platform that brings together for the first time a range of …

Tate Publishing and Robert Rhea Sign Multi-book Deal Today!

Indianapolis, Indiana—Author Robert Rhea signs a multi-book deal today with his publisher, Tate Publishing. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Director of Book Acquisitions, Stacy Baker said, “After graduating …