Press Releases on March 4, 2015 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on March 4, 2015 - 23:46 GMT

Eisai and Merck Enter Collaboration to Explore Novel Combination Regimens of Anti-PD-1 Therapy with Multi-targeting RTK Inhibitor ...

TOKYO & KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eisai Co., Ltd. and Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the U.S. and Canada, through a subsidiary, announced today a clinical trial collaboration to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of Merck’s …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on March 4, 2015 - 22:48 GMT

12 Timeless Quotes from Don Keough

“If we are fortunate in our lives, we get to know one or a very few great people,” John Sicher, editor and publisher of Beverage Digest, wrote on Feb. 24. “Don Keough was a great man.” Keough had passed away just a few hours earlier at the age of 88. In …

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Published on March 4, 2015 - 22:48 GMT

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Abadi of Iraq

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release March 04, 2015 Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They discussed ongoing military operations in Iraq, including in Anbar and Salah ah Din …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 4, 2015 - 22:48 GMT

Message to Congress -- Designation of FY 2015 Funding as Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War Terrorism for DHS ...

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 04, 2015 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with language under the heading "Coast Guard, Operating Expenses" of the Department of Homeland …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 4, 2015 - 22:33 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMP Partner to Drive Down Federal Energy Costs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) developed a partnership to help drive down the federal government's energy costs through the government-wide adoption of …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on March 4, 2015 - 22:28 GMT

Mauritius: IMF Hosts Conference on “Managing Capital Flows: Lessons from Emerging Markets for Frontier Economies”

Press Release No. 15/93 March 03, 2015 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted on March 2, 2015, a conference titled, “Managing Capital Flows: Lessons from Emerging Markets for Frontier Economies” in Balaclava, Turtle Bay, Mauritius. The Hon. Seetanah …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on March 4, 2015 - 22:28 GMT

Maldives: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 15/92 March 4, 2015 On February 11, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Maldives. The Maldives real economy has picked up. Growth is estimated to have reached 5 percent …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on March 4, 2015 - 22:28 GMT

Nigeria: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria

Press Release No. 15/91 March 4, 2015 On February 27, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Nigeria. Nigeria has a large and diverse economy that has achieved a decade of strong …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on March 4, 2015 - 21:55 GMT

U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center Issues Solicitation to Address the Energy-Water Nexus

U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center Issues Solicitation to Address the Energy-Water Nexus WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a $12.5 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a new technical track under the U.S.- …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on March 4, 2015 - 21:15 GMT

Better midlife fitness may slow brain aging

Study Highlights: People with poor physical fitness in their 40s may have accelerated brain aging by the time they hit 60. Improving physical fitness in midlife may help slow cognitive decline associated with aging. Embargoed until 4 p.m. ET, Wednesday, …

Distribution channels: World & Regional

Published on March 4, 2015 - 21:10 GMT

Coca-Cola and Nely Galán Honor Latinas on International Women’s Day and Beyond

The Coca-Cola Company and The Adelante Movement empower an emerging market of women entrepreneurs within the U.S. as part of the Company’s global 5by20 initiative ATLANTA, March 4, 2015 – The Coca-Cola Company celebrates International Women’s Day, March 8, …

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Published on March 4, 2015 - 20:38 GMT

Energy Department's Race to 7-Day Solar Prize Competition to Speed Solar Deployment

The Energy Department today announced final rules for a prize competition to make it faster, cheaper, and easier for Americans to install solar energy systems and spur solar deployment nationwide. The SunShot Prize: Race to 7-Day Solar competition …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on March 4, 2015 - 20:36 GMT

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 240

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 04, 2015 On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 240, which makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 4, 2015 - 20:36 GMT

Vice President Biden Announces New White House Advisor on Violence Against Women

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release March 04, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC---Today, Vice President Biden announced the appointment of Caroline "Carrie" Bettinger-López as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women …

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Published on March 4, 2015 - 20:34 GMT

Structural Transformation — How Does Thailand Compare?

Summary: Thailand stands out in international comparison as a country with a high dispersion of productivity across sectors. It has especially low labor productivity in agriculture—a sector that employs a much larger share of the population than is typical …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on March 4, 2015 - 20:31 GMT

Battle to build Keystone XL is far from over

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2015 – API President and CEO Jack Gerard said today’s Senate vote to override the president’s veto of Keystone XL proves Washington is trying to work for the people. “Lawmakers are listening to the American people on Keystone,” said …

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Published on March 4, 2015 - 20:02 GMT

Presidential Memorandum -- Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1209(b) (2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for ...

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 04, 2015 March 4, 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1209(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year …

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Published on March 4, 2015 - 20:02 GMT

Remarks by The First lady at "Change Direction" Mental Health Event

The White House Office of the First Lady For Immediate Release March 04, 2015 Newseum Washington, D.C. 12:04 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. Pardon my cough. I know somebody else out there has this cough. (Laughter.) But I want to start by …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 4, 2015 - 19:57 GMT

Big box stores could ditch the grid, use natural gas fuel cells instead

Large facilities like big box stores or hospitals could keep the lights on by using a fuel cell that runs off the natural gas that already flows in pipelines below most city streets. Instead of drawing electricity from the power grid, facilities could use …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on March 4, 2015 - 19:27 GMT

Good News for Parents: New Study Shows Kids Eating More Healthy Food at School, Throwing Less Food Away

Release No. 0055.15 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page Good News for Parents: New Study Shows Kids Eating More Healthy Food at School, Throwing Less Food Away University of Connecticut's Rudd …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry