Press Releases on September 18, 2015

Secretary Vilsack Announces Appointment of Karla Thieman as USDA Chief of Staff

Release No. 0262.15 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version Email this page   Secretary Vilsack Announces Appointment of Karla Thieman as USDA Chief of Staff WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …

Giti Tire Named Official Tire Sponsor of the 2016 Rose Parade®

Global tiremaker, which is building a manufacturing plant in South Carolina, is sponsoring one of America's most iconic events. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. will sponsor one of …

Influential Atlanta Leader and Former Coke Board Member Dies

James Sibley – a prominent Atlanta lawyer and business and civic leader who served on the Coca-Cola board for a dozen years – died Thursday at the age of 96. Sibley was a retired partner at the law firm King & Spalding, and he came from an influential …

Myanmar: 2015 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Myanmar

Summary: Myanmar is undergoing a historical political transition, with its first general elections since the start of reforms scheduled on November 8, 2015. Meanwhile, negotiations with armed ethnic groups to reach a final ceasefire agreement are …

IMF Survey: Myanmar's Growth Momentum Strong, but Maintaining Stability Is Key

Fishermen on Inle lake in Myanmar. Increased tourist traffic to the lake has spurred the construction of new hotels and expansion of tour operators (photo: Bruno Morandi/Hemis/Corbis). Economic Health Check Myanmar’s Growth Momentum Strong, but Maintaining …

Myanmar: IMF Executive Board Completes 2015 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 15/428 September 18, 2015 On August 28, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2015 Article IV consultation1 with Myanmar. Myanmar’s economic growth remains strong, but macroeconomic imbalances have …

Myanmar: Selected Issues

Press Release - FAA Proposes $735,000 in Civil Penalties Against the City of Cleveland

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties totaling $735,000 against the City of Cleveland for failing to meet FAA requirements for maintaining a safe airport during winter weather. …

Results of Phase 2 Study of Merck’s Investigational Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Relebactam Presented at ICAAC/ICC 2015

KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that a Phase 2 study of relebactam, the company’s investigational beta-lactamase inhibitor for the treatment, in combination with …

President Obama Announces LPO Support for Distributed Energy Projects, New Guidance Includes Fuel Cells

In August at the National Clean Energy Summit in Nevada, President Obama announced that the Loan Programs Office (LPO) has issued guidance for potential applicants on the kinds of distributed energy projects it can support, in the form of supplements to …

Results of Phase 2 Study of Merck’s Investigational Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Relebactam Presented at ICAAC/ICC 2015

KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that a Phase 2 study of relebactam, the company’s investigational beta-lactamase inhibitor for the treatment, in combination with …

Interactive health data plus reward incentives may help lower blood pressure and create lasting behavior changes

Study Highlights: Taking small steps with an interactive health platform improved blood pressure, earned incentives. Eighty-five percent of the platform’s most engaged users lowered their blood pressure to non-hypertensive. Embargoed until 2 p.m. ET Friday …

Managing the Fed’s Liftoff and Transmission of Monetary Policy

Summary: In recent years, many money and repo rates in the United States have been between zero and 25 basis points. As Fed’s liftoff approaches, the question of the level of these rates (and the markets that determine them) becomes increasingly important. …

Berkeley Lab’s Work for a Greener China Highlighted at U.S.-China Climate Summit

California Gov. Jerry Brown, China Energy Group leader Lynn Price, and members of the Chinese delegation at the U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit in Los Angeles. The China Energy Group of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) participated in …

Food Waste Goals

By: Leslie Sarasin, President and CEO, Food Marketing Institute FMI participated in the September 16th announcement by USDA Secretary Vilsack and Acting Deputy Administrator Stan Meiburg of the goal to reduce our nation’s food waste by 50 percent by 2030.  …

Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit to mark World Tourism Day

Powered by the national carrier SriLankan Airlines COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, September 18, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is poised to host the first-ever "Future of Tourism & Responsible Tourism for …

TAMS II - Extension to the Closing Date of the First Tranche of the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme

The closing date for applications under the first tranche of the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme has been extended by one week to Friday 25th September 2015. This is due to minor technical difficulties. These are currently being addressed by the …

ABCOMRENTS Acquires the Business of RENTFUSION

The acquisition further expands ABCOMRENTS presence nationwide, providing clients of both companies with access to the latest technology solutions. CHICAGO, IL, USA, September 18, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ABCOMRENTS has acquired RENTFUSION in a …

Infidelity Surveillance

DeMarr’s surveillance professionals are equipped with communication capabilities for observation and documentation of evidence in all marital cases. ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Do suspicions consume …

2015 Singapore Grand Prix – Practice Sessions

- 18 Set 2015 18:33 UTC  2015 Singapore Grand Prix – Practice Sessions DANIIL KVYAT QUICKEST FOR RED BULL IN FP2 ON SUPERSOFT WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF TRACK EVOLUTION PERFORMANCE GAP OF 1.5-1.6 SECONDS BETWEEN SOFT AND SUPERSOFT COMPOUNDS IN MARINA BAY SO FAR …