Press Releases on November 15, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on November 15, 2011 - 23:14 GMT

Statement at the Conclusion of the 2011 Article IV Consultation Mission to Uzbekistan

An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mrs. Veronica Bacalu, Deputy Division Chief in the IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department, visited Tashkent on November 2−15, 2011 to conduct discussions in the context of the Article IV consultation. 1 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 23:13 GMT

Chevron Reiterates Statement Regarding Oil Seep at Project in Brazil

Company affirms that well control operations are successful Sea floor seep volume has decreased significantly Surface sheen volume estimated to total 400 – 650 barrels SAN RAMON, Calif. Nov. 15, 2011 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 23:12 GMT

School library leaders provide 30-second insights with new video podcast series

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians ( AASL ) is proud to present its new video podcast series 30 Second Thought Leadership: Insights from Leaders in the School Library Community . The series features school librarian experts …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 23:11 GMT

Dept. of Ag Recognizes Manheim-area Community Gardener in the 10,000 Garden Challenge

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has once again awarded a Missouri gardener with a $500 gift card for their participation in the 10,000 Garden Challenge. Kay Kilgore of Kansas City, Mo. received the ninth $500 Tractor Supply Company gift card through …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

Conversations on transforming libraries are highlights of ALA 2012 Midwinter Meeting

CHICAGO - Two afternoons of deep conversation about the evolving needs of our communities and how we can transform libraries and librarianship to meet their challenges will take place at the ALA 2012 Midwinter Meeting. Hosted by ALA President Molly Raphael …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 23:00 GMT

Cassava virus on verge of epidemic in East Africa

16-11-2011 Experts urge funding, swift action to protect staple food crop Farmers with harvested cassava in Burundi. 16 November 2011, Nairobi - A new variant of a cassava disease is affecting large parts of East Africa, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on November 15, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

YALSA publishes fall issue of Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults

CHICAGO - The fall 2011 issue of YALSA 's Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults is now available at yalsa.ala.org/jrlya . This special issue is focused on the new national research agenda from YALSA , with contributions from YALSA ’s …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Hosts Central America Security Experts Group Meeting to Outline Donor Coordination in the Region

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2011 The United States hosted the first meeting of the Central America Security Experts Group at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Monday, November 14. Representatives from …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:13 GMT

Art appreciation @ your library

CHICAGO – Libraries have long been places dedicated to the arts of reading, thinking and writing. Today many libraries are providing their users with instruction, resources and space to expand their knowledge and explore all types of artistic pursuits. …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Transcript of a Conference Call on Afghanistan

MR. ANSPACH: Good day, everybody. Welcome to this teleconference on the IMF's Board approval on Afghanistan's request for an Extended Credit Facility. I am Raphael Anspach with the IMF’s External Relations Department. Joining us today is Mr. Axel …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Chan named as Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association 2012 Emerging Leader

CHICAGO — The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association’s ( APALA ) Scholarships and Awards Committee is proud to announce Tina Chan, reference and instruction librarian at the State University of New York, Oswego, Penfield Library as the 2012 Emerging …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

Statement of UAW President Bob King condemning overnight raids on Occupy Wall Street Protesters

DETROIT -- The UAW, an early endorser of the Occupy Wall Street movement, today condemned Mayor Michael Bloomberg's overnight raid on the Occupy Wall Street protesters in lower Manhattan. "The right to protest and free assembly are sacrosanct …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Deborah J. Jeffrey, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General, Corporation for National and Community Service, vice Gerald Walpin. Mark J. Mazur, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Assistant Secretary Thomas M. Countryman Travels to Argentina and Brazil

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2011 Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, Thomas Countryman, is on travel to Argentina and Brazil from November 15 to 18 to meet with senior …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on November 15, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Completes Change Incorporation in San Antonio

These images are available for editorial use by news media. EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner to undergo change incorporation work in San Antonio, Texas, returned to Everett on Nov. 13. The airplane …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

Applications due Dec. 1 for YALSA member awards and grants

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association ( YALSA ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), offers more than $90,000 in grants and awards each year to its members to travel to ALA conferences, to support collection development …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

New session of Teaching Information Literacy to College Students eCourse begins in January

CHICAGO - By popular demand, ALA Editions announces a new session of Joanna Burkhardt's facilitated eCourse on Teaching Information Literacy to College Students . Burkhardt, professor and head librarian at the University of Rhode Island branch …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

API says Interior offshore oil and natural gas plan falls short

Bill Bush | 202.682.8114 | bushw@api.org WASHINGTON, November 15, 2011 – API Upstream and Industry Operations Group Director Erik Milito said in a briefing today that the Department of the Interior's newly proposed offshore five-year plan for oil and …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on November 15, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

AASL sponsors two Emerging Leaders

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians ( AASL ) will sponsor two participants in the American Library Association ( ALA ) 2012 Emerging Leaders ( EL ) program. The AASL -sponsored participants will join 75 of their peers as the fourth year …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Improve your library instruction with five-minute assessment: New workshop with Sarah Steiner

CHICAGO - ALA Editions announces an exciting new workshop, How to Improve Your Library Instruction: Assessment in Five Minutes with Sarah Steiner. When you’ve got a one-hour, one-shot library-instruction session scheduled, speedy and accurate student …

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