Press Releases on March 18, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on March 18, 2011 - 23:11 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Secretary Clinton to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank on World Water ...

Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC March 18, 2011 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Bank on World Water Day at World Bank headquarters in Washington D.C. …

Distribution channels: Environment

Published on March 18, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

SHIFT 2 Unleashed Live Developer Chat

Only days before the critically acclaimed SHIFT franchise returns to the track with SHIFT 2 Unleashed , EA.com will be hosting a live chat with Lead Designer Andy Tudor . Be sure to tune in to EA.com on Saturday March 19 th at 1 PM …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino

Published on March 18, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

Tanzania: IMF Projects Brief Slowdown, Quick Recovery

A mission from the African Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Tanzania during March 4-16, 2011, to conduct the 2011 Article IV consultation and the second review under Tanzania’s Policy Support Instrument (PSI). 1 The mission met …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on March 18, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

Bachmann, Governor Dayton and Local Officials Hold Productive Meeting on St. Croix River Crossing

Today Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN-06) joined Governor Mark Dayton, Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki and other state and local officials from both Minnesota and Wisconsin regarding the St. Croix River Crossing Project. The group toured the existing …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 18, 2011 - 22:11 GMT

Africa: USAID Food for Peace Donation to the World Food Programme in Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia

Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC March 18, 2011 The United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Food for Peace has approved a food aid contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Cote d’ …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 18, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere and Caribbean : Remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Latin America

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC March 18, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: (Applause.) Thank you. Oh, thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It is a delight to be back at CSIS and have this …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 18, 2011 - 21:43 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: USAID Food for Peace Donation to the World Food Programme in Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia

Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC March 18, 2011 The United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Food for Peace has approved a food aid contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Cote d’ …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 18, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

EA Serves Up Florida’s Natural Orange Juice in Playfish Social Games Restaurant City and Pet Society

Players’ Gameplay on Facebook Made More Delicious Through Virtual Gifts Featuring Florida’s Natural Juice Products EA today announced it will be collaborating with Florida’s Natural juices to feature its products in the …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino

Published on March 18, 2011 - 21:13 GMT

CEA Releases Sixth Quarterly Report on the Economic Impact of the Recovery Act

WASHINGTON, DC – The Council of Economic Advisers today released its latest quarterly report on the economic impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The report shows that the Recovery Act continues to play a key role in supporting …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 18, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere and Caribbean : Media Clips of Foreign Press Center Briefing on President Obama's Upcoming Trip to Latin ...

Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC March 18, 2011 Broadcast footage of the Foreign Press Center’s (FPC) briefing on President Obama’s Upcoming Trip to Latin America is available for download and use at The NewsMarket website. The …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 18, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

ALA sends Resolution on Access to and Classification of Government Information to Congress, White House

WASHINGTON , D.C. – The American Library Association ( ALA ) distributed its Resolution on Access to and Classification of Government Information to all members of the U.S. Congress and to the White House this week in recognition of Sunshine Week, a …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on March 18, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

Remarks by the President on the Situation in Libya

East Room 2:22 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I want to take this opportunity to update the American people about the situation in Libya. Over the last several weeks, the world has watched events unfold in Libya with hope …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 18, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

Presidential Proclamation--National Poison Prevention Week

A Proclamation Each day, emergency rooms treat nearly 2,000 Americans for accidental poisonings, and dozens die as a result of ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise exposing themselves to poisonous substances. In many cases, these tragic …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 18, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

AASL president releases statement on school library position cuts

CHICAGO – Coinciding with her visit to a state-recognized school library program, American Association of School Librarians President, Dr. Nancy Everhart released the following statement in response to the elimination of school librarian positions in …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on March 18, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

Processors are encouraged to attend the Michigan Food Processors Summit in April

Register for the April 27 Event in Bath March 18, 2011 BATH, Mich. – Michigan food processors, growers, and economic development leaders are invited to attend the Michigan Food Processors Summit on April 27, 2011. The summit will be held at …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 18, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

New Funding for Irrigation and Water Infrastructure

Saskatchewan, March 18, 2011 - Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced $4.5 million to expand and develop irrigation in Saskatchewan. "Step by step, our governments are …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 18, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

AASL “School Libraries Count!” longitudinal survey deadline extended to March 25

CHICAGO – The deadline to participate in the American Association of School Librarian’s “School Libraries Count!” longitudinal survey has been extended to March 25. The survey gathers basic data about the status of school library programs across the …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on March 18, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

International marketing initiative delivers customized, results-orientated service for agriculture exporters

"New Products, New Markets" initiative supported by AgriFlexibility program Edmonton, Alberta, March 18, 2011 - The federal and provincial governments have announced a Alberta-Canada Export Partnership to help boost Alberta's …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on March 18, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Definition and Measurement of Sovereign Risk Need to be Broadened, IMF Roundtable Concludes

The traditional definition of sovereign risk (broadly, the probability that a country may not pay its debts) has been shown to be too narrow by the global financial crisis. Developments since mid-2008 have exposed very complex interactions between fiscal …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on March 18, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

Vice President Biden Announces New Communications Director

Washington, D.C. – The Vice President announced today that Shailagh Murray will serve as his Communications Director, starting next month. She succeeds Jay Carney, who was appointed by the President to be the White House Press Secretary. Murray …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics