Press Releases on May 16, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on May 16, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

NDA Quarantines Several Horse Farms Due to Potential Contact With Equine Herpesvirus

LINCOLN - State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes has placed five horse premises under quarantine after several cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) have been confirmed across the nation. The horse premises that are quarantined in Nebraska may have …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

Japanese Foundation Thanks AJC for Donation Supporting Earthquake Relief

May 16, 2011 – Tokyo – AJC has donated $50,000 to the Nippon Foundation to support its efforts in helping the survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan two months ago. “All of us at the Foundation are deeply grateful …

Distribution channels: Religion

Published on May 16, 2011 - 22:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere and Caribbean : Special Advisor for Children's Issues Ambassador Susan Jacobs Travels to Brazil to Discuss ...

Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC May 16, 2011 Special Advisor for Children’s Issues Ambassador Susan Jacobs will visit Brazil May 17 – 19 for meetings regarding international parental child abduction. In Brazil, Ambassador Jacobs …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on May 16, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Statement by IMF Spokesperson on Informal Executive Board Meeting on Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Ms. Caroline Atkinson, Director of the External Relations Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today: “The Executive Board convened this afternoon in informal session to receive a verbal report from senior …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 21:13 GMT

Togo: Statement by an IMF Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission headed by Mr. Marshall Mills visited Lomé from April 26 to May 13, 2011 to conduct discussions on the sixth review of Togo’s economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and consultations …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Chinese Nuclear Weapons Capability Lags Far Behind U.S.; Will Remain That Way for Foreseeable Future, Report Finds

Chinese General to Meet With Pentagon Officials This Week to Discuss U.S.-China Military Relationship WASHINGTON (May 16, 2011) -- The Chinese government is not trying to reach numerical parity with the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal and does not have …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

EPA and MDEQ Public Hearing and Information Sessions on Romulus Hazardous Waste Facility and Injection Wells

Release date: 05/16/2011 Contact Information: Peter Cassell, 312-886-6234, cassell.peter@epa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 11-OPA42 (CHICAGO – May 12, 2011) WHAT: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Terry D. Garcia, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce, vice Dennis F. Hightower, resigned. Dan W. Mozena, of Iowa, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on May 16, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

Solomon Islands: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Hoe Ee Khor visited Honiara during May 3-13, 2011, to conduct the second review under the Standby Credit Facility arrangement with the Solomon Islands. The mission met with the Minister of …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

Ireland: IMF Completes First and Second Reviews Under Extended Arrangement and Approves €1.58 Billion Disbursement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the first and second reviews of Ireland’s performance under an economic program supported by a three-year, SDR 19.5 billion (about €21.8 billion; or US$30.9 billion) arrangement …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

John Riccitiello to Grads: When You Fail, Fail Well

Earlier today, EA’s CEO John Riccitiello gave the commencement speech at the University of California’s prestigious Haas School of Business . Normally such an event is the occasion for effusive congratulations and bright-eyed …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino

Published on May 16, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

ALA JobLIST Placement Center to host open house during Annual Conference in New Orleans

CHICAGO - As part of its continuing effort to help job seekers retool their skills and prepare for job searches in the current economy, the ALA JobLIST Placement Center will host an Open House from 10:30 a.m. - noon on Sunday, June 26 in the Placement …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Twenty-six acclaimed poets and authors LIVE! at ALA Annual Conference

Reading stage features Mark Doty, Daniel Handler, Tayari Jones, R. Zamora Lindmark, Nalini Singh and more! CHICAGO – The American Library Association ( ALA ) Public Programs Office will present 26 critically-acclaimed and best-selling authors and …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

Remarks by the President at Booker T. Washington High School Commencement

Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee 12:18 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you, Chris. Hello, Memphis! (Applause.) Congratulations to the class of 2011! ( …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on May 16, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Certified Public Library Administrator Program graduates nine candidates

CHICAGO – The Certified Public Library Administrator Program congratulates the nine new graduates who have completed the program since January and the 139 librarian candidates who are now progressing through it. There are 45 graduates thus far. …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

White House Releases The Small Business Agenda: Growing America's Small Businesses to Win the Future Highlighting Critical Support ...

WASHINGTON – Today, the President’s National Economic Council released The Small Business Agenda: Growing America’s Small Businesses to Win the Future , a report highlighting the importance of expanding and supporting the growth of entrepreneurs …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on May 16, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Library Copyright Alliance Releases Statement on Copyright Reform

Washington DC—The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) today released a statement describing the key features copyright reform proposals should include in order to constitute significant improvement over current law for libraries and their users. …

Distribution channels: Education

Published on May 16, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

April was seventh warmest on record

May 16, 2011 The Earth experienced the seventh warmest April since record keeping began in 1880, as the climate phenomenon La Niña continued to be a significant factor. April’s annual Arctic sea ice extent was the fifth smallest since record keeping …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Remarks by the President in a Surprise Drop-By with Booker T. Washington Class of 2011

Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee 11:13 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) You’re all excited about graduating, huh? (Applause.) Listen, I just had a chance to meet with your principal and these two …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on May 16, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

EPA Public Availability Session Rescheduled to Discuss Soil Sampling Results in North Birmingham

Release date: 05/16/2011 Contact Information: James Pinkney, (404) 562-9183, pinkney.james@epa.gov ( Atlanta, Ga. – May 16, 2011 ) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public availability session regarding results of a …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry