Press Releases on November 28, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on November 28, 2011 - 23:12 GMT

Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the Conclusion of her Visit to Peru

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today in Lima: “It was a great pleasure to come to Peru as the starting point of my first visit to Latin America as Managing Director of the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on November 28, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

Les Kramsky Named as Top General Counsel

11/24/2011 // Marlboro, NJ, USA // lesrkramskyesq // George Reilly Les Kramsky , the General Counsel to the Money Store, has been selected as one of the top General Counsels in the mortgage and real estate industry according to a leading General Counsel …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

Stony Brook University Professor Selected For Jefferson Science Fellowship

Devinder Mahajan, PhD, a leading researcher in renewable technologies to serve in State Department November 28, 2011 Devinder Mahajan STONY BROOK, NY, November 28, 2011 — Devinder Mahajan, PhD, a Professor in the Materials Science & Engineering …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 22:14 GMT

Health Canada directs Hoffmann-La Roche to remove use of Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer from ...

2011-159 November 28, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians of its decision to suspend authorization of Avastin for use in the treatment of a certain type of breast cancer (metastatic breast cancer). Based on …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on November 28, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs María Otero to Travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 28, 2011 Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs María Otero will travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras from November 28 to December 2 to discuss democracy and human …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on November 28, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

Statements by President Obama, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso ...

Roosevelt Room 2:01 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. I am very pleased to welcome Presidents Van Rompuy and Barroso to the White House. We have had several occasions to meet over the last year, but this is the first formal U. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on November 28, 2011 - 22:11 GMT

Statement by President Obama on Congressman Barney Frank's Retirement

This country has never had a Congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of Representatives will not be the same without him. For over 30 years, Barney has been a fierce advocate for the people of Massachusetts and Americans everywhere who needed a voice. …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Statement by the Press Secretary on President Obama Commemorating World AIDS Day

On Thursday, December 1, World AIDS Day, President Obama will speak at an event hosted by the ONE Campaign and (RED), joining former President George W. Bush and others who have been so critical in the worldwide fight against AIDS. The event, called “The …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 20:24 GMT

New Microscope at Brookhaven Lab Promises Unprecedented Experimental Opportunities in Materials Science

November 28, 2011 Dan Fischer (left) and Raymond Browning show off the prototype of the Vector Potential Photoelectron Microscope. UPTON, NY — A new class of x-ray photoelectron spectroscopic microscope has been developed at the U.S. Department of …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 20:19 GMT

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed on Manitoulin Island

OTTAWA, November 28, 2011: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) on Manitoulin Island in Ontario. One adult beetle was collected from a survey trap at Highway 6, Sheguindah, Manitoulin Island …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on November 28, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

FACT SHEET: High-Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth

The Leaders of the United States and the European Union (EU) recognize that transatlantic trade and investment constitutes the largest economic relationship in the world, creating jobs, increasing economic growth, and driving competitiveness on both sides …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Joint Statement: US-EU Summit

1. We, the leaders of the United States and the European Union, met today at the White House to affirm our close partnership. Drawing upon our shared values and experience, and recognizing our deep interdependence, we are committed to ensuring that our …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 19:18 GMT

Sea Shepherd Launches New Skateboard Line with Sector 9

Sea Shepherd Launches New Skateboard Line with Sector 9 The Eternal Mini Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, the world’s leading marine wildlife conservation nonprofit, has teamed up with popular board sports lifestyle brand Sector 9, a subsidiary of …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 19:14 GMT

Scientists link upward trend in pollution to increased intensity of Arabian Sea tropical cyclones

November 28, 2011 NASA MODIS image of Tropical Cyclone Gonu (June 4, 2007). Download here. (Credit: courtesy of NASA) A 'brown cloud' of pollution over the Indian Ocean resulting from human activities has led to …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on November 28, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

USDA and Feld Entertainment, Inc., Reach Settlement Agreement

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2011—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Feld Entertainment, Inc., doing business as Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Feld), have reached a settlement agreement in which Feld has paid a civil penalty of $270, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on November 28, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

Volvo Car Corporation appoints John Maloney as new President of Volvo Cars, U.S.

John Maloney, 50, is appointed the new President of Volvo Cars, U.S. with immediate effect. He brings close to 30 years of automotive experience with him, most recently coming from a position as Vice President, Marketing and Product Planning at Volvo Cars …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on November 28, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: World Bank Tiger Summit

Remarks Robert D. Hormats Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs The World Bank Washington, DC November 28, 2011 As prepared for delivery Thank you, Keshav. Also thank you to Bob Zoellick and Prime Minister Putin for …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 18:37 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal

Remarks Stephen J. Rapp Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Dhaka, Bangladesh November 28, 2011 As prepared for delivery This is my third visit this year to Bangladesh to learn about your International Crimes Tribunal and to offer ideas to …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on November 28, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Boeing Delivers Second 777-300ER to Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines partner with SpaandanB for Humanitarian Aid Flight These images are available for editorial use by news media. EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 23, 2011 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ second …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Presidential Memorandum -- Managing Government Records

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Managing Government Records Section 1 . Purpose . This memorandum begins an executive branch wide effort to reform records management policies and practices. Improving …

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