Press Releases on December 19, 2011 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:23 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Briefing on the Release of the Tenth Edition of the "To Walk the Earth in Safety" Report

Special Briefing Andrew J. Shapiro Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Washington, DC December 19, 2011 ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHAPIRO: Well, thank you and good morning, and first, I want to thank Secretary Clinton for her …

Distribution channels: Military Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:15 GMT

Executive Order -- Instituting a National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security

INSTITUTING A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1 . Policy . (a) The …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:15 GMT

Statement by the President on the Philippines

On behalf of the American people, I wish to express my deep condolences for the tremendous loss of life and devastation caused by recent flooding in the Philippines. In the spirit of our long history of friendship and cooperation with the Philippines, the …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security

The United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security can be viewed HERE .

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Statement by the Press Secretary on reports of the death of Kim Jong Il

We are closely monitoring reports that Kim Jong Il is dead. The President has been notified, and we are in close touch with our allies in South Korea and Japan. We remain committed to stability on the Korean peninsula, and to the freedom and security of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

Cameco Signs Agreements to Improve Cigar Lake Economics

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, December 19, 2011 currency: Cdn (unless noted) Cameco Signs Agreements to Improve Cigar Lake Economics - PDF Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced today that agreements have been signed with the owners of the …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

FACT SHEET: The United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security

“The goal is as simple as it is profound: to empower half the world’s population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence and insecurity. Achieving this goal is critical to our …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Voxare Quartet Meets "Man with a Movie Camera" at Brookhaven Lab, January 11

December 19, 2011 UPTON, NY — The Voxare string quartet will perform Soviet modernist music to accompany a screening of Dziga Vertov's 1929 groundbreaking silent film, “Man with a Movie Camera.” This recital will be held at the U.S. Department of …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on December 19, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Missouri State Fair Receives International Recognition, Awards for Excellence

Missouri's state fair, an event held each August in Sedalia, Mo., has been recognized as one of the best in the world by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), Gov. Jay Nixon and Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

Majority of Departments, Agencies Struggling on Scientific Integrity

As Deadline Passes, Only 6 of 19 Have Publicly Released Draft or Final Policies One year after the White House instructed federal agencies and departments to create and implement protections for their scientific work, and in the wake of two high- …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 16:11 GMT

Top Trends for 2012

Dec 19, 2011 (PRN) : When all the turkey has been eaten, the last Christmas cracker pulled and 2011 starts to draw to a close, as well as New Year resolutions, people will start thinking about where to jet off to on their summer holidays. So where will the …

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Published on December 19, 2011 - 16:11 GMT

Readout of the President’s Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea

At midnight tonight, President Obama spoke with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong Il. The President reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment to the stability of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 19, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

Six Myths Busted by Organic in 2011

Organic Trade Association highlights news that defied the old stereotypes this year Contact: Barbara Haumann ( bhaumann@ota.com ; 802-275-3820) Brattleboro, VT (Dec. 19, 2011)—Many will remember 2011 for the continued economic troubles, the lead-up …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Prince Alwaleed & Kingdom Holding Company Make a $300 Million Investment in Twitter

Dec 19, 2011 (PRN) : /PRNewswire/ -- HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, and Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), announced today, Monday, December 19th 2011, a combined investment of $300 Million in Twitter. This investment was the result of …

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Published on December 19, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Qatar: 2011 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission

I. Introduction Qatar is using its fiscal space, generated from an increase in hydrocarbon production and high prices, to implement a large public spending program to maintain strong growth in the nonhydrocarbon sector in the medium term and improving …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 14:49 GMT

PD Patient Advises, “Key to staying active — stay active!”

12/16/2011 // Elkridge, MD, USA // TOTR // Bill Schmalfeldt After 12 years with Parkinson’s disease (PD), 57-year old Bill Schmalfeldt has this advice for newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s patients. “Keep doing what you do. And when you can’t do that anymore, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

Cote D'Ivoire Travel Warning

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Cote d'Ivoire. U.S. citizens who reside in or travel to Cote d'Ivoire should monitor conditions carefully, maintain situational awareness, and pay very close attention to their …

Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 13:06 GMT

BI-LO and Winn-Dixie Agree to Merge

Winn-Dixie Shareholders to Receive $9.50 Per Share in Cash Transaction Valued at $560 Million Combined Company to Operate Both BI-LO and Winn-Dixie Banners with Approximately 690 Stores in Eight States GREENVILLE, S.C. & …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 12:10 GMT

NESTLÉ NESPRESSO MOVES INTO AQUA MULTIESPACIO BUILDING IN VALENCIA

IBERDROLA INMOBILIARIA, via the Oceánic Center firm, owns 50% of this modern complex The Swiss company has signed a lease for offices and a boutique to market its products Nestlé Nespresso, the pioneering leader in sales of high quality …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on December 19, 2011 - 11:54 GMT

Women: Promoting Women in Public Service Worldwide: The Women in Public Service Project and Colloquium

Fact Sheet Bureau of Public Affairs December 16, 2011 “Together we will seek to promote the next generation of women leaders who will invest in their countries and communities, provide leadership for their governments and societies, and help change …

Distribution channels: Human Rights