Press Releases on May 20, 2013 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on May 20, 2013 - 23:54 GMT

Guinea: IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Approves US$27.4 Million Disbursement

Press Release No. 13/185 May 20, 2013 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the second review of Guinea’s economic performance under a program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The completion of the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on May 20, 2013 - 23:15 GMT

Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall -- Firm Press ReleaseFDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.Eco- …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on May 20, 2013 - 22:38 GMT

30th Anniversary of Our First Games Shipped

Thirty years ago today, EAs first employeesincluding founder Trip Hawkins--modestly packed and shipped EA's first five games. Senior Director of Global Media Solutions Nancy Fong was there on the fateful day in a South San Francisco warehouse that …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino

Published on May 20, 2013 - 22:30 GMT

Czech Republic: 2013 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement

Describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the conclusion of certain missions (official staff visits, in most cases to member countries). Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF's …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on May 20, 2013 - 22:09 GMT

Food Retailers Chart More Positive Business Environment and Financial Performance

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations on behalf of its nearly 1,250 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI’s U.S. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on May 20, 2013 - 22:09 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Visit of President U Thein Sein of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar / U.S. Assistance

The United States recognizes the important ongoing reform efforts underway by President Thein Sein, his government, Parliament, and key stakeholders among civil society to build a modern, peaceful, and democratic country. Building on a long legacy of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on May 20, 2013 - 22:09 GMT

Statement by the Press Secretary on a Meeting Between the President and President Xi of the People’s Republic of China

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 20, 2013 President Obama will meet with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on June 7-8 in California, at Sunnylands, the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Estate. This …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on May 20, 2013 - 21:51 GMT

Sandoz US Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of two lots of Methotrexate Sodium, USP, Injectable Vials, 25mg/mL, 40mL vials

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on May 20, 2013 - 21:25 GMT

Precautionary Recall Issued For Pre-Packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on May 20, 2013 - 21:22 GMT

Kellogg School of Management Students Honor Starbucks Howard Schultz with Distinguished Leadership Award

May 20, 2013 Kellogg School of Management Students Honor Starbucks Howard Schultz with Distinguished Leadership Award EVANSTON, Ill. ()>BUSINESS WIRE), May 20, 2013 - The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University today will honor Howard …

Distribution channels: Companies

Published on May 20, 2013 - 21:15 GMT

Energy Department Announces New Technical Assistance for Tribal Clean Energy Projects

WASHINGTON – Building on the Energy Department’s technical assistance awards for Alaska Native communities announced last month, the Department today announced that five additional Tribes will receive technical assistance through the Strategic Technical …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on May 20, 2013 - 21:07 GMT

Cyprus: Transcript of a Conference Call on the Approval of an Extended Fund Facility (EFF)

With IMF Mission Chief Delia Velculescu Washington, May 17, 2013 MS. GAVIRIA: Good morning and good afternoon to those in Europe. I'm Angela Gaviria with the Communications Department of the IMF. Welcome to this conference call on the staff report for …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on May 20, 2013 - 21:03 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Joint Statement on Good Governance and Transparency in the Energy Sector

The text of the following statement was released by His Excellency Union Minister of Energy U Than Htay of Myanmar and Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs Carlos Pascual. Begin Text: The energy sector plays a vital role in the …

Distribution channels: Environment

Published on May 20, 2013 - 20:52 GMT

GE Honda Aero Engines Approaches Final HF120 Certification Test

GE Honda Aero Engines announced today it is nearing completion of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification testing on its HF120 engine. In the last six months, the HF120 engine successfully completed crosswind testing and the 150-hour block …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry

Published on May 20, 2013 - 20:52 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report

AMBASSADOR COOK: Thank you, Mr. Secretary. It’s an honor to serve you. Good morning. The 2012 International Religious Freedom Report provides a factual rendering of the status of religious freedom around the world. Religious freedom is essential for a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on May 20, 2013 - 20:04 GMT

Signature Bank of Georgia Announces New Era in Mobile Convenience

/EINPresswire.com/ As consumers and small business owners rely more and more on their mobile devices, Signature Bank has come up with a safe and quick way for their clients to complete a whole range of banking tasks from their smart phones. Signature …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...

Published on May 20, 2013 - 20:04 GMT

212Concept.com Launches with Affordable Modern Furniture for Everyday Shoppers

/EINPresswire.com/ With modern furniture often priced out of many furniture shopper’s reach, 212Concept not only offers everyone the opportunity to buy modern furniture online affordably, but ensures each piece offered is not created for design's sake …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Furniture & Woodworking Industry ...

Published on May 20, 2013 - 20:04 GMT

How Common Are Medical Misdiagnoses?

/EINPresswire.com/ According to research medical misdiagnosis occur at a higher rate than drug errors or wrong-site surgery. Statistics place the number of fatal medical misdiagnoses as nearly equal to the number of deaths from breast cancer, amounting to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Law

Published on May 20, 2013 - 20:02 GMT

Precautionary Recall Issued For Pre-Packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on May 20, 2013 - 19:56 GMT

Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Congressional Progress Toward Passage of a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on congressional progress toward passage of a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill: "I am encouraged that Congress took action this week toward passage of a five-year, comprehensive Food, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry