Press Releases on October 17, 2013

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: 2013 Article IV Consultation

Summary: Context: Ethiopia’s public sector-led development strategy has contributed to considerable poverty reduction and progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as envisaged under the authorities’ Growth and Transformation Plan ( …

Ethiopia: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation

Press Release No. 13/407 October 17, 2013 On September 18, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.1 Recent macroeconomic developments are …

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: Selected Issues

Summary: 1. In recent years, Ethiopia has sustained high growth spurred by bold national plans. During 2005/06–2009/10, the Ethiopian government implemented the Plan for Accelerated and Sustained Development to End Poverty (PASDEP). In this period, the …

PNNL receives $1.1 million to boost transportation technologies

Inflate your tires. Accelerate slowly. Change the oil. Invest $1.1 million in advanced vehicle research at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Four ways to boost your mileage. While the first three methods boost fuel …

Fahman Enterprises Inc. - Recalls Pran Brand Turmeric Powder Due to Elevated Levels of Lead

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.  …

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: 5th World Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Series

I would like to thank the organizers and sponsors of the Asia Pacific Summit for the opportunity to be here today. I would also like to thank those of you we work with at the State Department on a continual basis to help ensure global energy security. The …

Honda Aircraft Company Opens New Customer Service Facility

Facility expands company's corporate operations; complements HondaJet dealer networkHonda Aircraft Company marked the opening of its new customer service facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at its world headquarters in Greensboro, N.C. The …

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Letta of Italy after Bilateral Meeting

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 17, 2013 Oval Office 12:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, it’s wonderful to welcome Prime Minister Letta to the Oval Office.  We have had a chance to get to know each other over …

Unlocking the Schoolyard Gates

Dallas, TX - (NewMediaWire) - October 17, 2013 - School districts can increase physical activity among children and young adults by opening playgrounds, gyms and fields to the community outside of school hours, especially in low-income areas, according to …

Carnesales honored at building-naming ceremony on The Hill at UCLA

New study finds spike in sugary drink consumption among California adolescents

Of greatest concern, however, is the significant rise among the biggest consumers of sugary drinks — adolescents (12- to 17-year-olds). Today, a full 65 percent of California adolescents drink sugary beverages daily, an 8 percent climb since 2005–07. And …

Supreme Court's greenhouse gases decision: not so bad

The Supreme Court announced that it has granted six of the nine petitions challenging the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling upholding the Environmental Protection Agency's rules regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. The Court granted …

Museum hosts Samurai Sword Seminar Oct. 19

Burbank, CA - (NewMediaWire) - October 17, 2013 - The Martial Arts History Museum is proud to present their most popular event of the year, the Samurai Sword Seminar. Featuring historian Rafael Kosche who's credits include appearances on THE HISTORY …

iPads: tools for consumption or innovation?

 Recently, the media has been ablaze with news of significant glitches with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) iPad deployment. From students removing management software and accessing sites that were off-limits, to concerns about lost and …

Ron Bell, Attorney participating in Albuquerque's Law-La-Palooza Free Legal Fair

Law-La-Palooza Free Legal Fair Tuesday October 22, Ron Bell Attorney consulting on personal injury cases ALBUQUERQUE, NM, USA, October 18, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Law-La-Palooza, a free legal clinic for low income people and families will be held in …

Punitive Damages and Pharmaceutical Injuries

The Life Care Solutions Group discusses the controversy over whether drugmakers should pay punitive damages for injuries caused by defective pharmaceuticals. CONCORD, CA, USA, October 18, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a recent Forbes news article, the …

BP Oil Spill Cleanup Workers Still Searching for Answers

The BP Gulf Oil Spill Help Desk discusses the concerns of many BP cleanup workers who have yet to receive compensation for health injuries. BATON ROUGE, LA, USA, October 18, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Court hearings continue over the financial …

Halloween Makeup Deemed Necessary for Successful Costumes

Just how important is Halloween makeup to complete a costume? According to the experts, it's something that can't be overlooked. MADISON, WI, USA, October 17, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Costume experts at Mallatt’s Costumes & Accessories have …

Costume Expert Predicts 2013 Trends in Halloween Costumes for Adults

MADISON, WI, USA, October 17, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wondering what the Halloween costume trends will be this year? A costume and theater makeup professional predicts what types of costumes this Halloween will bring. It’s the middle of October, …

Harvey Software Celebrates 30 Years of Multi-Carrier Shipping Software Innovation

FORT MYERS, FL, USA, October 17, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Harvey Software announces 30 years of innovation in the multi-carrier shipping software industry, serving large and small clients, with money saving shipping solutions for shipping UPS, FedEx, and …