Press Releases on October 2, 2014

Obama Administration Announces Competition to Showcase, Support Local and Tribal Climate Action; Applications Due Oct. 27

On Oct. 1, 2014, the Obama Administration announced a new Climate Action Champions competition that will identify, showcase, and invest in up to 15 local and tribal governments across the country that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to cutting carbon …

CasinoWebScripts Announces October Festival with Casino Games on Sale

10/02/2014 (press release: casinowebscripts) // Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania // Oscar K The gaming providers from CasinoWebScripts announced on October 1 that they have just released a huge sale for casino games and software during the October Festival …

API to White House: Don’t play politics with the RFS

WASHINGTON, October 2, 2014 – API is concerned the Obama administration is playing politics with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), one of the nation’s most far-reaching energy policies, API Downstream Group Director Bob Greco told reporters in a …

Roham Rahmanian And His Company The Astronauts Guild, Developing A Camera Systems To Capture Virtual Reality Experiences

HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Roham Rahmanian And His Company, The Astronauts Guild, Developing One Of The First Stereoscopic 180 And 360 Degree Camera Systems To Capture First-Person, Live-Action Virtual Reality …

Avella Specialty Pharmacy Achieves Accreditation Through ACHC

Phoenix, AZ - (NewMediaWire) - October 02, 2014 - Avella is proud to announce that it has achieved accreditation as a specialty pharmacy through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Accreditation is a process where healthcare organizations …

IMF Survey: New Momentum Can Help Global Economy Beat Mediocre Growth

Freeways in Seattle, United States: efficient public investment in infrastructure can lend impetus to growth, jobs (photo: Spaces Blend Images/Newscom) 2014 IMF-WORLD BANK ANNUAL MEETINGS New Momentum Can Help Global Economy Beat Mediocre GrowthIMF …

The Challenge Facing the Global Economy: New Momentum to Overcome a New Mediocre, by Christine Lagarde Managing Director, IMF

By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, October 2, 2014 As prepared for delivery Dear President DeGioa, thank you for the gracious introduction! Dean Reardon-Anderson, students …

IMF Survey: Kenya Poised to Reap Rewards of Prudent Policies

Pottery in Nairobi, Kenya, where dynamic small business sector is benefiting from financial inclusion, access to credit (photo: Noor Khamis/Reuters/Corbis) ECONOMIC HEALTH CHECK Kenya Poised to Reap Rewards of Prudent PoliciesIMF Survey October 2, …

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Gazpromneft-Lubricants and Rostselmash sign strategic cooperation agreement

Gazpromneft-Lubricants and Rostselmash sign strategic cooperation agreement 19 September 2014 Gazpromneft-Lubricants and Russian agricultural equipment manufacturer Rostselmash have used this year’s “Sochi 2014” investment forum tosign anagreement …

API Appoints New General Counsel

WASHINGTON, October 2, 2014 – API announced today that Stacy Linden has been promoted to general counsel for the association effective immediately. “Stacy is a talented and respected advocate for our industry,” said Jack Gerard, API president and CEO. “She …

Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 01, 2014 National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China at the White House. Ambassador Rice underscored the U.S. interest in closer …

600 BC: Olmecs-Ark Of The Covenant Mystery...Did Africans Discover California?

This documentary investigates a mysterious pre-Columbian megalithic race, who could be the guardians of the Ark of the Covenant. SEDONA, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The award winning David Hatcher Childress of the History …

Gazprom Neft and the Government of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region join forces on environmental protection

Gazprom Neft and the Government of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region join forces on environmental protection 20 September 2014 The Head ofGazprom Neft Management Board Alexander Dyukov and Governor ofthe Yamalo Nenets Autonomous Region Dmitry Kobylkin …

The New Epidemic That’s Impacting Our Hormones, Waist Lines and Cognitive Abilities: Loneliness

The NYT reports that 1 in 3 people over the age of 45 would describe themselves as “chronically lonely.” This modern epidemic is impacting our genetic coding SAN RAFAEL, CA, USA, October 2, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New York Times reports that 1 in 3 …

State and Local Vending Machines on Government Property Mostly Stocked with Soda, Candy

58 Percent of Vended Drinks Unhealthy; Only 5 Percent of Vended Foods Healthy October 2, 2014 A first-of-its-kind national study of 853 vending machines on 260 state and local public properties found that the machines were stocked primarily with unhealthy …

Kenya: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Kenya

Summary: KEY ISSUES Context: Kenya has embarked on major reforms in line with the 2010 constitution. The new government has started the process of devolution at a fast pace, introducing a reporting framework that allows for monitoring progress and …

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with Kenya

Press Release No. 14/455 October 2, 2014 On September, 22, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2014 Article IV consultation1 with Kenya. Kenya’s economy has continued to expand in a stable economic environment. …

GameStop Enhances PowerUp Rewards® Loyalty Program – Offering Customers Even More Rewards for Shopping

Benefits, Savings and Special Perks Continue for Pro Members throughout Holiday 2014; New PowerUp Rewards Credit Cardholders Receive Special Financing DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2014-- GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes …

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