Press Releases on August 14, 2015

Geoffrey Podger: Statement to the European Parliament Environment, Consumers and Public Health Committee, Brussels

Geoffrey Podger I am grateful to have the opportunity to discuss the Nutrition and Health Claims proposals with the Committee and provide information on EFSA’s perspective. I should very much like to take the opportunity also of thanking Members of the …

Commissioner Vassiliou's address to EFSA staff

Androulla Vassiliou Thank you, Mrs. Geslain-Lanéelle. First may I say how pleased I am to meet you all today. As European Commissioner for Health, one of my main priorities is to maintain, and whenever possible to enhance the high level of food safety we …

Showman Family Files Wrongful Death Civil Rights Lawsuit against San Jose Police Department

Lawsuit claims Officer Wakana Okuma used unnecessary & excessive force in the shooting death of Diana Showman while she was holding a drill & not a threat. SAN JOSE, CA, USA, August 14, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- San Jose attorneys Jaime Leanos …

New Travel & Dining Video Sharing Site Integrates with Resy

Pommtree takes a unique approach to travel planning through authentic user submitted videos, now taking it a step further by integrating with Resy. NEW YORK, NY, USA, August 14, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Innovative ideas are often born of necessity, and …

It's Back To School Time: Did You Know You Can Earn College Credit For What You Already Know?

New Innovations Like Prior Learning Assessment and Competency Based Education Make it Easier Than Ever to Earn a Degree CHICAGO, IL, USA, August 14, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today’s adults interested in going back to school to pursue a degree may be …

WORLDWIDE REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

New York, New York - (NewMediaWire) - August 14, 2015 - Worldwide Diversified Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK: WNTR) announced record results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2015. The company's net assets have increased to $34,211,730 for the period …

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks at Opening Ceremony of KERIS AMAN

General Ackbal, my Malaysian colleagues. Selamat pagi. General Harra, my colleagues from United States Pacific Command, and the instructors and peacekeepers that are with us today – good morning. It’s an honor to speak with you. Today, 900 men and women …

Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Walk-in Cooler/Walk-in Freezer Refrigeration Systems

More Than 175 Authors at National Book Festival

Press contact: Gayle Osterberg (202) 707-0020 Public contact: Center for the Book (202) 707-5221 Website: National Book Festival August 14, 2015 More Than 175 Authors to Participate in Library of Congress National Book Festival The 2015 Library of Congress …

Energy Department Issues Draft Request For Proposal for the Environmental Management Headquarters Information Technology Services ...

Cincinnati – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the Environmental Management (EM) Headquarters (HQ) Information Technology (IT) Services procurement. The objective of this acquisition is to fulfill DOE’ …

API: Crude exports to Mexico highlight broader benefits of free trade

WASHINGTON, August 14, 2015 ─ Wider trade of crude oil with Mexico, as the U.S. Commerce Department announced it will approve, delivers just a portion of the economic benefits that could be generated by lifting all outdated restrictions on U.S. energy …

Surprising Discoveries about 2D Molybdenum Disulfide

With the Campanile probe, optical excitation and collection are spatially confined to the nano-sized gap at the apex of the tip, which is scanned over the sample, recording a full emission spectrum at each position. Scientists with the U.S. Department of …

World Humanitarian Day: WHO honours health workers, calls for their protection

14 AUGUST 2015 ¦ GENEVA – Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, WHO is drawing attention to continued attacks on health staff and health facilities. In 2014 alone, WHO received reports of 372 attacks in 32 countries on health workers, resulting in 603 deaths …

LiVe Well Gardens Helping Communities

Hospitals are more than a place of healing SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, August 14, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hospitals are often thought of as places of healing, but not as often thought of as places of growth. Intermountain Healthcare’s LiVe Well Gardens …

EPA Proposes to Cut Methane Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills/Cost-effective updates would strengthen requirements ...

  Release Date: 08/14/2015 Contact Information: Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – As part of the President’s Climate Action Plan – Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …

Spotlight Innovation CEO to Speak at BioNetwork West Partnering Summit October 26-28, 2015

West Des Moines, IA - (NewMediaWire) - August 14, 2015 - Spotlight Innovation Inc. (OTCQB: STLT) announces today that its CEO Cristopher Grunewald is a scheduled speaker at the BioNetwork West Partnering Summit to be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel …

L.A. Principal Accused of Ignoring Plea to Help Stop Sexual Assault

Allegedly, the (female) principal told the companion she was too busy to help because she was “headed to a meeting..." HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles …

Press Release - FAA Proposes $380,600 Civil Penalty Against Leading Edge Aviation Services

SEATTLE The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $380,600 civil penalty against Leading Edge Aviation Services of Victorville, Calif., for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA …

$2 Billion in New Energy Efficiency Funding Available for U.S. Buildings.

E2 Energy Advisors offers new energy efficiency monies available for all types of buildings in the U.S. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the US Department of Energy commercial buildings account for about half …

Baby Steps and Big Dreams: Working to Improve Children's Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

Baby steps and big dreams is a startup organization founded by a Calgary-area pediatrician dedicated to improving child health outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. CALGARY, AB, CANADA, July 30, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Baby Steps and Big Dreams is a project …