DOE SunShot project to enhance the efficiency of concentrated solar power technology
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West Lafayette, Indiana - Vice President Joe Biden is announcing that Purdue University has received an advanced U.S. Department of Energy research award to improve concentrating solar power (CSP) technology. Funded by the DOE SunShot Initiative, a research team from Purdue aims to test the material limitations of critical components often found in large-scale solar power plants.
Russian National Admits Role in Largest Known Data Breach Conspiracy Ever Prosecuted
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Washington, DC - A Russian national today admitted his role in a worldwide hacking and data breach scheme that targeted major corporate networks, compromised more than 160 million credit card numbers and resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses – the largest such scheme ever prosecuted in the United States.
Consular Fees to Change
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Washington, DC - The Department of State has published an interim final rule that makes changes to the passport book fees and fees related to the relinquishment of nationality. In addition, on October 4, 2015 the Department will lower the processing fee for the Border Crossing Card (BCC) for Mexican citizens under age 15 whose parent or guardian has or is applying for a BCC, because a surcharge on the nonimmigrant visa fee will sunset on that date.
Aging Techies
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Imperial, California - You don't have to be a quick-witted youth to be a techie, says a California technology columnist. "I would argue that most seniors are just as tech savvy as the 25 to 40-year olds who sleep with their smartphones, Instagram selfies and commune with hundreds of Facebook friends," according to David Einstein.
International Day of Democracy
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "We pause today to reflect on and celebrate democracy and the free and open debate it entails.
FDA issues orders that will stop further U.S. sale and distribution of four R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company cigarette products
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Washington, DC - Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued orders that will stop the further sale and distribution of four currently marketed R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company cigarette products – including its Camel Crush Bold brand – because the company’s submissions for these products did not meet requirements set forth in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
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