Imperial Valley News Center
Efforts to Reintroduce Rare Crow Species to Native Forests of Hawai’i Islandv Continued
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Hilo, Hawaii - Six young ‘Alalā - critically endangered Hawaiian crows, were released into Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on the Island of Hawai‘i, today. The first group of birds: two females and four males took some time to emerge from the aviary where they had been temporarily housed and they appeared to show a natural curiosity for their surroundings. Plans are to release a second group of five birds: two females and three males in mid-October from the same release aviary.
FTC Requires Divestiture of 5 Medical Device Product Lines as Condition of Integra Acquiring Johnson & Johnson’s Codman Neuro Division
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to a divestiture of five neurosurgical medical device product lines to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that Integra’s proposed $1 billion acquisition of Johnson & Johnson’s Codman Neuro division would negatively impact competition in those markets. Both companies supply a range of devices used in operative neurosurgery, hydrocephalus management and neuro-critical care.
Alternative Manure Management Program grant application deadline extended
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Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended the grant application deadline for the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), from October 2, 2017 to October 16, 2017 at 5 P.M. PDT.
Energy Department Launches Up to $15 Million to Tackle Solar Desalination
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced new funding to develop revolutionary solar desalination technologies that will help create freshwater from otherwise unusable waters. Desalination treats seawater, brackish water, and contaminated water for use in municipal and industrial water supplies, or to reclaim contaminated water. The Solar Energy Technologies Office expects to make $15 million available for 7 to 10 projects that explore early-stage technologies with the prospect of significantly reducing the cost of desalination through solar thermal energy.
Should I retire now or maximize? - Social Security Matters
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- Written by Russell Gloor - AMAC
Washington, DC - Ask Rusty - Should I retire now or maximize? Dear Rusty: I am 66, born 5/17/51, and planning for filing for my social security benefit. My husband is 60 and will be working for the next 7-10 years. We have our own corporation; he is a clinical psychologist and I work for the corporation as office manager. I will still continue to work. I am hoping to invest half of the SS check and use the other half for house projects, mortgage, and travel. Is there anything particular I need to know to apply or how I apply to maximize the most money? Our financial planner said filing or waiting was up to me. We are behind in saving for retirement, but also want to travel while we still are healthy enough to do so. Signed: Wanting to know more
NAVSUP Announces 2017 Holiday Season Mailing Deadlines
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- Written by Naval Supply Systems Command
Washington, DC - Naval Supply Systems Command, in cooperation with the U.S Postal Service, Military Postal Service Agency, and Joint Military Postal Activity, released mail-by dates for pre-December 25 deliveries of holiday cards, letters, and packages.
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