Imperial Valley News Center
Zoohackathon 2017 Launches in the United States, the U.K., and India
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San Diego, California - The U.S. Department of State will host the second annual Zoohackathon on September 22-24 at the San Diego Zoo and on October 6-8 at the Zoological Society of London and the World Wildlife Fund in New Delhi.
California leads in certified organic farms, acres, sales
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Washington, DC - California, with $2.9 billion in certified organic sales, continued to lead the nation in certified sales, accounting for 38 percent of the U.S. total in 2016. It also had the largest share of certified organic acres and farms. Three states had more than 1,000 certified farms: California (2,713), Wisconsin (1,276), and New York (1,059).
Medical Care and Preexisting Conditions
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- Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette
Washington, DC - Ask your Congressman to not penalize Americans who have preexisting medical conditions. The idea floating around now in Congress that insurance companies will be able to charge higher amounts to Americans who are sick is a bad idea. This is an idea from the medical insurance lobbyists who continue to buy Congress. They hand out millions of dollars in money to the campaign coffers of our politicians. The Congress people are supposed to be representing you and your district but they often get bought when they arrive on capital hill.
Hidden Figures wins 2017 Grateful American Book Prize
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Washington, DC - The winner of the 2017 Grateful American Book Prize is Margot Lee Shetterly, for her non-fiction work, HIDDEN FIGURES, a number one New York Times best seller, which tells the story of the pioneering African-American women who overcame racial barriers at NASA in the 1960s. They played significant roles in the very early days of America's space program.
Doing Business in Mexico - Free Webinar
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- Written by US Trade Department
Monterrey, Mexico - Date: September 27, 2017 - Time: 10:00 AM Central Standard Time
Webinar: Doing Business in Mexico (FREE)
Belize's Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson: "On behalf of the Government of the United States, we send our best wishes to the people of Belize on your Independence Day, September 21st.
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