Imperial Valley News Center
Catch 'Em All While Charging Your Phone- Pokémon Go Fuels Sales of Portable Power Packs
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- Written by Megan Scott
New York - According to The NPD Group’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service, unit sales of portable power packs designed to charge mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, have grown 101 percent during the two week period between July 10 and July 23 compared to the year prior. While product promotions played a role in the sales increases experienced within the category, it was the extraordinary popularity of the mobile video game, Pokémon Go, that drove the most demand over this time period.
Consumers Union Applauds McDonald’s For Meeting Its Pledge to Stop Selling Chicken Raised on Medically Important Antibiotics
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- Written by Consumer Reports
Washington, DC - Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, praised McDonald’s for meeting its pledge ahead of schedule to stop selling chicken that has been raised on a diet of medically important antibiotics.
ASEAN Continues to Be A Key Focus as U.S. Businesses Remain Optimistic about Commercial Growth in ASEAN
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- Written by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Vientiane, Laos - U.S. companies remain optimistic about business prospects in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), even in the face of global economic headwinds and challenges, according to the annual ASEAN Business Outlook Survey, released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (“AmCham Singapore”).
Bolivia's Independence Day
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bolivia as you observe the 191st anniversary of your nation’s independence.
Representing the Best of America in the Summer Olympics
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Washington, DC - In this week's address, President Obama celebrated the beginning of the Summer Olympics by wishing Team USA the best of luck as they compete on the world stage. The President said Team USA reminds the world why America always sets the example as a nation of immigrants that finds strength by embracing our diversity and finding unity in our national pride. President Obama thanked the American Olympic and Paralympic athletes for representing the best of America. Our Olympians always remind us of our potential – that no matter where you're from, you can succeed with determination and discipline. That's not only the Olympic spirit, but also the American spirit.
Secretary Kerry's Phone Call With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Washington, DC - Secretary Kerry spoke today by phone with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to preview President Obama’s upcoming visit to Hangzhou, China, and his participation in the G20 Summit.
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