Imperial Valley News Center
FTC Approves Final Order Preserving Competition among Suppliers of Industrial Gases
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Washington, DC - Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that the proposed $13.4 billion merger of American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc. and Airgas, Inc. would likely be anticompetitive.
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research establishes $100,000 award for food and agriculture projects
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Sacramento, California - The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), a national nonprofit organization that supports innovative science addressing food and agriculture challenges, has established the first-ever National Academy of Sciences (NAS) prize dedicated to food and agriculture research. The $100,000 prize for a mid-career scientist is endowed by FFAR and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Indoor Air Quality Is Nothing To Sneeze At
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Washington, DC - Have you ever wondered if the things inside your house that you consider safe and harmless actually are? The perfume that you spray, the plastic food containers that you put in your dishwasher, the carpet that your kids lie on as they watch their favorite TV show, even the wrinkle-resistant clothing you wear — all of them could be potential sources of indoor air pollution
Interagency Team Travels to Central Asian Capitals for Bilateral Consultations
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Washington, DC - The group will discuss the enduring U.S. commitment to the region as well as recent developments in Afghanistan with government officials in each of the capitals. Principal Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Laurel Miller will lead the interagency team to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan for bilateral consultations on Afghanistan, July 18-22.
Blood glucose health is decreasing in obese adults
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Dallas, Texas - Blood glucose health is deteriorating in obese adults, despite overall progress in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which may raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Nationwide Retailers Supporting Heart Health Through American Heart Association Point-of-Purchase Fundraising Campaign
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Dallas, Texas - In support of the American Heart Association’s mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, several nationwide retailers are activating their support for the AHA’s Life Is Why We Give™ fundraising campaign in July and August with point-of-purchase donation opportunities.
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