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Secretary Ross joins coalition urging swift passage of Farm Bill
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 18:19
- Written by IVN
Sacramento, California - CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined colleagues from states across the country, speaking as NASDA, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, in sending a letter to Congress urging swift passage of the 2012 Farm Bill.
India needs system reforms in education, infrastructure and culture
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 18:02
- Written by Phillip Fiorini
West Lafayette, Indiana - India remains one of the world's fastest growing economies. But cultural, educational, infrastructure and leadership challenges are inhibiting growth of its innovation and commercialization efforts, a new study by a Purdue University professor shows.
Be wary when 'disgust' tactics used in campaigning
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 17:56
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Washington, DC - Political candidates may use disgust as a way to attack, undermine or discredit their opponents when campaigning, but the emotional tool is dehumanizing, says a Purdue University expert.
University awarded grant to develop new biofuel process
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 17:52
- Written by Brian Wallheimer
West Lafayette, Indiana - If Purdue University researchers have their way, the term "biofuel plant" will take on a whole new meaning.
White House Releases New Travel and Tourism Progress Report
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 17:48
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Washington, DC - Earlier this year, President Obama issued an Executive Order on travel and tourism that directed federal agencies to aggressively expand the nation’s ability to attract and welcome visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of security.
Baby Elephant Acts with Energy, Gets Name at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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- Created on Tuesday, 18 September 2012 19:10
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Escondido, California - Today, San Diego Zoo Safari Park keepers announced the name of a female African elephant calf born on August 28.
Invention Foundation Funds San Diego Zoo Student-Teacher Creativity Camp
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- Created on Tuesday, 18 September 2012 19:06
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San Diego, California - John Gartman, president of the Invention Foundation, announced today that the Foundation has awarded a grant to San Diego Zoo Global to fund an innovative on-site Conservation Creativity Camp for 180 students and 5 teachers from low-income, Title 1 schools in San Diego County.
Emergency Agencies Join Forces to Help Sacramento
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- Created on Tuesday, 18 September 2012 18:48
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Sacramento, California - The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) joined representatives from local, state, federal, non-profit and private-sector agencies assembled at the State Capitol earlier today with their command and communications vehicles, patrol cars and fire engines for the NorCal Be Prepared! Event.
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