Imperial Valley News Center
Purdue economists warn palm oil solutions may have unintended consequences
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- Written by Brian Wallheimer
West Lafayette, Indiana - The growth of palm oil, the most-consumed vegetable oil in the world, has been fueled by expansion of palm plantings in Malaysia and Indonesia that have contributed to massive deforestation in those countries. The carbon and biodiversity losses there have spurred the European Union and others to call for measures to slow palm oil sales and limit forest losses.
Driver gives new meaning to the word “impulsive”
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Washington, DC - You can make book that next time this Welsh driver will call for a tow truck, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. But this time Glyndwr Wyn Richards decided to do it himself when he needed to transport a disabled automobile.
Child and Youth Program Assistant Sentenced to Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact With a Minor
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- Written by Department of Justice
Seattle, Washington - A North Carolina man was sentenced Friday to two years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for abusive sexual contact with a minor, Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran of the Western District of Washington announced.
Heart health tips for Hurricane Dorian
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- Written by Patty Clements
Dallas, Texas - With Hurricane Dorian forecast to impact the Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina coastal areas this week, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, is sharing helpful information for those dealing with the storm.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Facilitate Adoptions From Uganda Through Bribery and Fraud
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- Written by Justice Department
Washington, DC - A Texas woman who managed aspects of an international program at an Ohio-based adoption agency pleaded guilty today for her role in a scheme to corruptly facilitate adoptions of Ugandan children through bribing Ugandan officials and defrauding U.S. adoptive parents and the U.S. Department of State.
Firefighters Are Free During September at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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- Written by San Diego Newscape
Escondido, California - In honor of the hard-working firefighters who help to protect people, animals and structures across the region, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, through the support of California Coast Credit Union, is offering free admission to all active firefighters throughout the entire month of September.
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