Imperial Valley News Center
Los Angeles Fleet Week Begins
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- Written by Commander, Navy Region Southwest
Los Angeles, California - The third annual Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) began as ships arrived at the Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Terminal followed by the event’s opening ceremony August 28.
Department of Energy Announces 36 Projects for Bioenergy Research and Development
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- Written by Green Liver
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the selection of 36 projects totaling $80 million to support early-stage bioenergy research and development (R&D). This R&D will enable cost-competitive, drop-in renewable hydrocarbon fuels, bio-based products, and power from non-food biomass and waste feedstocks. This work supports the Department of Energy’s (DOE) goal of reducing the cost of bio-based drop-in fuels to $3/gallon by 2022 to continue to provide consumers with affordable, reliable transportation energy choices.
The business of dying
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Imperial, California - Death is big business in Japan and the competition is fierce, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. The population over there is aging at a quickening pace, and so is the demand for funerals and funeral services.
Farmer sentiment rises, but opinions split over potential impact of aid package
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- Written by Kami Goodwin
Chicago, Illinois - Agricultural producer sentiment increased modestly in August after dipping sharply in July, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading. The barometer, which is based on a monthly survey of 400 agricultural producers from across the country, had an August reading of 129, 12 points higher than July but still well below readings from May and June.
Genetics and pollution drive severity of asthma symptoms
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- Written by Robin Arnette
Washington, DC - Asthma patients, with a specific genetic profile, exhibit more intense symptoms following exposure to traffic pollution, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and collaborators. The study appeared online in Scientific Reports.
Novel intervention halves rate of death among people living with HIV who inject drugs
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- Written by Laura S. Leifman
Washington, DC - An intervention designed to facilitate treatment for HIV and substance use was associated with a 50 percent reduction in mortality for people living with HIV who inject illicit drugs, a study has found. In addition, the people who received the intervention were nearly twice as likely to report being in treatment for HIV and substance use after one year as those who received their national standard of care. They also were about twice as likely to have suppressed their HIV to undetectable levels after one year. The intervention consisted of psychosocial counseling along with guidance and support navigating the healthcare system. These findings were reported today in the journal The Lancet.
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