Imperial Valley News Center
Can an Invasive Exotic Pest Make Better Materials for Industry and Medicine?
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- Written by Alison Gillespie
Washington, DC - Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have combined derivatives of two surplus materials—wood pulp and dried-up pieces of an invasive exotic pest—to form a new composite material that is flexible, sustainable, nontoxic and UV light-reflective. The material, described in a new paper (link is external) published in Advanced Functional Materials, could soon be used in a wide variety of applications, including food packaging, biomedical devices, building construction and the design of cars, trucks and boats.
Regulation of education stifles progress; we need to cut the red tape so our kids can learn
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- Written by Dan Weber, president of AMAC
Washington, DC - Have we lost sight of the purpose of America’s education system? It is supposed to be focused on providing the nation’s next generations with the knowledge, moral values and skillsets they need to be responsible and productive citizens. However, federal over-regulation has created an intrusive atmosphere in our schools that stifles progress.
Assemblymember Garcia Hosts State Hearing To Ensure the Successful Implementation of the Salton Sea Management Plan
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- Written by IVN
Sacramento, California - Tuesday morning, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife will host a Salton Sea Oversight Hearing in order to ensure the successful implementation of the Salton Sea Management Plan.
Poland National Day
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people and government of Poland as you celebrate the 227th anniversary of the Constitution of the Third of May.
CDFA ‘tumbleweed tracker’ helps in state efforts to control widespread nuisance
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- Written by Gabriela Quiros via NPR via CDFA
Sacramento, California - Tumbleweeds might be the iconic props of classic Westerns. But in real life, they’re not only a noxious weed, but one that moves around. As they roll and bounce, pushed by gusts of wind, they can overwhelm entire neighborhoods, as happened recently in Victorville, California, or become a threat for drivers and an expensive nuisance for farmers.
Word about substantiation as mosquito season approaches
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC
Washington, DC - Mosquitoes don’t just bug us. A big concern is their penchant for passing along pernicious diseases, including the Zika virus. New Jersey-based Aromaflage claimed its sprays and candles were effective at repelling mosquitoes – including ones that spread serious illnesses – and repelled mosquitoes as effectively as 25% DEET. The FTC alleges those representations were false or misleading. The complaint also raises an issue about the identity of some endorsers who offered glowing reviews about the products on Amazon.
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