Imperial Valley News Center
U.S. Department of State Renews Charter of Cultural Property Advisory Committee
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State has renewed the Charter of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee for a two-year period, effective April 8, 2018. First established in 1983 by the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (Public Law 97-446), the Cultural Property Advisory Committee advises the President of the United States on appropriate U.S. action in response to requests from foreign governments for cultural property agreements.
Is global public will enough to end hunger?
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- Written by CDFA via Agri-Pulse by Ertharin Cousin
Sacramento, California - Global public will alone will not end hunger. Increased donor support while necessary to address immediate emergency food needs will not create the food system improvements required for ending global hunger. Yes, even in 2016 after several years of decline the number of hungry people worldwide rose to 815 million, increasing by nearly 38 million since 2015. Reducing this number and honoring the US pledge from the UN Sustainable Development Goal of ending global hunger requires country led, pro-poor food system improvements. As more people migrate to cities, these pro-poor food policies must both include agriculture development strategies and ensure consumer access to affordable, nutritious food.
The type of sugar you eat may trigger fullness or cravings for more food
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- Written by Constance Sommer
Los Angeles, California - Sugar gets a lot of bad press, and for good reason. Too much of it increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart attack and stroke. And Americans tend to eat a lot of it — more than 60 percent blow through the government’s recommended consumption on a daily basis.
Acting Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton Travels To Malaysia
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Washington, DC - Acting Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton will travel to Malaysia April 2-3 to co-chair the 31st U.S.-ASEAN Dialogue with Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Dato’ Ramlan Ibrahim.
Researchers team up with Major League Baseball to predict injuries before they occur
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- Written by Michelle McCarthy
Los Angeles, California - As teams take the field for baseball’s opening day on Thursday, here’s a disturbing fact: Although multiple studies have researched possible causes of shoulder and elbow pain in the sport, injuries continue to occur. In the past 15 years, Major League Baseball players on the disabled list accounted for $7 billion in lost wages.
Does flossing work? The answer, and other truths about taking care of your teeth
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- Written by Joanna Clay
Los Angeles, California - From flossing possibly getting the kibosh to getting cavities on a sugar-free diet, it is easy to get confused when it comes to dental care.
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