Imperial Valley News Center
Four upcoming opportunities to submit your research to the FTC
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- Written by Lorrie Cranor, FTC Chief Technologist
Washington, DC - Researchers, the FTC is interested in hearing from you! Last week we announced our Fall Technology Series on emerging consumer technology issues, and this week we announced our second PrivacyCon event. Both the technology series and PrivacyCon offer opportunities for researchers to submit work that informs questions the FTC is exploring.
Joint Statement Encouraging Sudanese Parties To Agree on the AUHIP Roadmap
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) supports the efforts of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) to create a Roadmap Agreement for ending conflict in Sudan.
Sexual battery against a minor suspect arrested
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
Imperial County, California - During the afternoon hours of Wednesday, Imperial County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Alberto Zatarain (20) at the conclusion of an investigation for sexual battery against a minor and attempted penetration with a foreign object.
Standards for Microbiome Measurements Workshop
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Washington, DC - About 100 trillion microbial cells reside in the human body—playing roles that might inspire a remake of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The microbiome has been linked to diseases ranging from obesity to autism, and to physiological processes ranging from exercise to sleep. New technologies enabling rapid and inexpensive gene sequencing are enabling scientists in many disciplines to unmask the intricate and integral linkages between the microbiome and human health.
New Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Today, Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the United States is providing nearly $155 million in additional humanitarian assistance to displaced and conflict-affected Iraqis within Iraq and throughout the region who are in urgent need of support. This new funding brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance for the Iraq humanitarian response to more than $778 million since the start of Fiscal Year 2014.
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
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Washington, DC - Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate:
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