Imperial Valley News Center
San Diego Zoo Global to Support U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance Under New Leadership
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
San Diego, California - The U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance (USWTA) announced it will become a program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), as part of an effort to continue its important work to prevent wildlife trafficking worldwide. San Diego Zoo Global, along with several other conservation-based accredited zoos, has pledged to support this effort through action, leadership and resources.
Hiring a web host? FTC has security tips for small businesses
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC
Washington, DC - Engage, connect, protect was the theme of a series of Small Business Security Roundtables the FTC sponsored last summer. We listened to businesses talk about the challenges they face in securing sensitive information and fending off cyber threats. We also heard that they want concrete advice from the FTC. For example, how can a small company – especially one that may not have the in-house expertise to host its own website – get down to business while also addressing these concerns?
How dairy farmers are helping us meet our climate goals
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- Written by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Sacramento, California - Each time I drive through California’s Central Valley I am in awe of how much food it produces. The Valley is responsible for almost 10 percent of the country’s agriculture value and is home to many of California’s most productive dairies. In fact, 90 percent of California’s milk is produced in eight counties – all located in the center of our great state. California is the country’s number-one milk producer and our dairy farmers work diligently to provide the highest quality milk for America’s families.
One way to celebrate Valentine’s Day
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- Written by John Grimaldi
North Little Rock, Arkansas - Wilson & Haubert, PLLC in North Little Rock, found a different way to promote the law firm’s services this Valentine’s Day, says the Association of Mature American Citizens.
NIST Announces 2018 Small Business Innovation Research Funding Opportunity
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Washington, DC - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is now accepting proposals for its 2018 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards. The competitive program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federally funded research and development opportunities that have the potential for commercialization. Applications for Phase I will be accepted through April 4, 2018.
Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity
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Washington, DC - Four years ago, Ukrainians from all walks of life and all regions of the country came together on the Maydan, Kyiv's central square, to demand their government recognize the choice of the citizens of Ukraine to join Europe. Scores of Ukrainians - the “Heavenly Hundred” gave their lives on the Maydan for the dream of a better Ukraine. The United States will continue to stand by Ukraine as it faces ongoing Russian aggression, which has claimed over 10,000 lives and displaced more than 1.6 million Ukrainians.
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