Imperial Valley News Center
Global Counterterrorism Forum Ministerial
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The Seventh Ministerial Plenary Meeting of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), co-chaired by the Netherlands and Morocco, took place today in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken represented the United States and presented the results of the U.S. and Turkey co-led “Initiative to Address the Lifecycle of Radicalization to Violence” (“Lifecycle Initiative”), and introduced a short video that showcased the Lifecycle Initiative’s related web-based toolkit.
Drone technology: Does it deliver privacy?
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC
Washington, DC - Delivery by drone? We thought the Jetsons’ personal jetpack was the height of futuristic fantasy, but drone technology is bringing benefits like that closer to reality. But what about the consumer protection implications, especially when it comes to privacy? That’s on the agenda at the second installment of the FTC’s Fall Technology Series on drones on October 13, 2016.
Belize's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer best wishes to the people of Belize as you celebrate 35 years of independence on September 21.
Fire and Explosion Investigation Guideline Approved for OSAC Registry
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- Written by Rich Press
Washington, DC - The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science has approved the National Fire Protection Association Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations for inclusion on the OSAC Registry, which serves as a trusted repository of high-quality, science-based standards and guidelines for forensic practice. This is the first guideline to be included on the OSAC Registry, where it joins the first standard, which was listed earlier this year.
NIST Grants Take Regional Approach to Solve National Cybersecurity Challenge
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- Written by Evelyn A Brown
Washington, DC - The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded grants totaling nearly $1 million for five projects that are taking a community approach to addressing the nation’s shortage of skilled cybersecurity employees. The NIST-led National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), a partnership between government, academia and the private sector, will oversee the grants as part of its mission to support cybersecurity education, training and workforce development.
Bonhomme Richard Launches NATO Missile
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- Written by Kyle Carlstrom
Pacific Ocean - Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) successfully engaged a target drone with a NATO Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile during a fleet firing exercise off the coast of the U.S. territory of Guam as part of the exercise, Valiant Shield 2016 (VS16), September 18.
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