Imperial Valley News Center
Ambassador Richard Olson Travel to Pakistan
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Ambassador Richard Olson, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, traveled to Islamabad on February 6 to participate in the third meeting of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG). The QCG is a partnership between Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and the United States that seeks to promote a conducive environment for the commencement of Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace talks aimed at reducing violence and establishing lasting peace in Afghanistan and the region.
D.P.R.K. Missile Launch
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "The United States strongly condemns today’s missile launch by the D.P.R.K. - a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolutions related to the D.P.R.K. use of ballistic missile technology.
Metabolic Syndrome is Different From Diabetes
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- Written by Dr. Robert Rizza, Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota - Metabolic syndrome and diabetes are not the same, but the two are related. When a person is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, it means he or she has several conditions that, if left untreated, significantly raise the risk for developing diabetes. Metabolic syndrome also increases the risk for heart and blood vessel problems. Treatment for metabolic syndrome typically focuses on healthy lifestyle changes.
'Super Healthy' Meatloaf
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Perhaps you've heard the phrase, "stuffing 10 pounds into a 5-pound bag?" What about making a 4-pound meatloaf with only 1 pound of beef? Here's © Chef Richard's super healthy 4-pound "meatloaf" just in time for Super Bowl weekend. Bake at 325 F for about an hour. The internal temperature as checked with a meat thermometer should be 165 degrees.
Transmission of Zika Virus and Dangers of Mosquitoes
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- Written by Deb Balzer
Rochester, Minnesota - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the spread of Zika virus through blood transfusion and sexual contact has been reported. Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes genus mosquito - the same mosquito that spreads dengue and chikungunya viruses.
California Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
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Sacramento, California - U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley sentenced Percy Love III, 34, of Sacramento, to 35 years in prison for five counts of sex trafficking related to multiple victims, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
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