Imperial Valley News Center
UCLA researchers develop ‘metasurface’ laser for terahertz range
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- Written by Bill Kisliuk
Los Angeles, California - Researchers at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have identified a new way to make a semiconductor laser that operates at terahertz frequencies. The breakthrough could lead to development of a new class of high-quality, powerful lasers for use in space exploration, military and law enforcement efforts and other applications.
‘Spirits in the Loom’ features 30 ceremonial and domestic Lao-Tai textiles
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- Written by Rowanne Henry
Los Angeles, California - A new exhibition at the Fowler Museum will present 30 textiles woven by members of the Tai peoples of Laos and Vietnam. “Fowler in Focus: Spirits in the Loom: Lao-Tai Textiles” features 30 ceremonial and domestic textiles that showcase the diversity of imagery, interpretations and uses of weavings from the region. The exhibition opens on January 10 and will run through May 1.
FTC Issues Enforcement Policy Statement Addressing “Native” Advertising and Deceptively Formatted Advertisements
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission today issued an enforcement policy statement explaining how established consumer protection principles apply to different advertising formats, including “native” ads that look like surrounding non-advertising content.
Social responsibility grows into a tradition at Fowler Packing Company
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- Written by IVN
Fresno, California - Established in 1950, Fowler Packing has been a staple in the Fresno community, operating two packing, cooling, and storage facilities covering more than 650,000 square feet at the company’s Fresno location. The company’s day-to-day achievements, like providing jobs and getting a lot of produce ready for the rest of us, are worthy of recognition – but what brought CDFA Secretary Karen Ross to the Fresno area for a tour recently was a different kind of accomplishment.
Emperor of Japan's Birthday
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to take the opportunity to send my warmest wishes to the Emperor of Japan on the occasion of his birthday, and to congratulate the people of Japan on this national day of celebration.
Teens with fewer mental health issues turn to e-cigarettes
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- Written by Zen Vuong
Los Angeles, California - Teenagers with moderate mental health problems who may not have considered smoking conventional cigarettes are turning to electronic cigarettes, a new USC study has found.
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