Imperial Valley News Center
In-Depth View of Brazil’s Gaming Population
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- Written by David Riley
New York - Playing video games is a favorite activity within the Brazilian population, with 82 percent of those within the 13-59 age range gaming on at least one device, according to Brazil Gaming 2015, the latest report from global information company The NPD Group. While teenagers are more likely than adults to be gaming, 65 percent of Brazilians ages 45-59 are also playing video games.
NIST’s Ron Ross Wins Three Top Awards for Advancing Cybersecurity
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- Written by Evelyn Brown
Washington, DC - October is yielding a bumper crop of honors for National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fellow Ron Ross. Considered the father of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) security standards, a “cyber rock star” and an international cybersecurity ambassador, he is being recognized by three organizations this month for contributions to the field of Cybersecurity.
Consumers Union Petitions California Medical Board to Require Doctors on Probation to Notify Their Patients
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- Written by IVN
Sacramento, California - Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, filed an administrative petition with the Medical Board of California Tuesday, urging it to require doctors who are on probation to notify their patients. Nearly 500 doctors in the state are on probation, but they are not required to disclose that information to the patients they treat.
President Barack Obama on the Passing of Brandon Lepow
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Washington, DC - President Barack Obama: "Seven years ago, like a lot of young people, Brandon Lepow got into politics because he believed he could change his country for the better. And in his time on the campaign trail and in the White House, both as a traveling aide and as a spokesman, he was tireless in that effort – hardworking, cheerful, one of the most unfailingly kind and gracious people I’ve had the honor to know. He was someone that any American could be proud to have working on their behalf.
Secretary of State John Kerry to Release Report on International Religious Freedom
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Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will release the 2014 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, in the Press Briefing Room at the U.S. Department of State.
Government Waste
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Washington, DC - The Government Accountability Office has provided nearly 125 billion new reasons why government spending is out of control, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.
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