Imperial Valley News Center
EducationUSA Network Launches New Web Platform
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State’s EducationUSA network has revamped its web presence for international students, U.S. higher education professionals, and foreign governments and institutions at educationusa.state.gov to prepare American and international students for today’s global economy and better promote U.S. higher education abroad.
Equatorial Guinea: Concerns Regarding Arrests and Extrajudicial Restrictions on Movement
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Washington, DC - The United States is deeply concerned by reports of detentions and restrictions on movement of Equatoguinean citizens for political reasons. Guillermo Nguema Ela, a leader of the opposition party Republican Democratic Force (FDR) was detained on March 17, flown to his native village near the mainland city of Mongomo, and directed not to leave the village indefinitely. FDR member Luis Nzo Ondo was arrested on March 19 in Malabo while denouncing Mr. Nguema Ela’s confinement. Mr. Nzo Ondo was also forcibly transferred to Mongomo and confined to the area.
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring César Chávez Day
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring Tuesday, March 31, 2015, as "César Chávez Day" in the State of California.
FTC Approves Final Orders Related to False Advertising by Sony Computer Entertainment America and Its Ad Agency Deutsch LA for PS Vita Game Console
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San Francisco, California - Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved two final orders settling charges that Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (Sony) and its advertising agency at the time falsely advertised certain capabilities of the company’s PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) handheld gaming console introduced for sale in 2012.
Food Tank's hand-picked books that have educated, inspired, and informed
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Washington, DC - From A Little Piece of Earth: How to Grow Your Own Food in Small Spaces to My Organic Life: How a Pioneering Chef Helped Shape the Way We Eat Today, these books teach us where our food comes from, and how to support our local food system so that we can have can have a hand in alleviating hunger, obesity, and poverty in our communities and across the globe.
Ambassador Sung Kim, Special Representative for North Korea Policy, Travel to Moscow
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Washington, DC - Special Representative for North Korea Policy Sung Kim will travel to Russia, March 31, for meetings with senior officials to discuss North Korea policy. Ambassador Kim will be accompanied by Special Envoy for Six-Party Talks Sydney Seiler.
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