Imperial Valley News Center
Dog days of summer
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Imperial, California - The dog days of summer are here and for the younger people among us it is a time for fun in the sun, but for older folks it's a dangerous time of the year, says the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Secretary Kerry Travel to Egypt, Qatar, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry will be in Cairo, Egypt, on August 2 to co-chair the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. The bilateral dialogue reaffirms the United States’ longstanding and enduring partnership with Egypt, and will provide a forum to discuss a broad range of political, economic, security, and cultural issues to address issues of importance to each side and further our common values, goals, and interests.
Peru's Independence 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 congratulate the people of Peru as you celebrate your independence on July 28.
FTC Action: Scammers Banned from Selling Healthcare Products
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - A group of scammers who falsely promised consumers new Medicare cards in order to obtain their bank account numbers and debit their accounts will be banned from selling healthcare-related products and services under settlements with the Federal Trade Commission.
Resolving Social Conflict Is Key to Survival of Bacterial Communities
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- Written by Kim McDonald
San Diego, California - Far from being selfish organisms whose sole purpose is to maximize their own reproduction, bacteria in large communities work for the greater good by resolving a social conflict among individuals to enhance the survival of their entire community.
UCLA researchers create smartphone-based device that reads medical diagnostic tests quickly and accurately
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- Written by Shaun Mason
Los Angeles, California - Enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay, or ELISA, is a diagnostic tool that identifies antigens such as viruses and bacteria in blood samples. ELISA can detect a number of diseases, including HIV, West Nile virus and hepatitis B, and it is widely used in hospitals. It can also be used to identify potential allergens in food, among other applications.
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