Imperial Valley News Center
'Single-photon emission enhancement' seen as step toward quantum technologies
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- Written by Emil Venere
West Lafayette, Indiana - Researchers have demonstrated a new way to enhance the emission of single photons by using "hyperbolic metamaterials," a step toward creating devices in work aimed at developing quantum computers and communications technologies.
Terrorist Designations of Maulana Fazlullah
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated Maulana Fazlullah, also known as Mullah Fazlullah, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. The consequences of these designations include a prohibition against U.S. persons engaging in transactions with Fazlullah, and the freezing of all property and interests of Fazlullah that are in the United States, or come within the United States or the possession or control of U.S. persons.
Understanding the science of dispersants and oil-solvents
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- Written by Green Liver
Washington, DC - January 14 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time, the ALERT Project and Government Accountability Project will co-host a webinar to help members of the media develop a thorough understanding of upcoming policy changes and the impacts of oil, dispersant, dispersant-like solvents used in fracking fluids and tar sand diluents. The webinar will give an overview of the National Contingency Plan for oil spill response; the rulemaking process; and the effects of oil, dispersants, and dispersant-like solvents on human health, wildlife, and the environment.
U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue Joint Statement
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Pakistan Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met in Islamabad on January 13, 2015, for the fifth Ministerial level Pakistan-U.S. Strategic Dialogue. The last Ministerial level session of the Strategic Dialogue was held in Washington on 27 January 2014.
Technology gives new meaning to the term, back seat driver
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Imperial, California - The transition from stick-shift cars to those with automatic transmissions certainly made it easier for the driver, but new technology may one day eliminate the need for a driver, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Grand Teton National Park Experiences Record Visitation in 2014
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- Written by National Park Service
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - Grand Teton National Park experienced record numbers in 2014 for both total visitation and recreational visits, according to final statistics tallied for the year. Over 4.29 million people entered the park during the year, with over 2.79 million of those making a recreational excursion.
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