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Chad's National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 11 August 2016 11 August 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer my best wishes to the people of Chad as you celebrate your national day today.
Super-resolution 3-D microscopy images cells in unprecedented detail
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- Written by Emil Venere Emil Venere
- Published: 11 August 2016 11 August 2016
West Lafayette, Indiana - A new ultra-high resolution "nanoscope" is capable of taking 3-D images of an entire cell and its cellular constituents in unprecedented detail, an advance that could reveal biological phenomena never before seen and bring new medical insights.
What does it mean to consumers when it says “organic”?
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC Lesley Fair - FTC
- Published: 11 August 2016 11 August 2016
Washington, DC - “It says it’s organic, but just what does that mean?” That’s a question a lot of consumers ask themselves when shopping for non-agricultural items like personal care products – and it will be the topic of discussion at an October 20, 2016, roundtable in Washington, DC.
Energy Department Awards Nearly $1.3 Million to Encourage Data-Driven Local Energy Planning
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- Written by Green Liver Green Liver
- Published: 11 August 2016 11 August 2016
Washington, DC - In support of cities' efforts to reduce energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions and increase the use of energy efficiency technologies, the Energy Department today selected three projects to help cities integrate energy analysis and data into their strategic decision making across all clean energy sectors. As part of the Cities Leading through Energy Analysis and Planning (Cities-LEAP) project, the awardees will play a key role in developing data-driven energy policies, programs, and projects that support local energy and climate goals.
Identity Document Supplier Pleads Guilty for Role in Identity Trafficking Scheme
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 10 August 2016 10 August 2016
Washington, DC - An identity document supplier pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to commit identification fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit human smuggling for financial gain in relation to his role in trafficking the identities of Puerto Rican U.S. citizens and corresponding identity documents.