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NSF commits $35 million to improve scientific software
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- Written by Aaron Dubrow Aaron Dubrow
- Published: 29 July 2016 29 July 2016
Washington, DC - Scientists increasingly rely on computers to gain insights about the world through simulations, data analytics or visualizations. These computational investigations typically rely on scientific software that makes it possible to perform virtual experiments and explore laboratory research data with reliable, reproducible results, whether one is using a desktop computer or the nation's most powerful supercomputers.
Zoos Bring Animal Kingdom to Patients at Boston Children's Hospital
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 29 July 2016 29 July 2016
Boston, Massachusetts - Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with a prehensile-tailed porcupine from Zoo New England earlier today (July 29, 2016), at a gathering at Boston Children’s Hospital. This special event was presented to announce a groundbreaking collaboration of the San Diego Zoo, Zoo New England and Boston Children’s Hospital, with the arrival of San Diego Zoo Kids.
U.S. Department of State Launches Paralympians #WithoutLimits Social Media Campaign
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 29 July 2016 29 July 2016
Washington, DC - In the lead up to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the International Paralympic Committee, is launching Paralympians #WithoutLimits, a social media campaign to raise awareness that persons with disabilities can and should be employed on an equal basis with others.
Amphibious Landing Operation Conducted at Sea Breeze 2016
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- Written by Super User Super User
- Published: 29 July 2016 29 July 2016
Odessa, Ukraine - Over 220 U.S. Marines and Ukrainian forces participated in an amphibious landing operation in Odessa, Ukraine, Wednesday.
Leadership Change for AWC South Yuma County
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 28 July 2016 28 July 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The AWC family would like to send a Congratulations and Felicidades to Everardo Martinez, who served as our Associate Dean for South Yuma County. Everardo leaves AWC to become Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Imperial Valley College. Everardo served AWC students for nearly 14 years as a tireless advocate for South County, and as an adjunct Professor of World Art.
Vanuatu Independence Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 28 July 2016 28 July 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to congratulate the people of Vanuatu as you celebrate your 36th Independence Day.
Fraudulent Schemes
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 28 July 2016 28 July 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On June 7, 2016 the Yuma Police Department responded to 180 W. 1st Street, Yuma Visitor’s Bureau, reference to a theft from a former employee. It is alleged that Fernando Zacarias, the former accountant for the Yuma Visitor’s Bureau, made fraudulent money transfers from the YVB business account to his personal account. Zacarias was arrested on June 9th reference this case and has been released. This is still an intensive ongoing investigation.