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Protect kids from toxic secondhand smoke, experts urge
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- Written by Darcy Spitz Darcy Spitz
- Published: 14 September 2016 14 September 2016
Dallas, Texas - Parents and policy advocates should take a “zero tolerance” approach to exposing children to secondhand cigarette smoke, which can be responsible for lifelong cardiovascular consequences in addition to respiratory and other health issues, according to a new scientific statement published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
Higher thyroid hormone levels linked to sudden cardiac death
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- Written by Karen Astle Karen Astle
- Published: 14 September 2016 14 September 2016
Dallas, Texas - Risk of death from a sudden loss of heart function was significantly greater in patients with thyroid hormone levels at the higher end of normal range, compared to patients with levels at the lower end, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Energy Department Announces Up to $107 Million for Innovative Projects and New Funding to Advance Solar Technologies
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- Written by Green Liver Green Liver
- Published: 14 September 2016 14 September 2016
Washington, DC - Today the Energy Department announced up to $107 million in new projects and planned funding in order to support America's continued leadership in clean energy innovation through solar technology. Under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) SunShot Initiative, the Department will fund 40 projects with a total of $42 million to improve PV performance, reliability, and manufacturability, and to enable greater market penetration for solar technologies.
Public invited to information meetings on Smucker Park Retention Basin
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 14 September 2016 14 September 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma invites members of the public to either of two public information meetings on the status of the Smucker Park Retention Basin, to be held at 5 p.m. on both September 15 and 28 at Kofa High School's cafeteria, located at 3100 S. Avenue A.
Children’s Learning & Play Festival at WestWorld of Scottsdale
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 13 September 2016 13 September 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - The long-awaited Children’s Learning & Play Festival opens at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Saturday, October 1. The festival is free, indoors and open to the public with widely-acclaimed children’s authors, illustrators, live music and performances, local vendors and activities for toddlers, children and young adults.
Snakes...
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 13 September 2016 13 September 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Last week the Yuma Fire Department responded to 2 snake removal calls. Both snakes were rattlesnakes encountered after sundown at a park area along the river (native habitat). In both cases it was an area of minimal lighting and children were present.
Visiting Artist Brandon Sanderson to Give Lectures and Demonstrations at AWC
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 13 September 2016 13 September 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College is pleased to announce that Artist Brandon Sanderson, Associate Professor of Printmaking at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke, will be visiting the San Luis Learning Center Campus and the Yuma Campus on September 19 through September 21.