Yuma News
AWC professor asked to present doctoral research at state senate committee meeting
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 14 February 2018 14 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College Professor of Economics Michelle Sims presented on the impact of the minimum wage increase on small businesses in rural Arizona during a Committee on Commerce and Public Safety meeting Monday, February 12.
AWC Professor honored with “Angel of Trafficking” award, senator recognitions
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 14 February 2018 14 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - An Arizona Western College professor was recently recognized for her decade-long pursuit of raising awareness about human trafficking.
FDA funding to promote innovation and broaden patient access through competition Health
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- Written by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
- Published: 13 February 2018 13 February 2018
Washington, DC - New scientific opportunities, as well as advances in manufacturing and commerce, give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration new ways to advance our mission to protect and promote public health. Leveraging these opportunities requires us to make investments in regulatory science that can reduce uncertainty for innovators, spur investment in new industries and provide principles for the safe and effective development of new technologies. These same advances also give us new ways to support greater availability and use of generic drugs as a way to promote price competition and patient access.
Consumer Electronics Show Review
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 13 February 2018 13 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - If you missed the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month, here’s your chance to catch up on what’s new! On Tuesday, February 27th, writer and International CES attendee Linda Scott will discuss the latest technology trends at 4:00 p.m. at the Foothills Library. Get the scoop on the latest gadgets, appliances, wearable technology, and more.
Iwo Jima Completes Missile Exercise
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- Written by USS Iwo Jima USS Iwo Jima
- Published: 13 February 2018 13 February 2018
Atlantic Ocean - The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) successfully completed a missile exercise (MISSILEX) off the coast of Virginia, Feb. 9. Following the detection of the simulated threat, Iwo Jima fired one Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM), striking a remotely controlled, subsonic missile drone meant to simulate an anti-ship cruise missile.
What are the odds?
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 13 February 2018 13 February 2018
Winnetka, Illinois - The sophomore class at New Trier High School in Winnetka, set not one, but two world records this year.
Foreign Accent Syndrome
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 13 February 2018 13 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - It may sound amusing to some, but it’s no laughing matter to a young woman in Arizona, who suffers from Foreign Accent Syndrome, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].