Yuma News
Simple treatment for a common breathing problem among premature infants
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- Written by Amy Albin Amy Albin
- Published: 09 August 2016 09 August 2016
Los Angeles, California - A s humans evolved over many thousands of years, our bodies developed a system to help us when we start running and suddenly need more oxygen. Now, using that innate reflex as inspiration, UCLA researchers have developed a noninvasive way to treat potentially harmful breathing problems in babies who were born prematurely.
Times For School Zone Flashing Lights on 24th Street
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- Written by Edith Ruiz Edith Ruiz
- Published: 09 August 2016 09 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Police Department would like to inform the public of the times the school zone flashing lights will be activated during school days for Gila Ridge, Desert Mesa, Castle Dome and Otondo schools on 24th Street. The flashers will be activated warning drivers that the speed limit is 25 MPH in the school zone from 8:05 A.M. until 8:50 A.M. and from 3:35 P.M. until 4:10 P.M.
FTC Seeks Applicants for Independent Compliance Auditor to Assess Herbalife’s Compliance with Court Order
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 09 August 2016 09 August 2016
Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission is seeking applications for an Independent Compliance Auditor (ICA) to assess and report on Herbalife’s compliance with and implementation of a judicially-enforceable stipulated order for permanent injunction and monetary judgment.
IRS Phone Scams
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 09 August 2016 09 August 2016
Washington, DC - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today warned taxpayers to stay vigilant against an increase of IRS impersonation scams in the form of automated calls and new tactics from scammers demanding tax payments on iTunes and other gift cards.
Turn around, Don’t Drown
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 09 August 2016 09 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Every year some of Arizona’s drowning deaths involve flash floods. Never drive into a flooded wash or other area of running water. Remember, “Turn around, Don’t Drown!”.
Dealers: VW owners deserve the straight story
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC Lesley Fair - FTC
- Published: 09 August 2016 09 August 2016
Washington, DC - The FTC’s recent action against Volkswagen focused on the company’s “clean diesel” claims, which were rendered false by VW’s installation of a defeat device that cheated on emissions tests. The history-making $10 billion settlement will offer eligible car owners choices to compensate them for the deception. But there is concern that others – including some dealers – may be using a different kind of “defeat device” that could mislead owners about their options.
Drought Conditions Slow the Growth of Douglas Fir Trees Across the West
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- Written by Kat Kerlin Kat Kerlin
- Published: 08 August 2016 08 August 2016
Davis, California - Whether growing along the rim of the Grand Canyon or living in the mist with California’s coastal redwoods, Douglas fir trees are consistently sensitive to drought conditions that occur throughout the species’ range in the United States, according to a study led by a researcher at the University of California, Davis.