US: Confused, Alone, and in Legal Limbo
People with mental disabilities face unlawful deportation in the US immigration system. Hear the story of Luis. He has schizophrenia and he was detained without access to his medication.
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India: Press Burmese Leader on Human Rights
(New York) India should emphasize respect for human rights during the state visit by Burmas Senior General Than Shwe, Human Rights Watch said today. Economic and security interests should not displace concerns about protecting the Burmese peoples fundamental freedoms.
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Arizona: US Court Blocks Immigration Law’s Worst Aspects
(Washington, DC) A ruling by a US district court in Arizona on July 28, 2010, will temporarily block enforcement of the most problematic provisions of Arizonas recent law targeting immigrants, Human Rights Watch said today.
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US: End in Sight for Infamous Crack Cocaine Laws
(New York) Legislation approved by the House on July 28, 2010, will dramatically alter the historically more punitive approach to federal crack cocaine offenders that led to racial disparities in sentencing, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill, which the Senate passed in March, is on its way to President Barack Obama for his signature.
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GuideMeSingapore.com: Simplified Financial Reporting Standards to benefit Singapore SMEs
The Singapore Accounting Standards Council (ASC) has issued a statement of intent on the likely adoption of a simplified financial reporting standard for small entities (SFRS for Small Entities) in Singapore. Analysis by GuideMeSingapore.com indicates that the differential standard will result in significant cost and resource savings for Singapore incorporated companies.
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Prices have Rolling Plains producers looking at canola option
Dr. John Sij, AgriLife Research cropping systems coordinator and agronomist, and David Jones, a research associate, have been planting canola on the AgriLife Research station south of Chillicothe for seven years now.
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AgriLife Extension to offer landowner stewardship series
Each session of the six-part Alamo Area Landowner Stewardship Series program will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. on dates beginning Aug. 9 and ending Sept. 20.
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California Wildfire Photos Stun Residents of Area
The flames were mostly in the vicinity of Tehachapi located almost 80 miles north of Los Angeles.¡ Kern County is under a state of emergency declared by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Governor of the state.¡ The declaration allows money to be made available for state workers to help with the blazes.
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Beef Cattle Short Course set Aug. 2-4
Numerous topics related to producing beef, both for the cattle producer and consumer, will be discussed throughout the event.
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Cinterion Wireless Modules and Airo Wireless Collaborate on First Intrinsically Safe Industrial PDA Handset
The Airo A25is is the only handset on the market that has passed rigorous safety testing required for UL 913 ( North America ) “intrinsically safe” certification and meets rugged military specifications ( MIL-SPEC 810-F/G ).¡ It was designed to eliminate or encapsulate any component that could produce sparks or could generate enough heat to cause flammable gasses, dusts or fuels to ignite. This first-of-its-kind ruggedized handset, powered by Cinterion’s MC75i wireless module combines voice, built-in GPS, Push-To-Talk ( PTT ), enterprise data telematics among other features.
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New Chairs Selected for State Medical Technology Alliance
The State Medical Technology Alliance is a national network affiliated with the Advanced Medical Technology Association ( AdvaMed ) and more than two dozen associations across the country that represent medical device manufacturers. The Alliance’s mission is to collectively support the medical technology industry by fostering a collaborative environment through sharing of best practices and advocating for public policies that support innovation.
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Hartgen Joins AdvaMed as VP of State and Regional
“We are very pleased that Carrie has joined our team. She brings a successful track record of more than 15 years of state government relations experience working with private sector interests and state and national industry trade associations,” said Brett Loper, senior executive vice president and director of government affairs at AdvaMed. “Carrie’s expertise in health care policy and close working relationships with patient and physician organizations will further build on the strength of AdvaMed’s strong state and regional government affairs efforts.”
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AdvaMed Statement on Senate HELP Committee Hearing to Spur New Treatments for Pediatric Diseases
“Today’s Senate HELP Committee hearing will shed important light on ways to encourage the development of new treatments and cures for rare and neglected pediatric diseases. Advances in medical technology have helped save and improve the lives of children around the world, and our industry is committed to providing innovative solutions to the health care challenges faced by this vulnerable population.
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Harris Corporation Awarded IDIQ Contract For NASA Human Spaceflight Technologies
CRAVE contracts will cover a wide range of tasks for all human spaceflight programs supported by the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate, including the Space Shuttle, Space Station and Exploration. Contracts may range from communications, avionics and ventilation systems to space suit modifications and new hand tools for astronauts.
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Harris RF Communications Sponsors Habitat for Humanity House in Rochester, New York
Over the course of the next three months, Harris RF Communications employees, their families and other volunteers will construct a two-bedroom home on Grape Street, located in the city of Rochester. In addition to the volunteer hours, Harris RF Communications, headquartered in Rochester, is making the $75,000 donation to Flower City Habitat required to finance construction of the home. Habitat homes are purchased by qualified lower-income families in need of affordable housing. The families also help construct the home.
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