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NAPS Here’s a cool idea: If your refrigerator is 15 years old or older, replacing it with a new ENERGY STAR® certified one can save you $260 over the next five years and reduce your carbon footprint. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, if all refrigerators 15 years...
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NAPS Here’s good news about tasty treats: Adolescents at high risk for obesity significantly reduced their Body Mass Index (BMI) by substituting peanuts and peanut butter for unhealthy snacks according to a new USDA-funded study. “Obesity is the most pressing public health issue facing us today,” said Dr. Craig...
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Ante el incremento de potenciales fraudes electrónicos y/o en persona, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) insta a sus clientes a protegerse, y les pide que hagan lo mismo con sus familiares y sus negocios. Según el Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) y las...
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City of San Jose SAN JOSE, Calif – The City of San José and Facebook announced on Wednesday a public-private partnership to deploy an innovative wireless distribution network to support an open, publicly accessible, gigabit-speed outdoor WiFi network to be deployed in Downtown San José in late 2016. “Cities...
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SJSU Dr. Kathleen Wong(Lau)Dr. Kathleen Wong(Lau) has been appointed as SJSU’s chief diversity officer. Wong(Lau) will lead the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, providing vision and direction for university-wide efforts to ensure a welcoming, safe climate for every member of our community and serving as a liaison to...
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Tragic Death of Whittier Student Inspires Bill Sacramento The “Paul Lee School Bus Safety Law” authored by Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) was approved today by the Senate Education Committee on a unanimous bipartisan vote of 9 to 0. The bill now goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration....
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Michigan News ANN ARBOR– Las redadas de inmigración podrían tener efectos considerables en la salud de la comunidad circundante, ya que los hace evitar acudir a los servicios de salud y los empuja a vivir más en las sombras, de acuerdo a un estudio de la Escuela de Salud...
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American Heart Association PHOENIX, Arizona – Un programa de danza de cuatro meses ayudó a adultos mayores latinos a caminar más rápido y mejorar su salud física, lo que redujo su riesgo de sufrir enfermedades cardiacas, de acuerdo con una investigación presentada en las Sesiones científicas sobre Epidemiología/Estilo de...
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BPT Spring is here, which means it’s time to start cleaning. While a good wipe down can leave your home feeling clean, there are several overlooked items that could be hosting germs, dirt and dust. So when you’re ready to get out the broom, mop and rags, don’t forget...
