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Stemming unproven stem cell therapy claims
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC Lesley Fair - FTC
- Category: News News
- Published: 19 October 2018 19 October 2018
Orange County, California - Old West nostrum sellers used to market treatments for a broad range of diseases with the slogan “Good for what ails ya.” California-based Regenerative Medical Group used a current buzzword in science – stem cell therapy – to peddle what they claimed were treatments for conditions as varied as cerebral palsy and autism to Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and macular degeneration. But according to the FTC, they didn’t have proof to back up their expansive promises. “What ails ya?”
Apple Hill the season is upon us
Eldorado County, California - With Fall now in full swing, Californians are again starting to turn their attention to El Dorado County’s Apple Hill, which is in the midst of its 2018 production season. Here’s an encore presentation on Apple Hill’s draw as a agritourism destination, from CDFA’s award-winning Growing California video series.
Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc. Recalls Wrap and Salad Meat Products due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
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- Written by USDA USDA
- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 19 October 2018 19 October 2018
Portland, Oregon - Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods, Inc., a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 916 pounds of ready-to-eat wrap and salad products that contain a corn ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Wednesday.
San Diego Zoo Global Selects EDF Renewables North America for Onsite Battery Energy Storage
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- Written by SDNC SDNC
- Category: San Diego News San Diego News
- Published: 19 October 2018 19 October 2018
San Diego, California - EDF Renewables North America Distributed Solutions was chosen by San Diego Zoo Global to provide energy storage services in support of the organization’s fiscal and sustainability planning. The storage project will reduce energy costs at the San Diego Zoo facility by utilizing a 1-megawatt (MW) /4-megawatt hour (MWh) battery to mitigate spikes in usage thereby lowering demand charges. The system will also minimize energy costs by recharging the battery when energy is at its lowest available rates, and then later discharging that power to the Zoo when costs are highest.
UC San Diego Women’s Water Polo Set for Final Season in WWPA
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- Written by Eric Harding Eric Harding
- Category: Sports News Sports News
- Published: 18 October 2018 18 October 2018
La Jolla, California - The University of California San Diego women’s water polo team takes its farewell tour in 2019 while looking toward the future at the same time.
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts
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- Written by White House White House
- Category: National News National News
- Published: 18 October 2018 18 October 2018
Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: