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Proclamation on National Ocean Month, 2020
Washington, DC - Our ocean and coastal waterways are essential to our national security, international trade, maritime commerce, global competitiveness, and transportation. The jobs of more than 3 million Americans depend on our ocean economy, which generates more than $300 billion of economic activity annually. During National Ocean Month, we reaffirm our commitment to responsible stewardship of our ocean resources to strengthen and expand economic opportunities, while also ensuring that the natural beauty and wonder of the oceans are preserved and maintained for future generations.
Proclamation on National Maritime Day, 2020
Washington, DC - Since the founding of our great Nation, we have relied on merchant mariners to deliver goods to market and strengthen our national security. On National Maritime Day, we recognize the United States Merchant Marine for all it does to facilitate our commerce and protect our interests at sea.
Lily and Timmy’s Super Awesome Incredible C0VID-19 Birthday adventure via Mike Farrell & Jacob Horn
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- Written by America Newscape America Newscape
- Category: News News
- Published: 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
San Diego, California - Launch of COVID-19 Kids' Book Celebrates Pandemic Parents, Provides Sorely Needed Comic Relief:
FBI and CISA Warn Against Chinese Targeting of COVID-19 Research Organizations
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- Written by San Diego Newscape San Diego Newscape
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- Published: 18 May 2020 18 May 2020
Washington, DC - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a public service announcement Wednesday warning organizations researching COVID-19 of likely targeting and network compromise by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Health care, pharmaceutical, and research sectors working on COVID-19 response should all be aware they are the prime targets of this activity and take the necessary steps to protect their systems.
Local Firm Ordered to Pay More Than $150,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations
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- Written by San Diego Newscape San Diego Newscape
- Category: San Diego News San Diego News
- Published: 18 May 2020 18 May 2020
San Diego, California - Curtis Technology Inc., a San Diego firm that makes specialized coatings, was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to pay a $45,000 fine and $114,297 in clean-up costs for illegally transporting hazardous waste from its facility without a manifest.
Birth of Endangered Pygmy Hippo at San Diego Zoo
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- Written by America Newscape America Newscape
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- Published: 16 May 2020 16 May 2020
San Diego, California - Last month, after days of anticipation, Mabel, a 4-year-old pygmy hippopotamus at the San Diego Zoo, gave birth to her first calf. The male pygmy hippo calf was born just before 9 a.m. on April 9, and weighed 12.4 pounds. This is the first successful pygmy hippo birth at the San Diego Zoo in more than 30 years.