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Australian Man Pleads Guilty in Las Vegas to Biofuels Fraud Scheme
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Las Vegas, Nevada - Nathan Stoliar, 64, of Australia, pleaded guilty in federal court in Las Vegas today to five felonies for his role in multiple schemes, worth in excess of $41 million, to generate fraudulent biodiesel credits and to export biodiesel without providing biodiesel credits to the United States as required by law.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on President Obama Signing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014
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Washington, DC - Following is a statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on President Obama signing today at the White House the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.
ShopSmart Uncovers Hidden Health Risks in Beauty Products
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Las Vegas, Nevada - Beauty products and cosmetics have become overgrown with labels covered with flowers and greenery and words like natural and healthy. The September 2014 issue of ShopSmart, from Consumer Reports, features an in-depth look at hidden health risks that can be found in cosmetics and other beauty products, ingredients to avoid, and more.
Western Folklife Center Executive Director Charlie Seemann to Retire
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Elko, Nevada - After 16 years as Executive Director of the Western Folklife Center, Charlie Seemann will retire July 31. During his tenure, Seemann built a first-class organization, helping the Folklife Center mature into a premiere cultural center dedicated to sharing the traditional arts of the American West with a national and international audience.
Innovations Help Consumers Get Quality Pork
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- Written by NAPSI
Las Vegas, Nevada (NAPSI) - When meat is on the menu, there’s a good chance it’s pork. Whether it’s bacon, ham or other favorites, pork accounts for about 40 percent of all global meat consumption.
Majority Of Americans Plan To Explore "The Great Indoors" And Stream TV This Summer
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Las Vegas, Nevada (NAPSI) - According to the 2014 edition of the Farmers’ Almanac, “the summer will be exceptionally hot across much of North America, with ‘oppressive’ humidity throughout the eastern half of theUnited States.” How do most Americans plan to cope? By seeking solace in the comfort of their homes and catching up on their favorite TV shows, made possible in part by the advent of the streaming media player.