GOOD ON MENU, BAD FOR LOCAL FAUNA Blue crabs are sold at a local shop in Cortellazzo near Venice, Italy, on Aug. 11. The blue crab, an aggressive species native to the North American Atlantic coast, has increasingly threatened local shellfish and fish in the delta where the River Po reaches the Adriatic sea. —AFP ADRIA, Italy—In the shallow waters of the Scardovari lagoon, fishermen catch clams for Italy's beloved 'spaghetti alle vongole,' alongside mussels and oysters. But an invader risks putting them out of business.

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Wong Weng Son HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- National wushu exponent Wong Weng Son, who is predicted to contribute the first medal for the national contingent at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, finished second to last in the men's changquan final here, today. The shocking result at the Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre saw Weng Son miss out on the Asian Games podium for the first time in his second appearance at the Games after making his debut in the 2018 edition in Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia.

https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2228384

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OTTAWA — Ottawa said Monday it would expel a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker critical of Beijing, plunging the two nations into a new diplomatic row. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly declared the diplomat 'persona non grata' and said Canada would 'not tolerate any form of foreign interference in our internal affairs.' 'We remain firm in our resolve that defending our democracy is of the utmost importance,' she said, adding that foreign diplomats in Canada 'have been warned that if they engage in this type of behavior, they will be sent home.

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PM-Caribbean trip PM to leave for Trinidad and Tobago for summit of Caribbean nations SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was to leave for the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday for an annual summit of Caribbean countries on a weeklong trip that will also take him to Panama. Han is scheduled to attend the annual conference of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) slated for Monday to Wednesday, where he plans to underscore Seoul's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the countries and ask for their support for South Korea's bid to bring the 2030 World Expo to the city of Busan.

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DAO Maker ( DAO ) traded down 0.1% against the dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 18:00 PM E.T. on July 22nd. DAO Maker has a total market capitalization of $141.29 million and approximately $1.18 million worth of DAO Maker was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. In the last seven days, DAO Maker has traded down 1.6% against the dollar. One DAO Maker token can now be purchased for $0.84 or 0.00002812 BTC on major exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/22/dao-maker-dao-price-reaches-0-84-on-major-exchanges.html

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Benin Management CORP decreased its holdings in shares of Abbott Laboratories ( NYSE:ABT – Free Report ) by 0.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 13,170 shares of the healthcare product maker's stock after selling 100 shares during the period. Abbott Laboratories makes up 0.5% of Benin Management CORP's holdings, making the stock its 29th largest position. Benin Management CORP's holdings in Abbott Laboratories were worth $1,334,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/09/benin-management-corp-sells-100-shares-of-abbott-laboratories-nyseabt.html

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Carmel, IN - Tracy Edmonds is a highly regarded Executive coach and the founder and CEO of TJE Coaching and Consulting, committed to supporting high-achieving women in Mid-level and Senior management positions to get hired and promoted into leadership roles. 'I have years of experience navigating corporate America, as a Black woman, traversing from the bottom of an organization to the top leadership roles.' While Tracy acknowledges we have made strides in paving the way for more women to enter the C-Suite, women are still earning less than their male counterparts, getting fewer promotions, and continue to be underrepresented in the highest leadership positions.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/closeupradio/2023/03/29/part-2-close-up-radio-spotlights-tracy-edmonds-of-tje-coaching-and-consulting

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Sologenic ( SOLO ) traded down 1.6% against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on May 28th. Sologenic has a market cap of $52.30 million and approximately $567,116.75 worth of Sologenic was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Sologenic token can currently be purchased for approximately $0.13 or 0.00000474 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last seven days, Sologenic has traded 8.3% lower against the dollar. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/28/sologenic-price-down-8-3-over-last-7-days-solo.html

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Korea is full of great temples that reflect a slice of the peninsula's long, rich history. Seeing them all would take forever, so we narrowed it down to five 'must-sees' to get you started. Buddhism was first introduced on the Korean Peninsula to the Goguryeo Dynasty in 372 C.E. by Sundo, a Chinese monk. Through state support, the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism took deeper roots during the Unified Silla (668-935) and Goryeo (918-1392) dynasties. It wasn't until the Confucian-influenced Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) that Buddhism began its slow decline.

https://korea.stripes.com/travel/exploring-korea-5-terrific-temples-you-must-visit

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"Soothsay" by Louise Giovanelli (White Cube) White Cube, a leading contemporary gallery, will put up its inaugural show in Seoul, 'The Embodied Spirit,' on Sept. 5, coinciding with the upcoming Frieze Seoul and introducing seven artists across the world, including South Korea's own Lee Jin-ju.The gallery will also unveil its space in Seoul with the first exhibition in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul. The gallery, its second permanent space in Asia following one in Hong Kong, is located in the first floor of an encased building that is also home to the Horim Art Center.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000249028?sid=104

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Can meditation change the way you operate online? University of Auckland researchers analysed more than 60,000 Twitter posts in an attempt to find out. Twitter users who completed a 60-day online mediation challenge were more likely to post positive original tweets, according to a University of Auckland study, which is one of the first to track real-world behavioural changes in a group of Twitter users before, during and after attempting a mindfulness challenge. Business School researcher Shohil Kishore was inspired to investigate if, and how, a contemplative practice like mindfulness might influence online behaviour after he saw a Twitter (now X) post by an influencer announcing a 60-day meditation challenge.

https://www.miragenews.com/study-explores-effects-of-meditation-on-social-1085957/

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Electric vehicles have grown in popularity as the world is pushing for net-zero carbon emissions. Hong Kong engineering scientist C.C. Chan, an expert in electric cars, believed it is time for the car revolution to move to a new phase. "The first half is electrification, it is now time for it to enter the second half, with the car chip and operating system being the core technologies," Chan said in a recent interview with Xinhua. In the future, cars will be transformed from a traditional means of transportation to an intelligent mobile travel space, realizing the integration of networks of transportation, energy, information and culture, he said.

https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2305149605/

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Five men will appear in court today charged with affray following a brawl in Merrylands yesterday. About 10.45pm (Friday 1 September 2021), police were called to Windsor Street, Merrylands, following reports of a brawl. Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command arrived and found an 18-year-old man with facial injuries. He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. The man was reportedly injured after allegedly being assaulted during an altercation with four men who fled in a vehicle.

https://www.miragenews.com/police-charge-five-men-after-brawl-merrylands-1076712/

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TAWAU, Sept 9 — The Federal and Sabah governments have agreed to set up a Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) that will be a platform to channel views and advice on human resource issues in the state. Deputy Human Resources Minister Mustapha Sakmud said the council will also provide suggestions on labour related matters to the government so that policies and laws would better suit Sabah's industrial sector. 'The SLAC will bring departments and agencies closer to the industry, and allow for tripartite discussions between the government, employers and employees in line with the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) conventions,' he said when officiating an anti-child and forced labour awareness campaign here today.

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(Boston)—Chronic kidney disease is a public health burden impacting more than 37 million people worldwide, including nearly one million Americans. It is characterized by the accumulation of toxins, which further damages the kidney, yet the mechanisms responsible for this phenomenon needs to be better understood. Researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have discovered a novel protective gene that may unravel the mechanism of how kidney damage continues to happen once triggered.

https://www.miragenews.com/bu-scientists-link-gene-to-kidney-disease-1078066/

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