WASHINGTON D.C., United States — The Philippines and the United States have agreed to set a ministerial team on agricultural cooperation as the Marcos administration puts focus on food efficiency and security, Malacañang said early Tuesday morning (Monday US time). According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the partnership was sealed during a meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials led by Secretary Thomas Vilsack. Marcos said the meeting with the USDA was important 'simply because there are things that we are hoping to be able to partner with the United States when it comes to the agricultural sector.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/214206/palace-us-ph-agree-to-set-ministerial-level-team-on-agri-cooperation

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- A large group of people did not miss the opportunity to turn a turf of cow grass from the Bukit Jalil National Stadium field here today into a memorable memento in their backyard or football field. The novel chance surfaced after the Malaysian Stadium Corporation (PSM) gave permission to any interested parties to bring home the 'cow grass' for free today. The grass at the hallowed turf of the national football team was also the venue for the Harimau Malaya squad to qualify for the 2023 Asian Cup on merit, ending a wait of more than four decades last June, in addition to other sports and entertainment events.

https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2177989

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First Bancorp Inc ME purchased a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin Co. ( NYSE:LMT – Get Rating ) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor purchased 478 shares of the aerospace company's stock, valued at approximately $233,000. Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the fourth quarter worth about $6,153,000. Spartan Planning & Wealth Management raised its stake in Lockheed Martin by 34.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/16/first-bancorp-inc-me-invests-233000-in-lockheed-martin-co-nyselmt.html

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Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of VISTA LAND & LIFESCAPES, INC. (the ' Company ' or ' VLL ') for the year 2023 will be held online on June 15, 2023, Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with the proceedings livestreamed and voting conducted in absentia through the Company's secure voting online facility which may be accessed through: https://apps.vistaland.com.ph/VSRV/registration. The following shall be the agenda of the meeting: ADVT.

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GENERAL 26/08/2023 04:15 PM KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) is committed to continuing to care for single mothers, the elderly and Muslim converts through the 'Ziarah Asnaf' programme in the federal capital. The programme aims to provide assistance such as disaster relief, cash and kitchen food kits to ease their burden and today, it brings smiles to families of four recipients. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the recipients today included a single mother who lived with six children in a dilapidated unit of the Sri Johor Public Housing.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2219924

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By AP News Published Aug 20, 2023 01:02 pm NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (AP) — Block Island welcomed back vacationers Sunday, a day after a fire tore through a historic hotel early Saturday, prompting officials on the summer tourist spot off the coast of Rhode Island to declare a state of emergency and urge the public to stay away. 'Block Island is open for visitors! The beaches are lovely, many restaurants and shops are open. Come to bike and hike,' the Block Island Chamber of Commerce said in Facebook post Sunday.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/3212639/block-island-rhode-island-welcomed-back-vacationers-sunday-a-day-after-a-fire-tore-through-hotel.html

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FILE - Baby eels swim in a plastic bag after being caught near Brewer, Maine, on May 25, 2017. Fishermen who harvest one of the most valuable aquatic species in the country are hopeful regulators will allow more harvest in the tightly controlled eel fishing industry. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File) FILE PHOTO.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005999005?sid=104

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Premier Oil plc ( OTCMKTS:PMOIY – Get Rating ) reached a new 52-week high on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $3.67 and last traded at $3.62, with a volume of 2006 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $3.77. Premier Oil Stock Performance The company has a market cap of $3.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.18 and a beta of 2.77. The company has a fifty day moving average of $3.54 and a two-hundred day moving average of $4.09. About Premier Oil ( Get Rating ) Premier Oil plc, an oil and gas company, engages in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties in the Falkland Islands, Indonesia, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and internationally.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/04/premier-oil-otcmktspmoiy-sets-new-1-year-high-at-3-67.html

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A guy who is 'ugly hot' isn't conventionally attractive, but something about his personality makes him hot, usually being that he's funny, charming, or talented. This is different from guys who are traditionally handsome, like Zac Efron, Henry Cavill , and Michael B. Jordan. We put out an Instagram poll asking our readers about their favorite "ugly hot" actors in Hollywood, and here are the results. Pedro Pascal It's safe to say that everyone has been talking about Pedro Pascal since The Last of Us premiered, which created the debate as to whether or not he's actually hot.

https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/are-these-actors-ugly-hot-or-actually-hot

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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra delivers uplifting, entertaining, and enriching musical experiences worldwide. This summer, the Orchestra returns to Bravo! Vail with a rich lineup that includes classical favorites and exciting pops programs, including Paul Simon Songbook, Brahm's Third Symphony, John Williams Movie Music, and more June thirtieth thru July fifth. Tickets HERE

https://www.kuvo.org/event/bravo-vail-presents-dallas-symphony-orchestra/

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The police officer who assaulted a Black man in downtown Vancouver nearly five years ago spoke publicly for the first time on Wednesday.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jamiel-moore-williams-vpd-charges-1.6876202?cmp=rss

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The second coming of the Scorpions is one step closer to reality after Cabinet approved the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill last week.

https://www.news24.com/news24/Politics/Parliament/one-step-closer-for-scorpions-20-after-cabinet-approves-bill-to-make-id-permanent-20230814

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MANILA, Philippines — The pilot run of the single-ticketing system will begin today, Tuesday, in seven cities in Metro Manila, allowing the standardized payment of traffic fines online without the confiscation of driver's licenses. To recall, the plan is to implement the ticketing system first in seven cities, specifically Manila, Quezon City, Parañaque, Caloocan, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, and San Juan, before carrying it out to the rest of Metro Manila under the Metro Manila traffic code, to be be enforced by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) together with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1763655/no-confiscating-of-drivers-licenses-as-single-ticketing-system-pilot-run-begins-in-7-cities

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Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. ( OTCMKTS:MYCOF – Get Rating ) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 28,800 shares, an increase of 1,152.2% from the March 15th total of 2,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 55,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Mydecine Innovations Group Price Performance Shares of Mydecine Innovations Group stock traded down $0.03 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/16/mydecine-innovations-group-inc-otcmktsmycof-short-interest-up-1152-2-in-march.html

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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns before heading for the bench early in the third quarter and No. 15 Oregon built a 43-point halftime lead en route to an 81-7 victory over Portland State on Saturday. It was the most points for the Ducks in a game in the modern scoring era, and a scoring record at Autzen Stadium. It was also Oregon's 19th straight win in a home opener. The Ducks have won 30 straight non-conference games at Autzen Stadium, dating back to 2008. Bucky Irving ran for 119 yards and two scores, while Jordan James rushed for 86 and three more.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/college-sports-general-news/3220386/no-15-oregon-dominates-in-81-7-win-over-portland-state.html

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Tether Gold ( XAUT ) traded down 0.1% against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 14:00 PM E.T. on March 12th. Tether Gold has a total market capitalization of $91.24 million and approximately $106.50 million worth of Tether Gold was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. In the last seven days, Tether Gold has traded up 1.6% against the U.S. dollar. One Tether Gold token can currently be bought for about $1,883.26 or 0.08979084 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 8.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/12/tether-gold-xaut-self-reported-market-capitalization-achieves-91-24-million.html

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Boyd Group Services ( TSE:BYD – Free Report ) had its target price raised by CIBC from C$247.00 to C$280.00 in a research report released on Friday morning, BayStreet.CA reports. A number of other analysts have also recently commented on BYD. Desjardins cut Boyd Group Services from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 10th. Raymond James increased their price objective on Boyd Group Services from C$285.00 to C$295.00 in a report on Friday. National Bankshares cut Boyd Group Services from an outperform rating to a sector perform rating in a research note on Friday.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/12/boyd-group-services-tsebyd-price-target-increased-to-c280-00-by-analysts-at-cibc.html

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New research has found evidence of Queensland students from priority equity groups being unfairly suspended from school. Suspension rates are disproportionately high for First Nations students, students with disability and students in out of home care. When students are in more than one of these groups, the risk of suspension is even greater. Findings indicate that disability is the most common factor, raising urgent questions as to whether these students are receiving the adjustments and support to which they are entitled under legislation.

https://www.miragenews.com/research-disability-common-factor-in-school-1091602/

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On Sunday, Argentinian voters will narrow the presidential field before October's election.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/voters-express-frustration-ahead-of-argentina-primary-election/video/d4e39cfb40672e37b545d1e931a93c23

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