Researchers at Utah State University have successfully demonstrated that hagfish slime proteins can accurately replicate membranes in the human eye. Professor Elizabeth Vargis and her team study a condition called age-related macular degeneration that causes damage to the retina, making it difficult to see. They study in vitro models, or a model developed in a laboratory setting, of Bruch's membrane, a layer in the retina of the eye, to compare the natural aging process to the effects of AMD. They published their research in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering this past July.

https://www.miragenews.com/hagfish-membrane-models-age-related-macular-1083780/

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Petrus Trust Company LTA bought a new position in shares of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. ( NYSE:ICE – Get Rating ) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 4,024 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $364,000. Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Altman Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in Intercontinental Exchange by 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/06/petrus-trust-company-lta-invests-364000-in-intercontinental-exchange-inc-nyseice.html

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DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale grew its stake in Fortinet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FTNT – Free Report ) by 28.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 355,524 shares of the software maker's stock after purchasing an additional 78,920 shares during the period. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale's holdings in Fortinet were worth $27,106,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/10/08/dekabank-deutsche-girozentrale-buys-78920-shares-of-fortinet-inc-nasdaqftnt.html

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has finally resolved the case of land ownership in Hacienda Tinang in Concepcion, Tarlac, and will distribute 450 land titles in two weeks. DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III on Tuesday said the agency was able to come up with a resolution to the case, which is already final and executory. 'We are happy to inform everybody that our formula of multiple shuttle diplomacy and constantly holding dialogues with the stakeholders ay finally we were able to resolve this case and mayroon tayong nailabas na desisyon na tungkol dito sa Hacienda Tinang,' he said in a Palace briefing.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1776896/fwd-dar-resolves-hacienda-tinang-case-to-distribute-450-land-titles-in-2-weeks

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Turkish-backed Syrian rebel fighters carry out military trainingTurkey-backed Syrian fighters attend a military training in Marea town, in the rebel-held part of Aleppo Governorate, northwestern Syria, 29 August 2023. Fighters of Turkey-backed factions in northern Syria carried out a military parade and training with live ammunition in the northern Aleppo countryside. According to Al-Farooq Abu Bakr, a leader of the 23rd division, fighters of Mu'tasim Division of the Free Syrian Army carried out military training titled 'Qadisiya' to show the 'readiness of the fighters to liberate territories and protect our land'.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009498887?sid=104

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Northeast Financial Consultants Inc increased its position in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. ( NYSE:FCX – Get Rating ) by 4.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,321 shares of the natural resource company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,320 shares during the period. Northeast Financial Consultants Inc's holdings in Freeport-McMoRan were worth $774,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/11/northeast-financial-consultants-inc-acquires-1320-shares-of-freeport-mcmoran-inc-nysefcx.html

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This image released by MGM+ shows Damian Lewis, left, and Guy Pearce in a scene from the six-part series "A Spy Among Friends,"premiering March 12 on MGM+. (Adi Marineci/Sony Pictures Television/MGM+ via AP) AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS THIRD PARTY PHOTO SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON FACTS DEPICTED IN IMAGE; MUST BE USED WITHIN 14 DAYS FROM TRANSMISSION; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING; MANDATORY CREDIT

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In China, Japanese anime character goods are currently in high demand, and it has become a trend not only for children but also for adults to make purchases.

https://newsonjapan.com/article/143865.php

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Sologenic ( SOLO ) traded 4.2% higher against the dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 20:00 PM ET on July 15th. During the last week, Sologenic has traded 31.2% higher against the dollar. One Sologenic token can currently be bought for $0.16 or 0.00000527 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Sologenic has a total market cap of $63.80 million and $608,324.14 worth of Sologenic was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/sologenic-achieves-self-reported-market-cap-of-63-80-million-solo.html

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New Mexico Educational Retirement Board lessened its stake in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. ( NYSE:PM – Free Report ) by 3.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 71,711 shares of the company's stock after selling 2,300 shares during the quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board's holdings in Philip Morris International were worth $6,974,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/24/new-mexico-educational-retirement-board-trims-position-in-philip-morris-international-inc-nysepm.html

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Square Token ( SQUA ) traded 9.2% lower against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 0:00 AM Eastern on May 5th. One Square Token token can currently be bought for $2.51 or 0.00008553 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Square Token has a market capitalization of $5.20 million and approximately $1.48 million worth of Square Token was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last week, Square Token has traded down 10.5% against the dollar. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 14.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/05/square-token-price-hits-2-51-on-major-exchanges-squa.html

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Niksen – a Dutch wellness trend that means "doing nothing" – has caught the attention of the world as a way to manage stress or recover from burnout. The Hague, where I live, has 11km of gorgeous coastline with rolling dunes and sandy beaches. In summer, I often see locals in Scheveningen or Kijkduin (the city's most famous beaches) sunbathing, strolling in nature or riding their bikes, then sitting down on one of the many benches available. Sometimes, they're reading or chatting with their friends, but just as often, they're engaging in niksen .

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230522-the-dutch-solution-to-busyness-that-captivated-the-world

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Meta Data Limited ( NYSE:AIU – Get Rating ) saw a significant growth in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 51,300 shares, a growth of 50.0% from the May 15th total of 34,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 38,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.3 days. Meta Data Price Performance Shares of AIU stock traded up $0.01 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $1.10. 2,707 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 28,089.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/16/meta-data-limited-nyseaiu-short-interest-up-50-0-in-may.html

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As stated by Constable Selena Blaney The two men reported missing in Akatarawa Forest have been located and are safe and well. The men were located at around 9.30am after an extensive land search in the area. They have been assessed by ambulance and are reported to be uninjured. Police and Land Search and Rescue, civilian volunteers and Westpac Rescue helicopter assisted with the search. Police would like to thank everyone involved in the search overnight and this morning, especially those who volunteered their time.

https://www.miragenews.com/update-missing-men-located-akatarawa-forest-1047684/

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Cars.com ( NYSE:CARS – Get Free Report ) had its price objective raised by analysts at Craig Hallum from $22.00 to $24.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday, FlyOnTheWall reports. Craig Hallum's price objective would indicate a potential upside of 16.22% from the company's previous close. Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the company. B. Riley assumed coverage on Cars.com in a research report on Wednesday, July 19th. They set a 'buy' rating and a $26.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/06/cars-com-nysecars-price-target-increased-to-24-00-by-analysts-at-craig-hallum.html

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The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption: Cosma Wilungula Balongelwa, the former Director General of Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature (ICCN); Leonard Muamba Kanda, the former Department Head of the DRC Management Authority for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and Director of ICCN; and Augustin Ngumbi Amuri, the Director-Coordinator of the DRC CITES Management Authority and Legal Advisor to ICCN As public officials responsible for wildlife protection, they abused their public positions by trafficking chimpanzees, gorillas, okapi, and other protected wildlife from the DRC, primarily to the People's Republic of China, using falsified permits, in return for bribes.

https://www.miragenews.com/us-designates-drc-public-officials-for-major-1066671/

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Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC cut its holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. ( NYSE:VZ – Get Rating ) by 4.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,489 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after selling 2,581 shares during the period. Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC's holdings in Verizon Communications were worth $1,989,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/07/alpine-woods-capital-investors-llc-sells-2581-shares-of-verizon-communications-inc-nysevz.html

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