New Mexico Educational Retirement Board boosted its holdings in Aspen Technology, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AZPN – Free Report ) by 18.1% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 5,222 shares of the technology company's stock after purchasing an additional 800 shares during the period. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board's holdings in Aspen Technology were worth $1,195,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in AZPN.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/28/new-mexico-educational-retirement-board-acquires-800-shares-of-aspen-technology-inc-nasdaqazpn.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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NEW YORK, June 22 -- Crude oil futures prices plunged on Thursday due to monetary tightening actions or signals from multiple central banks. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for August delivery shed 3.02 U.S. dollars, or 4.16 percent, to settle at 69.51 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for August delivery lost 2.98 U.S. dollars, or 3.86 percent, to settle at 74.14 U.S. dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange. WTI oil pulled back below the level of 70 U.

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Michael Bublé has shed light on a slightly strange moment with a fan when they showed him their tattoo tribute of the singer in a compromising position. The Sway singer left The Project Australia panel in stitches when he recounted the time a fan showed him their tattoo which was inspired by a regrettable photo of him eating a cob of corn 'the wrong way'. 'Apparently most people don't eat it from the top,' he said, which prompted the programme to display the image. 'That was the closest thing to a real love note that I've ever had and it was sexy and phallic.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/michael-buble-shocks-the-project-with-fan-s-x-rated-tattoo-confession/

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SAN ANTONIO – The Champion girls soccer team earned its ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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NEW YORK — A New York jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing and defaming an American former magazine columnist and ordered the ex-president to pay her $5 million in damages. The nine jurors rejected E. Jean Carroll's accusation of rape but unanimously upheld her other complaints in the closely watched civil trial, following less than three hours of deliberations. It marks the first time Trump has faced legal consequences over a string of sexual assault allegations dating back decades — and the former leader immediately rejected the verdict as a 'disgrace.

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Ukraine's top military command said on Monday that its forces destroyed all 35 Iranian-made Shahed drones that Russia had launched overnight at different targets around the country. 'The Russian Federation (also) launched 16 missile strikes last night, in particular on the cities of Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions,' the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said in its daily update. It added that in addition, 61 airstrikes and 52 attacks from the heavy rocket salvo fire systems were launched over the past day on the positions of Ukrainian forces and populated areas.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1766273/ukraine-military-says-all-35-drones-russia-launched-overnight-destroyed

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis in the country's south near the volatile frontier with Gaza have grown so used to rounds of fighting between Israel and Hamas militants that they hardly bat an eye when the air raid sirens wail. But this time, Hamas has shaken their steely nerves. Residents of southern Israel described Saturday's unprecedented ground assault — with fighters entering their communities in pick-up trucks, on boats and by hang-gliders — as a nightmare come true. For Israelis working and living within range of Gaza, the sight of Hamas militants roaming outside their homes Saturday – and reports that Hamas had taken dozens of civilians and soldiers captive – marked a terrifying turn of events unlike anything residents had experienced before.

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Verdence Capital Advisors LLC lifted its position in NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE – Free Report) by 0.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 23,429 shares of the utilities provider's stock after acquiring an additional 202 shares during the […] The post Verdence Capital Advisors LLC Purchases 202 Shares of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) first appeared on Daily Political .

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LUCENA CITY – Police anti-narcotics operatives seized over P3 million worth of 'shabu' (crystal meth) from two alleged 'high-value' targets in the government's illegal drug war in Antipolo City, Rizal province early Monday, March 27. Col. Dominic Baccay, Rizal police chief, said Frenlie Paolo Valledor, 36, and Ailyn Daep, 46, both local residents, were arrested at 4:41 a.m. after they allegedly sold shabu to a poseur buyer in Barangay (village) Dalig. The operatives confiscated from the suspects four plastic sachets and five knot-tied plastics containing shabu weighing a total of 500 grams.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1748894/2-high-value-drug-suspects-yield-p3-4-m-meth-in-antipolo-city

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09:26 UTC+8, 2023-05-08        Around a hundred community seniors gathered under the warm afternoon sun to taste the Poon Choi Banquet dishes and enjoy cultural performances themed "Community and Talents."   09:26 UTC+8, 2023-05-08        The Chinese community held a traditional Poon Choi event in London Chinatown on Sunday, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Around a hundred community seniors gathered under the warm afternoon sun to taste the Poon Choi Banquet dishes and enjoy cultural performances themed "Community and Talents.

https://www.shine.cn/news/world/2305083493/

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Holy Saturday being Social Climate's annual day off, my Holy Week column is always the Saturday after. Last year's 'The religiosity of Filipinos' (4/23/22) looked into 'hard' versus 'soft' belief in God, and into beliefs in the afterlife, citing the religion surveys of the International Social Survey Program (issp.org), where Social Weather Stations (SWS) has been a member since 1990. Each ISSP member finances its own survey. This year, let's look at the World Values Survey (WVS), the prime data source for the 2021 book 'Religion's Sudden Decline: What's Causing It, and What Comes Next?' by Ronald F.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/162376/are-prayers-answered

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In the fast moving world of automotive and industrial sensing, choosing the right optoelectronic components makes all the difference. Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division's VEMT2023X01 delivers robust phototransistor performance in a compact surfacemount design. In this comprehensive article, we'll delve into the intricacies of the VEMT2023X01, uncovering its definition, key features, specifications, applications, and a closer look at its manufacturer.

VEMT2023X01's Overview

The VEMT2023X01 is a silicon phototransistor designed for surface mount applications. It operates at a peak wavelength of 860nm and uses a domed lens for optimal light reception. The device is a 2-pin SMD component and complies with AEC-Q101 automotive standards, ensuring high reliability in automotive electronics. Its NPN polarity allows for efficient signal amplification, making it suitable for sensors, switches, and optical communication systems.

Key Features

Let's delve into the standout features that make the VEMT2023X01 a standout in the world of electronics:

The device uses a silicon NPN phototransistor for high sensitivity.

It features a domed lens for optimal light capture.

Its half-intensity angle is 35 degrees, ensuring precise detection.

The phototransistor supports a maximum light current of 4100 μA.

It can handle collector currents up to 50 mA.

Dark current remains low at a maximum of 100 nA.

The emitter-collector voltage can reach 7 V safely.

The collector-emitter voltage withstands up to 20 V.

Saturation voltage at collector-emitter is limited to 0.4 V.

The device dissipates up to 100 mW of power.

Operating temperatures range from -40°C to 100°C.

Surface-mount design allows for compact PCB integration.

Tape-and-reel packaging supports high-volume manufacturing.

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While Hawaiʻi's economic reliance on tourism took a major hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has periodically been punctured by shocks. For example, the 1991 recession, 9/11, the 2001 recession and the Great Recession all led to sharp declines in tourist numbers and spending. A new University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization ( UHERO ) blog and research paper by Assistant Professor Steven Bond-Smith provides insights into how the state can diversify its economy, so when tourism contracts, other sectors expand.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/07/14/diversifying-hawaii-economy-post-pandemic

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Gary Sanchez hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning and Manny Machado added a two-run double in the second against struggling Jack Flaherty to help the San Diego Padres beat the AL-leading Baltimore Orioles 10-3 on Tuesday night. The offensive breakout made a winner of Michael Wacha (9-2) in his first start since July 1. He's been on the injured list because of inflammation in his right shoulder. The Padres snapped a three-game losing streak and won for just the second time in nine games.

https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/gary-sanchez-hits-grand-slam-as-padres-pound-orioles-1.1833687

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Midwest Professional Planners LTD. increased its holdings in shares of Raytheon Technologies Co. ( NYSE:RTX – Get Rating ) by 4.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 22,073 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 904 shares during the period. Raytheon Technologies accounts for approximately 1.2% of Midwest Professional Planners LTD.'s holdings, making the stock its 20th largest position. Midwest Professional Planners LTD.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/23/midwest-professional-planners-ltd-acquires-904-shares-of-raytheon-technologies-co-nysertx.html

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MOSCOW — The Kremlin said on Friday the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against President Vladimir Putin was legally 'void,' since Moscow does not recognize the Hague-based court's jurisdiction. Yet top officials and propagandists seethed with anger at the warrant announced earlier on Friday, while members of the opposition hailed the move — although Russia is not a member of the ICC. Putin is accused before the court of 'unlawful deportation' of Ukrainian children since Russia's invasion of Ukraine beginning February last year.

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On Wednesday 9 August 2023, Leader of the Council, Jeremy Kite MBE, joined sculptor Amy Goodman and Keith's family to unveil 'The Glimmer Twins' sculpture to guests and the public at One Bell Corner in Dartford. The work, depicting the pair mid-performance, was paid for through a public art contribution by Bellway London's Copperhouse Green development on Lowfield Street. Together, the Dartford natives went on to take the world by storm. Sculptor Amy Goodman said: "This has been a really unexpected dream commission.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/in-case-you-missed-it-mick-jagger-and-keith-richards-statues-unveiled-in-dartford-kenthometown/video/a03764898135319822d59a1cbbc1cb67

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Traxx ( TRAXX ) traded down 1.9% against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 11:00 AM E.T. on June 5th. One Traxx token can currently be purchased for about $0.0254 or 0.00000096 BTC on popular exchanges. Traxx has a market cap of $1.14 million and approximately $356,448.05 worth of Traxx was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last week, Traxx has traded down 3.7% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/05/traxx-traxx-price-tops-0-0254-on-exchanges.html

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ICT exports-July tally S. Korea's ICT exports fall for 13 months in a row in July SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products fell for 13 straight months in July on sluggish demand for high-tech goods and declining chip prices, government data showed Wednesday. Outbound shipments of ICT products came to US$14.6 billion last month, down 24.3 percent from $19.3 billion a year earlier, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Science and ICT.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014133242?sid=104

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