WASHINGTON, 29 September 2023 - The Executive Directors of the World Bank today approved a project designed to bolster security, resilience, and the quality of school infrastructure and early childhood education in Ecuador. The project, valued at US$190 million, will help to improve the results in education, which will benefit approximately 790,000 students and 12,000 teachers. "This program will help to increase access to and quality of education in more than 1,200 educational institutions nationwide, especially those in rural areas.

https://www.miragenews.com/world-bank-backs-ecuadors-school-infrastructure-1095053/

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Roxy Castillo contains multitudes: a former burlesque Best of Austin nominee , wrestling manager extraordinaire , and queen of silly, sexy, saucy stand-up . Her many impressive shiny facets are a perfect addition to this year's Moontower Just for Laughs Festival , as she's featured on the lineups of two April 19 shows: Home Base (Velveta Lounge, 7pm) and Hello Lover! A Comedy Dating Game (Cap City, 8:30pm). Paring down all those multitudes, Castillo describes her performance persona as a melding of two distinct people: "your raunchy Tia" and "preteen trapped in an adult's body.

https://www.austinchronicle.com/columns/2023-04-14/qmmunity-real-roxy-hours/

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Floki Inu ( FLOKI ) traded up 3.1% against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 10:00 AM Eastern on May 13th. One Floki Inu token can currently be purchased for approximately $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last week, Floki Inu has traded 20% lower against the U.S. dollar. Floki Inu has a market capitalization of $332.60 million and $40.76 million worth of Floki Inu was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/13/floki-inu-trading-20-lower-over-last-7-days-floki.html

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Valorant players have been struggling with griefers ruining ranked matches for everyone. Many have discussed what the company Riot Games must do in online forums. Eventually, they found a potential solution in League of Legends, one of Riot's oldest and most popular titles. Like LoL, players want Valorant to restrict malicious players from ranked matches for a limited time. They could still play Valorant's other modes, but not the ranked one. Consequently, the game imposes a fair punishment by still letting troublemakers play.

https://technology.inquirer.net/124515/valorant-ranked-griefers-lol-strategy

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First published MAR 24, 2023 Updated 47 minutes ago Andrew Bevin Auckland-based business reporter Andrew Bevin specialises in property, aged care, logistics and markets. Show more Business The sale of central government's Wellington Airport shares has parallels with Auckland Council's proposal. Airport sales have a troublesome history in New Zealand – the sale of Wellington Airport shares in the late 1990s essentially brought down the Government.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/pro/airport-share-sales-fraught-with-difficulty

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Xponance Inc. raised its stake in U.S. Bancorp ( NYSE:USB – Free Report ) by 2.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 179,829 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 4,565 shares during the quarter. Xponance Inc.'s holdings in U.S. Bancorp were worth $5,942,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/23/xponance-inc-increases-stock-holdings-in-u-s-bancorp-nyseusb.html

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Enjin Coin ( ENJ ) traded 4.3% lower against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 17:00 PM ET on May 31st. One Enjin Coin token can now be bought for $0.32 or 0.00001192 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Enjin Coin has a total market cap of $323.06 million and $9.40 million worth of Enjin Coin was traded on exchanges in the last day. During the last week, Enjin Coin has traded 1% lower against the dollar. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/31/enjin-coin-tops-1-day-volume-of-9-40-million-enj.html

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BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S grew its holdings in shares of ONEOK, Inc. ( NYSE:OKE – Free Report ) by 11.6% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 15,347 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an additional 1,598 shares during the period. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S's holdings in ONEOK were worth $975,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/03/bi-asset-management-fondsmaeglerselskab-a-s-acquires-1598-shares-of-oneok-inc-nyseoke.html

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has renewed its partnership with UN Women, underlining each organization's commitment to using sport to promote gender equality and to empower women and girls. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed by IOC President Thomas Bach and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous during a meeting in New York extends a partnership that began in 2012 and was extended for the first time in 2017. It will see the two organizations continuing to work together to maximize the value of sport in shaping social norms and reaching sustainable development outcomes that impact women's and girls' lives daily.

https://www.miragenews.com/ioc-and-un-women-ink-deal-to-boost-gender-1086830/

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School of Information Associate Professor Yolanda Rankin has received a $1.5 million NSF CAREER grant, the first for the College of Communication and Information and the largest in FSU history. (Photo courtesy of Yolanda Rankin) A Florida State University researcher has been awarded the largest National Science Foundation CAREER grant in FSU history and the first NSF CAREER grant for the College of Communication and Information . Yolanda Rankin, associate professor in the School of Information, is the recipient of a five-year $1.

https://www.miragenews.com/record-nsf-career-grant-to-bolster-black-women-1092250/

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bond yields-closeS. Korean Bond Yields on Sept. 15, 2023 Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP) 1-year TB 3.645 3.633 +1.2 2-year TB 3.874 3.853 +2.1 3-year TB 3.850 3.836 +1.4 10-year TB 3.928 3.917 +1.1 2-year MSB 3.881 3.866 +1.5 3-year CB (AA-) 4.608 4.596 +1.2 91-day CD None None None(END)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014196273?sid=104

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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A group of five individuals sought the assistance of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas (CIDG-7) after they were allegedly victimized by an investment scam. The complainants point at a certain Reina Jane Lopez, a 29-year-old resident of Barangay Upper Casili in Mandaue City, as the alleged scammer. They told CIDG-7 operatives that Lopez allegedly took a total of P3 million from them and several other investors with a promise to return their money with interest on June 10.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/509882/5-individuals-accuse-mandaue-city-resident-of-investment-scam

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The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Pono Moatlhodi confirmed the disqualification meaning that BPF's representation reduced in Parliament and the area does not have an MP. In an interview with Mmegi, Moatlhodi explained that Standing Order 16.2 was clear that should a member fail to attend two consecutive sessions of Parliament his seat will be automatically declared vacant. 'Is clear as crystal if an MP fails to attend two consecutive Parliamentary sessions his seat will be automatically declared vacant and it is what happened with Khama.

https://www.mmegi.bw/news/tshekedi-disqualified-as-mp/news

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Headinvest LLC lowered its stake in Schlumberger Limited ( NYSE:SLB – Get Rating ) by 2.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 32,222 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after selling 881 shares during the period. Headinvest LLC's holdings in Schlumberger were worth $1,723,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/08/headinvest-llc-decreases-holdings-in-schlumberger-limited-nyseslb.html

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Ethereum Name Service ( ENS ) traded up 1.4% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on June 4th. During the last seven days, Ethereum Name Service has traded 3.9% lower against the US dollar. One Ethereum Name Service token can currently be bought for $10.17 or 0.00037377 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Ethereum Name Service has a market cap of $290.44 million and $6.30 million worth of Ethereum Name Service was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Ethereum Name Service Token Profile Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is a Proof-of-Work token that uses the Ethash hashing algorithm.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/04/ethereum-name-service-ens-hits-market-cap-of-290-44-million.html

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — A member of the Cebu City Council has urged the South Road Properties Management Office (SPRMO) to establish a Traffic and Emergency Command Center at the SRP. City Councilor Rey Gealon said the command center would exclusively respond to traffic and emergency incidents in SRP, where various accidents, mostly involving motorcycles and trucks speeding beyond the limit, happened. 'Atong nakita nga dako og ikatabang kung naay command center mismo sa SRP. Siya ang mo cover gikan sa viaduct paingon ngadto sa boundary sa Talisay (City) composed of personnel gikan sa atong Emergency Response ug Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO),' he said.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/503822/traffic-and-emergency-command-center-at-srp-mulled

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Cronos ( CRO ) traded down 6.7% against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 18:00 PM ET on March 9th. One Cronos token can now be bought for $0.0629 or 0.00000309 BTC on popular exchanges. Cronos has a total market cap of $1.59 billion and $15.76 million worth of Cronos was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, Cronos has traded down 18% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: Avalanche (AVAX) traded 5.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/09/cronos-cro-price-tops-0-0629-on-top-exchanges.html

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Rublix ( RBLX ) traded 1.3% higher against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on April 25th. In the last week, Rublix has traded 11% lower against the dollar. One Rublix token can currently be purchased for about $0.0019 or 0.00000007 BTC on major exchanges. Rublix has a total market cap of $39,671.77 and approximately $82.11 worth of Rublix was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/25/rublix-rblx-price-tops-0-0019-on-exchanges.html

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Pura Vida Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ResMed Inc. ( NYSE:RMD – Get Rating ) in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 15,000 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $3,275,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Guardian Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ResMed during the 3rd quarter worth about $36,000.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/06/pura-vida-investments-llc-takes-position-in-resmed-inc-nysermd.html

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