UNWANTED COMPANY A boat (center) carrying supplies and sent by the Philippine military to Ayungin Shoal on Friday is shadowed by a China Coast Guard ship and a Chinese militia vessel. Partially seen (lower right corner) is a Philippine Coast Guard craft keeping watch of the pursuers. —SCREEN GRAB FROM PCG-WPS Chinese vessels once again harassed and attempted to block Philippine ships on a resupply mission en route to Ayungin, or Second Thomas Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, but the Filipinos were able to complete their mission, officials said.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/220308/ph-ayungin-mission-a-success-despite-chinese-harassment

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Damian Stefaniuk is a postdoc at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub). He works with MIT professors Franz-Josef Ulm and Admir Masic of the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) to investigate multifunctional concrete. Here, he provides an overview of carbonation in cement-based products, a brief explanation of why understanding carbonation in the life cycle of cement products is key for assessing their environmental impact, and an update on current research to bolster the process.

https://www.miragenews.com/3-questions-enhancing-concretes-natural-carbon-1063778/

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Cobak Token ( CBK ) traded down 1.1% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 19:00 PM Eastern on May 21st. One Cobak Token token can currently be purchased for approximately $0.60 or 0.00002228 BTC on popular exchanges. During the last seven days, Cobak Token has traded 0.4% higher against the US dollar. Cobak Token has a total market cap of $44.15 million and $463,892.00 worth of Cobak Token was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/21/cobak-token-cbk-24-hour-volume-hits-463892-00.html

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Glenview Trust Co raised its holdings in shares of Abbott Laboratories ( NYSE:ABT – Get Rating ) by 0.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 84,449 shares of the healthcare product maker's stock after purchasing an additional 455 shares during the quarter. Glenview Trust Co's holdings in Abbott Laboratories were worth $9,272,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in ABT.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/05/glenview-trust-co-buys-455-shares-of-abbott-laboratories-nyseabt.html

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-A new study has shown that pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain is under-reported to healthcare providers (HCPs), and under-treated, even though treatment is usually effective. The study, which found that difficulty with daily mobility and a later stage of pregnancy increased the likelihood of patients informing their HCPs, is published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women's Health . Click here to read the article now. Farah Hameed, MD, from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and coauthors, reported that only 43% of 538 pregnant women who had lower back and pelvic girdle pain reported the pain to their HCP.

https://www.miragenews.com/is-lumbopelvic-pain-in-pregnancy-under-reported-1065090/

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Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen testifies before the House Committee on AppropriationsUS Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen testifies during the House Committee on Appropriations budget hearing for the 2024 Request for the Department of the Treasury International Programs on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 29 March 2023. Secretary Yellen testified that the Biden administration's proposed international aid spending in Ukraine will strengthen US leadership and security interests abroad. EP

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Covenant ( COVN ) traded 3.5% lower against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on March 26th. During the last seven days, Covenant has traded down 3.6% against the dollar. Covenant has a market capitalization of $33.66 million and $103,379.11 worth of Covenant was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Covenant token can currently be bought for $0.41 or 0.00001476 BTC on popular exchanges. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 1% against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/26/covenant-price-down-3-6-over-last-week-covn.html

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SoundHound AI ( NASDAQ:SOUN – Get Rating ) had its price objective increased by Cantor Fitzgerald from $2.80 to $6.20 in a research note published on Wednesday, The Fly reports. SoundHound AI Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ SOUN opened at $3.66 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $794.04 million, a P/E ratio of -5.90 and a beta of 0.49. SoundHound AI has a 1 year low of $0.93 and a 1 year high of $4.97. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $2.86 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/23/soundhound-ai-nasdaqsoun-price-target-raised-to-6-20.html

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A new tool aims to streamline operations, reduce data isolation and redundancy, and optimize resource usage across the security enterprise. The Security Enterprise Communication and User Reporting Environment consolidates security-related information and data from multiple systems and users into a single platform, enabling security professionals to attain an enterprise risk picture more efficiently and stay ahead of adversaries. "Within our security community, we have different mission areas that we each support, and the data is generally not shared between them.

https://www.miragenews.com/secure-platform-boosts-us-air-force-security-1078184/

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Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District enacted Stage 4 drought emergency ... 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!

http://www.boernestar.com/article/news/cow-creek-declares-stage-4-water-%E2%80%98emergency%E2%80%99

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KUALA LUMPUR — For decades, Azmir Ikmal and his family would break their fast with a Ramadan buffet at a hotel. But as inflation creeps up, they have replaced the spread with ala carte picks from the menu to be more prudent. 'This tradition has been with us since I was a child, so we're trying to keep it alive for as long as we can, especially after my father's death,' he told The Straits Times. 'But things are getting expensive – the Ramadan buffet at our favorite hotel went up by 25 percent to RM208 (S$62) a person.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1750554/malaysians-tighten-belts-during-ramadan-as-food-prices-continue-to-rise

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Salman Khan and Aamir Khan's picture together reminded fans of their 'Andaz Apna Apna' days Aamir Khan with Salman Khan Salman Khan and Aamir Khan have treated fans with the perfect Eid wish. The duo posed together for a picture and it was shared by Salman Khan on his social media handle. Salman shared the happy picture with his long-time friend and co-star to wish all his fans on Eid.  Salman Khan is seen wearing a plain black shirt, while Aamir kept it casual in a blue t-shirt. Sharing the picture, Salman Khan wrote, "Chand Mubarak", along with the moon emoji.

https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/andaz-apna-apna-duo-salman-khan-and-aamir-khan-pose-together-on-eid-check-out-23282263

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Catia Lattouf poses for a photo with hummingbirds in her care, in her apartment that she has turned into a makeshift clinic for the tiny birds, in Mexico City, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. Lattouf who has some 60 hummingbirds under her care, has become a reference source for bird lovers, amateur and professional alike, across Mexico and other parts of Latin America. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) AUG. 7, 2023 PHOTO

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Dent ( DENT ) traded up 0.1% against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on April 15th. During the last seven days, Dent has traded 9.9% higher against the dollar. One Dent token can now be purchased for approximately $0.0012 or 0.00000004 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Dent has a total market capitalization of $114.65 million and $4.06 million worth of Dent was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 6% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/15/dent-market-cap-achieves-114-65-million-dent.html

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If you are looking for a way to reduce water runoff or flooding in your yard, rain barrels could be a great option. Rain barrels were often looked at as obsolete technology for rainwater management, but in recent years they have made a comeback. Historical records show that rain barrels have been used as far back as 2,000 years, in Thailand. Rain barrels also have a history in the United States. Wooden barrels used to be one of the best ways to ship goods across the country. After the goods were unpacked, they were often put under roofs to collect rainwater like we see today.

https://auburnpub.com/life-entertainment/eco-talk-the-benefits-of-rain-barrels/article_b3bb765c-3d4a-11ee-8550-8fb8491826ff.html

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CEBU CITY, Philippines—- The Negros Island Kingsmen and the Davao Chess Eagles forged a finals duel in the southern division after trouncing their respective foes on Saturday evening's Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third Season First Conference. The top-seeded Kingsmen edged the fourth seed Iloilo Kisela Knights, 14-7, and 12-9, while the Chess Eagles beat the Team Arriba Iriga City-Team Camarines Soaring Eagles 14-7 and 13-8 in their semifinals showdown. The Kingsmen that is a consistent runner-up in the southern division finals was headed by FIDE Master (FM) Mari Joseph Turqueza, Women's International Master (WIM) Bernadette Galas, Grand Master (GM) Rogelio Antonio Jr.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/500220/negros-island-kingsmen-davao-eagles-secure-slots-in-pcap-southern-division-finals

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GHP Investment Advisors Inc. boosted its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. ( NYSE:MRK – Get Rating ) by 1.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 109,561 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,929 shares during the period. Merck & Co., Inc. makes up 0.8% of GHP Investment Advisors Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest position. GHP Investment Advisors Inc.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/15/merck-co-inc-nysemrk-shares-acquired-by-ghp-investment-advisors-inc.html

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Dawn Protocol ( DAWN ) traded 3.1% higher against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 14:00 PM ET on July 15th. Over the last week, Dawn Protocol has traded up 5.3% against the U.S. dollar. One Dawn Protocol token can currently be bought for $0.59 or 0.00001930 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Dawn Protocol has a market capitalization of $43.63 million and approximately $5.63 million worth of Dawn Protocol was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/dawn-protocol-dawn-price-reaches-0-59-on-major-exchanges.html

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(VOVWORLD) - April 12 th marks the 50 th anniversary of diplomatic relation s between Vietnam and France. For five decades, despite historical upheavals, the friendly relationship and cooperation between Vietnam and France has been strengthened in all fields. The two countries established a strategic partnership in 2013. The 50 th anniversary of their diplomatic relations is an opportunity for the two sides to review the past journey and map out a path to deepen the partnership. (Illustrative photo: baoquocte.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/current-affairs/vietnam-france-mark-50-years-of-cooperation-1190602.vov

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Artivion, Inc. ( NYSE:AORT – Get Rating ) VP Andrew M. Green sold 1,747 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.94, for a total transaction of $22,606.18. Following the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 20,309 shares of the company's stock, valued at $262,798.46. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Artivion Stock Performance NYSE AORT opened at $13.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/artivion-inc-nyseaort-vp-sells-22606-18-in-stock.html

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