A pioneering network has been formed at the University of Nottingham that will allow researchers to discover more about historical artefacts and our cultural and natural heritage. The partnership, known as N-MESH Labs (Nottingham Materials and Environment Science and Heritage Laboratories) will be led by the School of Classics and Archaeology, which recently received an investment for new labs and equipment . It will bring together other facilities across the University, including laboratories and capabilities in Life Sciences and in Medicine and Health Sciences, to boost Heritage Science research.

https://www.miragenews.com/university-of-nottingham-partners-with-1046529/

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B. Riley Financial, Inc. 5.00% Senior Notes due 2026 ( NASDAQ:RILYG – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 19,900 shares, a decline of 49.7% from the April 15th total of 39,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 36,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. B. Riley Financial, Inc. 5.00% Senior Notes due 2026 Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ RILYG traded down $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/13/b-riley-financial-inc-5-00-senior-notes-due-2026-nasdaqrilyg-short-interest-down-49-7-in-april.html

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INQUIRER file photo Around 2 million will be added every year to the reserve force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines once the law making the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) mandatory again is passed by Congress. 'Every year, if ROTC becomes mandatory, we expect an additional 2 million students from all universities,' Maj. Gen. Joel Alejandro Nacnac, deputy chief of staff for reservists and retiree affairs of the AFP, told a press conference in Camp Aguinaldo on Friday as the AFP observes the National Reservists Week.

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CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday collected around 400 liters of oily water mixture during its offshore response to the spill from sunken tanker MT Princess Empress. The tanker was carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel when it encountered engine trouble and sank off Oriental Mindoro on Feb. 28. For offshore response, the Malayan Towage and Salvage Corp. tug boats, M/TUG TITAN 1 and M/TUG CABILAO, deployed its oil spill boom and skimmer and conducted manual scooping in the area of the sunken vessel to contain and recover sighted oil sheens in the waters off Balingawan Point, said PCG in a statement on Wednesday, May 3.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1764671/400-liters-of-oily-water-mixture-collected-from-oriental-mindoro-coast-guard

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From Monday May 1, he will be the new general manager for the Building System Performance branch. David Hall. David Hall will be joining the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment from Monday May 1, as the new general manager for its Building System Performance branch. Hall comes from the Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga, where he has been the general manager, policy. He has a wealth of experience in the building industry and local government, including having been CEO of Otorohanga and South Waikato district councils, and technical director at civil engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald.

https://www.nbr.co.nz/comings-and-goings/david-hall-joins-mbie/

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Minister for Endowments Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, as State representative, places a wreath on his mortal remains and pays tributes

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/spiritual-guru-kalki-bhagavan-laid-to-rest-in-andhra-pradesh/article71537609.ece

How to Eat Local all year 'round in the Scenic Rim Don't wait for a festival or special celebration to buy into the Eat Local phenomenon that's sweeping the world, tuck in now because it makes perfect seasonal sense, it supports local farmers and producers, and it's kinder to the world. Visitors and locals alike can now enjoy every bite, knowing it's all local. The Paddock, Beechmont Estate Executive Chef Simon Furley has a saying – 'if it's not from 'round here, it's not on our plates', and his dishes are remarkable, so remarkable you can often hear the oohs and ahhs from Brisbane and the Gold Coast as diners experience his menus! A casual take on fine dining, this chef-hatted restaurant serves up seasonal creations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

https://www.miragenews.com/eating-local-year-round-guide-unveiled-1086011/

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Daniel Johnston's Jeremiah the Innocent mural at Guadalupe & 21st (photo by Jana Birchum) Daniel Johnston 's famed Hi, How Are You mural lives on as a freestanding piece of wall following destruction of the surrounding building (formerly the restaurant Thai, How Are You?) last week. The late local songwriter painted the friendly frog in 1993, commissioned by Sound Exchange record store. In 2018, Johnston told the Chronicle : "I always called it the Innocent Frog. He's full of innocence the way I was back then.

https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2023-04-21/hi-how-are-you-mural-lasts-a-long-time-despite-building-demo-and-more-music-news/

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(VOVWORLD) - The search volume for Vietnam's tourism via Google's market trend tracking tool grew 10%-25% between mid-March and early June, ranking 7 th in the world and indicating a strong demand recovery. Vietnam was the only Southeast Asian nation listed in the top 10 destinations with the highest growth worldwide, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Vietnamese localities receiving the most searches were Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang and Hoi An.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/search-volume-for-vietnams-tourism-ranks-7th-worldwide-1208979.vov

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STO. TOMAS, La Union — A whale was found dead on Wednesday, April 19, near a floating cage in this town. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said residents discovered the dead dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) around 7 a.m. in Casantaan village. The BFAR staff immediately buried the carcass on an island near the agency's facility as it was already decomposing. It was the second whale found this week in the town's shallow waters, according to BFAR. On Monday, another dwarf sperm whale washed ashore near a cove in this town.

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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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SINGAPORE — China is hammering out details with Singapore on a bilateral visa-free travel arrangement, according to Beijing's embassy, a move that could boost arrivals in the city-state from what was its biggest pre-pandemic tourism market. There were 3.6 million Chinese visitors to Singapore in 2019, more than any other country, who spent a combined S$4.1 billion ($3.09 billion). Many Chinese have in recent years been keen to invest, move assets or relocate to Singapore, with some buying into luxury real estate.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1766400/after-opening-borders-china-presses-singapore-for-visa-free-travel-deal

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22 labourers found unconscious at warehouse of factory; rescue workers, police shift them to hospital

https://www.geo.tv/latest/422123-around-22-people-found-unconscious-in-factory-warehouse-in-karachi

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The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man City look to Mitoma Manchester City could raid Brighton & Hove Albion for winger Kaoru Mitoma as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez, according to the Sun. Man City were boosted by the €90 million arrival of centre-back Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig on Saturday, but boss Pep Guardiola isn't finished in the transfer market ahead of the new season.

https://africa.espn.com/football/story/_/id/38140688/transfer-talk-manchester-city-want-mitoma-replace-mahrez

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Durian nicknamed the king of fruits takes center stage at the SMX Convention Center of SMX Lanang Premiere this month as a farmers' group in Davao City holds the 1st Philippine Asia Durian Summit .  Organized by the Durian Industry Association of Davao City (DIADC), IMS Asia and with the help of the Department of Agriculture, DA AMAD XI office, the summit will be held from October 25 to 27, with over 1,500 delegates from durian industry associations as well as growers, farmers, traders, consolidators, buyers, and exporters of the well-loved tropical fruit expected to open their doors for more opportunities in the industry.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/220481/farmers-group-in-davao-to-hold-the-1st-philippine-asia-durian-summit-from-october-25-27

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As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's historic climate agenda, yesterday the Administration launched the American Climate Corps, a workforce training and service initiative that will ensure more young people have access to the skills-based training necessary for good-paying careers in the clean energy and climate resilience economy. The American Climate Corps will mobilize a new, diverse generation of more than 20,000 Americans - putting them to work conserving and restoring our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and advancing environmental justice, all while creating pathways to high-quality, good-paying clean energy and climate resilience jobs in the public and private sectors after they complete their paid training program.

https://www.miragenews.com/biden-admin-initiates-american-climate-corps-1089642/

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HSBC lowered shares of Blue Moon Group ( OTC:BLUMY – Free Report ) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Friday morning, FlyOnTheWall reports. Blue Moon Group Stock Performance Shares of BLUMY opened at $2.05 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $2.54 and a 200 day simple moving average of $3.27. Blue Moon Group has a 52-week low of $2.05 and a 52-week high of $3.44. ( Get Free Report ) Blue Moon Group Holdings Limited engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of personal hygiene, home care, and fabric care products in China.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/09/blue-moon-group-otcblumy-downgraded-by-hsbc-to-hold.html

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Future brides and grooms have no need to worry about the planning of their special day, with Camden Council's annual Wedding Expo running next month. Camden Civic Centre will host more than 40 exhibitors at the event from 10am - 2pm on Sunday 15 October, making it a one-stop shop for your wedding. Wedding services on display will include: Accommodation; Attire; Cakes; Celebrants; Ceremony locations and venues; Decoration and styling; Entertainment; Floristry; Hair and makeup; Photography; Transport; Videography; and Much more! Mayor of Camden, Cr Ashleigh Cagney, said the Camden Wedding Expo would have it all.

https://www.miragenews.com/taking-stress-out-of-planning-your-big-day-1086074/

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The Department of the Interior today announced the launch of a new program and availability of $72.5 million in initial funding through President Biden's Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities electrify homes. This investment is a critical step toward the goal of electrifying all homes in Indian Country with renewable energy sources and advances the Biden-Harris administration's work to reach a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035. The announcement comes as the Biden-Harris administration celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest climate investment in U.

https://www.miragenews.com/bidens-america-agenda-funds-new-tribal-1066061/

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Commerce Bank cut its holdings in shares of Abbott Laboratories ( NYSE:ABT – Get Rating ) by 20.2% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 768,416 shares of the healthcare product maker's stock after selling 194,233 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank's holdings in Abbott Laboratories were worth $84,364,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Lord Abbett & CO.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/18/commerce-bank-reduces-stock-position-in-abbott-laboratories-nyseabt.html

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