First published SEP 26, 2023 Updated 45 minutes ago Social Issues People with disabilities are waiting longer to have their needs assessed, and others already through the system say it is inconsistent and confusing More people are being referred for needs assessments, and since 2020 they are taking twice as long to be seen.

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Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative joint disease, affecting 22% of adults over 40 globally. Although the condition has been extensively studied through a medical perspective, the molecular changes associated with osteoarthritis remain unclear. In a new study, researchers have used a combination of techniques to track the progression of the disease and the changes associated with it. The cartilage in the joints, along with a lubricant known as the synovial fluid, provides a smooth surface that helps withstand weight-bearing movements.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-insights-into-structural-changes-linked-to-1041246/

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NEW YORK: Ford Motor Co elevated two members of the founding family in an executive shuffle aimed at improving marketing and relations with its dealers as the automaker shifts to building electric vehicles (EVs). Elena Ford, cousin of executive chair Bill Ford, was promoted to the newly created position of chief dealer engagement officer effective Tuesday, from her previous position of chief customer experience officer, according to a company statement. In her new role, Elena will work with 10,000 dealers worldwide on retail facilities, training, diversity and community engagement.

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The Australian National Bridge Championships are being held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 10 th - 20 th July. Teams representing NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT are competing in Open, Women's, Seniors and Youth divisions to determine the National winners for 2023. Each team consists of up to six players plus a Captain who have trained and won qualifying rounds to win the honour of representing their state. It is a physically and mentally gruelling event playing all day for from Monday July 10 for four days to play in the Finals on the Thursday evening July 13 and all day Friday July 14 th .

https://www.miragenews.com/perth-hosts-australian-national-championships-1044151/

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Estabrook Capital Management lowered its stake in shares of Chevron Co. ( NYSE:CVX – Get Rating ) by 1.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 87,744 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after selling 1,161 shares during the period. Chevron accounts for about 2.7% of Estabrook Capital Management's investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. Estabrook Capital Management's holdings in Chevron were worth $15,749,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/29/chevron-co-nysecvx-is-estabrook-capital-managements-9th-largest-position.html

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We're ending the love month of February and kicking off March with another explosive batch of entertainment news. The brouhaha over supposed 'cheaters' in Eat Bulaga's 'Pinoy Henyo' segment is still riding high in the past week, while Sharon Cuneta struggles with her relationship with firstborn KC Concepcion. AJ Raval, meanwhile, finds an unexpected ally, and Liza Soberano addresses her supposed 'ungratefulness.' Here are some of the biggest entertainment news that dominated INQUIRER.net's headlines from the week of February 24 to March.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/489034/showbiz-roundup-sharon-cunetas-woes-aj-ravals-unlikely-ally-and-liza-soberanos-ingratitude

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CRH plc ( LON:CRH – Free Report )'s stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 3,883.31 ($49.29) and traded as high as GBX 4,290 ($54.45). CRH shares last traded at GBX 4,188 ($53.15), with a volume of 789,392 shares traded. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a 'buy' rating and set a GBX 5,102 ($64.75) target price on shares of CRH in a research report on Thursday, June 15th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/08/crh-loncrh-stock-price-passes-above-200-day-moving-average-of-3883-31.html

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EthereumFair ( ETF ) traded up 1.7% against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 13:00 PM E.T. on March 12th. EthereumFair has a total market capitalization of $30.86 million and $3.32 million worth of EthereumFair was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, EthereumFair has traded down 18.5% against the dollar. One EthereumFair token can currently be purchased for $0.25 or 0.00001219 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 8.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/12/ethereumfair-tops-24-hour-trading-volume-of-3-32-million-etf.html

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Leslie Van HoutenFILE - Leslie Van Houten is shown in a Los Angeles lockup on March 29, 1971. The Charles Manson follower has been released from a California prison after serving 53 years for two infamous murders. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Tuesday, July 11, 2023, that Van Houten "was released to parole supervision." Her release comes days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would not fight a state appeals court ruling that Van Houten should be granted parole.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005985119?sid=104

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American Well Co. ( NYSE:AMWL – Get Rating ) CEO Ido Schoenberg sold 10,265 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $2.17, for a total transaction of $22,275.05. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 1,316,909 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,857,692.53. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/05/insider-selling-american-well-co-nyseamwl-ceo-sells-10265-shares-of-stock.html

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MANILA, Philippines — Audio technology for visually impaired voters is among several innovations of the new automated counting machines (ACMs) being pushed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2025 midterm elections, according to chairman George Garcia. 'Gusto namin, puwedeng mabasa ng ating mga kababayang, halimbawa po, hindi nakakakita. So dapat po may ganung klaseng feature upang ma-serve naman po natin sila. At the same time, mayroon pong audio feature siya. Ibig sabihin… at the same time, puwedeng marinig na lang ng ating mga botante na may kapansanan kung ano at sino yung binoto nila,' he explained.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1765199/comelec-wants-machines-with-audio-feature-to-aid-visually-impaired-voters

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Madam Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, has urged stakeholders in Ghana 39;s media space to ensure that press freedom and responsibility advance together to enhance democracy. ldquo;Equally, that freedom must be exercised with professionalism, with fairness, with accuracy, while freedom without responsibility risks eroding publ .

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A Melbourne based builder has been penalised $10,000 by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) for failure to comply with a Direction to Fix order. Stephen Wayne Ennis (DB-U 65765, CB-U 65765), nominee director of Review Construction Pty Ltd (CDB-U 65852, CCB-U 65851), ignored a written order from a Relevant Building Surveyor (RBS) to rectify numerous building issues at a site in Brunswick. Among the areas needing correction included grading underneath suspended floorboards to prevent water pooling and ensure proper drainage, installation of waling plates and excavation of stump holes for inspection.

https://www.miragenews.com/builder-penalised-for-failing-to-fix-poor-1092499/

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‘CONSTRUCTIVEENGAGEMENTS' President Marcos and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos board the plane to Jakarta, host of the three-day Asean summit which begins today.—MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left for Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday to attend the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits, saying in his departure speech that he will tackle the South China Sea and other matters important to the region. 'Once again, I will use this opportunity to advance Philippine priorities in Asean and work with our other Asean member states not only in addressing the complex challenges facing the region but also in pursuing opportunities for Asean as an ‘epicentrum of growth,'' the president said in his remarks at Villamor Air Base.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/218752/marcos-to-discuss-south-china-sea-with-asean-leaders

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Santa Cruz County Bank ( OTCMKTS:SCZC – Get Rating ) was the target of a large drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, a drop of 50.0% from the February 13th total of 400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Santa Cruz County Bank Price Performance Shares of OTCMKTS SCZC traded down $2.85 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $25.00.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/11/santa-cruz-county-bank-otcmktssczc-sees-large-decrease-in-short-interest.html

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PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 — The number of live births in Malaysia increased by 13 per cent to 105,961 in the second quarter of 2023 from 93,799 births in the corresponding period last year, according to the Demographic Statistics released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin, in a statement today, said male babies outnumbered female babies in the second quarter of 2023 with 54,747 births compared to female babies at 51,214 births. 'Selangor recorded the highest live births with 20,477 births, while Labuan recorded the lowest at 357 births,' he said.

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that the national government should also step in and provide additional funds for the evacuees in Albay before the local government runs out of money for disaster response. During a situation briefing on the Mayon Volcano's unrest, Albay Government Edcel Greco Lagman told Marcos that a total of P196,711,000 is needed for disaster response for 90 days, which would cover the needs of the evacuees such as water and sanitation, health services, learning spaces among others.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1788185/marcos-jr-on-mayon-volcano-national-govt-should-step-in-before-lgu-funds-run-out

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