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Computer Vision Statistics 2024 – By Segments, Countries, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Healthcare Market, Retail Industry, Surveillance, Symptoms
Hollywood Gazette
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August 27, 2024
Computer Vision Statistics 2024 – By Segments, Countries, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Healthcare Market, Retail Industry, Surveillance, Symptoms August 21, 2024 — Introduction Reports indicate that by the end of the year 2030, the market size of...
FCG's 'Careful with my heart' health, safety fair at Micronesia Mall on Saturday
Pacific Daily News
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The Filipino Community of Guam, FCG, is hosting its "Careful with my heart" health, wellness and safety fair on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the center court of Micronesia Mall. Heart disease continues to be a major health concern...
Brazilian science and technology on Filipino plates: A recipe for agricultural development
Philstar
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July 16, 2025
Contrary to what some may assume, Brazil did not become a major food producer by chance or good fortune alone. Instead, this achievement was built upon decades of rigorous scientific research, technological innovation and strategic investments....
5,000-year tradition of healthy tooth removal offers insights into indigenous Taiwan
South China Morning Post
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August 31, 2024
“Our paper suggests that this practice spread with ancient Austronesian speakers as they migrated from Taiwan to [islands in] Southeast Asia. This is supported by allied evidence of the custom and their material culture and agricultural...
‘Really limited’ Marshall Islands waka ama club fundraises for Micronesia Cup
Te Ao Maori News
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August 22, 2024
A waka ama club based in the Marshall Islands has been raising funds to send a group of paddlers to its first regional competition. The 24th Annual Micronesian Cup will be held in Saipan, the capital in the Northern Mariana Islands, from October...
Quantum Computing Statistics 2024 – By Segment Revenue, Country and Region, Healthcare Market, Best Stocks, Usage, Website and Companies
Hollywood Gazette
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August 20, 2024
Quantum Computing Statistics 2024 – By Segment Revenue, Country and Region, Healthcare Market, Best Stocks, Usage, Website and Companies August 15, 2024 — Introduction Quantum Computing Statistics: A report suggests that the industry of Quantum...
Column: COFA alliances key amid Pacific tension
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 16, 2025
Scholars at the East-West Center, military officials in Hawaii and journalists covering the Pacific know a political tsunami can happen at anytime. It could be as dramatic as a Chinese attack on Taiwan, or as modest as a slow-motion seismic shift...
Church of Jesus Christ donates healthcare equipment for new Kosrae hospital
Saipan Tribune
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“When people of faith work prayerfully to serve their neighbors, the Lord will open doors and remove obstacles to help accomplish His work.” This was the sentiment expressed by Bill Davis, manager of the Church of Jesus Christ’s Welfare and Self...
Advocates empower migrants from Micronesia states, Marshall Islands and Palau in Hawaii
Hawaii News Now
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August 17, 2024
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For nearly 40 decades, citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau have been free to live and work legally in the U.S. under the Compacts of Free Association (COFA). In exchange, the...
Over 9,100 P-EBT cards issued at Micronesia Mall
Pacific Daily News
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“It was really smooth,” said Marilyn Agustin of Yona, reflecting on her experience picking up her renewed Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer, or P-EBT, card at the Micronesia Mall. For the past several days, the Department of Public Health and...
Winston Peters says 'we need to keep engaged' with Micronesia
RNZ
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August 14, 2024
FSM President Wesley Simina (left) with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters. 12 August 2024 Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham The President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) officially held his...
Why ancient people in Taiwan ritualistically removed healthy teeth
Cosmos
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August 21, 2024
The first comprehensive review of tooth ablation in Taiwan from the Neolithic to the modern era has been conducted. The research, published in the Archaeological Research in Asia journal, aims to fill gaps in our knowledge of the origins and...
100+ Mental Health Quotes to Inspire Hope
Hollywood Gazette
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August 10, 2024
100+ Mental Health Quotes to Inspire Hope August 4, 2024 — Ever wonder if a few carefully chosen words could change the weather inside your head? Don’t roll your eyes just yet. In the torrential downpour of day-to-day hustle, those little snippets...
Alumna receives award for championing health equity in Hawaiʻi
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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August 6, 2024
Reading time: 2 minutesUH alumnae Jocelyn Howard and Halaevalu Vakalahi University of Hawaiʻi alumna Jocelyn “Josie” Howard received the Health Equity Champion Partner Advocate Award on behalf of We Are Oceania (WAO) at the Asian and Pacific...
Survivor's Jonathan Penner Blames The Show's Medical Team For Him Not Winning
TheThings
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August 12, 2024
When people bring up Survivor, fans think about the best and worst seasons, Jeff Probst, or their favorite players ever. However, something that new viewers who are figuring out which seasons to watch first may not realize is how dangerous the...
Why medical tourism?
Philstar
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August 1, 2024
My initial reaction to the news that we will now be promoting medical tourism was one of caution. Given the state of our medical care system and the chronic shortage of hospital beds, I am skeptical that medical tourism will be of real benefit to...
These Survivor Contestants Suffered Scary Health Issues After The Show
TheThings
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July 31, 2024
Highlights 1) Survivor is a challenging reality show, leading to extreme weight loss and health issues for contestants. 2) Parasites, tapeworms, and infections plagued many Survivor contestants after the show ended. 3) Some contestants faced...
Federated States of Micronesia atoll calls for seawall
Island Times
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August 2, 2024
POHNPEI (RNZ PACIFIC) — The chief administrator of the Federated States of Micronesia’s most remote island is calling on senators in the Congress to approve funds to build a major seawall. Solomon Lowson says Kapingamarangi Atoll, which has a...
CHCC-CGC launches Pediatric Mental Healthcare Access Program
Marianas Variety
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(CHCC) — The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation-Community Guidance Center is proud to announce the successful launch of the Pediatric Mental Healthcare Access Program, a significant step towards addressing the critical shortage of children's...
'Hit by tidal wave' - remote Federated States of Micronesia atoll calls for seawall
RNZ
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July 30, 2024
Housing structures is FSM's remote atoll Kapingamarangi washed away during high tide and swell event in January 2024. Photo: Supplied/Scott Nguyen The chief administrator of the Federated States of Micronesia's most remote island is calling on...