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The White House • November 29, 2018

The 96th lighting of the National Christmas Tree Last night, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump celebrated a classic America tradition: the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. “This is a time of the year for rejoicing with our family and friends, for spreading charity and goodwill in our commitment all over this country in all of our communities, and for giving thanks for all of the blessings in our lives,” the President said from the Ellipse at President’s Park, just steps from the White House. “No matter one’s faith or beliefs, the Christmas season reflects all that is best in the American spirit.” Every year, crowds withstand the sometimes frigid D.C. temperatures to witness the ceremony put on by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation. Amid multiple musical performances by a range of guests, including the U.S. Army Band, the President and First Lady led a countdown to the tree’s first lighting of the season. “On behalf of Melania and myself and the entire Trump family—many of whom are with us tonight—I want to again wish you all a very, very Merry Christmas.” Watch President Trump and the First Lady lead the National Christmas Tree lighting. More: The First Lady unveils this year’s White House Christmas decorations First Lady Melania Trump talks opioid abuse at Liberty University Yesterday morning, First Lady Melania Trump joined Eric Bolling, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen at Liberty University in Virginia for a town hall on opioids. “When I took on opioid abuse as one of the pillars of my initiative BeBest, I did it with the goal of helping children of all ages,” the First Lady said. To a full stadium of students, she explained the scale of the problem and how each person can make a difference. More than 130 Americans die each day from opioid overdoses. Last year, those overdoses accounted for over 72,000 deaths—more than any previous year on record. Under President Trump’s leadership, signs of hope are emerging. “The results speak for themselves,” Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway wrote last month. “Seizures of several kinds of illicit drugs are up, the number of new 30-day prescriptions is down and overdose deaths attributed to prescription pain medications have started to level.” Watch highlights of the First Lady’s talk at Liberty University. Kellyanne Conway: We can bring the opioid crisis to an end Photo of the Day Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave to the crowd after lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse | November 28, 2018 Ivanka Trump teams up with Apple CEO Tim Cook Yesterday, students at Wilder Elementary School in Idaho lined up in anticipation for two very special guests: Apple CEO Tim Cook and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump. With iPads in hand, the students got a chance to show off their tech prowess. The goal of the visit was simple: to see firsthand how American companies like Apple are transforming classrooms across the country. By incorporating handheld technology, the Wilder School District is personalizing the learning process for students, tailoring the instructional environment to individual strengths and needs. “Instead of a teacher standing before the entire class and lecturing, the students at Wilder hold the classroom in their hands and complete the work at their own pace,” Cynthia Sewell writes in the Idaho Statesman. Great teachers remain as important as ever in the age of high-tech classrooms. “This is what is so exciting, the harnessing of technology in conjunction with incredible educators to create this type of really personalized learning experience,” Ms. Trump said yesterday. Such programs “prepare students for a world where digital literacy is absolutely critical.” This summer, President Donald J. Trump unveiled his “Pledge to America’s Workers” and established the National Council for the American Worker. Spearheaded by Ivanka Trump, the Council is working to develop a strategy that will help train America’s students for the jobs of the future. Apple was among the first companies to sign the pledge committing 10,000 new training opportunities for workers. Why Ivanka Trump and Tim Cook visited Idaho The pledge: More than 6 million opportunities for American workers Migrant caravan: How we got here Over the weekend, a group of more than 1,000 migrants—the vast majority of them single adult males—attempted to illegally rush America’s southern border. “People started throwing rocks. Assaulting our agents,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said. Law enforcement responded professionally to the situation and dispersed the crowd before more serious injuries were sustained. How did we get here? One important fact looms large: In the past 5 years, the number of "credible fear" claims made by illegal immigrants crossing our southern border has multiplied tenfold. As the number of asylum claims grows, the backlog in our immigration courts has more than tripled in the past decade. Furthermore, well-known immigration loopholes accommodate and even incentivize fraudulent family relationship claims among migrants. When that happens, children face a frighteningly high risk of exploitation by human traffickers and smugglers. The bottom line: It's time for Congress to fund real border security, letting immigration courts address the cases of asylum-seekers who present themselves lawfully at our Nation's Ports of Entry. See President Trump’s 4-part plan to fix America's immigration system. More: 110 percent surge in migrant men using kids to enter the U.S. Photo of the Day Photo Courtesy of Apple Senior Adviser to the President Ivanka Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook visit the Wilder School District in Idaho | November 27, 2018

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European Council     30/11/2018  Remarks by President Donald Tusk before the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina Let me just add a few words to what President Juncker has said. As this is a difficult moment for international cooperation, I would like to appeal to the leaders to use this summit, including their bilateral and informal exchanges, to seriously discuss real issues such as trade wars, the tragic situation in Syria and Yemen and the Russian aggression in Ukraine. I see no reason why the G20 leaders shouldn’t have a meaningful discussion about solving these problems. Especially because all the instruments lie in their hands. The only condition is good will. We also cannot underestimate other issues which remain difficult for some leaders, such as human rights, freedom of press and basic safety of journalists. It is our obligation, as the EU, to take this opportunity and press our partners to respect these basic principles. Many leaders will certainly have questions about Brexit. Therefore, let me say this. The European Union has just agreed an orderly divorce with the United Kingdom. A few days before the vote in the House of Commons, it is becoming more and more clear that this deal is the best possible, in fact, the only possible one. If this deal is rejected in the Commons, we are left with, as was already stressed a few weeks ago by  Prime Minister May an alternative: "no deal; or no Brexit at all."  I want to reassure you that the EU is prepared for every scenario. Council of the European Union     26/11/2018  Expanding and strengthening Erasmus+: Council agrees its position The Council today adopted its position (partial general approach) on the Erasmus+ programme for 2021-2027. The proposed regulation will expand the offer of learning opportunities in Europe and beyond to more people compared to the current period. It will also be extended to include all levels of education and training. To underline its inclusive approach, the Council has maintained the current name of the programme "Erasmus+". Today's agreement does not cover the budgetary aspects of the draft regulation, since the final amounts will depend on the agreement reached on the next multiannual financial framework. "Erasmus+ is about investing in people. By expanding learning mobility and exchanges, the programme will make an even more important contribution to the personal, educational and professional development of many individuals. It is also an important tool for generating economic growth and creating jobs across Europe." Heinz FASSMANN, Federal Minister for Education, Science and Research of Austria

10ος Διεθνής Ποσειδώνιος Ημιμαραθώνιος

10ος Διεθνής Ποσειδώνιος Ημιμαραθώνιος
Παράλληλοι Αγώνες - 21 Απριλίου 2019
10th Poseidon Athens Half Marathon & Other Races
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18, 19, 20 και 21 Απριλίου 2019

Αγαπητοί φίλοι Εθελοντές,

Χάρη στη δική σας συμμετοχή, την Κυριακή 21 Απριλίου 2019, θα διεξαχθεί για δέκατη συνεχή χρονιά ο Ποσειδώνιος Ημιμαραθώνιος Αγώνας Δρόμου στην Αθήνα, οι Παράλληλοι Αγώνες και οι Εκδηλώσεις.

Θα είναι μεγάλη μας χαρά, να είσαστε μαζί μας για άλλη μία χρονιά, γιατί η επιτυχία του Ποσειδώνιου Ημιμαραθωνίου και όλων των Εκδηλώσεων εξαρτάται από τη δική σας ουσιαστική συμβολή και τον ενθουσιασμό που επιδεικνύετε στην παροχή υψηλού επιπέδου υπηρεσιών προς όλους τους συμμετέχοντες.

Σας πληροφορούμε, ότι από την Παρασκευή 30 Νοεμβρίου 2019 στις 12:00 το μεσημέρι, θα ανοίξει το Πρόγραμμα Εθελοντισμού και η ηλεκτρονική αίτηση συμμετοχής θα έχει αναρτηθεί στον ιστοχώρο του Ημιμαραθωνίου https://poseidon-athenshalfmarathon.com/

και συγκεκριμένα στους παρακάτω συνδέσμους (Ελληνικά/Αγγλικά):

-για εγγραφή στα Ελληνικά πατείστε «εδώ»


- για εγγραφή στα Αγγλικά πατείστε «εδώ»

Για οποιαδήποτε πληροφορία ή διευκρίνιση, σας παρακαλούμε μη διστάσετε να επικοινωνήσετε μαζί μας, στο e-mail volunteers@poseidon-athenshalfmarathon.com

Σας ευχαριστούμε πάρα πολύ για τη συγκινητική υποστήριξή σας!

Η Εθελοντική Ομάδα του Ποσειδώνιου Ημιμαραθωνίου, απλά πολύ απλά, προσπαθεί να δείξει τον άνθρωπο σε όλο του το μεγαλείο!

Ημερομηνία λήξης εγγραφών: Παρασκευή 15 Μαρτίου 2019, εφόσον δεν έχει συμπληρωθεί το ανώτατο όριο συμμετοχών!


Μια πολύ μεγάλη Ομάδα. Η μεγαλύτερη !

Η V.I.P. Ομάδα των Εθελοντών μας


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eufic.org:"Processed foods: Pros & Cons"

The food processing discussion

eufic.org Most foods we eat are processed in some way, from cooking at home to industrial processes to ensure food safety. In the past, whenever fresh food wasn’t available, processed foods were the solution. Curing, drying and smoking were some of the techniques used for extending shelf life of foods. Today, modern techniques like pasteurisation and ultra-heat treatment help preserve our food, while fortification can also improve its nutritional quality. Processed foods can be a touchy subject, but here are some facts you might want to know before you make up your own mind. See the journey food goes through before getting to our plate.

Milk & yoghurt   READ MORE     Canned tomatoes   READ MORE     Flour & bread   READ MORE     Frozen peas   READ MORE

Processed foods: Pros & Cons   Not all processed foods are equal, so consider products individually. Choose and cook mindfully by paying attention to salt, sugar & fat content. Doing so can help you have a more healthful and balanced diet.   READ MORE     Why process food?   Processing foods can make food edible, safer and can even improve nutritional quality. It also helps us with our busy modern lifestyle, reduce food waste and tailor foods to specific needs (such as gluten free options).   READ MORE

IMF interesting update

A New Social Contract By Camilla Lund Andersen November 30, 2018 As the world seeks to address the rise of populism and nationalism, it is becoming clear that economic insecurity lies at the heart of much of the discontent. In the wake of the global financial crisis, voters in wealthy countries began to lose faith in the state’s ability to protect them. The profound changes sweeping labor markets, caused by the rise of technology and continued globalization, have only deepened this anxiety. At the same time, people in poor countries still have not attained even basic standards of living, with many risking their lives in search of a more prosperous future. Check out our latest issue: Finance & Development: December 2018 Read More Here

THE DECEMBER 2018 ISSUE As the world seeks to address the rise of populism and nationalism, it is becoming clear that economic insecurity lies at the heart of much of the discontent. The latest issue of Finance & Development magazine, produced in partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science, explores the need to rethink the social contract—including how society looks after the old, the young, the infirm, and those who have fallen on hard times—to create a greater sense of security in our globalized and fast-changing economy. ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS  Overcoming fears of technology and globalization means rethinking the rights and obligations of citizenship, writes LSE Director Nemat Shafik in this edition’s cover story. The changing nature of work is upending traditional employment and its benefits, and new systems that do not rely on standard employment contracts are needed, writes the World Bank’s Michal Rutkowski. China strives to adapt social protection to the needs of a market economy, writes Ken Wills, former Beijing bureau chief for Bloomberg News. With dramatic changes in labor markets, technology, and family life, LSE’s Nicholas Barr writes that the welfare state is more necessary now than ever. Also in this issue, we explore efforts around the world to stop criminals from laundering their trillions, how economic integration in Africa could make the continent a global player, and profile a course at Yale University where veterans of the global financial crisis pass their wisdom on to the next generation. Our “People in Economics” series profiles Harvard economist Claudia Goldin, who pioneered the study of women’s role in the economy, and our “Back to Basics” series explores universal basic income. Read the full issue here. coming soon: عربي | español | français | русский | 中文 ABOUT F&D MAGAZINE Finance & Development, the IMF's quarterly print magazine and online editorial platform, publishes cutting-edge analysis and insight on the latest trends and research in international finance, economics, and development. F&D is published quarterly in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish, and is written by both IMF staff and prominent international experts. F&D is read by leading policymakers, academics, economic practitioners, and development professionals around the world.