2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week: Media Registration Open

Issued by the APEC Secretariat

Singapore, 15 September 2023

Media registration for the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) to be held in San Francisco from 11-17 November is now open. The United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr will chair the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Ένωση Ξενοδόχων Αθηνών - Αττικής και Αργοσαρωνικού:πρόσκλησις

Η Ένωση Ξενοδόχων Αθηνών - Αττικής και Αργοσαρωνικού σε συνεργασία με την ‘Διεύθυνση Καθαριότητας - Ανακύκλωσης’ του Δήμου Αθηναίων στήριξαν τα τελευταία χρόνια το Πρόγραμμα Συλλογής Βιοαποβλήτων (καφέ κάδοι που διατίθενται από τον Δήμο Αθηναίων σε μεγάλους «παραγωγούς βιοαποβλήτων» όπως είναι τα ξενοδοχεία- και όχι μόνο αυτά).
Για πρώτη φορά τα Ξενοδοχεία εντός των διοικητικών ορίων του Δήμου Αθηναίων θα έχουν τη δυνατότητα να λάβουν ‘ειδικό σήμα επιβράβευσης’ για την περιβαλλοντική τους δράση σχετικά με τη Διαλογή στην Πηγή των βιοαποβλήτων. Με το ειδικό σήμα αναγνωρίζεται και προβάλλεται στο κοινό η εναλλακτική διαχείριση των βιοαποβλήτων στα ξενοδοχεία, τα οποία συμμετέχουν στο πρόγραμμα και συνδράμουν στην προσπάθεια του Δήμου να μετατρέψει την Αθήνα σε πράσινη πόλη.

 
Όλα τα παραπάνω θα επισφραγιστούν σε Ενημερωτική Εκδήλωση που θα διεξαχθεί από τον Δήμο Αθηναίων και την ΕΞΑΑΑ στις 19/9/2023 παρουσία του Δημάρχου Αθηναίων κ. Κ. Μπακογιάννη και εκπροσώπων φορέων και ξενοδοχείων της Αθήνας και της οποίας ακολουθεί αλλά και επισυνάπτεται η σχετική ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ.

 
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OBAMA's update

 

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Hi there, In Chicago and around the world, members of the Obama Foundation network are working to make their communities safer, brighter, and more welcoming places.  We’re proud to spotlight some of their stories on Obama.org, and we want to make sure you don’t miss the chance to get some inspiration from these incredible individuals.  Read on to hear their stories, then visit Obama.org and follow us on social media to stay connected. Scholar Profile: Obama Scholar advocates for youth mental health DeKevious Wilson, a 2022-2023 Obama Foundation Scholar at the University of Chicago, is the regional manager of a mentoring and counseling program for young men in Chicago called Becoming a Man (BAM). DeKevious’s own path was shaped by mentorship, and now he is working to offer that same guidance to the next generation. Through his work, he has co-created spaces and events for young men to learn responsible decision-making, practice their social cognitive skills, and expose them to life and career opportunities after high school. Learn more about DeKevious’s work and his involvement in the Scholars program here. Artist Spotlight: The Obama Presidential Center mural If you drive by the Obama Presidential Center construction site, you will now see a mural dedicated to the South and West sides of Chicago that was created in partnership between local artist Brandon Breaux and a group of students attending Dyett High School for the Arts.  Brandon, whose love for art began as a young child, describes the mural as a “collage of our collected experiences” and hopes that it will provide a glimmer of hope to those who need it most.  Read more about the process of creating the mural and the artist behind it here. Alumni Feature: Meet the Obama alum championing disability rights for all Obama Administration alum Rebecca Cokley has been championing disability rights her entire career. Rebecca and her parents have dwarfism, and she says that their activism taught her the importance of pushing for equality for all.  Rebecca joined President Obama’s campaign in 2008 and went on to work in the Department of Education. Now, she serves as the first U.S. Disability Rights Program Officer for the Ford Foundation. Learn more about Rebecca’s inspiring story and her critical work here. DONATE NOW

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COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,update

 

Press material Friday 15 September 2023

● Eurogroup   15/09/2023 11:52 | Press release | ECB Executive Board: Eurogroup gives support to Piero Cipollone’s candidacy   The Eurogroup today gave its support to the candidacy of Piero Cipollone to become the new member of the European Central Bank's Executive Board. Piero Cipollone is currently the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy. The Council is expected to formally adopt its recommendation to the European Council, composed of the heads of state and government, by the end of this month. The European Council will then consult the European Parliament and the Governing Council of the ECB before adopting its final decision. The new member of the executive board will succeed Fabio Panetta, who will resign from his position as of 1 November 2023, and will serve a non-renewable 8-year term.

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΑΝΤΙΚΑΡΚΙΝΙΚΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ,ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ ΑΧΑΡΝΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΦΥΛΗΣ..ενημέρωση

 

“ΤΟ ΣΥΝΔΡΟΜΟ ΤΗΣ ΠΡΟΕΚΛΟΓΙΚΗΣ ΤΡΕΧΑΛΑΣ”..δήμων! Mε την πένα της Μ.Χ.Β.

ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟΣ ΠΡΟΕΚΛΟΓΙΚΟΣ ΟΡΓΑΣΜΟΣ ΕΠΙΔΕΙΞΗΣ “ΕΡΓΩΝ': η μεγαλύτερη απόδειξη της απόλυτης έλλειψης τετραετούς ουσιαστικού έργου δημοτικής αρχής.

     Αυτό το άρθρο μου είναι εξαιρετικά επίκαιρο και συντομότατο, γιατί είναι μερικά πράγματα που μιλούν απο μόνα τους, οι αναγνώστες μας δεν είναι άνοοι...

Οταν μια δημαρχία, ΔΕΝ ΚΑΝΕΙ ΤΙΠΟΤΑ σε όλη της την θητεία, προεκλογικά παθαίνει το “σύνδρομο της προεκλογικής τρεχάλας”. Και νά' σου ασφαλτοστρώσεις της πλάκας που σε πρώτη βροχή ευνοεί τις ..λακούβες-δολοφόνους για τα αυτοκίνητα των δημοτών, να' σου “στήριγμα εργαζομένων του δήμου” ήγουν τουτέστιν προσλήψεις πελατείας, να' σου οι πονοψυχιές για τις παιδικές χαρές και ό,τι μπορεί να βάλλει ο νούς σου, να' σου οι τελευταίες κατ' ευθείαν αναθέσεις “για ό,τι προκάνουμε” και όλα αυτά με ταχύτητα...αστρονομική (παντελώς άγνωστη για την τετραετία υποτιθέμενης “δράσης”).

Και να!!! βουνό τα κλάπ-κλάπ (χειροκροτήματα) “ημετέρων", βολεμένων, “πελατών", οικογενειών αλλά απο κοντά και των....ΒΛΑΚΩΝ - υψηλή η ..ποσότητά τους στην πόλη μας - που δεν είναι ωφελημένοι, αλλά απλώς ΒΛΑΚΕΣ.

     Διαβάζεις λοιπόν posts που ανεβάζουν, με όποιο προϊόν ακατοίκητου παντελώς εγκεφάλου θέλεις και με αποκορύφωμα τα εξής δύο, ικανά να μπούν στο GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2023 για το απροσμέτρητο ύψος ανοησίας.

Το πρώτο..απόφευγμα:

-Δεν με νοιάζει να φάνε...αφού κάνουν και...ΚΑΤΙ!!!

Το δεύτερο...απο τα χιλιάδες που μπορεί να γίνει και θέμα...ΜΙΟΥΖΙΚΑΛ!!

-Δεν βλέπετε τα ..έργα καλέ;; ΣΤΡΑΒΟΙ είσαστε..αλλά τέτοιοι είσαστε..ψοφάτε ..ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΖΗΛΕΙΑ ΣΑΣ. (αυτό μου χάρισε δύο ημερών ..ξεκαρδιστικό γέλιο..)

Το “σύνδρομο της προεκλογικής τρεχάλας”, ΔΕΝ ΒΓΑΖΕΙ ΔΗΜΑΡΧΟΥΣ Κυρίες και κύριοι..

ΔΗΜΑΡΧΟΥΣ ΒΓΑΖΕΙ Η ΤΕΤΡΑΕΤΗΣ ΤΡΕΧΑΛΑ ΠΟΥ ΦΕΡΝΕΙ ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΑΚΟΥΦΙΖΕΙ ΤΟΝ ΠΟΛΙΤΗ. Τότε...κάνεις απλώς ΠΕΡΙΠΑΤΟ...και κάθεσαι στον θώκο με την αξία σου!

Η “προεκλογική τρεχάλα”...βγάζει ΜΟΝΟ ανέκδοτα και σενάρια κωμωδιών!

Αλλά οι “ακατοίκητοι” εγκέφαλοί σας, ΟΥΤΕ ΚΑΝ ΤΟ ΦΑΝΤΑΖΟΝΤΑΙ..

Μ.Χ.Β.

 

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No one should suffer harm when seeking medical care. Yet, globally, more than 3 million deaths are linked to unsafe care each year. On 17 September, we observe World Patient Safety Day. This year we are focusing on the crucial roles of patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare safety. Evidence shows that when patients are treated as partners in their care, significant gains are made in safety, patient satisfaction and health outcomes. 
 

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updates on COVID-19 from CDC..

September 11, 2023
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COVID-19 Immunity

Immunity against COVID-19 is stronger today than at any other point since COVID-19 emerged. Immunity from vaccines and/or previous infection acts like a shield against the virus and reduces your chance of getting a serious infection. But we still need to be cautious because immune protection decreases over time. This is especially important for older adults, who make up most of the hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19.

We also have to remember that the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to change. For example, we are currently learning more about a newer variant called BA.2.86. It’s a reminder to use the tools we have to fight COVID-19.


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COVID-19 Vaccines

The updated COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be available in mid-September. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will meet tomorrow, September 12, 2023, to review scientific data and is expected to discuss and vote on vaccine recommendations. Meetings are open to the public and available online via live webcast.

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COVID Data

COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are increasing in the United States but remain relatively low compared to peaks seen last year. Although hospitalization rates have increased in all age groups since early July, rates have increased the most in adults 65 years and older and in infants and children, especially infants younger than 6 months. Keep an eye on COVID-19 levels in your area by visiting the COVID Data Tracker.

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Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau..

 Removing barriers to build more homes, faster in London, Ontario

September 13, 2023
London, Ontario

Right now, in communities across the country, including London, Ontario, it is too hard to build the housing we need, especially affordable housing. That’s why the federal government is working together with municipalities to break down barriers and build more homes, more quickly, to help people – from young families, to seniors, to newcomers – find a good, affordable place to call home.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the federal government has reached an agreement with the City of London, Ontario, to fast-track the creation of over 2,000 additional housing units over the next three years alone, and build thousands more in the years to come. This is the first agreement under the Housing Accelerator Fund, which was launched earlier this year to cut red tape, fix outdated local policies like zoning, and build more homes, faster.

This agreement will provide $74 million to increase the housing supply in London. With this new funding, London will allow for high-density development without the need for re-zoning – eliminating a major barrier to creating the types of homes we need. London will also move to allow up to four units to be built on a single property in low-density neighbourhoods, dispose of city-owned land for more development, and create partnerships with non-profit housing providers to build more affordable homes. Overall, this plan means more homes close to public transit, more rental units for students, and more housing, ranging from duplexes and triplexes to small apartment buildings.

The Housing Accelerator Fund helps cut red tape and fast track at least 100,000 new homes for people in towns, cities, and Indigenous communities across the country. It asks for innovative action plans from local governments, and once approved, provides upfront funding to ensure the timely building of new homes, as well as additional funds upon delivering results. Every agreement under the Housing Accelerator Fund will require municipalities to end exclusionary zoning and encourage apartment building around public transit in order to help seniors, students, and families. Local governments are encouraged to think big and be bold in their approaches, which could include accelerating project timelines, allowing increased housing density, and encouraging affordable housing units.