Former Soviet states must move speedily to confront HIVAIDS – Annan
With 1.4 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) of former Soviet nations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, a coordinated response from all sectors of society and leadership at every level are vital to combat the scourge, United Nations Secretary-General told a regional meeting today.“How the CIS region deals with this challenge will determine not only the size of the epidemic, but whether you will be able to prevent all the other destruction that AIDS causes,” Mr. Annan said in a message to the ministerial meeting in Moscow on Urgent Response to the HIV/AIDS Epidemics.“We know from our experience elsewhere that the spread can be turned back. But it cannot be done piecemeal,” he added, pledging the UN’s readiness to assist in any way it can.“There is no time to lose if we are to reach the Millennium Development Goal of halting, and beginning to reverse, the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015,” he said, referring to one of the targets set by the UN Millennium Summit of 2000 seeking to curb a series of social and economic ills by that year. “I look to every one of you as an ally in that struggle.”
In 2014, Prince Harry went alone as part of a tour in South America which saw him enjoy a kickabout with local children and cheer England on against Costa Rica.In Frankfurt in 2006, Prince William watched England vs Paraguay, meeting fans and delivering a letter to the FA from the Queen. Prince William joins David Beckham and David Cameron for the world cup bid in 2010Credit:Reuters The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have no plans to attend the World Cup football tournament being hosted by Russia, a Royal source has said.It is expected to be the first time no senior member of the Royal Family has supported England in person during the tournament in decades, and the first time in at least 16 years that neither Prince has attended.At least one of the brothers has cheered England on at matches in the last three World Cups in Brazil, South Africa and Germany.The Duke’s attendance at this year’s tournament had become contentious after former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal, 66, and his 33-year-old daughter Yulia were targeted by what is believed to be a nerve agent.As president of the FA, English football’s governing body, the Duke would usually be expected to support the national team in person or with a close representative during the World Cup.His involvement this year will likely be restricted to pre-tournament visits on home soil, or messages to wish the team luck. A source there are “no plans” for the Duke or Prince Harry to attend the games in Russia. 
A Royal source said there were no plans in place for the Duke or Prince Harry to attend any matches in Russia. Theresa May said the Government would “look at whether ministers and other dignitaries should attend” the sporting event during Prime Minister’s Questions.Ministers, including the sports minister Tracey Crouch, would be among those who would cancel plans to travel to Russia for the World Cup in July in the event of a proven link between the host nation and the alleged attack on the former spy and his daughter. Whitehall sources said ministers were “a long way off” having to make decisions about the Duke’s travel arrangements, but did not deny that he would be advised to stay away if a boycott was in place.
Kensington Palace declined to comment.The Duke and Prince are both expected to have a busy summer, with the Duchess of Cambridge expecting her third baby in April and Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle in May.This summer, the Duke will visit Israel, Jordan and the occupied Palestinian Territories on the request of the Foreign Office. Prince Harry and Prince William at the Algeria v England match in 2010Credit:Reuters The Duke and Prince Harry both attended an England group game in 2010, when the tournament was hosted by South Africa. In 2002, Prince Andrew watched the quarter final against Brazil, while Prince Charles took the young Prince Harry to cheer England on against Colombia in France in 1998. The Duke played a role in England’s failed bid to host the 2018 World Cup, joining a delegation in Switzerland in 2010 to argue the case alongside David Cameron and David Beckham.Earlier this week, Boris Johnson, the Foreign Secretary, told MPs it would be “very difficult to imagine that UK representation” at the World Cup could “go ahead in the normal way” this summer. Prince Charles and Prince Harry at the 1998 World Cup in France Credit:Reuters Prince Harry plays football with children during his visit to Brazil in 2014Credit:Getty 
Facebook Twitter: @NeosKosmos Instagram Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is paying an official visit to Ankara on Tuesday and Wednesday in an effort to relaunch confidence-building measures between the two sides.Ahead of the visit, Turkey’s Parliament Speaker Binali Yildirim said that Turkey aims to “enhance friendship” and “reduce animosity” between Ankara and Athens. He said that the two countries share a common history despite disputes in the Aegean Sea.Mr Tsipras will visit Ecumenical Patriarch Varthalomaios, but it is unclear whether he would use the opportunity to seek the reopening of the Halki Orthodox seminary. Mr Tsipras will, however, visit the former Christian Orthodox seminary that is located on one of the Princes’ islands.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Mr Tsipras are expected to discuss the possibility of a new peace push for Cyprus. The two men will also discuss the case of the eight Turkish officers in Greece after fleeing from Turkey during a failed coup in 2016. Turkey’s National Security Council renewed its pursuit of the suspected participants last week, however Greece has refused to extradite them.Greek diplomats do not hold particularly high hopes for the talks bearing in mind continued tensions in the Aegean between the two countries.
Énergie renouvelable : le réseau ferroviaire belge mise sur le solaireBelgique – L’équivalent belge de la SNCF, Infrabel, vient de conclure un accord avec la société Enfinity, spécialisée dans les énergies renouvelables. Quelque 16.000 panneaux solaires devraient ainsi être installés sur une partie du réseau ferroviaire.Ces panneaux solaires prendront place sur le toit d’un tunnel long de 3,4 kilomètres, dans lequel circulent les trains reliant Paris à Amsterdam, en passant par Bruxelles. Les trains qui emprunteront ce tunnel seront alimentés en énergie grâce à ces panneaux qui devraient fournir 3,5 mégawattheures (MWh) par an. Une électricité qui sera également utilisée par certaines structures de la gare d’Anvers.L’installation des panneaux photovoltaïques, qui couvriront 50.000 m², devrait être achevée avant la fin de l’année. Son coût total est estimé à plus de 14 millions d’euros. Un investissement qui permettra, selon Infrabel, d’éviter le rejet de 47,3 millions de kilogrammes de CO2 dans l’atmosphère au cours des vingt prochaines années, soit 2.400 tonnes par an.Le 1 novembre 2010 à 09:48 • Emmanuel Perrin
The former ‘Juve’ and Italy manager believed his ex-team was a step behind of world-class clubs, but now he thinks they can challenge for the UEFA Champions LeagueFormer Italian manager Marcello Lippi has come out to praise Juventus in the Italian Lega Serie A and in the UEFA Champions League.The ex Italy national team coach also spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo, and how he feels after being awarded the Golden Foot for his contribution to world football.“You never get tired of winning trophies, but there are those that come near the end of the career and, considering the other names I am alongside, it makes me very proud,” he was quoted by Football Italia.
Fiorentina owner: “Ribery played better than Ronaldo!” Andrew Smyth – September 14, 2019 Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso was left gushing over Franck Ribery’s performance against Juventus, which he rates above that of even Cristiano Ronaldo’s.“Cristiano Ronaldo is an added bonus to the Juventus squad, but the general level of the team is so very high already.”“I think they have the same odds of winning as Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain. I used to see Juve as a step behind, but now they are on the same level,” he explained.“In Serie A, only Napoli and Inter can cause a few problems, but at the end of the day they won’t be able to prevent another Juve title.”
Steel door and physical security manufacturer Bradbury Group has introduced suicide prevention training for its 200 employees, to support staff mental health and wellbeing and raise awareness around suicide support services.The training, which was launched on Monday 25 February 2019, is provided via video by Zero Suicide Alliance, a collaboration of National Health Service (NHS) trusts, employers and individuals committed to suicide prevention. The training videos inform staff about spotting the signs that someone is feeling suicidal, having conversations in a supportive manner and signposting to professional services and support.The videos use scenarios to help demonstrate these points, for example talking about suicide to a colleague, stranger or family member.The organisation has set up computers and laptops in spare rooms on-site to encourage employees to complete the training during work hours.Tim Strawson, managing director at Bradbury Group, said: “Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under 45, and a life is lost through suicide every two hours. It’s important that, as employers, we do what we can to address these statistics.“We’ve introduced the suicide prevention training so our staff are able to recognise when someone they know might be feeling suicidal and feel confident in having a conversation to support individuals opening up about how they’re feeling. They will also feel more able [to] signpost to the professional services in the area.”Bradbury Group has launched the training in conjunction with a local campaign, #TalkSuicide, organised by the Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership. This aims to improve the available support for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, raising awareness of free suicide prevention training and tackling the stigma surrounding the topic.The opportunity for training was first communicated to staff at an induction event on Thursday 21 February 2019, where senior managers and directors explained to employees why it was being introduced. This was followed up with emails, staff social media posts and printed communications on-site.The training videos signal the start of a range of health and wellbeing activities Bradbury Group is keen to implement. This includes hosting clinics where employees can speak to NHS professionals and looking to arrange mental health training.Bradbury Group’s new facilities in Scunthorpe have been designed to address employee health and wellbeing too, with a canteen that offers healthy food menus, payable using cashless technology or optional salary deduction, and an on-site gym nearing completion, including showing facilities.Strawson added: “We want every single staff member at Bradbury Group to feel comfortable in having conversations about mental health. The introduction of this suicide prevention training is only the start and will be proceeded by a number of new initiatives over the coming months.“Regard for the health and wellbeing of our employees is at the heart of how we work as a business, so we are committed to ensuring Bradbury always remains a positive and supportive working environment.”
Related: 8 shot at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in Miami on MLK Day; 2 detainedPolice said Brownlee has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, attempted second-degree murder and carrying a concealed fire arm. Britt is also charged with attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a minor.Eight victims were hurt after being caught in the crossfire: 18-year-old Shawnteri Wilson, 20-year-old Jerome Battle, 30-year-old Michael Clarke, 14-year-old Lajada Benson, 15-year-old Nakyasenat Butler, 17-year-old Alfanesha Times, 13-year-old Keionna Green and 11-year-old Ciara Johnson.“The young men shot into a crowd. You have eight people that could have been easily killed,” said Minister Brian Dennis, the parade organizer.While the victims are all expected to be OK, they still carry the emotional scars of the day. “I was scared that I was gonna lose my life,” Green said. “I knew they was gonna catch them. I feel relief. I feel better.”Green’s mother, Shiqueta Brownlee, said she is relieved police made the arrests. “I just want to thank the police for putting in their hard work and catching them,” she said.One day after the shooting, Perez led a news conference at MLK Memorial Park to ask the public for information. “We’re not gonna take this any longer. Enough is enough on the gun violence,” Perez said at that the conference on Jan. 17.One week later, two teens suspected of being responsible were arrested, charged and hauled off to jail. NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Two teens, who police believe to be linked to the shooting at the Martin Luther King Day parade in Northwest Miami-Dade, are expected to appear before a judge Wednesday.Police took two subjects, 18-year-old Gerrell Brownlee and 17-year-old Robert Britt, into custody Tuesday morning. They are believed to be involved in the shooting that took place at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, on Jan. 16.Miami-Dade Police Director Juan Perez announced the arrests at the Board of County Commissioners meeting, Tuesday morning.“So, hot off the press, right now, Ricky Carter, the major from Northside District and his outstanding staff have two in custody responsible for the shooting of those people,” he said to applause.Miami-Dade Police held a news conference Tuesday, at 3 p.m., to address details of these arrests.Perez said his announcement was not about bragging about making the arrests but about sending a message to the community and to those who commit crimes with guns.“With all the leads we were able to obtain because of the information that came in, we’re able to make some arrests,” Perez said. Police said they will not release a lot of information to avoid jeopardizing their investigation.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Glory Hole staffer Mindy Lee serves the first meal at the shelter’s headquarters since the building shut down for repairs two months ago. (Photo by Kevin Reagan/KTOO)The Glory Hole Shelter and Soup Kitchen reopened its doors Wednesday morning after plumbing repairs closed down its headquarters for the last two months.Download AudioWednesday was move-in day for Mariya Lovishchuk at the Glory Hole.The executive director of Juneau’s nonprofit homeless shelter has not worked at a desk of her own since a broken pipe flooded the building two months ago. Lovishchuk and her 10-person staff recently returned to their headquarters on Franklin Street to continue offering their full services.“The transition period will be over pretty soon, it’s just really great to have the building back,” Lovishchuk says.The shelter stayed in operation while its building was under repair. The Salvation Army and Holy Trinity Church helped the Glory Hole provide basic services to its regular patrons.Lovishchuk says insurance covered most of the repair costs, and community donations allowed the Glory Hole building to undergo some much needed upgrades. New cabinet panels, kitchen stove and plumbing system were installed while the building was being serviced.“Fortunately we have a lot of partners in the community and the state,” Lovishchuk says, “because of the help of our great partners it has not as been as horrible as it could have been.”Lovishchuk’s staff prepared the first meal in the Glory Hole since re-opening on Wednesday to a crowd of about 20 people. On the menu was homemade chili and Subway sandwiches.For Mike Davis, the chili wasn’t quite strong enough. He sprinkled some garlic salt on top — but it’s a ritual he does with all his food.“Cold medicine is what it is actually,” says Davis, who has lived in Juneau since 1974.Davis had been staying at Juneau International Hostel with other Glory Hole clients during the repairs. He doesn’t plan to stay in the shelter for very long but he’s glad to see it reopened for those who have nowhere else to go.“I know it’s really important for a lot of these people,” Davis says. “They feel a lot more comfortable here, it’s a sense of security I guess.”The Glory Hole is capable of housing 40 people at a time in its dormitories, and clients have been moving back in for the last couple of weeks.With the building back in operation, Lovishchuk says it should be easier for the Glory Hole to continue its involvement with developing the capital city’s Housing First project to address chronic homelessness.
KABUL: An Afghan official says Taliban insurgents have stormed a checkpoint in western Herat province, killing 14 pro-government militia members. Police chief spokesman Abdul Ahid Walizada said on Wednesday that seven others were wounded in the Tuesday night attack in Robat Sangi district. He said an unspecified number of Taliban fighters suffered casualties. Also Read – Pakistan test-fires 290-km range missile Advertise With Us Separately, in eastern Nangarhar province, governor’s spokesman Attaullah Khogynai said a university professor was killed and two others wounded on Tuesday when a bomb attached to their vehicle detonated in Jalalabad, the provincial capital. The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack in Herat but no one has claimed responsibility for the attack in Nangarhar, where both the Taliban and the local affiliate of the Islamic State group are active.
Senators launch a final round of questioning of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who so far appears to have avoided any major missteps in his confirmation hearings.Kavanaugh also doesn’t seem to have changed many minds on the Judiciary Committee, which is split along partisan lines. For his part, President Donald Trump says he’s pleased with his nominee’s performance.Kavanaugh underwent a 12-hour session of questioning that ended late Wednesday. The judge left unanswered questions over how he would handle investigations of the executive branch and whether he would recuse himself if cases involving Trump under special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe end up at the court.Democrats have been pressing Kavanaugh for his views on abortion rights, gun control and other issues. Share
Enroll Now for Free Free Workshop | August 28: Get Better Engagement and Build Trust With Customers Now This hands-on workshop will give you the tools to authentically connect with an increasingly skeptical online audience. 3 min read October 30, 2018 To be sure, digital currency markets have had their ups and downs. A recent study by Gallup shows that only 2 percent of investors are currently purchasing Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, but one in four is intrigued. With major banks betting on the space, however, that math may be about to change.Whether or not your company accepts cryptocurrency as a payment method, it would do well to pay attention to the surprising ways the business world is already using digital currency:1. Investing in customer loyalty.Loyalty programs have long struggled to find the right incentive structure. According to the 2017 Colloquy Loyalty Census, more than half of loyalty memberships in the U.S. are inactive. The report says approximately 30 percent of surveyed U.S. and Canadian consumers have left loyalty programs without ever redeeming a point or a mile.Could cryptocurrencies reignite customer loyalty? Cryptocurrency gives customers want they want — cash — without the security and logistics challenges of doling out cash.In Zurich, for example, Caffe Lattesso encourages purchasers to redeem codes found on its bottles for loyalty rewards in the form of digital coins, which can be exchanged within a few months for other digital tokens or traditional currency. EZ Rent-A-Car is following suit with a program that allows customers to exchange their loyalty points for digital coins.Related: Here’s How to Earn and Keep the Loyalty of Your Customers2. Banking on accessory technologies.Rather than re-invigorate their existing customer base, other entrepreneurs could look at building a new one around the cryptocurrency market. Investors may start focusing less on initial coin offerings and more on building the technological ecosystem around cryptocurrencies.Demand is growing quickly for digital currency point-of-sale systems, for example. Although most of the demand is currently in South Korea, at least one company plans to distribute some 100,000 point-of-sale machines by 2021. Vendors that accept cryptocurrencies will also need accounting and reporting software to support the payment method.Related: 4 Ways to Leverage the Fast Growth of Cryptocurrencies for Success3. Making change with ease.But cryptocurrencies are good for more than spending money; they’re also great for giving back. Eric Tippetts, co-founder of NASGO pointed out at the United Nations’ Media for Social Change Summit, cryptocurrency’s digital nature makes set-it-and-forget-it philanthropy possible.“Instead of voicing a commitment to philanthropy, the blockchain makes it possible to program giving into the operation itself,” Tippetts explained in a Cheddar interview. NASGO’s financial systems, he noted, direct every seventeenth revenue cycle into an account for humanitarian contributions.Creatives, too, are using cryptocurrency to spread their message.In the Cheddar interview, Tippetts and Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson and nephew of Michael Jackson, discussed plans to tokenize upcoming musical releases as a way to raise awareness, gather contributions and donate part of their earnings to humanitarian causes. Ashton Kutcher, in fact, recently donated $4 million in XRP tokens, a digital currency introduced by fintech startup Ripple, to the Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund during his appearance on DeGeneres’s show.Far from the fad its detractors thought it would be, digital currency is become a staple of the business world sooner than anyone expected. If it can soup up tired loyalty programs, open new opportunities in software and streamline charitable giving, then what’s next? Entrepreneurs can’t buy an answer to that question — but they can build it. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
Geelong received up to four million day trippers last financial year, making more than $670 million in tourist spending. According to Federal Government figures released late last month, during the 2009/10 period 3.9 million visitors were recorded to have spent the day in the region, spending the majority of their cash on food and drink, The Geelong Advertiser reported. $221 million of tourism spending was made on food and drink purchases while up to $93 million was used on shopping. Geelong Otway tourism chief executive Roger Grant was pleased with the year’s results and said it proved the area’s popularity as a tourist destination. Mr Grant added that while the majority was made up of day tourists, the expenditure they brought with them was “far bigger than people often give credit for”.”We tend to think ‘there were a lot of tourists down here for Audi Week’ or … at the National Celtic Festival, but it’s so much more than that.””Tourism is defined not by the activity, but by the postcode of the person doing the activity,” he said.According to the figures Geelong received up to $61 million in international spending, with the majority coming from visitors from the UK, New Zealand and the US. Source = e-Travel Blackboard: N.J