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“The pandemic is still accelerating,” Tedros told the virtual conference.”We know that the pandemic is much more than a health crisis, it is an economic crisis, a social crisis, and in many countries a political crisis,” he said.”Its effects will be felt for decades to come.”A vaccine remains months off at best despite several trials, while scientists are still discovering more about the virus, its symptoms and the extent to which it may have spread before being identified. “The politicization of the pandemic has exacerbated it. None of us is safe until all of us are safe.”The WHO warned last week of a new and dangerous phase of the coronavirus pandemic, with people tiring of lockdowns despite the disease’s rapid spread.The COVID-19 illness, which has now killed more than 465,000 people and infected almost nine million worldwide, is surging in the Americas and parts of Asia, even as Europe starts to ease restrictive measures. Lockdowns imposed to halt the spread of the virus have caused crippling economic damage, but the WHO says the pandemic still poses a major threat. The novel coronavirus pandemic is still accelerating and its effects will be felt for decades, the World Health Organization’s director-general told an online conference on Monday.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual health forum organized by Dubai authorities that the greatest threat facing the world is not the virus itself, but “the lack of global solidarity and global leadership”. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world,” he said. 
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He added that this differed from pension funds’ aspirations, “who are often already focussing on the next step, such as better apps, financial planning tools and customer service”.The consultancy further concluded that most providers found managing their IT suppliers difficult.“Making sure that a supplier fulfills all of a pension fund’s wishes is a complex game, which not only requires IT expertise, but also commercial and legal knowledge,” IJmker explained .He argued that guiding external partners would become more important, as the survey also revealed a trend toward increased outsourcing by parties still depending on internal IT systems.The survey also showed that insufficient data quality could hamper the improvement of systems and achieving golas such as setting up financial planners.According to IJmker, this doesn’t necessarily mean that a scheme’s data are wrong.“The information could be insufficiently refined, or a pension fund could have poor access to the data,” he pointed out.The study didn’t identify the participating players. However, inquiries by Dutch pensions publication Pensioen Pro in 2018, disclosed that APG, PGGM, MN and AZL needed significant adjustments to their IT systems to cope with individual pensions accrual.At the time, implementing the changes would take up to four years and costs were estimated at up to tens of millions of euros. A survey by organisational consultancy Quint has suggested that nine out of 10 Dutch pension providers are anticipating fundamental adjustments to their IT systems in the coming years.The company, which surveyed 22 providers, insurers and pension funds with in-house administration, found that they mainly aim to improve data security, following a shift to individual pensions accrual in the new pensions system, as well as make use of more flexible systems.The providers intend to achieve their goals by using cloud services through outsourcing their server operations as well as developing or purchasing new software.“Many plans target improving operational quality,” said Arno IJmker, partner at Quint. “The majority of participants in the survey cited this as the focus of their strategy.”
Also, the town has a total 52,973population based on 2015 Census of Population and 66.01 square kilometers ofland area. The conversion is primarily envisionedto promote Malay’s economic potential and spur investstments. Proposed by the Sangguniang Bayan ofthis town in 2010, the plans and consultation of the Malay cityhood with thestakeholders are already in the preliminary stages. It also has more facilities like banksand telecommunication companies, and more developed infrastructure than othertowns in this province. Caticlan Jetty Port serves the general area of the municipality of Malay, Aklan. The port is used to cross its passengers from Sibuyan Sea to Boracay Island and vice-versa. BOY RYAN ZABAL/AKEAN FORUM As part of their bid to the mission,Bautista issued Executive Order No. 54 that would establish Malay CityhoodTechnical Working Group (TWG) tasked to conduct assessment and evaluation onthe requirements of cityhood. They would also assist the Sangguniang Bayan ofthis town to craft a resolution requesting the House of Representatives aboutit. This first class municipality with 17barangays – three of them in Boracay Island – has met the requirement forlocally generated funds. However, it also needs to qualify the criteria on landarea and population before it could be converted into a city. The acting mayor will head the TWG,while Malay Legal officer Atty. Melanio Prado will act as the secretariat. The town’s bustling economy is anchoredon tourism activities in the world-famous island of Boracay, the Airport andport of Caticlan, and the ports of Sambiray, Tambisaan, Cagban and Tabon. MALAY, Aklan – This municipality isstriving for a cityhood that aims to achieve unprecedented growth and toimprove the level of local government, according to acting Malay town mayorFrolibar Bautista. Bautista aims to convert the town into acomponent city with a mission “to enhance local autonomy in its truestsense, not only by legislative enabling acts but also by administrative andorganizational reforms.” “Malay, Aklan is a class of itsown, center of trade and commerce, capable of fiscal independence, point ofconvergence of transportation, rich haven of agricultural, mineral, and other naturalresources, and a grand tourism spot of Boracay,” the EO states. Republic Act No. 9009, which amendedSection 450 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991), requiresa population of at least 150,000, a land area of at least 100 square kilometersand a minimum of P100 million locally generated average annual income for thelast two consecutive years for a municipality or cluster of barangays to beconverted into a component city.(With areport from Akean Forum/PN)
Long Jump Varsity – Finals x Courtesy of Eagles Coach Larry Hammond. 1.10Elyse Hunger5:15h PRJac-Cen-Del 800 Meters Varsity – Finals x 4.10Kelsey Sebastian62’2Jac-Cen-Del 1.12Rosie Newhart88’9Jac-Cen-Del 1.12Rosie Newhart33’2Jac-Cen-Del 3200 Meters Varsity – Finals x 2.Austin BiddingerSpenser JohnsonJarod WestonWilliam Meador11:48hJac-Cen-Del 200 Meters Varsity – Finals x 200 Meters Varsity – Finals x 4×100 Relay Varsity – Finals x 4.10Nathan Laswell5:58h PRJac-Cen-Del 1.Maria PurdySophanna DecoryLiberiti StengerRosie Newhart59.5hJac-Cen-Del 4×100 Relay Varsity – Finals x The JCD Varsity Track traveled to Seymour to Trinity Lutheran for a 3way meet also with SW Hanover. Results Ladies JCD 66, SW Hanover 46, Trinity 27 Men SW Hanover 57, Trinity 54, JCD 53 100 Meters Varsity – Finals x 3.Adrian PeetzQuentin ComerMoritz WiesmuellerJarod Weston4:15hJac-Cen-Del Shot Put – 12lb Varsity – Finals x 3.10Adrian Peetz17’4Jac-Cen-Del Shot Put – 4kg Varsity – Finals x 2.10Blake Simon53.4hJac-Cen-Del 1.11Dylan Parcell42’6 PRJac-Cen-Del 100m Hurdles – 33″ Varsity – Finals x 1.11Michael Schmitt103’9 PRJac-Cen-Del 1600 Meters Varsity – Finals x 4.9Oliva Wagner12’7 PRJac-Cen-Del 100 Meters Varsity – Finals x Long Jump Varsity – Finals x 4.9Madison Potts4’4 PRJac-Cen-Del 4×400 Relay Varsity – Finals x 3.10Christina Bellingham7:32h PRJac-Cen-Del High Jump Varsity – Finals x 4.9Sophanna Decory31.5h PRJac-Cen-Del
1.Elyse HungerChristina BellinghamSophanna DecoryOliva Wagner5:13hJac-Cen-Del 2.12Liberiti Stenger12’10Jac-Cen-Del 3.10Blake Simon19.1h PRJac-Cen-Del 1.10Elyse Hunger2:56h SRJac-Cen-Del 3.10Taylor Wilhoit4’4 SRJac-Cen-Del 3.11Quentin Comer1:00.11hJac-Cen-Del Discus – 1.6kg Varsity – Finals x 1.10Elyse Hunger14:19h SRJac-Cen-Del 4×400 Relay Varsity – Finals x 3.10Kelsey Sebastian24’6Jac-Cen-Del 2.9Sophanna Decory21.7h PRJac-Cen-Del 1.10Garrett Boor6’0 PRJac-Cen-Del 110m Hurdles – 39″ Varsity – Finals x 2.12Chris Douglas102’2 SRJac-Cen-Del 300m Hurdles – 36″ Varsity – Finals x 1.Tanner DilkMoritz WiesmuellerBlake SimonAdrian Peetz50.4hJac-Cen-Del 1600 Meters Varsity – Finals x 3.10Elizabeth Newhart68’1Jac-Cen-Del 4.11Moritz Wiesmueller27.1h PRJac-Cen-Del 2.10Elizabeth Newhart26’0Jac-Cen-Del 2.9Katie Minch15:12h PRJac-Cen-Del Discus – 1kg Varsity – Finals x 2.9Autumn Hammond3:06h PRJac-Cen-Del 4.11Michael Schmitt35’8Jac-Cen-Del 2.10Adrian Peetz12.23hJac-Cen-Del High Jump Varsity – Finals x 400 Meters Varsity – Finals x 2.12Liberiti Stenger14.43h PRJac-Cen-Del 3.9Tanner Dilk26.31hJac-Cen-Del 2.Madison PottsAutumn HammondKatie MinchOliva Wagner12:40hJac-Cen-Del 4×800 Relay Varsity – Finals x 4×800 Relay Varsity – Finals x
Press Association However, Potters boss Mark Hughes concedes Bojan was “initially taken aback” by the Premier League and it took the Spaniard time to find his feet. Pearson, though, does not have time as he ideally requires Croatia hot-shot Kramaric to hit the ground running if bottom-of-the-table Leicester are to avoid relegation. After obtaining a work permit on Friday – eight days after his arrival was initially announced – Kramaric was given a 25-minute cameo for his debut, coming on just two minutes after Bojan had scored. Unfortunately for Kramaric, his maiden appearance came on a day when the Foxes lacked any creative spark and he barely saw the ball. Pearson, though, was at least happy Kramaric was given a taste of what is to come, with an FA Cup tie with Spurs and league matches against Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City on the horizon over the next few weeks. “There’s going to be interest, of course, because of his arrival,” said Pearson. “He’s a goalscorer and his record bears that out, but we didn’t really create too much in the last 20 minutes or so. “It’s always difficult to judge a player when he’s going into a losing situation and we’re not being particularly creative. It’s never easy to quantify what he’s capable of. Leicester manager Nigel Pearson will be hoping new signing Andrej Kramaric does not take as long as Stoke match-winner Bojan Krkic to become accustomed to the Barclays Premier League. It was a tale of two strikers at the King Power Stadium, with Bojan underlining his growing pedigree and confidence with a classy finish for the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute to end Leicester’s four-match unbeaten run. The 24-year-old joined Stoke in the summer for what is now rapidly becoming a bargain £3million following a tour of some of Europe’s greatest names – Barcelona, Roma, AC Milan and Ajax. “But I’m pleased he’s had some pitch time and experienced playing in front of our own crowd. That was important.” As Pearson rightly pointed out, “it was a bit of quality that won it for them (Stoke)”, with a back-to-the-goal Bojan taking a ball from Jonathan Walters on his right foot, turning and firing past Ben Hamer from 17 yards with his left. It was Bojan’s fourth goal of the season to give Stoke their fourth away win on the road this campaign, meaning they have a better away record than they do at home. Bojan knows the club has to improve at the Britannia Stadium if they are to make further strides up the table from their current 10th place. Speaking on Sky Sports and via team-mate and translator Marc Muniesa, Bojan said: “I’m happy because we won an important three points and I helped the team with the goal. That’s important for me and the team. “I’m really happy with the confidence Mark Hughes is giving me and all my team-mates. I’m feeling comfortable here in Stoke and I will be improving. “Now we have to be a bit stronger at home. If we can improve the little details we were missing in the first half of the season then we will finish in a good position.” Hughes, meanwhile, has revealed negotiations remain ongoing with midfielder Glenn Whelan over a new contract. Hughes said: “There’s a deal on the table with further talks scheduled, so hopefully something will be resolved quickly.” 
FORMER Pakistan captain Imran Khan believes Sarfaraz Ahmed’s axing does not necessarily spell the end of his international career.Imran, who is currently Pakistan’s prime minister, has almost completely stayed away from any public comment on the nation’s cricket team since he took over the top job. But, taking a weekend off from political duties, he touched upon a number of recent developments in Pakistan cricket, also backing the embattled head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq to come good.“I don’t think the performance and form of a player should be judged by T20 cricket but through Test and one-day cricket,” Imran told reporters. “He can come back to the national team, but right now he should focus on domestic cricket.”Sarfaraz Ahmed was relieved of his duties as Pakistan captain last month in all three formats after a sustained drop in both personal form and the team’s fortunes in all three formats. He also lost his place in the T20 and Test squads for Pakistan’s tour of Australia, and has spent the last three weeks captaining Sindh in the Quaid-e-Azam trophy, where, with 92 runs in four innings, his batting returns have been somewhat modest.Imran threw his weight behind Misbah, praising both his integrity and ability. “It is a constructive move to appoint Misbah as he is an honest and unbiased person who has loads of experience behind him. I think Misbah will turn out to be a good choice and Pakistan will improve and do well in Test and ODI cricket under him. He has this talent in him that he can groom the players and also improve their performance.”Imran also expressed confidence in the revamped domestic structure – which he had himself heavily championed – backing it to produce long-term results that improve performances of the national side. “If our domestic cricket improves, then Pakistan cricket will also move forward.”(ESPN Cricinfo)
President C.L. Max Nikias, First Lady Niki C. Nikias and Vice President for Student Affairs Michael L. Jackson meet a parent on move-in day outside of Pardee Tower. At the New Student Convocation, Nikias said he felt like a freshman in his first year as president.Joel Zink | Daily Trojan
Published on August 31, 2013 at 2:56 pm Contact David: dbwilson@syr.edu | @DBWilson2 Facebook Twitter Google+ EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kyle Knapp, an offensive lineman who missed at least two weeks of training camp with a head injury, is one of 31 players who are not part of Syracuse’s travel roster for its season opener against Penn State in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday. Head coach Scott Shafer said earlier in the week that Knapp, who was listed as the second-team left tackle on Monday’s depth chart, had returned to practice. But he will not be on the field when the Orange opens its season at MetLife Stadium in New York’s College Classic at 3:30 p.m.A handful of freshman receiving options — wide receivers Corey Winfield and Sean Avant and tight ends Tyler Provo and P.J. Batten — were also left off the travel roster, as well as linebacker Oliver Vigille, defensive back Chauncey Scissum, running back Steve Rene, tackle Jon Burton and defensive end Josh Manley.Defensive end Tyler Marona, who Shafer said was unlikely to play on Saturday, is listed on the Orange’s travel roster for Saturday’s game. Comments
BROWARD COUNTY, FL — Elected officials and community leaders from the hospitality industry from throughout Broward County will gather on January 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center for an event celebrating the $1 billion Convention Center expansion and Headquarters Hotel project.Those attending include the Broward County Board of County Commissioners; Dale V. C. Holness, Mayor of Broward County; the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, Dean Trantalis, Mayor of Fort Lauderdale; Bertha Henry, Broward County Administrator; Stacy Ritter, President & CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau; officials from many of Broward County’s 31 municipalities; and community leaders from throughout Broward County, including the hospitality industry.“We are gathering to thank the many government, industry and community leaders who have worked hard to make this project a reality,” said Broward County Mayor Dale Holness. “Years of careful planning have brought us here, and we are celebrating the fact that this expansion will boost the local economy and create more than new 1,000 jobs.”“With increased meeting space, 800 hotel rooms, new dining concepts and more, we expect over $200 million of additional consumer activity in the market each year,” added Bertha Henry, County Administrator.A highlight of the expanded convention center will be the 6-acre outdoor waterfront plaza. Event attendees will get a 360-degree sneak peek at the reimagined plaza and the rest of the project using new technology now available on Facebook and Instagram. Event attendees will be invited to transport themselves to the future through an augmented reality portal.“Greater Fort Lauderdale listened to the needs of meeting planners to create the convention center experience of the future,” said Stacy Ritter, President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. “When the expansion is complete, Greater Fort Lauderdale will be able to attract some of the world’s largest meetings, some bringing more than 8,000 total hotel rooms nights per event.”The expansion will grow the existing 600,000 sq. ft. convention center to 1.2 million sq. ft. There will be 350,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, 132,000 sq. ft. of ballroom space across four ballrooms, including the spectacular 65,000 sq. ft. waterfront ballroom. Total meeting space will measure 215,000 sq. ft. with 50 breakout rooms, along with 220,000 sq. ft. of flexible space and the expansive waterfront plaza.The new 800-room headquarters hotel will feature a rooftop bar with a spectacular waterfront view, multiple dining venues, 73,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a spa and fitness center and versatile outdoor event space.The convention center expansion and headquarters hotel projects, both of which will be LEED Gold-certified with the latest technology and sustainability initiatives, will be the centerpiece of the full convention center district enhancement project that will include outdoor event space, exceptional restaurants, premier shopping, arts and cultural attractions, and more.