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NPHIL Wants Local Leaders Allot Budget for CLTS Program
In a three-day review of CLTS in Ganta recently, the participants, among whom were health workers, agreed, among other things, to continue the involvement of key stakeholders in the county, such as the superintendent, so as to flag up the issue of "open defecation."The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), a division of Environmental and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW), is calling on local leaders across Liberia to get involved in the "Community Led Total Sanitation," commonly known as CLTS program.In a three-day review of CLTS in Ganta recently, the participants, among whom were health workers, agreed, among other things, to continue the involvement of key stakeholders in the county, such as the superintendent, so as to flag up the issue of "open defecation."They also agreed to take the CLTS idea to communities, through town hall meeting and strong public awareness, as a means of eradicating open defecation (ODF) which poses a serious health hazard.At the review meeting, nearly all the superintendents of Liberia were present, in order to ensure the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) is committed to enforcing public health laws.According to Acting Deputy Director for Technical Services of the NPHIL, Mr. Amos F. Gbore, the CLTS is a national strategy that is intended to improve services of sanitation and hygiene in communities, especially rural ones.He said CLTS was first introduced in Liberia in 2009, and since then the country has been implementing CLTS and making significant progress in all of the 15 counties."Some of the communities in which we have made progress, we have had those communities' CLTS backing to open defecation," he said."Unless we do something to be able to re-energize the approach, we could be making a game and then losing it," he added.Mr. Gbore said the review was designed to bring all stakeholders, including superintendents, the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW), Ministry of Health (MoH), the NPHIL as well as county health teams who are already carrying on the approach to design a way to improve the approach and also sustain the ODF status of communities that have become open defecation free.When the Daily Observer visited some communities in Nimba, it was established that most homes no longer using pit latrines. Rather, people use nearby bushes to defecate, as in the past.But one of the primary challenges community dwellers are faced with is the possibility of getting the needed materials to build newly designed latrines that use water.Mr. Gbore confirmed being aware of these challenges, but said they are working towards ensuring that materials are available in every community."Open defecation is bad, because it leads to health hazards," he said."If flies sit on your toilet and come back and sit on your food, it certainly makes you sick from running stomach. So we want the community to take the CLTS program seriously so that every community can become open defecation free," he concluded.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) read more
Civil Society to President: Drop "pretext", call elections
The Civil Society Forum – an organisation comprising of several non-governmental organisations, including the private sector, trade unions and religious groups – on Monday said that the position adopted by the Head of State, President David Granger on the issue of Guyana Election's Commission readiness for the constitutional mandated elections is "unacceptable".In a statement to the media the Group said: "Giving GECOM effective power to determine when elections will be held is a position for which no constitutional support exists."It said this "manoeuvre" revives the misgivings and insecurities generated by the controversial selection of the current Chair of GECOM, Justice James Patterson, who now has the casting vote on when elections will be held.The civil society organisation made it clear that the Constitution of Guyana mandates GECOM to be ready within 90 days, and there is no provision that allows the President to amend that provision as a pretext for not announcing a date for national elections.It explained that the main preparatory tasks for elections: prepare the voters' list, arrange polling stations, train staff, print ballot papers, and administer polling day; are tasks which are all routine."All of these technical issues are the responsibility of the Chief Elections Officer, rather than resting on the opinions of the Commissioners. Given the not-too-distant local elections, GECOM is more prepared than normal. The only task around which 'unprepared' is ever raised is the Voters' List," the organisation posited.The David Granger administration has not been moving with much urgency with regard to holding elections before the constitutional deadline of March 21.Instead, their respective GECOM Commissioners, including the Chair, have been advocating for house-to-house registration to sanitise the voters' list, a process which would go well beyond the constitutional deadline.As such, the civil society group explained that house-to-house registration, while desirable, is not a necessity at this point.The Group contended that neither GECOM nor the President can set aside the Constitution to pursue their desire for house-to-house registration.Further, the civil society organisation debunked claims by the Head of State that some voters would be disenfranchised without the process of house-to-house registration.The organisation explained that unregistered persons can find their way to one of hundreds of GECOM offices around the country to get registered.Opposition-nominated GECOM Commissioners recently submitted a proposal of a work plan for the hosting of elections no later than April 29, but this was shot down by President Granger.Notably, not all members of the Civil Society Forum share these views. The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) – headed by Coretta McDonald – does not subscribe to that position.The members who are mounting pressure on President Granger to call a date for elections are: The Anglican Church of Guyana, the Guyana Human Rights Association, Movement Against Parking Meters, Inter-Religious Organisation, Guyana Presbyterian Church, Roman Catholic Church, Transparency Institute of Guyana Incorporated, Guyana Rastafarian Community, Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union, Private Sector Commission, Red Thread, Aircraft Owners Association of Guyana, and RISE Guyana. read more
Degree of difficulty
Ferrell's most recent comedy, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," had a $47 million opening last summer and went on to take in $148.2 million domestically. But instead of the world of professional racing depicted in "Talladega," "Blades" has Ferrell parodying the world of pro figure skating. "I think it will appeal to all audience quadrants because Will has a broad following," said Jim Tharp, head of distribution at Paramount Pictures, which is releasing the film into 3,000 theaters. While the families are sure to be part of the "Blades" audience, "Meet the Robinsons" will be looking to dominate in that demographic and displace "TMNT" as the No. 1 movie in the marketplace for kids and parents. "Robinsons," about an inventor who gets whisked away in a time machine, will bow in 3,413 locations. But on about 600 digital projection screens, audiences will be able to see the movie in 3-D. "The idea that we are in 3-D puts a cachet in the mind of the moviegoer who loves what digital 3-D brings," said Chuck Viane, president of Disney's Buena Vista Distribution. Will Ferrell in a silly comedy is usually a good box office bet, and an animated movie from Disney is typically a force to be reckoned with. But do Ferrell's "Blades of Glory" and Disney's "Meet the Robinsons," both opening in theaters today, have enough firepower to lead the movie industry to its fifth straight $100 million-plus-grossing weekend? And will they be able to maintain a mini-streak of four consecutive weekends that have bested 2006 box office receipts? That will be a daunting task given that "Ice Age: The Meltdown" had a $68 million opening the same weekend a year ago. "I think together they will probably come close to the opening of that film," said Gitesh Pandya, editor of BoxOfficeGuru.com. "I think `Blades' will reach number one and be a little bigger than `Meet the Robinsons,' which also should have a good opening. You have two promising comedies that are targeting different audiences and so the marketplace should expand to accommodate." While animated films released under Disney's Pixar Animation banner have been surefire blockbusters, other animated studio fare has been hit-and-miss. But Disney did enjoy a solid non-Pixar hit in 2005 with "Chicken Little," which grossed more than $100 million at the domestic box office. Under its Miramax Films banner, Disney will also be releasing the drama "The Lookout" in 1,000 theaters. But the trio of new movies still has some strong holdover films to contend with. The Warner Bros. release "300" is likely to remain in the top three and is on its way to surpassing the $200 million mark in domestic box office grosses. "TMNT," the resurrection of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise from the 1990s, opened in first place last weekend and is likely to remain in the top five. "The Ninja Turtles will have competition from `Meet the Robinsons,"' Pandya said. "It's a cartoon based on a popular brand, and those films typically attract a lot of business upfront." Also looking to stay in the top five is the Disney comedy "Wild Hogs," which was at the $126 million mark as of Wednesday; and Paramount's action flick "Shooter," starring Mark Wahlberg, which opened in third place last weekend. If business is robust enough, the industry could end up having a record month of March and set itself up well for the all-important summer season. Viane said his dream is to see "Robinsons" and "Blades" outgross last year's "Meltdown" and continue the current box office roll. "You want your picture to be in one of those wonderful, momentum-building weeks," he said. Added Tharp: "There have been trailers with all these movies that are doing really well and it's been a lot of exposure." greg.hernandez@dailynews.com (818) 713-3758160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You're all set!
Woman in train crash identified
160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You're all set! Police confirmed today that a man was arguing with his girlfriend Monday and drove through the guardrail of a railroad crossing and parked his car in the path of a speeding train, killing himself and critically injuring the woman, police said. Michelle Wright, 23, was identified as the woman who was in the car and miraculously survived the noontime crash Monday near Branford Street and San Fernando Road, where the couple's car was waiting behind two other cars for a northbound Metrolink train to pass, police said. Wright suffered a possible concussion and facial cuts, and X-rays indicated she had no broken bones, said Los Angeles police Lt. George Rock, a detective supervisor at Foothill Division. "She was very fortunate," Rock said. The man, 21-year-old Brandon Funches of South Los Angeles, drove his 2005 Dodge Magnum around the two cars, through the guardrail and parked it on the tracks so the passenger side was directly in the path of the approaching train, police said. Rock said that Wright told detectives from her hospital bed that she felt that "it was an attempt to kill both of them." "He meant to kill her but he meant to kill himself, too. We are documenting it as an attempt murder suicide." Metrolink spokeswoman Denise Tyrrell said none of the 132 people on the Antelope Valley-bound train was injured and the train did not derail. read more
Arsenal XI v Barcelona – Olivier Giroud dropped in favour of £16m man?
13. David Ospina (goalkeeper) 11 11 11 6. Laurent Koscielny (centre back) 14. Theo Walcott (right wing) 11. Mesut Ozil (attacking midfield) Arsenal are out to stage a shock comeback against Barcelona tonight, kick off 19:45 GMT, in the last 16 of the Champions League – and it's live on talkSPORT.Luis Enrique's men won the first-leg 2-0 at the Emirates, giving their Premier League opponents a mountain to climb at the Camp Nou if they are to seal progression.Defeat to Manchester United, Swansea City and an exit in the FA cup at the hands of Watford all followed the loss to Barca, in what has predictably been a period full of criticism to both Arsenal and Arsene Wenger.While this season has screamed déjà vu for the Gunners, the season is far from over – and there would be few better ways to silence doubters than a surprise victory over the La Liga giants.But who might Wenger call upon for such a clash? Will Danny Welbeck get the nod ahead of the underperforming Olivier Giroud?Take a look at talkSPORT's predicted Arsenal line up v Barcelona by viewing the slideshow above. 11 11 34. Francis Coquelin (centre midfield) 11 17. Alexis Sanchez (left wing) 11 11 23. Danny Welbeck (striker) 4. Per Mertesacker (centre back) – check out the full line up, in squad number order, by clicking the arrow above 11 11 24. Hector Bellerin (right back) 11 18. Nacho Monreal (left back) 35. Mohamed Elneny (centre midfield) read more
Shock Ronaldo rumour, Chelsea eye new goalkeeper, Buffon's next club revealed
Here's a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Tuesday's newspapers and online… The biggest market value losers in 2019, including Bale and ex-Liverpool star Tony Cascarino backs Everton to sign two strikers for Carlo Ancelotti moving on Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Ndidi bid, targets named, Ozil is 'skiving little git' 3 Kasper Schmeichel starred for Denmark at the World Cup this summer 3 Wales international Harry Wilson is wanted by Rangers and Celtic Huddersfield are also are targeting Leicester's Nigerian striker Ahmed Musa. and Hertha Berlin and Germany left-back Marvin Plattenhardt. (Daily Mirror)West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster is on the verge of a £2.5m move to Watford – FULL STORYRB Leipzig are hoping to beat Manchester United to the signing of Nottingham Forest's 16-year-old English left-back Matthew Bondswell. (Daily Mail) Latest transfer gossip on talkSPORT.com Top nine Premier League free transfers of the decade Man United joined by three other clubs in race for Erling Haaland Where every Premier League club needs to strengthen in January Cavani 'agrees' to join new club and will complete free transfer next summer Kevin De Bruyne 'loves Man City and wants to keep winning', reveals father targets targets LIVING THE DREAM New Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers are going head-to-head to sign Wales winger Harry Wilson, 21, from their former club Liverpool. (The Sun)Manchester City's move for Napoli midfielder Jorginho may have edged closer, after the 26-year-old was left off the Serie A club's list for a pre-season training camp – FULL STORYGianluigi Buffon is expected to sign a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain this weekend, after the 40-year-old Italy legend's Juventus departure. (L'Equipe)Former Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores has emerged as a leading contender for the Spain job after Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup for joining Real Madrid. (AS)Daley Blind has been told he will have to take a pay cut if he leaves Manchester United to rejoin Ajax – FULL STORY Premier League duo Huddersfield and Wolves are both interested in Middlesbrough's Spanish winger Adama Traore, 22, who has an £18m release clause. (The Sun) RANKED IN DEMAND LATEST REVEALED 3 Italian champions Juventus have reportedly opened talks with Real Madrid over a stunning deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. (Marca)Meanwhile, it is claimed Juve could re-sign Alvaro Morata, with Chelsea ready to open talks over a possible swap deal in exchange for Gonzalo Higuain. (Gazzetta dello Sport)Chelsea will demand €80m (£70.8m) for Brazil forward Willian this summer, with Barcelona and Manchester United linked with an interest – FULL STORYThe Blues will look to sign Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel from Leicester City if they sell Thibaut Courtois and miss out on No.1 target, Roma's Brazilian glovesman Alisson. (Sky Sports) Transfer rumours paper review new Here are the latest talkSPORT.com transfer headlines…Paulinho set to leave Barcelona after unnamed team make offer for Brazil midfielderThibaut Courtois hints at Chelsea exit amid Real Madrid transfer interestBayern Munich respond to reports of 'talks' with Manchester United's Anthony MartialChelsea youngster Isaac Christie-Davies becomes Liverpool's third signing of the summer Wolves want Colombia World Cup star Juan Quintero read more
TOP DONEGAL SPORTSTARS LINE UP IN AID OF THE DONEGAL RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
Donegal All Ireland star Rory Kavanagh and Finn Harps players Kevin McHugh and Ciaran Gallagher have promised some 'model' behaviour to raise funds for Rape Crisis Centre.The players will line out for the Donegal Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre who will hold a Fashion Show in Station House Hotel on Wednesday 21st November 2012 to raise vital funds for the Service.Shops showcased at the event include Watson Menswear, Claire's Clothing, Elites Brides, Marks & Spencers, Paco and White Rabbit with hairstyles by Patrick Gildea. Highland Radio's Paddy Friel will compare along side Chamber of Commerce, Digital Marketer Emma Boylan for what promises to be a thrilling night!Tickets priced €10 and are available from the Centre or at the door on the night. Raffle & prize for best dressed male & female. Wine reception @ 8.00pm, show starts 8.30pm. TOP DONEGAL SPORTSTARS LINE UP IN AID OF THE DONEGAL RAPE CRISIS CENTRE was last modified: November 15th, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:fashion showRape Crisis Centre read more
FENNELLY COMMISSION TERMS OF REFERENCE NEED AMENDING – MacLOCHALINN
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the Government to amend the terms of reference of the Fennelly Commission, as the current terms of reference prevent the examination of allegations of bugging of conversations in some Garda stations by Gardaí.Deputy Padraig Mac LochlainnResponding to the revelations which were published in the Sunday Business Post today, Deputy Mac Lochlainn said it is clear that the Government must amend the terms of reference of the Fennelly Commission."It would be farcical for the Commission to only examine tapes of recorded phone conversations at some Garda stations and not examine allegations of bugging at Garda stations. "This latest development demonstrates again the problems with the Commission, from the decision by the Government to instigate the Commission and its terms of reference in an environment of political panic, to the outrageous length of time it has taken for the public to learn the Commission's findings on the circumstances leading to the sudden retirement of the Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan."It is long past time that the Fennelly Commission's interim report on those circumstances was published."FENNELLY COMMISSION TERMS OF REFERENCE NEED AMENDING – MacLOCHALINN was last modified: July 5th, 2015 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) read more
Jimmy vs. Jameis: Who won quarterback battle in Tampa Bay?
Click here if you're unable to view the photo gallery on your mobile device. Unfortunately for both Jimmy Garoppolo and Jameis Winston, the at-times-maligned quarterbacks provided some ammunition for their critics in the season opener on Sunday.They were each partially responsible for the sloppiness that dominated much of the action at Raymond James Stadium as both Garoppolo and Winston each threw pick-sixes in the 49ers' 31-17 victory.Garoppolo may have turned in an uneven performance — he … read more
SA's human development index rising
2 Febuary 2011 South Africa's Human Development Index (HDI) – a standard measure of determining whether a country is developed, developing or underdeveloped – is continuing on an upward trend that started in 2007 following a decade-long decline, according to the SA Institute of Race Relations. The index combines measurements of life expectancy, literacy, educational attainment and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita for countries worldwide. "This upward trend looks set to continue, which means that South Africa should expect further rises in its HDI, barring any negative changes in educational attainment or GDP per capita," SA Institute of Race Relations researcher Thuthukani Ndebele said last week.1990-2005: Aids pandemic takes its toll Ndebele said it showed a decline in South Africa between 1990 and 2005 because of a dramatic drop in life expectancy due to the HIV/Aids pandemic. The index has been on an upward trend in the country since 2007. South Africa's HDI was 0.658 in 1980 – the height of apartheid – rising steadily to 0.698 in 1990. By 2005, however, it had decreased to 0.678, which was worse than its 1985 level, the institute said. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) data shows South Africa's HDI rose again to 0.683 in 2007, according to the annual 2009/10 South Africa Survey published by the institute. "Updated figures from the UNDP show that the upward trend continued into 2010," the institute said.Life expectancy on the increase Life expectancy for South African men increased between 2005 and 2007, from 50.3 years to 51.4 years, Statistics South Africa data showed. Women's life expectancy increased from 52.6 years in 2005 to 53.4 years in 2007. "This increase in life expectancy between 2005 and 2007 accounts for the increase in South Africa's HDI," Ndebele said. "By 2010, life expectancy for men was 53.3 years, and for women it was 55.2 years. "This shows the increasingly positive effect of the government's roll-out of antiretroviral treatment for people living with HIV/Aids." Sapa read more
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Do you love working with your hands, heart, and mind all while making a difference?
Then this trip to Bulgaria is just for you! Stone & Compass purchased a theater near our center in central Bulgaria. This new project will bring university students from around the world together to create their own interactive place. Take a "hands on approach" as you help transform this abandoned communist era theater into a brand new space that can be used for programs in theater, arts, drama, summer camps, and more. You will also have the opportunity to get to know and give back to the local community who will have access to all that this theatre can offer. The week will culminate in a village wide BBQ hosted by Stone & Compass and all of you; our service learning travelers!
On this eleven day tour you will have the opportunity to explore the great sites of Bulgaria while also completing 15 hours of service learning. Service will consist of helping refurbish and rebuild a communist era theatre in the center of the village of Stolat, Bulgaria. Travel to two major cities (Sofia & Veliko Tarnovo) see sites spanning 5000 years of history including a Roman ruins & a medieval castle. In addition to all the cultural excursions ample time will be provided to relax and adventure through the natural wonders of Bulgaria by hiking to a waterfall and enjoying our 2000 acre property in the Balkan Mountains.
To secure your place on this trip (maximum of 24 students allowed - a minimum of 6 travelers are needed to run the trip) a $100.00 deposit can be paid by selecting "deposit" below. The remaining $2,200.00 is due by April 1, 2019. *Ages for this trip are 18+.
On this eleven day tour you will have the opportunity to explore the great sites of Bulgaria while also completing 15 hours of service learning. Service will consist of helping refurbish and rebuild a theatre in the central square of the village of Stolat, Bulgaria. Travel to two major cities (Sofia & Veliko Tarnovo) see sites spanning 5000 years of history including a Roman amphitheater & a medieval castle. In addition to all the cultural excursions ample time will be provided to relax and adventure through the natural wonders of Bulgaria by hiking to a waterfall and enjoying our 2000 acre property in the Balkan Mountains.
Round Trip Airfare from Logan Intl. Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, transfers, hotels, all meals, translator, Bulgarian health insurance of 30,000 euros, museum & historical sites admissions, and tour guides.
We will take a late afternoon/early evening flight from the USA to Bulgaria. This will be an overnight flight with a stop in Europe. Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria is on the afternoon of day 2 taking into account the 7 hour time difference.
Day 2: Arrival in Bulgaria!
In the early afternoon we will arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria and transport via bus to the S&C 2200 acre Center in Stolat. Arriving in the evening everyone will enjoy a hearty meal and settle into accomodations for the evening.
You can explore the outdoors with lawn games, pool, walking trails, horses, and more.
Today will include a full day of service to restore the communist era theatre to its glory. This will include cleaning and categorizing items left behind from days long ago.
Today enjoy a day trip to the 2nd Bulgarian empire's capital city of Veliko Tarnovo. Here you will have the opportunity to climb Tsaravets Fortress which was the hub of this medieval city. Shopping, gelato, and traditional crafts make Veliko a favorite of all who visit.
Hiking out in the beauty of natural Bulgaria you will enjoy these magnificent caves and waterfalls in the morning. Return to the theatre to continue service in the afternoon/evening hours before enjoying some night time star gazzing at the center.
Today you will visit an ethnographic open air living museum "Etara" where you will get to see craftsman working on traditional water powered machinery. A great place to sample traditional sweets and baked goods and buy handcrafts to bring home to your family and friends. In the afternoon we return to our work at the theatre.
Travel to Veliko Tarnovo today to have a cultural exchange and service experience with Bulgarian High School students.
Another day providing service at the theatre.
Depart Stone & Compass Center in the morning and drive to the capital of Sofia. Late afternoon/evening walking tour of Sofia, museums, relaxing & shopping. Check into the hotel and get a good night sleep for departure in the morning.
Wake today and cherish the memories you have made as we head back to the US.


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Dr. Natalie Grefenstette and her Innovative Research on Polymer Evolution
By Elisabeth Lee
How did life as we know it begin? What makes the cells in our bodies different from the cells in the wood in something like a desk? These are questions that excite scientists and non-scientists alike. For scientists like Dr. Natalie Grefenstette, these are the questions that drive her research and for others, such questions can be a conduit of interest into a field that may not be familiar to them.
As an undergraduate student myself, I have not really yet immersed myself in a research environment to test scientific questions first-hand. However, recently I was given the opportunity to interview Grefenstette on her research in astrobiology and prebiotic chemistry, providing me with a newfound appreciation for scientists' work and the complex questions they tackle. Grefenstette's journey presents a unique perspective on her current research on polymer evolution within the field of astrobiology.
Originally born in the US but raised in France, Grefenstette received a hybrid British-American and French education through an international school based in France. This forced her to take a broad range of subjects although she was always interested in her science classes. She reflects, "I have always been interested in understanding life, and how it started or could start in different environments." Grefenstette grew up in a scientific family, but her father in particular encouraged her into the astrobiology field, catalyzing her passion for science. After high school, Grefenstette went on to complete her undergraduate studies in biochemistry and graduate studies in prebiotic chemistry both at the University College London. It was at UCL where her interests narrowed down even further and she wished to focus more on astrobiology. As a postdoc now, Grefenstette has centered her focus around polymer evolution using computational modeling.
Grefenstette is a postdoc at the Santa Fe Institute where she is working on the multi-institutional, NASA-funded Agnostic Biosignatures project. Agnostic biosignatures are "signatures of life generally without any pre-supposing chemistry" or in simpler terms "used to understand how to search for life elsewhere when we don't know what we're looking for", according to Grefenstette. Within the agnostic biosignature field, she is interested in advancing the world's understanding of universal biology by pursuing research within two projects. Her first project involves mass spectrometry, a technique that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of molecules in a sample, which she uses to look for signatures that might be universal to life. Grefenstette delves into this research by stating, "[We are] assuming polymers are important to all life forms because we use it heavily in our biology. Instead of looking for DNA or proteins or very specific structures that we associate with life, [we] look for this polymer structure". Under Grefenstette's second project, she looks at polymer evolution in trying to understand how a specific physicochemical environment produces polymers that can form populations and change over time. She asks the question, "are there any signatures in that population that can be reflective of the environment it came out of?" Typically, in the journey to answering this question some scientists would conventionally experiment with chemistry; however, Grefenstette executes her research with a more unique technique.
Dr. Grefenstette was featured in a recent episode of Complexity podcast, from SFI
With ever growing technological advances, astrobiology research has incorporated computational modeling alongside the typical experimental methods of chemistry in the laboratory. Utilizing coding languages in this type of research is more powerful, according to Grefenstette. She believes it shouldn't be completely independent of experimentation; rather, that with the amalgamation of both methods, the research process is not only more practical, but also efficient. In Grefenstette's research, the computational models will recreate different versions of an environment in order to produce polymers (or in this case strings of zeros and ones). After getting involved in computing, Grefenstette's logic-oriented brain has grown very fond of this side of astrobiology and has, thus, enhanced her love for astrobiology overall.
While Grefenstette has accomplished astounding research, like any other researcher, obstacles are inevitable. Grefenstette faced some challenges throughout her PhD and has even faced others more recently in her post-doc. Recently, she recognized a flaw in the computational model after producing many, many results and therefore had to adjust her model and recreate all of her products. Despite these frustrating problems, acknowledging the problems allows for more reliable results: "The day you realize that you have to redo the research is a hard day, but I agreed [that] it needed to be redone and so now we have a stronger hypothesis and stronger research," Grefenstette stated. She speaks on her past experiences, encouraging younger students to expect and accept the challenges that will eventually come their way. Grefenstette additionally encourages aspiring scientists to not underestimate the power of an email. Reaching out to professors and scientists or attending conferences can promote unexpected opportunities.
As a younger student myself, being able to hear from Dr. Natalie Grefenstette was truly a pleasure. At the end of our interview, we bonded over our shared hobbies of baking and embroidery. BMSIS is fortunate to have a multi-faceted and adept researcher like Natalie. Her research will help the world come closer to answering questions surrounding the origin of life and the complexity of environments that cause differences between the cells of our body and the cells that make up our desks.
Elisabeth Lee is an undergraduate student studying human biology at Cornell University. On campus, she works on the E-board of Cornell Undergraduate Research Board and is a dancer in the Impact Dance Troupe. Fueled by hands-on experiences, she aspires to work in the healthcare field and serve those in her community, while maintaining her life-long passion for ballet.

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In this week's Network Planning Community News, Corendon Airlines bases a 737-800 at Münster/Osnabrück, opening 10 routes to Adana, Antalya, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Heraklion, Hurghada, Izmir, Kos, Rhodes and Tenerife South. More news also from Birmingham Airport.
Turkish Airlines starts four routes from Istanbul New Airport – also adds Doha link from Sabiha Gökçen.
Münster/Osnabrück Airport welcomed 963,000 passengers in 2017, representing its largest traffic throughput since 2012 and an impressive 23% increase versus 2016. Nick Preston takes a closer look at the airport's recent traffic trends and identifies its leading airlines, routes and country markets.


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clean:
	rm -f final/*

final/boundary.geojson : raw/boundary_full_precision.geojson
	ogr2ogr -lco COORDINATE_PRECISION=5 $@ $<

.INTERMEDIATE: raw/boundary_full_precision.geojson	\
                   raw/city_of_la.geojson raw/long_beach.geojson	\
                   raw/southwest_corridor.geojson raw/san_fernando.geojson	\
                   raw/san_gabriel.geojson raw/city_of_la.json \
				   raw/long_beach.json raw/southwest_corridor.json	\
				   raw/san_fernando.json raw/san_gabriel.json

raw/boundary_full_precision.geojson : raw/supervisory_districts.geojson		\
                   raw/city_of_la.geojson raw/long_beach.geojson		\
                   raw/southwest_corridor.geojson raw/san_fernando.geojson	\
                   raw/san_gabriel.geojson
	@printf "\nCombining boundaries...\n"
	python scripts/combine.py $^ | \
            python scripts/add_districts.py > $@

raw/%.geojson : raw/%.json
	@printf "\nConverting raw/%s.json to GeoJSON...\n" "$*"
	cat $< | python scripts/ocd2geojson.py $* > $@

raw/city_of_la.json :
	@printf "\nFetching City of Los Angeles boundaries...\n"
	wget -O $@ https://ocd.datamade.us/boundaries/city-of-la/shape

raw/long_beach.json :
	@printf "\nFetching Long Beach boundaries...\n"
	wget -O $@ https://ocd.datamade.us/boundaries/la-metro-committee-districts/la-metro-committee-district-southeast_long_beach/shape

raw/southwest_corridor.json :
	@printf "\nFetching Southwest Corridor boundaries...\n"
	wget -O $@ https://ocd.datamade.us/boundaries/la-metro-committee-districts/la-metro-committee-district-southwest_corridor/shape

raw/san_fernando.json :
	@printf "\nFetching San Fernando boundaries...\n"
	wget -O $@ https://ocd.datamade.us/boundaries/la-metro-committee-districts/la-metro-committee-district-north_county_san_fernando_valley/shape

raw/san_gabriel.json :
	@printf "\nFetching San Gabriel boundaries...\n"
	wget -O $@ https://ocd.datamade.us/boundaries/la-metro-committee-districts/la-metro-committee-district-san_gabriel_valley/shape

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An Islamic scholar, who drew worldwide attention when he issued a fatwa condemning suicide bombings a month ago, spoke to CBC News in an exclusive interview from an undisclosed location in a Toronto suburb on Tuesday.
Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri's Canadian locale is not widely known by his followers, most of whom are in Pakistan.
Qadri, who recently spoke out in the United Kingdom against suicide bombings, left the Muslim world for Canada five years ago.
"Multiculturalism has its own beauty," he said. "I say that Canadian society is the paradise of the present world."
Qadri said his recent fatwa is the strongest condemnation of "terrorism" to date. He said "terrorists distort, twist, and confuse the entire Islamic concept of Jihad" and that "terrorism is forbidden, and an act of rebellion and brutality and indeed of infidelity."
"They are out of the fold of Islam. They have become infidels. They have no relationship with Islam," Qadri told CBC News.
Watch the CBC's exclusive interview with Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri.
The cleric said he issued the 600 page fatwa because he has seen a rise in what he called terrorism in Pakistan over the past year.
"This fatwa, which is only the second one ul-Qadri has ever put out, is pretty much a direct provocation in the face of Osama bin Laden and Ayman al Zawahiri," said Tom Quiggin, an expert on jihadism, who works at Ottawa's Carleton University.
Qadri's enemies have said the root of their problems lie not in terrorism, but in the foreign policies of western governments.
According to Qadri, no matter what a country's foreign policy might be, it doesn't allow for the right to harm innocent civilians.
"These things do not give you licence of committing suicide bombings in other countries, and killing those people who are not combatants," said Qadri.
"They should build up their pressure politically, in a peaceful way, democratically."
Qadri is a published author on this subject and the founder of the international Minhaj-ul-Qur'an movement, which is mostly based in Pakistan, where he once served as an elected member of the national assembly and was a close associate of assassinated prime minister Benazir Bhutto.


Many cellular processes and signaling pathways converge onto cell morphology and cell motion, which share important components. The mechanisms used for propulsion could also be responsible for shape changes, if they are capable of generating the rich observed variety of dynamic regimes. Additionally, the analysis of cell shape changes in space and time promises insight into the state of the cytoskeleton and signaling pathways controlling it. While this has been obvious for some time by now, little effort has been made to systematically and quantitatively explore this source of information. First pioneering experimental work revealed morphodynamic phenotypes which can be associated with dynamic regimes like oscillations and excitability. Here, we review the current state of modeling of morphodynamic phenotypes, the experimental results and discuss the ideas on the mechanisms driving shape changes which are suggested by modeling.


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This definitive repertory proves useful for homeopaths and herbalists, professionals and home practitioners alike.
Internationally known herbalist Matthew Wood takes the guesswork out of the application of medicinal plants and provides an invaluable cross-reference of constitutional types, energetic categories, and specific symptoms that helps the herbalist narrow down the number of possible remedies for a specific condition.
Unlike many reference books in which medicinal plants are defined simply by condition or disease name, this book contains tools to differentiate between remedies and analyze each case in a holistic fashion.
While this system of cross-referencing is well known to homeopaths, it is less frequently used by herbalists; The Earthwise Herbal Repertory seeks to bridge the gap between different systems, incorporating knowledge from ancient Greek and traditional Native American medicine, nineteenth-century botanical medicine, homeopathy, and modern biomedical research.


For several years now, East London has become more and more popular. This rise in popularity has increased the things to do in East London. The variety of things to do isn't just for the young and hip but also things for children to adults. The last two times I have visited London, I have stayed in Hackney and really enjoyed getting to know East London, and it is now my preferred area in London.
You know you can expect something special in a market that has been operating on the same site for over 350 years. Old Spitalfields Market is a daily open-air market. The market hosts vendors selling art, clothes, shoes, beauty products and much more. Some vendors are small shops, and some are established retailers located in the surrounding buildings of the market.
Also, there are plenty of food stalls and restaurants. On my recent visit, I ate at a restaurant that specializes in cheese! I opted for a sandwich, but you could also get fondue. Some places have chairs and tables, and others are take away only. You can shop and eat at the same time if you like. Old Spitalfields Market is open every day, although not every vendor is open every day.
Brick Lane is actually a street in East London, but it is more than just a street. On Sundays, there is a market. The market will have vendors selling vintage clothes, furniture, and other items. There are some food stalls as well. Live music and entertainment are usually found as well. Last year, I saw a band playing a van!
If you are there another day of the week, there are plenty of shops to visit. Also, Brick Lane is home to some of the best Bangladeshi curry houses in London. Let your nose guide you to the curry house as you can smell them from a block or so away!
East London is the home of street art in London. Much of the street art is not far from Brick Lane, but some can be found all around the area. You can see a lot without a guide, but there are some pieces you may not find without help. I recommend taking a tour not only to see the hard to find ones but also to get a better understanding of the artists and their art. You can probably do the tour every year since street art does not always last for long.
London Fields is one of my favorite parks in London. It is not as well know as others, but it a wonderful spot to spend the afternoon. It is located in the borough of Hackney in East London. You can reach it by taking the Overground to Hackney Central or London Fields station.
The park has a lido with a heated swimming pool that was renovated in 2017. In the summer, people gather here on the weekends to BBQ and sunbath. Parts of the park become wildflower fields in the summer. It is a popular place for people to walk their dogs. Right in the park is a pub as well. In the fall, the trees are changing color, and people are out enjoying a run in London Fields. There are also tennis courts that can be reserved.
You don't have to go to West London to see a show. You can catch a show at the Hackney Empire Theater. They show a variety of shows including local talent as well as touring theater shows. The interior of the theater is also something to behold as it is beautifully decorated. It was originally built in 1901 and was reopened in 2004 after a three-year renovation.
If you are in London with kids, the V&A Museum of Childhood is a great free option. There are exhibitions on the history of childhood including toys and clothes and lots of daily activities for kids. Next door is the Museum Park. The V&A Museum of Childhood is one block away from the Bethnal Green tube station.
Walking along the Regents Canal is one of my favorite things to do in East London. I like looking at the canal boats that are docked there. There is also great people watching as many people run and bike along the canal. You can also see birds enjoying the canal as well. Near Broadway Market, you can see some old oil storage tanks that are not used anymore. There is also some great graffiti on some parts of the canal.
The canal boats are required to move locations every two weeks unless they have a private mooring. So another thing you can watch is the boats going through the locks. If you are feeling really ambitious, you could walk the whole 8.6 miles of the Regents Canal!
Broadway Market is more than a market these days, and while there is still a market on Saturdays, the whole street is lined with things to do during the week. Broadway Market is next to London Fields and the Regents Canal so you could make a day of visiting all three.
One of my favorite things to do on Broadway Market on a non-market day is to visit the Broadway Bookshop. They have a great selection of bestsellers and local authors. My favorite place to eat on Broadway Market is El Ganso. It is a Spanish tapas restaurant. The menu changes but is always good. On my last visit, I had a fried zucchini flower stuffed with goats cheese and drizzled with honey!
Victoria Park is a large park located in East London. The park has a long history as it was established in 1845. During the early years, there was a large public fountain that gave the local residents access to clean drinking water. You can still see the fountain today. There are several ponds with aquatic birds including swans. It is a great place to walk your dog, have a picnic or go for a jog.
The Geffrye Museum is a museum of the home. It shows what the homes in different time periods. The Geffrye also has a fantastic garden located behind the museum. As I was checking their website for updated information, I noticed that the main museum is closed for renovations till 2020. However, the restored almshouse is open on select dates, and there are still events happening at the museum. I look forward to visiting again after the renovations!
East London is full of markets, but this one is not like the others. The Columbia Road Flower Market is only a flower market. It only operates on Sundays. If you are only visiting London, you may not want to buy flowers, but it is worth visiting to see how beautiful it is. There are also some great shops to explore along the road that is open even when the flower market is not open.
The Hackney Museum is another great place to visit if you have children with you. The museum is located on the ground floor of the Hackney Central Library. Entry is free. The permanent exhibit covers the history of Hackney and most of the displays are interactive and are the right size for kids.
As you can see, there are so many things to do in East London. I hope I have inspired you to explore London beyond the typical tourist locations and explore a neighborhood where Londoners live. Have you been to East London? What is your favorite thing to do in East London?
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Great post about a great city. Been to a couple of these over the years in East London and making notes now to go to the others. Nice one.
Gee whizz, Jonno you are getting around all the bloggers I know!!
Yes it is a fab post Tiffany. London still has the ability to draw in all sorts of people!
I am back in the US now.
That's beautiful photos I don't usually see about London!
Thank you. Yes, East London is beautiful.


It was just stated from SG that the 28 year old St. Paul rapper Mikey (Eyedea) Larsen had died on died October 16th of an accidental drug overdose. This was according to the Ramsey County medical examiner's office.
My Chemical Romance have added another tour date, by popular demand, at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey on Sunday, May 8th.
Watch the second single "More Than Alive" off of The Ready Set's debut album I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming after the jump.
There will be a 3 day festival put on by Asian Man Records on June 16th, 17th and 18th in San Francisco, CA. No line-up has been announced but the label wants to reunite every band that has put out music through them.
Be sure to enter into UTG's official contest with The Firebird Band that will end TOMORROW. To enter, email info@underthegunreview.net with the subject "Firebird contest" and include your name, address, and age. Good luck!
To download and stream a free song from Innerpartysystem called "American Trash" head over to Alter The Press.
Click through to watch Sufjan Stevens perform "Too Much" on a recent episode of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. His latest album, Age Of Adz, is available now.
Former Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump has revealed that he will release his first solo album, Soul Funk, in February 2011. This is Stump's first release since Fall Out Boy disbanded.
After months (even years) of rumors, NME is reporting that Dr. Dre's long awaited album, Detox, will finally hit stores in February 2011. The album's first single, "Kush," can be streamed here.


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Дми́трий Афана́сьевич Ялама́с ( — Дими́трис Ялама́с; род. 24 мая 1960, Афины) — греческий и российский филолог и поэт, доктор филологических наук. Муж солистки Государственного академического Большого театра России Екатерины Щербаченко.

Образование и учёные степени
Окончил Афинский университет (1986), с тех пор живёт и работает в России. Учился в аспирантуре филологического факультета МГУ под руководством Бориса Успенского, защитил диссертацию «Филологическая деятельность братьев Лихудов в России» (1992), которая была посвящена первым шагам высшего образования в России и его теоретическо-филологическим основам. В июне 2001 года им защищена докторская диссертация «Значение деятельности братьев Лихудов в свете греческих, латинских и славянских рукописей и документов из российских и европейских собраний».

Научная деятельность

Педагогическая и дипломатическая деятельность
С 1996 г. преподаёт в МГУ, в 1997 г. стал первым заведующим новосозданной кафедры византийской и новогреческой филологии. Одновременно (с 1994 г.) занимает пост Советника по культуре Посольства Греции в Москве.

Творчество
Автор поэтических сборников «Ночная скачка Поля Ревира» (Афины, 1980), «Мир без поэтов» (Москва, 2004. Двуязычное издание на греческом и русском языках / Перевод Ирины Ковалёвой), «Маленьким девочкам нельзя» (Москва, 2006. Двуязычное издание на греческом и русском языках / Перевод Ирины Ковалёвой). Автор либретто оперы «Станция» (муз. Алексей Сюмак), сценической кантаты «Богини из машины» (муз. Андреас Мустукис), поставленных режиссёром Кириллом Серебренниковым (дирижёр Теодор Курентзис) в 2008 году на фестивале «Территория» в Москве, а также оперы «Астероид 62» (муз. Дмитрий Курляндский). Автор поэтических текстов для спектакля МХТ им. А. П. Чехова «Киже» (режиссёр Кирилл Серебренников). Автор либретто «Requiem» (муз. Алексей Сюмак) — первое исполнение МХТ им. А. П. Чехова (режиссёр Кирилл Серебренников). На 2014 год планируется постановка оперы «Носферату» (музыка Дмитрия Курляндского) в Пермском театре оперы и балета. Режиссёр Теодорос Терзопулос. Дирижёр Теодор Курентзис. В её оформлении будет участвовать знаменитый итальянский художник Яннис Кунеллис.

Публикации
 Два письма грека Хаджикирьяка братьям Лихудам // Ricerche slavistiche, том 41. 1994. — С. 227—238
 Два неопубликованных панегирика братьев Лихудов // Византийский временник. № 55 (80). — М. : Наука, 1994. — С. 210—214.
 Послание Иоанникия Лихуда князю В. В. Голицыну // Россия и христианский Восток. Вып. 1. — М. : «Индрик», 1997. — С. 179—184.
 Столкновения представителей греческой и латинской культур в Москве во второй половине XVII столетия (некоторые эпизоды из жизни братьев Лихудов) / Дмитрий Афанасьевич Яламас // Научные доклады филологического факультета МГУ. Вып. 2. — М., 1998. — С. 119—123
 Средневековая греческая грамматическая традиция и труды братьев Лихудов // Лихудовские чтения. 1998. — C. 11-14
 Рекомендательная грамота восточных патриархов братьям Лихудам // Очерки феодальной России. Вып. 4. 2000. — С. 298—311
 «Слово на Рождество Христово» Софрония Лихуда // Московия. Т. 1 : проблемы Византийской и Новогреческой филологии : к 60-летию Б. Л. Фонкича. — М. : «Индрик», 2001. — С. 511—526.
 Тема смерти И. В. Сталина в новогреческой литературе // Тезисы и материалы Второй международной конференции по классической, византийской и новогреческой филологии памяти И. И. Ковалевой. МГУ им. М. В. Ломоносова (15-17 апреля 2013 г.). — C. 78-83
 Иерусалимский патриарх Досифей и Россия. 1700—1706 гг. По материалам Российского государственного архива древних актов. Часть 1 (1700 г.) // Россия и Христианский Восток. Вып. IV—V, место издания Языки славянской культуры Москва. 2015. — C. 593—647
 Греческий поэт К. Варналис и его отношения с СССР. По материалам переписки с переводчицей его произведений на русский язык Т. В. Кокуриной // Stephanos, издательство Филологический факультет МГУ имени М. В. Ломоносова (Москва), № 4 (24). 2017. — C. 45-81
 Современные переводы новогреческой литературы в России // Россия и Греция: языковые и культурные связи Международная научная конференция. Москва, 2-5 декабря 2020 года. Тезисы конференции, издательство ООО «МАКС Пресс». 2020. — C. 29-32

Ссылки
 Страница на сайте филологического факультета МГУ
 Димитрис Яламас: «Российские студенты — самые потрясающие»  // «Известия», 30.05.2003.
 Димитрис Яламас: «Не верю, что на Афоне бывают туристы». Часть 1  «Татьянин день» 27.10.2009
 Димитрис Яламас: «Не верю, что на Афоне бывают туристы». Часть 2  «Татьянин день» 28.10.2009
 Димитрис Яламас в переводе И.Ковалёвой. «Мир без поэтов»
 Димитрис Яламас в переводе И.Ковалёвой. Новые стихи
 Фестиваль «Территория» — Сциническая кантата «Богини из машины»
 Фестиваль «Территория» — Опера «Станция»
 МХАТ им. А. П. Чехова
 Австрийцы поставят оперу «Астероид 62»

Греческие поэты
Либреттисты России
Филологи России
Преподаватели филологического факультета МГУ
Выпускники Афинского университета

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The database industry is getting way too action packed for my blood. First we had Sun buying MySQL, then Oracle buying Sun (thus inheriting MySQL and Java) (recall they already owned InnoDb (the MySQL main transactional engine) and they also by the way own BerkelyDB which is the database engine underlying Subversion repository and they also own all those CRMS and ERPs (Peoplesoft and Seibel), and now we have IBM integrating EnterpriseDb into their DB so that it can look like Oracle Db. What next? Perhaps Microsoft will join the party to integrate EnterpriseDb into their SQL Server offering so SQL Server can look like Oracle and better yet a SQL Server for Linux/Unix to complete the circle.
SQL Server is not the only portion of their selling - but helps sell their other offerings -- CRM/Development Stack/etc.
If you look at the portfolio of those running Oracle -- I would venture to bet there are a lot of SQL Server shops running both Oracle and SQL Server who would just love to ditch one to simplify maintenance. SQL Server Mag did a recent poll on what SQL Server users are running.
What can be more appealing than a SQL Server that can play the Oracle dance and can still fit seamlessly with the vast network empire Microsoft has in place.
SQLServer, since the 2005 version, can run functionally equivalent to Oracle. M$ added SNAPSHOT isolation, which is functionally the same (although some will argue about it) as MVCC, the concurrency mechanism used by Oracle/Postresql.
The IBM/Postgresql relationship is clearly defensive by IBM. Rather than adding SNAPSHOT or declarative MVCC to 9.x, they did a quick and dirty IMS port, calling it pureXML. M$ did the smart thing.
IBM is gambling that their mainframe DB2 will win. It won't. Mainframe DB2 is a thin veneer over VSAM, and is good only as a sql parser between COBOL and VSAM files. It is rarely used by COBOL programmers to do anything relational. I know, I had to deal with such folks for some years.
The Intel chip (and may be AMD tagging along), with *nix and multi-core/processor boards will blow the mainframe away. Only legacy dinosaur companies (does Financial Services industry sound familiar) will go down that road. In time, they will be made obsolete by true innovators. IBM/DB2 is in deep doodoo.


(2) The "EUCLID Doctorate in International Public Health (Code DIPH, which is a PhD)" (see below for information, or this link for the updated responsive page).
The DIPH is, to date, the only doctorate degree program in this critical field offered by an international intergovernmental organization with a UN-registered charter.
Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified public health professionals who will be able to serve in civil service, international organizations, health care institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations globally.
Effective June 2016: the most current information page for this program is found on EUCLID's responsive site, at this page.
Note: For information about EUCLID as an institution, including Participating States, scholarship programs, inter-institutional agreements and accreditation, please visit this page.
MD and non-MD medical or public health professionals seeking to acquire doctoral expertise and qualification in the field of global health.
Open and continuous enrollment is active for qualified applicants.
Variable to the flexible nature of the academic methodology, but aimed to be completed in 3 to 4 years, depending on the student's circumstances.
In USD: 850 is due for the initial admission fee, followed by 'pay-as-you-go' payments for each course at USD145 per credit. Assuming a proper academic background at admission and therefore 55 credits to complete the program (including 25 for the dissertation), the total tuition is 850 + (55x145) = USD 8,825.
Under the terms of the EUCLID treaty, officials of EUCLID's Participating States pay no tuition (full scholarship).
Under the terms of the EUCLID agreement with ECOWAS, ECOWAS residents may receive a partial scholarship representing a reduction of 20% on the tuition.
This is the official DIPH brochure for the current academic cycle.
Public Health is often studied from a national-centric perspective. Few programs are truly international in scope so as to fully prepare graduates for global civil service careers that will engage a wide variety of global public health challenges, including malaria, HIV, drug-resistance, vaccine hesitancy, diet-related diseases, etc.
To answer this challenge, EUCLID has designed a comprehensive and challenging online doctorate in international public health which is presented here with full documentation of syllabus and faculty resources, as well as total tuition.
This comprehensive information will enable students globally to determine if this program is suitable for them.
This unique Master's degree focuses on the practical and policy aspects of global public health rather than the advancement of academic knowledge or theoretical knowledge.
The DIPH was primarily designed to serve civil servants of EUCLID's Participating States, but it is also open to the general public as an excellent route to pursue a career within inter-governmental bodies, NGOs and the public sector.
Thanks to its low tuition and institutional relationships, and because it covers such topics as malaria and tropical diseases in depth, it is expected to be of special interest to African students.
Note: This degree program is distance-based only and requires fluency in the English language.
EUCLID (Pôle Universitaire Euclide | Euclid University), an international intergovernmental organization with university mandate, offers to select students from the general public its high-level external (distance or online) degree program called the EUCLID Master in International Public Health (MIPH).
Applicants must have a an advanced degree in nursing or health care (master in public health, nursing degree, physician assistant degree, other degree of similar level, at least at bachelor's level and ideally at the master's level) issued by a publicly recognized institution.
Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested.
Students are expected to be in position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
Curriculum / Program Courses or "Roadmap"
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Today's surprise announcement by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel—that he will not seek a third term—caught the political world by surprise. And it made us wonder: What's Rahm's legacy on cannabis?
Perennially in the running for the title of America's most controversial mayor, Emanuel has come under fire for his sharp personality, for the city's murder rate, and for his police department's widespread Constitutional abuses—especially against people of color.
There's one area, though, where the data is clear: More than 20,000 mostly black and brown young men of color did not get arrested for cannabis in Chicago last year — demonstrating dramatic gains for cannabis law reform in Mayor Emanuel's troubled city.
In 2017, fewer than 300 people got a cannabis ticket in Chicago, a city of 2.7 million.
In 2011, marijuana law enforcement cost the Chicago Police Department an estimated 45,000 man-hours.
But the Sun-Times also found evidence of racial discrimination in 2017's miniscule number of marijuana arrests. The data found only two white people arrested for cannabis in the last 16 months, versus 76 black people and 16 who identify as hispanic.
Police leaders told the Sun-Times they target violent, open-air drug markets on Chicago's south side, and cannabis arrests are a byproduct of that strategy.
"Greater efforts must be made to assure that this policy is imposed in an equitable manner so that those communities historically hit hardest by the drug war no longer continue to bear the brunt of disproportional application of the law," said Armentano.
This past March, the Chicago region of Cook County voted 68 percent in favor of legalizing the adult use of cannabis, but the vote was only symbolic. Illinois voters lack the direct democracy of the initiative process, and state leadership remains wary.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel played a critical, if mercenary, role in ending the police's cannabis war on people of color in the city.
Legalization activists have Emanuel listed as a hard-on-drugs, nanny-state Democrat who shifted with the political winds toward cannabis decriminalization. As one of his first policy moves as mayor in 2012, Emanuel supported the Chicago City Council's move to make cannabis possession a small ticket. The new policy moved small-time possession from an arrest and one-year jail time to a $250 to $500 ticket, with no jail time or criminal record.
But Emanuel's interest in cannabis reform only went so far. In 2014, he campaigned against full adult-use legalization, opting instead to urge the state legislature to decriminalize cannabis statewide. In 2016, the legislature finally followed through and decriminalized possession of less than ten grams, making it a fine of $100 to $500.
Since then, the residents of Chicago and voters around the state have far surpassed Emanuel in their support for full legalization. Momentum is building faster in Illinois than some might suspect, said Jason Spyres, 36, a drug policy activist who served 15 years in Illinois state prison for a non-violent cannabis felony.
Illinois legalization can and should happen after the mid-terms, he said. Despite recent reforms, state law still mandates longer sentences for cannabis trafficking than for many rapes or murders, he notes.
In November, Illinois voters will have the opportunity to approve legalization in a "non-binding question" similar to the measure passed in Chicago earlier this year.


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Piramal Healthcare eyeing overseas acquisitions: Swati Piramal
Pharma major, Piramal Healthcare, is eyeing acquisitions overseas, a top company official said.
"Many global pharma companies are on our radar. We are looking for a cross-border acquisition. But we have not finalised anything so far,"Piramal Healthcare director, Swati Piramal, told to pharmaquest.biz here today on the sidelines of seminar.
According to her, the company would spend a part of the Rs1, 000-crore it is planning to raise, on acquisitions and the possible target would be another pharma or healthcare company.
"The Board will take the final decision. But what I can say at present is that it would be a pharma company or a healthcare company and we are looking beyond India for the acquisition," she said, without disclosing further details.
Recently, Piramal Healthcare, in a filing to Sebi, said that its Board had approved raising up to Rs1, 000 crore by issuing securities. The Board of Directors would take a final decision on pricing, mode and manner of raising the funds, the statement added.
Piramal Healthcare reported a 45% jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 106.27 crore for the second quarter to September 30 compared to Rs73.39 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs999.99 crore during the July-September period of the current fiscal, from Rs889.33 crore in the same quarter last year.
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All Over a Boy by Lisa0211
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233 Chapter 1: Ch 1: My Best Friends Party Part I
Since I'm totally stuck for ideas on "Raine", I decided to write something else. Don't get me wrong…Raine is the major project. I just need to finish that stupid background info first. That's the problem with novels, if you're missing one piece, the whole thing falls apart. So yes, we must wait for that one piece to be finished. Kill my brother…that piece is his job.
This piece is for all my reviewers on "Raine". It's a true story up to what happens at the end. That's what I would like to happen. Names will be changed for privacy. And yes, it is a bit romanticized. So here's to you, my reviewers!
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All Over A Boy
Chapter 1: My Best Friend's Party
The eighth grader gracefully stepped out of her parent's car, slamming the door with the greatest of ease, and thanked the parental units for the ride with an almost indiscernible flick of her long, brown hair. She would have hugged them and kissed them goodbye if she could, because she loved her parents dearly, but Nicole couldn't show such displays of affection in public. Especially the public location where her parents had just dropped her off: in front of the skating rink. There were hundreds of acquaintances roaming about. She had to worry about her reputation; well, what little reputation she had managed to acquire in her one and a half years at Palmer Middle School.
She had previously attended Mangrove Middle School, if only for one purpose: the fabulous orchestra. When the conductor left, the quality of the orchestra shot down to negative three, if that were even possible. After that, Nicole was bored and annoyed with the school. It was in the middle of nowhere and the kids who weren't in the magnet program were likely to jump people for lunch money if they looked at the "wanna-be gangstas" the wrong way.
So she left. At the end of her seventh grade year, just a month away from finals, she picked up, auditioned for the music magnet at Palmer, got in (of course!), and found herself in a completely new school in the center of a nice neighborhood. The school was amazing for her: the teachers accepted her right away, she made friends easily, and she didn't have to watch her back every second in fear of getting jump by the fourteen year old "hoodlums".
The only truly eventful thing to happen at all that last month of her seventh grade year, besides the move itself, was when Nicole met her best friend. They had a seething hated towards one another at first, or rather, Laura possessed it at first which caused Nicole to fling that hatred right back into Laura's face like three-year-olds chucking mud pies.
Anyway, the first day at her new school, Nicole walked into her orchestra class and was greeted by a tumultuous groan. At first she thought that it was directed towards her and was ready to hurtle towards the bathroom to release the tears that pressured the backs of her chocolate brown eyes. Then she noticed a small woman behind a podium smirking evilly while holding a rather thick manilla folder.
"We are going to learn this Bartok, no matter how much you moan and groan. We can handle this. We can't beat out the high school by playing the Twinkle variations can we?" the small, blond teacher questioned her unwilling students, obviously suppressing a chuckle. (A/N: for you non-musicians...the twinkle variations are what beginner musicians learn…like when your 3.)
Again, the groan was heard, but it was now accompanied by the shy scuffle of feet and the clacking of bows on stands by fidgeting orchestra members.
"Ok, now that you've…" the music teacher began before she was interrupted by someone clearing their throat. Turning to find the unfortunate student who'd so rudely interrupted her, the petite music teacher, Mrs. Ling spotted a figure in the doorway. It was a girl, about 5'2, with long dark-brown hair, deep chocolate eyes, clear, pale complexion, full lips, and a curvy figure. 'She could loose about ten pounds,' Mrs. Ling thought, 'but she's not bad looking at all.'
"Are you in this class dear?" Mrs. Ling said out loud, her voice becoming much softer than the scolding tone she had previously used on her rowdy class.
Glancing at the paper in her hand, Nicole nodded, rendered mute for the moment by the thirty pairs of eyes trained on her, scrutinizing the new girl.
Mrs. Ling stepped of her podium and walked briskly to the new girl and took the paper out of her hands. After reading her name, Mrs. Ling smiled softly. "Yes," she said looking at the young girl's face. "I thought I recognized you. You're the cellist right?" Again Nicole could only nod.
"Well," Mrs. Ling said, glancing toward her cello section with a frown. "Let's get you settled in." Starting back towards the cello section, Mrs. Ling told the girls at the first stand to make room for the new girl to sit in between them. After she had done so she said:
"Class, this is Nicole Crystal who just transferred from Mangrove Middle. She is a fabulous cellist and I hope you make her welcome."
Nicole just blushed and smiled demurely at the compliment, not wanting all that attention. When the whispering started, she began to shuffle her feet in embarrassment, her combat boots scarping harshly against the linoleum.
Then, Mrs. Ling came and took her hand, guiding her to the cello rack to pick an instrument. After she had picked out the least dilapidated cello she could find, the two girls sitting in the first stand motioned to the chair between them. Nicole smiled broadly at the invitation, which made her eyes shine.
"Hey, I'm Laura and this is Kim," said the young, trim, black-girl in the first chair position while pointing at her blond stand mate.
"Hi. I'm Nicole."
The girls just brusquely nodded as Mrs. Ling tapped on her stand with the baton.
"Alright everyone. We are going to sight read this Bartok."
With that, she raised her baton and began. The cellos were having a difficult time with their music and one by one, they dropped out. By the time the middle of the piece came, Nicole was the only one playing, along with some violins and a bass (the bass part wasn't too hard). After it had fallen apart enough, Mrs. Ling cut them off.
"That was wonderful dear," Mrs. Ling said to Nicole before turning back to the orchestra to give general comments.
A chill ran up Nicole's spine. She glanced to her left to see Laura glaring at her with icy dark brown eyes. What had she done?!
For the remainder of that period, Laura continued to bore holes into Nicole with her vicious glare. Needless to say, when the bell rang, Nicole was wholly relieved and nearly knocked Laura over in her hurry to put her decrepit cello away and scamper out the door. Kim caught her arm on the way out and whispered, "Hey, you know how Mrs. Ling stuck you between us?" Nicole nodded, again finding her vocal chords unable to move.
"It's because she didn't want to put you in Laura's spot the first day. That would be a major blow to her pride. But you're so good! I know you should be first chair!" Nicole stared at her wide-eyed and blushing furiously.
"Anyway," Kim continued, "Laura's a sweetie, but she's got this huge jealousy problem. Don't worry about it."
And with that, Kim walked away.
But Nicole was worried.
The next day, Mrs. Ling made no pretenses. She just stuck Nicole in the first chair spot and for the remainder of the period, Nicole couldn't look at Laura without feeling as though she had been physically burned by her intense glowering.
On and on it went for about a week. Then one day, Nicole's usual lunch group didn't show up. She sat at her table all alone, feeling helpless for the first time since she'd come to Palmer. Laura glanced over and saw the dejected look on her face. It was in that moment that she got over her jealousy.
'So, she's better than me. I can hate her for that, but my friends like her and she seems pretty nice,' thought Laura.
A minute later Laura tapped Nicole on the shoulder. Nicole looked up at her with surprise.
After scuffing her feet on the ground for a second, Laura steeled her nerve, grabbed Nicole's lunch and her hand and cried, "Let's go!"
Laura dragged Nicole to her lunch table and Nicole never left.
From that moment on, they were inseparable. They told each other anything and everything. They cried and laughed together.
So standing in front of the skating rink a year and a half later, worrying about her reputation, Nicole waited for her best friend Laura to arrive so they could celebrate her birthday. A minute later, a squeal was heard and Nicole turned around only to find herself being tackled to the ground.
"You came!" cried Laura, as she scrambled to her feet and fixed her light blue tank top that perfectly complimented her caramel skin.
"Of course I came! I could never miss your birthday! Not even for a cello lesson" smirked Nicole, as she brushed off her jeans.
"That's right you came…or I would've had to kick your ass!"
"Please girl, I could kick your ass any day!"
With that, both girls collapsed to the ground once again in a fit of giggles. They didn't even know why, because it really wasn't that funny. They just enjoyed laughing together.
As soon as the ache in her stomach subsided, Nicole stood up and said, "Now that I have a six pack from laughing so much, I really think we should get inside. I think your whole party is here before you."
Despite her eager words and appearance, Nicole was nervous. She'd only been skating a few times before and those were years ago. Glancing at her friend though, Nicole knew she wasn't alone. Laura had NEVER skated before. The only reason that she was even having her party at the rink (it's a rollerblading rink) was because her long-time crush, Jesse, loved to skate. Nicole had never met Jesse before and she was excited to meet him and to make fun of Laura.
The two girls walked toward the entrance and met up with a few people. As they walked inside they were greeted by the loud blare of popular music. Both girls rolled their eyes at one another as they heard it and burst into a fit of giggles although they didn't land on the floor this time. Giggling and gossiping among themselves and with a couple other friends who were invited, they went to get their rental skates.
After getting them laced up, Laura and Nicole, hobbled about the rink once on their skates, looking like idiots. Laura got super self-conscious and refused to skate anymore so Nicole skated with her back to the table. As they sat down, Laura gasped, perfectly playing the role of the self-conscious drama queen.
Without turning around Nicole said while rolling her eyes, "He's here isn't he?"
Some sort of gurgling noise came out of Laura's mouth at that point accompanied by a nod.
"Geez woman, you've got it bad. Let me go get him for you because I don't think you could make it over there on your wobbly knees." Nicole said as she turned to look for the object of her friend's affections.
He wasn't that hard to find. Her friend had good taste. Nicole tried to get to him without falling, because she was still highly ungraceful with her skates on. She stopped about a foot behind a tall guy who was turned around. He looked amazing from the back: tall, broad shouldered, narrow waste, dark hair in a mushroom cut.
"Hey, are you Jesse?" Nicole called above the music, reaching out to tap his shoulder.
At the same moment, some guy came racing by, trying to show off and knocked Nicole off-balance and she went crashing forward. She expected to hit the floor and eat carpet, and braced herself for the impact. Instead she felt herself being caught by two well-muscled arms. Looking up, she gasped as she lost herself into two of the most beautiful dark brown eyes she'd ever seen.
"Yes I am," Jesse chuckled as he helped Nicole to stand up and regain her precarious footing.
"What?" Nicole replied…completely lost to anything but those eyes.
"You were looking for me?" he asked, gazing into her chocolate brown eyes.
'She's really beautiful,' he thought. 'I wonder if she goes to my school?'
"Um,..oh ya!" Nicole said, quickly collecting herself.
'He is not up for grabs you idiot! He's Laura's,' she mentally chided herself.
"Yes! You're here for Laura's party right?"
"Ya."
'She knows Laura? Sweet, maybe I can get her number from her.' he thought
"This way then," Nicole said as she began to skate back to Laura's table. But, as unsteady as ever, she trips and almost falls down, only to be steadied by the strong arms of Jesse.
"Thanks again," Nicole says, smiling, "You're my hero."
That comment earns her a heart-melting smile from Jesse as they continue to skate and to chat all the way to Laura's table.
Before she got there, Nicole knew something was wrong. She could feel the cold glare of Laura's gaze before she came within ten feet of her.
'Uh-oh. Shit, what am I doing? Nothing, right? Nothing. I'm not flirting. He just helped me when I almost killed myself on these crazy shoes with wheels that some psychos enjoy for recreation!' Nicole thought frantically.
Forcing a smile on her face, which Laura obviously noticed was fake, Nicole said "Look who I found all by his lonesome."
Nicole looked at him and for that moment her smile turned genuine and took his breath away.
"Ya," he said.
'Brilliant, man. Just brilliant. One smile and you can't breathe. How can a girl make you say such stupid things? Get it together.' Jesse thought.
Summing up what dignity he had left, he smiled at Laura. "Ya, I was looking for your table when Ms. Klutz over here decided to do a nose dive into the floor. She's lucky I was there to save her." He grinned suavely at the two girls who both felt their knees go weak. This was bad for Nicole who was still standing.
"Um, I have to go, I promised, I'd, uh, skate with a friend." Nicole stammered, not wanting to fall for her best friends crush anymore.
"Whoa, wait," Jesse said grabbing her arm. "I don't even know your name, unless you prefer to be called 'Ms. Klutz.'"
Blushing furiously, she looked at him with a smile touching the corners of her lips, "It's Nicole, now if you'll kindly remove your hand from my arm, I can be going."
He dropped her arm in shock, as she clumsily skated away, her poor skating skills made even worse by the fact she was laughing hysterically at the look on his face.
Laura stared after Nicole, hurt and bewildered.
'She wouldn't do that to me, would she? No, that's why she ran away so quickly, because she knew what was happening. Why does she always get all the cuties after her? Why is she so pretty? It's not fair. Well, at least she didn't do it on purpose…but she still did it dammit! Besides…I'm thinner than her…she could do to lose some weight. Don't guys like skinny girls? Or maybe they only like slightly chubby girls with beautiful faces and a large chest like her...it's not fair!'
Laura's ranting was interrupted by Jesse's voice.
"Hey babe, does the birthday girl want to skate?" he inquired.
He could feel the tension between the girls, but he was totally oblivious to the reason, or to the stardust in both their eyes as they gazed at his handsome face and masculine physique.
"Sure," she said, although she really didn't want to. "But, I'm worse than Nicole at skating."
"I don't think anyone could be worse than her, its ok." He said, smiling at the mention of Nicole's name.
Fifteen minutes later Laura and Jesse collapsed at the table panting.
"I told you I was terrible. Can you believe that kid almost ran me over like that?! People can't just do that? People as skinny as me break in two when shit like that happens!" she said while giggling. She'd had so much fun skating with Jesse. He was so sweet, and sooooo hot!
"No, you're not that terrible, considering its your first time skating. And I already smacked that kid upside the head for you. Don't worry, you may be skinny, but you're tough stuff. Don't worry about breaking." Jesse said, responding to her ludicrous comments with a dazzling smile.
Laura found it hard to breathe. Then they heard a yelp that was unmistakably Nicole's.
"I swear that girl!" Laura said as she began to laugh. While Nicole was walking, she was as graceful as ever, but she was the biggest klutz every other time.
Gazing out into the rink, they spied her small form struggling to get back up. A tall boy offered to help her up and his bright white smile was visible from where they were sitting.
Jesse felt himself seethe with jealousy.
'Whoa! Where did that come from? I've only known her for about a half an hour and I'm already, what?...Jealous. No way! I just don't want that creep to take advantage of her. I know him. I better get over there.'
"Hey, Laura, I'm going to go save Ms. Klutz over there from that creep. Don't move, k?" he said smiling, once again rendering her breathless.
"Ok," she replied in a small voice, jealousy welling within her. It wasn't angry jealousy, just hopeless jealousy. She watched him go, knowing that he would never be hers.
Thanks for reading! I just wrote this! It took an hour! Please R/R. Thanks so much you guys! I'll have the next chapter up soon. I already know exactly what to write for this. I don't think the next chapter's going to be too long. It's just the continuation of this one. Ok, well enjoy!


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The Republic of Wine: A Novel
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Format: Trade Paper
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The Republic of Wine: A Novel > ISBN13: 9781611457292
Inthis hypnotic epic novel, Mo Yan, the most critically acclaimed Chinese writerof this generation, takes us on a journey to a conjured province of contemporaryChina known as the Republic of Wine-a corrupt and hallucinatory world filledwith superstitions, gargantuan appetites, and surrealistic events. When rumorsreach the authorities that strange and excessive gourmandise is being practicedin the city of Liquorland (so named for the staggering amount of alcoholproduced and consumed there), veteran special investigator Ding Gou'er isdispatched from the capital to discover the truth. His mission begins at theMount Lou Coal Mine, where he encounters the prime suspect-Deputy Head DiamondJin, legendary for his capacity to hold his liquor. During the ensuing drinkingduel at a banquet served in Ding's honor, the investigator loses all sense ofreality, and can no longer tell whether the roast suckling served is of theanimal or human variety. When he finally wakes up from his stupor, he has stillfound no answers to his rapidly mounting questions. Worse yet, he soon findsthat his trusty gun is missing. Interspersedthroughout the narrative-and Ding's faltering investigation-are letters sent toMo Yan by one Li Yidou, a doctoral candidate in Liquor Studies and an aspiringwriter. Each letter contains a story that Li would like the renowned author'shelp in getting published. However, Li's tales, each more fantastic andmalevolent than the last, soon begin alarmingly to resemble the story of Ding'scontinuing travails in Liquorland. Peopled by extraordinary characters-a dwarf,a scaly demon, a troupe of plump, delectable boys raised in captivity, acookery teacher who primes her students with monstrous recipes-Mo Yan'srevolutionary tour de force reaffirms his reputation as a writer of worldstanding. Wild, bawdy, politically explosive, and subversive, The Republic of Wine is both mesmerizingand exhilarating, proving that no repressive regime can stifle true creativeimagination.
Howard Goldblatt is a literary translator of numerous works of contemporary Chinese fiction from mainland China and Taiwan, including Nobel Prize–winner Mo Yan, five of whose works are published by Arcade (The Garlic Ballads; The Republic of Wine; Big Breasts and Wide Hips; Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out; Shifu, You'll Do Anything for a Laugh). He has also translated works by Liu Zhenyun (I Did Not Kill My Husband; The Cook, the Crook, and the Real Estate Tycoon; Remembering 1942, which are published by Arcade), Huang Chunming (The Taste of Apples), and Chen Ruoxi (The Execution of Mayor Yin). He taught modern Chinese literature and culture for more than a quarter of a century. He lives in Lafayette, Colorado.


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New York settles with dating app for LGBTQ community
The state's attorney general said hackers were able to access private data
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with makers of an online dating app serving the LGBTQ community after it experienced a security breach.
James says Online Buddies, which operates the dating app Jack'D, failed to protect private photos -- including nude images -- of approximately 1,900 users. She said the company will pay a $240,000 fine.
The complaint said Online Buddies told its users that it had implemented security measures to protect user data. In particular, users were reportedly told that certain images would be marked as "private" and would not be accessible by others.
James says the app's interface both explicitly and implicitly represents that the private pictures feature can be used to exchange nude photos securely and privately. When using the app, she says members see two screens when uploading photos of themselves: one for photos designated as "public" and another for photos designated for "private" viewership.
'Risk of exposure'
Despite the company's best intentions, James says the network was vulnerable to hackers. A researcher recently reported that it was possible for anyone to see or download pictures marked "private." The attorney general says people in the company were aware of the flaws in the system for more than a year but failed to take action to fix the problems.
"This app put users' sensitive information and private photos at risk of exposure and the company didn't do anything about it for a full year just so that they could continue to make a profit," James said. "This was an invasion of privacy for thousands of New Yorkers."
Jack'D has users around the world. James says her office has determined that about 7,000 of them live in New York.
This isn't the first time that a dating app has suffered a security breach. In 2015, Ashley Madison, a dating site for married people who want to have affairs, suffered an embarrassing breach when a hacker published the names of the people cheating on their spouse -- or hoping to.
The Toronto-based company, which at the time had the marketing slogan "life is short, have an affair," agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and 13 states a year later. The agreement also required the company to establish a comprehensive data security program.
The lesson for consumers is pretty clear. It's never a good idea to give a dating app or social media site any information, including provocative photographs, that you aren't willing to share with the world.
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U.S. Open Local Qualifying
Pros Corey Pereira and Dakota Robinson led the way at Thursday's U.S. Open local qualifier at Granite Bay GC, with both posting co-medalist earning scores of 3-under 68,
Pereira, a former star at the University of Washington, won the 2014 Pacific Coast Amateur.
Finishing in third at 69 was Japan amateur Taiga Fujii.
Also moving on to Sectional qualifying were pros Derek Zachman of Rocklin and Andy Miller of Napa (70). Miller is the son of Hall of Famer Johnny Miller.
The first alternate spot went to amateur Justin Gums of the Junior Tour of Northern California (70). The second alternate is pro Jake Johnson (71).
Categories: NCGA Tournament, Tournament, USGA Qualifier December 1, 2017
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