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Past & Present LDC Associates
Nasrin Begum- London Baker (2015-)
Nasrin Begum is writer with a background in anthropology, social work and family therapy. After 8 years in Social Work, she began to write the stories inspired by her working practice and studies in narrative theory, psychology and systemic therapy. For years Nasrin has been writing people's stories in a report format. As a person who encounters people's stories and works with them to change their stories, she would like to be able to voice their experiences, in fictional but still very real ways. She has collaborated with artist Angela Wraight to create illustrate complex narratives about ideas and people's lives in a different, accessible and creative format.
Paula Knight is an illustrator, writer and proofreader. She is currently working on a graphic memoir for Myriad Editions, shortlisted in their First Fictions First Graphic Novel competition in 2012. It will be published in 2015.
Her illustration work has included greetings cards, editorial and children's books, with over 300 cards and 60 books illustrated. In recent years she has also become interested in writing, and her first two children's picture books as author were published in October 2012. Paula is represented by Bright Literary Agency.
http://paulaknight.wordpress.com/
contact:paulajknight@gmail.com
@Paula_JKnight
Paula Knight: Britstol co-ordinator (2014-2016)
Dr Sarah Lightman: Founder, London co-ordinator and committee member(2009-2019)
Dr Sarah Lightman is an award-winning artist and has exhibited widely in the UK and abroad. Her graphic novel, The Book of Sarah, will be published by Myriad Editions in May 2019. She co-curated the critically acclaimed touring exhibition of 18 internationally-renowned artists, Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women. Sarah edited the accompanying volume, Graphic Details: Jewish Women's Confessional Comics in Essays and Interviews that was awarded the 2015 Eisner Award for Best Scholarly /Academic Work and The Susan Koppelman Prize for Best Feminist Anthology, and Jordan Schnitzer Award. Sarah's PhD at the University of Glasgow is Dressing Eve and Other Reparative Acts and she is Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. www.sarahlightman.com
website https://sarahlightman.com/
twitter https://twitter.com/sarahlightman1
instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebookofsarahlightman/
Keara Stewart is a Camberwell College of Arts, UAL graduate. She makes zines about everyday life, with an interest in people, communities and housing. Keara recently edited her first anthology, A BIT OF UNDIGESTED POTATO, on the theme of bad dreams and nightmares. It has contributions from forty creators, many of whom she met through Laydeez Do Comics. Other recent projects include drawing the cover for the first UK Zine Librarians Zine and making a piece of work for The Bread & Roses Award Alternative Press Takeover Exhibition.
contact: kearabazstewart@gmail.com / kearabazstewart.tumblr.com / twitter: @keara_stewart
Keara Stewart: London co-ordinator (2015)
Maura McHugh: Dublin co-ordinator (2015)
Maura McHugh is a writer living in the West of Ireland, whose short fiction has appeared in venues such as theFantasy anthology, Shroud Magazine, Black Static, Arkham Tales, Paradox Magazine, M-Brane SF, and The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror.
She is also the writer on the comic book series Róisín Dubh and Jennifer Wilde, which are both published by Atomic Diner. Her script 'The Nail', drawn by Star St. Germain, is in the Womanthology comic book anthology by IDW Publishing. Her first collection Twisted Fairy tales, illustrated by Jane Laurie, was published in the USA by Barron's Education Series in Spring 2013, followed by Twisted Myths in autumn 2013, which was created and published by the same team.
www.splinister.com
@splinster
Lynda Rucker is an American writer currently living in Dublin, Ireland. Her fiction has appeared in such places as F&SF, Black Static, The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, and The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, and she has stories forthcoming in Nightmare Magazine, Postscripts, and the British Fantasy Society anthology The Burning Circus.
She is a regular columnist for the magazine Black Static, and her first collection, The Moon Will Look Strange, is due out from Karōshi Books later this year.
contact: lyndarucker@gmail.com
@lyndaerucker
Lynda Rucker: Dublin co-ordinator (2015)
MK Czerwiec: Chicago co-ordinator (2013-15)
Nurse turned comics artist and educator MK Czerwiec (pronounced sir-wick) aka Comic Nurse is currently artist in residence at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. MK is also working on her first graphic novel, Taking Turns: A Careography combining oral histories of the AIDS crisis, graphic memoir, and watercolored drawings.
She is on the organising committee of graphic medicine
www.comicnurse.com
contact: comicnurse@mac.com
@ComicNurse
Riva Lehrer is an artist, curator, filmmaker and educator.
www.rivalehrerart.com
contact:rivalehrer@sbcglobal.net
Riva Lehrer: Chicago co-ordinator (2013-15)
Maureen Burdock: San Francisco co-ordinator (2013-16)
Maureen Burdock has been creating a series of graphic novels that deal with gender-based violence around the world since 2008. Most recently, she has been working on an animated short film. She continues to incorporate both elements of magic and political awareness into her work.
Maureen has won several awards for her graphic novel work, including high commendation by the global Freedom to Create International Competition and top prize in the Judy Chicago/Through the Flower, Feminist Artists Under Forty Competition. McFarland will publish an anthology of the F Word Project in 2014. Burdock continues to exhibit her work in gallery and museum venues, and the art for her current book, Mosi & the Long Run, will be exhibited at Space Station 65 Gallery in London in 2014. Maureen Burdock's work is included in the Brooklyn Museum Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art Base.
www.maureenburdock.com
contact: art@maureenburdock.com
@BurdockArt
Vik JF is a Haifa based artist, working in diverse media and techniques. In her works, she creates and follows an imaginary community, whose members are constantly suspended between life and death, intense activity and total passivity.
http://www.vikjf.com
Vik JF Haifa, Israel Co-ordinator (2016)


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Buyout bids rock ERP landscape
Oracle's move was one of several buyout bids announced last week
By Marc L. Songini
In a stunning turn of events, Oracle Corp. on Friday said it will make an unsolicited $5.1 billion offer to buy rival PeopleSoft Inc., a maneuver that came just four days after PeopleSoft announced a merger with J.D. Edwards & Co. that would propel it past Oracle in sales of business applications.
PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards users reacted with dismay to the hostile takeover bid by Oracle, which currently is the second-largest applications vendor behind SAP AG. Users' concerns were exacerbated by statements from Oracle that it would not actively sell PeopleSoft's applications to new customers and that it would reassess whether to go forward with the deal between PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards.
Jim Prevo, CIO at Green Mountain Coffee Roaster Inc. in Waterbury, Vt., described the prospect of Oracle succeeding in its bid as "a disaster" for PeopleSoft users like his company. "Oracle's culture does not match ours," he said. "My suspicion is that several years of ownership by Oracle would destroy much of what we value in PeopleSoft."
Prevo noted that when Green Mountain Coffee bought PeopleSoft's applications, "we deliberately chose a company other than Oracle" on the basis of issues that included software functionality, ease of use and cultural fit.
Todd Inlander, CIO at Fleetwood Enterprises Inc., a J.D. Edwards user in Riverside, Calif., said he also hopes that Oracle doesn't end up buying PeopleSoft. "My sense is that PeopleSoft would have more sense than to allow this," he said. "The cultures are dramatically different here."
Talks Held Last Year
Oracle said it expects today to begin a tender offer for all the shares of Pleasanton, Calif.-based PeopleSoft. During a conference call on Friday, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison disclosed that he and PeopleSoft counterpart Craig Conway discussed a possible merger last year without reaching an agreement. Ellison insisted that the proposed buyout "works financially and technically" for both PeopleSoft and Oracle users.
Oracle would continue to develop and support PeopleSoft's applications for existing users, Ellison said. But it also would add features from those products to its own E-Business Suite software and make it easier for PeopleSoft users to migrate, he added.
Conway, a one-time Oracle executive, said in a statement that the buyout offer was "atrociously bad behavior from a company with a history of atrociously bad behavior." He characterized the takeover bid as "a transparent attempt to disrupt the acquisition of J.D. Edwards by Peoplesoft."
PeopleSoft noted that its board would review the offer as required by law, but it recommended that shareholders take no immediate action.
Andrew Ball, a London-based analyst at Frost & Sullivan Inc., said in a report that Oracle's bid "is a supreme piece of opportunism." But the price it's offering is likely too low, Ball said, adding, "The only lasting consequence may be the addition of an extra edge to the competition between Oracle and PeopleSoft."
That already seemed assured by PeopleSoft's agreement to acquire Denver-based J.D. Edwards in a stock-swap deal valued at about $1.85 billion, based on the closing price of PeopleSoft's stock on Friday. The plan to combine those two companies and make PeopleSoft the No. 2 business application vendor caused considerably less consternation among users than Oracle's hostile move did.
Executives at PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards pledged to maintain the existing product lines of each company. A spokeswoman for J.D. Edwards added that there would be no management changes there and said it would operate as a subsidiary of PeopleSoft.
"This came as a surprise, but it seems to make sense for the firms to consolidate, as [companies in] many other industries are having to do to stay financially viable," said Irving Tyler, CIO at Quaker Chemical Corp. in Conshohocken, Pa.
Quaker Chemical is in the midst of a multiyear global implementation of J.D. Edwards' OneWorld XE applications and is using the software to run its European operations. Tyler said his biggest concern about the planned acquisition is "what the impacts will be in terms of our existing relationships with J.D. Edwards, especially from a technical [support] point of view."
Inlander said he has no major worries about the PeopleSoft/J.D. Edwards deal, "other than wondering if the sales force structure will change and we'll have a different account person." He also noted that some J.D. Edwards applications that overlap with Oracle, such as its human resources software, eventually "might fall by the wayside." Fleetwood, a maker of recreational vehicles and mobile homes, uses J.D. Edwards' ERP and supply chain software.
Joshua Greenbaum, an analyst at Enterprise Applications Consulting in Daly City, Calif., said buying J.D. Edwards would give PeopleSoft increased "credibility in manufacturing and a critical mass of customers" -- two things it needs to compete more effectively against SAP and Oracle.

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Amy Adams Joins Jeremy Renner in David. O Russell's Next Film, Formerly Titled AMERICAN BULLSHIT
by Adam Chitwood July 18, 2012
Just yesterday we learned that Jeremy Renner had entered negotiations to replace Christian Bale in director David O. Russell's next project, and now it looks like Russell has nabbed his The Fighter actress Amy Adams to star as the female lead. The currently untitled pic, formerly referred to as American Bullshit, is based on a real-life undercover sting operation set up in the 1980s by a con artist working for the FBI who rooted out corruption in Congress. Bradley Cooper is in talks to play the con artist, Mel Weinberg, while Renner would play Jimmy Boyle, the FBI agent who busts Weinberg then partners with him on the sting.
Per Variety, Adams will be playing Cooper's partner and mistress. The actress previously worked with Russell on 2010's The Fighter, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. Production on the untitled drama is scheduled to begin in February, and this stranger-than-fiction story sounds like a swell fit for Russell's offbeat style. Adams will be seen later this year in The Master and Trouble with the Curve.
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Card Yeom against abortion and the death penalty, for the "sacred dignity" of human beings
The archbishop took part in a Youth Meeting for Life with thousands of young people and religious leaders. People must "accept every life as it is from the moment of conception". Likewise, "The death penalty is a serious insult and a sin against this fundamental right to life."
Seoul (AsiaNews) – South Korea's Constitutional Court has to rule on the constitutionality of existing laws on abortion and the death penalty. Against this backdrop, Card Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, archbishop of Seoul, reiterated Catholic doctrine in the defence of life, asserting that "Every human being has a sacred and inalienable dignity, and life is inviolable from the moment of conception."
The meeting at which the prelate spoke was held last Sunday in the South Korean capital. Organised by the Committee for Family and Life of the South Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea (CBCK) together with March for Life Korea, the event attracted thousands of young people and religious leaders
"What we should do is to accept every life as it is from the moment of conception under the responsibility of both father and mother at the same time," said the archbishop.
"[G]iven that every life is under the common responsibility of our society, we should try to improve the overall social welfare system to support parents to give birth and raise their children".
Two days before the meeting, the prelate officiated the solemn Spring Mass in the presence of Catholic lawmakers (pictured).
In his homily, he said that "embryos should be protected and respected as independent beings, not considered as property of mothers or fathers. Human dignity cannot be decided by the vote of a majority or judged on the basis of socio-economic standards."
The prelate also addressed the issue of the death penalty. "Human life," he stressed, "is the most important and fundamental gift; it is the source of all human rights," he added, quoting from Pope Francis. "The death penalty is a serious insult and a sin against this fundamental right to life."
card andrew yeom soo-jung
Seoul, Card Yeom on abortion: Reject temptations and culture of death
Seoul, card. Yeom among the sick and homeless: God has always loved you
Archbishop of Seoul: Advent, the right time to return to the Word of God
For Card Yeom, the Panmunjom Declaration represents hope for a lasting peace


Opened in August 2005, the LHS natatorium is the home of the boys' and girls' swimming and diving teams, the LHS water polo team and FAST (Flyers Aquatic Swim Team). Measuring 25 yards by 25 meters, the all-deep 10 lane pool has hosted many high school, college and club championship events. The pool features two, one-meter springboards, locker rooms, and has a seating capacity of over 650.
Completing his 12th season at the helm of the LMU Lions, Loughran has built a program that continues to gain national exposure. Loughran has led the Lions to 12 winning seasons and has guided the program to six conference titles and six NCAA appearances in the last eight seasons, including a third place finish at this year's Final Four.
The Loyola Marymount University men's water polo team finished the 2008 season with some head-turning accomplishments, including a No. 5 ranking in the final National Coaches Poll of the season. It is the highest final ranking in program history as they went 21-10 on the year, equaling the second-most wins in program history. The Lions finished the National Collegiate Men's Water Polo Championship in third place thanks to a convincing 11-4 win over Navy.
In 2001, they won their first-ever WWPA championship, going 15-14 overall, earning a bid to the NCAA Championship. Two years later the Lions finished 17-14 and returned to the NCAA Championship with their second WWPA title in hand. Both teams finished third in the NCAA tournament. In 2004 he had his first repeat in men's water polo with a 21-11 mark and another third place finish at the NCAAs. In 2005, LMU men's water polo became just the fourth program in school history to win three straight conference crowns, defeating UC San Diego in the WWPA final at the Burns Aquatics Center. They added to their resume with the fifth title in 2007 with an impressive run through the WWPA tournament.
Adding to his impressive resume, Loughran has won seven WWPA Coach of the Year honors, four in women's water polo (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) and three in men's water polo (2001, 2003, 2005). He has posted an overall record of 184-151 (.549) for the men's team, ranking him as the program's all-time winningest coach.
Additionaly, Loughran has coached nine different players to 15 All-America honors while having three players earn WWPA Player of the Year honors from the men's team.
James joins the Elite Polo coaching staff as the new head coach of Division I power University of the Pacific. James will continue to build on a Tiger program which has consistently been a force in the college ranks. The 2007 squad finished the year ranked No. 13 in the nation, while the 2006 Tigers finished with a record of 19-14 and a No. 7 national ranking. Since 2001, Pacific has produced 13 All-Americans and 16 all-conference student athletes.


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Miami County GIS Portal (Kansas)
Miami County Assessor Offices are charged with determining the value of taxable property in their county or local area in order to calculate Miami County property taxes. In addition to property values, Assessors maintain detailed county and local maps, including Geographic Information Science (GIS) maps. These Miami County GIS maps can show public property, parks, property divisions, and roads, as well as property assessments and property taxes in Miami County, Kansas. These maps can also include place names, bodies of water, flood zones, property zones, and other geographic information. Some Assessors may keep historic GIS maps that include historic property tax assessments. These maps may be available on the Miami County Assessor Office website.
Miami County Assessor's Office Paola KS 201 South Pearl Street 66071 913-294-9311
Miami County Town and City Halls provide municipal services for their town or city, including preserving vital records and maintaining records on their jurisdiction such as Miami County GIS maps. The GIS maps at a Miami County Town or City Hall can include property boundaries, public property, unclaimed parcels, and roads, as well as appraisal values for properties and property tax assessments in Miami County, Kansas. These GIS maps may also show population information, place names, zoning boundaries, bodies of water, flood zones, and other geographic information. Some Town and City Halls also have historical maps of their area. These maps are often available to the public on the Miami County Town and City Hall website.
Fontana City Hall Fontana KS # A, 212 E North St, # A 66026 913-849-3693
Louisburg City Hall Louisburg KS 5 Peoria Street, Ste 102 66053 913-837-5371
Osawatomie City Hall Osawatomie KS 439 Main Street 66064 913-755-2146
Paola City Hall Paola KS 19 East Peoria Street 66071 913-259-3600
Miami County Clerk Offices maintain public records for a county or local government, which includes GIS maps. These maps provide detailed information on the area, including Miami County property maps that show boundaries, public property, property divisions, and in some cases, population information in Miami County, Kansas. They may also include property value assessments and property tax rates. Miami County GIS maps can show place names, bodies of water, zoning information, flood zones, and other geographic information. Clerks may also have historic GIS maps from the USGS or other organizations, and these maps are often available online through the Clerk Office website.
Miami County Clerk Paola KS 201 South Pearl Street 66071 913-294-3976
Miami County Recorders of Deeds keep real estate records to ensure the accuracy of property and land records. In addition to deeds, Recorders of Deeds also have detailed county and local maps, including Miami County GIS maps that show property lines, building information, public property, unclaimed parcels, as well as property value assessments and property tax information. These GIS maps may also include place names, zoning boundaries, bodies of water, flood zones, and other geographic information in Miami County, Kansas. The Recorder of Deeds may also have historic GIS maps. These maps are often available on the Miami County Recorder of Deeds website.
Miami County Recorder of Deeds Paola KS 201 South Pearl Street 66071 913-294-3716
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Secrets and unwritten rules, illustrated.
It's intimidating to move to a new city -- New York City, especially so.
Back in March, illustrator and t-shirt designer Nathan Pyle published a series of "tips and etiquette" GIFs to help tourists and newcomers navigate New York City. Now, he is back with a second set and even more wisdom to share.
Pyle, who's been living in New York City for about five years, writes via email that his inspiration for the series came from a love for airplane safety diagrams. But what about inspiration for individual drawings? Pyle writes, "Some mistakes I've made myself (breathing in the Garbage Scent Death Zone) and others I've seen friends make (mixing up Chrysler and Empire State buildings)." The usual process for creating these GIFs starts with a hand-drawn image, which is then touched up in Adobe Illustrator and finally animated in Adobe After Effects.
The first series of graphics had been so popular that Pyle got a book deal immediately. According to Pyle, most of the content in the book (now available for pre-order on Amazon) is still "super secret." However, he'll keep posting new content -- including graphics that didn't make the cut -- on the official Facebook page everyday until the book publishes in 2014.
All images by Nathan Pyle and used with permission.


Nations that have excelled in innovation have benefited from substantial government investment in building a higher quality higher education system and training young minds in science, technology, IT and maths (STEM) and related fields said Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius.
Speaking at the British Council's Going Global conference recently, she said the challenge is to implement policies that foster growth but are inclusive and sustainable.
Gurib-Fakim said Sub-Saharan Africa was undergoing profound economic, social and cultural transformation and there was a need to look at how the science, technology and ICT revolution can play a role in tackling its development deficits.
She referred to the United Nations' adoption of sustainable development goals to improve human conditions by 2030, and said working out how to translate these goals into meaningful actions improving lives the lives of the poorest "must remain our guiding mantra".
The Africa population is set to double to two billion by 2050, and "channeling this tremendous reservoir of human capital to productive sectors will not only offer unrivalled economic and social opportunities but also mobilise youth to the urgent task of national and regional development". Basic investment in education, especially STEM and vocational skills to build human capital will serve as the engine of the economic transformation of this continent, she said.
But tapping this potential will require vision, sound policies, innovation and investment backed by keen implementation capacity. If we want to sustain the "Africa rising" narrative, closing the infrastructure gap is an imperative. Only one in three Africans has access to electricity and only 6% of roads are paved. Shortfalls like these come at a huge cost to business and people and stop movement of ideas and curtail creativity, Gurib-Fakim said.
"High quality infrastructure can be a magnet for investment, can accelerate employment creation and support regional integration." Technological innovation can help support global integration and foster inclusion, and Sub-Saharan Africa needed to develop resources to conduct research that is innovative, creative and adapted to local circumstances.
Africa may be resource rich but its greatest potential is its people and there is a need for good jobs to be created with and in the private sector. Today only one in five Africans finds work in formal sector, and this must change, she said. She also made a plea for better access for women, saying most women in Africa cannot afford not to work and they are mostly employed in informal activities which offer low productivity, low income and low prospects.
The gender divide is particularly evident in STEM degrees. Development of African research and development requires investment, and the few that have been trained have left the continent. "Africa's brain drain has to be reversed for Africa to take its place in the fully integrated global economy", she said.
She said universities that have been most successful are those that provide support and expertise for entrepreneurs to move product to market. There is a need to establish a strong link with industry and the private sector. Technology was growing at warped speed and there is always a risk that technological advancement is accompanied by job losses. This has led to the rise of the freelance economy and companies like Uber and these changes have profound implications.
"In designing policies we must factor in the disrupting nature of new technologies.
We need to change what people learn, how people learn, when people learn and even why people learn." She called for African countries to build a new enduring platform anchored in engagement and multinationalism, and said Africans need to become producers and not just consumers of knowledge.
Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology, said challenges included lack of collaboration between Africans in higher education, lack of funding and the insufficient number, size and variety of higher education institutions. She said there needed to be a diversity of provision of institutions, and in this regard we need to look at changing technical and vocational institutions to offer high level programmes. She said we need to attend to curriculum and the skills that are taught as we are not producing problem-solving young people who can become independent entrepreneurs. She said far too few young people are joining academia.
Professor Olusola Oyewole, President of the Association of African Universities in Ghana, said there have been efforts in the past few years to address the issue of access to education, but this had led to increased enrolment without an increase in staff, facilities and learning infrastructures. Challenges included funding, quality of education, deteriorating research facilities and poor English skills. He suggested that each country should have national quality assurance agencies setting standards and benchmarks. There should be a focus on the development of appropriate skills and teacher training.
The promotion of distance learning, open learning and e-learning was one of the strategies we need to develop, he said. Video conferencing would enable students of one institution to help others. He said a better focus on vocational programmes could ease the pressure on universities. He also suggested that universities should foster their relationships with alumni to address management and funding issues.
Professor David Some, CEO of the Commission for University Education in Kenya, said the introduction of free primary and secondary education in 2003 and 2008 respectively had led to a huge increase in demand for higher education. His comment that Kenya has, since 1990, not increased tuition fees caused some reaction. Asked to explain, he said Kenyan education works on differentiated unit costs, for example, the cost it takes to train a doctor versus teacher, and then gets sponsors for higher cost degrees. There is also discipline-differentiated remuneration of staff.


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Openly debating open data
The Nigerian EITI (NEITI) is discussing the potential for open data to further enhance their already formidable reputation in promoting transparency in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. As ever, the devil is in the detail…
NEITI's presence
I am currently in Abuja, supporting NEITI in developing an open data policy. The EITI often leads to ground-breaking disclosures, but too often this information is locked in pdf reports. Our work on open data aims to make this information more accessible, useful and influential.
"Oh, so your work is already in the papers," my cab drive said to me recently, pointing to a newspaper in the back seat while we were stuck in traffic in Abuja.
Bringing it down to earth
The newspaper was reporting on NEITI's most recent publication, its Quarterly Review. This first edition utilises information from monthly meetings of the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee, responsible for allocating revenues to various levels of government. Revenues received from the oil, gas and mining sectors in 2016 were analysed, highlighting their importance to federal, state and local governments' budgets. NEITI's last EITI Reports are from 2013 (mining and oil & gas), so these quarterly reports with up-to-date information are a major step forward. Several other institutions are embracing open data, such as, NNPC which (the national oil company of Nigeria) has begun publishing monthly production data and sales information.
Diving into the detail
In addition to the quarterly reviews, we are exploring whether NEITI can do more to publish the underlying data. Once in excel or csv format, it can be used for different layers of detail, targeting various user-groups.
It is often useful to put "the users first". Different users have different needs and different views on how to make this information more useful. The general public (including my taxi-driver) expect a clear summary and assurances that they are getting the full story. An investor might be interested in the data relating to a particular company (or industry), while a policy analyst or regulator will be more interested in specific information, such as what funds were allocated, and whether this is consistent with the law. Our approach to open data needs to cater to all these users.
The process of open data
Access to information is already enabled through Nigeria's Freedom of Information Act (FOI); but open data is a way to break down the next barrier, which is requesting the information.
NEITI are realising that such requests are difficult to manage, requiring time and effort to fulfil. In response, they are on the lookout for ways to lessen the burden by creating databases they can easily manage and present information within the parameters of the requests.
The first step is to compile and publish the information online in open data formats, such as excel or csv. This is a simple and manageable way of ensuring accessibility of information. It is also important to clarify the terms of use: a statement or policy indicating that the data can be used freely. The EITI's open data policy encourages countries to release data under an open licence that allows users to freely obtain and easily re-use it.
From access to utilisation
An argument I have often encountered in these discussions is that people won't understand what they are seeing; that the data will be misused. But do people really read and understand an EITI Report in its entirety? I would argue not. We need open data tools that allow people to quickly access the information that they need - which will advise and support in making the best use of this information. The EITI's open data policy highlights the need to increase open data literacy and encourages people, such as developers of applications and civil society organisations that work in the field of open data promotion, to unlock the value of open data.
EITI Mainstreaming and Government Online Repository Portals


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package org.littlewings.hazelcast.jcache;

import static org.assertj.core.api.Assertions.*;

import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;
import java.util.stream.IntStream;

import javax.cache.Cache;
import javax.cache.CacheManager;
import javax.cache.Caching;
import javax.cache.spi.CachingProvider;

import org.junit.Test;

public class JCacheConfigurationTest {
    @Test
    public void testSimpleJCache() {
        CachingProvider provider = Caching.getCachingProvider();
        CacheManager manager = provider.getCacheManager();
        Cache<String, String> cache = manager.getCache("simple-cache",
                                                       String.class,
                                                       String.class);

        IntStream.rangeClosed(1, 5).forEach(i -> cache.put("key" + i, "value" + i));

        assertThat(cache.get("key1"))
            .isEqualTo("value1");
        assertThat(cache.get("key5"))
            .isEqualTo("value5");
        assertThat(cache.get("key10"))
            .isNull();

        cache.close();
        manager.close();
        provider.close();
    }

    @Test
    public void testEviction() {
        CachingProvider provider = Caching.getCachingProvider();
        CacheManager manager = provider.getCacheManager();
        Cache<String, String> cache = manager.getCache("with-eviction-cache",
                                                       String.class,
                                                       String.class);

        com.hazelcast.cache.ICache<String, String> icache =
            cache.unwrap(com.hazelcast.cache.ICache.class);
        com.hazelcast.config.CacheConfig config =
            icache.getConfiguration(com.hazelcast.config.CacheConfig.class);

        assertThat(config.getEvictionConfig().getSize())
            .isEqualTo(5);  // right

        IntStream.rangeClosed(1, 30).forEach(i -> cache.put("key" + i, "value" + i));

        int count = 0;
        for (Cache.Entry<String, String> entry : cache) {
            count++;
        }

        assertThat(count)
            .isGreaterThan(25);  // much larger than ENTRY_COUNT??

        cache.close();
        manager.close();
        provider.close();
    }

    @Test
    public void testExpire() throws InterruptedException {
        CachingProvider provider = Caching.getCachingProvider();
        CacheManager manager = provider.getCacheManager();
        Cache<String, String> cache = manager.getCache("with-expire-cache",
                                                       String.class,
                                                       String.class);

        IntStream.rangeClosed(1, 5).forEach(i -> cache.put("key" + i, "value" + i));

        TimeUnit.SECONDS.sleep(3);

        cache.get("key1");
        cache.get("key3");

        TimeUnit.SECONDS.sleep(3);

        assertThat(cache.get("key1"))
            .isEqualTo("value1");
        assertThat(cache.get("key3"))
            .isEqualTo("value3");
        assertThat(cache.get("key2"))
            .isNull();
        assertThat(cache.get("key4"))
            .isNull();

        TimeUnit.SECONDS.sleep(6);

        assertThat(cache.get("key1"))
            .isNull();
        assertThat(cache.get("key3"))
            .isNull();

        cache.close();
        manager.close();
        provider.close();
    }

    @Test
    public void testEvictionWithExpire() throws InterruptedException {
        CachingProvider provider = Caching.getCachingProvider();
        CacheManager manager = provider.getCacheManager();
        Cache<String, String> cache = manager.getCache("with-expire-cache",
                                                       String.class,
                                                       String.class);

        IntStream.rangeClosed(1, 30).forEach(i -> cache.put("key" + i, "value" + i));

        TimeUnit.SECONDS.sleep(3);

        cache.get("key1");
        cache.get("key3");
        cache.get("key5");
        cache.get("key10");
        cache.get("key13");
        cache.get("key15");
        cache.get("key20");
        cache.get("key25");

        TimeUnit.SECONDS.sleep(3);

        int count = 0;
        for (Cache.Entry<String, String> entry : cache) {
            count++;
        }

        assertThat(count)
            .isLessThanOrEqualTo(8);

        cache.close();
        manager.close();
        provider.close();
    }
}

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Today is a golden age in clinical trials for migraine treatments. CGRP, genetics, devices, behavioral interventions and many more approaches are being clinically trialed to collect scientific evidence to support innovative new and effective treatments. If we knew how to participate in migraine research we might be able to get free new treatments under excellent supervision and care.
This patient guide for clinical trials is for those who are interested in participating in a trial but do not know how to get started and what to look out for.
Clinical trials can be a mutually beneficial activity that provides an opportunity for the patient to receive compensation, experience expert care, receive free treatment and help contribute to medical innovation.
1.2 How much money can you earn from clinical trials?
4.1 What is "double-blind placebo"?
Clinical trials are research studies to evaluate if a specific treatment is safe and effective.
How much money can you earn from clinical trials?
It is very unlikely that you're able to make a living from participating in clinical trials. Typically, the payment is intended designed to compensate you for your time and expenses incurred whilst participating in the trial so that you are not financially out of pocket for participating.
The compensation will also depend on many other variables including the nature of the study and the number of physical visits required. Compensation can range from $50 to over $1,000 for trials which require many frequent visits (ie. +50 visits) and follow-ups. Some trials may not have any compensation component.
Every clinical trial has guidelines about who can participate. This is referred to as eligibility criteria.
Inclusion criteria are what qualifies someone for a particular trial. Exclusion criteria are those which disqualify or rule out an individual for a trial.
For example, a migraine trial may be looking to recruit female participants above the age of 18 (inclusion criteria) who are not pregnant (exclusion criteria).
Whilst it can be disappointing to miss out on a study, the practice of adhering to this inclusion or exclusion criteria is an important principle in producing reliable and scientifically valid results.
As mentioned above, clinical trials help evaluate the safety and efficacy (effectiveness) of a specific treatment. However, trials occur before the safety has been fully tested, so should we be concerned about our own safety going into the clinical trial?
There are safeguards in place but this is something you should still consider.
Clinical trials are governed by the same ethical and legal codes that govern medical practice. In most countries, clinical research is federally regulated with protective measures in place for the benefit of participants.
Studies are required to follow a carefully controlled protocol (a study plan) which outlines in advance what the researchers will do during the study. As the clinical trial progresses, researchers also record the progress of the trial.
It's important to note that the phase of the clinical trial may also affect the risk involved in participation. See the below section on 'How Clinical Trials Work' for more explanation.
These are side effects or any undesirable result or effects from the treatment. Adverse events from clinical trials can include both short and long-term side effects.
Be provided 'Informed Consent' agreement; see below.
Everyone who participates in clinical research should understand the key facts of the clinical trial before deciding whether or not to participate.
The research staff will explain the details as well as provide written information including the purpose, duration, required procedures and key contacts of the trial.
Once the participant understands the details of the study including the potential risks and benefits then an informed consent document is provided for signing.
This document is not a contract, it is called an informed consent agreement. The participant can still withdraw from the trial at any time.
Study protocol is the plan which the clinical trial follows. These plans are carefully designed to protect the safety of participants as well as to test the treatment efficacy.
A placebo is an inactive pill or other false treatment that has no therapeutic value. Many clinical trials require a placebo to evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment in a scientifically robust manner.
A control or control group is a standard that it used as a comparison to the treatment group. For example, one group of participants may be given the experimental drug whilst the control group is given either a standard treatment or a placebo.
The investigator: who is "blind" to what each individual is receiving to avoid any potential bias.
In this way the study is a double-blinded.
When placebo is mentioned it refers to the control group (see above for a description). In this case the control group is using a placebo. Often trials may compare a new treatment to another, in these cases the control group will use a comparison treatment instead or in addition (as a third group) to a placebo control.
A clinical trial where both the researchers and participants know which treatment is being administered is called an open-label trial.
This infographic is a useful summary of the clinical research cost, timeframe, and effort.
It all begins in the basic research and discovery phase and moves to pre-clinical before clinical trial begins.
Researchers test a new treatment in a small group of people (around 20-80) for the first time to evaluate the safety, safe dosage range and identify side effects. Generally, Phase I trials will have a higher level of risk for the participant as there has been less opportunity for human studies to measure the full safety and side effects by this point.
The treatment is given to a larger group of people (around 100-500) to evaluate its effectiveness and to evaluate its safety further.
In this phase the treatment is given to an even larger group of people (around 1,000-5,000) to confirm efficacy data, monitor side effects and collect information that will allow the treatment to be used safely.
These may occur after the product becomes available to the public and are used often for marketing purposes to further optimize the treatment use, benefits and minimize side effects.
Phase III trials are where most participants are likely to participate simply due to the sheer numbers required. Fortunately, it is generally also one of the safest Phases as previous trials have successfully passed safety standards and protocols required by regulatory bodies.
If you are concerned about the risks involved in the study, then the research staff are required to answer your questions and provide you with as much information as reasonably possible and relevant.
You can also get a second opinion from your own healthcare professional so you are comfortable with any decision you make.
It is getting easier all the time to participate in clinical trials.
The good news is that there are more clinical trials and migraine research happening in the past few years than ever before.
Research centers, universities, migraine foundations or charities or large headache centers.
This is perhaps the most well-known directory in the USA, however it is also a big global directory. Whilst it is a service based in the US, it includes many research studies outside of the USA. See the fine print in the top right-hand corner.
This is a World Health Organisation directory which groups together several clinical trial portals into one location.
There are trials vast array of locations such as the US, China, EU, Netherlands, Brazil, Germany, Japan and over a dozen other locations.
With this portal some filtering is required to find actively recruiting trials in your country.
To search for actively recruiting clinical trials, click "Advanced Search" which is located just above the search bar.
Then set your status to "recruiting", select your search term "migraine" and your country and then hit "Search" to receive actively recruiting migraine trials in your country.
The advantage of this search is that you can find trials in countries as varied as Zimbabwe and Poland but you can't narrow down specifically by city it seems.
Of all of the international clinical trial directories, TrialReach is the easiest to use. It's also based on your location which is helpful.
It does ask for a little more information like your age, gender and location. But these are used to filter out irrelevant options. It only asks for an email address if you want to save your search or receive notifications about new trials which meet your search criteria.
USA– Center Watch offer a free clinical trial listing service.
UK – The Migraine Trust visit their research page for updates on opportunities to participate in migraine trials.
Australia – Headache Australia visit their research page for updates on opportunities to participate in migraine trials.
Australia and New Zealand – Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry – this is an online register of clinical trials being undertaken in Australia and New Zealand.
It's important to have a good understanding about the study before you decide whether to participate or not.
By addressing these questions you'll be in a much better position to make an informed decision and be able to sign the Informed Consent Agreement that is often required before you proceed.
What is the main goal of the study?
Does the study involve an existing treatment already available to the public?
Are there any migraine frequency or duration requirements?
What is already known about the study treatment? Have study results been published?
Do I have to pay for any part of the study? Will insurance cover any of these costs?
What reimbursement will I receive for costs or childcare?
Will I still be able to see my own doctor?
Will I still be able to take my usual treatments?
If the treatment works for me can I continue using it after the study?
How is my private information used? Who else will know I'm participating in a clinical trial?
Will I receive follow-up care after the study has ended?
What will happen to my medical care if I stop participating?
Does the physician or investigator have any financial or special interest in the clinical study?
Who regulatory and/or institutional review boards have approved the safety and design of the clinical trial?
Taking part in clinical research is a service to the broader community. It's also something that can benefit you personally with financial compensation, new treatment, and medical care.
But before proceeding make sure you understand whether you're eligible and exactly what the risks and benefits are. Ask questions and make sure you understand the answers so you can make an informed decision.
Let me know in the comments if you're considering participating or are currently involved or have been involved in any research trials in the past. How was your experience?
The Center For Information & Study On Clinical Research. Participation https://www.ciscrp.org/education-center/important-information/ Accessed 31 Aug 2016.
Frontage Clinical Services located in Secaucus, NJ is looking for volunteers who suffer from migraines. Call us at 877-298-9071 for details or apply on our website: http://www.frontagelab.com/Clinical_Studies.aspx. Refer a friend and receive $100.00! Compensation for time and travel!
I would be willing to take part in clinical trials on migraine.
Hey Kay, it's largely up to you to find out what's going on. I hope the above was helpful but clinicaltrials.gov is going to be a good starting point.


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The riot at the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a comes at a tumultuous time for U.S.-Yemen relations, and is more about the past year than about a YouTube movie.
As soldiers from Yemen's Central Security Forces drilled for Tuesday's celebration of Unification Day, a suicide bomber detonated himself and killed over 90 soldiers in the capital Sana'a.
The U.S. ignores accusations that it is keeping a Yemeni journalist in jail for his uncovering an American connection to airstrikes. This hurts U.S. counter-terrorism operations in the country.
In backing the GCC transition plan in Yemen, the U.S. hoped to find a quick solution to a complex problem. Now that the election is over, the U.S. must shift its thinking to long-term planning.
Allowing the nearly-deposed Yemeni president access to the U.S. is consistent with U.S. policy toward Yemen, but risks alienating the Yemeni public.
Now that Yemeni President Saleh has signed a deal to leave power, here are key issues to watch as Yemen begins what could be a tumultuous transition process.
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In Yemen, publicly backing calls for dialogue with autocrats claiming to support reform will put the Obama administration in a tight spot as Saleh demonstrates willingness to use deadly violence.


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The (Potential) Revenge of Ryan O'Hearn
Can O'Hearn rebound in 2020?
By Ryan Heffernon Jul 30, 2020, 12:00pm EDT
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If we're being honest, we all knew that 2018 Ryan O'Hearn wasn't the real Ryan O'Hearn. And while 44 games is a small sample size, what he did in those games was historically great compared to other similar rookie hot streaks.
No matter how high you were on O'Hearn, 2018 was clearly an aberration. Using that same logic, one could also argue that 2019 was an aberration as well. O'Hearn followed up a wildly successful and delicious first cup of coffee with an overflowing cup of old, cold, DMV coffee.
Among batters with at least 350 plate appearances, only nine had a worse wRC+ than O'Hearn's 69 mark. It was a far cry from his 153 mark in 2018.
He hit just 14 home runs in 370 plate appearances compared to the 12 he hit in 170 plate appearances the year before. In fact, he only finished with four more extra-base hits in 2018 than he did in 2019.
Perhaps more than any player in recent memory, we can bank on the law of averages going to work for O'Hearn this season and placing him somewhere in the middle of his 2018 and 2019 numbers. The question is which side he'll be closer to.
He started off well enough, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and two runs driven in during his 2020 debut on Monday night. But he'll be working with another small sample size with the shortened schedule and has more competition at first this season with the right-handed Ryan McBroom over at first. If he wants to secure that starting job and a chance at becoming a full-time starter in 2021, he'll need to see three things happen.
Better Luck
This sounds like a copout, but luck did factor into O'Hearn's poor performance in 2019. It wasn't the main culprit, but it was a factor. O'Hearn's hard-hit percentage was actually a tick higher in 2019, and while his soft contact did increase slightly, he ranked 164 out of 241 batters with at least 350 PA.
He also had the third-highest barrel percentage on the Royals. While that's more of an indictment on the Royals offense than an endorsement of O'Hearn, he was immediately behind both Francisco Lindor and Kris Bryant.
But perhaps the best indicator of this luck is his expected wOBA, which combined quality of contact with strikeout and walk numbers. Among 250 qualified batters, only seven saw a bigger difference between their expected wOBA and their actual wOBA than O'Hearn. When looking at expected batting average, only four guys had worse luck than O'Hearn.
O'Hearn had undeniable hard luck in 2019 and that will regress to the mean. However, some of that luck was of his own doing.
Fewer Ground Balls
Tell me if you've heard this one before, but there is a Royals first baseman who consistently hits the ball hard but isn't rewarded for it because he hits it on the ground too much. For his entire career in Kansas City, Eric Hosmer's inability to get the ball off the ground was what kept him from being a great player.
Last year, it kept O'Hearn from being at least a serviceable player, and it also gave us some insight into why his 2018 was so successful. Prior to his MLB debut in 2018, O'Hearn had hit ground balls in 44.6% of his plate appearances. During his 44 big league games that season, he hit ground balls in just 34.6% of his plate appearances. O'Hearn has always been a strong exit velocity guy, and when good exit velocity guys hit line drives and fly balls, they tend to go for doubles and home runs.
He regressed strongly in that department in 2019, hitting ground balls in 46.3% of his plate appearances. That's nothing compared to Eric Hosmer's career 54.4 percent mark, but it's not good. Among first basemen and designated hitters, only six batters hit a higher percentage of ground balls.
That's why those bad luck metrics should be taken with a grain of salt. We can't deny bad luck, but bad luck is the cry of guys hitting singles up the middle. The Royals need Ryan O'Hearn to not be that guy.
Better Plate Discipline
Of all the differences between O'Hearn's 2018 and 2019 season, this might be the most staggering. Pitchers threw him strikes at roughly the same pace (42.1% v. 40.3%), but he swung at pitches at a drastically different rate.
In 2019, O'Hearn swung at pitches out of the zone 7.5% more often than he did in 2018. While that's bad on its face, it is made worse by him making contact with those pitches 13.8% more often.
The good news is that his swinging strike percentage went down while his contact percentage went up. The bad news is that is mostly due to him making contact with pitches that are out of the zone. And on those pitches, he hit .095.
Needless to say, the Royals need some offensive stability at first base. Once Hunter Dozier returns, Kansas City will have a core of seemingly okay batters at full health that they haven't had since 2017.
Whit Merrifield, Adalberto Mondesí, Salvador Pérez, Jorge Soler, and Dozier give their lineup some semblance of decency. However, the bottom of the order has been an absolute black hole over the past two seasons.
The Royals don't need O'Hearn to be a world-beater for him to snag the starting job. McBroom may well be the better option, but O'Hearn will have opportunities to make that jump.
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Swati Pandey, 310-954-5049, spandey@broadfoundation.org
$1 Million in Broad Prize Scholarships Awarded to 56 High School Seniors to Attend College
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2014—The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation announced today that it has awarded more than $1 million in Broad Prize college scholarships to 56 graduating high school seniors whose school districts were recognized last year as the most improved urban school districts in the country.
The scholarships were awarded to students in four districts that were finalists for the 2013 Broad (pronounced like "road") Prize, the nation's largest education award honoring large urban districts that have demonstrated the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among income and ethnic groups.
The winner of the 2013 Broad Prize was the Houston Independent School District, which received $550,000 in scholarships. The three finalist districts that each received $150,000 in scholarships were the Corona-Norco Unified School District in Riverside County, California, the Cumberland County Schools in North Carolina, and the San Diego Unified School District in California.
"The students who receive Broad Prize scholarships demonstrate not only academic achievement but also the grit and determination it takes to get to college," said Bruce Reed, president of The Broad Foundation, a national education philanthropy based in Los Angeles. "Just as their school districts have worked to improve outcomes for all students, these scholars have demonstrated that hard work pays off. We congratulate them for their accomplishments so far and look forward to their continued success in college and beyond."
Unlike many traditional scholarships that are awarded only to straight-A students, Broad Prize scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who have a demonstrated record of improving their grades during high school and have a financial need.
Broad Prize scholars receive two- or four-year scholarships depending on the type of institution they choose to attend. Scholarship recipients who enroll in four-year institutions receive $20,000 paid out over four years ($5,000 per year). Students who enroll in two-year institutions receive $5,000 scholarships paid out over two years ($2,500 per year). The scholarship selection and disbursement process is managed by Scholarship America.
A full list of this year's scholarship recipients is below. Since the first Broad Prize was awarded in 2002, more than 1,200 students nationwide have been awarded college scholarships.
The winner of the 2014 Broad Prize will be announced by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Sept. 22 in New York City. This year's finalists are Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia and Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Florida. For the first time since 2002, only two districts are finalists, rather than four or five as in previous years.
Founded by entrepreneur Eli Broad and his wife Edythe, both graduates of Detroit Public Schools,
The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation is a philanthropy that seeks to ensure that every student in an urban public school has the opportunity to succeed. Bringing together top education experts and practitioners, the foundation funds system-wide programs and policies that strengthen public schools by creating environments that allow good teachers to do great work and enable students of all backgrounds to learn and thrive. For more information, visit www.broadeducation.org and Facebook and Twitter @broadfoundation. For more information about The Broad Prize, visit www.broadprize.org.
The following 10 seniors from the Corona-Norco Unified School District were selected to receive Broad Prize scholarships:
Suzeth Almaraz Alarcon, Centennial High School
Erick Dearcos Favela, Santiago High School
Cameron Harris, Corona High School
Kimberly Hocknell, Norco High School
Jajuan Meeks, Norco High School
Melissa Mejia, Norco High School
Tahmarah Otoo, Santiago High School
Danielle Rumsey, Santiago High School
Miranda Vargas, Santiago High School
Kristen Vestesen, Norco High School
The following eight seniors from the Cumberland County Schools were selected to receive Broad Prize scholarships:
Kaely Churchill, South View High School
Jesus Gonzalez-Ventura, South View High School
Amber Jones, Jack Britt High School
Jodi Monroe, Terry Sanford High School
James Moore, Jack Britt Math Science and Technology Center
Rene Nunez-Jusino, South View High School
Aamir Ruffin, Terry Sanford High School
Felipe Silva, South View High School
The following 30 seniors from the Houston Independent School District were selected to receive Broad Prize scholarships:
Maria Acosta, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice High School
Irwin Cazares, Davis High School
Jose Chavez Carballo, Eastwood Academy High School
Jennifer Cruz, Austin High School
Matthew Dinh, DeBakey High School for Health Professions
Alejandro Dolores, Challenge Early College High School
Elizabeth Donaciano, Davis High School
Jacob Echeverry, Lee High School
Angel Foster, Lee High School
Amarie Gipson, Yates High School
Terrence-Amir Glover, DeBakey High School for Health Professions
Jillian Greene, Bellaire High School
Jasmen Hernandez, Reagan High School
Jennifer Herrera, North Houston Early College High School
Jatauria Lathan, Yates High School
Jahwanza Lawford, Westside High School
Ana Llamas, Westside High School
Rene Maldonado, Wheatley High School
Traquan Minor, Worthing High School
Sandra Miranda, Milby High School
Alex Morales, Bellaire High School
Veronica Navarrete, East Early College High School
Ted Obi, DeBakey High School for Health Professions
Karina Orozco, Madison High School
Jaqueline Pena, Eastwood Academy High School
Gianna Reichardt, Chavez High School
Tae'Shon Rogers, Lamar High School
Dearbea Walker, Lamar High School
Patyana Wilsonm, Jones High School
Nazlia Yunus, Bellaire High School
The following eight seniors from the San Diego Unified School District were selected to receive Broad Prize scholarships:
Jake Brooks, Madison High School
Ari Krasner, University City High School
Nathanael Maracle, Point Loma High School
Linh Ngo, Madison High School
Dustin Nguyen, Crawford High School Educational Complex
Gerardo Perez, San Diego High School of Business and Leadership
Kevin Sibaja Allec, San Diego High School of Science and Technology
Tyler Wallake, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts
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Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 1996. -. First edition, 11th printing. Hardback. A gargantuan, mind-altering comedy about the Pursuit of Happiness in America set in an addicts' halfway house and a tennis academy, and featuring the most endearingly screwed-up family to come along in recent fiction, Infinite Jest explores essential.....	More
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The Bone Clocks
London, United Kingdom: Hodder & Stoughton General Division, 2014. -. First edition, first printing. Hardback. Metaphysical thriller, meditation on mortality and chronicle of our self-devouring times, this is the kaleidoscopic new novel from the author of Cloud Atlas. SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS UK AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 2014.....	More
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The BCAAFC Elders Council members are known for their commitment to helping others
Read the Ha-Shilth-Sa article here: Know where you come from: Nuu-chah-nulth members recognized for commitment to their nations
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council's annual general meeting (AGM) was hosted by Ahousaht on September 25, 2019. Several community members were recognized for their knowledge sharing, advocacy, and leadership, including Wally Samuel and Marjorie White.
Wally Samuel has been involved with the Port Alberni Friendship Centre since 1980, helping Indigenous people living off-reserve in Port Alberni access culturally relevant services and support resources. Wally spoke about the issue of homelessness at the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council AGM and the work being done to create an Ahousaht housing society in Port Alberni.
Marjorie (Marge) White is a founding member of the Friendship Centre Movement in British Columbia. She has received the Order of British Columbia and the Order of Canada for her outstanding contributions towards improving the lives of others. Marge says she never forgets where she came from and the greatest reward is to be recognized by her own people.
Marge and Wally are members of the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres Elders Council. We are honoured to have their guidance and congratulate them on their achievements.
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Hot Canadian housing market to slow next year, CMHC says
Increase in inventory of unsold homes, prices, mortgage rates and supply of rental units all expected to contribute to slowdown in starts, sales, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. forecasts.
OTTAWA—The Canadian housing market is expected to moderate over the next two years, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Monday it its fourth-quarter outlook.
A rise in the inventory of unsold homes, higher prices and mortgage rates and an increase in the supply of rental units are all expected to contribute to the slowdown.
CMHC chief economist Bob Dugan says the gains in provinces such as Ontario and B.C. have offset the slowdown in oil-producing provinces such as Alberta.
"We expect, however, that this counterbalancing effect will decrease over time," Dugan said.
"As such, housing starts and MLS sales are projected to moderate in 2016 and 2017."
The Canadian housing market has been a key concern for economists as household debt has risen to record levels in relation to income.
Low interest rates have helped fuel sales and driven prices in many markets.
But CMHC expects interest rates to rise gradually, starting late next year.
For 2015, CMHC said housing starts are expected to range between 162,000 and 212,000 units, with a forecast of 186,900 units.
Housing starts are expected to slip in 2016 to a range of between 153,000 and 203,000 units, with a forecast of 178,150 units, slowing to between 149,000 and 199,000 units, with a forecast of 173,650 units, in 2017.
Sales through the MLS system are expected to range between 444,000 and 546,000 units this year with a forecast of 494,700 units. In 2016, sales are forecast to range from 425,000 to 534,000 units with a forecast of 479,500, and from 416,000 to 536,000 units in 2017 with a forecast of 476,000.
The average MLS price is forecast to be between $417,000 and $459,000 this year with a forecast of $437,700 before rising to between $420,000 and $466,000 in 2016. The average price in 2017 is expected to be in a range between $424,000 and $475,000.


Summertime Crochet, published by Stackpole Books, is written by Helgrid Van Impelen and Verena Woehlk Appel. It contains 30 crochet patterns including tops, hats, a skirt, bikini tops, wraps, and sandals. You'll also find bags and a few other accessories.
The book will released in March 2018. It's a must-have collection if you enjoy showing off your crochet talent during the summer months.
This shawl is perfect for every occasion during the summer months. Whether it's a day at the beach, a shopping trip or a wedding ceremony, this shawl is sure to compliment all your favorite outfits.
And another pattern that is suitable for all your summer occasions is this skirt. The beautiful lace makes it perfect for a beach coverup, but you could also line it and wear it year round.
This is perfect for the beach or for lounging in back yard on a hot summer's day. It's fun stripes can be crocheted to match a number of your favorite summer shorts or skirts.
These hats are crocheted up in a cotton yarn, which makes them ideal for the summertime.
This bikini top is worked in a triangular motif and tied at the back with two strings.
This pattern is for the top that goes over the foot, and provides instructions on how to attach it to a pair of espadrille soles. They look oh so comfy!
Enjoy this colorful mesh scarf in your favorite summer colors. It's perfect for keeping you warm on the cooler summer days and evenings. Or wear it in the hot sun over your shoulders to protect them from sunburn.
The title says it all. And it's not just perfect for the summer, but also for the cold winter days.
Last, but not least, here is a pretty laced and fringed poncho that you'll enjoy wearing around the home or while out and about running errands.
And now, you have the opportunity to win a copy for yourself. One winner will be chosen at the end of the giveaway. Giveaway is open to US and CAN residents who are 18 years of age or older. Giveaway runs from February 27th through March 12th.
You can also order a copy from Stackpole Books when it becomes available.
I'm always looking for my "next project" ~ this looks like it will do the trick!
I'm always looking for summer patterns that are light airy looking just like these!
Thank you for the Baby Blanket pattern.
Not sure where I'm supposed to enter the contest for this giveaway.
I'm so excited for this book! It looks great!


Quatrefoil on the western exterior depicting Hope, one of the three theological virtues, holding a shield on which is a bannered cross-staff with a crown above.
Personification of Hope, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=29225 [retrieved April 24, 2019].


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Year-in-Review 2022
By Nelson A. King Posted on December 28, 2022
Haitian migration increased dramatically in 2021: UN
The United Nations said that the number of Haitians who have tried to migrate by unofficial channels to neighboring countries by boat has increased dramatically in 2021.
The UN said the true scope of the number of people who are leaving Haiti is "difficult to precisely calculate," but the IOM noted that the Haitian Coast Guard intercepted at least 224 migrants at sea in 2020 and 605 in 2021.
The UN also said that, in October 2021, some 1,194 migrants, mainly men who were trying to reach Miami, Florida, were repatriated to Haiti.
Myrie legislation toughens penalties for consumer fraud amid COVID surge
As the pandemic continued to spike across New York, State Sen. Zellnor Y. Myrie (D-Central Brooklyn) saif legislation he has table would sharply increase civil financial penalties for white-collar crime committed in connection with COVID-19, imposing a civil penalty of three times the amount of any unlawful gain, or $25,000, whichever is greater.
"Demand for PCR and at-home rapid COVID tests is at an all-time high, and some bad actors are exploiting the current surge to seek ill-gotten profit from New Yorkers," said Myrie, who represents the 20th Senate District in Brooklyn.
"From false promises of 48-hour results turnaround times to sudden price increases on at-home test kits, companies are preying on us during this already-difficult time," added Myrie, whose grandmother hailed from Jamaica. "My bill would dramatically increase the cost of doing business for these white-collar fraudsters and scammers."
He said the COVID-19 Fraud Accountability Act, (S.4954), would sharply increase civil financial penalties for white-collar crime committed in connection with COVID-19.
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Senior wins prestigious Mitchell Scholarship to study theater in Dublin
Centre College senior Sam Yates of Newburgh, Ind., has just received a George J. Mitchell Scholarship—the first ever given to a Centre student.
Named for Senator George Mitchell to honor his work with the Northern Ireland peace talks, the award is presented to up to 12 students per year to study in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. It is one of the top post-graduate fellowships available to Americans. Other institutions represented on this year's Mitchell Scholars list include Princeton, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Swarthmore and Dartmouth.
Mitchell Scholars spend an all-expense-paid year studying at one of the nine universities on the island of Ireland.
Yates, who will begin studying "Theatre and Performance" at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) next September, says that "for a relatively small population, Ireland has produced many of literary juggernauts in the 20th century—Keats, Joyce, Samuel Beckett—and a distinct theatrical voice emerges from its people. I'm interested in how that voice and its exploration of national identity works—and how that exploration is applicable to American drama."
While researching the profiles and history of Irish institutions of higher learning, Yates says, "Trinity College Dublin emerged as the choice that 'felt right.' TCD's theatre programme is a well-respected and established course of study, and it's one that offers an interesting specialization on the cultivation of Irish Theatre practices."
He adds that "not only does study at TCD provide opportunities to work with renowned playwright Marina Carr or view work at the Abbey Theatre, the national theatre of Ireland, but its proximity to the greater Dublin performing arts scene makes it an obvious selection."
(Trinity College Dublin is also widely regarded as the best university in either the Republic or Northern Ireland, and Yates is one of only two of the 12 Mitchell Scholars who were assigned there.)
Like most Centre students who study abroad, Yates developed a taste for international travel and was eager to return to Europe after participating in Centre-in-London as a student. This time, though, he will be without a Centre professor and fellow Centre students—something he is looking forward to during his upcoming adventure.
"Most definitely what I'm looking forward to most is the experience of complete cultural immersion," he says. "I last studied abroad through the Centre-in-London program, so I still had 30 Americans around me all the time. Though I'll have other members of my Mitchell class for support, our respective universities are spread out all over Ireland. Life in Dublin will be a more independent learning and living experience than what I've previously encountered."
Studying abroad while at the College is not the only Centre offering that has prepared Yates for his future.
"Centre has instilled not only a strong work ethic and a genuine love of learning," he says, "but also a confidence in myself as someone with legitimate ideas and aspirations. Here, we're taught that stupid questions are the ones left unasked; people debate a Nietzsche reading in Cowan [the College's dining commons] and see performances that range from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to Blue Man Group at night.
"Centre has helped me develop into more educated, well-rounded individual," he continues. "I'll leave knowing that I've not gotten to explore all that Centre has to offer (the downside to major requirements), but I'm grateful for the time I've shared here."
Well known at Centre for his acting, directing, and play-writing talents, Yates has not only played starring roles in Centre productions but has taught Shakespeare and drama to students in Kentucky public schools and local youth programs.
Since acting in his first play in third grade, Yates has graced the stage countless times, but he says that his favorite role was Lady Bracknell in the DramaCentre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest. "I never expected to be cast in the role," he says. "It was the first time I lost myself in a character."
A Centre John C. Young Scholar, Yates has been researching socio-cultural construction of the personal identity onstage and has been completing a stage adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's Haunted.
(The John C. Young Scholars program is designed to serve strong, highly motivated senior students allowing them to engage in independent study, research or artistic work in their major discipline or in an interdisciplinary area of their choosing. Each Scholar works with a faculty member who serves as his or her project director collaborates with him or her in designing the program.)
This past summer, Sam served as a writer's assistant and assistant dramaturge for the 2010 Eugene O'Neill Theater Center National Music Theater and Playwrights Conferences, where he helped research and develop works with playwrights such as Alfred Uhrey, Paul Oakley Stovall, Carrie Barrett and Yaroslava Pulinovich. He currently sits on the reader's committee for the upcoming O'Neill season.
In 2008, Yates received the Max P. Cavnes First-Year Book Prize, awarded to the man and the woman with the highest academic average at the end of their first year. He has been named to the Dean's List of Academic Honors six times, and he is also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, a leadership fraternity.
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Q: 'wish" vs "expect" and "to" vs "for"
I hope you know that I expect the same things to you, too.

I'm not sure if expect is the most appropriate verb to use but express it more what I want to say. Also, I have a doubt about to you or for you in the sentence above.

A: Some more context would help.
 Usually, it's "expect .... from" or "expect of" if you mean something the other person should do or provide.
 If you mean that you expect the same thing to happen to someone else, it could be "expect for".
   Example sentences:
 "I expect more context information from you."
 "I expect good answers for you with more context."

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