International Disaster Law Course 28 April - 2 May 2014, Sanremo, Italy

http://www.iihl.org/international-disaster-law-course 

The International Institute of Humanitarian Law, in cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Disaster Law Project and with the support of the Italian Red Cross, will conduct the 1st International Disaster Law Course from 28 April to 2 May, in Sanremo, Italy.

The course on International Disaster Law (IDL) offers participants an opportunity to analyse one of today’s most important legal challenges: the prevention and management of natural and man-made disasters. Lectures will be delivered by distinguished speakers including Eduardo Valencia-Ospina (Special Rapporteur of the ILC on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters), Walter Kälin (former Representative of the UN Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons), academics, as well as representatives of relevant international and national actors involved in IDL, such as the IFRC, the European Union, IAEA, OCHA, WHO, the Italian Civil Protection Department and the Italian Red Cross.

The programme seeks to offer a comprehensive overview of the main practical, diplomatic and military issues related to the legal aspects of disaster prevention and management activities. Topics will be covered using a plenary-based approach complemented by practical exercises designed to test the participants’ ability to find outcome oriented solutions through the application of relevant IDL provisions.

The course is tailored towards graduate and post-graduate students with an interest in IDL; practitioners (e.g. staff of civil protection departments; staff of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies; NGOs) involved in disaster management; and professionals with an academic background in the areas of law, security studies, international relations, humanitarian assistance or other related fields, eager to expand their knowledge on IDL.

The participation fee is € 450 (Euros) and must be paid within 10 days from the notification of selection. 

The fee covers the following expenses:

• Course materials
• Lunches and coffee breaks on Course days
• Reception drinks and Course dinner
• Course photo and Course certificate

Please note that the participation fee is less than the cost to the organizers to present the Course. Therefore there are unfortunatel no scholarships available for this Course.

The fee does not cover any additional or sundry expenses incurred by participants such as hotel laundry or telephone calls nor travel, accommodation or any other per diem incidentals. Participants must ensure that they bring with them sufficient funds to cover their additional needs for the duration of the course, or have access to funds in Sanremo via their bank.

Persons wishing to apply are kindly requested to complete the form available here. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and potential participants are therefore encouraged to apply early in order to secure a place. Unless all places are taken earlier, the final deadline for application is 4 April 2014. The Course is open to a maximum of 35 participants.

Please consult the general course information in order to see the modalities of payment and the relevant admin information. Queries on the course including registration and administrative questions should be directed to Ms Patricia Panizzi at panizzi@iihl.org.

Contingency Management in the NCR. Monday, May 12, 2014

the Joint Force Headquarters Military District of Washington’s (JFHQ/MDW) 8^th Annual Interagency Chaplaincy Conference -which will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at the Spates Club at Fort Myer.  It will be a full days training and the topic will be “Contingency Management in the NCR - How Do Civil Authorities and the Military Work Together / What Does It Look Like”.

            This is a very important regional topic and we look forward to once again seeing everyone!  Registration and additional information will SOON follow.

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Joint Force Headquarters Military District of Washington (JFHQ/MDW)

8th Annual Interagency Chaplaincy Conference

-        Contingency Management in the NCR -

How Do Civil Authorities and the Military Work Together / What Does It Look Like

Spates Club at Fort Myer

Monday, May 12, 2014

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Drug Manufacturing Shortages within the U.S. February 2014.

What's New on the FDA Drugs Site
February 3, 2014

• Current Drug Shortages Index (updated)
• Drugs to be Discontinued: Calcitriol Injection
• Resolved Drug Shortages: Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Tablets
• Resolved Drug Shortages: Isoniazid; Rifampin (Rifamate) Capsules
• Resolved Drug Shortages: Levothyroxine sodium (Levoxyl) Tablets 
• Drug Firm Annual Registration Status (updated)
• Drug Firm Annual Registration Status Download File (updated)
• FDA approves Hetlioz (tasimelteon): first treatment for non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder in blind individuals
• National Drug Code Directory

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New and Generic Drug Approvals
January 31, 2014

Drug Name	Active Ingredient	Dosage Form/Route	Sponsor	Submission Type
Acthrel	corticorelin ovine triflutate	Injectable;Injection	Ferring	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Atazanavir Sulfate	atazanavir sulfate	Capsule; Oral	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Tentative Approval
Children's Allegra Allergy	fexofenadine hydrochloride	Tablet, Orally Disintegrating;Oral	Sanofi Aventis Us	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Children's Allegra Hives	fexofenadine hydrochloride	Tablet, Orally Disintegrating;Oral	Sanofi Aventis Us	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Glucophage Xr	metformin hydrochloride	Tablet, Extended Release;Oral	Bristol Myers Squibb	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Hetlioz	tasimelteon	Capsule; Oral	Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc	Approval
Humalog	insulin lispro recombinant	Injectable;Injection	Lilly	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Humalog Kwikpen	insulin lispro recombinant	Injectable;Injection	Lilly	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Humalog Pen	insulin lispro recombinant	Injectable;Injection	Lilly	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Kyprolis	carfilzomib	Powder;Intravenous	Onyx Pharms	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Letairis	ambrisentan	Tablet;Oral	Gilead	Labeling Revision
Oxycontin	oxycodone hydrochloride	Tablet, Extended Release;Oral	Purdue Pharma Lp	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Propecia	finasteride	Tablet;Oral	Merck	Labeling Revision
Pytest	urea, c-14	Capsule;Oral	Avent	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Pytest Kit	urea, c-14	Capsule;Oral	Avent	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Revatio	sildenafil citrate	Tablet;Oral	Pfizer	Efficacy Supplement with Clinical Data to Support
Revatio	sildenafil citrate	Tablet;Oral	Pfizer	Labeling Revision
Revatio	sildenafil citrate	Solution;Intravenous	Pfizer	Efficacy Supplement with Clinical Data to Support
Revatio	sildenafil citrate	Solution;Intravenous	Pfizer	Labeling Revision
Revatio	sildenafil citrate	For Suspension;Oral	Pfizer	Efficacy Supplement with Clinical Data to Support
Revatio	sildenafil citrate	For Suspension;Oral	Pfizer	Labeling Revision
Salonpas	menthol; methyl salicylate	Patch;Topical	Hisamitsu Pharm Co	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Septocaine	articaine hydrochloride; epinephrine bitartrate	Injectable;Injection	Deproco	Manufacturing Change or Addition
Zetonna	ciclesonide	Aerosol, Metered;Nasal	Takeda Gmbh	Manufacturing Change or Addition

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Affordable Care Act for Individuals and Small Businesses. Webinar: February & March 2014

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SBA WV District Office SBA Offers Webinar Series on the Affordable Care Act The Affordable Care Act for Individuals and Small Businesses Still confused about the new Health Care Law?  This series of webinars provides an overview of the Affordable Care Act and where and how to access coverage. The webinars feature Robin Lester from MAXIMUS. Lester oversees the WV In-Person Assister (IPA) program with IPAs stationed in local Department of Health and Human Resources offices throughout WV. Webinar Dates Include: Tuesday, February 11 from 11:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m. >>Click here to register Tuesday, February 25 from 11:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m. >>Click here to register Friday, March 14 from 11:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m. >>Click here to register