May05-Daisy
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Friday, May 27, 2005
全球爆禽流可殺750萬人
世界多位著名國際疾病專家警告，禽流感有可能在全球大爆發，襲擊全球五分之一人口，最少令750萬人死亡，3000萬人因病入院，同時會引發經濟大災難。專家呼籲國際間加強合作，並研製新疫苗對抗禽流感。
專家指出，禽流感病毒已開始變種，最終將無可避免導致人傳人禽流大爆發。除了奪去數百萬人命外，全球經濟亦不能倖免，疫症導致國際貿易崩潰，即使是儲有藥物和疫苗的富裕國家，也不能避過流感大爆發所引致的經濟和社會混亂。至今在亞洲人類感染禽流感個案中，暫未發現有人傳人的大爆發趨勢。
會引發經濟大災難
周四出版的《自然》雜誌，刊載了5篇由不同領域專家所撰有關禽流感的文章。荷蘭伊拉茲馬斯醫學中心的研究人員奧斯特豪斯表示，假如禽流感在全球大爆發，保守估計會有近3000萬人需要入院，當中750萬人會死亡。
奧斯特豪斯及多位專家均建議，要為全球爆發做好防備措施。美國國立過敏及傳染病研究所主任福西表示﹕「我們明顯仍有許多事情需要去完成，而時間是非常寶貴的。」
奧氏呼籲，成立一支常設的全球工作小組，包括衛生部門和來自不同領域的研究人員，工作小組從全球層面研究不同種類的流感，結合不同研究領域的知識，加強對抗禽鳥與人類爆發疫症的對策。假如禽流一旦大爆發，工作小組代表應聯同當地專家和決策者一起處理疾病，估計成立一支全球工作小組的成本年僅150萬美元（約1200萬港元）。
美國明尼蘇達州大學的奧斯特霍爾姆指出，流感疫苗通常在流感爆發後至少6個月才有供應，而疫苗的供應估計只夠全球14％人口。
疫苗供應只夠全球14％人口
「我們需要一支國際小組研製一種可在短時間大量生產的新流感疫苗。」他預期，一旦感流大規模爆發，就會如前年SARS爆發一樣，各國將要關閉出入境關卡、暫停外地旅遊、限制貿易交流，造成嚴重經濟損失。
奧斯呼籲7月在蘇格蘭開會的G8領袖正視禽流感問題。「這些國家應急需明白下次流感大爆發構成的經濟、保安和健康威脅，並作出適當的投資行動。否則，流感大爆發到來時，將引起一夜間改變世界的連鎖反應。」
- 美聯社/德通社/中央社 5/27/05 -
WHO Empidemics
專家指出，禽流感病毒已開始變種，最終將無可避免導致人傳人禽流大爆發。除了奪去數百萬人命外，全球經濟亦不能倖免，疫症導致國際貿易崩潰，即使是儲有藥物和疫苗的富裕國家，也不能避過流感大爆發所引致的經濟和社會混亂。至今在亞洲人類感染禽流感個案中，暫未發現有人傳人的大爆發趨勢。
會引發經濟大災難
周四出版的《自然》雜誌，刊載了5篇由不同領域專家所撰有關禽流感的文章。荷蘭伊拉茲馬斯醫學中心的研究人員奧斯特豪斯表示，假如禽流感在全球大爆發，保守估計會有近3000萬人需要入院，當中750萬人會死亡。
奧斯特豪斯及多位專家均建議，要為全球爆發做好防備措施。美國國立過敏及傳染病研究所主任福西表示﹕「我們明顯仍有許多事情需要去完成，而時間是非常寶貴的。」
奧氏呼籲，成立一支常設的全球工作小組，包括衛生部門和來自不同領域的研究人員，工作小組從全球層面研究不同種類的流感，結合不同研究領域的知識，加強對抗禽鳥與人類爆發疫症的對策。假如禽流一旦大爆發，工作小組代表應聯同當地專家和決策者一起處理疾病，估計成立一支全球工作小組的成本年僅150萬美元（約1200萬港元）。
美國明尼蘇達州大學的奧斯特霍爾姆指出，流感疫苗通常在流感爆發後至少6個月才有供應，而疫苗的供應估計只夠全球14％人口。
疫苗供應只夠全球14％人口
「我們需要一支國際小組研製一種可在短時間大量生產的新流感疫苗。」他預期，一旦感流大規模爆發，就會如前年SARS爆發一樣，各國將要關閉出入境關卡、暫停外地旅遊、限制貿易交流，造成嚴重經濟損失。
奧斯呼籲7月在蘇格蘭開會的G8領袖正視禽流感問題。「這些國家應急需明白下次流感大爆發構成的經濟、保安和健康威脅，並作出適當的投資行動。否則，流感大爆發到來時，將引起一夜間改變世界的連鎖反應。」
- 美聯社/德通社/中央社 5/27/05 -
WHO Empidemics
Thursday, May 26, 2005
今天等我來
曲：柳重言 詞：勞雙恩 編：金培達
聽別人故事 如何的春風得意 也是人故事
我要走他鄉一次 寫故事一次
或是真真的不易 都想試一試
去吧 前去吧 沿途雖風霜冰冷
去吧 前去吧 縱使風吹得多猛
仍然要去闖怎都不
怕告世間昂然地我復還
今天等我來 就讓我誠懇的心 把心聲傳來
大門若已開 若然是你在
願你聽到這個旅客原已歸來
今天等我來 就讓這游子的心寫出好題材
大門若隔開 分隔開
願我聲音跨障礙 令到相識不多的這主題變精彩
(和聲: 當年人 孤單成行 彷如塵 空中浮沉 我要真的決心)
去吧 回去吧
從前的小子不怕
去吧 回去吧
我要使家鄉驚歎 何時也要闖
闖出璀璨 告世間昂然地我復是還
聽別人故事 如何的春風得意 也是人故事
我要走他鄉一次 寫故事一次
或是真真的不易 都想試一試
去吧 前去吧 沿途雖風霜冰冷
去吧 前去吧 縱使風吹得多猛
仍然要去闖怎都不
怕告世間昂然地我復還
今天等我來 就讓我誠懇的心 把心聲傳來
大門若已開 若然是你在
願你聽到這個旅客原已歸來
今天等我來 就讓這游子的心寫出好題材
大門若隔開 分隔開
願我聲音跨障礙 令到相識不多的這主題變精彩
(和聲: 當年人 孤單成行 彷如塵 空中浮沉 我要真的決心)
去吧 回去吧
從前的小子不怕
去吧 回去吧
我要使家鄉驚歎 何時也要闖
闖出璀璨 告世間昂然地我復是還
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
命名不改!
港大校長徐立之就醫學院接受李嘉誠基金會的捐款表示，命名一事事前已作溝通，合乎程序，不會改變。
他下午在記者會上說，以捐款人命名校舍在外國很普遍，但在香港是新文化。他強調，事前系內各有關人士，包括院長、教職員和學生代表溝通，也徵得他們同意，雖然初時曾有情緒反應，特別是教師，但彼此討論之後，他們也接受。
徐立之稱，經系內同意後，才把港大醫學院命名為「香港大學李嘉誠醫學院」的決定交予務委員會，而校委會一致通過。現時要做的是與其他關注事件人士加強溝通。
他指出，香港大學雖然有政府資助，但要與外國競爭，必須有新的資助途徑。
- 5/25/05 明報 -
他下午在記者會上說，以捐款人命名校舍在外國很普遍，但在香港是新文化。他強調，事前系內各有關人士，包括院長、教職員和學生代表溝通，也徵得他們同意，雖然初時曾有情緒反應，特別是教師，但彼此討論之後，他們也接受。
徐立之稱，經系內同意後，才把港大醫學院命名為「香港大學李嘉誠醫學院」的決定交予務委員會，而校委會一致通過。現時要做的是與其他關注事件人士加強溝通。
他指出，香港大學雖然有政府資助，但要與外國競爭，必須有新的資助途徑。
- 5/25/05 明報 -
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Message from the Faculty of Medicine
FACULTY'S RESPONSE ON THE NAMING OF HKU MEDICAL FACULTY
(1) How does the Faculty feel about the naming of the Medical Faculty?
The naming of a Faculty is unprecedented in Hong Kong but has been a common practice for other international prestigious universities, especially in cases of medical schools. We think the naming marks a distinct endorsement and recognition of the HKU Medical Faculty's achievements contributed by ALL Faculty members over the years and a commitment to its future. This is truly matching of excellence with excellence, and is a strategic partnership between a premier institution and an outstanding philanthropist.
(2) Any strings attached to the naming of the Faculty?
Recognizing the Faculty's continuous excellence, Mr Li Ka Shing and his Foundation give their whole-hearted support to the Faculty's developments in biomedicine, which includes basic and clinical research as well as medical education.
In combination with other sources of support such as block grant monies and donations from other benefactors, the Medical Faculty will continue to support quality education programmes and areas of excellence in medical research, to expand the capacity of the Faculty and to bring the Faculty to the next level of excellence.
The naming of the Faculty is purely an appreciation of Mr Li's benevolent support. There is no string attached to the donation. Mr Li has not stipulated how the money should be spent and this is based on his trust and confidence in the Medical Faculty. When the Council of the University resolved to propose the naming, it made very clear that the naming will not in any way affect the governance, status, identity or daily operation of the Medical Faculty.
(3) Some medical graduates expressed concerns on the renaming of the Medical Faculty and will launch a signature campaign against the renaming, what is the response of the Faculty?
I. Teachers and students of the Medical Faculty are very grateful to the donation made by Mr Li;
II. We consider some graduates who express concern on the naming is a positive and normal act because they care much about the development of their school;
III. The naming is unprecedented in Hong Kong and hence no reference can be referred to. The senior management of HKU including Vice-Chancellor have already met staff members of the Medical Faculty and explained the details and considerations of the naming. Yet, due to the size of our medical alumni, it is not possible technically to meet all the alumni in advance;
IV. HKU will proactively meet alumni and students who express concerns on the naming so as to explain the background of the naming;
V. HKU also wishes to emphasize that the University and its Medical Faculty belong to the community. The donation from, and the partnership with, the Li Ka Shing Foundation will enable the Faculty of Medicine to make further contributions to medical education and research, which will benefit not only the Faculty and the University, but also the entire Hong Kong community.
Details: http://www.hku.hk/daao/1billion/
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港大醫學院回應傳媒查詢醫學院以李嘉誠先生命名
(1) 醫學院對醫學院命名為香港大學李嘉誠醫學院有何看法及感想﹖
在外國，國際級大學把大學本身甚至醫學院以捐贈者命名是十分普遍的做法。在香港，是次命名卻是高等學府中的第一次。我們認為是次命名港大醫學院正標誌著醫學院的教研水平及所有老師、學生及畢業生多年努力的成果獲得社會人士的高度肯定及評價。是次命名把出色的社會人士與港大醫學院連成一起，是一個『卓越』的配搭。
(2) 醫學院如何利用李嘉誠先生的捐款﹖李先生有否指定醫學院如何使用捐款﹖醫學院在命名後的管理及運作會否受到李先生的影響﹖由於港大醫學院在教育及科研上表現卓越，李先生及其基金會將大力支持醫學院
在醫學教育，以及生物科技，包括基礎及臨床研究的發展。
醫學院將結合李先生的捐獻及其他收入來源如政府及其他社會人士的熱心資助以繼續發展高質素的醫學課程及科研項目，增強學院持續發展的潛力，進一步提升學院的卓越水平。由於李先生及其基金會均十分關注教育及醫學的發展，且大部份捐款將用作發展醫學及生物科技，因此校方決定以醫學院冠名來表達對李先生的衷心謝意。李先生並沒有要求或指定大學及醫學院如何使用或分配捐款，這完全基於李先生對醫學院的信心。港大校務委員會清楚地表示，在醫學院命名後，醫學院不論在管理、法定地位及日常運作上將與命名前完全一樣。
(3) 有部分醫學院畢業生不希望校方把醫學院以李先生命名及召開記者招待會及發聯署信，校方回應如何﹖
I. 醫學院師生對李先生的捐獻表示衷心感謝；
II. 畢業生對醫學院命名的事表示關注，即反映畢竟關切母校的發展，是正面的反應；
III. 是次命名是全港第一次，並沒有先例可參考，加上校方已向教職員解釋命名的安排，但由於港大醫學院畢業生眾多，在此事上較難與所有畢業生會面及作詳細的介紹，因此個別畢業生因不瞭解整件事件的背景而有較大之反應實屬正常；
IV. 校方現正積極安排與醫學院校友及學生會面，希望能詳盡解釋事件的背景，釋除疑慮；
V. 校方亦希望強調大學及醫學院是屬於整個社會的，今次得到李嘉誠先生的熱心支持，將有助醫學院之發展，其教學與科研的成果亦可對香港作更進一步的貢獻，使整個社會及人類健康得到裨益。
詳情請參閱: http://www.hku.hk/daao/1billion/
FACULTY'S RESPONSE ON THE NAMING OF HKU MEDICAL FACULTY
(1) How does the Faculty feel about the naming of the Medical Faculty?
The naming of a Faculty is unprecedented in Hong Kong but has been a common practice for other international prestigious universities, especially in cases of medical schools. We think the naming marks a distinct endorsement and recognition of the HKU Medical Faculty's achievements contributed by ALL Faculty members over the years and a commitment to its future. This is truly matching of excellence with excellence, and is a strategic partnership between a premier institution and an outstanding philanthropist.
(2) Any strings attached to the naming of the Faculty?
Recognizing the Faculty's continuous excellence, Mr Li Ka Shing and his Foundation give their whole-hearted support to the Faculty's developments in biomedicine, which includes basic and clinical research as well as medical education.
In combination with other sources of support such as block grant monies and donations from other benefactors, the Medical Faculty will continue to support quality education programmes and areas of excellence in medical research, to expand the capacity of the Faculty and to bring the Faculty to the next level of excellence.
The naming of the Faculty is purely an appreciation of Mr Li's benevolent support. There is no string attached to the donation. Mr Li has not stipulated how the money should be spent and this is based on his trust and confidence in the Medical Faculty. When the Council of the University resolved to propose the naming, it made very clear that the naming will not in any way affect the governance, status, identity or daily operation of the Medical Faculty.
(3) Some medical graduates expressed concerns on the renaming of the Medical Faculty and will launch a signature campaign against the renaming, what is the response of the Faculty?
I. Teachers and students of the Medical Faculty are very grateful to the donation made by Mr Li;
II. We consider some graduates who express concern on the naming is a positive and normal act because they care much about the development of their school;
III. The naming is unprecedented in Hong Kong and hence no reference can be referred to. The senior management of HKU including Vice-Chancellor have already met staff members of the Medical Faculty and explained the details and considerations of the naming. Yet, due to the size of our medical alumni, it is not possible technically to meet all the alumni in advance;
IV. HKU will proactively meet alumni and students who express concerns on the naming so as to explain the background of the naming;
V. HKU also wishes to emphasize that the University and its Medical Faculty belong to the community. The donation from, and the partnership with, the Li Ka Shing Foundation will enable the Faculty of Medicine to make further contributions to medical education and research, which will benefit not only the Faculty and the University, but also the entire Hong Kong community.
Details: http://www.hku.hk/daao/1billion/
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港大醫學院回應傳媒查詢醫學院以李嘉誠先生命名
(1) 醫學院對醫學院命名為香港大學李嘉誠醫學院有何看法及感想﹖
在外國，國際級大學把大學本身甚至醫學院以捐贈者命名是十分普遍的做法。在香港，是次命名卻是高等學府中的第一次。我們認為是次命名港大醫學院正標誌著醫學院的教研水平及所有老師、學生及畢業生多年努力的成果獲得社會人士的高度肯定及評價。是次命名把出色的社會人士與港大醫學院連成一起，是一個『卓越』的配搭。
(2) 醫學院如何利用李嘉誠先生的捐款﹖李先生有否指定醫學院如何使用捐款﹖醫學院在命名後的管理及運作會否受到李先生的影響﹖由於港大醫學院在教育及科研上表現卓越，李先生及其基金會將大力支持醫學院
在醫學教育，以及生物科技，包括基礎及臨床研究的發展。
醫學院將結合李先生的捐獻及其他收入來源如政府及其他社會人士的熱心資助以繼續發展高質素的醫學課程及科研項目，增強學院持續發展的潛力，進一步提升學院的卓越水平。由於李先生及其基金會均十分關注教育及醫學的發展，且大部份捐款將用作發展醫學及生物科技，因此校方決定以醫學院冠名來表達對李先生的衷心謝意。李先生並沒有要求或指定大學及醫學院如何使用或分配捐款，這完全基於李先生對醫學院的信心。港大校務委員會清楚地表示，在醫學院命名後，醫學院不論在管理、法定地位及日常運作上將與命名前完全一樣。
(3) 有部分醫學院畢業生不希望校方把醫學院以李先生命名及召開記者招待會及發聯署信，校方回應如何﹖
I. 醫學院師生對李先生的捐獻表示衷心感謝；
II. 畢業生對醫學院命名的事表示關注，即反映畢竟關切母校的發展，是正面的反應；
III. 是次命名是全港第一次，並沒有先例可參考，加上校方已向教職員解釋命名的安排，但由於港大醫學院畢業生眾多，在此事上較難與所有畢業生會面及作詳細的介紹，因此個別畢業生因不瞭解整件事件的背景而有較大之反應實屬正常；
IV. 校方現正積極安排與醫學院校友及學生會面，希望能詳盡解釋事件的背景，釋除疑慮；
V. 校方亦希望強調大學及醫學院是屬於整個社會的，今次得到李嘉誠先生的熱心支持，將有助醫學院之發展，其教學與科研的成果亦可對香港作更進一步的貢獻，使整個社會及人類健康得到裨益。
詳情請參閱: http://www.hku.hk/daao/1billion/
Monday, May 23, 2005
老婆愈叻 老公愈孱?
【明報專訊】英國一項研究發現，女性愈投入事業及取得成就，他的伴侶愈會感到不對勁，身心健康走下坡，出現所謂「懷才不遇丈夫綜合症」。研究結果反映，由男性負起「養妻活兒」重擔的傳統觀念仍是根深柢固。
研究指出，當妻子愈遠離家庭主婦的傳統角色，男士會感到自己能力不足，身體及心理健康都會較差。雖然愈來愈多男士投訴工作時間過長，但最新的研究發現，男士工作時間愈長，就會愈開心。調查同時發現妻子的工作時間，與她們伴侶的健康狀有相連關係。簡單來說，男性負責養妻活兒的傳統觀念仍未扭轉，男士工作愈多，他的健康狀更佳。
研究也指出，若男士賺錢比妻子多，會更開心更健康，稱這是男性肯定自我的新方法。研究結果料將引起女權團體的不滿，他們指女性的事業發展因在家中缺乏支持而受限制，因為女性仍要做大部分的家務。
- 獨立報/5月23日 -
研究指出，當妻子愈遠離家庭主婦的傳統角色，男士會感到自己能力不足，身體及心理健康都會較差。雖然愈來愈多男士投訴工作時間過長，但最新的研究發現，男士工作時間愈長，就會愈開心。調查同時發現妻子的工作時間，與她們伴侶的健康狀有相連關係。簡單來說，男性負責養妻活兒的傳統觀念仍未扭轉，男士工作愈多，他的健康狀更佳。
研究也指出，若男士賺錢比妻子多，會更開心更健康，稱這是男性肯定自我的新方法。研究結果料將引起女權團體的不滿，他們指女性的事業發展因在家中缺乏支持而受限制，因為女性仍要做大部分的家務。
- 獨立報/5月23日 -
BIOSTATISTICS
PhD in BIOSTATISTICS (PhD)
OBJECTIVE:
Students are trained in the theory and practice of biostatistics. They are given experience in all aspects of data analysis, which includes understanding of the process generating the data, data inspection, the graphical and formal testing of the assumptions of statistical models as well as the more theoretical aspects of hypothesis testing. Graduates from the program will be well suited to work as independent researchers within a university setting, and to take a leadership or supervisory role in university research institutes, government departments, hospitals, pharmaceutical/health corporations, and other health agencies such as cancer research units.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
A Master degree in biostatistics, statistics, biology, computer science, or economics is required, including undergraduate or graduate courses in linear algebra, advanced calculus, probability, and mathematical statistics.
• MA or MSc (or equivalent) with thesis (or relevant research experience)
• A- (80-84%) average or better in a Masters program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED COURSES:
• The total number of courses is generally chosen to meet the needs of each student. It is usually between 4 and 6 half courses.
• All students are normally required to take the following three courses listed below. Those students who have completed these requirements at the Master level with at least an A- will be exempted.
• Student who have completed their MSc in this Department may have taken some or all of theses courses already. In this case the program of study will be designed in consultation with the program director at the time of admission.
CHL 5208H Advanced Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis
CHL 5209H Survival Analysis I
CHL 5407H Categorical Data Analysis
• Students are generally required to take one to three electives from the following:
CHL5222H Longitudinal Data Analysis
CHL5223H Applied Bayesian Methods
CHL5224H Statistical Genetics
CHL5205H Demography and Vital Statistics I
CHL5406H Prospective Studies and Survival Analysis
STA2209H Lifetime Data Modeling
STA2112H Mathematical Statistics I
STA2212H Mathematical Statistics II
STA3000Y Advanced Theory of Statistics
STA2004Y Design of Experiments
STA2101Y Methods of Applied Statistics I
STA 2542H Linear Models
CHL5401H Introduction to Epidemiology
CHL5402H Epidemiology Methods II
The above requirements apply to all students in general. There will be exceptions. In some situations, the student, in discussion with the Program Director, will be allowed to substitute alternatives for some of the courses in the required list, or be given exemptions based on their previous academic experience.
Students may also find it useful to take other courses from the Department of Public Health Sciences, the Department of Statistics, the Department of Computer Science, or other University departments. It is recommended to consult with the Program Director.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION:
The comprehensive exam is held once a year during the fall term. After at least one complete year (usually after two years) in the program, students must take the exam. The exam consists of a theoretical as well as a practical component. The theoretical component, which covers the areas of probability, mathematical statistics, survival analysis, categorical data analysis, non-parametric methods, statistical epidemiology, and demography, consists of two sit-in examinations of approximately five hours each. In the practical component, the student is given one week to submit a report that summarizes the statistical analysis of at least one dataset.
OBJECTIVE:
Students are trained in the theory and practice of biostatistics. They are given experience in all aspects of data analysis, which includes understanding of the process generating the data, data inspection, the graphical and formal testing of the assumptions of statistical models as well as the more theoretical aspects of hypothesis testing. Graduates from the program will be well suited to work as independent researchers within a university setting, and to take a leadership or supervisory role in university research institutes, government departments, hospitals, pharmaceutical/health corporations, and other health agencies such as cancer research units.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
A Master degree in biostatistics, statistics, biology, computer science, or economics is required, including undergraduate or graduate courses in linear algebra, advanced calculus, probability, and mathematical statistics.
• MA or MSc (or equivalent) with thesis (or relevant research experience)
• A- (80-84%) average or better in a Masters program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED COURSES:
• The total number of courses is generally chosen to meet the needs of each student. It is usually between 4 and 6 half courses.
• All students are normally required to take the following three courses listed below. Those students who have completed these requirements at the Master level with at least an A- will be exempted.
• Student who have completed their MSc in this Department may have taken some or all of theses courses already. In this case the program of study will be designed in consultation with the program director at the time of admission.
CHL 5208H Advanced Laboratory in Statistical Design and Analysis
CHL 5209H Survival Analysis I
CHL 5407H Categorical Data Analysis
• Students are generally required to take one to three electives from the following:
CHL5222H Longitudinal Data Analysis
CHL5223H Applied Bayesian Methods
CHL5224H Statistical Genetics
CHL5205H Demography and Vital Statistics I
CHL5406H Prospective Studies and Survival Analysis
STA2209H Lifetime Data Modeling
STA2112H Mathematical Statistics I
STA2212H Mathematical Statistics II
STA3000Y Advanced Theory of Statistics
STA2004Y Design of Experiments
STA2101Y Methods of Applied Statistics I
STA 2542H Linear Models
CHL5401H Introduction to Epidemiology
CHL5402H Epidemiology Methods II
The above requirements apply to all students in general. There will be exceptions. In some situations, the student, in discussion with the Program Director, will be allowed to substitute alternatives for some of the courses in the required list, or be given exemptions based on their previous academic experience.
Students may also find it useful to take other courses from the Department of Public Health Sciences, the Department of Statistics, the Department of Computer Science, or other University departments. It is recommended to consult with the Program Director.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION:
The comprehensive exam is held once a year during the fall term. After at least one complete year (usually after two years) in the program, students must take the exam. The exam consists of a theoretical as well as a practical component. The theoretical component, which covers the areas of probability, mathematical statistics, survival analysis, categorical data analysis, non-parametric methods, statistical epidemiology, and demography, consists of two sit-in examinations of approximately five hours each. In the practical component, the student is given one week to submit a report that summarizes the statistical analysis of at least one dataset.
Saturday, May 21, 2005
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is Canada's leading teaching and research university, and its unique place in the national landscape can be attributed, in part, to its rich and remarkable history.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
先決條件是肯去定
有不少事情會令我們難以抉擇，愈是重要，愈容易陷入猶豫不決的膠狀況。或許因為你曾經做過類似的決定，結果遭受猛烈的責備與批評，你不想重蹈覆轍；或許其實你希望兩者兼得，所以難以取捨：我應該接受追求者一號抑或追求者二號呢？我應該為了新歡而離開舊愛嗎？我應該出賣友情成就愛情嗎？不能掉以輕心啊，還是再看看吧。
你一看再看，一拖再拖，寧願別人替你做決定，寧願東窗事發，隱瞞的被揭破，其中一方憤然離去或知難而退，讓自己飾演一個被動的角色。問題是，這種一發不可收拾的衝突不知道在何年何月才會發生，甚至永遠不會出現，你不想傷害任何人，結果卻傷害了更多人，你忽略了不去做決定，其實也是一個決定，一個讓自己和別人飽受煎熬的決定。
哲學家William James說：「最悲痛的生命，莫過於內心充滿了猶豫不決的情緒。」是離是合，是愛還是不愛，都需要一個能夠讓人踏實的決定。是起飛也好，是墜落也罷，總比一直懸在半空好受。每件事物都有正反兩面，因此每個決定也會有得與失，當所得與所失相去天淵，那就是一個簡單的抉擇；相反，當十分接近，自然難於取捨。試從另一個角度看，正因為十分接近，那就是說無論你選擇A或B，出來的整體結果差異根本不大，既然差異不大，那何必繼續耽擱，自尋煩惱？在經過詳細分析後仍然猶豫不決時，我提議你往口袋一掏，擲硬幣來決定。先定了，再說吧。
--李牧童--
2005年05月15日
你一看再看，一拖再拖，寧願別人替你做決定，寧願東窗事發，隱瞞的被揭破，其中一方憤然離去或知難而退，讓自己飾演一個被動的角色。問題是，這種一發不可收拾的衝突不知道在何年何月才會發生，甚至永遠不會出現，你不想傷害任何人，結果卻傷害了更多人，你忽略了不去做決定，其實也是一個決定，一個讓自己和別人飽受煎熬的決定。
哲學家William James說：「最悲痛的生命，莫過於內心充滿了猶豫不決的情緒。」是離是合，是愛還是不愛，都需要一個能夠讓人踏實的決定。是起飛也好，是墜落也罷，總比一直懸在半空好受。每件事物都有正反兩面，因此每個決定也會有得與失，當所得與所失相去天淵，那就是一個簡單的抉擇；相反，當十分接近，自然難於取捨。試從另一個角度看，正因為十分接近，那就是說無論你選擇A或B，出來的整體結果差異根本不大，既然差異不大，那何必繼續耽擱，自尋煩惱？在經過詳細分析後仍然猶豫不決時，我提議你往口袋一掏，擲硬幣來決定。先定了，再說吧。
--李牧童--
2005年05月15日
Saturday, May 14, 2005
天下無雙
曲：柳重言 詞：林振強
給我信心 當我未如願
披雨戴風問寒送我暖
親切眼光 舒我亂和倦
從無更改心照總不宣
長長路中 走到那裡生命裡
有你我方找到生存來源
難行日子 不削我對生命眷戀
因有著你 跟我一起 親愛的你
一次也不 推說亂和倦
一次你都未曾去計算
給了再給 始了便無斷
無條件分擔各種辛酸
*從前沒講 今次要說多謝你
我有你給的愛因而完全
誰人是我 心裡至愛生命至尊
都也是你 真了不起 親愛的你
若問世界誰無雙
會令昨天明天也閃亮
定是答：你從無雙
多麼感激竟然有一雙我倆*
Repeat *
一世慶祝 整個地球上
億個背影但和你碰上
想說你知 整個地球上
無人可使我更想奔向
--喜歡陳奕迅,也喜歡林振強!--
給我信心 當我未如願
披雨戴風問寒送我暖
親切眼光 舒我亂和倦
從無更改心照總不宣
長長路中 走到那裡生命裡
有你我方找到生存來源
難行日子 不削我對生命眷戀
因有著你 跟我一起 親愛的你
一次也不 推說亂和倦
一次你都未曾去計算
給了再給 始了便無斷
無條件分擔各種辛酸
*從前沒講 今次要說多謝你
我有你給的愛因而完全
誰人是我 心裡至愛生命至尊
都也是你 真了不起 親愛的你
若問世界誰無雙
會令昨天明天也閃亮
定是答：你從無雙
多麼感激竟然有一雙我倆*
Repeat *
一世慶祝 整個地球上
億個背影但和你碰上
想說你知 整個地球上
無人可使我更想奔向
--喜歡陳奕迅,也喜歡林振強!--
Monday, May 09, 2005
Monday, May 02, 2005
就是因為你
閔政浩一直呵護長今，不論她當宮女時，還是被流放，都一直陪在長今的身邊。
雪地里，閔大人背起長今，場面溫馨。
長今：因為我，你必須捨棄一切，這樣沒有關係嗎？
長今：因為我，也許你會被貶為賤民，這樣也沒有關係嗎？
長今：你握筆的手以后要挖泥土，這樣是不是也沒關係？
長今：也許我們要吃草根來過日子，這樣是不是也沒關係？
閔大人：沒關係，統統都沒關係！
長今：都是因為我，也沒關係么？
閔大人：就是因為你，才沒有關係！
雪地里，閔大人背起長今，場面溫馨。
長今：因為我，你必須捨棄一切，這樣沒有關係嗎？
長今：因為我，也許你會被貶為賤民，這樣也沒有關係嗎？
長今：你握筆的手以后要挖泥土，這樣是不是也沒關係？
長今：也許我們要吃草根來過日子，這樣是不是也沒關係？
閔大人：沒關係，統統都沒關係！
長今：都是因為我，也沒關係么？
閔大人：就是因為你，才沒有關係！
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