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A stepwise discriminant function analysis is used to determine those variables that best distinguish those blacks who live in low percentage black neighborhoods from those who live in high percentage black neighbohoods. Using data from the 1970 U.S. Census One-in-a-Hundred Public Use Sample with Neighborhood Characteristics, this study expanded the results of previous studies in which more limited samples from a different sociolegal context were used. These results suggest that social and psychological factors may be important mediators in the decisions of blacks to seek desegregated housing. In particular, it is suggested that future research in this area incorporate family type as a variable, as well as measures of status concern or status discrepancy. Further, future research should utilize designs that allow the indirect effects of factors such as income, education, and life cycle on housing decisions to be estimated.

Non-state actors and the applicable international law on responsibility -- Non-state actors that exercise governmental authority -- Attribution based on perceived state control over non-state actors -- State responsibility for previous conduct as a non-state actor -- Conduct of non-state actors that is acknowledged and adopted by states -- State complicity in the wrongdoing of non-state actors -- Due diligence failings of states that contribute to the wrongdoing of non-state actors -- New tests for new futures.

Determining the responsibility of a state for complicity in the internationally wrongful act of a non-state armed group is an issue that requires analysis from a general international law standpoint. There are numerous ongoing conflicts throughout the world, which are fought by states and non-state armed groups. In the course of such violence, rules of international humanitarian law and international human rights law are breached. There is abundant practice of states rendering aid or assistance to non-state armed groups in their undertakings, whether through the provision of weapons, financial aid, logistical support, intelligence sharing, and/or otherwise. Therefore, when non-state armed groups commit internationally wrongful acts that have been helped by states through such avenues, complicity becomes a pertinent issue. This article addresses and answers the following question: how can the responsibility of a state be established for complicity in the unlawful act(s) of a non-state armed group?

Richard E Scott,1,2 Maurice Mars11Department of TeleHealth, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; 2NT Consulting - Global e-Health Inc., Calgary, AB, CanadaAbstract: In a setting of constant change and confusing terminology, telehealth continues to gain ground in both developed and developing countries within the overarching milieu of e-health. Evidence shows telehealth has been used in essentially all countries of the world, but is embedded in few. Uses and needs of telehealth vary between the developed and developing world; the latter struggles with both communicable diseases and noncommunicable diseases, and with very few resources. Common clinical applications include teleconsultation, telecardiology (transmission of ECGs), teleradiology, and teledermatology. Many telehealth projects exist throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, but there is little published evidence and only isolated examples of sustained programs, although several sustained humanitarian networks exist. Application of mobile solutions (m-health) is on the rise in many developing countries. Telehealth is still not integrated into existing health care systems globally. Reasons vary: lack of proven large-scale operations, poor evidence base, inadequate implementation, lack of attention to the "soft side" of implementation (readiness, change management), and many others. For the developing world, reasons can be more pragmatic, including limited resources, unreliable power, poor connectivity, and high cost for the poverty stricken – those most in need. Telehealth is poised to improve health and health care in the developing world, driven by both altruistic and profit motives. But to have the desired effect, telehealth must address very specific and evidence-based health "needs" of each facility, region, or country; the shortage of health workers and specialist services; and the required skills upgrading and training, allowing the developing world to establish its own critical mass of experts. This will only be achieved by raising awareness, understanding, and ability regarding telehealth capability and limitations, and by the coordinated political and professional will of all those involved to guide public and private innovation and telehealth integration.Keywords: telehealth, telemedicine, developing countries, e-health, review