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Online Lottery Set for Jackson Memorial Tickets
Mike Fleeman and Elaine Aradillas Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:40:00 -0400
Organizers will randomly distribute 17,500 free passes; the ceremony also will be broadcast and streamed live
Sarah Palin Resigns as Alaska Governor
Lorenzo Benet Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:35:00 -0400
"It hurts to make this choice," says the former vice presidential candidate, who had 18 months left in her first term
Matt Damon Wants Hugh Jackman to Repeat as Sexiest Man Alive
Mark Gray Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0400
"Maybe he can be the first to do it back-to-back," says Damon, who gave up the PEOPLE title to the X-Men star
Tobey Maguire Reveals Baby Son's Name
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:35:00 -0400
Otis Tobias Maguire, the second child for the actor and his wife, gets his middle name from dad
Michael Jackson's Doctor to Skip Memorial
Anne Lang and Mike Fleeman Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:35:00 -0400
"He will be mourning in private," says the rep for Dr. Conrad Murray, who was with the entertainer when he was stricken
Kevin Jonas Proposes with 211 Diamonds!
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:10:00 -0400
Take a look at Danielle Deleasa's three-carat, cushion-cut diamond engagement ring with a band with 210 more diamonds

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An Afghan View Of The Surge
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:08:00 -0400
Rangina Hamidi, CEO of Kandahar Treasures, which sells handmade embroidery, talks about the surge in Helmand province. She says that to defeat the Taliban, American troops must help Afghanistan build infrastructure and maintain security.
Remembering Last Reunion Of Civil War Veterans
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:58:00 -0400
Commentator John McDonough recalls the last great reunion of Civil War veterans from the North and South. It took place July 3-5, 1938, on the 75th anniversary of Gettysburg — at Gettysburg, Pa. At the time, the whole country was almost painfully aware that the last living links to a decisive event were about to slip away.
Gov. Ted Strickland On Ohio's Budget Impasse
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:45:00 -0400
Ohio is facing a $3.2 billion shortfall in its finances. Gov. Ted Strickland has proposed slots at racetracks and spending cuts, but has not been able to reach a deal with the Legislature. The state is operating on a temporary budget for the next few days.
Families Of 'America's Battalion' Wait For News
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:40:00 -0400
Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment, known as "America's Battalion," are part of the force that has launched a major assault in southern Afghanistan. On the night they went into battle, families at home heard the news — and began reaching out for information about loved ones.
Rare Copy Of Declaration Found In England
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400
An original copy of the Declaration of Independence was recently discovered in the British National Archives. Edward Hampshire, the diplomatic and colonial specialist at the archives, talks with Melissa Block about the discovery of the 26th copy of the document.
70-Year-Old Reservist, Surgeon Returns To Iraq
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:54:00 -0400
Col. Hector Henry is one of only three doctors over the age of 70 who have agreed to come out of retirement and serve active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, according to the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Command. The urologist, City Council member and grandfather of three says he promised his wife it would be his last tour.
Robert Ballard: 50 Years Exploring Deep Waters
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Deep-sea voyager Robert Ballard has discovered everything from 10-foot-tall tube worms to the Titanic on his ocean expeditions around the world. Ballard discusses his underwater finds and how new robotic technology allows scientists to explore the sea from ashore.
In Defense Of The Flag (Sewn For History Class)
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:53:00 -0400
Bob Heft, who sewed the 50-state flag as a high schooler, received a B- for his project. Heft's history teacher accused him of not knowing how many states were in the union at the time. The teacher changed the grade when the design was accepted by Congress.
N.H. Town Seeks An Identity — And A Slogan
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:30:00 -0400
The winner of a contest to come up with a new slogan for Raymond, N.H., will appear on Oprah — except she doesn't know it. Resident Paul Brown came up with the idea for the contest, which is open to anyone and encourages cheating and plagiarism.
From Atop Sears Tower, A Ledge With A View
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:14:00 -0400
A new ledge opens at the Sears Tower Skydeck in Chicago. The enclosed glass box extends 4 feet from the building and allows visitors to stare 1,353 feet down to the ground.
Politicians Reconsider Drilling Off Florida Coast
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400
For years, oil production has been largely banned in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. In large part, that's because of concerns that a spill could devastate the state's tourism industry. But now, some elected officials seem willing to take another look at offshore drilling after years of opposition.
Saddam's Fear Of Iran Trumped Fear Of U.S.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:05:00 -0400
In a series of interviews between February and June of 2004, the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein told an FBI interrogator that he falsely let the world believe Iraq had weapons of mass destruction because he feared revealing that weakness to Iran.
Serena, Venus Reach Wimbledon Final, Again
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:14:00 -0400
One Williams or the other has won seven of the past nine championships at the All England Club. Serena beat Venus in the 2002 and '03 finals here, while Venus came out on top against her younger sister last year.
Mother, Son Tell Of Family Life During War
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400
U.S. combat troops have begun to withdraw forces from Iraqi cities, marking a milestone in the six-year long occupation. As the situation in Iraq changes course, a new focus has centered on the social impact of the war efforts in the region. Iraqis Faiza Al-Araji and Raed Jarrar, a mother and son blogging team, explain how the past six years have changed the dynamics of family life in the region. Also, NPR's Ghassan Adnan reports from on the ground from Baghdad.
Debating The Burqa: Sarkozy Proposes Ban
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400
French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to ban Muslim women from wearing the burqa, a religious traditional covering, in public. American Muslim Mehded Maryam Sinclair explains why she appreciates the right to cover her face and head in public, while Muslim feminist and columnist Mona Eltahawy tells why she sees the garment as a source of oppression.

 

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Partner Notification - Public Health Forum - New York State Department of Health
Meta Description: [ NYSDOH Guidelines for Integrating Domestic Violence Screening into HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral & Partner Notification ]

Sexual Assault - Stop the Violence, Break the Silence - From Austin, Texas SafePlace. Resources, training and contact information on violence against persons with disabilities.

Abuse and Women with Disabilities - Center for Research on Women with Disabilities - Baylor College of Medicine

All Walks Of Life - Home of STOP the violence to people with disabilities. - All Walks Of Life is a source for Prevention, Response and Research news on Violence To People with Disabilities.
Meta Description: [ All Walks Of Life is the primary source for Prevention, Response and Research news on Violence To People with Disabilities. ]

Brain Damage from Long-Term Abuse - Article on the impact of long-term physical abuse on the brain.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the Baldwin Foundation is three-fold: To help people escape the life of prostitution, survive, and recover from its long-term effects. To provide education about the effects of the sex industry on those used in it, and its effects on the larger community. To educate actual and pote... ]

Case Studies in Partner Violence - American Academy of Family Physicians - December 1, 1999

Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence - A national non-profit organization with a mission to education and aid in the prevention of partner violence.
Meta Description: [ The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence is the only national nonprofit organization founded by the business community to address domestic violence as a workplace issue. ]

Documenting Domestic Violence: How Health Care Providers Can Help Victims - A well documented medical record can strengthen domestic violence cases when they are brought to court. It constitutes third-party factual evidence corroborating or establishing that abuse has occurred and may be useful to pro se litigants in a variety of less formal legal contexts.

Domestic Violence - Friday's Progress Notes - October 13, 2000 - Identification, assessment, and prevention of domestic violence.
Meta Description: [ Identification, assessment, and prevention of domestic violence ]

Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative - The Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative (DVMHPI) is a Chicago-based project designed to address the unmet mental health needs of domestic violence survivors and their children. DVMHPI offers information and technical assistance to local agencies, and provides training and support to advocates and mental health providers.

Domestic Violence Brochure - A practical guide designed to assist physicians and other health care workers in helping victims of domestic violence.
Meta Description: [ San Francisco Medical Society ]

Domestic Violence CME Course: Online CME from the Virtual Lecture Hall - Offering truly interactive, online Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses and AMA Category 1 credits for physicians.

404 Domestic Violence Health Program - Advocacy Project dedicated to help families and communities make informed decisions to improve their health and quality of life.

Domestic Violence Information for Health Professionals - Assessment, screening and counseling information for health professionals sponsored by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

404 Domestic Violence Project - The American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and NCADV offer a 24-hour toll-free number for victims of domestic violence who are burdened with the physical scars located on the head and neck.
Meta Description: [ American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, A national medical specialty of the AMA is the worlds largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Those physicians performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. ]

Family and Domestic Violence - Resource manual for Family and Domestic Violence Protocols for Hospitals in WA - Comprehensive manual on screening and treatment issues in domestic violence for health care workers providing services to families in Western Australia

Family Violence Intervention - The Role of the Dental Team in Recognition and Referral

Forensic Nursing Techniques - Information on screening for violence in a medical setting.
Meta Description: [ Advance for Nurses is a regional biweekly trade publication offering content relevant to registered nurses, including jobs, career advice, clinical articles and CE opportunities for RNs. ]

GAO Report on Pregnant Women and Domestic Violence - Violence Against Women: Data on Pregnant Victims and Effectiveness of Prevention Strategies. Report from the General Accounting Office in PDF format.

Head Injury: A Risk for Wife Beating? - Crime Times Vol. 1, No. 1-2 , 1995
Meta Description: [ Crime Times- a quarterly publication of The Wacker Foundation concentrating on the links between brain dysfunction and disordered/ criminal/ psychopathic behavior. ]

Health Privacy Principles for Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence - Family Violence Prevention Fund - Adobat Acrobat format (PDF) file.

Increasing Awareness about Possible Neurological Alterations in Brain Status Secondary to Intimate Violence - Article from the Brain Injury Association of America in PDF format.

500 International Coalition on Abuse and Disabilities - ICAD is the electronic mailing list of the International Coalition on Abuse Disability (ICAD). The ICAD organization is an informal network of people with disabilities, researchers, service providers, and others concerned about violence as it affects people with disabilities. Violence is broadly defined to include child abuse, family violence, institutional violence, hate crimes, medical discrimination, involuntary and intrusive treatments, attitudes and beliefs that marginalize people with disabilities, and a variety of other forms of maltreatment experienced by people with disabilities.

404 Medical/Legal Collaborations - Medical Records as Legal Evidence of Domestic Violence - Boston Medical Center Domestic Violence Project

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control List of Fact Sheets - Very good listing of fact sheets domestic violence, child abuse, health risks of intimate violence.

New England Journal of Medicine: Women's Health Topics - Collection of reviews, research articles and editorials related to women's health information.
Meta Description: [ The Women's Health collection covers topics such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, contraception, and fertility; it includes research articles, case reports, reviews, and editorial commentary. ]

404 Preventing Domestic Violence: Clinical Guidelines on Routine Screening on Routine Screening - Family Violence Prevention Fund: Routine screening for domestic violence is recommended in primary care, OB/GYN and family planning, emergency, in-patient, pediatrics, and mental health settings. The guidelines include intake forms, questionnaires, and documentation forms. (Adobe Reader needed.)

PTSD and Long-Term Abuse - Article for survivors on post-traumatic stress disorder and its impact on women who have suffered long term abuse.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the Baldwin Foundation is three-fold: To help people escape the life of prostitution, survive, and recover from its long-term effects. To provide education about the effects of the sex industry on those used in it, and its effects on the larger community. To educate actual and pote... ]

Risk Factors for Injury to Women from Domestic Violence - Article - New England Journal of Medicine
Meta Description: [ Special Article from The New England Journal of Medicine -- Risk Factors for Injury to Women from Domestic Violence ]

404 Screening for Family Violence - Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse. Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center

The Role of the Pediatrician in Recognizing and Intervening on Behalf of Abused Women (RE9748) - Pediatricians are in a position to recognize abused women in pediatric settings. Intervening on behalf of battered women is an active form of child abuse prevention. Knowledge of local resources and state laws for reporting abuse are emphasized. American Academy of Pediatrics

Understanding The Victims of Spousal Abuse by Frank Ochberg - Article by Frank M. Ochberg, MD, adjunct professor of psychiatry, criminal justice and journalism at Michigan State University. Author of Post Traumatic Therapy and Victims of Violence.

404 Violence Against Women With Disabilities - This assessment addresses the frequency with which women with mental health and cognitive disabilities access domestic violence and sexual assault programs; the ability of service providers to identify domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking among the women they serve; the extent of services provided; and the training, technical assistance, and resource needs of service providers. Virginia Sexual Domestic Violence Action Alliance

404 Violence against women: The Impact on Reproductive Health and a Call for Action - from Planned Parenthood

404 What Health Care Providers Can Do About Domestic Violence - Pullout Guide, Population Reports, Series L, Number 11 published by the Population Information Program, Center for Communication Programs, The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health