COLUMN: Task force puts boobs front and center for public conversation Nov 22, 2009
I d like to see some other challenges get more attention than they do such as child abuse, hunger and more widespread ailments that have lagged behind in being addressed by society as a whole. We need some smashing successes in those areas, too. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Republican congressmen meet to discuss flaws in Obamas health care reform plan (2) Nov 22, 2009
Health care is expensive in America in part because there is so much waste, fraud and abuse associated with it. Thats what happens when the government and insurance companies make too many decisions about your care. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Capuano, Khazei square off at candidates forum Nov 22, 2009
Comments Thank you for the abuse report. We will review the report and take appropriate action. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Why Can't Some People Give Up Cocaine? Nov 22, 2009
A new study shows that, in the case of cocaine, a high score on the so-called 'scale of craving', an antisocial personality type and previous heroin abuse are the factors most commonly involved in people falling back into the habit ... The study, published in the Spanish journal Psicolog;a Conductual, analyses the significant factors (sociodemographic, psychopathological and patterns of drug and other substance abuse) involved in patients continuing to use cocaine two years after having... (Science Daily)
Abnormal Behaviors That Could Indic... Nov 22, 2009
Abnormal Behaviors That Could Indicate Abuse. Abnormal Behaviors That Could Indicate Abuse ... Certain sexualized behaviors can be warning signs of abuse in children. (Suite101.com)
Sicko will be part of colleges health care debate Monday Nov 22, 2009
The documentary weighs the plight of the uninsured and the insured who must deal with abuse from insurance companies against the record-breaking profits of the pharmaceutical industry ... No harassment, verbal abuse, threats or personal attacks. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Chosen families: 8 celebrate Adoption Day Nov 22, 2009
And the average child available for adoption -- having lost their first home because of their parents' abuse, neglect or abandonment -- spent two years waiting for a second chance. So, those stepping up to become parents Saturday were heaped with praise for their choice. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Abuse victims strain open shelter space Nov 22, 2009
But the stresses of the past year's recession and continued financial uncertainty not only are fueling increases in abuse but are making it harder for victims to escape it ... The economic recession may be fueling the increases, but it isn't causing the underlying abuse, cautioned Brian Namey, spokesman for the National Network to End Domestic Violence ... "The recession does not cause domestic violence, but an economic downturn can exacerbate existing abuse," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Parker discusses economy, other issues in meeting (32) Nov 22, 2009
Parker also mentioned several of his successful bills during the last session, including ones that create a commission to help improve the adoption system, educate parents, teachers and students on the symptoms of child sexual abuse, create a commission to address lake safety and allow local communities more flexibility in using 4B economic development money. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fired Worker's Lawsuit Puts Spotlight On Workplace Treatment Of Domestic Violence Victims Nov 22, 2009
The library says it accommodated Gillies when she needed time off and supported her when employees there learned about the abuse ... And if the abuse does end up leaving them jobless, advocates say, victims often lack the resources needed to take legal action, a move that could make their personal lives public and force them to admit that they are victims of domestic violence. (FOX61, CT)
End 'cheap bevvies', Welsh urges Nov 22, 2009
Mr Welsh said: "Scotland has a growing problem with alcohol abuse. "More people, younger people and more women than ever before are at risk from being encouraged to over-consume this drug. "This has an incalculable impact on the NHS and also on our social services through the pressure illness and harmful drinking puts on families.". (BBC News -- UK)
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To report abuse, e-mail us at. Submit your Celebration toValley Cream. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Mental health cases tax police, emergency workers Nov 22, 2009
Medication also doesn't work on everyone and substance abuse is often intertwined with mental illness. And some people who are perceived as strange, talking or yelling to themselves aren't necessarily dangerous, he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Hasan, his victims are all casualties of war Nov 22, 2009
I am sure many who were counseled went on to live destructive lives measured in broken marriages, drug abuse, homelessness, helplessness and even eventual suicide. Major Hasan knows the innocents being killed in Iraq and Afghanistan are Muslims with whom he also identified. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Meth labs abundant this hunting season Nov 22, 2009
"How can people abuse our natural resources like this?" asks Mark Johnson, the group's executive director. Lt. Carl Lamb of the Seymour, Ind. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Klamath County leaders talk about crime Nov 22, 2009
Seiler said overall Klamath Falls is a safe community, but she acknowledges an undercurrent of drug and alcohol abuse that wreaks havoc on families. That spilled into the open this summer. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Nov 22, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271 ... Teenage abuse of common cough medications has grown ominously in recent years, according to San Francisco researchers who found a fifteenfold increase in calls to poison control centers since 1999 for teens made sick by overdosing on household drugs that can cause hallucinogenic highs. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience Nov 22, 2009
Around the globe, we are witnessing cases of genocide and "ethnic cleansing," the failure to assist those who are suffering as innocent victims of war, the neglect and abuse of children, the exploitation of vulnerable laborers, the sexual trafficking of girls and young women, the abandonment of the aged, racial oppression and discrimination, the persecution of believers of all faiths, and the failure to take steps necessary to halt the spread of preventable diseases like AIDS. We see these... (Newsmax)
Shonky shamans taint aura of all 'healers' Nov 22, 2009
Some of the women said they were suffering from emotional problems at the time of the abuse. One woman has since suffered a mental breakdown and undergone psychiatric treatment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle Nov 22, 2009
At the White House, press secretary Robert Gibbs issued a statement saying the president was gratified by the vote, which he says "brings us one step closer to ending insurance company abuses, reining in spiraling health care costs, providing stability and security to those with health insurance, and extending quality health coverage to those who lack it." ... Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. (USA Today)
The Parenting Place Nov 22, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Oct 21, 2009 3:18 PM:" I apologize for the long article I'm about to post here, but I thought it was an eye-opener -- very sad to see statistics like these:Congress pressed to act to curb child-abuse deaths DAVID CRARY,AP National WriterNEW YORK (AP) Armed with grim statistics, experts and activists are mobilizing this week to demand expanded federal efforts including more money and tougher oversight to reverse a recent rise in the number of American children... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Arrest Log for Thursday, November 19, 2009 (11) Nov 22, 2009
Family abuse, fourth-degree theft, interfering with the reporting of an emergency 2:30 p.m., Carla Francis Mary Bandmann, 47, of Anahola ... Family abuse 12:18 a.m., James Kaleo Torcato, 38, of Kapa a.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Judge the difference for yourself Nov 22, 2009
AND the Government is a much less efficient mechanism to spend money as their is enormous overhead in the many bureaucracies and wasteful spending, fraud and abuse of the system. This is not really a conservative perspective, but a realist. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Tolman comments on drug report Nov 22, 2009
The report outlines the problems surrounding opiate abuse in the Commonwealth as well as 20 areas where policy changes should occur to improve prevention, education, treatment, incarceration, and long-term programs throughout the state. Some of the reforms include; improving education and prevention measures in schools, revamping the Commonwealth s prescription monitoring program to fall in line with more comprehensive plans from other states, regulating pain management training for doctors,... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Wine Online: A History Lesson on 'Floyd' Nov 22, 2009
One of the few blacks playing major college football was Simmons, As Iowa's best player, he was often the target of racial slurs and verbal abuse ... One of the few blacks playing major college football was Simmons, As Iowa's best player, he was often the target of racial slurs and verbal abuse. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Catholic church's anti-abuse chief quits on eve of scathing report Nov 22, 2009
The head of the Catholic church's child protection unit has resigned ahead of the publication of an inquiry recommending sweeping changes in the way the church investigates abuse allegations ... The report, 'Safeguarding With Confidence', written by healthcare expert Baroness Cumberlege, will recommend 70 steps the church needs to take in the way it deals with allegations of sexual abuse ... Published tomorrow, it will suggest wide-ranging changes in the role of Copca and recommend that bishops... (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
Camp Insider: Saints at Buccaneers Nov 22, 2009
Jackson was suspended for the first four games of the season under the league's substance abuse policy. He said being away from football helped change his preparation habits. (BucsInsiders.com)
Animals abusers are cowards (3) Nov 22, 2009
Opinion - Oswego, NY - The Palladium-Times - Animals abusers are cowards ... Animals abusers are cowards ... Animal abusers are cowards who take out their issues on easy victims often, including members of their own species. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
New law makes DWI with children a felony Nov 22, 2009
A parent or guardian of a child charged with driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs while that child is a passenger in the vehicle would be reported to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment; and. Courts must order all drivers convicted of a misdemeanor or felony DWI to install and maintain an ignition interlock on any vehicle owned and operated by the convicted driver for at least six months. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Chosen families: 8 celebrate Adoption Day Nov 22, 2009
And the average child available for adoption -- having lost their first home because of their parents' abuse, neglect or abandonment -- spent two years waiting for a second chance. So, those stepping up to become parents Saturday were heaped with praise for their choice. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Malaysia activist's body exhumed Nov 22, 2009
Chua Jui Meng said he was concerned about alleged abuse of power and Mr Teoh's unexplained death. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Child mental care swamped Nov 22, 2009
She points to more tension, domestic violence and substance abuse in the home, as well. The House Next Door, based in DeLand, has 35 to 50 children and adults on the outpatient wait list. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Acting prison chief stricken 1st day on job Nov 22, 2009
The first woman to lead the agency, Dennehy was appointed by Governor Mitt Romney in 2004 to reform the system after the jailhouse slaying of John Geoghan, a priest at the heart of the clergy sexual abuse scandal. The department has continued to be plagued by problems, including a rash of prisoner suicides and disclosure that more than a dozen prisoners were held longer than their sentences allowed. (Yahoo News -- Prison Issues)
Bulletin Board Nov 22, 2009
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. The Dianne DeVanna Center is looking for dedicated people interested in helping with the prevention of child abuse and neglect ... Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Braintree Forum, MA)
New effort links veterans, peers Component of Wounded Warriors Program gets started here, offering counseling and health treatment Nov 22, 2009
Those include the peer support groups, marriage counseling, family and child counseling, substance abuse counseling, identification and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries, and referral information. Veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve who are not eligible for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Fresno talks target health issues Nov 22, 2009
"Many young people who live in these neighborhoods have been affected by poverty, unemployment, broken families, drug abuse and gang violence," said Mai Der Vang, youth media director of The kNOw, a program to help Fresno's young people tell their stories in venues such as magazines, photography exhibits and videos. "But, to see that things are slowly changing, and people are working together, it provides hope.". (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation Nov 22, 2009
The youngest son of Ted Kennedy has used his struggles with depression and substance abuse to champion better care for the mentally ill, but there are no signs he's eager for a Senate seat. Other possibilities include the children of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who was founder of the Special Olympics and one of Ted Kennedy's siblings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
LA Church 'agrees abuse pay deal' Nov 22, 2009
LA Church 'agrees abuse pay deal. Since 2002 nearly 1,000 people have filed abuse claims in California ... More than 500 people allegedly abused by Los Angeles Catholic priests are to receive a record-breaking compensation pay-out, their main lawyer says. (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
Handicap reform Nov 22, 2009
concerned wrote on Nov 21, 2009 7:28 PM:" This is the same people that abuse all government, and state laws!Food stamps, welfare,fema, and help yourself to merchandise not paid for, everone knows these people, 86% that have not been cught are in jail, at our expense.. ". Obesity wrote on Nov 21, 2009 1:04 PM:" I think fat people should be required to get a special handicap tag. But instead of parking closest to the store, this tag requires them to park in the spot furthest from the entrance. ". (New Iberia, LA)
'Bro' suspect: 'Bail me out!' Nov 21, 2009
They say he'd agree to electronic or GPS monitoring, and get mental health and substance abuse counseling ... They say he'd agree to electronic or GPS monitoring, and get mental health and substance abuse counseling. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Could you give away an adopted child? Nov 21, 2009
granted, this is not a story of abuse ... I don t know how badly abused he was and I hope he was placed with a much better family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Fired therapist: Stressed Marines get shoddy care Nov 21, 2009
When they come home, Manion said, they often have trouble sleeping, abuse alcohol and become anti-social. Manion said that on June 24, a supervisor for the contractor warned him to stop sending e-mails to his superiors. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Teen charged with murder of Elizabeth Olten Nov 21, 2009
A victim of Child abuse ... " Travelin_Rose wrote on Nov 19, 2009 9:42 AM:" I'm sure the defense will bring up abuse in Alyssa's life because they will try to blame this murder on something other than Alyssa ... I would bet this little girl was abused. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Rejoiner To Mills In Massive Abuse Of Office Nov 21, 2009
Rejoiner To Mills In Massive Abuse Of Office ... Rejoiner To Mills In Massive Abuse Of Office ... I write in response to a story captioned MILLS IN MASSIVE ABUSE OF OFFICE, supposedly written by a Prince PRAH and published on page2 of the Friday NOVEMBER 13, 2009, edition of The Daily Searchlight newspaper and reproduced on the Ghanaweb the same day. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Nov 21, 2009
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271 ... Teenage abuse of common cough medications has grown ominously in recent years, according to San Francisco researchers who found a fifteenfold increase in calls to poison control centers since 1999 for teens made sick by overdosing on household drugs that can cause hallucinogenic highs. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
KSM and O.J. Nov 21, 2009
Mrs. Chavez is president of Stop Union Political Abuse. Reader Comments: () Here are a few of the comments submitted by our readers. (Human Events Online)
Meth labs abundant this hunting season Nov 21, 2009
"How can people abuse our natural resources like this?" asks Mark Johnson, the group's executive director. Lt. Carl Lamb of the Seymour, Ind. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Feds Crack Down on Call Center Scheme Nov 21, 2009
Hopefully good things will come from it and new companies will arise from this horrible abuse of the Deaf community. by VRSInterpreter November 19, 2009 9:32 PM EST. (CBS News -- Evening News)
'Forever families' forged at National Adoption Day courthouse ceremony Nov 21, 2009
Two sisters and a brother, victims of severe abuse, who had been in foster care or sheltered for nearly three years ... It's a day that eclipses all the problems, the conflicts, the children's stories of neglect and abuse, for a precious few hours. (The Palm Beach Post)
Lawmakers decry treatment of elephants Nov 21, 2009
Lori Ehrlich, D-Marblehead, urged the public to scour YouTube clips for elephant abuse. I was horrified to see elephants bloodied and abused by circus trainers in an endless stream of footage, she said, calling the issue a matter of human decency ... McCary agreed that those who abuse animals should be prosecuted and said he supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture s animal-protection regulations, saying the agency has full access and often makes unannounced visits to traveling circuses for... (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Police: Woman Tried To Kill Own Child Nov 21, 2009
Clay County Woman Charged With Attempted Murder, Aggravated Child Abuse ... Eden Conley of Middleburg has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree and aggravated child abuse. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Council OKs social-host ordinance Nov 21, 2009
"Alcohol is the most widely abused substance of those between the ages of 12 and 20. The problem is getting worse," Sackett said, refering to a statistic in the California Healthy Kid Survey that showed the number of fifth-graders in Sonoma Valley who had used alcohol in the past 30 days increased from 27 percent in 2005 to 35 percent in 2007 ... "Heidi was killed by an under-aged drinker. I've experienced what can happen when youths abuse alcohol.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Botswana: BDP Abuses Power Once Again Nov 21, 2009
com: Botswana: BDP Abuses Power Once Again (Page 1 of 1). BDP Abuses Power Once Again ... The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has once again proved that when left to its own designs, it abuses the political process even when wise counsel dictates otherwise. (allAfrica.com)
Mental hospital stops admits Nov 21, 2009
The newspaper found that abuse, neglect and substandard medical care had contributed to many of the deaths. Wilson said the Justice Department is "concerned about progress, and we are concerned about progress" in improving the facilities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Senator Franken's wife eager to assure abuse victims thatsomebody's listening Nov 21, 2009
Senator Franken's wife eager to assure abuse victims that somebody's listening ... Senator Al Frankens wife Frannie will visit a number of domestic abuse facilties in her effort to better understand the needs, the successes and shortcomings of domestic abuse services ... Franken is pictured at the shelter for abused families and women, in Chisago County, listening to shelter residents. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Accused H.B. killer denied psychiatric testimony Nov 21, 2009
Howard Beach resident Barbara Sheehan was arrrested in February after fatally shooting her husband, former police officer Raymond Sheehan, whom she said physically and mentally abused her for almost two decades. PHOTO COURTESY FORUM NEWSGROUP"> Howard Beach resident Barbara Sheehan was arrrested in February after fatally shooting her husband, former police officer Raymond Sheehan, whom she said physically and mentally abused her for almost two decades. PHOTO COURTESY FORUM NEWSGROUP A Howard... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
US talk show queen Oprah to end show in 2011 Nov 21, 2009
CHICAGO (AFP) - US television superstar Oprah Winfrey, who rose from a childhood of abuse and poverty to become a global star, will announce on Friday that her talk show will end in 2011, her production firm said ... She also worked to overcome a painful history of child sexual abuse, supporting charities that help abused children and fighting for a national criminal database. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Bail Posted For Man Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Charges Nov 21, 2009
VERNON - A Coventry man is free on $300,000 bail after his conviction Friday on 12 counts related to the sexual abuse of a young girl ... The women told police they learned of the abuse each endured only recently. (FOX61, CT)
Kosovo riots 'were orchestrated' Nov 21, 2009
Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing. End of an era for Oprah Winfrey show. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
More than Precious Nov 21, 2009
Gabourey Sidibe suddenly finds herself a film actress of note for a career-defining role as Claireece Precious Jones in Precious, a film about the abuses suffered by an illiterate 16-year-old girl ... Abuse victims approach her on the street to thank her, and Hollywood pundits predict shes a shoo-in contender for Oscar gold ... The production wasnt another lighthearted musical; it was a gut-wrenching feature film about an obese, illiterate 16-year-old named Claireece... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jurors Hear Testimony From Hernandez's Mother About Family Abuse Nov 21, 2009
An expert witness showed the jury a family tree indicating widespread alcohol abuse, physical abuse and domestic violence in Hernandez's background ... Hernandez's mother also took the stand, confirming accounts of abuse in the family and alcoholism ... The jury also heard testimony about Fabian and Renee's rocky marriage that involved alcohol abuse and infidelity. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Police arrest parents of girl in gang-rape case Nov 21, 2009
Weeks passed since Phoenix police recommended criminal charges, citing the couple's history of child abuse and neglect ... The girl's father, 59, and mother, 47, were indicted Thursday by a Maricopa County grand jury on seven counts each of felony child abuse related to a series of incidents dating to 2007. (AZCentral -- News)
Texas fugitive arrested in alleged prescription scam in Braintree Nov 21, 2009
Officers learned from the pharmacist that Lee had attempted to transfer a prescription for Suboxone, a commonly abused drug, from a Baton Rouge, Louisiana pharmacy to Braintree ... Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Somalia 'to ratify UN child pact' Nov 21, 2009
The convention guarantees children the right to life, education, and the right to play and to be protected from abuse ... Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing ... Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing. (BBC News -- Africa)
Earthquake shakes southern Greece Nov 21, 2009
Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing. Vatican talks over Anglican plan. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
