A study from the University of Georgia says a large sample of female child molesters were victims of sexual abuse as children.
Five to seven percent of sex crimes are committed by females.
The study focuses on improving information to better treat and reduce the likelihood of future sexual assaults on children.
Assistant professor and author of the study—Susan Strickland says the public has ignored sexual abuse of minors by females.
The study surveyed 130 incarcerated females—60 of which were sex-offenders.
Strickland says child abuse and childhood trauma are among the leading causes for committing sexual offences by women.
She says childhood abuse and sexual abuse of women in prison is just enormous—most women in prison have experience childhood abuse.
Her study found that the subset of female offenders commit sex offenses
also suffered childhood trauma—and much more sexual abuse.
Childhood abuse has also been linked to emotional and behavioral problems.
According to her study Strickland says female sex offenders tend to struggle with relationships and lack the social skills to have adult partners.
Strickland concludes that adequate treatment must focus on past trauma and focus on developing adequate skills to appropriate sexual and emotional encounters with adults.
Only a minority of girls who were sexually abused become offenders—but Strickland believes potential sexual assaults on children could be reduced.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Out with the old and in the new iPhone
Apple’s iPhone will now be lighter, faster, and more importantly…cheaper.
Chief Executive Steve Jobs says the iPhone 3-G will have thinner edges, Internet surfing will be three times faster, and it will cost one third of the original price.
Experts say the newest iPhone is an effort for Apple to appeal to more people.
Owners of the current iPhone will also get an upgrade on all software—free of charge.
The speed will be faster because the iPhone will use A-T and T’s network opposed to the Edge network it currently uses.
Senior technology writer at business week dot com- Arik Hesseldahl says the new iphone solves the critic’s biggest problems.
Hesseldahl says the 3-G gives them an answer to what was originally the biggest complaint of the original iphone...the connection to the wireless network was slow and hokey because of the edge technology.
Some additional upgrades are improved battery life, built-in global positioning, and more games.
Despite the improvements the iPhone will be missing a video camera, and will not be able to cut and paste—users have been pleading for both features.
There are currently six Million iPhone’s sold in the U-S and with the newest version, experts project Apple will reach its goal of 10 Million sold by 2008.
Also in a move to reach more markets—the new iPhone will be sold in 70 countries compared to the original’s six.The new iPhone will be on sale on July eleventh
Chief Executive Steve Jobs says the iPhone 3-G will have thinner edges, Internet surfing will be three times faster, and it will cost one third of the original price.
Experts say the newest iPhone is an effort for Apple to appeal to more people.
Owners of the current iPhone will also get an upgrade on all software—free of charge.
The speed will be faster because the iPhone will use A-T and T’s network opposed to the Edge network it currently uses.
Senior technology writer at business week dot com- Arik Hesseldahl says the new iphone solves the critic’s biggest problems.
Hesseldahl says the 3-G gives them an answer to what was originally the biggest complaint of the original iphone...the connection to the wireless network was slow and hokey because of the edge technology.
Some additional upgrades are improved battery life, built-in global positioning, and more games.
Despite the improvements the iPhone will be missing a video camera, and will not be able to cut and paste—users have been pleading for both features.
There are currently six Million iPhone’s sold in the U-S and with the newest version, experts project Apple will reach its goal of 10 Million sold by 2008.
Also in a move to reach more markets—the new iPhone will be sold in 70 countries compared to the original’s six.The new iPhone will be on sale on July eleventh
Residents of East L.A. want to LIVE in East L.A.
People living in East Los Angeles want their own city.
President of the East Los Angeles Residents Association—Oscar Gonzales says they will be launching a campaign for their independence.
This is the third attempt for East L-A to be independent.
The most recent attempt was in 1974.
Gonzales says the region is paying 25 Million dollars for services that other areas get for much cheaper.
Business owners say they must fill out tons of expensive and time-consuming paperwork.
Other residents say they just want a closer government.
The East Los Angeles Residents Association says county officials have dismissed their desire to be independent.
Leading the association to go door-to-door and use social networking websites to attract the required nine thousand signatures.
If the signatures are achieved the Local Agency Formation Commission must determine if the area can generate enough tax revenue to support services such as law enforcement and trash collection.
If the area succeeds in becoming a city, it would be the tenth largest in L-A county.
President of the East Los Angeles Residents Association—Oscar Gonzales says they will be launching a campaign for their independence.
This is the third attempt for East L-A to be independent.
The most recent attempt was in 1974.
Gonzales says the region is paying 25 Million dollars for services that other areas get for much cheaper.
Business owners say they must fill out tons of expensive and time-consuming paperwork.
Other residents say they just want a closer government.
The East Los Angeles Residents Association says county officials have dismissed their desire to be independent.
Leading the association to go door-to-door and use social networking websites to attract the required nine thousand signatures.
If the signatures are achieved the Local Agency Formation Commission must determine if the area can generate enough tax revenue to support services such as law enforcement and trash collection.
If the area succeeds in becoming a city, it would be the tenth largest in L-A county.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Marijuana is literally not what it used to be
Marijuana potency increased to its highest levels in more than 30 years.
The University of Mississippi Potency Monitoring Project says the average of T-H-C--the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana-- reached nine point six percent compared to eight point seven-five percent last year.
Higher levels of T-H-C can increase acute toxicity and mental impairment.
Associated Press correspondent Ross Simpson says marijuana can become a gateway to other drugs and people need to understand the dangers of smoking marijuana.
Simpson says marijuana increases the risk of psychological, cognitive, and respiratory problems and the potential for users to become dependent on drugs such as cocaine and heroin.
Marijuana potency is now more than double since 1983.
Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control John Walters says one of the causes for the rise in potency is because many baby boomers have misguided opinions about marijuana.
The White House also says other causes are new technologies and methods to grow marijuana.
The report also shows teenagers feeling depressed are twice as likely to smoke marijuana.
The University of Mississippi Potency Monitoring Project says the average of T-H-C--the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana-- reached nine point six percent compared to eight point seven-five percent last year.
Higher levels of T-H-C can increase acute toxicity and mental impairment.
Associated Press correspondent Ross Simpson says marijuana can become a gateway to other drugs and people need to understand the dangers of smoking marijuana.
Simpson says marijuana increases the risk of psychological, cognitive, and respiratory problems and the potential for users to become dependent on drugs such as cocaine and heroin.
Marijuana potency is now more than double since 1983.
Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control John Walters says one of the causes for the rise in potency is because many baby boomers have misguided opinions about marijuana.
The White House also says other causes are new technologies and methods to grow marijuana.
The report also shows teenagers feeling depressed are twice as likely to smoke marijuana.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Young people are no longer singing "Hello Mother, Hello Father"
The number of kids at summer camp is on a major decline.
In past summers, the Society of Saint De Paul’s Circle V Ranch Camp averaged 130 campers per week.
This year that number is 61 kids per week.
Experts say rising fuels costs and a slumping economy are the two biggest reasons for the decline.
To help combat the economy, the Santa Barbara camp is offering a special 35 dollar rate per child for each week in July.
In past summers, the Society of Saint De Paul’s Circle V Ranch Camp averaged 130 campers per week.
This year that number is 61 kids per week.
Experts say rising fuels costs and a slumping economy are the two biggest reasons for the decline.
To help combat the economy, the Santa Barbara camp is offering a special 35 dollar rate per child for each week in July.
Football, Concussions, and Sexual Dysfunction
Researchers will study the relationship between football concussions and its effect after retirement.
Scientists at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center say N-F-L players that sustain multiple concussions have an increased risk of developing a poor quality of life.
Including: obesity, impaired metabolism, depression, and sexual dysfunction.
People who suffer from repeat concussions have an increased chance of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
Doctor’s say there is little research on concussions and athletes.
Most athlete research has been on the effects of boxing.
Ninety former N-F-L athletes are going to participant in the study.
More than one point two Million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury annually.
The majority being cerebral concussions.
The 250-thousand dollar grant will be funded by the National Operation Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment.
The University of North Carolina, Sport Science, and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at U-C-L-A Harbor Medical Center will also help conduct research.
Initial research results are expected by 2010.
Scientists at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center say N-F-L players that sustain multiple concussions have an increased risk of developing a poor quality of life.
Including: obesity, impaired metabolism, depression, and sexual dysfunction.
People who suffer from repeat concussions have an increased chance of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
Doctor’s say there is little research on concussions and athletes.
Most athlete research has been on the effects of boxing.
Ninety former N-F-L athletes are going to participant in the study.
More than one point two Million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury annually.
The majority being cerebral concussions.
The 250-thousand dollar grant will be funded by the National Operation Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment.
The University of North Carolina, Sport Science, and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at U-C-L-A Harbor Medical Center will also help conduct research.
Initial research results are expected by 2010.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Holidays are just an excuse to get drunk
Now correct me if I'm wrong (and I mean that metaphorically).
But, isnt a holiday named after a holy day. So leading me to deduce that the day has some form of religious importance.
Well, certainly not everyday holiday needs religion but rather an important date in history.
For example last Friday, millions of Americans celebrated the Fourth of July. The date when American got its independence from the tyranny of England.
So as I went to one of the several bbq's I was invited too (yes, I am trying to sound more popular than I actually am).
I didnt see people dressed in George Washington wigs or eating freedom fries. I saw women wearing skimpy clothes and men drinking Samuel Adams (as opposed to the usually Corona).
Leading me to wonder on holidays, all I ever see is people drinking bose.
Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years Eve and Day, and of course the granddaddy of drinking holidays...St. Patrick's Day.
If Hallmark is credited with creating Valentine's day--an celebration of love.
Then Budwiser must hagve created the other six BS holidays to simply get plastered.
And in case you think that I am joking--I've been invented to Groundhog Day Parties, and two Flag Day bashes.
But, isnt a holiday named after a holy day. So leading me to deduce that the day has some form of religious importance.
Well, certainly not everyday holiday needs religion but rather an important date in history.
For example last Friday, millions of Americans celebrated the Fourth of July. The date when American got its independence from the tyranny of England.
So as I went to one of the several bbq's I was invited too (yes, I am trying to sound more popular than I actually am).
I didnt see people dressed in George Washington wigs or eating freedom fries. I saw women wearing skimpy clothes and men drinking Samuel Adams (as opposed to the usually Corona).
Leading me to wonder on holidays, all I ever see is people drinking bose.
Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years Eve and Day, and of course the granddaddy of drinking holidays...St. Patrick's Day.
If Hallmark is credited with creating Valentine's day--an celebration of love.
Then Budwiser must hagve created the other six BS holidays to simply get plastered.
And in case you think that I am joking--I've been invented to Groundhog Day Parties, and two Flag Day bashes.
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