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The evaluation of quality of total health care provided by medical staff with equivalent training.

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CEO quits after Kossmann affair

Published December 4, 2008, 4:18 pm, Herald Sun

THE CEO of the Alfred Hospital in charge during the Kossmann affair has quit as investigations into the surgeon continue.

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New teen suicide report keys on knowing risk factors

Published December 4, 2008, 1:47 pm, Vancouver Sun

METRO VANCOUVER — More than two-thirds of youths who kill themselves had exhibited previous suicidal behaviour, and most had reached out to someone for help before their deaths, says a new report issued Tuesday through the BC Coroners Service.

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Am Jrl of Public Health Highlights: February 2009

Published December 4, 2008, 1:18 pm, Newswise

1) School-based screenings helpful component for identifying at-risk students; 2) Close proximity to alcohol outlets puts adolescents at greater risk; 3) Child safety seats offer a safer ride than seat belts for children; 4) Higher socioeconomic status linked to healthier behaviors.

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Tire ordinance remains under review

Published December 4, 2008, 12:45 pm, Williston Herald

A proposed ordinance to address unsightly outdoor tire storage remains on hold after continued input from some area businesses.

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Coerced Medication Used In Psychiatric Care Despite Lack Of Clinical Evidence

Published December 4, 2008, 10:14 am, Medical News Today

Researchers are calling for more studies into the practice of forcing psychiatric patients to take medication, after a research review showed that there have been very few rigorous investigations of the procedure.

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ZBA wants more from Blackledge Farms developer

Published December 4, 2008, 10:04 am, Halifax-Plympton Reporter

 On the second night of the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on the proposed Blackledge Farm project, Robert Pellegrini, attorney for Beard-Lincoln LLC, threw a curve, presenting a revised version of last month’s plan during Monday night’s meeting.

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Province looks at remediation of homes

Published December 4, 2008, 9:19 am, Stratford City Gazette

The Government of Ontario continues to refine its provincial strategy for keeping communities safe from the production and distribution of illegal drugs, and as members of the Perth County Task Force heard recently, that includes establishing guidelines for safe remediation of buildings that have housed either clandestine (meth) labs or marijuana grow operations.

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Saving Employee Health Care Benefits: Impossible?

Published December 4, 2008, 9:10 am, Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance

BOSTON----Automakers and unions take note: an industry study of 4,700 medical plans spanning 137 employer organizations reveals that by making one simple change to their health care planning process, financially-challenged American corporations – such as financial services or automakers – can slash their overall health insurance costs by 16 to 18 percent while preserving employee benefits ...

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Africa: HIV/Aids and the Continent's Military - Are We Winning This War?

Published December 4, 2008, 7:18 am, AllAfrica.com

In this paper, Azad Essa explores the extent to which Africa's military has been affected by HIV/AIDS. He outlines the varied responses from Africa's armed forces, with a specific focus on recruitment, care and precarious human rights issues pertaining to HIV-positive personnel.

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South Africa: The 'One Man Can Campaign'

Published December 4, 2008, 7:18 am, AllAfrica.com

In South Africa, as throughout the world, gender inequality continues to undermine democracy, impede development and compromise people's lives in dramatic ways.

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  • Reviewing Peer-Review: Will that be the next stodgy institution to go? "Saying that only peer-reviewed articles (or peer-reviewabl e articles) count as science only reinforces the already pervasive notion that science is something beyond the reach of 'normal&# 039; people.
  • The Political Science Peer-Review Survey: If you edit, review or author manuscripts for political science journals, the peer-review process is at the centre of your professional life. Unfortunately, for most of us the process is largely a black box. While everyone has heard (or lived through) tales from the trenches, there is very little hard evidence on how the process actually works. This is why a number of colleagues and I started the peer-review survey project that aims at collecting information on the experience of authors, reviewers and editors of political science journals.

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  • MERLOT: MERLOT stands for Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching. This site has a variety of learning materials such as interactive maps, audio commentaries, and visual aids for a collection of disciplines. The site has some college level orientation, but can be modified to fit secondary levels (the site also has secondary level materials. MERLOT also has an online community and member profiles.

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