MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'criminals'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:24 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460005&cid=t_100865_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F10%2Fcan-you-fake-feeling-remorse%2F An offender in the criminal justice system often seeks to portray themselves as feeling remorse, especially when it comes time for sentencing in front of a judge, or parole hearings and the like. It may be easier to relate to someone who feels genuinely sorry for their crime. And it may be easier to show some mercy to a person who appears to be displaying genuine remorse. Deception is also a good part of any skilled criminal’s behavioral toolkit, because dumb, honest criminals don’t usually last long. So how can you detect whether someone is feeling genuine remorse, versus deceptive remorse in order to gain some favor with another person? Canadian researchers from the University of British Columbia and the Memorial University of Newfoundland set to find out. In the first inve... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460005 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:07:29 +0100 4460005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001688&cid=t_100865_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-criminals-and-diabetes-police%2F2010.09.25 At TCOYD [Taking Control Of Your Diabetes], one of the sessions I attended was about Diabetes Police (Healthcare Providers) and Diabetes Criminals (People With Diabetes). And I was a little taken aback by the title of the session, but we used it to our advantage when we walked into the session a few minutes after it had already started. “Okay, we see a few late stragglers in here. It’s not like they had to be on time or anything,” Dr. Edelman quipped from the front of the room, giving us a smirk.   “I’m sorry we’re late. But what do you expect? We’re the criminals, man!” I shot back at him. And the crew of us “criminals” took up the last few rows, our smartphones at the ready to Tweet out the best of the session. (We were... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001688 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:00:18 +0100 4001688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976539&cid=t_100865_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F17%2Fandrew-papachristos-explains-why-criminals-obey-the-law-video%2F Last fall, the HLS Student Association for Law and Mind Sciences (SALMS) hosted a fascinating talk by Professor  Andrew Papachristos entitled “Why Do Criminals Obey the Law: The Influence of Law and Social Networks on Active Gun Users.”  You can read the abstract for the talk and watch the video below. * * * Our findings suggest that while criminals as a whole have negative opinions of the law and legal authority, the sample of gun offenders (just like non-criminals) are more likely to comply with the law when they believe in (a) the substance of the law, and (b) the legitimacy of legal actors, especially the police. Moreover, we find that opinions of compliance to the law are not uniformly distributed across the sample population. In other words, not all criminals are alik... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976539 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:01:00 +0100 3976539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595553&cid=t_100865_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpublic-policy-do-accused-rapists-deserve-privacy-protection%2F photo: Thinkstock We all know the sites you can visit to find out how many sex offenders live or work near you. It’s seen as a measure of public safety to keep the community informed of their whereabouts. It also may be another form of punishment for the offender; a reminder that they’ve lost all privacy. In England and Wales, there’s a movement to keep the identities of rapists anonymous. The Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition thinks the fact that the victim is unnamed, but the accused is identified, creates a double standard. Great Britain tried not naming accused sex offenders once before for 12 years, but the policy was eventually repealed because it was impeding police investigations; authorities wanted other victims who had been attacked by the accused to come ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595553 Mon, 24 May 2010 22:35:21 +0100 3595553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290858&cid=t_100865_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F20%2Fclarence-darrow-on-the-situation-of-crime-and-criminals-2%2F “Crime and Criminals: Address to the Prisoners in the Chicago Jail” (1902) Preface This address is a stenographic report of a talk made to the prisoners in the Chicago jail. Some of my good friends have insisted that while my theories are true, I should not have given them to the inmates of a jail. Realizing the force of the suggestion that the truth should not be spoken to all people, I have caused these remarks to be printed on rather good paper and in a somewhat expensive form. In this way the truth does not become cheap and vulgar, and is only placed before those whose intelligence and affluence will prevent their being influenced by it. —Clarence Darrow Crime and Criminals If I looked at jails and crimes and prisoners in the way the ordinary person does, I should not spe... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290858 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:43:14 +0100 3290858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004072&cid=t_100865_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2FdRlQXZeMUcg%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3B Many families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s hire caregiver’s and homecare agencies to provide respite or continuous care. You need to be certain that your loved one will be safe and receives the proper care.....By Angil Tarach Alzheimer's Reading Room I cannot emphasize how important it is to know who is coming into your home. Assist Guide Information Services (AGIS) published an article last year entitled Beware of Former Prisoner's Caring for Your Parents The article talks about prison guards advising soon-to-be released convicts that caregiving is an easy to get employment opportunity. You need to know and understand that many individuals advertising as caregiver’s have been fired from agencies for poor conduct, theft, and other work related problems. With some exp... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004072 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:21:34 +0100 3004072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858673&cid=t_100865_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F04%2Fandrew-papachristos-at-harvard-law-school%2F On Monday, October 5, the HLS Student Association for Law and Mind Sciences (SALMS) is hosting a talk by Professor  Andrew Papachristos entitled “Why Do Criminals Obey the Law: The Influence of Law and Social Networks on Active Gun Users.” * * * Our findings suggest that while criminals as a whole have negative opinions of the law and legal authority, the sample of gun offenders (just like non-criminals) are more likely to comply with the law when they believe in (a) the substance of the law, and (b) the legitimacy of legal actors, especially the police. Moreover, we find that opinions of compliance to the law are not uniformly distributed across the sample population. In other words, not all criminals are alike in their opinions of the law. Gang members – but especially ga... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858673 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:01:52 +0100 2858673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855811&cid=t_100865_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F0476ajmVajQ%2Fsystem-puts-felons-in-caregiver-jobs.html This story pertains to Florida but could be happening anywhere in the country. The article highlights the need to do good due diligence if you are going to put your loved into the hands of a hired caregiver, or some type of Alzheimer's care facility. My suggestion is that you try to determine not only the reputation but also the "track record" of anyone you decide to hire or pay for caregiving services. More than 8,700 people initially barred from being caregivers due to criminal records have been granted special permission by the state to work with children, the elderly and the infirm, a Sun Sentinel investigation found. About 1,800 — or one in five — were arrested again, some within days of the determination that they were of "good moral character" and could be trusted to care for... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855811 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:53:39 +0100 2855811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2060897&cid=t_100865_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Flet-us-not-forget-children-who-have.html Click here for Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 of this Panorama documentary+++++++++People who sexually abuse children need to be locked up. People who have been convicted of sexually abusing children should not be given a public platform. Once they have served their sentences, I do not want to see or hear from the likes of Paul Gadd and Jonathan King again. I am happy to leave them alone in peace provided always that they do not attempt to mount some sort of public rehabilitation. King has made several such attempts. He regards himself as a “victim” of a biased media. He believes that Harold Shipman was similarly a media victim. You don’t believe that, do you? But it’s true. He has even written a song about it. Those who support and protect paedophiles are as criminally guilty as the of... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2060897 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:57:00 +0100 2060897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1852763&cid=t_100865_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F05%2Fclarence-darrow-on-the-situation-of-crime-and-criminals%2F “Crime and Criminals: Address to the Prisoners in the Chicago Jail” (1902) Preface This address is a stenographic report of a talk made to the prisoners in the Chicago jail. Some of my good friends have insisted that while my theories are true, I should not have given them to the inmates of a jail. Realizing the force of the suggestion that the truth should not be spoken to all people, I have caused these remarks to be printed on rather good paper and in a somewhat expensive form. In this way the truth does not become cheap and vulgar, and is only placed before those whose intelligence and affluence will prevent their being influenced by it. —Clarence Darrow Crime and Criminals If I looked at jails and crimes and prisoners in the way the ordinary person does, I should not spe... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1852763 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:01:05 +0100 1852763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1763877&cid=t_100865_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F09%2F04%2Fis-mental-illness-relevant-in-reporting-a-crime%2F Liz Spikol comments on the media’s reporting of a horrible and tragic shooting in Alger, Washington on Tuesday by 28-year-old Isaac Zamora. Philip chimes in over at Furious Seasons. Both suggest that mental illness is a relevant fact to the story, because it helps explain the criminal activity. I say “Bollocks!” A person’s mental illness no more “explains” someone’s criminal activity than someone who has no such history of an illness. Spikol says, for instance: If that’s what made him [the murderer] go on a rampage–a disconnect from reality–that’s information. It sure is. But what kind of information? Most people who have a disconnect from reality (virtually anyone diagnosed with schizophrenia or a psychotic disorder) ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1763877 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:50:19 +0100 1763877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625536&cid=t_100865_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F2008%2F07%2F15%2Fcharles-manson-follower-susan-atkins-denied-compassionate-release%2F Charles Manson followers Leslie Van Houton, Susan Atkins and Patricia Krenwinkel Today a California state parole board denied Charles Manson follower and convicted murderer of Sharon Tate and her baby “compassionate release.” If you recall, Atkins was the killer who wrote the word “PIG” in Tate’s blood on the front door of the home shared by the actress and her husband, Roman Polanski. Here is the graphic photo of Sharon Tate’s death: Remember Susan Atkins famously told a sobbing and begging Sharon Tate prior to her murder and mutilation, “Look bitch, I have no mercy for you.” The California Parole Board made the RIGHT decision. Susan Atkins should remain incarcerated for the rest of her natural life. Look BITCH, the people of California ha... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625536 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:29:41 +0100 1625536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423075&cid=t_100865_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6920 Dr. Roy S Shelburne and dental student (VCU) son Ross Ok, what the FRAK is going on with this case? The press release of the dentist’s indictment is here. United States Attorney John L. Brownlee and Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced today that Roy Silas Shelburne, age 51, of Pennington Gap, Virginia, was indicted by a federal Grand Jury sitting in Abingdon, Virginia. Shelburne was charged in an eight count indictment with racketeering, healthcare fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and interstate transportation of monies taken by fraud after a joint investigation by the Virginia Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the Internal Revenue Service, and the United States Attorney’s Office. “The Grand Jury has charged that Roy Shelburne was lin... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423075 Tue, 06 May 2008 15:30:58 +0100 1423075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289137&cid=t_100865_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F248194469%2F  AlzheimersNotes.com Are you a caregiver who also home schools?  You’re caught in that sandwich generation so have children at home whom you’ve opted to home school, while you care for a family member with Alzheimer’s. If so, you might  be affected if a current court ruling is allowed to stand?A judge in California recently ruled, based on a 1950’s law, that home schooling parents must be credentialed teachers for their schools to be legal.  If you home school, check out the article on this topic, Criminalizing Home Schoolers, a Time/CNN article by Kristin Kloberdanz. On Feb. 28, Judge H. Walter Croskey of the Second District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled that children ages six to 18 may be taught only by credentialed teachers in public or private scho... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289137 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:00:34 +0100 1289137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1132123&cid=t_100865_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D6214 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s87cLZ5V8F8 Video courtesy of MEMRI TV. California-born Al Qaeda member Adam Gadahn called on his fellow terrorists to greet President Bush with “bombs and booby-trapped vehicles” when Bush travels to the Middle East this week. You remember Gadahn who is wanted in the USA for treason/aiding terrorists and faces the death penalty when convicted. Rudy Giuliani said last week that the United States should redouble its efforts in Afghanistan and bring Osama bin Laden to justice. Flap can think of nothing better strategically in accomplishing a victory in the war on terror than bring Osama, Gadahn, et. al. back to the United States to stand trial and for execution. And, Gadahn, your symbolic destruction of your American passport was weak. America will... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1132123 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:21:06 +0100 1132123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1080341&cid=t_100865_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F08%2Fcyber-harassment-how-can-you-protect-your-children%2F As we continue to turn toward an increasingly digital existence to do business, to connect to people, to learn; so to will criminals and other unsavory characters turn to the virtual world to conduct their business. These persons will continue to devise new methods of manipulating us through technology. It appears however, that our judicial systems are not evolving at an equitable pace. This was especially true in the Megan Meier case, where the myspace page owner that was leaving nasty, threatening remarks which led to Megan’s suicide, was not found to be guilty of harassment or any other charge. I work with a group of close-knit, young females and it is a rare day that I don’t hear about some kind of myspace drama happenings. However, these theatrics seldom get any more harassing ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1080341 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:55:27 +0100 1080341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=807285&cid=t_100865_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5440 Purdue University Engineering Flap had the first part of this story and missed the end. But, two of my children are back at Purdue, ready for the start of the new semester and I came across the end of the line for Vikram Buddhi. A Purdue University graduate student was convicted of threatening to kill President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and others in postings on the Internet. Vikram Buddhi, 35, an Indian national who was attending advanced engineering classes at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, was found guilty by a federal jury yesterday on 11 counts of making threats that were posted in a chat room in 2005 and 2006. Buddhi faces up to 35 years in prison when he is sentenced later this year. All bark and thankfully no bite from this NUT. Wonder if Homeland Security will deport him... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=807285 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:48:35 +0100 807285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674525&cid=t_100865_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5087 Representative William Jefferson Watch: Jefferson Will Be Indicted Fox News: Judge Freezes Congressman Jefferson’s Assets A federal judge Thursday froze the assets of Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., who was indicted this week on charges of soliciting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. Among the 16 criminal counts Jefferson is facing is a criminal forfeiture count, and [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674525 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:23:41 +0100 674525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658630&cid=t_100865_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5065 From Drudge: Sources tell CBS NEWS that Congressman William Jefferson (D-LA) will be indicted this afternoon on more than a dozen counts involving public corruption. Jefferson has been the subject of a ongoing probe in which FBI agents allegedly found more than 90-thousand dollars in cash in his freezer. The Justice Department is expected to unveil [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658630 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:17:24 +0100 658630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658629&cid=t_100865_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5066 U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg (L) is joined by Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher (R) as they announce the indictment of Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) on 16 counts of public corruption, including bribery, in Washington, June 4, 2007. Jefferson was indicted on Monday on 16 criminal counts for conspiring to solicit bribes and pay off a [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658629 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:17:24 +0100 658629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486423&cid=t_100865_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F102663863%2F Police have taken to secretly collecting the DNA of suspects by trailing them and sampling their DNA from spit on sidewalk, water glasses, eating utensils, cigarettes, chewing gum, etc. Professor Elizabeth Joh of the University of California Law School says that police treat “abandoned” DNA the same as they would trash, which is searchable without a warrant. It’s your fault if you leave your DNA in a public place. Professor Joh: My hope is there will be much greater awareness of what this means, not just for these particular cases, but for everyone. Is DNA sampling going to be ordinary and uncontroversial for the general population, in which case abandoned DNA may not be so alarming, or does it raise a whole host of privacy questions? Under the UK Human Tissue Act (pdf)... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486423 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:25:46 +0100 486423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=471024&cid=t_100865_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D4536 So, Speaker Pelosi when will you announce the appointment of Representative Jefferson to the Homeland Security Committee? The GOP will object on the House Floor when he is appointed. Background on the Flap here. Stay tuned…….. Graphic courtesy of Flip Previous: Representative William Jefferson Watch: GOP Objects to Jefferson Homeland Security Seat Representative William Jefferson Watch: Jefferson on House Homeland Security [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=471024 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:30:04 +0100 471024