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How Does Someone Become A School Shooter?

How Does Someone Become A School Shooter?

Photo: Bourgeoisbee/ FLIKR Just hours be­fore Pres­id­ent Obama met with fam­il­ies of the vic­tims of the Umpqua Com­munity Col­lege mas...
Inside the race to stop the next mass shooter

Inside the race to stop the next mass shooter

SOON AFTER THE school year started in September 2000, a police officer working at McNary High in Keizer, Oregon, got a tip about a junior...
Preventing Gun Violence Without Just Talking About The Gun by Nicole Hockley @TEDx University of Nev

Preventing Gun Violence Without Just Talking About The Gun by Nicole Hockley @TEDx University of Nev

"Not doing anything is not an option." "I can't go back, but you can go forward and make a difference." Nicole Hockley #warningsigns #thr...
United sued after flight attendants fired for refusing to be on plane

United sued after flight attendants fired for refusing to be on plane

Photo: OSHA via USA Today Associated Press First Published: January 7th, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Thirteen flight attendants filed a fe...

The most dangerous weapon in law in enforcement by Brian Willis

#lawenforcement #useofforce #crisisresponse #brianwillis #gotfortitude
Accused in Killing of Trooper, Is Reported Held in Pennsylvania

Accused in Killing of Trooper, Is Reported Held in Pennsylvania

Associated Press 10/31/14 DUNMORE, Pa. — A survivalist accused of ambushing two state troopers, leaving one dead and seriously injuring t...
You Asked: Is Meditation Really Worth It?

You Asked: Is Meditation Really Worth It?

Illustration by Peter Oumanski for TIME Totally. Here's why First of all, understand that “meditation” is a catchall term for a lot of di...
Exposure to workplace violence can lead to serious consequences for health sector employees

Exposure to workplace violence can lead to serious consequences for health sector employees

Exposure to violence in the workplace can lead to serious consequences for health sector employees say Stéphane Guay and Nathalie Lanctôt
Consequences at the professional level were also significant, since between 13% and 60% of victims considered leaving their jobs after an act of violence, according to 12 of the 68 studies. Ten of the sixty-eight studies also reported consequences in terms of quality of care. Included in these consequences were developing a sense of fear to
10 Small Things You Can Do Every Day to Get Smarter

10 Small Things You Can Do Every Day to Get Smarter

Intelligence is a work in progress. Maximize yours with these simple habits. By Jessica Stillman Originally published by Time October 10,...
Crazed Attacks on the White House Will Probably Increase - Thanks to Omar Gonzalez.

Crazed Attacks on the White House Will Probably Increase - Thanks to Omar Gonzalez.

Psychologists say news coverage of the most recent fence-jumper will inspire copycats. By Michael Gaynor First Published by the Washingto...
Everything we think we know about mass shooters is wrong.

Everything we think we know about mass shooters is wrong.

By Tom Junod First published by Esquire on September 16, 2014 Are we helpless to stop mass shootings? Is anyone even trying to stop them?...

Protection at its finest.

A small dog, a Chiweenie (yes, there is such a thing) called Trixxie was attacked and carried off by a Coyote. The neighbors Rottweiler, ...
New Columbus Police Unit Works To Protect Victims Of Domestic Violence

New Columbus Police Unit Works To Protect Victims Of Domestic Violence

WBNS-10TV Report and Video Here. #warningsigns #domesticviolence #intimatepartnerviolence #lawenforcement
Why does everyone feel so sorry for men accused of being predators?

Why does everyone feel so sorry for men accused of being predators?

Playboy is excited about its Terry Richardson issue: 'The results are by turns sub-dappled, sassy, langurous and, most of all, revealing ...
Saying that a killer ‘snapped’ is not an explanation for domestic violence

Saying that a killer ‘snapped’ is not an explanation for domestic violence

Cassidy Stay, center, is comforted after a funeral service last week for her parents and three siblings, who were shot to death allegedly...
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