N C H S - Mortality Data - Possible Solutions to Common Problems in Dealth Certification: "Introduction
A death certificate is a permanent record of an individual’s death. One purpose of the death certificate is to obtain a simple description of the sequence or process leading to death rather than a record describing all medical conditions present at death.
Causes of death on the death certificate represent a medical opinion that might vary among individual physicians. In signing the death certificate, the physician, medical examiner, or coroner certifies that, in his/her medical opinion, the individual died from the reported causes of death. The certifier’s opinion and confidence in that opinion are based upon his/her training, knowledge of medicine, available medical history, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and available autopsy results for the decedent. Even if extensive information is available to the certifier, causes of death may be difficult to determine, so the certifier may indicate uncertainty by qualifying the causes on the death certificate.
Cause-of-death data is important for surveillance, research, design of public health and medical interventions, and funding decisions for research and development. While the death certificate is a legal document used for legal, family, and insurance purposes, it may not be the only record used, because, in some cases, the death certificate"
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Prison Rape | National Institute of Justice
Prison Rape | National Institute of Justice: "Prison Rape
After more than four decades of research, it is still unclear how much rape and sexually violent activity occurs in prisons, jails, and other corrections facilities in the United States. What is clear from research is that, as with rape in free society, prison rape goes largely unreported.
Of the hundreds of studies in institutional corrections, less than 25 research studies have been conducted on prison rape. Of those studies, some asked inmates to describe their victimizations, including nonconsensual activities other than rape, while others examined official reports filed by inmates. Because none of these studies were national in scope, it remains difficult to estimate the extent of the problem. A meta-analysis of this research estimates a 1.91 percent lifetime prevalence for all inmates in the United States (Gaes and Goldberg, 2004).
In 2004, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) examined administrative records from adult and juvenile facilities at State and local levels. According to these official records, slightly more than 8,000 male, female, and juvenile inmates—or 0.005 percent of the total incarcerated population—reported that they had been victims of sexual violence while incarcerated. An even smaller percentage of inmates' claims were substantiated (Beck and Hughes, 2004).
Thus, although the P"
After more than four decades of research, it is still unclear how much rape and sexually violent activity occurs in prisons, jails, and other corrections facilities in the United States. What is clear from research is that, as with rape in free society, prison rape goes largely unreported.
Of the hundreds of studies in institutional corrections, less than 25 research studies have been conducted on prison rape. Of those studies, some asked inmates to describe their victimizations, including nonconsensual activities other than rape, while others examined official reports filed by inmates. Because none of these studies were national in scope, it remains difficult to estimate the extent of the problem. A meta-analysis of this research estimates a 1.91 percent lifetime prevalence for all inmates in the United States (Gaes and Goldberg, 2004).
In 2004, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) examined administrative records from adult and juvenile facilities at State and local levels. According to these official records, slightly more than 8,000 male, female, and juvenile inmates—or 0.005 percent of the total incarcerated population—reported that they had been victims of sexual violence while incarcerated. An even smaller percentage of inmates' claims were substantiated (Beck and Hughes, 2004).
Thus, although the P"
Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
The Truth About Big Brother Databases - Search Engine Watch
The Truth About Big Brother Databases - Search Engine Watch: "The Truth About Big Brother Databases
by Lynn Peterson and Genie Tyburski, Guest Writers
Worried that your personal details may be stored away in a database for anyone to see? Two public records experts describe exactly what is -- and is not -- included in 'big brother' databases.
Do you know that your FBI profile resides in a database where employers -- or anyone willing to pay the fee -- may review it?(1)
That the database, and others like it, contains your social security number, credit profile, employment history, travel records, court records, personal interests, and serious health conditions?(2) That information brokers regularly sell such data to identity thieves?(3)
These attention-grabbing messages appear with increasing frequency in the news. But while they make the stuff of a good legal thriller, they reek of inaccuracies and distorted facts. Rather than informing about what personal information exists online, how it gets there, and who has access to it, some would have you believe that your life is an open book for all to read. Or worse, that anyone wanting a new identity may buy it.
What information appears in commercial, or publicly accessible, databases about you? Any transaction or event that generates a public record may find its way online. If you pur"
by Lynn Peterson and Genie Tyburski, Guest Writers
Worried that your personal details may be stored away in a database for anyone to see? Two public records experts describe exactly what is -- and is not -- included in 'big brother' databases.
Do you know that your FBI profile resides in a database where employers -- or anyone willing to pay the fee -- may review it?(1)
That the database, and others like it, contains your social security number, credit profile, employment history, travel records, court records, personal interests, and serious health conditions?(2) That information brokers regularly sell such data to identity thieves?(3)
These attention-grabbing messages appear with increasing frequency in the news. But while they make the stuff of a good legal thriller, they reek of inaccuracies and distorted facts. Rather than informing about what personal information exists online, how it gets there, and who has access to it, some would have you believe that your life is an open book for all to read. Or worse, that anyone wanting a new identity may buy it.
What information appears in commercial, or publicly accessible, databases about you? Any transaction or event that generates a public record may find its way online. If you pur"
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Judicial Watch
Judicial Watch
Judicial Watch, Inc., a conservative, non-partisan educational foundation, promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law.
Through its educational endeavors, Judicial Watch advocates high standards of ethics and morality in our nation’s public life and seeks to ensure that political and judicial officials do not abuse the powers entrusted to them by the American people.
Judicial Watch fulfills its educational mission through litigation, investigations and public outreach.
To learn more about us, you may watch this promotional video and use the links below:
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Judicial Watch, Inc., a conservative, non-partisan educational foundation, promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law.
Through its educational endeavors, Judicial Watch advocates high standards of ethics and morality in our nation’s public life and seeks to ensure that political and judicial officials do not abuse the powers entrusted to them by the American people.
Judicial Watch fulfills its educational mission through litigation, investigations and public outreach.
To learn more about us, you may watch this promotional video and use the links below:
* Our Mission
* Our Programs
* Public Education
* Our Litigation
* Publications
* News Room
* Contact Us
* Director Bios
* Staff Directory
* Join the Fight Against Corruption
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Intelligence Resource Program
Intelligence Resource Program: "Subscribe to Secrecy News
Justice Department National Security Division Launches New Office of Intelligence, April 30, 2008
Current News Reports
Congressional Material
Intelligence Budget Data
Official Documents
Worldwide Intelligence Agencies
Intelligence Threat Assessments
Imagery
e-Prints
Intelligence Systems and Programs
Project on Government Secrecy
Terrorism: Resources"
Justice Department National Security Division Launches New Office of Intelligence, April 30, 2008
Current News Reports
Congressional Material
Intelligence Budget Data
Official Documents
Worldwide Intelligence Agencies
Intelligence Threat Assessments
Imagery
e-Prints
Intelligence Systems and Programs
Project on Government Secrecy
Terrorism: Resources"
Department of Justice
Department of Justice: "U.S. Department of Justice
* OIG - Office of the Inspector General
* FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
* FISA - Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Related Resources
* Justice Department National Security Division Launches New Office of Intelligence, news release, April 30, 2008.
* Military Interrogation of Alien Unlawful Combatants Held Outside the United States, Office of Legal Counsel, March 14, 2003
* Application of Federal Advisory Committee Act to Non-Governmental Consultations, Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel, December 7, 2001
* Presidential Authority to Decline to Execute Unconstitutional Statutes, Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel, November 2, 1994
* Status of the Director of Central Intelligence Under the National Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004, Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel, January 12, 2005 (published January 23, 2006)
* Attorney General Guidelines for Disclosure of Grand Jury and Electronic, Wire, and Oral Interception Information Identifying United States Persons, September 23, 2002 (disclosed April 2005)
* Law Enforcement Intelligence Guide, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), Department of Justice, November 2004
* Report From the Field: The USA Patriot"
* OIG - Office of the Inspector General
* FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
* FISA - Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Related Resources
* Justice Department National Security Division Launches New Office of Intelligence, news release, April 30, 2008.
* Military Interrogation of Alien Unlawful Combatants Held Outside the United States, Office of Legal Counsel, March 14, 2003
* Application of Federal Advisory Committee Act to Non-Governmental Consultations, Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel, December 7, 2001
* Presidential Authority to Decline to Execute Unconstitutional Statutes, Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel, November 2, 1994
* Status of the Director of Central Intelligence Under the National Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004, Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel, January 12, 2005 (published January 23, 2006)
* Attorney General Guidelines for Disclosure of Grand Jury and Electronic, Wire, and Oral Interception Information Identifying United States Persons, September 23, 2002 (disclosed April 2005)
* Law Enforcement Intelligence Guide, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), Department of Justice, November 2004
* Report From the Field: The USA Patriot"
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: "Welcome to the Reporters Committee!
AGAIN THIS IS A "REPORTERS TOOL"/NEWS JOURNALIST ADVICE SITE!" & AS I SAID NEWS PAPER & JOURNALISM SITES ALONG WITH BEING OUR COUNTRY'S " BEST DEFENSE!" AND ALONG WITH FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS PERHAPS OUR MOST IMPORTANT RIGHT! JOURNALISM /INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING SITES OFFER SOME OF THE BEST REAL DEAL INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH & FREE INVESTIGATIVE LINKS!!
If you're a new visitor, we'd like to welcome you to our site. Thanks for dropping by.
If you're just here for recent news, look over the headlines in the center column or use the search box on the left. Looking for a publication on a particular topic? Jump to our Reading Room. Or, go to our publications order form to purchase a printed copy.
And if you like what you see and appreciate what you can get for free here, please consider contributing to the Reporters Committee, to help fund our work."
AGAIN THIS IS A "REPORTERS TOOL"/NEWS JOURNALIST ADVICE SITE!" & AS I SAID NEWS PAPER & JOURNALISM SITES ALONG WITH BEING OUR COUNTRY'S " BEST DEFENSE!" AND ALONG WITH FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS PERHAPS OUR MOST IMPORTANT RIGHT! JOURNALISM /INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING SITES OFFER SOME OF THE BEST REAL DEAL INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH & FREE INVESTIGATIVE LINKS!!
If you're a new visitor, we'd like to welcome you to our site. Thanks for dropping by.
If you're just here for recent news, look over the headlines in the center column or use the search box on the left. Looking for a publication on a particular topic? Jump to our Reading Room. Or, go to our publications order form to purchase a printed copy.
And if you like what you see and appreciate what you can get for free here, please consider contributing to the Reporters Committee, to help fund our work."
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Freedom of Information Privacy Act
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Freedom of Information Privacy Act
Introduction
Hot Topics
Reading Room Index
- A B C D E F G
- H I J K L M N
- O P Q R S T U
- V W X Y Z
Electronic Reading Room
- Alphabetical Listing
- Espionage
- Famous Persons
- Gangster Era
- Historical Interest
- Unusual Phenomena
- Violent Crime
FBI File Fact Sheet
FOIA Request Instructions
- FOIA Request Form
- Privacy Waiver and Certificate of Identity Form
Privacy Act Instructions
- Privacy Act Request Form
Privacy Impact Assessments
Record/Information/Dissemination Section (RIDS)
Introduction
Hot Topics
Reading Room Index
- A B C D E F G
- H I J K L M N
- O P Q R S T U
- V W X Y Z
Electronic Reading Room
- Alphabetical Listing
- Espionage
- Famous Persons
- Gangster Era
- Historical Interest
- Unusual Phenomena
- Violent Crime
FBI File Fact Sheet
FOIA Request Instructions
- FOIA Request Form
- Privacy Waiver and Certificate of Identity Form
Privacy Act Instructions
- Privacy Act Request Form
Privacy Impact Assessments
Record/Information/Dissemination Section (RIDS)
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Schneier on Security
Schneier on Security
Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist and author. Described by The Economist as a "security guru," Schneier is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. When people want to know how security really works, they turn to Schneier.
Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist and author. Described by The Economist as a "security guru," Schneier is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. When people want to know how security really works, they turn to Schneier.
The Center for Public Integrity--About Us
The Center for Public Integrity--About Us: "The Center for Public Integrity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing original, responsible investigative journalism on issues of public concern. The Center is non-partisan and non-advocacy. We are committed to transparent and comprehensive reporting both in the United States and around the world. (Read our Mission Statement)"
WebSites for Journalists: Reporter's online news resources
WebSites for Journalists: Reporter's online news resources: "There's really no way to summarize or describe this section; it simply offers lots of tools that may lead reporters and editors to useful tips or information. Casual browsers may get the most out of this page. Many sites also come and go more quickly than one can keep abreast of them."
REPORTERS & Journalism DATABASES! AS I HAVE MENTIONED BEFORE SOME OF THE :NEWS/ MEDIA REPORTING JOURNALIST TOOLS, LINKS,& SITES. ARE SOME OF THE BEST INVESTIGATIVE RESOURCES ON THE WEB!
REPORTERS & Journalism DATABASES! AS I HAVE MENTIONED BEFORE SOME OF THE :NEWS/ MEDIA REPORTING JOURNALIST TOOLS, LINKS,& SITES. ARE SOME OF THE BEST INVESTIGATIVE RESOURCES ON THE WEB!
The Art of Public Records Research
The Art of Public Records Research: "Originally published in The CyberSkeptic's Guide to Internet Research (November/December 2005).
Updated 27 November 2007. Corporate clients' need for information from public records runs the gamut from validating a businessperson's credentials to gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. Clients might ask you to assess a potential partner's reputation, find assets, identify ownership, affiliations or relationships, discover activity in a certain field or geographic region, determine consumer reaction to products or services, uncover evidence of legal problems, or conduct research on just about anything that pertains to doing business. Often stimulating intellectually, such work requires attention to detail, creativity, persistence, patience and the ability to elicit information from people who don't know what they know. In other words, it demands superior research skills.
Since you are reading The CyberSkeptic's Guide to Internet Research, chances are you already know how to conduct research. But success in public records research means acquiring special knowledge and honing telephone and paper research skills. As the latest statistics indicate, online searching will take you only so far. Sixty-five percent of public records remain offline. Of the 35 percent online, many contain no personally identifying information. (Public Records Online, 5th edition"
Updated 27 November 2007. Corporate clients' need for information from public records runs the gamut from validating a businessperson's credentials to gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. Clients might ask you to assess a potential partner's reputation, find assets, identify ownership, affiliations or relationships, discover activity in a certain field or geographic region, determine consumer reaction to products or services, uncover evidence of legal problems, or conduct research on just about anything that pertains to doing business. Often stimulating intellectually, such work requires attention to detail, creativity, persistence, patience and the ability to elicit information from people who don't know what they know. In other words, it demands superior research skills.
Since you are reading The CyberSkeptic's Guide to Internet Research, chances are you already know how to conduct research. But success in public records research means acquiring special knowledge and honing telephone and paper research skills. As the latest statistics indicate, online searching will take you only so far. Sixty-five percent of public records remain offline. Of the 35 percent online, many contain no personally identifying information. (Public Records Online, 5th edition"
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Welcome to BRB Publications - Your Portal to the Public Record Industry
Welcome to BRB Publications - Your Portal to the Public Record Industry
BRB's FREE RESOURCE CENTER
The links listed below lead to government agencies that provide
free online access to public record information.
For a comprehensive resource of access methods, restrictions, fees, and search procedures on over 28,000 government and private agencies (information you can't locate with Google or search engines)
*NOTE THIS IS THE BEST "FREE" RECORD SITE!
AS PROFESSIONAL RECORD RETRIEVER NETWORK
MEMBER WHAT YOU CAN'T FIND OR
BRB's FREE RESOURCE CENTER
The links listed below lead to government agencies that provide
free online access to public record information.
For a comprehensive resource of access methods, restrictions, fees, and search procedures on over 28,000 government and private agencies (information you can't locate with Google or search engines)
*NOTE THIS IS THE BEST "FREE" RECORD SITE!
AS PROFESSIONAL RECORD RETRIEVER NETWORK
MEMBER WHAT YOU CAN'T FIND OR
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Public Records Guy | Uncovering The Facts
Public Records Guy | Uncovering The Facts
CALIFORNICATION FORTIFICATION WITH SOME KICK ASS INFORMATION!
THIS GUY SEEMS LIKE HE MIGHT PRETTY COOL..LET'S SEE IF HE WILL JOIN THE: COP CO-OPS INTELLIGENCE/INVESTIGATION
CALIFORNICATION FORTIFICATION WITH SOME KICK ASS INFORMATION!
THIS GUY SEEMS LIKE HE MIGHT PRETTY COOL..LET'S SEE IF HE WILL JOIN THE: COP CO-OPS INTELLIGENCE/INVESTIGATION
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
WebFarming.com - Farming the Web for Systematic Business Intelligence
WebFarming.com - Farming the Web for Systematic Business Intelligence: "Providing Systematic Business Intelligence
by Farming Web-based Information Resources"
· The Book on Web Farming
o Errata Sheet for WF Book
o WFC Bookstore
· Web Farming New Developments
· Introduction to Web Farming
o Intro - The Problem
o Intro - The Potential
o Intro - Farming, Not Mining
o Intro - Agricultural Metaphor
o Intro - Reliabliity of Web Content
o Intro - Information Refining
o Intro - Methodology
o Intro - Architecture
o Intro - Rendezvous with the DW
o intro/DB2mag.pdf
o intro/DMreview.pdf
o intro/IW-Review.pdf
o intro/ESI-Review.pdf
o intro/KM-Review.pdf
o intro/DBMSmag.pdf
o intro/BYTEmag.pdf
o Endorsements for WF Book
· Mission of WFC
o Code of Ethics for Web Farming
· Services of WFC
o Web Farming e-Newsletters
by Farming Web-based Information Resources"
· The Book on Web Farming
o Errata Sheet for WF Book
o WFC Bookstore
· Web Farming New Developments
· Introduction to Web Farming
o Intro - The Problem
o Intro - The Potential
o Intro - Farming, Not Mining
o Intro - Agricultural Metaphor
o Intro - Reliabliity of Web Content
o Intro - Information Refining
o Intro - Methodology
o Intro - Architecture
o Intro - Rendezvous with the DW
o intro/DB2mag.pdf
o intro/DMreview.pdf
o intro/IW-Review.pdf
o intro/ESI-Review.pdf
o intro/KM-Review.pdf
o intro/DBMSmag.pdf
o intro/BYTEmag.pdf
o Endorsements for WF Book
· Mission of WFC
o Code of Ethics for Web Farming
· Services of WFC
o Web Farming e-Newsletters
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Missing and Wanted Persons - CyberNuggets.com
Missing and Wanted Persons - CyberNuggets.com
Missing and Wanted Persons
Missing:
* Angelsmissing.com- Missing Adults & Missing Children
* Center For Hope & the Hope4themissing.org - Links
* Find Kids - Directory of Resources For Finding Missing Children
* Google Directory - Society > People > Missing People
* Homeless & Missing Persons Project
* In His Hands - Missing Persons Info and Links
* Int'l Reunion Net of 300,000+ Missing
* Missing Kids WebLink Info
* Missing Persons by Instant Tech
* Nat'l Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children
* Open Directory - Society: People: Missing People
* Public Services: copnet.org
Tips:
* How to Find a Person
* Search Tips
Wanted:
* APB News
* FBI
* FBI Most Wanted
* Links (metapage)
* Listed by State
* Rewards for Justice
* Tip Reports
* US Marshall's List
* World List
Missing and Wanted Persons
Missing:
* Angelsmissing.com- Missing Adults & Missing Children
* Center For Hope & the Hope4themissing.org - Links
* Find Kids - Directory of Resources For Finding Missing Children
* Google Directory - Society > People > Missing People
* Homeless & Missing Persons Project
* In His Hands - Missing Persons Info and Links
* Int'l Reunion Net of 300,000+ Missing
* Missing Kids WebLink Info
* Missing Persons by Instant Tech
* Nat'l Ctr for Missing & Exploited Children
* Open Directory - Society: People: Missing People
* Public Services: copnet.org
Tips:
* How to Find a Person
* Search Tips
Wanted:
* APB News
* FBI
* FBI Most Wanted
* Links (metapage)
* Listed by State
* Rewards for Justice
* Tip Reports
* US Marshall's List
* World List
Monday, January 28, 2008
Information Today, inc. - NewsLink: Information Today's e-newsletter
Information Today, inc. - NewsLink: Information Today's e-newsletter
NewsLink NewsBreaks
How Information and Library Professionals Get the LATEST Industry News!
NewsLink is a free semi-weekly email newsletter featuring news and resources for the information industry. If you are receiving this issue as a forward and would like to become a subscriber, please visit our website at http://www.infotoday.com/newslink
NewsLink NewsBreaks
How Information and Library Professionals Get the LATEST Industry News!
NewsLink is a free semi-weekly email newsletter featuring news and resources for the information industry. If you are receiving this issue as a forward and would like to become a subscriber, please visit our website at http://www.infotoday.com/newslink
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Crime and Punishment
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Crime and Punishment
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline Archives
Sent to me from fellow "AMERICAN POLICE VETERANS ORG." member: BARBARA HINKE
This has been verified by the FBI! Please pass this on. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summonses for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty, that a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced. The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any
of this information and bingo; your identity was just stolen. The fraud has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma , Illinois , and Colorado . This (swindle) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they are with the court system. The FBI and
the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline Archives
Sent to me from fellow "AMERICAN POLICE VETERANS ORG." member: BARBARA HINKE
This has been verified by the FBI! Please pass this on. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summonses for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty, that a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced. The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any
of this information and bingo; your identity was just stolen. The fraud has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma , Illinois , and Colorado . This (swindle) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they are with the court system. The FBI and
the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.
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