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DNA Expert on the Amanda Knox Case

This fascinating case will likely be over early this fall.

(ROME) - The Independent DNA Experts review of the Kitchen Knife and the Bra Clasp evidence has been turned in and the first court date discussing the results was on July 25.

Dr. Greg Hampikian is a DNA expert who co-authored an Open Letter on 19 Nov 2009 along with Dr. Elizabeth Johnson and 7 others.

The Pool Party Scandal

An incident involving the corruption of minors is leading to a new resolve.

(CIUDAD, Juarez Mexico) - Alerted about a loud gathering at a big house in the Real de San Jose neighborhood known as “The Mansion,” local cops broke up a party last June 29 and detained 115 people, including 77 minors.

Of the detained youth, an estimated 75 percent were 14 or 15 years of age. Police reportedly discovered an intoxicated 12-year-old girl at the scene. The officers also confiscated three kegs of beer and 72 large bottles of brew.

Alcohol Possible Contributing Factor in Serious Crash

Serious injury traffic crash happened on Highway 34 east of Interstate 5.

(LEBANON, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are investigating a Sunday morning two-vehicle serious injury traffic crash that occurred at the intersection of Highway 34 and Seven Mile Lane east of Interstate 5.

Troopers say four people were injured, one critically, and alcohol is being investigated as a contributing factor.

MADD Urges Action on Legislation Closing Loopholes in Oregon’s DUII law

--HB 3075 and HB 3324 require more convicted drunk drivers to use ignition interlocks--

(SALEM, Ore.) - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging Oregon lawmakers to act on HB 3075 requiring ignition interlocks for the 11,000 DUII offenders who receive diversion and HB 3324 expanding the use of interlocks for third and fourth time offenders.

HB 3075 requires interlocks in the 11,000 diversion DUII agreements. In Oregon, there are approximately 25,000 DUII arrests per year.

The Warrior`s Brain
PTSD and TBI: What Works and What Doesn`t

TBI presumably can make the soldier/Marine more susceptible to PTSD but the differences seem slight while the overlap seems to be great.

(SALEM, Ore.) - My text comes from two sources, the fist from National Council on Disability, titled 'Invisible Wounds' and the second, Newsweek's 'The Warrior's Brain'.

The first was put together by 25 people including two PH.d.'s and one Education Doctor (E.D.). It seems the rest were qualified because they worked for the government! The document was 63 pages long.

Marine Corps Camp Lejeune Male Breast Cancer Survivor is 70th

A story of survival against a series of battles... always insurmountable odds.

(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) - I never would have imagined that I would now be writing the story of the 70th man who served at or lived aboard Camp Lejeune, who developed breast cancer.

This is the final straw in drawing needed attention to serious health issues tied to the base water supply.

Stress, PTSD, Drug Dangers, Alcohol, Tobacco and Death - the Reality

Most people (Baboons included) are subject to various levels or severity of stress.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - For those who read my postings on this continuum of reality, you know what I am writing about. For any new readers let me put this together starting at square one.

I got my inspiration from a documentary on OPB called KILLER STRESS which is a very important and suitable name.

What do You Know about `Jack?`

“The Good Stuff” shines a light on the good things that happen every single day! Everyday acts of love, bravery and kindness. Everyday acts of determination, generosity and triumph in face of tragedy!

(LYNCHBURG, Tenn.) - Jack's mom died when he was a baby.

He left home at age 6 to fend for himself because his stepmom was too much to bear; finding shelter with a Lutheran minister who taught him all about God and making a living.

OSP Troopers Arrest 41 DUII Drivers During New Year`s Eve

Troopers arrested seven more people this year than the prior year...

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers reported more DUII arrests around the state in comparison to last year during New Year's Eve night.

Increased enforcement efforts by OSP troopers, county deputies and city police officers will continue through Sunday night during the national "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." crackdown.

Woman Dies in Crash on Broadway Bridge

One person in the car reportedly left the scene...

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police responded to a vehicle accident on the west end of the Broadway Bridge this morning at approximately 5:30 a.m.

Lt. Kelli Sheffer with the Portland Police Bureau, says investigators determined that the vehicle from this morning's crash was traveling westbound on the Broadway Bridge when the vehicle was unable to stay on the roadway to the Northwest Lovejoy off ramp.