Abuse in relationships is any behavior or pattern of behavior used to coerce, dominate or isolate the other partner. It is the use of any form of power that is imposed by one partner over the other to maintain control within the relationship. Abuse includes but is not limited to: Physical Abuse - hitting; choking; slapping; burning; shoving; using a weapon; physically restraining; intentional interference with basic needs (e.g. food, medicine, sleep) Isolation: Restricting Freedom - controlling contacts with friends and family, access to information and participation in groups or organizations; locking up in a room / restricting mobility; monitoring telephone calls Psychological & Emotional Abuse - constantly criticizing, ridiculing (self, family, friends, past); trying to humiliate or degrade; lying; undermining self-esteem; misleading someone about the norms and values of the gay/lesbian communities in order to control or exploit them Stalking / Harassing Behavior - following; turning up at workplace or house; parking outside; repeated phone calls or mail to victim and/or family, friends, colleagues Threats & Intimidation - threatening to harm partner, self or others (children, family, friends, pets); threatening to make reports to authorities that jeopardize child custody, immigration or legal status; threatening to disclose HIV status, threatening to reveal sexual orientation to family, friends, neighbors, and/or employers Economic Abuse - controlling or stealing money; fostering dependency; making financial decisions without asking or telling partner Sexual Abuse/Harassment - forcing sex or specific acts, pressuring into unwanted sexual behavior, criticizing performance Property Destruction - destroying mementos, breaking furniture or windows, throwing or smashing objects, trashing clothes or other possessions List taken from: http://www.womanabuseprevention.com/html/same-sex_partner_abuse.html

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Added: January 8, 2009

The Buran spacecraft (Russian: Буран, "Snowstorm" or "Blizzard"), GRAU index 11F35 K1, was the only fully completed and operational space shuttle vehicle from the Soviet Buran program. With a design that borrowed heavily from the American Space Shuttle, the Buran completed one unmanned spaceflight in 1988 before cancellation of the Soviet shuttle program in 1993. The Buran was subsequently destroyed by a hangar collapse in 2002. Like its American counterpart, the Buran, when in transit from its landing sites back to the launch complex, was transported on the back of a large jet aeroplane. It was piggy-backed on the Antonov An-225 Mriya aircraft, which was designed for this task and remains the largest aircraft in the world. Several shuttles were produced. One of those, the OK-GLI, was modified to fly with jet engines for aerodynamic testing. One painted mock shuttle (the former static test-article OK-TVA) is now a ride simulating space flight in Gorky Park, Moscow. The OK-GLI was sold by its owner NPO Energia, shipped to Sydney in Australia and subsequently displayed at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Shortly after, the new owner went bankrupt and the OK-GLI shuttle then went to Bahrain for a number of years while legal ownership status was in dispute. The Sydney/Bahrain (OK-GLI) shuttle was acquired by the German Technikmuseum Speyer in 2004,[2] and has been transported to the museum, where it is exhibited to the general public.

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Added: January 8, 2009

This move will allow Dr. Taylor and Dr. Moore of England to Expand Globally their new initiatives regarding Alternative Energy, Environmental, Affordable Medical. Dr. Taylor will still be a member of USA180 Founder/National Director at large, but Michelle holds the reins and calls the shots. She is one sharp cookie. I expect to see USA180 reach record heights under her leadership, and direction. Dr. Taylor will always be there and one call away to support her with time , resources and money just as she has done for USA180 under his leadership. I new the time would come and USA180 is special to me. I though I would never find anyone to carry it on. I figured I would be there as director forever. Not only did I find someone to carry it on, she will carry it up, and beyond any of my wildest dreams. I did not take but a month or so before I told another deputy director that she would be my replacement, but she just doesn't know it yet. Ages ago. I never told her this but often said it as there was to me no other logical choice. Her patriotism, dedication, and zeal is blinding. This was a no brainer. In the beginning she caught my eye, and I knew she would do USA180 a great job. I knew this by watching and seeing how she ran her home, and cared for her family with such precision and order yet still giving her time to USA180 and others. She supports many organizations and thats what I like about Michelle. she sees it and if it is good for America she helps it. Thats a patriot folks! More own our next ventures--and these will not conflict at all with USA180. I hope Michelle will join us in some of our projects in the future. Thats the beauty of USA180 individuals and groups can join and be allied. It is so unique as is Michelle. Its a perfect fit. She is very open to other groups and is willing to work with any group or person that is out to aid our country. She lays aside all ego, and fame. Its about the cause not the person. Michelle and I both strongly agree on this. Whenever a group or organization becomes about a person it becomes powerless, an that is why little is accomplished across this Republic. Watch Michelle (Vocalbrush). You will see a winner at work. Go and sign up today! It is free and no dues. http://www.usa180.org Also Please go immediately and sub to: http://www.youtube.com/usa180 Also sub to me and be nice I will be bringing very exciting news and ideas forth. Also we have two books due out soon. It a lot after the writing is finished getting it ready. Both will be available in Hard copy and we decided to also sale them on line in form of e-book so as to broaden our base. Lets me know and we will get you a signed copy in hard copy. It will be on Amazon and probably some of your local book stores. It depends on their ordering practices. Also If I am not mistaken Michelle a.k.a. Vocalbrush just cut a CD or is finishing one up, but I do believe its ready ask her. Michelle is not only a great leader but a wonderful musician and recording artist. Check out her work. http://www.youtube.com/vocalbrush I think this is right for her own site: http://www.vocalbrush.com pretty sure if not ask her you do not want to miss out on USA180 or her wonderful talent. Future Plans for the Foundation Continued: The affordable medical initiative will also include two medical doctors. One of which researched and developed this part of the plan. Part of the agenda also includes plans to bring about more efficient, and affordable housing as well as training in family finance. The preservation of Information is critical to any society and will be part of this plan as they involve local citizens around the globe to report and establish private , citizens run media outlets in which federal and national grants will be used. Last but certainly not least they will continue to encourage citizens not only in the USA, but Globally to participate in their respective governments. Register to vote and to know what is going on. It is our duty, and we must fix this problem of non-participation. It is a new day with many new problems to face. Our desire and hope is that USA180, and other Foundations we create will ease some of the tension and lead to a more productive , efficient and happy life for you and our children. Please be on the look out here on YOUTUBE CHANNEL STAHRT for two books coming out soon. One by Mark Taylor Ph.d. and another book jointly written by Dr. Taylor and Dr. Raymond John Francis Moore of the United kingdom. Please remain subscribed to this channel as we will be bringing exciting updates and news, but PLEASE SUB TO USA180 that Michelle is now creating in YOUTUBE. JOIN USA180 today and stop waiting for change---BE CHANGE! It starts in the mirror. "Tear Down The Walls Of Division, and I Will Show You Unstoppable, Unprecedented Power" January 2008 Mark Taylor, Ph.D. Warmest Regards, VIVA EN AMOR Dr. Mark Taylor

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Keywords: Vocalbrush Dr Mark Taylor Michelle USA180 Political Civil Rights Legislation Laws Books Dr. Moore Economy Unemloyment Jobs Fianance Financial
Added: January 7, 2009

http://TrailerUnleashed.com Crossing Over Trailer Release Date: TBA 2009 Genres: Drama Directed by: Wayne Kramer Starring: Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd, Alice Braga, Ray Liotta, Summer Bishil A multi-character canvas about immigrants of different nationalities struggling to achieve legal status in Los Angeles. Explores the border, document fraud, the asylum and green card process, work-site enforcement, naturalization, the office of counter terrorism and the clash of cultures.

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Added: January 6, 2009

Within this video... I am reading an extract from the Report titled... 'Disengaged Occupiers: The Legal Status of Gaza' prepared by Gisha: Legal Center for Freedom of Movement, dated January 2007. The full Report is available for download from here... http://www.gisha.org/UserFiles/File/Report%20for%20the%20website.pdf Gisha is an Israeli not-for-profit organization, founded in 2005, whose goal is to protect the freedom of movement of Palestinians, especially Gaza residents. Gisha promotes rights guaranteed by international and Israeli law. On September 12, 2005, Israel completed its disengagement plan by removing Israeli settlements, and evacuating permanent military installations from Gaza. Upon that completion, Israel declared an end to the military government that had administered the Gaza Strip since Israel's capture of the territory in 1967. Three days later, in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon declared "the end of Israeli control over and responsibility for the Gaza Strip." While at the time, Israel refrained from declaring an end to the occupation, since then, in a series of statements made in Hebrew before Israel's Supreme Court, the Government of Israel has expressed the position that "disengagement" extinguished its legal obligations towards Gaza, thus leaving the running of Gaza and the fulfillment of obligations vis à vis Gaza residents - to the sole responsibility of the Palestinian Authority. Israel's position is based on defining 'effective control', the legal test for occupation in the international law, as dependent on a permanent ground troop presence in the territory. Gisha's Report shows that in contrast to the rhetoric used to describe the disengagement plan, Israel has not relinquished control over Gaza... but rather, removed some elements of control while tightening other significant controls. Far from improving the economy and welfare of Gaza residents, Israeli actions since September 2005 - including severe restrictions on the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza, and an economic stronghold on the funding of civil services - have contributed to an economic and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, not seen in the 38 years of Israeli control that preceded the withdrawal of permanent ground troops. The Report explains that completion of the disengagement plan has not absolved Israel of its obligations to permit and to facilitate the proper functioning of civilian life in the Gaza Strip. Israel continues to owe legal obligations to residents of Gaza in the significant areas in which their lives are subject to and affected by Israeli control. That responsibility exists under the international law of belligerent occupation, but it is also imposed by international human rights law and Israeli constitutional and administrative law. Israel is bound to respect the rights of Gaza residents in its control of Gaza's borders, population registry, tax system, and other areas, and it also owes positive duties to permit and to facilitate the proper functioning of civilian institutions in Gaza, pursuant to international humanitarian law. Israel continues to control Gaza through an 'invisible hand': control over borders, airspace, territorial waters, population registry, the tax system, supply of goods, and others. Gaza residents know that their ability to use electric lights, to buy milk, or to have the garbage collected, depends on decisions made by Israel. At times, soldiers operate in the streets of Gaza, but even after they leave, Israeli control over the lives of Gaza residents remains constant, as is shown in the Report. This Report highlights how Israel continues to owe obligations to Gaza Residents, under the Law of Occupation ! Please click on the following link, to download the full Report... http://www.gisha.org/UserFiles/File/Report%20for%20the%20website.pdf

Author: 1people1world
Keywords: Israel Gaza Palestine Occupation Civilian Responsibility Restrictions Access Obligations Gisha
Added: January 6, 2009