Siberian Huskies are beautiful dogs that have been bred over the years for the specific task of pulling sleds over long distances in the snow. These dogs are known for their thick fur coats and friendly demeanor. Huskies can now be found in homes all over the world and are known as great family dogs. When considering whether or not to bring a Siberian Husky into your home, it is important to keep in mind that the characteristics that have been bred into these dogs for so many generations can create special challenges if you are not prepared for them. Some of these characteristics and suggestions for dealing with them appear below.
1.Siberian Huskies are working dogs and were bred to endure a very high level of physical activity. It is important to understand that your new Husky will need to engage in vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes a day every day. You should be prepared for at least one brisk walk per day so that your Husky has an outlet for its high level of energy. Another option is to put your Husky on a treadmill if you are not able to walk him every day. Huskies...
Forensic Graphology - Comparing Forged Signatures and Handwriting by Zamir Sivan - zamir graphology
May 4, 2008
Thousands of signatures are forged daily in a conscious or proactive manner. Forged signatures are popular with checks, contracts, agreements, wills and testaments, credit vouchers, corporate agreements, paintings and more.
Bank tellers verify customer signatures with a short glance - if the general form seems similar and the signature is confirmed to be that of the account holder, the signature is approved, even if it was forged and the forger managed to discover the general form of the signature.
Some signatures are seemingly simple to forge, but the simplicity lies in the ability to recreate the general and visual shape of the signature. Forgers do not consider all of the unique graphic and motor aspects relating to the specific writers; elements that cannot be imitated or observed with an unprofessional eye. These elements include, inter alia, writing pressure, structure of the beginning and the ending of lines comprising the signature, line flow and quaking, specific and repetitive graphic elements, signature angle, differences of length and height, writing speed, ink flow, etc.
A graphologist specializing in comparing handwritings, follows the motor nature of writing and the shapes that are characteristic of a specific writer, comparing the elements to the signature or...
A recent article by the Pasadena Star-News highlights a recent trend on those involved in prostitution to use Internet services, such as Craigslist.org, to advertise their services.
According to the Star-News article, in December, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies, other local law enforcement agencies, as well as federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, conducted an undercover sting, entitled "Operation Red Light" in the San Gabriel Valley. The operation targeted prostitution in general, and specifically prostitutes that advertise their services on line on sites such as Craigslist. According to investigators, these on-line ads state how many "roses" - i.e. dollars - the women cost, and offered a description of their bodies. Some of the ads included pictures. During the two-day sting, authorities called numbers that were posted on the ads, set up times to meet the women and met them at the location the women suggested. Authorities discovered townhomes and apartments that served as brothels, complete with hidden condoms, dozens of rolled towels, tissue boxes, bottles of lotion and baby oil. Authorities also made arrests at more "traditional" locations, such as hotel rooms and massage parlors. According to the Star-News, 37 people were arrested in the operation, and one human trafficking...
RCMP Review of Allegations Concerning Inuit Sled Dogs
February 17, 2008
An RCMP review team has been created to conduct a comprehensive review of RCMP actions concerning Inuit sled dogs in the eastern Arctic between 1950 and 1970. The team has been dedicated to this review since Spring 2005. This team is made up of resources from the RCMP National Aboriginal Policing Services and various experts in research methodology at RCMP National Headquarters, to ensure adherence to qualitative and quantitative research methodology standards. More research is necessary and is continuing. The review team will have a final report on this matter in May 2006.
RCMP research concerning the context of life for the Inuit and their sled dogs shows that the sled dogs fulfilled a key role in the eastern Arctic, in terms of transportation, hunting, homing instincts in blizzard conditions, search and rescue, warmth and companionship, and even as a food source, when the harshest conditions prevailed. The health of the Inuit sled dog was often a concern in the eastern Arctic because when their dogs were afflicted with canine distemper, canine hepatitis, rabies, and famine or, when the dogs were left to scavenge for themselves during the summer months, this had a serious effect on the livelihood of all...
Benefits of Having Your Dog Training for Law Enforcement by Orlando Smith
February 9, 2008
In recent years, dogs have become an intricate part of law enforcement. Dog training for law enforcement purposes is critical in preparing them for their role in law enforcement. This type of training will have your canine performing more then basic guard duties, security, protection or agility exercises. In law enforcement your k9 duties are very clear, and the training program is designed to assist them in performing their duties to their best ability. All k-9 breeds have a unique sense of smell; dog training can hone those skills to find anyone whether it is a hundred yards away or in a place that no one would think to look.
Police canine training is very rigid because the dogs will be dealing with life and death situations. They are trained to find evidence at a crime scene, or to find lost or missing people miles away from where they were last seen. Dog training also teaches the dogs how to handle any type of disturbance including domestic.
There are many duties that a police dog must perform to be a viable part of police units, and the right training is critical. One of the toughest duties on a police dog...
Anticipating Legal Needs In An Economic Depression by Gibson Sebastian
February 3, 2008
Not only is the word "Recession" being used more and more frequently by analysts, we are now starting to also hear the word "Depression" as a possible outcome of this economic crisis facing the United States and possibly the rest of the world.
As this article is being written, the stock markets around the world have started to fall more precipitously with most of the markets in Europe, Asia, China, Latin America and Canada falling from 5% to 8% overnight. U.S. markets are expected to fall over 500 points when the U.S. markets open again for business on the Tuesday following the Martin Luther King holiday.
Clearly as others have already stated, we are already in a housing depression. If indeed the recession in the U.S. causes other countries to similarly suffer a recession and if the U.S. then falls into a depression not seen since the 1920s in this country, what type of legal ramifications can lawyers expect to see in the U.S.? In a depression when money is scarce and job security is non-existent, lawyers can expect new legal business to all but dry up. That is almost a given. Hiring a injury lawyer to pursue a...
From person-to-person communication, to address book organization and on-the-go computing, cell phones are powerful, highly mobile devices. The set of features and capabilities can vary depending on the make and model of the phone. However, one aspect unifies all cell phone technologies. With the push of a button or the touch of a screen, digital trails are created, ripe for the picking by computer forensic investigators in litigation or internal investigations.
Recently, the Computer Security Resource Center of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a new piece of research entitled, "Guidelines on Cell Phone Forensics." This document outlines general principles and provides technical information intended to aid organizations evolve policies and procedures for preserving, acquiring, and examining digital evidence found on cell phones. These guidelines are in draft form, and computer forensic specialists and members of the law enforcement community are encouraged to provide feedback.
As outlined in the NIST research, potential cell phone evidence may include:
1. Subscriber/Device Identifiers - These entries are helpful in identifying the owner of the phone, and other background information such as date/time/language settings, billing and usage information, and location tracking.
2. Phonebook Entries - Phonebook entries may contain more...
Courts Now Requiring Computer Forensic Experts - Be Prepared by Michele C.S. Lange
February 3, 2008
With the changing complexities of technology, it is very important to develop a relationship with a reputable computer forensic expert. Judges are no longer willing to accept the unknown and stop when research becomes too difficult or technologically complex. Judges are basing decisions on answers and testimony from technical experts. Having an effective computer forensic expert on your side can make the difference between a win and loss.
Not only are courts expecting thorough investigations of computer evidence, some have gone as far as to order the use of a computer forensic expert. For example, in Peskoff v. Faber, 2007 WL 2416119 (D.D.C. Aug. 27, 2007), the court ordered both sides to solicit bids from computer forensic experts during the ongoing discovery battle. The plaintiff sought what they claimed to be highly relevant e-mails that the defendant claimed were no longer in existence. Rather than taking the defendants word for it, the court ordered inspection by a computer forensic expert and required both sides to solicit bids from qualified experts.
In another case, the court allowed one party's computer forensic expert, over objection, to image the other party's hard drives during the evidentiary hearing due to their inability to comply...
Separating Fact from Fiction in Computer Forensic Investigations by Michele C.S. Lange
February 2, 2008
Accurate or not, Hollywood has indelibly defined the characteristics of a computer forensic investigation in our imaginations. Whether it is a television crime drama or a blockbuster mystery movie, popular culture teaches that a good computer forensic investigation should always have an interesting set of facts that, when analyzed properly, will lead to a needle-in-the-haystack, smoking-gun clue.
When it comes to real-life, however, properly conducted computer forensic investigations are not as quick and easy as they may appear on television. Before you commence a computer forensic investigation, make sure everyone's expectations are realistic. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind:
* Understand that the investigation may not reveal the information you were hoping to find.
Computer forensics is a science focused on interpreting facts. The facts themselves cannot be altered. When given a hard drive and asked to determine whether a particular user ever copied or e-mailed proprietary files, the examiner may look in several places such as remnant e-mail, link files pointing to access information, and deleted files. However, just because the examiner's findings do not lead to the type of information the party requesting the examination expected to find does not mean the examiner is looking...
