Fighting spousal abuse
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The Toronto Star's investigation of spousal abuse, conducted in Metropolitan Toronto, has profoundly affected various government agencies. The Star's core group that investigated cases of domestic violence included the designer Catherine Pike, the Star's chief investigative editor, three reporters and a photographer. This group interviewed victims, abusers, judges and lawyers. They found that a third of the cases are dropped as women refuse to testify because they are scared of threats. The findings have led to setting up of special courts to curb domestic violence.
Publication Name: Design
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 1520-4243
Year: 1996
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Breathless
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Dyspnoea, or breathlessness, is a characteristic of many serious illnesses. In some cases, it can be cancer-related, especially where bronchial and laryngeal tumours are present. It can occur following surgical resection of a lung, and can also be caused by acute pneumonitis. In some patients, it can cause great anxiety, which further aggravates the condition.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1995
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The company he keeps: at the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins has survived 13 years of sniping. Time to snipe back
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For 13 years Martins has been under the shadow of the great George Balanchine. Finally he has come to a point where he has been able to remake the company. Many of the dancers have never seen the paternalistic Balanchine. They have helped Martins make the company their own at last.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1996
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