Dec
22
Happy Holidays from FHO
December 22, 2009 | 3 Comments
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This will be the last post of the week, as we prepare for my dad to [...]
Dec
9
Oh, Canada…
December 9, 2009 | 2 Comments
The updates to the Canada page have begun. Our first entry: a comprehensive overview of forensic science in Canada. Thanks to Sheila Early, who will be curating this page. Stay tuned for further updates. And by all means, please let us know your thoughts about this new aspect of FHO…
Dec
2
Substance Abuse & Victimization
December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment
OVC has a web forum December 8th from 2-3 pm on substance abuse and victimization. No registration is required, and if this date doesn’t work for you, not to worry– the discussion is fully archived on their site. You can submit a question to the speaker, Dr. Steven Walker, here. And you can review the [...]
Nov
29
Welcome to the New FHO Site (in progress)
November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
As you can see, things have definitely changed around here. It was time to secure our own domain and hosting so that we could have a site with increased functionality. In the process of moving the site, we upgraded a few things and added content. So along with all of the regular posts, you’ll notice we [...]
Nov
20
Weekly Wrap-Up & Giveaway Reminder
November 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
This week over at the sustainability site, a few things for you to peruse:
A great handwashing poster that made me smile, particularly timely since my house is currently germ-central
A look at the challenges of asking for help and some of the opinions out there on how best to do it
And of course, a reminder [...]
Nov
19
Welcome G.W. Medical Publishing
November 19, 2009 | 73 Comments
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
There are a lot of changes coming down the pike here at FHO. Last week we began working on a brand new website that will update our look and offer more content and more options for readers (I’m hoping for a smooth launch by end of the month–more on that [...]
Nov
18
Coming Soon…
November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A brand new partnership here at FHO means goodies for readers. Stay tuned tomorrow for details, including a giveaway that could become a regular feature on the site!
Nov
10
IAFN Virtual Tour
November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
IAFN is offering an online virtual tour, Monday, November 16th from 2-3pm ET. This webinar “will help you fully access your membership benefits. Let us connect you to the tools and resources that will enhance your career. You’ll also gain insight into the array of programs, services and resources that are available to you through [...]
Nov
9
Maximizing the Potential for DNA Technology
November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
NCVC is hosting a webinar November 18th at 1pm ET: Maximizing the Potential for DNA Technology. “The goals of this webinar are to expose participants to the “big picture” of how forensic DNA came to be the potent crime-fighting tool that it is today, and for participants to learn about today’s most extensive and innovative [...]
Nov
1
An FHO Extra: 10 Free iPhone Apps for Forensic Clinicians
November 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Many of us have made the leap to the iPhone, and while the vast majority of apps on my phone are for non-work related activities (i.e. finding food and satisfying my news addiction), there are some good ones out there that can benefit the forensic clinician (although I have yet to find a single one [...]
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