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Since Last We Spoke, 12-10-12

A happy Monday morning from rainy and cold Washington, DC. It’s a fine day to hunker down with a cup of tea and read. So let’s not waste any time, shall we? Here’s what I’ve been reading (and watching) since last we spoke:

Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Immigrant Detainees Addressed With New DHS Rules (Huffington Post)

3 Characteristics of Amazing Presentations (Inc.)

Not In Our Name – A Sobering Realization (MasculinityU)

Minnesota Action Coalition Takes Aim at Nursing Shortage, Practice Restrictions, Leadership Opportunities (RWJF)

Haiti’s Silenced Victims (NY Times)

Hey, House GOP—How many Native women will be raped today? (Daily Kos)

Do Your Emails Annoy Your Co-Workers? (Mashable)

Virgin Mobile US Pulls Awful Rape-Joke Ad from Website, Richard Branson Apologizes Profusely (Jezebel)

Gwinn: A clear case of domestic violence in Kansas City (North County Times)

Miss the occasional Spot the Myth post we do around here? I’ve got you covered—check out the video that accompanies this story at Huffington Post.

And as a follow-up to the very popular post on emergency contraception from last week, a story about the creators behind the videos (awesomely titled), Hangovers, Boners and Zombies: Your AsapSCIENCE Lesson.