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Uncovering the Mystery of the Mystery Guild Book Club
Apr 17, 2006
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I read a lot. Mysteries are one of the genres that I enjoy. There are certain authors/series that I also collect, and prefer to buy those books in hardcover. If youve noticed the price of hardcover books, then youll know I could quickly drain my bank account buying hardcover books on a regular basis. Thats why I joined the
Mystery Guild
book club with their online service.
The Mystery Guild Website
Its simple to join the Mystery Guild. Their website is easy to navigate and walks one step-by-step through signing up for the book club. (Website address: www.mysteryguild.com)
The website home page opens with, Join now and get 6 books for 99 cents. Clicking the Find Out More button opens a page with book selections. This is the page where those six books are chosen. Note: To join the Mystery Guild you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the United States.
Along the Top
There are several navigation buttons at the top of the page: Home, Search, Browse, About the Club, How to Join, Top 10, Contact Us. There is also a search box located beneath these buttons. You can search by Keyword, Title or Author. I enjoy the Hamish Macbeth novels by M.C. Beaton ... so I typed M.C. Beaton into the search box. The search returned nine results for books featuring both Hamish Macbeth and Beatons other protagonist, Agatha Raisin, as well as an anthology that includes an M.C. Beaton story.
The Browse button opens a page with category listings and subcategories. The main categories include: American Detective, Anthology, Award Winners and Nominees, Bargain Books, Best Sellers, British Mystery, Classic Mystery, Cozy, Historical, Horror, In the Movies, Merchandise, Non-Fiction, Police Procedurals, Read Chapter Excerpts, Spy/Intrigue, Thriller/Suspense.
The subcategories expand on the above listings. For instance, American Detective includes the subcategories of Detectives, Female Investigator, Hard-Boiled. The Cozy category includes these subcategories: Cats & Dogs, Crime a la Carte, Culinary, Traditional/Cozy. Historical is subdivided into American, Egypt, English.
Once you have joined the Mystery Guild, links for Account, Order Status, Help and the Shopping Cart appear at the top right of the page. Along the top of the page are also links for the Main Selections, Sales & Specials, Editors Casebook (interviews with authors), Inner Sanctum (message board).
At the Left
There is a vertical navigation bar at the left of the page that includes all the main categories listed above. However, it does not include the subcategories. Beneath these navigation choices is a featured category with the top five choices.
In case you did not know, the Mystery Guild is owned by Doubleday, and this parent company owns several other book clubs. There are links to some of those book clubs lower on the left side of the page. For instance, you can click on the Science Fiction Book Club link or the link for the Quality Paperback Book Club.
Beneath this there is a link to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page. You can also sign up for email from the Mystery Guild.
Once you have joined the Mystery Guild, two additional links appear at the top of the navigation bar: New This Month and Coming Soon. Lower on the page is a Whats New and My Mystery Guild area. There are links to view the shopping cart as well as: My Wish List, Edit Billing & Shipping Preferences, E-mail the Editor, E-mail Customer Service.
To the Right
At the right side of the page is a visible area that lists the books in the Shopping Cart. There are spaces numbered 1 - 6 to keep track of the six books chosen to join the club. Beneath this area is a special offer: Buy one more book for the sale price of $4.99 and buy only 3 more books instead of 4 within the next two years. There is also an area that shows the total of the products chosen.
Once you have joined the Mystery Guild, at the top right there is an area titled Main Selection Status. Another section is titled Forensic Files which features some Flash games and computer wallpaper. There are also areas titled: Most Searched Books, Refer a Friend and Get 2 Books Free as well as a listing of recent Edgar Award winners.
In the Middle
Six book covers are featured, three at the top of this middle section and three at the bottom. In the center is a list of hot books. This list includes the book title and author, with the title acting as a link to a dedicated page featuring the book.
Once you have joined the Mystery Guild, there are even more selections shown, including special features.
At the Bottom
The bottom of the page includes text links to Shopping Cart, Home, Search, About the Club, How to Join, Top Picks, Contact Us, Already a Member? (Click on this to log into the site under your member name.)
There is also a Safe Shopping Guarantee logo. The website guarantees to keep transaction information protected.
Another Option for Joining the Club
There is also the option of joining from an advertisement that either came in the mail or was an insert in a magazine. Just click on the special link to open a page where you can type in the special promotional code of the offer. If there is no promotional code, there is another link to click for the offer described in the above paragraphs.
Choosing Books
Whether choosing your first six books to join the club, or returning to the website to browse selections ... each book has its own web page that is filled with information. For instance, Sue Graftons book S is for Silence on the website features a photograph of the book, and to the right of the image is the publishers edition price ($26.95) and also the Mystery Guild discounted price ($14.49). Most books are hardcover, but the website includes whether the book is hardcover or paperback. The page count is listed as well as the item number. Also listed is the publisher and publication date of the book. Farther to the right is a large button that says, Add to Cart.
Beneath this information is a link that leads to customer reviews of the book. Each review is dated and includes the reviewers name. Typically, customer reviews are brief, running between two and five sentences. There is also a 5-star rating system based on all customer reviews (1 star being the lowest; and 5 stars the highest rating).
Underneath the customer review link is a description of the book plot titled Club Review. There may also be reviews from other well-known sources such as a Publishers Weekly review.
Once you have joined the Mystery Guild, you will also be able to see a percentage next to each book showing the discount (ex: 48% or 60%). The specific book page will also show whether the book is ready to ship or can be pre-ordered (if the book is not yet available for sale).
Making Selections ... Adding to the Shopping Cart
Its simple to add and remove items from the shopping cart. Just click the Add to Cart button on the product page. You can remove a selection at any time by clicking the Remove button. You can also change quantities. Not only does the price you pay appear in the shopping cart, but the publishers price also appears. (I always enjoy seeing how much money Im saving.) At the bottom of the page in large print, it displays how much money was saved by purchasing the book club editions. If desired, a gift wrap option is available for 99 cents per item.
You can continue to shop, or you can click the Finish Enrollment button at the bottom of the shopping cart page. If you are already a member, click the Checkout button. The page changes so that you can enter your billing information and email address. Next fill in the shipping and payment information. Once enrollment is complete, you can then choose a password to set up your online account. That way when you receive the clubs mailings, you can select online whether or not you want to buy the featured selection, which saves a postage stamp.
The Mystery Guild accepts Visa, American Express, MasterCard credit cards. They will also take a money order or personal check. If you wish, there is a bill later option so that you will receive a bill with the shipment. The book club charges sales tax for those who live in Indiana, Pennsylvania or New York.
Selection and Pricing
The Mystery Guild offers a huge variety of mystery books to choose from. The books are of excellent quality. The paper used for the book pages is not as stiff as the pages in books offered in publishers editions. However, the paper is not inferior. I have owned books from the Mystery Guild that are easily at least ten years old, and the paper has not changed color or deteriorated. The binds are solid, too. I find that the books are not the same size as the publishers edition, most often being a bit smaller. Every now and then, the club will ship a book that has paper and even the size equal to that of a publishers edition.
Sometimes the club will offer books that are not mystery books. For instance, there is Lippincotts Nursing Drug Guide at a member price of $9.99 (publishers price $37.95). They also offer non-fiction such as Forensics for Dummies (a paperback) at a member price of $10.99 with a publishers price of $19.99.
The club also publishes Special Editions. These books are unique to the Mystery Guild. For instance, the guild may combine several books or novellas into one volume such as the McBain Duet by Ed McBain for $11.99, which features two novellas Driving Lessons and Petals. Another example is Bolitars Game by Harlan Coben, which includes three complete novels for $12.99.
Here is a sample of some book prices (all hardcover):
The Cat Who Went Bananas by Lilian Jackson Braun
Club Price $12.99 / Publishers Price $23.95
ֿst to Die by James Patterson
Club Price $14.49 / Publishers Price $26.95
Children of the Storm by Elizabeth Peters
Club Price $12.99 / Publishers Price $25.95
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Club Price $12.49 / Publishers Price $24.95
In A Dark House by Deborah Crombie
Club Price $11.99 / Publishers Price $23.95
A selection of merchandise other than books is also available. For example, you can purchase a Mystery Guild mousepad for 99 cents. In my last Bulletin, the club offered a mug for $2.99 with any purchase.
Shipping & Customer Service
The first book costs $3.99 for shipping, with each additional book an extra $1.99. If ordering five or more books, there is a flat shipping rate of $11.95. This is for standard shipping. Express delivery is available if desired for an extra fee. Standard shipping takes between 10 -14 days to reach me.
The Mystery Guild periodically offers special shipping fees. For instance, the last Bulletin I received in the mail had a special offer of spend at least $25 and pay $1.99 for shipping.
The books always arrive well packed in a very sturdy cardboard box. Only once did a book arrive damaged. Customer service was friendly and said, Keep the book. They sent a new one, no questions asked.
Membership Agreement
When joining the Mystery Guild, read the membership agreement to make sure you understand the rules. For instance, the six books chosen for 99 cents to join the club also includes a $14.95 shipping and handling fee. Once accepted into the plan, you need to purchase four more books at regular club prices within two years. You can cancel when those four books have been purchased, or you can choose to remain a member and cancel at any time.
If you arent pleased with the introductory offer books, you have ten days to return them. You wont be charged anything.
About once a month, you will receive in the mail the club Bulletin that features various book selections. A card is included in the shipment. The card has two books as featured selections, which you check to buy or not to buy. You can also order other books by writing item numbers on the card and then mail the card back to the club. Its easier for me to log onto the Mystery Guild website to tell them whether I want the featured selections and to order books. It also saves a stamp each time I use the internet.
Another nice feature is that if you receive unwanted books (example: by being late letting the club know you dont want a featured selection), you can return the package to them, and the club will not charge your account.
Mystery Guild
has been a good club. The books are of excellent quality at a reasonable price. If I group shipments, or wait for a special shipping offer, I save even more money. If you enjoy reading mysteries, then this might be the book club for you.
I hope you have found this review useful.
Enjoy your day,
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customer service e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
phone number: 717-918-2665
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so acurate!
So tell me if you like this photos that we could use for fantasy military pics, i mean i will use them for myself when i start to play this mod, but i think this should be the photos for leaders untill we find the original ones.
Glad you like the photos Hax, we should use the head pics for mil. leaders that we can't find the original ones.
JRHINDO, the books are from Osprey, i have some on my shelves but this two books about Bosnian Forces and Croat and Slovene Forces i had on my computer, i downloaded them from somewhere can't remember when, but they are awsome books. I was thinking anyway to put some more information from the books for the YW Mod but if you want i can upload these books so you can have them, they are not big size.
Also why is this mod very quiet, i mean last year when i was comming here every day it used be alot of comments and now it seems dead, hm we got to do something about it. We should put on this mod every post you write or help us we'll give you burek and cevapi and ofcourse with yoghurt , and don't worry i'll tell my wife to make it...
Anyway, Hax i will also give you info about the Serb brigades that were fighting around Sarajevo and also around Bihac. I also started writing slowly on Microsoft Word about all Bosnian brigades like in which corps they were, who are the commanders, in which towns and so on.
Yes of course we should use pictures.
Hehe I like cevape
I know I haven't worked so much on this mod lately but me and JRHINDO are working a little secret project. After that I hope me and JRHINDO together can work on this mod (he is for me a pro on coding) .
That's great, we really need a OOB (Order of Battle). Especially Bosnia is hard to find so please complete it! Also if you can find any Serb or Croat airforce in Bosnia would be great and where they were stationated and how many planes and which kind of plane(MiG or any Yugo made plane).Anyway, Hax i will also give you info about the Serb brigades that were fighting around Sarajevo and also around Bihac. I also started writing slowly on Microsoft Word about all Bosnian brigades like in which corps they were, who are the commanders, in which towns and so on.
Hey hey, still not write any posts with only smiles or "meh's"
JRHINDO, are you willing after our secret project help me with this mod like we do the secret project? Together we can make next version but this time with much more add-ons then previous releases? ´
Ok, i was doing little bit oob today for Bosnia starting with JNA or Yugoslav National Army and i've just done 4th Corps in the 2nd Military Region which is Sarajevo, so this is only 4th corps and i have still to do the rest and ofcourse i will do Bosnian Patriotic league and Terirtorial Defence or TO and also Croatian forces. When i finish with the date 17. february 1992 i will do also 30. april 1992 when the army slowly transforms into Republica Srpska Army. I wrote the names of brigades and battalions on bosnian language, but if you need to change on english we can do that later.
So here is the JNA army oob on the 17th february 1992, well to be exact 4th Corps which was stationed in Sarajevo:
2. Vojna Oblast or the 2nd Military Region consisted of 5 corps and those were 4th Corps in Sarajevo commanded by Vojislav Djurdjevac with HQ of 2nd Military Region which was commanded by Milutin Kukanjac, 5th Corps in Banja Luka commanded by Vladimir Vukovic, 9th Corps in Knin (Serb. Krajina in Croatia) commanded by Ratko Mladic, 10th Corps in Bihac commanded by Spiro Nikovic and 17th Corps in Tuzla commanded by Savo Jankovic.
4th Corps (Sarajevo):
2. Vojna Oblast komanda or 2nd Military Region HQ - Gen. Milutin Kukanjac
4. Korpus komanda or 4th Corps HQ - Gen. Vojislav Djurdjevac
4. bataljon veze 'A'
4. dopunski bataljon 'R'
4. inzinjerisjki bataljon 'R'
340. inzinjerijski puk 'R'
563. auto transportni bataljon – Com. Marko Saric
288. bataljon vojne policije 'A'
321. bataljon veze – Com. Miodrag Stanic
49. mehanizovana brigada 'A'
346. laki artiljerijski puk protiv-vazdusne odbrane 'A'
521. remontni bataljon – Com. Ratko Savic
6. pjesadijska motorizovana brigada 'R'
Han Pijesak:
216. brdska brigada 'R'
4. mjesoviti artiljerijski puk 'R'
652. motorizovani puk 'B'
65. zastitni motorizovani puk – Com. Milan Suput
Mokro (near Pale)
4. mjesoviti protiv-oklopni artiljerijski puk 'R'
76. motorizovi puk 'R'
4. mjesoviti artiljerijski puk
4. automobilski bataljon 'R'
4. sanitetski bataljon 'R'
14. mjesoviti protiv-oklopni artiljerijski puk
14. pjesadijska motorizovana brigada
120. laka pjesadijska brigada
253. motorizovana brigada
140. mehanizovana brigada
Oh, i don't have information about the names of the commanders just some, but i will try to find it. Tell me if this is ok, i mean is this what you asked for Hax? I will also provide you with the map of military regions and corps when i scan it.
I don't know about battalions (bataljon), they are so small units, 300-1300 soldiers. What does JRHINDO asy about battalions?
Looking good El-Fatih! But remember to find this is if possible: Military leader, name of the unit (name should be in local name, Bosnian language for Bosnian units) and where the unit is located, what province. Looking good so far! ¨
P.S. Don't forget to find what rank the commander was, colonel, general etc.
Ok, i understand but still your brigades need to have battalions as units like 7th brigade consists of 3 battalions but you have commander only for the brigade. Well those battalions that you see, they don't have to be single but for example they can be part of a brigade or corps like this:
2. Vojna Oblast komanda or 2nd Military Region HQ - Gen. Milutin Kukanjac
it consists of 2 battalions:
563. auto transportni bataljon Com. Marko Saric
321. bataljon veze Com. Miodrag Stanic
4. Korpus komanda or 4th Corps HQ - Gen. Vojislav Djurdjevac
it consists of 4 battalions and 1 puk or regiment:
4. bataljon veze A
4. dopunski bataljon R
4. inzinjerisjki bataljon R
340. inzinjerijski puk R
288. bataljon vojne policije A
And then you have in Lukavica province
49. mehanizovana brigada A - i still have to find out who was the commander
346. laki artiljerijski puk protiv-vazdusne odbrane A (it can be separate or it can be added to the 49. mehanizovana brigada).
Puk means regiment and it can be part of brigade or separate and puk is higher than battalion but lower than brigade, but during 1991 or 1992 there were alot of puk formations in Yugoslavia.
So you would have in the province Sarajevo 2 units with the name "2. vojna oblast" and "4. Korpus" but they would consist of their battalions and then you have in Lukavica, which is next to Sarajevo, 1 brigade and one separate puk or regiment.
You do have to remember that in the Yugoslav wars brigades were size of maximum 3.000 soldiers so they usually were 1.500 to 2.000 soldiers.
And what is important you are still need to use battalions in this mod, because alot of special units were the size of battalion. Ofcourse we could make it that commanders can command either brigade or batalion and then go higher, but that is just my opinion, because anyway when i start to play this game i will have battalions, brigades, operational groups or divisions and then corps as the mil. ranks.
And Hax I'm still going to wirte down battalions as separate units and then later you can just add them to brigades, because its easier for me when i copy the details from the book. I think it will be hard to find every name of generals who commanded brigades on the beginning of war but i'll try to find it. Also when i write brigades or regiments or battalions, i will put the names in which province they were on top like Sarajevo: and then i will write which units, like i've done in the previous post.
Do we really need those units? Oh well I guess we can have some special units which can't be created just via event you get them and they have very low strength "roof", I mean 30 is max strength and can't be reinforced more then to 30.
Find also commander for the battalions
Sure we can later merge those into one brigade and those special can be single battalions with very low strength. Please also find if the brigade, battalion had any nich name (like "The Brave Brigade" for example but in Bosnian of course).And Hax I'm still going to wirte down battalions as separate units and then later you can just add them to brigades, because its easier for me when i copy the details from the book. I think it will be hard to find every name of generals who commanded brigades on the beginning of war but i'll try to find it. Also when i write brigades or regiments or battalions, i will put the names in which province they were on top like Sarajevo: and then i will write which units, like i've done in the previous post.
Im thinking about buying the game just to play this mod
Also does Greece have any part of this mod? are there events for Macedonia that says "The Greeks are demanding we change name because they think we'll take their land!" or something like that?
(also that book is "The Yugoslav Wars" by K. Mikulan)


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Trust Your Instincts
- 1 out of every 3 American Women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime.
Cohen, A. (1988) Become Street Wise - 1 in 4 college women has been raped or suffered an attempted rape.
Koss, Woodruff, & Koss (1990) A Criminological Study - Every 21 hours there is a rape on an American College Campus.
USA Today. (1990) 7 part Crime Series - The F.B.I. estimates, a woman is raped every three minutes.
Barnard/Columbia Women's Handbook (1992) Sexual Violence
The Facts About Sexual Assault
Anyone Can Be a Victim/Survivor
Sexual assault awareness is based on environmental alertness. Remember, alcohol and drugs dull your reflexes. When uncomfortable, trust your instinct!
Some people have the wrong idea about sexual assault and rape. They think the attacker was overcome with sexual desire, the victim/survivor was dressed too seductively, or the victim/survivor asked for it.
These ideas assume that sexual assault is motivated by sexual desire. It isn't.
It is a violent crime, a hostile attack, an attempt to hurt, humiliate, and control the victim. Sex is only the weapon.
Sexual assault is sexual abuse / fondling / touching of a person in areas of the body considered private, against her/his will, by force, threats, and/or intimidation.
Rape is sexual intercourse with a person against her/his will through force, threats, and/or intimidation.
Remember that there is a difference between consent and submission out of fear. If you fear for your life, your physical safety, or the life and safety of a loved one, you may sincerely believe you have no other alternative than to submit to a sexual act. This does not mean that you have consented to it; submission is not consent. The decision to resist or not to resist can only be made by the person who is attacked.
The Victim/Survivor - You are a victim/survivor of a crime if you have had unwanted sexual contact. Sexual assault is no less serious if you know your assailant. Previous sexual contact with your assailant does not justify or excuse the crime. If you think sexual assault is motivated by passion or happens because the victim asked for or wanted it, look at the facts. Sexual assault can happen to anyone - you, your children, co-workers, or friends, or other members of your family.
The Situation - Perhaps you think sexual assault happens only in certain high-risk situations such as hitchhiking, walking alone at night, or going out socially alone. It's true that sexual assault can occur in such situations, but it also takes place in ordinary, seemingly safe places. In fact, about one-third of all rapes occur in or near the victim's residence. About one-half of the rapes are by first or casual dates or romantic acquaintances.
The Assailant - It is important to be aware that most sexual offenders don't look abnormal or act strangely. In fact, perpetrators of rape and sexual assault are not always strangers to their victims. In many cases, the assailant is an acquaintance, neighbor, friend, or relative.
The Crime - I thought I could trust him; I thought he was my friend, I started feeling uncomfortable, but I ignored my feelings. I thought he would never do anything to hurt me. Suddenly, he was a stranger. He was doing something I never thought he would be capable of -my friend was raping me.-- Donna - 20-year-old acquaintance rape survivor.
Increasing Your Safety Factors
Be Alert When With Acquaintances
Prevention seems to be the rational answer. Date rape prevention involves educating both young men and young women. Men need to know that NO means NO, not maybe or yes; that the only thing they are owed for a date is thank you and that a woman has the right to change her mind. Men need to know that they have the right and responsibility to communicate clearly--to say what they mean and want. They need to trust their instincts and learn to stay out of risky situations.
- Find out about a new date. Ask others who know or have dated the person. Date with friends before accepting a single date. Make definite plans in advance.
- Take your own vehicle or meet at the destination. Carry money for a phone call or fare home.
- Avoid parties where men greatly outnumber women. Don't leave a group setting with a person you don't know.
- Be wary of behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable. If it persists, leave. Stand up for yourself.
- Avoid secluded places where you are put in a vulnerable position.
- Be careful when inviting someone to your residence or accepting an invitation to theirs.
- If someone is pressuring you, say that you don't like it-and mean it.
- Women need to learn that it's O.K. to refuse a date. They need to trust their instincts.
Be Alert Where You Live
- Be sure the doors of your residence are locked when you are there as well as when away.
- Use peepholes to identify people before opening the door.
- Make sure that all windows are properly secured.
- Never indicate to anyone that you are alone.
- Never let strangers inside your residence to use the phone. Offer to make the call for them.
- Use blinds or draperies for privacy.
- Avoid being in isolated areas such as laundries or parking areas alone, especially at night.
- List your initials instead of your first name on your mailbox and in the telephone directory.
- Always have your key ready for quick entry.
- Have a telephone with a lighted key pad readily available near your bed for quick use at night.
- If you find a door or window open or signs of forced entry upon arriving at your residence, don't enter. Go to the nearest phone and call the police.
Be Alert When Walking
- Avoid walking alone. On campus, use the Escort Service; call 852-6111.
- Stay in well-lighted areas, away from alleys, bushes, and entryways.
- Walk on the side of the street facing traffic.
- If a driver stops to ask directions, avoid getting close to the car.
- If a car appears to be following you, turn and walk in the opposite direction.
- Don't hitchhike and only accept rides from people you know well.
- Always be alert and aware. If someone bothers you, don't be embarrassed to attract attention to yourself. Yell!
- Always try to let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.
Be Alert In Vehicles
- Have your keys ready when you approach the vehicle.
- Check inside your vehicle before entering.
- Always lock your doors, both when driving and when parked.
- Park in well-lighted areas.
- Avoid isolated roads and shortcuts.
- Keep your vehicle in good repair and make certain you have enough fuel.
- If your vehicle breaks down, raise the hood or display a sign. Stay in the vehicle with the doors locked and the windows rolled up. If someone stops to offer you help, roll the window down slightly and ask the person to call for assistance.
- If you are followed, drive to the nearest open business for help, or go to a police or fire station.
- If involved in a minor collision at night or in an isolated area, do not exit to inspect the damage or contact the other driver. Signal the other driver with your lights, and proceed to the nearest lighted and occupied business or police station.
Know Your Defenses
Anyone can be a victim/survivor of sexual assault. You should think about the kinds of defense you would be willing to use. A 1989 FBI study shows that there is no correlation between a victim who resists and the amount of physical injury she sustains. 71% of victims avoid being raped by taking self-protective measures, whereas of the remaining 29% only 8% escaped without being raped.
Because all people and all situations are different, there is no ONE way for you to protect yourself. People have different capabilities, and you must decide for yourself the best defense method for you.
There are several ways to react to a sexual assault . . .
Passive Resistance
The goal of passive resistance is to think and talk your way out of the situation. With passive resistance you can:
- Try to calm the attacker. Try to persuade him not to carry out the attack.
- Try to discourage the attacker. Pretend to faint, cry hysterically, act mentally incapacitated or insane.
- If you are at your residence, tell the attacker a friend is coming over or that your spouse or roommate will be back soon.
Active Resistance
Active resistance is intended to distract or temporarily injure your attacker to create an opportunity for escape. Nobody can tell you whether or not active resistance will be the right thing to do. A decision to resist actively, however, is irreversible. Your goal is to escape, not to win. Here are some pros and cons regarding the most common types of active resistance:
Yell don't scream: Screaming comes from the throat and can be mistaken for playful banter. Screaming is also associated with fear. Yelling comes from the diaphragm, the center of a woman's power. It is an empowerment action, attracts attention, and cannot be mistaken for a playful scream. Yelling also prepares her body to accept a blow, if necessary, without having the wind knocked out of her. A yell can surprise or frighten an attacker away if he fears people will come to help.
Fighting Back
A forceful struggle may also discourage an attacker. If you are not afraid to hurt someone, and can land a strong kick or kit, fighting back may give you the opportunity to escape. All hits and kicks must be forceful and aimed at vulnerable areas, such as the groin, eyes or instep.
Could you effectively defend yourself if attacked?
The University of Louisville, Department of Public Safety offers The Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D.) Class.
This system is designed to help women learn self defense. It consists of tactics that help women become more aware of the possible dangers that can develop at any time. It is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of attacks. It does this by utilizing easy, effective and proven self defense/martial arts tactics.
The system is thorough and will provide all women with the necessary skills to make a confident and educated decision about defense. The University of Louisville, Department of Public Safety has been teaching R.A.D. since 1993. Our courses are taught by certified R.A.D. instructors.
Itis currently being taught at many colleges and universities. It is growing at a rapid pace due to its simplicity, effectiveness, and flexibility. It demonstrates a unique teaching methodology with solid research.
For more information or to register for the next class, call the University of Louisville, Department of Public Safety at 852-7277.
Some people carry weapons to ward off attackers. Unless you are trained and not afraid to use these weapons, they can be very dangerous. The attacker might be able to turn them against you. Also, some weapons cannot be legally carried, so check with local law enforcement authorities.
Chemical sprays have become available as a means of self defense. Unfortunately, they can provide a false sense of security. Consider the following:
- wind direction is a factor (the wind could blow the spray on you);
- effective range is questionable;
- as with any weapons, user may be liable for its use;
- the possibility that these sprays may not work on all assailants;
- shelf life of products should be considered;
- must be available in potential victim's hand at all times;
- effectiveness of individual products is questionable.
Submitting to an Attack
If you believe you might get hurt defending yourself or if you're afraid to fight back, don't. Sexual assault is still an assault and still a crime, even if you do not have a single cut or bruise. Victims who do not resist should never feel guilty; it is the assailant who committed the crime.
If You've Been Attacked
What Should You Do If You're A Survivor of Sexual Assault?
Many survivors of sexual assault don't know where to turn for help or what to do. You may be afraid or ashamed to talk to anyone, or want to act as though nothing has happened.
If you've been assaulted, get help quickly. Contact the Department of Public Safety, 852-6111.
If You've Been Assaulted
- Go to a friend's house or somewhere you can get emotional support.
- Do not douche, change clothes, shower, or do anything to change your appearance. If you do, you may destroy evidence (seminal fluid, hair, clothing fibers, etc . . . ) That the police, sheriff, and prosecutor need to arrest and convict your attacker.
- Do not disturb the physical surroundings in which the assault took place. If you do, you may destroy valuable evidence.
- Report the assault to the authorities (DPS). This does not mean you must proceed with prosecution.
- Seek counseling. Even if you don't report the assault or press charges, you should contact the local rape crisis center your local counseling center for information on counseling services.
Emotional Concerns of Survivors
- As a survivor of a violent crime, you will probably experience strong emotional reactions.
- You may feel guilty because society has conditioned you to believe you asked for it or did not do enough to fight off your attacker.
- You may feel angry and take it out on those you love.
- You may feel afraid that your attacker will come back.
- You may feel ashamed of what has happened to you.
- You may feel helpless because it seems you have lost control of your life.
- You may feel unclean, even after bathing. These feelings may cause you to behave in ways you normally would not.
- You may not be able to sleep, or you may have terrible nightmares.
- You may find your eating habits changing.
- You may not want to be left alone.
- You may not be able to resume your normal sexual relationships.
- You may have trouble concentrating and making decisions.
- You may cry uncontrollably.
Helping the Survivor
- Believe the survivor. People rarely make up stories about being a sexual assault victim.
- Let the survivor know you want to listen. How you listen matters more than what, you say. Don't interrupt; let stalls and silences happen. Show interest; nod, maintain eye contact, repeat back. Let the victim know you care. Express sympathy, empathy, and concern. Acknowledge that the survivor is blameless. She or he may have used poor judgement, but no one deserves to be raped. Avoid blaming language.
- Be patient; survivors may feel the need to talk about the assault repetitively or may not feel able to talk to you at all.
- Let the survivor control the situation and who is informed about the assault. The victim needs to regain control. Respect confidentiality. Even if you disagree, respect the survivors right to choose the course of action; offer (but don't impose) choices.
- Realize that you will have strong feelings about the assault; seek counseling for yourself. Avoid communicating your biases and negative emotions to the survivor.
What Happens if You Call the Police?
First, they will make sure you are safe. They'll help you get to the hospital, and will place you in touch with counseling providers.
A police officer will question you about what happened. Female officers and investigators are usually available if you'd prefer. This interview may take place before, while or after you visit the hospital. Other officers will examine the place where the attack occurred to collect evidence.
If your attacker was a stranger, you may be asked to look at photographs of prior offenders or to help a police artist prepare a sketch of your attacker. As the investigation progresses, the police will remain in touch and keep you abreast of developments. If a suspect is located, you will be asked to confirm the identification through means that prevent the suspect from seeing you.
What Happens if You Choose to Prosecute?
Whether or not you choose to prosecute, is up to you. For situations where the attacker is a student at the University, institutional disciplinary proceedings are an option in addition to or instead of the regular criminal prosecution system; again, the venue for prosecution is up to you. Ultimately, you must appear in court in order to prosecute the offender. It takes courage to report and prosecute a sexual assault, but it is the only way to stop the assailant and may help you reagin your sense of control.
What if You Know Someone Who is a Sexual Assault Victim?
- Sexual assault is a terrible experience for the victim and for the victims friends and family. If you know a sexual assault victim, you may notice a change in attitude as well as acts of fear, withdrawal, and uncertainty.
- Show the person that you care.
- Offer to be with the person who may be afraid to be alone.
- Give your support by being available to spend time with the person.
- If the person wants to talk about the experience, listen.
- Encourage the victim not to feel guilt or shame regarding the assault.
Community Resources
If you want more information on sexual assault or services to survivors, you can contact:
University of Louisville:
PEACC Violence Prevention and Intervention - 852-2663
Student Health Services - 852-6479
Counseling Center - 852-0660
Women's Center, Patterson Hall - 852-8976
Department of Public Safety - 852-6111
City of Louisville and Jefferson County:
Rape Relief Center, 226 W. Breckinridge St. - 581-7273
Center for Women & Families, 226 W. Breckinridge St - 581-7200
Center for Women in Crisis, 202 S. 1st St. - 222-1128
Crisis & Information Center - 589-4313
Seven Counties Services - 800 221-0446
RAINN, a nonprofit organization located in Washington, D.C., provides a free service for victims who cannot reach a rape center through a local telephone call, as well as for those who might not know that a local center exists. The 800 calls will be routed instantaneously to a rape center nearest the caller. The center will provide counseling and support.


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COUNT THE STARSWhen god created our souls, I saw you.I instantly wanted to entangle us together.We rushed and mingled, flew across space and time.Then you were to be born before me one day. Our time together was limited.It was not my time yet, to be born, yet.Not even heaven with all it's honey and milk could coat or soove the pain of my troat from scratching tears out of need of you, my soulmate.I would make sure that if we ever seperated, or if we were not born to the same kind; You a flower and me a antelope, perhaps that I could remind you of our passions.To count my love, for my love, I asked God to make dots, orbs, if you would; Markers that glitterd within the vast universe. It was called Stars.On the earth, I asked God to make water fall from the sky and churn on it's surface to show the pulse of my love, for my love. It would be called Rain and Waves.I asked god to take my breath and fill the world with it, so that no matter where you were in this EA
CryCry for the living,Shed a tear for the dead.Cry for the words that are left unsaid.Cry for the children,They'll grow up so fast.Cry because their innocence won't last.Cry for your soul,It's darkened with sin.Cry because life's a game you'll never win.Cry for the elderly,Their bodies are weak.Cry because death is what we all seek.Cry for the lovers,Even the ones with a ring.Cry because love always goes with a sting.Cry for the future,Shed a tear for the past.Smile because life can't forever last.
She Is A StrangerShe is worthless,A toy to be strung along.A heartbroken loner,Singing her bitter, ugly song.She is useless,A discarded rusted tool.A hopeless dreamer,Even she knows she's a fool.She is alone,A prisoner of her own twisted mind.A forgotten princess,Happily ever after was never hers to find.She is numb,An unfeeling ghost.A lost, empty soul,Death is what she yearns for most.She is fake,An imposter pretending.A self-loathing bitch,Some wounds are never mending.She is giving up,Becoming another statistic.A desperate suicide,If there was hope, she must have missed it.
FragileA sharp object into the flesh the blade punctures my bones.I am fragile now.
Your poemThis poem is from youWritten down by meAlthough it isn't mineIt's yours, don't you see?I write down the wordsbut they come from your mindeven though you don't knowwhat you leave behindI pick up what's leftand put it all togetherI don't know what I dobut it's for the betterYou say you can't writebut that's not your needJust simply be there for meit's the poet inside me you feed
I Still Love YouI'm sorry I'm not perfectI'm sorry I can only tryBut it hurts when you get angryAnd you don't say whyYou look at me in tearsSometimes you almost shoutThe frustration you bring upon meThe anger you bring outI'm mad because I careI want nothing more than to see you smileI just want to helpAnd believe meI'll be here a whileWhen you cryMy eyes tear at the seamsWhen you're sadRain clouds haunt my dreamsBut when you laugh or smileMy lips curl up tooYou still just make me so happy, I only wish I could expressHow much I still love you.
They Don't UnderstandYou're perfect in my eyes.Don't listen to the others.They don't matter anymore,They don't see the real you.The fun, cute, lonely you.They can't look past their up-turned nosesTo see the child begging for help,Begging for love.They call you weird,They call you stupid,They call you a freak,They call you every name they can think of.It makes me mad!How dare they?They don't understand,They have no clue what you've been through.They have no right,No right to judge.They don't know,They don't understand.You've been hurt,Physically,Mentally.Can't they give you a break?Of course not.Because they don't understand,They don't know,They don't care to know.But, I do, hun.And I'm here,I'll protect you,I'll heal you.Let me save you,Let me be your superhero.Let me take you away from here,Let me love you.Let me love you like you love me,Let me save you like you saved me.
Give InShe falls to the floor, with tears falling from her eyesHer scars are invisible but they're open wide.For everyone to see, it's obviously going painfully.And I'm not sure what to say, 'cause I've never been able to come through But I promise you this, in a moment such as this;That when the fog clears, and the scars begin to fade,I'll be waiting at the end, 'cause you're a someone no one should miss.When the tears begin to dry, I hope to see the shine in your eyesI've run away just like you, scared for all the reasons the world could bareFractured under the weight of a thousand suns, I gave in without a bloody care.While the tears ran down my face, and my scars began to bleedI knew someone else was in need, for the aid I didn't have.So I promise you this, in a society as torn as thisThat when the world beats you down, and your scars open againI will be there to help you through, 'cause you're someone no one should missWhen the scars begin to fade, I hope a smile is w
BittersweetThe sunrise blinds my eyes again as I awaken from my sleep,Assaulting them with reality and chasing away the hopes I cannot keep,I'm stuck again,I wish that dream could never end,So I'll just pretend,That the memories don't sting me and my heart is good as new,And that it doesn't tear me apart to sit here and pine over you,But every time,I think i'm finally over you I find,You own my mind,Your bright eyes kindly smile down,In this foggy imagining,Your warm embrace surrounds me,Melting every doubt and fear,And when I eventually smile and realize,That I've finally found true bliss,It dissappears in the sunlight,slipping through my clenching fists,I'll smile and laugh and act carefree when you speak and look my way,And support you in everything you do, I'll make you think that i'm okay,An independant soul,That everything is under control,without your hold,But my heart stops inside my chest with every word you speak,And all these emotions and longings teach me the w
His Lone HeartThe only love I've ever knownsleeps in the arms of another man.I was young and I left my hometo fight and kill for my country.She cried and kissed me goodbyebut was in his bed later that night.Battling with only her in my headdreaming of coming home to her beauty.Betrayed I now must wander aloneA lonely soldier with a broken heart.
Lost HerosAmidst a pearly sea of white,Beneath a floor of green,Lay the keepers of the flag,To guard eternally,They kept us safe throughout the years,Pay homage now must we,To those who fought for our freedom,The saviors gone- Now seen.
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Pope Benedict XVI lands in Cuba today, 14 years after the first papal visit to the island. In the years that have passed since Pope John Paul II promised to open the last bastion of communism in the Americas to Catholicism and the world, Cuba has started slowly down a path toward reform.
As the regime gradually warms to religious institutions, Cuban dissidents are hoping this week's papal visit will amplify their voices, long repressed by authorities here. The pope offered them some hope while visiting Mexico last weekend. Yesterday, he entertained several hundred thousand people at an open-air mass in a park outside Silao, Mexico.
"Today it is evident that Marxist ideology in the way it was conceived no longer corresponds to reality," he said, adding that the Catholic Church was ready to help Cuba find new ways of moving forward "without trauma."
It is a long road to democracy and freedom of religion, however. After the 1959 Revolution, the Cuban government expelled priests and nuns, and seized Church property. Believers were banned from the Communist Party, and Cuba became, according to Fidel Castro, an atheist state. But the Catholic Church has proven its ability to push reform in the past. Christmas was once again celebrated as a national holiday just in time for John Paul II's visit in 1998. And the Church has found a more prominent role, led by Cardinal Jaime Ortega, under Raul Castro who has ruled since 2008.


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VANDERBURGH COUNTY - Democrats now have a candidate for the Vanderburgh County Council, enabling them to challenge Republicans for control of the county's fiscal body.
Hayden Barth is a former Republican who says he wants to cut spending and taxes.
The 70-year-old Barth filed his candidacy in District 2 on Tuesday. He seeks the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Councilman Tom Shetler Jr., whom GOP officials expect to renominate.
Republican council members Russ Lloyd Jr. and James Raben have drawn no opposition yet. The filing deadline is Feb. 19.
If a Democrat takes Shetler's seat and Democratic Councilman Royce Sutton retains his seat, the council will revert from a 4-3 Republican majority to a 4-3 Democratic majority.
Barth, a retired real estate broker who claims extensive experience in sales and marketing, said the County Council hasn't done enough.
"We've got to get our expenditures down," he said. "Any tax we can get down, we need to get it off the taxpayers. The more tax we can get off the taxpayer, the more money the taxpayer is going to have to spend and help this economy get back on its feet again."
In September, the County Council passed a $63.5 million budget for 2010 that leaves reserve funds untouched while spending about $50,000 less than 2009's fiscal plan.
Asked how the County Council can improve on its performance, Barth said he hasn't zeroed in on the answer.
"What they can do yet, I don't know. I've got to do some more studying on this."
The County Council controls the purse strings of county government, crafting the annual budget and exercising authority over salaries and job descriptions. It can pass resolutions.
Filing his own candidacy on Jan. 20, Shetler cast himself as a strict fiscal conservative responsible with other council Republicans for a number of government downsizing initiatives.
"The taxpayers are demanding that we look real hard at keeping services down to a bare minimum, that we keep the taxes down to a bare minimum," Shetler said. "And that we don't incur any debt and burden on the taxpayers anymore than ... possible."
Barth is a lifelong resident of Evansville who says he received a bachelor's degree in business from Evansville College and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Evansville.
He has run for the District 2 County Council seat before as a Republican challenging then-Republican Councilman Curt Wortman in 2002. Wortman received 711 votes in the GOP primary. Teddy Stucki was second with 273 votes, and Barth finished third with 125 votes.
Asked Tuesday why he left the GOP, Barth cited "personal reasons." Barth said he is now a loyal Democrat, "and they're more loyal to me."
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