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First impression: TONS of wasted screen real estate on that front page.
What do you think?
(Thanks to Patricia Anderson for the heads up!)
First impression: TONS of wasted screen real estate on that front page.
What do you think?
(Thanks to Patricia Anderson for the heads up!)
Huh. Neat.
CiteSmart is a citation software specifically developed for PubMed users to faciliate the writing of manuscripts and other academic documents. With CiteSmart, retrieving references from PubMed is just a click away. This revolutionary software has many new features not found anywhere else. You will be able to:
* Search PubMed from your Word document.
* Insert a citation directly into your document from Internet Explorer.
These two features will save an enormous amount of time. It reduces extraneous clicking and the need to create a database of references. CiteSmart handles it all!
Anyone care to try it and write up a proper review? Perhaps for the JMLA?
New to me.
EBSCO has a portal for free information on the 'flu from
Due to Pandemic H1N1 Influenza and concerns about the 2009/2010 flu season, the EBSCO Publishing Medical and Nursing editors of DynaMed™, Nursing Reference Center™ (NRC) and Patient Education Reference Center™ (PERC) have made key influenza information from these resources freely available to health care providers worldwide.
The editorial teams will monitor the research and update these resources continuously throughout the upcoming flu season.
Guocai Chen, Jim Warren, Joanne Evans. 'Qualities' not 'Quality' – Text Analysis Methods to Classify Consumer Health Websites. electronic Journal of Health Informatics, 2009; 4(1): e5.
There is an increasing need to help health consumers to achieve timely, differentiated access to quality online healthcare resources. This paper describes and evaluates methods for automated classification of consumer health Web content with respect to qualitative attributes relevant to the preferences of individual health consumers. This is illustrated in the context of identifying breast cancer consumer web pages that are 'supportive' versus 'medical' perspective, as compared to an existing manual classification employed by a breast cancer portal with personalised search preference options. Classification is performed based on analysis of word co-occurrences and an enhanced decision tree classifier (a decision forest). Current classification test results for 'medical' versus 'supportive' type resources are 90% accurate (95% confidence interval, 86-94%) using this decision forest classifier. These early results are indicating that language use patterns can be used to automate such classification with acceptable accuracy; however, a wider range of websites and metadata attributes needs to be assessed and compared to end-user feedback. Future application may be either in a tool to facilitate metadata coders in populating the databases of domain-specific portals such as BCKOnline, or in providing tagging or sorting on content type on live search results from health consumers.
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Since I don't have the option of implementing PubGet (previously mentioned) at my place of work, getting to read about the experiences that others have had with it is a treat.
Over at Up to the Waves, Lin shares her observations.
Lin also writes, however:
Pubget is only one of the 3rd party life science search engines that tries to create shortcut to search PubMed. If you are a serious researcher, my advise is using the 3rd party search engines with caution or as a pre-search. Getting comfortable and familiar using PubMed itself is your goal. If you need assistance using PubMed, contact your medical librarians.
I can't wholly agree with this. Not all 3rd-Party PubMed/Medline tools are meant to replace PubMed, and some can simply do things that PubMed itself cannot. If you are a serious researcher, my advice is to make yourself aware of all the tools at your disposal, and use the best ones for the purpose at hand.
Bleah. Yet another article about Web sites for rating doctors.
Is anyone else really tired of seeing these articles and pretending these sites matter? They might one day, but they don't now.
Anyway, the Pew Internet and American Life Project (Please tell me I'm not the only one who quietly thinks "pew-pew-pew!" to himself every time Pew is mentioned?) says:
Nearly half (47%) of internet users, or 35% of adults, have turned to the internet for information about doctors or other health professionals."
Nothing surprising there.
"These health information seekers, however, are not likely to post their own reviews of doctors: just 7% of those who looked for information about doctors online (and 4% of all internet users) report posting a review of a doctor online."
Well, nothing surprising there, either. The vast majority of Wikipedia's users (or Digg's) are there to read, not to contribute. Isn't this the overwhelming trend in most "social media"? (And wouldn't noting this context be important? What does this item from Pew mean without such context?)
I'll state again that I think every physician rating site I've seen is useless. When patrons (or friends) ask me how to find a good specialist, I recommend avoiding these sites. The advice I gave one family member was to get in touch with local, regional, and national patient support groups for the diagnosed (or suspected) condition necessitating a visit to a specialist. If you want the opinion of informed patients, that's where you'll find it.
Just for good measure:
I like lolcats. Sue me.
The folks at Netbase have issued an apology:
Our first release of healthBase yesterday surfaced a few embarrassing and offensive bugs. These were far in the minority of results but enough to keep us up late improving the site. We sincerely regret and apologize in particular for any offense caused.
…I wasn't offended. I just thought the tool was awful.
TechCrunch called healthBase "The Ultimate Medical Content Search Engine."
I beg to differ. Rather than getting into what it is supposed to do, lets just try a few queries and see how its semantic technologies perform.
First, a search for causes of AIDS.
As a Red Sea Pedestrian myself, I'm fascinated to learn that Jews cause AIDS. Huh. What if I was a Jewish Physiotherapist? How would I live with myself?
Next, we'll look at the "Pros & Cons of lithotripsy":
Take a look at the "Pros" list. These are just partial phrases describing what lithotripsy is. This list of pros and cons make no sense at all.
Among the sources it searches:
– Wikipedia
– NaturalNews.com (Check out the embedded video in the right sidebar and listen to the lyrics- there's some idiotic stuff there)
I'd recommend to healthBase that they dump these and instead search sites like MedlinePlus.
HealthBase isn't even a good medical content search engine, much less the "ultimate".
Pharma items that caught my attention over the last couple of months:
Great tutorial from the Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy on searching for drug information in PubMed.
Produced by UBC Faculty
The main goal of the Therapeutics Education Collaboration (TEC) is to provide physicians, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, other health professionals, and the public with current, evidence-based, practical and relevant information on rational drug therapy. The overall philosophy of the TEC is to encourage clinicians to engage in shared informed decision-making, critical thinking, and exercise some degree of healthy skepticism when it comes to the use of new and old medications.
Be sure to to check out the podcast
Medical Librarian and blogger Rachel Walden notes that Google searches for drug information no longer seem to return results from MedlinePlus. I agree with one commenter that this is mostly likely the result of SEO, and Rachel asks just the right follow-up questions: "Should NLM be spending time/money on SEO? Should Google find better ways to block SEO efforts on quality-sensitive topics like health information?"
From the ACRL Wiki comes this list of resources on Information Literacy in Pharmacy.
SIDER (Side Effects Resource) is new to me.
SIDER contains information on marketed medicines and their recorded adverse drug reactions. The information is extracted from public documents and package inserts. The available information include side effect frequency, drug and side effect classifications as well as links to further information, for example drug–target relations.
Welcome to another installment of Web Geekery in Recent Literature, where we point out recent articles in the indexed literature of potential interest to the Geeky and Web-obsessed.
Plagiarism of online material may be proven using the Internet Archive Wayback Machine (archive.org).
Many writers and researchers are reluctant to publish online for fear that their work will be plagiarized and used without attribution elsewhere. For example, junior or freelance researchers may worry that their ideas will be 'stolen' and published under the name of professional or senior researchers; and that then it could be hard to convince people that in fact the idea had originated elsewhere. However, if this happens, plagiarism may be objectively proven by a service called the Internet Archive Wayback Machine (archive.org). Archive.org permits clarification of the issue of dates – and allows the reader to draw their own conclusions about authorship, whether charitable or otherwise. In sum, archive.org is a little known, freely available and potentially very useful mechanism for defending intellectual property rights.
I'd be willing to be that there's not a single librarian reader of this blog who wasn't already quite aware of the Wayback Machine.
Medical professionalism in the age of online social networking.
The rapid emergence and exploding usage of online social networking forums, which are frequented by millions, present clinicians with new ethical and professional challenges. Particularly among a younger generation of physicians and patients, the use of online social networking forums has become widespread. In this article, we discuss ethical challenges facing the patient-doctor relationship as a result of the growing use of online social networking forums. We draw upon one heavily used and highly trafficked forum, Facebook, to illustrate the elements of these online environments and the ethical challenges peculiar to their novel form of exchange. Finally, we present guidelines for clinicians to negotiate responsibly and professionally their possible uses of these social forums.
Huh. This seems somehow familiar…
Informed patients are not a threat.
We've all been there; the embarrassing realisation that, despite being a so-called health-care professional and the supposed fount of all knowledge, a patient or relative knows more about a condition than we do. Some of us can take it on the chin and defer, after all, the internet and modern media has made access to information that much easier – anyone with a PC and a spare half an hour can find out exactly how Dengue fever is transmitted (by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, in case you are interested). Not everyone can be that magnanimous though – as a student, I remember being intensely annoyed by a woman who told me that I was being impatient with her husband, a man with Alzheimer's, and that I needed to adopt a calmer approach when I took him to the toilet. She was right, of course – but I was simply furious.
Say it with me, clinicians: "Informed patients are not a threat." Make it your mantra.
(This comment dedicated to e-patient Dave.)
I thought Wolfram|Alpha was pretty neat when I first heard about it and looked over the examples of its potential use in Health and Medicine, but I didn't really give it another look until I stumbled across this post from the Wolfram|Alpha blog, "Understanding Medical Tests with Wolfram|Alpha".
Bookmarked for later potential use.
Ed Bennett (previously mentioned here) has come up with another interesting and useful Google CSE for searching the Web sites of over 2,800 hospitals.
If you prefer the interface, you can also try it from its Google start page.


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VSECU Announces Student Debt Relief for Three Vermonters
MONTPELIER, Vt., August 2, 2013— VSECU has awarded $15,000 in student loan debt repayment during the second year of their unique member award program, Student LIFT.
Student Loan Independence for Today (LIFT) is a program where the credit union eases the burden of monthly student loan payments for three recipients of $5,000 each, totaling $15,000 in repayment awards. This year the Student LIFT program added a new category recognizing those who were the first in their family to attend college. 2013 applicants were able to apply for one of the following awards: Financial Literacy, Service to Vermonters or First Generation. Each category has different requirements, offering award opportunities for applicants with diverse interests and talents.
"The ability to make monthly student loan payments, coupled with the difficulty of finding a job , paying for other expenses or taking care of dependents, can be financially challenging for recent and not so recent graduates," said Steve Post, VSECU's chief executive officer. "With our Student LIFT program, VSECU makes the monthly student loan payment directly to the lender for the award recipients. For a person with a monthly student loan payment of $350, the $5,000 award will cover about a year of repayments. This year VSECU will be making a student loan payment for one of our award recipients for 38 consecutive months."
Sally Blanchard of Burlington, Sheryl Rapée-Adams of Rutland, and Amy Burns of Montpelier were each awarded $5,000 in debt relief through Student LIFT. All three recipients were present for an award ceremony on Monday, July 22 at the Montpelier branch. Demonstrating the positive financial impact this award has brought to these three Vermonters, Burns thanked the Selection Committee stating, "I feel such a tremendous sense of joy and relief to have received a Student LIFT award. The award gives my husband and I the financial breathing room we need to feel secure over the next two years, while nearly halving the time it will take to pay off my student loan."
For details of the program, including the Student LIFT application and guidelines, please visit VSECU's website at www.vsecu.com.
VSECU is a not for profit banking alternative for all Vermonters, which offers a full range of affordable financial products and services to its member owners. People eligible to join the credit union include everybody who lives or works in Vermont. For more information about VSECU, call 802/800 371-5162 or visit www.vsecu.com.

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Paul Daffey
September 15, 2003
Ocean Grove yesterday added another chapter to a remarkable decade of success when, for the second consecutive year, it overcame an undefeated rival to win the Bellarine league premiership.
Having defeated Drysdale in the grand final last year, the Grubbers yesterday rebounded from a nine-point deficit at the last change to defeat Geelong Amateurs by nine points in a dramatic decider at Drysdale.
Coach Mark Neeld, the former Geelong and Richmond utility, used an injury that captain Damian Clark had received early in the match to spur the Grubbers to their fourth consecutive flag and their eighth in 11 consecutive grand finals. Clark was knocked out and had his jaw broken 10 minutes into the game.
At three-quarter-time, Neeld put the midfielder's No. 14 guernsey on the ground in the middle of the huddle and described the sacrifices Clark had made for the club.
All players lifted, with Liam Rock, an 18-year-old rover, kicking three of his four goals against the breeze in the last quarter to rally the Grubbers.
Clark was on the podium to accept the premiership cup after his wife, Melanie, drove him back to the ground from the Geelong hospital.
In the Ballarat League, Daylesford's three unanswered goals in the first quarter proved decisive in its first semi-final victory, 6.12 (48) to 5.7 (37), over Melton South at the Eastern Oval, Ballarat. Daylesford centre half-back Leigh Nolan was the dominant player.
Conditions were better at Wangaratta, where Corowa-Rutherglen, led by centreman Jock McFarlane, defeated Wodonga Raiders by 103 points in the Ovens and Murray League preliminary final.
In the Amateurs, Old Xaverians beat Old Scotch by 41 points in the A-section preliminary final at Elsternwick Park.
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(1st Add: Includes comments from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.)
(CNSNews.com) - The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Friday overturned the city's extensive gun ban, giving gun rights advocates a major victory in their long battle over the restrictions.
Six D.C. residents brought the suit against the city arguing that the gun ban, which in practice prohibited the possession of a functioning firearm, violated their Second Amendment right to "keep and bear arms." A district court dismissed the claim, ruling that the Second Amendment did not apply to individual citizens.
The Court of Appeals on Friday reversed the lower court's decision, ruling that the Second Amendment does apply to individual citizens.
The complaints focused on restrictions on gun ownership, storage and handling in a private residence. Five of the appellants wanted to possess handguns in their homes for self-defense. One wished to keep a registered shotgun assembled and unlocked in her home.
The court ruled that "the bar on carrying a pistol within the home, amounts to a complete prohibition on the lawful use of handguns for self-defense. As such, we hold it unconstitutional."
The decision offers some leniency for restrictions on gun ownership, noting that "this is not to suggest that the government is absolutely barred from regulating the use and ownership of pistols. The protections of the Second Amendment are subject to the same sort of reasonable restrictions that have been recognized as limiting, for instance, the First Amendment."
But while the court left the door open for some restrictions, gun rights advocates consider the decision a major victory. Alan Gottleib, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, called it a "huge victory for firearm civil rights."
"It shreds the so-called 'collective right theory' of gun control proponents and squarely puts the Second Amendment where it has always belonged, as a protection of the individual citizen's right to have a firearm for personal defense," Gottlieb said in a statement.
Opponents of gun rights expressed disappointment and anger over the decision.
Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued a statement calling the decision "judicial activism at its worst."
"By disregarding nearly 70 years of U.S. Supreme Court precedent, two Federal judges have negated the democratically expressed will of the people of the District of Columbia and deprived this community of a gun law it enacted 30 years ago and still strongly supports," Helmke said.
"While acknowledging that 'reasonable restrictions' to promote 'the government's interest in public safety' are permitted by the Second Amendment," Helmke said, "the two-judge majority substituted its policy preferences for those of the elected representatives of the District of Columbia."
Even though the nation's capital had one of the strictest gun bans in the country, it also suffers from one of the five-highest murders rates of major cities nationwide.
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Virginia College Shooting Scare Turns Out To Be April Fools Prank
WCBD-TV: News, Weather, and Sports for Charleston, SC
From our News Partners at WCBD-TV:
Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright says an April Fools prank at a Virginia College prompted deputies to swarm the school.
Officials say Angela Timmons, 54, an employee at Virginia College in Spartanburg, sent a text to a family member out of state about a school shooting. The family member called 911 to report the incident.
Timmons has been charged with disturbing school, breech of peace and unlawful use of the telephone.
According to an incident report, Timmons told authorities she sent her daughter the message that stated she heard shots fired inside the school.
Timmons told investigators she had pulled similar pranks on Aprils Fools Day in the past.
Officials say there was no evidence on her phone that she stated it was a joke.
Sheriff Wright told 7 On Your Side he was pleased with the fast response and will not tolerate threats like this.
Timmons left jail Tuesday night on an $18,000 P.R. bond.
She told 7 On Your Side that she is sorry that a personal message with her daughter blew up into something she didn't intend.
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Larry Crowne Movie Review
Larry Crowne: A Swing and a Miss For Tom Hanks
Could the superstar combination of Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts be anything less than magic? Well, yes. Larry Crowne reteams the actors in a romantic comedy, which incidentally is not very romantic, and not really that funny, either. I was ready to embrace any project that has Hanks as star, writer, and director, but sadly, Larry Crowne just isn't very good.
Hanks plays Larry, a happy employee of a big box chain store who finds himself fired due to his lack of college education. He downsizes his life, selling his home and car, and then signs up to be a full-time student at the local community college to safeguard the future of his career. At school, he takes the class of Mercedes Tainot (Roberts), a bored speech professor disillusioned with her job and marriage. Over the course of a semester, Larry makes new friends, becomes a scooter enthusiast, and falls for his lovely teacher. That description sounds delightful, but Larry Crowne falls so short in story, dialogue, and character development that it just comes off as a half-baked vanity project for Hanks. Find out what I mean when you
The movie's humor ranges from stale to nonexistent. There's some potential in supporting characters like Wilmer Valderrama and a couple of Larry's classmates, but no one really gets enough of an opportunity to shine. The spotlight is on Hanks and Roberts, but in Larry's case, his only chance is in his contrived "quirky" mannerisms and catchphrases (stop trying to make "spectac-u-lar" happen, Larry. It's not going to happen). Meanwhile, Mercedes's constant sourpuss rarely gives way to Roberts's million-dollar grin, and she's little more than a depressed woman with a minor drinking problem.
The sluggish story somehow manages to give birth to a relationship between Larry and Mercedes, but it's a completely undeveloped romance. There is hardly any flirtation before the first kiss, and when that kiss does come, it's about as hot as an icebox. The other relationships are equally unbelievable; there's an unrealistic friendship between Larry and a school friend, Talia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), and we're supposed to buy that Larry and his speech classmates have bonded by the time the term ends, but those connections just aren't there either.
Without enough comedy or charm to keep it afloat, Larry Crowne is boring. It's hard to dislike anything that so often features Hanks's smiling face, but you can't rely solely on a bankable actor if the rest of the film doesn't cut it.
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More than 300 campus-based specialists and county-based farm, home and youth advisors work as teams to bring practical, unbiased, science-based answers to solve problems across California.
As part of the agricultural community, we help farmers develop more-efficient growing methods, solve pest management problems and develop crops and irrigation methods that use less water.
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Hempfield senior living complex hosts open house
Liz Blatney said she made the right decision in November when she packed up her gear and moved to the Westmoreland County Housing Authority's newest residential living complex.
Blatney left Hempfield Towers for the 45-unit South Greengate Commons in Hempfield, the first authority construction project in about three decades.
"I think it's great," she said. "It's a really lovely building, and they did a good job planning it and developing it."
The authority opened the complex for single people or couples 62 or older in October and is considering building similar structures nearby as part of a three-phase project.
Several people strolled through the three-story building on Saturday during an open house. Five units remained available for occupancy.
"We have a waiting list we're going by, but we're still taking applications," said manager Jodi Pecze, who guided the tours.
The apartments cost about $11.5 million to construct, with most of the expense paid through the sale of federal tax credits. About $1.1 million was financed using state grants.
The building has income eligibility requirements, with rents ranging from $519 to $556 per month, plus gas and electric costs, Pecze said.
Prospective tenants typically complete an application on their first visit. On the second interview, housing officials review the application, along with financial and asset information, with the possible residents.
Staff members take care of maintenance, and that's something that appeals to most applicants, Pecze said.
"They like they don't have to cut the grass or do snow shoveling," she said.
A community room and laundry are on the first floor. Sitting rooms are on the two other floors, and an elevator serves tenants and visitors. Residents can park their vehicles in the nearby parking lot.
Blatney, 75, uses a cane or a walker to help her get around and said she especially likes that her apartment is on one floor and has a walk-in shower with a collapsible bench and a handheld shower hose.
The apartment building is near several shopping complexes and restaurants, Blatney noted, and Westmoreland County Transit Authority buses regularly travel to the residential complex.
"We need something like this for people in the senior bracket," Blatney said.
She can keep a pet — her cat Blackie — for company.
One cat or dog weighing less than 30 pounds is permitted in each unit, but tenants are required to pay a $300 security deposit to cover any damage the pet might cause, Pecze explained.
ChrisAnne Blatney of Hempfield said she likes the security measures the complex offers her mother and other residents.
"It's a safe environment," the daughter said.
Pecze said she realizes many residents surrendered possessions to move into the complex, and she tries to help them make adjustments.
Residents can enjoy various entertainment programs, such as bingo and movies.
"They're starting to come out of their apartments and meet each other," Pecze added. "They bring coffee and cookies and sit and talk."
Tom Phillips, 81, of Penn Township went on a tour Saturday. He liked the interior muted colors, which he said suit senior citizens.
"I think it's pretty nice," he added. "Most of all, I like that it's well-lit for older people. Lights are key so you don't fall."
Bob Stiles is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-836-6622 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Another high-gloss fingerprint magnet off the Orange conveyor belt of smartphones. The San Francisco II is well built and doesn't feel like it's going to disintegrate through normal use. No problems so far
It runs on Android Gingerbread, so setting up and importing your information is child's play. If you're a previous San Francisco user the switch around of the Home and Menu keys is a bit cheeky but first-time users aren't going to notice
The OS makes everything as customised as you want it but Orange add-ons like Signal Boost and Gestures are very useful. An LED flash and front-facing camera are welcome additions to the San Francisco II
No noticeable lack of power or resources at all. Video and music play back without any glitches and scrolling between home screens and programmes is smooth and responsive
As with most smartphones, battery life is determined by usage. We got a couple of days out of ours with moderate use but plugging it in on an evening really isn't much hardship
Review by Sunetra Chakravati,12/12/2011 4:02:31 PM
Look and feel
Ease of use
Battery life
A Gingerbread Android for less than £100, with good build quality
Only 512MB of shared storage, but a microSD card will sort that out
Just over a year ago, Orange launched the San Francisco, a budget Android smartphone for the princely sum of £99 on pay-as-you-go. The 'droid community went mad for it and it won a clutch of shiny things including our very own gong for Best Value Phone in the 2011 Mobile Choice Awards. So it feels a bit like Groundhog Day as Orange has just unveiled the San Francisco II for exactly the same price tag. But is it The Godfather II or The Phantom Menace? We put the San Francisco II through its paces to find out.
Orange has stuck with Chinese manufacturer ZTE for the San Francisco II, this being a rebadged Blade S. Side by side, the handsets are the same size – give or take a millimetre – with the new version measuring in at 117x58.5x10.6mm. They've shaved 10g off the weight too, the new model coming in at 120g and the chassis layout is identical – power button and 3.5mm jack on top, volume rocker on the right and a Micro USB slot on the left.The matt, rubberised case has been abandoned with the favoured black high-gloss finish bringing the San Francisco II back in line with the rest of Orange's range of fingerprint magnets. The chrome accents have gone too, which actually makes the San Fran II look more sleek and worthy of more than its meagre price. Beneath the 3.5-inch screen, the three standard Android soft keys have been given a raised profile so they're more user-friendly. If you're a first time user, you'll be more than happy but if you upgrade from the original San Fran, expect initial frustration as they've swapped the Home and Menu keys around.
Your £100 is going to buy you an 800MHz processor with 512 MB of internal storage and a 480x800 pixel TFT display running Android Gingerbread. As with its predecessor, connectivity is first-class whether you're using Wi-Fi, 3G (HSDPA/HSUPA), GPRS, Edge or Bluetooth. The camera on the rear has been increased from 3.2 to five megapixels and they've even added an LED flash. It's not the best available but it's commendable for this price. They've even added a second camera around the front for video calling. The display is sharp and responsive but lacks some of the vibrancy of the original San Fran's AMOLED screen when you see them alongside each other.As far as the OS is concerned, we've no problems with Gingerbread at all. It bounds along nicely with no glitches and there are more than enough apps in the Android Market to keep you happy. With only 512MB of storage space you'll need a microSD card as history has shown with the San Fran it won't be enough. While Orange should be applauded for the pricing of this handset, they lose points for the sheer amount of modifications they make to the OS. Some of it like the Launcher is easily swapped for vanilla alternatives but when you start filling up the memory, you'll wish there was less bloatware.
The Orange San Francisco II is a budget handset. We say that because you need to keep reminding yourself. Orange (or ZTE) has taken the impeccable original and improved it within certain financial constraints. It's not dual-core and doesn't pack a Retina display, but you're getting change from £100 SIM-free. Expect to hear a lot more about the San Francisco II, especially around awards season.


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BLACKBURN Rovers' attempts to sign DJ Campbell and Jerome Thomas have broken down at the 11th hour.
The duo put pen to paper on deals at Rovers but neither move was completed in time, before this evening's 11pm transfer deadline.
The last-gasp drama leaves manager Michael Appleton having signed just one player this window, Everton youngster Anton Forrester.
Meanwhile, Simon Vuckevic's contract has been ended by mutual consent, with Diogo Rosado joining Benfica on loan.
Ruben Rochina has also claimed on twitter he has joined Spanish outfit Real Zaragoza on loan until the end of the season.
Jordan Slew has joined Rotherham on loan and Micah Evans has joined Macclesfield on loan.


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On 19 August, a very nice photo of Iridium 33 was published as the Astronomy Picture of the Day. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap060819.html Direct link to Laurent Laveder's pic- http://www.photoastronomique.net/photo_us.php?nom=060813_1053 I may just have to order a print of this one. Daniel Crawford ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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Mon Valley Regional fetes award winners
At the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce annual awards event Thursday, Executive Director Debbie Keefer recognized Ken Wiltz as a guiding light.
She said Wiltz exemplifies the commitment that has made so many local businesses and organizations successful.
The event took place at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Township.
Wiltz, a long-time Charleroi Area School Board member and former executive director of the Mon Valley YMCA, received the "Shining Star Award."
The award goes to people who impact their communities through ongoing dedication.
"While watching young lives being improved by the activities at the Mon Valley YMCA, Ken was responsible for leading the facility through two major expansion projects throughout the years," Keefer said. "When there are less public and private dollars to work with in a nonprofit, Ken Wiltz forged ahead with his board.
"Ken's life has a lot to do about youth, helping them and shaping them. It seems as though he has been doing his shining for a long time."
Wiltz retired last year after leading the YMCA for 37 years.
"I am very privileged to be joining such a distinguished group of people who have been honored with the award in the past," Wiltz said. "I must admit that I'm somewhat baffled at my good fortune in joining them. My emotions are mixed; surprise, pride, humility, gratitude."
Wiltz said he first became involved at the YMCA as a volunteer janitor and day camp counselor while in college.
He continues to serve on the YMCA board of directors and the chamber board of directors.
Wiltz has served 36 years on the Charleroi Area School Board, currently as president.
"This award to me is simply a good reminder that the spirit of democracy rests in our energies to make our community better and safer and how service becomes synonymous with America," he said.
Wiltz acknowledged the support of his family and others who helped him achieve his goals.
"I feel all of you out there are shining stars, simply because of your willingness to give of your time, your talent, and I know a lot of times, your treasure, to make our community better," he said.
Before the awards ceremony, Wiltz said he was flattered.
"I think it ranks as one of the nicest awards that I've been given," he said. " ... People have got to give back to the community.
"It was humbling. I was a little shocked by it. I didn't expect it, because you always do what you do as a labor of love. You don't look at it and say you're doing anything special. You just do it."
Michael and Lori Coury, owners of Salatino's River House Cafe in Charleroi, received the "Outstanding Business Development Award."
It goes to a chamber member that continually provides outstanding products or services.
The Courys opened Salatino's Pizzeria in Charleroi in 2004.
Four years later, they opened the River House at 506 McKean Ave., a larger- scale operation that employs 40 people.
Keefer called the River House "an anchor business in downtown Charleroi" that employs an "incredible work ethic."
She said the owners have shown that hard work pays off.
"Managing a restaurant may be the most difficult business of all categories to succeed," Keefer said.
"These people, I didn't know how they stood on their feet, at times. They were working so hard. They now have one of the most popular eating and night spots in the Mid-Mon Valley.
"They have become the town's cheerleaders for any new business or prospective business that might look at Charleroi as a place to start."
Keefer recognized the Courys' support of community events.
"What you have done is revitalized the community and improved our quality of life," she said. "You will always be an example of entrepreneurial excellence."
Lori Coury said the award put her involvement with the business into perspective.
"This award has allowed us to step back out of the day-to-day hustle and recognize what we have accomplished as a business, as a family, and as partners, husband and wife, and professionally," she said.
"Mike and I have been very blessed to have such a wonderful support system, including our staff and our family, and the wonderful friends and customers that we have grown to become very fond of.
"We don't take your visit lightly. We want you to walk out knowing that you are so appreciated by us that you chose to dine with us that evening. As for our growth, we are only getting started. We promise to provide you with more new and exciting things."
The "Excellence in Business Award" went to MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry in Rostraver Township.
It goes to businesses that show significant growth, leadership and "entrepreneurial spirit."
In 1964, Bill Horrell Sr. and his late wife, Anna Louise, opened the business at 400 Broad Ave. in North Belle Vernon.
It initially was a catalog outlet.
In 1986, the Horrells added the jewelry department, which has become one of the most prominent in the region.
They named the business after their daughter, Margaret, and son, Bill Jr., who is now the company president.
Keefer said MarBill "is a household name in the Valley" with a tradition of professionalism.
"The store on Broad Avenue was just always a friendly place to go," she said. "It was the place to go if you needed a clock radio, a toaster, a plate for your deviled eggs. It was all at MarBill's. There was always a case for jewelry, and the case got bigger and bigger.
"I think the big thing is trust. I think that everybody who has been to the store knows how the staff makes you feel, that you're treated royally when you enter the door, and you'll learn everything you'll need to know about that particular piece that you want to buy."
Bill Horrell Jr. said running the business has been a family affair covering three generations.
His wife, Linda Horrell, is vice president. Their son, Michael, is a graduate jeweler.
"It is an honor to be honored, especially by your peers and the chamber," Horrell Jr. said.
"When you go into business, you don't think about things like this. You just think about surviving. Like my dad always said, when you go into business, it's like sitting down to play poker. You sit down with the intentions of winning, and then you keep playing to stay even.
"We've been staying even for a long time. We've suffered thorough some ups and downs in the Valley, but thank goodness for the Valley people. We have a strong, strong customer base, and we are so thankful for that."
Horrell Jr. acknowledged the sacrifices his father made for the business.
"My dad still works. Every day, he comes to work," said Horrell Jr., holding back tears. "He bought the business to put my sister and I through college. My dad said he's not going to rust out; he's going to wear out. He's still going. Thanks, dad."
Horrell Jr. said it has been a privilege to work in a business connected to important occasions.
"Our business is great because it's all about relationships with people; weddings and anniversaries. It's a great business. We love it," he said.
The "Regional Service Award" went to the Charleroi Food Pantry, part of the Greater Washington County Food Bank.
The award recognizes organizations that contribute to quality of life.
Keefer lauded the devotion and commitment of pantry coordinator Susan Braunegg.
"When I first met her and heard her presentation about the food pantry ... I thought, 'This lady is unbelievable.' Then, I was awestruck by her passion and deep concern for her fellow man," Keefer said.
"Then, I was just impressed by the volunteer base that I found out she had and her ability to pull in donations ... so that place could be open two times a week, every single week of the year."
After the dinner, Braunegg said the honor was humbling but preferred credit be given to each of the pantry volunteers.
The winners received citations from state Rep. R. Ted Harhai, D-Monessen, and state Sen. Tim Solobay, D-Canonsburg.


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Recently delivered American Skyhawk jets were the center of attraction in a display of air power that marked Israel Air Force Day at a base in the Negev today. Despite blistering temperatures, several thousand people attended the event which was addressed by Defense Minister Moshe Dayan, Chief of Staff Gen. Chaim Bar-Lev, and the commander of Israel's Air Force, Col. Mordechai Hod.
The latter, who pinned wings on newly graduated pilot officers, declared in a radio interview that Israel's Air Force has the means to stand up against the equipment now possessed by the Arab states and will always maintain a qualitative superiority of Israeli flyers over Arab flyers.
The Air Force Day celebrations were highlighted by a demonstration of bombing, rocket launching and strafing. In addition to the Skyhawks, the Air Force showed off its French-built Mirage and Mystere jets and Fouga-Magister trainers in a display of aerial acrobatics. Gen. Dayan sounded a sober note when he observed that the Arabs have rebuilt their smashed Air Forces as if nothing had happened in June, 1967 and Israel faces a new confrontation. "We have always been dragged into wars we did not want but we won because of the superior quality of our men," he said.


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As for China, no sane American military expert would advocate a land war in Asia.
Reihan Salam on the real challenges of Clinton's trip to Asia.
But it is also time to curtail the demand for ivory in Asia.
They have been trafficked into sexual slavery, often from Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
Japan could emerge as the nation that dominated Asia, even when playing in the capital of the old enemy.
That part of Asia Minor which is opposite Rhodes was so called, b. xiv.
Cakes of salt have been used as money in various parts of Africa and Asia.
Men of Pontus and Asia had not then made the French capital their own.
The Phœnicians who settled Carthage took the religion of western Asia with them.
The effective centres of colored unrest are the brown and yellow worlds of Asia.
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If You Are a Survivor
If you have been sexually assaulted, know that you are not alone, and that there are people who can help. Remember - the assault was not your fault.
If You Have Just Been Sexually Assaulted
- Get to a safe place. If you are in danger, or want to report the incident, call for immediate police assistance at 911.
Contact someone to help you - a friend, the police, a Sexual Assault Center Program advocate. A Sexual Assault Center advocate is available to talk with you about safety and any other concerns. They will also accompany you to the hospital and police station, if you choose to report the assault. To speak with an advocate contact the Alexandria Sexual Assault Hotline at 703.683-7273.
- Get medical attention right away. You have the right to choose whether or not to report this to the Alexandria Police Department. Regardless of that decision, you can have a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE nurse) collect evidence through the use of a Physical Evidence Recovery Kit (PERK). The evidence collection will be done along with a medical exam that will address your medical needs. A medical exam is very important for your health-keep in mind that you may have injuries of which you are unaware. Medical personnel can talk with you about your options for the prevention or pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.
- If possible, do not shower, drink or eat, douche, or change your clothes. These activities destroy physical evidence that can be used if you choose to report the assault to the police. It is also important to avoid moving or changing anything at the scene, if appropriate. If you choose to press charges, the police will need to examine the scene for evidence. A Sexual Assault Center advocate is available to accompany you at the hospital 24/7-all it takes is a call to the hotline (703.683.7273).
Following a Sexual Assault
Emotional reactions:
- Long after the assailant leaves, the effects of the assault may still be with you. The crime has medical, legal and emotional aftereffects which may take weeks, months or years to resolve. During the months following an assault, survivors may continue to experience a wide range of emotions such as fear, distrust, anger, shame, humiliation, and guilt. Some may also believe that there is something wrong with them because they are continuing to have difficulties long after the assault. Remember that there is no typical "time line" for survivors to heal.
- The reality is that everyone recovers at a pace and in a manner that is unique and appropriate to them. Recovery from sexual assault occurs in stages and is very subjective; what one person considers recovered another might not. After several months you may find that acute symptoms, such as nightmares or flashbacks, have lessened or dissapeared, while other symptoms, such as higher levels of anxiety and fear, may persist for some time. Survivors may find that certain times and/or events - particularly the anniversary day of the assault - trigger some of these feelings. While it may be frustrating to be experiencing these symptoms of trauma long after the assault, gradually they will decrease in frequency and change in character.
- The ways that survivors handle feelings and reactions will vary. Some try to block intense emotions by becoming very busy while others deal with these feelings by talking about the assault frequently. Some are afraid of crowded situations and prefer to keep to themselves, while others are afraid to be alone. It is important to not become isolated, but the manner and pace in which you deal with these feelings and reactions should be one that is comfortable for you.
Getting Support
- Talking about the assault and developing a network of support can be a very important part of the healing process. Sometimes, or for some people, talking with friends and family is most helpful. Or, you may prefer speaking with a trained counselor. A counselor can also help you to build a support network and consider the ways in which the people in your life can be helpful. Some people think that asking for help is a sign of weakness. Others see it as making use of available resources and expertise, recognizing that most people are not naturally prepared to handle a sexual assault.
- Many have found support and understanding in talking with other survivors through a support group. Group members discover that they are not alone - that others have felt the same way they do. It is also a chance to share ideas of what has been helpful for recovery. In addition, some have found it helpful to take a self-defense class and/or learn about risk reduction and ways to increase their sense of safety.
- Recovery takes time;
- It was not your fault;
- Being vulnerable or intoxicated is not an excuse for someone to assault you;
- Rape or sexual assault is not an act of sex or lust - it is about aggression, power, humiliation;
- Complying and cooperation is not the same as consent.
- Sometimes cooperating or complying is the safest thing to do;
- Take care of yourself physically and emotionally. This includes proper eating, rest and relaxation, doing nice things for yourself, and asking for help.
About the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center
The program offers support to victims of sexual assault and their families and friends. Trained volunteers and staff are available 24 hours a day to provide:
- crisis intervention and emotional support
- advocacy with medical, police, and court systems
- short-term individual and group counseling
- information and referrals
In addition to services for individuals, the staff is also available to provide trainings, information, and presentations to local schools and organizations.
The Sexual Assault Center offers information and support for:
- sexual assault (i.e. rape, attempted rape, fondling, indecent exposure, etc.) survivors and their family and friends
- sexual harassment and stalking victims
- women and men of any age, race, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, etc.
Many services are offered in both English and Spanish. Staff and volunteers use a confidential translation service to support survivors who speak other languages.
About Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is an act of sexual violence and aggression which occurs when a person is forced, threatened, or coerced into sexual contact without his/her consent. Sexual assault is committed primarily out of anger and/or a need to feel powerful by controlling, dominating, or humiliating the victim. Examples of sexual assault include: rape, sodomy, fondling, indecent exposure, peeping Toms, obscene phone calls, childhood sexual abuse, and sexual harassment.
- People of any age can be victims of a sexual assault.
- Sexual assault happens to women, men, and children.
- Approximately 80% of all sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows, such as a friend, spouse, family member, date, coworker, or neighbor.
- One in four females, and one in six males, will be sexually assaulted before age 18.
Survivors of sexual assault may experience a variety of after-effects in unique and individual ways. A survivor may feel:
- Loss of control of her/his life.
- Anger
- Fear
- Distrust
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Guilt and self-blame - feeling responsible for the assault
- Some survivors find it hard to concentrate, have difficulty sleeping, and may experience mood swings and changed eating patterns.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior. Sexual harassment may result from words or conduct of a sexual nature that offend, stigmatize, demean, frighten, or threaten you because of your sex.
Sexual harassment is defined by the person being targeted. The target of sexual harassment and the perpetrator (the one doing the harassing) do not have to agree about what is happening.
Sexual harassment can happen once or many times. Being the target of sexual harassment may make it scary to go to work/school or hard to concentrate. Incidents of sexual harassment may cause the target to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or threatened.
Employers and school district officials are legally responsible to guarantee a safe environment which is free from sexual harassment and sex discrimination.
Some forms of sexual harassment are also crimes and should be reported to the police or district attorney so that the perpetrator(s) can be prosecuted.
What Can I Do?
Tips If You Feel You Are the Target of Sexual Harassment
- Let the harasser know you don't like the behavior or comments. If you feel safe and comfortable doing so, tell the harasser that his or her behavior bothers you and that you want it to stop.
- Tell someone and keep telling until you find someone who believes you. Find supporters and talk with them about what's happening. The point is to find someone you can trust, and someone who will take the kinds of actions you want.
- Do not blame yourself for sexual harassment. Harassment is unwanted and can make you feel trapped, confused, helpless, frustrated, embarrassed, and scared. You certainly did not ask for any of those feelings.
- Keep a written record of the incidents: what happened, when, where, who else was present, and how you reacted. Save any notes or pictures you receive from the harasser.
- Go to a supervisor or school staff member. If you feel uncomfortable, it is okay to bring a coworker, friend or parent with you to that meeting.
For Friends and Loved Ones
A friend or a loved one who has been sexually assaulted may confide in you five minutes or five years after the assault. As someone close to a survivor you can offer invaluable assistance, and can make a significant difference in her/his recovery.
Ways to Help
- Listen...then listen some more. Let them know you are available whenever they are ready - which may be weeks, months, or years later.
- Let them express their feelings. Focus on listening instead of offering advice or asking questions.
- Don't minimize feelings or concerns, or pretend that the assault wasn't serious.
- Believe her/him. This includes believing that their actions during the assault were correct.
- Let them make their own choices. You may help think about options, but let them make the decision.
- Reassure him/her it was not their fault.
- Be available, but be realistic. Let them know how much support you can give. You will be more helpful if you are realistic in your commitments.
- Respect their pace in healing, including sexual intimacy. Let them take the initiative.
- Learn about sexual assault.
- Respect her/his privacy. The survivor should be the one to decide who should know about the sexual assault and how they should be told. Do not tell anyone wthout the survivor's permission.
- Ask how you can help.
- Take care of yourself. Be aware that this may be a crisis for you too, and you may experience a variety of emotions. Not addressing your own feelings may make it difficult to offer strength and support to the survivor. The services of the Sexual Assault Center are available to the significant others of an assault survivor. Contact the Sexual Assault Center hotline at: 703.683.7273 .
Support Groups
Survivors of sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse sometimes find it helpful to talk about their feelings with others who have had similar experiences. All groups are time limited, and address a variety of issues related to sexual violence. Discussion topics may include: guilt, shame, fear, anger, trust, self-esteem and relationships with family and friends. Listed below are groups offered throughout the year by the Sexual Assault Center. The times and dates are subject to change, and this webpage will be updated accordingly. Unless otherwise noted, all groups will be held at the Sexual Assault Center at 421 King Street in Alexandria. See the flyer on support groups. Please call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 703.683.7273 for more information or to register for a group or class.
*Pre-registration is required for all groups and classes
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault
This is a ten-week group for women who were sexual assaulted as children that will address the impact that the sexual abuse has had on survivors' lives and explore methods that survivors may use to help them cope with and heal from the abuse. All group members must be receiving individual therapy or case management services while in the group. All members will meet with a Sexual Assault Center group facilitator before group begins. See the flyer for more information.
Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault
This is an eight-week group for women who have been sexually assaulted as adults. This group will explore the impact that sexual assault has had on survivors' lives and will address topics connected to healing from the assault. All members must meet with a Sexual Assault Center group facilitator before group begins. See the flyer for more information.
Prevention and Bystander Intervention and Risk Reduction
The Sexual Assault Center is dedicated to building a safer community where no one has to be a victim. Our Prevention and Education Program is designed to change negative attitudes and behaviors that lead to sexual violence and build awareness within the Alexandria community. The Sexual Assault Center reaches out to schools, after school organizations as well as adult civic associations and organizations within Alexandria to provide free prevention presentations on an array of topics to include prevention, risk reduction and bystander intervention of sexual violence. Taking a stand against violent and oppressive behaviors is the first step towards preventing sexual assault. Respecting individuals, encouraging independent thought, and demanding justice are key to building a violence-free society. To schedule a free presentation for your organization please call the Sexual Assault Center at 703.746.3118.
Preventing sexual violence starts with building awareness in the community on the issues of sexual harassment, and sexual violence and focusing on those committing the act. Understanding and challenging the myths that blame the victim and protect the rapist is the first step in achieving a violence-free community. Presentations can be geared toward specific age groups and can focus on a variety of subject to include; sexual assault awareness, sexual harassment, building healthy relationships and self-esteem, and child sexual abuse prevention.
Bystander Intervention
Bystander intervention addresses the behaviors of others- for example: the friends, families, teachers, clergy, coaches and witnesses that surround any act or pattern of abuse –offering an opportunity to address the behaviors BEFORE sexual violence has been perpetrated in the first place. This training will discuss the concept of bystander intervention and why shifting the responsibility away from just the victim and perpetrator, and placing on the community as a whole will prevent more acts from escalating to the point of sexual violence. Educating and creating community awareness on how to prevent sexual violence, will create a community culture where people will be more willing to speak up and say something or do something when there is an opportunity to act.
Risk reduction focuses on the potential victims by offering a variety of strategies that may reduce the possibility of being sexually assaulted. People often ask what they can do to keep themselves safe. Risk-reduction strategies such as self-defense or general safety tips can be helpful. Yet, it is important to remember that whether or not risk reduction measures are taken, a victim is NEVER responsible for preventing her or his assault. Below is a list of suggested methods that may reduce your risk of being sexually assaulted. However, this is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but rather a resource to increase your knowledge and available options. If you should find yourself in a dangerous situation, TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. Some people feel comfortable and are able to defend themselves physically others do not or cannot. Submitting to the demands and threats of an attacker IS a viable and reasonable option. The goal is to survive. Submission to an attacker as a result of force, threat and/or intimidation is rape.
Be Safe...
In Your Home
- Make sure you have strong locks on all doors and windows. Door chains do not provide adequate protection from anyone seeking entry.
- Use extra locks for windows near fire escapes. If you live in a basement or first floor apartment, place releasable bars on the windows. Place curtains and/or blinds on all windows.
- Report any suspicious activities that occur in your neighborhood to the police and to your landlord.
- Be sure lights are installed and working in dark walkways, driveways, and yards.
- Be aware of places where assailants might hide; under stairs, between buildings, in bushes.
- If possible, do not let strangers into your home.
- Request identification from service personnel, or call their company to verify their employment before you open the door, particularly when the visit is unannounced. Even if the service is scheduled, consider having a friend, family member, or neighbor with you.
- Report unusual phone calls to the police.
- Never give information, not even your name, to an unknown telephone caller. If you receive an obscene phone call, hang up. If calls persist, blow a whistle or click the receiver and say, "Operator, this is the call I want you to trace."
- Meet your neighbors and know which ones you could trust in an emergency.
- When returning home at night, have your keys ready before you get to the door.
- If someone is watching or following you, go to a neighbor's house or a public place to call the police.
- Never hide a key outside of your home.
- Hang bells or wind chimes on entryways and place cans or houseplants on the top of in the tracks of windows so that they will be disturbed by anyone who tries to break in.
- When you leave your home, use light timers. Consider having one light inside and one outside and rotate the light you leave on at night.
- Have a lock on your bedroom door and a phone by your bed with emergency numbers written so you can read them without glasses.
- Have a free home security inspection through your local police department. If you live in Alexandria, call the Police Department's Community Relations/Crime Prevention Section at 703-838-4520 for more information.
On Public Transportation
- When you use mass transit, try to travel with one or more companions.
- Try to sit near the driver.
- Do not fall asleep.
- If you believe that someone is following you, stay on the bus or train until after the suspect gets off. On a bus, ask the driver to let you off at a safe place.
- If your destination is in a questionable neighborhood, take a cab instead of mass transit.
Out and About
- Use a steady, confident pace.
- Vary your travel routes from time to time.
- Carry a whistle or keys in your hands.
- Avoid walking through dark or deserted areas.
- Be wary of giving your name, address or place of business in restaurants and other public places.
- Do not overload yourself with packages.
In Your Car
- Have your car serviced regularly.
- Have a good battery, tires with good tread, and ample gasoline. Refill your gas tank when it is half to a quarter full.
- Lock car doors and keep windows rolled up even during daytime driving.
- Never pick up hitchhikers.
- If anyone tries to enter the car, sound your horn in short blasts until the police or others come to your assistance. Observe the assailant's appearance so you can give the police a description.
- Plan your route in advance, carry plenty of maps and ask directions only from gas station attendants or police officers.
- Never pull off to the side of the road to ask a stranger for directions.
- If your car breaks down, put your hood up. If you have a "please call the police" sign, place it in your back window and wait for help. Do not accept a ride from a stranger, but request that he/she call for help.
Before an Extended Trip
- Ask a neighbor to collect your mail and newspapers for you.
- Leave a key with a trusted neighbor so emergencies can be handled and unusual activity in your house or apartment can be investigated.
- Leave shades, blinds, and draperies in their usual positions. Use automatic timers in several rooms so lights will appear alternately.
- Arrange to have your lawn mowed during your absence.
- Tell a relative or friend when you plan to arrive at your destination and when you expect to return home.
- If you live in an apartment, tell both a trusted neighbor and your building superintendent that you will be away.
In a Hotel
- When making your reservation, ask that you be placed in a room near the elevator, not at the end of a hallway or on the ground floor.
- Women should consider making their reservations under a man's name to protect themselves from hotel personnel.
- Upon entering your hotel room, check its safety (strong locks on doors and windows, hallways adequately lighted).
- If possible, carry a cell phone with you, particularly when traveling. All cell phones, if charged, will call 911, even if there is no service. Be sure to tell the dispatcher your location, as cell phones do not give precise locations.
Myths & Facts
MYTH: The primary motive for rape is sexual.
FACT: The motive for rape is aggression and power, not sex. Rapists have a desire to dominate, humiliate and degrade their victims. Rape is not the result of "pent up" sexual desire, as many offenders report that they do not enjoy the sex act per se during rape. In fact, most offenders have access to a sexual relationship with a spouse or lover.
MYTH: People are sexually assaulted because they "ask for it" in some way.
FACT: Attempts to shift the burden of blame from the offender to the victim/survivor by implying that "he/she asked for it" are common. There is nothing a person does or does not do to "deserve" a sexual assault – the way a person dresses, the amount of alcohol consumption, or sexual history of a person are often used as excuses to justify the rapist's behavior. By blaming the victim/survivor, the attention is directed away from the offender, diminishing the offender's responsibility for the attack. Blaming a person for the rape because of how the person acts or what the person wears is like blaming a bank for being robbed because it "tempted" the thief with all that money.
MYTH: A person can nearly always prevent an assault by resisting the attacker.
FACT: Every sexual assault is unique and the issue of resistance and submission should be evaluated individually. Resistance could deter an attack or it could conceivably increase one's chances of injury and perhaps result in death. The victim/survivor needs to do whatever they feel comfortable doing to extricate themself from the situation. The person should rely on their instincts and whatever the person does is correct for them. Even if the person must submit, this does not imply consent, and in fact, may keep them alive.
MYTH: Many people falsely report rape as a means of revenge or to get attention.
FACT: Reported sexual assaults are true, with very few exceptions. The rate of "false reports" of rape (fabricated stories) is 2% to 3%, no different than that for other crimes. (Schafran, L.H. (1993). "Writing and reading about rape: A primer." St. John's Law Review, 66, 979-1045.) The general misconception of a high rate of false reports of sexual assaults may be confused with observations of low conviction rates of offenders.
MYTH: Rapists are easily identifiable by their physical appearance, actions or words.
FACT: There is no standard mental or physical profile that defines a rapist. A rapist can be someone of any age, race, economic background, belief system or culture. Although the stereotype of the deranged stranger rapist abounds in our society, stranger rapes only make up around 20% of all sexual assaults and even then the stranger may not be a mentally disturbed person. The vast majority of rapists are people the victim/survivor knows, people she/he sees in day-to-day life.
MYTH: Women owe men sex under some circumstances.
FACT: All people should have the freedom to make sexual choices regardless of the circumstances. Paying for dinner and a movie does not give someone the right to demand sex for repayment, nor should someone feel obligated to have sex because of these circumstances. Marriage is also not an excuse-spouses do not own one another's sexualities or bodies. 'No' still means no even in a marriage or partnership.
MYTH: Only the young or beautiful may be sexually assaulted.
FACT: Victim/survivors range in age from a few months to 90 years and older and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Rapists tend to choose victims for their perceived vulnerability and availability, without regard to their physical appearance. Attributing a sexual assault to a victim/survivor's attractiveness perpetuates the myth that rape is primarily motivated by sexual desire. This myth inappropriately places blame and responsibility onto the victim/survivor because of her/his physical attributes.
MYTH: When a woman says "no," she might really mean, "yes."
FACT: This myth is common in dating situations. When a person says "no," that person's partner must assume she means nothing other than "no." It is also vital to point out that if a person does not explicitly consent to an act of sex, in the form of a "yes" or similar phrasing, that person has not consented. Silence on a person's behalf must be taken as a "no" rather than consent. Rape is not just a matter of miscommunication--communication is vital in all sexual situations.
Getting Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Center. After a comprehensive training course, volunteers may become client advocates.Volunteers respond to the 24-hour hotline on evenings and weekends. They provide emotional support and information to assist victims in regaining control of their lives. Volunteers also accompany victims of sexual assault to the police department and/or hospital. If you are interested in more information about volunteering, call 703.746.3127 to speak to Cynthia Garrison, the volunteer coordinator. See the
volunteer application.
Community Education
Presentations and workshops on sexual assault and related topics are offered to community groups. This includes presentations for youth, adults and Spanish-speaking audiences. Other community education events include Denim Day, and Messages of Hope campaign held each April, which is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Presentations are available upon request. To schedule a presentation for your group please call Ashley Blowe at the Sexual Assault Center at 703.746.3118.
Legislative Advocacy
Watch this space for future information on how you can advocate with your local and/or state representatives on sexual assault.
The Clothesline Project
Break the Silence...to end violence against women
The Clothesline Project features t-shirts painted by women expressing their messages about violence.
- If you are a survivor of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or are a loved one of a survivor, please come and join us in creating a visual display about your experience and violence against women.
- You don't need to be an artist to create a personal and profound message, and we will supply all the materials.
- If you choose, you may then add your t-shirt to the others that will be on display in Alexandria, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- See the
Sexual Assault Center's online Clothesline Project
Upcoming Events
Each April, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, The Sexual Assault Center participates in Denim Day. A national organization called Peace Over Violence sponsors Denim Day in USA. Started in Los Angeles in 1999, this campaign is now a nationwide event. This sexual violence prevention and education campaign came about after an Italian court case that sparked international outrage when judges did not convict a rapist because the victim wore jeans. The judges ruled that because the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her attacker remove them, thus implying consent. Each year we invite community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement with their fashion statement and on this day wear jeans as a visible means of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault. Denim Day will be held April 29, 2015.
The Messages of Hope project features jeans painted by survivors as well as those that support the prevention of sexual violence, expressing their messages of hope and encouragement for others who have been a victim of sexual violence. The Jeans will be displayed throughout the city of Alexandria to show support for survivors as well as build awareness of sexual violence.
- If you are a survivor or a loved one of a survivor of sexual assault, or sexual abuse, or support the prevention of sexual violence, please come and join us in creating a visual display to promote awareness surrounding the issue of sexual violence.
- You don't need to be an artist to creat a personal and profound message, and we will supply all the materials.
- If you choose, you may then add your jeans to the others that will be on display in Alexandria, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- We will be taking jean donations starting in February for anyone who would like to donate a pair of old used adult jeans for the Messages of Hope project at our 421 King St. Suite 400 location.
- Contact the Sexual Assault Center at 703.746.3118 to learn more about the next Jean Decorating Night event or the Messages of Hope Project.
- See
pictures of last year's Sexual Assault Center's Messages of Hope displays.
Resources and Related Links
- Alexandria Domestic Violence Shelter (703.746.4911)
- Alexandria Police Department, Non-Emergency (703.838.4444)
- Alexandria Child Protective Services (703.746.5800, local) (1.800.552.7096, national)
- Alexandria Hospital ER (703.804.3005)
- Alexandria Victim Witness Assistance Program (703.746.4100)
- Alexandria Adult Protective Services (703.746.5778)
- Arlington County Victims of Violence
Office (703.228.1550)
Hotline (703.228.4848)
- Fairfax County Victim Assistance Network (VAN)
Office (703.360.7273)
Victim Services (703.246.2141)
- Fairfax Hospital ER (703.873.8679)
Washington DC
- Men Can Stop Rape
P.O. Box 87144
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: (202.205.6550)
- DC Rape Crisis Center
P.O. Box 34125
Washington, D.C. 20043
Phone: (202.232.0789)
Hotline: (202.335.RAPE)
- Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.838.8238)
- Northern Virginia Suicide Hotline (703.527.4077)
- RAINN - Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (1.800.656-HOPE)
- Violence Against Women Office
- Safe Helpline
- Safe Helpline Mobile App
- Affordable Colleges Online - Personal Safety & Sexual Assault on Campus
Additional Reading
- Preventing Sexual Assault on College Campuses
- The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook, Martha Davis, PhD; Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, MSW; Matthew McKay, PhD
- Healing From Trauma, Jasmin Lee Cori, MS, LPC
- The Body Remembers, The Psychophysiology of Trauma & Trauma Treatment (for professionals), B. Bothschild
- 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery: Take Charge Strategies to Empower Your Healing (for survivors), B. Rothschild
- Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists, S. Boon, K. Steele, O. Van Der Hart
- Healing from Trauma: A Survivor's Guide to Understanding Your Symptoms and Reclaiming Your Life, J.L. Cori.


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The mura mura appear really to answer to the fabled ancestors of the Arunta, but are addressed in prayers.
mura, he said, my life and yours have been too full of errors and of sorrow.
mura tucked Sinbad under his arm and shooed Dane before him out of the hydro.
I will help you, mura, whether you wish it or not; I will save you in spite of yourself.
My mother will come down the path and across the lawn, with her little white shawl on her head; she will call me: 'mura!
What do you know about that plant mura grows in the hydro—the one called 'catnip'?
mura did not even nod, but squeezed by the Salarik and pressed the lock.
Therefore the people of the day called that place Omo no ki no mura.
I know that he sent me the following words traced in tremulous handwriting on a torn piece of paper: mura!
The master has the power of hiring out his slave, for whose services he receives annually about a mura of rice, or forty seers.


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SUMITA JHA (Professor of Botany and HOD, Genetics)
Professor Sumita Jha obtained her B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Botany from Lady Brabourne College in Kolkata (1973) and her M.Sc. degree in Botany from Calcutta University in 1975. She earned her Ph.D. (Botany) in 1981 from University of Calcutta and has since been active in the areas of Plant Cytogenetics & Plant Biotechnology research and teaching. She has published 94 articles in International and National Journals along with 16 Book Chapters. To her credit, Professor Jha has mentored several students for their Ph.D. degree, has initiated and engaged in numerous International Research Collaborations, has served on various Advisory Committees and has garnered prestigious awards for her contributions to academic excellence. Notable among these are the INSA Science Academy Medal for Young Scientist (1983), the Prof. Hiralal Chakravarty Award by ISCA (1989), the UGC Career Award for young teachers (1994-1997), Membership of the Plant Science Committee, DST Govt. of India (2007-2012) and Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India (2008). Professor Jha has an extensive administrative experience and has served with distinction as Coordinator of the M.Sc. Program in Genetics (2002-2009), Head, Department of Genetics (2009-2011; 2013 - present), Head, Department of Botany (2007-2009), Deputy Programme Co-ordinator, CAS in Botany (2001-2004) and as Programme Co-ordinator UGC-CAS in Botany (2004-present) at Calcutta University. Her research interests include:
1. Secondary metabolism in cell cultures and genetically transformed cultures: synthesis and regulation
Professor Jha's group has developed transgenic cell and organ cultures in a number of rare, endangered indigenous medicinal plants for production of high value pharmaceuticals. With her collaborator Dr. David Tepfer, INRA, Versailles, Prof. Jha and her students have contributed to the understanding of the effect of crypt expression in transgenic hairy root cultures of several medicinal plants aiming at enhancement of bioactive secondary metabolites. They have transformed Bacopa monnieri with the cryptogein gene (crypt) and observed a stimulation of growth and saponins in plants grown in tissue culture. We propose that natural transformation operates as an adaptive resource in evolution, particularly in plant-microorganism interactions. Further study to elucidate molecular basis of elicitation by cryptogein are being pursued in several indigenous medicinal plants.
2. Chromosomal Explorations, Phylogeny and Diversity:
The family Hyacinthaceae formerly treated as a part of Liliaceae sensu lato, now placed in Asparagales based on molecular phylogenetic study, is poor in qualitative diagnostic characters. Among different genera of the family Hyacinthaceae, Drimia and Ledebouria are polytypic genera, which show intraspecific variation and are difficult to delimit. Prof. Jha and group are analyzing Internal Transcribed Spacers (ITS) sequence data of different taxa to draw the phylogenetic relationship of Drimia and Ledebouria with other related taxa of Hyacinthaceae.
Again, in Cucurbitaceae, presence of dioecious forms makes it an interesting model to study the evolution of sex in plants because dioecism is an advanced strategy in plants that assures spatial separation of male and female sex organs. On the other hand, presence of cosexual forms in cucurbits can also be used to compare and correlate the different parameters of chromosome evolution with special emphasis on sex chromosomes. Coccinia being a perrenial dioecious genus of the family Cucurbitaceae, is a model plant for such study. Prof. Jha and co-workers are working on development of molecular strategies for the early identification of sex in Coccinia for better understanding of evolutionary pathways of dimorphism. Their main objective is evaluating the phylogenetic diversity of sex chromosome behavior through karyomorphological and molecular approach in some genera of Cucurbitaceae and characterizing the sex linked genes by developing SCAR markers
Selected Publications
1. Satyabrata Nanda, Basudeba Kar, Sanghamitra Nayak, Sumita Jha, Raj Kumar Joshi (2013) Development of an ISSR based STS marker for sex identification in pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.)Scientia Horticulturae 150 : 11-15
2. Biplab Kumar Bhowmick,Timir B. Jha and Sumita Jha (2012) Chromosome analysis in the dioecious cucurbit Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt. Chromosome Science,15:9-15 (The Society of Chromosome Research, Japan)
3. Partha Sarathi Saha , Krishnadas Nandagopal ,Biswajit Ghosh and Sumita Jha (2012) Molecular characterization of aromatic Oryza sativa L. cultivars from West Bengal, India. The Nucleus. DOI 10.1007/s13237-012-0058-0
4. Sukanya Majumdar, Saraswati Garai & Sumita Jha (2012) Use of the cryptogein gene to stimulate the accumulation of bacopa saponins in transgenic Bacopa monnieri plants Plant Cell Reports DOI 10.1007/s00299-012-1303-3
5. Sukanya Majumdar, Saraswati Garai and Sumita Jha (2011)Genetic transformation of Bacopa monnieri by wild type strains of Agrobacterium rhizogenes stimulates production of bacopa saponins in transformed calli and plants Plant Cell Reports :DOI 10.1007/s00299-011-1035-9 A contribution to the Special Issue: Plant Biotechnology in Support of the Millennium Development Goals.30:941-954
6. Myo Ma Ma Than, Amita Pal and Sumita Jha (2011) Chromosome number and modal karyotype in a polysomatic endangered orchid, Bulbophyllum auricomum Lindl., the Royal Flower of Myanmar Plant Systematics and Evolution ;294:167-175 DOI: 10.1007/s00606-011-0459-6
7. Myo Ma Ma Than , Anrini Majumder , Amita Pal and Sumita Jha (2011) Genomic variations among in in vitroregenerated Bulbophyllum auricomum Lindl. plants. The Nucleus; 54(1):9-17
8. Kuntal Chaudhuri, Sudripta Das, Moumita Bandyopadhyay, Andreja Zalar, Albert Kollmann, Sumita Jha and David Tepfer (2009) . Transgenic mimicry of pathogen attack stimulates growth and secondary metabolite accumulation. Transgenic Research :DOI 10.1007/s11248-008-9201-8; 18:121-134
9. Anrini Majumder and Sumita Jha (2009) Characterization of Podophyllotoxin yielding cell lines of Podophyllum hexandrum Caryologia 62(3) 220-235
10. Ghosh, S, Ghosh, B and Jha, S (2008). Polymorphism in Gloriosa superba Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization (CABI Publications) DOI: 10.1017/S1479262108995125.
11. M. Bandyopadhyay, S Jha and D Tepfer (2007), Changes in morphological phenotypes and withanolide composition of Ri-transformed roots of Withania somnifera Plant Cell Reports : DOI 10.1007/s00299-006-0260-0 26(5) :599-609.
12. KN Chaudhuri, B Ghosh, D Tepfer, S Jha (2006)Spontaneous plant regeneration in transformed roots and calli from Tylophora indica: changes in morphological phenotype and tylophorine accumulation associated with transformation by Agrobacterium rhizogenes Plant Cell Reports .25: 1059-1066
13. S Ghosh, B Ghosh, S Jha (2006)Aluminium chloride enhances colchicine production in root cultures of Gloriosa superba. Biotechnology Letters . 28: 497-503
14. KN Chaudhuri, B Ghosh, D Tepfer, S Jha (2005) Genetic transformation of Tylophora indica with Agrobacterium rhizogenes A4: growth and tylophorine productivity in different transformed root clones. Plant Cell Reports.24:25-35
15. Mukherjee,S, Ghosh, B. and Jha,S.(2003) Higher Production of forskolin in Genetically transformed cultures ofColeus forskohlii Briq. Induced by growth regulators. J. Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology .12(1) 81-85
16. Ray,S.and Jha,S.(2002) Regeneration of Withania somnifera plants with withanolide contents J. Tropical Medicinal Plants. 3(1):89-96
17. Mukherjee, S, Ghosh,B,. Jha,T.B. and Jha,S (2002)Variation in content of taxol and related taxanes in Eastern Himalayan populations of Taxus wallichiana.Planta Medica 68: 757-759
18. Ghosh,B,Mukherjee S, Jha TB and Jha S.(2002)Enhanced colchicine production in root cultures of Gloriosa superba by direct and indirect precursors of the biosynthetic pathway. Biotechnology Letters 24:231-234
19. Ray,S and Jha,S (2001)Production of withaferin A in shoot cultures of Withania somnifera Dunal Planta Medica 67:432-437
20. Mukherjee S, Ghosh B and Jha, S.(2000) Enhanced forskolin production in genetically transformed cultures ofColeus forskohlii by casein hydrolysate and studies on growth and organisation. Biotechnology Letters 22: 133-136
21. Mukherjee S, Ghosh B and Jha, S.(2000) Establishment of forskolin yielding transformed cell suspension cultures of Coleus forskohlii as controlled by different factors. Journal of Biotechnology 76 : 73-81
22. Ray S and Jha S.(1999) Withanolide synthesis in cultures of Withania somnifera transformed with Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Plant Science 146 : 1-7
23. Jha S, Sanyal D, Ghosh B and Jha TB.(1998) Improved Taxol Yield in cell suspension culture of Taxus wallichiana(Himalayan yew). Planta Medica 64 : 270-272
24. Ghosh B, Mukherjee S and Jha S.(1997) Genetic transformation of Artemisia annua with Agrobacterium tumefaciens and artemisinin synthesis in transformed cultures. Plant Science 122: 193-199
25. Ray S, Ghosh B, Sen S and Jha S. (1996)Withanolide production by root cultures of Withania somniferatransformed with Agrobacterium rhizogenes. Planta Medica 62:571-573 (1996)
26. Mukherjee S, Ghosh B and Jha S. (1996) Forskolin synthesis in in vitro cultures of Coleus forskohlii Briq. transformed with Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Plant Cell Reports 15: 691-694
27. Jha S and Jha TB. A fast growing cell line of Taxus baccata L. (Himalayan yew) - a potential source of taxol precursor. (1995) Current Science 69 : 971-972
28. Jha S, Sahu NP, Sen J, Jha TB and Mahato SB. (1991) Two stage cell suspension culture and root culture ofCephaelis ipecacuanha Rich. For production of emetine and cephaeline Phytochemistry 30 (12): 3999-4003
29. Jha S, Sahu NP and Mahato SB. (1991) Callus induction, organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis in three chromosomal races of Urginea indica and production of bufadienolides. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture25 (2): 85-90
30. Jha S and Sen S (1990). Induction of mitosis in polytene nuclei and hormonal effect on nuclear changes during callus initiation in diploid Urginea indica Kunth. Genetica 80: 9-15 .
31. Jha S, Sengupta J and Sen S (1989) Stable regenerants from long term callus cultures of Ruscus hypophyllum L.Cytologia 54 (4) : 687-691
32. Jha S (1989) Cytological analysis of embryogenic calli and regenerated plants of Urginea indica Kunth.Caryologia 42(2) : 165-173
33. Sengupta J, Jha S and Sen S (1988). Karyotype stability in long term callus derived plants of Crepis tectorum L.Biologia Plantarum 30 : 244-251
34. Jha S, Sahu NP and Mahato SB.(1988) Production of the alkaloids emetine and cephaeline in callus cultures ofCephaelis ipecacuanha Rich. Planta Medica 6 : 504-506
35. Jha S and Sen S(1987) Karyotype variability in regenerated plants of Urginea indica. Cytologia 52 : 615- 625 (1987)
36. Jha S and Sen S (1987) Nuclear changes and organogenesis during callus culture of Urginea indica Kunth, Indian squill. Cytologia 52 : 433- 438
37. Jha S and Sen S (1984) Influence of chromosome behaviour, nuclic acid content and ultra structural analysis of accessories in Urginea indica Kunth. Biologia Plantarum 26 : 260- 262
38. Jha S and Sen S(1983) Chromosome study of polyploid Indian squill, Urginea indica Kunth. Cytologia 48: 407- 418
39. Jha S and Sen S (1983) Chromosome study of diploid Indian squill, Urginea indica Kunth. Cytologia 48: 79- 86 (1983)
40. Jha S and Sen S (1983) Quantiation of principal budienolides in different cytotypes of Urginea indica. Planta Medica 47: 43- 45
41.Jha S and Sen S (1981) Sterols in different cytological races of Urginea indica. Phytochemistry 20: 1442- 1444
42. Jha S and Sen S (1981) Bufadienolides in chromosomal races of Indian squill. Phytochemistry 20: 524- 526
43. Jha S and Sen S (1980) A search for scilladienolides in Scilla indica Roxb. Current Science 49 : 273- 274
Contact Information
Prof. Sumita Jha, Head
Department of Genetics
University of Calcutta
35 Ballygunge Circular Road
Kolkata 700019
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The Browns have reached an agreement to re-sign running back Brandon Jackson to a one-year contract, a league source confirmed for the Beacon Journal. NFL Network's Albert Breer first reported the deal today.
The Browns have a maximum of 90 players on their roster, so they must make a corresponding move once Jackson officially signs.
Jackson, who became a free agent in March, played in just two games this past season. In the Browns' 2012 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, he caught two passes for 20 yards. In their season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he rushed eight times for 54 yards (6.8 average).
After signing with the Browns as an unrestricted free agent from the Green Bay Packers in 2011, Jackson suffered torn ligaments in a big toe in the preseason and missed the entire regular season. During the 2010 season, Jackson helped the Packers win a Super Bowl, compiling 190 carries for 703 yards (3.7 average) and three touchdowns to go along with 43 catches for 342 yards and a touchdown.


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