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 Jim Hines on the problems with "Don't be a victim!"How often have we seen and heard that phrase? Don’t be a victim! Like it’s all about the victim’s choice. “Gosh, I’m bored and there’s nothing good on TV. Guess I’ll go get myself assaulted.” and Another study finds that more than half of all violent crime occurs between non-strangers. Self-defense programs often do a great job talking about strangers; how many prepare you to fight off a boyfriend, a relative, or a coworker?

An example of how back up can work. Situational awareness by bystanders can be the good kind of climate change. Sometimes joining a conversation or asking a question can make a world of difference.

BitTorrent doesn't effect movie sales - except for delayed releases in other countries

Why Arabic is Terrific

Portraits created using police composite sketch software - from descriptions of literary characters