Local sexual assault victims get help from volunteers
A Franklin County program assists victims with court navigation, counseling, and housing when the attacker is a family member or close friend. Since 2001, volunteers have funded education and a colposcope, now seeking $19,000 for a camera to photograph injuries for court use.
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Helping Hands SART Aims to Help Sexual Assault Victims
Christina Rush of RMH promotes the Sexual Assault Response Team to expand private exams and support for victims, noting many cases go unreported. She urges community groups to raise awareness and funds and provides RMH contact at (785) 229-8200 for more information.
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China tops in steel use and meat intake in 2004
China, with 1.3 billion people, consumed 64 million tons of meat in 2004, about 108 pounds per person, far below the United States per capita. Fertilizer use signals growth, with China doubling US fertilizer use in 2004. China’s steel consumption more than doubled the United States by 2003 as the nation modernizes.
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American steel and oil use outpace China in global energy mix
A report notes steel consumption has risen to unprecedented levels in the United States. It cites American auto production and oil use as key factors, pointing to an oil consumption gap of about three to one with China. The piece also highlights coal’s share in China’s energy mix, and higher per-household and factory energy use there.
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