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• HOW SENIOR CITIZENS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR HOMES
  
  There is no doubt that crime affects all of us in one way or another. Crime statistics show that all ages will face the possibility of violence, burglary, assault or something similar at some time in their lives.
  
  Personal protection and self-defense



• Dating Online - Be Safe
  
  People of any age find that dating is a challenge. Your hair, your make-up, and whether you look fat or not is a worry. Men, you worry about your tie, is it straight. You worry about having enough money and whether you will like her.
  
  Being like and



• Taking a summer vacation? Identity thieves aren't.
  
  Pack the car, pack the kids, kennel the dogs, double check reservations. Everything set? Yes, for you and for the identity thief ready to take advantage of your summer vacation.
  
  Going on a summer vacation is supposed to be one of the highlights of



• Hand and Power Tools
  
  Tools are such a common part of our lives that it is difficult to remember that they may pose hazards. All tools are manufactured with safety in mind but, tragically, a serious accident often occurs before steps are taken to search out and avoid or elimina



• HOW TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EFFECTIVE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM
  
  Major elements of an effective occupational safety and health program include:
  
  Management Leadership/Commitment
  
  ·Develop a policy clearly stating responsibilities for the program and the priority of safety and health in relation to other org



• Types of Web Site Hosting
  
  First of all we must determine the meaning of the word “hosting”. So, what is hosting?
  
  Hosting origins from the word “host” which has different meanings that are familiar to you. Hosting means providing place for your website on the web hosti



• Is your personal trainer any good?
  
  Hiring a personal trainer can be a significant investment – even with hourly rates differing vastly across regions and countries – you are still paying a fair amount of money for the expert knowledge that will help you achieve your health and fitness goals



• Are you inducting your employees
  
  In today's fast paced marketplace it is easy to neglect the small important things!
  
  Recently we assisted an organisation prove they had complied with their obligations in inducting their employee. The employee tried to bring a claim for severe stres



• Private Aircraft Charter Services the new way of business travel
  
  Air Broker Net is a leader in Private Aircraft Charter Service, Fractional Ownership and Aircraft Management. As an exclusive Air Charter Broker Service, they work with an expansive global network of certified operators and airports. Think of them as your



• Medical Tourism - Cape Town
  
  The medical tourism business in Cape Town is booming - fuelled by the rand exchange rates clients get unrivalled value for your money: instead of cut-rate procedures that compromise on quality and standards, they’re sure of state-of-the-art facilities and



• TOP 10 BETTING MISTAKES (Part one)
  
  TOP 10 BETTING MISTAKES (Part one)
  
  The first step to formulating a solution, is to define the problem.
  
  The following points are areas of betting where many punters often get it wrong. Our views arise from long personal experience and years of



• Metal Casting For The Hobby Metal Worker.
  
  The practical hands on creative person will enjoy the personal rewards of the ancient craft of metal casting.
  
  Armed with the correct knowledge, it is quite feasible to melt and cast metal in the home workshop, thousands of people the world over are



• Breeze Through Airport Security
  
  During the shake up a few years ago of the airport security system, things got a little crazy and airport security went a little overboard confiscating toenail clippers and hair mousse. Thankfully those days of an overzealous security system are behind us



• Defending and Protecting Net Newbies
  
  Tantamount to the paradigm shift in communication created by Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone, the Internet provides a medium for instantaneous access to information, business decisions, transactions, and personal interactions. As Edward



• Personal care products can lead to Cancer
  
  Our skin is a two way membrane. During perspiration toxins are eliminated from our body through it. Recently scientists have found that some chemicals when applied to the skin can penetrate the body and be absorbed by the body in significant amounts. Many



• Polarized Sunglasses are great for everything!
  
  Polarized sunglasses may be a good idea for outdoor sports pioneers to get. If you are driving, you may want to consider purchasing polarized sunglasses. The reflection of the hood of your car when driving will not be a distraction if you purchase these pa



• Children At Risk --- 15 Ways Public Schools Can Harm Your Children
  
  Unfortunately, public schools, even in the "best" neighborhoods, can harm our kids in many ways. Here's a list of 15 ways public schools can hurt children (and parents):
  
  1. Public schools cripple millions of children's ability to read by using the "



• Negligence - what is it and how do you prove it?
  
  Site: www.the-claim-solicitors.co.uk
  Article
  Release details: Immediate
  Date: 17 June 2005
  
  Negligence – What is it and how do you prove it?
  
  Accidents happen every day to people from all walks of life. Many people think that acciden



• Ford Freestyle 2005 enhanced by Top-notch Ford Parts from Parts Train
  
  "Freestyle blends the looks of an SUV, the versatility of a minivan and the confidence of an all-wheel-drive sedan," says Ford. "Freestyle is the crossover done right," adds Group Vice President, Product Creation, Phil Martens. "We didn't try to adapt an e



• Boating Safety
  
  AIC Insurance Agency advises boaters to take necessary precautions to be safe during the summer season, the time of year when boat accident claims increase in frequency by 45 percent, according to a recent analysis of claims incidence at Travelers, a leadi



• Public Schools Can Waste 12 Years Of Your Child’s Life
  
  For over fifty years, public-school officials and politicians have tried one education fad after another. They have all failed. Children should not be turned into victims and educational guinea pigs by public-school authorities. Here's why public schools c



• Choosing Hiking Boots
  
  If you’ve ever been 5 miles from the trailhead with painful blisters, or even a sprained ankle, you will appreciate how much your hiking enjoyment rests literally on your feet. The selection of the correct hiking boots can be the difference between a great



• Discover Your Housing Value System
  
  Are you stuck trying to make a housing decision? Small wonder. Your housing decisions are about everything in your life, and they involve your inner motivations and desires as well as finances, design and logistics.
  
  Consider this. Our relationship w



• Tips for Handling Bogus Phone Calls
  
  They may say that their car has broken down and they need to phone someone for help. They may pretend to be a workman, saying that they need to check your electricity or water. They might even claim to be from the council and that they are carrying out a l



• ‘Compensation Culture’ in the UK - What does the future hold?
  
  Media reports paint a confused picture of the compensation industry in the UK. Some studies provide evidence of an increased willingness to sue for compensation however slight the supposed injury, with diminishing consequences for society, public services



• 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid and Ford Performance Parts
  
  The Mercury Mariner Hybrid uses both gasoline engine and electric motor, which gives a 50% increase in driving efficiency with a much lower emission. All this is achieved by the use of 6 powertrain components, which work in perfect unison. Ford motor has 4



• Student Credit Cards 101
  
  Almost all students have and use student credit cards. Some of the students use them wisely and build for them an early credit history but others accumulate lots of debts that would have to be paid off once the student life is over. Students that have a cr



• Virtual Survey Reveals Ford Fusion 2006 Is What Consumers Want and Ford Performance Parts Compliment Its Precision
  
  The 2006 Ford Fusion is the company's first fully "digital" car. It was completely designed, engineered and tested for manufacture in a digital environment – using the most advanced design tools available for precision, quality and efficiency.
  
  Virtu



• Travel Safety - How to Take a Fearless Ride by Bus, Train or Taxi
  
  
  Follow these travel safety tips to help you feel more confident the next time you use ground transportation on a bus, train, subway or taxi. They should be practiced daily if you use public transportation to and from work or when traveling in unfamilia



• Panama: Much More Than Palm Trees Swaying in the Tropical Breeze
  
  Panama. Warm, tropical, palm trees silhouetted against the golden sky of a setting sun. Yes, it is all those romantic things. But it is so much more.
  
  Its capital is the most modern city south of the U.S. If this is the third world, I missed the firs



• Soap Making For Beginners – Melt And Pour Process
  
  As you will learn, soap making can be simple or complex. Some people enjoy the challenge of going all out professionally, which is fine. However, other people simply want to make soap for personal use or to give as an occasional gift.
  
  Keep in mind t



• Un-Retirement: Successfully Returning to The World
  
  For many years, you looked forward to that day when you would bid the world of work a fond farewell and ride off into the sunset of your golden years.
  
  Initially, it felt wonderful not to have to go somewhere each morning. Days, weeks, months of leis



• How To Shorten The Selling Cycle And Reduce Buying Stalls
  
  Copyright 2005 Doug Staneart
  
  The main reason for buyer resistance and selling stalls boils down to one simple fact: the reasons for not buying are bigger to the prospect than the reason to buy.
  
  If you sell an intangible product or service, it



• Is kayaking expensive?
  
  Before you start kayaking, this is one thing that you will probably be concerned with. After all, not too many people can afford spending too much money on their hobbies, and kayaking does seem like the type of activity that would cost a lot of money to st



• Setting Financial Goals - Part 1
  
  Setting goals is difficult enough without adding the word finance in the mix. Many people are reluctant to tackle the task of determining financial goals. Unfortunately failing to do so can have an adverse effect on achieving a comfortable lifestyle later



• A Fresh Start for Family Finances in 2005
  
  While 40% to 50% of us make New Year’s resolutions on January 1—a ritual that has existed since ancient times—approximately 60% to 80% of us have already broken them by the end of February, according to researchers.
  
  It’s still not too late, however



• Online Security while Traveling in the United States and Abroad
  
  This interview in downloadable eBook form is with Victor K. Pryles, author of a fascinating book about saving money while traveling. Mr Pryles has put a unique slant on traveling cheaply, but comfortably. I wanted to know if he used a computer and how he p



• Self Defense Education - Three Sure-Fire Ways to Teach Your Child About Safety
  
  Self Defense Education – There are three sure-fire ways to teach your child to be truly 'Kid Safe'.
  
  A child needs to know there are two types of self defense. Physical, which gives them the tools needed to keep them safe. And mental self defense, w



• Getting Older, Getting Better
  
  As baby boomers, we have been spoiled all of our lives. When we were teenagers, the world took note because there were so many of us. Our music, our beliefs, our fashions, our styles dominated the culture of the age. When we took to the streets to protest



• Amazing Water
  
  Before the floods of Noah, before epidemics, before disease and before a shortened life span, there was pure, energized water. Different from the water we drink now, free of chlorine, additives, chemicals for purification and toxins, from factories. This w



• Looking for a Holiday with a Difference?
  
  Fancy holidaying somewhere unusual? How about a 7 day tornado chasing safari? Care for a camping safari across the desert? How about a night in an Igloo? Or perhaps you may want to attend a winter driving school and receive your reindeer license!
  Chloe



• Workplace Security and Corporate Responsibility
  
  1. The Security Consultant's Perspective...
  
  Workplace violence is a reality whether it happens at the
  warehouse, plant, parking lot, hospital or treatment center,
  and office or while sitting in your car taking notes. It
  should not be swe



• The Importance Of Cell Phones In Modern Society
  
  Cell phones have become a necessity for many people throughout the world. The ability to keep in touch with family, business associates, and access to email are only a few of the reasons for the increasing importance of cell phones. Today's technically adv



• Get identified under your skin!
  
  There are movies that entertain you, frighten you, and enlighten you. There are movies that trigger your brain of a possible invention that might take shape. This happens every time you watch a Science-fiction movie you wonder, THIS is something that can b



• Personal Firewalls for Home Users
  
  What is a Firewall?
  
  The term "firewall" illustrates a system that protects a network and the machines on them from various types of attack. Firewalls are geared towards keeping the server up all the time and protecting the entire network.
  
  The



• What You Should Know about SMAW!
  
  In shielded metal-arc welding, the intense heat from an electric
  arc is used to melt and fuse metals to form a weld. It is one of
  the oldest and most widely used welding processes. Although used
  chiefly for joining iron and mild steels, shielde



• Meeting Safety Needs
  
  One of the most valuable life skills we can learn is how to meet
  our safety needs. We are responsible for maintaining the minimum
  balance in our safety accounts. When we learn to meet our own
  safety needs, every area of our lives--including our



• Introducing New Horses to Your Herd
  
  People change horses as often as they buy new cars these days. "New" horses are always coming and going. There are people who have had 5-7 horses in as many years. Many of these "new" horses already now how to behave in the herd. They know how to yield to



• Personal Power
  
  The following article is offered for free use in your ezine,
  print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.
  
  For other articles



• One Would Think That We Would Be Safer In The Comfort Of Our Own Home!
  
  Have you ever given any thought to the fact that you might be causing more harm than good while using your consumable products? I know that we have used household cleaners and personal care products for decades, so why am I bringing this issue up now? If w



• One Would Think That We Would Be Safer In The Comfort Of Our Own Homes!
  
  Have you ever given any thought to the fact that you might be causing more harm than good while using your consumable products? I know that we have used household cleaners and personal care products for decades, so why am I bringing this issue up now? If w



• Health and Safety Prosecutions and Litigation in UK Schools
  
  A Head Teacher’s Safety Management Toolkit Article
  
  HEALTH AND SAFETY PROSECUTIONS AND LITIGATION IN UK SCHOOLS
  Introduction:
  
  This article sets out some of the background some and examples of
  prosecutions and litigation against UK sch



• Health and Safety in KS1 & KS2 Curriculum
  
  A Headteacher's Safety Management Toolkit Article -
  www.swaneducation.co.uk
  
  Health and Safety and KS1 & KS2 Curriculum.
  
  Government Action
  
  The Government determined that Health and Safety become part of the curriculum in 2002 an



• Turn Benefits Into Sales with Streaming Media
  
  TURN BENEFITS INTO SALES WITH STREAMING MEDIA
  
  By Ronni Rhodes
  
  The "Wow" factor that accompanied the introduction of streaming media on the Web has long passed, and the technology now has to prove itself to marketers. Its' acceptance by advert



• How to find a good dating site.
  
  Seems like everywhere we surf on the Internet nowadays we run across this little advertisement: 'Free online personals'.
  They are everywhere, they are dating sites, and more are opening up shop every day.
  Welcome to the newest internet gold rush.
  
  
• The Best Way to Protect Your Children in the Car
  
  Car seats may be required but there’s one other thing you should be doing to protect your children in the car, because the best-constructed car seat in the world doesn’t insure they’ll live through an accident.
  
  Prevention is the best cure, and drive



• The art of surfing
  
  Since its hey day in the 1960’s, surfing through the ocean has become a popular past time. Riders love to pound the surf with their waxed boards and ride large waves into the shore. As like any sport, there is risk associated with surfing. Surfing implies



• The Top 10 Reasons to Give Us All a Break and Quit Using Your Cell Phone in the Car
  
  Yes, USING it. Read the data about just the conversation part. Read the data about the hands-free part. Go here http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/phon-ndx.htm for tips for safe cellular phone use in the car (if there is such a thing).
  
  1.Interrogatory N



• Keeping Your Children Safe Online
  
  Tips for Keeping Your Children Safe Online
  
  By Sharon Housley
  
  Parents are constantly struggling with ways to keep their children safe online. The Internet has a global reach and at this point no bounds, or limitations. Outside of installing fi



• eBay Thieves Make Auctions Tougher
  
  The online auction world was shocked by the biggest eBay fraud in its seven year history. What made it even more astonishing is the fact that the crooked seller has a five history of successful sales on eBay, accompanied by thousands of glowing testimonial



• ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET?
  
  ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET?
  
  By Nily Glaser
  Copyrights, Nily Glaser all rights reserved 2004
  
  Please feel free to post this Article as is with no additions
  or deletions in your newsletter, on your website, and
  for



• Life on the Front Burner
  
  How many times in your life have you had to put something
  'on the back burner', letting an idea or a project simmer
  in the background while you focused on something else? How
  often were the things that went on the back burner your
  personal



• Does Social Anxiety Hold You Back?
  
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• What Is Shamanic Smudging?
  
  Shamanic smudging—or just smudging—is an age-old tribal tradition which has been used for centuries to create harmony and peace. There are many different shamanic smudging ceremonies, and different tribes use a variety of herbs for smudging.
  
  To defi



• It Can't Happen to Me.....Can It?
  
  It Can't Happen to Me.....Can It?
  
  By Denise Hall (c) 2003
  
  We all know scams abound on the internet. The types we're
  probably most familiar with are the "get rich quick"
  schemes and the "Nigerian scam" letters. If you're smart
  and you



• Improve The Odds
  
  What are the statistics on successful online matches? No one really knows since making a connection on the Web is such a private and personal matter. From articles in the media and success stories spread by word of mouth in chat rooms and forums, we know t



• Making Contact
  
  Whether you're sending a note to a member of an online community or responding to an online personal ad, how you start an e-mail relationship can determine whether it will ever become more than an e-mail relationship. Here are some things to think about wh



• It's A Date!
  
  Ok, you've found someone online that you really like and they like you too. You'd like to meet face-to-face...now what?
  
  One of the best and worst things about singles meeting via the Internet is the return of old-fashioned first dates - with the ad



• Using Event to Effectively Market Your Business
  
  The best way to build a relationship with a potential client and turn them into a loyal customer is to meet them face to face. Choose a place where people can meet some of your current, happy clients. Instead of going out on 30 sales presentations or havin



• Safe Relationship Spaces
  
  The following article is offered for free use in your ezine,
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  Title: Safe Relationship Spaces
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• The True Cost of a Speeding Ticket
  
  Have you noticed more autos on the side of the road with an
  officer issuing the driver a speeding ticket? Have you seen
  more trucks surrounded by DOT transport police? I sure
  have. There are several reasons for this increased activity.
  
  One



• YOU WORK AT HOME
  
  YOU WORK AT HOME
  By Linda Landry (c)
  
  You work at home for many reasons.
  You like the autonomy. You set your own hours
  and you don't have to spend your profit on your
  wardrobe. This allows you to spend your quality
  time (and money) wit



• Would you pay for lousy service?
  
  Would you pay for lousy service?
  By Linda Landry (c)
  
  If you sat down in your Barber or Hairdresser's chair after you agreed on the price of your new 'do', would you be upset if midway thru the cut your hairdresser informed you the price just went



• From Smart Bombs to Smart Bags - technology is in demand
  
  By Alan Fein - Axcess Business News
  
  The world grows smaller as technology advances. That all adds up to change in the face of worldwide concerns over personal safety. Some fear an Orwellian society over having to much security imposed on their lives



• When the Seas of Life Get Stormy, Surf the Waves to Fun & Happiness
  
  When the sea of life gets stormy, how can you stay shipshape and ride the waves?
  
  You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Being empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge of your ship and handle whatever comes up. Use your p



• When the Seas of Life Get Stormy, Use These Tips to Ride the Waves to Run and Happiness
  
  You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Be empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge of your ship and handle whatever comes up. Use your personal power and intentionality to keep your ship on course through stormy waters.
  
  A



• Red Rock Lesson
  
  Red Rock Lesson
  Helaine Iris
  © 2002
  
  “Courage, contrary to popular belief, is not the absence of fear. Courage is the wisdom to act in spite of fear.”
  —John-Roger and Peter McWilliams
  
  As part of my personal journey and commitment to l



• The Real Dangers to Kids Online and How to Avoid Them
  
  Did you know
  
  ·1 out of 5 kids has been sexually solicited online
  ·1 out of 4 kids has been sent a picture of naked people
  or people having sex online
  ·that May 21, 2002 there was the first death of a child
  linked directly to an Interne



• OUTDOOR FUN -SAFELY
  
  There are so many ways to decorate your outdoor living area. Some people have swimming pools, others have hot-tubs. There are gazebos, birdbaths, rock gardens, ponds, flower gardens, etc.
  
  Everything in your outdoor living area should be weather-res



• When you're afraid you'll make a bad decision
  
  
  When faced with a decision, clients often say, "I can't make
  a mistake this time," or, "I want to be sure I'm doing the
  right thing."
  
  There are no guarantees, but here are some ways to improve
  the odds.
  
  1. Assess your strengths,



• Microsoft Passport? Good or Bad for the Internet?
  
  If you are anything like me, you've got dozens or even hundreds of accounts
  spread all over the internet (and the planet, for that matter). Each account
  has a different username and password combination, which adds up to one big
  headache, trying t

• Safety of personal info worries Kiwis (TVNZ)
  
  The safety of personal information remains of concern to New Zealanders, although healthcare providers and the police are highly trusted with information, according to a Privacy Commission survey.
  


• Austin Woman Recounts One-Degree Of Separation From Death At Local Women's Safety Conference (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
  
  The 5th Annual Women's Personal Safety Conference & Expo Will Feature Amy C. Baker, Survivor of a High-Profile Walk-by Car Theft Attempt and Near Fatal Shooting.
  


• iPhone Security Flaw Exposes All Private Data (Portfolio.com via Yahoo! Finance)
  
  You're a smart, safety conscious iPhone user, right? You keep the phone set to require a 4-digit passcode every time it wakes up, so if you ever lose your baby, all your personal information is safe.
  


• School safety addressed at school board meeting (Grand Rapids Herald-Review)
  
  A plan uncovered earlier this month regarding a potential school shooting at Robert J. Elkington Middle School made school safety a priority issue at Monday’s meeting of the Independent School District 318 School Board.
  


• Relay officials defend safety measures (The World)
  
  PORTLAND (AP) — State officials and organizers of the popular Hood to Coast Relay are defending their safety measures after an 18-year-old runner in the event was hit by a car near Scappoose.