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Jane and Lenny are young parents. They have 2 kids who are 3 and 5 years old. The kids keeps them pretty busy most of the time. They are looking forward to a little vacation without the children soon. They have been saving for a vacation over the past few years. Summer was here, and this year they were finally ready to go.

Lennys mother offered to keep the kids until they returned home. They would be in good hands. It would also give her some quality time with the little ones. Jane and Lenny packed their belongings, and let the trusted neighbors know they were gone. Then they were off to the vacation spot. When they arrived they wasted no time enjoying the area.

They strolled around the many shops and boutiques. After a while, Mother Nature took over and they knew it was time to get some rest. They headed back to their room and fell asleep. It was still sort of early but they were exhausted. They slept for a few hours. When they awaken it was about 11PM, so they decided to take another stroll through the waterfall area.

Its was quiet and the moon was bright. It was a perfect night for romance. They were enjoying the moon light in the secluded area when a man approached them and asked them for the time. Lenny looked at his watch. At that moment, the man pulled out a knife and said give me your wallet.

Jane was so frightened that she was shaking. Lenny reached for his wallet and gave it to the guy. The guy fled in the opposite direction. Jane regained her composure and they went to the hotel desk to report the crime. Local security took the statement and promised they would do all they could to get Lennys wallet back.

They asked him what kind of identification was lost in the wallet. Lenny said none. The police said, you do not carry identification in your wallet? Lenny said yes, but that was not my real wallet. He reached in a pocket inside his coat and said this is my real wallet. I learned a long time ago to keep my real wallet in a place where thieves would not think it would be.

Jane hugged Lenny, because she knew he had saved them the nightmare of worrying who might have their identification. The mugger had made off with a wallet with fake cards and a few dollars. Lenny called it mugger money. He used it as a diversion and it worked like a charm.

Jane and Lenny did not let the incident spoil their vacation. However; they were more careful. Experts recommend that you always keep a few dollars in your wallet, in case you are mugged. Keep your other cash in different pockets or somewhere else. Muggers want take the time to see what they have actually stolen. You can use their need for rapid escape to your advantage. By all means, never get injured over property, most of the time it can be replaced.

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Wilma is a young artist who is trying to make in the business by selling her paintings. She heard that many artists do lots of suffering before they become famous, and figured this is hers. She frequently arranges meetings with people all over town and sometimes out of town.

She drives an aging vehicle that is not in the greatest of shape. It usually gets her where she wants to go without many problems. One day she got a call from some out of town clients who wanted to make a large purchase for their gallery. She knew these people well, but they could only meet at might.

They apologized for the inconvenience but because of their schedules night was the only time available. Wilma agreed and set up the meeting. She knew this would be the beginning of something good for her. The day finally came. She left early to get there in plenty of time. She loaded the car and started on her way. It was about a 60 mile drive.

About 35 miles into the trip she heard a pop, her tire blew out. The car rattled to a stop as she pulled over to the shoulder. She knew about changing tires, so she could still make it in time. She got out of the vehicle and started to change the tire. She was amazed and relieved that no one stopped.

But no matter, she had it under control. Besides, she had a cell phone if she could not get it changed. At that time a small car pulled up behind her. A man got out and asked if she needed help. She said no thanks, I think I got it. He said are your sure, she said yes. The guy seemed a little disappointed that she did not accept his help.

He went back to his car, but he did not leave. He just sat there staring at Wilma. She began to feel uneasy, and started thinking about what she would have to do if he tried anything. He got back out of his car and started toward her again. As he approached he told her she looked just like his girlfriend, who had just broken up with him. Wilma was really nervous now.

He was about to touch her when a police officer pulled up behind the two. He asked what was going on. Wilma explained that she had broken down, and this guy would not leave after she refused his help. The officer placed them both in a secure position and ran their tags for warrants.

Turns out the guy was wanted for assault and battery of a highly aggravated nature on his exgirlfriend. He was taken into custody. Wilma was released and proceeded on her way. She could not stop thinking about how lucky she was, or what she would have done if things escalated.

Roadside breakdowns are pretty common. Automobiles are not perfect and will break when you least expect it. Each situation is different, and you never know whom you are going to encounter along the way. While there is no advice to fit all situations. You should prepare your self as best you can. Obviously, make sure your car is in excellent mechanical condition.

If you do experience a breakdown, assess the problem. If you can take care of it yourself do so. A cell phone is no longer a want, it is a must. If you have to call for help, call immediately. Most people believe that you should sit in the vehicle with your windows closed and doors locked. If you do choose this option, and someone stops to help, stay in the vehicle and tell him or her to phone for help.

Many experts note that sitting in a disabled vehicle on the side of the road is not the best place to wait for help. You might be hit by traffic, or better yet you are easy to spot as a target. They say you should get out of the car, call for help, and stay in a wooded area close to the car until help arrives if safe and possible. Characters stopping to do you harm, will simply figure you have gone and left the car behind. If you breakdown do not panic, think and make wise decisions.

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provides self-defense and safety products, tips and advice to fit most
situations. Make your surroundings safer for you and loved ones today
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Want to know how to reduce weight permanently and lose that weight forever? Take these step by step reduce weight guide to reveal a healthy and well toned body.

1) Cardiovascular Exercises - Do your cardio exercises frequently. These can be any exercises that work up your heart rate to the extent that you are huffing and puffing for at least 20 - 30 minutes. Do your cardio exercises 5-6 times a week if you want to reduce weight or 2-3 times a week for weight maintenance. Cardio exercises will help you lose body fat fast.

2) Build Muscles - Muscles burn calories even when you are not doing anything but resting. The more muscle mass you have the more calories you will burn a day and in the course of over a period of time, the calories you burnt will add up very substantially. Building muscle mass is one sure way of losing body fat forever.

3) Eat Carbs Early - Take your meals with carbs earlier in the day and cut down on carbs on later meals. This is to prevent unused carbs from turning into body fat when you sleep and to regulate insulin level. Avoid high glycemic carbs to achieve your reducing weight objective.

4) Don’t be too afraid of fats - The fats in your diet that are bad for you are saturated and trans fat. So replace these bad fats with unsaturated fat and essential fatty acids (EFAs) and these good fats will keep your body fat and fat related diseases down. But do take your fats in moderation as after all, they are still calorie laden.

5) Complex Carbs - Choose your carbs. Avoid starchy and refined carbs such as pasta, pizza, white rice and white bread. Replace them complex carbs such as brown rice, brown bread and high fiber carbs like green leafy vegetables.

6) Food Portion - Decide how much you want to eat at each meal and then keep to it and do not eat anymore when that portion is consumed. Eat slowly to let your body signal to your brain that you are full. This usually takes about 20 minutes. Extra food means extra and calories mean extra body fat if the food is not converted to energy. So with less calories consumed, you will not gain extra body fat but steadily reduce your weight. But never skip meals or starve if you want to reduce weight healthily.

7) Avoid Canned Or Boxed Food - These food are usually high in trans fat, sodium, sugar and simple carbs all of which will help you to gain weight and body fat.

Eat Often - By eating often, say at every 3 hourly intervals, your body will think that food is abundant and therefore less likely to store body fat for emergency such as a famine. But do bear in mind to keep the portion small so as not to consume more calories than you expand.

9) Get 8 Hours Sleep - Research after research has shown that people with less sleep are more prone to being fat.

10) Do Not Skip Meals - Skipping meals will slow your metabolism and forcing your body to use your muscles for energy instead of your body fat. This is a vicious cycle, the less muscle you have, the more your metabolism slows down.

There you are. By following this step by step guide, not only will you reduce weight but will lose your body fat forever.

Chris Chew is a personal trainer of actors, male pageant winners and top models. More of his fitness tips at Free Fitness Tips

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You cannott please everybody; there will always be someone you know who is not very pleased with you. In fact some may even hate you. Even within the circle of your friends, you cannot be assured that all of them like being around you. Have you ever thought of the reasons why? But whatever the reasons are, here are some tips that will surely help you be that type of friend everyone wishes to have.

Be Your Friend`s Number One Cheerleader. Bring out the best from your friend. For example, if your friend is joining a play in school, be one of the early birds and sit on the front row to take a closer view and applaud for him/her. If he or she is down in the dumps, be the first one to come rushing to your friend for a quick and pick me up on a bad day. Other Chances are, they are all appreciate it.

Learn the Art of Sharing Secrets. When your friend tells you something that is supposed to be a secret, it should remain as is. That is why it is called the art of sharing secrets. You share secrets and by the term itself, it should not be spilled to anyone. Standing by your words to keep your buddy as hush-hush would earn you his/her trust.

Be Sensitive Enough. If your friend needs time to be alone and think, let him/her be. Sure, you are concerned but when they say they want some time alone, give it to them. Do not force them to go out and join you in the latest outing if they do not want to. There is always a time for everything. There is a time to play pranks and jokes and there is also a time for being serious. If you are really a good friend, you will stick with your pal regardless of the weather. Know when to keep quiet and listen if needed. Give them enough space to think about their life.

Mark that Calendar. Nothing warms the heart of anyone than the thought of knowing that someone actually remembers their birthdays, or any special dates for them in the calendar. A gift is not a prerequisite. Trite as it may sound, the thought that you remember them is already enough. On the other hand, if you are someone who is not very good on remembering dates, get your calendar, organizer or even cell phone and let them do the task of reminding you of the dates you should keep in mind.

Do not be a Spoiler. Loosen up and let your hair down. You would not want to be branded as spoilsport or the killjoy of the group would you? Take risks and do something you have not done before. If your friends want to try out bungee jumping, go with them even though you are afraid of heights. It is a perfectly safe activity. Conquer your fear. Are you the one in the group who usually heads home first when in a party? Come on, staying out late at night or partying once in a while does not kill you, as long as you act responsibly.

Be Flexible. This means be flexible in your views and when discussing other topics and subjects. Life is never a bore when you are having a good conversation with someone. Being with someone who can talk about anything under the sun is fascinating. From being a nasty joker down to being an existentialist, this kind of friend is really a must have.

Be the kind of friend everybody wants to have and you are likely to have the kind of friend you always wanted to have. Your actions can influence the people around you to be just like you all a friend for keeps.

For more information about Your Self Esteem and Life Coaching see my blog at http://my-self-esteem.blogspot.com

Breast enhancement is being increasingly used today. Once thought only to be something that celebrities or rich people had done, breast augmentation is now frequent among all strata’s of the general population. Whilst the finished surgical results typically work really well, improving the patient’s perceived outlook and lives, what must be remembered are the small but not irrelevant associated potential risks. This is after all surgery, a highly invasive procedure that requires the careful consultation and application of experts.

Breast enhancement surgery can lead to a whole host of complications, two of which are mentioned below:

Necrosis:

This is where injury and/ or disease kills off groups of cells around the implant in the weeks after surgery. Such an occurrence makes the healing of the wound surrounding the implant difficult. In the worst cases the implant may have to be removed to enable the affected area to be effectively cleaned and then healed.

Necrosis of breast tissue can be more likely if the patient:

smokes
already has an infection
uses steroids
undergoes heat or cold therapy
undergoes radiation/ chemotherapy

What can be left from a case of necrosis is large permanent scarring. Surgeons can apply silver nitrate (or other similar anti-infection chemical) to a recent scar that appears to be re-opening soon after implants surgery. The cessation of smoking is highly recommended prior to breast surgery, in particular when having a breast lift. Breast lifts need a larger quantity of incisions which can increase the chances of less than adequate oxygen supply to regions of the breast, further promoting the chance of necrosis.

Capsular contracture:

Any object inserted in a living human will be surrounded by a protective tissue lining frequently termed a ’tissue capsule’, ’scar capsule’, or simply a ‘capsule’. This lining is not identical to the regular scar tissue.

Capsular contracture is the most widely seen of the breast enhancement complications, although possible at any time it is most frequent in the first few months after surgery.

Breast enhancement surgery involves the cutting of tissue to create the hole for the implant to fit into. Once the implants are in this so called ‘pocket’ a very fibrous tissue develops, i.e. the capsule. Scar tissue is genetically programmed to shrink to a certain degree. In some people the scar tissue will not shrink noticeably, in others shrinking places pressure on the implants making them seem quite tough and rigid.

Under pressure the breasts can become physically distorted, later becoming firm and ball-like. What can increase the risk of capsular contracture are:

Patients that smoke
Past cases of seroma
Past incidences of haematomas can aggravate the capsule, i.e. inflammation, leading to the capsule contracting
Implants placed on top of the musculature generally have more of a chance than implants inserted below the muscles of capsular contracture
Pathogens present on unclean implants can lead to rapid contracture

A grading system is used to mark the degree of capsular contraction:

Baker Grade 1: The breast looks natural and feels soft
Baker Grade 2: The breast looks natural but is a little bit firm
Baker Grade 3: The breast looks slightly distorted and is firm
Baker Grade 4: The breast looks distorted and feels hard. A certain level of pain may be present.

When thinking about having surgical breast enhancement do really think about whether you need the operation. Consult your local qualified surgery and know the potential risks!

If breast enhancement surgery seems very invasive learn more about non surgical breast enhancement at http://www.breastenhancementfacts.com/breastenhancementblog/7/non-surgical-breast-enhancement/

My answer is yes.

I was in a bar with a male friend a while back. I was sharing about the few the cute guys that I would have liked to have a conversation with. I added that I was finding it difficult to be with someone. He replied:” I know what your problem is Caroline; you want to be with someone too much”

His comment was hurtful to me. That is a clear demonstration that men are action oriented: to him, he was solving my problem. That was his way of being supportive and helpful even if I didn’t agree with him

I strongly wanted to shout at him: “I am working about 50 hours per week. I dedicated some of my leftover time to training. I have my social life and my relatives. Can I focus at least 3 hours per week on flirting without looking desperate?!”

I feel that I am entitled to that.

I am sure that you get comments like that once in while. Some are even worse then other ones.

It seems to me that as soon as I have a man in my life, I am perceived as having fewer faults then when I am single. Suddenly, people’s opinions are shifting to “there is nothing wrong with me”.

In fact, I am the same person, with the same qualities and faults, single, or in a relationship. Is that familiar to you?

Living single has its challenges. This article is suggesting having a happy living single life as a woman
Living single as a woman is a choice. You have to feel like this is your choice. You don’t have to feel like a victim of it. It’s related to your level of self esteem.

If you don’t have a solid accurate, high opinion of yourself, you will be easily influenced by the behaviors and comments of your friends, co-workers and family members.

Most of the time, they mean good. However some insensitive comments can be destructive. The damages can be serious.

When I am living single as a woman, I feel good about my life; I have freedom, peace and allowed selfishness. It’s a pure joy like. I made a few changes in my thinking and in my lifestyle that allowed me to be happy living single.

For the first time in history, in North America, you have more people living alone then with someone.

Living single is all about freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom of hours of sleep, freedom to go out, freedom of doing what you want, when you want it.

Living single as a woman, can it be fulfilling?

What makes a life fulfilling is to experience intimacy. When you are feeling closeness with you child, with a parent or with your partner it is a good source of happiness. That is why you can have intimacy with yourself.

Intimacy is a feeling of closeness. So find it with yourself. Be close to yourself. To whom you are. Find out what you really like and dislike.

Do you like doing woodworking? Would you be happier working on shifts then a 9-5 job? Unless you try it, you can’t know about it. Living single is a great situation to experiment and find out more about you.

Take the opportunity to have undisturbed connection with you. Find new hobbies. Find some new long term project. Make new friends. Plan an unconventional trip. Be more spiritual. Try new sports.

By the way, if you pity yourself, stop it right now. No man will want to be with a depressed woman. Everybody wants a lively, positive and happy person. As you are developing more of yourself, you are becoming even more fascinating. You’ll have backed up opinion and anecdotes to share.

Living single is a “believe in you” situation. You will be so involved in different situations that along the journey, you will meet men. Living single still allows flirting and dating.

Please be aware that you will be multi-challenged. That is why a good opinion of yourself, a series of small positive experiences and success will help you lead a happy single life and help you patiently meet the man made for you.

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