What You Can Learn From MTV's Bully Beatdown

By Scott Buendia

I was skinny kid once, and I grew up as the smallest kid in school. So, as a consequence, I got picked on a lot. I became very shy and introverted and I didnt like talking to people, because I learned it was harder to be picked on if I gave them less ammunition. Plus, at home, I was the youngest of all the boys and they let me know about it all the time. They loved me, but they picked on me. Anyway, growing up, whether at home or at school, the bullies found me, so I totally understand how someone feels when they get picked on.

Thats why I love Bully Beatdown so much; the first episode I saw was a brother who was picking on his littler brother all the time. So the little brother did what any little brother would do, he called Jason Mayhem Miller, and got Bully Beatdown to offer 10 Gs to his brother (the bully) to fight a professional MMA fighter. And the bully, full of ego, as they are most times, accepted foolishly. In the end he only walked away with $2,000 dollars, because he was submitted 3x and knocked out in the 2nd round (for 5,000).

What can you learn from Bully Beatdown? Thats a great question, and heres what you can learn from Bully Beatdown. 1. A little training goes a long way, Michael Westbrook actually didnt do anything too technically advanced in either round, because he didnt have to. The bully was over matched, and Westbrook only pulled a sweet omaplata to a crufix (thats advanced) once. He was fairly nice to him the rest of the fight (well, not nice, but not as bad as he could of hurt him, he did TKO him viciously in the 2nd when he smelled a knockout though). So against your basic bully, you arent going to need much training, unless the size difference is great, and Royce Gracie proved in the first UFCs that if the bully doesnt understand your game and hes bigger than you, and you can drag him to the ground, then he is going down. So get a ground game ad get your hands up to par (at least learn something).

The other thing to note is that intimidation is a major part of winning a fight; you barely have to throw a punch if you have the edge in intimidation. Thats how it works for the bullies, half the time, if you wore your gyms affiliation shirt, youd probably intimidate the bully into not attacking. Youd able to avoid the fight by getting into their head before they considered the possibilities of winning. Even the fact that they could lose would be a deterrent, because bullies love easy marks and you, at this point would not seem such an obvious mark.

So to summarize, learn some mixed martial arts and do what you can to not look like youre an easy target. The harder and more of a fight you look like you can muster, the less likely they are to attack you. Watch Bully Beatdown and get some idea from the pros about how to go about doing things. And I promise you, youll have higher self confidence in on time, when dealing with a bully.

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Diversion Safes Work.

By Jim Pam

In addition, a small home safe can cost over $100 or more and is heavy and cumbersome. And burglars love real home safes. Also, many models can easily be removed from your house. Believe me, a determined burglar will stop at nothing once he has found a safe in your home.

Don't you think that by now the burglars know the usual places to look! And yet we still use the same old hiding places. Well then, how about hiding your valuables where a burglar would not have the time to look. While he's checking all the 'regular' places, your valuables are out in the open and, even though they're in 'plain sight', he goes right by them without even looking.

Don't you think that by now the burglars know the usual places to look! And yet we still use the same old hiding places. Well then, how about hiding your valuables where a burglar would not have the time to look. While he's checking all the 'regular' places, your valuables are out in the open and, even though they're in 'plain sight', he goes right by them without even looking.

Or how about a book on your shelf that holds something of value and importance. Even if a burglar knew about Book Diversion Safes he would never have the time to look through your entire library. Burglars want to get in and out of your house as quickly as possible they can so they grab any loose loot around.

Research says a burglar spends 8-10 minutes on the average in a victim's house so a burglar knows the best hiding places in a house to look for loot and he goes to the 'normal' places that it would be hidden. A mattress or a loose brick in the wall or your sock drawer still are some favorite choices to hide valuables.

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Fitness Over 40: Massage Chairs Get You There

By Steve Esquire

I know, you get over 40 and now staying fit is an uphill battle. I just learned that as we get older, our metabolism slows down. Women may experience a slowing metabolism in their 30s. Most men do not feel the slowing until their 40s. There is a trilogoy that holds the key to maintaining your metabolic rate. Exercise is key to keep your system flowing. The fuel or your diet is key to getting your metabolism to be efficient. Regular massage chair therapies is the third in the secret triad.

With the slowing down of the metabolic rate, there are feelings of less energy. A woman is fighting a battle. It does not have to be this way. If you can handle a little hard work and have a little determination, a woman can keep the figure that she once had not too long ago. Now, let us not think this just applies to women. Men, as well, can experience a little excess weight once they hit their 40s.

You know if you are fit at 40, that it took determination. It took discipline. You may have watched what you ate to prolong the mid life tire. Diet is the first area to help you not eat the wrong foods. Consistency and balance in your diet is important. Stick to natural foods and avoid processed foods.

Fitness over 40 is achieved by eating several small meals a day that consistent of fruits and vegetables and protein. Protein should come in the form of nuts, lean meats, fish, and so on. You should stay away from saturated fats if at all possible.

How about going for a walk? Walk around the block for 30 minutes. Take the dog and the kids. It can be a good time and healthy for everyone. Try to do this type of light exercise 4 to 5 times per week.

Look, the important thing is to do some basic, light aerobic exercises. Aerobic means heart and lungs. That means your heart rate increases and you have to breathe harder to increase the oxygen. Start a routine of going for a walk 4 times a week.

Massage therapy is the missing link between diet and exercise. The muscles get worked out but then need to undergo a healing process as they rebuild. Massage therapy helps to keep the muscles resilient while reducing excess toxin build ups. With exercise comes a burning of energy and that waste needs to get flushed out.

The glue to the triad is massage chair therapy. Massage chairs add the convenience of availability. In other words, they are easy to add to your routine. Just take a quick 10 minute recuperation break and feel your vitality improve.

Massage chair therapy offers a practical way to integrate massage into your daily exercise routine. Start with a brisk warm up massage. Get the blood flowing with some morning shiatsu. Invigorate your muscles with the chopping massage. This has an excellent loosen effect. Limber up before a round of golf.

Fitness over 40 does not have to be all bad. Just get the right tools and enjoy this part of your life to the fullest. Get your diet right and balance your nutrition. You dont have to give up all your favorite foods, just eat them sporadically. Exercise your body and get it in shape. Bring your fitness full circle with a massage chair to get your muscle soothed and relaxed for your next work out.

In addition to the above recommendations both men and women of all ages, but especially over the age of 40 should exercise approximately 4 to 5 times a week for 30 minutes at a time to keep their bodies fit and their weight optimal. By combining a healthy diet, conscious fitness and massage chair therapy your body will serve you for a long time.

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Diversion safes work. Diversion safes keeping your valuables safe. Unique safe that works.

By Court

In TVs and movies we have seen the obvious place to hide a safe vault is at the rear of a picture frame. The robbers who come to steal generally do not bother to waste time and effort to open the safes. In order to conceal things from a thief who breaks in to the house there are some useful tips.

Diversion Safe is for hiding the valuables in common place like beneath a sink. The diversion safe can be in the form of a peanut butter jar or a hair spray can.

A wall safe can be mounted at the rear of a secret panel. Experts suggest mounting wall safe at the back of a door or panel which appears like the continuation of a wall. This can be camouflaged like the wall and will be tricky to find.

The Diversion Safe looks the exact replica of the original and no disparity can be found between the two.

Convicts can identify the old concealing spots easily and they search articles behind the places where people usually conceal them like the rear of a freezer or in drop ceilings.

The Diversion Safe is to be kept in places where it blends and not in places where it is noticeable. If a safe is not the same or there is a little difference from the original then it should be kept in a different place for example, the 'soap safe' if it is not of the same variety and is different, then it should not be kept in the same place. The diversion safe should be kept with things similar to that like a 'book safe' should be kept in a book shelf.

A convict spends very little time in a house to steal. He generally goes to the usual places where people conceal articles, and now with the help of the Diversion Safe one can be imaginative and conceal their valuables in different places or keep them in open.

A diamond ring can be hidden in a Diversion Safe by either keeping them along with laundry detergents in the washroom or in the bathroom sink. A thief will not even imagine going to a laundry room in search of a valuable.

The Diversion Safe is very useful for people on holidays. Several people like to carry their finest jewelry and this can be concealed in a book safe similar to the ones carried for reading during the vacation. The cover of any best seller can be used to conceal the book safe and it can be left behind in the bed side table. Even oil bottle in a garage can be used as a diversion safe.

A Soda Can Diversion Safe is recommended while touring. It can hide the valuables. This is not advisable at home because many a convict drink a can of beer or soda while stealing.

The Diversion safes are safe but not for very precious items. These safes are liked and in use because they are cheap and things can be hid in the open. They are similar to the daily use articles like jars of peanut butter, bottled drinks, soap or candles. Robbers who are in a hurry to steal and walk away are not likely to open and close jars and bottles but if a professional robber has the time and gets hold of its easy to open and take away the contents. To secure very precious items it is excellent to go in for a heavy duty safe.

The Diversion Safes are advised to be used by the Law Enforcement Agencies to secure the precious items. To avoid being a subsequent victim it's sensible to buy one for the office and home.

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Martial Arts Mcdojos Teaching Mixed Martial Arts

By Scott Buendia

A then unknown fighter named Royce Gracie steamrolled over several other martial artists during the first UFCs, nobody had seen his style, and no one could defend it (and even the one who had the best chance of negating it couldnt, Ken Shamrock). Many black belts in their styles stood up and took notice, because that wasnt supposed to happen. Their end all be all style should have stopped the takedown, negated the chances of being in a submission, and even if it did go to the ground, one of the mythical knock out or death touches should have finished the fight. None of the above happened, and something else happened at the same time. An explosion of interest in grappling and mma came to be. Enrollment was down at martial arts school everywhere, as the ones who were already teaching mma and grappling did well. So the martial arts school hired marketing gurus to tell them what to do, and the word came down. Teach MMA and grappling. So thats what they did, they hung up a shingle and said, We teach MMA and grappling. Students flocked in, even though the school itself had lied to everyone, they had never trained mma, they had never competed, they had never fought, they never earned a black belt in mma (doesnt exist no matter who says it does), and they never found a grand master in it (they dont exist in it). They just started to say that theyve been teaching it all the time.

So the problem is that bad techniques and teaching are being handed down, because schools who have no right to teach MMA are teaching MMA. With a little more than a fake black belt strapped around their waist and their authority in their voice to back it up. The public has been taken for a ride and if youre not careful, you will be too. Let me explain.

In walks little Timmy and his dad who wants him to be able to defend himself against a bully no matter if it goes to the ground or if it stays standing. His sweeps are all wrong (Timmys) and his takedowns are weak, but hes somehow still good enough to be a brown belt in MMA (sorry, these don't exist). He does get taken down by the local bully who is street crafty and may have training as well, and low and behold we have a problem. Timmy gets beat up, and blames himself. His parents blame themselves for not paying for more classes so he could be better. Everyone blames themselves except the school who have convinced themselves erroneously that they are doing the right thing and teaching the right things, and they do believe that little Timmy with bad training needs to pay more to come more often or get privates. No one blames the Grandmaster who has a black belt in MMA for 20 years (forget that MMA has only been around 12 years), no body questions that he has all the years of experience in teaching MMA and actually learning MMA. He gets by because he or she wears a belt that is black and talks with authority.

So whats the cure? Check the creditionals of your teach before you enter the training contract. Look for someone recognizable to back up what they say, someone with experience, and someone who has competed. Look for their competitors and how they have done in competitions (thats the only way you can see what kind of school it is). Be suspicious if the owner/head instructor has never competed or ever led someone who has competed. Ask if the owner was there when the competition happened, if they werent active with the student, then what makes you think that they will be active with your son, daughter, or you. If you do all this, youll be sure to find a reputable school you can trust.

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Burglar Alarm Security System Review

By Lucille Green

Even an general, common house can be a valuable investment, but this house is your castle. So, it is often better if you could make your home safe and secure with devices with fewer characteristics yet is as effective. This is no longer an issue as home alarm and security systems now exist that provide adequate safeguards against burglars.

In the recent years burglar alarms have become very effective and fashionable. The electronic systems that include security alarms have sensing components that are hooked up to a main control board by way of hardwiring or by receiving a low voltage RF signal. The detectors common to burglar alarms are those which show the opening of points of entry, with the latest systems being principally hardwired. Nonetheless, retrofit radio controlled systems are also more economical now and speedier to install.

The sorts of alarms currently available are made for different functions and basically include systems that can also handle fire, intrusion and at the same time safety as well. You can also find more technologically advanced computer dependant burglar alarms that are multi-zoned, transportable, and fashioned to arm your house and your vehicle. The quality of the alarm system that was installed will depend on a number of things. It will rely on if the system was installed correctly, the time of the day, if it is being triggered correctly and the zones number. It also matters how competent the alarm is. Once they receive the signal, these systems will on their own call the fire department, police or ambulance if needed.

The alarm monitoring company will call the property owner in case the alarm is set off, to check if the premises is secure, or if they should arrange for assistance. In addition to this there are also burglar alarms being attached to video surveillance systems for instant remote video monitoring. The burglar alarm causes a specified alarm output and quickly responds whenever the sensors identify valid circumstances which have activated the alarm. The unit's ability in communicating back to its supervising system is truly a crucial facet for checking the efficiency of the alarm.

What you want to keep in mind is - everyone wants to get in on the particular codes for your burglar alarm alarm system, including the authorities and your house insurance company. So make sure to inform them when it's set-up. They can also get the third party's documentation which scrutinizes the quality and efficiency of your alarm system.

Should you have an independent certification, you need to confirm that the levels of qualifications remain the same after all promotions and special offers finish, that way you can be certain your alarm system is capable, reliable, and high quality. It is very important to get these characteristics in a burglar alarm system to avail its advantages, but most of all, to safeguard you from undesirable losses in the future.

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How to Choose the Right Home Security Alarm System

By Greg Shuey

Home security alarm system has become much more important these days. Why? It's because it's during times of economic difficulties when people can result to unlawful activities to earn money. Probably the most common practice is robbery.

Nobody wants to have their home robbed. No one wants to bolt awake at night at the sound of a glass breaking or footsteps down your hall. No one wants to lose their valuables to thieves that intrude your home while you're asleep. And most importantly, no one wants to risk the safety of their family.

Home security alarms will alert you and the nearest local police station and other emergency response units whenever an intruder invades your home. It acts as a deterrent to criminals. Though costly, security alarms will give you peace of mind, which is something money can't buy.

You can place home security alarms at crucial points in your house: windows, doors, and other point of entry. These alarms are equipped with sensors that go off when tripped. Usually, intruders break a window or bust down a door, when the sensors pick up these movements, they trigger the alarm and alerts the homeowner and the police. Some security alarms come with motion sensors that can detect movements in a particular place in your house.

To ensure that you are installing the right kind of security alarm, make sure that you follow these tips:

- Choose only companies that are accredited by the National Security Inspectorate and Security Systems Alarm and Inspection Board.

- Check first with your local business and trade associations to see company credentials. You wouldn't want to invite someone from an unreliable company inside your home.

- Ask the company installing your security system if they have insurance to cover errors.

- Make sure that the company has 24/7 customer and technical support.

- Make sure that the security alarm has a reliable power supply.

- It should be tamper resistant to avoid the system being turned on or off without intention.

- The system should be easily upgraded to accommodate addition of smoke or fire detectors or any change in legal or personal requirements at minimal cost.

- The alarm system should come with audible or visual signaling to alert you if there is a malfunction in the system before operating.

An effective and reliable home security alarm system will be a valuable asset in your home. Your safety may depend on it so it's best to choose the right security alarm system in your homes.

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Install Home Security Devices to Protect Your Family

By Greg Shuey

Protecting the home from outside elements means protecting your family from harm. During these times of economic crisis, people may result to unlawful means just to make money. Burglary is among them. As sad as it sounds, there are people who would break in a home to steal money and other valuables. To protect your family from such people, you should have a reliable home security device.

A home security device can be a closed-circuit television or an alarm. These are designed to alert you when an intruder is attempting to get inside your home. Security alarms can deter the entrance of robbers. Security cameras can give you handful information about your intruders. With the help of these home security devices, you don't have to fear waking up in the middle of the night with thieves ransacking your home, or go away for vacation and then come home to an empty house.

There are different home security devices you can use to protect your homes. There are alarm systems, gun safes, security cameras, and surveillance equipments. Some of these items maybe pricey but they can guarantee that you have a shot at protecting your home.

For those who are willing to invest on more sophisticated home security devices, check out these cool stuff:

Telephone Intrusion Notification System

This is a fully-functional telephone that is programmed to detect an intruder within the installed premises. When someone unauthorized crosses your premises, it triggers the alarm and the phone automatically calls you, a friend, or the police. You can listen in on what the intruder is doing or take other measures.

Sensor Guard Alarm

This detects body heat and gives out an alarm.

Laser Property Guard Fence

When an intruder crosses your premises, it disturbs the laser beam and then triggers the alarm.

A reliable home security device will save not only your valuables but your life as well so you better think about being cautious by installing home security devices.

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Have More Fun While You Workout

By Jason Thompkins

One of the reasons that a lot of people avoid working out, is because they think that it is just straight boring. They could be doing better things with their time that are actually fun, rather than the same old boring, dreadful, workout plan.

However, you have to consider that more and more people are putting up with the boring workout routines because of the alarming increase of heart related diseases and obesity. You have to consider that you have to take care of your body in order to live a happier and more satisfying life.

The person that is in charge of their body is you, no one else but you. You have the choice to go to the gym 3-5 times a week, and condition your muscle fitness and health. If you choose to slouch and be lazy you could increase health risks.

Once you get to where you want to be, and have the great body that you built, you will have to maintain that fitness plan. You do not want to throw everything away that you had worked for.

Not all types of workouts have to be boring, and they sure do not have to be at the gym either. Their are a number of fun activities that can be done that also get you physically fit at the same time also.

First of all, most people consider that fitness workouts are only limited at the gym. However, you have to consider thinking out of the box and start being creative. Active sports such as swimming, golf, tennis, football, and basketball is a fun sport that can give you great quality fitness workout experience.

If you are not sports minded or you can't think of any sport that can be fun for you, you can also consider dancing as a great fitness workout experience. You can try and enroll in dance classes. Although some people think that dancing is easy, you have to consider that it's not.

Dancing is a great cardiovascular workout, and the longer you do it the better results you will see. Dancing is also a great way to connect with your partner, and it will also increase your reflexes along with your overall physical muscle fitness.

These are just a handful of examples that can make fitness workout more fun and more enjoyable. There are still quite a lot of activities out there that you can do for fun and at the same time, give you a great quality workout. There are belly dancing activities, there are hiking and camping activities, there are rock climbing activities and a lot more. All you need to do is find one that interests you and be creative.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu using the Guillotine Choke

By Steve B

The guillotine choke is one of many submission holds in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You have probably seen this countless times during MMA events.

There are two types of guillotine choke. There is the blood choke and the air choke. If you apply pressure using your forearm against your opponents windpipe, then you achieve an air choke. If pressure is placed on the arteries of the neck, then you have a blood choke.

In addition to the two types of chokes, you should also know that this can be done while you are standing or on the ground. Most fighters do it while they are standing because of better leverage in this position. If you are on the ground, you have to get your opponent into a full guard position.

Now it is time to learn how to choke.

Lets make it simple by starting in a standing position and perform the regular guillotine choke. You have to first pull your opponents head down by placing your hand on his neck or by pulling down on his GI so he is facing the ground.

Now put your arm around his neck into a position similar to a headlock. Slide your forearm down under his chin and around his neck making sure that the blade of your forearm is against his neck.

Then grasp the wrist of your choking arm with your free hand. Keep this grip on his neck tightly so that his head is wedged under your arm.

Place one leg slightly forward, stand up straight and twist your hips in the direction of your forward leg you are using to execute this choke.

A more complicated version is the spine locking guillotine choke. Here, you start by bringing your opponents head down and wrap your arms around his head, similar to the regular guillotine choke.

Using your forearm, turn your opponents head towards the hand of your choking arm so can put pressure on his spine.

Put your free hand on your opponents back on the same side of his head as your free hand. Then grasp the wrist of your planted hand with the hand of your choking arm and lean back.

When executed properly, your opponent has no choice but to surrender. If they dont, they will become unconscious in the next few seconds. This move is not only used in competition but also in the street so you just have to practice how to do it.

Aside from the guillotine choke, there are other moves in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you can learn and apply in and outside the ring.

Normally, this can only be used when you are in front of the opponent. There are ways to subdue them when you are able to go behind them or on their side. You just have to listen to your instructor and watch how these are done so you can spar with someone in order to do it correctly.

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An Easy Ways To Relieve Your Stress

By Josh Simpson

From time immemorial, mankind has always had the zeal to strive for greater control. Whether it is the sciences, or the arts or any other field whatsoever, man continues to walk forward into the unknown. But such glory has a flipside to it. War, violence, pollution and other things have spoiled the show. But this list still remains incomplete without another issue. Advancement has complicated our lives beyond belief and the consequence of such dizzying complexity has been well described by a word that was coined by an endocrinologist Dr. Hans Selye, in the 1930s, and that word is "stress".

Stress is a word, which is inextricably linked with our lives today. Everyday, all our actions are characterized by stress in some way or the other. This word is used to describe a highly abnormal level of emotional pressure marked by alarm and fear in a crisis, or for that matter, any emotional situation whatsoever. Also, stress finds various ways of expression through negative actions like, suicide, self-mutilation, and outbursts of temper, verbal and physical abuse and so on. The statistics are on the rise. In the modern day, we accept stress as a part of our lives that we have to take into our stride while we battle through life. Financial problems, personal safety and suchlike matters hem in people.

The enterprising creature that man is, it is perhaps not surprising that he has been trying to find a way out to combat the problem of stress. One such ray of hope is anxiety therapy. Anxiety therapy comprises relaxation techniques including meditation, to combat stress. Hypno-therapy is often used to combat stress-related issues using a combination of both mental and physical relaxation to calm the subject's mind. Another attribute of anxiety therapy is also Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT. This therapy uses three methods to help a patient suffering from stress related problems, using cognitive, behavioral and emotional methods. That is, through the thinking patterns, his/her daily actions and by channelizing one's emotions in positive ways.

In today's world, even children are suffering increasingly from depression related issues due to pressures such as academic performance and peer pressure. Teenagers are committing suicide, as confused young people look to escape. There are so many expectations on our young people. They must multi-task and cope with a new breed of pressures. When multitasking becomes a burden it leads to emotional claustrophobia and ultimately, stress.

To resole this threatening crisis there are different avenues that have opened up. People are flocking to the therapists in large numbers, in need of anxiety therapy. Also, anxiety therapy includes sessions and hypnosis, physical exercises, massage sessions, standard medication including anxiolytics which are drugs. ACT or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a technique being applied in anxiety therapy.

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Must Know' Information About Panic Attacks

By Josh Simpson

Do you think about panic all the time? Are you afraid that you might have a heart attack soon? Have you been having dizzy spells of panic along with a racing heartbeat? Are you really worried about everything that happens around you? If you have these above-mentioned symptoms then you are definitely a patient of panic attacks. So, how is one affected by a panic attack?

Firstly it is very important to understand that there are no fixed reasons to panic attacks and there is not a fixed cure. It is often referred to by people as a disease, which talks about a particular phobia that anyone, might have. A phobia can be towards a particular object like a matchbox or towards insects like the cockroach or the honeybee. Panic attacks are still pretty mysterious because it reacts to different people differently as a result there is different medications for different patients.

Among some of the specific treatments, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy come top of the list along with meditation and relaxation therapy that have often been used to relax the nerves. Psychotherapy is really important because it helps in minimizing your fear and it has often been found that psychotherapy alone can get you out of thee disorder.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, on the other hand, helps patients deal with their stress in a different way by using different forms of breathing techniques and muscle relaxation techniques. Patients who suffer from panic attacks are constantly under the fear of heart attacks and they are reminded that they would not have heart attack, especially during panic attacks.

It has been found that anti depressants help in reducing the anxiety and even the severity with which panic attacks come upon someone. The SSRI or serotonin reuptake inhibitors group of medicines like Prozac and Paxilare often termed as the best medicines that people suffering from panic attacks should take. As these medicines can also cause symptoms of panic attack, it is best to take a small dosage in the beginning and slowly increase the dosage of medication. Medication is as important as natural therapies like breathing and muscle control techniques because medication can bring immediate stress relief and deal with any situation that the patient might have.

Panic attacks can be prevented in numerous ways and it is always handy if you know your own symptoms. As a start you should take deep breaths. Such relaxation techniques always help especially in cases of panic attacks. Remember that there is no quick cure for a disease like this. Any sort of therapy takes time. Do not be over critical of yourselves. You must learn to calm down your anxiety and meditation is a good way of reducing stress. You should avoid stimulants like nicotine and caffeine as this can increase your anxiety. Remember that panic attacks can always be harmful if one does not take care of it. These tips are useful in taking care of yourself and preparing yourself for any future attacks. Remember that you are the key and it is you who can take care of these attacks.

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Where to hide your valuables.

By Court

In addition, a small home safe can cost over $100 or more and is heavy and cumbersome. And burglars love real home safes. Also, many models can easily be removed from your house. Believe me, a determined burglar will stop at nothing once he has found a safe in your home.

Don't you think that by now the burglars know the usual places to look! And yet we still use the same old hiding places. Well then, how about hiding your valuables where a burglar would not have the time to look. While he's checking all the 'regular' places, your valuables are out in the open and, even though they're in 'plain sight', he goes right by them without even looking.

Don't you think that by now the burglars know the usual places to look! And yet we still use the same old hiding places. Well then, how about hiding your valuables where a burglar would not have the time to look. While he's checking all the 'regular' places, your valuables are out in the open and, even though they're in 'plain sight', he goes right by them without even looking.

Or how about a book on your shelf that holds something of value and importance. Even if a burglar knew about Book Diversion Safes he would never have the time to look through your entire library. Burglars want to get in and out of your house as quickly as possible they can so they grab any loose loot around.

The possibilities for diversion safes or hidden safes are endless. As long as you have a consumer item, you can hide valuables inside it for a very effective way to reduce your chances of loosing priceless possessions if and when you are robbed.

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Leadership Development

By Bart Icles

Organizations these days face a lot of changes, most of which are unlike those that they have encountered before. As organizations deal with changes and challenges, it is vital that they are led by people who have a clear idea of what leadership is and its role in the development of the organization. This trend has given rise to the concept of leadership development.

Most people think that leadership is merely being on top of the hierarchy. Being the first, the strongest, the most popular, and the biggest are oftentimes thought of as traits of a leader. In an organization, leadership takes a more profound description - leadership is the direction of efforts to a common goal and it influences people on many different aspects. In setting the direction and in guiding others to pursue such a direction, leaders must continually adapt to the different factors that affect the organization. Leaders must be able to manage their own learning as they need to be kept highly motivated and self directed. Thus, the concept of leadership development was born.

Leadership development requires continuous learning. There are numerous methods and programs available for leadership training and development. Such methods and programs can be formal or informal. Others may be directed by a third party or they can come in self-paced learning styles. Leadership development programs come in a variety of these combinations, whatever best suits the organizational leaders.

In preparing leadership development programs, there are some key points that one must keep in mind. Start with determining the goals of the leadership training. An easy way to kick things off is through identifying gaps in performance, growth, and opportunities. Conducting self assessments and gathering input from other members of the organization would also be valuable. It is also important to identify competencies present in the organization and those that the organization still need. Leaders must possess the skills needed in various areas of knowledge and in different roles and functions.

Next to be determined are the learning objectives and the activities that would facilitate the achievement of such goals. Then, you can move on to developing all the materials that would help leaders better understand and visualize the objectives of the program. Implementing the leadership training program would come next. Include short tests to ascertain that participants are able to understand new information and the training materials. See to it that continuous feedback, coaching, and mentoring are present in rolling out the leadership training program. Keep track of changes that might occur during implementation, have a plan for redesigning program should there be changes, and always check how the program can be effectively communicated to the right people - the organizational leaders.

Evaluation is critical area in leadership development. Not only should the organizational leaders be evaluated, it is also as important to assess the leadership training program. Leadership development is a continuous process - this makes assessments vital to the concept. Other than evaluation, there should also be follow-up so that leadership is not left to stand still in just one area and to ensure that leadership is constantly meeting the needs of the changing organization.

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CMOE has been helping companies with strategic thinking and team building since 1978. Through a strategic thinking workshop and other innovative business techniques CMOE has established themselves a leader in the business world. Visit www.cmoe.com for more information.

3 Methods of Fighting in Quantum Jiu Jitsu

By Steve B

There are 3 methods of fighting in Quantum Jiu Jitsu: Out-Fighting, In-Fighting and Ground Fighting. If you want to be a good fighter, you have to be an expert in all three.

Out-Fighting is combat before you clinch. It consists of combinations, defense, movement, strikes and stance.

When you are on the offense, you have to throw a combination of punches and kicks so the opponent is not able to protect himself. You have to make each shot count by letting the power come from both your weight and momentum.

Naturally, whoever you are fighting is not just going to stand there and take your hits. He or she will also do their share to inflict pain so you have to know how to defend yourself by learning some blocks and evasions. The most common is being able to keep your hands up and absorb the blow.

Movement is part of defense and offense. By staying on the balls of your feet, you will be able to switch direction and change levels. The best way to practice that is to do this in front of a mirror with some music playing. If you notice, you dance to the rhythm and this is very similar when you are engaged in a conflict.

The foundation of Out-Fighting is the strike and this is best achieved with a combination of punches and strikes. This is most effective when you knockout your opponent, and you can learn this in the form of complex individual techniques.

Lastly, is the stance. Just like a boxer, you have to keep your head up and your chin down. While it is hard to say which one is best, you should only use whichever is most comfortable with you.

The second mode of Quantum Jiu Jitsu is In-Fighting. The difference here is that this is combat after you clinch. This consists of the clinch, defense, shoots, strikes, throws and takedown.

The clinch is the foundation of In-Fighting because this will allow you to control your opponent. From there, you will be able to throw a series of punches or kicks which can only be achieved with a relatively straight posture otherwise, your technique will not be very effective.

You might think that strikes, shoots and throws here are the same in Out-fighting. That is partly true except for the fact that the techniques used are for close quarters combat. As for the takedown, a knockout is a perfect example. Just make sure you end it in a control position.

As for defense, you can do this with a grip and body position. It is important to get your hips out while fighting for control and not get pulled in a bent position since your torque power relies on an upright posture, so keep your head up and chin down.

The last mode of Quantum Jiu Jitsu is Ground Fighting and this happens when you hit the floor. This consists of the same things as In-Fighting with the addition of transitions. This is achieved by learning how to change and adapt that will allow you to have dominant control over your opponent.

Anyone can learn Quantum Jiu-Jitsu. By learning these three modes of fighting, you will be able to win over your opponent.

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Tips On Stocking Up Emergency Food Storage

By Greg Shuey

Climate change has altered the world and the effects were evident during the past couple of years: unpredictable weather patterns, stronger hurricanes, very long droughts, record snowfalls and rainfalls, flash floods and landslides. The possibility of these catastrophes happening right in our community is much higher than it used to be. Thats why we need to be prepared when disaster strike. We must have emergency food storage.

But even with this dark cloud hovering over us, many still seem to neglect the importance of preparing their households for such occurrences. Hence, the negligence on stacking up on emergency food storage. Even when past calamities such as Hurricane Katrina exposed this lack of preparation not only by the government but also by most families, most people still overlook the fact that they have to prepare for any eventuality, thus exposing themselves and their loved ones to depressing situations when tragedy strikes.

Not a few people, however, while recognizing the importance of preparing for a calamity, simply are unaware of how to do it. This should help you get started.

First thing that you have to learn in emergency preparedness is having emergency food storage ready. It must contain food, medicines, and drinking water to sustain you in times of emergency. Here are some tips to help you prepare food storage:

1. Determine what you really need. For food, store only what your family eats. Also, make sure that you have enough stock of easy to prepare foods like canned goods. Have a first aid kit in handy. If there are people at home who have existing health conditions, make sure that there is enough medicine for them that will last for at least a week. Water may be the most essential of these, so make sure that you have enough for drinking for a week.

2. Store them well. Keep your goods in a dry, clean and cool storage area. Be aware of the expiration dates of your food and medicines, as expired products will just cause more harm than good.

3. Remember where you store them. Storing enough will not help if you do not know where you kept them. Organize all your stocks and keep a list of every item and where it is kept so youll know where to look when the need arises.

Having emergency food storage is the first step in preparing for a calamity. It will ensure your familys survival in times of crisis.

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Greg Shuey is a food storage planner and facilitator. He helps families and individuals know what they need to get for emergency food storage and shows them how to do it inexpensively. Visit our site INeedFoodStorage.com for emergency food storage today!

What You Should Know About Wholesale Burglar Alarm

By Lucille Green

Are you concerned that your simple door detectors are just not enough to make you feel secure? Or maybe you have thought about modifying your present alarm to the latest anti-burglar devices so you need to know the best alarm systems to purchase? Buying alarm systems wholesale is a good way to make the make the most of your money - because in a wholesale package, different types of burglar alarms are available, making it easier to select one to serve your security needs.

Most sellers of burglar alarms give you more choices with their offered system packages, so you can be assured of a cost-effective deal and the most common wholesale alarm systems include the following devices: Most alarm systems include the following: Control boards - This is the brain or central processing unit of the system. This contains the keypad and siren and all the other essential components of the alarm system.

Keypads - Basically, for the status of the burglar alarm system the keypads are linked to the main control and displays. Depending on the model of the keypad other features are available and there are four kinds of keypads you can select from, which are :LCD Alpha English Hardwired, LED keypads, Fixed display wired keypads and radio controlled keypads.

Motion Detectors - movement detectors are mostly used if no one is at home but they are pretty futile if you're at home although they can provide you with a little assurance that your in is safe even if you are away. Movement sensors are commonly positioned where the greatest floor space of the home can be seen. You may also decide to affix another detector in the hall of the 2nd floor and for additional security, you can set-up another unit in your bedroom.

Breaking Glass Detectors - Breaking glass sensors are set-up on access points to the ground level and cellar and are most essential for windows and doors with glass. Broken glass detectors are set off by sound and are sensitive to noises that could be be a threat. Intelligent examples have outstanding sensors specially tuned for sensitivity as well as a resistance to deceptive alarms.

Outdoor and Indoor Siren - You have a wide selection as to where to place your sirens at house although most individuals prefer fixing them in the attic vents, wall vents, under the eaves of the roofs, or a tall building side wall. You may also decide to install them above the closet or tall furniture, in the basement, and bedrooms but remember when locating a siren to make sure that it will not be easily accessible. Attempting to move the unit at all from it's fixing will activate it's built-in siren in better models.

Combining the two versions - hardwired and radio controlled burglar alarms, they not only notice trespass fire as well. These too are available in wholesale bundles.

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