How to Slow Walk Part One

By Al Case

The first time I made time stretch I was jerked out of a sleep by a commotion outside my yard. I saw a couple of fellows trying to beat my dog when I looked down from the upstairs window. I yelled down at them to leave my dog alone, and they yelled something back at me, and the next thing you know I was careening through the house while pulling on my pants.

I took in the scene at a glance as I came out of the gate. My dog bouncing around, and the two fellows trying to get him while he danced around a frightened young girl holding a small dog, and I knew what had happened. My dog had jumped the fence when he had seen the little girls dog, and she had picked her dog up to protect it, and my dog had jumped around and barked at her, and the two fellows were really just coming to the rescue of a small girl.

This thing had turned into a problem for me. The two guys werent bad. How could I turn things around without hurting anybody?

I began walking slow, real slow, and the fellows suddenly started to worry. They were bigger than me, but my eyes were on them, and confident, and they suddenly had time for worry to foment and build within their minds. They began to sweat and perspire and even shake.

My dog suddenly stopped dancing around and sat down and looked at me, everything in the whole darned world had gone into slow motion, and I slowed my walk even more. The little girl, looked up at me, she was still holding her dog. Calmly, I asked what was going on.

It was beautiful. You could see the relief in the two fellows eyes that things hadnt escalated into physical fighting, and they both began to babble. Each wanted to be the one to explain what had happened.

I finally looked down at my dog, who was looking up with a rather guilty expression, and they stopped their babbling. So, knucklehead, it was you, eh? He flopped his tail on the ground a few times as he looked down.

The dog was renowned for ignoring me, but when I told the dog to get into the yard, miracle of miracles, he slunk through the gate. I looked around, and nobody seemed to be hurt. I petted the girls dog, smiled at the two guys, and left, and that was the first time I ever slow walked.

About the Author:

Al Case has practiced the martial arts for forty plus plus+ years. You should Slow Walk over to Monster Martial Arts and see him.

The Way To Choose Your Omega 3 Capsules

By Peter Bertonich

It's confusing isn't it. DHA, EPA and more. How do you choose your Omega 3 supplements?

You know what it's like. The more you read the worse it gets. You start learning about EPA and DHA, and long chain and short chain omega 3 fats. About ALA and converting ALA to DHA.

For example a reader recently asked me about how to choose his omega 3 fish oil capsules. He was confused about the difference between long chain and short chain Omega 3 fats, and confused about which were the best Omega 3 supplements.

I can understand how he got confused, so here's a little more about it and some ideas on how to choose the best Omega 3 fish oil supplements.

The three Omega 3 fats weve mentioned (DHA, EPA and ALA) are polyunsaturated fats. They are all good for your body but by far the best and most important is DHA. Remember DHA is the fat that makes up a large part of your brain, though of course that isnt the only reason.

You get ALA from plant sources like flax seeds, and your DHA comes from sources like deep sea fish. And DHA is a long chain fatty acid, whilst ALA is a short chain fatty acid. But the most important is DHA.

But DHA, the most important Omega 3 fatty acid along with EPA, is what you need from your Omega 3 supplements. And all Omega 3 fish oil capsules contain DHA.

All fish oil supplements have DHA.

So if you're better using fish oil supplements are they all the same? If not how do you choose between the different fish oil supplements?

There are two factors in choosing the best fish oil supplements. You need to consider the quantity of DHA you get in each capsule and you need to look at the purity of the fish oil. That's all.

To decide which are the best value fish oil capsules you must consider how much DHA are in them, not just the price.

Supplements with a third of the amount of DHA than other supplements are not good value even if they are half the price, because on a price/DHA quantity comparison they are actually more expensive.

And don't stop there because you need to find out which are the purest oils used in the supplements because, sadly, most of our fish can be contaminated with toxins. You don't want to be taking capsules with fish oil that may be contaminated with mercury, for example.

That's the process of choosing your Omega 3 supplements. There's only 2 things to consider, so forget long and short chain fats and so on.

It isn't easy to do that comparison though. I have spent some time doing it and the good news is that there is a brand of Omega3 capsules that do offer good value on DHA quantity as well as the highest purity in the industry.

Visit my website to find out which brand.

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Want to find out the best brand of Omega 3 Supplements? Or about how to get Omega 3 Fats in your diet? Visit Peter's Website Healthy Omega 3 Fish Oil.

Babysitting Agencies: What You Should Know

By Rashel Dan

Babysitting agencies can help you a lot. If you're looking for a sitter, then the best place to look for one is in an agency. Getting a sitter from an agency will give you some assurance that procedures have been followed to ensure that you have a qualified sitter. Different agencies however have different methods and procedures. You would want to be with an agency that can source the best sitters. How do you know that you are with a good agency?

Source of Sitters

Background of Agency - Finding out about an agency's background is a given. Your next step should be finding our exactly where they get their sitters. It would be good if an agency can get sitters from various sources. After all, this is not a question of discriminating against certain places as sources for sitters. It's about finding out how they screen their applicants.

A good agency would typically conduct preliminary checks, investigation and screening. This includes verifying a sitters real identity and checking for past records of cases of misdemeanor. Determine how an agency conducts its checks.

Agency Requirements for Sitters

Ask about the agency's requirements for accepting sitters. What exactly are these requirements? Are sitters required to have certificates in first aid courses? In some cases, sitter applicants aren't required to have these certificates. This is because not every sitter would have the motivation or resources to take these courses. Some agencies however take it upon themselves to provide learning opportunities. A sitter who is well-versed in emergency response is valuable. You would want a sitter who can respond to emergencies and accidents.

Sitter Matching

Good babysitting agencies shouldn't just offer you any sitter. They should be able to offer you a sitter who can respond specifically to your needs. Your sitter for example should be able to work well with kids who have the same ages as yours. You may also have special requirements such as sitters being able to cook as well. Find out how an agency will help you find the exact sitter that you need. Some agencies will help you interview their sitters so you can find a good match. Others will interview you personally so they can determine your needs and find a sitter who fits.

Agency Guarantees

Agencies should have some form of guarantee. Products typically have money back guarantees. Agencies on the other hand have guarantees for replacements. This is important because there will be instances when your sitter will be unable to come in. It is also quite possible that you may not be satisfied with your sitter and would like a replacement. Will your agency replace a sitter at no extra cost?

Cost

As with everything else, the price is a crucial factor. How much do you have to pay your agency for a sitter? You may have to pay an initial fee whether or not you finally decide to get a sitter from them. Some agencies have non-refundable initial fees. You then have to pay for a placement fee. This amount covers the costs for agency services include background checks. In some cases you may have to pay extra for transportation costs. Once you have your sitter, you have to pay her an agreed sum every month.

Babysitting agencies may be a bit expensive. If you think about it though, the cost may be worth every penny. Just think about it as paying a large amount for the safety of your kids.

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What is Ballet Dancing?

By Sarah Wilkiamson

Ballet is considered as one of the most amazing dances ever. It has even been considered as an art form which allows the dancer to express his or her emotions freely. Ballet is a particular style of dancing that sets the dancers apart from others because of the focus on grace and poise. Nowadays, there have been innovations when it comes to ballet, it is more than just a dance, it can be mixed in with various art forms such as singing, acting and even miming.

It was back in the mid 1600s that ballet first caught the attention of the French court, and in particular King Louis XVI. Although the Italians can claim ownership for the birth of ballet, the form in which we know it today came from France. The Academie Royale de Musique et de Danse was founded by King Louis XVI and the popularity of ballet can trace its roots back to that period of history. Throughout the world there are many world class ballet schools, Moscow, London and New York have ballet schools that are particular noteworthy, but the origins of this dance form remain embedded in France, as is shown by the fact that the language of ballet terminology is French!

What is a Ballet Dancer?

People may have different opinions when it comes to their definition of a talented ballet dancer. Basically, a talented ballet dancer is someone who possesses fluid grace when it comes to dancing. They should be poised when they dance and graceful when switching from one movement to another. A good ballet dancer is able to reach out the audience and convey her emotions to them. The audience should get clearly what the dancer is trying to say through his or her actions.

The first ballet dancers were men. They dressed as women to perform, but women were not allowed to dance for about 20 years after ballet first started to make its mark in France. Today, most of the ballet dancers are women, and our culture is such that boys are not encouraged into ballet. The common misconception is that ballet is for weaklings - and yet anyone who has attended a ballet training session for male dancers will tell you that ballet is a hard work-out that develops strength far greater than many more "macho" sports! Not only does it develop strength needed for lifting a ballerina during a dance routine, but it also promotes greater flexibility and muscle tone rather than just muscle mass.

Ballet dancing is a great way of keeping fit. The amount of training that is involved ensures that a ballet dancer has a well-toned body. Their healthy lifestyle means that they usually have a good metabolism and have above average stamina. The exercises to develop poise means that they stand, walk and sit correctly which means they look confident and don't develop backache from bad posture.

Ballet is as popular now as it has been over the centuries. With world renowned ballet troupes playing to sell-out theatres, there's little doubt that ballet dancing is more than just a dance craze, it's a form of artistic expression that captures the hearts and imagination of anyone watching.

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The Right Ways To Lose Belly Fat

By Toony Graspee

I get asked often what is the best way to burn fat and build muscle. A lot of people want to know if aerobics exercise is the only way to go than doing strength training, or if the common exercises that involve cardio does more than interval training.

Having a little more than 15 years of experience within the field of fitness, training myself and teaching others right from wrong I am sure I have the knowledge of what actually works and what dont.

First, I want to make sure my responses are understood. I'm going to tell you what works for people that have a limited amount of time to get there exercise in, I expect you readers do not have 90 minutes per day to exercise. Now days there is not enough time in the day to get what you want done. That's also why there is a big disconnection between the information provided in fitness magazines to the readers who cant apply the info found in magazines because of the time deficiency.

Not enough time is available to workout 6-8 hours a week. Think about it, unless you are a tri athlete you actually need it. If you are someone that just wants to get rid of fat and build muscle you just need a system.

The way to acquire a fit body is to do bodyweight exercises to warm up, after that start strength training supersets to pack on muscle and then complete your workout with interval training to lose fat quickly.

Turbulence Training is a program that does that. Turbulence Trainings system was made to have you finished with your workouts in just 45 minutes, three times a week. Doing a full workout in the shortest amount of time gets the most out of your workout burning more calories. First a 5 minute bodyweight exercise will be your warm up. This alone is way more effective than trying to warm up on the treadmill, which all that really does is get you ready for more walking on the treadmill.

Then it will move you into the strength training supersets. You use two exercises performed back to back with minimum rest between each one. This dramatically cuts your workout time, while receiving maximum results. All you need is 20 minutes for this, we will use basic exercises and sometimes more bodyweight exercises depending on the clients goal for building muscle.

Finally 18 minutes of interval training. A warm up followed by six short intervals that is right for the client. Then a short, low intensity recovery. Finish it with a nice cool down and that's the workout. Only 45 minutes long, three times a week.

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Tucson Security Systems Let You Sleep Well At Night

By Todd Cavanaugh

Whether you live in a house, a condominium or an apartment, there are certain consistent major components of Tucson security systems. You can expect any discussion with a security consultant to include things that should be done with regard to each of these components.

When you start looking at Tucson security systems you will also have certain things in mind. There are some factors everyone should consider when investing in a security system:

Price. As you shop around, you will get a general sense of the pricing of Tucson security systems. Your needs will determine price, but your budget will determine what you can spend.

Set Priorities. What are your top priorities? What are your most serious security concerns? What is the most important type of protection, security, privacy and safety for you?

Long-term costs. Be certain that you plan for such on-going costs as monitoring fees, equipment maintenance, fees for accidental alarms (this can be important with children).

Do you need to make special considerations for someone in your family? Do you have young children? Does someone have a disability? Are there elderly people in the household? Is your home empty for long periods?

You need to know the crime rate in the neighborhood. Don't underestimate your needs. On the other hand, don't build a fortress if you don't need it.

Once you have carefully considered all of these influences, you will be in a good position to start talking with experts on Tucson security systems. You should also think about the main categories of protection offered by security systems.

The first category of security equipment and protection in Tucson security systems provides protection at points of entry into your home -- the doors and windows.

Your security system will probably begin with a security door (probably made of steel) and good locks on all windows. Oversize doors, French doors, and patio doors might be equipped with multi-point locks. If you live in a condo or apartment, your doors might be equipped with multi-point locks. This type of lock is especially appropriate on the very wide and tall doors often installed in loft apartments or condos. Instead of just a locking doorknob and a deadbolt, a multi-point lock will also include a metal bolt or bar running the height of the door that fastens into the door frame at two additional points.

You might have something similar or a security bar on a patio door. If you live in a high-crime area, bars on windows and doors might also be recommended. To protect against intrusion through windows, your security consultant might recommend adding a film to your windows to make it more difficult to break or shatter the glass. A glass-break alarm might also be recommended. Other alarms might be placed to warn of a window being opened.

The second main part of most Tucson security systems is lighting, indoors and outdoors.

The purpose of outdoor lights is to eliminate areas of darkness where an intruder could hide. This is especially important near windows and doors. These might be put on a traditional timer. You could also attach motion detectors or even heat-detecting sensors around your home that would turn lights on at appropriate times. This saves energy, but might not have the desired result if you live in an area where animals wander around at night. Inside your home, lights can be important for safety when people get up at night.

Another component of many Tucson security systems for residences is fencing and gates.

There are many kinds of fencing ranging from decorative fences to privacy fences to perimeter fences to high-security fences. You will be able to choose the level of privacy and security you want to achieve and install the appropriate fence. Gates can be manually operated, locked with a key, or electronically operated. Your fence can simply establish a perimeter to keep strangers out and children and pets in or it can be an electrified fence meant to be a clear deterrent to entry.

The final component of most Tucson security systems is use of various kinds of motion sensing devices.

Sensors that use microwave technology generally detect movement. Infrared heat sensors generally detect the presence of intruders. Used inside the home, these sensors can be attached to alarms to warn you of uninvited "guests" or to turn lights on and off for safety.

Tucson security systems equipment is basically like equipment used in other parts of the USA. All of these systems are designed to keep people off your property and out of your home. In addition, some components can be used to ensure the safety of your family when they move around your residence at night. In combination, you can create the security system that will allow you to sleep well at night, assured of your family's safety.

About the Author:

Todd Cavanaugh is the 10-year owner of Protech Security Systems, a Tucson security systems company. Protech specializes in home and business monitored alarm systems in Tucson and Southern Arizona, 24-hour camera surveillance systems, access control systems and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Protech Security Systems is a BBB Accredited Business.

Learning Tae Kwon Do Kicks at Any Age in Sydney

By Bill Lee

Even though Tae Kwon Do is a way to defend yourself, it's also a way of life for many individuals. If you can take the time to learn this style of martial arts, it will be with you forever. Plus it's a comforting thought to know you can protect yourself whenever someone is trying to overtake you, or your loved ones

Tae Kwon Do is an unarmed martial arts style that was created over two thousand years ago, though beyond that its history is widely unknown and speculated over. It is also the national sport of Korea and is currently practiced all over the world, and is definitely an art to be noted seeing as how it managed to survive the Japanese occupation of Korea that lasted until 1945. If you want to learn this and other great styles of martial arts then you would do well to enter into the classes of the Eye of the Eagle martial arts school in Sydney. There are a lot of different reasons to join up, and they are listed below:

Children of any age will be able to enjoy the benefits of martial arts. In the beginning they will learn all the basics, but the main focus is to build more self-confidence amongst them. This is especially important when the big bully comes along. Finally they'll be able to defend themselves from those who want to take advantage of your child.

Adult Classes: For those who are not children there are much more advanced classes waiting. You will learn to defend yourself with your hands, arms, legs, fists and feet. You will also learn to apply different chokes and learn many different advanced techniques from all the different styles that we offer here at Eye of the Eagle.

However, you don't have to be into martial arts because of the defensive abilities. There are many individuals who join in a martial arts program as a specific exercise regimen to lose weight. Whatever reason you decide to join, it will allow you to gain more clarity in your life, and lose the pounds all while learning a new way of life.

It all starts with the professional trainers we have available when you come in to see us. It's important to learn from someone who has the expertise to change your life. If not, you'll end up with a trial and error process that could take months to complete. It's easy to train for martial arts, but it's hard to keep the commitment.

All you need is a little push in the right direction. So head on over to our website and get your first lesson free. If you have questions feel free to call us, and we'll be happy to help. Then of course if you happen to be in the Sydney area, stop by and see it first hand.

About the Author:

When you are getting either your loved ones into self defence or you alone, theres no better discipline than Tae Kwon Do. Not only will it stimulateyour awareness in street situation and every day life, but you have the added bonus of toning up and looking incredible. This Korean for of Martial Arts is a must to check out at your local martial arts centre

Why Tai Chi is the Deadliest Art

By Al Case

On the list of deadly arts Tai Chi Chuan is probably the most overlooked. Oh, people do that for health, or when they are old, or any other number of reasons. Yet, the truth of the matter, after studying a wide variety of arts for over forty years, I'm convinced that Tai Chi has the most potential in a fight.

The first thing one should know is that Tai Chi does not make powerful the body. What it does is make powerful the space of the body. When you do one of those slow postures you are feeding awareness into the body, and, eventually, you reach the conclusion that all that meat and bone and stuff is merely a space within the universe.

And how, exactly, one might ask, do you hit somebody with space? Actually, if you aren't stuck in the notion that the body is a bunch of meat, it is easier to hit with space than with a body. It is far easier to move the space than it is to move the idea of objects within space.

You aren't sending a message through the nerves to move a muscle to move a mass of bone and meat to collide with a chin somewhere over there. Instead, you are outside the space, almost puffing on it with your desire. And the space of you, without being locked into any of the mechanical pieces, moves quickly and efficiently to collide.

The fact of the matter is that hitting, or striking, is colliding, and colliding is vastly inefficient when it comes to matters of combat. When you understand that the body is space, striking is usually not the weapon of choice because you have so many other weapons to choose from. Indeed, a good Tai Chi-ist rarely decides to collide.

When you harmonize the spaces involved in a combat, and unbalance those spaces, that is a lot more fun. It is much more fun than bashing your fisty bone upon the dull of his noggin. The trick is to adjust the relativity and trajectory of the spaces of the bodies so that so that the incoming missile slides on past and no more missiles can be launched.

If he draws hand back, his space retracts, which is a direction, which can be wafted away with a puff of intention. If he pushes, his space expands, which is a direction, which can be sucked past with a twist and a puff of intention. Indeed, the poor fellow, stuck on the plane of two feet, has no possible defense or attack against something which isn't there, which is what the definition of space is.

To strike is a decision that is manifest through bone and meat. Space, however, is a perception unhindered by meat, so the decisions made of space are ten times faster than decisions made of meat. The really, funny thing about all this is when you realize that your body is space, it can't be destroyed, for how can somebody destroy nothing?

About the Author:

Al Case practiced martial arts for forty years. You can Find the Space of Him at Monster Martial Arts.

What Are The Heart Benefits Of Fish Oil Supplements?

By Peter Bertonich

I've talked before about many of the health benefits of fish oil supplements. Theres a range of health benifits of fish oil, amongst them to your heart. Lets have a look at Omega 3 and cholesterol today.

The Jan/Feb issue of Sports Health, A Multidisciplinary Approach, has published the results of a new study.

This particular study studied the heart benefits of fish oil supplements and it looked at the benefits to the heart of fish oil supplements high in DHA and EPA, the two major Omega 3 fats.

There were 36 pro football players who took part and they took either omega 3 fish oil supplements or else a placebo. The fish oil capsules they took contained 2560 mg of omega-3 fatty acids (650 mg EPA and 450 mg DHA in each capsule.)

The study, or it's results, backed up the conclusions of so many other studies that supported the health benefits of Omega 3 fish oil supplementation that increased the levels of essential fatty acids in the diet.

The football players had an improvement in their HDL levels (their good cholesterol) and a reduction in their LDL levels (their bad cholesterol).

And triglycerides went down too, an excellent result.

And this isn't the first time a study has found that there are significant heart benefits to taking fish oil supplements. There are now many studies backing up the health benefits of fish oil supplementation.

And the AHA (American Heart Association) now recommends at least 2 gram a day intake of EPA and DHA, the 2 most important Omega 3 fats, more for those with high triglycerides.

So now that you know how important taking sufficient Omega 3 fats in your diet is, how do you increase your intake? By using the very best Omega 3 fish oil supplements.

But don't make the mistake of assuming that all fish oil supplements are the same. They aren't. Some contain much higher levels of DHA than others, and some also can contain contaminants like heavy metals, mercury and PCBs. The very best fish oil capsules contain no contaminants and also have a much higher level of DHA than others.

So if youre at risk of heart health problems, and who isnt, there are now significant fish oil supplements studies backing up the benefits daily fatty acid supplements. Make sure you get enough fish oils in your diet, every day.

I'll let you know where to source the best fish oil capsules on my website.

About the Author:

Want to find out the best brand of Omega 3 Supplements? Or about how to get the Benefits of Fish Oil Capsules in your diet? Visit Peter's Website Healthy Omega 3 Fish Oil.

Avraham Karadi Diet: Staying Fit Has Never Been Easier

By Avraham Karadi

In a world full of books, research, websites, etc it may be difficult choosing the right diet plan. With so many out there how do you know which is right for you? If you are looking for the best diet to help you manage your weight then look no further. We have created the Avraham Karadi diet. The only diet that is common sense accelerated.

In all honesty most if not all or any diet plan will work. All they take is time and dedication. But what differentiates the Avraham Karadi diet from the rest is this diet is that the Avraham Karadi diet is common sense accelerated. On this diet you will learn the skills to help you see results.

Those specifically trying to lose weight should not go on the Avraham Karadi diet. It is designed to manage weight, not lose it. If you are already over weight and need to lose some serious pounds, you should look elsewhere. But if you are in good shape and already participate in physical activity or any athletics this is a good diet to help you keep at a constant weight. Weight trainers could benefit from going on this diet.

One key difference between managing weight and losing weight is the level of food a person consumes. A person managing weight would eat a normal amount of food. But a person trying to lose weight would obviously cut back. On the Avraham Karadi diet we encourage to continue eating, and to not cut back on anything.

The key to our diet is to eat several times a day. This may sound crazy but its true. The Avraham Karadi diet promotes eating up to 8 meals a day. The trick is to make sure each meal is small. Individually things like a bowl or cereal, bag of chips, a sandwich (regular sliced bread or half a foot long) would constitute an entire meal. Keeping your body consistently nourished is the key so that you are constantly digesting. The meals are so small you are not inconveniencing yourself throughout the day with frequent bathroom trips.

On the Avraham Karadi diet you can eat whatever you want, literally. As long as you eat it in the form of a small meal go ahead and consume all your favorite foods. There are no restrictions on salty snacks, sugary treats, and fatty foods you can eat. Just use moderation, which is learned by following our common sense accelerated teachings.

This all presupposes a good rigorous exercise regimen, or else ALL BETS ARE OFF. Remember, the Avraham Karadi Diet is meant to manage weight for athletes and those who are acquainted with general athletics " IT IS NOT FOR COUCH POTATOES. So work hard, play hard, and EAT WHATEVER YOU WANT on the Avraham Karadi Diet: common sense accelerated!

About the Author:

Avraham Karadi wrote this article. He writes about the new and effective Diet plan the Avraham Karadi diet. You'll stay fit and stay in shape on this diet.

Cod Liver Oil Versus Omega 3 Fish Oil.

By Peter Bertonich

It may have been your grandmother who first told you about cod liver oil benefits. For a long time it has been accepted wisdom that cod liver oil is good for you.

So is it really true that there are benefits to taking cod liver oil or is it just a myth, and are there risks to cod liver oil supplementation?

Yes in fact your grandmother wasn't wrong, there really are benefits to taking cod liver oil, and science has now confirmed it.

The main benefits of cod liver oil are from the Omega 3 fats that are found in it. And you are probably very aware now that there are a wide range of health benefits to taking more Omega 3 fats into your diet.

And there's vitamins too like vitamins D and A. Vitamin D has a role in helping prevent osteoporosis, as it helps process calcium.

However there is now some question over how much Vitamin A should be taken. And as there is quite a lot of vitamin A in cod liver oil there are risks of over consumption of vitamin A. For example in the US pregnant women are now advised to avoid vitamin A and this includes cod liver oil. Cod liver oil is not recommended in the UK.

Thus there are some risks as well as benefits of cod liver oil. Whilst it is a good source of Omega 3 fats it isnt ideal as it is high in Vitamin A.

And there is another risk to taking cod liver oil supplements. It is, as the name suggests, sourced from the livers of cod fish taken from the North Sea. Unfortunately there are issues associated with contamination of fish with various contaminants, including heavy metals, PCBs and mercury. Although levels are not high they are sufficient to be worrying. And the liver accumulates more of these toxins.

Whilst these contaminants werent a problem in your grandmothers time, they are now.

But you can get the benefits of cod liver oil without the risks. Take the best Omega 3 supplements which are free of contaminants and also free of vitamin A.

And you can get your vitamin A from vitamin supplements if you really want it, in controlled amounts.

And the very best Omega 3 supplements are also much cleaner than cod liver oil may be, with levels of contaminants being basically undetectable.

So yes there can be benefits to taking cod liver oil, and risks. But there are ways to get the benefits of the Omega 3 fats without the risks by taking Omega 3 capsules that are clean and free of vitamin A. Your grandmother was right, there's just better ways to get the benefits now.

Find out which are the best Omega 3 supplements at my website.

About the Author:

Want to know more about the benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids? Or about how to get the benefits of Cod Liver Oil in your diet? Visit Peter's Website Healthy Omega 3 Fish Oil.

Omega3 Fatty Acids. Should You Eat Fish To Get Them?

By Peter Bertonich

It's a good question isn't it. Fish is contaminated with mercury, so should we be eating fish to get those good omega3 fatty acids in our diets?

And if eating fish is a bad idea because of the mercury, how else do you get that Omega3 in your diet?

There are other places to find Omega3 fatty acids, like some plant sources, but by far the best place to find the right types of Omega3 is fish.

But there is a problem with eating fish isn't there? What about mercury contamination? Isn't fish contaminated with mercury?

According to the EPA there is mercury contamination in all fish.

And you don't want to be getting mercury in your body do you? It's not something that your body gets rid of, and it's not good for children in particular.

But notwithstanding, the EPA doesn't tell us to remove fish from our diet. Fish is ok in small quantities and they do offer some guidelines for how much, and what type, you should eat.

Its ok to eat around 2 serves of fish a week. However for children or pregnant women theres some more things to think about, because mercury is more of a risk to children or developing fetuses.

Pregnant women and children ought not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish. These types of fish are higher in mercury.

But you can eat fish,in small amounts, you don't need to eliminate it from your diet.

But there's another problem before we conclude that we all ought to be eating fish for our Omega3 fatty acids. Fish is scarce and getting scarcer. Have you seen the price of fish lately? It's really expensive.

And it's ok to eat it in small quantities, but if you're just eating it for those good fats there are better ways. Of course if you love eating fish then no problem. Eat it.

And although it's small amounts, there is still mercury in fish. So if you can find a way of getting your Omega3 fats that isn't so expensive, and doesn't have mercury, that's got to be a better way.

Use fish oil supplements. You can get Omega3 fatty acid supplements. They contain fish oil, and they are extremely clean, sourcing their oil from fish that live in the cleanest ocean in the world, the southern ocean, and then this is put through a molecular distillation process until contaminants are undetectable.

But there are no enforced standards for fish oil contamination levels. and not all fish oil supplements are totally clean. Be careful.

So if you're just eating fish for it's Omega3 fatty acids, don't bother. There's cheaper ways that allow you to take your Omega3 fats daily, without the mercury. But if you just love to eat fish then go for it.

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Health Benefits Of The Maqui Berry

By Kyle Synderhelm

The Maqui Berry is a powerful fruit from Chile located around the Patagonia region. This oddly named berry is being dubbed as the worlds most powerful berry because it contains a ton of antioxidants. It contains about 2500 antioxidant strength per gram of the powder.

The world's most popular berry at the moment is the Acai Berry. You can find the Acai berry mainly grown in Brazil. The reason this is the most popular berry is because the very popular Oprah show did a mention on it.

After Oprah made the Acai berry incredibly popular, there have been hundreds of products coming out that contain the powerful berry. You can find the berry in capsule, pill, and juice format all around the internet. In some states, you can even find it at your local stores.

Acai became incredibly popular after the Oprah show mentioned it mainly because it had an extraordinary amount of antioxidant properties in it. This is also the same reason why the Maqui berry will soon become the world's most popular berry in a few months.

The Maqui berry and the Acai berry are currently the two most powerful berries in the world, however they do not compare at all. The Maqui berry beats the acai berry in every category they compare against except one.

The Maqui berry destroys the competition in everything except that the Acai berry contains Omega 3. Omega 3 is a fatty acid that can be good for your health. This however is a small fact because the maqui berry just destroys the acai when compared in antioxidants so the better choice is obviously the Maqui berry.

The Maqui berry will soon be a household name in a few years. It is gaining incredible amounts of popularity every day because of the power it has. It will not take many more months before it starts growing as fast as the Acai did.

If you are fast, you can enjoy the Maqui far before the rest of the world. You can get maqui berry supplements very cheap right now which means there is no reason you shouldn't order your first bottle today.

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The War of the Martial Arts!

By Al Case

At the heart of the matter is the fact that the universe is a dichotomy. Dichotomy merely means that there are two sides to a thing. Right and left, up and down, and so on into the abstract realm of ideas.

The Martial Arts, of course, represent war versus peace. And, in studying the martial arts, one finds all sorts of other dichotomies. Dichotomies which strike right to the heart and soul of the practice, and even question our right to existence.

The newbie signs up for a course of instruction and is, in a very short while, consumed by the dichotomy of freestyle v form. Does he elect to study techniques designed for the battlefield and death and destruction, or does he study the abstract perfectionism of forms?

Behind this simple dichotomy is the question of control v destruction. Does the student practice techniques of control, which are more difficult to work on the street, or does he practice techniques of destruction, which are quick and easy to learn, but perhaps not in keeping with the philosophy of the human soul. The answer will dictate which way he goes, and what kind of a human being he will end up being.

Then there is sport v art. Should he practice the martial arts for the abstract of art, and be willing to wait perhaps decades for its benefits, or should he practice the martial arts for athleticism and a strong body, and then risk that body in contest? Again, the answer will dictate the very worth of his life, and his direction as a human being.

Really, we are talking mind v matter. Is the body the container of the spirit, or is man an animal? Should he study in hopes of living a wild and exciting journey, and that is the point of it all, or should he study to illuminate the spirit within, and that is the point of it all?

Really, in answering these simple questions, man is deciding his fate. He is choosing to go up or down, and this in a murky fog with no sense of direction. For what is the worth of the human soul, and who is to tell us of the right and wrong inherent within ourselves...but ourselves?

Betides. We choose, wrong or right, we choose. Whether we choose right or wrong, our uniqueness is put up to the light, and it is a choice to be valued.

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Al Case has analyzed the martial arts for over 40 plus years. Examine the Dichotomy of him at Monster Martial Arts.

Position Yourself for Success

By Michael Angier

"Just like in a race or game of chess, you must position yourself to make the right move. By being in the right place at the right time, you can dramatically increase your chances for success in any endeavor."

In the spring of 1940, Winston Churchill was asked to lead Great Britain in its defense against Germany. Few could argue that Churchill was the right person for the job.

He later wrote, "I felt as if I were walking with destiny, and that all my past life had been but a preparation for this hour and for this trial." The new Prime Minister became one of the greatest statesmen in world history. He helped England successfully resist and (with the help of the U.S.) eventually defeat the Nazi war machine.

He was prepared for leadership.

We don't have control over what happens to us. We do have a great deal of control over how we prepare ourselves and position ourselves for reaching our goals.

There may be times in our lives when the path ahead is unclear-when we're not quite sure of which direction we should choose. If this is the case, we can always prepare for that time when we are clear and we do know exactly what to do. This can be a valuable time of preparation. And it can pay big dividends. Oftentimes, merely the process of preparation-the activity itself-will provide clarity and certainty as to our plans.

I recommend you use the following checklist to improve your personal positioning. How do you rate in each area? What can you do to enhance your preparedness?

1. Health and Vitality. You can't have get-up-and-go if you don't have a reserve of energy and good health. We must take care of ourselves in order to have the drive and strength to go after our dreams. You know what to do. It's common sense. Eat right, get adequate rest, and take good care of your body. It's the only one you get.

2. Education and Skills. What you know and what you can do in terms of skills is a big part of your positioning. What skills do you need to work on? What do you need to learn? Take some classes. Do some research. Read. Make a commitment to a life-long search for knowledge and upgrading your skills. It will not only increase your preparation quotient, but it will keep you feeling stimulated-even young.

3. Contacts. The people you know and the relationships you've developed over the years can be a virtual gold mine to you. It's imperative you cultivate and build your associations in order to obtain help and round up talent for your projects.

4. Self-Image and Self-Esteem. How you feel about yourself comes across to others. It can't be faked. You increase your self-esteem by doing the right thing-always. You improve your confidence by doing what you say you'll do-whether you say it to yourself or to others. Every time we lie, we chip away at our self-image.

There is no status quo. We either build or tear down our self-esteem. Integrity is the essence of everything successful.

5. Finances and Credit. Most opportunities involve an investment of money as well as time and energy. Having money in the bank and good credit on which to borrow can go a long way toward tipping the scales in your favor. In the world of business, "cash is king." Pay off those debts and create some savings (if you haven't already) and get ready.

6. Attitude. People with good attitudes not only get more done, they attract opportunity and people who can help them.

Are you someone people like to be around? Would you consider your attitude to be one of your strongest assets? Regardless of your answer, you can improve your attitude and along with it, your success.

Read good books. Listen to good tapes. Stay around positive people. Study people you think have good attitudes and emulate that part of them.

It's not easy, I know. As Coach Bear Bryant said, "It's not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

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Exercising On Smooth Treadmills

By Chris Campbell

There are certain fundamental differences in what happens to the athlete's feet when running on the track compared to when running on a treadmill.

Many people tend to associate comfort with quality. However, not always the softest route is the best, as sometimes the rough path is in fact more worthy. This is the case with a piece of exercise equipment such as the smooth treadmill.

When a smooth treadmill is used, the process that takes place is that the motor rolls and your speed increases and decreases gradually as per the program that you feed it. However, because it is too smooth, it will take a longer amount of time to improve your health or for you to notice any changes in your body.

The manual treadmill, on the other hand, is one which is powered by your legs and will thus move at the pace at which you will want to work out. The manual treadmill forces you to exercise because it will not rotate unless you push the belt you are walking upon.

The need to replace a treadmill belt can incur a certain amount of expense and as is the case with other maintenance items, the cost can be more than budgeted for. Even a single treadmill belt that needs to be replaced can cost hundreds of dollars and will also result in a break in the workout schedule.

The Cardio Caddy is similar to the Reading Rack and can be easily attached to the treadmill thanks to its universal clamp and screw system and is useful for holding a walkman as well as a television or other remote control. It can be attached either with round or square poles in either vertical or horizontal position and is a perfect treadmill accessory that only costs about twenty dollars.

Of course the treadmill itself will also require regular maintenance and the need to avoid getting the hands messed up when cleaning the treadmill makes it necessary to have a treadmill accessory is quick and easy to use, and which also removes dirt in order to eliminate the need of undertaking costly repair works.

Choosing the one that is not proper for your particular machine may make the treadmill act jerky, and this is not only a possible cause for injury, but also can possibly seriously damage your machine.

This is why taking the small amount of time and consideration that is required is so truly important, and why you will be grateful in the end because all you will reap is that of positive benefits from taking the proper care of your treadmill.

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Garage Door Security: Securing the Garage and Ensuring Safety

By Xavier Devon

Garage door security may be the last thing we remember when we plan and construct our garage. Nonetheless, it remains one of the key points in our home that need security. Many times we overlook the garage door security when we construct our garages. Your garage is an entry to your home that if not secured can invite the wrong people to enter your home.

Even if you have a detached garage the garage still needs to be secure. You vehicle is one of your most valuable possessions and if not secured, can be driven away by a skilled car thief.

Some garage door openers have a locking device to automatically lock when the door closes after the vehicle goes in or out. Unfortunately these locking mechanisms are not as secure as they might seem. You also need to install a deadbolt lock and or a padlock to engage when you are gone for extended time.

Attached Garages are Especially Vulnerable

If your garage is attached to your house, you need to be especially conscience that if a burglar can enter into the garage, he can be concealed from sight in the garage. This will enable him to enter your home without being seen from anyone outside.

It does not matter how long you plan to be out of the house. Develop the habit of checking your garage door security once you plan to leave the house.

Some people find it inconvenient to step out of their vehicles just to close and lock their garage door, as well as open, it to get inside. Remember though that a few steps can mean security for your family and property.

Remote Controlled Garage Door Openers are Not Always the Answer

With the new addition of the electronic garage door openers, you may think that they will protect your belongings. It may slow down the burglar but in most cases that is all it will do. You need to especially be garage door security conscious when leaving for an extended period. Another thing to keep in mind, with the properly approved security system, your property insurance in some places will cover you in case of loss.

Control the Access to Your Garage

One way of ensuring security in your home and garage is to limit and control the access to your garage regardless of whether this is attached to your main house or not. This becomes easier with the right proper security equipment and with the proper garage door locks.

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The True Story Of The Ali/Inoki Fight

By Ross Everett

While mixed martial arts fighting has only recently become popular in the United States, contests between fighters of different martial arts disciplines have taken place in Japan for many years. They weren't called "mixed martial arts" until recently, but they were definitely an embryonic form of the now booming sport. Many of the most famous events of this type took place in Japan during the 1970's involving pro wrestling legend Antonio Inoki.

Inoki would often face other martial artists in fights that are widely accepted to have been "worked" (having a predetermined outcome) in the same manner as professional wrestling matches. While Inoki faced a number of karate, judo and boxing champions his most famous match was certainly his fight against world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali.

There are differing accounts of how the best heavyweight boxer in history found himself in a ring in Tokyo's Budokan Arena against a pro wrestler. One thing is certain--it was viewed as an easy payday for Ali, who'd lost a good chunk of his prime earning years to his controversial stance over the Vietnam war. That's what got him there in the first place, and that's what kept him there after the two sides began squabbling over the rules and the outcome of the fight. Some suggest that it was supposed to be a "fair fight" going in and once Ali saw Inoki spar he insisted on rules changes to tilt the fight in his favor. Another more likely version of the story suggests that Ali's handlers knew that the fight was supposed to be a "work" all along. They made the deal with Inoki's people based on this fact, and were all on board as to the outcome of the match and how it would "finish". The "original" plan was to have Inoki win in a controversial manner that would keep his undefeated streak in "MMA" matches intact while allowing Ali to "save face. The only person who wasn't aware of the game plan, however, was Ali himself. When informed that he was supposed to "take a dive", even in a convoluted fashion, Ali refused. No agreement was reached between the two camps and at the last minute a legit fight transpired. The promoters were left with a sold out Budokan, a worldwide PPV audience and two fighters who despite every effort to the contrary would actually have to fight each other.

The rules that were in place on fight night were so ridiculously one sided in favor of Ali that it almost defies belief. Inoki wasn't allowed to hit Ali with a closed fist, nor strike him in the head at all. He was also prohibited from using any sort of choke or submission maneuver. Most problematically, he was prohibited from trying to take Ali to the ground. In other words, Inoki was basically not permitted to do anything that would threaten Ali with any sort of physical harm.

The result was an absolutely horrible fight. Neither man showed much interest in engaging the other, with Inoki spending most of the time on the ground doing what he could under the one sided rules. Inoki threw kicks at Ali's legs, Ali threw an occasional jab and tried to protect himself from his opponent's leg strikes. The fight ended a 74-74 draw, with the real losers being the fans.

An interesting postscript to the fight is that the referee was former pro wrestler "Judo" Gene Labell, a legit tough guy whom some have suggested could have beaten up both Ali and Inoki at the same time despite his advanced age. Had he chosen to do so, it would certainly have been welcomed by those watching the fight live and on closed circuit.

The fiasco didn't hurt Inoki's popularity in Japan whatsoever. Oddly, he became something of a hero for trying to take the fight to Ali despite the one sided rules. He would remain one of Japan's most popular pro wrestlers and later serve in the country's parliament. Inoki's fights against other martial artists remained wildly popular, and are often credited as being the forerunner of PRIDE, RINGS and the major MMA organizations in Japan today.

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Ross Everett is a consulting handicapper for Sports-1 and an authority on horse race betting . He's a well known and widely published expert on sports handicapping theory, as well as financial investment strategy. He contributes to a number of online media outlets providing insight on how to bet on UFC, MMA and boxing.

The Secret of Pa Kua

By Al Case

Do enough Pa Kua Chang and something really weird happens. Pa Kua, as many people know, is that martial art where you walk in a circle endlessly. Circles where you find loops within spirals within circles.

Let me explain a couple of things first, before I tell you about this weird thing in Pa Kua Chang. Understand what I tell you and you will have an easier time understanding that weird is normal in this universe, and normal is weird. Sound good?

There are eight steps from the beginning to the end in the Pa Kua circle. This is a good sweep with one leg, or about six feet in diameter. And, of course, the beginning of the circle is the end, and the end of the circle is the beginning.

Classical Pa Kua-ists claim that if you put the palms in various positions as you walk the circle, that the positions stand for various phenomena. Lightening palms, thunder palms, palms, fire palms, water palms, and so on. By creating this analogy they have created an entire and separate universe. There hasn't been a good explanation for what is happening, up till now, but this universe can occupy a student for a lifetime.

You must understand that the body is a machine when you create this Pa Kua universe. Power goes down the legs and up the legs, just like alternating current. You should know, and confirm it with a good dictionary, that power is energy, and energy is the capacity for work, and the capacity for work is how much you can lift.

The tan tien creates the energy of the body. The tan tien is a located a couple of inches below the navel. The tan tien creates energy which goes down and up and the legs and back into the tan tien.

What happens is that the body becomes a capacitor, a storage device, and the energy can be stored for later use. But also, and most interesting, is that after walking the circle sufficient with the idea I've detailed here, you will experience actual lightening going up and down your legs. You will also, as you explore the potential of the palms in conjunction with the storing of the energy, experience a barber pole type energy swirl up and down your arms.

The point here is that Pa Kua is not mystical, but it does take a calm mind and a dedicated practitioner to experience what I have explained here. One must walk the circle enough times, and tell the body enough times and with enough sincerity, for the body to start acting as a capacitor. It is possible, however, and easier as one comes to believe that this universe is not a trap, but a transit.

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Will a Gas Tax Credit Equal To Half Your Annual Expense Help You Out?

By Mike Farber

What If - You Could Take as a Tax Credit, off your final tax due, an amount equal to half of what you spent each year for gas??

If you are willing to help get this program created by getting the word out and emailing the President and your elected representatives, you and I and Millions of Americans who pay for their gas and file a tax return each year may be able to do just that!

Think about it: if you drive just 12,000 miles each year, get 25 miles to the gallon and pay $2.50 a gallon ... you spend right at $1,200 a year on gas. This means your gas Tax Credit could be $600. If, after doing all the math on your income tax return, your tax bill is $1,000 you would send in $400. That other $600 stays in your pocket as disposable, spendable money.

Now, multiply your situation by millions more, and you can see right away that we can literally pump $Billions back into the economy. We must do this! We must get the economy going again! Corporations can't do it alone - they need our individual purchases to get their inventory moving. Just look at what has happened to the biggest and the best of them in many industries.

Government can't do it because, unlike individuals and corporations, the government does not produce economic/consumer products. How many Big Brother Burgers n' Fry's Combo's did you buy last year from your local Big Brother Is Watching Burger stand? And how many Big Sister brand low hem dresses and square-toed shoes did you buy? You're a building contractor or sub-contractor? How many pounds of American Government brand steel nails and romex copper wiring did you buy last year? None. Zero. Zip.

In fact, the responsibility to get out of this mess rests squarely upon OUR shoulders; and this is rightfully where it should be. WE The People, are the Militia, and from Day One it has been the responsibility of Individuals just like You and Me to stand up and be counted. Just remember, no one individual can do it all; each of us, pulling together, can get the job done. Together we can help save our economy, and in the process, have extra money to spend each year.

Here's what YOU can do - in less than 10 minutes, and You Will Make A Difference! (but don't do it and it could be downright depressing): First: Add this site to your favorites (press Ctrl + D);

Second: Put a pencil to it and figure out Your annual gas expense and divide it by 2;

Third: Send emails to the President and your elected representatives, using Your figures, and ask them to visit this site and see it for themselves, and to support getting a Gas Tax Credit Program created - please remind them there is no extra cost to run the program as it is a tax credit (NOT a tax deduction - a Tax Credit) taken on the income tax form each year. The amount taken will be supported by each person keeping all of their gas receipts - each personally signed on the back - so there is a record of the amount if needed.

Fourth: Send emails to your personal and online friends, inviting them to visit too. Everyone is affected by the price of gas; everyone is invited to motivate our elected representatives to get on the bandwagon and get this (mutually beneficial) program on the books. Just remember: WE have the power of the vote. Did you realize that over 153 Million Form 1040 tax returns were filed in 2008. How many of those filers do you figure also drive their own car(s) and pay for their own gas? How Many Millions of them!

Multiply your own efforts by a factor of 250. How? Easy. Vista Print has a special offer of 250 business card for FREE. Click on the link and have some cards printed up, then distribute them throughout your local area. Here is your Vista link. You can also click on the Vista ad, below. NOTE: While the 250 cards are Free, Vista does charge $5.67 shipping. If you want that reimbursed, send an email to mike@mikefarber.com with vista as the subject. Include your name and address or PayPal address plus Order Number and purchase date. And if you would like to see how I created my 250 cards you can also click on this link and see my worksheet. Just follow the same process.

Associated Press June 11, 2009: American's net worth shrinks $1.33 Trillion in First Quarter By Jeannine Avera, AP Economic Writer: "WASHINGTON - American households lost $1.3 trillion of their wealth in the first three months of the year as the recession took a bite out of stock portfolios and dragged down home prices."

Look at that news item again. It's worth repeating:

A) We are in trouble B) There are 153 MILLION of us who can make a difference. And from what I read in that news article I figure we need everyone of us 153 million people to get to cracking on this program and get it into operation, NOW.

Here are links to our elected representatives. Please note that I have not included a pre-formatted email letter. You must send in your own email. The way I figure it, it's my ass on the line if we go under, so I sent in my letter, and guess what .. United We Stand, Divided We Fall. It's your ass on the line right along side mine. Better write that email like your life depended upon it! And do not forget to include your annual gas figures, and what you could do to help the economy if you had that extra $$$in your pocket. And tell it like it is! New iPod - Say So! Diapers for the kids or down payment on a car or a new HD Television -- SAY SO! Stand up and tell it like it is! THEY NEED TO HEAR IT FROM YOU. ONE EMAIL AT A TIME ... MILLIONS OF EMAILS! THEY WILL LISTEN AND THEY WILL GET THE JOB DONE.

President Barack Obama http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

Vice President Joe Biden e-mail: vice_president@whitehouse.gov

United State Senators http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

United States House of Representatives http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.shtml

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Home Treadmill - A Fantastic Form of Exercise

By Chris Campbell

Are you a health freak? Do you hate it when you miss your exercise classes, just because it is raining cats and dogs and you cannot leave the house? Are you too busy to take some time out to eat or rest and for doing your exercise on a daily basis? If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, then a home treadmill would surely be a great idea for you.

The most common reason as to why people look for a running treadmill is simple - that they want to run. There are many different types of exercise equipment and machines available on the market today, but the running treadmill has many benefits over the others, which includes:

Good exercising power - unlike the motorized machines, the manual treadmill needs you to power it. Therefore, it would be your legs walking that would make the belt turn, hence, your walk whether it is fast or not, should be strong enough to get the machine turn the belt and you should manage to stay on the machine.

Being a stay at home mom is a full-time job in itself, and so trying to fit in proper physical exercise is often simply another frustrating task that never seems to work to any avail.

Besides that, depending on the weather, you may not be able to run outdoors for several days or more, which can be quite unfortunate. With a running treadmill, you always have the capability to go running.

In fact, many women found with that regular use of home treadmill and weight lifting, plus normal exercises, they could maintain not only their desired body weight but also the energy levels that are essential for everyday life.

Although there are many different types of exercise equipment available, the treadmill is one of the most popular and most sought after, and for incredibly good reason.

It is a simple, easy, and convenient form of exercise that allows you to fit in your daily workout whenever you have the time and when you feel like it, rather than having to go to a gym where you basically need to revolve your workouts around the times that they are open.

Overall, those who have purchased and who use manual treadmills have generally only positive things to say about them.

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Babysitting Agencies: What You Should Know

By Rashel Dan

Looking for a babysitter? Now, it isn't so hard. Babysitting agencies are a great help. Getting a sitter from an agency will give you some assurance that procedures have been followed to ensure that you have a qualified sitter. Different agencies however have different methods and procedures. You would want to be with an agency that can source the best sitters. How do you know that you are with a good agency?

Source of Sitters

Background of Agency - Finding out about an agency's background is a given. Your next step should be finding our exactly where they get their sitters. It would be good if an agency can get sitters from various sources. After all, this is not a question of discriminating against certain places as sources for sitters. It's about finding out how they screen their applicants.

A good agency would typically conduct preliminary checks, investigation and screening. This includes verifying a sitters real identity and checking for past records of cases of misdemeanor. Determine how an agency conducts its checks.

Agency Requirements for Sitters

Ask about the agency's requirements for accepting sitters. What exactly are these requirements? Are sitters required to have certificates in first aid courses? In some cases, sitter applicants aren't required to have these certificates. This is because not every sitter would have the motivation or resources to take these courses. Some agencies however take it upon themselves to provide learning opportunities. A sitter who is well-versed in emergency response is valuable. You would want a sitter who can respond to emergencies and accidents.

Sitter Matching

Good babysitting agencies shouldn't just offer you any sitter. They should be able to offer you a sitter who can respond specifically to your needs. Your sitter for example should be able to work well with kids who have the same ages as yours. You may also have special requirements such as sitters being able to cook as well. Find out how an agency will help you find the exact sitter that you need. Some agencies will help you interview their sitters so you can find a good match. Others will interview you personally so they can determine your needs and find a sitter who fits.

Agency Guarantees

Your agency should have some form of guarantee. Products typically have money back guarantees. Agencies on the other hand have guarantees for replacements. This is important because there will be instances when your sitter will be unable to come in. It is also quite possible that you may not be satisfied with your sitter and would like a replacement. Will your agency replace a sitter at no extra cost?

Cost

As with everything else, the price is a crucial factor. How much do you have to pay your agency for a sitter? You may have to pay an initial fee whether or not you finally decide to get a sitter from them. Some agencies have non-refundable initial fees. You then have to pay for a placement fee. This amount covers the costs for agency services include background checks. In some cases you may have to pay extra for transportation costs. Once you have your sitter, you have to pay her an agreed sum every month.

You may have to spend a bit more with an agency than if you try looking for a sitter yourself. If you think about it though, the cost may be worth every penny. Just think about it as paying a large amount for the safety of your kids.

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How to Get Rid of Reaction Time

By Al Case

Time is a liquid that can be manipulated at will. At first glance, it is a measuring stick, measuring the universe. The truth, however, is that a little martial arts training can bend this ruler at will.

Understanding time merely requires a little presence of mind. This understanding can be applied to the martial arts easily, and does result in the required presence of mind. There are four easily defined steps, or stages, to this theory.

The first step is to see/think/react. The beginner sees a threat, thinks about it, finally reacts. This would be the block and counter stage.

The second step is to see/react. Through practice, the student eliminates having to think about a technique and goes from seeing a threat to reacting to it. A student is getting faster at this stage of timing, and he is usually able to block and counter with the same hand.

The third step is when the student reacts. The student is actually starting to have a sixth sense when a threat is about and whirls to meet it, he is becoming more polished, and he doesn't even need to see a threat to react. This step would be labeled as the simultaneous block and counter stage.

The fourth step is act. A student perceives a threat developing and moves before it can result in a raised fist or launched foot. Simply, the person has eliminated rea-, which is reaction time, and is moving in the moment.

Mind of no mind is the meaning of the Japanese term Mushin no shin, and it means that a person is moving in the moment. A person is an actual master of the world at this stage, able to see things before they happen, and act accordingly, and he is not a victim of the world, only capable of reacting to a threat. Personal choice is immense and developing at this a stage.

The world is measured by time, but time is a perception of the world. If you train your perceptions, you can train yourself to handle the world. This is just one of the many blessings of a course of study in the martial arts.

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Al Case has analyzed the martial arts for forty plus+ years. It's time to visit him at Monster Martial Arts.

Pepper Spray Shot Is Your Ideal Companion

By Steve Thibeault

Criminals are seeking victims of convenience at any opportunity and women have to be very careful when they are out and about doing their daily chores. It is a sad reflection on the society of today that even an innocent trip to the mailbox can turn into a nightmare. Safety has to be the top priority and women need to be able to fight back. Pepper spray shot is one of the most highly effective weapons that you can carry on your person.

Pepper spray shot is the ideal product to protect yourself, if you are worried about violent crime. This is a non-toxic and non-lethal aerosol spray contained within a very handy unit. Composed of a substance called Oleoresin Capsicum, or "OC", the pepper base is developed into a concentrated mixture and added to an inert gas. The container is filled with this potent mix under pressure.

Women often shy away from the thought of carrying a self-defense weapon, such as a stun gun for example, as it is so bulky in their mind and hardly a feminine accessory! As most women carry around a handbag of some kind the pepper spray shot is ideal and it can easily fit in with the other items that she needs on a handy basis. The pepper spray shot is no larger than a typical lipstick or perfume, but you must make sure that this item is not lost amongst a sea of things in the handbag. To be really effective in self-defense it needs to be easy to grab.

For such a small item, the pepper spray shot packs a punch. The spray itself is basically an inflammatory and produces three physical effects. As the shot should be aimed at the perpetrators eyes during an attack the first experience is a significant dilation of the eyes which will cause temporary blindness and strong burning. This is very unpleasant and can cause the person receiving the shot to lose balance.

Should a woman be subject to a sudden attack, the pepper spray shot can be used to cause a nasty, yet temporary swelling of the attackers throat lining, which restricts oxygen flow. This will allow you time to get away, as he will be finding it difficult to breathe and gasping for air.

Crime can happen without warning and you need to make sure that you maintain a level playing field. Pepper spray shot can be a first class deterrent in this violent society. As these items are neither expensive nor bulky, you should carry one with each outfit that you choose for your trip outdoors.

There are several different types of pepper spray available and the three main methods of dispersal used include foam - which is more like a shaving cream in consistency, fog " which is a fine mist and spray - just like a water gun and much more concentrated upon impact.

A woman should travel with a companion if at all possible when she goes out, statistics prove that she is much more likely to be attacked than a man. If a human companion is not possible, carry the pepper spray shot, which can provide you with valuable piece of mind whenever you go out.

About the Author:

Authority Steve Thibeault has a lot of experience of self-defense products and techniques. Find out more about a pepper spray shot.

Eating More, Weighing Less

By Francis Mack

Losing weight while eating more? Now that just doesn't make sense , does it? It's such a difficult concept to imagine, and it goes against all we have been taught.

But when you understand how the body actually processes the food you eat, it becomes much easier to appreciate the "eat more, lose weight" system.

And there are a lot of false notions about why we put on weight, and why (despite our best intentions) it stays on. And about what's the best way to lose it again.

Very few people would believe that to lose weight, you must eat more! And of course it's not just any food-it is a fairly specific diet. But it is a whole new concept to many people.

And few would believe that it is possible to change your body in 11 days - that is, to reduce your body weight by 9 pounds in 11 days. That is very significant.

But it is possible, and it has been achieved repeatedly. These are tried and tested methods, and these numbers are typical of what can be achieved using this approach.

To describe the system in simple terms, it takes advantage of the fact that when eating, our brain produces 2 type of hormones - one for burning fat and the other for storing it.

You can control the production of these 2 hormone types. You can have more of the fat-burning hormones produced, and less of the fat-storage type. This can all be regulated by eating certain foods, in a specific pattern.

And so to control weight loss, it is essential that these hormones are controlled and regulated, to give the desired results. And this control is achieved through the specific diet.

For the system to work, you must eat more than 3 times a day, and eat the correct food using the right pattern. This can be difficult to grasp, but it's the critical part of it.

This is a very impressive dieting system, and the speed at which it works is probably the most notable thing about it. You see results in days - without the stress.

About the Author:

Before deciding on a fat-loss product, check out the excellent review of theLose Weight Review, and find out about "calorie-shifting" at Burn That Fat

Used BMX Bikes - Buy Used BMX Bikes Online

By Chris Jensen

Riding a bike has been one of the most popular past time among kids and even among those who are child at heart. If you try to look back, bikes were just a simple frame and a fork with two wheels assembled on each edge as well as a seat for easy peddling but bikes evolved through the years. Bikes have come a long way and one of the most popular trends in biking is the BMX bike. If you are out of budget you can buy used BMX bikes online.

We are living in an era where technology has brought a lot of convenient ways to make our lives easier despite the hustling and bustling of daily activities. Shopping through the internet has been a trend and a lot of people do find it more convenient than going straight into the store and spend a great deal of time.

If you buy used BMX bikes online you will surely get your money's worth since you can have a closer look into the commodity being sold. You can even choose the color and design you have without consuming time hopping into the shop personally.

One of the latest additions to online products is the BMX bike which has grown into popularity because of its rugged and rustic look. You need not to worry about getting scammed when you buy used BMX bikes online. Legitimate sellers are available online so you need not to worry about getting broken spare parts or poor quality bikes.

Keep a handful of patience in opening various websites selling sports and recreational equipments if you want to find the best used BMX bike which suits your budget and your taste for extreme sports. When you shop online for BMX bikes, you need to check on several products before buying. You should avoid impulse buying when you look for your dream bike.

About the Author:

This author finds Buy BMX Bikes and Kink BMX Bikes to be cool.

NYC Locksmiths Never Sleep

By Alex M. Furlo

There are many New York Locksmiths that offer many different services for NY security. If youre interested in improving the security of your house then you should consider contacting a locksmith. A locksmith is an individual who specializes in locks. These individuals can do many different things. A locksmith can help you get in your home or vehicle if youre locked out. The locksmith can also help your ensure that your house is as secure as possible.

There are many ways things that a locksmith can do to help improve the security in your home. The first the locksmith will do is examine the locks on your doors. There are many different types of locks. It is important that you have the most secure locks possible on your doors. Deadbolt locks are a good idea wherever possible. You will not be able to install a deadbolt lock in some situations. For instance, you cannot install a deadbolt lock on a sliding door.

New York City locksmiths may also recommend installing door alarms on your main entrances. Door alarms come in many different types and brands that offer many different benefits. Some people will want to go with the cheapest solution here so they should go with the most basic door alarms. The most basic door alarms are simple door alarmas that sound an alarm whenever the door is open. This type of alarm will help identify whenever someone is entering or exiting your store or home.

You can also have the locksmith install a motion detector in your home or store. A motion detector will use infrared rays to detect motion. Motion detectors can be installed on the wall or on the ceiling. People who have pets will want to spend a little more money and purchase a pet immune motion detector which is a more expensive motion detector that is immune to animals. A ceiling mounted motion detector is capable of protecting an entire room using a couple of sensors.

Someone loses their life to a fire approximately every two hours and forty two minutes. After reading this statement you should be able to see the importance of installing fire alarms or fire detectors in your home or business. Installing fire detectors is just the start. You will need to make sure that you maintain your fire detectors properly. You need to check on them on a regular basis to ensure that theyre working properly. You will always want to check the batteries too.

More than fifteen hundred North Americans die due to carbon monoxide poisoning each and every year. Around ten thousand individuals from North America are treated or admitted to a hospital each year because of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a gas that is odorless making it very difficult to detect. It is impossible for human to be able to detect the presence of carbon monoxide. This is why New York City locksmiths will insist on install carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

There are a number of benefits and advantages that come with owning a surveillance system. For starters, you will be able to see the action outside of your home while sitting inside your home. Surveillance systems are used everyday to stop shop lifters and other criminals from breaking the law. It is common knowledge that people who are caught on camera committing a crime are caught red handed. These people are more likely to get convicted. A surveillance system can record activity as it is going on saving it for future reference.

About the Author:

New York City Locksmiths are the best in the home alarm field, the big city needs experts to keep it protected. Find out more about Locksmith Manhattan services and improved home alarm tools today.

The Terrible Beginnings of Ed Parker

By Al Case

There are many less than honorable stories in the martial arts. The one I heard about Kenpo Karate and Ed Parker is one of the worst I have ever heard, however. Perhaps, if anybody knows the truth or falsity of this tale, they could let me know.

Ed Parker is credited with being the founder of modern Kenpo, teaching movie stars, including Elvis, putting on the biggest tournament in the world for years, the Internationals, and all manner of other deeds. His students are legion, and his prowess is quite well known. Unfortunately, he was only a brown belt when he first began teaching.

In those days he was actually teaching the Heian forms from Shotokan karate, this as illustrated by one of his earliest books. Running out of material to teach his students, he returned to Hawaii and was told to go take a hike, the founder of the system apparently had lost interest in him as a student. I'm not sure, exactly, what the fall out was, but it was perhaps that Ed was teaching without permission.

Ed then ran into a fellow named Jimmy Wu, whose named might have been Jimmy Woo, who knew authentic and tremendous gung fu, but who was sadly deficient when it came to speaking English. Ed brought Jimmy to Los Angeles, put him up in his house while Jimmy created the techniques and forms of Kenpo. Ed began teaching these forms and techniques as his own.

During this time, Ed asked Jimmy to write a book with him on this new art, and Jimmy spent his days writing a book on Kenpo, teaching Ed and some of his students, all while still being lacking in the English language department. One day Jimmy saw a rough draft/translation of the book that Ed was planning on sending to an agent, and he was surprised to see that his name was not even mentioned in the book. This was surprising, because even though he was partners with Ed, Jimmy was doing all the work.

Why not my name on book, he is supposed to have asked. Ed said he would tell him all about it, but could they take a drive, Ed had an errand to run, and he would explain on the way. Ed drove Jimmy into Hollywood, but Ed didn't say a word about the book the whole time. On Hollywood Boulevard Ed let Jimmy out of the car, and drove away.

Jimmy had only the clothes on his back and a single quarter in his pocket. With that last quarter he called one of Ed's students. In his bad English he explained that he didn't know where he was, or why it had all happened, but that Ed had driven off and left him.

He had been teaching, writing, and suddenly, he had been betrayed. Now, is this story true, or is it a pack of lies? If anybody has definite facts, I sure would like to know.

About the Author:

Al Case has practiced martial arts, including kenpo, for more than 40+ years. You can See his Research at Monster Martial Arts.

Weigh Less By Eating More

By Francis Mack

Losing weight while eating more? Now that just doesn't make sense , does it? It's such a difficult concept to imagine, and it goes against all we have been taught.

But when you understand how the body actually processes the food you eat, it becomes much easier to appreciate the "eat more, lose weight" system.

And there are a lot of false notions about why we put on weight, and why (despite our best intentions) it stays on. And about what's the best way to lose it again.

Very few people would believe that to lose weight, you must eat more! And of course it's not just any food-it is a fairly specific diet. But it is a whole new concept to many people.

And few would believe that it is possible to change your body in 11 days - that is, to reduce your body weight by 9 pounds in 11 days. That is very significant.

However, it's not pie-in-the-sky - these numbers have been achieved (and are being achieved over and over). This system has been tried and tested, and these numbers are typical results.

Simply put, its based around the concept that when we eat, our brains produce 2 types of hormones - one type which burns fat and the other type which stores fat.

And the production of these hormones can be controlled. More of the fat-burning type can be produced, and less of the fat storage type, by consuming certain specific foods.

So it goes without saying, that these hormones (or the control of them) is critical in the quest to lose weight. By eating certain foods, you can get this control.

For the system to work, you must eat more than 3 times a day, and eat the correct food using the right pattern. This can be difficult to grasp, but it's the critical part of it.

This is a very impressive dieting system, and the speed at which it works is probably the most notable thing about it. It proves that dieting need not be a long, painful process.

About the Author:

Before deciding on a fat-loss product, check out the excellent review of theLose Weight Review, and find out about "calorie-shifting" at Burn That Fat

Protect Your Property Without Barbed Wire

By Riche Goldmann

Barbed wire (or barb wire) fencing has long been one of the common materials used to protect property boundaries and contain animals. This type of fencing is made from twisted strands of wire that has razor sharp burrs lining the surface. These barbed protrusions have proven to be useful at deterring cattle and livestock from challenging the fence.

Barbed wire fencing is extremely successful because of those little barbs that, when touched, pierce the skin and snag it, which can cause quite a bit of pain for an animal. This in turn keeps the animal from charging further into the fence; moreover, it doesn't take much for the animal to learn its lesson and to never do it again. This way animals learn to stay inside of the fence. Intruders never cross it because they can see the barb from far away.

The danger level of each barbed wire fence depends a lot on the way that the fence is constructed. The strands of wire lining the top of the fence can have barbs that are further apart or closer together. The closer together they are, obviously, the harder the fence is to cross, and so the more effective it will be and vice versa. They can also incorporate more than one strand of wire to make the barrier even more effective.

In addition to causing pain and injury to animals, a barb wire fence can do the same to humans who inadvertently come in contact with it. Even repairing and maintenance can be dangerous and time consuming. There are many people who feel that the benefits of barb wire fencing are offset by these problems.

Have you been wondering, "Is barb wire fence the alternative for protecting your property?" There are some alternatives to using barb wire fencing on your property that is more humane to the animals and can offer the same type of high protection features. You may want to consider electric, steel or woven wire fences for your needs. All of these can be used to effectively safeguard livestock and mark your property lines.

Woven Fences There are some very high quality woven fences currently on the market. They last a long time and do not do the same damage to people and animals while trying to protect your goods. The can be permanent or temporary fences, can be placed anywhere on your property, and they also look really good.

Electric fences can be made from wires or concealed in rope and tape strands. These fences will deliver a low level jolt of electricity if contact is made with the wires. This is usually deterrent enough to keep your animals within their area of confinement. These types of fences will also help keep intruders or predators at bay. Some of these models are even operated by solar power which decreases the cost.

The most expensive option is the steel fence; however they are extremely durable and extremely safe. Generally, they are used on smaller fencing projects, but the power of the material is undeniable and could be used on larger projects as well. It is typically used for the enclosing of areas where horses will be, and when installed correctly and maintained, they can last for years.

About the Author:

Riche Goldmann owns a ranch in east Texas where he raises cattle and livestock as a hobby. The electric fence his put around his ranch came from the Tractor Supply Company. He also buys lots of garden products from Tractor Supply including aerators which he uses to maintain a healthy garden.