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  • The Best Personal Protection Products-the Top Five
    By: Jack Krohn | - Personal protection products are by definition non lethal and are fast becoming the best alternative to lethal force for millions of Americans. They are easy to use, cost effective and great for women's self defense especially.

    They are used by thousands of law enforcement agencies throughout the world. Do you think they would use them if they weren't effective?

    The choices are huge with thousands to choose from-tasers, stun guns, pepper sprays, alarms-from dozens ...

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  • Beware Of These Common Home Invasion Scams
    By: Bryan Hough | - Though it is often said that burglars and other criminals try to target empty homes, some criminals specifically target occupied homes, planning to use a guise to get inside when you open the door. They don't have to break in because you've let them in, right through the open front door. Home invasion scams come in many different forms. Each includes an excuse why someone you don't know needs to come inside your home. Learn the common elements of these scams so that you won't be caught off guard ...
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  • You Might Need Pepper Spray If...
    By: Erie Shore Security Products | -

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    You might need Pepper Spray if...


    If you like taking walks alone at night, you might need Pepper Spray.


    If you work past dark, you might need Pepper Spray.


    If you do your laundry at the 24 hour laundromat, you might need Pepper Spray.


    If you are enrolled at a college or university and live on campus, you might need Pepper Spray.


    If you ar ...

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  • Protect Your Home With Wireless Home Security Alarm Systems
    By: Lylaj | - While it is essentially impossible to protect a person or home from any harm ever befalling them, people can take precautionary steps to ensure that if anything does happen, help will be on the way. That is the whole idea behind installing a home alarm system in a person's house. If an intruder happens to make their way into a person's home the alarm is supposed to sound, hopefully sending the intruder running and alerting neighbors and even local authorities that something has happened. While b ...
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  • Personal Protection And Traveling Alone
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - Traveling alone makes people vulnerable and open for danger. There are many things that you can do for personal protection to ensure your safety.

    When you are traveling alone and you know you will be alone it is very important to plan your trip in advance. Know where you are going to be, learn the map, determine your transportation and more. If you get a rental car the best thing you can do is get the GPS system. The last thing you want to happen is to get lost from your hotel o ...

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  • Techniques For Using Pepper Spray
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - When you use pepper spray there are many different things to consider so you spray it right. These things include shielding your eyes, aiming, shooting, timing, and much more. Pepper spray could save your life if someone is trying to hurt you. It is vital you learn the proper techniques so you can get it right.

    The basic technique to spray pepper spray is to hold the canister upright and press the button down. You would be balanced on both of your feet and ready to spray. You should ...

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  • Self Defense Ã"'"€œ Best Tips
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - There are many things you can do in order to practice proper self defense and personal protection techniques. These things include learning, practice, being aware of your surroundings, and much more. These tips can help to keep you safe.

    There are many tips and tricks you can learn when it comes to self defense. You should learn as much as you can so that when you are approached by an attacker you have what it takes to fight off the person. You can learn through local self defense i ...

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  • Self Defense And The Law
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - There are many factors to be considered when the use of self defense is used. Many states differ with their opinion on what they consider valid self defense. These things include the extent, who it is used on, who is using it, and the reason why.

    The act of self defense is the use of force to defend one's person from an attacker or a threatening situation. The force must be reasonable. Self defense is in place to protect you from being convicted of a crime if you afflict harm on ...

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  • The Economy And Its Affect On America's Crime Rate: Past & Future
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - In the 1990s the crime rate in the U.S. dropped dramatically in all significant categories, including violent crime and property crime. Some experts attribute this drop to the strong economy that existed throughout most of the decade, when the per capita income increased by as much as 30% and the unemployment rate dropped by 2%.(1) These numbers have pushed many experts in the field to speculate on the potential effects that today's recessed economy will have on the crime rate for the foreseeab ...
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  • The Top 3 Things You Can Do To Stay Safe
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - In these troubled economic times we are all on edge. Some statistics are showing the crime rate to be rising and many attribute that to our economic meltdown. Less work available, less money in everyones pockets and some people taking drastic measures to get money. Too many people are taking the Desperate times call for desperate measures saying to a whole new level by resorting to acts of crime. Do not fall victim to a crime.

    Below are the top 3 things you can ...

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  • Reasons To Use Disguised Pepper Spray
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - There are many reasons you should consider carrying a canister of pepper spray. However, a canister of disguised pepper spray can be your best option. This is because it gives the attacker a bigger surprise, results in a better shot, looks like something else, and makes you feel more confident.



    Pepper sprays come in many different types of containers that are disguises that look real. You can find pepper spray in many different containers like a tube of lipstick. This ...

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  • Risk Factors Of Pepper Spray
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - If you are using pepper spray for personal protection and self defense there are many things that you should consider with this product. There are risk factors and they can be dangerous.


    Pepper spray is not deadly. Many people think they could die from pepper spray but this is not the case. It will burn the skin badly and be fine once washed off with water. The skin may be irritated for a few hours but the person will be fine. No one will die from pepper spray and it will on ...

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  • Effects Of Pepper Spray
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - There are many effects of pepper spray you might consider if you are thinking about using this type of self defense option. Some of the things to think about are that it is one of the most effective deterrents, it works longer than a taser or stun gun, it will cause coughing and choking, and it burns really bad.

    Pepper spray is one of the most effective, least expensive, deterrents for self defense you can purchase and use for personal protection. It is very easy to use and there is ...

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  • Things You Should Know About Stun Guns
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - If you are looking for total personal protection and self defense devices there are many things you should consider before you make a purchase. Stun guns don't work the same on everyone, they will not kill anyone, most people can use them, and much more. Learning the facts about stun guns may help you make a decision if purchasing one is right for you.



    A stun gun is an electrical device designed to send electrical signals into the body and mess with the way the brains ...

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  • How Stun Guns Work
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - When you purchase a stun gun it is important to understand the mechanics and the principles behind the operation of a stun gun. This will help you manage the personal protection device and use it most effectively for self defense.



    Stun guns work to disrupt the body's electrical pulses that are sent from the brain to the limbs and other parts of the body. When a body is functioning properly, electrical signals or neurotransmitters are sent from the brain to make every ...

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  • Self Defense Products-keeping You Safe At Home
    By: Jack Krohn | - When most folks think of self defense products they think of stun guns, pepper sprays, personal alarms, tasers etc. that are used outdoors and rightfully so. Most assaults as you probably know occur with women as the victims out in the highways and byways of the heartland-on the streets so to speak.

    Millions law enforcement officers all over the world use and carry pepper spray and other non-lethal self defense items for crowd control and law enforcement. That should tell you how ...

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  • Essential On The Street Safety And Defense Tips For Jogging Walking And Running Safety
    By: Karen Abby | - There are many choices of self defense products on the market today. Here, we will examine the ones that are essential to your everyday safety.

    Self Defense Tools

    A whistle or personal alarm with a strap or key chain attachment is the best choice. However, never wear a whistle or personal alarm around your neck on a lanyard or chain. During an attack the attacker may use the lanyard or chain to choke you.

    The benefits of a whistle or personal alarm a ...

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  • Personal Protection Products-keeping You Safe
    By: Jack Krohn | - What are personal protection products? In truth they are anything that is not lethal and designed to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation to seek help.

    You read and hear about assaults on women all the time. What you don't read or hear about are the millions of women who are victims of domestic violence for example.

    Other non reported crimes are date rape or rapes on college campuses. It has been estimated that as little as 10% of those crimes even ...

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  • What Everybody Should Know About The Cost Of Self Defense Products
    By: Karen Abby | - It is impossible today to turn on the TV and not hear about yet another personal attack. It does not matter where you live, your local news channel, newspaper and radio has stories every day of some innocent community member being accosted in some way.

    As a result, alarms are being bought at an astounding rate. Purchases of guns are rapidly rising. But, what if you do not want a gun and/or can not afford an personal alarm system? What other options are available? There are ...

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  • Questions Regarding Self Defense Legalities?
    By: Bryan Hough | - Do you know your rights when it comes to self defense? There are many misconceptions about the concept of self defense. One of the most prevalent of these is that if you fight back against an attacker, you will be charged with a crime. In actuality, as long as you use a legal self defense method and do not use excessive force, it is perfectly legal to defend yourself.

    If you are faced with a confrontation, your best course of action is to avoid physical confrontations, if possible ...

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  • Stun Guns And Pepper Spray Should Be Legal Everywhere
    By: Carla Mattingly | - Finally there is a means of protection without intent to kill. Being female and 55 years of age I immediately assume that women, children and the elderly were not the driving force to restrict and make it illegal or restricted in certain sates and cities to obtain and possess stun guns. The elderly, the disabled, women and children are the citizens who need protection most will now need to obtain a gun and a gun permit in these states and cities to have personal protection weapons. Good luck wit ...
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  • Personal Alarms For Your Personal Protection...do They Work?
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - There are many different types of alarms you can use for personal protection that you might consider. These can help you at home, while you are alone at night or during the day, and many more situations. The different types of alarms include door stop alarms, whistles, keychain alarms, and many more. These tiny devices could actually save your life because of the noise they make and the attraction they cause.



    If you are not able to scream really loud because you h ...

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  • Stun Guns, Tasers, Pepper SprayÃ"'¦ What Is All The Hype?
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - Lethal vs. non-lethal. That is the main argument for using a stun gun, Taser, or pepper spray instead of a handgun.

    We, as a people, abhor violence. However, we see it all around us every single day. It is in the newspapers, on TV, on the internet, in magazines, on blogs, and on and on and on. We cannot get away from the fact that violence is an everyday occurrence in our society. We have been a victim of violence ourselves, or we know someone who has.

    After readin ...

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  • Reasons That Pepper Spray Is So Effective
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - Pepper spray is an excellent personal protection product that you should consider for self defense. It works in a special way that is not lethal but disabling, causing you to choke, gasp for air, be blinded, and more. Something like this could essentially save your life if you are ever approached by an attacker.

    One of the biggest reasons that pepper spray is so popular is because it is really easy to use. There is not a learning curve to figure it out. All you have to do is turn ...

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  • How Should I Use Pepper Spray?
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - Pepper Spray is a personal protection product. It is designed as a deterrent for someone who is physically going to harm you. This is a personal protection device that is best for self defense. Just owning a canister of pepper spray will not do you any good if you don't know how to use it. Here are a few easy tips that will show you how to use pepper spray, properly. It could save your life.

    One of the most important things to remember is that when you are under attack that you ca ...

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  • The Taser C2: Self Defense For Independent, Confident Women
    By: Jim Wilkinson | - For a woman to truly feel safe in today's troubled times it's important that she has the resources she needs to defend herself. TASER products are giving women the power they need to take control and protect themselves out on the streets with the release of the TASER C2.

    The TASER C2 utilizes the same technology used in TASER International's law enforcement models to effectively stun an assailant up to fifteen feet away. The device works by emitting a sophisticated pulse wave util ...

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  • Self Protection For Women Is A Must
    By: Matt Chang | - Some self defense techniques are better than others for different groups of people. Boxing may be an effective way for an already decent sized male, but there may be a better self defense technique woman. Someone who is 5'1" and 110 lbs. may want to consider a blocking and judo-like self defense system, one where a smaller person can defend themselves using the attacker's own momentum and strength back against them.

    A larger woman might find the striking self defense more effecti ...

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  • Are You Prepared To Defend Yourself
    By: Joel Gray | - Have you ever wondered what emotions you would have or how you would react in a situation that would require you to defend yourself from a violent and aggressive attacker? Would it be the Fight or Flight thoughts making their way into your brain, or would you just freeze up and do nothing? Are you prepared to defend yourself, do you have the tools and knowledge to halt a violent attacker?

    Many people purchase different personal security products that are meant to assist them when ...

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  • Pepper Spray -- The Most Effective Self-defense Weapon
    By: IC | - When it comes to self-defense there are mixed feelings as to which is the best way to protect ourselves from any possible danger, a person or place which might get robbed will need a completely different method of self-defense in case of an attack, a person who goes out to the woods in order to get some timber or to go hunting might be faced with a dangerous animal such as a bear. As you see there are different cases and scenarios which require different methods of self-defense, let's go ahead ...
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  • Your Personal Safety Part Two
    By: Barbara S. Thorp | - Don't go home under any circumstances. This will only help the person know exactly where you live. It is unwise to label your keys with your name, address and telephone number. Not only could the person enter your home, but they would also be able to start a campaign of crank calls' and phone you at any time, day, or night.

    If you do lose your keys, have a spare set at home and leave another set with a family member or someone you can trust. Change the locks on al ...

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  • What Is Carjacking And Ways To Prevent It
    By: Angela Hebert | - Every year, thousands of unwary drivers undergo the frightening and sometimes life-threatening occurrence of carjacking. This violating crime involves the theft of a car while the vehicle is still occupied. Usually, the assailant (known as a "carjacker") has a weapon in their possession and often forces the driver out of the car at knife- or gunpoint.

    Carjacking is an offense that can take place at any time, any location, and by any person or group with various situations consider ...

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  • Pepper Spray Is Effective In Protecting You
    By: Angela Hebert | - In today's world, there are a lot of reasons to feel unsafe, even if you live far out in the country. Taking an active part in defending yourself is much easier than you think. Pepper spray is considered to be one of the most popular versatile methods of self-defense around. With a little education, you will realize why this powerful tool might be ideal for you.

    Pepper spray is a chemical compound that irritates the soft tissue found in eyes to cause pain, tears, and even tempo ...

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  • Stun Guns How They Can Protect You And Your Family
    By: Angela Hebert | - It doesn't matter where you live, today's world seems to be a constant danger to navigate. Crime is on the rise, and the news media are full of horror stories about particularly violent attacks which occurs every 22.7 seconds. However, despite these figures, you can give yourself and your family some peace of mind by buying a stun gun for your protection.

    Although the mere mention of the name "stun gun" might conjure up images of sci-fi movies and laser gun battles, stun guns are ...

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  • Trust Your Instincts
    By: Patricia Deiparine | - Personal safety greatly depends on being aware of and trusting your instincts. When something feels uncomfortable or unsafe, taking action as soon as possible can keep you and your loved ones safe.

    These suspicious feelings have many names, instincts, gut feelings, intuition, vibes, or sixth sense. These feelings keep you safe when you obey them. They are an internal warning device. Everybody has instincts. Your ability to hear them and obey them increases with awareness.
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  • Personal Protection And Safety Being Aware And Fighting Back
    By: CHARLES MCLEAN | - Personal protection and safety is a concern for everyone. With personal crime on the rise all over the United States, it does not matter if you live in a big city or a small community; you are at risk. From being mugged at an ATM machine, to being assaulted on your daily run, even familiar places are dangerous. This is because criminals watch for the right moments to attack.

    The number one thing you can do to stay safe is simple. Be aware. This means even when you are in a famili ...

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  • Personal Protection Devices Self Defense For Beginners
    By: CHARLES MCLEAN | - As disheartening as the thought is, it makes sense to carry a personal protection device with you. If you are considering making this decision, you probably have questions. When it comes to self-defense weapons, it is smart to inform yourself on some basic knowledge. In this way, you will be far better prepared to decide which devices and/or weapons are right for you.

    Before you begin, it is essential to ask yourself the following questions.

    1.Is the device/wea ...

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  • Bodyguard Training
    By: Peter Vermeeren | - There are many aspects involved in Bodyguard Training and most countries now require a Bodyguard to hold a Bodyguard Certificate.

    A Bodyguard certificate is often a short 8 to 10 week course, where a person learns first aid, self defence training and knowledge of the industry.

    However, Bodyguard training can evolve and a person can gain higher certificates, or even branch into more specialist areas. Although a person only requires the basic Bodyguard certificate to ...

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  • Is Mace Spray The Best Form Of Self Protection?
    By: Roy Allen | - There are several different pepper spray types available today for your self-defense protection: a stream pattern, a cone-mist, and a fog. And, when it comes to non-lethal self-defense weapons, pepper spray or mace spray are right up there at the top of popularity for two main reasons: ease of use and effectiveness.

    Mace spray (mace is a brand name) and pepper sprays are extremely effective at impairing vision and breathing. In addition to the type of spray, they both come in a ...

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  • Critical Protection Issues - How To Get The Right Level Of Personal Protection
    By: Ray Prince | - Having looked at the quality of cover, we now turn our attention to:

    How to get the right level of protection

    Using our example again, Dr Cureall has a clear idea now on the quality of protection he wants, and now needs to make a decision regarding the level of cover he requires.

    He is a family man in his late thirties, his wife, 3 years younger, is not working, and they have two children, Mat and Laura aged four and two.

    We suggested t ...

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  • Child Protection Means Safeguarding Our Future
    By: Roy Allen | - Child protection is a concern for many parents and civil administrators educators, and public safety officials working today. It's a sad fact of life that due to the constraints of a free society, vigilance in child protection must be exercised to prevent abuse and mistreatment.

    Child protection laws and enforcement must be exercised to keep children safe. In the home this can mean installing fixtures and hardware on cabinets, safing firearms in coded lockboxes, putting plastic co ...

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  • The Personal Choice Of Personal Self Defense
    By: Roy Allen | - Crime is a universal phenomenon - it is present in all countries and societies. Attempts are made to produce the latest techniques and weapons to help control unlawful individuals and, at the same time, keep the level of injury to a minimum. Whenever possible, lethal force is only used in case of extreme circumstances.

    One of the devices which stands out in this field is the electric shock gun or "stun gun" as it is popularly known. As the name suggests, a stun gun is a device whi ...

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  • Be Proactive For Good Child Protection
    By: Roy Allen | - We don't go very long these days without hearing about a child being abducting. It's a very scary thought for parents but you can take steps now to establish good child protection.

    One of the biggest areas of vulnerability is any time you are getting in and out of your vehicle, especially with small children. If you are holding a baby, your hands aren't available to ward off an attacker. Whenever possible, observe the area you are about to enter before leaving the building you are ...

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  • Personal Ad Becomes Personal
    By: Johnny Jenkins | - Katie is a single woman 25 Years of age. She is usually very content, but is growing dissatisfied with her inability to land the right person for a meaningful relationship. She has tried almost everything, and is about to give up her search. Then a friend suggested she place a personal ad in the newspaper.

    She had never given it much thought, because it sounded a bit risky. Her friend said she met her current boy friend that way. They seemed happy, so she decided to try it. She ma ...

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  • Using A Stun Gun Taser For Self Protection
    By: Roy Allen | - A stun gun taser is a relatively inexpensive, convenient and powerful way to ward off attackers. The sight and sound of a stun gun taser going off is usually enough to scare an attacker away. Stun gun tasers repel your attacker with high voltage yet low amperage shock. You cannot be shocked even if you are touching the attacker.

    A stun gun taser looks like a pistol but uses compressed air to fire two darts that trail electric cable back to the handset. When the darts strike, a fiv ...

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  • Personal Protection And Safety Being Aware And Fighting Back
    By: CHARLES MCLEAN | - Personal protection and safety is a concern for everyone. With personal crime on the rise all over the United States, it does not matter if you live in a big city or a small community; you are at risk. From being mugged at an ATM machine, to being assaulted on your daily run, even familiar places are dangerous. This is because criminals watch for the right moments to attack.

    The number one thing you can do to stay safe is simple. Be aware. This means even when you are in a f ...

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  • The Reality Of Womens Self Defense And Child Protection
    By: Roy Allen | - It is an unfortunate fact that in today's society, womens self defense and child protection need to top the list of everyone's priorities to ensure we live in a safer world.

    The problem we face is the mind set that, "It won't (or can't) happen to me." So many women and children are facing danger daily with very little awareness, and they are not armed with the means to help protect themselves.

    Two products come readily to mind: the stun gun taser and Mace spray (pe ...

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  • Personal Protection Information You Need To Stay Safe
    By: CHARLES MCLEAN | - We are living in dangerous times. To know this, all you have to do is flip on the television, the radio, or read your local newspaper to hear one horror story after another. No matter where you live, or what you do for a living, everyone is at risk. Understanding what personal protection is and how you can use it to stay safe should be a primary concern for everyone.

    Literally, from the moment you wake up in the morning, anything can happen. From being assaulted on your way ...

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  • What Is Cyberstalking?
    By: Francesca Black | - Copyright 2006 Francesca Black

    Protection from Cyberstalking

    Computers and the Internet are becoming indispensable parts of America's culture, and cyberstalking is a growing threat.

    What is Cyberstalking? Cyberstalking can be defined as threatening behavior or unwanted advances directed at another using the Internet and other forms of online and computer communications. Cyberstalking occurs when electronic mediums such as the Internet are used to purs ...

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  • Fulfilling Our Basic Need Of Self Protection
    By: Bill Wallmuller | - Self preservation of ourselves and our loved ones is one of man's basic needs. It is inherent in every single one of us. Mankind craves security.

    I don't know why it is but every time my wife and I go to see her cousin in San Diego I get to thinking about self-defense. You see, my wife's cousin just turned 60 but he is still active in karate and has been able to stay in condition. I thinks its great that he can do this, and I'm sure his knowledge of the martial arts would be of gr ...

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