Watch Out For Women With Purses!
Many of us have seen the emails that warn women not to park near a van; that your elbow is the strongest part of your body; be aware of your surroundings, etc.
These are all valid points.
However, when faced with real danger will you remember that email you skimmed last year?
Not likely. You need to practice self defense techniques.
Why do you think schools have fire drills? Hopefully by walking the children through an actual emergency, they will remember what to do.Your best defense is to avoid situations of vulnerability.
I am always amazed at the number of females walking or jogging alone, both early morning or late at night, when it is dark outside.
Or the mother with her baby in her arms, toddler in tow, carrying shopping bags.
Her position is screaming, "I am helpless against defending myself at this moment."
Ladies, use a shopping cart or stroller to keep your hands free.Your Purse Doubles As a WeaponYou have a whole arsenal of items in your purse that can be used to defend yourself, should the occasion arise.
Your purse itself can be used as a deterrent.
Loop the handle around your wrist so that you have a good grip on it.
Not only will this avert any would-be purse snatchers, but you can swing your hand bag around and swat your attacker. We know how heavy our purses can be.
This is a perfect impromptu weapon. Next carry your vehicle door key between your first and second finger. Make a fist around the rest of your keys so that the long skinny part of the key is pointing outward as you walk.
You can still open your door holding the key this way.
Should someone come up from behind you, you are in a perfect position to jab his eyes with that key.Get Some Popcorn and Watch MoviesDid you know an ink pen can save your life?
If you do not believe me, rent The Borne Identity, with Matt Damon.
It is startling how much damage a small thin writing implement can cause.
Hold it in your hand as you walk.
If need be, jab it into the eyes, the temple, or up the nose.
I am telling you, that kind of pain will cause your attacker to back down and will give you a chance to run.Another good movie to glean some self defense moves is Enough, with Jennifer Lopez.
The movie is about a woman with an abusive spouse. She had enough of his abuse, so she learned to defend herself.
One key element in her technique is that when her estranged husband took her on, she always, always, had her hands up in front of her midsection, palms facing out.
That way she could protect her vital organs but also had her hands in the perfect position to throw jabs.
Again, your first instinct should always be to get away.
If you are unable to do that, you need to be prepared to defend yourself.Knowledge Isn't EnoughUse your purse, watch movies, and then what?
You definitely need a little more advice than that, right?
Call your local YMCA.
Most have self defense classes, martial arts classes or both.
Enroll and practice, practice, practice.
You cannot learn everything about defending yourself by reading.
You need to DO IT.
I have been practicing martial arts for years.
I often get asked if I have ever had to use my training, "for real."
I am fortunate in that I have not been placed into a situation where I have needed this training.
But I now have the confidence that I will not panic.
I know that I first must try to get away, and if that does not work, I have a few tricks up my sleeve and am not afraid to use them!.
When she?s not parenting or writing, she enjoys practicing Tae Kwon Do and teaching self defense to women. You can learn more about her by visiting www.LaurieAyers.com.Copyright 2005 All rights reserved. info@LaurieAyers.com
Designer Handbags are all the rage
Without a doubt, designer handbags are all the rage!
Women seem to collect them the way young boys collect comic books.
Without a doubt, there is a handbag to suit your many styles and moods, from sophisticated and chic to adventurous and playful.
Designer handbags all have unique traits that distinguish one brand from another.
Designers purposely create unique symbols or details to accentuate the differences between themselves and other designers.
Louis Vuitton is one of the most popular and best-selling handbag designers.
These bags are known for the high standards of quality and state-of-the-art craftsmanship put into each and every design.
Elegant, but astonishingly innovative, Louis Vuitton guarantees perfection in his multitude of high quality products.
Uniquely branded with a patterned design, Louis Vuitton handbags tower above the competition.
Chanel handbags are well known for their clean...
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SportsFeatures.com Announces a Special Valentine?s Day Drawing February 14th for a Free LaNeige Princess Waist Purse from the SFC Online Store
SportsFeatures.com is pleased to announce that we will be holding a special Valentine's Day promotion with an online drawing for a Princess LaNeige Waist Purse on Monday, February 14th from our pool of Registered Profile users. Just go to our SFC Online Store home page and fill out a profile and your name will automatically be in the contest. The winner will be able to choose up to three of their favorite team colors and the drawing is open to all our girls and guys readers worldwide. This is a great opportunity to give your girlfriend something unique and different for Valentine's Day.
The Princess LaNeige Waist Purse is perfect for attending any kind of sport meet, for going out dancing, to picnics or any occasion that you need to be able to have both your hands completely free.
The bag can be worn either comfortably clipped around your waist or slung over your shoulder.
Our purses are uniquely made of the very sturdy nylon cord that is used in scuba and equestrian...
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My Swag Bag Aims to Put Cash Back in Your Pocket
(ContentDesk) June 10, 2005 -- My Swag Bag launches its cashback service to the UK market. Offering members ?5 for simply signing up and the chance to win ?2,000 in cash. Mike Fitzgerald, Director of Bone Fish Limited said; "This is a very exciting product. Many other such sites have existed in the past but none have the experience we have. Dating-Central.com has been a successful product for 5 years and we intend to do the same with MySwagBag.com.
By Christmas we intend to have Swag Cards in the wallets and purses of every member on the service."This may seem like a bold statement but Dating-Central has over 1.5 million members, making it one of the biggest dating services in the UK. My Swag Bag will also offer other incentives such as ?5 per friend referred and free weekly offers.My Swag Bag is also actively seeking partners to come on board and offer members significant cashback.For more information, visit www.MySwagBag.com.Contact:Michael...
My Swag Bag Aims to Put Cash Back in Your Pocket
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Christian Gift Sales Expected to be Bountiful as Divinity Boutique Launches a Complete Line of Silk Ties, Leather Wallets, Leather Purses, and Belts
Cleveland, Ohio
September 8 , 2004 - Divinity Boutique was founded in 2004 after 18 months of research and new product development.
The initial product line features men's handmade, silk ties, men's leather wallets and key chains, men's and ladies belts, ladies purses, checkbook holders and clutches, and Men's Dress socks.
All of the proucts in the line have a mild Christian theme.
The company has a "silver rivet" with a cross accent that can be found as the most common enhancement to the product line.
"It is a very upscale look" says sales manager, Keith Schwartz.We introduced 18 different men's tie designs in 5 colors per design.
That is over 90 different variations.
According to the company's sales manager, "we have more variations than any of the established companies in the industry and customers are taking notice."
Family Christian stores, the largest chain in the industry, bought the line on the spot.
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Shopaholic Mom's Beware - New Upscale Online Boutique Offers Trendy Clothes & Accessories for Mom's, Kid's and Babies
Shelby Township, MI (ContentDesk) December 3, 2004 -- Online shoppers now have a new way to purchase their trendy duds in the comfort of their own home. Jolie's Boutique at www.JoliesOnline.com is the newest place for shoppers to get their funky fashion fix.Owner Jill Sorensen was like a lot of other moms out there. After being in "the business world" for six years, having children made Sorensen realize that she wanted to be at home, but still contribute to the family finances. "I started the business because I love fashion and shopping, and I wanted to do something from home for all the obvious reasons." Out of a passion for fashion and a desire to stay home with her kids, Jolie's Boutique was created.Jolie's Boutique carries items from fine labels such as Haute Stuff, Poppy and Mimi, Funkie Baby, and Josiekat's Trunk. Hip moms can buy designer diaper bags, maternity clothes, baby duds, purses--even kid sized apron...
Shopaholic Mom's Beware - New Upscale Online Boutique Offers Trendy Clothes & Accessories for Mom's, Kid's and Babies
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Guilt-free exotic salmon leather products mean every part of the salmon is utilized, similar to the ancient tradition of the Northwest Coast Native peoples
November 19, 2003, Seattle, WA - Salmon leather?
Yes, it's true. For more than a hundred years, the skin of the salmon has been discarded, cast off , dumped and otherwise treated badly by the salmon canning industry in an effort to extract only the choicest morsels from nature's delicacy, Oncorhynchus keta, more commonly known as Chum Salmon.
Ivory Jack's Trading Company has worked over the last several years perfecting fine quality salmon leather that stands up to current rigorous fashion standards.
The leather is fascinatingly strong and has the look and feel of snake skin.
But, due to the formerly discarded nature of the material, it is guilt-free exotic leather more widely available to mass consumption.
The Pacific Northwest Coast Indians used the salmon, skin and all, for hundreds of years as they inhabited the salmon rich coastal lands of Alaska, British Columbia (Canada) and Washington State.
They traditionally tanned the hides...
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Custom Purses Now Available Online at Stylishhandbags.com
DECATUR, GA (ContentDesk) March 28, 2004--Handbag designer Stephanie Styles, an Atlanta native, announces the launch of StylishHandbags.com, her online boutique featuring fashionable, custom-designed handbags. From everyday bags to little girl purses and mommy totes, each Stylish Handbag is a handcrafted original constructed from beautiful and durable decorative and upholstery fabrics and trims. Even with all the options, these fashionable bags are attractively priced under $80. The Stylish Handbag collection offers seven sizes and styles to meet every woman's purse requirements. Website visitors can peruse galleries of customizable handbag styles as well as items from the ready-made collection."We offer a bag for everyone.
Monogramming adds a degree of a woman's personality to her bag ? whether it's one of our Game Day Bags monogrammed with her alma mater or simply a single sassy initial," said Ms. Styles. "We've also created a line of elegant evening bags perfect for a bride's...
Custom Purses Now Available Online at Stylishhandbags.com
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