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PROTECT YOURSELF -- BE PREPARED
Any time you believe you are in peril, remember there are things you can do to protect yourself. Even the weakest person can prevent harm to him or herself by remembering these tips on self-defense.
1. Stay calm. This is not easy, but very important.
2. Notice everything and everyone around you. Descriptions are very important to finding criminals and solving crimes.
3. The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are being attacked, an elbow brought sharply up under your attacker's chin may stop him long enough for you to get away. (Tae Kwon Do) (OS)
4. If an armed assailant demands your wallet or purse, throw it away from you as far as possible. He, most likely, is interested in your money and will move in that direction. While the mugger is distracted from you, RUN in the opposite direction screaming as loud as you can. (OS)
5. Ladies, after shopping, work, dining, etc., do NOT sit in your car and balance your checkbook, write a list, review your receipts, etc. Instead, lock your doors, start your engine and leave. If an attacker is lurking in the area, you could be a target. Avoid putting yourself in a bad situation by not delaying, especially at night. (OS)
PARKING STRUCTURES AND LOTS
When using a parking structure or lot:
1. Do not wait until you get to your car to look for your keys. Always have your keys out of your purse or pocket as you approach your car. Be ready to unlock the door, get in, close and lock the doors. (OS)
2. Be aware; look around as you walk, look into your car; both front and back seats. Check the front and back floors to be sure no one is hiding there. (OS)
3. If you're parked next to a van, enter your car from the opposite side. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the target is attempting to get into a locked car. (OS)
4. Check out the cars parked to either side of your vehicle. If a man is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, consider going back into the store, work, etc., and asking a guard to walk with you to your car. (OS)
Make safety your first concern. Your checkbook will wait until you get home.
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BEWARE, THE CRYING BABY
A woman, home alone at night, thought she heard a baby crying outside her door. She called the police because it was late. The police told her, "Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door."
The woman said it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window and she was afraid it would crawl into the street and get injured. The policeman told her, "We have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door." He then told her a serial killer, with a recording of a baby's cry, uses the recording to coax women out of their homes. He said it had not been verified but several calls had been made from women saying they heard a baby crying outside their doors when they were home alone at night.
Be very careful, especially at night. It's better to call the police for nothing than to take a chance and get hurt. (OS)
CAN YOU FIGURE THESE OUT?
1. A man is condemned to death. He must choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second, assassins with loaded guns and the third, lions that haven't eaten in three years. Which room is safest for him? (MVD)
2. A woman shoots her husband, then holds him under water for over five minutes and finally, hangs him. Five minutes later they go out and enjoy a wonderful dinner. How can this be? (MVD)
3. Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday? (MVD)
4. This paragraph is unusual. I'm curious how quickly you can find out why it is so unusual. It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it. In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it; think about it; you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might figure it out. Try to do so without any coaching! (MVD)
REMEMBER WHEN...
war was a card game and water balloons were the ultimate weapon? (DS)
WORD OF THE MONTH
The word for June is intimate. The American Heritage Dictionary defines as:
in•ti•mate (in'te-mit) adj. 1. Marked by close acquaintance, association or familiarity. 2. Essential; innermost. 3. Comfortably private; an intimate cafe. 4. Very personal. 5. Of or involving a sexual relationship. n. A close friend or confidant. [Latin, intimatus, p.part. of intimare] in'ti•ma•cy, n.
in'ti•mate•ly, adv.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
To clients, family, friends and associates celebrating a June birthday, we wish you a bright and cheery day.