LADIES BEWARE!

Through a rapist's eyes!
A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:

1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.

2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.

3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.

4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at is grocery store parking lots.

5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.

6] Number three is public restrooms.

7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.

8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.

9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.

10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.

POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:

1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk: can't believe it is so cold out here, we're in for a bad winter. Now that you've seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up, you lose appeal as a target.

2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.

3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.

4] If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker, either under the arm between the elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh - HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.

5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he's out of there.

6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.

7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it. Go with your instincts. You may feel little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.

FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL ...

I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will be some, where you will go "hmm I must remember that" After reading, forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.

2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans: if a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS, LEAVE.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage: a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may be hiding at the passenger side, peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. (DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB). b. If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars. c. Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life. A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. I was going to send this to the ladies only, but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc., you may want to pass it onto them, as well.

Paste and send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it's better safe than sorry.

BABIES ON THE BEACH - ITALIAN RIVIERA, JULY 2006

FOODS THAT HEAL

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (ACV) -- For 2 years to 11 years old, 1 tbsp. 2x a day. For 12 years old to adult, take 2 tbsp. in the morning and 2 tbsp. at night. Mix ACV in a glass of water or juice with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of honey. Honey will neutralize the sourness or acidity of the ACV. HONEY IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO DIABETICS. ACV may also be taken in small amount initially gradually increasing the dosage to 2 tbsp. 2x a day... ACV will dissolve the fats in your arteries and internal organs. It is rich in POTASSIUM which is to the soft tissues of the body as calcium is to the bones and harder tissues. With unwanted fats, excess uric acid and bad cholesterol dissolved and flushed out of your system, you will never have to worry about HYPERTENSION. Your blood pressure will normalize... DRINK ACV DAILY. IT IS YOUR BEST NATURAL MEDICINE AGAINST ALL KINDS OF SICKNESSES. BECAUSE ACV IS A POWERFUL CLEANSING and HEALING ELIXIR - A NATURALLY OCCURRING ANTIBIOTIC and ANTISEPTIC THAT FIGHT GERMS and BACTERIA -- FOR A HEALTHIER, STRONGER and LONGER LIFE... BRAGG" brand organic ACV is the best or any other ORGANIC brand is OK. Available only in big supermarkets, vinegar section and health stores. **DRINK ACV FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.... ACV in CAPSULE form is NOT EFFECTIVE.

*** Internal Benefits... helps strengthen the heart, normalize blood pressure, prevent heart attacks and strokes, lower bad cholesterol.... helps fight arthritis and rheumatism and remove acid crystals and toxins from joints, tissue and organs....helps fight kidney and bladder problems and helps shrink enlarged prostate....helps maintain a youthful, vibrant body and retard aging... helps fight germs and bacteria naturally and lessen asthma attacks... helps regulate calcium metabolism... helps regulate women's menstruation... helps digestion and assimilation for easier bowel movements... helps relieve sore throat, laryngitis by gargling with 2 parts ACV and 1 part water.

*** External Benefits... Apply directly to affected area either with pure ACV or diluted with water. Helps treat scabies, psoriasis, itching scalp, dry hair, dandruff, diaper rash, itch, athlete's foot, eczema bee stings, insect bites, cuts, abrasions, etc.....

DRINK VEGETABLE/FRUIT COMBINATION JUICE DAILY --- Remove all seeds and with little water, blend the following: 1/2 ampalaya (bitter cucumber), 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1 green or red apple, 3 stalks of celery, and 2 to 3 pieces of GARLIC. Please remove the skin of cucumber and apple before blending them. While you have to wash thoroughly or soak for 15 to 20 minutes the rest with a mix solution of 3 parts water and 1 part CANE vinegar. DRINK THE VEGETABLES/ FRUIT JUICE DAILY IN AN EMPTY STOMACH (early morning). May drink this juice 2x daily if your health is really in bad shape. This juice combination is the BEST FOOD of our CELLS. It will flush out salt, EXCESS SUGAR and other toxins in the body. If you can help it, PLEASE DON'T EAT BREAKFAST, the fiber of the vegetable/fruit is more than enough to keep you full.

I personally don't eat breakfast, at lunch, only fruits and water. Managed to train my stomach to just eat just (one) 1 meal daily. Lost 35 lbs. in 6 months from 195 lbs., now I am down to 160 lbs. FOOD IS NOT SYNONYMOUS TO NUTRITION. Worst, if you eat the wrong foods... just like me, all my children and my wife drink ACV and VEGETABLE JUICE daily. KUTCHAY JUICE --- Looks like onion leaves, though smaller in size, FLAT not hollow like a straw and at times with white flowers at the end of its plants. It is the direct descendant of garlic plants. 1 bundle of kutchay leaves is equivalent to 35 to 40 plants, or circle your thumb and forefinger. That's the equivalent of 1 bundle of kutchay leaves. Blend with 1.2 liters of water plus 3 to 4 pieces of garlic. Transfer to a 1.5 liter soft drinks bottle then refrigerate. Shake, then drink 1 glass in an empty stomach for at least 2 months to flush out all kinds of toxin in the body. Will flush out kidney stones and gall bladder stones and will clean the liver, pancreas and blood of excess sugar.

PINEAPPLE (1/8 TO 1/4), 2 TO 3 PIECES OF TOMATOES PLUS 2 TO 3 PIECES OF GARLIC - Is a powerful juice combo that contains over 10,000 phytochemicals to fight cancer. The manganese in the pineapple can prevent bone fracture and osteoporosis... Tomatoes are for iron deficiency.

WATERMELON and COCONUT JUICE FLUSH. For 3 to 4 days every month, to help fight kidney and bladder problems.

ROOT CROP JUICE COMBINATIONS - 1/2 beets, 1/2 carrots, 1/2 potatoes, 1/2 radish (small), and 1/2 sweet potatoes. Drinking the root crop juice regularly every 45 - 60 days and FASTING will reduce the incidence of CANCERS of the BREAST, COLON, RECTUM, PANCREAS and PROSTATE… ROOT CROP JUICE IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM ENLARGED GOITER OR THYROID GLAND.

GARLIC (blend and ref) - Contains good amount of vitamin C and B6, plus potassium, selenium phosphorous, etc., protect against cancer, especially in the stomach, colon and rectum. It is also the herb that lowers cholesterol. No other medicinal plant is more effective in the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis. Eating garlic regularly decreases serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Blend and refrigerate. Take 1-2 tbsp. with water at least once a day.

BLEND ONIONS and refrigerate --- Drink 1 to 2 tablespoon mix in a glass of water 2 - 3x daily. Onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant flavonoid that can disarm many potential cancer-causing agents. It is also good for the liver and to cure HYPERACIDITY and ULCERS brought about by the wrong foods that we eat, the side effects of medications, milk, softdrinks, choco, ice cream etc.

CABBAGE --- Eat plenty of raw cabbage. Cabbage will also cure HYPERACIDITY and ULCERS. Wash or soak cabbage or anything that you eat raw or before cooking with CANE and water solution for health and safety reasons.

GINGER TEA instead of coffee - Skin ginger and chop them into small pieces and blend with little water then refrigerate. Drink 1 to 2 tablespoon of blended ginger with hot water. Ginger like garlic and onions, helps to thin the blood and prevent unwanted, possibly dangerous blood clots that can trigger heart attacks and strokes. It also helps to prevent motion sickness.

CANE VINEGAR for cooking, fruits and vegetable. Wash them for health and safety reasons.

GOOD SOURCE OF IRON --- tomatoes, pineapple, corn, okra, parsley, sprouts, raw squash, cabbage, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, horse radish, carrots, and guava.

GOOD SOURCE OF CALCIUM --- orange, papaya, oatmeal, raisins, beans, broccoli sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, prunes, spinach, soybeans, soymilk, tofu and okra.

REFRAIN FROM EATING THE FF: PURINE - THE MOTHER OF URIC ACID -- meat, meat extract, pork, beef, skin & dark meat of chicken, peas, beans, nuts, asparagus, alcohol, coffee, sugar, kidneys, liver, sardines, anchovies, cheese, eggs, milk and dairy products.

8 to 12 GLASSES OF WATER --- DISTILLED is the best, REVERSE OSMOSIS 2nd and DEIONIZED WATER 3rd -- Please don't be fooled by the mineral water distillers, that mineral water is good for the body. Mineral water from the springs or mountains is just like deep well water. It contains lots of INORGANIC MINERALS that cannot be digested and is harmful to the health. The water purifier we normally use at home is not enough to filter out the inorganic, bacteria, and germs from the water. Play it safe. Install a steam water distiller (will cost you a lot in electric bill) or reverse osmosis purifier (this is what we are using at home). Or BOIL water before drinking.

A GOOD SAMARITAN...

A woman was in bed with her lover when she heard her husband opening the front door.
"Hurry," she said, "stand in the corner." She rubbed baby oil all over him, then dusted him with talcum powder.
"Don't move until I tell you," she said, "pretend you're a statue."
"What's this?" the husband inquired as he entered the room.
"Oh it's a statue," she replied, "the Smiths bought one and I liked it so I got one for us, too."
No more was said, not even when they went to bed. Around 2 AM the husband got up, went to the kitchen and returned with a sandwich and a beer.
"Here," he said to the statue, have this. I stood like that for two days at the Smiths and nobody offered me a damned thing."