Sunday, May 24, 2009

Will our families be safe in an emergency even if we can't get to them?

Tropical Storm Gustav is hovering off the coas...Image via Wikipedia



The pros and cons of Emergency Preparations: How to Take Care of Your Family When Disaster Strikes


by Mr. Don


Hurricane season is upon us. Trying to be a little proactive, I was taking a look at our Storm Supplies this weekend and realized that I needed to restock some batteries, candles, and what not. As I was going on my merry way, it occurred to me that this was the perfect time to introduce you to a book I recently came across on line the other day. (Which is how this whole process started!)

I was looking for a quick refresher, just to make sure that I wasn’t leaving any thing out of our emergency supplies. We always have emergency supplies ready, but I like to do a little research just to make sure that I haven't left any thing out.

What I found was an incredibly easy to read and use source of solid information.

Good afternoon, are you ready to learn about how “Emergency Preparations: How to Take Care of Your Family When Disaster Strikes” will change your life? Learning the facts about Emergency Preparations can be an eye opening experience.


Great reviews about this littles $27.77 Special Report should encourage you to get one of the best informational resources available in the area of teaching your family to be safe in the event of an emergency. The benefits of Emergency Preparations: How to Take Care of Your Family When Disaster Strikes speak for themselves. The reviews about this report are very impressive. Make sure you pay careful attention to them if you want to compare prices and value for the information contained within its pages.


A high quality product at a low price equals tremendous value for the customer. That is exactly what the equation is with Emergency Preparations: How to Take Care of Your Family When Disaster Strikes.


In addition to saving money, I like to have a good time with the products I buy. In this care I needed to spend sometime going over what our family does in the event of an emergency with our new foster son. This report reminded me of how to approach this potentially scary subject with him. If we can keep the subject serious, but the presentation light hearted, we can show our children how to be safe. That is exactly the scenario when you purchase this Special Report.

Emergency Preparations: How to Take Care of Your Family When Disaster Strikes works like nothing else out there that I have been able to find. It is about time this corner of the market was taken seriously. Most of the time we have to track down information through governmental agencies, which is as close to being brain dead as I want to get.

The Emergency Preparation special report is easy to read, easy to understand, easy to convey to our children and easy to implement as a family so you can have some fun with it. I am very happy that I found it, and that is why I am so eager to share my good fortune with others.


I love using this little report but have to admit that when I finished it I wanted more information! The authors have done a good job of providing you with solid information that gets you started but I wanted more information just the same. I'm hoping that they will come out with an updated and expanded version in the future.


A lack of information can result in buying the wrong material. Now that you are aware of the high rankings with Emergency Preparations: How to Take Care of Your Family When Disaster Strikes though that isn’t going to be a possibility.

One of the many reasons why I rushed to tell you about this product is so you could discover and start to use what it offers. Now that you know, purchase it and start getting your family ready today! It comes with a 60 day money back guarantee, so the risk is with the publisher, but to be honest, I doubt I’ll take it off my computer because the information is exactly what I need to remind me of what I need to do if the weather starts turning bad!


With the approaching season nothing could be more important for you right now than filling out the form at the bottom of this page.


Things do change very rapidly and it is important that we are prepared, and that we show our children how to be prepared in the event of an emergency! As you know, in the area of teaching your children and entire family to be safe I am a fanatic. This is one of those eBook whose value far out weighs the small price. Lets face it, $27.77 is a small price to pay if it keeps your family safe the one time you can’t be with them!

However, if nothing else I hope this review has helped to fire you up to continue learning about putting emergency preparations in place to protect your family.


Until next time, take care and be safe!

Mr. Don



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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Eat Less and Live Longer

Mr. Don


Did you see that article awhile back on MSNBC about living longer?

"While the quest for the proverbial Fountain of Youth is endless and typically fruitless, one method known to extend the human lifespan by up to five years has quietly become accepted among leading researchers. The formula is simple: Eat less. It could add years to your life, several experts now say. And done in moderation, it could at least help you live a more healthy life."

Really? Eat less. Live longer?

Who'd thunk?

But seriously, why is this the case? And more importantly, why do so many other health and fitness pros give the opposite advice, often asking you to eat 5-8 times a day? Is there some common ground?

Yes there is. But first let's look at why eating less can mean living longer.

That article went on to say:

"Calorie restriction, as it is called, is as close to a real Fountain of Youth as any known technique comes. Even scientists who are cautious about anti-aging hype say it works, both by cutting risks for some diseases and by allowing all body cells, somehow, to hang in there longer.

"This is just part of the story. As usual, the mainstream media doesn't always bother to give you the entire picture.

Eating less is a bit over-simplistic. Caloric restriction is based on "quantitative" reduction, not simply eating like a bird or starving yourself. That will never work. You won't stick to it and your body certainly won't bother to burn off its spare bodyfat when it thinks you're in a stone age famine.

The key is to avoid overtraining in the gym like the plague. Too much training and you'll be forced to eat more food -- usually not a good thing.



Jon Benson's new system "7 Minute Muscle" is perfect for someone who is wanting to not spend their lives in the kitchen or in the gym. This is REQUIRED READING if you really want to see how great you can look in the least amount of time possible. Sure, you work hard. There's no pills or gadgets involved. But it's worth every minute... all 7 of them!

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Until next time,
Take care and be safe!

Mr. Don

We have been adding material to the Functional Self Improvement site. We are currently working to get the Free mini-ecourse up and operational.

If you haven’t check out our Go Green to Save Green site there is a really good, (one of the top Free ecourses, I might add!) FREE 2 part 13 lesson mini-ecourse that will show you what you can do individually and as a family right now that will save you money and help the planet. In the 2nd part we take more of a global view in terms of what is happen. If you haven’t signed up for it, don’t wait. It has been recommended that we begin to charge for it because there is nothing else like it available!

Be safe!

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green product review



by Mr. Don


My name is Mr. Don and I consider myself to be “not” an expert when it comes to eco-friendly living. (As many of you know, you would be hard pressed to describe me as a “tree hugging” liberal.) What I am is a husband and father to my wonderful wife and sons! Since my wife and I were married we have been a foster family with any where up to 6 young males running around the house at any given time. Money needless to say has always been tight. That having been said, my wife is a wizard at being able to stretch a dollar and be environmentally aware at the same time! It took a little longer for me!

That brings me back to why am I writing this review and endorsement. I/ we have used many of the tips inside this great resource personally! I wish someone had handed me this book when we first got married, because we sure could have saved a lot of cash by knowing it ahead of time vs. learning by trial and error! Don’t reinvent the wheel! Why spend your hard earned money on items in the eco-friendly living while saving money market when you aren’t sure how they will perform? This review should help you to see the real benefits that are available with Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green.


If the area of going green while saving money is one you find to be of interest why not give this ebook, which is full of useful and effective tips and suggestions, a try? I have been impressed with Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green since I first bought it which is why I am delighted to share my insight about it with others. There are many amazing features found with Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green that are worth mentioning. This is exciting news for those of you that need products that fit into a tight budget while still being good for the planet.


I am usually quite frugal with my money, so it took some convincing for me to buy this ebook even if it was full of useful tips and suggestions. Now the only regret I have is that I didn’t buy it sooner. Do you want to buy the best but not pay a fortune to do so? Then take some time to find out more about all you get with your investment in Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green.


Who said using using eco-friendly behavior that falls into the category of saving money can’t be fun? Obviously not anyone that has used the tips and suggestions presented in this ebook. If you’re short on time, you’ll be glad to know that Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green will not require very much time of you. I’m a very busy person (yes I have also a life outside of the “teaching young people to be safe” world), so the fact that it required so little time was a big benefit for me. Don’t let past experiences with products that didn’t work stop you from trying Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green. You will be impressed with it from the very start!

The other thing to remember is that this ebook comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t think that the information is useful and practical, simply email a refund request and your money will be completely refunded, no questions asked! You get to try it and use it for a full 60 days and really decide. (With everything the ebook shows you, you will save more than the modest cost of the information in that time period!)


Why not check out an ebook that is full of effective suggestions that you can use right away to start living in a more eco-friendly manner that doesn’t require an outrageous change in life style? This ebook is very easy to read because the information is presented as short action steps that you can use when needed!


Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green is a great ebook full of useful and effective tips and suggestions to consider. I give it top ratings when you take a look at it next to other similar items. Many other products on the market, while very good, tend to be very technical in nature, require a Master degree in Engineering or take up so much time that it becomes impractical.




This ebook is for those of us that want to do our part, but with the knowledge that we have families, lives, jobs, commitments and tight budgets! You really owe to your self and your family to check this out!

The well informed consumer gets information before pursuing the purchase. This is why I am so glad I had the chance to share my great success about this particular one with you.


With this link you can gain access rapidly to learn more and order your copy!

Go Green – 125 Ways to Go Green while Saving Green




The fact that you have read this review about helping the planet while saving money means you aren’t going to end up buying things that aren’t going to help you succeed.

This isn’t by any means all that we will have to offer so I look forward to providing more details later. Check back frequently to learn more about effective tools that you can use to improve the health, fitness and safety of your entire family!

Until next time,
Take care and be safe!

Mr. Don

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Warning: Studies show obesity may soon overtake tobacco as the leading cause of death in America.

Who Else Could Use 101 'Everyday' Ways to Lose 10 Pounds or more and Keep it Off!

You've been putting it off too long.

Hey, everyone needs to lose weight from time to time. You're no different!

The world is over-saturated with temptation. With a McDonalds or Burger King on every corner, how is one supposed to keep the weight off? And now that technology has become so advanced, we're starting to have less and less opportunity for physical activity.

What is one to do? Stop eating? Work out three times a day! NO!!!

There is something you can do about it, however. Are you ready? Here it comes... What you need are...


101 "Everyday" Tips for Losing 10 Pounds!

Greetings folks,

This week's insider tip is this report which gives us everyday tips that are easy to impement. In keeping with our philosophy of if it isn't easy, how can we fit it in? This is really going to get you thinking about ways that you can incorporate little things into your activities so that you can really start to see results from your efforts!

Are you ready to drop those extra pounds you've been carrying around?

Awesome. But let me tell you something before others get to you... Two things: You don't need to jump on any current diet craze and you don't need to start exercising for hours each day.
Just ask your physician. Any physician worth her salt will tell you that it's not about dieting, it's about reshaping your lifestyle.

If you want to start losing weight, just slightly tweak the habits you are already used to. Eat, but eat different. Don't sit when you can stand. They are little things, but...
...it's the little things that make up the extra inches around your waist line!

Give me 15 to 20 minutes and I'll show you how to get results you can measure... by your waistline! If you've got 15 minutes, you've got time. "101 'Everyday' Tips for Losing 10 Pounds!" is a thoroughly researched report on 'everyday ways' to maintain a healthier lifestyle for people on the go. It is designed to be quick and efficient.

Can you drink a glass of water every morning? Then page 4 of my report says that you've just accomplished the first step to a healthier lifestyle.

All you need to do is gradually but consistently add more tips to your life, and in just a couple of weeks you can start noticing results.

Here is just SOME of the information you will find inside:

=> Understand why it's so much harder to keep the weight off now than ever before. (Page 2)
=> Learn how to best use the effects of drinking water to help you lose pounds. (Page 4)
=> Learn the 2 most important concepts for losing weight and keeping it off. (Page 3)
=> Understand why drinking plenty of water is so important. (Page 4)
=> Discover which popular fruits will fill you up without adding too many calories. Not all fruits are created equal! (Page 6)
=> Find out which drinks you should stay away from - it's not just soda pop! (Page 5)
=> Learn what not to do with your vegetables before you eat them. (Page 12)
=> Understand why fiber is so important and why you need to eat more of it. (Page 7)
=> Learn which vegetables to avoid and which vegetables to savor. (Page 12)
=> Learn what vegetable you should be eating every day. (Page 7)
=> Learn to control that SWEET TOOTH. (Page 8)
=> Learn which fruit juices are acceptable and which are not. (Page 6)
=> Realize that an entire week of dieting can be ruined in one day of party food. (Page 9)
=> Learn which butters are preferred when trying to lose weight. (Page 17)
=> Find out the truth about canned fruits. (Page 7)
=> Learn that having a cup of coffee with some cream and sugar can be as bad as eating a large piece of rich chocolate cake. (Page 10)
=> Understand why setting meal times and sticking to them is so important. (Page 8)
=> Understand why skipping meals can actually make you fall a step behind when trying to lose weight. (Page 11)
=> Learn that you should be eating at least 4 meals a day! (Page 11)
=> Discover if eggs are an acceptable part of your diet. (Page 12)
=> Find out why eating diversely can help you stick to your diet and keep you from getting sick. (Page 13)
=> Find out the best time to eat breakfast and why. (Page 13)
=> Discover the truth about carbohydrates in your diet. (Page 14)
=> Understand the importance of protein in your daily eating plan. (Page 14)
=> Realize that you do not need to cut out fats entirely and how much is an acceptable amount. (Page 14)
=> Discover what a non-stick frying pan can do for your weight loss plan. (Page 17)
=> Discover the benefits of fresh parsley - it does more than just make your breath fresher! (Page 18)
=> Understand that taking a day off from working out is not only acceptable... but encouraged! (Page 22)
=> Learn to be on the lookout for low-fat and no-fat substitutes. (Page 18)
=> Discover why you really should chew your food 8-12 times before swallowing. (Page 20)
=> Learn two advantages to exercising outdoors. (Page 22)
=> Learn 3 everyday secrets to help you burn calories while at work or play. (Page 25)
=> Learn how to fight the urge to become a couch potato. (Page 26)
=> Discover how to use stairs to your advantage. (Page 27)
=> Learn what meats are preferable when trying to lose weight. (Page 15)
=> Find out how punching your pillow can help you lose weight. (Page 35)
=> Learn what to do with high tech gadgets such as remotes and cell phones to help you burn calories. It's not throwing them out - we promise! (Page 29)
=> Learn why body massages can be a great tool for losing weight. (Page 34)
=> Understand how good posture can help you to burn more calories each day. (Page 41)
=> Discover the value of high fiber multigrain breads. (Page 15)
=> Learn how you can use the concept of "grazing" to actually eat more meals a day and still lose weight. (Page 16)
=> Understand why smoking can negatively effect your weight loss plan. (Page 27)
=> Finally understand what TV commercials are good for. (Page 31)
=> Learn what role salt has in obesity. (Page 17)
=> Learn 2 great stress relieving AND calorie burning activities that you will always have time for. (Pages 31 and 32)
=> Understand when "cheat food" is acceptable. (Page 16)
=> Learn how to calculate the total calories in each gram of fat... and hence no which foods to stay away from! (Page 16)
=> Learn to do pelvic gyrations regularly. Whether you do them while people are watching or not is up to you. (Page 33)
=> Discover which breathing exercises will help burn extra calories. (Page 34)
=> Understand why you shouldn't eat certain snack foods and how you can BENEFIT from others. (Page 9)
=> Understand the importance of a warm-up to your exercising routines. (Page 38)
=> Learn how to use elevators to your advantage, when no one is looking of course. (Page 39)
=> Find out which is better for you, tea or coffee, and why. (Page 10)
=> Learn which wines to dine with and which wines to avoid altogether. (Page 20)
=> Discover which ways to reward yourself are acceptable and which are counter-productive. (Page 21)
=> Understand why it is important to count calories and how to use that information to lose weight. (Page 10)
=> Learn the hidden danger of fried foods. (Page 11)
=> Learn to let your dog lead you on your next walk. (Page 36)
=> Learn a simple exercise you can do anywhere at any time of day to burn extra calories. (Page 37)
=> Discover the correct intensity level for your beginning workouts... it's a lot less than you'd think. (Page 21)
=> Learn a simple technique that will continue to motivate you to lose weight. (Page 39)
=> 7 common exercises and the number of calories you can expect to burn during each. (Page 42)
2 bonus quizzes to see how well you've retained all of your newfound knowledge.
And there's MUCH more - guaranteed!
As always I don't know how long I'll be able to keep this report available at the price of $17.oo, so if you are interested in getting started right away, order it today and start to see results!!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

This blog is about one thing.... keeping you informed about potentially useful services, products and sites that may be of assistance in helping you address those areas of your life that you feel need to be addressed. We have a number of blogs that we attempt to post useful information on pertaining to the topic of the blob. However we also are constantly on the lookout for new products and services that will assist you the student.

You will see a number of different products and services featured. Some of which may not appeal to you. They are merely what we or other students have found/reported as being useful. Feel free to investigate further.

This first featured is geared towards our stress management students and it addresses anxiety and panic attacks. Many students have reported that it has helped them, to varying degress, to regain control, complete control of their lives. Check it out!

No more panic attacks or anxiety... EVER!

Do you or does someone you love suffer from panic attacks?

Here's how to tell......you feel dizzy......there is a tightness in your throat and chest......you're short of breath......your heart is racing......your mind is full of worry and dark, unwanted thoughts.

If so, you're not alone.

Some people can suffer anxiety and panic attacks in almost anysituation. Others find that their anxiety is triggered by particular eventssuch as driving, public speaking, crowded areas, etc.

The number of people who suffer from panic attacks is at an all time high...
...and modern medicine is CLUELESS on how stop the attacks.

Deep breathing doesn't work. Positive affirmations don't work. Time consuming 30 step programs don't work. Expensive doctor and therapy visits don't work.

But there is a solution...

It's called Panic Away.

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And after 7 years online, panic away has become a leading drug free treatment of panic attacks and general anxiety...

"I actually haven't had a panic attack since I have read your book, it truly does work." -Jerry Fischer, Denver, USA

"...it not only worked but it took away all my general anxiety and panic attacks because of your program." --Tanya Ajayi

Panic attacks become self-perpetuating, because the fear of having a panic attack will actually BRING ON another attack.

Panic Away works by teaching a technique that breaks the cycle of anxiety and returns you to normal everyday living.

To get results, there is no need to regress into the past and find out why you had your initial panic attack.... You just need to be willing to break out of the anxiety cycle.

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If you're not sure if you could benefit from Panic Away, let me ask if you've experienced any of the following...

--A bodily sensation that disturbs you (racing heart, tingling, fear, perspiring profusely for no reason, shortness of breath, tightness in chest or throat, etc.)

--A mental worry or repetitive anxious thought that lasts for more than a few seconds.

--Fear of an everyday situation like eating out, speaking in public or driving.

There are many different manifestations of anxiety, but no matter what type of anxiety you have, this course can help you. Its results are fast. You can read the entire course in a few hours and be implementing the technique by the end of today.

Panic Away could be the answer you are looking for!

When you sign in they provide you with 7 free tactics that could help immediatly!

Mr. Don

P.S. What's it worth to you to never feel anxious again?

To never be afraid to do something, or go somewhere?

What's it worth to have your life back?

Read the stories of people who have done exactly that...

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