In a recent article I suggested that every business invest in a punching bag because it’s a great way to dissipate tensions and it’s also a good way to get into shape.

But I forgot to tell you anything about using it, and at least for safety purposes, we should cover these points:

(1) When punching, fully form your fist into a tight package.

(2) The striking surface of a fist is NOT your baby knuckles, but the first two, the biggest ones. These are the ones that should make the primary contact.

(3) Keep your wrist aligned with your hand, not bent on an angle.

(4) Do not try to kill the bag! You won’t succeed and it will kill you first. Only allow your hand to penetrate the surface until the bag pushes back. That is the safest, maximum point of penetration.

(5) Don’t hyperextend your arm, locking it out at the elbow. Make contact with the bag at three-quarters of a full extension of the arm.

(6) Retract your strike quickly. Don’t leave it out there. If you do, the bag will hit you back!

(7) All of these principles apply to kicks, as well.

You can use gloves and shoes or suitable foot coverings to lessen direct impacts with skin and bones.

But if you’re training for combat, you’ll want to “graduate” to using bare knuckles and feet.

And remember, less is more, particularly as you begin bag work. Injuries will only force you to stop training, so even the most minute progress beats being sidelined!

Dr. Gary S. Goodman, President of http://www.Customersatisfaction.com, is a popular keynote speaker, management consultant, and seminar leader and the best-selling author of 12 books, including Reach Out & Sell Someone® and Monitoring, Measuring & Managing Customer Service, and the audio program, “The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable,” published by Nightingale-Conant. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, worldwide. A Ph.D. from USC’s Annenberg School, a Loyola lawyer, and an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University, Gary offers programs through UCLA Extension and numerous universities, trade associations, and other organizations in the United States and abroad. He holds the rank of Shodan, 1st Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. He is headquartered in Glendale, California, and he can be reached at (818) 243-7338 or at: gary@customersatisfaction.com

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It was a typical evening in our home. Arguments from my teenager, opposition from my preschooler - family dynamics that were driving me crazy. I don’t remember quite what sent me over the edge. I do remember reaching my limit. We’ve all been there. However, this time, for me, was different. Usually, I am a flexible and patient parent. Mrs. Incredible I was not this night. I was unwilling to stretch any further. In other words, I developed an immediate no-nonsense attitude and set to work on putting in place a new plan for my children.

I decided my children need to understand what “honor and respect your parents” means. Sitting in front of my computer, I defined “respect” and “disrespect” in terms my children would understand. Respect meant saying yes instead of no, listening fast instead of slow, saying okay and doing what I ask them to do, and dealing with their anger appropriately. Disrespectful behaviors, on the other hand, were talking back, arguing, and ignoring me, yelling or making demeaning remarks.

Being well educated in behavior management techniques, I set out to create a chart that would be used to reward and discipline respectful and disrespectful behaviors. At the top of the chart was the big title, “Honor and Respect Your Parents”. Underneath the title were the definitions of respect and disrespect. A behavior management chart is not complete without the rewards and penalties. The penalty for disrespect was an automatic check mark and a loss of 4 hours of video/computer/TV time. The penalty can be whatever one wants. The important thing is that it is immediate and painful for the child. I am not advocating physical pain - just taking away something that is important to the child. On my chart, the reward for respectful behavior was a sticker. Five stickers was equivalent to one hour of special privilege time. The chart was divided into 4 sections because I have two children. The top half was reserved for my teenager and the bottom half was for my preschooler. Each of them had two sections - one for respect and one for disrespect. After explaining to my children what was expected of them and how things were going to work, we put the new program into place.

Now, it is very easy to recognize disrespectful behavior because it is annoying and challenging. However, it is more important to notice the respectful behavior if you are going to make changes in your children. This is what I did. Every single time my children responded to me with respectful behavior, I would say, “Wow, you just earned a sticker”. I would put a sticker on the chart immediately. Another important aspect of this type of system is that all family members are on the same page. Your expectations are the same for each child. If you are trying to discourage hitting, for instance, no one is exempt. One might be tempted to be harder on an older child, and let a toddler slip by. This will discourage your children if they are not treated fairly. At the same time, your husband or any other adult responsible for disciplining the children, must also understand and adhere to the new plan. Make sure you are not in disagreement with other adults in the home or the children will be confused, and behavior changes will not happen.

Now, I knew my four year old would love stickers, but I wasn’t so sure about the ability of stickers to motivate my fourteen year old. Something unexpected set into motion. Because I have two boys, the game soon became a competition to get tons of stickers. There was even a little healthy competition between the two of them to act respectfully. Now, of course, they tested me to see if I was really serious about penalties for disrespect. They learned the hard way that I was not going to tolerate disrespect. A few check marks were issued, but the most exhilarating result was that I am finally hearing two beautiful words most of the time: “OKAY MOM”. What a change has taken place in our home. Our environment is more positive and peaceful. The children are learning an extremely important life lesson. We have since graduated from “Honor and respect your parents” to “Honor and respect everyone”. This cuts down on sibling disputes and teaches children that everyone is worthy of respect.

This type of behavior management system can be used with any type of child behavior you are trying to change. Define for your children what the desired and undesirable behavior look like. Institute a rewards and consequences program that fits your children. Notice and reward the desired behavior every time you see it. Immediately and consistently issue a consequence for the undesirable behavior. Success depends on rewarding the good often, making the consequences for the bad painful, and CONSISTENCY! Soon, you too, may hear music in your ears or see beauty from your eyes.

Lori Radun, CEC - certified life coach for moms. To
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Everyone wants laptop computers it seems. How did we ever exist without them? I just scared that like last year we will have problems getting the latest technology too. It doesn’t seem like anything will obstruct the growth of laptops at the moment. This is a business that is searching to better on numerous things all at once so new trends and buzz is created all the time.

More brands are realising that gaming notebooks is becoming large enough niche to go after. You can actually get a lot of laptop for your money these days because even the up market technology is slipping into the mass market area very quickly. The performance of gaming notebooks has vastly improved and its really a reasonable means of gaming. Even more indredible these days In my opinion is how slim the designs are getting especially when you think about much speed is in them. Sure one is not disagreeing that there is a performance difference between notebooks and desktops in terms of gaming tasks but this should always remain. Gaming notebooks will undeniably become streamlined and more faster in the coming years and it will be fascinating to witness.

Custom laptops will always be procurable because the usual models don’t provide the specification the particular niche markets require. I fancy the idea that high quality brands go into a couple of custom notebooks. Choosing what you require basically is the main benefit. Notebook computers sold in stores are usually made for the mass market and maybe this isn’t you. You can get a far suitable laptop by buying it custom built. Brands who build custom notebooks typically provide a more personal and local support too. Once again an additional point to custom laptops.

Lots of cool things are being released in the coming months. Simple ultra portables are the popular thing. So many equivalent products have already come out at an ashtonishing speed. These days consumers desire thin notebook computers but they additionally big screens. I believe forming an attractive price mark is a massive barrier in all this. Certainly the technology is available. We’re seeing portable gaming notebooks now and it looks this will keep on going. New notebooks are seen every year and I’m sure the next couple of months already holds a lot of promise for us geeks.

I actually like the gaming laptops from rizeon.

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So setting up PC security on a budget involves usage of free antispyware, antivirus and firewall. Among free antivirus solutions you can choose from AVG (by Czech software company), Avast, Bit Defender, and some others. In the field of free antispyware the choice is limited and there are antispyware tools which are actually bundled with commercial adware and spying modules. However, SpyBot Search & Destroy is known to be a reliable solution, recommended by advanced users. So what is the solution? More and more parents realize they shouldn’t impose any direct control over their child’s online activity thus trying to find out what their children are doing online.

When using your computer it is important to use virus protection, anti-spyware programs and other techniques to keep prying eyes off of your computer. But make sure you do not download or buy any program without checking its authenticity, at least now onwards. Spyware removal software can also be a part of anti-spyware programs. Data loggers, key loggers are just a few programs which harvest info from your computer. Winclear is the only program created specially to auto remove such spywares. Instead they wrote the program to be used “legitimately” to keep tabs on business employees spouses concerned about affairs and keeping a watchful eye on teenagers’ internet surfing habits. That is why every computer owner needs winclear.

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Every time we are required to supply a password we need to use a new and different password. For example, suppose you need a password for a bank account, an email account, an internet forum you visit, and maybe you use a password to log on to your own computer (you should). These should be four different passwords. Otherwise a hacker or identity thief only needs to discover one password and then try it out on some bank accounts, email accounts, web forums or anything else associated with your name. Winclear is the only software which is capable of removing keylogger programs. There are a lot of theft online ready to rob you and destroy you. Winclear has been the industry leader in fighting keyloggers for the last 8 years.

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Just because a banking site labels itself as secure does not mean that a user is protected from a keylogger. That is the reason why you need Winclear installed onto your computer. Internet predators gravitate towards children who are online for lengthy periods of time each day and usually at the same time of day. Protect your computer security by using Winclear! More about Winclear here: Winclear.

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You’ve heard that new sport, geocaching, is fun. Or, you’re tired of getting lost on your travels. Welcome to the 21st century. Global Postioning System (GPS) has been around long enough that prices are reasonable and the technology is user-friendly. With myriad brands and models, how to choose?

If you want a GPS for both hiking and driving use, then a handheld unit would be the way to go. Some handhelds even have accessories to allow them to be installed in an automobile. But don’t rule out a PDA. More on that in a moment. For driving only, there are GPS receivers made just for vehicle use.

Handheld GPS receivers are either mapping or non–mapping. A basic, non–mapping unit can often cost less than $100 US and usually has/displays the following:

• Location
• Compass heading
• Elevation above sea level
• Accurate time
• Satellite location and signal strength
• The ability to calculate distance traveled
• The ability to record your path as a set of waypoints
• The ability to navigate routes
• The ability to retrace your steps

Handheld mapping receivers do all the above plus have the ability to display maps. The maps are either pre–loaded or uploaded from your PC. Prices are reasonable for mapping units, starting at around $150 US.

Paper maps are strongly recommended whether you’re using a mapping receiver or not. Paper maps do not require batteries and probably won’t go defective. Also, a paper map gives you a “big picture” view of your situation — something lacking on the small screen of a GPS.

I mentioned earlier your considering a PDA with GPS capability. A PDA is bulkier and the battery life is usually shorter, but if you’re using a PDA anyway, then there are several ways to turn a PDA into a GPS. Some PDAs accept a GPS “sleeve.” That is a device that the PDA nestles into. Another choice is one of Garmin’s PDAs. Garmin is probably the most popular GPS maker and they have one PDA/GPS that is Palm–based and one that is Pocket PC–based.

Prices for automotive GPS start at around $250 US. These provide turn–by–turn guidance. Spend a little more than that and you get voice guidance. These are larger than handhelds in order to accommodate a screen large enough to be seen while driving. They are powered by the car’s electrical system and because of this, they can only be used in a vehicle.

Many automobile manufacturers now offer built-in GPS receivers as an option. Because they are built-in, the big advantages are security and aesthetics. They are quite a bit more expensive than add-on units and often have fewer options. I’ve also heard some stories of people having a hard time getting map updates.

A PDA/GPS is a good alternative for automotive use. Its screen is about the size of an automotive unit, so seeing the display is not a problem. They can also be powered by the car, eliminating battery worries. The Garmin PDAs mentioned above both come with the hardware and software for automotive use.

If you’re hiking, a basic handheld unit (without maps) will be fine since you’ll always have paper maps with you anyway (you will, won’t you?). An advantage to a handheld mapping unit is that they usually have more advanced features than the basic units. For driving, you have the choice of a handheld, in–car dedicated, or PDA. The handheld does have limited usefulness in a car, as it does not provide turn–by–turn guidance. For a more detailed look at how to choose a GPS, click here.

J. Chartwell has developed Maps GPS Info.com, which provides practical information on GPS and maps that everyone can use. His website includes product reviews and a maps/GPS glossary.

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One of the difficult hurdles to overcome while living in Redlands can be getting what you need locally in a timely fashion. Like many small towns several of the store close early or at the very moment that most working adults clock out from work. It can prove to be quite a toll to race to the nearby boutique before the closed sign drops.

Fortunately a few stores have blossomed in the area that not only offer specialty items but have a website as well. This can be quite helpful considering many of the new shops on State Street still keep bankers hours. The only regrettable note to still mention is that several of these stores are not taking full advantage of what Redlands web design firms have to offer.

Regardless, several of the sites ought to display more merchandise for the customer to browse through, and more deliberate premeditated layouts. The convenience of completing your usual shopping tasks in a matter of clicks is a necessity for living in Southern California and just about anywhere.

If the local library can have a website of all they have to offer, then design firms in Redlands ought to take advantage of the businesses that need their expertise to catalog their own inventory.

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Many people that bad mouth MLM industry use the pyramid structure to give impression that it’s a scam type of business whereby the people at the top earn all the money while people at the bottom earns few hundred dollars. Can you spot something? I’ll show you…

The above is only true in traditional business. Those big businesses you see everyday, and where you are currently employed.

MLM business pyramid structure is inverted. How? Well, people in network marketing business starts from the bottom and have a chance of climbing to the top where there is a lot of space for as many as possible that are ready to work hard and commit 3-5 years to reach the top.

In an inverted pyramid structure, the space at the top is enormous. Climbing to the top does not create competition among others who are already there. Same is not true in traditional business pyramid structure. The space at the top is very limited and it’s only lucky employees or those with extra talent and education that get to the top of the structure.

It takes many years to reach the apex of the traditional pyramid structure while in MLM business you can get to the top of the pyramid in less than 5 years.

In traditional business, you become a liability to the company by climbing to the top because of the increase in income. In MLM business pyramid, you become more valuable to the company and to your leader by climbing the struture no matter how much you earn. That is why MLM leaders are more than happy to help you climb the struture quickly, and you do that while having fun building your business from the comfort of your home.

Lastly, MLM inverted pyramid allow you to earn more income than your leader who introduced you to the business. You get paid according to the effort you invest in your business, unlike traditional business whereby people at the top that do little earn the big checks and it is not possible for people at the bottom to earn more than those at the top. Is your salary more than your manager’s? I guess not..

Now that you have read this far, which of the pyramid do you think is unfair?

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Consolidating credit card debt is never easy. Too often people run up their debts without even realizing it until it is too late. If you are one of these people, don’t feel bad or trapped, or that there is something wrong with you. Credit cards are the hardest bills to consolidate because the interest rates are so high. But not any more. We are here to help you get your monthly payments to a bear minimum.

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Link together people’s supreme interests and you have got is a trend termed a sportsbook. Can you imagine anything that could be more resourceful? If you envisage a convocation of enthusiasts rooting for any preferred local sports heroes, and more often than not stakes will be arranged to complement the bluster. Aspiring to catch a bit of the anticipation, bystanders will commonly aspire to infer who is the likeliest to win the running competition. This all boils down to a chummy little competition termed sportsbook.

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