Don’t Get Mugged This Christmas Season

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One unfortunate feature of the holidays is an increase in thefts and robberies.

A would-be mugger is usually looking for somebody who isn’t paying attention, so “situational awareness” is the main key to not becoming a victim.

Another factor that the typical mugger or purse-snatcher is looking for is somebody who is less capable of putting up a good defense. In other words, elderly, infirm, or handicapped people are prime targets.
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Positive Attitude, Longer Life!

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According to this research, older individuals with a more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those with less.
A positive attitude towards aging can definitely promote happiness, reduce stress and increase the person’s will to live.

Here’s how:

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5 Tips for Hosting a Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Party

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Thanksgiving is a great time for family members to be together but hosting a dinner party can be stressful and costly too.

With these simple tips, I can guarantee you a memorable, stress-free and budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner party. Continue reading

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Some Things You Need to Know when Planning a Trip to Dubai

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I had the opportunity to live in Dubai for 3 years, so I can definitely say that it is one of the countries that you should visit at least once in your lifetime.

For those who are not familiar with Dubai, it is located on the southeast part of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates.  It is the home of the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa (pictured to the left) and the world’s largest flower garden, Dubai Miracle Garden.

Dubai is a modern city that welcomes a lot of tourists and expats.  However, let’s not forget that it is a Muslim city which means that there are a lot of things to consider when visiting. Continue reading

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Clutter-Free Gift Ideas

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It’s almost that time of the year again where families gather together and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  It’s never too early to put up your Christmas tree, listen to Christmas music, decorate your homes and of course to start thinking about what gifts to give your family and friends.

Gift-giving is a major part of celebrating the holidays.  Admit it, it’s one of the things that you look forward to – receiving gift s and shopping for gifts are both give ultimate satisfaction and happiness.  But when you think about it, once Christmas is over, you’re left with all the boxes, Continue reading

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