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How to Avoid Hydroplaning

By eHow Health Editor

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Driving in the rain can be a harrowing experience, but it becomes considerably more so if you are going too fast. A wedge of water builds up in front of your tires, and if you go too fast, the tires themselves can actually begin spinning on the ... more »

How to Deal With Kidnapping

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Being kidnapped is a traumatic experience that can haunt a victim for the rest of her life. Once taken, a victim's main goal is to get out of the situation alive. While nothing can guarantee a safe outcome, there are a few things to remember that ... more »

How to Defend Against a Mugger

By Eli Zwillenberg

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If you are attacked on the street by an assailant demanding your personal belongings, the safest bet is to give them what they want and go your separate ways. If you do not want to consider that option, this How To will explain what to do to ... more »

How to Fall Without Getting Hurt

By Ryn Gargulinski

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No matter how carefully we tread, once in awhile we’re going to fall down. The trick is to do it properly, without looking like a total idiot and, most importantly, without getting hurt. You’ll have milliseconds to execute the steps below, so ... more »

How to Get Immunizations for Belize

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This small Central American country is where scuba divers and snorkelers find the second longest barrier reef in the world. Mayan ruins and beaches also attract tourists to this English-speaking country. Modern hospitals are in short supply, so ... more »

How to Get Immunizations Needed Before Traveling to Brazil

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Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, generally has high standards for public health. If you are traveling in the peak summer season, from November through March, expect it to be hot with a higher risk of insect-related illness. Of ... more »

How to Get Immunizations Needed Before Traveling to Chile

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If you want to travel to South America without exposing yourself to health risks, then Chile is relatively worry-free choice. Even the tap water is safe to drink. There is no malaria or special immunizations required for travel to Chile. You may ... more »

How to Get Immunizations Needed Before Traveling to Guatemala

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Guatemala is characterized by tropical rainforest and Mayan cities. Crime against foreigners and health-related risks are both present in this developing country. There is limited medical care outside the cities and medical supply shortages is a ... more »

How to Keep Your Top On at New Orleans Jazz Fest

By Melissa Maroff

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While attending Jazz Fest, you may decide to leave the concert grounds and venture out into the streets of New Orleans--where you’ll notice that for some--Mardi Gras is a year ‘round event. If you’re female, there’s a good chance you’ll hear the ... more »

How to Navigate a Zebra Crossing

By Sonal Panse, eHow UK

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You can instantly recognize a Zebra Crossing from the black and white longitudinal markings across a road; at some places, where the road is very dark, only the white stripes are painted. The crossing has black-and-white striped poles with amber ... more »

How to Not Look Like a Tourist at New Orleans Jazz Fest

By Melissa Maroff

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Face it…New Orleans isn’t going to win “Safest City in America” anytime soon. But there are ways to keep from being an easy mark while in town for Jazz Fest. If you leave the fairgrounds to take in some other great music and fine New Orleans ... more »

How to Prevent Cholera

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An acute bacterial infection, cholera causes severe diarrhoea and can lead to life threatening dehydration. Cholera is rare in the U.S. and other industrialized nations. But if you're traveling to parts of Africa, Latin America or Asia, where ... more »

How to Prove You're Not a Cop

By peterclark13

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Living in a dangerous neighborhood can make a lot of sense. Rent is cheap, apartments tend to be roomier and there’s a liquor store on every corner. However, these perks come with what economists call “unintended consequences.” Roaming street ... more »

How to Remember to Remove Your Baby from the Car

By nethopperz

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I am heartbroken each time I watch the news and learn that another parent has forgotten their baby in the car and returned to find that something horrible has happened. I will be a parent soon and these are the things that keep me awake at ... more »

How to Safely Move a Patient or Loved One in a Wheelchair.

By Treciagayle

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Moving a patient or loved one in a wheelchair is a very serious endeavor, and not something to take lightly. Anytime you are taking responsibility for another person, you must be extra careful. This article will assist you to do the task as ... more »

How to Sleep Comfortably on a Hot Night

By Mylifeuncut84

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When it's very hot out and you do not have air conditioning, it's difficult to fall asleep. You can toss and turn to no avail. All this movement will make you even hotter than you already are, but there are ways to get cool and remain cool long ... more »

How to Start a Neighborhood Watch

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Citizens are taking a more active role in keeping themselves safe. Neighborhood watch groups are effective ways to this. Not only do they help to beat the punks on the street, but they forge strong ties with fellow neighbors and local law ... more »

How to Stay Safe in the Florida Sun during Spring Break

By Angie Shiflett

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Florida is one of the most visited destinations when it comes to Spring Break. This tropical state plays host to millions upon millions of college students each and every year. The most popular Spring Break cities in Florida include Panama City ... more »

How to Survive a Snow Day

By Beren deMotier

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A snow day! The decision is handed down, classes are cancelled, you face a day without child care for your kids and, baby, it’s cold outside. For those who live where a snow day is rare, and a survival plan not in place, it can be a test of your ... more »

How to Survive an Explosion

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Perhaps the most dire threat to personal safety in extreme circumstances is a high yield explosion. The massive concussive force and the dangerous debris caused from such an event can cause serious bodily harm or death. However, it is possible to ... more »

How to Survive Being Homeless

By harleyangelbrat

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These are a few tips on how to survive being homeless with eight children. It explains how one family coped with living outside and dealing with people who just didn't understand. It also shows ways to survive the wilder side of living outdoors ... more »

How to Be Safe Walking to Your Car in a Garage or Parking Lot

By kllmomof2

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To all the women out there......Here is what I do to protect myself when walking to my car by myself in a large parking lot... more »

How to Bundle up for Warmth

By kjones83

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When the weather gets cold, staying warm is important. By following these tips, you can have fun and stay safe when the snow starts to fall... more »

How to Disarm a Pistol

By Gump87

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This is an article on how to disarm a pistol from an armed assailant... more »

How to Protect Yourself if your Wallet is Stolen and Other Security Measures

By Ursula Coffey

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I recieved an email from a friend with advice from an anonymous attorney about how to protect oneself from the worst aspects of losing one's wallet, along with other good ideas for identity security. The advice was so good, I felt that it would ... more »

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