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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Spring Break is Coming...


Are you ready?

Spring Break Tips

Travel
If you are taking a road trip, check out all belts, hoses, fluid levels, spare tire and tires on the car.

Pack tools, a cellular phone, a first aid kit, a flashlight, an AAA card, fire extinguisher, water and snacks just in case the car breaks down.

Remember to bring your health insurance card and allergy bracelets.

Let your family and trusted friends know when you are leaving, when you’ll get back and how you are traveling.

Take turns behind the wheel, and whoever sits shotgun should stay awake to keep the driver company. Make sure everyone has a valid driver’s license and the vehicle registration is in the car before driving off.

If you are traveling by bus, rail or air, don’t bring magazines with your name and address. Tear off your address label. You do not want people who know that you are away from home to know where you live.

Don't have your name and address highly visible on your luggage for the same reason.

Be aware of pickpockets who prey on people in crowds. They get close and bump into you without you noticing. Pickpockets also work in groups. One will distract while the other slips away with your goodies.

If you stop at a restaurant, bar or café and set your bag down, put your foot through the strap. That way it won't be taken without you knowing. Also, you'll remember to take it with you when you trip over it as you leave.

Beach Bound

Drink plenty of water, non-carbonated and non-alcoholic drinks, even if you do not feel thirsty.

The sun’s damaging UV rays can bounce back from sand, snow or concrete; so be particularly careful of these areas.


Most of the sun’s rays can come through the clouds on an overcast day; so use sun protection even on cloudy days.


When choosing a sunscreen, look for the words "broad-spectrum" on the label - it means that the sunscreen will screen out both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. Choose a water-resistant or waterproof sunscreen and reapply every two hours.


The Hotel
Reserve a room that’s above the 1st floor but below the 6th floor. Why? First floor rooms are easier to break into, and rooms above the sixth floor are sometimes too high for fire ladders to reach. If safes are provided, definitely use them for any valuables you may have. Keep doors and sliding doors locked, and don’t let anyone into your room unless you can trust them. Make a mental note of where the nearest fire exits and stairwells are located in case you need to evacuate.



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Safe Spring Break

Saturday, March 7, 2009

March is National Nutrition Month

Celebrate it by following a quick tip on one of the simplest tricks to staying healthy.


Water

  1. Water makes up 60% of your body weight on average.
  2. It flushes out toxins, carries nutrients throughout your body, and maintains your temperature.
  3. You lose water through many common daily routines, so to replenish it, you should drink about eight cups a day.
  4. How do you know if you're drinking enough water? If you're not feeling thirsty throughout the day and your urine is mostly clear, you're probably doing all right

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Education Yourself By Watching Muppets.