Aikido advices for self defense and life by Dobson
Dobson blends Aikido with street wisdom after moving from bouncer to security consultant. He outlines six response options in danger: fighting flight negotiation no action diversion blending and urges trust in intuition to avoid trouble rather than mere force. He argues preparedness reduces harm and dissatisfaction with domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Morihei Ueshiba
Dobson
Massachusetts
Suzy-Q
Marines
New York
California
J.P. Tarcher, Inc
Center Yourself To Weather A Crisis
Self defense expert Terry Dobson describes centering as key to surviving an attack. He advises visualizing a center below the navel, relaxing the jaw, breathing deeply, and steadying the body to stay calm and ready in danger. Remember loved ones to counter fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Terry Dobson
Dobson
Reading Direct Mail Life Insurance Offers Cautiously
The article urges caution with direct mail life insurance offers. It advises understanding policy terms, comparing with local coverage, and checking the insurer’s licensing and reputation. It suggests contacting the state insurance department in Des Moines for licensure verification and notes that an unlicensed company may leave claim recourse unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Bureau
Des Moines
National Association of Life
Writers
Local Theater Showings Across Iowa Listings
A condensed schedule lists films at multiple venues including Theaters Plaza Stage Eastown Westdale Mall Garden and Odeum. Notable titles include Stripes Silence of the North Raider s of the Lost Ark and Time Bandits with showtimes ranging from early evening to late night across several auditoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Plaza — “Stripes
Southern Comfort
Eastown I
Eastown II
Westdale Mall
Garden
Marion
Silence of the North
ODEUM
Mount Vernon
Time Bandits
Wilderness Family
Geastown
Stripes
Rape statistics reflect a sick society says Greene
Greene argues that rising rape numbers and a widespread fear among women reveal deep male hatred and a culture numb to violence. He cites FBI regional splits and a Research and Forecasts survey showing 55 percent of women fear sexual assault, urging readers to confront underlying attitudes rather than treat rape as a mere social problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Research and Forecasts, Inc
America
Colorado
FBI
United States
North Central
Iowa Driver Manual Tips From Beuters on Accident Steps
Beuters advises drivers to call police after a crash and gather details such as the other car’s license number, make, and descriptions. If a parked car is hit, leave a note with contact information and time and location of damage. The guidance references the Iowa Driver Manual for license studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beuters
Iowa
Department of Transportation
Domestic stamps only for U S mail says Postal Service
The Postal Service reminds mailers that stamps without a price are valid only for domestic postage. This includes the new C stamps and recent Christmas stamps that lack a price. For international mail, use stamps with monetary values to cover overseas postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington Post Service
Theater Times
Arthur
Water Tower Place
Magnificent Mile
Greene
Bj’s Lounge
3Rd Ave
IO Ayia
Leonard
Kenny Hofer
Walford, Iowa
Linda Brigette
Belgarde
Independence
Malek
Blarmney’s Tavern
Lisbon
Hopp
Springville
Country Sky
Firestone
Lindale Mall
Gladstone-Parnell
Drinedall McGlynn
Center Point
New
George Segal
Joel McCrea
Mustang Country
Adult
Laura
Adventures of the
Hollywood
Gail Palmer
1St Ave. S.E
Post Roy
Ween
Dana
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!