What could a 6’2″ 250 pound MMA fighter from the suburbs of Chicago and a little 13-year old girl from the suburbs of Detroit have in common? They both faced danger and came out of their potentially life threatening situations unscathed, but there is more to it than that. A few weeks ago the MMA […]
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Joe Pa and Company: How could they…?
McQueary’s email states “I did have discussions with police and with the official at the university in charge of police.” Why is there no mention of this in the Grand jury report? You are under oath when you testify in court, unlike when you are writing what appears to be a self-serving email to friends.
Sandusky says, “I shouldn’t have showered with those kids”
Why was a man in his late 50’s showering with young boys? Based on Based on Sandusky’s telephone interview with Bob Costas, where he declared himself innocent of the sexual abuse charges against him, he didn’t see anything wrong with this behavior.
How dangerous is Halloween?
What is so dangerous about Halloween? Is it the possibility that you or your child will eat poisoned candy? Maybe you will be attacked by a zombie or demon lurking in the dark? Strange as it may seem the threat of eating candy laced with poison or some narcotic is about as likely as being […]
One punch can end a life
Jimmy Mounts promised $5 to anyone willing to take a punch from Tiffany Startz. John Powell, who had performed at the party in Crest Hill last fall, accepted the offer and let Startz hit him in the face. A cellphone video recording shows Powell stagger back several steps after being hit as some of the […]
Avoiding sexual assault while in college
Whether you are a young woman heading to college for the first time or the last, the possibility of being sexually assaulted during your college career should be taken seriously.
There’s a dark side to High School and College. Are your kids ready?
Heading off to high school or college for the first time is pretty exciting. Learning new things, meeting new people, making new friends, and having new experiences are all part of high school and college life. It can also cause parents to worry about their student’s safety. What worries parents most when asked about concerns […]
Are your kids ready for the dangers that may await them in High School or College?
High School and College and be great learning experiences for your son or daughter. They will be learning many new things, but there are lessons that they need to learn before they get there. We will be offering a 2-hour Personal Safety/Self-Defense Workshop designed for students heading off to high school or college. The workshop […]
Fighting over words can cost you more than you think
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”. How many times have you heard that? Well, the words can hurt and the result of those hurt feelings can lead to more pain, only it might be of a more physical nature. Have you ever been on the receiving end of […]
Don’t get in the car!
It has been about a year since John Gardner pleaded guilty to the rape and murder of Chelsea King, formerly of Naperville, Illinois, and Amber DuBois. There were three women that were attacked by Gardner. Candice Moncayo was the only victim to escape with her life. Chelsea King and Candice Moncayo were attacked while they […]