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College Living: Essential Tips for First-Year Students - FOX 29 News Philadelphia | WTXF-TV
College Living: Essential Tips for First-Year Students - FOX 29 News Philadelphia | WTXF-TV
Dont forget to add Personal Protection
to your list of supplies.
By Steven Broussard
Summer is already winding down and the most recent class of high school graduates and their parents are crowding shopping malls and department stores in a scramble to find all the items essential for university living. This first shopping experience is an important initiation to campus living.
The trick is to take some time and imagine a typical day in your new surroundings. Think of what you'll need to operate on a daily basis, and formulate a list of necessities. While this task can appear arduous at first, it doesn't have to be. One of the best ways to alleviate some of the stress is to go with the flow and heed the advice of those that have already been in your situation. Here's a list of college living essentials and where you can find them.
Dorm Room Essentials
- Miniature refrigerator. This item is listed first for a reason. It is perfect for easy access to a variety of soft drinks and bottled water, as well as sports and energy drinks. Don't forget your favorite stickers or magnets to decorate the door!
- Microwave. For reheating leftover pizza and food sent from home, or heating the two traditional college staples: popcorn and Ramen noodles.
- Area rug. Be sure to inquire whether or not your dorm room is carpeted. If not, the bare tile floors of some dorm rooms are less than desirable for bare feet and may be cracked or worn. Area rugs are great for solving this problem.
- Garbage cans and bags. Some colleges surprisingly don't provide either of these essentials. You'd be amazed at the amount of refuse that just two roommates can produce over the course of a week.
- Storage bins. The goal of dorm living is to make the most out of the small space you're given. Thin plastic storage bins work well for sliding under the bed, and more bulky rectangular containers can be stacked in the provided closet space or armoire.
- Twin-long bedding. Be sure to buy the appropriate sized sheets and comforter. College beds are typically longer than the traditional twin, but double-check with your school to get the right size. Install a layer of egg-crate foam over your mattress for additional comfort.
- Alarm clock. Varying class times, social engagements, and frequent (hard earned) naps make this item a must to overcome irregular sleeping patterns and maintain punctuality.
- Shower sandals. Sharing community showers is a humbling experience after a lifetime of washing at home. With so many people using the facilities on your floor, it's wise to say goodbye to your previously barefooted bathing luxury and invest in a pair of sandals.
- Plastic basket for shower products. Toting your shampoo, soap, and other shower products to and from the floor bathroom can be cumbersome. Make it a point to pick up a plastic shower basket for easy transport.
- Fan. Unfortunately, not many college dormitories are equipped with the plush air conditioning units that many prospective freshmen are accustomed to. When you arrive at your room, crack the window and set up a fan or two for improved air circulation.
- Office chair. Your dorm room should be equipped with a desk and a chair. While the desk will be solid wood and more than likely wholly adequate, you'll find that the accompanying chair may be made of the same material and will be less than desirable for extended studying sessions or time at the computer.
- Desk lamp or clip-on lighting. Desk lamps are important at school for obvious reasons. However, if you consider the subtle nuances of dorm living, a form of clip-on lighting may be more appropriate for its versatility (i.e. adjusting desk lighting or moving locations due to a sleeping roommate).
- Printer and ink cartridges. Check with your university to verify its printer availability. Some colleges provide printing clusters scattered around campus, while others may only contain printers at a central location such as a library. Since such services are usually at a cost, are at a high demand, and often require travel (which is of greater importance depending on the season), it's a great idea to bring your own printer and install it in your room.
- Extension chords and surge protector. Dorm rooms have a limited amount of electrical sockets. Since college students need the services of a multitude of outlets for the use of their appliances, don't forget to pack a surge protector and a few extension chords for more power use and greater versatility.
Technology/Entertainment/Misc.
- iPod. No matter where you travel on campus, you will see fellow students utilizing these compact mp3 players and sporting their signature white earphones. Depending on the size of your campus, you may need some entertainment to make the walk to class seem a little faster.
- Laptop and accompanying backpack. Desktops have become virtually unheard of in the realm of college student culture. With many universities providing outlets and wireless hotspots around campus, laptops have become students' top choice computer style because of their size, portability, and practicality. Make sure you find a backpack or other bag with a compartment for carrying your machine.
- Posters. Dorm living would not be complete without the traditional smattering of posters to cover up blank white walls, dents, and stains. You'll be able to find posters for any taste and personality.
- Corkboard. Purchase a corkboard to compliment your poster collection. Use it to post photos, concert or athletic event ticket stubs, and syllabi.
- Television. When they're not immersed in the rigor of the academic setting or taking advantage of various other social and athletic activities, you can find most typical college students glued to a television set. Don't forget yours on move-in day.
- DVD Collection. Considering the hard work some students put into their home entertainment systems and the satisfaction derived from their use, it makes sense that many would bring along favorite DVDs. Students watch movies to relax alone or unwind with their friends after a long day.
- Local bank account. Be certain to open an account at the nearest bank if your current bank does not have any locations in the area. This will enable you to avoid costly ATM service charges.
- Facebook and/or MySpace account. These two social networking sites are staples of contemporary college culture. Students will often ask whether you have an account on these sites before taking time out to write down your contact information. Register for free.
- Sporting equipment. Make a conscious effort to include some recreational items. Pack a Frisbee, soccer ball, or football to enjoy nice days and socialize on the quad.
- A friend with a car. As a freshman, most colleges nationwide will not allow you to park your car on campus. To avoid feeling trapped on university grounds and to meet people outside of your graduating class, try to befriend an upperclassman with some transportation!
The shift from high school to college living is drastic. Although nobody can realistically expect an entirely smooth transition, if you follow these preparatory tips it will make your job a lot easier. Living away from home, meeting new people, and adjusting to a college workload may seem daunting, but it will all become natural in a matter of a short while.
Lastly, once you've completely settled into your new college lifestyle, don't forget to buy a box of envelopes and a book of stamps to write the people you've left at home. Good Luck!
Dont forget to add Personal Protection
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
HOPE
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Wipe Every Tear
About
Rescuing and bringing love and comfort to precious girls and young women trafficked in the sex trade in the Islands of the Philippines.
Rescuing and bringing love and comfort to precious girls and young women trafficked in the sex trade in the Islands of the Philippines.
Mission
Simply stated, We are here to rescue and restore precious and priceless young girls and women trapped in the sex trade.
Simply stated, We are here to rescue and restore precious and priceless young girls and women trapped in the sex trade.
How in the world can there be 15,000 precious girls trapped in sex bars on ONE STREET ALONE in Angeles City, yet there are no Americans there to bring them hope? We are beginning to change that!
Company Overview
Wipe Every Tear is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to breaking the chains of human trafficking. We are relentless in going to hell-holes and seeking out the poor of the poor, and bringing hope to the brokenhearted and those bound by chains in the sex trade.
Wipe Every Tear is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to breaking the chains of human trafficking. We are relentless in going to hell-holes and seeking out the poor of the poor, and bringing hope to the brokenhearted and those bound by chains in the sex trade.
Description
Currently, Wipe Every Tear is working in Metro Manila, Philippines with trafficked girls who are transitioning out of prostitution.
Currently, Wipe Every Tear is working in Metro Manila, Philippines with trafficked girls who are transitioning out of prostitution.
We currently operate the "Hope House" - a safe-house residential facility for young women and girls trafficked in the sex trade. We offer counseling, training, education and discipleship as part of our holistic and Kingdom centered vision.
General Information
• Wipe Every Tear is a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the chains of sex trafficking. We are relentless in going to hell-holes and seeking out the poor of the poor, and bringing hope to the brokenhearted and those in chains.
• Wipe Every Tear is a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the chains of sex trafficking. We are relentless in going to hell-holes and seeking out the poor of the poor, and bringing hope to the brokenhearted and those in chains.
• We are devoted to rescuing precious trafficked girls in the sex trade who are imprisoned in a life of hellish prostitution, and providing them a safe place of refuge, hope and grace.
• We are about changing the world and making a real and lasting impact, one girl at a time.
• We are about taking others along on this faith-filled journey to expose them to the injustices of this world, and assisting them back home in making the wrong things right.
• We help others fulfill their dream in changing our world, living in reckless abandon, being devoted to the call, living passionately, and being faithful to walk in such a way as to be wholly devoted to God’s broken heart for the poor.
• Wipe Every Tear will make a difference. We will spend ourselves on behalf of the poor and oppressed. We will rescue girls trafficked in the sex trade. We will be a father to the fatherless, and we will change this world!
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Salem Woman Chases a Flasher with her Stun Gun
In the News: by KGW.com Staff
Posted on February 21, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Updated Saturday, Feb 22 at 4:02 PM
SALEM – A woman armed with a stun gun chased after a man in Salem after he exposed himself to her Thursday night.
Lisa Haecherl had just finished a long day of work at the Salem Center and was headed to her car around 8 p.m. She had an uneasy feeling she was being followed, and once she got into her car, a man walked up to her and exposed himself.
Then he started to walk away.
That's when Haecherl turned the tables and chased after the man.
"I flung open my door, and I asked him to come back, and he started to come back, and I told him I was going to tase him, and I let my Taser off for about 20 seconds and he started running," she said.
Haecherl wasn't able to get him with the stun gun so she jumped into her car and chased after him, cornering him between her car and a fence.
"He only had one option and it was to jump the fence, and he jumped it. He did not jump it gracefully," she said.
Officers and a K-9 unit swarmed the area but couldn’t locate the suspect. Police are hoping to track down the suspect before he strikes again.
Thursday’s incident was in the same area where several people were recently groped.
STUN GUNS: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY WORK:
Evolving from the old cattle prod, stun guns are electronic shocking devices designed to incapacitate a person by disrupting the brains communication to the body's muscles. Stun guns are battery powered. The power is sent through multiple transformers that boost voltage and reduce amperage, which builds up a charge in the capacitor and then releases the charge through the electrodes. There is also an oscillator, which produces a specific pulse pattern that is made to mimic the body's won electric signals. Once that energy from the stun gun is dumped into the attacker's muscles, it causes them to do a great deal of work rapidly by interrupting the tiny neurological impulses that control and direct voluntary muscle movement.You can touch any part of assailant's body, but the large muscle areas and the upper torso is your primary target. A second touch will startle and repel assailants, giving some pain and muscle contractions. A moderate length touch of 2 to 4 seconds can cause an attacker to fall to the ground and result in some mental confusion. A touch of 5 or more seconds can cause loss of balance and muscle control, mental confusion and disorientation. No sound will be heard when touching an attacker with a stun gun. Under no conditions you can suffer a charge back to your own body, even if assailant is holding you.
Resource from: Stun gun 101 Published by overcounterintel 9/20/13
Resource from: Stun gun 101 Published by overcounterintel 9/20/13
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Holla At Me - Personal Alarm
This is for Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunt, Uncles, Nannies, Sitters, anyone with little ones.
You are out and about and you hear "I have to go to the bathroom" Bathroom breaks can give you a lump in your throat when we let them go on their own. It happens to all of us. In order to help prevent this type of attack from happening. Get them a Holla At Me Personal Alarm. My kids do not leave the house without it. 120 Decimals of Sound! I can hear it from outside of the restroom door and if it goes off THIS MOMMA IS COMING IN!!!!!
Best $10 investment I could make.
Contact me to get the ones you love a personal alarm. This is just ONE example of its usefulness.
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On the news you will see there was an attack at a local Walmart: Child Attacked in Walmart
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Monday, July 7, 2014
Where's Yo Baby?? You wont leave that baby in the car by accident!!
Damsel In Defense has a way to assist to PREVENT CHILD DEATHS IN HOT CARS
(Helpful for the Fur Babies too!)
Attach the sender to your child's car seat if you do not put it on your child directly and the alarm to your shirt. The preset distance will set off the alarm and will remind you that your child is still in the car!!!
This can be used with anyone that takes your child with them. If it is not their normal routine this can SOUND THE ALARM if they go into Routine Mode.
Where's Yo Baby child tracker lets you CHOOSE how far your child can wander-from 3-21 feet!!!!
The alarm also goes off if the sender becomes damaged, or submerged in water!!!!!!
That's a LOT of peace of mind for $30 + shipping & tax
www.mydamselpro.net/jessicasanko
(Helpful for the Fur Babies too!)
Attach the sender to your child's car seat if you do not put it on your child directly and the alarm to your shirt. The preset distance will set off the alarm and will remind you that your child is still in the car!!!
This can be used with anyone that takes your child with them. If it is not their normal routine this can SOUND THE ALARM if they go into Routine Mode.
Where's Yo Baby child tracker lets you CHOOSE how far your child can wander-from 3-21 feet!!!!
The alarm also goes off if the sender becomes damaged, or submerged in water!!!!!!
That's a LOT of peace of mind for $30 + shipping & tax
www.mydamselpro.net/jessicasanko
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Is Damsel in Defense Anti-Gun??
Damsel In Defense is neither Pro- or Anti-Gun! Its about being prepared for a number of circumstances at home and one the go.
I have been told by some when they see me at a vendor show I just carry a gun. That is your right and I myself own a gun, however, sometimes a gun is not the answer to every situation. I do indeed tell them that.
I will give you an example: I'm home alone with my girls fast asleep and I hear an intruder my children wake up and there is a stranger in the house. I think my girls would be effected by this situation alone NOW add the gun factor, if my two girls saw mommy shoot someone in our house I think that is traumatizing. But to stun them with my stun gun and have my gun pointed at the stranger now laying on my floor from 7.5 mil volt shock and I'm on the phone with 911. THAT is less traumatic than seeing mommy shooting someone.
It's not about being pro or anti-gun. To me its PRO-Multiple Choices. Really, it's not even about the products we offer. Yes, we offer non-lethal products for women who are not comfortable with guns. Damsel has products that some are not as comfortable with as others also.
It's about confidence. It's about knowing how to defend yourself. It's about awareness. It's about knowing your how to prevent a crime from being committed against you. Being Prepared. It's about education and knowing how to use any tool you have on hand to save yourself. It doesn't matter what that tool is, as long as you have the know how and the confidence to follow through to protect yourself in a time of danger. Showing you what we have to offer and letting each individual choose what is best for them. Lets get educated with tips and tricks of safety and it doesn't stop there. We WANT women to KNOW how to use these products. We recommend that any purchase be backed up by some sort of self defense training. The goal is to get out of a bad situation before the need arises for using such tools, but also having those tools on hand in case the need for them actually arises. It's better to have something, ANYTHING, on hand and never need it, than need something and not have it in a bad situation when it's needed. It doesn't matter what that something is, if you have it, USE it. Confidently.
It's about being EDUCATED. It's about being EQUIPPED. It's about being EMPOWERED. It's about PREVENTION. And it's about changing the future. For the better. One woman at a time, because every woman deserves defending. That's why I am a Damsel.
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