Going the extra mile to assist Austin residents, military, police and other service personnel in self defense training and defensive tactics. ASD announces a 2 FOR 1 special for $99.

ASD is known for its realistic and no nonsense approach to street survival and conditioning. Classes are offered and structured for persons of all athletic abilities, from ages 7 and up. Conditioning drills are incorporated to build speed, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular system which results in a complete and well rounded athlete. Additionally, ASD concentrates on the mental conditioning and respect that builds discipline and focus.

Austin Self Defense unique class structure and training methods allows for persons with little to no training as well as those with advanced backgrounds to train together yet advance on individual levels accordingly.

Programs include: Haganah Adults, Haganah Kids, Krav Maga, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Fitness Kick-Box Bag Classes.

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children report, 797,500 children are reported missing each year. In addition to the possibility of abduction, kids are continually faced with school yard bullies who can have a traumatic effect not only on the child’s education and motivation in their studies but also long term effects concerning personality and emotional trauma. ASD offers ‘Haganah Kid’s’, a mixed martial arts (MMA) program for preteens. The program comprises the best practical self defense techniques that suit child learners. Just as importantly, kids will learn life skills such as Respect, Courtesy, Self-Control, Perseverance, Confidence, Self-Esteem and much more.

Emphasizing the importance of self defense and fitness training as a combined discipline, Dan Kiser, President of Austin Self Defense says, “Students will learn techniques relating to the defensive as well as offensive side of an engagement/attack. Just as important, students benefit from improved confidence, peace of mind, less stress, and increased energy and endurance,” he adds.

ASD offers structured classes and private training with fully equipped modern self defense training amenities, certified instructors & unique conditioning with focus on creating self confidence and a balanced mental attitude for survival.

“Instructors are amazing - both knowledgeable and passionate about their work. There is a very welcoming feeling of companionship and high energy in the classroom. The classes have helped increase my assertiveness and confidence, as well as my physical fitness. I would highly recommend Austin Self Defense” - - Shannon

I was an assistant Combatives Instructor for my unit, in the military, and the Haganah course has allowed me to pick up, right where I left off. ASD is keeping me Army Strong! Hooah! - - Ryan

About Austin Self Defense:

Austin Self Defense is a self defense and fitness training facility which was established in 2002. The Texas Self Defense company is known for its unique and precise approach in providing superior martial arts and conditioning.

The programs are designed for all ages and physical capacities incorporating real life military survival skills and mindset to eliminate the danger quickly and without hesitation.

Contact Information:
Austin Self Defense
Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-918-9999 

http://www.AustinSelfDefense.com

The secret of managing weight is knowing when to stop eating, but that is easier said than done since it takes 20 minutes for your brain to receive the signal from your stomach that you are full.

Haven’t you ever heard that your eyes ever been bigger than your stomach? I know not only heard it, but I have experienced it 1000 times. I love to eat. In fact, I am a “professional eater”. After leaving the military at 204 pounds I ballooned to a whopping 313 pounds.

I have lost 15 pounds this summer, but it has not been easy. Well how have I done it. Partly on Nurtrisystem, but the food is worse than military food, I eat it and I still feel hungry and lastly it is expensive. The cost of Nutrisystem is approximately, $300 a month for a single and $600 plus a month for a couple. The bottomline is that Nutrisystem was hard for me to build a lifestyle around. Even with all these negatives, there is one great thing that I learned while on Nutrisystem and that is portion control.

Portion control and proper nutrition are essential in creating sustainable weight management. I have turned to FORM™ and FIXX™ from O3World. FORM and FIXX uses your body’s natural intelligence combined with lifestyle and nutritional ingredients to optimize weight management. This provides a one-two punch to keep you in premium shape. This easy to use system makes achieving your goals simple, making health a habit not an event. Check out Form A Better You for more details.

The subprime mortgage crisis that hit the country unexpectedly has affected many states, with California and Florida being the hardest hit. A nationwide bank crisis – who could have imagined that? I’d understand a bank run of one bank, but the thought of banks folding up all over the country, all at the same time, is something my mind still can’t quite comprehend, up to now.

Three years down the road, banks are still reeling and people are now forced to find ways to conserve their money – myself included. I therefore decided to move to a smaller flat in Valencia. I found one that was smaller than my current place, didn’t have the 24-hour security that my current building now has, but was way cheaper. Guess what – my new house is not that far from Six Flags!

If you like rollercoaster rides, you must go to Six Flags. It’s an amusement park where the attractions are the different kinds of rollercoaster rides, each one more thrilling than the next. Have you ever done a 360 degree ride? That one’s sure to make your heart drop to where your kidney is. I love it, though.

Moving companies – now that’s another thing I haven’t had any experience with. When I moved into my condo I had only my backpack, a suitcase of clothes, and my car. I bought new furniture and appliances. Now that I have to move again, I’ve decided to spend as little as possible, so I’m taking all the furniture and appliances I have.

I looked through the local phonebook for moving companies. Although I didn’t know any of these companies from Adam, somebody told me that I should check them with the BBB just to be sure they’re legit. One thing I realized was that here in the West Coast, there doesn’t seem to be as many moving companies as there are in the East. I guess people here tend to stay put.

One company I called asked me – over the phone – what things I had to move, and gave me a quotation on the spot. Yeah right. I’ve had enough experience dealing with people to know that these are the kinds of deals where you’re bound to be in for a surprise later on. The other moving companies sent representatives to take a look at my possessions before they gave me an estimate, and even gave me rates for packing services. I figured, I’m on saving mode anyway, so I’d do the packing myself. Think bank account, or piggybank!

I finally chose one company among the lot that came to my house, and spent the next couple of months doing my packing. It was painstakingly slow, of course – a couple of hours after dinner each day, and half the day on weekends (note to self: I will not give up my weekend social life!). Eventually I had it all done and was able to move. Thank God for moving companies! The men traipsed in and out of the house carrying boxes while I watched on with a mug of coffee in hand. Right now I’m in my new house, looking at the boxes I’ll have to unpack. I think I’ll make a quick trip to Six Flags for some heart-stopping action before doing that. Wanna come with me?

International Moving

If a blanket of snow fails to melt for quite a while after it has fallen, then you might have to deal with mold after it finally does begin to thaw out.  When a thick and wet blanket of snow settles on ground that is not frozen, snow mold becomes quite a problem.  It begins to decompose the grass under the snow and after the snow begins to melt, it is usually too late to do anything about it. 

The main symptom of snow mold is typically a large number of circular patches of deceased grass that can be between 3 to 12 inches in diameter.  In some of the most extreme cases, these patches might not look like circles at all because most of the grass on your lawn has died.  When pink snow mold has matured, it takes on a pale pink to salmon-like color.  This is caused by the mold Microdochium nivale.  This is the most serious kind of snow mold because it can completely kill the roots of the grass it affects if it is not treated as soon as possible.

Gray snow mold is caused by different species in the genus Typhula and can be colored from gray to white.  These molds usually do not cause damage to any other part of the plant than just the blades.  The root usually remains unaffected. 

Snow molds tend to grow in temperatures just above freezing and in semi-wet conditions.  While it is most commonly associated with snow cover, it can also occur when fall leaves cover a certain spot on the lawn for a long period of time.  Kentucky bluegrass-type grasses are less likely to suffer as much damage as others.

If you want to prevent snow mold from growing on your lawn, do not fertilize it less than six weeks before the cold weather begins to roll in and the grass dies.  Also, as long as your grass is still growing, you should continue to mow it.

Water Damage 

This means that you need to be stocked up with plenty of food and even more bottled water than you think you might need for a week or two’s time.  Depending on the number of people in the home, you will want to have more food and water saved up.  Having one gallon of water put up for each person for every day you expect to be staying in the home and even more than that, since you never know exactly when you will be able to leave.  

If you need to leave the home for any reason and the waters have receded, something you need to be aware of is downed power lines.  These are extremely dangerous and you can never tell if the downed line is electrified or not.  Never attempt to cross one of these, not even in a vehicle.

Whatever water damage was inflicted on your home needs to be recorded with a camcorder, if you can get your hands on one.  You can show this to your insurance claims adjuster so that he or she knows just how much damage was done to your home and can give you a good idea of how much compensation you can expect from your insurance company. 

After you have made a video of the damage, drying out your home is the next thing that you need to start doing.  Wet items should be taken outside and left to dry, unless more rain is expected.

Open the doors and windows all around the home so that air from outside can blow through out the structure and start drying things out naturally.  A wet vacuum can be used to help extract some of the water from under hardwood floors, but a regular vacuum cleaner should never be used to do this due to the risk of electrocution.

Seattle Flooded Basement

The sudden increase of urban living, as is the case in other American cities, is most pronounced in the downtown area, where condominiums, apartments and lofts are being constructed or refurbished. The lure back into inner city is not an isolated phenomenon. It is a worldwide phenomenon that many city planners and developers are capitalizing upon.

“In less than 3 short months, French Place Austin is 30 percent leased out due to the affordability and proximity to downtown,” says Jeff Lewis of French Place Austin Condos (http://www.fpAustin.com). “We feel French Place Condos will likely be a top choice of many urban professionals looking to reside in downtown Austin. With the growth in Austin, we feel that downtown Austin will be a bustling metropolis within a metropolis,” says Ray Walter.

French Place Austin recently was converted into luxury condos and it has given Austinites new options in luxury apartments near downtown Austin. “The buzz surrounding French Place Austin and its’ early on success, can be simply summed up in three main attributes,” says Joshua Geary, Senior Marketing Consultant, Best Online Results SEO Firm (http://www.BestOnlineResults.com), “perfect Location, Luxury at an affordable price and Lifestyle.”

Come join French Place Austin as they celebrate their Grand Opening. There will be free food, autographed Vince Young footballs will be raffled off at the event and free tours of the property will be offered by the French Place Staff. Austin we look forward to seeing you at the event. The event starts at 11 AM and ends at 4 PM this Saturday April 26th 2008.