Yet another issue of "it wasn't me - it was Mr Pee". Who was to blame this time - some alien?
No sir. The evil force behind this guys action was none other than ... faith. Yup, you see it was bound to happen. As the man reportedly said: "(...) he couldn't stop and that the assault was bound to happen 'one way or another'."
Phillyburbs.com reports how this 55-year-old IQ challenged individual assaulted a 17-year-old girl as she stepped out of a shower at his home in Sellersville, Pennsylvania.
As he advanced toward her, he allegedly told her he "wanted to stop but couldn't". The girl begged him to leave her alone, but the man reportedly told her he couldn't stop and that the assault was bound to happen "one way or another," according to a criminal complaint.
What can I add to this - other than my urge to kick this low-life where it hurts the most?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Make some noise!
"Jump up and down, scream and holler, do whatever – just remember, the more noise you make, the safer you will be!" This is a lesson given to five-year-old elementary school kids by an Ohio resource officer.
Recently, remembering the methods she learned at school, a young girl (9) escaped an abduction attempt in Middletown, Ohio, according to wlwt.com.
The girl's mother credits Officer Mike Davies with saving the girls life after she fought off the 6'8", 300-pound would-be abductor on June 6.
The mother said her daughter kicked and screamed and punched, and did everything she was told to do.
Apart from being a great story about the ability to fight back - this story also raises the question as to how and how early children should learn about this issues.
Some say children should be allowed to be children. It's hard to disagree with that, really. However, at one time these lessons has to be taught, and they should be presented in some shape or form - the earlier the better.
Recently, remembering the methods she learned at school, a young girl (9) escaped an abduction attempt in Middletown, Ohio, according to wlwt.com.
The girl's mother credits Officer Mike Davies with saving the girls life after she fought off the 6'8", 300-pound would-be abductor on June 6.
The mother said her daughter kicked and screamed and punched, and did everything she was told to do.
Apart from being a great story about the ability to fight back - this story also raises the question as to how and how early children should learn about this issues.
Some say children should be allowed to be children. It's hard to disagree with that, really. However, at one time these lessons has to be taught, and they should be presented in some shape or form - the earlier the better.
Friday, June 20, 2008
One man, one plant, one plan
This is just too funny - and too stupid I might add... You just have to watch the video - it's hilarious! Oh, and if the video clip is gone when you get there, just contact me and I'll provide it.
A would-be robber enters a store in DeLand, Florida. And what is his weapon of choice? A palm frond :-)
I don't know if this works in the guy's favor or not, but anyhow his claim is $50. Well, at least he's being specific about it.
The incident ends when a customer chases the man out the door with ... a gun? No, a bar stool :-) Like I said, you need to watch this video!
A would-be robber enters a store in DeLand, Florida. And what is his weapon of choice? A palm frond :-)
I don't know if this works in the guy's favor or not, but anyhow his claim is $50. Well, at least he's being specific about it.
The incident ends when a customer chases the man out the door with ... a gun? No, a bar stool :-) Like I said, you need to watch this video!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
In shape
It is without a doubt of great help to be in shape -- both in a physical, as well as mental sense -- if you ever end up in a self-defense situation.
A case in point is this story about a 41-year-old woman from New York City. The intended victim was assaulted by a knife-wielding intruder in her basement apartment.
The woman says her furious, and successful, self-defense response, is due to the fact that she works out at the gym 7 days a week.
When she fought back, by screaming, pushing the intruder and then knocking him in the groin, the man went scurrying out.
A case in point is this story about a 41-year-old woman from New York City. The intended victim was assaulted by a knife-wielding intruder in her basement apartment.
The woman says her furious, and successful, self-defense response, is due to the fact that she works out at the gym 7 days a week.
When she fought back, by screaming, pushing the intruder and then knocking him in the groin, the man went scurrying out.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
A chair affair
Hawaii -- In Honolulu, Honoluluadvertiser.com reported about a man using a chair to defend himself when another man assaulted him with a skateboard and attempted to rob him at knife point.
The 54-year-old intended victim was reportedly able to fend off the younger attacker by using his chair until witnesses intervened and police arrived.
A chair can be used in primarily three ways as a defence tool. First it is possible to use the chair as a whole to hit an aggressor.
Then, you may (sometimes) be able to break of parts of the chair -- one of the legs usually works best -- to use as a club.
Finally, you can use it to push, or "catch" the aggressor -- think of the legs as four "fangs". If you hold the chair with the four legs pointing away from you, it is possible to avoid being kicked, punched or stabbed. Also, the attacker can be pushed and held against a wall.
This last scenario has occurred at psychiatric hospital and other places as well.
The 54-year-old intended victim was reportedly able to fend off the younger attacker by using his chair until witnesses intervened and police arrived.
A chair can be used in primarily three ways as a defence tool. First it is possible to use the chair as a whole to hit an aggressor.
Then, you may (sometimes) be able to break of parts of the chair -- one of the legs usually works best -- to use as a club.
Finally, you can use it to push, or "catch" the aggressor -- think of the legs as four "fangs". If you hold the chair with the four legs pointing away from you, it is possible to avoid being kicked, punched or stabbed. Also, the attacker can be pushed and held against a wall.
This last scenario has occurred at psychiatric hospital and other places as well.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Courage beyond belief
I strongly urge you to read this article. It's graphic and disturbing, but it leaves a lasting impression about this young woman's courage. What a will to survive!
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