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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">What is Himalayan Salt? Himalayan salt is one of rock species or also known as rock salt where the foothills of Himalayan Mountains are the place to mine this rock salt. The rock salt is modified in a unique design. Some of them are designed as a lantern but most of them are designed like a lamp and in the centre of the rock, there is a room that allows you to put candle or light bulb. This Himalayan rock salt is believed can heal and enhance your stamina by generating negative ions or anions to absorb other dandify ion. They also are believed can purify the air and enhance the quality of air circulation in our room.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Nowadays, you can find a lot of <a href="http://www.silverskyimports.com/">Himalayan Salt Lamps</a> in various colors, from dark pink to orange crystals are available to choose. People also use this lamp to decorate their. Besides, they are giving a different sensation on working or doing a task, mostly people believe this Himalayan salt lamp can improve their mood and keep maintaining their spirit on working. What a multi function lamp. You can have a try too to prove the magic healing of this lamp.</p>
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		<title>Exercising for weight loss effectively</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wasting your time on the most effective and popular diet programs doesn&#8217;t make much sense in the long term as long as you don&#8217;t employ an effective exercise program to maintain and cement the achieved results. The best way you can lose weight once and for all is combining a special weight-loss diet with an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wasting your time on the most effective and popular diet programs doesn&#8217;t make much sense in the long term as long as you don&#8217;t employ an effective exercise program to maintain and cement the achieved results. The best way you can lose weight once and for all is combining a special weight-loss diet with an intense exercise schedule, which will prevent the fat, you have burned while being on the diet, from coming back once you finish your special regimen.</p>
<p>It may be frustrating and stressful to employ and intense exercise program for people who never had much physical activity in the past. The best way to avoid this problem is to start with something less rigorous, such as jogging or walking. These activities will prepare your body for more intense exercises and when you feel you are ready, you can use the following tips to make your weight loss really effective:</p>
<p><strong>Go to the gym</strong></p>
<p>You will find a local gym in most communities, which are either free or have discounts for locals. In case you have a little extra money you may want to hire a personal trainer, who will help develop your program and will make sure that you perform all the exercises in the right fashion. But remember, jumping into the most intense training program will do you only harm. Start with something less intense and add up to the program as you progress.</p>
<p><strong>Become more active in your daily routine</strong></p>
<p>If you have a low activity lifestyle, sitting at the desk for 8 hours and doing nothing but going from home to work and back, you should change this routine as soon as possible. If you live not far from your work, walk instead of driving, take the staircase to your office instead of the elevator. Occupy your free time with swimming or cycling instead of watching TV or hanging out at the bar. Having a dog will ease the situation, as your pet will be a good push for a more active lifestyle.</p>
<p><strong>Stretch every now and then </strong></p>
<p>Stretching is a good way to keep your body in good shape, especially when you have no time or possibility to go to the gym on a regular basis. Practices like tai chi and yoga are good for stretching out your body and keeping muscles fit, and they don&#8217;t require anything more then your bedroom or a quite corner at your office. You can also reduce stress with these techniques.</p>
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<p><strong>Drink lots of water </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget about consistency </strong></p>
<p>It is probably the most important aspect of any weight loss program that people forget about too often. No matter how effective a diet or exercise is, the most important thing is to employ them regularly. There are no single-shot solutions that will allow you to eat as much junk food you want after you&#8217;re done. If you don&#8217;t want to see all that burned fat come back again, be consistent with your weight loss program and buy <a href="http://www.phentermineguide.net/articles/weight-loss-exercising.html">Phentermine</a> if you feel that you can&#8217;t control your appetite.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Governments around the world are finally waking up to an increasingly dangerous business and the police are moving in to close down factories and warehouses, seizing raw materials and finished products, helping to keep the world a safer place. Except this is like wack a mole. Let&#8217;s see how the whole scam works. There are millions of people with access to the internet who lack confidence in their sexual performance. This is not limited to men. There are just as many websites selling to women. The only change to the marketing language is that &#8220;erectile dysfunction&#8221; becomes &#8220;female sexual dysfunction&#8221;. All these sites claim to sell &#8220;natural&#8221; products. The reason for this is to avoid regulation. In most countries, anyone who wants to sell a medication must get a license. This involves clinical trials to prove the drug is both safe and effective. But the sale of &#8220;natural&#8221; products is usually unregulated. So unscrupulous businesses spring up claiming their product is all natural. If you are lucky, the pills or emulsion contain nothing more than colored chalk or something equally inactive. Sadly, businesses never make any money by selling ineffective medications. On the internet, word-of-mouth quickly identifies the fakes. This puts the pressure on businesses to come up with a product that either does what it claims or has an obvious effect on people who take it. That way, the product appears more real and gets credit on the forum and chat sites.</p>
<p>The Malaysian police force deployed some 200 officers in more than twenty different locations. They were shutting down the local distribution of Extrewoman and Extremen. Both were marketed as containing only natural proteins, but with the power to boost sexual performance. Yet, when they were analysed, both contained more than three times the chemicals representing the standard safe maximum dosages for the conventional erectile dysfunction drugs. Selling such excessive doses of male drugs as a treatment for women is dangerous and has caused injury to a number of woman with cardiovascular disease. Similarly, selling tablets to men without warning, each containing three times the standard dose of an erectile dysfunction drug, is dangerous. Suppose a man took three or four tablets at once. This is likely to cause a sudden and potentially dangerous drop in blood pressure. Untreated, this could be fatal.</p>
<p>The exploitation of people experiencing sexual difficulties is being taken up by criminal gangs. They only care about the profit from their operations. They have no interest in the safety of the people who buy and take their products. The most recent raids in Malaysia are part of a concerted pattern to crack down on this dangerous market but, so great is the problem, that this enforcement action is not effective. New supplies of ever more cleverly advertized products keep coming on to the market. At your end of the internet, never buy any &#8220;natural&#8221; supplement or dietary product claiming to provide treatment for erectile dysfunction. You should only <a href="http://www.levitraguidance.com/">buy levitra</a> or one of the other recognized drugs from one of our recommended online pharmacies. Failure to follow this simple rule could result in you taking a cocktail of random chemicals and risking your health. You have seen the deaths from melamine in Chinese milk and the poisoned cooking oil in Spain. When online, only buy <a href="http://www.levitraguidance.com/more-about-levitra/never-natural-products.html">levitra</a> from sources you know and trust. That way you stay safe, get the erections you deserve and put the criminal gangs out of business.</p>
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		<title>Tramadol and other types of painkillers</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly used types of pain relieving medicines. Classified as non-narcotic medicines, such pain killers simultaneously reduce inflammation and irritation, relieve from pain, and may as well be employed to reduce fevers. Of course, these types of pain relieving medicines do possess a certain side effect, which is that they reduce the blood flow. This might result in blood clotting and troubles for individuals, who might have low blood pressure and those who are about to take a surgery. Most individuals, who prepare to go for surgery, are told to not take any types of these pain killers for several weeks before the surgery, so that the blood could thicken back up after the procedure. Some of the most common types of medicines in this pain killer category include ibuprofen and aspirin.</p>
<p>There are a lot of various painkillers. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at one of them &#8211; Acetaminophen. This medicine is based on Paracetamol. Most frequently it is labeled as Tylenol. This medicine works pretty similar to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, working simultaneously as a fever reducer and a pain killer. The general difference between these two is that Acetaminophen does not have the anti-inflammatory function, on the contrary to NSAIDs. Acetaminophen is not advised to people, who have liver disease and those, who are heavy drinkers. It is suggested that in case you have more than two drinks during the day, you should visit a doctor for consultation, before you decide to take this kind of non prescription pain killer. Acetaminophen, or paracetamol, is frequently found in most of non prescription pain killers, so you should pay really close attention to this matter.</p>
<p>Talking of narcotics, we may say that these drugs are the most powerful and effective pain killers that physicians could ever prescribe. The majority of narcotic pain killers influences the brain and central nervous system directly and must only be taken with a physician&#8217;s prescription or even superintendence.</p>
<p>There are three general types of narcotic pain killers.</p>
<p>-	Natural narcotic pain killers. These are kinds of pain killers that are made directly from opium, and might comprise codeine and morphine. These pain killers are usually employed in post-surgical medications.<br /> -	Semi-synthetic narcotic pain killers. These pain killers are those that are partially human made and partially natural. They include a number of chemicals and natural elements. They might comprise hydrocodone, oxycodone, and even heroin.<br /> -	Synthetic narcotic pain killers. These are absolutely synthetic opioids, which might include such drugs like Fentanyl and Sufentanil. This class of pain killers also includes a large list of derivations.</p>
<p>Narcotic pain killers have a hazardous tendency to form habits, which results patients that take them to be strictly supervised by their doctors. Narcotic pain killers should not be taken without strict clinical supervision.</p>
<p>There is also a type of prescription pain killer, which is not as hazardous, but is very effective &#8211; Tramadol. It is a centrally-acting pain killer, employed for relieving from moderate moderately severe pains. This pain killer has a broad range of application, which includes treatment for acid reflux, fibermyosis and restless leg syndrome. It is very easy to <a href="http://www.tramadolpillsonline.com/">buy Tramadol online</a> nowadays, but you have to be certain to get your doctor&#8217;s prescription for it. As a matter of fact <a href="http://www.tramadolpillsonline.com/painkillers.html">online Tramadol</a> is the best solution for your savings. However, a visit to your physician is critical, since the drug&#8217;s side effects aren&#8217;t something you&#8217;d want to undergo.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Erectile dysfunction is the issue that all men come across at some point in their life. Some meet this problem at their early age; some are lucky enough to experience it only at 60s. Men get affected by this illness. It is fair to mention that sexual intercourse means a lot to males as that is how they feel like expressing themselves. Men&#8217;s potency can be affected by stress as well as other physical maladies. You have to establish the cause before you start treating the disease. Inability to erect is the major problem here. The desire is still there. It is pushing men towards actions but it all leads to nothing as there is a problem.</p>
<p>It is important to satisfy your sexual needs. The lack of sexual activity can bring health complications and frustration that leads to depression and anger. That is why many men trust this issue only to certified specialists that give them a good promise to fix the matter. There are plenty of drugs that will help you maintain your erection at the right time but it is very important to remember that the drug will never be enough on its own. If you are not sexually stimulated, nothing will work, even the strongest pill won&#8217;t be able to do anything for you. The erectile dysfunction drugs are meant to be taken by those only who feel sexual stimulation but can&#8217;t maintain an erection.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t get it twisted though. Even the long-lasting pills&#8217; effect may come to an end. The effect will be enough to lead you through the whole sexual intercourse but don&#8217;t think one pill will be enough to get you thought a whole week. When the intercourse is over, the effect will be gone too. Just like that.</p>
<p>So what kind of drug can we suggest to make love-making an enjoyable process for both partners? The drug doctors like to recommend is called Cialis. This is a pill with a certain dosage that you don&#8217;t have to surpass. The more seriously you take your medication, the better it is for you. The result won&#8217;t let you wait for too long. You can start feeling yourself capable to maintain an erection as soon as 30 minutes after the drug has been taken. It can last as long as 6 hours. Isn&#8217;t that amazing?</p>
<p>You can go for therapy if you like. You can try to find the problem somewhere else. Lots of men refuse to believe they cannot function properly sexually on their own. But the truth remains the truth. And it is better to start acting immediately before you let your physical problems ruin your mentality.</p>
<p>Erectile dysfunction medication is meant to fix your inability to erect. Men find it embarrassing to admit they have problems of sexual gender, but it is better to overstep the pride and go for a treatment than let the &#8220;dark secret&#8221; eat you alive.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Murial Spark, we are allowed the privilege of an insight into the world of young women, supposedly before they enter their prime. A part of the fascination is their great curiosity about sex, but their equal revulsion at the thought of actually doing it, particularly when they get older. As young people with firm and, depending on the viewer, potentially beautiful bodies, there is something &#8220;off-putting&#8221; about the development of wrinkles. Written sixty years ago, it explores how sexual relationships development in a more strongly puritanical culture just recovering from World War II. Life expectancy was still relatively short with people seeming to age faster and give up on sex earlier. Coming into modern times, the culture of puritanism is still with us and the original narrative would now be viewed through the lens of pedophilia. But one basic truth remains. People of all ages remain sexual animals when they have the chance. Whether older people continue to have that chance is often the source of bitter recrimination and anger. Such is the price we all pay when we toy with each others emotional expectations.</p>
<p>This March sees an interesting article published in the BMJ. It reports the results of two surveys with about 6,000 participants, undertaken in the US, to explore whether older people continue to enjoy sex. The first conclusion is gender-related. Older men were more likely to claim continuing sexual success than women. This was most pronounced in the over 75 years group. But, what is equally clear is that the probability of being able to engage in sexual activity is decided by opportunity. Both genders reported higher levels of sexual activity if they were married or had a regular partner available. All this was, of course, subject to the issue of health. People reporting the best levels of health and strength had sex more often than those whose physical condition made sex more challenging. Why should this matter? Well, as life expectancy inches ever higher, the quality of life we can look forward to as seniors will be affected by our ability to continue sexual activity. Indeed, there is very good evidence to show that happy people have better health and live longer. Thus, as a matter of public policy, the US should be earmarking resources to maintain sexual activity in the aging population.</p>
<p>As it stands, very few doctors have any interest or expertise in sex for seniors. Even when men come into the surgery to complain about erectile dysfunction, the routine (and unthinking) reaction is to write out a prescription for <a href="http://www.restoreyoursexlife.com/articles/can-you-enjoy-sex-for-longer.html">cialis</a>. As the Boomers enter their prime, their expectations should be met. No matter how good <a href="http://www.restoreyoursexlife.com/">cialis</a> (and it is very good at maintaining sexual ability in older men), there should be detailed counseling and support for both married and unmarried couples to help them maintain active sex lives. This is particularly important for women. The development of the erectile dysfunction drugs has left them marginalized. They deserve better. If big government cannot spend money on training the medical profession to deal with this, perhaps the capitalists will see a money-making opportunity to bring couples together and help them develop active lives. Younger people might find the idea of seniors dating unsettling, but there&#8217;s a real need for sympathetic services to encourage older people to find happiness and live more fulfilled lives.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Where you go for information on back pain affects the quality of the information you find. Many sites have a specific agenda to sell a particular drug or treatment. This will bias the information. In that sense, this site is no exception. These articles are in support of a particular drug, but we prefer to put that drug into context and give you as rounded a picture as possible. Although we cannot claim to be independent and therefore offer completely unbiased advice, we hope you will find balance here and a freedom to make up your own minds.</p>
<p>Medical research indicates that up to 80% of adult Americans will experience back pain at some point during their lives. In surveys, the respondents consistently report that pain in the lower back is the most disruptive, not only interfering directly with the ability to work and so earn a living, but also affecting the quality of life by:</p>
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<p>When serious pain strikes, the first reaction is usually a consultation with the primary care doctor. At this point, the bad news is received. Although it is always useful to have the possibility of serious underlying diseases and disorders ruled out, even dedicated specialists using the latest in technology, find it difficult to diagnose a specific cause for every case. This is dissatisfying. But doctors are nevertheless able to offer some help in listing treatment options. If a specific cause for the pain has been identified, the treatment can target that cause and, within the limits of technology and surgical skill, produce an improvement if not a cure. Where the cause is not certain, the choices come down to:</p>
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<li>cognitive behavioral therapy to teach coping strategies to improve the quality of life, i.e. to help people achieve the maximum within their physical limitations;</li>
<li>complementary and alternative therapies such as chiropractic and acupuncture &#8211; more controversial but nevertheless found effective by many people; and</li>
<li>specialist medical care for better diagnosis and possible treatment.</li>
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<p>The main research conclusions are that practical and hands-on treatment give the best results. This includes both physical and cognitive behavioral therapies. The reason for this preference is the social bond between patient and therapist which improves the mood and encourages a more positive outlook on life. The difficulty, of course, is financial. Many health plans do not include either the professionalized or the alternative therapies. If these cannot be funded out of savings, this forces people into more medical tests and surgical interventions, or restricts them to medications. In this context, <a href="http://www.flexerilguide.com/">flexeril</a> can have an important role. As a drug targeting musculoskeletal disorders, it can relax muscles within the spinal structure and increase mobility. In combination with painkillers and a mixture of rest and exercise, <a href="http://www.flexerilguide.com/articles/back-pain.html">flexeril</a> can often help people recover their quality of life. But if you go down this road, you must commit yourself to exercising. You must maintain muscle tone and build strength. Failing to push yourself into a full range of movement is condemning yourself to stiffen and lose mobility.</p>
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		<title>The cheap health insurance of an HMO or the more expensive PPO?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the more annoying features of the insurance world is its habit of distilling options down to simple sets of letters and then failing to clearly explain what the letters mean. In other words, insurers hide behind jargon and prefer not to explain clearly what you are buying. You are expected to assume the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the more annoying features of the insurance world is its habit of distilling options down to simple sets of letters and then failing to clearly explain what the letters mean. In other words, insurers hide behind jargon and prefer not to explain clearly what you are buying. You are expected to assume the insurer has your interests at heart and pay over your money without a second thought. In many cases it works. Over the years, we have given up the unequal struggle and just say prayers we never fall sick. But, as premium costs have risen and the recession has cut back our spending power, trying to understand the options is back on the menu. So let&#8217;s start with an explanation of HMOs and PPOs. In fact, they both rely on a network of physicians, clinics and hospitals, but they differ significantly in the detail of how they deliver healthcare to you and your family.</p>
<p>A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) is a network of healthcare professionals that enters into a contract with an insurance company. The insurer offers a captive group of people to refer to the network and, based on the expected volume of business, the network agrees a fixed fee for all the main services on offer. In theory, this works well for everyone. The fees are discounted because of the volume of business, so the insurer saves money and charges lower premiums. This is usually the cheapest form of health plan with very low copayments and, often, no deductibles. But there are problems. HMOs are very reluctant to accept people with existing conditions requiring expensive treatments. They prefer most of their patients to be reasonably healthy. The reason is basic economics. Every physician has to meet a quota of patients in a day. This means spending the shortest possible time on each consultation. Long diagnostic sessions disturb the quota and can result in penalties to both the doctors who miss their numbers and the patients who have slowed down the queue. There are also significant restrictions on patient choice. A nominated primary care doctor decides what referrals shall be made and to whom. HMOs are the cheapest form  of care, but you have little control over the treatment you or your family receive.</p>
<p>A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) uses the same basic approach but, because you pay more, you buy greater control over the treatment. The copayments are around 20% and there are usually deductibles. But, you have freedom to choose your own doctors. So long as you go see a physician in the network, you are covered. If you want to see someone outside the network, you usually only pay the difference between the network rate and the actual fees your choice collects.</p>
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<p>So, when it comes to <a href="http://www.healthinsurancemate.com/our-articles/hmo-ppo.html">cheap health insurance</a>, an HMO is the better option. But if you have the money and a health problem likely to need more extensive treatment, you should opt for a PPO. It always comes back down to your own personal needs and what you can afford. <a href="http://www.healthinsurancemate.com/">Cheap health insurance</a> always comes with limitations. Read the small print before you buy into any plan and see exactly what you can and cannot do before you agree to buy the policy.</p>
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		<title>Phentermine HCL &#8211; efficient weight-reduction with a pill</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[April has been an interesting month. The world of politics has entered a new phase after the healthcare reform bill was signed into law. Now, in the discussion of whether the GOP should be a party of &#8220;yes&#8221; or &#8220;no&#8221;, we have Sarah Palin proposing the GOP should be the party of &#8220;Hell no!&#8221; It&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>April has been an interesting month. The world of politics has entered a new phase after the healthcare reform bill was signed into law. Now, in the discussion of whether the GOP should be a party of &#8220;yes&#8221; or &#8220;no&#8221;, we have Sarah Palin proposing the GOP should be the party of &#8220;Hell no!&#8221; It&#8217;s genuinely strange to watch real and imagined candidates strut their stuff with ever more wild ideas. They seem to think the route to elected office is by ranting. This is disturbing because you would always hope government was about taking decisions on the basis of the best available evidence. Yet, when he recently set out to wow the crowds, Newt Gingrich was &#8220;out there&#8221; with the good news that the GOP could slim down the federal deficit in a year or so while cutting taxes. This kind of political salesmanship depends on the world believing in the idea of a free lunch. As with the housing bubble that burst and pitched us all into recession, we can have macroeconomic gain with no tax pain. The trouble with the current political scene is there is no matching wow factor from the Democrats. For the most part, they are all rather dull. There should be someone to stand up in front of chanting intellectual liberals and proclaim, &#8220;We are the party of &#8220;Well [expletive deleted] yes!&#8221;</p>
<p>This makes us all the more grateful for the world of pharmaceuticals. When it comes to cosmetic conditions like acne, baldness and weight loss, the world wants to believe there are magic bullets to zap the zits, replant hair and dissolve the fat. This is the American dream in action. You can have these miracles if you part with the dollars and take these pills. Except, when it comes to weight loss, the buzz words on everyone&#8217;s lips have been: lipodissolve, lipotherapy, lipozap and injection lipolysis. All these names have been coined to sell a very simple idea. The active chemicals in these injections go straight to the heart of the problem, seeking out fat wherever it may lie, hang or sag in your body and then dissolving it. As products and services, they have been heavily promoted by clinics and spas in different parts of the US, and sold through two websites by a Brazilian company.</p>
<p>The FDA has now issued formal warning notices to all the companies selling the variously named products and services in the US, and notified the authorities in Brazil. There&#8217;s absolutely no scientific evidence that these products are effective in any way. Indeed, when asked about the idea of any product being able to dissolve fat, the FDA starts with the gentle, &#8220;We consider these claims actively misleading.&#8221; and ends with &#8220;Hell, no!&#8221; So, remember the words of the FDA if anyone asks you to pay for any of the named products or their active ingredients phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate. Instead, <a href="http://www.phentermine-hcl.org/">buy phentermine</a> online. For a remarkably low price, you get appetite suppression alongside a diet and program of exercise. Put the package together and you get safe and effective weight loss. Remember <a href="http://www.phentermine-hcl.org/articles/efficient-weight-reduction.html">phentermine hcl</a>, &#8220;Weight loss? Hell yes!&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Why do women pay less on their car insurance?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many years ago, there was an early version of James Bond called Bulldog Drummond. Like Bond, he was a Brit and he had true grit when fighting an international criminal and his moll. The movies were less successful but the books are truly memorable. One of the best is &#8220;The Female of the Species&#8221;, the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many years ago, there was an early version of James Bond called Bulldog Drummond. Like Bond, he was a Brit and he had true grit when fighting an international criminal and his moll. The movies were less successful but the books are truly memorable. One of the best is &#8220;The Female of the Species&#8221;, the title being the unfinished version of &#8220;. . .is more deadly than the male&#8221; &#8211; a line from a poem by another Brit called Rudyard Kipling. When Drummond finally kills his arch enemy, the battle is resumed by his moll and she proves a deadly opponent. Indeed, throughout literature, the women who step on to the dark side always prove to be more complete villains than their male equivalents. It&#8217;s as if our horror of women doing bad stuff makes anyone good at it seem doubly frightening. Curiously, women drivers have always inspired a mixture of fear and derision. Men seem convinced women drivers are either uselessly timid or homicidal maniacs with little left between. Yet insurance companies who get to see all the traffic accident statistics across the US have a rather different opinion. The reality is women drivers are safer than men. They are involved in fewer accidents and, when an accident does occur, there are fewer people seriously injured and the vehicles are not as badly damaged. When it comes to setting premiums, you reward the people who drive more slowly and follow the rules of the road, and penalize the drivers who drive at reckless speeds and crash into anything that gets in the way.</p>
<p>There are several theories about differences between the sexes. Some say men have better spacial awareness. This allows them better control over moving objects at speed. Some say women do what they are told and so apply the speed limit and the laws on safety. Whatever the reason, three times more men than women are killed on the roads every year. Men aged under 25 are the most likely to die. They are the ones most likely to buy high-powered vehicles and want to show off. They are also likely to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs late at night when it is most dangerous. It&#8217;s a sad picture but insurance companies deal with the world as they find it. Premiums are high where the risk of claims is high. That means young male drivers pay the highest premiums of anyone on the road. Their only strategy is to prove they are the exception to the rule. They should buy low-powered family saloons and drive as little as possible. There must be no tickets for speeding or any other moving violation. There must be no claims. The men who prove they are as safe as the women earn the same lower premiums. As for the women, they will always get <a href="http://www.car-insurance-mate.com/articles/women-pay-less.html">cheap car insurance</a> premiums. The biggest savings comes from the insurance companies offering special women-only policies. It is worth shopping around to find the really <a href="http://www.car-insurance-mate.com/">cheap car insurance</a> policies in the age range of 30 to 45. Assuming low mileage at conventional times of the day, the lowest rates will be offered to this group. Then as age increases, the premiums will edge slowly up again, reaching a maximum after the age of 75.</p>
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