Women Can Learn Self-Defense at Home

Via four paid subscription options, users at www.protectingwomen.com can access 12 lessons developed by 10th degree Kenpo Karate black belt and former Presley bodyguard Dave Hebler. With models posing as a potential victim and a perpetrator, each lesson screen comprises different components that are user-controlled, with each lesson filmed at three different angles, facilitating a comprehensive view of the technique. Videos are divided into single-move clips isolating each move.

Each movement is supplemented by a series of still or animated photos that highlight specific movements that may not be seen clearly on the video. Plus, each lesson will print in a time-saving “Flashpaper” format without having to launch a third-party program. A separate audio track has been overlaid into the videostream allowing the user to choose male or female narration.

Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery

A new website will help consumers make educated decisions about a variety of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. The Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery (http://www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com), launching this month, will provide comprehensive, unbiased articles about all facets of plastic surgery and skin care. Each article will be reviewed by an advisory panel of leading US board-certified plastic surgeons, assuring consumers of the highest-quality, most trustworthy content on the Net.

The Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery will offer in-depth information on procedures, candidacy, expectations, techniques, risks and cost for each of these content areas: Breast augmentation, implants, lift and reduction; facelift; liposuction; rhinoplasty and tummy tuck.

The Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery will be the only consumer information portal to provide both surgical procedure information and broad coverage of non-surgical topics, including:

• Anti-aging treatments such as antioxidants, hair transplants, moisturizers and stretch mark reduction.

• Facial rejuvenation including chemical peels, exfoliants, implants and microdermabrasion.

• Injectables and fillers such as Botox and Restylane.

• Laser skin procedures for hair removal, scar reduction and skin resurfacing.

Also in development are a before-and-after photo gallery and reference database and a special section on reconstructive plastic surgery.

Play MP3 Player Through Car or Home Stereo

A new device enhances the pleasure of listening to music. Just plug the Belkin TuneCast II into the headphone jack of an iPod, PDA, MP3, CD or cassette player, or connect it to a PC or laptop computer. Tune the car stereo or receiver to any clear FM frequency and enjoy the music experience with more sound and fewer wires.

The TuneCast II scans all FM frequencies 88.1-107.9MHz, allowing the selection of the best frequency for the music experience. It also memorizes up to four FM frequencies. The TuneCast II also features a unique Auto On/Off function. If there is no signal detected for a period of 60 seconds, the TuneCast II will switch off.

The TuneCast II comes in two models: A white version and a gray version. The gray version ships with a Belkin Mobile Power Cord that connects to a car’s cigarette lighter to provide extended power while on the road. The white version includes only a DC cable for optional battery-free operation.

End the Blues for Digital Cameras

Digital cameras are great but too often the photos come out with cool, bluish tones and poor skin color. ExpoCap is an affordable white balance filter that solves this problem by helping the camera to reproduce more pleasing and natural color than the camera’s own built-in color functions can produce. The modest warming of the resulting image is similar to what is achieved by shooting through a traditional Skylight filter.

The ExpoCap Custom White Balance Aid is available in 52mm, 58mm, 67mm and 77mm filter sizes to fit most cameras. Each ExpoCap is constructed of a durable black aluminum ring mount securing compensating filters between the front and back white lens elements. Designed to fit over the end of the lens during the custom white balance procedure, the new ExpoCap may be quickly secured in place by means of squeezing two small buttons on the exterior of the filter ring. ExpoCap has a suggested retail price from $59.95 to $79.95. See www.expocap.com for more information.