How to Handle a Dog Attack

NEW YORK (RUSHPRNEWS) AUGUST 6, 2008–It may have happened to you before: you’re walking or cycling through the neighborhood when suddenly an unfamiliar dog crosses your path. The dog begins barking, growling; maybe it even charges you. So much for man’s best friend.Even small dogs can be threatening if they’re worked up, and just about any dog can inflict a painful bite. In the US alone, nearly 5 million people are attacked by dogs per year, and 1,000 people go to emergency rooms per day as a result of a dog attack; many of them are children, and about half of them have been bitten in the face. If a dog attacks you or your child, your response can be the difference between walking away unharmed or being injured by the dog, and perhaps even be the difference between life and death.

StepsTake precautions against dog attacks. Most dog attacks are the result of human provocation or simple mistakes that can easily be avoided.
Avoid making eye contact with the dog. Dogs perceive eye contact as a challenge and a threat. Look slightly down or aside of the dog, but keep him in your vision.
Avoid smiling at the dog. You may be putting on a friendly face, but an aggressive dog sees you baring your teeth for a fight.
Do not taunt a dog, even if you think it can’t reach you.Dogs that are chained or tethered to a stationary object for extended periods of time are more likely to be aggressive, so do not come within their reach.
Look for warning signs. Most dogs are not aggressive but rather just curious or defending what they perceive as their territory. Read more …

How to Avoid Dog Attacks

Step1
Don’t make eye contact! This is the number one thing to remember, it could possibly save you from a dog attack. Dogs feel as though you’re challenging them when you make direct eye contact with them, so avoid it at all cost.

Step2
If you feel as though you don’t have enough speed to outrun the dog, please do yourself a favor and REMAIN STILL. Don’t try to run or bike away no matter what you do, this will provoke the dog to chase you and possibly snap at you.

Step3
Start by slowly distancing yourself from the dog if it begins to approach you. Put something in front of you, for instance if you’re on bike, place the bike between you and the dog. This however does not mean use your arm to distance yourself, you reaching out toward the dog could make it snap at you and bite.

Step4
Get Vertical. If you feel you have the speed to make it to the nearest car or gate ect, get to it and climb on top of it. A lot of dogs have excellent jumping skills so try to get as high as you can. Even a tree would work in this case. If you feel as though you’re never going to be able to get down, shout for help. Read more …

How to Make a Low Budget Horror Film

Making a low budget horror film is a great way for an aspiring filmmaker to gain experience. Depending on the film’s distribution, it may also be a way to get noticed by a producer with deep pockets and powerful contacts in Hollywood.

Instructions (Difficulty: Moderately Challenging)

Things You’ll Need:

* Screenplay
* Actors
* Video camera
* Financing

Step1
Figure out what kind of budget you have to work with, and plan your film around it. Decisions must made early on regarding what type of horror film you can afford to make. Above all, do a high estimate of costs to avoid going over budget.

Step2
Find a good script that you can work with, or write one yourself. A decent script is the backbone of any film, and this is no exception with horror movies. You can spend all your time on blood and gore, but without a good plot and believable characters your audience won’t care. Keep your locations to a minimum, and make sure you have access to locations. Get creative, and avoid the typical clichés found in the horror genre. Read more …

How to Select Games for a Wii

Believe it or not, Nintendo started in 1889 in Kyoto, Japan. As a nineteenth-century company, Nintendo produced “flower cards” used to play a number of different Japanese card games. After trying several other business ventures, Nintendo eventually entered the video game industry. The most recent Nintendo game console, the Wii, has introduced a number of gaming innovations to produce the most interactive experience possible on a console. Nintendo introduced a large number of games to go with the Wii, sometimes making it hard determine which ones to select.

Instructions: (Difficulty: Moderately Easy)

Step1
Select a game marked with an “E,” which stands for “everyone,” to get games suitable for ages 6 and above. These games contain minimal, cartoon-like violence and may have fantasy characteristics. If there is an “EC” on the back of the box, the game targets a younger audience (3 years and up). EC, or “early childhood,” games tend to be educational. Games rated as “E 10″ target those aged 10 and up, with more cartoon violence, fantasy, mild violence, minimal/infrequent blood and/or a small usage of suggestive themes. Read more …

How to Prepare for Medical School

Medical school is one of the most demanding courses of study you can select. With weekly exams, mounds of diseases and conditions to memorize and a need to overcome some pretty deeply rooted aversions to blood and gore, there is a lot to do to prepare. Follow these steps to get yourself ready for medical school.

Instructions (Difficulty: Challenging)

Step1
Hone your studying skills. In many cases, medical students are given more material to study than there are hours in the day. This means that you not only need to learn how to maximize your time but also how to study properly. Get used to juggling classes, breaking up your day into study blocks and making condensed notes from your reading. Read more …

How to Make Fake Gore (Difficulty: Moderate)

Blood and guts make a haunted-house attraction or horror-film project memorable–the gorier, the better. While you can buy artificial blood products, you can also create your own bloody mess using items found in your kitchen.

Instructions (Difficulty: Moderate)

Things You’ll Need:

* Corn syrup
* Water
* Flour
* Red food coloring
* Yellow food coloring
* Blue food coloring
* Cocoa powder
* Grenadine syrup
* Cherries Read more …

How to Make Orange Gumdrops

Making things from scratch or homemade is always fun especially when candy is involved. Orange gumdrops are always a favorite among children and adults alike. Follow these easy steps to create a sweet treat! Read more …