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When it comes to movies, one of the most revered genres is War. War films have a certain prestige to them, and are expected to be great. It is not a coincidence that so many of the best award winning films of all time happen to be based around historical wars and battles.

This article will discuss some of the greatest movies of this genre to ever be released.

Say what you want about Mel Gibson. Yes, he is crazy and clearly has some issues based on the recent phone recordings that have leaked of his. But that does not take away from the masterpiece that is Braveheart. Based on the legend of William Wallace, this film remains one of my favorites.

Also starring an actor that may not be my favorite person, but can surely deliver a role as good as anyone, is Russell Crowe as the role of Maximus in Gladiator. This may be Joaquin Phoenix’s best role as well as Commodus. This is an iconic villain if we have ever seen one.

Schindler’s list is probably number one on my list. I feel that above all his other great films, this movie is Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece. Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley are incredible in this movie, and it is no wonder it is ranked as a top 10 film of all time on iMDB.

Another Steven Spielberg directed film, also about World War II that certainly makes my list, is Saving Private Ryan. The first sequence in this movie is one of the most historically important war scenes of all time. A must see for any history enthusiast.

Full Metal Jacket focuses on the Tet Offensive, as well as the mental effects that boot camp had on many soldiers during the Vietnam War. Stanley Kubrick at his finest.

It is amazing to look at this list and realize how many other great films could have made it. I just may have to make another list.

In a neighborhood in South Dakota, a mom and her three kids lived in a nice neighborhood. Because she was a widow, the community was very helpful and supportive of her when she moved in. They would bring her homemade meals, desserts and even offer to baby sit while she found a new job. Of course, this woman was very happy about the support and such that she received.

The person who lived next door would typically come out and speak to her over the fence. She loved gardening, so she would weed the garden and plant seeds while they chatted. The lady noticed that her daughter enjoyed talking to the man as well. Several occasions she watched the man laughing at her daughter’s jokes over the fence. For some unknown cause, it made the hair on her neck stand up.

After a couple more times of watching her daughter talk to this man over the fence, the mother informed her daughter that she was not to stand outside and speak to the man anymore. When her daughter asked why, she didn’t have a reply. In fact, she even asked herself what made her feel so strange about the man talking to her daughter. He had been nothing but nice and probably just felt sorry for the little ones losing their dad the way they did. Without trying to alarm her daughter, the mom simply told her that it wasn’t polite to hold the man up all day, chatting and bothering him.

Searching on the web one day, the mother came across a website called wegapeoplesearch.com.The explanation of the site piqued the mother’s interest and she had a thought. Knowing the next door neighbor’s name, she decided to check him out. Because the website said that you could information on someone just by knowing their name, the mother decided to satisfy her curiosity. She typed in the name and within seconds she was directed to a page full of information on this very ‘nice’ man. In fact, she received his local and national criminal and civil records, his phone number, his address, and his arrest records. It turns out that a few years ago; this man was convicted of touching a child under the age of 8 for sexual purposes. The mother was absolutely horrified. She could not believe what she was reading and that no one had told her anything.

Thinking that it can be a mistake, she checked the local sex offender checklist and certainly, he was there. The mother alerted the police that the man had been speaking with her daughter, and determined to leave that house. She was so grateful that the web site had been there and that she had been feeling unusual about him. Without those two issues, she could not imagine what might have happened. If you are suspicious about someone, please do what this mom did and check it out. You by no means know what sort of tragedy you can prevent.

Self defense pepper spray (also known as OC pepper spray) is a very effectual tool for self protection which will temporarily bring down an aggressor. OC is made from an organically occurring, harmless consistency found in hot pepper plants called Oleoresin Capsicum. The culprit will feel stinging in the eyes and face, and experience vomiting and coughing when pepper spray is used on him.

You need to understand how to properly use pepper spray in order to maximize its defensive capabilities. Using pepper spray effectively at the onslaught of an attack will give you time to run and ask for assistance while your attacker gets momentarily distracted by his discomfort. Timing is essential in effective defense and using a self defense pepper spray is not an exception.

There are different types of OC pepper spray and you should familiarize yourself with each one. One kind of pepper spray gives a strong dose of short burst jets. It is called the broken-stream pepper spray. The advantage of this type is you don’t need to be quite as accurate in your aim, just use a sort of fan spraying technique to make sure you hit your attacker with the spray.

Another kind of pepper spray, foam pepper spray, disperses a sticky foam which is good when used in windy situations because the spray will go in the direction it points to regardless of wind direction. The fogger pepper spray, as its name implies, disperses like fog but in windy situations, it may affect you too. The forced cone pepper spray, which emits a fine spray, is probably the better option among these types because its spray pattern will cover a distance of 8-12 feet by about 2 feet wide, however, you will have to be more accurate in your aim.

Overall OC pepper sprays are considered by civilians to be the best non-lethal self-defense devices available. Their use is not considered deadly force, the sprays are legal in most states and usually no special permit to own or dispense the chemical is required.

Each year Whistler offers something to remember. Taking one of these fabulous gay vacations to Canada will make will make any couple happy. The people are awesome and the accommodations are the best around.

Planning the perfect vacation for a gay couple can sometimes be difficult. Many destinations are simply not open minded enough to accept that all kinds of people fall in love. However, a trip to our northern neighbor offers a refreshing atmosphere that is ready to welcome everyone.

Canada has many things to offer couples and they specialize in gay tourism. There are romantic packages for those who wish to connect on that level, or there are dance clubs where single people can find the love of their life. Many festivals and activities are set up in Whistler that truly shows just how open the area really is.

Trip planning tips

Planning the perfect Canadian adventure may seem exhausting, but it can actually be quite easy. There are many websites and travel agencies that are waiting to help with all the details. They can help find the best places to stay and locate bargains to help save money.

Many things need to be taken into consideration when booking a trip. The first thing to contemplate is when to travel. The vacation needs to fit into everyone’s schedule. Try taking a leave from work at the same time. This tip will eliminate the risk of anyone having to stay behind for a few days.

Be certain to set up a budget for the getaway. Most of us don’t have much left over by the time we pay car insurance and rent each month. One way to save for a trip is to put back a little each week. When it is time to go on an excursion, there will be tons of money to spend. This is especially great for those who wish to spend lots of time shopping while visiting the region.

Research the destination. Canada is full of fabulous places to stay, but many of them can be pricey. The great thing is that most offer special discounts and online coupons that help save tons of cash. Check around before booking a room. Some people can get a luxury suite for the same price as a normal room.

Having a carefully laid out itinerary is a great idea. There are lots of things to do and see when visiting Canada. People who don’t carefully plan things out will miss festivals and other activities. This could be avoided by doing a bit of research beforehand.

Don’t forget to take out a bit of time for romance. An awesome vacation with a loved one is nothing without time together. Check with the hotel staff as many places offer specialty baskets filled with fare that will spark the mood.

Planning gay vacations to Canada is not a daunting task. By carefully thinking things through and preparing for travel, the trip can be scheduled out with little effort. The rest of the excursion will simply fall into place.

Howie Holben is the caretaker of Spirit Journeys, a gay vacations company that examines on conscious vacations. Howie has travelled the world learning from indigenous peoples. Discover more about Howie, his work at Spirit Journeys site.