Premier Management Colleges in India

Premier Management Colleges in India

1. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	Courses:
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta We are located on Main DH Road, Joka, Kolkata.	Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Computer Aided Management
2. IIT KANPUR	Courses:
The MBA program is offered by the world-famous Industrial & Management(IME) department of IIT Kanpur. Selection of Indian students is through a rigorous All-India entrance test followed by GD &PI. This program is open only to engineering/ tech/ architecture graduates with min 60% marks. For foreign students, selection is on GMAT scores and prior background.	Full-Time 2 yr MBA program and a part-time 3-yr MBA program for working professionals
3. Great Lakes Institute of Management	Courses:
Located at Srinagar Colony, Off Raj Bhavan Road, 24, South Mada Street, Chennai - 600015, India, we are affiliated with Stuart School of Business, Illinios Institute of Technology Chicago, USA.	Post Graduate Program in Management
	Special Offers:
	One year accelerated learning program
4. Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business...	Courses:
Located at Calcutta, India beside Calcutta Univeristy, Presidency College & Hindu Hostel we were the first B-School of India established in 1953. Admissions to all courses are through national exams, GMAT & GRE for foreign students.	Masters in Human Resource Management, Masters in Business Administration, Public Systems Management, Bio-Informatics, Sports Management etc.
5. Shailesh J Mehta School of Management ,IIT Bombay	Courses:
IIT Bombay (Mumbai), founded in 1958, has established itself as a premier world class teaching and research institution in technology and interdisciplinary programmes. Shailesh J Mehta School of Management leads the way in preparing its Graduates to respond to the new challenges by drawing on the varied intellectual resources of IIT Bombay and providing an outstanding and innovative program in management education.	MMgt. Full time Master of Management programme (a unique feature of the program is that apart from the regular courses on Finance, Accounting, Operations and HR, SJM SOM prepares for technology management with core courses like Technology Policy, R&D Management and Managing technology transfer. Executive Education (MDP - Management Development Programmes).
6. Punjab College of Technical Education	Courses:
The institute is located at industrial hub of India, Ludhiana. The institute started functioning in Aug 1999. Presently it is running MBA, MCA, BBA and BCA, Ph.D. programs. PCTE has been rated best institute of Punjab, Himachal and J&K by AIMA and Business India survey.	MBA Master of Business Administration, BBA Bachelor of Business Administration, MCA Master of Computer Applications, BCA and Ph.D. programs
7. School of Management - Department of Management...	Courses:
School of Management- Department Of Management Studies, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Pondicherry 605014. The Pondicherry University was established in October 1985 by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Being a Central University it is fully supported by the University Grants Commission. SOM- DMS is located in Pondicherry University Campus facing the Bay Of Bengal, on a 750 acres campus.	MBA, Specialisation offered; Systems, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, Finance. Ph.D in Management -Full-time or Part-time (Internal & External). MBA in Tourism, MBA in Banking Technology
8. M P Birla Institute of Management	Courses:
M P Birla Institute of Management (MPBIM), Associate Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is a premier management institution located in Bangalore. The 2-year full time MBA programme of MPBIM is affiliated to the Bangalore University and approved by the All India Council for Technical Eduation (AICTE) and has been designed to develop managers for the future. This Programme provides the student executives a platform to imbibe procedural, theoretical and applied aspects of management.	The MPBIM MBA Program, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification courses 1 through 4, Cisco “I-Executive” program
9. FORE School of Management	Courses:
Foundation for Organizational Research and Education (FORE) is a center of excellence in Management Education, Research, Training and Consultancy in the Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, India. FORE concerns itself with overall development of managers of the new millennium. Hence, the faculty and students are encouraged to take active participation in all events both academic and otherwise. Strong emphasis is laid on external exposure, students are encouraged to take up on-line research projects in conjunction with their specialization, over and above the curriculum.	PGDBM ( FT ) -2 years, PGDBM (PT) -3 years, MCA -3 years, M.SC (IBM) - 1 year, MBA -2 years PT in affiliation with The Nottingham Trent University, UK
10. Indian School of Business	Courses:
Business Management School in India, Research-oriented Institution in Hyderabad offering Indian Business schools, Post Graduate Programme in Management, Executive Education Programs India, Asia b-schools, short-duration management courses, Customized executive programmes, MBA Degrees Hyderabad, Doctoral programs in Business Management, Research based Business Management Institution, Business Management Institute.	Post Graduate, Executive and Doctoral programs, short-duration management courses, Customized executive programmes for students and executives.

11. Smt. J.D. Birla Institute	Courses:
Smt. J.D. Birla Institute Department of Business Administration in Kolkata is affiliated to Jadavpur University. J D Birla Institute has gained a reputation as a premier Institute in Eastern India, and is continuously striving to build its reputation, good will and image on a national level. Keeping in tune with the upcoming trends, it aims to establish itself as one of the best Business Schools of Eastern India, the Institute has introduced its latest Bachelor of Business Administration Honours Course, affiliate to the Jadavpur University, recognized by the UGC. Jadavpur University is recognized as a university with a potential for excellence and is awarded a grade of Five Stars. It is a co-educational BBA Honours Course unlike the other courses of the institute, and so allows the students to be trained in a healthy, competitive environment that stimulates a real world situation. On completion of the three years course, covering six semesters the students will be awarded a BBA Honours Degree by the Jadavpur University, which would be recognized throughout India and abroad.	BBA with specialisation in Marketing and Finance.
12. Aegis School of Business	Courses:
Aegis School of Business in Navi Mumbai is headed by Thor Hendrickson, who is a BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA and an MBA from London Business School (LBS), UK. Holder of multiple design and engineering patents, he is a leading consultant in New Product Development. Dean Hendrickson's team developed the Aegis School of Business Mumbai MBA with the help of Indian managers and human resource directors of top firms such as Oracle, Accenture, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bharti. The result is a one year Full-Time MBA Programme designed to accelerate the careers of young, motivated professionals impatient to achieve success.	One year Full-Time MBA Programme, the most international MBA programme in India.
13. Institute of Business Studies & Research	Courses:
Institute of Business Studies & Research (IBSAR) is a multi disciplinary business school in Navi Mumbai focusing on actionable business programs. We ensure that our education is at all times relevant to business. We deliver well trained business leaders and managers who are able to influence across organizational boundaries. We are fully committed to high quality research. We continuously invest in research activities and recruitment of academic leaders in fields such as strategy, OB, Finance, Marketing, Retail, Operations, General Management and IT.	Master of International Business (MIB), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and BBA/B.Tech full time programs.
14. Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies	Courses:
Located at the range hills in Kirki, Pune, Maharashtra, SIMS has the finest infrastructure among all the Pune based colleges. Fully residential campus with extra curricular avenues likes playing fields, olympic sized swimming pool & gymnasiums, the college prides itself on giving a wholesome lifestyle to its students. The classrooms serve as launching pad for new ideas; conference rooms are witness to brainstorming sessions; the EDP room is the hub of activity during seminars and workshops; study groups discourse freely on the lawns.	Postgraduate Management programs in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Systems, Telecom, Operations, International Business, Management Development Programs, Corporate Seminars & Events
15. University of Burdwan	Courses:
The Department of Business Administration, at the University of Burdwan is located at the scenic and historical ambience of the Rose garden of the Burdwan Rajas in Rajbati, Bardhaman, West Bengal. The town is situated a little less than 100 km north-west of Kolkata and on the Grand Trunk Road (NH-2). The nearest airport is at Dumdum, Kolkata. Burdwan University is now in a position to offer courses on diverse disciplines. These include physical education, B.Ed., business, foreign languages, computer applications, population education, etc. There are also an Adult Continuing Education Center.	2 Year Master of Business Administration (MBA), Financial Management, Marketing, Operations Systems and Tourism Management.
16. Indo German Training Centre	Courses:
Indo German Training Centre in Mumbai, is an ISO 9001:2000 accredited institute. IGTC is an educational endeavour of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. It was established in 1991, and holds a unique place in India's prestigious B-schools as the only institute imparting "practice oriented" business administration course, based on the German dual system of higher education also called the cooperative education.	18 month full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA). The duration of the Post Graduation in Business Administration course is 18 months, divided into 4 phases. Each phase of 20 weeks duration is divided into 2 parts - Theoretical phase of 14 weeks at the Institute and practical training of 6 weeks in participating companies.
17. Indian Institute of Plantation Management	Courses:
The Indian Institute of Plantation Management in Bangalore (IIPM) is committed to the cause of strengthening competitive advantage of the agri-business and plantation sector by continuous improvement in management methods through management training, education and research. This Professional Management Course aims at providing management education to the entrants in the agri-business and plantation sector.	PGD-ABPM (post gratuation diploma in agri business and plantation management)
18. Institute of Productivity & Management	Courses:
IPM is located about 30 miles from New Delhi, the capital city of India. Established in 1977 as a non profit institution to promote management education,research,training and consultancy. The institute is located in the industrial hub and networked with most software,hardware and manufacturing companies,who use the institute manpower to fulfill their requirements. The Institute inculcates in its students a systematic way of looking at problems and finding solutions to such problems.Students are encouraged to try out new ideas and question the established norms of business management.Emphasis is laid on discipline and punctuality. The Institute invited applications from foreign students to bring the much needed cultural diversity in the class rooms.	Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management-2 years, Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship -1 year
19. ICFAI National College	Courses:
The ICFAI National College (INC), is committed to provide new career-oriented educational programs at the bachelor's and the master's degree levels. INC offers full-time campus-based programs in management, commerce and information technology. INC has set up 152 centers all over India. Thus, INC has a wide network covering many cities, towns and districts in India. The education methodology at INC includes lectures, discussions, cases, self study, field projects, simulations and other learning tools to ensure that the students master not only the basic tools and theories of the business, but can apply business know-how to real-life professional experiences.	BBA: Three Years, BCom: Three years (These programs are offered at Agartala, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad and Shimla INC Centers), Integrated MBA: Five years, (program is offered at Hyderabad, Vizag, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Guntur, Nellore and Tirupati INC Centers), MBA: Two years (offered at 145 INC Centers all over India), MCA: Two years (offered at 8 INC Centers).
20. International Management Institute (IMI)	Courses:
International Management Institute (IMI) in New Delhi was setup with the vision to provide excellence in management education. Registered in 1981 in collaboration with IMI, Geneva (now IMD, Lausanne), it is an autonomous, non-profit society. Since then, it has been nurtured and brought to its present level of growth successfully fulfilling its mission of imparting excellence in learning supported by a code of ethics - the ultimate tools of leadership. IMI is located in the luxurious green environment of South Delhi that provide an ambience conducive to learning.	Two Year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Mgt (PGP), Post Graduate Program in International Management (PGPIM), Post Graduate Programme (Part-time) in Mgt (PGPM), Post Graduate Programme in Human Resource Management (PGPHRM), Fellowship Program in Mgt (FPM), Postgraduate Diploma Program in Knowledge Mgt, Postgraduate Program in Change Leadership, Mgt Development Programmes (MDP)

21. Institute of Business Management	Courses:
Institute of Business Management, National Council of Education Bengal, in Kolkata-32, offers a 3 year MBA Part Time (Evening) Programme at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Jadavpur University entrusted the NCE, Bengal to start and conduct a 3 year evening course in Business Management leading to the Degree of MBA of Jadavpur University, and in consequence of this, the IBM set up by the NCE, Bengal has started functioning in January, 1985. The Institute is managed by a Governing Body under the overall control of NCE, Bengal.	3 year MBA Part Time (Evening) Programme at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. 10+2+3 & scores in CAT ( Conducted by IIM's) / MAT(Conducted by AIMA) /JEMAT (Conducted by West Bengal Board of Examination for Admission to Engg., Medical & Tech. Degree Colleges) examinations.
22. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies	Courses:
Located in the commercial hub of Mumbai, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies is among the very best business schools, not only in India but in Asia as well. Asia Inc. has included JBIMS among the top 25 b-schools in Asia. The Institute was established by the University of Bombay in 1965 in collaboration with the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University with the objective of pioneering and furthering post - graduate management education in India. At JBIMS, students not only learn management in theory but also get a first hand experience of managing the organisation they study in. The committees and clubs are solely responsible for maintaining and strengthening ties with alumni, facilitating mutually beneficial relationships between the corporate world, the media and JBIMS.	Master of Management Studies in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Systems; Executive Masters in Management Studies; Ph.D. and Management Development Programs (MDP) for the Corporate.
23. SIES College of Management Studies	Courses:
The institute is located in the picturesque suburb of Mumbai called Nerul and was promoted by SIES in 1995 specifically to cater to the growing need of management education in India . It is the prime constituent of its academic complex at Nerul. Over a period of time, SIESCOMS has been catering to the needs of various segments of management education aspirants. Though a relatively new entrant in management education, SIESCOMS has been able to establish itself as one of the more progressive and innovative business school in the landscape of higher education in India . In all the major rating exercises conducted by the business magazines, SIESCOMS has always featured among top business schools in the country.	Courses include a Masters in Management Studies, Post Graduation Diploma in Business Administration, Executive MBA, Post Grad Diploma in Family Enterprise.
24. Globsyn Business School	Courses:
Located at the heart of the Infotech Complex in Salt Lake, Kolkata, Globsyn Business School is spread over a sprawling 2.5 acre campus. The institute is housed in a centrally air-conditioned glass building overlooking an artificially landscaped campus. The entire institute has a strong infotech backbone with 250 node LAN and high speed radio internet connectivity. The library is well stocked with latest management books, journals and periodicals. The in-house cafeteria "Serendipity" provides a setting for the students to chill out. The academic programmes at Globsyn Business School are industry oriented, real life simulation based and fundamentally rigorous thereby inculcating into the students a mindset of life long learning that is required in fast changing business environment of today.	Courses offered are Post Graduate Diploma In Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering and Business Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics and Information Management and Executive PGDM Program
25. Greenfields College of Catering & Hotel Management	Courses:
Greenfields College of Catering & Hotel Management is located on Srinagar colony road, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India and affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad. Founded in 1997, it is one of the premium institutes in Hyderabad. The Hospitality Industry is the most sophisticated and fastest growing industry offering well paid jobs. It is one industry where skill and talent are respected and rewarded. It calls for and demands qualified, well-trained & skilled professionals and helps them to obtain immigration status and ultimately lucrative overseas jobs.	3 years degree in Hotel management & catering technology. (Minimum qualification: 10 +2 or Intermediate). 2 years Intermediate in Hotel operation. (Minimum qualification: 10th standard). One year diploma in hotel management
26. Alliance Business Academy	Courses:
Alliance Business Academy is an innovative institute in Bangalore, Karnataka, India committed to developing programs designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the national and international workplace. ABA was founded in 1996 by a group of individuals comprising of scholars and renowned academics. The Institute currently offers various programs in Management and Information Technology. In a recent study conducted by: 1. BT-AC Nielsen ORG Marg, Alliance Business Academy was ranked 8th among "The Wannabe MBA's Top 10" List (BusinessToday, June 19, 2005). 2. Outlook Cfore, Alliance Business Academy was ranked 14th best B-School in the nation (Outlook , September 19, 2005).	ABS-UMF Master of Business Administration; Post Graduate Diploma in Management; Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Computer Applications (MCA); Bachelor of Business Management. Management Development Programs (MDP), Consultancy Services and customized training programs with distinctive features which meet the needs of the industry.
27. SCMHRD B-School India	Courses:
The Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development in Pune (SCMHRD) is a name that inspires awe and respect in the field of management education. Ever since its establishment in 1993, the institution has pursued a unique path in moulding bright minds into capable managers and leaders. As one of India's premier residential B-schools it prides itself as being 'The Cradle of Intellect'.	Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), a 2-year programme offered over four 18-week semesters.
28. Aegis School of Telecommunication Management	Courses:
Aegis School of Telecommunication Management in Navi Mumbai, offers Masters Program in Telecommunication Management (MPTM). The objective is of to develop Telecom Leaders who understand the telecom sector not only from technological point of view but from management and regulatory perspective as well. These future leaders will be capable of performing the tasks across functional areas and/ or complex industry landscape.	MPTM - This program is designed along the lines of Oklahoma State University (OSU) Masters Program in Telecommunication Management (MSTM). International One year Full Time MBA in Mumbai.
29. Hospitality College	Courses:
Hospitality College in Kolkata offers engaging, specialized fields of study with a strong emphasis on “immersive” learning that is geared to your academic, personal, and professional success. A hospitality management career is high-energy and social. You'll meet interesting people and work in some of the most beautiful places on earth - anywhere there is a need for resort or hotel management- that means anywhere. Each year more than 40 million visitors from around the world come to India for hospitality that is beyond compare. Our students also come from around the world--to study with, and work beside, our internationally recognized faculty and tourism executives in facilities that are state-of-the-art. Hospitality College is setting new standards of excellence for the industry.	Bachelor in tourism management, Bachelor in hospitality management, Diploma in Tourism management, Diploma in Hospitality management, Certificate courses in bartending and carving
30. International School of Management Excellence	Courses:
International School of Management Excellence in Bangalore (ISME) has been founded under NVT Quality Education Trust by NVT Group. NVT Group along with KEMA Netherlands has operations in about 70 countries in the areas of certification and training. This school heralds the launch of management education with faculty and courses designed by graduates of CMU, MIT, Purdue, Wharton, USA; LBS, UK; INSEAD, France and other top business schools in the world. The director of the institute is a graduate of IIT Bombay and has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University USA.	Post Graduate Programme in Management" (PGPM) - Fulltime with Dual Specialization: Marketing and Strategy; Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management" (EPGPM) - Weekend with Specialization in Software Enterprise Management / Technology Management or Quality Management

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Beautiful Beaches in Kerala

Kerala, known as the 'God's Own Country' is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches and extensive backwaters, and is one of the major tourist attractions in India, both for Indians and foreigners.

List Of Beaches in Kerala are given below

• Alappuzha Beach
• Bekal Beach
• Beypore Beach
• Cherai Beach
• Dharmadam Island
• Ezhimala Beach
• Fort Kochi Beach
• Kappad Beach
• Kappil Beach
• Kizhunna Ezhara Beach
• Kovalam Beach
• Payyambalam Beach
• Shanghumukham Beach
• Somatheeram Beach
• Thangasseri Beach
• Thirumullavaram Beach
• Vallikunnu Beach
• Varkala Beach
• Marari Beach (Mararikulam)
• Padinharekara Beach
• Pallikere Beach
• Kerala is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. Nicknamed as one of the "10 paradises of the world" by the National Geographic traveller, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, has made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India
  Popularly visited attractions in Kerala include the beaches at Kovalam, Cherai and Varkala, the hill stations of Munnar, Nelliampathi, and Ponmudi, and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries such as Periyar and Eravikulam National Park. The "backwaters" region — an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that center on Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Punnamada — also see heavy tourist traffic.

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Kerala, known as the 'God's Own Country' is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches and extensive backwaters, and is one of the major tourist attractions in India, both for Indians and foreigners.

List Of Beaches in Kerala are given below

• Alappuzha Beach
• Bekal Beach
• Beypore Beach
• Cherai Beach
• Dharmadam Island
• Ezhimala Beach
• Fort Kochi Beach
• Kappad Beach
• Kappil Beach
• Kizhunna Ezhara Beach
• Kovalam Beach

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Kerala, known as the 'God's Own Country' is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches and extensive backwaters, and is one of the major tourist attractions in India, both for Indians and foreigners.

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Profile of a Child Molester

Profile of a Child Molester

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Lara

This post is one of several promised subjects for posting during 2008. Most of this information is taken from interviews and writings by molesters themselves (from interviews others have done), and some is taken from research on child sexual predators.

Myths and Facts About Child Molesters

• Myth: Anyone who would molest a child is seedy-looking or looks suspicious. I’d know them by looking at them.
• Fact: Handsome, rich men molest children. Beautiful, talented women molest children. Ordinary people you laugh with every day molest children. You simply cannot tell a child sexual predator by looking. (But do pay attention to your instincts, which see deeper than a person’s surface appearance.)
• Myth: Child molesters are unsociable and isolated. If I knew any, I’m sure I naturally wouldn’t like them.
• Fact: Most child molesters are known and liked by others. Plus, they cultivate certain relationships in order to gain access to children, and many are genial and personable individuals with whom others enjoy socializing.
• Myth: Married men don’t molest children–they have their wives. Besides, a married man would only molest a child if he wasn’t getting sex from his wife.
• Fact: Marital status doesn’t correlate to whether a person is a sexual predator or not. KEY FACT: A man deprived of sex does not morph into a child sexual predator. Molesting children is about preferring the power position and avoiding vulnerability. The taste for sex with children is separate from a normal human adult sex drive oriented to adults.
• Myth: He’s a pastor (or teacher, or elder, or highly respected businessman–fill in the blank with anyone)–he would never do that.
• Fact: Child molesters can be anyone–anyone at all. We must not hesitate to blow the whistle on a child molester regardless of position, fame, or wealth. Our children are worth more than that.
• Myth: He has a Ph.D., she’s president of the company–too smart to be doing something that depraved.
• Fact: Molesting children is not a function of low income or intelligence. Geniuses can be child molesters; millionaires can be child molesters.
• Myth: A real child molester would never talk about the subject.
• Fact: A child molester may say contemptuous things like “Child molesters are the sickest people on the planet” or “Child molesters deserve the death penalty.” The rest of us might say things like that too, so this isn’t an indicator by itself–just a warning that predators know the right line to take.
• Myth: He hugs and cuddles my child in healthy ways right in front of me, and my child doesn’t resist or fuss. So obviously nothing’s happening.
• Fact: Molesters themselves say that they deliberately do this so that your child, the victim, thinks you approve of the way the molester touches them. A child assumes his parents know what’s going on, so when the molester hugs him in front of you and you’re fine with that, the child thinks you’re OK with what happens in private too.

If I Can’t Tell Who They Are, What Can I Do?

Fortunately, many things.

• Listen to your instincts. If you feel a deep disquiet or unease around someone, simply don’t let that person have access to your child–especially not alone time.
• Don’t put your faith in the presence of a group. A child molester can and will single out a child while on group trips such as camping, Scout outings, etc. Child sexual predators go on trips like this because they know they can get alone time with their victim.
• Make sure your child gets plenty of healthy attention, love, and physical affection at home. This prevents your child from having the vulnerability that predators look for in potential victims. A healthy, well-loved child with good self-esteem is less likely to be targeted. In a sense, molesters are looking for victims who are already victims.
• Make yourself a safe person for your child to talk to. If he does something wrong, don’t take out your frustration on him or blame him. I have a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old, and my natural reaction is, “Haven’t I TOLD YOU A MILLION TIMES not to do that?” or “Why on EARTH would you do a thing like that?” or “Honey, why didn’t you just ASK ME FOR HELP!” It feels good to let the steam blow out my ears, but then my kids clam up and stop trusting me. This is because they’re not stupid children. Instead, try “Okay, that wasn’t good, was it? Why was it not good? What’s your plan for the future?” Say this patiently and supportively, not in anger.
• Impose appropriate consequences without anger. This can’t be overemphasized. If you get angry whenever your child fails or misbehaves, or you get upset a lot in general, be certain she will learn never to tell you anything. And a child without a parent he trusts is a victim waiting to be victimized. Molesters know this. They watch for this type of relationship between a parent and a child so they can exploit it and gain the victim’s trust with patience and kindness.
• Teach your child early that no one has the right to touch her private parts and that she can say a strong “NO” and you will back her up completely. She can fight or run away or tattle and you will stand by her 100 percent. Molesters make threats about what parents will or won’t do to a child if he tells, so you have to have that trust with your child.
• Consider sending your child to an upbeat, positive, effective program likeImpact Personal Safety (see Resources below).
• Don’t consistently let any one adult go on isolated alone activities with your child.
• Study adults, particularly men (sorry, gentlemen–it’s statistics and the “can’t tell by looking” thing again, so you get extra eyeballing even if you’re a genuinely good guy), who work with children and still want to spend more time with them outside of work. They may take children on special outings outside of work, for example. Also study those who seem way more plugged into youth culture than into age-appropriate adult culture. Whether or not a person twangs your intuition, observe the person closely and don’t let him have your child alone until you’re satisfied he’s completely safe. Talk to others about him. Find out all you can.
• If your child spends a lot of individual time with someone, ask your child carefully phrased questions about whether the child has been exposed to any sexual material of any kind. Kids are curious. If it’s presented to them, they’ll probably watch and listen.
• If you suspect your spouse may be molesting your child, watch closely. Do you feel like somehow, subtly, you’re being cast as the bad guy to your child, while your spouse is the good guy? Abusers gradually block communication between their child and the other parent, and damage the trust in that relationship.
• If you’re a parent married to a stepparent, be aware that all the statistics show a significantly higher incidence of child sexual abuse among stepparents than among birth parents. Molesters target a child or children, then marry the mother in order to gain access to the children. The biggest way you can prevent this, if there’s any possibility of it happening (and you have to tell yourself frankly to look for it even if you don’t think it’s ever going to happen in your house), is to keep the lines of trust and communication open between yourself and your children. You may be thrilled with your new spouse’s interest in your children–but watch for signs that he’s giving them treats and rewards while subtly coming between you and them. Is he subtly teaching them that you’re not trustworthy and he is? Is he gaining their trust while undercutting you or your relationship with your children? While you want to back up your new spouse, you also want your children to know you’re still with them in spirit and that you trust them and support them. You can support your spouse while still letting your kids know that you believe what they say on a day-to-day basis.

How Do Child Molesters Control Victims and Keep Them From Telling?

Glad you asked. Keep in mind that these answers come from molesters themselves.

• I’ll do anything to get to your child and to keep your child once I’ve victimized her.  I’ll do anything and say anything to keep assaulting your child and to keep your child from telling. I really don’t care if it’s harming your child–I just care about pursuing sexual gratification.
• I threaten your child with the loss of his family. I tell him he’ll be taken away from his family if he tells, or that his parents will be taken away.
• I threaten your child with violence to her or to her family.
• I manipulate your child into thinking it’s his fault. Or I make him think he’s at least partly responsible and that if anybody gets punished, it will be him.
• I tell your child this is normal parental behavior.
• I win your child’s love and trust with treats, attention, and “love.” If she’s not getting love and attention from you, she’ll get it from me. [Note: This includes children with a full-time stay-at-home parent. If they're not getting love and attention from Dad--or Mom, as the case may be--they'll be looking for it.]

So How Can I Tell If My Child is Being Molested?

• He becomes extremely modest and protective of showing his body. Or he goes the other direction and sexually acts out.
• She has genital pain, itching, discharge, bleeding, stomachaches, headaches, or other physical complaints. Stomachaches and headaches that stem from sexual assault are very real physical pain.
• He starts sleeping poorly, starts wetting his bed, has new fears, refuses to go to places he’s been before or be with certain people, starts having school problems or difficulties with peers, cries excessively, is depressed, gets clingy or aggressive, or becomes secretive.
• She may try different methods of escapism, such as running away, drugs or alcohol, daydreaming, or isolating herself.
• Be aware that some children being molested may not show any of these symptoms. Some child molesters groom their victims so successfully that the children love their abusers and even try to protect them.

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Cheap Flights and Accommodations

Find the best rates for airlines and places to stay, no matter what type of traveler you are. Choose from hotels, hostels, hometels, or even just a couch. Interested in offering your place to a weary traveler? Get some tips on how to host a traveler in your home.

CouchSurfing - Bum a night's sleep on somebody's couch and save hundreds of dollars on hotel costs! CouchSurfing is a worldwide community of amazing hosts and adventurous travelers seeing the world on the cheap.

Farecast - Farecast gathers data from all over the web so you can find out if airfare for a trip is rising or dropping over the next 7 days, if a hotel rate is the best deal based on past rates, and if there's a better travel offer on another site. Use their smart travel search to buy with confidence.

Home Exchange - The most comprehensive listing of home listings. You list your house on the site, find another house where you'd like to stay, and contact the member to see if they want to trade homes for a bit. This exchange system lets you live like a local in a comfortable house or apartment instead of a tiny and expensive hotel room.

Hostel Bookers - Easiest way to book hostels all over the world. You can find prices, amenities (including pictures), and customer reviews of each location so you know what you're getting before you land. You can also book directly from the site.

Hotwire - Hotwire is a robust site that not only offers some of the best travel deals available, but includes planning tools and tips for a smooth trip. Hotwire's partners offer unsold inventory at big savings and rest assured that Hotwire only works with partners you know and trust.

iStopOver - Connects people who want to rent out extra rooms in their homes to travelers who want to save on costly hotel bills. It has the added benefit of offering travelers a taste of "home" on the road; a cozy place to stay that is far from the sterile cubicle environment of a hotel or motel. iStopOver currently has listings in the United States, Canada, London, France, South Africa, and Brazil. But they are expanding as hosts from more countries are adding their listings each day.

Kayak - The only place you need to search for discounted airfare. Kayak searches over 140+ airlines and travel agencies (including Orbitz.com, Travelocity.com, Hotwire.com, and other big airfare search engines) to aggregate the best flight deals all in one place.

Last Minute - All last minute airfare, hotel, attractions, and packages in one database. If you want to book a vacation for this weekend or grab a flight for tomorrow, start your search here for the best prices on last minute deals.

Orbitz - With Orbitz Price Assurance, your guaranteed the lowest rate offered by Orbitz. If another customer books the same flight on Orbitz at a lower price, you'll automatically be issued a refund for the difference. They also offer real time traveler updates to keep you apprised of your flight status.

Priceline - Priceline puts the power of pricing back in your hands by allowing you to name your own price for hotels and pay no booking fees for flights, cars, or vacation packages. The site also offers reviews by travelers to help you make the best travel decision.

Roomorama - Roomorama is a peer-to-peer short term rental marketplace. As a host, you'll have peace of mind knowing that your guest has paid in advance of the stay. As a guest, rest assured that Roomorama is keeping your money secure until you check-in and hand over the payment code.

SeatGuru - Database of airplane seat configurations by airline. You can get diagrams with notes on where the good (and bad) seats are on the plane. You can see a layout of where the galley is (get your food faster) and where the bathrooms are (stay far away). If you know what type of plane you'll be flying on (ask the airline ticketing agent), and you get to pick your seat, make sure to check out SeatGuru first so you don't pick the bad seat next to the toilets.

Travelocity - One look at the Travelocity Customer Bill of Rights is enough to know that this company cares about your travel needs. The Travelocity Guarantee is the most proactive and comprehensive in the industry. Have peace of mind when booking with Travelocity.

TripAdvisor - The biggest online community of travellers. This is the first (and often, last) stop for vacation planners. Not only can you book flights, hotels, car rentals, and get tickets for attractions here, but you also get a amazing breadth of reviews and tips from real travellers. The destination guides on TripAdvisor are often much better (more up-to-date and more detailed) than the expensive guide books in your bookstore.

Wegolo - Wegolo shows you the "all-in" fares, which includes the total cost for all passengers together as charged by the airlines, so you get no surprise taxes and fees tacked on at the last minute. Their search tool allows you to combine your out- and inbound flights with 2 different airlines and select the optimum departure/arriving schedules or airports.

Yapta - Yapta stands for Your Amazing Personal Travel Assistant. Yapta notifies you when prices for flights drop. It can do it even after you purchase your tickets, giving you a chance to get a refund of the difference from the airline. If you prefer, Yapta will haggle with the airline on your behalf for a $15 fee. Their new killer feature is emailing you notifications when a seat that is redeemable for reward miles comes available.

Destination Guides and Travel Communities

Get the lowdown on your locale with destination guides and reviews for what to see and do, how to get around, where to eat and sleep, and information about local customs and processes. Listen to the people who have actually been there and done that. Don't forget to check out onsite resources for travelers.

The Backpacker - The community reviews local bars, restaurants, accommodations, attractions, and tours. All reviews are user-submitted, and many places have multiple reviews. They also have a travel wiki (destination guides) and you can post your vacation stories.

BootsnAll Travel - BootsnAll seeks to cultivate an organic community that encourages independent travel. It does this through thousands of travel stories & travel blogs written by travelers, travel guides to destinations all over the world, a membership of passionate travelers, and the ability to book all of your travel needs - air tickets, hostels, RTW tickets, adventure trips, and more - from one website. In this way, BootsnAll aims to be the ultimate resource for the independent traveler.

Frommer's - Whether you're venturing close to home or across the globe, whether your budget is limited or limitless, Frommer's strive to live up to your discerning approach to travel by delivering the most candid and reliable information. Explore your travel destinations the way locals do.

IgoUgo - IgoUgo travel reviews and photos will spark your wanderlust and help you plan your next adventure. With more than 500,000 travelers on IgoUgo sharing trip stories and pictures, they've built a library of honest opinions, tips, and experiences that you won't find in any guidebook. To date, their travel community has contributed hundreds of thousands of reviews and photos of everything from cheap eats to luxury hotels in 8,000 destinations worldwide.

Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet is renowned for its first-hand approach, up-to-date maps and commitment to providing the best information for travelers. Their authors are professional writers and journalists who nail down all the practical info about a destination then build on that with insider knowledge, thorough reviews, little-known facts and authoritative recommendations. Their aim is to get you accurate, practical information, impartial recommendations and best-value tips.

Timeout City Guides - Time Out is an international multimedia publisher of cultural experiences for urban adventurers. They provide up-to-date and accurate information to help readers remain at the cutting edge of culture. Around the world, their local teams of critics are connected to the very best that their city has to offer. Listings are generated in-house and reviews are completely independent.

UpTake - Aggregates information and travelers' opinions from 5,000 websites some 20 million opinions — and boils them down to a single rating along with the most telling traveler comments. It's like visiting TripAdvisor and every other travel review site in one fell swoop.

Viator - Once you land, you need to have things to do. Viator is the easiest way to plan your days in-country. You can book tours, plan daytrips, buy tickets, and discover other things to do and attractions to see.

Virtual Tourist - As the single largest source of user-generated travel content in the world, VirtualTourist is a great resource for travelers seeking an insider’s perspective. Get real travel tips, reviews and photos from real people who have actually been there and done that.

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WikiTravel - Like Wikipedia.org for locales. Free, complete, and reliable worldwide travel guide written by actual travelers. Great resource for learning about your destination cities before you start planning a trip.

Budget Traveler Magazines and Blogs

These are just some of the best reads on travel. Get travel tips, recommendations and ideas. Go to these when you're looking for some inspiration or just want to live vicariously through a fellow adventurer. Bookmark the stories for your to-travel list and follow these travel junkies around the world. If you're a fan of Globe Trekker, you'll love these sites.

About.com Budget Travel - Mark Kahler, About.com Guide to Budget Travel, posts weekly deals, has tips on finding the cheapest vacation packages and airfare, and has a fantastic series of step-by-step articles on maximizing your travel budget.

The Art of Nonconformity - In the battle against conventional beliefs, Chris Guillebeau's blog focuses on three areas: Life, Work, and Travel. He writes about travel hacking in general and his journeys to more than 25 countries every year. So far he has visited more than 100 countries, and over the next four years intends to visit every country in the world. He's also an esteemed fellow member of LifeRemix.

Budget Travel - Web magazine by Frommers (the guide book publisher) focused on budget travel. Writers post stories on destinations, budget itineraries, tips for finding cheap flights or accommodations, and more. You can even post your own travel journal, photos or videos, and read others' travel journals. There's a paper magazine version that you can subscribe to ($20 for 20 issues), if you prefer to read your cheap vacation news in print.

Cool Travel Guide - Perpetual globetrotter and travel writer Lara Dunston has traveled to over 60 countries, authored and updated over 40 guidebooks, and has had scores of articles published by top travel mags and sites. This blog is about the things that are cool about travel, the things that inspire us to travel, and what's inspiring about travel.

Frugal Traveler - Matt Gross seeks out high style on a low budget. Follow his journey as he uncovers affordable hotels, cheap eats and other budget tips.

Hobo Traveler - Andy is a homeless perpetual traveler who has visited over 79 countries over 10 years. He has no intention of returning home.

Perceptive Travel - Perceptive Travel is an online travel magazine filled with unique perspectives from around the globe, written by some of the best travel writers on the planet. Come here for authentic travel tales about interesting places, not for top-10 lists and tourism bureau advertorials.

The Professional Hobo - Nora Dunn sold her lucrative financial planning business, sold all her stuff, and embarked on a round-the-world vagabonding life. She shares her adventures on this fun site. (Nora is also a Senior Writer for Wise Bread and contributed lots of financial planning and budget travel articles to our money saving book.)

Song of the Open Road - Currently on year 9 of his global journey, Wade has ventured through over 30 countries on 5 continents, sometimes moving slow, sometimes moving fast. It's obvious that travel is his passion.

Travelvice - In December 2005, Craig Heimburger sold most of his possessions and took off for an extended travel adventure around the world. Join the journey by reading his travelogue, exploring the topics inside the Compendium, or perusing the Snapshots gallery.

Trek Hound - a web site for independent travelers. Here you will find information on travel literature, movies, travel tips, budget saving ideas, chronicles of past trips, food and lodging reviews, information on pet travel and much more.

Viator Travel Blog - The staff at Viator are passionate travelers. When they're not busy talking about their last trip, they're busy planning their next adventure. On Viator, they share their passion and inspire all of us to make that next trip.

Wanderlust and Lipstick - Wanderlust and Lipstick provides both the nervous newbie and the well-seasoned Wanderluster with all the tools needed to set out on a dream journey, whether to Paris, Peoria or Prague! Find travel stories to whet your appetite for adventures around the globe, read travel tips from experienced globetrotters, learn about Wanderlust and Lipstick-recommended travel gear; and salivate over the glorious photos in the WanderGallery submitted by travelers the world over.

Working Your Way Around the World - Between telecommuting, work visas and networking, it's perfectly possible to pick up and move to different parts of the world on a regular basis — and work along the way. We focus on jobs that you can be proud to put on your resume: from finding a job abroad to building a business of your own, we've got the resources you need.

Write Away! - Lauren Carter is an award-winning writer whose articles about trekking in Ecuador, searching out authentic tango in Buenos Aires, hiking the Matra Hills in Hungary, paddling Ontario's French River and discovering Toronto's West Queen West have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, the Toronto Star, and many more.

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