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New SingleMom.com Blog
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Welcome to the new SingleMom.Com Blog. Please let your voices be heard here
at our new Blog at: Single
Mom Blog
Note from
our Executive Amanda Bach
- I have never been more honored or proud to be part of
the SingleMom.com organization. I hope each of you know how your dedication and efforts
are making a real difference in our community. On behalf of SingleMom.com - THANK YOU!
Amanda Bach
Co-Founder
Amanda
Bach is co-founder and co-creator of SingleMom.com. She currently resides
in California. She was raised by a single mom,
experiencing first hand how difficult it was to watch her mom struggle with
everyday life. For this reason she was driven to create as co-founder
SingleMom.com. Her energy, natural creative ability and superior business
intuition make her contributions to this Website immeasurable. Ms. Bach
holds an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from De Anza College, a
Bachelor Degree in Business from San Jose State University, several
Certificates in Web and Internet development, and attended continuing
education Professional Program Courses at San Jose State University.
Her hobbies include volunteer, Internet, traveling,
reading, ballet, kickboxing, Yoga, snowboarding, and especially wine & food.
Prior to SingleMom.com, Ms. Bach was co-founder of Inter Space Consulting firm
in Southern California and consulted for many major companies in the Silicon
Valley. She's currently on the Board of Silicon Valley
Charity Ball, an organization helps
to improve the quality of life in the Bay Area community by bringing together
business and nonprofits through fundraising efforts to support organizations
that serve families with children, youth, and senior citizens in Northern
California.
The dedication
of the Foundation, the valley and dreams for a better life for those less
fortunate remain as strong as ever.
She's been successfully assisting Community Impact in fundraising and toy
drives since 1999. She's also been involved and volunteered with many
nonprofit organizations such as Hands On Bay Area, CA; "Breaking Bread for
Urban Ministry" of Palo Alto, CA; US Pan Asian American
Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC;
the National Congress of
Vietnamese Americans
in Washington, DC, and InVision Organization in Silicon Valley.
Interviews
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
- by Amanda Bach
- I'd like to share with you this wonderful organization, the
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation – a national
non-
profit organization providing information and raising
awareness for children and adolescents with cancer and their
families, advocacy for their needs, and research support so
every child survives and leads a long and healthy life. Founded
in 1970 by concerned parents of children with cancer, the
group also engages in legislative dialogue on issues
relating to cancer and cancer treatments. Children
with cancer continue to be treated primarily with drugs that
were developed 20-30 years ago. Scientifically, researchers
have reached an era where new types of 'smart drugs'
can be developed to treat cancer at a genetic level.
These new types of cancer treatments have started to be
developed for adult cancers and have showed great promise
for cure. Children with cancer need these types of new drugs
to give them Hope for a complete cure. Current
debates in both the House and Senate could eliminate such
future development of targeted drugs for children with
cancer and other rare diseases. To protect biotech
development of such essential biologic products, Ruth and
the Foundation have begun a
petition to support the “Patient Protection and
Innovation Biologic Medicines Act of 2007.”
The
Issue of Boredom & an Interview with Author
Kim Marshall
-
Author of
The Great Sex Secret: What
Satisfied Women and Men Know That No One Talks About -
Amanda Bach -
Traditional sexual intercourse almost always produces an
orgasm
for men but rarely
does for women. This is because the
location of the clitoris prevents most women from getting
sensitive, appropriate and sustained stimulation when they
make love. Full satisfaction for both partners is neither
easy nor obvious; it doesn't "come naturally."
Why
do some couples get bored with sex after a few months while
others continue to enjoy making love throughout
their adult
lives? The conventional wisdom is that the way to stave off
sexual boredom is variety -- that "great
sex" consists of different positions, different techniques,
different routines, different times of day, different
venues, different toys and devices, different perfumes,
different condom colors -- and different lovers. Much of
contemporary sex material caters to this view, constantly
feeding people new ideas on how to add to the sexual menu.
Why else would all those women's magazines tout a sex
article on the cover of every single issue?
SingleMom.com Interview with Celebrity Chef
Annabel Karmel -
By Amanda Bach
-
Teaching kids to
eat healthy is hard enough, especially with all of the enticing sweet treats
around these days. Annabel Karmel, baby and toddler nutrition expert and author
of the newly released book The Complete Party Planner, discusses her
latest book, favorite recipes, and tips for making healthy and delicious meals
for kids. Annabel Karmel is the international bestselling
author of twelve books focusing on nutrition and
cooking for children and families. As a mother of
three, she is an expert at devising tasty and
nutritious meals for children without the need for
parents to spend hours in the kitchen. A celebrity
chef for BBC, she lives in London, England.
More recipes: Bagel Snake & Cucumber Crocodile
About Womens Health
Featured Health Topic -
Diabetes
- A feature designed to help
you find important health information on womenshealth.gov and girlshealth.gov
-
Sources by Amanda Bach
- According to the American Diabetes Association, 18.2 million people in America
have diabetes. But 5.2 million of these people have yet to be diagnosed because
diabetes can be a silent disease. You could have it for years and never know it.
During this time, your eyes, nerves, and kidneys could be harmed by too much
sugar in your blood. The American Diabetes Alert Day, March 27th, is a one-day
call-to-action for people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes.
What is Asthma?
- by
Amanda Bach
- Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are
the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma,
the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The
inflammation makes the airways very sensitive, and they tend to
react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find irritating.
When the airways react, they get narrower, and less air flows through to
your lung tissue. This causes symptoms like wheezing (a whistling sound
when you breathe), coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing,
especially at night and in the early morning. Asthma cannot be cured,
but most people with asthma can control it so that they have few and
infrequent symptoms and can live active lives.
Your Skin
Your skin is your largest and most visible organ. It’s exposed
to the elements daily, oftentimes without protection from harmful UVA and UVB
rays. With Independence Day weekend already upon us, you’re probably planning to
be outside more than usual.
In recognition of UV Safety Month, we want to give you the information you
need to be proactive when it comes to taking care of your skin.
The Environment and Women's
Health - The environment is everything
around us wherever we are—at home, at work, or outdoors. It includes, among
other things, the air we breathe, the
water we drink and use, and the food
we eat. Chemicals found in air,
water, and soil can cause serious health problems in women and men, such as
cancer and problems with the lungs or reproductive system. Children are more
at risk than adults for health problems caused by substances in the
environment. This is because their immune system, which helps their body
fight illness, is not fully mature. They also inhale air more deeply than
adults when they breathe, which makes them take in more pollution. Children
also spend more time outdoors and are less likely to notice any health
problems.
Skin Cancer
- Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. The
number of new cases of skin cancer appears to be rising each year. The
number of deaths due to skin cancer, though, is fairly small. The good news
is that skin cancer is now almost 100% curable if found early and treated
promptly.
Tanning
- You might think you look better with a tan, but the truth is, there is
no such thing as a safe tan. When your skin becomes tan, it is really a
sign that your skin cells have been hurt. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV)
rays are what damage your skin and these rays play a big role in the
growth of skin cancer,
the most common kind of cancer in the U.S. Today, more young people than
ever are getting skin cancer.
Better Sleep &
Interview with Dr. Amy Wolfson
- Source
by
Amanda Bach -
Americans seem
to be willing to do almost anything to cope with sleep-deprivation and
emotional stress, but when push comes to shove, they are turning to
quick fixes in lieu of obvious solutions. According to the findings of
the 2006 Better Sleep Month survey, Americans are ignoring the
fundamental steps to improve quality sleep and mood. It is well-known
that sleep problems can be a key sign of depression. What people may not
realize is that the
reverse is also true — sleep disorders can
actually trigger mood disorders and depression. As researchers learn
more about the underlying cyclical connection between sleep and our
mental health, the important balance is becoming even more apparent. We
have an interview (Q&A) with sleep expert and 2006 Better Sleep
Month Spokesperson,
Dr. Amy Wolfson.
Dr. Wolfson
is a sleep researcher, Professor of Psychology at the College of Holy
Cross and authored the book "The
Woman's Book of Sleep: A Complete Resource Guide.”
Trans Fat
on Food Labels: Now You See It, Now You Don't - Office on Women's
Health - When it comes to food labels that list levels of unhealthy trans
fats, zero plus zero doesn't always equal zero. That's because newly
implemented U.S. Food and Drug Administration rules on labeling allow foods
with less than 0.5 grams of trans fats per serving to claim "zero" grams of
trans fats on their labels.
Dogs Smell Signs of Cancer - This is a story
from
WomensHealth.gov - Office on Women's
Health -
By Amanda Bach - Now, a new study shows
that man's best friend can also detect lung
and breast cancer in breath samples.
"When we heard anecdotally that there was a
device out there that might be able to
detect cancer at its earliest stages, before
it even shows up on an MRI, according to the Pine Street
Foundation, a nonprofit group in California
that conducted the study. The group helps
cancer patients who are facing tough
treatment decisions.
Body Image and Your Health -
As women, we all want to
look and feel our best. This is not always easy, considering the busy life
today's woman leads and the many responsibilities she may have. It can be
tough to find time for exercising and eating right, not to mention
controlling stress! Developing and nurturing a positive body image and a
healthy mental attitude is crucial to a woman's happiness and wellness.
What is body image?
Staying Active
- An active lifestyle can
help every woman. If you think you’re too busy with work, family,
and all the other demands in your life, listen up! In fact, 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most
days of the week can greatly improve your health.
Wellness - a guide to the healthy lifestyle - Fortunately
Wellness is a concept that is becoming more and more the subject of
conversation, so much so that you hear it defined as "a lifestyle that
focuses on physical and mental well-being." Being fully aware of what it
really consists of is not as easy. Let's take a look.
How and Where to achieve daily Wellness - Nearly 2000
years ago the Latin poet, Giovenale, expressed the ideal of Wellness
with his motto "mens sana in corpore sano" (a sound mind is a sound
body), stressing that an ideal balance is only obtained with 360 degree
approach, where the health of your body goes hand in hand with mental
well-being.
The
Benefits of Wellness - It is by now fairly obvious that when we speak of
total wellness, we also need to set and maintain a few goals; achieving
adequate aerobic capacity, strong and toned muscles, flexibility,
elasticity, and ideal body weight, a balanced diet and a healthy
lifestyle.
Wellness: What's myth and what's not - You must do a lot of sit-ups to send that belly away? Working out on a stationary bicycle will not
make your legs bigger? Exercising
for anything less than an hour is waste of time?
Beware of the
Bug – It's Flu Season! - The flu is a contagious
respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe
illness, and at times can lead to death – especially of older people, young
children, and of people with certain health problems who are at high risk for
serious flu complications.
What is
postpartum depression? - by Amanda Bach -
Postpartum depression is a treatable
medical illness characterized by feelings of sadness, indifference, blue,
unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps, exhaustion
and anxiety following the birth of your baby. Most of us feel this way at one
time or another for short periods.
About
Your
Children Health
What about Asthma? Your child might be having an
asthma attack
- by
Amanda Bach
- Asthma is very common among children, teens
and adults. It is a disease
that causes the airways of the lungs to tighten. An asthma attack is
when your lungs aren’t getting enough air to breathe. Asthma is a
chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes
that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside
walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation makes the
airways very sensitive, and they tend to react strongly to things that
you are allergic to or find irritating. When the airways react, they get
narrower, and less air flows through to your lung tissue. Your child
might be having an asthma attack if he or she has trouble breathing,
wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), coughing, chest pain,
chest tightness, especially at night and in the early morning. Asthma
cannot be cured, but most people with asthm can control it so that they
have few and infrequent symptoms and can live active lives.
Tough
Love for Tiny Teeth -- Office on Women's Health - Baby teeth may not be permanent, but dentists say they require
just as much cleaning and care as adult teeth. - The reason: Neglecting
them can cause your child pain and create lifetime consequences for
their dental health. About 20% of children
already have tooth decay by age 3, according to the American Dental
Association. Not only do these kids
experience pain from cavities, they run the risk of having their
permanent teeth come in incorrectly, said Katie L. Dawson, president of
the American Dental Hygienists' Association, and a dental hygienist in
Oakland, Calif.
Body
Image and Your Kids: Your body image plays a role in
theirs - “On a diet,
you can’t eat.” This is what one five year-old girl had to say in a
study on girls’ ideas about dieting. This and other research has shown
that daughters are more likely to have ideas about dieting when their
mothers diet. Children pick up on comments about dieting concepts that
may seem harmless, such as limiting high-fat foods or eating less.
Mental Illness Exacts Heavy Toll, Beginning in
Youth - Researchers supported by the
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have found that half of all
lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, and that despite
effective treatments, there are long delays — sometimes decades —
between first onset of symptoms and when people seek and receive
treatment.
Parents of Children with
Autism Find Help at the Children's Health Council - Recent reports in California if an unexplainable jump in autism cases - 13%
in 2004 alone - are once again bringing the mysterious brain disorder to the
forefront of national attention.
About
Career & Employment
The Salary Gap Between Women and Men
- Sources by
Amanda Bach
- Back in 1974, few Americans would have been surprised to learn that
women earned less money than men. Women who did work outside the home
often worked part-time or in lower-paying jobs. Few women entered
professions such as law, medicine and accounting.
Although women have made
significant gains in education, the pay gap between college-educated men
and women persists, experts say.
While some may label as myth the assertion that 30 years later, in 2006,
women still earn less than men, statistical data confirm the reality
that a gap continues to exist between salaries earned by men and women.
In fact, a 2003 survey by the National Association for Female Executives
(NAFE) shows that women who work full-time, year-round, earn 76% of what
men earn. According to NAFE, the gap between men's and women's pay
narrowed by only 2 percent between 1991 and 2001. In a study
released in March, Ross found that the median hourly pay for California
men with a bachelor's degree was $31.03 in 2006 while women with the
same degree earned $24.75. A new report to be released today by the
American Assn. of University Women sheds light on what is holding many
female graduates back — and what they can do to catch up.
Women in Business: A Demographic Review of Women's
Business Ownership
-
Sources by Amanda
Bach - Women-owned firms increased nearly 20 percent, while all U.S.
firms grew by seven percent over the latest period studied (1997 and
2002), based on a report released by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S.
Small Business Administration. The report uses newly released U.S.
Census and other data to describe women's contributions to the economy.
Job Openings and Labor Turnover: DEC 2005
- By Amanda Bach
- Finally there's some good news with the job openings and labor
turnover as of the last day of December 2005. The job openings, hires, and total separations rates were
all essentially unchanged in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
U.S. Department of Labor reported today. This release includes estimates of the
number and rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the total nonfarm
sector by industry and geographic region.
METROPOLITAN AREA EMPLOYMENT AND
UNEMPLOYMENT - By Amanda Bach -
DECEMBER 2005
Unemployment rates were lower in December than a year earlier in 273 of the
367 metropolitan areas, higher in 80 areas, and unchanged in 14 areas, the
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported
today. Thirty-three metropolitan areas registered jobless rates below 3.0%; 24 of these were in the South.
Four areas recorded rates of 10.0% or more. The national unemployment rate was
4.6%, not seasonally adjusted, down from 5.1% a year earlier.
The Top Growing Jobs for 2006
- By Amanda Bach
-
We're seen many big companies with massive
laid-off these past few years. We're seen the
unemployment rate hit record low & remain at 5%
range. Recently, we're also seen the employment
numbers continue to pick up as they did for the
last two quarters of 2005. According to
the
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS) and many independent research firms note the job market
will continue to improve in many industries. Retail salesperson
is still the highest growing job that is projected to increase
over 700,000 from now till 2014,
according to the
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS).
Health Tip: Avoiding Co-Worker Conflict
- By Amanda Bach
-
Co-worker conflict
isn't always avoidable. From time to time you'll have to deal with
someone who is rude, a bully, or someone who tries to sabotage your
work.
What is
mentoring & why do we need a mentor?
- By Amanda Bach
-
It seems perfectly clear that, although it is not fatal to lack a
mentor, it certainly helps one a great deal to have one, both in
technical and conceptual knowledge, learning from a broad base of
experience and rapidly gaining a wealth of contacts.
Quick
check list
- By Amanda Bach
-
Choosing a career is a big decision. A decision that should involve more
than thumbing through a book or newspaper and picking a job that sounds
kind of interesting.
The
conundrum of the glass ceiling
- By Amanda Bach
-
National Association Of Women Business Owners
- Why
are women so persistently absent from top corporate jobs? It is
20 years since the term “glass ceiling” was coined by the Wall Street
Journal to describe the apparent barriers that prevent women from
reaching the top of the corporate hierarchy; and it is ten years since the
American government's specially appointed Glass Ceiling Commission published
its recommendations.
Number of
Women-Owned Businesses Soars to 10.1 Million
- By Amanda Bach
-
Center for Women’s Business Research - It seems that if women own
businesses equally with men, or are a minority stakeholders, they are
largely unaccounted for in the annals of women’s business research.
Low-Level
Jobs Increase Cardiac Risk
- By Amanda Bach
-
If you're stuck in a
low-level job where your boss pushes you around, you may be at increased
risk of heart disease.
About
Personal Finance
Fighting
back and file a dispute with the credit report
- By Amanda Bach
-
If you have become a victim of Identity Theft, it
probably wouldn't surprise you to learn that this crime is becoming
more prevalent.
Untying the knot
- By Amanda Bach
-
what to consider
for your credit report -
Deciding to part ways can be an overwhelming
time. Whether you're considering a separation, moving away or filing for
divorce, it's important that you give your credit special attention.
Thinking About Cleaning up Your Credit? You
Might Think Again
- By Amanda Bach
-
"Credit repair" as advertised on the
radio, TV, and Internet tends to be, at best, a waste of money and,
at worst, a scam that would simply defraud you or (perhaps worse)
involve you in fraud yourself. Even if a credit repair company is
legitimate, there's nothing they can legally
do that you can't do yourself at no cost.
Is Bankruptcy Right The Right Thing for You?
- By Amanda Bach
-
According to the credit
counseling and the National Foundation for Consumer Credit, some
experts recommend that if you cannot pay back outstanding consumer
debt in three to five years, bankruptcy may be the best option for
you (of course, that doesn't include long-term loans like mortgages,
which are normally repaid in 20-30 years).
Break Free from Your Overwhelming Debt
- By Amanda Bach
-
For many, debt is inevitable. From taking care of credit card bills
to paying car payments, from your recent vacation to paying
mortgages, it seems like there's always a bill that has to be paid.
Preparing for an Auto Purchase
- By Amanda Bach
-
Nothing beats the rush
of taking a new car for a test drive. And getting the best deal on
it feels even much better. But first things first - getting finances
in gear is an important beginning to finding the right car.
Identity Theft: The Problem
- By Amanda Bach
-
Identity theft as we know it today has its roots in the rise of
technology and the growing influence of instant credit as a means of
making purchases.
About
Parenting & Understanding Your Children
Talking to Your Kids
about Drugs
- By Amanda Bach
-
As a single parent, each much harder for
you to have anytime to spend with your kids;
Drug is a tough issue & sooner or later, you
have to talk with your kids about it.
Parents need to teach their
college-bound kids
about
wise money management
- By Amanda Bach
-
With back to school season in full swing,
Your Credit Card Companies (YCCC), a
coalition made up of several credit card
organizations is providing details on how
parents can approach talking to their young
adults about wise credit.
Safety for your Children on The Internet
According to CyberTipLine.com, 1 in 5 kids online is sexually solicited.
For Parents and Guardians
- By Amanda Bach
-
Whatever your
age, the Internet is a great place to hang out. It’s not only fun, but it lets
you keep in touch with friends and family and provides an enormous amount of
information. There are lots of great educational sites as well as places to keep
up with your favorite hobbies, music, sports, and much more.
Teens need to know about the Internet
- By Amanda Bach
-
The Internet is an amazing
way to exchange information.
SURF SAFER
- By Amanda Bach
-
The most important
thing to remember is that when you’re online in any kind of a public forum,
anyone can read what you post.
Questions & Answers on Child Safety
- By Amanda Bach
-
What are the most important things
a parent should know & tell when talking to a child about this issue?
Internet-Related Safety Tips for Teens
- By Amanda Bach
-
from National Center for Missing &
Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 and www.ChildrensPartnership.org.
Children Safety Tips
Did you know that
children can drown in as little as one inch of water?
Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among
children ages 1 to 14. Children can drown in a variety of
circumstances – during water recreation (such as swimming and
boating) or when a young child is left unsupervised for a short time
in the bathtub or around the home with access to nearby pools and
hot tubs.
A child can drown in as little as one inch of water, and drowning
is usually quick and silent. A child will lose consciousness two
minutes after submersion, with irreversible brain damage occurring
within four to six minutes.
Parents and caregivers need to understand the dangers of drowning
and know the proper steps to take to protect children.
Car Seat - 'How To’ Knowledge Retained by
Parents -
Sources by
Amanda BachBased on data from car
seat checkup events conducted in 29 states in February 2005, Safe
Kids found that parents successfully changed their behavior and
retained their child passenger safety knowledge six weeks after
receiving hands-on instruction. —even though Safe Kids
Worldwide recommends that kids who have outgrown car seats ride on
booster seats until they are about 4 feet, 9 inches tall and 80 to
100 pounds. Most children reach this height and weight between the
ages of 8 and 12.
Never Leave Your Child Alone
- Sources by
Amanda Bach
-
How
Does A Hot Car Affect Kids?
From
1996 through 2000, more than 120 children – most of them three and
younger – died from heat stroke after being trapped in a vehicle’s
passenger compartment. This is a serious public health issue, and
one that is entirely preventable. General Motors and the
National SAFE KIDS Campaign
want to end these needless deaths by reminding parents and
caregivers about the dangers of leaving children in, or allowing
them to play around cars.
Home Water Safety - by
Amanda Bach
-
What You Need to Know
- In 2004, an estimated 340 children ages 14 and under drowned in
or around the home. Of these children, more than 80 % were
ages 4 and under.
Beach Safety - by
Amanda Bach
-
What You Need to Know
- Children ages 5 to 14 most often drown at open-water sites
(rivers, lakes and oceans). In fact, 29 % of drownings
involving children ages 5 to 14 occur in open bodies of water.
Pool and Hot Tub Safety
- by Amanda Bach
-
What You Need to Know
- In 2003, 285 children died from accidental drowning in a swimming
pool. Every year, thousands more are treated in emergency rooms for
near-drownings. Most young children who drown in swimming pools
were last seen in the home, had been missing from sight for less
than five minutes and were in the care of one or both
parents at the time of the drowning. Don’t be one of the 66
% of parents who have little or no
awareness about entrapment risks. Find out how to protect your
children in pools and hot tubs.
- by
Amanda Bach
- What You Need to Know -
In 2004, 55% of children ages 14 and under who drowned in
reported boating accidents were not wearing life jackets. It is estimated that 85% of boating-related drownings
could have been prevented if the victim had been wearing a life
jacket.
Articles & Tips About Every day life
Mowing
Safety: No Child's Play
- By Amanda Bach
-
Mowing the lawn is
as much as a part of Spring & Summer planting or pruning flowers. When mowing
and taking care of your lawn this season, take precautions to ensure both your
safety and that of your kids.
Hot Tips for
Coolest Picnic
- By Amanda Bach
-
Want to dine out
without dressing up? Want to take the kids out, but don't want a long wait?
Through out the Spring and Summer, a picnic is a perfect solution.
What is sexual assault?
- Amanda Bach - Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to
join in unwanted sexual contact or attention. Examples of this are voyeurism
(when someone watches private sexual acts), exhibitionism (when someone
exposes him/herself in public), incest (sexual contact between family
members), and sexual harassment. It can happen in different situations, by a
stranger in an isolated place, on a date, or in the home by someone you
know.
