How to to totally delete files from osx lion

How do you totally delete files from your trash bin, so they can no longer be viewed or recovered? Thanks

Thanks Kappy....What if I have already deleted the file, and it is already in the trash bin! I did not securely empty it the first time! Is there a way to permantetly delete and make sure it is totally off my computer and not be viewed or recovered? Thanks again!

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