For Christmas, one of my neighbors got a 60 inch LCD screen TV. I saw the same TV at Costco for $2000.00. Another neighbor got a Mac Book Pro. I saw this online for $2000.00. Another neighbor got a Nikon Digital SLR camera, and I saw this at Amazon for almost $900.00. These are neighbors…
1. Do some research. What is the installer’s reputation and history? How large is the company? How many current customers? Is it local or nationwide? Is their primary business security? 2. How “new” is the home security product? Today’s home security systems are far more superior than those available in past years. 3. Does the…
Maybe it’s the economy or maybe people are just getting nuttier, but my news alerts have been pouring in describing horrific home-invasions with many resulting in growing levels of violence. In some places, there is a correlation between home invasions and organized crime, drugs, prostitution and gambling. In Calgary, our neighbor to the north, the…
1. During the holidays, criminals engage in “black-hat SEO,” wherein they create fake websites and then use the same techniques as legitimate online businesses regarding search engine optimization, marketing, and online advertising via Google AdWords. They use keywords to boost rankings on Internet searches, causing their spoofed websites to appear alongside legitimate websites. These same…
Each holiday season, the TSA prepares its workforce of 50,000 transportation security officers to provide a smooth experience for holiday travelers. Since this is the busiest travel time of the year, the TSA is reminding passengers of the security procedures in place, so you know what to expect before leaving home. Children: The TSA has…
Ever apply for insurance of any kind? There is always a litany of paperwork and the process is always frustrating and somewhat demeaning. Insurer’s applications feel invasive and ask questions that require information that you may not even tell your mom. What’s worse is they have to be given to another person who you often…
The Nigerian 419 Scam is a form of advance-fee fraud, a confidence trick in which the target is persuaded to advance sums of money in the hope of realizing a significantly larger gain. “419″ refers to the article of the Nigerian Criminal Code that deals with fraud. Almost everyone has been targeted by this type of…
This is seriously braggadocios. But it’s a nice way to end 2010 on a highnote. Fox News – Dec 20 The Huffington Post – Dec 16 US News & World Report – Dec 14 MSNBC – Dec 04 ABC News – Nov 29 2010 was a great year. 2011 will be great-er. Thanks to all.…
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25 years ago I was in a situation where I needed some help. A man appeared out of nowhere and seemed to have sensed my desperation and offered assistance. I accepted. Up until that day “It was all about me”. When I asked why he stopped to offer assistance and go out of his way…
