Just like other crimes, a burglary can be a totally random event. However, when it’s planned, there are certain things a burglar will look for when staking out a possible break-in, and there are steps the homeowner can take to minimize this risk. This is a good checklist before leaving your home empty or for beefing up your protection against…
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Top 10 Things You Should Check Before Leaving For Vacation
If you are planning a vacation that will take you away from your home for any length of time you should at least do these top ten things. You should always make sure you have a member of your family, family friend or neighbor that you have contacted and let them know you will not be there to watch your…
5 Steps To Perfect Hair
Your hair is your crowning glory. Look after it and it will shine for all the world to see. You don’t always need expensive treatments, or visits to a hair salon to manage your hair professionally. There’s so much you can do yourself. 1. For shiny, healthy hair think first of your body’s intake. Your hair is really just a…
The Polite Angler
An oxymoron is when two opposing words are combined together to create an idea. Phrases like “jumbo shrimp” or “genuine imitation”, illustrate the idea. To some people, who still think of fishing as a hillbilly, redneck pastime, “fishing etiquette” may be an oxymoron. Yet more and more men, women and children are finding their involvement with the world of fishing…
A Variola Story
Let me start by introducing myself; my name is Variola. It is a latin name, so most people just call me “Smallpox”. I’m not going to lie to you, I am a horrible friend. I tend to keep you all to myself during our time together. I am highly contagious and only like to hang around with humans, as other…
Auto Navigation Systems Are Great Tools For Geocaching
Geocaching is an excellent way to maximize your use of a handheld auto navigation system. There are so many wonderful activities and events you can use your system for and geocaching is a way of combining many activities into one use or event. In addition to being a great way to get out and see the world this is a…
How To Leave Great Buyer Feedback
So your buyer has paid on time, you’ve shipped them the item, and they’ve left you positive feedback. Everything is going great! You know that leaving your buyer some nice feedback will finish everything off, and make them glad they chose to buy from you. When you see that little feedback box, though, you might find that you have no…
Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft Ultimate 7 Tips For Avoiding Id Theft
The first thing you have to keep in mind to prevent identity theft is the power your personal information gives the thief. A thief can use your social security number, credit card number, password, PIN, etc. to make transactions under your name, which can cost you both hard-earned money and a lot of time trying to fix the damage. So,…
Keeping Your Home Secure While On Vacation
Imagine returning from your holiday to find your windows broken, your cars and possessions stolen and your pets gone. Your space has been violated. Relax it shouldn’t be necessary to answer that because with the proper preparation you can discourage intruders and have a carefree vacation. Worry shouldn’t be on the agenda when you are vacationing. Your holiday is a…
Preparing Your Home For A Vacation
You have probably spent a great deal of time planning your vacation. You have researched hotels, you found the best price on airfare, you arranged a rental car and you might have even planned out an itinerary. There is one important detail that you have probably forgotten. Have you planned for the security of your home while you are gone.…