Archive for August, 2010
How to stay safe in the Amusement Park
Amusement parks can be quite fun to visit and form an important and inherent part of the growing up years. Families that go for trips to amusement parks can make it an occasion to remember bringing back memories that can be cherished forever as these places offer a variety of entertainment options for the young [...]
Cell Phone Security
The National Cybersecurity Alliance has some cell phone security tips that we’d like to share.
Is a Woman’s Bra a Good Place to hide Money?
My Mom does a lot of strange things and one of them is to hide her cell phone in her bra, which got me to thinking – why not hide your money in your bra too?
Safety tips while using e-mail
With the widespread use of the internet, e-mail has become an important part of our lexicon. We are now using this useful tool in our daily interactions on a frequent basis and many tasks cannot be completed without it. However, opening certain kinds of e-mails can be highly dangerous and bring your systems crashing down [...]
Fireplace Safety
The traditional fireplace forms a vital part of a lot of households around the world even today although some modern versions of it may have developed in the form of electric or gas fires. However, a conventional wood fire still has a charm of its own and can be observed in many homes in different [...]
Healthy food keeps you away from diseases!
It is a proven fact that consuming healthy meals goes a long way in warding off diseases and enhancing life. The lifespan of a person who eats foods rich in nutrients tends to be a few years longer than someone who does not really think about what he/she is eating on a daily basis. There [...]
Using SSL (Secure socket layer) to secure online transactions
The World Wide Web is an open space often referred to as the cyber space. The transmission of data is quite risky as it may be accessed by anyone. So there arose a need for privacy and encryption of data to be transmitted so that the data could easily be transmitted without the knowledge of [...]
Cell Phone Stun Gun – A gift of Self Defense
With an alarmingly rising crime in many parts of the world, the demand for electronic devices for protective measures has also increased with a leap. Burglars, thieves, attackers and rapists attacking on people specially women, beware of the very fine invention of science, the Cell Phone Stun Gun. It is the best self defense instrument [...]
Women Safety in Pub or Club!
The past century has seen a serious and rapid change in women’s behavior and brought to fore a whole new set of norms and values for the present generation. Women are becoming more and more independent and are masters of their own destiny in most parts of the world. These days, one can frequently observe [...]
Cycling Safety Tips
If you are a frequent cyclist, there can be many dangerous and threatening situations that can befall you on the road. The number of accidents involving bikes is on the rise and such accidents can be the worst ones as they can even cause death. The cyclist is totally exposed to all the elements of [...]
Increasing identity theft in the US
Identity theft is becoming a very serious issue in the US with around nine million Americans suffering from the consequences of this crime every year. There has been a spurt in the number of identity theft cases reported in recent times with the invention of plastic money in the form of credit cards and increasing [...]
Increasing crime and terror in the world
The rapid increase in the crime and terror statistics in the world is rather alarming and has taken most people by storm. The twenty first century brings with it a lot of complex problems and issues that need to be positively resolved for restoring peace. Some conflicts that were largely region specific have slowly spiraled [...]
Do Safecrackers use Stethoscopes?
50 years ago, locks might have made enough noise for safecrackers to listen their way through a job, but modern locks are designed different.
Daytime Burglaries
A burglary can happen day or night, but the odds are it’s going to happen during the day when you are away.
Violence against women
Even though gender roles are slowly but surely undergoing a significant change, the equality levels among men and women in the world are still not at the desirable levels. On the contrary, the incidence of crimes against women has not undergone any significant reduction through the passing of years. Women are still considered the weaker [...]