Archive for February, 2008

Emergency Food for Thought

One of the most important aspects of any emergency plan is making sure your family will have enough food to weather the storm. Whether there’s a power outage, a hurricane, a flood, or an other disaster, you need to plan to feed your family. Luckily, there are preparations you can make in advance, as well as action you can take during an emergency. Continue reading Emergency Food for Thought »

Don’t Forget To Take Care Of Your Heart

You might not think it could happen to you, but heart disease is the top killer of American men and women. The CDC reports that almost 700,000 people die each year of heart disease in the US. February is American Heart Month, and each year, the American Heart Association’s thousands of volunteers work to raise money and spread the word about heart disease. Continue reading Don’t Forget To Take Care Of Your Heart »

Taking The Upper Hand During A Carjacking

A series of chilling crimes are terrorizing residents of southern Florida. Police in Boca Raton are in pursuit of a man they believe is targeting women in shopping center parking lots, attacking them as they approach their cars. If you are attacked by a potential carjacker reacting in a split second may save your life. Here are a few things to think about: Continue reading Taking The Upper Hand During A Carjacking »

Make A Difference: Being A Good Witness

Eyewitness testimony is a powerful tool to assist police in finding crooks, and if you are victimized you play an important role in getting cops the clues they need to put the creeps behind bars. Police in Boca Raton, Florida are on the trail of a cold blooded killer who they suspect may be preying on women and children. Through information provided by a witness, police were able to create a composite sketch of the creep they believe may be responsible for these brutal crimes. Continue reading Make A Difference: Being A Good Witness »

Outsmart Scammers: Falling In Love Or Falling Into A Scam?


As Valentine’s Day approaches, like countless others you may be thinking about love or romance. More and more people these days are looking to the internet as a means of finding a relationship, and according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 63 million Americans say they know someone who has used an online dating site. While most have had positive experiences, there are still potential hidden dangers that are associated with any online social networking tools that you should know about. As friendly as they may seem, you are still interacting with someone who you don’t really know, and who may not be completely honest in how they present themselves to you. With online dating sites, when emotions are involved, there may be a greater chance that someone is able to prey on potential vulnerability and turn you into the victim of a scam. Continue reading Outsmart Scammers: Falling In Love Or Falling Into A Scam? »



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