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December 2009

Rapper Nelly offers $10k Reward in Burglary Investigation

by Carolyn

Cornell Haynes Jr., who is better known as the famous street rapper “Nelly”, is now offering a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest of the man who reportedly burglarized his home. This reward is set at $10,000, and will be paid by Nelly himself. Earlier this month, a man broke into Nelly’s St. Louis home. According to the police investigation, it is currently being assumed that the thief entered the home by forcing his way through an open window.…

An Explanation of The Bystander Effect

by Carolyn

If you were injured on a crowded street, would you expect the people around you to come to your aid? If you were being robbed in a public area, could you count on an honest citizen intervening on your behalf? As an easy answer, many of us are quick to rely on the protection of other people. Generally, we find that we feel safer amongst large groups of people, since most criminals prefer to conduct their activities unnoticed. However, there…

To Catch a Thief, Man Throws Bicycle

by Carolyn

Have you ever wanted to personally bring justice to a criminal? Do you have the desire to take the law into your own hands? Well, in China, one man decided that he alone had the power to bring two escaping thieves to justice… by using his bicycle as an effective anti-thief weapon. Apparently, two nefarious men thought that they had the perfect heist – to quickly snatch a woman’s purse while racing by on a speeding motor-scooter. The two men…

Attempted Airline Terrorist Attack on Christmas Day

by Carolyn

On Christmas day, when most people are spending time at home with their families, a man unsuccessfully attempted to detonate explosives on an airplane. According to officials and witness reports, the man was sitting in his seat when something on his lap, which was covered by a blanket, made a loud popping sound. “It sounded like a firecracker in a pillowcase,” said Peter Smith, a passenger on the plane. At the noise, many people on the plane were alerted, and several…

5 Important Airplane Safety Tips

by Carolyn

Airplane travel is a wonderful advancement in the world of transportation, allowing us to travel to visit distant friends and family in a matter of hours. However, flying on a plane may seem to be a frightening experience, especially if you are a first-time flyer. To help increase your level of safety while flying, there are a few simple tips you may follow to make your flying experience much safer. 1. Always Keep Your Seat Belt Fastened. When on board…

How Renter’s Insurance Protects Your Valuables

by Carolyn

When living in an apartment, it can be easy to forget about basic home security. Residents of an apartment may be prevented from installing outdoor lights, wired security systems and other devices not approved in their apartment’s lease. Though most landlords or apartment companies do carry insurance, it usually only covers damage to the physical building. If you want to protect your valuables with an insurance policy, you will have to do your own research. Why is Renter’s Insurance Important?…

5 Tips for Car Theft Prevention

by Carolyn

According to the FBI’s 2007 crime report, a car is stolen every 24 seconds in the United States alone. [1] With this alarming statistic, it is even more important to take steps to ensure that your vehicle is secure. To prevent your car from being stolen, you can use both the recent advancements in car security, as well as general common sense. Here are some easy-to-follow tips that can help you to decrease the likelihood that your car will be…

How Installing a Firewall Protects Your Computer

by Carolyn

When it comes to computer security, navigating the complicated realm of computer security software can be extremely confusing. There are hundreds of products that are advertised as being able to make your computer “hacker-proof”, or to protect your personal information. However, other security software aside, having a firewall installed on your computer is perhaps one of the most important ways to ensure that your computer is secure. What is a Firewall? A Firewall is a program that helps to prevent…

4 Advanced Guard Dog Training Tips

by Carolyn

Training a guard dog can not only help increase your home’s level of security, it can also allow you to have a loyal companion who is devoted to keeping your family safe. However, it’s important that you give your dog proper training in how to efficiently guard your home. After you have mastered the basics of guard dog training, you can move on to some more advanced techniques. It’s essential that you have established your role as your dog’s teacher…

Massachusetts Burglars Foiled by Technology (News)

by Carolyn

In Framingham, Massachusetts, there was recently a great example of why it pays off to have a video surveillance system in your home. A local resident of the area, after having his home broken into several months before, decided to install his own motion-activated security camera. On December 18th, he got a text message which alerted him that the camera was detecting movement inside his home. After logging onto his homemade surveillance system at work, he saw two men in the process of burglarizing his…

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