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1. Pepper Spray
Pepper spray is one of the most popular self defense products. Most pepper spray products use an active ingredient called oleroresin capsicum, also called OC. This ingredient is derived from hot peppers, usually of the cayenne variety. Since pepper spray is a substance that causes an inflammatory response it is effective even against attackers [...]
Installing hidden cameras around your home can be an effective way to constantly monitor any activity. Hidden camera surveillance can help you to identify any potential burglars or intruders, as well as allow you to keep an eye on your children’s babysitter. However, a question that many people often ask – “Is Hidden Camera Surveillance [...]
If you’re limited in financial resources, the cost of a monitored home security system may not be within your budget. Although having a monitored home security system is one of the best ways to protect your home, there are other home security tips you can use to make your home more secure. These low-cost methods [...]
Today’s society relies heavily on social networking tools for everything from friendly communication to building business relationships. In a world of instant status updates, 140 character Tweets and “Facebook Friends”, it’s easy to forget about the amount of personal information that we reveal each day. Most people like to post a schedule of their daily activities, [...]
Due to their usefulness, many homeowners are choosing to use motion-activated security lights as first line of defense against potential intruders. Since many burglars prefer to remain hidden, having motion-activated lights can be very effective in protecting your home. Here is a general guide of the proper steps to take in order to install motion-activated [...]
After witnessing the catastrophic events that have occured with the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, many people are asking the inevitable question: “What can I do to help?”. Even though this earthquake occurred nearly an ocean away for most of us, it’s still important for us to join together to help donate to the victims [...]
Recently, an earthquake with a 7.0 magnitude level struck the southern section of Haiti. The results were catastrophic, as the citizens were gravely unprepared for such a severe earthquake. Though this disaster may not have struck home, it still should be a sign that being prepared for an earthquake can greatly increase your chances of [...]
For much of the United States, the winter season is often characterized by severe weather situations. Storms that bring snow, sleet, ice, freezing rain and blizzards are only some of the hazards that can occur due to winter weather. In an effort to help warn people about approaching bad weather, the NOAA National Weather Service [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Decorating you home with holiday-themed lights is a wonderful way to create a festive mood for the Christmas season. However, in order to be able to celebrate the holidays safely, it’s important that you are familiar with some of the safety procedures involved in decorating with holiday lights. If you’re not careful, your holiday lights [...]
Maybe it’s an xray vision camera? (Source)
Which came first…the sign or the camera? Either way, somebody must have been under the influence during that installation!
Hopefully nothing worth taping will happen in the next few minutes. (Source)
Spend all the money you like on a high-security camera system, they are no match for the oldest trick in [...]
Melaleuca, Inc. - A Short History
Melaleuca, Inc. was first founded in 1985, as a nutritional and cosmetic company. Their headquarters are currently located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA. The founding of the company in 1985 involved the dissolution of a previous company, titled “Oil of Melaleuca, Inc”, which specialized in the sale of tea-tree oil. When [...]
Statistics have shown a noticeable increase in the number of apartment burglaries that take place on a yearly basis. By a rough estimation, every apartment resident has a 1 in 16 chance that they will be a victim of an apartment-related crime over a several-year period. This is, of course, dependent on the specific area [...]