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How Information Sharing Puts You At Risk

by Carolyn

What kind of information do you share online? Many people aren’t fully aware of how much information they are sharing with other people, companies and users on the internet. Its easy to forget that everything that many of the things you post online quickly becomes documented, archived and picked up by search engines. With a few keystrokes, a stranger could find out more about you than you may realize. There was recently a lot of buzz about “Please Rob Me“,…

How to Do a Background Check

by Carolyn

Unfortunately, we live in an age where people can’t always be relied upon for their honesty. In some cases, it may be necessary to check identification information, references and other information before building a relationship with a person. Doing a background check can be an effective way to help build trust with a new individual, and to keep your own interests safe. For example, many parents often do a thorough background check on a potential nanny before hiring them to…

A Guide to Location Sharing on Twitter

by Carolyn

To compete with services such as Foursquare, Twitter has recently released a targeted location sharing feature. This feature is called “Tweet With Your Location”, and is similar to other location sharing services. Here’s a quick guide to this feature, its potential advantages and disadvantages, as well as how you can protect your privacy. How it Works When you have the “Tweet With Your Location” feature enabled, every tweet you make will be tagged to your geographical location. This means that…

An Introductory Guide to Personal Protection Dogs

by Carolyn

Some historians believe that 12,000 years ago, emigrants from Siberia traveled across the Bering Land Bridge into what is today known as Alaska. However, they weren’t alone. They brought with them hundreds of sled dogs, which is suggested to be the earliest form of dog domestication. Today, dogs are mostly kept as companions, work animals and family pets. However, some people keep dogs for a different reason – to have an animal bodyguard. What is a Personal Protection Dog? A personal…

How to Choose a Martial Arts Style

by Carolyn

When many people think of self defense, they immediately associate it with martial arts. Becoming skilled in a martial art can be a great way to improve muscle tone, gain concentration and lose weight. However, taking a martial arts class can also help you to defend yourself in times of need. There are many different martial arts styles, each of which focus on a specific set of goals and concepts. However, how can you choose the best martial arts style…

Defensive Tasers/Stun Guns – A Buyer’s Guide

by Carolyn

Stun guns are a very popular defensive tool used by students, women and other people who require additional protection for their personal safety. There are many different types of tasers and stun guns on the market, which tend to vary greatly in price and features. If you’re currently looking to purchase a taser, you may be slightly intimidated at the number of choices. Here is some useful information that will help you to choose a stun gun that will best help you to…

Personal Safety – How to Avoid Being Mugged

by Carolyn

In today’s world, it’s very important to take the necessary steps to protect your personal safety. One of the most common crime-related problems that many people fear when traveling, is that they will be mugged or robbed. This is an especially common fear when traveling in an unfamiliar area, or walking alone during the night hours. Here is some useful advice that you can use to protect yourself against muggers, or discourage them from choosing you as their target. Be Inconspicuous.…

Defensive Pepper Spray – A Buyer’s Guide

by Carolyn

When it comes to personal security, there are many things that you can do to feel safe. Aside from using common sense when outside of your home, you can also choose to carry defensive tools in case of an emergency. Pepper Spray (also called ‘Mace’) has become a defensive standard mostly targeted towards single women, though can be a useful personal protection tool for anyone looking for extra personal security. However, not all pepper spray products are equally effective as a self…

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…

Late Night Parking Safety

by Rose

Its funny how mundane day-to-day tasks can leave us full of anxiety when we must conduct them under the guise of night. One activity that no doubt can create some anxiety is parking and returning to your car in an empty street or car parking lot. This can also be a frequent experience with working late at work or returning home after a late night out with friends. Fortunately there are some simple tips you can take note of to…

Previous Entries

Personal Security

How to Do a Background Check

An Introductory Guide to Personal Protection Dogs

How to Choose a Martial Arts Style

Defensive Tasers/Stun Guns – A Buyer’s Guide

Personal Safety – How to Avoid Being Mugged

Defensive Pepper Spray – A Buyer’s Guide

An Explanation of The Bystander Effect

Late Night Parking Safety

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