Traveling around the world can be an adventure. It can also be a health hazard if you do not take the proper precautions, especially when enjoying the local food and drink. Here are some of the important precautions and things to watch out for. Americans, Europeans, Japanese, Australians, Canadians and people in developed nations generally […]
Bump Keys and Lock Bumping
When we first saw the videos about lock bumping, we found it to be disturbing, because it is so easy to make bump keys and the information is readily available on the Internet. More than 90% of the locks currently securing American homes are susceptible to being opened in less than one minute using a […]
Is Your Bank Account Safe?
This topic is not meant to scare people, but it is a reality check about the safety of your life savings when the funds are held in a US bank. Given the sometimes shaky nature of the banking system, it helps to understand just how secure your funds are in the banking system. We are […]
An Inside Look at Credit Card Fraud
Since 2005, hackers and thieves have stolen more that 140 million credit card numbers, which resulted in $67 billion in annual losses. Credit card fraud and identity theft are running rampant and will probably only get worse with the troubled worldwide economy. Do you ever wonder how crooks obtain access to credit card information that […]
Common Foods That Poison Pets
Some pet owners are not aware that many foods and food ingredients can be harmful or fatal to dogs and cats. Our research has produced an interesting list of common "people foods" that are toxic to pets and can seriously harm your furry friends. We grew up in the 1950s and 1960s, and like many […]
Are Compact Fluorescent Bulbs a Bright Idea?
Many American are not aware that the incandescent light bulb invented by Thomas Edison over 100 years ago is scheduled to be phased out, starting in 2012, in favor of other lighting technologies such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Although on the surface it seems like a good idea, it may in reality be a […]
Bird Flu Update
The problem with a potential worldwide avian bird flu epidemic has not gone away. We have documented significant events that could still lead to major outbreak of this killer flu. While we have not heard much about the potential for a bird flu epidemic in the USA, the situation is once again emerging in Asia […]
Emergency Preparedness for Pets
When putting together an emergency preparedness plan, do not forget about your furry family friends. You need a plan that includes a way to deal with the family dogs and cats in times of disaster. One of the issues that emerged from the 2005 Katrina hurricane disaster was the problem of what to do with […]
All About BPA Contamination in Your Food
Bisphenol A is a component of several types of plastics and epoxy resins used in food and liquid containers. Bisphenol-A is usually abbreviated as BPA. In April 2008, the Canadian government banned its use in polycarbonate baby bottles due to safety concerns. You may be using products that could be leaching Bisphenol A into your […]
Fooling the Bad Guys with Can Safes
Can safes, which are also called diversion safes, are a great way to hide cash, jewelry, watches and other valuables in plain sight. Can safes have come a long way from the early products that used fake brand names, such as 7-urp, as well as look-alike color and design schemes. These products stand out like […]