Archives: 2014
Finding The Right Care Facility For A Family Member
Posted: July 21, 2014
There really is no place like home. But the time may come when you need the assistance of a nursing home for your loved one. Whether you are looking for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, choosing a nursing home or care facility can be a difficult and emotional task. You need to be able to trust that your family member will receive the same loving...
Smartphone Theft On The Rise
Posted: July 17, 2014
Perhaps because of their ubiquity, smartphones are being targeted by thieves like never before, being stolen at an alarmingly high rate, according to newly released statistics. Approximately 3.1 million people had their smartphones stolen from them last year, Consumer Reports found in its Annual State of the Net survey. That's nearly two times more than in 2012, when there were an estimated 1.6 million purloined...
July Is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
Posted: July 8, 2014
Being sure to lock the door has come to be a habit for automotive owners as a basic strategy to guard against theft, but these and other safety strategies are particularly important to follow in the summer, as it's consistently the peak time of year for car crime. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Along with August, more vehicle thefts take place around now...
Hands Free Not Risk Free
Posted: June 25, 2014
Though most Americans well understand that talking on a cellphone or sending a text message increases the chances of getting into an accident, potentially leading to an auto insurance claim, a majority of motorists believe that this risk is reduced by using a hands-free device as an alternative. But according to the National Safety Council, though common, this belief couldn't be further from the truth....
Top Phishing Scams Play On Emotions
Posted: June 11, 2014
Phishing has become one of the most common ways to circumvent the security of your PC. The key to taking over your system is convincing you to click on a link that seems legitimate at the time. The themes and “bait” used to get you to click can be compelling and nearly always try to exploit an emotion. Be wary, and exercise the firewall between...
