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Contemplating a method of protection is a very serious undertaking. If you are considering such a purchase you need to evaluate your options very carefully. When selecting a tool for self defense the first thing is to consider your own level of strength. For example, a tool that requires minimal strength such as a stun gun would be ideal for a small woman, whereas someone confident in their strength may be more drawn to items such as batons.

A baton is a very simple and effective tool. ...

I was enjoying a meal with my wife the other day at a local restaurant. After we ate, we decided to sit at the bar and have a drink while watching the local band play a few numbers. As I looked around at the small crowd of people, I couldn...

The weeks leading up to Christmas are the biggest shopping weeks of the year. Many retailers solely survive on these weeks because they often account for 70 percent of their annual revenue. Because of this, retail stores tend to hype this festive season to the hilt creating a buying frenzy.

Stocking our homes with the latest electronic gadgets, computers, jewelry and clothing is a given.

Unfortunately while we are in the mood for giving and receiving, somebody is in the mood for t...

There was a break-in at an apartment building. The residents couldn't figure out how the thieves penetrated the security. There were no signs of forcible entry and the apartment owners had ruled out the possibility of the building key falling into the wrong hands.

The strata council did everything to ensure the security of the building. How did the intruder defeat their efforts? Did somebody buzz them in through the enterphone system or was it a sneak thief who followed behind somebody ...

Home owners need to make sure that their locks are installed and operating properly before moving valuables into their new home. Improper lock installation could have devastating results and could play havoc with insurance companies. These deficiencies seem to miraculously slip through the cracks of builders and building inspectors alike.

Unfortunately, it's up to homeowners to address these hidden problems that often result in breached home security.

A good example of improper lo...

With the emphasis now-a-days leaning on good home security, where do we go from here? Many lock experts are telling us that locks are the priority; after all, we want to discourage an intruder before he or she makes their grand entrance. Locks can surely stop a would-be intruder at stage one (a locked door) before they have the opportunity to test the waters in stage two (an alarm system).

Or do they? Careful consideration must be made as to the type of locks you install in your home. T...

Wireless networks for home computers are becoming more and more popular but do you know how to protect your Wi-Fi network?

A recent survey from www.wi-fi.org shows that protecting your wireless network has become one of the top three issues in home security. According to the survey the top three concerns about home security was:

* Locking windows and doors

* Installing a home alarm system

* Securing your wireless network.

More than 40 percent of the survey respon...

Crimes are facts of life. They happen everyday. And statistically speaking, it is possible for you to become a victim of a crime at least once in your life. Crimes happen, regardless of place, time, situation, your social status, age, or gender.

Listed below are some of the crime rates and facts in America:

- Rapes occur at a rate of 78 cases per hour all throughout America.

- 17 of 100 boys and 1 out of 4 girls will experience sexual assaults when they reac...