Things that Most Burglars Think and Do

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Things that Most Burglars Think and Do

These days burglary is becoming more common than ever before, and burglars are also getting smarter each day. Below are some things or pointers to note about what burglars could be thinking of before robbing or doing any unscrupulous activity. These are just mere observations and have no statistical studies as a basis but some are based on experience.

Knowing the way how most burglars think will also help you in securing your home. It will keep you on your toes and you will be able to thoroughly plan your next vacation or time away from home. 

1. Most of the convicted burglars know their victims. They are either those who came to do something in your house such as cleaning the carpet, painting walls or shutters or a delivery guy. Some of them may have used your bathroom and they could have unlatched the window so that it will be easier when they return on another day. 

2. The burglars are people who have been in your neighborhood and they usually notice things in your house and around your house such as your garden, they would notice if you have flowers and if they are kept well. It means that there are better things inside the house they might also like.

3. Most would be burglars really check for piled up newspapers and notice this which means there are no people inside the house and the owners must be away on a vacation. Ask a friendly neighbor or your relative to pick up the newspaper for you. Do not make the newspaper delivery stop especially if you have them delivered on a daily basis because burglars will also notice this.

4.  Always tell the company installing your alarm system to hide the controller and make it invisible to everybody. If it is visible especially outside the door then they would know where to enter and how to avoid it. 

5. When you are not in town and it is winter time, it is always a good thing to ask a friend or a neighbor to drop by your house and create foot and car tracks leading to your house.

6. Burglars dont rest even on a stormy weather so always keep your doors lock no matter how hard it is to get inside the house because most burglars would check also.

7. Most burglars would knock first then if someone answers the door they will just pretend to ask for directions to somewhere.

8. Safes that are bolted down will be harder to open and bring with them than those that are not bolted which burglars just take with them if they cant open it.

9. A loud television will deter most burglars from coming to your house.A loud television or a loud radio usually indicates that there is someone inside the house who is relaxing and most burglars will just move on to the next house to check.

10. Installing a wireless security system such as the Aetherlink may help as this can sense motion right in the doorstep or where you put them and trigger the alarm or siren and giving off a sound that will scare any intruder. When the owners are away or at work they also get push notifications on their smartphones so they can automatically call the authorities or the next door neighbor for help.

These are just some pointers you can keep in mind to protect your home further. It is better to know these and do something about it than just not prepare at all. New technologies also come in handy right now and can also protect homes further such as wireless home security systems like the Aetherlink.

There is No More Job Security!

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There is No More Job Security!

In today's world, the lines are sometimes blurred between career fields as so many market segments interact with each other in many respects. A good example is the automotive industry, one that I have a great deal of experience with, both as a customer and a consulting salesperson. The big auto-makers are connected to their supply chains like at no prior time in history.

The United Auto Workers have now gone on strike against General Motors with the central issue being job security. Job security? There is no more job security! How can any company be expected to provide such a thing? You've got to be kidding. That was my reaction when an in-depth NY Times news story detailed the situation. UAW president Ron Gettelfinger said "GM can't take their eyes off the bottom line, which is lifetime job security for union members," reported Internet news source, Scrappleface.

When I was a kid, it was common to see people work their entire career for a single company, retiring after 40 years with a handsome pension. I do not believe that the term "job security" was even an issue then. It was more of a given. People assumed that their employer would take care of them. That perception is almost unheard of anymore, with many people having five or more distinct careers over their lifetime. Times have changed well beyond the imagination of anyone from that period.

Since there is no such thing as job security anymore, the UAW's expectations are totally unrealistic. What are they thinking? Even if GM wanted to grant this, they are hardly in a financial position to do so, especially right now. Employers these days compete in a global economy, subject to worldwide market forces and far-reaching economic considerations. Companies have been forced to become more efficient, to automate, to eliminate unnecessary jobs, all the while combatting escalating raw material costs, skilled labor scarcity and health-care expenses rising at 25-30% per year.

The best way for an individual to guarantee their financial security is to forget about job security and other entitlements and begin thinking about investing in their own financial security. They must learn, learn, learn; becoming an expert in a given particular field, becoming utterly invaluable to an employer or an industry.

A salesperson, for instance, with such knowledge and skills will soon become a critically important resource in her industry, always in demand and generating a handsome living. It's all about financial security, not job security. Learn to: Adapt. Adjust. Change. Listen. Stretch. Learn. Apply.

Job security... what a concept!

The Urgent Issue of Whales and Plastic Pollution

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The Urgent Issue of Whales and Plastic Pollution

Whale watching holidays are among the most popular of all nature-based tourism activities. Specialised operators offer dedicated whale watching holidays to destinations as diverse as the Azores, Norway's Lofoten Islands and California, providing the opportunity to see cetaceans in their wild, natural habitat a true privilege. Like so much of the world's wildlife, however, the very survival of these magnificent creatures is in jeopardy due to human actions.
One of the most high profile conservation issues of contemporary times is that of plastic pollution in our oceans. The problem affects all our marine life, but it's what it's doing to whales in particular that is galvanizing conservationists to focus more attention on this entirely man-made problem.

Attenborough Shines a Light

The BBC's acclaimed documentary series, Blue Planet II, has thrilled viewers all over the world, providing a fascinating lens into life in the most mysterious and unexplored parts of the planet our oceans. Presented and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this compelling natural history series is a culmination of over four years of filming. Attenborough has taken the opportunity to use the final episode of the series as a platform to shine a light on plastic pollution in our oceans, and has called on every one of us as individuals to step up and take responsibility to combat the issue.

The Peril of Plastic Pollution

With so much plastic waste being dumped in our oceans (an estimated 12 million tonnes annually), whales are ingesting vast amounts of toxins as they feed. Levels of toxicity accumulate in their bodies over time and are passed on through the mothers' milk to the calves. In heart-wrenching footage in the Atlantic Ocean, Attenborough captured a mother pilot whale supporting a dead new born calf, surrounded by other adults refusing to feed in apparent sympathy. The footage resonated with viewers as powerful proof of how devastating and far reaching the problem really is.

Household rubbish is polluting all the world's oceans, without exception, and has infiltrated even the most remote regions. Scientists have discovered plastics in the stomachs of marine animals in the Mariana Trench the deepest ocean on the planet. During the filming of Blue Planet II levels of plastic waste were recorded by Attenborough's team, with the highest volume found in the most remote regions. This is due to the effect of swirling currents called gyres, which gather the waste into massive "garbage patches" in the centre of the oceans, illuminating the problem as a truly global one.

A Call for Action

In his narration of the final episode of Blue Planet II, Attenborough calls for responsibility at an individual level, saying, "We're at a unique place in history. Never before have we had such an awareness of what we're doing to the planet, and never before have we had the power to do something about it." As consumers, committing to the reduction of our personal plastic use may appear to be a drop in the ocean, but on a global scale has the ability to enact a massive effect.

Experience the Magic of Whale Watching Holidays

Responsible eco-tourism is another way in which awareness is being raised about the pressing issue of plastic pollutants. Anyone who experiences an encounter with the diverse and fascinating marine life of our oceans can't help but gain a deeper understanding of how our actions are affecting its survival. As Sir David Attenborough so simply and eloquently puts it: "The future of all life on Earth depends on us."

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Marissa Ellis-Snow is a freelance nature writer with a special interest in whale watching. As a passionate lover of marine wildlife, Marissa chooses the expert-led whale watching holidays organised by Naturetrek, which have brought her unforgettable sightings of a wide range of wildlife in some of the most spectacular regions on Earth.

The Trilogy andthensome by Dan and Dave Buck Revealed (Free Download)

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The Trilogy andthensome by Dan and Dave Buck Revealed (Free Download)

Just a few years ago, Dan & Dave Buck set the magic world ablaze with release of their collection of tricks, flourishes, and everything else. It was entitled The Trilogy. Today, we prepare for the release of the FOURTH Trilogy DVD - andthensome.

andthensome is a DVD collection of over 2.5 hours of all new tricks, flourishes, everythingelse. The disc is jam packed with goods shot, edited, and produced over the past year by Dan & Dave.

Following in the footsteps of the Trilogy, andthensome takes you even further from the norm - directly into the minds of Dan and Dave as they offer their most out of the box thinking yet. With over 50 brand new creations and countless bonus features (including +yourstuff).

Whether beginner or professional, this Trilogy Bonus Disc contains something for everyone. Each item is broken down step-by-step, with expert multi-camera instruction for a seamless learning experience.

Armed and loaded with countless tips, improvements, and subtleties, andthensome is an essential component in your library of tricks, flourishes, and of course - everythingelse.

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andthensome - The Contents:

Portal - a visual teleportation of a selected card from one hand to the other. The effect combines a rhythmic display of cardistry and magic.

Osh Negash B'gosh - imagine a card selected by being propelled through mid-air and caught between two mates. The card is noted and the packet placed on the table. Another selection is openly made and instantly changes into the first selection. When the sandwiched card on the table is turned over by the spectator, they find it to be the second selection. An extremely powerful table-hopping effect!

Encore - perhaps the most direct handling of Dr. Daley's Last Trick ever devised. The method here is far more devious than any previous version of this effect. Two red Aces are cleanly set on one spectators palm while the two black Aces are set on another spectators palm. With a snap they instantly transpose and the spectators can turn them over.

Hedberg All Over - variation of Hedbergs Peak, this multi-phased routine demonstrates the transposition of two playing cards throughout the deck with each transposition becoming more impossible looking. On the final phase one of the cards is placed between the spectators hands and the transposition is carried on.

Flic - maybe the easiest boomerang card technique you will ever learn. This age old method allows you to flick a card 10 feet away from you only to have it return to your hand.

Flirt - don't blink! You'll miss the fastest flourish ever invented.

M4 Hollywood - in this variation of Molecule 4, packets rotate, twist, and spin around each other demonstrating a chaotic flourish.

Goat - a card is placed protruding face up in the deck. With the snap of the fingers the card instantly changes. The change can be done completely surrounded and you end clean with nothing but the changed card sticking out from the deck.

Shepherd Change - a card is placed protruding face up in the deck. On spinning it around it appears to morph into another card. You're left clean with only the changed card sticking out from the deck.

Orbit - this unique technique for propelling a double from one hand to the other will attract attention from across the room. Use it as a double lift or a flourish, And Many more...

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The Topic of a Conversation is Key for a Person with a Hearing Loss to

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The Topic of a Conversation is Key for a Person with a Hearing Loss to

A frequent comment made to me when I am successfully participating in a conversation is, I thought you were partially deaf. How come you seem to hear everything we are saying? " Then they are doubly puzzled when I am shortly thereafter totally confused and not hearing well when the conversation shifts.
This is because the topic and content of a conversation play a huge part in the comprehension of speech - of hearing - for all of us. Especially those of us who are hard of hearing.

Have you not been in a conversation with someone and they suddenly, mid-stream, out of the blue, for no reason at all, they shift gears and talk about something else totally unrelated to the current discussion? What is your first response? "Huh? What? What ARE you talking about?" Is it because you have a hearing loss? No! It is because much of what you were hearing was based on the topic and content of the conversation. When the conversation topic shifted without any warning, the subsequent verbiage didn't "match" what the brain had been expecting and interpreting. So for a brief time you are at a loss until you know the topic of the new conversation. It can happen so fast you may not even be aware you are doing it. Here is an example of what I mean:

It's sort of like trying to understand people with strong foreign accents

Imagine you are standing in line at a convenience store and someone from a foreign land with an extremely strong accent comes up to you and starts talking. The accent is so strong you strain hard; eyes squinted, in an effort to understand what this nice person is enthusiastically talking to you about. Suddenly you hear something that sounds like, "Magic Kingdom." With THAT piece of information, you listen some more and, indeed, that is what the person is talking about - their recent visit to Disneyland. Armed with the topic, you are then able to comprehend their words better. A whole lot better. Your brain is chock full of information about Disneyland that fills in the blanks, so to speak, of what you may not clearly understand from this foreign visitor.

CONVERSATION CONTENT COUNTS TOO

Now, suppose this foreign visitor is chatting on a topic for which you know NOTHING - like nuclear physics. With no prior knowledge stored in your memory to draw upon, the brain cannot help fill the gaps of what you do not comprehend. In that case you probably are going politely explain to the enthusiastic visitor that you are not able to understand them and end the conversation.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE IMPORTANCE TOPIC AND CONTENT PLAY IN UNDERSTANDING A CONVERSATION

How can this knowledge serve those of us who have a hearing impairment or interacting with one with a hearing loss? Make sure the TOPIC of the conversation is understood first and foremost. Hopefully, once the topic is known, there is some knowledge of the content. Knowledge that helps to fill the gaps of what is not fully heard. After 2-3 tries the topic isn't yet understood, write it down in a short sentence. You'll see their eyes light up and relief spread over their face. They can now participate to in the conversation. How much they can participate can depend on how much they already know about the topic. But without at least knowing what the topic is, the chances of participating in any degree is slim.

I recall when my father was losing his hearing and needed this type of assistance to understand what mom was saying. But mom just flatly refused to write anything down for dad. She'd just scream the same sentence over and over, louder and louder. Her face would turn red and the veins in her would neck stick out. It was awful. Dad was isolated. Mom was frustrated. There were few conversations between my parents once dad lost his hearing.

Contrast that to a wonderful audiologist whose husband is hearing impaired. She told me that when they are out to dinner with friends, she always clues him in when the topic of a conversation has shifted, so he has a better opportunity to stay connected with the party. She'll turn to him and say, "Honey, we are now talking about the movie 'Terminator.'" If he doesn't understand her after a couple tries, she'll jot it down for him to read. He smiles in acknowledgement and the conversation continues...with him.

IN CONCLUSION

When you capitalize on the topic of conversation and then content, you'll find communication will be much more easily received and achieved. This is true no matter who you are chatting with, but especially if communicating with individuals who are hearing impaired.

If you are discussing a topic for which the listener(s) are not familiar, be prepared to slow down and repeat yourself. Not because they have hearing loss, but because they are not familiar with the topic or content of THAT conversation. If the listener is hearing impaired, much more effort will be required to get the information across.

But it is worth the effort.

Communication is connection. Connection is vital to a person's sense of well-being, esteem and confidence. Be the giver of the gift of connection. You can start by making sure the topic and content of the conversation is known.

*** Author: Linnaea Mallette Author Website: Linnaea Mallette Hearing Loss Website/Blog: Hearing Loss Tips

The Top 10 Most Famous Men with the First Name of Ed or Eddie or Edward

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The Top 10 Most Famous Men with the First Name of Ed or Eddie or Edward

For the past year I've been compiling famous names to list on my name numerology website. These are all noted individuals, but who are the most famous? Today let's count down the most famous men named Ed, Eddie, or Edward.

The most famous people (based on online chatter) with the first name Ed, Eddie, or Edward are:

10. Ed McBain - Author (87th Precinct mystery series, Matthew Hope mystery series)

9. Ed Harris - Actor (Apollo 13, Pollock, The Hours)

8. Ed Wood - Director and Screenwriter (Glen or Glenda, Plan 9 from Outer Space, Bride of the Monster)

7. Edward Scissorhands - Title character from the movie Edward Scissorhands

6. Ed Westwick - Actor (Gossip Girl)

5. Eddie Izzard - Actor and Comedian (The Riches, Valkyrie, Live at the Ambassadors)

4. Edward Norton - Actor (Fight Club, American History X, The Incredible Hulk)

3. Ed Sullivan - Talk Show Host (The Ed Sullivan Show)

2. Eddie Murphy - Actor and Comedian (Beverly Hills Cop, Shrek, Dreamgirls)

...and the most famous man named Ed, Eddie, or Edward is...

1. Edward Cullen - Character in the Twilight Saga series of books and movies

Not making the top 10 were Ed Anger - Weekly World News columnist, Ed Bradley - Television Journalist (60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Night with Ed Bradley), Ed McMahon - Television Announcer and Personality (The Tonight Show), Ed Norton - Character on the TV series The Honeymooners, Ed O'Neill - Actor (Married... with Children, Modern Family, John from Cincinnati), Eddie Munster - Character on the TV series the Munsters, Eddie Van Halen - Musician most natably in the band Van Halen (Jump, Panama, Dance the Night Away), Edward Albee - Playwright (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Seascape, The Zoo Story), Edward Asner - Actor (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Roots), Edward Ferrars - character in Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility, Edward Furlong - Actor (American History X, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Before and After), Edward Hopper - American Painter (Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey), Edward Hyde - Character in the novel Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Edward Murdstone - Character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, Edward Rochester - Character in Charlotte Bront's novel Jane Eyre, and Edward Teach - Pirate in the early 1700s better known as Blackbeard.

An pretty good mix of occupations for the top ten Ed, Eddies, and Edwards with one talk show host (Ed Sullivan), one director (Ed Wood), one author (Ed McBain), two fictional characters (Edward Cullen and Edward Scissorhands), and five actors (Eddie Murphy, Edward Norton, Eddie Izzard, Ed Westwick, and Ed Harris).

This was an unusual top ten list in that there were no musicians in the top 10, with Eddie Van Halen just barely missing out. No surprise that Twilight fan favorite Edward Cullen topped the list. It's nearly impossible to beat the online popularity of Twilight these days.

I compiled this list by searching for each of the Ed, Eddie, and Edwards on a number of search engines and ranking them by the number of web pages, discussion forums, photos, videos, etc that are available online.

Get complete numerology for the names Ed, Eddie, and Edward at www.NameNum.com.

The Things to Know Before Purchasing a Cordless Power Tool.

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The Things to Know Before Purchasing a Cordless Power Tool.

Before you select a cordless hammer drill for that someone special, remember these five things. Don't buy a Lamborghini if you don't push fast. Cordless equipment wet, and be utilized to play big nickel cadmium batteries. But their products are reduced by tool companies with smooth, chronic lithium ion cells.

You aren't comfortable with your instrument.

You only need to be pressured To be okay with nicad batteries they weigh a bit. Nevertheless, Its loading time is simply too long, except for most comes, you cannot go more than two batteries.

Plus they cost much less: The same tool kit that may be $275 with Li Aion batteries will probably be $150 by NiCad.

However, if you wish To plan this spring on weekends, this season is going to be built to make a climate controlled comic book library. Then you want to go to Li ion. They don't end the battery so much time as they charge for half an hour plus they get less number of spells. Meaning that your arms won't get tired as fast. You may also select between regular thin-walled packages and long life fatty acids.

About the size.

It's easy: superior voltage, higher strength. This implies more torque to get more hammer action for running screw or miter sawing, more speed for jigsawing and sanding, driving consequences. Till you discover an expert, you probably don't Want something bigger than an 18-volt tool. A good 18V drill may get you through significant works such as framing and deck construction, and you can Cut into several plywoods with the 18V circular saw.

Don't dismiss small equipment, however. Away from circular saws, each tool is copying a 12V version. The machine might look a little smoky, but they work just fine. Drill / Driver, particularly, is the great celebrity with 12V batteries, can dry up the drywall screw in framing or perhaps Do little ornate works.

Remember, some more equipment will get you with the ropes. If you want thicker timber or thick wood cutter, you need a plug in tool's consistent ability. Like the terrible working workers, the slide voucher signature as well as the Grinders together.

Tool businesses are like crack dealers.

The great news is, it is becoming an addiction. Makers inspire brand loyalty by selling equipment with both batteries or without. In this way, once you purchase the first tool- and include two of its batteries - you may use them from other programs on this platform. However, only on the gear from that platform. This is never a bad idea, then, to make your purchase decision based on everything a business sells that you may want down the line.

What to see?.

Considering that the fundamental role of the majority of power gear doesn't change between most businesses in the company, then look at the accessories. You may fall in love with a rapid instrument chalk, an excellent LED lighting, or a belt hook. Know exactly What size of blades or take a piece kind of tool and be sure to do what you want. Then there is the value - you get paid for what you have. A high price tag frequently reflects more money spent on inventions, ergonomic designs, or durable materials.

Retro cool.

One approach To preserve some potatoes on new equipment is to rearrange your old tools with fresh batteries. If you already have a pair of NiCad devices, a few Companies including DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi have designed their Li ion batteries to fit the older model.A brand new extended life Li ion battery costs about $100, but if you can save yourself lots of equipment, it can save yourself a lot of money.

There's battery for every person.

NiCad battery power loss if left unused for a while, therefore they're perfect for present planners carefully. Tinkerers fraud, nevertheless, Harshad may find them in breach of the construction. They might have memory problems, so they're better to drain before recharging again.

Nevertheless, The Li ion battery may be plug all of the time and if one or more week the charger is designed on top of the tool. The largest difficulty with the Li ion battery isn't known when they die. Producers call this free fading open call, but what means you won't Get the battery's wear as a mint doesn't slow down. The tool stops.