This story sounds like a bad Lifetime movie – a suspense/drama thriller that goes beyond the norm of what “normal” people will do. I can’t imagine how this poor woman has lived out such a real nightmare for so many years. A Seattle-area man was given a 26 1/2-year prison term for waging a 17-year campaign […]
Twenty-Two Things Burglars Won’t Tell You
Have you ever wondered what factors a burglar considers when deciding which homes to target? Some of these things may surprise you. This list comes from a Texas based security company that is taking steps to educate its customers. The list takes a humorous approach to giving end users some insight into the diverse and sometimes surprising forms a burglar can […]
Cops Stop Burglary of Pacquiao’s LA home
Four people were arrested after detectives discovered a burglary in progress at the home of champion boxer Manny Pacquiao while he was in his native Philippines preparing for a fight, authorities said. The break-in occured on Friday, September 16th during the day. Although details have not been released, it is possible that remote security camera surveillance […]
New Challenge: Help Prevent Dating Violence and Assault
Young women face the highest rates of dating violence and sexual assault. Nineteen percent of women (nearly 1 in 5) report experiencing sexual assault while in college. Many of these assaults occur when the offender, often an acquaintance, has targeted and isolated a young woman in vulnerable circumstances. Dating violence also disproportionately affects young women […]
Prepare for Hurricanes
Hurricane Irene is churning in the Atlantic, and if you live in a hurricane-prone part of the United States, it’s time to prepare for severe storms. One of your best resources for preparing, protecting your safety and knowing what to do after the hurricane is over can be found at the following government website: http://www.education.noaa.gov/Weather_and_Atmosphere/Hurricanes.html […]