Packing correctly for the visit to the ocean or maybe under the sun can often mean the difference between a complete fun-filled day or possibly a day of pain.Take it from those of us who reside the lifestyle all year long - Floridians. We tend to realize very early in life the necessity of doing things effectively if we are likely to be in an outdoor environment for long periods of time.And, we're just not making reference to beach time either....more
Today, we drive safer cars on safer roads; decades of advertisements and public information campaigns have made most of us safer drivers. Despite this progress, the number of auto accidents and fatalities nationwide is still quite staggering.In 2008, there were almost 6 million car accidents in the U.S., which led to more than 37,000 deaths. More, automobile accidents are causing death for people between the ages of three and 34 in this...more
A few details about the Internet can be eye-popping. About 415 pieces of content are shared by individuals annually on Facebook. They spend approx. 23 minutes a day on Twitter, check in 563 times on Foursquare, devote 196 hours on YouTube, and send countless emails. The data clearly depict the influence of the Internet or social networking on the population. But there is one sad revelation that this craze has now become the target of the Internet attackers. Con artists, criminals, and other dishonest actors are exploiting the social networking tools to sneak into the privacy of others for nefarious purposes.Mainly there are two tactics used to exploit online social networks. Practically, at times they can be combined to achieve the drive. First, computer savvy fraudsters can write and manipulate the computer code to gain access to the target account or may install unwanted software on specified computer or phone. And second, they can manipulate data through the online social interaction. Falling for an online scam be damaging for an individual victim as well as the organization.Understanding the looming threats on social networks, McAfee security vendor has inducted Safe URL...more
Solders are metallic alloys which are melted and used in the fused form for joining two metals or metallic alloys. These are commonly used in the electrical and electronics industry. There are different types of solders, made of different metals in varied mixes. The type of solder desired is dependent on the nature of surfaces to the joined...more
Barbecues are a great way to get outside, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy good food. The sun is shining and everyone has a great time catching up, chatting about family, work, vacations and maybe even share a bit of gossip.But nothing can leave a bad taste in the mouths of your guests faster than a bad case of food poisoning. Because...more
Recent series of motor vehicle accidents in the state of New Hampshire go on to show that great majority of the accidents involved teens it reiterates the fact that teenage drivers are extremely dangerous not only to themselves but also to others on the roads. At least one in three killed in motor vehicle accidents is a teen driver. So what is to be blamed when a teenage driver is involved in a motor accident speed or, lack of alertness or alcohol or lack of inexperience?A highway patrol officer was quoted saying Its confusing as to how the problem should be addressed. Teen age tempts the folks to experiment and thats what teenage drivers do experiment sitting behind the wheel, head over heels, texting while driving, driving under influence, driving while intoxicated, not complying with seatbelt or speed limit rules that result in accidents on every road everyday.In fact a look at the stats about teen driving accidents startle anyone. They stand four times more chance than older adults to crash. Whether it is a male or female; national average says that the drivers falling in the age group of 16 to 19 have the highest annual accident rate and the highest traffic violation rate as...more
Different institutions in society have been recently affected by the economic situation happening globally. The government has been forced to cut public budgets, businesses had to lay off several of their employees, and the prices of various goods...more
Our sun is a never ending source energy and light, but apart from that, it also helps sustain all life on earth. Apart from being able to generate sufficient light to illuminate objects on earth, the suns energy is essential for human survival. Its...more
A playground has always been a place where children go crazy and just love to play, scream and run around all the time. But this craziness of children towards playgrounds and its equipment can also be the reason for accidents and injuries to them due...more
With so many recent technological advances, data protection is an increasing concern for business and legal entities. Traditional methods for document exchange are cumbersome, costly, and inefficient, especially in a global marketplace. Fortunately,...more
No matter how many times we are told to back up that important document or family photos we all one day inevitably face that sinking feeling of having that file, folder or entire drive disappear. If you have lost important files you may one day turn...more
With gas prices hitting all time highs every week it seems like, people are trying to find other modes of transportation so they don't have to pay over $4 a gallon for gas. One thing that I have noticed an increase in is people riding their bicycles....more