Text Box: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I resolve not to procrastinate this year!  (Starting next week)
I suppose you have all the Christmas decorations stowed away by now, ready for another year of fame and prosperity.  Good Luck!
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I reprinted the article on pre-paid gift card scams because it seems that gift cards were the gift of choice this year.  Worth a second read!
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If any of you have teenagers that received a cell phone, you should instruct them on safety and security while Text Box: Published Monthly for Mystery Writers
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New Recipe!
What’s your Verdict?
Weapons
Know your police
Writers corner
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Know your Police

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What’s new in Scams?

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What’s your verdict?

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Writers Corner:

 

 

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Recipes to Die for!

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What’s new in Home Movies

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Contact Info

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Text Box: using them.  Remember courtesy too.  Don’t forget to program in parents numbers and tell them to use the 911 feature in emergency.  Not a bad idea to program “ICE”, (In Case of Emergency) numbers also.  Phones should be OFF while in classrooms.  Personal information about the cell phone should never be given to strangers or even talked about in crowded situations.  You never know who might be listening.
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I thought the ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) system was interesting.  There are some great demos at the websites  Check them out.
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Text Box: KText Box: 350,000, 650,000, 950,000 volts!  Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, or inside a cigarette case.  Legal in most states, they immobilize for several minutes with no permanent damage.  It works on the assailants neuromuscular system to disorient and makes them lose control of their voluntary muscular movement.

Text Box: It is safe to use even if the attacker is holding you, the effects will not pass to you.  The energy from the Fire Fly turns blood sugar into lactic acid, making the body unable to produce enough energy for their muscles.
The few minutes they are disabled allow you to escape or employ more permanent methods of disabling.
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Know Your Weapons: Fire Fly:

Fire Fly