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Smartphone Theft On The Rise

Posted: July 17, 2014

Perhaps because of their ubiquity, smartphones are being targeted by thieves like never before, being stolen at an alarmingly high rate, according to newly released statistics. Approximately 3.1 million people had their smartphones stolen from them last year, Consumer Reports found in its Annual State of the Net survey. That's nearly two times more than in 2012, when there were an estimated 1.6 million purloined...

July Is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

Posted: July 8, 2014

Being sure to lock the door has come to be a habit for automotive owners as a basic strategy to guard against theft, but these and other safety strategies are particularly important to follow in the summer, as it's consistently the peak time of year for car crime. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Along with August, more vehicle thefts take place around now...

Teen Drivers: Safety Tips For New Drivers

Posted: July 1, 2014

As the parent of a teen driver, you may be wondering whether the hands-on-training and various precautions you've taken are going to be enough to keep your child safe when behind the wheel. Whether your child is driving to school, driving to a friend's house, or going on a road trip, safety is of utmost concern. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death for drivers between...

Hands Free Not Risk Free

Posted: June 25, 2014

Though most Americans well understand that talking on a cellphone or sending a text message increases the chances of getting into an accident, potentially leading to an auto insurance claim, a majority of motorists believe that this risk is reduced by using a hands-free device as an alternative. But according to the National Safety Council, though common, this belief couldn't be further from the truth....

School's Out For Summer! Is Your Place Of Business Child-Friendly?

Posted: June 16, 2014

Any business has a much greater chance of attracting new customers and retaining high-quality employees if the enterprise is child-friendly. A child-friendly business does not necessarily mean one that has a large play area or child care center right on the premises. Parents with children simply want local shops and businesses where they can go and feel comfortable with their children in tow. Parents also appreciate an employer who...

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