Archive for July 16th, 2010

Barefoot Bandit

Friday, July 16th, 2010

After two long years, the barefoot bandit has finally been caught. At nineteen years old, Colton Harris-Moore was arrested in the Bahamas on minor charges and will soon be deported back to the U.S. the bandit was made famous by his habit of robbing stores and businesses while barefoot. He was also known for stealing planes to get away from police.

The bandit is suspected in as many as 70 crimes. His crime spree spanned as many as eight different states as well as British Columbia. Officials in Florida expect that he will soon be in their court to face charges. His next appearance in court would be the state of Washington to face federal charges.

Security and You

Friday, July 16th, 2010

When we were looking around for a new home to move into, we considered several things before deciding to purchase our house. The price was of course a factor, as well as its location. We wanted good schools for our kids and a relatively good neighborhood to raise them in. Since we moved in about five years ago, we have found that we made a pretty good choice. There have been a few incidents though that has turned our minds toward being more secure.

While reading the local paper, I discovered that some houses near ours had been robbed. The authorities caught the man responsible, but it was still unsettling. I began to wonder how secure our own home was and did a little research online. I found a lot of good information in what is called the backup battery and equipment guide. It’s a neat checklist of items that can help you decide if your home is secure.

I began to think that it might be wise to put a few dollars toward a security video camera. I don’t think we need anything real fancy, but just something that would help me keep tabs on who visits the house. I also started looking into the different security systems that are out there and their prices. I found some good stuff and am talking things over about it with my wife.

I believe that all in our entire neighborhood is safe. But on the other hand, you can never be too careful. I would hate to think that something happened that could have been prevented. I think everyone should consider their own security methods and work to improve them. I believe it will make everyone safer.