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ID Theft - Fraud Alert or Freeze File

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:31:08 +0000

What steps should I take when I suspect someone has stolen my identity? Some things to consider doing immediately are to perform a fraud alert and freeze my credit files.

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Kiss With Caution

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:37:53 +0000

In Beijing, China a man gave a passionate kiss t o his girlfriend that left her completely deaf in her left ear. The hospital stated that the kiss reduced pressure in the mouth that resulted in pulling the eardrum out which caused the breakdown of the ear.

The doctor from the hospital said that the woman’s hearing would likely return to normal after about two months. As Reported by Reuters. That sure was one passionate kiss. I am sure he will be handling her with care when she gets her hearing back.

Permission to Smoke ‘Em. . . Marijuana?

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:28:27 +0000

A lady in Muncie, Indiana was stopped for a traffic ticket when she asked the police officer for permission to smoke. The Officer said yes. However, the Trooper began to smell something other than tobacco. That smell was marijuana.
It appears she decided to light-up a marijuana joint instead of the approved and legal tobacco cigarette. The officer immediately arrested her for charge of possession of paraphernalia. As Reported by The Star Press.com

Doughnuts Due to Driving Drunk

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:23:55 +0000

In Pittsburgh, Ohio a 24-year-old man was caught on snow- and ice-covered Beaver County Airport runway spinning his car in circles. The driver ignored police orders to stop his erratic driving on the runway.

Eventually he stopped and pulled into a parking lot. There he told the police he had permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to test brakes on the runway. The man faces DUI and other charges. As Reported Yahoo News.com.

1,400 Pairs of Shoes

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:15:02 +0000

That was the amount of shoes that was stolen from a company in Redford, Michigan. Apparently, the thieves just hooked-up their truck to the trailer and drove away with the entire haul. The value was approximately $40,000.00 dollars. Although, a security camera was in the area it did not stop the actions of the shoe thieves. The trailer was found a approx. a few blocks from the stores loading dock. As Reported UPI.com

Man Spilled His Guts to Police and Drugs Found in His Vomit

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:06:31 +0000

In Clinton Township, Michigan a 25 year old man was in a car then a foot chase when he was caught and detained for questioning by the police. After he was detained he threw-up. The police inspected his vomit and noticed it contained crack cocaine. Subsequently, he was arrested and arraigned on criminal charges of controlled substance, a drug offense. As Reported by Yahoo News.

This gives a new meaning to “spilling you guts” to the police.

Vishing - ID Theft

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:05:43 +0000

Vishing begins with an e-mail, like phishing, but requests that end-users contact a particular institution by phone in order to resolve an issue or re-secure personal data. People who call the provided number are asked to provide private information the phishers are attempting to get from you. Be careful because some vishing e-mails even attempt to reassure you of its legitimacy by stating that the institution in question would never request customer financial data via e-mail or IM.

Do I Need A Will

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:03:52 +0000

The short answer is, Yes. A will tells the world who you want to get your assets and who you want to take care of your children. Without a will and you are leaving the decision to the state.

Living Will Estate Planning

admin — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:58:40 +0000

A living will is a legal document that a person drafts to make it known others what their wishes are regarding life prolonging medical treatments. It is sometimes referred to as an advance directive, health care directive, or a physician’s directive.

Healthcare Power of Attorney Estate Planning

admin — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:54:24 +0000

The Health Care Power of Attorney document gives the person you name as your agent the power to make health care decisions for you if you cannot make the decisions for yourself. This power includes the power to make decisions about life-sustaining treatment. Unless you state otherwise, your agent will have the same authority to make decisions about your health care, as you would have.