The recent security lapse at mass email marketing giant Epsilon has potentially exposed the email addresses of tens of thousands to internet spammers and hackers. You may have already received messages from some of Epsilon’s clients warning you. Companies like Lowes, Best Buy, Citibank and other global corporate giants have had their data exposed.

The unwanted spam messages for Viagra, business services, and Russian teen girls is bad enough. But we’ve also been exposed to various “phishing” messages that can….and will lead to identity theft and problems with bank accounts and credit cards.

2011 Hurricane Season predictions have been released by the Colorado State University team and Dr William Gray.  Remember, Have a Plan, Get a Kit and Be Informed!

Who are Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harvey, Irene, Jose, Katia, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Philippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince, and Whitney? 

These are the names for the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season that starts June 1st. It's never too early to prepare. So here are a couple of simple steps.

As we watch the ongoing and evolving crisis in Egypt it is important to note that the greatest threat to domestic stability in Egypt results from popular frustration with the country’s economic performance and lack of economic opportunity.

Nearly 20% of Egypt's population lives below the poverty line, yet the per capita GDP is $6,200. The "official"unemployment rates rose from 7.9 percent in 2000 to 9.7 percent in 2010. However independent sources estimate real  unemployment twelve and twenty-five percent of the labor force. The bottom line is that despite the relatively high levels of economic growth over the past few years, living conditions for the average Egyptian remain poor. It is this climate, combined with a heavy handed regime that is breeding a popular uprising.

Did you know that more than 4,000 Americans die and 20,000 are injured due to fires? Or that fire property losses top $8.6 billion a year?  And most of these fires are preventable.

If there is a fire, don't waste time. Your survivability depends on speed.

Here it is, January 12th, 2011. And today, according to the National Weather Service,  49 out of 50 states have snow on the ground. Yes. everywhere but here in Florida.

Here in Florida we're getting record low temperatures. Us warm-blooded Floridians are complaining about highs in the 50's.  Much of the US winter weather presents a more significant current hazard with heavy snow and below zero weather.

9-11-2001   All gave some - Some gave all.

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