I got this email awhile ago and have let it sit because I wasn't sure if I was going to use it or not.  But because of recent abductions of women in the tri-state area and the anniversary of the death of someone I know who was killed by someone who was never caught I decided to use this exactly as I received it.  Does it seem a little dramatic?  Maybe, but if it saves one person who reads it then it was worth the time I took to post it.  It never hurts to be over cautious and in this ever increasingly dangerous world (especially for women) you always want to be aware of something that might be a trick.  I myself was approached at a gas station not too long ago and luckily I wasn't as stupid as the men were hoping I was. And remember, being a male doesn't mean you are safe either.  Remember Jeffrey Dahmer? 


1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body; when you are close enough to
   
use it, do!

2. Learned this from a tourist guide.  If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO 
   
HIM.  Toss it away from you....Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than
   
you, and he will go for the wallet/purse.  RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole
   
and start waving like crazy..The driver won't see you, but everybody else will.  This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit
    (doing their check book, or making a list, etc.)  DON'T DO THIS!  The predator will be watching you, and
   
this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell 
   
you where to go.  AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR,  LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.. If someone
    is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! instead gun
    the
engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car.  Your Air Bag will save you.  If the person is in       
    the back seat they will get the worst of it .  As soon as the car crashes bail out and run.  It is better than
    having them find your body in a remote location.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:

A.) Be aware:  look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door.Most serial killers attack      
     their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side... If a male is sitting
     alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard   
     policeman to walk you back out.  IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs.  Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect
    crime spot.  This is especially true at NIGHT!

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control,  ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit
    you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ.
    RUN, Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP-It may get you raped, or killed.  Ted Bundy,
    the serial killer, was a good-looking,  well educated man, who ALWAYS played  on the sympathies of
    unsuspecting women.  He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with
    his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point:  Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night
    before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird.. The police told
    her 'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door..' The lady then said that it sounded like the baby
    had crawled near a window, and she was worried had crawled near a window, and she was worried
    The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.'
    He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their
    homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several
    calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.

10. Water scam! If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you
      think is a burst pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE!  These people turn on all your outside taps full
      blast so that you will go out to investigate and then attack.  Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your
      neighbors!

The crying baby was mentioned on America 's Most Wanted when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana.

 

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I saw this cute little guy when I ran to the Post Office the other day.  As I got out he called to me as cute dogs always do.  I hopped back in the car and took two quick shots before the owner returned.  It is through the car's dirty window but you can still see how adorable this tiny dog is.  He has some long nails on him too.  Sorry I couldn't resist!

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Last Monday was incredibly cold as it has been all this past week.  I was coming past the farm where they keep the animals they use in the movies and I could see they were all huddled together but it must have been feeding time because they were unusually close to the road and I couldn't resist stopping and snapping a few pictures even though I was in a hurry.  It is very rare for them to be so close to the road because their roaming area is just so large.  A lot of the time you can't even see them because they are way off in the fields.  I was hoping to see the elephant but no such luck.  I was lucky enough to catch the zebra and was real happy about that!  Imagine seeing a zebra in 5 degree weather!  I haven't given up on the elephant and hope to catch some shots of that during the summer if it is still around.  I tried all last summer but had no luck.  I got plenty of shots but they were all too dark because I could only catch him from a great distance and he was always in a very dark barn.   Enjoy the camels and zebra!



 

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NYS MISSING CHILD ALERT
1-800-FIND-KID
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse

Patrick Alford
Missing From: Brooklyn, New York
Date Missing: 01/22/2010
Date of Birth: 11/28/2002
Race: Black/Hispanic
Hair: Black
Height: 4’08”

Other Information: Patrick is a missing child under unknown circumstances. He was last seen in the area of 130 Vandalia Ave. Brooklyn, NY. He was wearing a red t-shirt, blue jeans, and blue and black Jordan sneakers. Patrick has a scar on his left eyelid. He may be in the Brooklyn area. Investigating Agency: New York City Police Department

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Via Lora "Leah" Stern, Realtor Rockland County Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage):

The New York State Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

Energy Star by auxesisAs part of the American Recovery and reinvestment act, NYSERDA is eligible to receive approximately $17 million to provide cash rebates and will be giving rebates to NYS residents for purchasing certain energy efficient appliances, with larger rebates going to consumers who recycle their old appliances.

Since the purpose of the program is to help lower energy costs and reduce energy consumption, New York State will only provide  rebates for purchasing Energy Star-rated refrigerators, clothes washers, freezers and dishwashers during President's Week 2010 (Feb. 12-21).  The program will allow the state to issue more than 170,000 rebates totaling $16.8 million and funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Customers purchasing appliances during this window may qualify for the following individual rebates:

Refrigerators: $75 ($105 with documented recycling of old appliance)

Clothes washers: $75 ($100 with documented recycling of old appliance)

Freezers: $50 ($75 with documented recycling of old appliance)

Dishwashers: Rebates are only available for dishwashers when they are purchased as part of an approved three-appliance package (dishwasher, refrigerator, clothes washer). These will qualify for a $500 rebate ($550 with documented recycling of old appliance).

Many retailers are expected to offer free recycling to make it easier to receive a rebate, and NYSERDA is coordinating with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation so consumers can also recycle their appliances at local waste stations and recycling centers.

You can visit The NY appliance swapout site to learn more about The New York State Energy-Effiecit Appliance Rebate Program and for forms and instructions, or call 1-877-NY-SMART.

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Thanks to Al & Peggy for this great site!

 

Via Al and Peggy Cunningham Voted Best Real Estate People- Brampton (RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.):

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Only Open If You Have An Hour To Spare

Here is your chance to be a super snooper... you moved out of town a few years ago and always wondered what the house looked like now, or how about checking on what the house of your local mayor looks like, or how about an old boyfriend or girlfriend. 

Duck with spy glass

You have to do a little digging and find the address.  Then click on over to http://www.vpike.com  and start snooping. 

We already checked out your diggs, or was that your office address you had posted.

Al and Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.,
391 Main St., N.
Brampton, ON  L6X1N7
905-450-5500

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http://www.TheHousePeople.com

http://www.AlandPeggysCorner.com

 

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Anyone who knows me at all knows how much I love Bon Jovi.   Anytime that name gets mentioned everyone in my household groans because it has been 25 years of Bon Jovi from someone who usually gets tired of everything pretty quickly.   Strangely that has been the one thing that has out lasted anything else.  (Besides my family and friends of course)  Any whooo I am proud to say I have written over 275 blog posts and never once mentioned Bon Jovi so na na nanny na to my close close friends and family!  However I am breaking that today because I can't resist.  I have severe laryngitis and got this great video emailed to me and normally would have screamed when I opened something like this and couldn't darn it!  So this is my way of screaming!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

 

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What a great idea!  As someone who has extreme laryngitis today this is extremely frustrating (and painful) for me - I can't even hum along. It has been 25 years since the last one and they had been thinking about doing another one. Unfortunately there was this terrible tragedy which brought about the necessity for it. Enjoy and sing along!



 

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Located 25 miles from London this fantastic over 40,000 sq. ft. 22 bedroom estate has 5 swimming pools, one of which is an infinity pool, a bowling alley, a 50 seat cinema, beauty salon, dressing room, sauna, private bar, an eight limousine garage and more!   There are 2 guest houses, an underground garage and a security lodge next to the main house.   The driveway is made of marble and is heated from below.   It is situated on 58 private acres.   They say when this house sells, as it is now for sale for 175 million, it will be one of the most expensive homes ever sold. Check out the video!  
 


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