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Two Permitted Crimes

Sometimes it happens that somebody suddenly dies without any obvious physical reason for his or her death. For example, it can come to pass in the trolley-bus or anywhere else. Often there is a number of other people around the place where it has happened, who did not notice anything suspicious. Sometimes it happens that […]

10 Tips on Choosing Your Own Disability Support

United Response are firmly in favour of personal budgets and self-directed support as a way of giving people genuine choice and control. They have always focused on support that is tailored to each individual as absolutely key to the way they work. As such they see self-direction and personal budgets as a natural progression of […]

Education: There Are All Kinds of Lobotomies

This is a story about mad scientists. A true story. In 1932, the Education Establishment forced a new, unproven reading method on American public schools (the method was known at the time as Look-say). The results were disastrous. In 1936, an American doctor named Walter Freeman performed the first prefrontal lobotomy in the U.S. Ten […]

How To Enjoy Live Music Concerts

Life is short and therefore it should be enjoyed to the fullest. There are many ways in which you can enjoy life without hurting the people around you. One common source of entertainment is the live music concert. It gives people a great feeling to watch their favorite musicians perform at a live music concert. […]

Can Taser Guns Kill?

In using self defense equipment, the main objective that you have in using it is to stop an attack or incapacitate your attacker. This can provide you with an opportunity to escape and call for help. Among the many self defense equipment being used, the most efficient is the Taser gun. It is being used […]

Who Needs Taser Guns?

With the rising crime rate nowadays, the chances of you being attacked is quite high. You can get mugged by an alley or get harassed. For women, it may be quite difficult to defend yourself, especially if your attacker has a larger body size compared to yours. Even if you know martial arts or other […]

Is Taser Gun Effective In Protecting You From Harm?

It cannot be denied that not a single place is safe nowadays. Everywhere you go and regardless of your location, you can hear news about robberies, attacks, kidnapping and burglaries. The world is dangerous to live in due to the prevalence of criminals and rising levels of criminality. With the rising threats and dangers that […]

Keep Warm Without Burning Up Your Dollars

Homes are big electricity consumers, and therefore big contributors to the release of pollutants into the air. The US Department of Energy provides funding to weatherize houses that meet certain requirements. Find out how to weatherize your Washington home and save big on heating expenses. Weatherizing your home has several advantages. The most obvious is […]

Saving the Future

With the green movement gaining momentum throughout the world, more businesses and home owners are looking for ways to take advantage of clean, renewable energy and products. Carbon footprint is a measure of how much greenhouse gas you release minus how much you take in. Everywhere, information on green technology is being sought out, by […]

Capitalise On A Green Business

The world is shifting more towards environmentally friendly and sustainable economies. Perhaps you\’re looking to start your own green business as a result, or are simply looking for ways that you can improve your existing eco-friendly company. With such an array of incentives and products available to Ridgefield green businesses, this is easier than ever. […]