Las Vegas is a great place to exercise outdoors. If you’re a runner, here's a few safety precautions to be considered before you hit the road, track, or trail. Continue reading »

An unwavering, indomitable, slimy, and slippery scam artist might be considering you, this very moment, as his next 'meal ticket'. Here are some tips you can use to foil a would-be Phishing con artist. Continue reading »

Ever find yourself in an argument or confrontation and felt that violence was imminent? In an area where crowds and alcohol are prevalent, such situations are rare but possible. Having been in that position many times, I’ve learned that you can sometimes talk your way to a peaceful solution or make sure you have the advantage when it ultimately becomes violent. Here’s a few tips that might help. Continue reading »

Ever wonder if inherent danger exists in certain places? Well I wonder about this all the time…maybe too often. And I believe that some places increase personal safety while the design of others present danger. Continue reading »

Too many crime victims make it easy for potential criminals. Here’s so more tips and practical advice that you can use to remain safe in Sin City. Continue reading »

With the exception of the occasional article on enjoying the fine pleasures of cigars, I usually write about personal safety, focusing on areas and individuals that should be avoided. This week I decided to mention my goal to combat a growing sense of negativity that I encountered while engaging in this focus. Continue reading »

Other than terrain, weather, differences in lifestyle, and an environment in which people can get alcohol day or night, I believe certain individuals cause the majority of traffic crashes in Las Vegas. Here are six tips you can use to avoid becoming involved with those who bend fenders. Continue reading »

Diane shares her scrapbook of all-time tall tales and funny memories of years past -- Happy 2010! Continue reading »

To prevent crime or avoid criminals you don’t have to think like an attacker, know their past, or somehow predict his or her actions. Considering what they find necessary when on the hunt for their next victim may be the best way to deprive criminals of their ability to act. Continue reading »

The holiday season affects criminal activity in expected and unexpected ways. The changes in the activities of potential victims, lead to the activity increase of potential violators. Five tips to avoid becoming part of the holiday crime statistics. Continue reading »