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Thursday, July 14, 2011

SHOPPING > Survival Straps

Posted by LifeIsGood! at 14:30

[One of those must have items for a 72 hr bag/go-bag/disaster kit...]

courtesy of survivalstraps.com

Saturday, May 14, 2011

L.L.Bean > Emergency Weather Radio with Tone Alert

Posted by LifeIsGood! at 14:00

Stay informed during storms, power outages or trips to remote locations

Stay informed and be prepared during a power outage or an emergency with this portable FR-360 radio, made for L.L.Bean by Eton. Updated with a digital readout and an easier-to-use handcrank, the internal NIMH battery can also charge on solar power. Receives AM, FM and all seven NOAA weather stations (US and Canada only) to help you dial into news and follow storm conditions. NOAA Weather Alert feature can be set to automatically turn the radio on when an alert is broadcast. Features an earphone jack, a built-in LED with emergency flash, and electronic and cellphone charging ports. Can also run on three AAA batteries, not included. Imported.

Dimensions 6½"H x 6¼"W x 2"D.

Weight 1 lb. 5 oz.

Batteries Three AAA (optional; not included).

Friday, May 13, 2011

Don't mess with these Orlando mall cops

Posted by LifeIsGood! at 15:11

This is a great article on 'reverse emerging threats' to criminals and the like...superb 'mall cops' in Florida.

image courtesy of: webtechpoint.com

Far from being a piecemeal operation, security at The Mall at Millennia, a luxury mall in Orlando, Florida, is a highly sophisticated operation that uses the latest law enforcement tools, techniques, and technology; 50 unarmed security officers maintain a conspicuous presence throughout the 1.2 million square foot mall; the mall also has a comprehensive network of surveillance cameras that are monitored in a twenty-four hour command center; to prepare security personnel for emergency scenarios, the department conducts tabletop exercises with local law enforcement officials every six months; the mall also works closely with local law enforcement officials to catch local thieves and participates in sting operations. Read more

Monday, May 9, 2011

Terrorism Front > Counterfeiting and National Security

Posted by LifeIsGood! at 13:37

What does counterfeiting have to do with National Security?

image coutesy of: store.iccbooksusa.net

Fri, 2011-05-06 03:10 PM

By: James Hayward, Ph.D, Sc.D.

“We Got Him!” was the headline. “What’s next?” is the question now asked by many Americans, days after Osama Bin Laden’s demise. There are a number of simple things that we can do to help protect against terrorism. Some, like “See Something, Say Something,” have become ingrained in our national psyche. Perhaps less obvious is the imperative to guard against counterfeit goods. The connection may not be immediately apparent, but it is real and serious. - Government Security News