Family & Personal Safety

DEATHS FROM PASSOUT GAME CONFUSED WITH SUICIDE

Passout Game Confused with Suicide

A person squeezes a friend’s chest or neck to deprive him or her of oxygen, and instill a sensation of light-headedness. Upon release, the sudden pressure sends a torrent of blood thru the carotid arteries into the brain—a big rush follows, and it is this rush that is addictive.

The good news is that there are some warning signs parents and teachers (and wiser friends) can watch out for.

 

CRIME IN BAJA CALIFORNIA

Crime in Baja California

Mexico’s Baja California peninsula is a popular destination for tourists, but with the recent spike in crimes committed towards Americans in that region, business for hotels and restaurants has declined. Tourists have always known about the parts of Baja plagued by drug-related violence and corrupt policemen, but the recent assaults by masked, armed bandits, some of whom pose as police, have even the most loyal visitors scared to return.

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ADVANCE WORK

Advance work

The opportunities and benefits associated with public life are often enticing, but seldomly do high profile individuals acknowledge the potential threats and security challenges that come with fame and notoriety. Many times the celebrity, athlete or political leader becomes the target of a competitor, overzealous fan or crazed person out for publicity or monetary gain. These types of situations require skills and knowledge not usually found in your typical guard service. These types of threats require what is referred to in the Executive Protection industry as Advance Work.

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SECURITY FOCUS

Security World International

When disaster strikes, manage it. Managing the disaster situation correctly will improve your reputation.

Learn about one of the hottest topics in the IT industry today - Business Continuity.

 


For Thought

"What is conservatism? Is it not adherence to the old and tried, against the new and untried?"

– Abraham Lincoln
   Cooper Institute Address, February 27, 1860

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Looking Forward

AP: New security measures for Amtrak

EC plans biometric border checks

Chinese Official: Separatists plot Olympic
   attacks


3com sale to Chinese company derailed by
   U.S. security concerns


Navy missile hits spy satellite