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IMPORTANT – How to Lock Your Car and Why
Friday, April 10th, 2009I locked my car — as I walked away I heard my car door unlock. I went back and locked my car again three times. I looked around and there were two guys sitting in a car in the fire lane next to the store. When I looked straight at them they did not unlock my car again.
How to lock your car safely – While traveling, my son stopped at a roadside park. He came out to his car less than 4-5 minutes later and found someone had gotten into his car, and stolen his cell phone, laptop computer, GPS navigator briefcase…..you name it…
He called the police and since there were no signs of his car being broken into – the police told him that there is a device that robbers are using now to clone your security code when you lock your doors on your car using your key-chain locking device..
They sit a distance away and watch for their next victim. They know you are going inside of the store, restaurant, or bathroom and have a few minutes to steal and run. The police officer said to manually lock your car door-by hitting the lock button inside the car, that way if there is someone siting in a parking lot watching for their next victim it will not be you.
When you hit the lock button on your car upon exiting…it does not send the security code, but if you walk away and use the door lock on your key chain – it sends the code through the airwaves where it can be stolen. Something totally new to us…and real.
Be aware of this and please pass this note on…look how many times we all lock our doors with our remote…just to be sure we remembered to lock them….and bingo someone has our code…and whatever was in the car…can be stolen.
Difference Between “http & https”
Sunday, March 1st, 2009Don’t know how many are aware of this difference, but worth sending to any that do not…… What is the difference between http and https?
FIRST, MANY PEOPLE ARE UNAWARE OF
**The main difference between http:// and https:// is It’s all about keeping you secure** HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transport Protocol, Which is just a fancy way of saying it’s a protocol (a language, in a manner of speaking) For information to be passed back and forth between web servers and clients. The important thing is the letter S which makes the difference between HTTP and HTTPS.
The S (big surprise) stands for “Secure”. If you visit a website or webpage, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://.
This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular ‘unsecure’ language. In other words, it is possible for someone to “eavesdrop” on your computer’s conversation with the website. If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site.
This is why you never ever enter your credit card number in an http website! But if the web address begins with https://, that basically means your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.
You understand why this is so important, right?
If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with https://.
If it doesn’t, there’s no way you’re going to enter sensitive information like a credit card number.
Cute Quiz
Sunday, March 1st, 2009This is NOT a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. It will help if you are over 60! This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking! When you forward this to your friends/family, put your score in the subject line & let them know your score.
1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins B. The Buttmaster C. Spaghetti D. Wonder Bread E. Orange Juice F. Milk G. Cod Liver Oil
2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was…
A. Sugar Ray Robinson B. Roy Orbison C. Gene Autry D. Rudolph Valentino E. Fabian F. Mickey Mantle G. Cassius Clay
3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, ‘We have met the enemy and…
A. It’s you B. He is us C. It’s the Grinch D. He wasn’t home E. He’s really me an F. We quit G. He surrendered
4. Good night David.
A. Good night Chet B. Sleep well C. Good night Irene D. Good night Gracie E. See you later alligator F. Until tomorrow G. Good night Steve
5. You’ll wonder where the yellow went…
A. When you use Tide B. When you lose your crayons C. When you clean your tub D. If you paint the room blue E. If you buy a soft water tank F. When you use Lady Clairol G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. Before he was the Skipper’s Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie’s friend…
A. Stuart Whitman B. Randolph Scott C. Steve Reeves D. Maynard G. Krebbs E. Corky B. Dork F. Dave the Whale G. Zippy Zoo
7. Liar, liar…
A. You’re a liar B. Your nose is growing C. Pants on fire D. Join the choir E. Jump up higher F. On the wire G. I’m telling Mom
8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and…
A. Wheaties B. Lois Lane C. TV ratings D. World peace E. Red tights F. The American way G. News headlines
9. Hey kids! What time is it?
A. It’s time for Yogi Bear B. It’s time to do your homework C. It’s Howdy Doody Time D. It’s Time for Romper Room E. It’s bedtime F. The Mighty Mouse Hour G. Scoopy Doo Time
10. Lions and tigers and bears…
A. Yikes B. Oh no C. Gee whiz D. I’m scared E. Oh my F. Help! Help! G. Let’s run
11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone…
A. Over 40 B. Wearing a uniform C. Carrying a briefcase D. Over 30 E. You don’t know F. Who says, ‘Trust me’ G. Who eats tofu
12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women’s stockings…
A. Troy Aikman B. Kenny Stabler C. Joe Namath D. Roger Stauback E. Joe Montana F. Steve Young G. John Elway
13. Brylcream…
A. Smear it on B. You’ll smell great C. Tame that cowlick D. Grease ball heaven E. It’s a dream F. We’re your team G. A little dab’ll do ya
14. I found my thrill…
A. In Blueberry muffins B. With my man, Bill C. Down at the mill D. Over the windowsill E. With thyme and dill F. Too late to enjoy G. On Blueberry Hill
15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by…
A. Clark Gable B. Mary Martin C. Doris Day D. Errol Flynn E. Sally Fields F. Jim Carey G. Jay Leno
16. Name the Beatles…
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel G. John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. I wonder, wonder, who..
A. Who ate the leftovers? B. Who did the laundry? C. Was it you? D. Who wrote the book of love? E. Who I am? F. Passed the test? G. Knocked on the door?
18. I’m strong to the finish…
A. Cause I eats my broccoli B. Cause I eats me spinach C. Cause I lift weights D. Cause I’m the hero E. And don’t you forget it F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me G. To outlast Bruto
19. When it’s least expected, you’re elected, you’re the star today…
A. Smile, you’re on Candid Camera B. Smile, you’re on Star Search C. Smile, you won the lottery D. Smile, we’re watching you E. Smile, the world sees you F. Smile, you’re a hit G. Smile, you’re on TV
20. What do M & M’s do?
A. Make your tummy happy B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket C. Make you fat D. Melt your heart E. Make you popular F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand G. Come in colors
Below are the right answers:
1. D – Wonder Bread
2. G – Cassius Clay
3. B – He Is Us
4. A – Good night, Chet
5. G – When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. D – Maynard G. Krebbs
7. C – Pants On Fire
8. F – The American Way
9. C – It’s Howdy Doody Time
10. E – Oh My
11. D – Over 30
12. C – Joe Namath
13. G – A little dab’ll do ya
14. G – On Blueberry Hill
15. B – Mary Martin
16. G – John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. D – Who wrote the book of Love
18. B – Cause I eats me spinach
19. A – Smile, you’re on Candid Camera
20. F – Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand