Classic cars are a strong target for thieves. Aside from the joy ride factor of driving in muscle cars of yesteryear, stealing these classic vehicles can be quite lucrative, as well.

One reason for this is the high value of the parts in older cars. A well-connected thief could make more money from selling the parts of the classic ride than you could likely bring in by selling the entire car.

These are a few things you might want to consider for keeping your classic car safe from theft or, at the very least, to make your classic car a far less attractive target.

Install GPS Tracking on Your Classic Car

GPS tracking not only serves as a useful tool for tracking and recovering cars that are stolen, but it is also quite effective as a deterrent for those interested in stealing an older vehicle. Most classic car thieves are after an easy target with a lower likelihood of capture. Classic cars ordinarily fit the bill. When GPS tracking for cars is added into the mix, though, it presents a new challenge many thieves are disinclined to face. Read the rest of this entry »

Going on hikes and camping allow you to explore nature, from bird watching and sightseeing, to enjoying the great outdoors and beautiful landscape. While it can be a fun adventure, it can also be a dangerous one. You could get lost, run out of water, or get stuck in a storm with lack of warm clothing and food. This is why it is important to make a list of the items you need to bring with you before heading out on your trek. Here are some must-have items to take along.

Emergency and First Aid

Before you begin an expedition to explore nature, make sure you have a first aid kit and other emergency supplies. Some emergency items you need include extra space blankets, fire starters, flashlight, and cigarette lighters. It also helps to have a compass with a mirror to create a signal overhead that you need help. Bring along a whistle, knife, headlamp, and spare batteries. For your first aid kit, include items such as: Read the rest of this entry »

Employers aren’t the only ones who benefit from GPS fleet tracking technology. In fact, employees have a lot to gain by working in businesses that use this technology. These are just a few of the benefits GPS tracking services bring to the table for your employees.

1) Improved Safety for Drivers

One great thing about GPS fleet tracking is that it encourages businesses to revisit their safety protocols for their drivers – and enforce them. While some drivers may initially view this as invasive, the overriding goal is to make the work environment safer for all. GPS fleet tracking can be set to notify the company of erratic driving, speeding, aggressive driving, and harsh braking.

These aren’t the only ways by which GPS fleet tracking improves safety for drivers. It is also instrumental in helping to maintain vehicle safety by notifying and even scheduling routine maintenance. This keeps trucks in great shape. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, a group of Korean scientists has observed part of the Nansen ice shelf breaking off.

Ice shelves are large areas of ice that can range from 100 to 900 meters thick. Icebergs are large pieces of freshwater ice that have broken off from an ice shelf or glacier — are are floating freely in open water. The Nansen ice shelf is located 50 kilometers south of the Jang Bo-go Antarctic Research Station.

After part of this ice shelf broke off, it split into two icebergs, and these bergs are not moving north. One of the icebergs is 150 square kilometers and the other is 55 kilometers. Together, the surface area of these two icebergs is 70 times larger than Yeouido. Read the rest of this entry »

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB,) in conjunction with the National Equipment Register (NER) is making strides to deter the theft of heavy equipment. Through better documentation, accurate equipment identification, proper reporting, increased site security, and a better understanding of the threat of theft, owners of heavy equipment can reduce the incidents of theft.

In a report issued by the NICB, the most common types of heavy equipment stolen by thieves were identified. The report was based on data that was reported by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC,) which is then profiled according to the state, the city, and the months the thefts occurred in, as well as the type, the manufacturer, the style, and the year the equipment was manufactured.

According to the report, in 2014, there were a total of 11,625 heavy equipment thefts that were reported to law enforcement officials. This is up by 1.2 percent, from the 11,486 thefts that were reported in 2013. Read the rest of this entry »