GPS Tracking for Hummers
20 Jul 2017While the Hummer brand is no longer producing consumer vehicles, there are plenty of these prized rides still on the roads today. And, they are all attractive targets for thieves who are interested in making a nice tidy profit.
Why Do Thieves Find Hummers So Attractive?
The newness of hummers on the road is not the issue for thieves today. It’s not the newest car to hit the streets, but it does have some of the coolest aftermarket parts and add-ons that can be stripped and sold. This includes things like:
- Stereo and Entertainment Systems
- Chrome Wheels
- Chrome Grills
- Winches
Saving Sea Turtles with the Help of GPS Tracking
19 Jul 2017If you’re a sea turtle in these times, it can be difficult. Pollution threatens you. You can get caught in fishing nets. And you can die from ingesting plastic. Coastal development is destroying your habitat, and you may not be able to make it to a nesting beach because seawalls cut off your paths. On top of all this, you even have to worry about egg poachers.
Each year, the Nicaragua beaches become one of the few spots in the world where sea turtles travel to lay their eggs together all at once. Unfortunately, each year there’s also millions of turtle eggs stolen by egg poachers from these beaches and sold on the black market. Eventually, people consume the eggs in restaurants and bars. Many people consider the eggs aphrodisiacs.
An environmental group called Paso Pacifico works hard to protect the Nicaragua nesting sea turtles, and conservationist, Kim Williams-Guillen who works there, is no different. Paso Pacifico has offices both in Nicaragua and the United States. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’ve been playing golf for a while, chances are you’ve either had a few of your expensive clubs stolen, or know someone else who has. You shouldn’t have to lose your valuable golf clubs to those sneaky thieves. Here are 7 ways you can prevent your golf clubs from being stolen.
- Mark Them
Etch your name in your clubs or mark them in another way. Marking your clubs is a very effective way to keep the thieves away. They’ll notice you have your clubs engraved and realize they won’t be able to sell them. You’ll also be able to prove they’re yours if the police catch the thief.
- Keep Them in Sight
Keep your golf bag with you at all times. Never leave them unattended. If you need to go indoors for a minute, take your bag with you. Many on-course restaurants and pro shops let you bring your golf club bag inside.