Staying safe in a dangerous world.
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Telling Swiss Secrets: A Banker’s Betrayal
In this Global Post article, American whistle blower Bradley Birkenfeld exposes the secrets and scandals behind the legendary secrecy of Swiss banking. It’s the inner sanctum of Swiss banking — the heavily-guarded nexus between numbered Swiss bank accounts and their owner’s good names — and it’s the rare American that is allowed entry. Bradley Birkenfeld…
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Tied Up Woman Types With Toes for Help [Brilliance in the News]
39-year-old Amy Windom was tied to her bed after being robbed at gunpoint around midnight last Tuesday. The robber had taken various items from her home and stolen her car. Windom struggled to free herself for hours before, in a feat (no pun intended) of incredible dexterity, she used her toes to type a message…
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How To Effectively Lie [Art of Deception]
Tell a simple story. The more complex, the more you have to remember. Stay as close to the truth as possible. Try to keep eye contact, but not too much. Humans naturally look away to access real memories. Believe the lie. Envision the lie. Paint the story in your head. Read Paul Ekman’s book, Telling…
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Subway Secret Entrances Of New York
Curbed has this fascinating look at decoy subway entrances.
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5 Incredible TV Shows You Need to Watch [Reviews]
Wow. I have discovered so many awesome TV shows in the past week, I felt compelled to share them here. TV shows with incredible pace, action and, of course, spying, tricks and deception. Sherlock Sherlock is a very well done BBC television series, featuring a modern day Sherlock Holmes. Watching the show is like getting…
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Cars in Uncommon Colors Protect Against Theft
Interesting fact: according to a study done in the Netherlands, Â cars with uncommon paint colors (lime green, bright orange) are far less likely to be stolen than those in more popular colors (gray, black). It’s a good thing to keep it in mind the next time you’re in the market for a new vehicle. Researchers…
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Power Magazine [Of Interest]
Those who enjoy the fine art of body building, and gaining muscle mass might enjoy this magazine: The Power Magazine Subscribe: RSS | Twitter | Email
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Travel Tips [Link Roundup]
Four Hour Work Week: Travel With No Baggage Nomadik: Yucatan Scams In Mexico Destination360 Scams Worldtripventures Ripoffs Theage Top 12 Travel Scams Roadjunky travel-scams-guide http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/07/11/how-to-travel-the-world-with-10-pounds-or-less-plus-how-to-negotiate-convertibles-and-luxury-treehouses/ http://www.digitizd.com/2009/10/12/6-ways-to-make-your-next-trip-awesome/ http://www.onebag.com/
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Here’s A Must Watch For You
The Real Hustle is one of the most expansive looks at how many cons are out in the world. A team of British con artists shows you how to stay safe out there. Find on IMDB
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Cut Down Power Lines to Draw Attention [Survival]
When an unnamed man found himself stranded in the woods of northern Saskatchewan, he came up with a clever method to signal for help. Knowing the power company would have to check on the downed lines, the man cut down several power poles with an axe he had on hand. A man stranded in the…
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