Safe Trip Abroad

Summer is almost here, which for a lot of people means its time to travel.

Here are some basic safety tips for traveling;

1) Keep your travel plans, including accommodation details, to yourself.
2) Avoid changing money at airports, as thieves could be watching you.
3) Keep a photocopy of your passport and all other important documents in a safe place.

Protecting Yourself and Your Business on Social Networks

• Be Discreet - Never type anything into a profile page, bulletin board, instant message or other type of online electronic form that would expose you to unwanted visitors or the possibility of identity theft or malicious threats. This includes personal and business names and addresses, phone numbers, job titles, birth dates, schedule details, daily routines and business or family information. It's far better to communicate in generalities than to reveal information that unscrupulous individuals may someday use against you.

• Be Skeptical - Social network sites are full of useful business information, as well as to substantial amounts of useless disinformation. Treat anything you see online -- stock tips, advance news, personnel gossip and so on -- with a high degree of skepticism. Some people will lie in order to boost their own agenda, while others will spout unsubstantiated rubbish out of stupidity or sheer ignorance.

• Be Thoughtful - Nobody likes a loudmouth, but the Internet has a curious way of releasing personal inhibitions. Never type anything online that can come back to bite you. This includes outrageous claims, slander, obscenity and insults. Be cool and professional, and always think twice before typing.

• Be Professional - If you're posting a picture or video to a social network site, make sure it presents you in the best possible light. Dress professionally and, above all, don't disrobe or wear a funny hat.

• Be Wary - People on the Internet are not always who they seem to be. The CEO you're chatting with in Denver may actually be a 14-year-old kid in Milwaukee -- or a prisoner in Romania. Until you can independently verify someone's identity -- using the same business tools that you would turn to to screen a new hire or confirm a prospective business partner -- never, ever reveal personal, business or financial information.

• Check Privacy Policies - All major social network services have specific privacy guidelines that are published on their Web sites. Take the time to read and understand these documents, since they include the types of information that they will reveal -- or sell -- to other parties (including spammers). If you don't like the terms, don't use the service.

Tips provided by focus.com

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IN THE NEWS TODAY

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Horrific_11166833?fb_ref=storypage

The link above is for the Jamaica Observer article dated Sunday April 1st 2012. It is a gruesome reality that statistics can prove.

Police statistics have shown that, nationally, rape is the only category of serious crime that recorded an increase last year.

Food for thought:Our children are the future; if we can't protect them, what will become of us?