I once actually met this monster. It occurred in the county jail at Glenwood Springs, Colorado, back in 1977, shortly before he made the first of his two escapes from that state's custody. This event ... referring to both our fated encounter, along with the subsequent escapes, and ensuing panic ... were key ingredients in the overall formula Satan had used in his own failed effort at molding me into something similar.
I came as close to being another such person as anyone could ever possibly be, without crossing that last, thin line, seperating the worlds of fantasy and reality. I cannot explain how Bundy became what he was. Yet I can describe my own dark story ... of how I "evolved" from an adolescent who discovered his first copy of Playboy magazine ... into someone who, two decades later, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison ... as the result of a failed action that was very Bundy-like in nature.
I wish to offer a powerful testimony. Should anyone here be interested, I direct your attention to my profile page. In the blog area, you shall find something entitled "The Shadow Whispers" which is where my tale will be told over the course of upcoming weeks. I would also suggest familiarizing yourself with an earlier blog-story of mine called "The Girl I Never Knew" wherein I tell of my salvation.
For yes, though I once walked a path of darkness that would have surely wrought terrible destruction, our Great God intervened to prevent such a thing from ever occurring. That is the difference between Bundy and myself. He became a rapist and killer. I myself did not. I don't know how God works in such matters. Why one was allowed to become a monster, with the other being saved at the proverbial last moment.
There are those within my church, including our very Godly pastor, who believe that this is precisely why I was saved ... to share my story with other people. Perhaps that explains it as well as anything. "The Shadow Whispers" is my humble attempt at doing what I feel I must.
Author: Danny Ray
Monday, November 19, 2007
Child Internet Safety (Discussion)
As we all know the Internet growing at a rapid rate. And our kids are getting smart especially in and around the computer. Internet predators come in all shapes and sizes. They will pose as young people themselves. They will try to earn the child's trust. It always starts off with little things here and there. They will do this until their goals are met and you know what that is; yep you guessed it, our children. These predators don't care about your kids they don't even see them as little people. They see them as object to their desire.
1. How do we keep our kids safe from predators you can't see or feel?
2. What should you do in the event of a Internet predator come in contact with you kids online?
3. Could you tell the differences between real kids vs. an online predator?
4. How would you alert police without scaring the perpetrator off?
5. What would you do if the online intruder found out where you live?
These are just some of the questions some people never ask themselves until it's too late. This questionnaire is simple to answer. If you know, please answer them. The more you put on here the more information people will have for other to learn. Don't be shy. This is why this group was created, it's for all of us to learn and give advice or share knowledge.
Always thinking of your safety, Michael
1. How do we keep our kids safe from predators you can't see or feel?
2. What should you do in the event of a Internet predator come in contact with you kids online?
3. Could you tell the differences between real kids vs. an online predator?
4. How would you alert police without scaring the perpetrator off?
5. What would you do if the online intruder found out where you live?
These are just some of the questions some people never ask themselves until it's too late. This questionnaire is simple to answer. If you know, please answer them. The more you put on here the more information people will have for other to learn. Don't be shy. This is why this group was created, it's for all of us to learn and give advice or share knowledge.
Always thinking of your safety, Michael
how do single moms protect themselves n their home
Recently a woman in her mid twenties was sexually assulted in her home. The guy was supposively a friend of hers. She tutored his children. He stopped by her house to see if he could talk to her. this was the first time she had let him in her home the entire time they've been friends. She showed him around and the next thing she knew he had her in a choke/sleeper hold. she pasted out. when she came to he was still inside of her. she tried to reach for the knife under her pillow but he ended up using it against her. tellin her he would kill her if she screamed out. she didn't want to wake her three children up and so she did as she was told. after he left her house she called the cops. she had the rape kit done took a lie detector test and told them who the guy was. the cops are too busy to investigate the crime. It's been three weeks since the crime had happened and nothing is being done. she asked me why does this happen? I didn't know what to tell her except that God will heal her in time. so how do single moms protect themselves in their own home? it's not right that anyone should ever go through that and cops being too busy to help. what do i tell her on how to keep herself and her children safe?
By: Angel eyes
By: Angel eyes
Children abducted from their own homes.....
It seems like there have been several stories over the last few years of children being abducted right out of their own homes while their parents sleep. The most recent heartbreaking story involved a young girl who was murdered and found dead by her mother the next morning! Her mother had left her sleeping on the couch, went to bed herself, and someone was able to get to her daughter and do this vicious act.
We think our children are safe just because they are in our own homes, but that might not be the case. I feel compelled to post this, because I want to remind everyone to BE AWARE of where your children are, even if they are in your own home! Make sure that the doors and windows are locked before you go to bed for the night, and set the alarm if you have one. Use precautions to make sure there is no way for someone to enter (or exit) your home while you are asleep.
Never assume you or your children are safe just because they are in the house. Please err on the side of protection!
By: Mrs El.
We think our children are safe just because they are in our own homes, but that might not be the case. I feel compelled to post this, because I want to remind everyone to BE AWARE of where your children are, even if they are in your own home! Make sure that the doors and windows are locked before you go to bed for the night, and set the alarm if you have one. Use precautions to make sure there is no way for someone to enter (or exit) your home while you are asleep.
Never assume you or your children are safe just because they are in the house. Please err on the side of protection!
By: Mrs El.
Single Women and Single Mother Safety
It not easy to trust anyone when you're a single woman or a single mother and have to face your everyday life on your own. There are thing in your life that you have to be done such as work, grocery shopping and etc. How do you stay safe and how far can you trust someone in your home, even if the person if a friend? Trust has a thin line. If it crossed or broken it's not easy to repair.
Now ask yourself:
Q: How much should I trust anyone?
A: This much;
Anything passed this point and it makes you feel uncomfortable is a violation of your space. Move back, out of the way or ask the person nicely to step back. It's your life so safety should always be in your everyday life. I'm not saying don't trust anyone but just use "Awareness" because even a friend can turn you into a victim. Always thinking of your safety, Michael
Now ask yourself:
Q: How much should I trust anyone?
A: This much;
Anything passed this point and it makes you feel uncomfortable is a violation of your space. Move back, out of the way or ask the person nicely to step back. It's your life so safety should always be in your everyday life. I'm not saying don't trust anyone but just use "Awareness" because even a friend can turn you into a victim. Always thinking of your safety, Michael
Beware of this method for breaking into your house
I think someone tried to break into our house. This morning when my husband was leaving for work, he found that someone had tried to pry the peep-hole off of our front door. My husband works for a company that does security systems and locksmithing, etc so he knows what he is talking about here! He said that there is a method of breaking in where a person pries off the peep hole and sticks something through it that can grab on to the lock from the inside and unlock the door! Then when they leave, the just put the peep hole back in and close the door unlocked. It looks like you forgot to lock your front door!
We have a double cylindered deadbolt on our front door. In other words, you need a key to open it from either side of the door. You might want to consider something like that if you have a peep hole or a window in or near your front door.
Just FYI.
By: Mrs. EL
We have a double cylindered deadbolt on our front door. In other words, you need a key to open it from either side of the door. You might want to consider something like that if you have a peep hole or a window in or near your front door.
Just FYI.
By: Mrs. EL
Monday, July 30, 2007
Two women taunt their victims
Two young ladies robbed two women at gunpoint in a shopping center just a week apart. They approached their victims by asking for directions. Once the women got close enough. They were robbed. For some robbers they use the money for drug habits but for these ladies it seen liked a game to them. Use caution when being approached by any one. Looks can be deceiving. Always thinking of your safety. Michael
Beauty4 Ashes
Hello - I'll make this short b/c i gotta get up early with the lil' one. I used to think that life was just about surviving. God has shown me that although i am a survivor of many things i've remained a victim of them and of the past.
I have survived physical and sexual abuse as a child, emotional abuse as an adult and was raped two years ago. I felt blessed to have survived it all and to be able to move on with my life,but I realize now that I have also allowed it to hold me captive. How do you break the chains of something so damaging and so powerful? How do you let go and let God?
I have survived physical and sexual abuse as a child, emotional abuse as an adult and was raped two years ago. I felt blessed to have survived it all and to be able to move on with my life,but I realize now that I have also allowed it to hold me captive. How do you break the chains of something so damaging and so powerful? How do you let go and let God?
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beauty4ashes
Isaiah 61:3
Written by Feon Davis
This life as Christian woman of God growing up, in Morehead City, North Carolina.
I wanted to share with everyone my disability. I am born with learning disability. And along with that I had some trauma events that took place, since the age 5-adult age. In addition, I have anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, social anxiety, and pigment problems.
I thank God I am here. And I would have this spiritual connection from God. To the point I would have vision, dreams and even here whispers from God. I am still learning, yet am hobble a lot when I ask God to guide me and show me what it is he wanted me to do. I never give up, even when I am frustrated, or angry of my emotions. As you all heard the saying "He has all control". At one time, I would wish and wanted to be normal and live normal. But I am coming to a higher sincerity, if you will of his plan for me. Even with my mental and physical limits and boundaries. My senses and spirit is open to what humanity can not hear what I hear. Like angels singing. Here God's spirit speaks words of poetic words to my heart and soul.
I have been blessing over the years to write Christian poetry and few inspirational poems. But it what I didn't expect is write other types of writing. Eventually, started creative writing, and also I am writing a children book, also, I written, what I have been told Christian fiction of my true spiritual experiences. I have been writing this book since 1998-2005 now. I am having a friend edit this book. I hoping to publish it for all to read and be bless it. Also, I design and mess around with graphics until, I done my own book covers and type and print them out and coil bind my own paperback books. And also, I do my own poetry bookmarks, poetry post cards, and letterhead poems. Through pray, I learn a lot more from the Lord I also rebuild my own computer, design and update my own web site as well.
I have posted a poem that I written after my mother had told me happen to me before I was born. Apparently, back in that day they wouldn't let the husband come in for the delivery. But she was getting some sleep before delivering me. And lady comes in and tries to murder her in her sleep with a pillow. She struggled, until she calls on Jesus to give her strength. And that's when, all the force with her spirit pushes back. At this time my mom, was trying to catch her breath. When the doctor and nurse come in, and ask this lady who she was. And she wouldn't answer and they had report her, but couldn't find her. Despite it she had rough time, delivering me. I was depriving of oxygen far to long. They didn't think I would live. And my mother was so tired and vomiting. But by the grace of God she and I were ok. Praise his Name!! Since she told me this, I know the God had reason for me to be here even more than ever. From this, I prayed, and God use me. Then soon enough I written this poem I like share.
"I Am Surviving"
I survived from being born murder, before my birth,
And He spares me,
I survived molestation,
And he comfort my spirit
I survived rape,
And he strengthens me.
I survived verbal abuse by mankind,
And he was my voice.
I survived physical pain,
And he healed me from the inside out.
I am surviving despite my learning disability,
And he reminds me, I am in his image.
I am surviving with stress and depression,
And in his arms, I am at peace.
I am surviving this environment,
And he held me near his bosom.
I survived the disadvantages,
And he meant for me to be a TESTIMONY.
Written by Feon Davis
Copyrighted © 2007 All Rights Reversed.
This is my true life experience Miss Davis has been through. And she prays, this only make one not grant what God has given them and be more compassionate toward others with difficults in learning, understand mentally.
If you, like to read more of my poem please come by my site.Visit site hereI design a booklet for a friend in canada I am selling on my web site. For charity.
I wanted to share with everyone my disability. I am born with learning disability. And along with that I had some trauma events that took place, since the age 5-adult age. In addition, I have anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, social anxiety, and pigment problems.
I thank God I am here. And I would have this spiritual connection from God. To the point I would have vision, dreams and even here whispers from God. I am still learning, yet am hobble a lot when I ask God to guide me and show me what it is he wanted me to do. I never give up, even when I am frustrated, or angry of my emotions. As you all heard the saying "He has all control". At one time, I would wish and wanted to be normal and live normal. But I am coming to a higher sincerity, if you will of his plan for me. Even with my mental and physical limits and boundaries. My senses and spirit is open to what humanity can not hear what I hear. Like angels singing. Here God's spirit speaks words of poetic words to my heart and soul.
I have been blessing over the years to write Christian poetry and few inspirational poems. But it what I didn't expect is write other types of writing. Eventually, started creative writing, and also I am writing a children book, also, I written, what I have been told Christian fiction of my true spiritual experiences. I have been writing this book since 1998-2005 now. I am having a friend edit this book. I hoping to publish it for all to read and be bless it. Also, I design and mess around with graphics until, I done my own book covers and type and print them out and coil bind my own paperback books. And also, I do my own poetry bookmarks, poetry post cards, and letterhead poems. Through pray, I learn a lot more from the Lord I also rebuild my own computer, design and update my own web site as well.
I have posted a poem that I written after my mother had told me happen to me before I was born. Apparently, back in that day they wouldn't let the husband come in for the delivery. But she was getting some sleep before delivering me. And lady comes in and tries to murder her in her sleep with a pillow. She struggled, until she calls on Jesus to give her strength. And that's when, all the force with her spirit pushes back. At this time my mom, was trying to catch her breath. When the doctor and nurse come in, and ask this lady who she was. And she wouldn't answer and they had report her, but couldn't find her. Despite it she had rough time, delivering me. I was depriving of oxygen far to long. They didn't think I would live. And my mother was so tired and vomiting. But by the grace of God she and I were ok. Praise his Name!! Since she told me this, I know the God had reason for me to be here even more than ever. From this, I prayed, and God use me. Then soon enough I written this poem I like share.
"I Am Surviving"
I survived from being born murder, before my birth,
And He spares me,
I survived molestation,
And he comfort my spirit
I survived rape,
And he strengthens me.
I survived verbal abuse by mankind,
And he was my voice.
I survived physical pain,
And he healed me from the inside out.
I am surviving despite my learning disability,
And he reminds me, I am in his image.
I am surviving with stress and depression,
And in his arms, I am at peace.
I am surviving this environment,
And he held me near his bosom.
I survived the disadvantages,
And he meant for me to be a TESTIMONY.
Written by Feon Davis
Copyrighted © 2007 All Rights Reversed.
This is my true life experience Miss Davis has been through. And she prays, this only make one not grant what God has given them and be more compassionate toward others with difficults in learning, understand mentally.
If you, like to read more of my poem please come by my site.Visit site hereI design a booklet for a friend in canada I am selling on my web site. For charity.
Daniel - aka - StarShadow
Hello Everyone!
In my six-or-so weeks since arriving at ShoutLife, I have very much enjoyed those things we all do within this place -- signing guestbooks ... greeting new people ... establishing acquaintanceships -- so on and so forth. Nevertheless, above all else, I came here to tell my story ... first and foremost, a wonderful tale of God's truly amazing Grace ... but also an account of Satan's considerably evil influence, where worldly matters are concerned.
My profile page contains an admittedly rather verbose 12-part blog-story {ten chapters, plus an intro & prologue} entitled "The Girl I Never Knew" wherein I offer a heartfelt testimony of how I came to find The Lord ... a marvelous event that just occurred in relatively recent times. The concluding chapter of this tale clearly states that the next phase of my overall testimony will, by unfortunate necessity, deal with certain dark-themed aspects of fallen human nature.
Truer words, have I rarely spoken.
I've been many things in life -- boy scout ... high-school dork ... happy hippy ... proud marine ... lifelong bachelor {though not by choice} ... armchair philosopher ... online activist ... angry man ... isolationist -- and, as I must now acknowledge ... even a convicted felon. Yes, it is true, we are all sinners ... but sin can come in many forms, with some types being more grave than others ... at least to my way of thinking.
A very long time ago ... in the early days of my always highly impressionable adolescence ... I was exposed to a somewhat "special" form of pornography ... one which played a substantial role in setting me on a devious path through life's darkest corridors. Furthermore, thirty years ago this Summer ... shortly prior to when I lost the only girl I have loved in all that time ever since ... I was fated for a brief encounter with someone named Ted Bundy ... one of our nation's most notorious serial killers. Soon thereafter he escaped from a Colorado jail ... an event Satan chose to use, in an effort at wielding his power on me in thoroughly nefarious ways.
Though specific details of this whole situation shall have to wait for my next blog-story, I will emphatically stress here and now that I've never taken a life ... nor been even remotely involved with such, regardless of definition. In fact, I wouldn't harm an animal. I merely say that the Devil once had horrible plans in motion ... by which I very nearly became a honed instrument for his hand ... and yet a plan which God Himself ultimately came to thwart.
I shall wait a few more weeks before beginning "Phase Two" of my overall testimony. The first phase is that aforementioned "Girl I Never Knew" story. A third effort will complete this process ... with all three phases serving together as a Reader's Digest-style condensed version of the book I plan to write, and hopefully finish by year's end. My real-world Sister-in-Christ, Anita ... who permanently occupies the #1 spot on my Top-12 Friends list ... has helped me realize this project is something with which I've been charged by God. For the first time in a long while, I feel I can serve a valuable purpose. I believe that for once in my life, I actually have something to say which might conceivably help someone.
Yet, as I've already stated, I will wait a wee bit longer. What I'm offering today could quite possibly raise a few eyebrows here and there ... stir up some dust, that sort of thing. I've little doubt that my intention will soon hereafter capture the attention of those who govern ShoutLife affairs. After all, I've alluded to issues such as "pornographic proclivities" and "serial killers" ... topics which, to the best of my knowledge, don't normally appear here on a daily basis. I merely want everyone to have an adequate period for contemplating these matters ... including my own self. This is a somewhat uneasy endeavor ... as the Good Lord's work can be, on occasion.
Now then, if I may ask but one small favor ...
This is the point where I really could use a little support from my peers. Should everyone remain completely invisible once this item has appeared, that silence could prove downright deafening! I sincerely need some sort of positive feedback, if only from two or three people ... letting me know that things are okay ... that I may share all I have, without fear of widespread rejection. I just spent the last eleven years buried in my cave-of-a-house. I'm not sure what the effect would be, were I to lose all my newfound friends ... here, in this wonderful place.
I'll be offering this "notification" in a three-fold manner -- on my blog page ... as an open bulletin ... and in one of my discussion groups, where such material seems appropriate -- so as to ensure maximum awareness prior to when it all begins. Everything will be kept suitable for our G-Rated, family-friendly environment. Still, considering my story's nature, I think it best that everyone receives plenty of warning well in advance.
May God guide me, in telling this tale. ---
In my six-or-so weeks since arriving at ShoutLife, I have very much enjoyed those things we all do within this place -- signing guestbooks ... greeting new people ... establishing acquaintanceships -- so on and so forth. Nevertheless, above all else, I came here to tell my story ... first and foremost, a wonderful tale of God's truly amazing Grace ... but also an account of Satan's considerably evil influence, where worldly matters are concerned.
My profile page contains an admittedly rather verbose 12-part blog-story {ten chapters, plus an intro & prologue} entitled "The Girl I Never Knew" wherein I offer a heartfelt testimony of how I came to find The Lord ... a marvelous event that just occurred in relatively recent times. The concluding chapter of this tale clearly states that the next phase of my overall testimony will, by unfortunate necessity, deal with certain dark-themed aspects of fallen human nature.
Truer words, have I rarely spoken.
I've been many things in life -- boy scout ... high-school dork ... happy hippy ... proud marine ... lifelong bachelor {though not by choice} ... armchair philosopher ... online activist ... angry man ... isolationist -- and, as I must now acknowledge ... even a convicted felon. Yes, it is true, we are all sinners ... but sin can come in many forms, with some types being more grave than others ... at least to my way of thinking.
A very long time ago ... in the early days of my always highly impressionable adolescence ... I was exposed to a somewhat "special" form of pornography ... one which played a substantial role in setting me on a devious path through life's darkest corridors. Furthermore, thirty years ago this Summer ... shortly prior to when I lost the only girl I have loved in all that time ever since ... I was fated for a brief encounter with someone named Ted Bundy ... one of our nation's most notorious serial killers. Soon thereafter he escaped from a Colorado jail ... an event Satan chose to use, in an effort at wielding his power on me in thoroughly nefarious ways.
Though specific details of this whole situation shall have to wait for my next blog-story, I will emphatically stress here and now that I've never taken a life ... nor been even remotely involved with such, regardless of definition. In fact, I wouldn't harm an animal. I merely say that the Devil once had horrible plans in motion ... by which I very nearly became a honed instrument for his hand ... and yet a plan which God Himself ultimately came to thwart.
I shall wait a few more weeks before beginning "Phase Two" of my overall testimony. The first phase is that aforementioned "Girl I Never Knew" story. A third effort will complete this process ... with all three phases serving together as a Reader's Digest-style condensed version of the book I plan to write, and hopefully finish by year's end. My real-world Sister-in-Christ, Anita ... who permanently occupies the #1 spot on my Top-12 Friends list ... has helped me realize this project is something with which I've been charged by God. For the first time in a long while, I feel I can serve a valuable purpose. I believe that for once in my life, I actually have something to say which might conceivably help someone.
Yet, as I've already stated, I will wait a wee bit longer. What I'm offering today could quite possibly raise a few eyebrows here and there ... stir up some dust, that sort of thing. I've little doubt that my intention will soon hereafter capture the attention of those who govern ShoutLife affairs. After all, I've alluded to issues such as "pornographic proclivities" and "serial killers" ... topics which, to the best of my knowledge, don't normally appear here on a daily basis. I merely want everyone to have an adequate period for contemplating these matters ... including my own self. This is a somewhat uneasy endeavor ... as the Good Lord's work can be, on occasion.
Now then, if I may ask but one small favor ...
This is the point where I really could use a little support from my peers. Should everyone remain completely invisible once this item has appeared, that silence could prove downright deafening! I sincerely need some sort of positive feedback, if only from two or three people ... letting me know that things are okay ... that I may share all I have, without fear of widespread rejection. I just spent the last eleven years buried in my cave-of-a-house. I'm not sure what the effect would be, were I to lose all my newfound friends ... here, in this wonderful place.
I'll be offering this "notification" in a three-fold manner -- on my blog page ... as an open bulletin ... and in one of my discussion groups, where such material seems appropriate -- so as to ensure maximum awareness prior to when it all begins. Everything will be kept suitable for our G-Rated, family-friendly environment. Still, considering my story's nature, I think it best that everyone receives plenty of warning well in advance.
May God guide me, in telling this tale. ---
| Daniel - aka - StarShadow |
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
New Google feature is DANGEROUS!
Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person's name and address. If you then hit MapQuest, you will get a map to the person's house. Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book.
If a child (or anyone for that matter) gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming.
Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my number and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight to our house. I did fill out the removal form for myself, and encourage all of you to do the same.
Please look up your own number.
In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: google (http://www.google.com/) Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours.
Check your own number and although this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know someone who needs to know this.
Please share this information with friends and family.
If a child (or anyone for that matter) gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming.
Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my number and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight to our house. I did fill out the removal form for myself, and encourage all of you to do the same.
Please look up your own number.
In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: google (http://www.google.com/) Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours.
Check your own number and although this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know someone who needs to know this.
Please share this information with friends and family.
Beaware of your surroundings, Use "Awareness"
When you go anywhere you keep an eye out to see if you are not being followed. whether it's going or coming home or at store. Take a quick turn before opening the car door. I remember one day I was leave one of them big stores with me wife. I saw a young lady walking to her car. It was night of course. She went all the way to her car never looked back but the bad part was she turned her car on and exited her car towards her trunk. All this and she still never looked around. I took my wife, "Never ever do that because a violators best friend is the element of surprise." If a violator does not have the element of surprise chances are slim of attack. Police, firefighters, and other agencies have a state of alert. You should too. Use "Awareness" as a tool. I'm not say go commando, just use a little more "Awareness." Thank you for reading, if something you want to know I will research it for you or someone in this group may have the answer. God Bless and stay safe.
Michael
Michael
"Swoop and Squat." by, Denny Griffin, author
I think the following comments fit okay as part of this thread. They have to do with insurance scams rather than physical confrontations, but they can cause a lot of emotional pain and suffering if you're not careful. I've heard this scam referred to in various terms. I'll call it the "swoop and squat." The setup goes like this:
The bad guys - at least two in an old junker - cruise four lane city streets seeking a victim. Their target is a lone driver - often a woman or an elderly person - operating a newer vehicle. When they find what they're looking for, they have someone with no witnesses to what is about to happen, and a good chance the owner/operator has adequate insurance.
The scammers stay in the left lane and slowly pass the target's car. When traffic allows they pull (swoop)in front of the victim and slow to almost a stop (squat). When their prey's vehicle strikes their back bumper the trap is set. Remember, we're talking about city driving at slow speeds. Damage, if any, will be minimal. Normally, the occupants of both vehicles will tell each other that no one was hurt and exchange information. It will be suggested that it would be foolish to call the police for something so minor. Not only would a police report probably result in the victim's insurance rates being raised, but who knows how long everyone would have to wait for the police to get there? The bad guys suggest they'll get an estimate of the damage to their car - it certainly shouldn't be over $100 or so - and then the victim can settle up and the insurance company will never know the difference. Everybody drives away as friends.
But a few days later the scenario changes a bit. Instead of an estimate for a $100 repair bill, the victim is informed by the other driver's attorney that the property damage was substantial. And guess what else? After the accident, one or more of the occupants in his client's car began experiencing back and neck pain. They are now under the care of a chiropractor.
The victim has no choice but to involve his/her insurance company. But with no witnesses or police report, the insurer is fighting an uphill battle. In many cases they decide it would be cheaper to pay for some treatments, vehicle repairs, and of course something for the excruciating pain the scammers claim to have suffered because of their insured's negligence. Ironically, one of the reasons for not calling the police in the first place happens anyway. The victim's insurance rates go up.
Such scams have been exposed in several places around the country. The conspiracy can involve a number of people, including personal injury attorneys, medical doctors or chiropractors, and body shops.
So, as has been said, be aware. Be alert. If you're alone and involved in an accident in which the circumstances look a bit suspicious, call the police. The wait could very well be worthwhile.
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Denny Griffin, author
The bad guys - at least two in an old junker - cruise four lane city streets seeking a victim. Their target is a lone driver - often a woman or an elderly person - operating a newer vehicle. When they find what they're looking for, they have someone with no witnesses to what is about to happen, and a good chance the owner/operator has adequate insurance.
The scammers stay in the left lane and slowly pass the target's car. When traffic allows they pull (swoop)in front of the victim and slow to almost a stop (squat). When their prey's vehicle strikes their back bumper the trap is set. Remember, we're talking about city driving at slow speeds. Damage, if any, will be minimal. Normally, the occupants of both vehicles will tell each other that no one was hurt and exchange information. It will be suggested that it would be foolish to call the police for something so minor. Not only would a police report probably result in the victim's insurance rates being raised, but who knows how long everyone would have to wait for the police to get there? The bad guys suggest they'll get an estimate of the damage to their car - it certainly shouldn't be over $100 or so - and then the victim can settle up and the insurance company will never know the difference. Everybody drives away as friends.
But a few days later the scenario changes a bit. Instead of an estimate for a $100 repair bill, the victim is informed by the other driver's attorney that the property damage was substantial. And guess what else? After the accident, one or more of the occupants in his client's car began experiencing back and neck pain. They are now under the care of a chiropractor.
The victim has no choice but to involve his/her insurance company. But with no witnesses or police report, the insurer is fighting an uphill battle. In many cases they decide it would be cheaper to pay for some treatments, vehicle repairs, and of course something for the excruciating pain the scammers claim to have suffered because of their insured's negligence. Ironically, one of the reasons for not calling the police in the first place happens anyway. The victim's insurance rates go up.
Such scams have been exposed in several places around the country. The conspiracy can involve a number of people, including personal injury attorneys, medical doctors or chiropractors, and body shops.
So, as has been said, be aware. Be alert. If you're alone and involved in an accident in which the circumstances look a bit suspicious, call the police. The wait could very well be worthwhile.
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Denny Griffin, author
How to avoid home invasion.
Avoid home invasion by simply doing a check list. Here are some pointers. By the way I got this information when I asked an alarm salesman what is the best protection for your home. He said, "Alarm for starters." We all know that one! "Window sensors." We know that one too! But what he said next really took me by surprise because I didn't realize how easy it was to get in your house by using this method. Well, here what he said, "You know that little red handle tied to your garage door opener, it's the perfect way an intruder can easily enter your garage. And since only 1/3 of the people that own one don't lock their garage door from their house. The way they enter is when the garage door is closed the string move towards the garage and they use a hook tied to a thin rod and retrieve the little red handle and yank until it releases the mechanizism and if your are one of those who don't lock your garage door from the house it's smooth sailing for the intruder." Take off the little red handle and if your garage has small windows take the string off as well. Stay safe and have a nice day. I will be putting more information later about front and back door safety.
God Bless,
Michael
God Bless,
Michael
Online Predators Pro's and Con's
I have done some research and the same question keeps popping up. How do you know if the person on the other end is not playing you for a fool? The answer is…you don't. However, a person who is trying to be friends will not hide his comments from others to read or be discrete when sending you a private message. When they do this they want something. It may be something innocent or NOT. Here are some key factors to keep an eye on.
Pro's:
Don't underestimate the Pro he or she are methodical and relentless when it come to getting what they want. They will look for soft spots such as feelings. This is where they do their best work. Because GOOD people have a soft spot for caring and they know that. These people will use it against you at all cost. To be frank, it will be at your cost not theirs.
Example: (A Predator) The men are charmers and good looking. Their best play. These men have a flaw. The one thing they want the most is money or sex. Which comes with power and domination. If red flags go off inside your head…. disconnect!
Con's:
The con is after one thing and that is your money. Again, they are methodical but not relentless because once they see they can't make you budge; they will move on to the next unfortunate soul. The biggest suckers that get drawn into this are men. Sad too say it but it is true. Watch yourselves!
Example: (A Con) If you get a letter saying, "I need you to help me get my clients 5.5 million dollars." It is a scam. He will get you bank account number and God only know what he or she will do with it. In the end you will get burned when the Lawman comes knocking.
This is not the end of it. I have so much to tell you. I will talk about as Follows:
1. Age factor
2. Online romance connection
3. Research
It may take me awhile but if you all have anything we can learn please don't be afraid to post it. You may just help some stay safe. God bless
Michael
Pro's:
Don't underestimate the Pro he or she are methodical and relentless when it come to getting what they want. They will look for soft spots such as feelings. This is where they do their best work. Because GOOD people have a soft spot for caring and they know that. These people will use it against you at all cost. To be frank, it will be at your cost not theirs.
Example: (A Predator) The men are charmers and good looking. Their best play. These men have a flaw. The one thing they want the most is money or sex. Which comes with power and domination. If red flags go off inside your head…. disconnect!
Con's:
The con is after one thing and that is your money. Again, they are methodical but not relentless because once they see they can't make you budge; they will move on to the next unfortunate soul. The biggest suckers that get drawn into this are men. Sad too say it but it is true. Watch yourselves!
Example: (A Con) If you get a letter saying, "I need you to help me get my clients 5.5 million dollars." It is a scam. He will get you bank account number and God only know what he or she will do with it. In the end you will get burned when the Lawman comes knocking.
This is not the end of it. I have so much to tell you. I will talk about as Follows:
1. Age factor
2. Online romance connection
3. Research
It may take me awhile but if you all have anything we can learn please don't be afraid to post it. You may just help some stay safe. God bless
Michael
Dangers of MySpace
A story worth repeating and sharing with others:
Police: Teen raped by man met on MySpace
BY CHRISTINE ARMARIO
christine.armario@newsday.com
April 3, 2007, 1:22 PM EDT
Monday morning, a 13-year-old Suffolk County girl climbed out her bathroom window and into the Jeep of a 20-year-old man she met on MySpace. He took her to his Bayport home and raped her, police said.
It was the end result of a 6-week online romance that the girl's parents knew nothing about, even though police say her father did "everything in his power" to monitor her activity on the Internet.
"He was doing what any good parent would do," Det. Sgt. Thomas Groneman, of Suffolk's Third Squad said this Tuesday afternoon.
Despite those efforts, however, the girl managed to gain regular access to a laptop computer that either wasn't password protected, like the desktop computer in her home, or whose password she had somehow learned.
For six weeks, she communicated with Zachary Rapoza, the self-titled "Bayport Kid," according to his Myspace profile. On his Web page, he says he is a 2006 graduate of Bayport-Blue Point High School who played on the track and football teams. A profile picture shows him sitting in a chair with a blue football jersey, baseball cap and sunglasses.
The girl, who was not identified, is supposedly one of 51 friends on his page, many of who are young girls, some posing in their underwear.
Suffolk police say Rapoza and the girl made an arrangement during her week of spring break to pick her up Monday morning at 8 a.m. in front of her home. Groneman said a relative saw her sneak out the bathroom window and then contacted her father, who was at his work.
The father contacted her friends and visited places where he thought she might be. When he was unsuccessful, he called police.
Groneman said police searched Robert Moses State Park after receiving information that they may have gone to the beach. That did not turn up the pair. Meanwhile, the father searched through his home telephone's caller ID and discovered an unfamiliar number. He called and left a message.
A short time later, his daughter contacted him.
At that point, she was with Rapoza on a Long Island Rail Road train heading to Jamaica, Queens. Her father told her to get off of the train at the next possible stop -- which happened to be Pinelawn.
The two were waiting at the train station when police arrived. They were then taken to the Third Precinct for questioning.
Rapoza was charged with second-degree rape, unlawful imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a minor. He is expected to be arraigned Tuesday.
Groneman said Rapoza has no known prior criminal history, is unemployed and previously worked as a boiler repair man. He lives on Barrett Avenue with his family, police said. Authorities are investigating whether he was involved with any other minors he met over the Internet.
Groneman described the girl as a good kid who has never had any prior disciplinary problems. He would not say what town she lives in.
"It happens on an all too familiar basis," the sergeant said of the incident. "These kids talk to people online and I don't think they know what they're getting into."
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~Helena~
Police: Teen raped by man met on MySpace
BY CHRISTINE ARMARIO
christine.armario@newsday.com
April 3, 2007, 1:22 PM EDT
Monday morning, a 13-year-old Suffolk County girl climbed out her bathroom window and into the Jeep of a 20-year-old man she met on MySpace. He took her to his Bayport home and raped her, police said.
It was the end result of a 6-week online romance that the girl's parents knew nothing about, even though police say her father did "everything in his power" to monitor her activity on the Internet.
"He was doing what any good parent would do," Det. Sgt. Thomas Groneman, of Suffolk's Third Squad said this Tuesday afternoon.
Despite those efforts, however, the girl managed to gain regular access to a laptop computer that either wasn't password protected, like the desktop computer in her home, or whose password she had somehow learned.
For six weeks, she communicated with Zachary Rapoza, the self-titled "Bayport Kid," according to his Myspace profile. On his Web page, he says he is a 2006 graduate of Bayport-Blue Point High School who played on the track and football teams. A profile picture shows him sitting in a chair with a blue football jersey, baseball cap and sunglasses.
The girl, who was not identified, is supposedly one of 51 friends on his page, many of who are young girls, some posing in their underwear.
Suffolk police say Rapoza and the girl made an arrangement during her week of spring break to pick her up Monday morning at 8 a.m. in front of her home. Groneman said a relative saw her sneak out the bathroom window and then contacted her father, who was at his work.
The father contacted her friends and visited places where he thought she might be. When he was unsuccessful, he called police.
Groneman said police searched Robert Moses State Park after receiving information that they may have gone to the beach. That did not turn up the pair. Meanwhile, the father searched through his home telephone's caller ID and discovered an unfamiliar number. He called and left a message.
A short time later, his daughter contacted him.
At that point, she was with Rapoza on a Long Island Rail Road train heading to Jamaica, Queens. Her father told her to get off of the train at the next possible stop -- which happened to be Pinelawn.
The two were waiting at the train station when police arrived. They were then taken to the Third Precinct for questioning.
Rapoza was charged with second-degree rape, unlawful imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a minor. He is expected to be arraigned Tuesday.
Groneman said Rapoza has no known prior criminal history, is unemployed and previously worked as a boiler repair man. He lives on Barrett Avenue with his family, police said. Authorities are investigating whether he was involved with any other minors he met over the Internet.
Groneman described the girl as a good kid who has never had any prior disciplinary problems. He would not say what town she lives in.
"It happens on an all too familiar basis," the sergeant said of the incident. "These kids talk to people online and I don't think they know what they're getting into."
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~Helena~
Self defense is your best defense.
It is unavoidable. Now a days everyone can become a victim of assault even sexual(yes men too). Most criminals think that by looking at you you are weak. They will look for an opportunity to strike. Who is at a higher risk.
1. Stay at home moms.
2. Women that work long hours.
3. Men, you are also at risk as well. There are some cases of men being sexually assaulted but many go unreported. It's probably a small number but it has happened so watch your back.
Why? Routine....People that follow a routine are more likely to be assaulted because of their predictability. If you don't use "Awareness" You will never know who is following you. Remember don't panic. Use good judgement.
If they want the car. Give them the car.
If they want the money. Give them the money.
If they want your body. Run! God gave you two great weapons, a pair of legs and a pair of lungs so use them. Yell fire or help. Only fight when it is absolutely necessary. By running, you must first look around to see which is the fastest way out. If you must fight do your best not to land on the ground or floor. If you don't know how to fight then you must learn. Enroll in self defense class. an hour or two a week is not too much out of your time. Always thinking of your safety. Michael
1. Stay at home moms.
2. Women that work long hours.
3. Men, you are also at risk as well. There are some cases of men being sexually assaulted but many go unreported. It's probably a small number but it has happened so watch your back.
Why? Routine....People that follow a routine are more likely to be assaulted because of their predictability. If you don't use "Awareness" You will never know who is following you. Remember don't panic. Use good judgement.
If they want the car. Give them the car.
If they want the money. Give them the money.
If they want your body. Run! God gave you two great weapons, a pair of legs and a pair of lungs so use them. Yell fire or help. Only fight when it is absolutely necessary. By running, you must first look around to see which is the fastest way out. If you must fight do your best not to land on the ground or floor. If you don't know how to fight then you must learn. Enroll in self defense class. an hour or two a week is not too much out of your time. Always thinking of your safety. Michael
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