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6 Simple Tips to Prevent Home Break-Ins

Your home is your sanctuary. It’s where you share meals and quality time with the family. It’s also where you keep your most precious keepsakes and valuables. Naturally, no one wants uninvited visitors in their home, and while most people … Continue reading

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Survey Reveals Attitudes On Security, Privacy, and Politics

Phoenix Lockmaster conducted a survey of 1,500 Americans assessing thoughts and opinions on public safety and national security measures. The goal of the survey was to measure public sentiment on security-related issues during this election year. Below is a graphical … Continue reading

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Most Popular YouTube Car Chase Channels

From careening along freeways trailed by police sirens in hot pursuit to instigating dramatic shootouts at 90 miles-per-hour, the public fascination with high-speed car chases is taking online media on a joyride. In fact, millions of viewers constantly log onto … Continue reading

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Top 10 Most Heavily Guarded Locations

When you hear the term “maximum-security location,” what specifics come to mind? Perhaps, you think of military bases, government holdings, or important historical sites. Can you guess the most heavily guarded places on earth? And note, these are not the … Continue reading

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The 5 Best Live Music Venues in Phoenix

Most of us listen to music regularly – in the car, at home, sometimes even at work. We can’t deny that iTunes and streaming sites like Spotify have simplified the way we play our music, but there’s just something distinctive … Continue reading

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Mountain Biking in Phoenix: the Best Trails, Shops, and Post-ride Eats

Phoenix has great terrain for tons of outdoor activities, but its offerings for mountain bikers are what really set it apart. There are miles of amazing single track, several top-notch local bike shops (LBS), and even some prime spots for … Continue reading

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The Player’s Guide to Golf Courses in Phoenix, AZ

Golfing in the Desert: Phoenix, Arizona When you think of the Arizonian desert, manicured greens and lush, rolling fairways are probably the last things you would envision. In fact, the uninitiated might be tempted to overlook the Southwest as a golfing … Continue reading

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How to Protect Your Digital Identity and Lock Down Your Sensitive Data

In mid 2012, Wired writer Mat Honan’s digital identity was obliterated by a teenage hacker. The culprit cracked his Google account and then started picking off each of his online accounts one-by-one until stopping at his Twitter account to spread … Continue reading

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The Complete Guide to Commercial Locks

The demands of commercial locks and security hardware are quite different than those of their residential counterparts. The increased need for strength, logistical flexibility, and systematic security in a commercial setting demands that business owners and commercial locksmiths make use … Continue reading

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This is What You Get When You Hire the Cheapest Freelancer: a Story of Misguided Hiring and 6 Tips for Finding Quality Freelancers

When it comes to outsourcing work to freelancers, there’s no shortage of candidates. From large sites like Fivver, Elance, and Odesk to smaller job boards like Mediabistro and Problogger, there are thousands of freelancers on dozens of different channels chomping … Continue reading

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