I'm sure I'm not the only one who has dropped a pin (a location on a map on your smartphone, sent to someone via text for those who are not smartphone users) while out and about prompting the recipient of that pin to call to check in on you. With rapidly updating mobile technology it's … Continue reading Distress Calls in a Technology Driven Era
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Getting Out of a Ticket
If you drive you will, at some point, find yourself sitting on the side of the road with blue lights flashing at you. If you are me you will have to illegally back your vehicle the wrong direction down an expressway at the request of an officer who popped out from behind a toll booth … Continue reading Getting Out of a Ticket
Panic Buttons: An Arguement for Wearable Tech
When you hear about wearable technology your mind probably jumps to Fitbits and UV detection gear, but that's not what I'm talking about today. I'm thinking more along the lines of Life Alert. You remember the commercials? They are nothing short of iconic but they only feature old people trying to beat the odd and out … Continue reading Panic Buttons: An Arguement for Wearable Tech
Protecting Yourself from the Zombies
It will happen. You'll be at work, minding your own business and you'll hear a crash. Something has entered through the exterior door and is struggling against the interior door. It's gruesome, bleeding, crazed, disheveled, and coming for you. So what do you do? Lock the door. It's your best bet to keep this monster … Continue reading Protecting Yourself from the Zombies
Being the Protected and Served
I try very hard to remain apolitical but there was another police brutality video that surfaced in the last day or so, I feel that maybe I can provide some insight into dealing with the police. Now you're worried about the fact that I am a white woman. I am. But I have also been … Continue reading Being the Protected and Served
Office First Aid
So you're chocking to death on a flake of coconut during a chat with the boss? It's okay, we've all been there. If your office has prepared for this disaster you may survive this ordeal. If not, at least you'll be the reason your company no longer allows coconut during working hours, new policy y'all! … Continue reading Office First Aid