The Eric Koskela Project - Help Save an Innocent Man

Eric Koskela was wrongfully convicted in 1994. DNA that was not allowed in trial could have exonerated him.

Frequently Practice Using Pepper Spray as Martial Art

As with any martial art, practice makes perfect. If you choose pepper spray as your primary method of defense, think of its use as a weapons martial art. Through frequent practice of drawing, positioning the spray in your hand, and firing the pepper spray, you will put up a good fight against your attacker.

Developing Your Security Cognizance

Developing awareness for your personal safety is more than simply being cognizant that you could face a potential attack. It is more than realizing you need to take measures to defend yourself.

How Could He Get a Gun?

Many of us in our community are deeply saddened by the tragedy that struck Virginia Tech this week on the morning of April 16, 2007. A troubled individual, Cho Seung Hui, a South Korean national and a U.S. legal resident, took things to the extreme by taking the lives of 32 of his fellow VT students and ultimately himself.

Identity Theft - The UK's Fastest Growing Crime

Over 100,000 Britons every year become victims of identity fraud - and the figure is set to double by 2010. And no wonder. Your identity is among your biggest assets, valued at around ?85,000.

American Trucking Association Mobile Watch

The American Trucking Association has been instrumental in organization the Trucking Industry and setting up the Highway Watch. It is incredible and absolutely amazing the level of patriotism in the Trucking Industry and the T-5 Group (The Trucking Technology Think Tank Team) a division of the Online Think Tank immediately recognized this fact and wishes to go on record and applaud these efforts.

Profile of a Mass Murderer

This profile examines the mind of the mass murderer and explains the psychological characteristics of such an individual. The underlying emotions that drives such behavior is explored as well.

American Prejudices Against Asians

When we look at the events at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, we must question what role, if any, did racial prejudice play in Seung Hui Cho's criminal actions? He claimed in his letters and writings to have been taunted and teased by his peers. Was this due to his ethnicity? Could negative stereotypes of Asians have influenced how Cho was treated by his peers, or could it have been a factor in why he was so reserved and withdrawn. Sometimes, even perceived prejudice can play a very large part in how a person acts in social situations.

Virginia Tech Killings - Was Seung-Hui Cho Depraved or Deprived?

Seung-Hui Cho is a Korean involved in the Virginia Tech Killings. Before condemning him, we should examine his case and determine his guilt and innocence impartially.

Prison Ministry - How Your Church Can Become Involved in a Jail and Prison Ministry

Christians can use their spiritual insight into human nature, and their distinct status as individuals, loved and forgiven by God, to bring the transforming message of the gospel to hurting often forgotten inmates.

How to Tell If a Car Up For Sale is Stolen

Not all stolen vehicles are stolen and stripped for parts. Many are resold to unknowing and unsuspecting buyers. You can be arrested if you knowingly purchase a stolen vehicle. If you buy a stolen car unknowingly, you could lose the car and your money.

Prison Chaplains - Volunteer Assistants - Opportunity for Ministry

There are many facets open for volunteer service in prison ministry. A quick inventory of your interests, concerns, and spiritual gifts will help to determine how you can best serve. There are opportunities to minister directly with the prisoner in the prison setting. This can be done in several ways. You may participate in the facilities' visitation program. Or you can involve yourself in a variety of volunteer programs.

Arming Students with Defense Weapons

While security may not necessarily need to be increased, it definitely does need some modification. Security personnel should be trained in many different emergency situations. Preparation is the key and if security personnel know how to react to emergency situations, they are trained to handle an armed intruder on campus, then perhaps some campus violence can be averted.

Prison Chaplain - Role in Ministry

The Chaplain provides a vital part of the whole process within the law enforcement community. The primary goal of the prison Chaplain is to provide Pastoral care to the inmate. The Chaplain becomes pastor to the inmates as well as their teacher in spiritual matters.