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Archive for July, 2009

Protect Your GPS

One of the most useful places you can use a GPS system is in your car. How many times have we all gotten lost and wish we had someone or something to tell us exactly where to go? How much time would we save if we never got lost again? Unfortunately, there is a dark side to using a GPS system in your car: theft! Leaving your GPS in your car after you park makes you a prime target for car prowls. In these tough economic times, thieves are more desperate for quick cash, and smash-and-grab crimes are on the rise. They often take less than 60 seconds to complete, and since most prowls occur between midnight and 6 a.m., most people don’t discover their car window smashed and GPS gone until they go to work in the morning.

 

My friend was recently the victim of a car prowl. She left her Garmin dash mount GPS in her car, in full view of any passerby. One morning she discovered that it was missing, and her driver’s side window was shattered. Not only did she have to buy a new GPS, but she had to have her window replaced. If you invest in a high-quality system, recovering from a car prowl is especially costly. Do yourself a favor to prevent this crime and never leave your GPS or any other valuables in your car – even hiding it in a glove box or the trunk isn’t a guarantee that it will be safe.

posted by DontGetLost
 July 29, 2009
Helpful Tips for Getting in Shape

When it comes to getting in shape, summer is no doubt the season. People want to lose a few pounds to spend time at the beach and look good in their swimsuit, or just take advantage of the warmer weather to exercise outside. The best part of getting in shape in summer is, it doesn’t take all that long to lose a few pounds at the beginning of summer, and then spend the rest in grandeur. While it’s a good idea to avoid all the “miracle diets” that boast losing several pounds in the first week, dropping ten to fifteen pounds in a six week span is not out of the question. While most health experts recommend weight loss of about one pound per week, losing more is possible for the person who is dedicated to the task at hand.

 

For exercise, it will be important to exercise five times per week for about one to two hours. This might sound like a lot, but most everyone can block out an hour of their day for fitness, even if it’s in the morning or right before bed. It doesn’t matter so much what kind of exercise it is, as long as it’s rigorous physical activity. Hiring a personal trainer helps a lot, but of course, purchasing an electronic trainer like the Garmin Edge 205 GPS can work much better for those wanting to save on cost. It’s also important to diet and eat right to lose weight. Eat lots of greens, drink tea instead of coffee, avoid sugars and fats, and it’s hard to go wrong. Get an ideal body before the middle of summer, and reap the rewards thereafter!

posted by DontGetLost
 July 13, 2009