While the Hummer brand is no longer producing consumer vehicles, there are plenty of these prized rides still on the roads today. And, they are all attractive targets for thieves who are interested in making a nice tidy profit.

Why Do Thieves Find Hummers So Attractive?

The newness of hummers on the road is not the issue for thieves today. It’s not the newest car to hit the streets, but it does have some of the coolest aftermarket parts and add-ons that can be stripped and sold. This includes things like:

• Stereo and Entertainment Systems
• Chrome Wheels
• Chrome Grills
• Winches

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If you’re a sea turtle in these times, it can be difficult. Pollution threatens you. You can get caught in fishing nets. And you can die from ingesting plastic. Coastal development is destroying your habitat, and you may not be able to make it to a nesting beach because seawalls cut off your paths. On top of all this, you even have to worry about egg poachers.

Each year, the Nicaragua beaches become one of the few spots in the world where sea turtles travel to lay their eggs together all at once. Unfortunately, each year there’s also millions of turtle eggs stolen by egg poachers from these beaches and sold on the black market. Eventually, people consume the eggs in restaurants and bars. Many people consider the eggs aphrodisiacs.

An environmental group called Paso Pacifico works hard to protect the Nicaragua nesting sea turtles, and conservationist, Kim Williams-Guillen who works there, is no different. Paso Pacifico has offices both in Nicaragua and the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve been playing golf for a while, chances are you’ve either had a few of your expensive clubs stolen, or know someone else who has. You shouldn’t have to lose your valuable golf clubs to those sneaky thieves. Here are 7 ways you can prevent your golf clubs from being stolen.

1. Mark Them

Etch your name in your clubs or mark them in another way. Marking your clubs is a very effective way to keep the thieves away. They’ll notice you have your clubs engraved and realize they won’t be able to sell them. You’ll also be able to prove they’re yours if the police catch the thief.

2. Keep Them in Sight

Keep your golf bag with you at all times. Never leave them unattended. If you need to go indoors for a minute, take your bag with you. Many on-course restaurants and pro shops let you bring your golf club bag inside.

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A number of car owners in the Portland, Oregon area have made a post on Facebook about their older Subaru cars (90s model) stolen.

One particular person who lives in Southeast Portland stated that she has a 1993 green Subaru Impreza which that was stolen right from her carport between Christmas Eve and Christmas at her apartment complex. She had been out buying a bunch of gifts and visiting her family. She came home and saw that her car was gone.

The 1998 Legacy and 1999 Impreza are among the two 90s model Subarus that are on Top 10 stolen cars list for 2015 in Oregon.

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GPS fleet tracking is a modern solution to solve many of the problems that fleet owners face. The more drivers you have on the road the bigger your expenses can be – and the greater your potential reward. In fact, you can cut far more than fuel and labor costs when you invest in the right kind of GPS fleet maintenance tracking system. These are just a few of the other great ways you can save on your insurance premiums by using GPS fleet tracking.

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