December 2009
21 posts
Lock Out →
We had just moved into our new home. My husband left for work, and I was home with our two boys, ages 4 and 1 1/2 at the time. After changing a smelly diaper, I took it out to the garage to dump it…
Locksmith Supplies →
There are a number of companies that you can get locksmith supplies from. You will be able to get a variety of supplies including: Access Control
Automotive Lockout […]
How To Pick a Lock →
Lock Picking (THIS IS INSANE!!) – Funny video clips are a click away Understand how your lock works. The pin-and-tumbler lock consists of a cylinder that can rotate within its housing (see…
Master Lock Picking →
If you’ve forgotten the combination to a Master Lock combination lock, you have a few options. If the lock isn’t locked onto anything, you can make a photocopy of the serial number and send that to…
Stealing Christmas Gifts (where's McGruff the...
By Josh Board
My sister flew in from Northern California. I picked her up at the airport and we hit Tio Leo’s in Bay Park.
It’s the first time in December they haven’t had the fountain in the lobby covered by a Christmas tree. I blame the atheists.
After some delicious Mexican food, I took her to the antique and craft shops in Solana Beach on Cedros Avenue.
I figured it would be something a...
Subway on a Crane?
Construction workers at ground zero in New York City now have a convenient way to get lunch.
Subway sandwich shop opened up a location inside a trailer at the site. The trailer is attached to a crane and will be raised as each level of the new Freedom Tower is completed.
The sandwich chain is also in the process of constructing their first underwater location in the middle of the Atlantic...
California Boy Locked in Costco Gun Safe
This Sunday, a boy accidentally locked himself inside a gun safe at a Sacramento Costco. The 11-year-old wandered away from his parents, climbed into a gun safe on display, and closed the door behind him.
When employees could not get the safe open, fire fighters were called to the scene. The safe was eventually opened by store employees.
Unfortunately the boy was not hurt. A Costco spokesperson...
A Locksmith's Tale And Other Health Care Stories
NPR posted some interesting short documentaries about people’s perspectives on health care and health insurance. They’re beautifully shot and poignant.
A Locksmith’s Tale And Other Health Care Stories
Another Day in The Life of a Locksmith →
Locksmith law aims to aid residents
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANNAPOLIS | Sean Hagan’s 84-year-old mother lives alone in Silver Spring, and as the victim of a common locksmithing scam, shows why Maryland recently started regulating locksmiths.
He said she called a company listed in the Yellow Pages that advertised it was a “locally owned and operated” business. She was quoted a price to repair a deadbolt lock, but Mr....
Online Locksmith School →
Locksmith Video School Here! We provide the most up-to-date Locksmith training program available. Understanding the field of locksmithing is priceless in today’s financial and security conscious…
What Does a Locksmith Do? →
A locksmith is someone who specializes in locks. Anyone who has been locked out of their car or home is probably familiar with one of the services a locksmith offers, but locksmiths do a lot more…
Do You Know What Lock Bumping Is? →
Ever heard of lock bumping? If not, you definitely need to make yourself a little more aware. Lock bumping is a new form of “breaking and entering” for even the dumbest of criminals. It’s so easy…
Safety key part of holidays
It’s the season when shoppers have their sights set on the perfect gift, so area law enforcement have a reminder: Would-be burglars and thieves may be eyeing that same merchandise. And it’s the time of year when many of the 47,000-plus Aggies and thousands of Blinn College students head out of town for the winter break. Another suggestion from officers: Protect your property before you...
Goddard sues over fake businesses
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard says he’s suing three men for advertising at least 47 fictitious businesses in the Tucson Yellow Pages. David Sasson and David Peer, both of Clearwater, Fla., and Gilad Gill of the Bronx, N.Y., are accused of violating the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. Court documents say when the fake locksmith companies were called, they would allegedly redirect consumers to...
Protecting Yourself From Phony Locksmiths →
They call them “Phony Locksmiths” and they’re flooding the market place all across the United States with large phone book ads and a never ending list of real phone numbers but phony addresses that…
The Best Deadbolt Lock →
How Do You Know What the Best Deadbolt Lock Is?
A deadbolt is commonly found on the entry doors to homes, and for good reason, since they are one of the most secure types of locking devices. A…
If you don't lock your bike, Don't Leave It!
Most bicycles are stolen from home, meaning the yard, garage, or dormitory that the bike spends most of its time. If your bike is unattended, lock it. The best place to store your lock is on your bike! “Bike theft isn’t usually premeditated. The bike’s there, it’s unprotected and people take it. People need to stop providing the opportunity,” says Lt. Dave Hiller, of...
Calling a Locksmith →
I just had to post this….. Funny!
Richmond rapper treading own path
Last spring, Richmond-born rapper Locksmith rounded up a group of inner-city kids and took them to the Greek Theater in Berkeley to see his rap partner Left take the stage. The kids roared in approval as the rapper came into view, but just as quickly, he was gone. He wasn’t there to perform. Left was receiving his master’s degree from the University of California, and he and his partner in The...
Address listings for 'mobile' locksmiths don't...
Three locksmith companies in the 2009-10 Yellowbook for Tampa have listed addresses that correspond to other businesses in the USF area. There are no locksmith companies at these locations. Instead, they are the addresses for Jason’s Deli off of Fowler Avenue, USF’s Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute, and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute on campus....