Jack Krohn

Self Defense-Practice Makes Perfect

It was only 5:00 PM on a cold night when she left the department store at the other end of the mall from where she had parked her car. It was dark outside already.As she leisurely made her way thru the mall, half window shopping half thinking about her da... Read >

Self Defense-Why Pepper Spray is THE Best Choice

Believe it or not, when it comes to affordable and non-lethal self defense weapons, pepper spray is right up there at the top of list because of two main reasons: ease of use and effectiveness. Though, almost every pepper spray is created equally, some ar... Read >

Home Equity Loan-Which One is Best for You?

Home equity is the difference between what your home is worth and the amount you owe on it. For most homeowners their home is their biggest asset and it usually represents a treasure trove of cash. In 2005 the value of home equity across the US was $11.3 ... Read >

Mortgage Rate- Five Hot Tips for Sub Prime Applicants

This news flash just in: NOT EVERYONE HAS A GOOD CREDIT RATING. Fair Isaac and Company otherwise known as FICO puts together a credit rating on just about anyone old enough to spend money. While the exact formula for the rating remains secret, the things ... Read >

You Have Diabetes-What's The Big Deal?

You know every time you think you are the only person in the universe with a particular type of problem or that something very unique has happened to you-reality sets in and you find out there are millions of others in your same boat. That is the situa... Read >

You Have Diabetes-Now What?

This is the first of many articles to come on the terrible disease of diabetes. Let me tell you upfront that I have diabetes. I have had it or pre-diabetes or Syndrome X for the last 15 years or so. So I speak from my own experience. I am not and never... Read >

Home Security-The Role of Hidden Cameras

As most sane men will attest, often the source of inspiration comes from our spouses or significant others. I plead guilty. When I asked my fiancée the other day what the first thing was she thought of when I mentioned 'home security' she promptly replied... Read >

Self Defense: Pepper Spray-Why It Is So Effective

When it comes to non lethal self defense weapons pepper spray is right up there at the top of popularity for two main reasons: ease of use and effectiveness. How It Works Pepper spray uses Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) which comes from cayenne pepper. Def... Read >

Home Security-More on Burglary Prevention

In 2004 the Bureau of Justice reported that: -77% of all crime was property related -17% of all crime domiciles were violated by a burglar -85% of all burglaries the offender gained entry into the house or other building. In the article "Home Securi... Read >

Missing Child: Don't Be The Next Statistic

There is nothing that will take your breath away faster or give you that punched in the stomach feeling than realizing your child is missing. Whether it is in a grocery store or in a mall, a parking lot in broad daylight or in a park or even at home all i... Read >

Summer Vacation: Five Ways to Help Insure a Fun Family Vacation

Several years ago, shortly after I met my fiancée she went on a trip to Mexico with a group of friends. I remember it well because she was so excited to get away from me for a few days and relax in Mexico. She had been to Mexico before and even spoke Span... Read >

Teen Dating Violence: What Every Child and Parent Must Know

If there ever was any doubt in your mind where adult domestic violence has its' roots-put your inquisitive mind at rest. It starts with our kids!! In a recent study partnered by Teenage Research Unlimited and the Liz Claiborne Corp., teens 13-18 were surv... Read >