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How to Answer the Door Safely

From Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department How to Answer the Door Safely Home invasion - that is, forcibly entering a home to commit robbery or other crimes while the occupant is present - is frightening, personally threatening, and can happen anywhere. This kind of robbery is increasingly common. Criminals gain entry by posing as legitimate visitors. This article shows how to identify a potentially dangerous caller before you open the door, because once he enters the home, it's… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on October 25, 2009 at 7:49am — No Comments

Featuring Smaller Indiana "Green" Groups

Smaller Indiana has 578 special interest groups.

(photo "Scenic Drive in French Lick, Indiana by Maria… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on October 19, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

First impressions and how they affect our relationships

From divinecaroline.com "Can First Impressions Be Deceiving"

"Research ... suggests that we form a distinct impression within the first thirty seconds of meeting someone new. And yet these almost instantaneous reactions stay with us for a long time." In the… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on October 14, 2009 at 11:23am — No Comments

Smaller Indiana Book Club Groups

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ~ Charles W. Eliot

(Purple Cow Group Photo) I found several… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on October 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

Featured Group: Hole in the Wall Eating Club

Smaller Indiana has 572 Groups; I thought it would be interesting to find out what goes on "behind the scenes" of one of our most active groups. Here is a link to the Google Doc Smaller Indiana Group Links with the names, links & categories of 440 groups.… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on October 6, 2009 at 2:39pm — 1 Comment

Protect Your Children Online

From MS-ISAC Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center MS-ISAC The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) is a collaborative state and local government-focused cyber security entity that is significantly enhancing cyber threat prevention, protection, and response and recovery throughout the states of our nation. Today's Tip: Saturday, October 3, 2009… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on October 4, 2009 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Public Perception of the Media

Working in public relations, I am always interested in public perception of the media. So after reading the INSIDE iNDIANA BUSINESS article "Media Low Light: Do Readers Really Believe?" by contributor Kyle Elyse Niederpruem, President of Kyle Communications, Inc., I started thinking about how much I "trust" the accuracy of the stories I read… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on October 1, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

How to Teach Safety When Children Answer The Phone

From INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Southeast District Weekly Activity Report How to Teach Safety When Children Answer The Phone If you are like most parents, your child’s safety is a major concern on a daily basis. Although the home may be considered a relatively safe haven from strangers and predators, the telephone is often an overlooked key into your home or to your child that can compromise your child’s safety. Here are some tips that may help you teach your chi… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on September 20, 2009 at 8:52am — No Comments

IMPD Safety Time: How parents can prevent children from abduction

From INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT Southeast District Weekly Activity Report Safety time How parents can protect children from abduction • Know where your children are at all times and who they are with. • Never leave your child alone in a public place, stroller or car. • Always accompany younger children to a public restroom. • Teach your children not to accept rides and gifts from strangers. • Always accompany your child on door-to-door activities, i.e. Hal… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on September 4, 2009 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Twenty-Five Things YOU Can Do Fight Violent Crime

From the City of Dayton Ohio Police Department Website Press Release: 25 Things to Fight Crime Twenty-Five Things YOU Can Do Fight Violent Crime 1. Speak out against gun violence in your community. 2. Build relationships. 3. Stay informed on community issues. 4. Partner with others already working on issues important to you. 5. Join or help start a watch organization for your nei… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on August 19, 2009 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Fraud Alert! Community Alert from the Marion County Prosecutor's Office

I received this alert in an email from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department "Southeast District Weekly Activity Report". Community Alert FRAUD ALERT! From the Office of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office SLAM THE DOOR ON DOOR-TO-DOOR CON ARTISTS! Traveling con artists are in metro Indianapolis. These con artists arrive every spring with door-to-door roofing, paving and other scams, intimidati… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on May 5, 2009 at 6:40am — 2 Comments

Smaller Indiana Group Links

Smaller Indiana Group Links I try to keep a list of all Smaller Indiana special interest groups; however, there are a few missing. If you confirm your group is listed I'd be grateful- if it's missing, please send me a note (with the group name and link) - & I'll update the spreadsheet with your group. Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on April 18, 2009 at 9:06am — 6 Comments

Safety Tips for Women

Recently, when a female friend was followed from the interstate to her office, I was reminded of the need for women to remain aware of their surroundings - at all times. Over the years, I've compiled a list of safety tips for women- although the list is by no means complete, it's a start. Please feel free to add to it. Cars & Driving: • Don't put anything on your car with your name on it (i.e. personalized license plates). Putting your name where a would-be attacker can easily read i… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on March 27, 2009 at 2:21pm — 6 Comments

Organic Produce & Natural Groceries: My first Farm Fresh delivery.

In response to: "Can Smoosiers produce a Viral Food Campaign for local producers" ... Yes, We Can! Friday, I arrived home to a large, green produce container on my porch. Upon opening it - my first thought: Yum Kiwi's! also included were tangelos, apples, cashews, banana toffee bread, cinnamon raisin bread & lots more...

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Added by Kristen Horton on March 7, 2009 at 2:03pm — 4 Comments

7 Things About Me

I was tagged by Lorraine Ball and Ben McCann. You can read their 7 things here "Lorraine" and "Ben." 1. I was born and raised in Southern California (I moved to Indy in July, 2007). I do not miss the SoCal weather. 2. I collect all types of reference books. 3. I love to travel (& always sleep on airplanes). 4. I am clumsy (b… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on February 2, 2009 at 7:22am — No Comments

365 Days of Trash... Care to Join me for a Week?

I've decided to participate in a "week of trash collection" where I will keep an inventory of all of the trash I use - for one week. 'Sustainable Dave' kept his trash for a full year... in his basement (yikes!). He has some great ideas about becoming more eco-friendly/sustainable/green/trash free... and I hope to learn a few by participating in his challenge. If you are interested in joining me, we can start a forum or a group here - keep reading and visit his blog for more information. Here a… Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on January 11, 2009 at 2:35pm — 3 Comments

4,000 Member Party!

We've Grown Again! Smaller Indiana has more than 4,000 members so it is time for a party, time to put faces with names, and celebrate. On January 20th at 5:30pm, We'll be at the Rathskeller, 401 E. Michigan., Indianapolis, Come Join Us! Please RSVP Continue

Added by Kristen Horton on December 29, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

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