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Ski Safety Tips for Beginners http://latest.blackhawk-mines.com/2013/05/08/ski-safety-tips-for-beginners/ One of the most popular and maybe the most needed safety gear is helmet but one of the best skiing safety tips is really a matter of personal choice - to wear, or not to wear. Although it isn't really mandated, it is encouraged to use helmet. Unquestionably skiers should be just as cautious if you think about those who usually wear protective headgear, namely football and baseball players, construction workers, horseback riders, rock climbers, bicyclers, auto racers, and motorcycle riders. The most important safety gear for skiers is helmet and as well as the following. You will definitely enjoy it more and will have much more fun on the slopes if you're in good shape. Exercise in advance and work your way up to skiing by exercising constantly year-round. Use proper ski equipment and don't just borrow equipment. Rent from a ski shop or the ski resort and make sure that the shop is legit. When purchasing equipment, be certain your ski boots are fitted properly as it should be. In any case, confirm your bindings are properly adjusted. Get ready for the weather. Be dressed in layers of clothes and put on a helmet liner, a hat, or a headband. Also put on gloves or mittens. Always carry an extra pair lest the first pair gets wet. Acquire proper instruction. Either individual or group Sign up for ski lessons. Experienced skiers still polish up their skills with a lesson every now and then. Ski goggles are also important. Put on ski goggles that perfectly fit around your helmet. There are goggles for those who wear eyeglasses, buy goggles that fit comfortably over your eyeglasses or you may also consider prescription goggles but it would me a bit costly. If you're exhausted, take a break and rest for a short time in the lodge. As you're resting, ensure you eat and drink enough. Although done in ice, skiing burns a lot of energy! At what time it's th

One of the most popular and maybe the most needed safety gear is helmet but one of the best skiing safety tips is really a matter of personal choice - to wear, or not to wear. Although it isn't really mandated, it is encouraged to use helmet.

Fraud Alerts/Safety Tips February 8, 2012: Clients report that they've received an automated call saying their debit card or account has been locked.  These calls are not coming from Blackhawk Bank and are phishing attempts!   Do not respond by entering your personal information, and monitor your account closely.  Immediately report any suspicious activity. In the case of a debit card, clients are instructed to press 1 to continue, then are instructed to enter their debit card number so it can be reactivated.   In the case of an account, they are asked to press 3 for additional assistance. If you have given your card information, your card has been compromised and should be shut down and replaced. If you did not give your card information, please continue to use your card, but monitor your account for any suspicious activity. If you have given your account number, monitor your account and report any suspicious activity immediately. Blackhawk Bank would never ask our clients to enter their information into an automated system.  We would always identify ourselves when we call you, and we wouldn't ask you to tell us your card or account numbers when we call. September 7, 2011:   The following fraudulent email was received by a number of Blackhawk Bank employees as well as bank clients. Rule to remember:  The FDIC will NEVER send you an email asking for personal information or asking you to install upgrades.  From: govdelivery [mailto:admin@fdic.gov] Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 7:46 AM To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.com; XXXXXXXXXX.com; XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.com Subject: Update for your banking account. Dear clients, Your account ACH and Wire transactions have been temporarily stopped for your maintenance, due to the expiration of your security version. To download and install the newest upgrades, click here. As soon as it is set up, your transaction abilities will be fully restored.

Planning a camping adventure for first timers can be very frustrating at first. You maybe unsure as to what you should bring along with you and if you have the rights tools. Although a camping vacation can be fun and exciting, it can sometimes be stressful to plan. But don't worry, like they say the first time is always the hardest. And again don't worry because it is not as hard as you think. When it comes to camping you will have to bring multiple items with you because you will be in the wilderness and convenience will be provided for you rather you must bring it with you. It is your first time so what you need to know is how to purchase the right tools and how to avoid fraud while buying. These are your fraud warnings and safety tips: Meeting the buyer- whether you're going to meet up or the buyer would go to your place make sure that you have someone with you. Never go alone or never allow him inside your house alone. Meeting the seller- same goes in meeting the seller. It is best if you meet them at their home addresses where the item for sale is placed. At least no matter what happens you know where the seller is situated. Accepting and paying money- if the item is worth only a few bucks then it is easier and more convenient to pay in cash but if it involves larger amount of money it is safer to carry a check rather than cash. Purchasing online- Only buy from a legitimate site, research information about the site first and read reviews about it. Also you can ask friends who bought items online and go for the same site. If the advertiser wants you to send cash up front you shouldn't do it. Remember not to sent cash or cheques through the post, or place money directly into a seller's bank account, in advance of receiving goods. Ask for the warranty or receipt of the product- once you bought an item from a private seller you will have no legal comeback if it turns out to be faulty so better check it thoroughly before handling the mo

" Predicting the future is hard, but that doesn't stop us from trying. We're Wired, after all. Ten years ago, we boldly declared that we'd be living with phones on our wrists, data-driven goggles on our eyes and gadgets that would safety-test our food for us. Turns out, a lot of the things Sonia Zjawinski conceptualized in our "Living in 2013" feature way back in 2003 were remarkably close to what we've seen. We even got the iPhone right (sort of). And so, as we look back on life in 2013 circa 2003, we're going to spin it forward once again to tell you what life will be like in 2023. Predicted for 2003 (above): Apple redefined the desktop, laptop, and MP3 player. The next insanely great thing: an LCD arm cuff that includes a PDA, wireless Internet, a mini iPod, and, of course, a phone. The iPhone bracelet's motion sensor allows you to scroll through apps and files with the flick of a wrist, its clasp holds a digicam for use during video calls, and its wireless ear clip lets you listen and speak to callers. And everything can be done via voice recognition or touchscreen. Delivered in 2013: Hey, it turns out, Apple gave us an iPhone after all! We got the name right, and even seemed to know about FaceTime. But the form factor details? Not so much. While you can wear an iPod nano as a watch, or make a call with your iPhone, if you want the watch-plus-phone combination that we teased you with 10 years ago, for now you'll need to pick up a secondary gadget that can transmit to your phone, like this Pebble. Looking ahead to 2023: Here's the thing, the screen on a watch is simply too small to display lots of data. And as an input device? Forget it. Yet keeping your phone out of sight means you often can't interact with your data on the go. The obvious answer is a variable size display. Samsung has already demonstrated a pretty convincing foldable OLED display prototype. Given 10 more years, we can easily see one screen serving multiple purposes by t

Predicting the future is hard, but that doesn't stop us from trying. We're Wired, after all. Ten years ago, we boldly declared that we'd be living with phones on our wrists, data-driven goggles on our eyes and gadgets that would safety-test our food for us.

Clients report that they've received an automated call saying their or account has been locked. These calls are not coming from Blackhawk Bank and are phishing attempts! Do not respond by entering your personal information, and monitor your account closely. Immediately report any suspicious activity.