Archive for November, 2009

Getting The Most Out Of The Nintendo Ds With Ez Flash

Admin November 24th, 2009

You don’t have to be an avid video gamer to enjoy the use of the Nintendo DS.  In fact, with the conception of homebrew applications and software and the introduction of the R4 SDHC and EZ Flash, people all over the world can now turn the Nintendo DS into a high powered multi-media device that can carry out multiple functions apart from playing video games.  In fact, the Nintendo DS is now capable of carrying out more desired tasks that media consumers are looking for.

For example, with the use of the R4 SDHC or EZ Flash card with the Nintendo DS, a Nintendo DS owner can turn their device into a fully functioning MP3 player. This allows Nintendo DS users to use their Nintendo DS like an I-Pod. Additionally, Nintendo DS users can turn their device into a full movie theater and can watch movies in .dpg format!  This is excellent for anyone who travels a lot and is looking for a light weight way in which to watch movies on the go. With the use of the EZ Flash or R4 SDHC a person can also use their Nintendo DS to read e-books and to even surf the World Wide Web.

If you want a fully functioning multi-media device capable of playing video games, playing movies, surfing the Internet, and listening to music, then you should consider the use of the EZ Flash or R4 SDHC along with the Nintendo DS. This is a much more affordable way to get all these unique functions without spending money on individual media devices.

How Ssn’s Get Exposed In Public Records

Admin November 20th, 2009

ven if social security numbers are not the matter of public records and measures are taken both nationwide and locally to protect the said numbers from exposure to the general public, it appears they occasionally do get exposed along with information that is not sensitive, having been (hopefully unintentionally) imbedded in the documents that are disclosed for public inspection as required by law. The point is the law mandates partial or complete redaction of ssn’s only from certain public records like court, judiciary, credit reports etc. before making them public, but there are also many other documents that are not listed as requiring obligatory screening and editing before their disclosure.

For example, should you send an e-mail to, say, your city mayor’s office, you should be aware that such correspondence automatically falls under the category of public records that are to be disclosed. From the other hands, there’s no uniform federal regulation requiring redacting social security numbers from such correspondence, which means this is the case where you are most likely to have your social security number exposed publicly – hopefully, no to be viewed by an online identity thief.

As you see, there are occasions when you get your personal information exposed in the public records primarily due to your own frivolous and risky behavior. In order to avoid identity theft, including but not limited to theft of ssn’s, everybody is recommended to follow these simple guidelines: Do not include your personal info, like your date and place of birth, residential address, to say nothing of your ssn into your e-mail correspondence and do not upload it on social networking sites; treat all online activities as viewable and trackable, and hence behave adequately; check regularly your credit reports for signs of suspicious activity and react immediately, should you notice something you cant explain; don’t give up your Social Security number while filling out medical forms; destroy all paperwork including your personal information before disposing of it.

Remember, the only situations where you are legally required to provide your SSN are limited, probably, just to the process of employment or background check, while filling out and submitting tax forms, or when required by your bank that would include it in bank records, which don’t fall under the category of public records.

Car Insurance Companies – How To Make A Claim

Admin November 5th, 2009

Most car insurance companies make it pretty easy to file a claim. Make sure you have all of the information on the claim with you before calling. It will make filing the claim go much smoother.

CAR INSURance companies

First, Call your insurance provider, not your broker in order to file your claim. They will verify your information such as address, phone number, policy number and the drivers of the car.

Next you will need to explain the type of claim that you are making. There will be different steps after this but it will follow the same basic line of thought.

After deciding the type of claim you are making you will need to provide details of how the damage occurred. Were you present when it occurred? If not were there any witnesses to the occurrence that caused the damage. You will also be asked if you filed a police report.

The auto insurance company will then ask you to fax over or mail any documentation that they need. An adjuster will either come to you to assess the damage or you will be asked to drive the car to a location in order for an onsite assessor to assess the damage. This of course will depend on the amount of damage to your vehicle.

Once it is decided if they will allow the claim or not then they will refer you to a repair shop to make the needed repairs. You will be responsible for your deductible and in most case they will cover they rest.