Home Security With A Bang
Cave dwellers most likely used dogs as a front line defense for "home" secruity. But it is possible that other animals were domesticat4ed for this pupose. In ancient Greece geese were raised and trained to sound the alarm at the approach of an intruder. In southeast...
Have No Fear
Arachnophobia, an intense fear of spiders. Entomophobia is the term for people that have a fear of insects. If you have a fear of the cockroach, you suffer from katsaridaphobia. In general there is an almost universal disgust or fear of spiders and creepy crawly...
The Castle
Inflation. The economy. CRIME. Numerous mid term election polls indicate that these are the three items of most concern to voters. You have little to no control over the general economy. Aside from clipping coupons and curtailing discretionary spending, likewise with...
Don’t Panic
The desert life, especially for the uninitiated, can be a bit intimidating. First there is the scorching temperatures of summer. Then there is the awe inspiring power of monsoon storms. But, perhaps, the most unnerving thing about life in the desert are otherworldy...
Every Little Bit Helps
Reuters, September 9, 2021, "Southwest U.S. drought, worst in a century." Columbia University, "The drought that has enveloped southwestern North America for the past 22 years is the region’s driest megadrought—defined as a drought lasting two decades or longer —...
Security Then & Now
Keyless door locks. Smart phone monitoring systems. Selective motion detectors. Monitoring fire, medical and burgalary 24/7 systems. The professionals at Baron Services, leaders in Bullhead City area secutrity system installation and maintenance, carry on a proud...
The Calendar Says Winter
According to the calendar it is still winter. And many mornings still have a chill, or can even be considered cold. But soon warm days will outnumber cool ones, and then summer will be upon us. Now is is the time to prepare your swimming pool, and your backyard, for...
Wonder of The World
More than 2,000 years ago the famous Greek historian Herodotus wrote of astounding architectural achievements that were dubbed the seven wonders of the world. Counted among these was a fabled desert oasis built by King Nebuchadnezzar. He created the legendary Hanging...
Coming Soon, Spring
Well, it is January, the dawn of new year. Winter here in Bullhead City on the Colorado River is short, and seldom is as cold as a spring day in Minnesota. And that means that spring is coming soon. Did you know that the value of your property is increased by...
The Old Swimming Hole
The countdown has begun. A new year is looming on the horizon. There are only a few weeks left in 2021. Even though temperatures are hovering near eighty degrees, chances are that you have put the swimming pool away for the winter. And if you are new to the Bullhead...