http://customerdataplus.com/blog Tips and Advice Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:05:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What is money laundering?  Money laundering is the process whereby a person or company will transfer money obtained through illegal means, such as depositing the money in another account under a completely different name or entity and then withdrawing the funds to make it seem as if it came from ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/30/what-is-money-laundering/ Private School Cheaper Than You Think While public schools are subsidized by the state, private schools receive their funding through tuition, donations, private grants, and fund raising events.  Thus, private schools are cheaper than you think. According to the Cato Institute, “Statistics from the Education Department show that the average private elementary ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/26/cheaper-private-school/ Are we in a recession?  Considering the news today that Lehman Brothers has just filed for bankruptcy and Bank of America is buying Merrill Lynch, combined with the bail-out of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the government, one can say with confidence we are indeed in a recession. Not too ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/26/how-to-handle-a-recession/ We moved to the suburbs recently. My husband is frequently away on business, and I'm finding that I get a little nervous when I'm at home alone with the kids at night. What steps do we need to take to make sure our home is completely safe and secure so ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/23/what-steps-do-we-need-to-take-to-make-sure-our-home-is-completely-safe-and-secure/ I'm about to embark on a new adventure for me dressing or decorating the windows in our home. I haven't got a clue where to begin. Can you give me any tips? answer: Window treatments not only add color, texture, style, and character, they can perform a number of functions. For example, ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/23/decorating-the-windows/ Strike the chest smartly over the heart. This may be enough to start the beat. If not, quickly place the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone and cover it with the heel of the other hand. Press down firmly on the lower part of the ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/22/what-should-i-do-if-the-heart-has-stopped/ What if someone just doesn't start breathing? Is there anything else I can do? If a person is not breathing, it may be because his heart has stopped. This is particularly likely in cases of severe electric shock. If, in spite of your efforts, the first four breaths produce no result, ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/18/what-if-someone-just-doesnt-start-breathing/ FDIC:  Is Your Savings Account Secure? With the current financial crisis affecting banks and the stock market, in addition to reports that many more banks may be in financial trouble, the question many of you may ask is:  What about my savings account?  Is it secure? In answer to your question, we ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/13/fdic-regulation/ Anyone who is with you should immediately summon emergency aid, but don't waste a second shifting the patient or calling for help yourself. Your one aim is to get air into his body as fast as possible, and you have three priorities: make sure his air passages are clear; breathe ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/10/what-do-i-do-if-someone-stops-breathing/ Does this have the same dangerous effect on the body? True shock is always caused by a serious shortage of blood supply to the brain, usually due to the kind of emergencies . However, severe fright, extreme pain, a horrifying sight, or other violent emotional experience can cause a kind of ... http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2008/11/07/cant-a-sudden-fright-or-hearing-very-bad-news-cause-shock/