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The Top Breaking News Stories Of 2017

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If you’re interested in looking back at some of the most important news stories which hit national and international headlines back in 2017, simply continue reading to discover the top breaking news stories of 2017. In order to take a trip back down memory lane!

The Top Breaking News Stories of 2017:

North Korean leader Kim Jon-Un threatens the USA with nuclear weapons

In 2017, North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jon-Un continued to test multiple nuclear missiles, despite the threat of having trade sanctions imposed on North Korea by various heads of states. Kim Jon-Un even threatened the USA itself by boasting that his nation had developed nuclear missiles which are capable of reaching the United States’ mainland.

Former reality show star Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States

While few people would predict back in 2016, that by 2017 former “Apprentice” star Donald Trump would be sworn in as the president of the country, within 12 months, on the 20th of January, Trump was officially sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.

While many citizens celebrated Trump’s victory, on the day of his inauguration, millions of Americans also took to the streets in order to protest Trump’s inauguration due to some of his divisive policies, which would go on to divide Americans in all 50 states.

More than half a million women march in Washington in order to support women’s rights

The day following Trump’s inauguration more than half a million women joined the Women’s March on Washington, as a way of fighting for women’s rights after Trump who has been interviewed making several sexist comments was sworn in as president.

Examples of some of the high profile celebrities which joined the Women’s March on Washington include Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansen, Hillary Clinton, Olivia Munn and Patrick Stewart.

Big time movie producer Harvey Weinstein is accused of raping over a dozen women

In October Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of raping and molesting over a dozen women, many of whom are well-known models and actresses. Some of the first women to speak out about Weinstein’s abuse include Rose McGowan and Alyssa Milano.

By the end of the year, the #MeToo movement was founded, which encouraged women to share their own stories of sexual abuse, in order to show men like Weinstein that they would no longer remain silent. By the end of 2017 more than 30 high profile, men in various industries were publically condemned for their actions against women.

A lone gunman in Las Vegas fatally shoots 59 concertgoers

On the 1st of October, a lone gunman by the name of Stephen Paddock shot over 500 individuals who were attending a concert in Las Vegas, from his room at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. A massacre which has gone down in history as one of the deadliest mass shootings in the last 50 years.

In conclusion, 2017 was a shocking year which most individuals didn’t see coming and included a mass shooting as well as a serious threat of nuclear warfare!

The Best Investments Of 2018

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If you’re looking to invest some of your hard earned money in an investment opportunity which is likely to earn you a sizeable profit, simply continue reading to discover 3 of the best investments of 2018.

The best investments of 2018:

Investment properties

If you’re looking to invest in a relatively low-risk investment which is almost certain to make you a huge return within a decade, it’s well worth investing in purchasing an investment property. As property forecasts predict that property is going to continue to rise in price for the foreseeable future. As in the near future, there will be far more individuals and families who will seek out a property, than there will be available properties. As the national population is skyrocketing with every year which passes.

If you’re interested in the idea of purchasing an investment property, there are two methods you can use to make a profit from your investment. Firstly, you can choose to purchase an investment property, which you plan to live in an area which you think will increase in popularity. That way you’ll be able to sell your investment property in the near future, for a sizeable profit.

Alternatively, if you don’t plan on living in your investment property, you can also choose to rent out your property, in order to bring in passive income. Some investors even use the money which they receive in rent from a rental property, in order to pay off the mortgage on a second rental property.

Cryptocurrencies

If you’ve read multiple stories of how countless individuals have made enough money to retire early, from investing in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, the good news is that it’s not too late to start investing in cryptocurrencies.

If you want to make a fast profit in the short term, you may be interested in purchasing Bitcoin shares, to sell in the short term. Why is it advisable to purchase Bitcoin shares to sell in the short term, rather to purchase Bitcoin shares to hold onto for the foreseeable future?

Some financial experts predict that Bitcoin will eventually plummet in price. So it’s far wiser to sell your Bitcoin shares when they rise in price, rather than holding on to your Bitcoin shares. As the last thing you want to do is to lose all the capital which you’ve invested.

If you’re unsure of the idea of investing in Bitcoin, you can also choose to invest in one of the many new cryptocurrencies which have been recently released on the stock market. In the hopes that they will skyrocket in price, just as Bitcoin did.

Index funds

Index funds have increased in popularity in 2018 as they give investors a chance to invest in carefully managed funds which are comprised of a wide variety of shares in different companies. Companies which are normally in the same industry such as tech-related companies or energy focused companies.

So if you’re looking to invest some of your hard earned money in a profitable investment opportunity, it’s well worth considering all three of the investment opportunities listed above!

How To Keep Your Home Safe

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If you’re interested in learning how to prevent your home from being broken into, it’s well worth continuing reading in order to discover a few simple ways to keep your home safe!

How to Keep Your Home Safe:

Maintain a friendly, respectful relationship with your neighbors

If you get on well with your neighbors, they may be able to ring you if they notice any unusual activity outside your home. Better yet, when you travel out of town, your neighbors will be able to clear your mailbox for you and keep an eye out on your house. As if your mail spills out of your mailbox, it will be a clear sign to potential robbers, that your house is currently unoccupied and can be easily broken into.

Invest in a high-quality security alarm in order to deter intruders

By investing in a high-quality security alarm, if your home is broken into, it’s highly likely that your home’s intruders will run away as soon as soon as they hear your security alarm. Which will ensure the safety of your family.

Place automatic, motion sensor lights outside of your home

Another way to significantly decrease your chances of your home being robbed is to place motion sensor lights directly in front of all of the entrances to your home. As robbers tend to choose to break into homes, where they can potentially go unnoticed and will avoid targeting homes with automatic, motion sensor activated lights.

Make sure that all of your home’s windows feature locks

Make sure that all of your home’s windows can be locked from the inside. As a large proportion of thieves will try to break into houses through side windows. As thieves are far less likely to spotted by your neighbors if they try and break into your home, using a side window.

Place a security sign outside your home

It’s well worth placing a security sign outside your home, which will give potential robbers the impression that your home is being monitored by a professional security firm. Even if it isn’t.

Start a neighborhood watch or community patrol program

It’s also well worth talking to your neighbors to see if any of your neighbors are interested in starting a starting a neighborhood watch-style program. As thieves are unlikely to target houses in a neighborhood which is frequently watched by a vigilant community patrol program.

Make sure to keep your garage door locked when you leave your home unattended

Also remember to keep your garage door locked when you’re not at home, as intruders may try and gain access into your home by walking into your garage. As many homes feature internal access from their garage.

Leave your TV or radio on when you leave your house to run errands for a short period of time

If you leave your home for a short period of time in the evenings, it’s well worth leaving your TV or radio on as if intruders hear noise inside your home, they’ll be unlikely to break into your home!

How To Keep Your Personal Data Safe

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In today’s digitally focused society, it’s incredibly important to safeguard your personal data. If you’re unsure of how to best protect your personal data, make sure to keep reading to discover five ways to keep your personal data safe.

How to keep your personal data safe:

Don’t be tempted to use the same password for all of your online accounts

Many internet users make the mistake of using the same exact password for each of their online accounts such as their email accounts and their online banking accounts. However, if you use the same password for all of your online accounts as well as to password protects your documents, if your password is hacked, each of your online accounts and files will become vulnerable to unauthorized hackers. So it’s well worth using a completely different password for each online account which you’ve signed up for.

Think twice before choosing to upload your sensitive files onto a Cloud-based service

While you may want to take advantage of being able to upload data onto an easily accessible cloud-based service, make sure to think twice before choosing to upload any highly sensitive files onto a Cloud-based service as no cloud service is 100% secure. In fact, even Apple’s well known Cloud has been hacked numerous times.

Try to avoid using free WiFi

When you’re out and about or traveling in a foreign country you may be tempted to take advantage of being able to access free WiFi connections, however it pays to be wary of free WiFi as if you try to transfer any files using free WiFi your personal data may be hacked by those who would use your personal data for their own purposes. As an example, hackers may try to hack your credit card details or may want to gain access to files which are on your smartphone.

Instead, opt to use your smart phone’s mobile data, if you plan on transferring or uploading any important files, which you can’t afford to be hacked.

Password protect all of your documents

Regardless of whether you prefer using Microsoft Word or Google Documents, it’s also well worth password protecting all of your documents. That way if anyone gains access to your laptop or smartphone, they won’t be able to access your sensitive documents.

Be careful about the websites which you choose to share your details with

As an example, if you enjoy a bit of online shopping, make sure that any website which you place an order through is a trustworthy website which will keep any information which you share with their company 100% private. As the last thing you want to do is to share your credit card details or your phone number with a less than reputable website. Who may try to steal your money or who may sell your information to a third party such as a marketing company.

Hopefully, after reading the 5 tips listed above, you’ll be able to take extra precautions to ensure that your personal data is kept private.