Criminals and More Zombies

So I’ve tried not to extend my zombie love affair in the office. Not that anybody’s interested anyway. I’ve put down “No Easy Hope” to give way to the season finale of The Walking Dead. Suffice to say, it was a good rendition of the classic movie, Night of the Living Dead. Of course, there former had more action with the characters fighting back and having that “God-mode” of hitting-zombies-in-the-head-with-just-one-shot-while-moving. I would remember as a kid that I first had a glimpse of zombies in HBO, while watching Night of the Living Dead. What got to me was the ugly and scary faces of the zombies, rather than their sluggish movements. The ‘walkers’ in the series were more energetic (?), maybe they were eager at the prospect of a fresh meal. Anyway, the next season would premiere on Fall, so it’s another long wait before we see what happens to the group.

Moving on to non-zombie matters....

Safety and security in the village has not been satisfactory. There were incidents of theft, carnapping and forced entry into some homes. Despite efforts of the association to increase security guards and their wages, it still wasn’t enough. They were suspecting tenants who usually rent houses inside the village and observe patterns of households. They would also befriend household helpers, sometimes get them as girlfriends who would serve as lookouts or informants. When they have acquired information, they would force themselves in the house when the owners are in their offices and schools.

According to spy movies and novels, the most dangerous mistake is to have a routine that could help these criminals predict your next move. Sometimes, it is also a good practice to have erratic schedules and use different routes. It’s good to have a pilot for a brother as they have the most bizarre and erratic schedules.
A neighbor’s car was stolen as well, but it might be because it was parked outside his house. Secretly, I wouldn’t mind those cars being taken away... I mean, what’s the point of buying cars when there’s not enough space in your garage to keep them. Our village roads only have 2 lanes so when a car is parked on the street, only 1 car can pass. It’s such a hassle for everyone, really.

Fact is, criminals are getting smarter. They invest by staying in villages, doing their “due diligence” to make calculated efforts and maximizing their returns, given the risk mitigation that they took. I remember a story a few years back wherein South American ladies would fly business class and steal from other passengers in the lounges. Other passengers wouldn’t think so much about security as they are in an exclusive area and that everyone is “honourable” enough. Right now, we need to be more vigilant, keep an eye out for suspicious persons and be have erratic schedules.