You should keep financial documents (like bank or credit card statements) in a secure location at home. You should also make sure that your purse or wallet is stored in a safe, secure place at work. Someone only needs to take a peek at your credit cards and driver's license to steal your identity. Also try to limit what you carry around with you. The more identifying information you carry, the more that can be stolen from you. To protect yourself from identity theft, you should shred receipts, credit offers, physician statements, bank statements, and expired credit cards. Also destroy the labels on prescription bottles before throwing them out. People sometimes forget that identity thieves sometimes steal medical information to gain access to prescription drugs. You may find yourself constantly being asked to provide your Social Security Number and other personal identification, such as your driver's license or date of birth. Ask the person requesting this information why they need it. Oftentimes it is not necessary for individuals to have your personal information. Ask why they need the information, how they will keep the information safe, and what recourse you have if the information is stolen. You should never share personal information with someone who calls you out of the blue claiming to be from a bank or other financial institution. These people could be impostors. If you are called, then call the company directly before sharing information. Many credit card companies send offers to "prequalified" or "pre-screened" individuals. You might worry that someone will get ahold of this offer and sign up for the credit card in your name. You have the option of opting out of all pre-screened offers, either for five years or permanently. To opt out, you can call 1-888-567-8688 or visit optoutprescreen.com to make your request. Try not to store too much financial information on your laptop. Furthermore, make sure the laptop is always secured. If you work on your laptop in a public space (such as a library or cafe), you can purchase a laptop lock. This lock secures your laptop to the table or desk, thus making it difficult for a thief to physically take your laptop. If you use a company laptop, then lock it up every night in a filing cabinet or in your desk drawer. By doing so, you eliminate the ability of someone to walk out with your computer. If you are throwing out a used cell phone, computer, or laptop, you need to erase the personal information stored on the device. Accordingly, you should purchase a utility wipe program to overwrite the hard drive on computers and laptops. With a cell phone, check the operator's manual to see how to permanently delete information. Remove the SIM card as well as phone books, list of calls made, voicemails, messaging information, organizer folders, photos, and web search history.

Summary: Lock up your personal information. Dispose of financial documents safely. Ask why someone needs personal information. Opt out of credit card offers. Keep your laptop locked. Dispose of electronic devices safely.

Measure 2 tablespoons (28.5 grams) of melted butter, 2 tablespoons (42.5 grams) of honey, 2 teaspoons (11 grams) of soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon (1.1 grams) of pepper into a small bowl. Add the juice from a medium-sized lemon and 2 cloves of minced garlic. If you don't like garlic, simply leave it out. Use manuka honey for maximum health benefits. Continue to mix the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and the marinade has an even texture. This helps the marinade to have a consistent taste when it is cooked. If there are any lumps in the mixture, use the back of the spoon to squash them. Dip a pastry brush into the marinade and paint it over the halibut fillets. Make sure that the entire surface of the fish is covered with the marinade. This helps to make the skin crispy and full of flavour. If you don't have a pastry brush, use a spoon to drizzle the mixture over both sides of the fish instead. Place the halibut onto the grill for 5 minutes. Use a metal spatula to turn the fish over and cook it for another 5 minutes. Insert an instant-read food thermometer into the middle of the fish and check that it has reached 135F (57C). This indicates that the halibut is ready to eat. Enjoy!

Summary: Measure the butter, honey, lemon, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic into a bowl. Mix the ingredients with a spoon. Brush both sides of the halibut fillets with the marinade. Grill the halibut for 5 minutes on each side.

Who is the likely clientele for your motel? A business traveler is going to have different needs than a family on vacation. For instance, business travelers might expect coffee machines in their room, while families might appreciated motel rooms that can be connected with a side door. Before you can design a motel room, you need to evaluate the needs of the guests that you expect to stay in your motel. In addition, watch the competition to pick up on trends and new ideas in the motel room design world. How much will you spend per room? The size of the room generally doesn't matter when deciding how to design the room. You can spend a lot or a little on a motel room of a given size. Once you know your budget, you'll be able to plan the room to your liking. Building and safety codes determine things like how many fire alarms, exits, fire extinguishers, windows, and so on a room needs. They are usually issued by a state authority such as the department of public health, and may be amended by local authorities with additional provisions. Stay conscious of required elements when designing your motel room. If you are designing a motel room for a larger chain, you can probably request funds for a prototype of a new room design. Hire "guests" to try the room out and solicit feedback about their experience to find out what worked and what didn't. Have room testers fill out a questionnaire inquiring about every aspect of the room: lighting, comfort, spaciousness, flooring, cover the wall, bathroom, and so on. If you are the proprietor of a smaller motel, you can do similar test runs by designing (or redesigning) only a single hotel room of a given style and renting it out to guests. Administer a questionnaire about their experiences and, if possible, talk to them about their experience in the room to figure out how you can improve the room's design.
Summary: Examine your market. Determine your budget. Check your local building and safety codes. Design a mock-up of the motel room.