Archive for November, 2009

Could Facebook Lead a Burglar to Your Front Door?

Monday, November 30th, 2009

If you are familiar with online social networking, it is a story and scenario that you might have already heard. Let’s say – John Doe is at McDonalds eating a Big Mac, sitting on the patio, and updating his Facebook account via his laptop (or cell phone) with his current “status”. He writes that he is “at McDonalds, eating a Big Mac, and getting FAT!” With the power of the internet, this message is instantly …

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Topics: power, laptop, internet

Security Camera Systems Help With Business Security In More Than One Way

Monday, November 30th, 2009

When you own a business, one of the most important things to have for security is one of the good security camera systems. These systems can help secure your business in more ways than one. Knowing how these cameras can help you see why they are definitely needed for the best security at your business. Here are the main ways that these security systems can help secure your business. One: One of the ways…

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Topics: security-camera, business

Top 10 Baddest Movie Villains of All Time

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Karate Kid Villain! No crime can be committed without a bad guy perpetrating it. But who are the top baddest movie criminals of all time? Read below to see the bad guys who made us almost wet ourselves. We ruled out scary aliens and animals (i.e. Godzilla) who are simply misunderstood creatures and not pure evil like the dudes on this list. Wicked Witch of the West, The Wizard of Oz This …

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Topics: villain, voice, famous villains

Key Lock Box Is Simple & Inexpensive Home Security Investment

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

If you’re the kind of person who leaves a key under a potted plant or a rock in the yard because you’re afraid you’re going to lock yourself out of the house, a key lock box may be a smarter home security move. As clever as we’d like to think we are with our hide-a-key gadgets, real burglars know all the spots, and chances are your hide-away isn’t as unique as you think. …

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Topics: lock box, key lock box, select-access

A Guide to burglar Alarms

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

by Christopher Williams In 1852 the American Edward Holmes invented the first electro-mechanical burglar alarm. Prior to this the family watch dog was the usual form of protection from intruders. Holmes’ invention was quite simple. Trip wires were places around windows and doors. When a wire was disturbed a solenoid struck a gong, thus alerting the residents of possible danger. It was well received by the public, and was not improved upon until the next century. A basic …

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Topics: alarms, burglar alarms, home security, burglar alarm, family

3 Reasons Burglars Absolutely Hate Home Security Camera Systems

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Do you have good home security so you can always be sure your family is safe when at home? Most people make the mistake of never even thinking about security until they are forced to, after their family has become victims. You can prevent this from happening to your family with the help of home security camera systems. There are many reasons why burglars don’t like to see these camera systems. Knowing what these reasons are will help you …

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Topics: time, family, police

The 4 Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

We loved Unsolved Mysteries as kids. You may think that the show is a weird thing for a child to be watching, but we were always fascinated by these bizarre, mysterious cases that nobody could solve. Plus, the acting was always top notch…or maybe not. Here are a few of our favorite unsolved mysteries: Black Dahlia In January 1947, the nude, mutilated body of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short was discovered in a vacant lot in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles. The body of …

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Topics: flight, db cooper, unvolved mysteries, bermuda triangle

Keyless Locking Mailbox with Touch Pad Access

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

If you’re worried about mail theft and/or identity theft, then a secure locking mailbox can be a smart home improvement. We’ve talked about security mailboxes before, but those old school boxes were all opened and closed with keys. How 20th Century! If you don’t want another key to add to your ring, then check out this locking mailbox from Earth Tech Products . Instead of a keyhole, it has a numeric touch pad. To access your mail simply punch in…

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Topics: small-packages, identity theft, area-underneath

CCTV Camera Applications

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

by Christopher Williams CCTV , which stands for closed-circuit television, refers to a camera with a limited number of recipients. The feed from the camera is sent either through a direct, physical line to televisions or recording devices, whereas broadcast television cameras are designed for mass consumption. The primary uses for CCTV include security for stores, banks, military sites, casinos and for governmental policing of public property. While CCTV was a crude device at its outset, it has developed a number of features and…

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Topics: internet, cctv, children

Business Security Prevention That Must Be Done Immediately

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

When you have a business, the most important thing you can do is business security prevention. You want to use every way you can to prevent burglars from getting into your business. There are many things that you can do to help prevent this from happening. One of the first things you need to do is to get a good business security system will security cameras. Take time to compare the different systems before choosing the right one for your business security needs. Once…

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Topics: business