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June 2010

What is Monitored Security?

by Carolyn

If you lived in a million-dollar mansion, you would need to take extra measures to protect your property. Many wealthy individuals choose to enlist the services of a Security Guard Agency, which may provide 24/7 monitoring of a house and surrounding property. Having a security guard can give you peace-of-mind, in knowing that there is always someone looking out for your home’s security. However, for those of us who don’t live in mansions, hiring a security guard is simply not…

5 Popular and Trusted Security System Brands

by Carolyn

How Each Company Was Chosen To help you better choose a home security system, we evaluated each company based on several key factors. These factors include: Company History Included Features Promotions and Discounts Bestselling Products Customer Reviews Expansion Capability Pricing Plans Monitoring Coverage A Note About Customer Service It’s true – many people mistakenly believe that some of the larger home security companies have a bad reputation. A quick glance at some of the complaints listed on “Ripoff Report” and…

An Introduction to Home Security Landscaping

by Carolyn

For the past 4,000 years, people have engaged in the art (and science) of gardening. In ancient Egypt (1500 BC), tomb paintings hint at beautiful ornamental gardens that were subject to regular maintenance. In Persia, the “Hanging Gardens of Babylon” are still to this day considered to be one of the original “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. However, aside from their ornamental value, strategic placement of plants can be essential for improving the security of your home. Why Landscaping?…

Home Security Systems Adopted from Airports

by Lyndsi

Have you ever wanted airport security for your home? You may not want metal detectors or rules that only allow your guests in with a little baggie of three ounce liquids, but the video cameras and technology used at airports is now being adapted for home security systems. The company Cernium is working on transitioning airport security systems for home use. For instance, airport security systems monitor irregular movement. If a person tries to sneak past screening, the security system…

He Stole What? – A Collection of Odd Thefts

by Lyndsi

Florida – On June 24, police arrested Adrian Sconeirs, 42, and Randall Key, 55, for trying to steal a fire hydrant. When police arrived on the scene, the two men were removing the metal pipes and attempting to take the fire hydrant. They planned on selling the stolen parts as scrap metal for $60. The pipes and hydrant are actually valued at $500. The arrested men both have $3,000 bonds. Mississippi – A judge sentenced Darnell Wilson to three consecutive…

Orlando Bloom’s Burglar Sentenced

by Lyndsi

Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom played the role of a plundering pirate and stole the hearts of girls around the country in Pirates of the Caribbean. In July of 2009, he became the victim of a real burglary. The culprit, Alexis Neiers, surrendered on June 24, 2010. She will serve six months in jail and three years of probation. Alexis Neiers, star of the reality TV show “Pretty Wild” on E!, took wild too far. Security cameras caught Neirs along with…

Are Gated Communities Really Safer?

by Carolyn

During the Renaissance, kings and queens would designate special residential areas to house their friends, family and loved ones. These secluded ‘communities’ helped elevate some to standards of higher class, and allowed royalty to single out their most loyal followers. Some of these communities also had advanced protection, such drawbridges, moats, tower guards and heavy metal gates. In the 1800′s, the city of St. Louis developed a system that gated off specific streets for ‘beer barons’, granting them a class…

The Two Main Types of Audible Alarms

by Carolyn

You may not realize it, but many of the devices that you use on a regular basis are equipped with audible alarm devices. When leftover vegetables are done heating in the microwave, a small series of beeping noises lets you know that they’re ready. When there is smoke in your home, your smoke alarm lets out a piercing alert noise. When you leave the keys in your car’s ignition, a beeping alert allows you to remember to remove them. However,…

How to Build a Driveway Security Gate

by Carolyn

Did you know that cement has actually existed for over 12 million years? Cement was present in ancient rock formations, and humans were eventually able to discover a way to create this valuable material. In 3000 BC, the ancient Egyptians used a mixture of mud, clay and straw to bind together dried bricks. In 1908, Thomas Edison built several inexpensive, comfortable homes out of a concrete mixture (these homes still exist to this day!). In 1936, the Hoover Dam was…

A Parent’s Guide to AMBER Alert Requirements

by Carolyn

In January of 1996, a nine year old girl was riding her bike outside of her home. Her parents were inside, never suspecting that a kidnapper was stalking their daughter. A neighbor witnessed the kidnapping, and called the police. When it was discovered that the young girl was missing, her parents notified the FBI, as well as local news media. The search for the girl was organized by her parents, as well as several of their neighbors. The search continued for an…

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