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Fujifilm FinePix HS10 early review: Long-zooming thirtysomething (source: Cnet)

Posted by admin on March 10th, 2010 — Posted in Fire and Security, Security

The superzoom is the thirtysomething of the camera world: no longer a young, feckless compact, but not yet a wise, experienced dSLR. We inspected the FinePix HS10 for signs of clever features — and hair loss (source: Cnet) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 early review: Camera with a sense of direction (source: Cnet)

Posted by admin on March 10th, 2010 — Posted in Fire and Security, Security

You’ll never be lost with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5, a compact camera with GPS and a compass (source: Cnet) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Security is becoming an increasing source of business intelligence

Posted by admin on March 10th, 2010 — Posted in Fire and Security, Security

Premises security has long been viewed by organisations as a necessity rather than an opportunity, but with the growth of intelligent buildings this is rapidly changing. Security is becoming an increasing source of business intelligence that helps to ensure a duty of care to employees and visitors and to support increased revenue generation.

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Cobs EXC lone-worker security pendant is a phone too

Posted by admin on March 10th, 2010 — Posted in Fire and Security, Security

The Cobs EXC, available from Call-Systems Technology (CST), has all the features of a lone-worker alarm pendant, including a compact, lightweight, robust design and instant alarm activation. But it also lets staff communicate by voice, just like a DECT phone, which enhances safety and adds a whole new level of versatility to the pendant.

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How TV Handles Home Security

Posted by Jeffrey Jackson on March 10th, 2010 — Posted in Fire and Security

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Sometimes I watch TV and just cringe. Why? Because I watch a sitcom and constantly realize the total lack of home security measures the characters of the show are showing.

Sometimes TV shows are meant to be unrealistic and cheesy. But those shows, like bachelors choosing “the one” or vampire sitcoms, are meant to be that way. I am talking about the constant exchange between characters where they do not use smart home security tactics: such as looking through the peephole before answering the door or the fact that friends are constantly coming inside unlocked doors.

This exchange may seem harmless, but to a trained security expert it makes me squirm a little. First of all there are thousands of people who watch the show every week who are affected by its contents. Things that are shown on that show may have a lasting appeal. Anyone remember the hundreds of women who went and got a “Rachel” cut? That’s what I am talking about.

While I understand that TV shows are meant to entertain people, it can be hard to not be somewhat saddened by the total disregard for home security on many of these episodes. Home security measures can really help keep your home or apartment safe from possible harm. While home security does not necessarily mean you have to lock down your entire home, keeping the door locked is a safety measure that should be instilled in our minds.

Lets look a little closer at a specific TV show. Lets consider the once popular sitcom Friends and see how they would handle the threat of burglary, assault, and other property and personal crimes. Think back on the show and try to remember any home security measures that Monica made for her apartment? Or even Chandler and Joey, for that matter.

The answer is nothing. There was never a locked door. No alarm system was set in place, even though they were all living in a New York apartment, which at the time had a startlingly high property crime rate.

Why do these shows disregard safety? I am coming to believe that it all has to do with what is important to pull the TV shows forward and timing. There just is not enough time in the shows to show characters fiddling with keys, locking and unlocking doors, or setting alarm systems.

So, just because Monica from Friends, and other famous characters from other TV sitcoms, do not lock their door that does not mean you should do so. Keep your home protected. Utilize smart safety measures.

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