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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Someone spying?
- Someone Spying? So are the Teddy Bear and the Potted PlantSee the cuddly teddy bear over on the shelf? Well, it sees you too. "Right here in the camera, behind the left eye." said Marvin Badler, the owner of The Spy Mart a Monmouth County company dedicated to the proposition that what you don't know can hurt you and what you do know can protect you from being caught off guard....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Estate and mega-yacht security systems and safe rooms
- Why do I need a "safe room? I really don't need one; I'm not that high profile". This is typical V.I.P. client frame of reference or attitude concerning security systems and safe rooms.What most clients don't realize is "being high profile" has a definite impact on vulnerabilities, however, not being high profile does not mitigate the vulnerabilities and overall exposure...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The case for personal, estate, corporate and child abduction security in today?s world
- When one considers the historical nature of security applications and programs of any type, i.e., CCTV, intrusion detection and alarm systems, corporate policies and programs and countermeasures of any type, the phenomenon of the Denial Syndrome, Complacency and Failure to properly allocate a Security Budget can not be over emphasized. If we, as individuals, as a country and as a government, have ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Six common criminal types and how to avoid them
- "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" that saying is as true for crime, as it is for health. After taking literally thousands of reports over the years I spent as a police officer; I found that a lot of crimes that had happened could have been prevented. The easiest and most effective way of dealing with crime is not be a victim of it in the first place. This is easier said t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alarm controls are the brain of your security system, use yours when choosing one
- The alarm control is the brain of your security system. It is typically placed in an area that is out of the way like a basement, attic, closet or office. The motherboard and additional components such as radio receivers, backup power supply and zone expanders are inside this metal box, which is often locked. You will have little or no interface with the alarm control. Your alarm technician will n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alarm systems & automobile tires?
- What do alarm systems and automobile tires have in common? This may sound like a strange question to the untrained ear, but lend me yours and I will make sense of it.The reason I mention car tires is that they are a necessity that most all of us have some experience purchasing, at least once in a while.Even though we need good tires to keep our cars firmly on the road, when they are ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alarm systems: not just for the wealthy anymore!
- Over the last 22 years that I have been involved in the security alarm industry, I have seen quite an evolution. Changes have not only taken place in what type of equipment is available, but also in how the consumer buys and use's the equipment.When I first started in the business, alarms where used mostly for commercial applications. Businesses had to have them to watch over their product ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Where did we get clocks from anyway?
- A clock is simply a device that measures time. Typical clocks have faces and hands. The long hand measures time in minutes while the short hand in hours. Clocks vary in forms, sizes and shapes but all perform the same task-to tell time. Almost all activities depend on this device, making life easier and more organized.
History of Clocks.
Way back during the old times,...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - What two words will double the space in your home?
- Just two words and a bit of explanation about them will help you to double, maybe even triple, the space in your home now. Those two words are "Go vertical."
FUNCTION FIRST, LOOKS SECOND
That means that when you buy bookcases or other types of furnishing with shelves, make sure these items have five or six shelves. Two or three shelves per item are just wasted space. When it ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - What to look for when buying a closet organizer -
- Whether it's a New Year's Resolution or spring cleaning, no cleaning spree would be complete without cleaning the closets. This time, don't just rearrange the junk?find a permanent solution. Closet organizers provide a way to organize your possessions. When every item has a ?home,? it is much easier to keep the closet clean.
You have a few choices when it is time to buy closet organ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - What to look for in a drill press
- A drill press, also known as a pillar drill, is the stationary form of a hand-held drill. The advantage of the drill-press over the hand drill is the tool's accuracy and power. A drill press is a very valuable tool with several different types and models of drill presses to choose from. Here are a few things to consider when purchasing your own drill press.
Floor vs. Bench-Top Model...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Walk-in closet organizers -
- It stands to reason that you more space you have, you more organized you will be. Why then, are so many walk-in closets disorganized messes? It seems that the more space we have, the more junk we have to fill it.
Walk-in closets offer a variety of design options. They can be filled with shelves for folded clothing or books. They can host tie racks, belt racks, and shoe cubbies. They...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Tips and tricks for better bedrooms
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# If sheer curtains appeal but you can't sleep with the moonlight and early morning sunshine streaming in, then fit a slim blackout blind unobtrusively inside the window frame. It won't show when its rolled up and when unfurled will just look like darkness.
# Give white bed linen a new lease of life. Buy satin ribbons or braiding and sew one band or two a little way ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - There is an art to perfect landscaping
- After the latest and accurate opinion relating to landscaping.
When you're after high-class advice about landscaping, you'll find it's complex unscrambling quality information from inexpert landscaping proposals and directions so it is wise to recognize ways of moderating the information you are given.
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Submit your landscapin...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - The importance of bunk bed mattresses
- Bunk bed mattresses are perhaps the most important kind of mattresses. This is because safety risks exist when wrong-sized bunk bed mattresses are purchased. As such it is critical to know precisely the size of the mattress you are seeking.
After determining the size of the mattress you need, the two factors to consider are firmness and construction. Firmness refers to the comfort o...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - The benefits of wood closet organizers -
- "A place for everything and everything in its place" -- did you hear that growing up? While it sounds trite, an organized home does contribute to peace of mind. When you instantly know where everything is, it is easier to feel relaxed. In our quest for cleanliness, though, our closets are often overlooked. They too easily become a catch-all for clothes, books, toys, and various other odds-and-ends...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - The advantages of wooden wine racks -
- Wood wine racks provide the best storage system for a large collection, cheaply and efficiently. Pine wine cubes hold 24, 48, 96, or 120 bottles. They are easy to assemble, study, stackable, attractive and cost between $30 and $130. You can easily purchase more cubes as your collection expands. Ask for a discount if you buy more than one cube.
Wooden wine racks can also double as ta...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Steel shelving: a work of the master class
- The sleek lines of modern furnishings tend to dominate the look of contemporary interiors today. In most modern houses, an astonishing range and variety is available. The spectrum includes an array of lines, shines, and rigid classic designs.
Who would have thought that an ordinary steel bar could create such a brilliant masterpiece?
This is, indeed, the art of contem...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Simple, organizational tips for cleaning your house
- Cleaning your house can sometimes feel like a full time job. Once you finally finish the last room it seems like its time to start right back over again. To end this nerve-wracking cycle, it is important to have an organized plan.
Start with a system. The most effective system seems to be one that breaks down all of the cleaning jobs over a period of a week. With this system you can...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Refinish your hardwood floor like a pro
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by Dan Farrell
This article is written by a pro of refinishing hardwood floors since I have done too many to count. Maybe 300 would be a good guess.
My father was in the business full time (as well as aluminum windows and doors (which I'll write another article about that soon) and while I attended college, and for a short time after, I worked with him as well as on ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Quick and easy bathroom decor changes
- Are you tired of the way your bathroom looks? Don't feel bad, a lot of folks are in the same boat. The bathroom is one room in the home that can look drab and run down very easily. And what if you don't have an unlimited budget to make changes in the fixtures and plumbing? Well take heart, there is lots that you can do for very little money that will totally and radically improve the decor of your...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Purchasing a freezer for your home
- There are two types of freezers available on the market, these are upright freezers and chest freezers. You will need to have an idea of how much frozen food you will be storing before making your decision on which freezer to purchase. Generally a standard freezer of either type will hold 35 pounds of frozen food per cubic foot of useable space. Most freezers come between 5.5 cubic feet up to 25 c...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Planning an out of state move
- There's a lot more to moving to another state than there is to staying within the same state. Expenses can vary greatly from state to state and even though your new salary is going to be much higher than your old, you could still end up at a loss due to higher living expenses.
When moving to another state, some of the things you should do thorough research on school systems, salary,...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Plan your house by following some simple steps
- Custom-home designs and specifications typically are created through a four-step process, as follows:
1. The buyer brings his or her ideas for the home to the table or the buyer and builder develop some preliminary ideas together. Very often, buyers have saved pictures, articles, floor plans and other bits of information relevant to their dream home. The designer and builder can use your cl...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Pendleton blankets: what's behind this famous functional art
- Pendleton blankets are top quality in every way and oh so soft and beautiful. When you snuggle under a Pendleton product, you can see and feel the quality. Using 100% pure virgin wool, these blankets are lightweight yet soft and warm.
For over 140 years this family-owned business has been producing products in the Northwest; for the past 96 years, Pendleton has been known for weavin...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Organizing your home office
- When organizing your office, you've got a couple choices. Write a list of all the little things that need to be done and work on them a few minutes each day, or dive straight into the deep end and do it all in one fell swoop.
If you're sick of your entire office, box it all up like you're moving, and set the boxes in a different room. Then unpack one box at a time and organize from ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Organizing your home: the master bedroom
- As we move through the house, we're going to hit the master bedroom next. I want this room to be a haven and an escape for you. You won't see your room as that if you don't like it and the decorations you have in it. Remember: small steps!
1. Walk in to your bedroom as you walked in to the family room and look at it critically. Is it cluttered? What's the first thing that you notice...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Organizing your home: the dining room
- An organized dining room adds extra comfort to a home. If you're like me, sometimes it's the only organized room in the house! Let's take a quick look around. Do you eat in here often or is it only for guests? If you don't use it often, you may just have some simple organizing and dusting to do.
1. Are there papers on your table? Is this table a collection spot for things you want o...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Organize your home storage and simplify your life!
- Be delighted with yourself ? committing to organize your home is the first step in actually doing it! The Linen Closet will need attending to eventually so lets go there now.
If you have excess laundry to deal with, you probably have a linen closet that is less than user-friendly. Once you have clean towels, rags, and other linens to put away, you won't do it if thier destination is...
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- 2007-04-01 17:26:50 - Modern bedding ideas
- Modern bedding isn't just beautiful- it can also be very practical, extremely durable and quite affordable. Even luxury bedding for the modern bedroom doesn't have to break your bank account.
Our busy lives today mean there is little time to spend in traditional homemaking. Modern bedding has to fit into our modern lifestyles and provide for easy care as well as comfort. After a lon...
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