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1. 4 Tips for Fire Safety at Home
August 30, 2016

In a perfect world, nobody would ever have a need for smoke detectors or fire safety plans. But this world is far from perfect, and it's important that you prepare yourself and your family for the worst-case scenario in every way possible. Does your family know what to do if a fire starts in your home? If you don't feel like your home and family are prepared for such a situation, follow the tips below. Doing so could just prevent a tragedy. Fire Alarms in Operation The first thing you need to do to protect your home and family from a fire is to ensure that you have the best fire alarm system i... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

2. Differences Between Smoke Alarms, Smoke Detectors, and Fire Alarm Systems
August 29, 2016

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 84% of all deaths caused by fires occurred in a home. On average, 7 people die in home fires across the U.S. every day. Although most homes in the U.S. have at least one smoke alarm, 3 out of 5 deaths were the result of no smoke alarms, or alarms that didn’t work properly. Installing a fire alarm system is an assurance that your home is monitored 24 hours each day, every day. The best fire alarm systems in Wilmington, DE, are those that offer both heat and smoke sensors. Many people are comfortable with the fact that they have smoke... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

3. Keeping Your Family Safe from Carbon Monoxide
August 25, 2016

Most people know all too well about the dangers of smoke inhalation, and they'd never let their home's smoke detectors go without batteries just in case disaster occurs. But there's another danger in many homes that homeowners never think about: carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide poisons more than 20,000 Americans a year, with about 400 eventually dying from inhalation. The real problem with carbon monoxide is how difficult it is to detect until it's too late to do anything about it. That's why savvy homeowners now opt to add a carbon monoxide alarm along with their smoke alarm system. Here's wh... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

4. How to Test Your Smoke Detectors
April 28, 2016

Smoke detectors are a critical part of any home security systems in El Dorado Hills, CA. By alerting you to the presence of smoke, they can save lives in the event of a home fire. However, they can become worn or break down, and need to be inspected on a regular basis in order to ensure that they are in the best working order. Types of Smoke Detectors There are 2 basic types of smoke detectors: Battery-powered detectors rely on batteries alone. Regular testing is especially important for these types of detectors. Hardwired detectors are connected to your home’s electrical system, and mo... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

5. 4 Facts about Garage Fires
January 19, 2015

When you scheduled your garage door installation—for either your home or business—was fire prevention and safety a top concern? Probably not. Many homeowners and business owners do their duty when it comes to installing smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and practicing general fire safety in their home or place of business. However, it’s easy to get a little “loose” with precautions in the garage. After all, what are the odds of a fire happening there? A lot higher than you think. Recently, a garage fire in Beloit, Wisconsin caused $30,000 in damages and a garage fire in Beaverton, O... (read more)

Author: Jen Stott

6. A Home Security System Can Lower Your Insurance Bill
June 02, 2014

Among the many reasons to install a home security system, such as peace of mind against theft, invasion, and personal harm, there’s one that might not have occurred to you: An alarm system can save you money over the years by keeping your homeowner’s insurance lower. This may not be a primary reason to install a security system but a home insurance discount can be used to calculate the affordability of a solid security system. Add in a fire alarm system that alerts the local fire department and the discount rises. The Home Insurance Discount Companies Offer Can Be Substantial Ho... (read more)

Author: Jen Stott

7. Microsoft teams with quanta for 'private cloud in a box' - China Water Leak Detectors
December 19, 2013

Microsoft has partnered with Taiwan's Quanta Computer to design aWindows-based system that aims to get business customers up andrunning quickly on a private cloud. The effort is part of what Microsoft calls its Private Cloud Fast Track program, in which it works with hardware makers to design private,or on-premise, cloud computing systems. It's already developedsimilar systems with at least two companies, Dell and Fujitsu. The Quanta system includes servers, storage and network hardwarecombined with Microsoft's Windows Server, Hyper-V and othersoftware. The companies design "pre-valid... (read more)

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8. Ocean county fire marshal's office warns of carbon monoxidedangers ahead of shavuos
November 27, 2013

All homes must have working CO detectors. We recommendelectric plug in models with a display and battery backup or acombination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide battery operated ones. A basicunit is adequate however. We recommend at least one on each level. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR 911 IF YOUR SMOKE/COALARM GOES OFF! The fire department will respond quickly to checkhomes with their multi-gas meters and help in the removal of theCO. Your house should have the hood above your stove vented to theoutside. A hood that vents back into the kitchen will not helpreduce CO. An alternative to ... (read more)

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9. India issues advisory as traders in china face fresh charges
November 18, 2013

The Indian Embassy in Beijing on Monday issued a second advisorywarning, of the dangers of doing business in the southern Chinesetrading hub of Yiwu, after two Indian traders, who have beenfighting a six-month-long legal battle, were hit by fresh chargesin an escalating dispute with local suppliers. The advisory said there was "a high possibility of freshcases being lodged in order to exert additional pressure on Indianbusinessmen," who could face pressures to sign documentsunder duress, which "could be used against them in a court oflaw". The warning came after two new cases were filed... (read more)

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10. How to Choose a Suitable Security Camera (Part 3)
November 11, 2013

6. Consider the benefits of hidden cameras. These offer perhaps the highest degree of surveillance. If you do not want someone to know that there is a camera, use a hidden camera. Fake smoke detectors, motion detectors, clocks, sprinklers, EXIT signs are examples of the type of hidden cameras that are used. The main disadvantage is that hidden cameras do not have infrared capabilities which limit their performance in low light. In addition, many hidden cameras are not weatherproof, so they take are not as useful as infrared bullet and dome cameras when being used outdoors. Pharm... (read more)

Author: Alex Pang

11. Mike counsil electric launches awareness campaign on expired smoke... - Water Cooled Cylinder
November 02, 2013

Mike Counsil Electric Launches Awareness Campaign On Expired SmokeDetectors "Most people know that they need to change their Smokedetector's batteries twice a year. May 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- But very few people know thattheir smoke detectors expire! That's why we're urging everyone that lives in a home 10+years ago to call us for free smoke detectors," says KimHancock. San Jose, California - Mike Counsil Electric, Inc. is raising awareness that 10-Year Old Smoke Detectors are Expired and Cannot be Relied upon! Mike Counsil Electric, Inc. (MCE) is raising awareness in thecomm... (read more)

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12. Know What is and How a Smoke Detector Works
October 03, 2013

Smoke detector Rochester is life saving devices. It is a device which detects smoke just like a smoke indicator. A smoke alarm works 24 hours a day and is constantly on alert. It keeps scanning the air for fire and smoke. A smoke alarm increases the chances of your survival if a deadly fire is caused. The Smoke detector Rochester basically fall under two categories. One is ionization and the other is photo electric. Both of these smoke detectors work differently. Yet both of these are aimed at the same thing. Some detectors which are used in large commercial and industrial areas are powe... (read more)

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13. Selecting Wireless Security System
September 20, 2013

Wireless Security Systems are of great help for protecting any area from fire, burglary, emergencies and in any such situation. These days highly advanced Wireless Security Systems are available in the market. Wireless networks like wireless LAN, wireless mesh network, wireless PAN, cellular networks are those on which Wireless Security Systems work. All the components like Alarms, Security Cameras, Smoke Detectors, Control Panel and Wireless Sensors are interconnected to help beef up safety and security parameters. But, one might require the configuration of Wireless Security Systems to... (read more)

Author: Matt Nelson

14. News analysis: massacre in syria's houla ignites diplomatic frenzy,serious challenge to annan's pea
September 19, 2013

The recent massacre that killed over100 people in Syria's central village of Houla has apparentlyhammered more nails into the coffin of the peace plan brokered byUN-Arab League joint special envoy Kofi Annan and opened theappetite of the super powers to divulge the possibility of militaryintervention in Syria had there be a consensus. ATROCIOUS MASSACRE INFLAMES COMBUSTIBLE REGION The recent attack on Houla, a group of villages 25 kilometersnorthwest of the central city of Homs, had claimed the lives ofmore than 108 people, including at least 49 children under the ageof 10 and 32 women. T... (read more)

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15. There Are Many Advantages Of A Residential Fire Sprinkler Los Angeles
September 04, 2013

Most homes have smoke detectors which alert the residents about the probability of there being a fire in the house. However, they do not offer any curative measure. Fire sprinklers on the other hand are very helpful when it comes to putting out a fire. They start off as soon as they detect a fire and so, the fire is subdued as soon as it starts. This way, the residents can be protected from the many dangers of a fire in the house. When it comes to the installation of a fire sprinkler Los Angeles home builders and home buyers are starting to show great preference towards it. Statistics ... (read more)

Author: William Klein

16. Protect Your Property With a Fire Alarm in Cherry Hill
August 29, 2013

It's crucial that every residence that has people sleeping in it at any time have smoke or fire detectors on site. This is the best way to make sure that people will be alerted if they are in danger in the middle of the night, so that people can get out of the building in plenty of time to avoid coming to serious harm or even dying. If you want something really effective, though, you should look into a Fire Alarm in Cherry Hill that can be tied into an overall alarm and security system for added protection. The National Fire Protection Association has long recommended to home owners that... (read more)

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17. Tips for installing smoke detectors in your house
August 28, 2013

Smoke detector should be installed with proper focus given on various factors that will be governing its working. Hence we bring down a few tips before you start do-it-yourself smoke detector Rochester installation in your house, ? Choose the locations. It must be carefully chosen for these smoke detectors based on, 1) an early warning and, 2) Preventing false warning. It is so because you really wouldn’t like to have a late warning from your smoke detectors which can cause too much of damage and neither would like to run out of the house without any reason i.e. false alarm. So while inst... (read more)

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18. Common problems in Smoke detectors
August 28, 2013

Smoke detectors are one of the safety measures that have been extensively used in our homes, offices, public places and almost every building that is used for storing or has human accessibility. Install smoke detector Rochester is become more easy and useful. Technicians can help to install smoke detector which is very best tool for the protection of your home. According to one of the recent studies a large number of accidents were prevented because of an early indication from smoke detectors. Installation of smoke detectors Rochester has resulted in fewer casualties, less deaths and less dama... (read more)

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19. Yuan jiang, chinese wine mogul: 10,000 bottles a day and cou.. - Smoke and Heat Detectors
August 04, 2013

People visit France exhibition area during the Top Wine China 2011fair at China World Trade Center on May 25, 2011 in Beijing, China. ChinaFotoPress / Getty Images This post is in partnership with Worldcrunch, a new global-newssite that translates stories of note in foreign languages intoEnglish. The article below was originally published in EconomicObserver. Yuan Jiang started his first business, a direct marketing servicesprovider called Roadway, in 2001. Seven years later, Roadway rankedfirst in its sector in China, with profits twice that of itsnearest rival. At that moment, Yu... (read more)

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20. Smoke detectors: A life saver
June 16, 2013

Smoke detectors are commonly used and very useful device. This device detects the smoke and alarm people about the fire to save their lives. Thus we can say, it is a life saver. These are the most amazing invention because practically they cost nothing compared to its advantages .And while they cost very little, they saves thousands of lives. Therefore, it is recommended that every house must have smoke detectors on each floor. Most of the people have false sense of security thinking that they have smoke detectors but it is necessary to check that they are installed properly and are in working... (read more)

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21. Benefits of Installing Home Security Systems
June 15, 2013

Safety of homes is required so that trespassing in a property can be stopped. The world has advanced much and so have the techniques of burglars to enter into a property. To wipe out possibilities of robbery, home security systems can be installed into a premise. There are a number of gadgets that can be mounted for the same. Safety gadgets like alarm systems, close circuit cameras, smoke detectors, monitoring devices, etc. are the common devices, which are being used for security purposes. A number of advantages are provided to the homeowner through such security tools. Some of them are writt... (read more)

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22. Home Fire Detection Systems: Frequently Asked Questions
June 05, 2013

Home fire detection systems refer to any pieces of equipment which are used to help alert people in the event of a fire. There are so many different types of fire detection systems available to purchase that it can be hard to know what's what. This article answers some of the most important questions regarding fire detection systems, and it also explains where you can purchase fire detection systems from. What Types of Systems Are There? The two main types of fire detection systems are heat detectors and smoke detectors. Heat detectors will sound an alarm when the sensor picks up a h... (read more)

Author: Darell Booth

23. San Diego fire damage restoration by a trained bunch of professionals!
June 03, 2013

Fire is a nightmare and you cannot imagine experiencing fire in your wildest nightmares also. Fire can leave people in the worst of situation in life as it takes away living, prosperity and mental peace. When a property catches fire then it hardly takes a second to spread and without the absence of the smoke detectors, the fire can cause the whole building into black structure. One cannot afford to clean the fire experienced structure on their own but they will need the San Diego fire damage restoration team to deal with repair and restoration work. Fire sensor alarm systems have become import... (read more)

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24. Vatican bank mafia link? prosecutors investigate priest'saccount for money laundering
May 24, 2013

ANTI Mafia prosecutors have asked the secretive Vatican Bank todisclose details of an account held by a priest in connection witha money laundering and fraud investigation, it has emerged. The official request was made more than a month ago but so far theVatican Bank, known as the Institute for Religious Works, hasrefused to disclose any records of the account held by father NinniTreppiedi – who is currently suspended from serving as apriest. Investigators want to know more about vast sums of money that are said to have passed through his account toestablish if they were money laun... (read more)

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25. Uva president stepping down, cites "philosophical differenceof opinion" with board
May 23, 2013

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- 3:30 P.M. UPDATE: (AP) - University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan, thefirst woman to lead U.Va., will resign in a mutual partingannounced Sunday. Sullivan will step down Aug. 15, two years after she succeeded JohnCasteen, who retired after 20 years as head of the universityfounded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. She is U.Va.'s eighthpresident. "It's been a great honor to serve as president of the University ofVirginia," Sullivan said in a statement. "Although the board and Ihave a philosophical difference of opinion, I will always treasurehaving had... (read more)

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