<![CDATA[Lifestyle Articles]]> en-us Wed, 25 May 2011 14:32:44 GMT [Saved Search Name] <![CDATA[Home Security and Safety Tips]]> It’s important to look after your family and loved ones when they are out and about or inside their homes. You never know when an emergency might occur, so it is important to always be prepared. Here’s some basic tips to keeping your home well protected and your family safe and secure.

From basic burglar alarms and smoke detection units through to more complex solutions such as managing access to your property and CCTV monitoring, the advantages of home security system can be lifesaving.

When selecting a security system for your house, it’s important to investigate every option; Security is a very personal matter so a ‘One size fits all’ solution is not always best – there will often be customised security systems available, depending on the age of the people you’re looking after or the size of the property you’re protecting.

Some of the systems you could consider are:
•    Intruder Detection System
- Monitors and protects your home against intruders whether you are at home or away. A basic system which will not only work as an effective alarm system – but also deters many would be thieves.

•    Movement Detection System
- Detects movements and intrusions in your home and triggers an alert to the Security Company. This is the next step up and offers a back to base solution, along with the extra security of 24hr monitoring.

•    Fire and Smoke Detection System
The silent killer. Monitored fire protection alerts you should you or your home be at threat of fire – whether you are at home or away.

•    CCTV
- CCTV provides a high level of security and acts as an important visual deterrent in its own right to both intruders and trespassers.

•    Door Entry System
- Door Entry system allows you to view and speak to visitors before you let them into your home and protects you from unwelcome or unexpected bogus callers. You have the control over their access to your home or property.

For more information and security solutions, visit www.adtsecurity.com.au/home-security



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]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:08:39 GMT <![CDATA[Was That A Window Seat You Wanted?]]> Aircraft passengers of the future may be flying through the skies in a see-through plane.

The concept was unveiled by London planemakers Airbus who say this is how we'll be travelling in 40 years time.

 

Full story here.

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:13:34 GMT <![CDATA[Shorthand Texting For More Advanced Years..]]> Submitted to the 'Gold Coast Bulletin' by a senior reader who knows a little about texting, decided to invent some phrases for those of more advanced years...

ATD: At the doctor's

BFF: Best friend's funeral

FWIW: Forgot where I was

HGBM: Had good bowel movement

WAITT: Who am I talking to

WTFA: Wet the furniture again

ING: I need glasses

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