How to Buy a CCTV Security Camera System


How to Buy a CCTV Security Camera System

CCTV stands for Closed Circuit Television, and is a system of security cameras all linked to one monitoring system. Since CCTV cameras are now gaining in popularity and becoming more affordable, homeowners can feel more comfortable knowing they can secure their home, home businesses and other personal properties. Scroll past the jump to learn more about them and how to make an informed purchase.
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    Evaluate your needs: Do you want to monitor general comings and goings? Do you want to see faces, merchandise, crowds? Do you need wireless or wired cctv security systems? Do you need an indoor and/or outdoor CCTV camera systems? Would you benefit from an IP network camera? Do you need a 1, 2, 8 or 16 camera system? What is your budget?
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    Select the type of camera: Based on your needs and recording environment, you should select a camera that is best for you:
    • wired: a standard wired color security camera. Most wired security cameras today are indoor/outdoor and have an IR (infrared) cut-filter for night vision (the night vision image will be in black & white for improved contrast and image detail). Wired cameras are available in BNC or DIN terminations (connection ports) and will require video extension cables.
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    • wireless: More and more people are turning to wireless cameras as a cost-effective way of building a comprehensive surveillance system in their home or business. The latest digital wireless cameras are secure, free of interference from household devices, and offer crystal clear video and audio.
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    • IP / network: IP (Internet protocol), or network cameras are another option. These cameras connect to your computer's router just like a computer or other net-workable device. IP network cameras allow you to access the cameras from remote locations over the Internet. Many also give you the option of recording video directly to your computer or to a network video recorder (NVR).
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    The Type and Quality of the Imaging Chip in the camera: CCTV security cameras produce images using CMOS or CCD (Charge Couple Device) chips. Tiny and/or very low price CCTV cameras usually use CMOS technology, produce poor quality video and have very poor light sensitivity. Decent quality and better CCTV cameras use CCD technology. The size of the CCD chip is normally 1/4", 1/3" or 1/2". As a rule of thumb, the larger the size, the higher the quality of the image produced and the higher the price. However, higher density 1/4" and 1/3" CCD chips can now produce as good an image as many older 1/3" or 1/2" chips.
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    Select black and white or color: If you are going to use the cameras in an environment where the light conditions are very low, it is recommended to buy a black and white CCTV camera system. Color should only be considered for inside use with good lighting conditions. For consumer-grade CCTV cameras, color cameras are suitable for indoor or outdoor applications. Many high resolution color cameras now use an IR cut-filter for built-in night vision.
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    Understand light level: One of the most important specifications. Light levels are measured in Lux. The lower the number, the less light it will take to reproduce a clear image.
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    Understand resolution: The higher the resolution number, the sharper the image will be. Entry level camera resolution is 330 lines, high resolution cameras producing better than 400 lines.
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    Select a monitor that will match the resolution of your CCTV camera system.
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    CCTV cameras system recorders: DVR (digital video recorder) which record onto hard drives is the best option.

How to Live a Creative Lifestyle

How to Live a Creative Lifestyle



1.Be prepared for disapproval. If you want to live a creative lifestyle, you must be prepared to sacrifice some things. Get ready to be frowned upon, ridiculed, laughed at and questioned. Being creative means breaking out of social norms. Feel free to feel scared but holding back will kill your creativity by miles.
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    Understand this decision isn't trivial or laughable. Being creative is stepping onto a higher plateau of interpretation and understanding of the environment around you, and what's more you are about to respond creatively and third dimensionally as well. You are now in a different league to most human beings.
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    Take action. Living a creative lifestyle holds no boundaries. You may wake up and feel like splattering paint all over your walls or designer clothes. Do it. Don't even think about the consequences. Living creatively means to immerse and enjoyment of all emotions and experiences, whether it be positive or negative. Hey these intense experiences will aid in the development of you as an artist, writer, musician, businessman, yes even businessman.
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    Be ready to be admired. As much as you'll get criticism from those who are too shallow or ignorant to understand your genius, you are going to also get praise and be admired by people who want to be as outlandish and bold as you are. There are lots of people wanting to be outrageously creative or just simply more creative but are too afraid! You are living their dream, make them proud.
    • It's vital to learn how to accept compliments. When you create something that others love, either because it's beautiful or because you understood their feelings before they even said anything, people are moved. They will compliment you, sometimes extravagantly. Take credit for your own good work - creative work is still real work and the longer you trained for it, the more skill you have, the more often they will. If you reject other people's compliments, it's cruel to them. Their feelings are honest and their enjoyment in your works is diminished if you tell them it's nothing or that it's not as good as they think it is. Take their word for it even if you think it's hopelessly flawed.
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    Dare to scare others. With your actions and words. Anything that is riveting and frightening is amazing to people because it is so unforgiving and different!!! Anything that comes out of you as a creative is going to be thought about and pondered over. Use anything that you can words, actions, images, demonstrations to steer your ideas into the way you want people to see them. They belong to you.
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    Do weird things. Don't be afraid of negative feedback or responses. You are after all a creative genius.

How to Eat Properly

How to Eat Properly

You probably always hear people talking about eating properly and eating healthier, but how exactly do you do that? If you want to improve your health and get your body feeling strong and not sluggish, follow the advice below to start eating properly!

Part One of Three:
Making Healthy Food Choices

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    Eat a balanced diet. Make sure you don't eat too much or eat things that will get you sick. Include a healthy balance of nutrient-rich carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and roots like potatoes. This will help make sure your body gets the right balance of the vital vitamins and minerals it needs in order to keep you strong and healthy. The recommended balance varies from diet plan to diet plan, and your ideal balance may be a little different from someone else's. However, some common options include:
    • Eat a diet of 30% vegetables (dark colored vegetables, such as spinach, are better) 20% fruit ( eat the ones with more nutritional value, such as pomegranates), 20% carbohydrates (starches like wheat, rice and oats), 20% protein (which is found in meat, beans, and legumes), and 10% dairy products.[1]
    • Eating a diet of 80% carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and starches like wheat, rice, and corn, 10% protein (which is found in meat, beans, and legumes), and 10% fats.
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    Don't skip meals. Always eat breakfast, as this starts your metabolism going early in the morning (since it slows down at night because you haven't eaten anything for a while). You will also want to make sure to eat at regular intervals, to help make sure your body has the fuel it needs to run all day.
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    Don't drink chemicals masquerading as food. It is a good idea to drink water, juices, smoothies, teas, and the such. However, soda, cola, and drinks that look like they are made in a lab should definitely be avoided. Alcohol needs to be limited.
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    Eat fewer unhealthy fats and empty calories. Generally reduce the amount of unhealthy saturated and trans fats in your diet. These are found in foods like chips, margarine, oils and many boxed or frozen foods. Coconut oil is relatively the healthiest, but still not good.
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    Eat more nutrient rich foods. Try to focus on eating foods which deliver lots of vital nutrients to your body. These are foods rich in vitamins and minerals. You can try citrus fruits, dark greens like kale and spinach, grains like brown rice and quinoa, lean proteins like lentils and chickpeas.

Part Two of Three:
Eating the Right Amount

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    Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you're full, and avoid eating too much.Many people seem to think that people get hungry at about 9 AM, 12 noon, and again at 7 PM. While this may be a generally good schedule for eating, remember that you don't have to eat at mealtime if you're not hungry yet. You should also remember not to eat until you are full because food will not have gone down your digestive system yet, so you could be left feeling a bit nauseous. Also, if you are hungry between meals, go ahead and eat a meal. It's not good to starve yourself between meals: if you allow yourself to become too hungry, you'll just eat tons of quick easy garbage.
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    Eat better portion sizes. Remember that your stomach is about the size of your fist. Don't expect to stuff 10 times that amount of junk into it without negative consequences. However, if you eat lots of fruits, you should eat a lot, as you will have lots of energy and be vibrant throughout the day.
    • Don’t worry about how many calories you’re eating. After all, a cow can graze all day and not become obese! If you eat lots of dairy and meat, however, you will inevitably end up either starving or gaining weight. Eat lots of fruits and veggies!
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    Drink lots of water every day. This is very important. You may think you are hungry when, in fact, you are really just thirsty. It also makes your liver and kidney a lot happier. Try adding a slice of lemon, lime, or orange to your water for a great taste, and cucumber slices for an even crisper taste!
    • Eight 8 oz glasses of water are recommended for most adults, though some people need more and some people need less. However, unless your diet consists of crackers, you will get a lot of that water from foods. Drinking a lot at once will also be very ineffective for your body.

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