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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Burglar Alarms Myths

Many people think that burglar alarms are expensive to install and maintain, or that they don't deter burglars; this articles explodes these, and other, myths.

Burglar alarms are expensive
Not true. There are many types of burglar alarm and many are very inexpensive, and surprisingly they are all generally built around the same basic components. These range from the easy to fit and effective alarms which cost less than 100 and can be installed D.I.Y to the complex and sophisticated systems which can cost many thousands and require specialist engineers to install. However, most domestic systems do not have to be expensive and can be fitted quite easily.

Burglar alarms must be professionally installed
Not true. D.I.Y. alarms can be installed by anyone with "do it yourself" skills, and the wireless systems are simple and easy to install.

Burglar alarms require monthly payments for a service contract
Not true. Although it is common for many alarm companies to require that burglar alarm owners pay monthly maintenance charges this is not necessary for many domestic alarm systems. Maintenance contracts should not be a condition for the installation of a burglar alarm.

Burglar alarms are nuisance to the neighbours
Not true. Most neighbours will appreciate the benefits of an alarm system and will often take a look around your property if they hear the alarm siren.

Alarm Monitoring is always expensive
Not true. Alarm monitoring can be an expensive optional extra for the home owner but if you choose an auto dial system the alarm will call your mobile or a set number of landline numbers so you can monitor the system personally without any additional expense.

Burglars wouldn't be interested in my house
Not true. Most burglars are not career professionals; rather they are opportunist thieves who choose their targets at random. These thieves will burgle any property, in any area, if they think they can steal something of value, they will even your garden ornaments.

Alarms won't stop determined burglars
Not true. Most determined burglars would rather avoid any property where there appears to be an alarm fitted. They are well aware of the risks associated with alarms and they know there are plenty of homes they can steal from where they do not have to deal with the additional problems of alarm systems. If, however, you have extremely valuable personal property to safeguard you would be well advised to seek out a very sophisticated alarm system because you could be the target of professionals rather than opportunist thieves.

A burglar alarm indicates valuable property
Not true. Very many homes have burglar alarms installed to protect everyday items such as TV, Hi Fi, computer equipment etc. Research has shown that a home with a burglar alarm installed is four times less likely to be burgled than a home without an alarm. Burglar alarms are generally accepted as being a major deterrent to intruders.

Intruders can easily cut the burglar alarm cables
Not true. The answer is to install a wireless system where there are no visible wires to cut. These systems are readily available and are very easy to fit.

http://www.easyalarms.co.uk
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Mike Stephens
Easy Alarms
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Manhunt 2 Review - Just Like The Original

Manhunt 2 is the sequel to Rockstar Games' original Manhunt from 2003. The video game is available for the nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, and PSP. This game has been receiving more attention for its rating than its quality. After being tagged with an adult rating, Rockstar Games reduced the rating down to mature. Finally, Manhunt 2 has made it way into gamers' hands.

The storyline in Manhunt 2 is about the protagonist named Daniel Lamb. Daniel Lamb is a scientist who is conducting unethical research at an edifice (Dixmor Insane Asylum). Unluckily, Daniel Lamb and his colleagues lose their funding for their research. Despite the lack of funding, they decide to pursue their research. One stormy night, a thunderstorm struck near the Dixmor Insane Asylum. As a result of the inclement weather conditions, there was a power outage. All of the inmates in the Dixmor Insane Asylum become free, and chaos ensues. The plot in the game was much different from the director style approach in the original Manhunt. I thought the storyline in this game was about as convoluted as Manhunt.

In regards to the gameplay, much of the gameplay from Manhunt remains intact in Manhunt 2. These gameplay features entail a radar, distracting foes, alertness level of adversaries, and stealth. Stealth is still the name of the game in Manhunt 2, and gamers will learn that stealth kills are much easier to perform than other kills. The original Manhunt was more gory than Manhunt 2, and Manhunt 2 has been drastically censored. just like the first game, you can execute three types of stealth kills depending on your timing. Players can perform a swift kill, violent kill, or gruesome kill. Holding the attack button longer will result in the more gratifying kills. Some new features to the gameplay include utilizing your surroundings to eradicate opponents. For instance, lighting an enemy on fire is allowed in the game. Executing hunters with a firearm is another new addition to the game.

There are also those contact sensitive moments in the game (ala Resident Evil 4 and God of War). Artificial intelligence itself is a complete disaster. There are enemies in this game who do an abysmal job of locating where you are hiding. This is especially conspicuous when they are aware of your presence. These opponents acted like a bunch of blind and asinine squirrels attempting to find an acorn. I did not know whether to laugh or shake my head in disbelieve. To makes matters worse, none of the enemies have any idea how to use a gun. All of them fire their guns inaccurately and imprecisely. I have seen better shooting when Dick Cheney fired a shotgun. On the bright side, gamers are given much more freedom to explore the environment in this adaptation of the game. This is due to the fact that you can shoot out the lights and the incompetence of the hunters.

Regrettably, this takes away from the challenge of the game. Moreover, it makes the game vastly more rudimentary than it needed to be. The majority of the gameplay itself is redundant. This is fine as long as the gameplay is engrossing. I am sorry to say that the grotesqueness seems to wear thin after approximately the first few hours of the game. More than one ending is possible, but both endings leave some vague unanswered questions left at the conclusion of the game. The game does have adequate audio. Voice acting is believable, and I thought the music fit the tone of the game perfectly. Moreover, the sound effects are realistic with the glass shattering and the cutting of bones. Overall, Manhunt 2 is a video game is has some enjoyment. But it is really only for the Manhunt enthusiasts.

Final Verdict: Manhunt 2 is an average game.

7 out of 10

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