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Posted on February 9, 2011
The hottest gifts today are tech related. Everyone wants to have the newest and the most advanced technology there is. Not only do these gadgets and devices make our lives much easier, but they are also somewhat of a status symbol. Mobile phones are obviously a must have, and now with the extremely sophisticated smart phones out there, there is hardly a reason to have any of the other bunch of gadgets that exist. However, people do find a reason for them. There are however, slightly larger devices that may not do as many things as a smart phone but at the same time are just as important. Some of these devices include a 1tb external hard drive and a laser printer.
The former is a must have, unless you want to take a chance of losing all of your files. These days, external hard drives are extremely compact, yet can hold a lot. There are a bunch of manufactures for these external hard drives so find out which will be most compatible with your computer. Moving on, laser printers have replaced the good old black and white printer. You don’t have to worry about running out of ink as often or about presenting a poor quality document. These printers do such a great job you will not believe it hasn’t been professionally printed. Whether you are purchasing one of these items for yourself or as a gift, make certain the necessary research has been done prior to purchasing it.
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The Art of Natural Surveillance
Posted on February 2, 2011
Surveillance need not be all technology and gadgets. This has been proven to a certain degree in the aspect of crime prevention through environmental design. This idea features “defensible space” models which rely on the ability to influence offender’s decision preceding criminal acts. It is based on the theory that the decision to offend or not is influenced by the perceived risk of detection and apprehension.
The opportunity for crime is limited by a design that maximizes usability and foster positive social interaction. This makes the offender feel increased scrutiny and limitations to escape routes. In reality, it is not only the fact that offenders might be seen that matters, but how much the offenders “think” they will be seen. Natural surveillance might just succeed where technology failed.
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