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		<title>Why You Need a Home Alarm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 20:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is crucial that you have a quality alarm system installed in your home. This will insure the safety of you, your family, your belongings, and your home. Most people know that it is important to have a quality home alarm installed in their home. Home alarm systems can protect you in the event of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is crucial that you have a quality alarm system installed in your home. This will insure the safety of you, your family, your belongings, and your home.  Most people know that it is important to have a quality home alarm installed in their home. Home alarm systems can protect you in the event of a potential break-in, either while your family is away from home, or unsuspectingly in the home. It is important to install an alarm system before it is too late.</p>
<p>There are a number of benefits associated with home alarm systems, including:</p>
<p>•	Easy Installation &#8211; <a href="http://www.grandalarms.com">Home alarm</a> systems are easier to install than most people assume. You can install your own home alarm system, but in most cases, it is best to trust a professional to install it for you. If you are going to make the investment in your family’s safety by purchasing a home alarm system, you want it to work correctly. A professional installer can insure that it is properly installed and ready for use to reliably protect you, your family, your home, and your possessions.</p>
<p>•	Increased Home Value &#8211; Having a home alarm system installed in your home will automatically make your home more valuable and will increase the resale value of your home.</p>
<p>•	Providing Safety &#8211; <a href="http://www.grandalarms.com">Home alarms</a> not only protect you against a home invasion or robbery. They can also protect against natural emergencies, such as fire, floods, and medical emergencies.</p>
<p>•	Expedited Emergency Response &#8211; Your alarm system will automatically notify police, firefighters, and ambulance services if there is an emergency, which will result in an expedited response time. An alarm is also very loud when it is triggered and will alert neighbors that there is an emergency.</p>
<p>It is important that you have a reliable alarm system installed in your home as soon as possible. This will be the best step you can take towards protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your valuables.</p>
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		<title>The Fashion of Security Cameras</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 02:11:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Home Surveillance systems come in an array of electronic apparatus. You get them in the form of visible cameras, hidden cameras, wireless cameras, wired cameras, web integrated cameras, spy cameras, wall mounted motion sensing cameras, and even infrared cameras. With video home security system inside your home you can protect your valuables, monitor your baby [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Home Surveillance systems come in an array of electronic apparatus. You get them in the form of visible cameras, hidden cameras, wireless cameras, wired cameras, web integrated cameras, spy cameras, wall mounted motion sensing cameras, and even infrared cameras.</p>
<p>With <a href="http://coolhomesecurity.com/view-remote-areas-through-video-home-security-systems">video home security system</a> inside your home you can protect your valuables, monitor your baby sitters, your children while you are away from home, via a web enabled broadcast. These cameras come in various shapes and sizes. You may purchase the minuscule camera mechanism and implant it into a decoy of your choice. But when there is a technical problem call a professional.</p>
<p>Home owners economise by going in for wireless systems as they are hassle free when you have to install one. They can be placed practically anywhere within the scope of your reach. Some wireless systems feature motion sensors to track motion. These are beneficial in business and warehouse settings.</p>
<p>Take note of some <a href="http://coolhomesecurity.com/">home security tips</a>. Remember that cameras always work in group of three or more. The key consideration to optimising camera effectiveness is to set up cameras at inverse proportional relationships to each other. They should be installed in a triangular manner on a common area thus covering every angle. Also remember to account for swivel in the panning and motion sensing wall mounted models.</p>
<p>In America video surveillance systems are available in any department store. Home improvement stores advice their customers to install these devices. Security Companies offer free assessment forms which are filled already by home owners who have installed these security systems. When you opt for home security system these forms aid you to gauge what type of surveillance system would best suit your needs. You have to take into account the size of the area for monitoring, lighting considerations and ambient sounds and motion. When in doubt, go the professional installation route.</p>
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		<title>Night Security Camera: A Bat with a Vision</title>
		<link>http://homedesignarticles.com/2117/night-security-camera-a-bat-with-a-vision/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 01:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Night vision cameras allow you to capture the video in the night. They can see a view even in total darkness, shooting the video in clarity. Most of them have infrared illumination making it possible to even shoot in total darkness. Night security camera come in colour as well as black and white. The coloured [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Night vision cameras allow you to capture the video in the night. They can see a view even in total darkness, shooting the video in clarity. Most of them have infrared illumination making it possible to even shoot in total darkness.</p>
<p><a href="http://coolhomesecurity.com/night-security-cameras-your-invisible-security-guard">Night security camera</a> come in colour as well as black and white. The coloured cameras automatically switch to black and white mode in the night. Wireless night vision cameras can be kept anywhere near the area where you want to do the recording. These cameras are security providers not only to your home but business and military too.</p>
<p><strong>8 Fold Providers</strong></p>
<p>1. Provides security to the external area of the building.<br />
2. Useful to keep watch on a baby sleeping in a dark room.<br />
3. Detecting criminal activities.<br />
4. Tracking intruders in total darkness.<br />
5. Provides Security to low lit areas.<br />
6. Security to stores in the night.<br />
7. Used for military purposes.<br />
8. Pin pointing terrorist activities.</p>
<p>These cameras amplify light by converting the little light available in the surveillance area into electrical energy. In total dark areas infrared illuminator provides light to the camera which in turn intensifies that light for taking clear shot. This infrared light is invisible to the human eye, thus people are unaware of it. These cameras can see what is not seen by a naked human eye. They generally come with an adapter and battery backup, hence it provides greater mobility, and you can even keep it in your pocket.</p>
<p>Before you decide to purchase one, you should know the purpose of buying it. Take some <a href="http://coolhomesecurity.com/">home security tips</a> and also do a survey and find out options available on the internet and in local stores. Do a comparative study of the prices and the features, then decide which one will fit in your needs and budget? Don’t get tempted to buy a cheap camera; it may make a bigger hole in your pocket.</p>
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		<title>Uses of CCTV Camera Systems for Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 04:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cctv camera]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[CCTVs are increasingly used in home security systems. They are a very useful tool for employers as well for a number of reasons. Some of these are quite obvious &#8211; such as preventing crimes and thefts, watching employees and aiding the police. However, there are many characteristics and factors that you may not have given [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CCTVs are increasingly used in <a href="http://coolhomesecurity.com/">home security systems</a>. They are a very useful tool for employers as well for a number of reasons. Some of these are quite obvious &#8211; such as preventing crimes and thefts, watching employees and aiding the police. However, there are many characteristics and factors that you may not have given due consideration that make <a href="http://coolhomesecurity.com/tips-for-buying-your-home-cctv-system/">CCTV system</a> not just useful, but priceless.</p>
<p><strong>Protecting Employees</strong> &#8211; In many jobs your employees are susceptible to verbal or physical attacks from the public. In stressful or high pressure situations, it&#8217;s not abnormal that customers will dribble at a company representative. Knowing that they are being observed by CCTV can reduce these cases and empower your employees to calmly deal with them. Also, it can guard them against false allegations, which may be common depending on the nature of the business.</p>
<p><strong>Preventing Crime</strong> – CCTV can also prevent crime from occurring in the first place as people will deter by them knowing that they&#8217;re being watched.</p>
<p><strong>Preventing Employee Theft</strong> &#8211; A lot of the time employees themselves steal from the business. If your employees know that they&#8217;re being monitored at all times, it will make such incidents less likely.</p>
<p><strong>Settling Disputes</strong> – If a customer puts a wrong claim on the employees of your company, footage from CCTVs can be used in court cases to settle the disputes in favour of the company which otherwise would have been very difficult to prove as courts in most cases rule in favour of clients.</p>
<p><strong>Keeping Records</strong> &#8211; CCTV also perform the job of an automated system to keep records and can allow you to establish to clients and ensure yourself that their shipments were indeed deployed on the right time and many other similar circumstances can be recorded.</p>
<p>Thus, Get your CCTV today before it is late.</p>
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		<title>Advantages Of A Driveway Alarm</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are definitely so many ways for you to be able to monitor anything to everything that is technically going on in your home or in your property. There are so many alarm systems available out there that use so many different kinds of technology that not only makes it possible but quite sensible as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are definitely so many ways for you to be able to monitor anything to everything that is technically going on in your home or in your property. There are so many alarm systems available out there that use so many different kinds of technology that not only makes it possible but quite sensible as well. Having some kind of alarm system set in place ensures that you can do all of those things and so much more. What people usually go for nowadays is having a <a href="http://bestdrivewayalarm.com">driveway alarm</a> system set in place. it is one of the most convenient and cost efficient ways for you to technically do that.</p>
<p>The first and most important advantage that you technically get to have out of having one installed is for you to be able to monitor your driveway. You will technically get notified if there are any people or car who pulls up and that is one of the bases why having a driveway alarm installed proves to be very beneficial for you and for your property as a whole. More so, you get to monitor any kinds of suspicious activities not just in your driveway alone but in the other areas in your property as well.</p>
<p>That is technically some of the advantages that you get to have and that is technically why it is fairly easy to conclude that having a driveway alarm system set in place is great for you and for your entire family as well. The usual sensor range that a regular driveway alarm system has is around 100 to 300 feet. The best gauge for any alarm system is that the more expensive it usually gets, the wider the range usually turns out to be. So go ahead and measure your target area and you should be good to go.</p>
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		<title>Access Control System For A Secured Home</title>
		<link>http://homedesignarticles.com/1953/access-control-system-for-a-secured-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[access control]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Times are tough nowadays that it sets off people to do despicable things. Burglary is one of the most common forms of thievery these days. Even the home which is where one feels most safe is also breached. Flimsy locks would not deter the purpose of those burglars. That is to rip you off of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Times are tough nowadays that it sets off people to do despicable things. Burglary is one of the most common forms of thievery these days. Even the home which is where one feels most safe is also breached. Flimsy locks would not deter the purpose of those burglars. That is to rip you off of your possessions.</p>
<p>Home is where the heart is thereby this should be the one safe place for a person. A person’s own haven of escape. But since burglars today are innovative and are continually showing new ways to enter people’s homes without permission then those flimsy outdated locks certainly would not hold them back. We need to be one step ahead of those burglars and update our locks constantly.</p>
<p>There may be hope just yet. Access control system and the fingerprint locks are some of the recent technologies that guarantee you a night of restful sleep.</p>
<p>Access control system is a computer based system that would allow you access inside a home or a vault when you have the correct password, a PIN, a fingerprint, or a smart card.</p>
<p>In truth, we have been given small doses of the <a href="http://www.fingerprintdoorlocks.com/products/actatek/actatek.php" target="_blank">access control</a> system. An automatic lock car is one example of this. A PIN or password on an Automatic Teller Machine is another example.</p>
<p>The fingerprint lock system on the other hand may include keyless locks and biometrics. It is usually used by large prestigious companies for monitoring in and outs of its employees and also to provide maximum protection to vaults and other valuables that the company may have. Aside from being used in companies, fingerprint lock system is also very handy for home security.</p>
<p>Fingerprint lock system allows you to better manage and monitor your protection and respond quickly to security breaches. It is also very convenient since you don’t need locks to enter your house. No more going through windows or breaking the door of your very own home just because you forgot to bring your keys. The <a href="http://www.fingerprintdoorlocks.com" target="_blank">fingerprint lock</a> system just needs your very own fingerprint which has been programmed in its system so you can enter. And no one forgets their own hands do they? You just place your finger on the sensor then you are free to enter. You can also add a combination keypad code for added security.</p>
<p>Although these high-end computerized security gadgets are a bit more expensive than the conventional security systems, they will certainly prove that they are worth every cent you paid for. With times like these, being thrifty on security might prove to be a bad idea. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.</p>
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		<title>5 Common Myths About Security Camera Installations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of common misconceptions about security cameras that keep resurfacing. We will address the most common ones so you will feel more comfortable when installing a security camera in Calgary. Myth 1 – My neighborhood is safe Despite what you may think, no neighborhood is completely safe from crime. Even if you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a number of common misconceptions about security cameras that keep resurfacing. We will address the most common ones so you will feel more comfortable when installing a <a href="http://securedbytriton.com">security camera in Calgary</a>.</p>
<p>Myth 1 – My neighborhood is safe<br />
Despite what you may think, no neighborhood is completely safe from crime. Even if you know your neighbors well and trust them with your life, chances are that an outsider is scouting the area to see which house he can burglarize. Taking preventative measures, like installing a <a href="http://securedbytriton.com">security camera in Calgary</a>, will give you peace of mind.</p>
<p>Myth 2 – Security cameras are expensive<br />
The price of a security camera in Calgary depends on the brand and model. The more you pay the more options your camera system will have. Just think about how much you have to lose if you have no footage of those breaking into your home? Chances of the police catching the thieves are very slim without an accurate description.</p>
<p>Myth 3 &#8211; I have nothing worth stealing<br />
Although you think that you have no valuables, someone else may have a different opinion. Individuals desperate for money will steal anything they can get their hands on, even your old TV, a laptop, a printer, your video camera, your son’s piggy bank, a family heirloom, medication, a bike, your whiskey, or anything else that is useful or sellable.</p>
<p>Myth 4 – I have a strong door, quality locks and insurance. That is enough protection.<br />
While this may seem enough protection to you, it is not. Adding a security camera in Calgary does not cost a fortune and will give you a chance to observe what is going on in front of your house. It will record all activities even when you are not home.</p>
<p>Myth 5: Security cameras do not provide good footage<br />
Whether you have a wired or wireless security camera, today’s systems are so advanced that you will be able to see clear images. Cameras can be set at various angles.</p>
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		<title>How Our Utah Security System Will Provide Defense And Protection For My Family</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every month, for a year, I am expected to spend one week away from home, being the head architect in our team. We are currently working on a major project, hence the increased demands and expectations at work. To help my family cope with this new arrangement, I have invested in a Utah security system [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every month, for a year, I am expected to spend one week away from home, being the head architect in our team. We are currently working on a major project, hence the increased demands and expectations at work. To help my family cope with this new arrangement, I have invested in a <a href="http://thebesthomesecuritysystems.com/utah-security-systems/">Utah security system</a> for our home. This way, they will be able to feel secure and protected even without my presence in the house. As well, I will be able to feel confident that my loved ones are always in good hands. A Utah home security system is the perfect way to ensure that their wellbeing will never be compromised. In this way, I can go about my job secure with the knowledge that my home and my family are defended.</p>
<p>Our home’s Utah security system is equipped with both indoor and outdoor protection. This assures me that my home’s defense system is comprehensive and complete. The indoor Utah home security system is in charge of monitoring for movement inside the home, as well as for checking for the opening of doors and windows. This feature can come in handy in the middle of the night when everyone is sound asleep and the house is at its most vulnerable. The outdoor system is n charge of patrolling the grounds, always on the alert for the slightest hints of threat and danger. Both of these systems function with burglar alarms, motion detectors and glass break sensors.</p>
<p>As well, I invested in a Utah security system that provides close, round the clock watch on my property. Our Utah hoe security system boasts of a stringent home surveillance system that guarantees to take live footage of all the goings-on and of all the people coming and going. This way, in the event of any untoward incidents, the system can be used to track down suspects or to detect the root of the problem. This particular system has long been used by the authorities in solving criminal cases. It has proven to be invaluable in providing evidence for various unlawful incidents.</p>
<p>I also opted for a wireless Utah security system for my home. My wife and I have four kids ages sixteen, thirteen, nine and three. The young ones are at an age where they can get into trouble with wires and cables snaking along walls and around the corners in the house. Thus, to help ensure their safety, I opted for this type of system. As well, this type of Utah home security system can help prevent fires and forms of tampering and damage. It has been highly recommended by authorities due to its additional safety features and benefits.</p>
<p>A Utah security system will be a dependable and efficient ally for my family, especially on those days and nights when I will be away fro home. Our <a href="http://thebesthomesecuritysystems.com">Utah home security</a> system is what they will rely on to keep them and our home safe, secure and defended. This investment is not only for the protection of our home, but, more importantly, for the wellbeing of my family.</p>
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		<title>Using Specially Designed Safety Devices for Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Homeowners know how important it is to lock up their house when they are away. This is easy to do when you have the right type of doors installed on all of your exits. Houses will have the basic front door, but many also have side or back doors as well. There are some products [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homeowners know how important it is to lock up their house when they are away. This is easy to do when you have the right type of doors installed on all of your exits. Houses will have the basic front door, but many also have side or back doors as well. There are some products made to be stronger and safer than standard wooden doors. These <a href="http://keepsafeathome.com/security-screen-door/">safety doors for homes</a> usually use a metal as the outer surface and often come with decorative grating used over the glass inserts. This grating protects the glass so it can not be broken by people looking to enter a locked door.</p>
<p>To help enhance the visual appeal of the outside of a home many of these doors are made using artistic patterns and designs. There is a beautiful sunburst design etched into copper colored metal, which creates a spectacular visual effect for the finished piece. In addition to the stringer materials and grating over the glass these products also come with locking mechanisms so you can secure them from the inside or outside by using the latch or your key. This type of item is often used on homes located in highly populated areas such as big cities.</p>
<p>If you really want to protect your home and family you can install other security products such as alarms and cameras. A basic alarm can be purchased for less than fifty dollars and attached to your front door so it will sound if anyone tries to get in. This can also be used as a <a href="http://keepsafeathome.com/shed-alarm/">garden shed alarm</a> if you have a separate structure on your property. Often the smaller separate sheds are inviting to intruders because they are not attached to the main house so intruders believe they will not be heard attempting to enter. A well placed alarm will sound loud enough to hear in your house, which will make any intruder run away.</p>
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		<title>Who Needs a Surveillance System?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The need for a surveillance system is apparent in many applications, and with the modern manufacturing techniques and miniaturization breakthroughs of late, these systems are more practical than ever.  The average home owner or business proprietor have more than enough reasons to look into a security system, and video and CCTV applications are the two [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The need for a surveillance system is apparent in many applications, and with the modern manufacturing techniques and miniaturization breakthroughs of late, these systems are more practical than ever.  The average home owner or business proprietor have more than enough reasons to look into a security system, and video and CCTV applications are the two more affordable options, but as with any type of electronic equipment, the features and abilities will vary from one system to another and the price will be directly proportional to the number and range of these features.</p>
<p><strong>Residential Applications</strong></p>
<p>A home surveillance system is now more affordable and more effective than ever, and there are some wide-ranging options to choose from, including fully monitored systems, such ADT or Brinks, and it is often the presence of their signs and stickers on windows and in the front yards that deters criminals from even considering a particular location.  The level of sophistication that computers and electronics have achieved make it fairly simple to implement one&#8217;s own application, with all the components needed to activate a video surveillance system available individually to fit any setting or budget.</p>
<p><strong>Commercial Applications</strong></p>
<p>While most of us are familiar with cameras and <a href="http://thebizhunter.com/top-three-surveillance-system-essentials">CCTV surveillance system</a> components in gas stations, convenience stores and supermarkets, these systems come in the same wide range of choices as those for residential uses, and some even employ a wireless surveillance system that may or may not transmit the data to an outside source.  These systems have proven to be some of the best crime deterrents, just as with residential applications, and they have been instrumental in solving many crimes that would not have been resolved any other way.</p>
<p><strong>Cost VS.  Quality</strong></p>
<p>One consideration, regardless of where the surveillance system will be used, is the cost for the features needed.  This can be a trade-off, in some cases, or less-critical components, like outdoor camera housings and mounts, can often be had for cheap online through outlets like E-bay.  Some systems and features can be comparable to buying <a href="http://thebizhunter.com/3-steps-to-determine-the-value-of-gold-scrap">gold scrap</a> with their price ranges, but by carefully considering what is needed, and some comparison shopping, the best quality systems can be acquired for much less than the tens of thousands that most would expect to pay.</p>
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