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Top Security System Review Site Gives Protect America 2nd Place for…

Posted by admin on March 3rd, 2013

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 03, 2013

SecuritySystemReviews.com has finally announced the final line up of its Best Cellular Security Systems in the country and included in the list is Protect America. Among all the companies offering security service, Protect America was hailed as one of the best in cellular monitoring ranking in at second place. The company beat out other security systems vying for a spot on the 2013 list. The annual list was published following the growing number of security systems in the market.

Cellular monitoring has grown a wide following over recent years because of the special home security it provides. This home security system works independently without the need of a telephone line or an Internet connection. Unlike other security services, cellular monitoring systems have built-in cellular channels that utilize wireless signals to send and receive signals to and from the monitoring station. This allows the security system to contact the monitoring station in case of emergency, even if the phone lines are cut and the Internet is down. Because of this great reliability, it considered as one of the top home security system options in the market.

With the great demand for this security service, the best home security systems in the market have started offering cellular monitoring to consumers. Among all the security system companies that offer this service, according to SecuritySystemReviews, Protect America is one of the best. The site’s Protect America review notes that the company offers the most affordable systems, from zero equipment costs to low monthly fees.

Offering great affordability, the company features a selection of packages for its clients to choose from, each one catering to their needs and budget. Setting itself apart from other system providers, Protect America offers free equipment packages with for its cellular monitoring service. Also, its monthly monitoring fees are among the lowest in the country, offering ultimate security for a lot less.

Moreover, even with its low monthly fees and free equipment, Protect America still offers state-of-art equipment. It makes use of General Electric (GE) technology, including GE’s Simon XT control panel and Wireless Security Sensors, making sure that the systems will be durable and dependable. It also offers premium pan/ tilt security cameras, GPS vehicle tracking devices and X10 home automation systems.

“Easy to install, staff very friendly and patient with me. Thanks,” Ron, Philadelphia, PA.

“I want to thank you for helping me to feel safe; whether I am in my home or away, I know someone is watching,” Steven, Toledo, OH.

To learn more about Protect America and the other cellular monitoring systems, visit SecuritySystemReviews.com.

About SecuritySystemReviews.com

Headed by a team of experts with years of professional experience in the industry, SecuritySystemReviews.com offers the latest news and reports on the systems, services being offered in the market. It publishes unbiased reviews based on extensive research to help consumers be acquainted with the latest in the home security system industry. The site’s aim is to help consumers in choosing the best security systems for their homes and businesses.

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A1 Security Systems Publishes New Blog Post Describing how their…

Posted by admin on February 10th, 2013

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 10, 2013

A1 Security Cameras has recently come up with yet another highly informative post on their official blog at http://www.a1securitycameras.com/blog/. The company is a reputed provider of top class security camera systems for business and personal use. The impressive collection of products from the company have been used by several high profile clients such as Subway, Hershey’s, Pfizer, and many more. The recently posted article in their official blog describes why security cameras are highly recommended as an efficient tool for law enforcement.

According to the article, security cameras are highly efficient as a deterrent and are often installed in high crime areas because they can run throughout the day. Law enforcement authorities prefer using security cameras because these systems provide documented footage that can be played again and again. Advanced features like fast forward, zoom, print, etc. are also available. The article informs that these cameras are also used to protect police officials from fake charges of brutality made by the accused. To read the entire blog post, please visit http://www.a1securitycameras.com/blog/3-way-security-cameras-help-law-enforcement/.

Security cameras are considered to be the most critical part of video surveillance systems. CCTV cameras are now available in many different forms like zoom, box, bullet, dome, etc. A1 Security Cameras has a huge collection of security cameras manufactured by the world famous manufactures including Samsung, Unitek, CNB, Bosch, Pelco, and many more.

About A1 Security Cameras:

A1 Security Cameras is a leading provider of over 100 name-brand and recognized security manufacturers. The company provides professional grade surveillance systems that include solar security systems, as well innovative license plate recognition systems. The company’s products are the highest quality available, and their security camera systems are specifically designed for long-term use and top tier protection.

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2013 List of Best Security Systems with Home Automation Announced by…

Posted by admin on January 4th, 2013

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 04, 2013

Historically, SecuritySystemReview.com has specialized in analyzing and evaluating the traditional home security systems industry, but as technological advances transform the industry, the company’s expert researchers and writers announced that they planned a year long review of the nation’s best home automation systems. Due to the similarities in the technology required to automate and securely monitor homes, most of the nation’s leading home automation companies are also the top home security system companies.

The experts at SecuritySystemReviews.com announced today that their months long review of best security systems with home automation features is now freely available to the public on their company website (alarmsystemreport.com). The report reviews and rates all of the nation’s top hybrid home security and home automation companies and ranks them according to their customer service, equipment, reliability, and overall value.

“Our writers have really outdone themselves over the past year,” said Tim Eveler, public relations head for SecuritySystemReviews.com. “These are people who’ve been either working in or writing about the home security system industry for years—sometimes even decades. And now, even though they’ve been asked to learn about new technologies—cellular monitoring, wireless based systems, and even highly technical home automation systems—they’ve really risen to the challenge and produced top quality reports that I’m sure homeowners will find more than valuable in helping them to choose both security and home automation providers that will meet both their needs and their budgets.”

The AlarmSystemReport.com review of best home automation/home security companies cited three companies in particular as offering outstanding value and service. In order of ranking, these companies are Vivint Security, FrontPoint Security, and Protect America. All of these companies offer high tech wireless home security systems with cellular and broadband Internet security monitoring options, but Vivint really distinguishes itself in particular on the home automation front.

Vivint’s home automation system offers home appliance remote control and power saving, lighting management and optimization, manual and automated thermostat control, and even solar panel configuration and control. Their service offerings follow an ala carte format, meaning homeowners can pick and choose whether features best meet their needs.

“Breaking down our rankings and ratings into subcategories—like home automation—is a perfect example of we’re trying our best to meet each individual consumer’s home security needs,” said Eveler. “Overall, we may have ranked FrontPoint Security as the best home security company, but that’s not necessarily helpful for someone who’s especially interested in home automation. For that person, Vivint might be a better choice—and our rankings reflect that.”

For all of the latest best home security system reviews, as well as company specific LifeShield, Protect America, FrontPoint Security, ADT, and Vivint reviews, readers should visit AlarmSystemReport.com at the company’s free website (no registration required).

About SecuritySystemReview.com

SecuritySystemReview.com, one of the foremost research, review, and information sites for consumers in the home security, alarm, and automation fields, investigates and collects information on all of the nation’s leading home security system companies. Through its website, the company works hard to make as many free reviews and reports, as well as expert commentary and recommendations, available to the public. Its ultimate goal is always to help homeowners keep informed about the products and services they need to protect both their homes and their families.

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EM Press Release: WIPP Security Contractor Receives DOE Voluntary Protection Program Award

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2012

CARLSBAD, N.M., October 24, 2012– Security Walls, LLC, the security contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), recently received the DOE Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Legacy Star award… For additional information, please click the link above.
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Cambodia should not stand for UN Security Council until land grabs and repression stop

Posted by admin on October 17th, 2012

17th October 2012

For Immediate Release

Cambodia should not be given a seat on the United Nations Security Council while its ruling elite continues to commit widespread human rights abuses and sell off vast tracts of land and forest for private gain, said Global Witness today. The country is running for the Asia-Pacific non-permanent seat against South Korea and Bhutan, with the result due on Thursday 18^th October.

Corruption and violence in Cambodia’s natural resource trade have been well documented for years, but have worsened in recent months as the battle for land and forests intensifies. Donor governments and the international community have consistently failed to tackle this problem, leaving Prime Minister Hun Sen and his clique to do as it pleases. Increasingly desperate citizens are left to stand up for human rights, the environment, and the rule of law on their own.

“The UN Security Council should be working out how to deal with the land-grabbing crisis in Cambodia, not giving the government responsible the chance of a seat at the highest table in international decision-making,” said Global Witness Director Patrick Alley. “The world has stood by for too long while the country’s corrupt elite strips the country bare and persecutes anyone who objects. Giving them PR opportunities like this beggars belief.”

Next month, world leaders arrive in Phnom Penh for the ASEAN and East Asia Summits. Hundreds of families are facing eviction from their land so that the airport can be expanded for international delegates, including President Obama. Local people say they have not been consulted or promised any compensation for losing their homes. When told of the evictions, the US Embassy said “these are Cambodian government actions they are taking. It’s not just President Obama coming.”(1)

Violence and state repression in Cambodia is becoming increasingly deadly. Since the start of 2012 a 14 year old girl has been shot and killed in a forced eviction, anti-illegal logging activist Chut Wutty was murdered by armed forces, and journalist Hang Serei Oudom, was found axed to death in the boot of his car after reporting on timber cartels. Intimidation and arrests of those who speak out have become an everyday event, supported by the courts. Two weeks ago the investigation into Chut Wutty’s murder was dropped and broadcaster Mom Sonando was jailed for 20 years for supposedly inciting rebellion.

Under Hun Sen’s rule, 2 million hectares of Cambodia’s land – an area the size of New Jersey – has been transferred to industrial agricultural companies, with most of it taken from small-scale farmers. The communities affected have rarely been consulted or compensated.

“The world is failing Cambodia yet again. The UN is currently preoccupied with getting rid of corrupt and brutal tyrants, yet Hun Sen and his cronies are able to grandstand on the world stage just as the crackdown on their people worsens,” said Alley. “Cambodians will be forgiven for asking why the international community is so willing to look the other way. The UN and the country’s donors must take a stand.”

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Contact: Josie Cohen, [email protected] +44 7850739451.

Ali Hines. [email protected] +44 7738 712 955

Notes to editors:

1) Reports of mass evictions ahead of the summits appear in the Cambodia Daily – see here: http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/mass-eviction-looms-ahead-of-east-asia-summit-3357/

Global Witness investigates and campaigns to prevent natural resource-related conflict and corruption and associated environmental and human rights abuses

Environmental Stewardship Delivers Ecosystem Services Underpinning Food Security

Posted by admin on August 29th, 2012

The relationship between agriculture and ecosystem services is a strong one. Farming can contribute to critical services including food security and economic growth, maintenance of cultural landscapes, rural employment and (when managed correctly) provision of valuable habitat for a significant proportion of the UK’s species.

In turn, agriculture is critically reliant on services provided by ecosystems. Good soil fertility and structure, for example, are dependent on the input and recycling of organic matter by plants and soil-dwelling organisms, whilst over 80% of crop species in Europe are at least partially reliant on insect pollinators to produce a healthy crop.

This interdependence between farming and ecosystem services is the message behind a recent report commissioned by Natural England which investigates how the use of Environmental Stewardship (ES) schemes on farmland might foster the environmental processes critical to food production.

The relative Ecosystem Service value of different Environmental Stewardship options
Assessing the relative ecosystem service value of different Stewardship options, the authors find that measures including winter cover crops, grassland creation and seasonal livestock removal can contribute to services including soil formation, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration and water regulation. Planting of pollen and nectar seed mixes, which contain a high proportion of nitrogen-fixing legumes, can also enhance soil fertility, as well as providing critical food sources for valuable pollinating insects.

In addition to these pollen sources, pollinators including bees, hoverflies, thrips, beetles and butterflies require suitable nesting sites and landscape-wide habitat connectivity. These are provided by ES options including hedgerow and ditch management, uncropped cultivated margins and creation of species-rich grassland.

Such measures are also found by the authors to boost important pest-regulating species such as predatory beetles and insectivorous birds which can be further enhanced by specifically designed ES options; beetle-banks and wild bird seed mix.

In many cases, the report advocates the development of ES management ‘bundles’ which will provide a variety of ecosystem services and meet the whole range of requirements of valuable species. For example, the combined implementation of hedgerow management, buffer strips, beetle banks and options providing floral resources will boost natural pest regulation and insect pollinators, as well as creating benefits for soil fertility and structure.

Current distribution of ES schemes and delivery of ecosystem services
The report’s authors also attempt to map the relative delivery of ecosystem services from Environmental Stewardship schemes across the UK.

Using a scoring system, the authors rank ES options by their relative delivery of ecosystem services identified as ‘key’ to agricultural production. These scores are combined with data on the distribution of the various options across the UK, producing maps showing where ES options are delivering ecosystem services.

These projections reveal that there is an apparent positive association between the level of key ecosystem services being delivered by ES options and the rate of arable and dairy farming in a region. However, in some areas with high levels of arable and horticultural production, pollination services appear disproportionately low. The authors suggest improved targeting of options to boost pollinator populations could be beneficial.

Main messages and Conclusions
The report concludes that Environmental Stewardship schemes have significant potential to enhance a range of ecosystem services of benefit to agricultural production. However, relatively few options have been specifically designed with this in mind and there is significant scope for further development of options to extend their delivery of ecosystem services.

There is also a critical need for further research to provide quantitative evidence of the ES benefits of Stewardship options, building on existing work and addressing current knowledge gaps. In this way, the full value of Environmental Stewardship schemes, for the environment as well as agricultural production, can be acknowledged and enhanced.

Tags: Agriculture, CAP, Ecosystem Services, Environmental Stewardship Scheme, Farming, Food Security, Natural England

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The Leaders Are Coming to HTUF: National High-Efficiency Truck Conference Announces Key Speakers: Experts in Energy Security, Policy and Technology

Posted by admin on August 28th, 2012

PASADENA, CA–(Marketwire – Aug 28, 2012) – At the nation’s leading conference focused on high-efficiency trucks and reducing oil dependence, three key federal government and private industry leaders have been added to the agenda, including a key adviser to President Barack Obama on energy policy.

Speaking at the 2012 High-Efficiency Truck Users Forum, (HTUF, pronounced H-Tough) in Charlotte, North Carolina (September 18-20, 2012) will be Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change. Throughout her tenure in the federal government, Ms. Zichal has been a strong advocate for policy initiatives to create clean energy jobs, tackle climate change and reduce dependence on oil.

Another high level speaker added to the agenda is Dr. Dane Boysen, Program Director at the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). He will address the transformative technology research and development initiatives ARPA-e is funding and how they are accelerating advanced technology market penetration. APRA-e has made investments in advanced batteries, electric motors, and light-weight materials that could enable the trucking industry to dramatically reduce its reliance on oil over the next decade. Also included on the tech-heavy agenda is David Mohler, Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer, Duke Energy, to talk about the increasing connections between vehicles, the grid and saving energy.

“We are very pleased to have secured key leading officials from the federal government and industry at HTUF. Clean energy jobs and reducing our dependence on oil are core elements of the President’s energy policy, and the Pentagon continues to focus on energy efficiency as a critical component of the nation’s energy security. Additionally, ARPA-E has targeted investments to help the next generation of advanced trucks become mainstream by 2020,” said CALSTART President and CEO, John Boesel.

The 11^th annual HTUF National Conference & Expo is the primary educational and networking event for manufacturers, suppliers, fleets, and government officials interested in learning the latest about high-efficiency truck technology. When the conference was first held, no major truck manufacturer was offering high efficiency (electric or hybrid) trucks for sale. Today, there are more than 30 different electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, and “workplace” hybrid trucks available. Registration for the event is now open at htuf2012.org.

“Beyond the conventional clean diesel engines, there are now at least five different advanced propulsion systems for commercial and military trucks. At this year’s conference, fleets and others will learn how each of these new drivetrains can be applied and utilized. This is a very exciting time for the trucking industry. Never before have there been such opportunities to make a statement, and to cost-effectively transition away from dependence on the highly volatile and unstable world oil market,” said Boesel.

Attendees will be treated to a taste of North Carolina, with a gala reception at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and the opportunity to drive advanced trucks on a professional speedway track at Charlotte’s zMax Dragway. Several manufacturers, suppliers and fleet operators in the Southeast region will be sponsoring the event, including Freightliner, Altec, Duke Energy, Southern Company Mack Trucks, Coca-Cola and Siemens.

About HTUF
HTUF is the nation’s leading program driving production and use of medium- and heavy-duty high-efficiency trucks and buses. HTUF is a national program operated by CALSTART in partnership with and under contract to the US Army TARDEC National Automotive Center.

About CALSTART
CALSTART is a non-profit organization that is focused on energy security, clean air, and economic development by spurring the growth of the clean transportation technology. CALSTART works nationally, and has offices in California and Colorado. For more about CALSTART and its 150+ member companies visit: www.calstart.org and www.htuf2012.org.

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World Water Week: A closer look at Water and Food Security

Posted by admin on August 24th, 2012

A growing population, a changing climate, ecosystems under stress, and rising energy needs, how can we ensure water and food security for all? This year the Stockholm World Water Week, taking place from 26-31 August, will look specifically at the future of water and food security.

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Natural England: Research highlights link between Environmental Stewardship and food security

Posted by admin on August 21st, 2012

A new report commissioned by Natural England reveals the important role that Environmental Stewardship (ES) schemes play in supporting agricultural productivity.

The new report, Ecosystem services from Environmental Stewardship that benefit agricultural production, highlights the role of Environmental Stewardship in protecting the environment and agricultural food production. The report found that ES schemes are delivering a range of vital goods and services, known as eco-systems services – which benefit the natural environment and in doing so help sustain and develop agricultural productivity.

The report:

Shows how ES schemes can help protect soil and water, regulate pest species and improve pollination, which in turn helps support crop production;
Reinforces the key role farmers and land managers in ES play in enhancing the natural environment without compromising their ability to produce food;
For the first time, maps the distribution of the major ecosystems services provided by ES options.

The research, carried out by the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), found many examples of how ecosystems services supported by ES contribute to food production, such as:

Pollination services are provided by many ES options, with those delivering early pollen and nectar sources and season-long floral resources particularly important. Farms under organic management are likely to deliver more for bumblebees due to the legume content of rotational grassland;
Control of pest species by natural enemies is encouraged by ES options supporting hedgerows, flower margins, species-rich grassland and beetle banks;
Conservation of genetic resources is supported by options such as traditional orchard and species-rich grassland management, as well as native breed supplements;
Converting land to grassland benefits microscopic soil animals which improve soil organic matter content, while options where legumes are sown increase soil nitrogen, organic matter and soil wildlife.

Ian Fugler, Land Management Director for Natural England, said: “Long-term food security and a healthy natural environment are inextricably linked. This report highlights how Environmental Stewardship supports the important role farmers play both in putting food on the table and providing a whole range of vital goods and services – protecting wildlife, managing water, storing carbon, looking after woodlands and hedgerows, and planting new ones, and shaping much-loved landscapes for people to explore and enjoy”.

The report Ecosystem services from Environmental Stewardship that benefit agricultural production can be downloaded from the Natural England website.

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About Natural England
Natural England is the government’s independent adviser on the natural environment. Established in 2006 our work is focused on enhancing England’s wildlife and landscapes and maximising the benefits they bring to the public.

We establish and care for England’s main wildlife and geological sites, ensuring that over 4,000 National Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest are looked after and improved.
We work to ensure that England’s landscapes are effectively protected, designating England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and advising widely on their conservation.
We run Environmental Stewardship and other green farming schemes that deliver over £400 million a year to farmers and landowners, enabling them to enhance the natural environment across two thirds of England’s farmland.
We fund, manage, and provide scientific expertise for hundreds of conservation projects each year, improving the prospects for thousands of England’s species and habitats.
We promote access to the wider countryside, helping establish National Trails and coastal trails and ensuring that the public can enjoy and benefit from them.

About The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera)
Fera is an Executive Agency of the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Its remit is to provide robust evidence, rigorous analysis and expert professional advice to government, international organisations and the private sector, in order to support and develop a sustainable and secure food chain, a healthy natural environment, and to protect the global community from biological and chemical risks.

For further information (media enquiries only) contact:
David Hirst, Natural England, on 0300 0601720 or [email protected]