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4 Very enjoyable fun!punjabirudeboi | 30/05/2007 | See all punjabirudeboi's reviews (10)Got this game on a whim and my...what a game. This stands up to the likes of Rayman, Zelda and WarioWare. At first, I looked at the front cover and thought that it looke way too childish and feminine. Boy was I wrong. This game is great fun for all with great use of the wiimotes features. Buy this for a little bit of light, harmless, fun!
4 Jackpot!muntyflumple | 23/05/2007 | See all muntyflumple's reviews (12)This game is absolutely perfect for me. I like easy to control, none too discerning games.The levels are increasingly long enough to enjoy gameplay but not too long that you're sitting around thinking "God, I'm too good at this!". I agree it is essentially for kids but it's great for me too and I'm 22!! The Eledees themselves are really cute and it's great fun smashing things up, plus they give you some cool temporary aids such as a homing device, and super strengh for lifting the heavier items. As with most games I play I can't enthuse over the "Boss" levels, but they are few and far between. Depending on how well you do in a level you can also open up advanced options, such as time attack etc.I would recommend this to anyone who likes animated films and making a mess!!
4 EledeesMooglesEmporium | 04/05/2007 | See all MooglesEmporium's reviews (2)Wow! Great game to play with the kids, this is where this game comes into it's own, multiplayer. There were 3 of us blasting the Elebits. Poor things didn't know whether they coming or going. Graphics are smooth and responsive. As with all Nintendo games, the emphasis is on the gameplay and there is plenty of that here! Should keep the kids busy for a while. Makes a change from my 5 year old beating me at Wii Bowling!
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The Humane Society of Louisiana is asking the state's animal lovers to help make the dreams of abused, neglected and homeless animals come true. The New Orleans charity, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, recently acquired 47 acres in Washington Parish, 90 miles northeast of the city. Plans are underway to transform the site into a loving home for hundreds of formerly abused and homeless animals. The facility will be called the Enoch J. Donaldson Animal Sanctuary, to honor the late father of the project's founding benefactor. Mr. Donaldson loved creatures of all kinds, and the sanctuary will serve as a lasting tribute to his compassion for pets, horses, and farm animals. The promise of a new sanctuary lies at the end of a long road home for the Humane Society of Louisiana, following Hurricane Katrina. More than eight years ago, the charity's crew successfully evacuated 158 animals from their New Orleans shelter to Tylertown, Mississippi. (Thankfully, the group had purchased an undeveloped piece of land and house in Tylertown just months before Katrina, for use as an emergency evacuation site.) After the storm and the destruction of their shelter in New Orleans, the group used their Tylertown property as an emergency animal shelter and disaster relief center. With the support of more than 500 volunteers from around the country and Canada, the Humane Society crew cared for, fostered and housed more than 1800 animals. While the vast majority of the pets went on to foster homes, reunions with owners, or subsequent adoptions, many of the animals were left homeless because of health or behavioral issues. The Humane Society has been caring for these 'special needs' survivors in Tylertown since the storm. After staging an expensive rescue effort, and left without adequate funds to rebuild, the Humane Society's survival was questionable for many years; their key donors and volunteers were disbursed around the country, and large, out-of-state animal protection organizations - who raised millions during the disaster - did not contribute significantly in the group's recovery and rebuilding efforts. "The promise of coming home to Louisiana and opening a sanctuary, which will far surpass anything we had before Katrina, means so much to our group and to the animals of this state," says Jeff Dorson, the agency's founder and Executive Director. "Now we just need people to support this lifesaving project!" While the purchase of the property represents a major milestone, much work remains to be done before the facility can officially open its doors. When the sanctuary is fully operational, the group will convert its Tylertown property into a permanent evacuation center for small shelters and rescue groups in southeast Louisiana, as well. "We intend to build state of the art housing facilities, including dog kennels and puppy quarantine areas, a barn, kitty cottages, quarters for our crew and more," says Dorson, "We'll be involved in ongoing building projects over the next few years, as we work to make the dream a reality." The Humane Society of Louisiana is a private animal protection charity, which relies solely on private donations. The group is also licensed as a private detective agency, focusing on cruelty investigations and on bringing animal abusers to justice. The group operates a statewide animal abuse hotline and routinely works with law enforcement agencies to rescue abused and neglected animals. The local charity is not affiliated with or funded by any national animal protection agency.


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Hot Springs, SD—The 14th Annual Badger Clark Poetry and Music Gathering will be held on Sept 23rd and 24th in Hot Springs, SD. The gathering was named by American Cowboy magazine as top three poetry events in the nation. This year's entertainment will feature former RCA recording artist, Pake McEntire and 2010 Poet of the Year Ken Cook. Pake McEntire started performing in the 1970's with sisters Reba McEntire and Susie Luchsinger. He has toured the United States and parts of Canada since the early 1980's, landing three top-twenty hits on Billboard's Country Charts. A true cowboy, Pake is a successful rancher and Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association steer roper. McEntire is a singing fiddle player and loves real country songs with a lot of good, easy-listening country ballads. Audience will be entertained by featured poet Ken Cook of Martin, SD. Cook was recently named the 2010 Academy of Western Artists Cowboy Poet of the Year. His work has been published in IM Cowgirl, Open Rangeand Rope Burns magazines and on radio stations across the West, including Joe Baker's Backforty Bunkhouse, Jim and Andy Nelson's Clear Out West radio show, and Totsie Slover's Real West from the Old West. Master of Ceremonies and entertainer for the poetry gathering is fourth generation rancher, Robert Dennis from Red Owl, SD. Dennis has performed at numerous poetry gathering around the country and has been published in the western magazines such as Cowboy Magazine. In addition, Dennis will lend a helping hand at the Bunk House Tales, a cowboy poetry open mic session on Sept. 23rd and the writer's workshop on Saturday morning, Sept. 24th. Musical act Stephanie Ann will perform both as a solo act and as duet on stage with McEntire. Stephaine started performing on stage with McEntire two years ago as a back-up singer and has since evolved into an up-and-coming solo artist in country music. Slim McNaught will head up the Writer's Workshop with Robert ("Jingle Bob") Dennis on Sat. morning as well as being a featured guest poet on Sat. evening's program. McNaught hails from New Underwood, SD and has been reciting cowboy poetry for a number of years. In 2009, Slim's poetry CD "Reminiscin" was named Cowboy CD/Album of the year by the Academy of Western Artists. McNaught has published four cowboy and poetry books and two CD's. He also writes a monthly column of for cowboypoetry.com and cowboys-n-cowgirls.com. The Badger Clark Poetry and Music Gathering is an annual event in Hot Springs, SD to honor the life and legacy of entertainer Badger Clark. Badger Clark was a pioneer to the cowboy poetry craft. He wrote such poems as the "Cowboy's Prayer" and was also a published author of cowboy short stories. Clark made his home in Hot Springs from 1937-1957. The poetry and music gathering will begin on Friday, September 23rd with the Bunk House Tales at 7:00 pm. Saturday will begin with a writers workshop at 9:30 am-11:00 am followed by an Open Session at 2 p.m. The Bader Clark Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering evening performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a meet and greet following the show. Tickets for the event are $15 for the main entertainment and $5 for the Bunk House Tales. Please contact the Hot Springs Area Chamber of Commerce to purchase tickets or for more information.
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Ole Miss RB commit flips to Auburn
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AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn University has been looking for more help at the running back position in 2013, and the Tigers added a key piece this weekend.
Former Ole Miss running back commitment
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"It's just a combination," the elder Barber said. "I guess you could say it's the perfect storm, to a degree. Peyton was at Ole Miss last week, had a great visit also. After this weekend, it just really confirmed that it was the right fit for him.
"The great thing is that Peyton will have an opportunity to get a great education. Auburn University definitely offers that. Being close to home really means a lot. Family is very big for Peyton and all of us, also. It was just a great fit."
It also helped that Barber's high school teammate and fellow Auburn commitment
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"They're both very excited," Ken Barber said. "They're like two kids right now. They're very excited. It just so happens that it's just not being teammates, but they happen to be best friends, also. They just really feel like it's a good fit."
The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Barber is excited about the possibilities on offense that new head coach Gus Malzahn will bring to Auburn. He joins junior college transfer
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"I think the offense fits [Peyton] absolutely perfect," his father said. "It's very similar to what they ran at Milton, so he's very familiar with that.
"Based from the past as far as [Malzahn] working with great backs -- Felix Jones and Darren McFadden and also the year that Auburn won the national championship with [Michael] Dyer -- as a freshman, he will have an opportunity to get in there and really make a mark and hopefully help Auburn get back on top. That's what we're really excited about."
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Christabell Hamilton, who needed just a few months to become Xavier University of Louisiana's most successful women's volleyball coach, is in her second season in 2012 as coach of the Gold Nuggets.
Hamilton, hired June 14, 2011, led an XU turnaround which included its first winning season, first Gulf Coast Athletic Conference championships — regular season (10-0), then tournament (4-0) — first berth in the NAIA National Championship and the fourth-best turnaround in the NAIA (from 11-26 to 23-7). Hamilton became the third coach — the second since the 1930s — to win a conference championship in a debut season at Xavier.
As a result, Hamilton was chosen GCAC Co-Coach of the Year by her peers and Louisiana Coach of the Year by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.
"Christabell raised the bar for Xavier volleyball so high," XU athletics director Dennis Cousin said. "We've won a lot of championships at Xavier, but what Christabell did last year has got to be one of the best coaching jobs we've ever had."
The Gold Nuggets were solid in the classroom, too. Their 3.15 grade-point average was the highest of all XU teams in 2011-12.
Hamilton, 30, arrived at Xavier with coaching experience at the college, high school and club levels. She coached five seasons (2005-09) at Tarleton State University, an NCAA Division II member in Stephenville, Texas. She was a graduate assistant in the 2005 and 2006 seasons and was promoted to full-time assistant after receiving her master's degree there. She helped the TexAnns go 22-10 in 2008 — the program's first winning record in 16 seasons — and reach the semifinals of the Lone Star Conference Tournament for the second time in three years. Tarleton's 2008 team placed second in the LSC regular season.
She moved to New Orleans in August 2010 after her husband, Ronnie, was hired as a men's basketball assistant coach at Tulane University. She was a middle-school volleyball coach at Metairie Park Country Day School, then a varsity girls volleyball assistant coach at Louise S. McGehee School, where she helped the Hawks reach the semifinals of Louisiana's Division IV state playoffs in 2010. She was coaching the girls 17s at Krewe Volleyball Club when Xavier offered her its position.
"I want all my kids to graduate from Xavier, first and foremost," Hamilton said when she was hired. "I want them to succeed in volleyball and get recognition on the conference, NAIA and national levels. And most importantly, I want them to be great people — to represent our community, Xavier, as well as their families in a positive light."
Hamilton was a three-time All-LSC selection — she was known then as Christabell Mariner — at NCAA Division II member Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. She played middle blocker and outside hitter for the Zias from 1999-2002, set school records for kills in a season (575 in 2001) and career (1,695) and was inducted into the ENMU Hall of Honor in 2009. She received her bachelor's degree from ENMU in 2005.
Hamilton is a native of Pago Pago, America Samoa, and was a standout volleyball player at Tafuna High School, where she had a 4.0 GPA and was valedictorian of the Class of 1999. Her uncle, Jesse Sapolu, was a San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman from 1983-97, a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of four Super Bowl champions.
"Samoans are known as happy people," Hamilton said. "We are very family oriented, always put God first and respect others."
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Christabell Hamilton, right, led XU in 2011 to a 23-7 record, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament championships and a spot in the NAIA National Championship.
Mike Maguire, Eastern New Mexico Women's Volleyball Coach:
"You couldn't have gotten a better coach. Christabell is an extremely fine young lady. She played here four years, broke a lot of records and was as humble as can be. She did a great job when she coached at Tarleton State. I know she'll do a great job at Xavier. She's fun-loving and hard-working. You guys are extremely lucky to get her."
Mary Schindler, Tarleton State Women's Volleyball Coach:
"I am so excited for Christabell. This is going to be a great job for her — to build a program and establish something. She can recruit very well. She has a great personality, and she got along great with our players at Tarleton. She wants to win and she's driven to win, but she wants to do it the right way. She wants her kids to graduate and do the right things."
Val Whitfield-Dunn, Louise S. McGehee School Girls Volleyball Coach:
"There are no negatives about Christabell. She is very lively and upbeat. She has an excellent personality. She's hilarious. She's a people person. We are extremely disappointed that she left McGehee, but she is fulfilling one of her dreams, which is to be a head coach. She will do extraordinary and fabulous things for Xavier University and your volleyball program."
Sia Poyer, Valdosta State Women's Volleyball Coach:
"I recruited Christabell to Eastern New Mexico off a video tape when we were still using VHS format. You could just see how talented she was. Her athletic ability was incredible. It all started from there. She struggled a little bit her freshman year as she got used to the speed of the game, but once she did she got comfortable with everything, and she's been going full speed since. She's an extremely loyal young lady. She's a team player. She's always going to put the needs of others first. She's going to do an incredible job for you guys."
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Update 14 Months-Printer is performing flawlessly. I just printed over 1000 color documents for a trade show and the process went flawlessly. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Update after 2 month ownership this printer is very inexpensive to run. The problem with drawing from the color cartridges went away. So this printer is dirt cheap to use for Black Printing in an office environment. I've never had a jam either. The draw mechanism is rock solid. I printed 300 color documents in a row and was pleased that I could leave it alone come back and it printed until the paper was done. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I'm using it for the office and I've set it to Greyscale, Fast (Draft) setting and done the minimum of color Printing. I bought my off-brand replacement cartridge at Amazon for around $1.50. In 1 month (20 working days) of printing 20-40 pages a day. I used 1 CLI-225 Black Cartridge. Now a strange thing happened, it's only supposed to pull from the black CLI-225 but for the first two weeks it used color too. Than the color halted at almost empty and hasn't budged for more than 2 weeks. The black finally ran out. Based on what I paid for the off market black cartridge and even if the colors need to be replaced soon, I'm printing at under 1 penny a page. I'm a happy camper. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I've had HP Inkjet Printers, they reset and clean the printheads after every printing.Ink Hogs I've had Brother Printers they were garbage and didn't last. Epson- Garbage doesn't last This is my second Canon Inkjet Printer. 1 for the home and 1 for the office. I bought this one for the office, I probably print 20 or 50 pages a day, light duty. I like that I can purchase reasonably priced 3rd party Inks. Quality is not that important for me even though 4inkjets LD Brand is very good. I also have found Canon to be reliable. To those boohooing about ink prices. Here are some hints 1. Set the printer to draft mode/ or Fast mode. Uses less Ink 2. If you are really concerned about economy than set the Printer to Gray Scale Only according to the Canon Technician it will only use the Fat Black cartridge. You can always change it back for specific print jobs. 3. Buy 3rd party Inkjets on Amazon for all around printing. You'll pay around 1/3the price of Canon Original 1 negative the cassette in the front holds around 70 papers only not a biggie for me as I'm light duty. Setting up: Yes it will set up without a USB Cable. Turns out that what I thought was just 4 arrows is actually a wheel. So you spin the wheel until you get to settings than choose wireless and you are off and running. Unfortunately I had to call a Canon Technician to get started. Incredible service-Took less than a minute to get to an AMERICAN Technician who was friendly and guided me through everything, even though I probably didn't need it. It was just so convenient. Canon Service rocks!!! Works great with my Windows 7 64 Bit and 32 Bit systems. Some other hints In the printer menu on the printer you can set it to Quiet Mode. In addition in another menu you can set it to turn off after a certain period of inactivity. The default was 240 minutes and I saw no need to change that. I almost didn't buy this printer because of the complaints about the time to print the first copy when the printer was off. Well if you keep the printer on all day like I do that isn't an issue. In summation, I felt the negative reviews for this printer were misleading and am glad I bought this printer.
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This review is from: Canon PIXMA MG5320 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer (5291B019) (Office Product)
This is an awesome printer that has everything I'm looking for in a printer at a great price point when you can get it on sale (which it is currently). This printer works perfectly right out of the box, I was able to quickly join it to my wireless-n network (only works with 2.4ghz by the way) and my Lion-enabled Macbook Pro quickly discovered the printer and downloaded and installed the driver. The only thing you will need a USB cable for is firmware updates. Out of the box, the printer does have an older firmware, and if you want to be able to Airprint from your iPhone or iPad you need to update the firmware. Once you do the firmware, which is a quick and easy process, you can easily print from your iPhone or iPad, as long as they are on the same wireless network as the printer, they will auto discover it and you can print right to the printer! Look Ma! No Wires!! One thing to note about this printer, when you hook up the USB cable and do the firmware upgrade, for some reason after you unplug the cable, the Mac doesn't go back to using it wirelessly, I had to go into printers, remove it, and then add it back in. No biggie, it quickly found it on the network and re-added it - no driver installing or downloading required.
I am a DJ so I needed the CD Printing so I can make professional demos for prospective clients, and it works perfectly. It comes with software that lets you print CD's. The software is pretty basic and doesn't have a lot of templates, but it gets the job done, and I was able to quickly print out onto a printable CD-R. A few things to note here. One reviewer complained about lining up the tray. The slot for the tray fits the tray perfect, so you don't have to worry about that. There's a little line in the slot, and a line on the tray. You do need to make sure they line up perfectly or it will print the label a little high or a little low depending on how you line it up. I think with practice you'll probably be a pro after a couple of tries, but I don't think the reviewer is very fair in saying that it's a huge drawback to the cd printing, I was able to print a label that was only about 1/4" too high on my first try. Photo printing is flawless. The printer came with two 5 packs of 4x5 photo paper. I was able to easily print a photo from iPhoto that looked pretty good. I'm not a professional photographer so I can't give you an accurate review of the actual picture quality, but it was impressive enough that I feel I could use it to make gifts for family and friends during the holidays. One drawback I've found is if you don't use the printer often, it does take a long time to print the first page. I think this is common for most ink jet printers, it has to go through some priming/cleaning/etc of the print head before it prints the first page out after a long period of inactivity. I'm only speaking to photos, I think black and white text print outs are a little faster on first print then pictures are. Another pro about this printer is that when you're not using it, it's completely sealed. The front of the printer closes, which keeps all the dust bunnies out! And the coolest thing of all is that the lid automatically opens whenever you print something. The printer is also "eco friendly" which means that it has auto power off functionality. I have it set to 15 minutes and it shuts off when I'm not using it. I do have to manually power it back on when I print, but I like the idea of saving electricity so it's no biggie. Other cool stuff I've found, you can print a copy of cd labels right from the printer without using a computer. You just take the CD you want to copy (i.e. a movie or an audio cd) and put it on the scanner and it will scan the CD cover and print it right on the printable CD-R without having to use the computer! Like most reviewers have said, the paper tray is pretty small so it doesn't hold a lot of paper, but that helps to keep the printer compact. It doesn't take up a lot of space, it fits perfectly on top of my Container Store Elfa file drawer. I like though how the paper tray is a REAL tray that slides out so you can fill it back up with papers. A lot of the other brands just have a place to "slide" the paper in, and not an actual tray. This printer is great, you'll be happy you made the switch from all those other brands. I had an HP Photosmart before this, and it died after less then 2 years of using it (wouldn't even power on even though the power supply was good). HP wouldn't even give me the time of day, they tried to sell me a cheap replacement printer as part of their "trade up" program, that cost more then this Canon one and had half the features.
326 of 339 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice printer for casual use,
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Out of the box, this is a sharp looking unit with its high-gloss black finish and flush folding LCD screen and paper tray. It looks great in the home office and is designed to complete basic printing and scanning tasks. After using the printer for about a month, it seems like it can complete the tasks that would be expected by most home users with the added bonus of being wireless right out of the box.
This is what we like about the printer: 1.Easy set-up: The set-up is straightforward and easy with the included CD. The printer connected to our secured wireless network with no problems and the software was installed quickly on two laptops, again, with no difficulties. The Easy-Photo-Print Android app also was installed with no problem on an HTC EVO 3D and was free to download from the market. It took about thirty minutes to get the product out of the box and set up on a computer. 2. Print quality is good: We printed a couple of photos using the printer and the color is good for the most part. We found lighter colors (tan, cream, beige, light pink) to be somewhat off. Don't use this copier to make up for professional printers if you need photos printed as gifts that incorporate these light colors. Printing black and white documents in draft mode does not really sacrifice quality. We were impressed that documents printed in draft mode were relatively crisp in appearance. I feel completely comfortable printing professional documents (resumes, reports) with the draft mode. 3. Great looking: As noted, this is a sleek black printer that fits into the design of the home office. 4. Scanning feature is so convenient: A person can eliminate a lot of paper in the office by utilizing the printer's scanner. I regularly scan resumes, recipes, and receipts and then .pdf these documents for easy sharing with others and my own reference. Some gripes: 1.Will need cleaned frequently: The gloss and color of this piece of equipment means that finger prints and dust are easily seen. 2.Paper tray is a bit small: The paper tray should have been a little larger in its capacity. Admittedly, the capacity (which is a little less than 100 pages) is probably not atypical for a printer within this price range and for this printer's intended use and should be more than adequate for casual use and the home office. 3.Cartridges: One of the largest gripes people have about printers typically relate to the cartridges. A total of four small color cartridges, and one large black, feed the printer. Canon sells the four smaller cartridges in packs and, at time of this writing, can be found for forty-five to fifty dollars. To buy, go here: Canon PGI-225 BK/ CLI-226 C,M,Y 4 Pack Value Pack (4530B008) in Retail Packaging. The smaller cartridges purchased alone are about thirteen dollars, which can be purchased here: Canon CLI-226 Magenta Ink Tank (4548B001), Canon CLI-226 Cyan Ink Tank (4547B001), and Canon CLI-226 Yellow Ink Tank (4549B001). 4.Printing speed: While print quality is good, the speed is not great. A photo takes 20-25 seconds. A black and white page in draft quality can take eight seconds. Initial pages in a set can take longer to print after the printer is first turned on. Again, this is probably not atypical for a printer within this price range. Overall, this printer gives you exactly what it promises. The product's specific features are well laid out in the product description listed on Amazon. Succinctly, however, this is an easy to use and easy to install, wireless home printer/copier/scanner. This printer accomplishes basic tasks that would be required of it in a non-professional home office/casual use environment. This printer seems to be a safe buy that should offer reliable and hassle-free home service. This product is made in Thailand.
81 of 82 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Printer - Worth Every Penny - A FEW CAVEATS - READ!!,
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I've owned an HP color LaserJet for quite some time now, but the only problem is that is streaks. Something is wrong with the fuser/toner cartridges and despite me getting a local printer/copier technician to look at it, he thinks it can't be fixed. Not wanting to spend any more money trying to get it repaired, I'm just holding onto it until the toner runs out.
But recently, my my wife is planning on going back to college. Back to college means writing papers, printing out stuff, and all that jazz and she needed a printer that didn't have a huge streak going down each sheet. On top of that, she wanted a printer that was capable of copying/scanning. Having procrastinated for a while now, I did notice that another Canon Pixma (PIXMA MG6220) was the Gold Box Deal of the Day. That printer retailed $199.99 but was on sale for $59.99. Instead of pulling the trigger on it, I decided to wait until she woke up. Unfortunately, that printer sold out lightning fast. When I checked back, some kind of Toshiba laptop was the replacement product. She was upset, but told me to keep an eye out for another deal. Luckily, I checked Amazon that night and saw this printer (PIXMA MG5320) replaced that Toshiba laptop. The only difference is that it was the model down and was $2 cheaper. Not willing to lose out on it, I pulled the trigger. [ COMPARISONS ] Comparing the whitepaper documents on the MG5320 vs the MG6220 I lost out on earlier that day, they seem to do the EXACT same thing (print speeds, DPI, duplex printing, etc) with the exception of 4 things: 1) 5 individual inks vs 6 individual inks (the MG6220 has the gray cartridge) 2) a non-touch screen vs touch screen (big whoop) 3) No Ethernet (WiFi Only) vs Ethernet + WiFi (oh no) 4) No Google Cloud Print Ready vs Google Cloud Print Ready (I have easily bypassed this to make it available on my printer). So for 3 out of 4 functions missing, was it worth $2 (gold box price difference)? Yes. Is it worth $50 price difference (if you bought it retail)? Probably not. [ SETUP ] From unboxing to setup completion, it took me about 35 minutes. That setup includes removing all the tape/wrapping, putting in the ink cartridges in, powering it on, connecting it to my PC via USB, and then running the calibration steps required before actual printing. Since I connected it via USB, I have Windows 7 and it automatically recognized the printer and set it up for me. Of course, my wife likes having those diagnostic tools/software that comes with printers, so I installed that on my computer. I will say it's not as bad as past software/tools from previous printers I owned (Lexmark & HP). It's less bulky and the software is less intrusive. It's less "bloatware" than other bloatware drivers that usually accompany printers. As long as you have Wifi in your home, setting it up is a breeze. All you need to know is your wifi network's SSID and the password. That's it. Type those in correctly and it will join your network and allows you to utilize Google Cloud Printing, Airprinting, printing over the network. [ PRINTING ] In terms of printing you have the option of regular paper (on the bottom tray) or photo paper (on the top tray). There is a CD tray for printing onto CD/DVDs/etc (you must have a printable CD-R/DVD-R). So as long as you buy those disc, you never have to buy one of those label stickers. Printing on plain paper (I just use generic copier paper for my HP Laserjet) is as good as printing with an inkjet gets. If you're wanting crisper text, you need to invest in paper that doesn't bleed as much. Remember, I'm going from a laser printer (which fuses toner) to an inkjet that sprays ink onto paper. Obviously my Laserjet looks crisper, but I can fix that by getting higher quality paper. Photo printing is awesome. With the printer came a sample pack of about 10 4 x 6 sheets. If you're wondering what it is specifically, it is the Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, 4 x 6 Inches, 100 Sheets (2311B023). Having printed photos dozens of times at CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, the quality of the photos are as good as ones you get professionally done. HOWEVER, there are a few things I need to point out. 1. This printer is a 9600 maximum dpi printer. The higher the dpi when you print photos on photo quality paper, the higher the detail. 2. When you print photos, you need EXCELLENT quality photos AKA straight from the digital camera or high megapixel camera. My wife tried to print a couple photos she pulled from Facebook. They looked absolutely horrible due to the compression that Facebook does by default unless you check the option to upload in high resolution. This option is *ONLY* available on Facebook's webpage. The mobile versions do not allow you to do this. Because of that, the majority of floating facebook photos out there are not in high quality. Again, the artifacts (square blocks, uneven colors/detail) from compression (like the photos on facebook) will be very very visible when you print on high resolution and/or photo paper. Other printing features (such as templates) are bundled in the application (on the setup CD) and also on built into the printer itself. Such templates include the following: calendars, photo albums, lined papers (such as notebook paper, graph paper, checklist paper, agendas, etc). [ OTHER FEATURES ] Google Cloud Print - This is fairly a new technology and even myself, a frequent user of Google technologies, rarely use this. I just don't see it as useful to print to my home printer when I'm not home unless I really needed something printed. Regardless, this model printer says it doesn't support Google Cloud Print, but there are ways around it if you set it up on your Google account. Of course by doing that, you have to leave your PC on and always connected to the Internet. Apple Airprint - Having 2 iPhones and an iPad in the house, printing from the Apple devices makes printing more accessible. Because this printer supports Airprint, it automatically shows up on your Apple devices as long as you set up the PIXMA printer on your local home network AND your Apple devices are on the same network. [ COPYING / SCANNING ] Scanning is pretty good. We scanned a couple photographs just to test and it seemed to be good quality. It's really easy. Copying is a snap. You put the document on the scanner, close the lid, and then press to either copy in black or color. Not much easier than that. [ IMPORTANT NEED-TO-KNOWS TO SAVE INK ] Not sure if they were engineered this way (I've seen other Canon printers in the past do this), but by default, regardless of if you print in black only (say a report for school), black colors come from mixing your color cartidges together. So when you read reviews that this is an INK HOG, it's because those reviewers don't know how to set up the printer. Actually I blame this with Canon, because the average consumer would not realize this. To remove it, it's a hassle, but it's a major step if you want to save $$$ on ink. I will attempt to put the link directly here BUT, Amazon removes external links. The link is here: [...] If this is the case, then just go to Canon's website. Look for the PIXMA printer and then go to Support. Type in "black" in the support search box and the document you want to look for is "Print using black ink only". Long story short, to turn it off, it's a combination of two settings: 1. Media Type must ALWAYS be Plain Paper. Otherwise you'll use up all your colors to make up black. 2. Grayscale Printing must be enabled. That's it. Lastly, I would suggest you not turn this printer off and NOT use the power save feature. When you do, it goes through the standard cycle of cleaning the heads and prepping the printer for print. EVERYTIME the printer does this, it wastes a little bit of ink. So you have to ask your self, do you want to save on electricity or do you want to save on ink (remember ink is about $45 - $50 a pack unless you want to buy them individually for $13 - $14 each). Of course there are 3rd party ink cartridges, but I haven't blown through my original set yet, so time will tell.
88 of 90 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great - but learn how to adjust the settings or waste ink!,
This review is from: Canon PIXMA MG5320 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer (5291B019) (Office Product)
I've had the Canon Pixma MG5320 for several months. I am extremely pleased with how easy it is to scan, copy, and print for standard home use, with excellent quality plain paper prints made - especially for the price. The photos that we've printed have been slightly off in color, so we'll only print for casual use, and print our "artsy" photos at a lab.
SAVING INK: 1. This printer has a pigment black tank, which is separate from the smaller black tank that is used with the three yellow/cyan/magenta tank to create color printouts/pictures. Note that the default for this printer is for it to stay on until turned off (both done manually). You can change the setting to have the printer shut off after a certain period of time, but DON'T do that - reason is that every time the printer is turned on, it cleans the print heads, which wastes a bit of every ink color every time. Turn that baby on and off several times a day for different users, and you waste ink fast. (Note that the door to eject copies opens automatically with the first print job, and that it will reopen again if you close it gently between print jobs in order to conserve space or keep the dust out.) 2. Check out the following article on Canon's website. You'll learn how to use the pigment black ink only (cheaper) for b & w printing, by adjusting defaults. Be sure to bookmark or print this out so you don't waste most of the first color tanks of ink like I did by printing duplex in grayscale (and shutting down and starting up the printer several times a day)! On the Canon USA website, get to the product page for the MG 5320 (multi-function, Pixma series). Choose "support". A window will open beneath that. Type in "Print using black ink only". You will see instructions for adjusting settings for both Windows and Mac OS.
159 of 171 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Colors off on photo printing,
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This printer is easy to set-up for wireless printing and works well with Apple AirPort, which is what I purchased it for to work with our MacBook, iPad and iPod touch. I own several Canon printers and was previously very pleased with the color printouts, especially high quality photo prints. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for this printer. The colors in photo printing are dark and have a red tint for all the photos I've printed so far. I've used three different devices, MacBook, iPad and Windows XP notebook, and a different photo printing program on each device, all with the same results. I've resorted to printing photos from one of my other printers, which provide very true colors. I do not recommend this printer for photo printing. All other printing is good and the automatic double sided printing is very convenient as is the flawless wireless printing. Just not good for photo printing unless you like a red tint to your photos. Color documents appear a little washed out, but the colors are true. This is the first canon printer I can't recommend without qualification. I would not buy this model again.
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Set up for Mac and PC,
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After reading all there is to read about wireless printers/scanners, I finally decided to purchase the Canon Pixma MG5320 from Amazon. We have both Macs and PCs at home and it was easy enough to install the drivers on all of them (including a Macbook Air which has no dvd driver.) In order to use the system wireless, you do not need a usb cable. USB cable is only needed to directly connect the printer to a computer. For the wireless set up, you type in your wireless information to the printer by using its own screen and the wheel and once your printer is on your wireless network, all you need to do is download the drivers for the printer and scanner to the computers you want to use the printer with. I set up the printer in the same room with the wireless router and had no problems with signal strength no matter where I am in our 3 story brick house. I printed documents from my laptop/macbook even from the patio.
The quality of regular prints are great. However, I did not try printing any photographs yet. Also, scanning a document using the software that came with the printer was very easy. When I needed to scan a sales receipt, it did a good job of recognizing the size of the paper and scanned accordingly. The printer has a set up where you can choose when it should turn itself off. Since we do not print a lot, I set up the timer for 30 minutes. I noticed that the printer sometimes turns itself off in 30 minutes sometimes it stays on for hours at an end. I do not know if this is a bug in my printer or if they all come with a similar problem. However, it is not a significant problem to return the printer for me. I just check it from time to time to make sure it is not on, if nobody is using it. The start up cycle is quite fast so it is not an issue to turn the printer on if I know I have a printing/scanning job. So far, we have been happy with the performance and ease of use of this all-in-one. I will update regarding the ink performance when I have more data. Update 11/29/11: I noticed that some websites such as USPS do not work well with this printer (using the printers software to print) if you are using Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser. However, they work just fine with internet explorer/safari.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Printer Period!,
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What can I say? It's fast, quiet, easy, good-looking, inexpensive, and did I mention fast? It was so easy to set up. Wireless was set up in a minute and after the initial 10 minute boot-up and alignment sequence, I was off and running. Scanning wirelessly is a breeze. Scans multiple documents to a single PDF file in seconds! I am very impressed. People have complained about the ink consumption, but I haven't had that problem. The cartridges are small, but they are also CHEAP! $14.00 buys you a full set, vs $70.00 and up for HP and other printers. The print quality is amazing, and the color is bright and clear. I would definitely recommend this printer to anyone. If nothing else, the wireless function (which was a real pain in the rear on HP) is worth its wait in gold. I have a 4700 sq ft house, running 4 computers, and we never have any problems connecting, scanning or printing to the Canon.
35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wireless setup issue - Resolved once I was finally able to find the printer's MAC address,
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I agree with many others on the appearance of the printer. Very slick. Print quality and speed are also very good.
My issues related to the wireless setup. I do not use an encrypted wireless connection - I use Trusted Stations instead, which means I allow only certain MAC addresses to connect to my network. I searched high and low within the documentation and on Canon's website to find out how I could identify the MAC address of the printer. I wasn't able to find anything remotely related to this, which was quite frustrating. I ended up finding it after searching through the many menus on the printer's LCD. It took quite awhile. I would think that many others use the the Trusted station method on their wireless networks, so it would seem this would be something covered in the manual or at the Canon website. For those who are also using the Trusted Station method, here's how you get the Printer's MAC Address: On the LCD of the Printer, from the HOME menu, scroll to SETUP From there, go to DEVICE SETTINGS Scroll down to LAN SETTINGS and click OK From there, scroll down to CONFIRM LAN SETTINGS and click OK Select WLAN SETTING LIST From there, you'll see the following list of WLAN SETTINGS: - Connection - SSID - Communication Mode - Channel - Wireless LAN Security - IP Address - Subnet Mask - Default Gateway - MAC Address - Printer Name - Bonjour Service Name Scroll down to MAC address, and the MAC address of the printer is displayed. That's the address you need to enter into your wireless router as a Trusted Station. Hope this helps :-)
52 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Our 1st Canon, best printer, highly recommended,
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We have struggled with an old Epson all-in-one printer at our house for the last couple years. Initially we bought whatever we could get for the cheapest price and that Epson worked for us. After a few months of use we very much regretted buying Epson. It was slow, unreliable and if we did not print on a very regular basis the ink would dry up...we've been through two Epson printers and will not go back.
That all being said, we recently welcomed this new Canon all-in-one to our home and in the past few weeks been very impressed. Firstly the setup took less than 5 minutes and we're using this as a standalone wireless printer. Plugged it in, put in the wireless security key then both our Windows and Mac computers picked it up and found the drivers. The Canon Pixma has a beautiful, sleek look to it, but does not disappoint on functionality. In efforts to save space it has a small paper tray on the bottom, instead of sitting straight up out the back of the printer. Speed is the first thing we noticed...when we send a print job to the Canon it starts immediately and is usually done before we can even get to the printer. We've been trying to properly test the printer with color and high resolution pictures and have not yet been let down by it. Our last Epson was listed as a photo printer but does not at all compare to the Canon Pixma. The few pictures I printed, black and white as well as bright vibrant pictures...both stunning in quality. No need to send away for prints at the drug store, we just need to keep photo paper in the house! We're not at all regretting the decision on this Canon All-in-One. Trying to be as objective as possible here, but have not yet found any cons to this printer. |
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7 Tips to Protect Your Home While On Vacation
Whether you are preparing to visit family for the holidays or you are heading south to your second home for several months this winter, it is important to take some steps to keep your home secure while you are away. Here is a handy checklist of steps you may want to take before leaving on your next extended trip:
1. Hold Your Mail and Newspapers
Piles of newspapers and a full mailbox are a sure sign to potential intruders that you're out of town. You can avoid this problem by heading to the Post Office. They will stop your mail and hold it as a courtesy anywhere from 3 to 30 days. Or you can simply go online to set this up at USPS.com. Just enter your address and your start and stop dates for this service. Additionally, your local newspaper will also be happy to stop your newspaper delivery for the time you are away.
2. Ask a Friend to Keep an Eye on Things While You're Away
Ask someone you trust to stop by occasionally to remove sales fliers, Fedex delivery attempts, or yellow book deliveries. Besides mail, there are often miscellaneous items that can pile up at your door that may alert potential thieves you are not in town. As an extra precaution, let your friend know where your water main shut off is in case a pipe breaks. It certainly helps to winterize your home, especially before leaving on a long trip, to help prevent vulnerable pipes from freezing due to lack of insulation.
It's also helpful to have someone that you can trust with a key and an alarm code, so they can help the police or guard service access your home in case of an attempted break in. Call us to update your alarm information with your friends name and phone number so that we may contact them in your absence while still keeping you updated as well. When necessary, a personal alarm code and password can be assigned for your friend, keeping your main code and password secure and only known by you.
Don't have anyone you trust enough with your key? Use your smart home automation system so that you can unlock your doors and disarm your alarm for someone without having to entrust them with your key or an alarm code. When they arrive at your home, you can let them in at any time, from anywhere your are. Then you can lock up and reset your alarm system after they leave. Please call us and we can set this up for you before you leave town, if you are still unfamiliar with this service.
3. Keep That Driveway and Sidewalk Shoveled
Set timers on your lights to turn on for certain periods of time during the evenings. Oftentimes people think the easiest thing to do is leave their lights on while they are out of town. For an extended stay, however, keeping your lights glaringly on at all hours of the night will look out of place, not to mention what it can do to your electricity bill. A more prudent and economical solution is to set up timers on lights for regular intervals in the evening. For our customers, our smart home automation system can set your lights and thermostat to a timer system. You can even turn your lights on and off from a simple app on your phone. No matter where you are. If you forget to turn your thermostat down before you leave, there is no reason to panic. Simply turn the temp down on your smart home system from the airport, the Bahamas, or wherever you are.
4. Don't Talk About Upcoming Trips On Social Media
It is common to want to share your excitement about your upcoming trip with your Facebook friends. But it is not always just your friends that are reading your posts. It is not uncommon for criminals to look online in the hopes of gaining more information about you or when your home may be left vacant. It is safest to wait until you are back home to post those exciting vacation pictures.
5. Unplug Electronics
To protect your electronics from power surges while you're away, unplug all of your unnecessary electronics such as TV's, computers, even toasters. Also, many people are unaware that these items pull electricity even while they are turned off. So by doing this, you could be saving some money as well.
6. Lock Your Doors and Windows
Do a thorough sweep of your home's perimeter to be sure that all of your windows and doors are definitely locked. Remove that spare key you may have hidden outside as well. Turn off your garage door function before you leave to protect against thieves attempting to gain entry by using a universal remote to open your garage door.
We hope that this checklist will help you keep your home safe and secure while you are out of town this season. Find comfort in knowing that your home is not only well protected when your alarm is set, but that even just having a security system is a big deterrent to thieves. We wish you a safe and fun trip away this winter. Stay tuned for more safety tips brought to you by Lake Arrowhead Security.
Safety Tips for Students and Their Possessions
It's important to make sure your child or teen has all the tips and tools he or she needs to be successful this year. As those helpful – and oftentimes required – educational tools continue to get more expensive, it is in your best interest to teach your children how to keep their property safe.
"With millions of iPads, smart phones and laptops now essential parts of everyday student life, efforts must be made to keep them secure," says Rebecca Smith with Master Lock. "The new school year can be stressful enough without worrying about losing expensive electronics and other valuables."
If you plan to make safety part of your back-to-school preparations this fall, the following tips will ensure your student, and his or her possessions, enjoy a safe, productive year.
1. Safety away from the desk. Middle school and high school mean your teen will be traveling around the building much more than they did in elementary school. This extra travel increases the risk of lost or stolen items. To protect these items, find out what locks are provided by the school and what you need to provide yourself. Then look for a padlock to keep your teen's possessions safe. This easy to use lock, which features a set your own combination for easiest recall, provides a measure of safety for your teen and ensures their clothing and electronics remain right where they left them. You may also consider getting one for their gym locker as well so they can participate carefree.
2. Have a back-up plan. Being a student today means more than just protecting your physical possessions. There are plenty of digital files to be worried about as well. As your teen writes longer, more in-depth papers and reports, it's important to develop a back-up system for these projects. A paper lost to a power outage or computer error could take hours to recreate. Teens can prevent this by saving their work in multiple locations, including at least one cloud-based system that can be accessed anywhere. Students should also save their online passwords and lock combinations there, assuring they're never without a code they need.
3. Keep the combination secret. The best way for students to protect the items in their lockers is to make sure they are the only person who can access them. This means encouraging them to not share their locker combination with anyone else. Remind your child that even though sharing lockers with his or her best friend or girlfriend/boyfriend may sound like a great idea, it could lead to other unintended people having access to personal belongings inside, putting the contents at risk. And if your student will have a locker partner, make sure that both teens understand the risk of sharing their combinations with anyone outside of their locker partner.
4. Invest in the proper backpack. Not all backpacks are created equal. Your child's backpack and its contents should amount to no more than 10-20 percent of their body weight. When shopping for a new backpack, select a pack with dual shoulder straps and instruct your child to wear both to dissuade thieves from trying to steal the pack. If your child's backpack has only one strap, slinging it across the body protects it better than carrying it over one shoulder. A lightweight portable lock is perfect for warding off pickpockets and protecting your child's possessions. Older students may not want a backpack at all so remind them that carrying one ensures they have all of their materials where they need them and they won't leave anything behind to be lost or stolen.
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Here are this week's top 5 security tips brought to you by Lake Arrowhead Patrol and Security:
1. Most residential burglaries are crimes of opportunity. The easier your house to enter and the more clues you leave regarding the contents, the more likely you are to be the victim of a burglary.
2.The first floor of a home is the most common entry point. Make sure you have reliable locks on these doors and windows.
3. Never leave tools in your yard such as ladders, screwdrivers, hammers, or pliers. These can be used against you!
4. To make your possessions less attractive, engrave and identifying mark on them. Thieves find it harder to sell marked merchandise.
5. inventory your home periodically (preferably with a video camera). Leave one copy of your inventory list in your home and a second copy in a safe location outside your home.
Security Blog
Your Garage, Gateway To Your Home
I used to wonder how friends of my teenage children managed to show up in my garage without being let in through the front door. Our home was purposely a gathering place for our children and their friends so we could supervise their activities. So how were they getting in? Well they let themself in by simply prying up my roll up garage door about 1 foot off the ground and then while one person held the door up, the friend would roll under. When I discovered this, I realized that my home was vulnerable as long as kids could use my garage door for unauthorized entry. What was there to stop someone who was intent on doing physical or economical damage from doing whatever they wanted once in my garage. It reminded me of my teenage years when my parents would pad lock our old fashion style, heavy wood, manual pull up door. I would simply pry up on the lower edge opposite of the pad lock and squeeze my young body through the small corner opening. All in all, entry into a closed and locked 2-car garage door was never a problem for me or the kids and you can surely believe burglars know this trick too.
Once in your garage with the door closed, burglars are free to ransack your garage and enter your home at their leisure. They can even use your own tools to break through the interior door to the house. As a bonus they are safe from prying eyes. They can take their time emptying your home and garage of all its valuables. The garage can even act as a staging area so they can back up their vehicle onto your driveway and load up. I know of one poor woman who had just bought a new car then went out of town. The burglars found this very convenient when they used her new SUV to cart her precious valuables away. Don't count on them to lock up behind themselves, either . Depending on the age, often the younger neighborhood trouble-makers brag about their score to their friendsso they, too, can come take a peek at your wares.
What to do?
You can engage the internal locks on your roll up (most people ignore these).
You can add a second padlock to your pull up door.
Get a monitored security alarm and put a motion detector in the garage. When activated, it will set off your alarm… AND IT'S LOUD!!! But unless you are nearby you won't hear it nor respond (nor would it be safe to do so).
At Lake Arrowhead Patrol & Security Services we offer Patrol services as well as perform Guard Response to security alarms. When a call comes in the Patrolman simultaneously receives a text in the field and heads over to your home while we call to verify occupancy of the property. He carries a key to your home so that he can perform a thorough inspection of both the inside of the home as well as a complete search of the surrounding property. With your key, the Patrolman is able to open the door for the fire department, police, water or even your mother-in-law if she should forget her key. We will respond to your alarm, call the sheriff when necessary, and keep you fully abreast of the situation.
It's very simple to thoroughly protect your home. Between your efforts and our state of the art equipment and professional Patrolmen, your home becomes undesirable to thieves and burglars.
Call Lisa Daly at (909) 337-2023 now to make an appointment for your free security assessment before your home is targeted!
LAYERS OF DEFENSE (for your residential property)
♠Get to know your neighborhood law enforcement officer.
♦Introduce yourself to immediate neighbors, exchanging phone numbers and email addresses. Join your "Neighborhood Watch".
♠Add Exterior Motion Lights to the eaves of your roof to illuminate your yard, doors and windows.
♦Put 1/2″ or 5/8″ dowel sticks in your window tracks to prevent thieves from opening them (when inhabiting the residence, make sure you don't block your fire escape route).
♠Install Sliding Glass Door pins, available at most hardware stores. A power drill is handy for this installation.
♦For exterior doors with glass panes, install a double cylinder dead bolt and add a saucer hook to the bottom door trim so that the key is available in case of fire or replace the door with a solid one.
♠Have an alarm installed and monitored.
♦Hire a Private Patrol service if you are a part time resident, travel or live alone.
♠Get a dog or purchase a motion sensor cd player with the recording of barking guard dogs.
♦Using timers, randomly turn on/off a television, lights and radios, throughout the day and night, to simulate the look of someone home.
♠To speak with someone about having a free in-home security consultation, call our office @ (909) 337-2023 or see our website for this and other security tips @ lakearrowheadpatrol.com/security
6/10/2014 Blog
During a nice Sunday afternoon drive around the woods, my husband noted how easily it was to tell the full-time from the part-time residents. He noted at least 8 ways he could tell "You're Not There".
1) Leave a chain across the driveway.
2) Solicitations, such as, flyers, business cards and newspapers are visible on the property.
3) The Porch lite is always "on".
4) Fallen oak leaves are left undisturbed on the driveway or parking deck. The yard is unkept making the house look abandoned.
5) Only vehicles on the property are all-wheel drive vehicles' with dirty windshield & body.
6) No interior house light in the evening.
7) No sounds of life such as music, television, kids or barking dogs.
8) Old, weathered Security signs or No Security sign.
Don't be a target. Take a few simple steps to make your home appears 'lived-in'.
@Hire a landscaper to perform seasonal yard maintenance such as trimming branches away from the house, and raking leaves after the Fall season concludes.
@Make use of inexpensive interior timers. Hook up a few lights and a radio to make someone look at home.
@Ask different neighbors to keep an eye on your vacation home. Ask one to remove the solicitations and another to park their car on your driveway. If a few full-time neighbors have your phone number, they are more likely to call you in case of urgent matters. Every layer of protection helps. If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch, call the office and we will be happy to give out information or help facilitate its organization. (909) 337-2023.
For more Security Tips, visit http://lakearrowheadpatrol.com/tips-from-lake…rowhead-patrol/
05/23/14 Blog
Living in a resort community I'm often asked, which is better, a local business or a national chain? A very good question which has a very good answer…Local, if you're comparing Lake Arrowhead Patrol & Security Services, Inc to any national alarm company. Why? I can think of a whole list of reasons:
- We do it all. Lake Arrowhead Patrol & Security Services offers Monitoring, Alarm Sales, Patrol, House checks, House prep, and many more Concierge Services.We are a family-owned business, in continuous operation since 1928 and have maintained an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. How many national chains can compete with that history?
- We are a family-owned business, in continuous operation since 1928 and have maintained an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. How many national chains can compete with that history?
- We have a local office, conveniently located across the street from Jensen's, where you can come in and have all your concerns addressed. Do you know where the closest National chain offices are located? Is there an office where you are welcome to check out a demo room or talk to employees? Several of our employees have been employed with us for over 20+ years; many more have been with us for more than a decade. We'll even offer you a good cup of coffee while you peruse the different demos and options available from Honeywell, DSC or GE.
- We install, service and maintain your equipment. With national chains, service repair technicians are available down the hill, not locally. So, how do you get a broken alarm repaired or a trouble light resolved? In many cases, you can't.
- How long do you want to wait "on hold" when you call your alarm company? We pick up by the second ring. You will speak to one of our employees regardless of the time, day or night.
- We test your alarm routinely which means you don't have to worry. Do the national chains test at all?
- Our monitoring center, NMC, is UL approved and located in Aliso Viejo, California with a twin center in Texas, ready to take over should we experience a catastrophic event.
- We are your eyes and ears when you are away from your mountain home. Our patrol vehicles drive the streets and highways of our community, making our presence known to "would be" thieves. Most national chains don't even offer Patrol.
- Our patrolmen will come to your home in the middle of the night, if necessary, to assist with a trouble light or a beeping that you can't identify. Would a national chain provide this personal service?
- We can assist with appointments with contractors. We will disarm and unlock the door for the housekeeper, delivery truck, carpet cleaner, etc and come back to lock and re-arm your alarm without you having to drive up here. Think hard about this one. Who else anywhere, gives this kind of world-class customer service?
When you're ready to protect those that matter most, consider Lake Arrowhead Patrol & Security Services, THE ORIGINAL since 1928, located across the street from Jensen's in Blue Jay, California. We do it all from installation of high tech surveillance cameras to easy-to-operate alarm systems to home automation. Our Patrol services include drive by Patrols, House Checks and House Preparations. Our reputation for prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous customer service precedes us. Our BBB A+ rating and UL approved Central Monitoring Station set us apart from the rest. Call us at (909) 337-2023 when you are ready for exceptional excellence in security AND service .
How much crime isreally up here?
We are often asked about crime on the mountain, especially when meeting with new clients. Truth is, it's relatively light compared to many places, which is what I always tell folks. What we do see, from time to time, are properties that have sat unoccupied for long periods of time, becoming easier targets for burglars. Our typical burglar is young and looking for a quick source of drug money. Often they vandalize a home, causing considerable damage, while looking for easy things to pawn. If you are not up here for weeks at a time, find someone to grab the door tags off your door and to scoop up those errant newspapers so kindly left for you. Never leave your trashcans out, once emptied, and try to get your snow removed, routinely, in your driveway. These are all obvious signs to a would be intruder that your home is vacant. We have several more crime tips on our website at www.lakearrowheadpatrol.com.
For accurate crime data in your neighborhood, go to www.crimemapping.com and type in your address. You can get email alerts and stay connected to what has been reported to the local Sheriff's Dept for your immediate neighborhood.
These days, just about everyone has a relative or acquaintance who has been burglarized.
In fact, statistics indicate that three out of four U.S. homes will be burglarized in the next 20 years. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the average property loss in a burglary exceeds $1,000, not to mention the damage from vandalism.
Enhancing the security of your residence is much easier that you think. Keep in mind that the time you spend now may save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
There are generally three different types of burglars: the professional, the semi-professional and the amateur. Although the average homeowner will probably not have to face a professional thief who focuses on extremely valuable items, you need to be aware of semi-professional and amateur burglars. Residential burglars are often male teenagers who live near your home. They are opportunists who look for easy targets. If the risk of detection is too high, the average burglar will not attempt to enter your home. Burglars know that the key to success is planning. The semi-professional burglar may scout a neighborhood for up to a week, while the amateur burglar will spend only a few hours "casing" a residence. After determining his target, the average burglar spends just a few minutes burglarizing it. Whether you leave your home for five minutes or five weeks, recognize that it's vulnerable whenever it's unoccupied. While you cannot be home all of the time, you can devise a home security program that works for you around the clock.
Current Security Measures
The first step in making your home secure is to evaluate your current security measures. Contact Lake Arrowhead Patrol & Security Services to arrange for a free security inspection. You can also ask your family and friends to pretend to be burglars and make their best attempts at entering your home.The objective of this exercise is to identify every vulnerable area of your home, so be thorough. If it is not difficult to find the key hidden under the flower pot, a burglar could locate it, too. Can you climb your oak tree and gain access to a second floor window? A limber thief could do the same. Darkness and shadows offer additional opportunities for burglars, so perform this exercise at night as well. Does your landscaping cover or cast a shadow on doors and windows? It could also conceal a thief at work. If you feel that your home is too bare without landscaping near your walls, consider growing low, thorny bushes near windows and doors. You also do not want to encourage burglars by making it obvious that you have valuables inside your residence. After your inspection, make a list of all potential trouble spots. Fortunately, there are simple, inexpensive solutions to most of your problems.
Your Home Design
Whether you are searching for a new home or have been living in the same house for many years, there are several things that you should know about your residence's design and how it affects your security.
Two-story, single-family homes are usually not a burglar's first choice. If the master bedroom (usually the first stop) is on the second floor, he could be trapped. But a two-story home does not guarantee your security. The first floor is the typical entry point, and you need reliable locks on all windows and doors. If you have a two-story home or live on a higher floor of an apartment or condominium building, easily climbed tree limbs or an unlocked fire escape could provide easy access for a burglar. Single-family homes in the middle of a block are much more likely to be burglarized than corner homes. Thieves tend to bypass corner houses because they are highly visible, making it more likely that they'll be spotted. So, if you live in the middle of a block, invest in outdoor lighting that increases your home's visibility and decreases a burglar's chances of success. Most townhouses have common features, such as sliding glass doors and small, discreetly fenced back yards, which make them easier to burglarize. In an attempt to provide privacy for each unit, their design also provides privacy for a thief. If you live in a townhouse, reinforce your sliding glass doors and consider using a motion-sensitive light in order to protect the vulnerable rear area of your residence. Cul-de-sacs require special precautions as well. Police drive through these neighborhoods less frequently than others, and cul-de-sacs often have wooded areas nearby, which create an ideal hiding place for an escaping thief. No matter where you live, ground floor windows need secure locks. Also make sure that balcony, patio and fire exits are equipped with sturdy doors and secure locks.
Your Neighborhood
Just as you performed a security check on your home, perform one on your neighborhood by exploring it. Is it well lighted? Does your community have a neighborhood watch program? Your neighbors play an important part in your overall burglary prevention program. When you are away, you trust that they will report any suspicious activity around your home. The security of their home is linked to the security of yours. If their home is not burglar-proof, then a burglar might spend more time evaluating your neighborhood. Burglars tend to avoid neighborhoods that are collectively security conscious. If your community doesn't have a neighborhood watch program, consider establishing one. An aware neighborhood is a safer neighborhood. Neighborhood watch groups and similar programs are often established in response to a specific problem, such as a string of burglaries or drug activity. Communities may also have an informal program that develops as neighbors become friends. When an unfamiliar person is lurking about, these neighbors take notice. All neighborhoods benefit from announcing their vigilance with signs posted throughout the area or placed in the windows of homes. Criminals notice when neighbors look out for each other, and they may decide that your neighborhood is not worth the risk of detection. Remember that your community could also work against you. Those who live near you are in the best position to know your schedule and whether or not you have valuables in your home. While you can't treat every neighbor with suspicion, do not provide the temptation or opportunity by announcing trips or vacations to everyone you encounter. Entrust that information only to close neighbors and friends.
Your Home Perimeter
When a criminal looks at your home, what would attract or discourage him from burglarizing it? A well manicured lawn can be quite important in emphasizing that you pay close attention to your home. In the eyes of a burglar, an overgrown lawn suggests a vacancy and possible burglary target. Overgrown or extremely large trees or shrubs can hide burglary activity, especially around your home's entry points. For security's sake have them trimmed or moved. Also trim all tree limbs. The way they hug your home may be artful, but burglars don't see them as art. They view them as ladders! Fences can be an effective part of your security, but they may be a liability in hiding a burglar's activity. Tall, chain link fences provide security without sacrificing visibility. Dogs can also be a valuable asset to homeowners. Any dog that barks at strangers brings unwanted attention to a thief. Larger dogs can even discourage an intruder from entering your yard or home. Streetlights are another important crime deterrent for your neighborhood, but your personal residence should also be well lit. Porch lights and motion-sensitive lighting are recommended for most homes. With a motion-sensitive light, an intruder is bathed in light the instant he steps into your yard. Also consider photoelectric lighting, which automatically switches on at dusk and turns itself off at dawn so that you don't need to constantly turn the porch lights on and off. In addition, low voltage outdoor lighting provides illumination in several areas around your home and yard. Timer on outdoor lamps, radios and televisions create the impression that someone is at home. They can be used to control lamps during the evening and radios and televisions during the day. However, do not set your timers to turn on every light in you home promptly at the same time each night. Burglars are sophisticated enough to recognize this as a sure signal that no one is home. Some timers have a built-in random pattern that slightly varies the daily ON/OFF time and suggests somebody is moving throughout your residence. You do not want to help a burglar break into your home, so watch what you leave in your yard. Be sure to put tools away after you are done. Your own ladders, screwdrivers, hammers or pliers can be used against you.
Home Entry Points
The average burglar has only two options for entering your residence: doors and windows. Examine your entry points and see how well they would stand up to a thief. Doors and windows can be fashionably secured with ornate, yet sturdy, door handles and locks. Quality lock sets can be a good way to add beauty and security.
Doors – Doors are an important part of a successful security program. Hollow-core doors are easily kicked in. For external doors and door frames, opt for solid wood or steel. Avoid leaving gaps around the door frame, as this provides leverage for removing the door from its frame. Hinges should be positioned on the inside of the door so that a thief with a screwdriver will be unable to remove the entire door. Sliding glass doors are a common entry point. Many of these doors can be lifted off their tracks. For maximum security, use vertical bolts. Also place a metal or solid wood rod on the inside track to hold the door closed. These measures will help prevent burglers from forcing the door open or lifting it off the track. Garage doors are another frequent entry point. The door that connects your garage to your home should have solid wood or solid-core construction. Secure it with a deadbolt lock. Don't rely on the electric garage door opener as your only security measure. Also, when you are pulling out of your garage, take a few seconds to watch the door close completely. You do not want a thief to slip under the door before it closes and have easy access to your home. Back doors are a popular target because they are often hidden from the street and many homeowners leave them unlocked. It's important to keep your back door well lighted and install a deadbolt. These doors should have a solid-core as well. If your doors have decorative sidelight panels on the side, beware! Burglers can smash these panels to open the door. If you have sidelight panels, make sure to use a break-resistant material or replace them. A burglar is usually too big to fit through a pet entrance, but children can be bribed to crawl in and open the door for him. Only install pet doors that can be securely locked when you are away from your home.
Locks – When you move into a new house, apartment or condominium, change all of the locks immediately. Because keys have a tendency to multiply, you don't know who will have access to your home if you do not change the locks. Anyone with a moderate amount of skill and desire can pick a common spring-latch lock with a flexible piece of plastic. As a result, deadbolt locks are a necessary investment. Doors with single-cylinder deadbolt locks are opened on the outside with a key and on the inside with a turn of the hand. Double-cylinder deadbolts require a key on either side if the door. If you have windows near your door, install a double-cylinder deadbolt lock because burglars could smash the glass and unlock a single-cylinder deadbolt from the inside. Look for a deadbolt with a 1″ throw and a reinforced strike plate with 3″ screws. The extended throw makes it extremely difficult for an intruder to dislodge the lock from the frame. The longer screws attach the strike plate deeply into the framework of the home, making it harder to break into your residence.
Windows – One of the most common entry points for burglars is a ground level window at the rear side of a home. That's why you should use the same security measures on your windows as you would on your doors. Screen on windows do not guarantee the security of the window. While they may slow a burglar's progress, they are easily cut or removed. Window locks are an inexpensive way to keep intruders out. On double-hung windows (which side up and down), center locks are only effective when the window is completely closed. Locks on the corners or mounted on the sides will allow you to secure windows in a partially open position.
Replace the handle catches on casement windows with keyed locking handles and remove the crank when it is not in use. Keep the key away from the windows, but make sure that it's easily accessible in case of an emergency. Louvered windows, which open outward like awnings, can be very difficult to secure. Consider replacing them with safer double-hung windows. Remember that none of these measures will help you if you leave your doors and windows unlocked. It only takes a few minutes for a thief to rob you of your most valued possessions. Always lock your doors, no matter how soon you plan to return.
Your Possessions
To make your possessions less attractive, more easily identifiable and harder to sell: Engrave an identifying mark (NOT your social security or driver's license number) on valuables. Thieves find it harder to sell marked merchandise. You can borrow an engraving pen free of charge from Lake Arrowhead Patrol & Security Services. Don't flaunt your belongings. Leave burglars guessing at what they will find and where to find them. The more valuables inside your home, the more persistant burglars tend to be. When you make large purchases, do not leave the empty boxes on the curb. Break them down and place them on the bottom of your trash pile on the day of pickup. You never know what you have until it's gone, so take an inventory of your possessions now. Don't rely on a panicked memory to give police or insurance agents a description. A written inventory is satisfactory, but other methods of documentation, such as video taping or still photographs, are also effective. Make two copies of your inventory, keeping one copy in your home and another in a safe location outside of the home. It will do you no good if the burglar inadvertantly takes the inventory along with him. Should a thief enter your home, he will probably be in a hurry to leave. Chances are, he will not take the time to evaluate his loot. If you provide a few decoys, he might not look deeper to discover your real treasures. Keep inexpensive jewelry in the jewelry box on your dresser and put your irreplaceable pearls in a plain paper box. A thief might take the obvious jewelry box and overlook the real one. An inexpensive safe in the master bedroom could serve as a decoy. A burglar will assume that your valuables are inside and probably won't spend time trying to open it in your home. Instead, he'll just take it with him. In case he opens the safe immediately, make him think that he hit the jackpot. Fill it with convincing fake jewelry and important looking papers.
A Secure State of Mind
Be aware of things you might be doing to invite burglars to your home, and start implementing practices that will make your home less attractive to thieves. Do not put notes on your door detailing your schedule. Do not leave messages on your telephone answering machine noting when you will return home. Do not leave repairmen or deliverymen in your home unsupervised. They could easily slip away with your belongings or return later to burglarize your residence. Take a good look at anybody going door to door in your neighborhood. He could be attempting to determine who is home during certain times of the day. If you and your neighbors gain a clear look at a thief or he senses that persons in the neighborhood are watching, he may decide that committing a burglary is too risky. Talk to your children about home security. Explain your security precautions and emphasize the role they play in keeping your home secure. Ask them to remember always to lock the door and keep a careful watch on their keys. Show them where the keys to internal locks are located in case they have to exit your home quickly.
1. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
2. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
3. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
4. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.) If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
5. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
6. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
7. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
8. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
9. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
10. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
And the MOST OBVIOUS :
11. I'm not complaining, but why would you install an alarm system and leave your house without setting it?


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