Before technology, bullying typically occurred at school and in your local neighborhoods. However, today children, teens, and young adults have access to phones, computers, tablets, and other devices that connect them to the internet 24/7. This constant access to the internet has created a new realm for bullies known as cyber-bullying, causing victims to experience depression, anger, humiliation, and even suicidal thoughts. Continue reading
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History of Security & Policing
Since its inception in the United States, technology, corruption, crime and scandals have contributed to the evolution and progression of security and policing across the country. While local communities and federal departments haven’t always been equipped to handle these discrepancies, many centuries of revolutionary reform have changed the way America views and interacts withthe security of our law enforcement. Continue reading
National Security: All About the Department of Defense
The U.S. DoD is America’s largest employer with 742,000 civilian personnel and more than 1.3 million men and women serving on active duty. Additionally, 826,000 men and women serve in the U.S. National Guardand Reserve forces. There are more than 2 million retired military employees who currently receive military benefits. Continue reading
A Security Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Educators
The Internet is a vast and wondrous place that has connected humanity over time. Do you have friends across the world? No problem – just send them an instant message. If you’re both gamers, you can challenge each other while playing online. The Internet has many added conveniences for everyone. You can ask or answer any question, laugh at cat videos and chat with your friends and family at any given time.However, the flow of constant, open communication comes with great responsibility for adults. Continue reading
10 Simple Security Tips That Could Save Your Life
Did you know that nearly 1 in every 36 home owners are likely to experience a burglary? When people think of installing a security camera system, the first thing they think of is an elaborate control room with dozens of closed-circuit television monitors piping in continuous surveillance footage. An important key to protecting your property is to view your home like a criminal. What areas of your home are vulnerable to invasion? When was the last time you updated the security of your locks, windows, doors and other remote entrances that are attractive to burglars? Start thinking about the unique features of your home that work for you and against you. Continue reading
How to Protect Your Identity from Cyber Security Threats
Our world has become a connected web of electronic devices. Nearly everyone has a phone, an email account, computers, credit cards, medical records and so on. Everything is connected. In fact, the only way you can escape this massive interconnected world of ours would be to bury all of your electronics into the ground and seal it with cement. Not practical, I know. Now comes the scary part. All of your digital information is vulnerable. Let me say that again. Every bit of digitized information that you possess is vulnerable to attackers we so fondly refer to as hackers. Thankfully, there are ways to protect yourself against the big bad hackers waiting to steal your information. Continue reading
The History of Video Cameras
Today, the video camera is a tool that is so deeply woven into everyday life that it seems strange to find a person without one. Whether on a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other device, most of us carry video technology and seldom think about it. However, when one stops to consider the history of this device’s development, one develops a new respect for the advances in the technology of motion photography. Continue reading
Tips for High School Students Interested In Robotics
Robotics teams are popping up at schools around the world. There are many popular competitions that schools are participating in. Some of the most popular are FIRST Robotics, VEX Robotics, Science Olympiad, and NASA Robotics. Those are just a few of the great robotics competitions that schools participate in. Some robotics competitions are specific for certain age or educational groups, while others are open to anyone. Organizations, like VEX, host several different competitions each aimed at different age groups and having a different tasks that the robot has to complete. Continue reading
Security and Safety Starts with You and Your Child
School buses have come a long way since horse-drawn carriages first transported children to school back in 1886. Today, school buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road. School bus fatalities are relatively rare, even without the use of seatbelts. However, children, parents, and bus drivers all need to do their part to ensure a safe and secure bus ride to and from school. Even something as convenient as the school bus has its own set of safety precautions that communities should be aware of. Continue reading
Security at Home and Abroad – Travel Safety
Traveling is meant to be a fun and enjoyable experience, but it comes with a set of risks, including safety and security hazards. Even an experienced traveler needs to be on the lookout for thieves, scams, and kidnappers while away from home. Vacationers, people of different cultures from the locals, and business people are all at a disadvantage while traveling, but you can steer clear of any unwanted situations by knowing more about the ins and outs of travel security. To keep you and your family out of harm’s way while traveling, you should know how to ... Continue reading
Safety vs. Privacy: Red Light Cameras
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about 22% of traffic accidents in the U.S. are the result of drivers running red lights. Deaths caused by running red lights are increasing at three times the rate as all other fatal car crashes. It is clear that something needs to be done about this problem, and the solution is being implemented in a variety of states – red light cameras. Continue reading
Ultimate Security: All About Homeland Security
Created in 2002, the United States Department of Homeland Security is the department of the federal government tasked with providing public security, battling terrorism, and dealing with cybersecurity, among other tasks. Homeland Security was created in response to the events of September 11, 2001, and a number of existing agencies that dealt with security and terrorism were folded into the department. While most people are familiar with Homeland Security's charge of battling terrorism, the department does much more. Continue reading
Introduction to Rocketry
A rocket is any device that causes itself to accelerate by moving a portion of its mass in the direction opposite the desired direction of motion. The exhaust that the rocket expelled is usually accelerated through a nozzle of some sort to increase the thrust the rocket produces. In order to understand how a rocket can move by leaving particles behind, it is important to understand the concept of momentum. Continue reading
How To Help Someone In An Abusive Relationship
Relationships, whether they be with friends, family, or a significant other are hard work. While it is normal for every couple to have arguments and disagree on certain topics, it is HOW these conversations are handled that makes the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. It is important that we address the issues happening in our own communities by educating peers, parents, teens, teachers, coaches, and other members of the public on the warning signs of domestic violence. We also want to give you advice on how to solve the problem or help others with this type of potentially dangerous situation. Continue reading
Teen Violence Guide for Concerned Adults
If you are concerned about your child possibly committing violence, you need to arrange for your teen to be seen by a qualified mental health professional. Look for a child/family mental health professional who is experienced in working with teens & their families. The goals of treatment focus on helping the teen to learn how to control anger, express anger & frustrations in appropriate ways, be responsible for their actions, accept consequences, address family conflicts, school problems & community issues before their behaviors get worse. Continue reading
Beginners Guide to Astrophotography: Utilizing Digital Cameras
As technology advances, new depths are reached in terms of exploration in health care, ecofriendly fuel sources and especially learning and viewing greater depths of the solar system. Just in the past ten years exploration of the solar system has advanced and intensified in a mind blowing manor, with recent developments and visuals from the planet Mars, all thanks to powerful camera kits .. With a basic understanding of types of astrophotography, a reliable camera system with even a CS lens, similar to CS lens mount security cameras, any beginner can become an astrophotography camera toting pro. Continue reading
Nature Photography - A Beginner's Guide
Gardens, landscapes, flowers, waterfalls, and trees surround us; nature is a magnificent thing. Whether it is a flower bed in your back yard, or an overgrown waterfall in a local creek, or the landscape view at the highest vantage point of the highway, the beauty of nature is unmistakable. For many, one way to enjoy nature is through photography with either a digital camera, nature camera, or various other camera kits. Nature photography is a very fulfilling and exciting hobby; it can seem overwhelming at first for an amateur who possibly does not understand the equipment Continue reading
The Beginners Guide to Wildlife Photography
With the advent, and rampant popularity of the digital camera and then the rise of the smart phone it seems that almost everyone is an amateur aspiring photographer with a least one zoom lens and photo under their belt. It is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, as you are able to commemorate special moments in the form of a photo, share them with your friends and relive them forever. For those looking to bridge the gap from casual digital camera user to somewhat serious photography hobbyist, particularly in the realm of wildlife photography, with a nature camera, there are many camera kits and manuals available to get started. Continue reading
Video Cameras for Skydiving: Safety Considerations
The concepts of skydiving and parachuting are very murky and somewhat shrouded in mystery. The origins can be traced back to legends in ancient times in China prior to 90 B.C. In the early 1500's even the renowned artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci developed early concept sketches of parachutes as a means of saving people from burning buildings. While da Vinci never made a functional prototype, many more inventors over the centuries made and tested their own versions of parachutes for numerous different reasons. Continue reading
Video Camera Technology in Zoos
Technology today has become a huge part of our everyday life, and our reliance on it continues to increase. Advancements in technology further increase our dependence in all areas of our lives because of how it makes our personal lives and work easier and more efficient. While it is obvious how the newest gadgets like cameras on iPhones and GoPros have affected our personal lives, there is little attention paid to how they help businesses. In this article we focus on how Zoos and Aquariums benefit from the latest developments in sensor and camera technology that is revolutionizing the guest experience and providing staff enhanced abilities to take care of animals and visitors. Continue reading
Underwater Photography - Career Resource Guide
Underwater photography is for many people the pinnacle of career choices when working with marine life. It is a field that attracts people from many different backgrounds and professions. However, this is a very specialized career field that after getting into, many find it hard to progress in. It takes a lot of extensive knowledge and blending many different individual skills together to make the pallet that a successful Underwater photographer must have. There are most definitely very certain types of individuals that enter the field of underwater photography. Continue reading
Swimming Safety and Technology, a Resource Guide
Swimming is a fun activity that many participate in every year as the weather starts warming up for the summer months. It is excellent exercise for all of your body’s muscle groups and a very competitive sport for many colleges and universities. Before all of this however, swimming is a life saving skill that everyone should learn about, but often it is overlooked. Every year many people drown or are seriously injured. Drowning consistently is on top of the list as the most preventable type of death in many countries. Continue reading
Robotics Engineering Scholarships
There are 3 main sources for student seeking a scholarship to fund their degree in Robotics Engineering or a related degree program at an undergraduate level. Two of the sources are related to robotics competition where it is a requirement that the applicant be a member of an affiliated robotics team in their high school at the time of applying for a scholarship. There are 2 main organizations with which colleges across that country have partnered up to offer such scholarships, i.e. FIRST and VEX Robotics. In this article we have compiled a list of available scholarships from sources other than FIRST and VEX. Continue reading
Using Security Cameras for Pool Safety
Swimming has been a growing sport in the world for years. From colleges and the Olympic games, to your neighborhood swimming pool and your own backyard. Every summer, the number of people swimming goes up immensely as everyone wants relief from the heat. While swimming is an excellent form of both exercise and recreation, it also can be a lifesaving skill for yourself and others. Every year many people lose their lives in an untimely manner due to drowning. This is incredibly sad but also very preventable. Continue reading
Personal Safety and Security
Many people leave their personal safety up to chance, believing that a break-in, natural disaster, or other safety crisis couldn't possibly happen to them. This is a dangerous mindset, as it can leave you ill-prepared to handle an emergency situation. Unfortunately, no amount of preparation will protect you from all possibility of becoming a victim, but there are certain steps that you can take to help keep yourself safe. By taking a proactive approach to your own personal security, you can better influence what happens to you, your home, and your family. Continue reading
Security Camera Community Registration Program Overview
Community owned security camera registry programs like SafeCam or Citizen’s View are relatively new. The basic point of these programs is to enlist the general public, homes and business alike, to register with the police department if they have a security camera system. Think of it as the neighborhood watch of the 21st century where your cameras lookout for not only your property but for your neighbors as well, without you actually spending any time or effort. They are being implemented in cities across the country and managed by individual Police Departments. Many people find such a registration to be an issue for a number of reasons. Even though the Police don’t have direct access to your system, it adds to the “watchful eye of Big Brother” feeling and leaves people uneasy as if their privacy is being invaded. Continue reading
Robotics Education Resources by CCTV Camera World
Long gone are the days where the thought of owning a Robot would seem far off. For the past several years, robots like the iRobot Roomba have been making life easier for homeowners by carrying out simple tasks. With the ability to manufacture small and robust microprocessors, cameras, and gears/joints, the possibility of having your own intelligent autonomous robot seems plausible in the lifetime of a Millennial. Continue reading
All About CCD Imager and CMOS Chips
Today, almost everyone is walking around with a digital camera on a smart phone. These cameras utilize either CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) chip technology to capture images. While they may have different resolutions and features, the bottom line is that they all function in a similar matter. Digital cameras allow people to quickly snap pictures or take video wherever they are, and since most of them are in cell phones, these pictures and videos can very easily be shared with other people. The CCD and the CMOS chips have led to a major shift in our culture by making photography so easy and widespread. Widespread access to cameras means never missing a moment, and because they're built into cell phones ... Continue reading
The Evolution and Applications of the Camera
The very first type of camera was called a camera Obscura, or a pinhole camera. It's difficult to tell who exactly invented this type of camera first, although some evidence suggests it was the Chinese philosopher Mozi, who lived between 470 and 390 BCE. Some others suggest at least the principles of the pinhole camera were understood by Aristotle, Euclid, and Theon of Alexandria. A pinhole camera works by allowing light to enter a box through a small hole. It hits a surface inside the box where the image is reproduced. This isn't an actual photograph, though—an artist has to sketch over it to make an image. Continue reading
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