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David Jenkins on his career, working with Conan O'Brien and Greg Daniels, and his new show "People of Earth"
"...Having this show happen, working with Greg and Conan, seeing the sets built, coming to set and actually meeting the aliens for the first time – all of these things feel like this is some kind of a simulation..."
by Nicholas Yanes November 17, 2016
David Jenkins is an alumnus of NYU's Graduate Acting Program. While being a professional actor for several years Jenkins realized that writing was his true passion and began producing screenplays. Jenkins eventually developed an idea about a comedy centered on people who had been abducted by aliens. The pitch for this show was championed by Greg Daniels (known for his work on SNL, The Simpsons, King of the Hill, The Office, and more) and by Conan O'Brien (you should know who Conan O'Brien is). The show was eventually picked up by TBS and is now called People of Earth. Wanting to learn more about this science-fiction comedy and Jenkins' background, he was awesome enough to allow me to interview him.
You can learn more about People of Earth by checking out its homepage, and feel free to flatter Jenkins by following him on twitter @jenkypants.
Nicholas Yanes: When did you know you wanted to have a career in the entertainment industry? Was there a specific movie or show that inspired you to pursue this path?
David Jenkins: I wanted to be an actor when I was a teenager. And I ended up doing a lot of "storefront" theater in Chicago back in high school. Storefront theater means a theater that's set up in a retail space somewhere (usually between a Chinese food restaurant and casket company or something) and small theater companies put on plays. My mom and dad loved movies, and I was exposed to them a lot as a kid. As I got older I kind of grew to like ensemble comedies and naturalistic comedies the best. Movies like Midnight Run, The Dream Team, Royal Tanenbaums, The Last Detail, Gosford Park, Big Night, just off the top of my head, fit that bill. Some TV shows that made an impact on me growing up are Cheers, The Sopranos (very funny show, seriously), Six Feet Under, Taxi, and Seinfeld. I seem to like shows and movies with large casts that make up a kind of a non-traditional family. And funny is always better to me. Even in a drama. Everything should be at least a little funny.
Yanes: You double majored in Philosophy and Political Science, and then you went to NYU's Graduate Acting Program. What pushed you into pursuing this? Were there any key lessons from this experience that you still fall back on?
Jenkins: Well, I guess I still considered myself an actor through undergrad. My parents were pretty supportive of my desire to be an actor, but they strongly recommended that I get a liberal arts education in undergrad. It was important to them that I knew how to think analytically and put my thoughts into words in a clear way. At the time, I felt a little bit like a coward. I kind of wished I had the guts to go off to New York or LA and just be an actor. But that would have been a big loss on my part. Getting those degrees exposed me to a way of thinking that has informed my writing quite a bit. I still wanted to pursue acting after undergrad, and heard that NYU had the best Grad Acting program in the country (which was arguably true at the time I went). Getting into that program seemed like a good way to move to New York start a career there. And it was. I met teachers there that changed my life and taught me to reconsider how I saw acting and writing.
In undergrad, I had a very good Political Science professor – a guy named Jay Corrin who looked a little like Harvey Keitel — who used a phrase called "a sociological imagination." This means an ability to imagine oneself in different circumstances politically, racially and in terms of class. And this is basically what most good acting and writing needs: a sociological imagination. I then had a really good acting teacher at NYU – a guy named Ron Van Lieu – and his approach to acting was: The character is just you in different circumstances. So in a way, my acting training was very much a continuation of the stuff I learned in undergrad.
Yanes: When you started writing your own plays and scripts, what were some of the challenges you encountered? Further, what was the piece you wrote that you felt embodied your voice the best?
Jenkins: Just doing it. Actually sitting down and putting stuff on paper. Every day. That was the biggest challenge. It's gotten easier as I've gotten less precious, but it can still be a challenge. Writing plays is different than TV. Plays you write by yourself. And they take me a long time. It's also easier to be precious, and kind of get in your head about things. Every play I've ever written is the same thing: I get to the second act, and I figure out I'm writing about the thing that scares me the most. The thing I don't really want to face. And then I have to decide, do I really want to face that thing? And go through something kind of painful? And sometimes the answer is no.
Yanes: Greg Daniels and Conan O'Brien are Executive Producers for this show. In a fair fight between you three, who would win? In an unfair fight, who do you think would win?
Jenkins: Oh jeeze, that's tough. Fighting Conan would be like fighting an ostrich. He's just so damn tall. And he has talons. And Greg's pretty wily, so you can't count him out. I'm younger than both, so that's a check in my column. But I'm short (5'8"). Could work for me could work against me, sometimes having a low center of gravity is good.
Yanes: On a serious note, how do you think you've improved as a writer by working with Daniels and O'Brien?
Jenkins: Working with Greg has just been a master class in how to build a story. The man is just a story machine, he effortless understands how story structure works, but isn't threatened by something that deviates from tradition. He really just wants to see a character change through the proposed circumstances of the story, and won't quit until that journey is clear. The thing I've learned the most from Greg is: boiling the story down to the emotional beats of the characters' journey helps pull a script together. Greg and I both seem to like very layered things that look as messy as actual life, but underneath Greg's work is almost always the scaffolding of a clear emotional journey.
I've been lucky to spend time with Conan, but most of his advice to me was on the nuts and bolts of producing. He gave me a very good piece of advice that I tried to use during production. He said that he tries to make everyone he works with feel comfortable by including them in a joke. For example, there's a young guy who works on his show who – for whatever reason — looks to Conan like a naval admiral. Conan refers to him "the Admiral." That sounds like a small thing, but there are so many people involved in a production. And everything moves so quickly. Making people feel seen and included goes a long way in pulling a team together and getting everyone to work in the same direction. Everyone wants to feel like they're part of something at every job, television production is no different. Conan is a master of making people feel seen. He is freakishly good at that. I will never be that good, but for the rest of my career, I will aspire to be.
Yanes: You created People of Earth. What was the inspiration for this show? Given the existential nature of alien abduction claims, did your philosophy background influence how you approached this idea?
Jenkins: The idea of People of Earth came from an article I read about an alien abduction support group. I really liked the people in the article, they seemed very normal to me. Very recognizable. They could be you or me. They had normal jobs. But then this one very unusual thing had happened to them (so they say, and who are we to say they're wrong?) and they are now in a position of having to process it.
I'm always attracted to settings and circumstances that provide an excuse for existentialism, and for whatever reason this just checked that box for me. It was going to be a play at first, just a bunch of people in the basement of a church trying to understand a larger than life experience. And then we'd decide if we'd believe them or not. But when I decided to make it a pilot, I knew the aliens had to be in the show. And I liked the idea that the aliens were grappling with many of the same banal problems that the humans are. And that being an alien on a ship is just a job like any other, which comes along with all of a job's pettiness, boredom and management issues. I'm sure a philosophy background had something to do with my interest in this stuff, or maybe the other way around. Apparently Karl Jung wrote a book on alien phenomena. I haven't read it yet, but I should check it out.
Yanes: Alien abduction narratives tend to be in the horror/suspense genres in television and film. Why did you want to write about alien abductions from a humorous perspective?
Jenkins: Well, I wanted the abductions themselves to be played pretty straight. To me, that's much funnier than making a "comedy version" of something. The actual abductions on our show should be a little mysterious and have a proper size to them. But there's a lot of comedy to be mined around the aftermath of the abduction. In the immediate aftermath, aboard the ship, it's learning that the aliens are pretty much just like us. And they're prone to all of the same arguments and annoyances. And in the longer run after the abduction, there's a bunch of regular people trying to piece it together. They feel like, "What the hell happened to me? A lizard guy showed up in my kitchen?" I mean, when you write about this stuff very literally, it just gets funny. I hadn't seen this done in a way that wasn't campy before. That seemed like a show I'd like to watch.
Yanes: People of Earth is your first TV show. How does it feel just to see your idea on TV?
Jenkins: There's a thing over the past year where a bunch of people talking about the likelihood that we're living in a simulation. Elon Musk kind of famously talked about the odds of this, that our world is possibly the result of another culture's very advanced simulation. Having this show happen, working with Greg and Conan, seeing the sets built, coming to set and actually meeting the aliens for the first time – all of these things feel like this is some kind of a simulation. It just seems impossible that this happened. And yet, I guess it did. It is an incredible feeling.
Yanes: Now that you've seen actors bring your characters to life, are there any characters that have worked better than expected?
Jenkins: They're all great. We spent a lot of time building this cast. And in a way, all characters work better than expected when the right actor comes into the room and reads the part. Suddenly, what you wrote becomes ten times better. And then you cast that person. I will say, the character of Jeff the Grey was the most daunting for me. I had no idea how we'd pull it off. None of the producers of the show – including me – have done visual effects and prosthetics in a meaningful way before. I kind of became the defacto prosthetic guy, and tried to guide our prosthetics team into building something that could show a range of expression. The comedy of the show, and in much of Greg's work, depends on being able to see the small facial expressions of the actors. That's what makes something believable and funny. And we just got tremendously lucky in finding Ken Hall, who plays Jeff. He is just exceptionally funny and dry. But it wasn't until we had him in the prosthetic and did a makeup test that it became clear that this was something very special. Playing through a prosthetic is a skill, and not everyone can do it. But Ken is able to get a tremendous about of comedy and pathos across, and makes Jeff feel like a very real character.
Yanes: Over the past few years TBS has become home to ambitious comedic talents. Could you comment on how being on TBS has allowed People of Earth to develop in a way other networks may not have allowed?
Jenkins: They've just been great. As a network, they're hungry. They want to make a name for themselves. Those are the people you always want to be around. Getting a chance to meet and work with Kevin Reilly has been an amazing experience. He's dynamic, very positive, and has a great instinct for what a show might be missing or how it could be just slightly better. The highest compliment I can pay them as a network is that they allowed this show to be truly weird. They didn't try to sand off any of the edges or make it overly broad. A lot of unusual stuff came their way from our writers room, and they were unfailingly supportive. They've been hugely accepting of my voice – way more than I could have imagined – and willing to take chances that a lot of other places wouldn't.
Yanes: Finally, what are some things you are working on that people should keep an eye out for?
Jenkins: What?! Besides People of Earth season one? I'm still in post in Toronto! Give me a minute to catch my breath!
Remember, you can learn more about People of Earth by checking out its homepage and by following Jenkins on twitter @jenkypants.
And remember to follow me on twitter @NicholasYanes, and to follow Scifipulse on twitter @SciFiPulse and on facebook.
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In Japan there is evidence, archeological and through documents, of more than 30 000 castles, fortifications and fortified manors. In some areas and districts there was a castle on every hill and mountain, and often with a manor at the foot of the mountain where the fortress lay.
Why was it like this, or was it necessary for this huge number of fortifications on these relative isolated islands?
Well to say it quite plainly, the majority of these fortifications came about due to the outbreak of hostilities between local lords, protection against bandits, and civil unrest.
The fortifications were either on a mountain, a hill or in many cases of the later period (end of the Sengoku period – early 1600s) a so-called lowland castle, and when on lowland it had huge stone walls and often water-filled moats all around the outer perimeter, as well as the second compound and sometimes even the main compound – called the honmaru in Japanese.
The early form of a mountain castle was a relatively, or seemingly, hastily constructed fortification made up of wood and bamboo – although some stone could have been used in the building's foundations and in the gatehouse, and as a base for the wooden wall on the outer barricade. There was no plaster on the walls of the early castles, as in the later fortifications, during for example, the 16th and 17th century – those that we tend to look upon when talking about castles of Japan.
The real boom in building fortifications throughout the Japanese islands occurred during the 14th century – during the Nanbokuchô Period (1333-1392). This period is known as the "The War Between The Two Courts" – which turned the country into a seemingly never-ending destructive civil war, and the need to build strongholds became imperative to safeguard one's own territory and protect one's people. Large traces of fortifications from this period today are almost nonexistent, new castles were often built upon ruins of old ones, if the location was still of a strategically importance – this could change as the lord's territories expanded. New hills and mountains were then investigated and from a strategically point of view reviewed, all this in order to find the best place for a new fortification.
Although a lot of new castles were built, during the 15th century old castles and fortifications remained for the large part, as they were. That is to say – they continued to serve as a base for the ruling clan and protection against enemies – both foreign and domestic.
In the 16th century one can say that there was something resembling a volcanic eruption on castle-building – although, many of these were just small wooden forts, sometimes only 50 to 100 meters in area – as their total area. These are often called tsumejiro or tsukejiro (support castles/forts) and were used both in defensive and offensive operations. Some were made by the attackers and some by the defenders. One such siege and battle will be presented in the next chapter – the battle for Takatenjin Castle of 1580-81. In 1574 the castle was captured by the Takeda clan and as the struggle and war for Tôtômi province, between the Takeda and Tokugawa, continued, Takatenjin became an important base to control. Ieyasu gradually got the upper hand on Takeda Katsuyori and during the year of 1580 he decided the time was right to close the chapter on Takatenjin.
On the 22nd of October 1580, Ieyasu's army had reached Takatenjin Castle. The army had advanced southeast from Hamamatsu towards Yokosuka, and then further east towards Takatenjin, located in Tôtômi province. To the south of the castle, on a small hill called Mitsuizan, Ieyasu ordered a fortress to be constructed – just opposite Takatenjin Castle. Mitsuizan was a perfect place to erect a fortification, the hill had three natural water-springs, used as wells, and on all sides the hill had more or less natural defensive lines. From the east side, running south, there was a large valley, making this a natural defensive moat. On the northeast side there were huge cliffs with steep sides making sure that this side is also effectively protected. The hill, with its cliffs, made it perfect as a lookout position, so all in all a very good location for a fortress. Ieyasu had a great base for further advances against Takatenjin. But he wanted more, and in all five (or six) more fortifications were constructed on hills in a semi-circle line around the southeast, east, and northeastern side, all facing Takatenjin; Ogasayama (2,5km from Takatenjin), Nakamura Shiroyama, Nogasaka, Higamine, Shishigahana and Kazefuki – all these other fortifications were closer to Takatenjin than Ogasayama. The intention and completion of these fortifications was in order to prevent the encircled forces to sally out, and also to hamper any rescue force from entering the castle. In fact, already in March of this year, Ieyasu had been in this area, and on that occasion his forces erected three fortifications around the enemy base-castle, but nothing more came out of it.
This time Ieyasu was determent to take this enemy bastion, and his men started to build a fence and to dig a dry moat all around the castle – this in order to keep the defenders inside. In addition to the fences and fortifications facing Takatenjin, a large fence on top of the dry moat was constructed, on the opposite side of the fortifications facing outwards – this in order to fend against a possible rescue force from Takeda Katsuyori.
Ieyasu made preparations for a long siege, and if necessary he would wait long enough to starve the defenders into submission – this seemed to be his preliminary plan. Ieyasu himself made camp at Mamushizuka (Mabusezuka), about 8km northwest of Takatenjin, while the rest of the army was located in various positions around the enemy castle.
The history of Takatenjin Castle before the Tokugawa and Takeda started their struggle over it is rather sparse. The castle is said to have been constructed sometime around 1416, when the Kyûshû tandai (Kyûshû commissioner), Imagawa Ryôshun became shugo (guardian) over Suruga and half of Tôtômi province. According to the story Ryôshun encouraged Imagawa Norimasa to build a castle in this area, and so Takatenjin Castle came to be. Might be a true story, but there is a lack of well-founded evidence for this. Much more believable is the theory that it was sometime during the invasion of Tôtômi province by Imagawa Ujichika and his general Ise Sôzui (Hôjô Sôun) at the end of the 1400s (probably sometime between 1492 and 1504). During Ujichika's invasion and subsequently territorial gain of parts of the province the castle of Takatenjin came to be, and if so was the case, it might have been Ujichika's general Fukushima Masashige who supervised it. One thing is clear though, the castle went through many changes in its appearance from its beginning and up to the time of the Takeda and Tokugawa conflict. It was in fact more or less two castles that were at one time linked up and formed now a huge castle. It was quite a large castle in 1580 – measuring from north to south 1500 meter, and west to east 1000 meter. If one goes roughly straight north from the castle one would end up in Kakegawa, and if one turned the opposite way, to the south – about 4km, one would reach the ocean. This castle was guarding the area south of Kakegawa and the seaside-road leading from Yokusuka Castle in the west towards the east up to Koyama Castle, located at the Tôtômi-Suruga border, close to Ôi River.
In October 1580 it was Okabe Masayuki (or Naganori, or Nobumoto, various sources on who commanded the castle) who commanded the approx. 1000 defenders on Takatenjin Castle, his second in command was Yokota Tadatoshi (Tadamatsu). Masayuki belonged to the Okabe family which served the Takeda. The family was part of the Suruga sakikata-shû (Suruga country units). Masayuki had first served with the Imagawa and then with Takeda Shingen, and from 1573 Shingen's son Katsuyori. He was an experienced and brave commander and when the Tokugawa army showed up at his doorstep – he was far from intimidated. Already in June of this year, 1580, the enemy army had terrorized this area by burning down villages and destroying everything they got their hands on.
In all Ieyasu had brought with him about 11,000 soldiers on this campaign, and now his various divisions were placed around the castle's outer defenses – guarding. Ieyasu commanded the largest force of 3000, and then follows Honda Tadakatsu with 2500, Sakakibara Yasumasa 2500, Torii Mototada 1000, Ôsuka Yasutaka 750, Ishikawa Yasumichi 500, Honda Yasushige 500, and Sakai Shigetada 250. But total idleness until the enemy eventually surrendered was not the case; the soldiers were ordered to set the area's farmhouses on fire and cut down the rip rice in the fields around the castle. Ieyasu wanted to make sure that the enemy would be cut off completely from any food and other supplies that would help them to endure the siege for a longer period. Ieyasu had made the necessary preparations for a long siege. Strong fortifications guarded towards the castle, and against enemy reinforcements that might appear from the north and east, in the form of Takeda Katsuyori.
The siege started from the moment the Tokugawa army arrived outside the walls of Takatenjin Castle. That is to say, around the middle of October 1580. Fortifications were built and moats and palisades were made, in addition also the barbwire of the Middle Ages – branches and sharpened twigs that were placed in front of the palisades, and in the moat and just as often on the edge of the moat. All of these preparations in order to hamper the attacker in his advance. On the other hand, the attacker used shields, large and small handheld kinds, in order to approach as near as possible without getting hit, and then he would launch an attack when he was close enough.
Ieyasu had no intentions of an all-out attack on the castle's defenses, so instead the army sat down around the castle's outer walls and moats. He also ordered soldiers to stand guard around the whole castle's outer defenses, in fact a soldier was placed every 1,8 meter around the whole enemy fortification.
New Year was approaching and everything was quiet at the front. Then on January the 3rd Ieyasu was informed that a force under the command of Takeda Katsuyori was approaching. Oda Nobunaga got the same information and he immediately sent Mizuno Tadamoto and Mizuno Tadashige in the lead with forces from Ôno in Owari with them towards Yokosuka Castle. So now the Tokugawa army had received reinforcements, and it would be even harder for the besieged army, or for that matter any rescue army from Takeda, to lift the siege. Nothing more came of the rumor about a Takeda rescue-force – the castle's defenders were left to fend for themselves.
In February Ieyasu wanted to give the defenders a chance to surrender. Ieyasu knew that the defenders had very little food, and rumors about them picking grass and other foliage as food reached the ears of Ieyasu. He sent them a proposal, giving them permission to leave the castle unharmed. If this is historical correct, and in fact really happened, is unknown. Anyway, if there was a proposal from Ieyasu, the defenders must have declined – because the final chapter was just a few weeks away, and it was not a peaceful conclusion.
Ieyasu gave the order to prepare for a final assault. He moved his camp to Yokosuka, and from there he supervised the preparations. He strengthened the forces around the enemy castle, because the starving defenders might try to sally out, a few at a time during the night, or maybe a large scale attack. Ieyasu wanted to be prepared for every probability.
The final attack came on the 22nd of March, in the evening, but it is not that easy to understand what really happened – the sources are a bit diffusing on the sequence of events. It seems that in the evening of the 22nd the enemy sallied out in a desperate attempt to break the siege, or maybe as a last fight to their death – it was the latter. According to the source "Shinchô kôki" in all 688 soldiers of various rank joined the commander of the castle in a desperate attack out onto the besiegers, and they were killed. In Matsudaira Ietada's diary "Ietada nikki", the following can be found; "among our own we lost about 130 in total, while the enemy lost more than 600". In the original source the information can be somewhat more difficult to understand than my version of translation. There are a few words and sentence structures that can be a bit confusing – even for Japanese historians. There is a word "Asuke" with the kanji character of "shû" (means unit) after it, and I believe this is to be understood as "the unit from Asuke" (a place in the northern part of Mikawa province). If one can understand it like that, it would read something like this; "from the unit of Asuke the losses were 130, while the enemy lost more than 600".
One source has the following to say about the final battle: "The defenders were divided into two groups, and one group sallied out in westward direction towards the Hayashi Valley, where the units under Ôkubo Tadayo's command were standing. The other group stormed out towards Ishikawa Yasumichi's position more to the east. Here to all the desperate soldiers were killed." In fact, if the rumors are true, not all of the defenders were killed, according to some sources a few managed to escape – among these we find Yokota, the second-in-command of Takatenjin Castle.
To follow up his victory, Ieyasu ordered his men on the 23rd to search the area for any remaining enemies. While his men searched the area for any escapees, Ieyasu entered personally Takatenjin Castle to inspect the formidable fortress. When it could be ascertained that the area was safe and the castle was firmly in their possession, Ieyasu ordered the main bulk of the army to return to their respective castles. On the 24th Ieyasu returned to his Hamamatsu Castle.
From this day on Takatenjin Castle served as a support and base castle in this area of Tôtômi province, but when Ieyasu moved to the Kantô area in 1590 – Takatenjin became abandoned.
This example of a siege and battle at Takatenjin is typical of many of the military campaigns during the Sengoku Period. An invading army lay siege to a castle, either they tried to take the castle within a few days or it turned into a long and tiresome siege – sometimes tiresome for both sides. In the end the besieged army might succumb to starvation or thirst and surrender, or they try a desperate last attack – a so-called suicide-attack. The third option is that the besieging army storms the castle when the defenders are too exhausted to defend. There is even another option, sometimes the attackers give up and continue their campaign somewhere else or they retreat. During the most part of the 16h century in Japan there was one such military action every other day.
Ieyasu-den. By Nakamura Kôya. Kôdansha Tokyo 1970.
Sengoku no jô ge. By Nishigaya Yasuhiro. Gakken Tokyo 1992.
Sengoku no Tatakai, Kantô Tôkai hen. Gakken Tokyo 1996.
Shinchô Kôki. Transl. By Kuwada Tadachika. Shinjinbutsu Tokyo 1997.
Takatenjin jissenki. By Utô Mitsuo. Shizuoka 1995.


As the winter snow begins to fall, and a winter wonderland appears, new ways to experience the park begin. The Parkway to the South Grove will close for the season around mid-November and remain closed until late April, but the North Grove area remains accessible. The North Grove campground is generally closed from November through early March.
Visitors are always welcome to snowshoe on their own. Snowshoes are available for rent in Arnold. Depending on the snow, just good hiking boots may get you out on the trails. Dress warm and be prepared for any kind of weather.
Cross Country skiing is available if you have your own equipment. A map is available at the Entrance Station or the Visitor Center that shows the trails you can explore.
Of course, snow play is always an option. There are some gentle short slope areas that are used for kids sledding. And of snowman building and snowball fights are always fun.
The Visitor Center is open daily. Please call 209-795-3840 four current hours.


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Here at Locksmiths Of Leeds we concentrate on providing the best service we can possibly provide to the people of Leeds and the surrounding area with 24/7 365 day locksmith support if and when they need it this means at your business or at your home you're covered by us and all you need to do is give us a phone call for one of our specialist locksmiths to be on their way to you in a flash no messing and no waiting about, whether you're in an emergency or you're just after a locksmith at a set time that other locksmiths might be closed at.
Locksmiths of Leeds want you to remain as calm and as composed as possible while we guide you through the steps to a suitble and competitively priced solution to any locksmith troubles you may have which means any of the services you see advertised here and more. Locksmith Leeds deal with all sorts of locks and doors and are sure to be able to get you through any tight locksmith jam that you may be experiencing. Call today! Locksmiths of Leeds have got your back.
For the help you require, no matter when you need it, from a caring and loving team who always puts the customer first, call the contact number found on our contact page now. With this number you can also get the quotations you are after as well as ask any questions that you may have. It's easy to get in touch with this always available and highly professionalteam, all you need to do is make sure that you know what contact number you file us under in your phone book. One call to resolve your emergency issues, repair and replace the security in place at your residence or workplace, or to have the great new security installation that you've been needing for a while done.
There's nothing that the team here will not consider when it comes to security features and installations, and your choice is always the one we follow if possible. Custom made security solutions and affordable security system installations are all available as soon as today if you have the time, call our team now to find out more about the services we provide, get your highly competitive quote and ask your questions to a lovely team member who will do his or her best to see to your every security, key and lock need. Call now or save our number for later, either way you will be glad that you chose to call a trusted and respected service, so much so that you may not need another service number in the near and far future.
With the lovely team here you will be able to find a wide array of services which will suit most, if not all your needs.
And amongst all of the services and products that we provide you will also find a genuine and honest care for you. A care which we hope shines though in how we approach our customer relationships.
Getting in touch with our team will always guarantee you a friendly welcoming, with understanding to your needs in stressful situations where urgent lockout assistance is required, and flexibility in arranging times for work to be done you will struggle to find a more flexible and accommodating team.
Should there be anything that you wonder about, of course our helpful team are always happy to help. Your call with your questions is something that we look forward to, and are well prepared for, with past and current training and practice opportunities continuously utilised. Coming to a trusted specialist, no matter what your key, lock and security needs are, will always guarantee you the highest quality of service and care.
Why not try for yourself, call us at any time and speak to an expert in the field today. Let a guide with security experience carry you down a more secure path at home or at work.
What we often do is encounter people who are in search of improving their security at home, and of course it's not easy for someone without experience in the area to know what is required. In many cases one does not get in touch to get the lock on the door changed unless it's broken.
However, what our technicians would like to bring to your attention, is the fact that you may be at risk at this very moment. Holding off on something as vital as getting your door locks checked and upgraded if needed is something which may in the worst case scenario prove a disaster.
Speaking to us is the first step to ensure that your locks are of the right calibre, to keep your as best protected from the common threats of today. And if you don't have a dead bolt installed on your front and back doors it may be a good time to give that idea some thought now. We have changed enough locks broken by a burglar or intruder to know that there is ample need to get protected. If you get in touch, a check and change can be performed fast, and at a near time suiting to your schedule. Of course it does not eliminate threat completely, but acts as the main and most important factor of your home security solution.
A full survey of your home or business area is also something that can be conducted by a professional who's up to date and how knows what to look for when conduction a risk assessment of the area. There is no reason to push something which is affordable, quick and easy, and in effect puts you in a much more secure position at home or at work.
Ensuring that your home is a safe place for your family and a secure place to keep your valued belongings is perhaps one of the most naturally important things in anyone's life. And if you are giving some extra thoughts, due to recent news, to your home security you may be a bit overwhelmed as of where to start. What our expert helpers would say, is at the locks. By ensuring your locks on your windows and doors are up to standard you have come a long way in the direction of an ideal home security situation. Our team are experts at anything locks, and if you wish to book in for a lock check performed by a trained professional, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Replacements of locks can be done rapidly, and many affordable and up to standard locks are in stock ready for installation. A bad lock can be bypassed in a matter of a couple of minutes by those who know how, so ensuring that your locks are of a kind which can withstand attack in a much more proficient way is a given for the team here. Not only will an up to date lock provide physical protection, but it will also have a deterring factor on any potential burglar looking for an easy target.
If you have any questions or would like assistance with ensuring that your locks at home are as they should be, get in touch with our experts today. You can call at any time, this also of course applicable if you are in urgent need of help in a lockout scenario.
If you are an up and coming business in current development you may in your success have had thoughts on your security. Especially if you are keeping stock, cash and if you have an insurance policy to cover you against disaster which requires up to date security means in place to be valid.
If you get in touch with the experienced team you will be able to find solutions for your business security situation which are not only in line with any policies with insurance companies that you have, but also within the scope of your reasonable budget, as well as of course providing the highest quality of physical protection available on the market today.
Our team of caring individuals fully understands the stresses that running a business involves, and we are simply here to help ensure that theft is not a disaster which has to be on your list of concerns. Being able to leave the security of your work building in the hands of someone with experience and knowledge in the field, someone who is up to date with current industry news and who will always make sure that you get what is the best current protection that suits you, is hopefully something which will allow you to sleep better at night.
Knowing that all your hard work and effort is both physically and financially more secure. Speak to a business security expert today, and find out just how easy and affordable a great security situation is for you and your business today.
Finding a service who cares for you can be difficult in this day and age, marked by stress, busyness and time pressures. This is why our team keeps everything under one roof, to ensure that you don't have to look any further. What the team here has learned though many years of dedicated and caring service, is that there is no replacement in providing the highest level of security solution to attentiveness.
That is why here, our installers give you full attention no matter what job is at hand. Listening to you with open and understanding ears, will provide all the information required to create as ideal a security scenario for you as possible. A great security situation is not something that builds itself, and on top of that it is a task that our crew takes on knowing just how individual each property and each person is. Meaning that the suggestions and solutions that we suggest and provide are ones that are custom made, individually fit to each customer and of course form the practical and financial side of thing viable and affordable.
Coming to our service for what you need is a choice you will not regret, here the long lasting services and guarantees and the great jobs performed to each individual with something in need of protection is surpassed only by the friendliness and helpfulness of the team which provides it. A team who cares and listens to you can be found here, so why not get in touch today and see for yourself.
Here the team are believers in high quality no matter what type of service it is that you are after. This is why to us, great knowledge of each area of our services is of the highest priority, and our assistants are always training to ensure that we can provide you with the highest standards of service and skills. If you add to that how we never compromise quality, aim for competitive pricing and ensure that all of our products are to customer satisfaction, you can rest assured that if you come to us, you will only get the best. We put you first, no matter what you need.
If you are needing to get new keys cut, to use a spares, or to be used in your day to day life, you can always trust in the keys cut by our skilled and dedicated team. We have great understanding of just how important it is to have great keys, and an enjoyable and pleasurable key turn every time. Keys cut by us will not only give you the highest standard in materials to ensure that you go home with long lasting, durable, precision cut keys but also the assurance that your key will work first time, and every time.
Should you be wondering about anything with regards to your keys, or if you are in need of any of the other reliable services which you can locate here, feel free to get in touch at your own closes convenience. We are flexible and accommodate for your busy schedule with pleasure, so feel free to call today!
Finding the service you need, at the price which suits you in an area like Leeds may be a hard task at best, especially in times of urgent need. If you have been engaged with this pursuit in the past, you may have a good understanding of this. This is why a service who cares are here to inform you of a service which is not only competitive in price, but quick, convenient and always ready when you need it the most.
Flexibility is important, and being able to fit appointments around a busy Leeds life is something that this team has the greatest understanding of. Having provided excellent services to many happy and recommending customers is something which is a feat any service would be proud of. The reason that such great quality of service and products can be found in the minds of such a busy location, is simply as traditional values and genuine care and dedication to workmanship still lives with this team. Continuous hard work, and great communication with customers have lead to long lasting customer relationships which are simply based on the merit of work performed and dedication displayed. If you don't believe it is possible, have a chat with our previous customers, or get in touch and speak to one of our friendly and helpful team members today. With this service, one number is really all you need to cover what you need.
High quality, quick, flexible, competitive in price, dedicated and professional team, are a just a few of the factors that make up this wonderful service. If you go with our crew, you will not regret it.
For a service and a team which you can trust, get in touch with a highly recommended service in your area. By speaking to experts you will be able to perform simple lock checks at home or at work which will help you keep up to date with security standards. Meaning that the protection you need to battle current threats will always be in place. For extra insurance you can of course also book in with a professional expert who will help walk through you home or your business area and ensure that the most vital points of your security is checked. For every property, the key feature the security is in the locks. Many known methods of breaking in are performed in a quick manner by those who knows what they are doing, making what locks you have on your doors and windows a feature which can be the difference between smooth running and disaster.
Our team understands just how important it is to keep yourself, your family and your investment safe. A good security solution in place will not act as a deterrence and provide you with physical protection against crime, but also leave your min in a calmer state to deal with all the challenges which life has to offer. For a lock check, security inspection or just to speak to a security expert, get in touch today. This way you can make sure that you have done what you can to keep yourself secure and minimise the risk of a catastrophic scenario. Booking in is easy, and the security check itself does not take much longer than the time it takes to walk though your building and premises, however it can prove an invaluable decision made, saving you time and money in the long run.
F or the team here one of the primary objectives is to be able to provide you with a full and round service, ensuring your convenience, comfort and of course above all, your security and safety. For day to day needs speak with our friendly team today, and enjoy the benefit of quick, efficient and professional service from a team always caring and listening to you. For key cutting, lock repairs, lock installation, window lock installations and whatever else you can think of, quality is guaranteed here. Our crew aim to provide for all your security and lock needs, both at home and at work. If you get in touch you can find out more about the many services available here, and with many affordable products of the highest calibre in stock, you can have your security upgrade installed today.
If you have a custom made lock on your door, or a specially made security system at home which needs repair or replacement, you can also get in touch with our service. Most services are readily available, but of course if there is anything which we cannot resolve for you straight away you will be sure to have found direction of where you need to go.
A service which you can trust in all situations is of course available all hours of the day for emergency lock out situations as well, and if you land in the unfortunate situation of not having access to your own home or business premises you can reach us at any time. Quick access when you need it the most is always available here.
There ways of home intrusion and theft are diversifying and multiplying, and in a similar fashion so must the defences that we keep against such matters. This is why our service have made it priority to always ensure that we keep with the continuously developing industry market. Here new ways of protection against new ways of intrusion are developed, and the main goal is to always stay one step ahead. Your team is dedicated to your security, and in order to ensure that security is something affordable and available to all we always make sure that we keep an eye out for good deals, as well as provide protection for our customers which is applicable to their security needs and the risk that they face. All homes and all business premises are in different areas and used in different ways by different people, so the need for a highly individualised and custom made security solution for each situation is important. This way, our team can provide you with affordable, applicable and easy to use security, helping you to a more secure future for your home, your family and your finances.
Keeping secure has become more and more important, and if you are unsure of how to best keep your own, please don't hesitate to contact our team for advice and services. We can help you on your way to find the products and services needed at your property, as well as help you with installation to have it up and running as soon as possible. So why not ease your mind of worry, and get in touch with your home and business security expert today, this way you leave your security in the hands of an experienced professional who is educated, and informed in the world of security and the products currently available. Feel free to get in touch today with any and all of your questions and requirements.
For a full and rounded service, why not ensure that you come to the best service provider around for advice. The security of your home, your loved ones and the things that you care for the most, those things which money simply cannot replace, is something that we've been helping people find good ways to practice for countless number of years. Getting in touch with us, you'll speak and get advice from a highly trained and dedicated individual, with the experience and the insight to the industry and current risks. Coming to us, you will not be disappointed. Our team can assist you though surveying your premises, speaking and discussing with you your daily routines and your preferences and going through your most attractive options in detail.
This way you will be sure to find just the right type of security solution to suit you and your situation. It's easy, all you have to do is get in touch with our service today, a consultation only takes a few minutes, and you can book in for a security survey quick and easy should you be in need of one. Feel free to get in touch with our team today.
Competitive prices, great service, and a full system which will keep you and your family secure when you are there, and keep your home and belongings safe when you spend time away.
When it comes to the question of home security, especially if you are new to the topic, it may be a good idea to ensure that you speak to an expert in the area. Someone who knows what is out there, both on the security industry market, as well as what type of threats the common home owner faces in todays climate. If you get in touch with our service you will be sure to speak to someone who cares for your security and who can help you find the ideal security solution for you.
With plenty of experience with home security, you will struggle to find a service who will be able to give you more accurate and applicable advice. This is simply due to the fact that we care for our customers and would always do our utmost to ensure that you have what is required currently to keep you as safe and sound in your home as possible. Of course the caring team keeps all aspects in mind, this includes things like budget, your day to day security practices and much more, and in having helped a countless number of people in the UK to a better security situation for themselves. We are confident that we can do the same for you.
We also welcome any questions that you may have, and if you get in touch, you'll get the highest level of standard both when it comes to products and service, and topping that you will also benefit the competitive prices we ensure to keep as part of our long lasting care service. So feel free to get in touch with your questions, requirements and needs today.
Making sure that the locks on your doors are up to date is something that many are on the ball with, however something that a security provider who has seen many different security scenarios has noticed, is that there often is a lack of attention given to the security around windows. And windows are often left with insufficient security means for what they are protecting, and in relation to what kind of security and locks are provided for the doors.
If you are unsure, or have concerns with regards to your window locks, regardless if it's at home or for an office or shop environment, please feel free to get in touch to reach a provider who knows about window locks. Here you will find help and advice on what type of upgrades and products that may be good for you, and with priority on being a provider of the highest quality products. You can also relax, and rest assured that the highest quality of products, by known and trusted brands in the lock industry will be provided. Of course here you can find exactly the help you need, if you are just requiring installation and you already know what you would like. A trained window lock installer who is quick and precise in installation keeping prices down is what you can find here.
So get in touch with a provider who cares for customers, also making sure that factors as usability and budget are always kept in mind, meaning simply that making sure that your window locks are secure, and up to date with current security standards is not something that has to cost an arm and a leg, but something that is affordable and very much worth doing.
Have you ever had any thoughts on your home security, or perhaps you own a small business which may be in need of a security survey to ensure that the premises is as safe as it needs to be. The way this service sees it, there are many small businesses and many UK homes that today are left without proper protection, and seeing that , the protection required to lower risk greatly is not a big effort or a big cost. There are really no good reasons to let something so important wait.
Should you book in for a security survey, performed by a trained and experienced team, you can expect to find the things in your security situation which are currently causing you the greatest risks and how you can best protect these areas. Above that, the team is flexible and always highly respecting of your time. Meaning that a security survey can be booked for a time which is convenient to you, regardless of how your day to day schedule looks we work to your convenience and fit work in at times suited to you.
So should you have any questions, or any concerns at all with regards to your security situation, why not speak to someone with experience in the field, in the industry and in practicality. It doesn't matter if you are a private home owner wanting to ensure that your family is safe and secure, or if you are looking to get your business security up to date, and up to the standards required. So get your advice from a service who knows security, anything from central lock systems, code locks, security bars, alarm systems and monitoring systems is in the range of things that we can help you with, so feel free to get in touch today!
Each area is different, just like each house and each individual. This means that in order to be able to provide the best security solution for your property you need be aware of all of these factors. Something that the team here is highly experienced with is just that variety in circumstances and surrounding areas. This is why if you speak to one of the friendly team here, or better yet, let our team come and survey your area, you will find the most suiting security just for you. With the highest understanding of the need for tailored security solutions you will not find a service, or a team which is more dedicated to your needs. From a theoretical point of view it is easy to find the right security equipment, however what a service who understands the user perspective in the day to day lives of people, never forgets, is just that most important factor which is you.
Creating security solutions which are right for the property and right for the individuals who live there, as well as keeping within an affordable budget, yet never compromising on quality of products or services is what our team are experts at. Having helped a wide variety of individuals with security installations which suit their needs and their budget has earned us great reputation. Which is the reason that our home security services come warmly recommended. We firmly believe that adequate security is something which is for everyone, and it is our aims to help your security situation no matter what it is at a price which is competitive and affordable to you. This service sees no reason for hold ups, get in touch today and find out what we can do for you.
If you are wondering if you should get a home security alarm system installed, why not ask the advice of someone who has expertise with it? So if you need to get a hold of a home security installer, who can help you all the way, please feel free to get in touch at any time.
If you have yet to think about a home security system, any good security provider would suggest now as a good time to do so. This due to the know fact that many UK homes today are unprotected against common threat and are at greater risk of home intrusion. There is no need for immediate panic, however there is need for concern, and making sure that your home, and the people who live there are as safe and sound as can be is something that is an obvious priority for any home owner.
Of course a good provider also understands the confusion that can occur should one have a look at the current industry market, as it's flooded with different types of home security solutions. This is why if you get in touch with a dedicated provider who has much experience in the industry and in practice, you will always be sure that you find the best and most applicable security solution for your property. Here you will be able to find help from start to finish, and guidance and advice on what is most suiting to you is something that we will help with, and we do so with pleasure.
The people of Leeds are fully aware of the importance of protecting their domestic property. This is the place we come home to relax and rest, where we keep our valuables and items of sentimental value, and where we are meant to feel safe. Most calls to us concern domestic properties. They concern diligent customers asking us to come and provide security surveys, to highlight any weaknesses in security at the property and particularly, where certain entry points may be vulnerable to unwanted visitors. They also concern replacing worn out or broken locking mechanisms – as sensible approach. All our lock technicians come with years of experience and access to the very latest tools and equipment making these jobs simple and quick to remedy. All our workers are always happy to provide further advice on how to secure your property. With years of experience working across the city, all our highly trained workers can provide relevant advice for common and complex problems that regularly afflict properties in your neighbourhood.
Our local team also understands the importance of protecting Leeds businesses. Commercial security is far more diverse than its domestic counterpart as it incorporates warehouses, high-street shops and office blocks to name but a few. This means there are a wider range of threats, which all need appropriate responses to be delivered by professionals.
All of our lock engineers are highly-trained with the necessary expertise and skills to tackle any problems facing warehouses and high-street shops; whether that means assisting you in installing safety grilles and gates or ensuring your warehouse is properly secured with a padlock. However, our trade is not simply limited to installations. In fact, the majority of our work consists of repair and replacement work and you can be sure that you'll be receiving only the best products should we need to replace any of the security on your commercial property. Shops on the high-street can have security measures very similar to those on domestic properties. Therefore, our professionals can complete such jobs quickly and efficiently ensuring that your mortise or Yale lock repair and replacement is carried out to the highest-standard.
Most shops on the high street also have an additional layer of security: shutters. Whether these are electronic are hand-operated does not matter. All our experts have the requisite training to repair any shutter system meaning you can be sure your property will be professionally secured within a matter of hours.
For office buildings we can provide security updates and maintenance, as well as restoring access in the event of lost keys or forgotten codes. We are also able to install CCTV security systems and other high-tech security systems which can be used to protect your property from unwelcome visitors. Upon installation we can also deliver training to members of your staff so that in the event of an emergency, your staff know what steps to take. We're open 24/7 so no matter when trouble strikes, our emergency service will always have a friendly lock technician available to take your call and remedy any problem you may be facing.
Making sure that our level of customer care is of the highest standards, not only making sure that we are always there and available for our customers when they need us, though our 24 hour available emergency lockout telephone line. But also making sure that we treat each customer and each job as if we were dealing with our own safety and security is something that a provider who cares for their customers places the greatest priority on.
So, rest assured should you ever need an emergency provider, you can always reach our friendly team who is equipped with the knowledge and the tools to help you with whatever situation that you may have. Regardless if it's a case of having lost access to one's own premises, or if it's that you are stuck at a venue or at home due to not being able to lock a malfunctioning door or window lock we can help.
On top of that, for a provider who wants to be able to provide their customers will a wide range of service, promoting long customer relations and a lasting trust, we always make sure that our customers go away happy and satisfied with the work they have had done.
If you have any questions with regards to your own home security, or perhaps you are responsible for the security at the office, please feel free to get in touch with us, and let a security provider help you find the best individual security solution which is suitable and applicable to your specific security requirements and budget. So please don't hesitate to get in contact with a provider whom is dedicated to your security, convenience and care.
Locking yourself out of your home or business cuasing much frustration and delay. You will want to know that the service you call will be with you fast. Our team responds to many emergency call-outs within half an hour, so you are not left standing in the rain. We have the technology to deal with 90% of lockouts without damaging your property in any way. Where locks do need to be replaced this can be dealt with straight away, because our vans carry so much equipment and materials on board. Contact www.locksmiths-of-leeds.co.uk today have your emergency solved by a team of experts.
We understand the importance of moving with the times. As intruders become more savvy, the security industry must constantly work to out manoeuvre them. We keep an expert team of staff fully trained so that if a new security product comes on the market, our people will know how to install it. We have just moved into the area of retina scanning, seen by many as the ultimate in security for businesses such as banks and for the storage of sensitive documents.
We supply and fit fingerprint safes for many customers. Rather than remembering a code or where you have stored a key, what better way to ensure security than keeping the 'key' on you at all times? We work with all types of surveillance equipment and modern security technology. Call today to see what we can do for you.
The power of deterrents such as CCTV should not be underestimated. Visible security cameras at your commercial or industrial premises will alert potential intruders to how seriously you take the security of your business and therefore what sort of security systems you are likely to have inside. What's more, the risk of behaviour being captured on camera deters potential criminals. At the same time, CCTV gives you the chance to monitor your premises' security in real time. We can work with you to decide on the CCTV system that works best for your building so that no vulnerable area is left without surveillance.
A testament to the proactive approach taken here, is that we make use of one of the latest and most innovative security measurements taken, retina scanning. It sounds like something from an action film, however we make use of this technology which is considered to be at the forefront of security for businesses, and is used by many banks and other high stake companies. Other areas of security and innovation where we make use of the latest technologies, and the most secure and practical methods of identification is in the use of fingerprint identification. Using the uniqueness of an individual persons fingerprint to open the safe containing maybe your family heirlooms is both highly secure and seeing things from the more practical view of the individual. Our team does not only want to make sure your belongings are safe, and accessible only by you, but also that it's done in a convenient and practical way. In this there is no risk of losing keys, remembering codes, or dealing with difficult and complicated mechanisms to unlock your safe. We also with all types of integrated systems of surveillance and many other types of equipment and technology, get in touch with us to find the best solution for you.
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If you're one of the millions of people who require anti-snap locks to replace your inadequate cylinder locks then our team are only too happy to help. We can ensure that you don't become the next victim of crime and fit the industry leading anti-snap locks with no fuss and the best prices. Call us today for a friendly anti-snap quote and secure your property today. We can arrange a time to suit you. If you'd like more information about the deficiencies in so many of these locks found then visit this short video for a full understanding. We keep updated with all developments in the security world and we ensure we always stay at the forefront of the industry. Don't become a victim of crime – get your anti-snap locks in good time!
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locking problem, whatever time of the day or night. Whether it's rush hour on a Monday morning on 3am at the weekend, we keep prices down.
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the lock and then charging you to replace parts that would not have been necessary with more skilled professionals.
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How to change a mortice dead lock.
Remove the screws from the part of the lock that is on the inside of the door.
Pull the in and outside pieces out from either side of the door.
measure the distances on the door and chisel or drill until the lock fits.
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For a dedicated security provider, there is nothing more important than the customer. Here we understand that every person and every home is different, and with it, also the security needs of each property will shift. Of course this is something that we are very aware of and when it comes to the security solutions we provide for people in their homes are always adaptive and suitable to the scenario at hand. However, there are some things which any provider would agree as good security, and applicable to anyone, no matter if you are a private customer, a small business customer or someone who is responsible for security measures in a bigger company. These things you will be able to find here, as we provide regular updates with security tips and tricks, many of which are free or come with a very low investment for a high gain in security at the premises. So if you would like to make sure that you are doing what you can for your home or office security, please keep tuned in, and check our regular tips, and if you would like more advice from a provider, or would like to book in for one of our security surveys please feel free to get in touch to do so at your closest convenience.
With the shovel in hand, the gardening season is definitely incoming. And for the slightly green fingered readers out there, we would like to send a message out. Giving tips on how to arrange your garden this year, to not only get the benefit of a great garden, but also heightened security and reduced risk for intrusion. If you are curious on how a security provider can help you with your garden security, please feel free to give us a call today. You can book in for a security survey of your property or you can bring your security questions forward to us. You can get in touch with our dedicated service today, simply by giving us a ring. So when it comes to defensive gardening, or security gardening as we sometimes call it there are a few things to keep in mind. Thinking thorns is the first and foremost thing, having thorny brushes and bushes in the garden will make it much more difficult to navigate, especially in the dark. Roses along fences and if you have a trellis is something that will not only look and smell lovely, but something that will make it much more difficult for a potential intruder to make his or her way into your garden. Should you require more security tips or suggestion on defensive garden plants, please feel free to get in touch with a provider who you can trust, give us a call today.
Home security with a security provider, Keeping up to date!
Often when someone mentions high security, many people picture some sort of almost prison like scenario and are put off the image, leaving them without motivation to ensure that their home is as safe and secure as it could be. Times have moved much, and the home security systems available today don't look like things from science fiction films or fantasy. They are smooth looking and highly efficient little devices, often interactive and using different type of monitoring techniques. What we as a security provider would also include in home security is the day to day things which are not commonly thought about, such as making sure that your locks are up to the standard which in which current threats are kept at bay. As well as keeping the chances of your home being targeted to a minimum. For a security installer team like you can get in touch with if you give us a call, keeping up to date is something which can be done at low cost and something which we see is highly worth doing. If you have any questions to how you can better keep up to date with the security of the time, please feel free to give our expert team a call at your closes convenience.
Should you be searching for a way to keep some of your most valuable possessions and documents at home safe from intruders, what we and many providers recommend is getting a safe for your home. This is a relatively low cost, and even if you were to be unfortunate enough to fall victim to a burglar, chances are that they will not be able to take anything which you have chosen to place in the home safe. So for advice from a professional, give us a call today, we can help you find a home safe which is suitable to your situation and your preferred price range. Burglar safes of course come in different sizes and varieties, and what type of safe you need often depends on what you are planning to protect and of course how much space it takes. So feel free to get in touch with the professionals here today, and find out how you can best protect your valuables at home, even in the worst possible scenarios.
If you think back, when is the last time that you spent any time searching for your keys? Was it a few hours back, or perhaps this morning, or perhaps yesterday? What we know is that the average person will spend an enormous time searching for their keys, what we also know, is that often when searching for our keys we are in a hurry, and cause ourselves more stress than good. This is the reason to why the team would like to recommend getting a key finding gadget. Silly or excessive as they may seem, in many cases, they actually do exactly what the description states. A key finding gadget, whether one that works with GPS pointing your smart phone in the right direction, or one that makes a sound when you send it a signal from a device, the fact remains. This type of gadget can save you much time and stressful situations. We know what there is a wide range of different type of key finding gadgets, and they also range widely in prize, what we would suggest for any individual, is to choose a model which is in line with preference and that suits in the lifestyle that you are living. So if you are a smart phone user, it may be a good idea to get something that works in conjunction with your smart phone etc.
Something that we would like to broadcast, and raise awareness of in a general perspective is that of home security. In the way that we see it, we see that as people we invest much of our time and our lives in making a home just right for ourselves. A home is often seen as an extension of a person, in which you can see many personality traits and many wonderful things. The question then for the team becomes, how come we can spend so much time, energy and effort on building our homes just the way we want it, and yet we are hesitant to invest in the security of it. There climate today is slightly harsher than it was, and the risk of home intrusion is at an increase. Although it's not the wish of the team to alarm anyone, we do feel that we want to raise awareness to home security. Making sure your locks at home are up to date, and resistant towards the attempts of the modern intellectual burglar doesn't cost much, and if you get in touch with us we can come out and install the latest in anti snap and anti bump technology locks, which will leave you home in a much safer condition.
Booking in for a security inspection for your home property with one of our experts is something which we only see as beneficial. With a security inspection you will be able to find out what type of strength and weaknesses that your property has against possibility for a break in. One of our surveyors will be able to come to your home at a time which is convenient to your plans, and walk though your security solution with you. Covering all the basics from what type of door and lock security you have installed, and what you can do to increase the general security of the building and your garden. Our experts can then help advise you on what type of security measures would be suiting for you to make. This includes little tips and tricks which you can use to deter the attention of those who are seeking an easy target, as well as give you information on more extensive security solutions which may be suiting to you and your situation. So please feel free to get in touch today and book your security inspection now.
There are countless of benefits to get an intruder alarm installed at home. And something that we would like to point out is that it is now, with the current development and the current market something that is accessible and affordable for the vast majority of home owners. An intruder alarm doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, and we stock a wide range of systems ready for installation. Meaning that the team here can help you find what is suiting to your budget and your individual security situation. On top of that we can help you get this done in time for your Christmas holiday. This is of course of even more importance if you are planning celebrate your holiday away with family and friends. We know that a home left empty for a longer period of time is at greater risk of being a target for opportunistic burglars, and therefore we highly recommend getting an alarm installed. This will not only help you in case of an actual intrusion, but will also work as a fabulous deterring factor, which will greatly reduce the risk of your home becoming a target whilst you are away. So why not make sure that you can relax this holiday and leave the security to the experts. Feel free to give us a call today, and we can arrange for installation at a time convenient to you, it's quick, easy and will leave you to welcome the new year in peace.
Here we have a little tip of a couple of things which might be very beneficial for your to add to your shopping list if you are planning on a holiday away. Our team highly recommends getting a couple timers for your lights in the house, this way you can simulate someone being at home. This is enough to deter the majority of opportunistic burglars taking advantage of the fact that many leave their homes during this time of year. An outdoors motion sensor activated light is also a good idea if you don't already have one. The illumination of the are not only acts as a strong deterrent but also acts as a visual alarm of movement in and will perhaps attract the attention of your neighbors who are celebrating at home. And lastly we would like to recommend getting a home intrusion alarm installed, we have a broad range of different affordable types and models in stock and available for quick installation at your convenience. Just get in touch with us, you'll be sure to get the help to keep as secure as it can be over the holiday season so that you can fully enjoy your time away. Lastly we would like to remind anyone who does not have an anti-snap lock installed to also add this to your shopping list. Get in touch with us and book in an installation to protect your doors against snap-attacks.
In truth we've come across many locks which are labelled as an anti snap-lock who are not of sufficient standard to us. We often find that locks stating they are anti snap resistant are not of high enough standard to resist force and attack of many types. This is the reason to why our trained assistants recommends the Brisant locks. The Brisant range incorporates a cylinder lock which makes use of a specific type of steel bar, placed as so that great resistance to brute force attacks is achieved. On top of that, our team always takes great care, and performs installations with precision, as poor fitting will undoubtedly compromise the effectiveness of the lock itself. And as mentioned before, the Brisant range has a lock which is specifically tailored for different types of doors, meaning that we will be able to provide you with the highest quality of lock product as well as the most professional installation service, giving you the best protection available on the security industry market today. So make sure that you are protected for this winter holiday, and enjoy your holiday with family and friend assured that your home is safe and sound behind locked doors which you simply cannot bypass easily. Should you have any questions on the Brisant range, anti snap locks and your home security, get in touch today and we'll answer any questions you may have.
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Will The European Union Decide IP Addresses Are Personal?
The head of an EU group looking into search privacy issues said yesterday that Internet Protocol addresses assigned to computers should be treated as personal information. Below, more about that plus a look at some comments about how the search engines have been reported to the European Parliament to be dealing with privacy.EU Official: IP […]
Danny Sullivan on January 23, 2008 at 10:13 am
The head of an EU group looking into search privacy issues said yesterday that Internet Protocol addresses assigned to computers should be treated as personal information. Below, more about that plus a look at some comments about how the search engines have been reported to the European Parliament to be dealing with privacy.EU Official: IP Is Personal from the Associated Press covers the testimony by the head of the EU privacy group, Peter Scharr:
He said at a European Parliament hearing on online data protection that when someone is identified by an IP, or Internet protocol, address "then it has to be regarded as personal data."
His view differs from that of Google, which insists an IP address merely identifies the location of a computer, not who the individual user is – something strictly true but which does not recognize that many people regularly use the same computer terminal and IP address.
Scharr acknowledged that IP addresses for a computer may not always be personal or linked to an individual. For example, some computers in Internet cafes or offices are used by several people.
But these exceptions have not stopped the emergence of a host of "whois" Internet sites that apply the general rule that typing in an IP address will generate a name for the person or company linked to it.
I like the "strictly true" part. It is absolutely true. An IP address only identifies that a particular computer (or actually, a particular device of sometime, like a router) is connected to the web. IP addresses are indeed reused by various computers. WHOIS lookups can be used to track an IP address back to a particular company and, in some relatively rare cases, a company might even resolve the IP address to match an employee's name. To learn more, see our Google Anonymizing Search Records To Protect Privacy article that goes into more depth about IP addresses.
If IP addresses are treated as personal data, then potentially search engines and others might face more stringent rules over how they are logged or kept in the EU. The article gets into this more with some background on how they are used, but then it hits this part that I simply don't believe:
Microsoft does not record the IP address that identifies an individual computer when it logs search terms. Its Internet strategy relies on users logging into the Passport network that is linked to its popular Hotmail and Messenger services.
The company's European Internet policy director, Thomas Myrup Kristensen, described the move as part of Microsoft's commitment to privacy.
"In terms of the impact on user privacy, complete and irreversible anonymity is the most important point here – more impactful than whether the data is retained for 13 versus 18 versus 24 months," he said.
Bull. OK, I'll check with Microsoft on this to make certain. But web servers typically log IP addresses as a matter of course. I simply don't believe that the majority of those coming to Microsoft — who are not using Passport — are somehow not having IPs logged.
See also related discussion on Techmeme here and here.
Postscript: Heard back from Microsoft, and they said AP didn't get their statement correct nor ran a correction. You can read Microsoft's statements here, here and here (all PDF). In the first, Microsoft notes that it does log IPs but as part of the 18 month data destruction plan it announced last year, it will wipe the entire IP address (rather than losing just the end portion, as Google plans).
Danny Sullivan was a journalist and analyst who covered the digital and search marketing space from 1996 through 2017. He was also a cofounder of Third Door Media, which publishes Search Engine Land, Marketing Land, MarTech Today and produces the SMX: Search Marketing Expo and MarTech events. He retired from journalism and Third Door Media in June 2017. You can learn more about him on his personal site & blog He can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.
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What is the best branch of military to join?
The US Marine Corps Is The Best Military Branch, According To Glassdoor Marine Corps : 4.2 stars. Air Force: 4.1 stars. Navy: 4.0 stars. Coast Guard : 4.0 stars. Army: 3.9 stars.
Which branch of the military goes to war first?
When you talk about "first in", people typically mean invasion by personnel en masse. It's an often asked question because the Marines have a reputation for it, however, since WW2 the US Army and the Air Force typically set foot first in enemy territory. This is courtesy of the 82nd/101st Airborne and US Army Rangers.
Which branch of the military is the most important?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans believe that the U.S. Army is the most important service branch to national defense, followed closely by the Air Force . Fewer than one in five choose the Marine Corps or the Navy . The Army has edged out other military branches in Gallup surveys conducted throughout the last decade.
What branch of the military is most respected?
Which military branch is the safest?
U.S. Air Force , hands down. The Air Force is the safest, cushiest job in the U.S. Military . They have the most lax military discipline, best food, best utility uniforms and on and on. The next safest is the Navy .
What is the most badass branch of military?
The most elite special operations forces in the US Division Marine Recon. Air Force Special Operations Weatherman. USMC Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company — ANGLICO. USMC Amphibious Recon Platoons. Air Force Combat Controllers . Army 'Combined Applications Group' US Navy SEALs . SEAL Team Six — Rainbow.
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What is the military ? In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the six military branches : Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and, most recently, Space Force.
What is front line in military?
A front line (alternative forms: front – line or frontline) in military terminology is the position(s) closest to the area of conflict of an armed force's personnel and equipment, usually referring to land forces.
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This is just a simple survival light source. You can use a cheap outdoor solar yard light like the one in the video from walmart. There only about 3 to 5 bucks but you can use them not only as a light source but a way to recharge AA rechargeable batteries.
First, it will make a great little table lamp or tent light and can also be used as an emergency or survival light source once it has charged from the daytime sun. The solar panel top is removable from the light stem or stake and then it can be turned over (like in the video) to use in your tent, picnic tables, or whatever you need a light source for.
It can also be used as a source to re-charge AA rechargeable batteries by following the steps below.
Place a rechargeable battery into the battery slot.
Replace the light back on the stem/stake and place in the sun.
It will then charge the battery. You can do this for however many batteries you want to charge, usually it will fully charge 3 AA's in one afternoon of sunshine.
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