A recent study sponsored by Axis and conducted by the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) found that 87% of retailers who currently use CCTV analog technology for surveillance in their retail stores are considering making the switch to IP cameras. Loss prevention executives from 49 national and regional retail companies answered questions about their current use of surveillance technology, their feelings about the overall impact of surveillance on loss prevention, and their thoughts about analog vs. IP surveillance systems.

Almost the entire group sampled (98%) said that they currently use video surveillance in their stores. However, only 25% of that sample are using IP surveillance. For those who have yet to implement IP network cameras in their stores 41.7% reported that they hadn’t taken the step yet because of a perceived higher cost.

But good news is on the horizon for retailers balking at the supposed higher cost of IP surveillance systems. A recent whitepaper published by Axis revealed that due to improvements in IP technology and recording and storage products, the overall costs for IP-based systems with smaller camera installations are improving and are even lower than analog systems in some configurations.

Technology improvements like Axis Corridor Format also make IP surveillance systems more affordable. With innovative vertically-oriented surveillance, Axis Corridor Format allows retailers to better target their images, reducing the number of cameras needed to monitor narrow aisles and bays. This reduces the overall cost of installing an IP system.

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We thought it might be hard for landscape designer Robert Myers to encapsulate the gold-medal winning garden he designed for the 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Show in just one word. How do you describe something that is at once lively and peaceful, colourful and monochromatic, wild and orderly? When he answered “elegant” we were a bit surprised, but as we explored the elements of his design—one where even the shadows were planned—we had to agree.

The garden’s benefactor, Cancer Research UK, chose the theme Enlighten to celebrate how its work has increased our knowledge and understanding of the causes, diagnoses and treatments of cancer. “All the

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The hubs and I have a teensy-weensy little disagreement about exactly what belongs on a nightstand. My nightstand: lamp, flowers, black and white baby photo of my twins, autographed Audrey Hepburn movie still, and a Jefferson cup. His nightstand: lamp, a Dale Lindman painting, photo of me (sweet!), cordless telephone (necessary evil, I suppose) … and a ginormous iPhone docking station which also serves as his alarm clock. Seriously? I suppose the good news is that the iPhone docking station replaced the even more ginormous iPad docking station … which appears to have taken up semi-permanent residence in our kitchen. Because everyone needs an iPad by the toaster, right?

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If you are one of those, who love to make their bedroom look classy and beautiful, then you should opt for a Handmade Beds. Most of us neglect our bedroom even if we are earning well. Remember a bedroom is a place where we can seek refuge after a hard day’s work and relax and if we put a nice looking bed, our relaxation might be enhanced. A well-carved Handmade Bed can really turn your bedroom into a beautiful private room for you to come and escape from the hurly-burly of the world. In good olden days, most of the beds were handmade by carpenters, who were experts in making wooden beds.

If you really want to make Handmade Beds your bedroom accessory then you had better get in touch with us, as we sell bedroom furniture.

Handmade Beds come in different shapes, sizes and designs. Y

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Using fresh, seasonal ingredients simply prepared is the secret of any good recipe, including this one. Sometimes referred to as continental lentils, the hearty disc-shaped pulses used here do not disintegrate when cooked so make an ideal ingredient for rustic soups and casseroles. For a more substantial soup, add diced chicken breast along with the Swiss chard and let it gently poach in the stock, until just cooked through and tender.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
• 280 g dried brown lentils
• 65 ml olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 850 g Swiss chard, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 65 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
• leaves from a small bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation
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