IP vs Closed Circuit Security Systems?

Nika

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this.

I'm looking at pricing a security system for a client (new construction) and I'm seeing a lot of companies offering IP based systems and controlling everything from the cameras to lights with it. It all sounds nice and convenient but is it really worth it? How reliable are these types of systems? If you lose power or if you get a virus while you're connected to the internet, does your whole system fail? Is it better to stick with a more "old fashioned" closed circuit system for reliability?

It's a beautiful new home and I don't want to make it seem ugly or outdated with an older system but I want what's going to deliver the best in terms of reliability. Does anyone have any thoughts on these system and/or maybe have some good suggestions for systems I should look into? I'm not opposed to IP, but just want to be sure that their safety won't be compromised for the sake of looks.

Answer
Nika, it sounds like you're really looking out for your client- Good for you! You have several concerns:

First, you mention that this is new construction. I recommend hardwired cameras, regardless of technology (IP vs. CCTV). Hardwired is always preferred to wireless whenever wiring is an option.

Next, IP cameras are very reliable, as long as they're installed properly. Any video network you have will be behind your router/firewall, so it should be protected.

During a power outage, most video systems will be down, unless you run all key equipment on UPS power. If you're viewing video on the home's televisions, these will lose power anyway. You could still use PC's or laptops with battery power, provided the DVR or other video switcher has back-up power.

Modern cameras of either IP or CCTV design look pretty much the same, and won't detract from the appearance of the home. Placement affects this, more than the cameras themselves.

As far as whole-house automation, standards are still evolving. I advise finding a company with a good track record in home automation. Ask for references, jobs they've completed, photos, etc. If they specialize in home automation, they're more likely to handle any compatibility issues with various video, lighting, and other controls.

Good luck on your build, I hope it turns out great!

Does anyone know about this? ?

Nubian Kin

Survelliance Cameras?
I have asked this question before, but recieved no answer. I am wondering how good are surviellance cameras at night, with not a lot of light. I am asking about fixed positioned cameras that you see on the side of most building, that are not monitored by a person. A camera that is unable to zoom and pan. Without a person monitoring them so they can zoom in are they able to get good images, such as facial features, or are they more of a deterrent then anything.

I am trying to inquire information, to see if it would be worth using outside of a friends bar were cars have been getting broke into. The parking lot does not have many lights. So would this even be worth it without adequate lighting. I would like to be able to identfy the suspect since our police dept. does not usually respond to these calls unless it is in progress.
Would a camera like this be good enough to identify a suspect from a distance of about 20ft. Most footage I have seen on the net and tv, and from experience don't show real clear pictures, unless it is zoomed in. Is this the norm, even in the day time.

Answer
You can opt to use a home security video camera that records in black and white or in color. You can also buy cameras that have other features. Some cameras can record activities in complete darkness using night vision. This is great because intruders will not be able to see the exact placement of a home security video camera in the dark. Night vision technology itself has also advanced and can now record video in the dark in full color as opposed to the green colored night vision of the past.

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How can I use my webcam as a security camera?

bablyon_20

Hi;
I'd like to be able to use my webcam to take a picture when it detects motion within it's field of vision, and send it to an email address - something similar to Mugshot, (except that doesnt support authenticated SMTP by the looks of it, unless by request). Does anyone out there know of any similar product?

Answer
IP surveillance technology has reached one of those "perfect storm" moments. Today's digital cameras are inexpensive and easy to install. Wired and wireless networks alike are ubiquitous. And the camera-monitoring software is robust, easy-to-use and often free. Demand for security cams is high among both businesses and home users, and system builders stand to capitalize on this surging wave by offering installation services and support. There's even potential for computer and server upgrades, as some companies will be looking to build dedicated systems that have guaranteed bandwidth and quality of service (QoS) over the video network.
Cameras are popping up all over the place. You can find them at retail businesses, factory floors, homes, apartments, landmarks, schools, financial institutions and transportation centers, to name but a few. Applications range from basic security and safety to quality control monitoring.

Although you can use these cameras over the Web, they're not really Webcams, which are those small, low-tech cameras designed for online socializing. Rather, IP-based cameras connect directly to IP networks, record at higher frame rates, and generally have better resolution then Webcams. They can pan, tilt and zoom, and many have one-way or two-way audio capabilities. They also come with monitoring and management software that lets you trigger alarms and e-mail alerts when certain events occur. For example, you can designate motion detection areas within a frame that generate alerts when motion occurs. Or you can set the system to begin recording when certain events occur or timers are set. Examples of motion events might include a person walking into the frame or a car driving across a designated area.

Since these systems are IP-based, you can monitor, store, and archive video, audio and associated application data over the Internet or across private data networks. The video can be carried anywhere the IP network extends, as opposed to closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems that require proprietary equipment and dedicated coaxial cabling. Anyone with the proper security clearance and a standard browser can monitor video, and control and configure the cameras on the network.

You need to have a fairly robust wired or wireless network set up for a successful IP surveillance roll-out. This Recipe assumes that you have a typical 10/100 wired or 802.11g wireless network already set up. We will, however, look at some Power over Ethernet (PoE) networking equipment and discuss the advantages of that type of system as well. PoE allows you to send power over ethernet lines so you don't have to place the cameras near power sources.

Finally, a note on what all this will cost you. Simply put, pricing will depend on several factors you'll need to carefully consider: Labor rates, the camera(s) selected, the structure of the building(s), the location of power outlets, the location of network infrastructure, etc.

Big Benefits

A quick rundown of the main benefits of IP surveillance follows. Use these points when pitching solutions to your customers, and they will quickly recognize the advantages.


â¢Utilizes existing IP infrastructure.
â¢Highly scalable.
â¢Flexible camera placement: PoE eliminates need for local power source; Wi-Fi eliminates need for hard-wired ethernet cable. Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity, and Wi-Fi is pretty much a noun these days, and has even become synonymous with the more generic term "wireless."
â¢Remote viewing from anywhere/anytime via a standard Web browser.
â¢Standards-based, allowing multi-vendor solutions and integration.
â¢Better image quality than closed circuit TV (CCTV) analog systems.
â¢Open storage and server systems scale easily and cheaply, with no need for specialized recording equipment or training.
â¢Secure: Data can be encrypted across the network, so only the cameras and servers know what kind of packets to expect across the system. Without the proper authentication keys, outsiders can't break into the network to steal video data or feed false video into the system. Also, any interruption to the data stream can automatically trigger alarms and alerts.
Ingredients

Let's get into the two main areas of componentsâthe cameras and the networkâthat we'll need for building out an IP camera surveillance system.

Cameras: Most professionals are deploying products from D-Link of Fountain Valley, California. The company has been around for 20 years, and it offers quality cameras at reasonable prices. I recommend them.

I tested D-Link's DCS-6620G, DCS-5300G, DCS-3220G, DCS-2120 and DCS-950G cameras. I've listed them in order from fully featured to bare-bones. The DSC-6620G is the deluxe model, with all the ......MORE http://www.crn.com/white-box/192202279;jsessionid=QHVPJ5ULF1U3ZQE1GHOSKH4ATMY32JVN?pgno=2

how to make cordless home phones work better?

klara (:

is there a way to make cordless phones work better with less static or longer range?
i have a 5.8 phone, but i need it to work better im not gonan get a new one

Answer
replace your phones with DECT phones...
only buy pansaonic..

stay away from uniden and vtech...

check your line with a corded phone to ensure that the static is not on the line or jack... and if there is static at the jack, check the NID with the corded phone to determine if the static is inside or outside of your home... if outside call your local telephone provider to make the repairs... if inside and you have wire maintenance then the phone company can come and make the repairs free, otherwise they will charge you - or you can do it yourself, or have someone else do it...

DECT phones operate on 1.9Ghz which is an unlicenced radio spectrum set aside by the FCC for cordless telephone devices only... so other devices should not interfere... also with RF the lower the frequency the further the range, so they will provide better range than 2.4 and 5.8Ghz phones...

2.4Ghz phones operate within the same frequencies as many consumer electronic devices - wifi, cordless intercoms, cordless baby monitors, cordless video security cameras, microwave ovens..... etc..

placement of the main base - that connects to the dial tone, is also important.. you want to locate the main base in a location centered on the area you are attempting to cover with the cordless phone... keep in mind that physical obstructions (doors, floors, etc) can block or reduce the signal level and range of the phones.....

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What is the RANGE of a 12V, 1Amp power supply of a security camera?

jake

Hello guys, Im connecting a security camera (12V 0.45A), but the cord of the power supply is too short (4 feet) and I need to make it longer. If I buy a male-female jack extension, lets say 35 feet long, will it loose power?

Answer
Short answer: that won't be a problem.

Technically, yes, the extension cord causes a bit of loss due to heat, resistance, and other factors. But a typical 120V 15A home outlet can supply more than enough power to cover the loss.

You have more to worry over the cord's placement than you do about its performance.

IP vs Closed Circuit Security Systems?

Nika

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this.

I'm looking at pricing a security system for a client (new construction) and I'm seeing a lot of companies offering IP based systems and controlling everything from the cameras to lights with it. It all sounds nice and convenient but is it really worth it? How reliable are these types of systems? If you lose power or if you get a virus while you're connected to the internet, does your whole system fail? Is it better to stick with a more "old fashioned" closed circuit system for reliability?

It's a beautiful new home and I don't want to make it seem ugly or outdated with an older system but I want what's going to deliver the best in terms of reliability. Does anyone have any thoughts on these system and/or maybe have some good suggestions for systems I should look into? I'm not opposed to IP, but just want to be sure that their safety won't be compromised for the sake of looks.

Answer
Nika, it sounds like you're really looking out for your client- Good for you! You have several concerns:

First, you mention that this is new construction. I recommend hardwired cameras, regardless of technology (IP vs. CCTV). Hardwired is always preferred to wireless whenever wiring is an option.

Next, IP cameras are very reliable, as long as they're installed properly. Any video network you have will be behind your router/firewall, so it should be protected.

During a power outage, most video systems will be down, unless you run all key equipment on UPS power. If you're viewing video on the home's televisions, these will lose power anyway. You could still use PC's or laptops with battery power, provided the DVR or other video switcher has back-up power.

Modern cameras of either IP or CCTV design look pretty much the same, and won't detract from the appearance of the home. Placement affects this, more than the cameras themselves.

As far as whole-house automation, standards are still evolving. I advise finding a company with a good track record in home automation. Ask for references, jobs they've completed, photos, etc. If they specialize in home automation, they're more likely to handle any compatibility issues with various video, lighting, and other controls.

Good luck on your build, I hope it turns out great!

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how to set up a security camera system?

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Rachael

Answer
1.Determine where security cameras should be placed. For the home and the business, any areas that have high traffic or items of value are prime locations for cameras. Also, consider placing cameras where break-ins or acts of vandalism are more likely to occur.

2.Optimize camera placement. Once you have determined where the cameras should go, plan for the least amount of wiring and the widest viewing angles for each camera. Since there are only so many cameras included per kit, it is best to utilize each one as much as possible before resorting to purchasing additional cameras to connect to the camera control unit.

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If you read the book ruby holler, what is the theme (lesson taught about life) of the story?

cross coun

Answer
Ruby Holler concerns the adventures of the orphan twins Florida (a girl) and Dallas (a boy), who are named after the tourist pamphlets in the box in which they were abandoned as babies. When the story begins they are 13, and living in the Boxton Creek Home for Children, a miserable orphanage run by the short-tempered and greedy Mr and Mrs Trepid.

The twins are each other's best and only friends, and they have different and complementary characters. Florida is "loud and squirmy, with her mouth full of words bursting out", and Dallas is "the one more inclined to daydreaming". They haven't lived in the Boxton Creek Home all their lives: every so often they'll be taken in by a cruel or peculiar family - scary, toothless Mr Dreep and his wife with the fidgety fingers, or the self-righteous Cranbeps and their abominable daughter Gigi - each time the placement breaks down, and back the twins go to the sour and neglectful care of the Trepids.

So far, so conventional. There is a larger-than-life, brighter-than-natural quality to these people and this setting: we know it's exaggerated, and we can enjoy the melodrama. We're not in the realm of subdued and downbeat realism.

There's almost a Lemony Snicketish air: the life of Florida and Dallas has indeed so far been a series of unfortunate events. When a kindly, eccentric old couple turn up and take the twins to live with them in the isolated valley of Ruby Holler, we can guess that Florida and Dallas and Tiller and Sairey will eventually become one family, and it's not hard to predict that there will be problems to overcome and dangers to face, but that they'll all live happily ever after.

Now, how does a good storyteller make this interesting? Interesting, I mean, to all kinds of readers, whatever their degree of experience and sophistication?

First, by a complete certainty of tone. There are no false notes, no striving for effect, no clever jokes that miss half the audience, no patronising facetiousness. Creech takes her material seriously, and presents it without affectation. That happens more rarely than it should; it takes practice to bring it off, as well as talent, but when it does, it means that the tone resonates sympathetically with the subject. The whole book is in tune.

Second, by putting the camera in the right place. According to David Mamet, "Where should I put the camera?" is one of the fundamental questions a film director has to ask: I'd say it was the fundamental question of all storytelling.

It's not only what angle you choose to see an event from, but how close you go to it, and how long you spend with it, and when you look away. In Ruby Holler, Creech does an unusual thing for a children's book: she distributes her attention equally among the adults and the children. She looks at whatever is interesting, whatever moves the story forward, and tells us what she sees, and never tells us more than we need.

Sometimes it's only a glance: some of her chapters are less than a page and a half long. The effect is to give the reader a sense of deep security: we're confident in the authority of the storyteller. She knows what she's doing. This is not a great work of literary art; it's not the best book Creech has written. But it's a book that shows how very satisfying unobtrusive craftsmanship can be, even working with slight materials, and it's fun, and it celebrates kindness and decency.

Incidentally, if you look for this book, you'll be lucky to recognise it from the cover. The publishers have printed the title in thin red letters so that it's almost invisible. Apart from that, Ruby Holler is handsomely designed.

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Year of the rat. What will it bring for Arians?

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Q. Since 2008 is year of the rat (or is it), what will the year bring for rats or Arians?

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The Sign of Aries: is the sign of action. Any planet found there will be hyped up and forced to act continuously in overdrive.

The Sun in Aries: tends to make the entire character lean towards action and initiative. When the Con Edison utility company put its first woman to work on a street crew years ago, the TV cameras were there to cover it. They showed the woman operating a jackhammer and then they interviewed her. On her coveralls was a large button saying simply "ARIES". When the reporter commented on it, the woman said: "Yeah, I like to be first".

The Moon in Aries: can be much more emotional than the Sun in Aries. The temper inclines to be short, but, as is typical with Aries, it doesnât last long. Tomorrow, they will be fighting about something else. It is said that you canât persuade anyone with an Aries Moon that they are wrong because, by the time youâve gotten your arguments together, theyâve already acted on whatever it was and gone on to something new. The women in the life tend to be Aries types, active and aggressive.

Mercury in Aries: activates the mind. Mercury here doesnât just study or investigate subjects. It attacks them. If the Sun happens to be in a slower, more methodical sign. like Taurus, the mind could be said to run ahead of the person, darting from conclusion to conclusion before the body manages to catch up.

Venus in Aries: activates the expression of affection. Liz Taylor has this placement (and her Venus sits close to Uranus, planet of sudden, unexpected change; what a surprise). So did Marilyn Monroe and Jean Harlow. Julian Armistead once gave a lecture on Liz Taylorâs horoscope. He pointed out that Venus in Aries people need constant excitement in relationships. When things finally slow down and get comfortable, they start looking elsewhere.

Mars in Aries: You might say that Mars is at home here since it is the "ruler" of this sign. And Mars in Aries does tend to give extra energy as well as a constant need for activity. Mars shows the type of action we take, our style of action. In Aries, it is impulsive, tending to charge right in. People with this placement have to learn about "staying power" and sticking with something until it is finished.

Jupiter in Aries: Jupiter is where we feel safe and secure, optimistic and lucky. In Aries, that means we feel good when we take initiative, lucky when we charge right in. Jupiter also shows something about our religious and philosophical beliefs, our ability to get the "big picture" rather than those little details. In Aries, that means we have to grasp them fast. If it takes too long, we get bored and move on.

Saturn in Aries: Saturn shows where we feel UN-safe and IN-secure. Its sign position shows what we absolutely must have to feel security and safety. In Aries, that means initiative. The worst thing you can say to a Saturn in Aries person is " Sit there and wait; Iâll take care of it". They will climb the walls. Waiting on line is another thing that they absolutely cannot stand. Does anybody like to wait on line? Not really, but hey, it happens. So get over it, right? Not for a Saturn in Aries person. To feel safe and secure, they must have the initiative. Saturn in Aries is prone to headaches and problems with the teeth, especially the upper teeth.

Uranus in Aries: Uranus is a planet of independence, innovation, and genius. It is very comfortable here in the sign of new beginnings. Be careful of something else, however, that can come from all of this haste. Accidents. Unless something else in the horoscope can moderate this placement, excessive haste can be a problem. This is a superior position, though, for coming up with inventions and ideas that can be innovative to the point of being shocking.

Neptune in Aries: increases the activity of the imagination. Neptune stays in a sign for about 14 years and therefore affects a whole generation at a time. Some astrologers tend to minimize the sign position of the outer three planets because of this. I disagree. Sign position is ALWAYS important. Neptune in Aries causes the imagination to be excitable, sometimes excessively. Not bad if Neptune has some moderating influences.

Pluto in Aries: Pluto is where we can go to extremes. Aries is where we take action. If you think that this makes for self-involved people who are prone to take extreme action, you are right. Those born in the 1830âs and 1840âs had this placement. When they grew up, they became a very optimistic, can-do generation.

Does anyone know about this? ?

Nubian Kin

Survelliance Cameras?
I have asked this question before, but recieved no answer. I am wondering how good are surviellance cameras at night, with not a lot of light. I am asking about fixed positioned cameras that you see on the side of most building, that are not monitored by a person. A camera that is unable to zoom and pan. Without a person monitoring them so they can zoom in are they able to get good images, such as facial features, or are they more of a deterrent then anything.

I am trying to inquire information, to see if it would be worth using outside of a friends bar were cars have been getting broke into. The parking lot does not have many lights. So would this even be worth it without adequate lighting. I would like to be able to identfy the suspect since our police dept. does not usually respond to these calls unless it is in progress.
Would a camera like this be good enough to identify a suspect from a distance of about 20ft. Most footage I have seen on the net and tv, and from experience don't show real clear pictures, unless it is zoomed in. Is this the norm, even in the day time.

Answer
You can opt to use a home security video camera that records in black and white or in color. You can also buy cameras that have other features. Some cameras can record activities in complete darkness using night vision. This is great because intruders will not be able to see the exact placement of a home security video camera in the dark. Night vision technology itself has also advanced and can now record video in the dark in full color as opposed to the green colored night vision of the past.

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how to set up a security camera system?

best home security camera placement image

Rachael

Answer
1.Determine where security cameras should be placed. For the home and the business, any areas that have high traffic or items of value are prime locations for cameras. Also, consider placing cameras where break-ins or acts of vandalism are more likely to occur.

2.Optimize camera placement. Once you have determined where the cameras should go, plan for the least amount of wiring and the widest viewing angles for each camera. Since there are only so many cameras included per kit, it is best to utilize each one as much as possible before resorting to purchasing additional cameras to connect to the camera control unit.

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If you read the book ruby holler, what is the theme (lesson taught about life) of the story?

cross coun

Answer
Ruby Holler concerns the adventures of the orphan twins Florida (a girl) and Dallas (a boy), who are named after the tourist pamphlets in the box in which they were abandoned as babies. When the story begins they are 13, and living in the Boxton Creek Home for Children, a miserable orphanage run by the short-tempered and greedy Mr and Mrs Trepid.

The twins are each other's best and only friends, and they have different and complementary characters. Florida is "loud and squirmy, with her mouth full of words bursting out", and Dallas is "the one more inclined to daydreaming". They haven't lived in the Boxton Creek Home all their lives: every so often they'll be taken in by a cruel or peculiar family - scary, toothless Mr Dreep and his wife with the fidgety fingers, or the self-righteous Cranbeps and their abominable daughter Gigi - each time the placement breaks down, and back the twins go to the sour and neglectful care of the Trepids.

So far, so conventional. There is a larger-than-life, brighter-than-natural quality to these people and this setting: we know it's exaggerated, and we can enjoy the melodrama. We're not in the realm of subdued and downbeat realism.

There's almost a Lemony Snicketish air: the life of Florida and Dallas has indeed so far been a series of unfortunate events. When a kindly, eccentric old couple turn up and take the twins to live with them in the isolated valley of Ruby Holler, we can guess that Florida and Dallas and Tiller and Sairey will eventually become one family, and it's not hard to predict that there will be problems to overcome and dangers to face, but that they'll all live happily ever after.

Now, how does a good storyteller make this interesting? Interesting, I mean, to all kinds of readers, whatever their degree of experience and sophistication?

First, by a complete certainty of tone. There are no false notes, no striving for effect, no clever jokes that miss half the audience, no patronising facetiousness. Creech takes her material seriously, and presents it without affectation. That happens more rarely than it should; it takes practice to bring it off, as well as talent, but when it does, it means that the tone resonates sympathetically with the subject. The whole book is in tune.

Second, by putting the camera in the right place. According to David Mamet, "Where should I put the camera?" is one of the fundamental questions a film director has to ask: I'd say it was the fundamental question of all storytelling.

It's not only what angle you choose to see an event from, but how close you go to it, and how long you spend with it, and when you look away. In Ruby Holler, Creech does an unusual thing for a children's book: she distributes her attention equally among the adults and the children. She looks at whatever is interesting, whatever moves the story forward, and tells us what she sees, and never tells us more than we need.

Sometimes it's only a glance: some of her chapters are less than a page and a half long. The effect is to give the reader a sense of deep security: we're confident in the authority of the storyteller. She knows what she's doing. This is not a great work of literary art; it's not the best book Creech has written. But it's a book that shows how very satisfying unobtrusive craftsmanship can be, even working with slight materials, and it's fun, and it celebrates kindness and decency.

Incidentally, if you look for this book, you'll be lucky to recognise it from the cover. The publishers have printed the title in thin red letters so that it's almost invisible. Apart from that, Ruby Holler is handsomely designed.

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Aries people, how do you experience Saturn in 6Th house?

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JohnnyV

How are you facing the bad Saturn position?
(Saturn stays in 6th house, for a couple of years)
are you experiencing this bad position, it's really a bad position for me (i am Aries) so did you noticed a lot more pressure and a lot more difficulties in your life since Saturn made this awful position, any comments?

Answer
The Sign of Aries: is the sign of action. Any planet found there will be hyped up and forced to act continuously in overdrive.

The Sun in Aries: tends to make the entire character lean towards action and initiative. When the Con Edison utility company put its first woman to work on a street crew years ago, the TV cameras were there to cover it. They showed the woman operating a jackhammer and then they interviewed her. On her coveralls was a large button saying simply "ARIES". When the reporter commented on it, the woman said: "Yeah, I like to be first".

The Moon in Aries: can be much more emotional than the Sun in Aries. The temper inclines to be short, but, as is typical with Aries, it doesnât last long. Tomorrow, they will be fighting about something else. It is said that you canât persuade anyone with an Aries Moon that they are wrong because, by the time youâve gotten your arguments together, theyâve already acted on whatever it was and gone on to something new. The women in the life tend to be Aries types, active and aggressive.

Mercury in Aries: activates the mind. Mercury here doesnât just study or investigate subjects. It attacks them. If the Sun happens to be in a slower, more methodical sign. like Taurus, the mind could be said to run ahead of the person, darting from conclusion to conclusion before the body manages to catch up.

Venus in Aries: activates the expression of affection. Liz Taylor has this placement (and her Venus sits close to Uranus, planet of sudden, unexpected change; what a surprise). So did Marilyn Monroe and Jean Harlow. Julian Armistead once gave a lecture on Liz Taylorâs horoscope. He pointed out that Venus in Aries people need constant excitement in relationships. When things finally slow down and get comfortable, they start looking elsewhere.

Mars in Aries: You might say that Mars is at home here since it is the "ruler" of this sign. And Mars in Aries does tend to give extra energy as well as a constant need for activity. Mars shows the type of action we take, our style of action. In Aries, it is impulsive, tending to charge right in. People with this placement have to learn about "staying power" and sticking with something until it is finished.

Jupiter in Aries: Jupiter is where we feel safe and secure, optimistic and lucky. In Aries, that means we feel good when we take initiative, lucky when we charge right in. Jupiter also shows something about our religious and philosophical beliefs, our ability to get the "big picture" rather than those little details. In Aries, that means we have to grasp them fast. If it takes too long, we get bored and move on.

Saturn in Aries: Saturn shows where we feel UN-safe and IN-secure. Its sign position shows what we absolutely must have to feel security and safety. In Aries, that means initiative. The worst thing you can say to a Saturn in Aries person is " Sit there and wait; Iâll take care of it". They will climb the walls. Waiting on line is another thing that they absolutely cannot stand. Does anybody like to wait on line? Not really, but hey, it happens. So get over it, right? Not for a Saturn in Aries person. To feel safe and secure, they must have the initiative. Saturn in Aries is prone to headaches and problems with the teeth, especially the upper teeth.

Uranus in Aries: Uranus is a planet of independence, innovation, and genius. It is very comfortable here in the sign of new beginnings. Be careful of something else, however, that can come from all of this haste. Accidents. Unless something else in the horoscope can moderate this placement, excessive haste can be a problem. This is a superior position, though, for coming up with inventions and ideas that can be innovative to the point of being shocking.

Neptune in Aries: increases the activity of the imagination. Neptune stays in a sign for about 14 years and therefore affects a whole generation at a time. Some astrologers tend to minimize the sign position of the outer three planets because of this. I disagree. Sign position is ALWAYS important. Neptune in Aries causes the imagination to be excitable, sometimes excessively. Not bad if Neptune has some moderating influences.

Pluto in Aries: Pluto is where we can go to extremes. Aries is where we take action. If you think that this makes for self-involved people who are prone to take extreme action, you are right. Those born in the 1830âs and 1840âs had this placement. When they grew up, they became a very optimistic, can-do generation.

Record finish line video of bicycle race :)?

Jim Thomps

Hi All,

Iâm searching for a low cost finish line video recording and review system. I cannot afford a line scan camera and software (e.g. FinishLynx).

I organize bicycle races, conducted rain or shine, and record/report the finish line results. The finish line width is 26.0ft. and racers use the entire width. Racers pass through the finish line at 35mph, or 51fps. The race no. bibs are pinned below the shoulder and on the side of jerseys, presenting themselves to the camera and approximately 5.0ft above the ground.

Currently, I mount two Kodak Zi6 video cameras and one Kodak Playsport at an average height of 9.0ft. and 2.0ft off the curb and record to SD cards. One Zi6 records the far side of the road and another Zi6 the near side. The Playsport is a back-up and records the center. I use Apple Quicktime Pro software to review the finish line frame by frame on laptops within a home built trailer.

Current Problems
Video image does not display timestamp making computation of elapsed time difficult.
Climbing up and down the ladder to retrieve and install new SD cards is time consuming and moves camera out of alignment.
Sunlight glare off the tyvek bibs sometimes obscures no. legibility.
HD at 30fps is one frame every 1.7ft., therefore close finishes are difficult to judge. A higher frame rate is better.
The shutter speed and focus are not adjustable.

Ideal Solution
Racers want their placement results and elapsed time very quickly.
Review the top ten finishers while simultaneously recording remaining racers.
Quickly capture images of close finishes for printing or upload to the cloud.
Time synchronization between all recordings.
Record back-up video.
Frame by frame review, forward and back
HD at a true 60fps (minimum).

What are your thoughts?

Can a Casio record to security system dvr? Of course, TiVo is less expensive ... but I really need the HH:MM:SS image stamp displayed on each frame during rev