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“But, Mom, I HAVE TERRIBLE DISEASES!”  This was the excuse – one of my favorites – that flew out of my son’s mouth recently in an attempt to evade the evil clutches of bedtime.  Before he was struck with these horrible diseases, he tried the typical “Mom, I’m hungry…Mom, I’m thirsty…Mom, I need [...]

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As an alarm system owner, there are a number of great benefits that you are entitled to.  Peace of mind is the major one, and in the coming future greater control and automation over your home.  What about financial discounts?  I suppose that it is probably too far to say that you are entitled to [...]

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When did I get old?
I remember thinking in my wild, teenage years that, after all the shenanigans I pulled, I would certainly be much wiser when I became a parent. Having been an expert at making bad decisions when I was young and invincible, if my own kids ever started getting into drugs or alcohol, [...]

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In response to the ongoing needs of medical supplies in Haiti, International Aid Serving Kids is holding a drive for medical supplies this Saturday, January 23, 2010.

Location:
APX Alarm Building at 4907 North 300 West, in Provo, Utah.
Time:
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Items Needed:

Hibiclens antiseptic bottles
Neosporin
Gauze pads
Kerlix wraps
Ace bandage wraps
Coban wraps
Adaptic Vaseline gauze
Bandages
Arm slings
Gloves
Crutches
Wheelchairs
Splinting material
Over-the-counter pain medications  [...]

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4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Spammers and Hackers

by Ian

After reading Stephanie’s last post about things to NOT post on Twitter or Facebook, I started thinking about all the things that can happen when you use social media. While using social media is a great way to keep in touch and get your message out there, it presents an opportunity for hackers and scammers to [...]

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How Can I Help the Relief Effort in Haiti?

by stephanie

Photo by Beatriz_Mojica
After Tuesday’s earthquake devastated Haiti, many of us are wondering how we can help those who have been struck by this horrible tragedy. One of the most effective ways you can help with the Haitian relief effort is to donate to the American Red Cross. Here are five ways:
1. Click on the red Donate Now [...]

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APX Alarm $50 Friday!

by Ian

Here at APX Alarm we have been delighted with the growth and feedback from the community! Seriously, you guys are great. In an effort to thank everyone for becoming a part of the APX Online Community, as well as further encourage growth, we will be instituting Fifty Dollar Friday’s!

Every Friday morning at 9AM mountain time [...]

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Don’t Forget to Live

by kelsey

The other day I was in a meeting at APX and my boss said to me, “Blogging about alarms is kind of like toilet paper; it can be boring, but it is totally needed.”
I thought about that a lot this week as I was deciding what I wanted to post, and then I got this [...]

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7 Tips to Keep Your Kids from Getting Lost in Public

by stephanie

via videosift.com
Do you have a little “Phillip” in your family? These children may one day become world changers, but for now, those of us who are raising our exuberant kids are looking for a better way to keep them safe in public without tethering them to playground equipment. Here are some ideas to keep your little explorers from getting lost [...]

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How does a Glassbreak Sensor Work?

by Ian

As I began writing this post today, I realized that alarm sensors are very aptly named. That is, their name pretty much explains what they do. “Motion Sensor:” Senses motion. “Smoke Alarm:” Senses smoke. “Glassbreak Sensor:” You guessed it, senses breaking glass.
But how, exactly, does a glassbreak sensor detect breaking glass? Well, to start off, [...]

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