Home Security – Keeping Safe In Your Home

It is not unusual to be concerned about the safety of your house and its valuable assets from the insatiable eyes of the thieves that can strike anytime in your house and rip you off leaving you sitting in an empty house. Be assured, since thinking about the safety of your house is nothing but natural and the best thing is that you can do a lot to protect your house in that respect. Just like you take care of your computer by installing the latest anti-viruses, anti-spywares and other firewalls, protecting your house from the burglars is no more different. It is important that you ask yourself some questions, which would help you to determine how safe your house is. They would include questions like whether you have ladders or any other tools that a thief could use to break into your house, whether you have any sort of alarm which could alert you of any possible break-in, etc. If all these questions point out that your house isn’t safe from the burglars, it is about time that you do something about it.

Firstly, you have got to remember that thieves would generally avoid those homes that are always occupied by residents. However, mistaking this fact to mean that you family would be safe could be the greatest mistake that you could have ever made. Burglars would stop from doing anything, which means that to get to the loot, they could even harm your family. However, you would be just as helpless when you have been robbed off your belongings when you are not there in your home at all. Now that you know about the risks that involve with respect to a burglary, it is important that you be aware of some common sense that could come a long way with respect to protecting your house as well as its valuable assets from any possible break-in and the best thing about these tips is that it is much more easier than the pain staking installation of the anti-viruses that you do in order to protect your computer systems from any virus threats.

Do not forget the keys: Handing out the keys of your home even to your friends could be the biggest mistake that you may have ever done. It is important that every family member knows where exactly you keep your keys all the time so that you know what to do if any of them are missing. Never use those traditional techniques of hiding your keys under the mat or in a flower vase, since that is exactly where the robber would look for them in the first place. And always keep separate key bunch such as for your home, for your car, etc.

Strangers beware this may seem like the same advice that your mother always gave you when you were a child. Never let any stranger into your house come what may. It is important that you teach your kids to follow this advice all the time. If someone needs some help and asks if he or she wants to make a call, do not let them in your house. You can make the phone call for them if they really are in any kind of trouble.

Keep your doors and windows locked all the time: This tip goes without sayings that in your absence, always keep your house locked, including your windows. This proves to be a great habit and it greatly reduces any chances of any break-ins. Locking the windows would also include locking the windows of your attic.

In This Book, You Will Learn:

Home Security – Keeping Safe In Your Home 4
Home Security Is Not About Gates 5
The Instinct Of Being Secure 6
Protecting Your Home With A Security System 7
Driveway Alarms 10
Warning Signs 11
Home Security Lights 12
Wireless Home Security Cameras 14
Closed Circuit Television 15
Security Cameras In Your House 16
Choosing a Surveillance Product 17
Hidden Cameras 18
Home Security Basics 20
Video Monitors 21
The Best In House Alarm 22
Choosing a Home Security Company 23
Monitoring Systems for Better Home Security 24
Do-It-Yourself Alarm Systems 25
Protecting your Mailbox 28
Ways To Discourage A Criminal 30

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A swimming pool is one of the classic signs of the easy life. From the theme song of the Beverly Hillbillies to the closing scene of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”, swimming pools are associated with the rich, the leisurely, and the easy-going in life.

Which is why it’s terrible when we learn, after we’ve spent a great deal of money and time selecting and installing a swimming pool, that that’s no easy way to get an easy life. Maintaining a swimming pool can be a massive amount of work, one that makes even the best of us sometimes throw up our hands and say “What was I even thinking, digging this hole in my backyard and filling it up with expensive water?”

In this book, we’ll talk about swimming pools. We’ll talk about the different kinds of swimming pools available and how each is installed. We’ll talk about the maintenance issues associated with each and what we need to do about different pools in different climates. And we’ll talk about a few horror stories–not to frighten you so much as to make you aware that when the worst happens, you still have options–even if they are expensive.

As the modern poets say: the simple life is not so simple. The easy life isn’t always easy. But with a firm grasp on some of these principles of year-round pool maintenance, you’ll find it much easier than you otherwise would–and you’ll have that much more time to enjoy the fruits of all your long efforts and labors.

In This Book, You Will Learn:

INTRODUCTION 4

1 THE TYPES OF POOLS 5
FIBERGLASS POOLS 6
CONCRETE POOLS 7
VINYL POOLS 8
ABOVE-GROUND POOLS 9
WHICH POOL IS RIGHT? 9

2 HOW POOLS WORK 10
DRAINS 10
SKIMMERS 11
PUMP SYSTEMS 11
FILTRATION SYSTEMS 12
RETURN VALVES 12
OTHER NEEDED FIXTURES 13
BELLS AND WHISTLES 14

3 WATER QUALITY 15
CHLORINE POOLS 15
SALINE POOLS 16
ALTERNATIVE WATER DISINFECTION METHODS 17

4 TIPS FOR INSTALLATION 19
TIP #1: DON’T INSTALL YOUR POOL YOURSELF 19

5 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 21
FILTER MAINTENANCE AND BACKWASHING 21
WATER QUALITY 23
SUMMARY: REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 26

6 SPA MAINTENANCE 27

7 WINTERIZING AND WEATHER 29

8 LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE: THE HORROR STORIES 31
“POPPING OUT” 31
VINYL TEARS 32
IT’S NOT ALL THAT HORRIFYING 32

WHAT IS THE IPHONE?

It’s hard to imagine that there was ever a time when people didn’t have cell phones. Can you imagine your life without yours?

Now, almost everyone has one and they have certainly come a long way. With newer models you can do more than just make calls. You can browse the internet, use it as a camera or video camera, even download and play music and send emails.

In other words, there is not much that the modern cell phone can’t handle especially when you consider the capabilities of the iPhone, Apple’s answer to the cell phone.

SO, WHAT IS THE IPHONE ANYWAY?

The iPhone is a mobile device that serves as a cell phone, iPod, and can perform internet functions such as email and browsing the web. And that short description does not even touch the surface about what it can do.

Apple started creating buzz about the product in January of 2007. It was finally released in June 2007 and was an instant hit. Time Magazine gave it their prestigious “Invention of the Year” award.

SO, WHAT IS THE IPHONE ANYWAY? 4
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE IPHONE 4
WHAT THIS EBOOK WILL COVER 5
1 GETTING TO KNOW THE IPHONE 6
APPEARANCE OF THE IPHONE 6
TOP OF THE IPHONE 6
MAIN BODY 6
HOW TO NAVIGATE AND USE THE IPHONE 7
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN 7
2 SETTING UP THE IPHONE 11
PURCHASING YOUR IPHONE 11
FINDING A SERVICE PLAN 11
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED 12
ABOUT THE SIM CARD 13
SYNCHING THE IPHONE WITH YOUR COMPUTER 13
3 WHAT CAN THE IPHONE REALLY DO? 14
TEXT MESSAGING WITH THE IPHONE 16
USING THE CALENDAR 17
USING THE PHOTOS AND CAMERA APPLICATIONS 17
USING YOUTUBE ON THE IPHONE 18
KEEPING TRACK OF THE STOCK MARKET ON THE IPHONE 18
THE BASICS OF USING MAPS 19
KEEPING TRACK OF THE WEATHER 20
USING THE CLOCK 20
USING THE BASIC CALCULATOR 21
USING THE NOTES FEATURE 21
THE SETTINGS ON THE IPHONE 21
AIRPLANE MODE 22
ENABLING WIFI 22
MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS 22
EXTREMELY VERSATILE TECHNOLOGY 23
4 HOW TO USE THE PHONE ON THE IPHONE 24
THE APPLICATION ICON 24
WHAT CAN YOU DO ONCE YOU’RE IN THE PHONE PORTION? 24
MAKING CALLS ON THE IPHONE 25
WHEN THE CALL IS IN PROGRESS 25
HOW TO ANSWER A CALL 26
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE PHONE FEATURE ON THE IPHONE 27
5 HOW TO EMAIL USING THE IPHONE 28
THE EMAIL APPLICATION ICON 28
CONFIGURE YOUR EMAIL 28
HOW TO SEND EMAIL 29
HOW TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL 30
6 USING THE IPHONE FOR INTERNET 31
THE SAFARI APPLICATION ICON 31
BROWSING WEB PAGES 31
ZOOMING IN AND OUT 31
OPENING A WEB PAGE 31
DEALING WITH LINKS ON THE IPHONE 32
SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET 32
CAN YOU OPEN MORE THAN ONE WEB PAGE? 32
SETTING UP YOUR BOOKMARKS 33
YOUR HOME PAGE 33
SYNCING WITH YOUR COMPUTER 33
7 PLAYING MUSIC WITH THE IPHONE – USING THE IPOD 34
THE IPOD APPLICATION ICON 34
YOUR ITUNES ACCOUNT 34
PLAYING MUSIC AND VIDEOS ON THE IPHONE 35
8 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 36
KEEP IT DAMAGE FREE 36
KEEP IT CLEAN 36
GETTING HELP 37
CONCLUSION 38

Chapter 1 – The Beginning

When people hear the words “Information Technology,” the first things that come to mind are computers and the Internet. It may also bring up words like “network,” “intranet,” “server,” “firewall,” “security,” as well as more arcane expressions such as “router,” “T-1,” “Ethernet,” or the mysterious and exotic-sounding “VoIP” (pronounced “VoIP”).

In fact, information technology is all these things, and more. It is hardly new, however. Information technology is as old as the brain itself, if you think of the brain as an information processor. As far as I.T. being a science, even that goes back as far as the earliest attempts to communicate and store information.

And that is essentially what information technology is: the communication and storage of information, along with the ability to process and make use of the information stored. In this chapter, we will begin with a brief history of I.T., what it comprises today, and the different major types of I.T. systems available today.

Chapter 1 – The Beginning 
A Short History of Information Technology 4
The Hellenistic World 5
Early Programmable Devices 6
Communications and Information Storage 7
Information Technology Since 1980 8
Information Technology Today 9
Types of Information Tools and Media 10
Personal Computer 10
Storage Media 11
Internet Options and Communication 13
Chapter 2 – Understanding BizIT 15
Assessing Your I.T. Needs 15
Desk and chair 16
Bookcase/Shelves 16
Table 17
Telephone (And Phone System) 17
Computer and Monitor 18
Printer, Copier, FAX Machine 20
Other I.T. Options 20
All Those Bells And Whistles; Do You Really Need Them? 21
Getting It Cheap 23
Chapter 3 – Getting Organized 25
Setting Up Your Workspace 25
Organizing the Worktop 25
Peripherals and Office Supplies 26
About Wireless Technology 27
Getting Online 29
T1 and T3 30
A Word Of Caution 31
Networking: The Intranet 31
Sharing Printers and Programs 33
About Sharing Programs 34
Protecting Yourself And Your Business 37
E-mail Issues 38
Computer Care And Maintenance 39
Protecting The Hardware 39
Software Maintenance 41

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Spy cameras, hidden cameras, voice recorders, tracking tools, etc. all use the latest in surveillance technology. Products including telephone recorders, time lapse recorders, counter surveillance and night vision goggles are just a couple of items that you are going to learn about in this highly-anticipated sequel in the great series featuring, “How To Find Out Anything About Anyone“.

You will learn about the best spy gadgets that really work with professional quality. We will discuss how to install and use these devices as well as tell you where to find great deals from the trusted sources that all the greatest spies use. You will learn about surveillance equipment that is unmatched by any other.

We will tell you about all of the cool gadgets that are featured in all of the James Bond 007 movies. You will also learn where you can get your own unique gadgets for all of your real-life secret missions. You will also learn about all of the latest information on listening devices and how to use them to hear all the juicy details of any distant conversation.

Hidden cameras are a must for any great spy. We will teach you how to find the right spy camera for your mission, how to install it and lots of other important facts. Spy cameras are often mounted in vehicles; we will also discuss GPS tracking and other ways to keep up with someone on the move.

It is never too early to start. Kids are the nosiest creatures on the planet and are naturally interested in spy gear. We will tell you how to determine which spy gadgets are right for your junior spy. You will learn about gadgets that are not only fun to use, but will enhance your child’s sleuth skills, building a solid foundation to grow into a distinguished spy one day.

This is your one-stop spot for all you need to know about all the latest and greatest in gadgets and spy tools that allow you to spy on and find out everything you need to know about anyone.

Let us get started…

In This Book, You Will Learn:

INTRODUCTION 5
1 BOND GADGET BOND: REAL LIFE, REAL GADGETS, REAL COOL 6
REAL GADGETS FOR REAL MISSIONS 7
BOND GADGETS GIRLS LOVE 11
FINAL THOUGHTS 14
2 DISTANT FOOTSTEPS TO FAINT WHISPERS: LISTENING DEVICES TO HEAR IT ALL 15
THE BENEFITS OF USING LISTENING DEVICES 15
TYPES OF LISTENING DEVICES 16
THE BIONIC EAR 17
PARABOLIC MICROPHONE 17
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERS 18
WHO NEEDS LISTENING DEVICES? 18
FINAL THOUGHTS 19
3 I’LL BE WATCHING YOU: HIDDEN SPY CAMERAS LET YOU SEE ANYBODY, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME 21
WHY USE A HIDDEN SPY CAMERA? 22
TYPES OF HIDDEN SPY CAMERAS 23
BUTTON CAMS 24
HOME SECURITY CAMS 24
NANNY CAMS 25
REMOTE CONTROL HIDDEN SPY CAMS 26
EYEWEAR HIDDEN SPY CAMS 26
WALL CLOCK HIDDEN SPY CAMS 27
HOW DO HIDDEN SPY CAMERAS WORK? 28
HOW TO INSTALL A HIDDEN SPY CAMERA 29
FINAL THOUGHTS 30
4 FOLLOW THAT CAR: REAL TIME GPS TRACKING 31
THE BENEFITS OF USING GPS TRACKING 31
HOW TO TRACK VEHICLES WITH GPS 32
FINDING THE RIGHT GPS TRACKING SYSTEM 33
FINAL THOUGHTS 34
5 JUNIOR SLEUTH: SPY GADGETS FOR KIDS 35
SPY GADGETS KIDS LOVE FOR UNDER $100 35
MICRO SPY KIT – X2D 36
ELECTRONIC SPY LISTENING DEVICE 36
EYECLOPS NIGHT VISION INFRARED STEALTH GOGGLES 36
SPY SUNGLASSES WITH DIGITAL CAMERA 36
HIDDEN SPY CAM 37
SPY GADGETS KIDS CAN BUILD AT HOME 37
FINAL THOUGHTS 39
CONCLUSION 41

Having made its debut in November 2006, the Wii has enjoyed great success ever since. Known far and wide for its wireless controls, the Wii has been able to create devotees out of those who have never showed a prior interest in video games. Since its release, the Wii has made headlines than any other video game console. This is mostly due to its benefits in active play phenomenon. At a base price of $250, which includes one controller and basic setup accessories, the Wii can also be found in complete bundle packages that include games and accessories starting at $350 and on up.

The main features of the Nintendo Wii are its wireless controllers referred to as Wii Remotes and a lightweight 6×8 console in a vertical stand. At a weight of less than three pounds, the console is now known as the lightest pieces of gaming technology available. The console currently only comes in white; however, other colors such as silver, black and red are slated for arrival soon. One of the top features of this console is the ability to play not only Wii games but other Nintendo console games. This can include all GameCube games and even games downloaded off the internet.

The Wii is most widely known for providing players with active play experience. Wii Remotes and their infrared sensors detect position and movement, allowing players to swing, jab, toss, bowl, shoot, drive, cast and much more. The active play experience not only gives games a realistic feel, it, unlike other game consoles, gets the player up and moving. A vast number of parents and teachers that were previously uneasy with video games have managed to make peace with the idea of active play. Many are still wary about the number of hours spent playing video games but are much more comfortable with what time is spent on the Wii.

The Wii is not only found in homes but in occupational and behavioral therapy settings, hospitals and even retirement homes. The number of games, lack of wires and user-friendly set up makes it easy to use for those who are younger or older, with or without video game skills. The fact that the Wii Remote requires action to be effective has made it an extraordinary physical therapy tool. Whereas other activities can seem repetitive and monotonous, some therapists have found that certain games can be of great help for patients needing large or small motor therapy. It gives patients the benefit of focusing on fun and therapists a covert method for rebuilding and enhancing motor skills.

One of the main goals of the Wii was to bring in a new crop of video game players both young and old- and thus far, Nintendo has been more than successful. With 20 million units throughout the world, the Wii has managed to commandeer holiday gift buying as the ‘must have’ toy of the season for the past two years.

In This Book, You Will Learn:

PREFACE: GETTING TO KNOW Wii 6

1 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF Wii 8
PRICE 8
BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY 9
ONLINE COMPATIBILITY 9
ACTIVE PLAY EXPERIENCE 10
DID YOU KNOW… 10

2 THE FACE OF Wii 11
MENU 11
NINTENDO WI-FI CONNECTION 11
EXAMPLES OF AVAILABLE NINTENDO DS WI-FI CONNECTION GAMES: 12
EXAMPLES OF AVAILABLE Wii WI-FI CONNECTION GAMES: 12
WiiCONNECT24 12
Wii SHOP CHANNEL 13
VIRTUAL CONSOLE 13
GAME PRICES IN Wii POINTS/DOLLARS: 13
PARENTAL CONTROLS 13
ESRB RATINGS: 14
DID YOU KNOW… 14

3 FOR BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES AND HOT SHOTS – Wii GAMES THAT MAKE VIDEO GAMES LOOK SO DARN EASY 15
RECOMMENDED GAMES FOR BEGINNERS AND THOSE THAT ARE JUST GETTING TO KNOW THE Wii 15
Wii SPORTS 15
WARIOWARE: SMOOTH MOVES 16
SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL 16
GOOD CHOICES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCED VIDEO GAME PLAYERS WHO ARE JUST BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH THE Wii 16
SUPER PAPER MARIO 16
LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS 17
FINE CHOICES FOR VIDEO GAME AFICIONADOS NEW TO THE Wii 17
METROID PRIME 3: CORRUPTION 17
SUPER MONKEY BALL: BANANA BLITZ 18
DID YOU KNOW… 18

4 WiiMOTES, NUNCHUCKS AND CLASSIC CONTROLLERS (OH MY!) 19
THE Wii REMOTE- OR WiiMOTE 19
NUNCHUK 19
CLASSIC CONTROLLER 20
Wii ZAPPER 20
Wii WHEEL 21
Wii PERFECT SHOT GUN 21
GUITAR CONTROLLER 22
DID YOU KNOW… 22

5 THE EXTRA EXTRAS 23
Wii STRAP 23
Wii JACKET 23
CHARGERS 23
GAMECUBE CONTROLLERS 24
GAMECUBE MEMORY CARD 24
Wii POINTS 24
SD CARD 24
WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/ NINTENDO WI-FI USB CONNECTOR 25
COMPONENT VIDEO ADAPTER 25
HORIZONTAL STANDS 25
Wii CASE 25
Wii DUAL CHARGE STATION AND TURBO COOLER 25
Wii AIRPLANE CONTROLLER STAND 26
PEDOMETER STEP COUNTER SPORTS GAUGE FOR Wii 26
DID YOU KNOW… 26

6 TAKING IT FURTHER: MODIFICATIONS OF THE Wii 27
WiiNJA 28
WiiKEY 28
D2CKEY 28
CYCLOWIZ 28
WiiD 29
JUST FOR FUN: Wii MODIFICATIONS BY GENIUSES WITH TOO MUCH TIME ON THEIR HANDS 29
DID YOU KNOW… 30

7 PLAYIN’ IT SAFE 31
SAFE PLAY ZONES 31
GET CLEAR 31
EXPERIMENT 31
DON’T FORGET THE STRAP 32
IT’S ALL IN THE WRIST 32
KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN PLAYERS 32
EXERGAMING 32
WALK IN PLACE FOR 3-5 MINUTES 33
DRESS APPROPRIATELY 33
MOVE EASILY AND LIGHTLY 33
MAKE TIME FOR THE PAIN 33
HAVE A TIME LIMIT 34
DON’T FORGET A COOL DOWN STRETCH 34
DID YOU KNOW… 34

8 THE STRONG POINTS AND NOT SO STRONG POINTS OF THE Wii SYSTEM 35
COMING ATTRACTIONS 36
DEPTH SENSING WEBCAM 36
Wii FIT PROGRAM 37
MORE Wii CHANNELS AND PAY TO PLAY OPTIONS 37
GAMES SCHEDULED FOR 2008 RELEASE 37
DID YOU KNOW… 38

9 THE ADVANTAGE OF Wii CHEAT CODES AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 39
SITES THAT OFFER CHEAT CODES FOR Wii GAMES 39
SITES THAT OFFER CHEAT CODES FOR ALL THE COMPATIBLE PLATFORMS ACCESSIBLE BY THE Wii 40
WEBSITES DEDICATED TO THE Wii FOR NEWS, UPDATES AND GENERAL INFORMATION 42
THE TOP RATED GAMES AS OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2008 42
DID YOU KNOW… 44

10 TROUBLESHOOTING AND Wii CARE 45
NO PICTURE ON TV SCREEN 45
NO SOUND/POOR QUALITY AUDIO 46
Wii REMOTE DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK OR WORKS INCONSISTENTLY 46
GAME DISC DOES NOT OPERATE 47
Wii SLOWS DOWN OR CRASHES 47
Wii CARE 48
DID YOU KNOW… 48

Almost everyone has driven by a park and seen adults playing with what look like toys that roar, fly, soar, and float. They have a control in their hands and are pushing buttons, turning knobs, and pulling out antennas. There might be some children around but that is often not true.

So, what is going on? It is the exciting world of radio control vehicles! At one time these vehicles were simple small toys like slow moving boats or cars or low flying planes that seemed to crash more often then they ran or flew. But all that has changed with the new technology and new materials. There are radio control dragsters that have been clocked at speeds of 70 miles an hour though that is not typical for most of these vehicles. You can do acrobatic moves with the airplanes and even some beginner units can fly a half mile away and over 100 feet in the air.

The question remains: What are radio control vehicles?

In This Book, You Will Learn:

1 WHAT ARE RADIO CONTROL VEHICLES? 4
DEFINITION OF RADIO CONTROL VEHICLES 4
TYPES OF RADIO CONTROL VEHICLES 4
WHAT A GREAT HOBBY! 5
2 ALL ABOUT RADIO CONTROL VEHICLES 7
IS IT A TOY OR IS IT A HOBBY? 7
POWERING UP YOUR RADIO CONTROL VEHICLE 8
Electric 8
Nitro 9
Gas 9
COMPARING RADIO CONTROL VEHICLES BASED ON POWER SOURCE 9
ON-ROAD VERSUS OFF-ROAD 9
POPULAR MANUFACTURERS 10
BASIC VOCABULARY 10
3 CHOOSING A RADIO CONTROL VEHICLE 13
BUDGET 13
AGE OF THE OPERATOR 14
OTHER FACTORS 15
ACTUAL SPEED VERSUS SCALE SPEED…HOW FAST IS FAST? 15
SCALE SIZE OF THE RC VEHICLE 16
4 BASICS OF RADIO CONTROL 17
HOW THE RADIO CONTROL VEHICLE WORKS IN GENERAL 17
CONTROLLERS 18
CHOOSING A FREQUENCY 19
ANTENNAS 20
THROTTLE 21
BRUSHED MOTOR VERSUS BRUSHLESS MOTOR 21
Brushed Motor 21
Brushless Motors 22
NITRO ENGINES 22
5 LEARNING HOW TO OPERATE A RADIO CONTROL 24
BASIC RULES OF THE ROAD, AIR AND WATER 24
AIRPLANES 25
6 MAINTAINING RADIO CONTROL VEHICLES 28
TAKE YOUR RC VEHICLE TO THE CAR WASH 28
RC Cleaning Toolbox 28
Keeping Mechanically Sound 29
The Ultimate Tool Box 30
7 A COMPETITIVE SPIRIT 32
ROAR 32
IFMAR 32
LOCAL CLUBS 33
CONCLUSION 34