House Alarm

For several months now, alarm bells in Lansing have been ringing uncontrollably as we are warned of the state’s impending financial collapse should we fail to balance our budget and keep the cost of doing state business down.

Unfortunately, many in Lansing are only willing to pay lip service to the problem rather than finding solutions to it. I choose to focus on the concerns of the taxpayers from the 74th district and their agenda, rather than the Lansing agenda of raising taxes and partisan bickering. For this reason, I am happy to join other Republicans in support of the Taxpayer’s Agenda. An important part of this Taxpayer’s Agenda is the creation of several task forces to address the issues that many in Lansing choose to neglect.

I am excited to be a member of the Border Security and Immigration Reform, which focuses on homeland security and seeks ways to limit the negative impact that illegal immigration has on Michigan’s economy.

Taxpayer dollars are being used to subsidize illegal aliens in this state, and state programs are the vehicle that allows this. Medicaid costs have been increasing by millions annually, and the last thing we need is the added cost of care for people who should not be here in the first place.

Other Midwest states have gone to a system where a Medicaid applicant must prove their citizenship before receiving assistance. After doing so, those states have seen a 5 percent reduction in Medicaid expenditures. If Michigan were to implement a similar program and achieve similar results, we could see a drastic decrease in Medicaid spending totaling roughly $125 million.

Illegal immigrants who go to hospitals for emergency care rarely have the means to pay for their care. However, due to current laws, hospitals are not allowed to deny treatment based on inability to pay. As a result, the hospitals must count this “free” care as a loss, therefore passing the cost of this care onto other paying customers.

Spectrum Health incurred charges of more than $700,000 last year alone on illegal immigrant health care, and they expect that figure to increase this year.

Michigan’s employment environment is also polluted with illegal immigrants. In fact, there have been several instances in which new projects have been hijacked by illegal immigrant workers. In the Thumb area of Michigan, the Harvest Wind Farm project so highly touted by Gov. Jennifer Granholm was being staffed by a contractor who hires not only out of state workers, but employs illegal immigrants as well.

After first chiding the Republicans for forming the Immigration and Homeland Security Task Force, the Democrats have recently introduced legislation embracing some of our ideas. However, their half-hearted attempts don’t stand up under scrutiny.

Although they say they want to punish employers who hire illegals, they would only do so by canceling state contracts with these companies and requiring them to pay back incentives. No other punitive action would be taken. This is unacceptable.

The latest task force hearing held in Jenison focused on homeland security threats that Michigan is now plagued with because of illegal immigration. Testimony included representatives from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Ottawa County Sheriffs, 9/11 families for a more secure America; and Jon DeWitte from Congressman Peter Hoekstra’s office.

The discussion centered on of law enforcement personnel, security officials and other concerned community members. We were successful in our mission to conduct a frank discussion in ways that we can end the unnecessary burden of illegal immigrants on our state.

As my colleagues and I travel the state we look forward to hearing ideas from a diverse background.

– Rep. David Agema represents the 74th House District. He lives in Grandville.

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What does a home warranty do?

When you close a sale, there are a lot of things that many home owners have to think about and home warranty is one of them. Many owners, in fact, are not very familiar with home warranty plans and tend to ignore them as an extra expense. Home warranty is like insurance and covers the expenses of repair costs that can trouble you when you buy a home, especially the electrical and plumbing systems. If you have bought certain appliances as part of the purchase, the home warranty plan can cover those appliances as well, so that you do not have to run behind the owner to get these rectified. Once you have finalized a home purchase and started living in the house, there are dozens of things to worry about – your washing machine breaks, your garbage disposal breaks, your water heater springs a leak. Repairing these can sometimes burn a big hole in your pocket. This is where a home warranty plan comes in helpful.

Most owners think that having a home owner’s policy can cover major problems that arise after a home purchase, but these insurance policies shall cover the repair or replacement of your home’s systems due to normal wear and tear. And while a manufacturer’s warranty is typically included with the purchase of an appliance or major system, this warranty will eventually expire — leaving you with the costly burden of repairs. Some sellers even do the extra courtesy of buying a home warranty plan and gifting to the buyer while selling the house. This is a type of protection that they take to make sure that they are not disturbed by the buyer citing unexpected breakdowns. Such home warranty plans are given by companies who specialize in insurance and related products. These companies get into an agreement with technical service providers, who are willing to provide manpower and material for technical services like electro mechanical services.

The Home Warranty Program of most companies provide comprehensive coverage for an eligible home’s major plumbing, heating and electrical systems, and appliances, due to failure as a result of normal use . As far as the owner is concerned, it has to be taken care that the agreement that he signs is carefully read. Such technical service companies will find the very best service technicians in your area, then dispatch a technician to repair any covered item and you only pay the nominal charges. The only glitch in such agreements comes when certain technical terms, which are beyond comprehension for the average man is put, and he signs the agreement without realising the hidden meaning or hidden costs.

Slim profile four band GSM unlocked dual SIM cellphone with 2.6 inch touchscreen for worldwide use.

This modern unlocked digital mobilephone is a quad-band (850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz) GSM/GPRS worldwide use phone with two SIM card slots (Dual SIM with dual standby) allowing you to have two active numbers within the same mobile. In addition, this model has plenty of easy to use PDA type productivity tools and multimedia features. The signature functions include; multi-color LED keypad alerts for incoming messages and calls, messaging with touch screen and handwriting functions, modern phonebook + contact manager, easy to use keypad, and Bluetooth with A2DP + AVRCP.

This model mobile phone is in stock now and available for single sample or bulk orders. Order your stock now and don’t forget to check our mobile phone accessories section to see our selection of Bluetooth speakers and earpieces.

At a Glance…

Unlocked quad-band touchscreen cell phone with two SIM slots, Bluetooth, and easy to use keypad. Includes a rich software environment and multi media feature set. Multi-color LED keypad and vibration options for incoming messages, calls, and music playback.

NOTE: This product is compatible with GSM at the four frequencies of 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz. This can be used throughout the world.

China Manufacturer Specifications

Main Function: Unlocked touchscreen cell phone with dual-SIM + dual-standby Additional Functions: Digital life device; MP3/MP4 players, digital camera and video recorder, image viewer, portable file storage, Ebook reader, FM radio, daily software tools GSM Compatibility: Quad Band 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz Screen: 2.6″ LCD with 260K colors Screen Type: Touch Screen Memory: 512MB TF Card/microSD card included Color: Black Bluetooth Profiles: Handsfree, Headset, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, OPP Bluetooth Type: MTKBTDEVICE SIM Card Slot: YES – 2 SIM Card Modes: Dual SIM open, SIM1 only, SIM2 only Messaging: SMS, MMS, Voice Mail GPRS Support: YES** Mobile internet: Yes – WAP (if supported by your data plan) Call Settings: Security Settings: Phone lock, Keypad lock, Password, SIM lock Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Life:
- Talk Time: Up to 2.5 hours
- Music Play: Up to 5 hours
- Stand By: Up to 96 hours Dimensions: 114mm x 50mm x 12mm (L x W x H) Manufacturer Ref: CA9D1A4ED91B Catalog Ref: Two SIM celular phone, GPRS cellular phone with WAP internet and PIM software

Multimedia

Picture Camera
- Recording Format: JPEG
- Resolution: 640×480, 320×240, 240×320, 160×120, 80×60
- Image Quality (compression): High, Normal, Low
- Snapshot Options: Digital Zoom, Timer, Continuous Shot
- Picture Settings: Effects, White Balance, Scene Modes, Add Frame
- EV: 8 steps (+4 to -4)
- Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz Video Camera
- Recording Format: AVI
- Resolution: 176×144
- Video Quality (compression): High, Normal, Low
- Video Settings: Digital Zoom, Effects, White Balance, Scene Modes
- EV: 8 steps (+4 to -4)
- Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz FM Radio: YES FM Radio Extras: Program recording, Loudspeaker ON/OFF Video Player: Yes Video Player Extras: pair with Bluetooth, portrait or landscape display, snapshot Audio Player: Yes Audio Player Extras: pair with Bluetooth, lyric display, graphic effects, shuffle play, repeat list play E-Book Reader: YES Sound Recorder: YES Viewing and Listening Formats
- Video Formats: 3GP, MPEG4 (AVI)
- Picture and Image Formats: JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG
- Music and Sound Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AMR, AWB
- E-Book Format: TXT

Product Notes

Unlocked phone; can be used with any carrier and SIM card(s) Contact Manager with multiple picture, video and ring tone association options Pre-loaded PDA software tools; Calendar, Calculator, To-Do Lists, Alarm, World Clock, Currency Converter, Stopwatch, Melody Composer, Bluetooth Manager, User Profile Manager UDisk and File Manager – Advanced portable storage and organization Powerful built-in polyphonic 64 chord speakers; hear your calls and media files clearly MicroSD/TransFlash memory card slot with 512MB card included. Allows expansion and swapping of cards. **GPRS features such as web browsing may require additional user input to function properly

Package Contents

Model CVCY-M09-Black cellphone Wired stereo earphones with built-in MIC and clip 512MB microSD/TF card (pre-installed) x2 rechargeable Li-ion battery (One 2000 mAh and one 1200 mAh) Phone to USB cable Power adapter (100-240V 50/60Hz) Stylus User manual – English

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does the quad band dual SIM cellphone come in, I do not see mine ________ listed? The phone comes with a default selection of languages which are – English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Russian and Thai. If you need other languages and plan to order a large quantity (25+ pieces) then we may be able to supply it with the particular language you need. I cannot seem to restore the settings on my quad band dual SIM cellphone, why? The password of restore factory setup is “0000″. The information in the user manual states “1122″, this has been updated to “0000″.

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Why don’t they make them silent so the police will be sure to catch them?
so do the police come quickly if the alarm goes off?

Many people don’t appreciate a home security system until it actually goes off. That’s the story I got from my next door neighbor at four in the morning a week ago this past Friday. Torn from a deep sleep by the klaxon-like baying of Randy’s burglar alarm – Randy’s my neighbor – I wandered over to his house about 30 minutes after the police had gone. While the police hadn’t made an arrest, Randy’s home security system did the job, scaring away the burglar before he had entered the house.

If what happened to Randy isn’t enough to convince you that home security systems can pay for themselves many times over, consider the fact that insurance companies will substantially discount insurance premiums for a private home outfitted with a security system or burglar alarm. My own insurance company discounts my home owner’s policy by twenty percent because I have a security system installed and monitored by a nationally certified company. The savings make a big difference in defraying the cost of my alarm system.

Home security systems come in many different flavors and are able to detect events ranging from forced entry to smoke, fire and even high levels of carbon monoxide. A plain-vanilla setup consists of a keypad, motion detectors and a link to a monitoring center that contacts the police or fire department if the alarm is triggered. Costs for a basic system usually amount to about one hundred dollars for installation and then a monthly monitoring fee that normally ranges between thirty and forty dollars.

Finding the right company to install your home security system needn’t be a tedious job. You’ll usually have a number of friends and relatives who already have security systems installed and they’ll be happy to make a personal recommendation. If you don’t know someone who already has a system, take time to visit the website of the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFFA). They’ll be happy to supply information about home security systems and recommend companies in your area that install home security systems and provide monitoring services.

Depending on your location, your list of companies will probably include such nationally known names as ADT and Brink’s Home Security, along with many local companies. Try to narrow the list to three to five companies located in your area. Good selection criteria include membership in the NBFAA, as well as participation in the industry’s Installation Quality (IQ) Certification Program. The IQ program gives consumers a yardstick for identifying alarm companies that are active in quality and false alarm issues.

Once you’ve narrowed your list, call each company and arrange a meeting with a company representative in your home. Price isn’t necessarily the most important issue in selecting the company to install and monitor your security system. Here’s a quick checklist with questions to ask and things to do:

How many years has the company been in business? Longer is better!

Will it monitor your home security system’s operation twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year? Make sure they’re working 24/7/365!

Does it have a backup power supply so it can monitor your home even when the power goes down? A good company will continue to operate, even when the lights go out.

Does the company have an in-house training program and are employees well-trained so they are able to correctly install, monitor and service your system should repairs be necessary? Make sure the answer to this question is yes!

Finally, have the representative survey your home and explain in detail your security needs and options. Don’t forget to get a written list of recommendations and a quote in writing for the cost of the security system and monitoring services.

Once you’ve met with the companies on your list, compare equipment, services and pricing. Then, make the call and have your system installed. And don’t forget to cut your premiums by telling your insurance company that you’ve installed an alarm system.

You’ll probably never need your home security system, but you’ll sleep better for having it, just like me and my neighbor Randy.

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