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  • Why Your Next Trip Should Be To Panama? - Frobes
    Poised at the junction of North and South America, Panama possesses a laundry list of new attractions, hotspots and luxury hotels that are making it an up and coming travel destination—with the catalyst undoubtedly being the $5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion that’s underway and scheduled for completion in 2014. The aim is to allow a greater volume and size of ships to pass through the historic, 50-mile long waterway. The result? Panama City is transforming into an energetic, modern metropolis, with investors preparing for moneyed visitors by upping its luxury quotient.

    Donald Trump got in early on Panama’s growing popularity, opening Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower in summer 2011, making it the first international venture for Trump Hotel Collection (and the tallest building in Latin America). The hotel is uniquely shaped like a tall ship’s sail, and rooms have floor-to-ceiling views of Panama City and the Pacific Ocean. Panamanian touches such as wood-carved headboards grace the 369 guest rooms, and luxe services abound, including wardrobe storage assistance (so frequent visitors don’t have to lug baggage back and forth) and a complimentary catamaran to Trump’s private Beach Club (an island with white sand beaches, a pool, cabanas, watersports and beach chair service). But it’s the 1,830-square-foot pool deck that really caught our attention—it has a gorgeous infinity-edge pool, alfresco seating at the poolside bar and restaurant and expansive ocean views.

    Waldorf Astoria’s The Panamera, the brand’s first in Latin America, is scheduled to open in June in Panama City’s fashionable Calle Uruguay neighborhood. Located less than 15 minutes from Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and within walking distance of the massive Cinta Costera (the city’s version of Central Park), the luxury hotel will have a 2,500-square-foot spa, 130 guest rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. There will be a variety of restaurants, from the handcrafted sushi at Ginger Sushi Bar and Lounge to contemporary French-American at Brasserie Brillo. The Bungalo Terrace and Pool Bar will be the spot for poolside libations, and The Cristal Bar will serve as an elegant space for cocktails and mingling in the lobby.

    There’s much more to do than lounge poolside in Panama. The once dilapidated but charmingly historic neighborhood of Casco Viejo has undergone a sophisticated makeover in recent years. While you can still spot the colonial-era architecture prevalent throughout its streets, the area now houses some of the city’s best restaurants, bars, galleries and hotels. DiVino Enoteca is a swanky wine bar, with loads of varietals to choose from (watch for the classic, black-and-white movies playing silently in the background). At tapas restaurant Manolo Caracol, there is no menu—once seated, you’ll be given a variety of small plates with Spanish influences, such as Andalusian gazpacho with cucumber sorbet and spicy tuna sashimi.

    The Frank Gehry-designed BioMuseo is set to open in early 2013, and will focus on the country’s fascinating biodiversity and the importance of the isthmus—the narrow strip of land that makes Panama and its revenue-generating canal. And though the museum isn’t officially open yet, you can join the list of VIPs (Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jane Goodall) and stop by the site for a sneak peek.
     

    Caroline Patek, Contributor
     
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Detectores de Movimiento

Detectores de Movimientos
En mis años de adolescencia no había  oído acerca de los  detectores de movimiento, tal vez sí en alguna una película o en  la televisión. La primera vez que tuve uno era  como un juguete, que hoy en día  lo más sofisticado aún utilizan este  mismo principio. Anteriormente  se utilizaba como una  aplicación más en los juguetes, más que como dipositivo de seguridad. Era  como jugar al  juego de espionaje. Básicamente, consiste en enviar un haz de luz infrarroja invisible, este haz que rebota  en la pared y si algo o alguien perturba este haz cuando regresa ocasiona que se dispare la alarma.
En la actualidad, es el mismo principio el que rige para  los detectores de movimientos, actualmente  son mucho más sofisticados que en el pasado. Los detectores de movimiento básicamente constaban de un solo haz de luz infrarroja , ahora se componen de muchos haces de movimientos de modo que puedan detectar el movimiento en cualquier lugar de la habitación. Son  tan sofisticados que incluso puede detectar las fluctuaciones  en la temperatura, corrientes de aire irregulares, pequeñas vibraciones imperceptibles para el oído, y otros signos de que un intruso ha entrado en la habitación. El mejor de los mejores son casi imbatible, pero para  utilización en casa  o de  pequeñas empresas los de baja tecnología son también muy buenos.
Ahora mismo la seguridad básica en  el hogar  no es suficiente, como rejas, una alarma de seguridad, y algunas luces de seguridad al aire libre que  ahuyenten  a un gran porcentaje de los delincuentes, pero nunca perjudica tener más dispositivos con el fin de estar a salvo. En nuestra experiencia como asesores de seguridad, diría que  como el 95% de los criminales se abstienen de entrar en las casas que tienen estos dispositivos básicos, pero hay algunos criminales más audaces. Así que el utilizar  dispositivos más avanzados como detectores de movimiento y cámaras de seguridad hace una casa más segura y este 5% de los criminales más audaces los amedrenta. Si usted comienza a cotizar en el mercado verá que estos aparatos de alta seguridad y  de alta tecnología son menos costosos ahora que antes y los precios tienden a bajar con el tiempo. Incluso si usted tiene un presupuesto moderado, usted debería ser capaz de asumir el costo del más alto nivel de protección, porque la familia es la primera prioridad.
Sólo la instalación de un sistema de alta seguridad de alta tecnología no es suficiente. El fracaso de mantener un sistema que trabaje es la razón más común de los robos. Como todo en la vida, ya sea un automóvil, una computadora pueden fallar en el tiempo. Es importante darle mantenimiento  cada seis meses para asegurarse de que todo está funcionando correctamente. Si usted hace un calendario para una revisión rutinaria, usted estaría a salvo de los robos. Estaría protegiendo su vida, su familia y sus pertenencias. Así que te recuerdo que recordar este chequeo constantemente.


Motion Detectors
In my teenage years I did not hear about motion detectors, maybe heard about in a movie or TV.   The first time a got one was like a toy, it was with the same principle of today’s sophisticated one.  Before it was used only for application in toys more than in security application.  It was like playing spy’s game. It basically consists of sending an invisible beam of infrared light, the beam would bounce the wall and if anything or anyone disturbed the beam, it will trigger the alarm.  
At present with the same principle motion detectors are much more sophisticated than in the past. At the beginning motion detectors consist of a single beam, right now they consist of many motion detectors or beams so they can detect movement anywhere in the room. They are such sophisticated that they can even detect sense fluctuations in temperature, irregular air currents, tiny vibrations undetectable to the ear, and other signs that an intruder has entered the room .The best of the best are all but unbeatable, but for house purpose or small business the low tech ones are also very good.
Right now the basic home security is not enough, like window bars, a security alarm, and some outdoor security lights will scare off a great percentage of the criminals, but it never hurts to have more devices in order to be safe. In our experience as securities advisers I would say that something like 95% of houses can be scared off with the basic devices, but there are some more hardened criminal.  So the use of more advanced devices like motion detectors and security cameras really makes sense for the modern homeowner. If you make and inquire you will see that these high-tech security gadgets are less expensive than ever. Even if you have a moderate budget, you should be able to assume the cost of the highest level of protection, because family is the first priority.
Just installing a high-tech security system is not enough.    The failure to maintain a system to be working is the most common reason of the break-ins.  Like anything in life as a car, computer, can fail in time.  It is important to give maintenance in this case every six month to make sure that everything is working properly.  If you make a schedule for a routinely check up, you would be safe for break-ins.   It will protect your life, your family and your belongings.  So I remind you to remember this check up constantly.

 
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