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    What this argument overlooks is that the level of how secretive he is does not dismiss this realistic quality. Valentine expresses this trait when he changes his name to Ralph D. Spencer as he arrives in Elmore. This behavior shows that he wants to stop the townspeople from knowing who he is, similar to a genuine thief. This attribute can also be found when Jimmy lies about the contents of his suitcase to Annabel. This action shows that he wants to keep his life a secret, therefore, making him seem more human. Similarly, his authenticity can be found when he had his lock picking tools behind a wall. “Pulling out from the wall a folding-bed, Jimmy slid back a panel in the wall and dragged out a dust-covered suitcase” (29). This shows that he wants to keep his lock picking tools away from anyone else, which is what a real life bank robber would do. In how he exhibits the trait of being secretive, it consequently allows the reader to connect with him better, making him seem more lifelike. The character, Jimmy Valentine, exhibits believable traits that allows for him to seem lifelike. The act of Jimmy having determination helps the reader understand him as a real person. The fact that he also exhibits the traits of being skillful and secretive provides evidence that he is realistic. Based upon this additional information, the reader is able to undoubtedly understand Jimmy…

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    Locksmith Services Essay

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    *Ask if the locksmith is insured. If your property is damaged during the work, it's important for the locksmith to have insurance to cover your losses. Most residential locksmiths perform the same functions as commercial locksmiths, that is, they secure property and buildings and the items therein. Commercial locksmiths more often deal with high-tech locks like card-key systems, electronically coded locks, and even biometric locks. But the double-sided padlock is as much a staple of the…

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    Why A Master Key System Is Important For Your Security Although locks have been used to provide adequate security for homes and businesses for centuries, the only thing new to this fact is that locks have evolved rather fast due to the increased need for higher security, especially in the area of residential and commercial security. One of the most prominent improvements in the area of commercial security is the ability of business owners to install the most appropriate security door locks on…

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    world around us. This persistent theme is presented in the play A Christmas Carol, the movie The Ultimate Gift, and in the book __________. The importance of others is a recurring theme in the play, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. With the help of the Christmas spirits, Ebenezer Scrooge is able to realize the importance of others that transforms him from a misanthropic miser into a kind-hearted generous man. He is able to make these realizations through his clerk's family, his past, and…

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    Introduction My storyboard was presented to ten people who have all lived in an apartment at one point in their lives. I received very little negative feedback and have been given new ideas on how to improve the design. Current products on the market that can unlock doors from a consumer smart phone require structural modification to the door or surrounding areas. Some other products require specific kinds of deadbolts. If a tenant does not have the specific kind of deadbolt or does not have a…

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    Author's Note: Hello, how was your day? Hopefully it was just as amazing as you'd planned and not totally awkward like the day Phoenix was having in that prologue. By the way, this first chapter takes off a week after the starting prologue, anyway I'll continue on with the story and not my author note, from me. :) "So..." Maverick starts as I sit at the breakfast table. It was Monday morning, the dreaded day I had been trying to ignore. I was going back to my small town high school, the one…

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    Gun Safe Locks Now you have your gun safe picked out and are confident about its security and fire protection, it's time to figure out how you'll access your treasures. For the most part, modern gun safes use three access methods: combination lock, electronic lock and biometric lock. As you've probably already guessed, they each have their own advantages and drawbacks. Each requires consideration. Starting with the most traditional, the combination lock is the picture of simplicity and…

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    that would focus on someone or something involving a lock and a key while expressing an emotion. This project wasn’t a solo project, but instead involved working with one other person. The lock and key could be metaphoric or literal and from that concept we had to tell a story in twelve to fifteen shots. Our idea was to convey a young musician finding the right “key” on his guitar and “unlock” the excitement (which was our assigned emotion) inside of him. I believe the project turned out…

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    as homeowner. There are many ways through which you can optimize the security of your home. Some of those ways include: installing electric gates in your home, fencing and so on. Did you know that keyless entry locks can help in optimizing the security of your home? Most homeowners have installed these locks in their homes. You will realize that burglars normally have evil motives of stealing your valued possessions. This is the reason why you should not compromise the security of your home. If…

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    For Better or For Worse High school is one of the most memorable moments of your life. All of your friends that grew up with you and new friends all going to the same school. There are several high school experiences that I went through. From the first day of high school all the way to graduation day. These experiences could be great or they could be terrible. The high school experience that I went through was horrible. The night I lost to Dorman High School in the third round of the…

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