Quite often, we come across interiors that have air conditioning units just hung straight on the wall. They look clunky, don’t blend in, and can be a bit of an eyesore. But sometimes, like this apartment in Rio de Janeiro, designed by Yamagata Architecture, you barely even notice that there are air conditioning units in the room, because they put some effort into hiding them. We can see that the designers have hidden the air conditioning units within the built-in cabinetry that runs the length of the living room. Slatted sections allow the air from the AC units to flow, as well as match the cabinetry below. The same look is carried through to the kitchen. And in the bedroom, where it’s located above a built-in bookshelf. For more ideas on how to hide an air conditioning unit, visit our post – here. Get the contemporist daily email newsletter – sign up hereExplore these ideas and more! Lawmate Brand AC Adapter with Hidden Spy DVR Camera and Time/Date Stamp

This hidden spy camera DVR is built into an ordinary AC Adapter. It is the perfect covert video recording system. This unit includes a 4GB SD card, USB cable, RCA output cable and remote control that provide greater control over resolution and motion sensitivity. No batteries needed, the camera works directly off of power supplied by the AC Adapter. Use it to capture high resolution video using motion or remote control activation - when working in the motion activation mode, the camera will record for an interval of time every time it detects motion. This model gives you the option to choose between 1, 3 and 5 minute recording intervals. It also comes with a programmable time and date stamp so that you can show exactly when your evidence was gathered. Footage is stored to a removable SD card, giving the option of exchanging the card - leaving the unit in place to continue surveillance and while you review the evidence you have. Tiny pinhole camera hidden in power block - allows for continual power while remaining covert

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This Special Issue of eSharp represents the culmination of a two-year postgraduate initiative at the University of Glasgow, revolving around research with 'hidden communities'. Financed by the Roberts Fund, the focal point of this project was a two-day postgraduate conference, entitled 'Critical Issues in Researching Hidden Communities' held at the University of Glasgow in October 2008. Like the conference, the set of papers presented in this issue brings together both early-stage researchers and experienced academics, from anthropology, criminology, sociology and political science, to discuss the personal and practical realities of carrying out research with social groups that are difficult to access. This Special Issue explores research across contrasting research sites with a variety of groups including: racist groups and racist activists in the United States; drug traffickers in Ecuadorian prisons; indigenous peoples from the Central African Rain Forest; male and female prisoners and guards from a number of prison colonies in Russia;

nationalists expressing anti-Semitic sentiment in Hungary and young people participating in radical social and political mobilisation in Central and Nordic Europe. This selection of articles demonstrates a variety of methodological approaches to research with 'hidden communities', offering valuable practical advice to postgraduate researchers and progressing ongoing methodological and theoretical debates. Stephen Ashe, Alistair Fraser & Teresa Piacentini 'Introduction: Critical Issues in Researching 'Hidden Communities'' 'Access and Methods in Research on Hidden Communities: Reflections on Studying U.S. Organized Racism' 'Emotional work: ethnographic fieldwork in prisons in Ecuador' 'Engaging Anthropology in South West Uganda' 'Russian prisons: Bringing a riddle out of hiding' 'Overcoming Mixed Feelings about Mixed Methodologies: Complex Strategies for Research among Hidden Populations' SI4 - Hidden CommunitiesFrom home repairs to hotel rooms and medical costs, hidden rodent infestations have hidden expenses for homeowners in Houston and across the state.

Rodent dens that go unnoticed are more expensive and dangerous to remove than infestations that are uncovered quickly. Crawl spaces, attics and voids surrounding water pipes are prime real estate for rodents seeking a new home. Places that homeowners don’t inspect often are more likely to harbor unnoticed residents. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, most homeowner’s insurance policies specifically exclude damage caused by termites, insects, rodents and other pests. It’s the homeowner’s responsibility to correct any pest-related conditions and hire a pest control expert if necessary. Here are a few costly problems that can arise from hidden rodent infestations. Rodents love to chew on wires, insulation and pretty much anything. Electrical damage caused by rodents isn’t just expensive. When mice, rats or squirrels strip off the protective insulation, bare wires can spark a deadly electrical fire. Rodents may even come in contact with electrical panels and areas that can affect the electrical system for your entire home.

Duct work, air conditioning units and critical building systems can all be infiltrated by rodents. These destructive animals live inside air returns, gnaw through insulated ducts and build nests inside air conditioning units. This type of infestation can reduce the efficiency of equipment or cause permanent damage. Homeowners may also be exposed to hazardous germs in the air. The damaged systems will need to be repaired or replaced. Mice, rats, squirrels and larger rodents are all equipped with incisors designed for gnawing. Wood, sheetrock, furniture and common building materials are no match for determined rodents. These creatures frequently make holes to enter roofs, attics, chimneys, crawl spaces and ground-level areas. Rodents can even undermine foundations. Once inside, they’ll continue to wreak havoc. Plus, entry points can contribute to water damage and secondary problems. Germs found in rodent droppings, urine and saliva readily contaminate cabinets, counters and most surfaces.