Looking for Security in a Cube of Steel
from The New York Times
 A big, expensive cube to store cash and valuables might not seem high on a recessionary shopping list. But sellers of safes said that business was up as customers confront new fears, be they losing money in failing banks or being robbed by desperate fellow New Yorkers. And they could get busier with the news that the chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation warned banks that its fund could become insolvent this year if they continue to close or fail to pay their annual assessments.
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Texas Locksmiths Association Convention and Tradeshow
from ALOA
It's not too late to register for:
Texas Locksmiths Association Convention and Tradeshow, now the 2009 Southwest Security Expo
ACE Classes:
Thursday – Friday & Sunday, March 19th – 20th, & 22nd
(Click here for more info)
Trade Show:
Saturday, March 21st,
Golf tournament:
Friday, March 20th, at 8am
ALOA PRP/STPRP testing:
Saturday, March 21, 8am
(Click here to download the PRP registration form)
Location:
Hilton San Antonio Airport
611 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas
USA 78216
Tel: +1-210-340-6060
Fax: +1-210-377-4674
If you would like information about the hotel or to book your room click here. Be sure to book early and remember to use the TLA registration code to get the maximum discount. The code is TXLA. This will get you the group rate of $109.
Unlicensed Locksmiths Preying On Mid-South Customers
from WREG
Locksmiths have the tools and the knowledge to break into your car and your home.
If they're licensed to work in Tennessee, locksmiths are supposed to have criminal background checks, and insurance to protect you. But News Channel 3 Investigators in Memphis, Tenn., have learned a number of unlicensed, out-of-state companies could be striking Mid South customers at that most vulnerable. They pose as companies operating in the Mid South, right down to their local phone numbers and addresses. But, in reality, trusting that advertisement can cost you.
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BMW Explores the New 'Key' to Payments
from Contactless News
How nice would it be to zip to the local market and whip out your automobile key to pay for your purchases? Or, use the same key along with a cell phone to locate your car that you parked a few hours ago in that massive shopping mall parking lot? Automaker BMW is proving that these and other great conveniences can elevate the car key to new heights – perhaps a new payment industry buzzword is emerging … top of pocket.
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Video Security Travels on Existing Control System
from InTech
On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked America and the U.S. quickly acknowledged vulnerabilities at our airports, borders, food supply, and water supply systems. Soon after, the government required vulnerability assessments (VAs) for all municipalities—with large cities required to go first. Our experience shows video security surveillance is possible over an existing network at a reasonable cost, and that funding is available to cover most of the expense.
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U.K.: Small Business Costs are Falling
from This Is Money
Operating costs for small business have fallen significantly, according to figures out today from insurance firm More Than Business. Its quarterly business inflation guide reveals that small firms reported a 2.9 percent fall in costs during the last quarter of 2008. It is the first time in recent history that the cost of running a small business has fallen. The fall is due to a sharp drop in fuel prices, down 18.3 percent, and raw material costs, down 12 percent. Manufacturing and contractors reported the biggest rate of deflation, with costs falling by 4.3 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively. More
Small Business: Complying with Workplace Safety Rules
from Newsday
There's little room for error when it comes to workplace safety. An unsafe workplace can lead to serious injury or death, not to mention lost productivity and up to $70,000 in hefty government fines per violation for serious offenses. With today's high-stress work environment, where employees are taking on multiple jobs, it's even more important that businesses ensure they are complying with federal and state safety standards, say experts. This means taking preventive measures, including having proper safety training programs available to employees. More
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