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The ALOA Scholarship Foundation Needs Your Support! Click here to learn more. Plan to Attend This Important Free Evening Seminar on ALOA's National Strategy to Combat the Locksmith Scammer! Click here to learn more. The Polls are Open! Show Your Support! from ALOA Vote for the Best Locksmith Van In the World and the Best Locksmith Shop in the World. Click here to learn how. Honest Locksmiths Hold Key to Overcoming Bad Companies from the Las Vegas Review-Journal The city of Las Vegas' business licensing department is investigating locksmith licensing. A city spokeswoman declined comment, citing the ongoing investigation. The most frequent complaint from consumers is that they are quoted a low rate over the phone to unlock a car or a house. When the locksmith shows up, the fee ends up being doubled or tripled. More Intrusion Alarm Technology Isn't Slowing Down Yet from SecurityInfoWatch.com Alarm systems have been around for decades, so is this side of our industry still actually progressing? Is the technology getting better? Are installation times getting faster? Is the intrusion business staying current with home and business trends today? More Security Lock Distributors has just completed its major stocking expansion featuring Sargent and Corbin /Russwin electrical and mechanical locks. You have come to trust SLD for it's in stock - in depth inventory, knowledge and competitive pricing. SLD has offices and distribution centers in Boston, MA., Pompano Beach, FL., Chicago, IL., Las Vegas, NV. Call toll free 1-800-847-5625 or visit us at www.seclock.com. Hidden History: Old Vault a Hidden Marvel from the Winnipeg Free Press Serving one of the most prosperous cities in North America after the turn of the 20th century, the Bank of Montreal decided there was only one way to ensure it could protect the growing wealth of Winnipeggers -- build the world's biggest, heaviest, most impenetrable vault. The fortress of concrete and steel was opened at the bank's main branch in 1913 and nearly 100 years later, it's still one of the safest places in the world for your valuables. More Virtualisation Security Often Overlooked from ITWeb As the world of virtualisation develops, the need to improve security in virtualised environments has become a crucial concern, according to Andre Grove, sales and financial director at Condyn. More Product Showcase: Credit Card Terminal for iPhone Featured in Apple's TV Commercials! Turn your iPhone into a mobile Credit Card Terminal...Accept ALL Major Credit Cards ANYWHERE. Includes Virtual Terminal to process payments on your laptop, Mac, or PC. Low Visa/MC Rates & Fees. No Set Up or Application Fees. Funds deposit directly into your checking account. Call 800-895-4085. MORE INFO Treasury to Buy Small Business Loans, Report Says from The New York Times The Treasury Department is gearing up to start a $15 billion initiative to stimulate lending by the Small Business Administration by using funds from the federal bailout program to buy up SBA loans, The Washington Post reported. More Social Media 'Drives Traffic' to Small Business Sites from DirectNews Making full use of social media applications is a simple and cost-effective means of building up a database of loyal customers, small businesses have been advised. While a large proportion of smaller enterprises now have an online presence, many are at risk of being lost on the internet, with their specially-crafted websites rarely visited by new or repeat customers. More Get the Latest ALOA Legislative Update Here!	Better Your Odds. Find A Jackpot of Security Resources at the 53rd Annual ALOA Convention & Security Expo, August 8-16, 2009. To register click here.

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