ALOA Scholarship Foundation
 For those wishing to apply for a scholarship, forms are available from the Education page of the ALOA web site by clicking on the Scholarship Information link, or by contacting the ALOA office. Applicants are reviewed based on character, aptitude skills, and financial needs. Individuals that apply must demonstrate a commitment to the industry and a desire to pursue a career in locksmithing. More
Breaking Into Your Own
House: USA Locksmith renders lock unusable
from The Wall Street Journal
Like many harried people, when we're stressed we forget things, like the milk we meant to grab at the grocery store. We also forget to stow our house keys in pockets and pocketbooks—which means we occasionally must call a 24-hour locksmith service to help us break back into our own home. More
Installing Locks That Will Last
from The Washington Post
Good door locks and deadbolts can wear out, but only after heavy use for many years. It is possible for an inexpensive lock to fail in a few years. I have door locks in my home that operate smoothly after 22 years of heavy use. It pays to buy quality locks. More
Businesses Wrestle with Fuel Charges
from Miami Herald
With gas up 35 percent over a year ago and diesel up 59 percent, it's small wonder fuel surcharges have become as ubiquitous as cockroaches and about as well-liked.
But while fuel surcharges have become the fee du jour, a host of South Florida businesses hard hit by high fuel costs has held off on imposing them, opting for alternate ways to cope. ''For a few extra dollars, I don't want to lose business,'' said Glen Wauchope, who runs Glen's Locksmith & Service in Pembroke Park, Fla.
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Product Showcase: SES SG2C
 Provide your customers with secure entrance control. The SES SG2C is perfect for residential and business access applications. Easy installation – No dedicated phone lines needed. The SG2C uses existing phone wiring to ring phones directly. Visitors press Call Button to contact residents. Access is granted by pressing valid key on called phone. Standard features include support of 100 PINs or cards, DSL filtering and extra reader input – all included. Available with optional software, cameras, pedestals and more. More info
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Cameras Help Newark, N.J., Cut Murder Rate More Than 40 Percent
from The Dallas Morning News
These are not your standard security cameras, which haven't done all that much to fight crime in Britain. They're super HD cameras with zoom lenses that let cops read ID numbers on planes at Newark Airport, which is several miles away. They're also night-vision equipped. More
Protecting Your Home When Away on Vacation
from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
When you're away on vacation, an unprotected house is like an open invitation to a burglar. Because the largest numbers of home burglaries are reported during July and August, according to FBI statistics, it's important to take precautions before packing your suitcase for a summer getaway. More
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