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Alarming Rise in Home Security from Cyprus Mail For years we prided ourselves on living in a country where it was safe to leave our houses with doors and windows unlocked. For those a little more paranoid, a good door lock and a large family dog were more than adequate protection against pesky burglars. Not any longer. With home burglaries standing at around 3,000 per year, more and more people are looking for ways to make their homes more secure. Security systems are becoming increasingly complex and nowadays home owners are installing high-tech, sophisticated home-security systems consisting of full-perimeter sensors, motion detectors and alarm systems that connect to central station facilities, like the police or fire department. More Locksmiths Say Popular Home Safes Open To Burglars from KESQ Some locksmiths say many of the safes flying off store shelves lately are so easy for burglars to break in, they're giving a false sense of security. Safe sales have gone up 50 percent in the past three weeks. Unfairly or not, some people just don't trust the banks as much as they used to. But as some locksmiths point out, much of the inexpensive safe brands nearly being sold out aren't that secure after all. More BMW Works On Smart Key Prototype from Coolest Gadgets BMW is always at the forefront of vehicle technology, and this time round they are at the top of their game once again. BMW Group Research and Technology and NXP Semiconductors have teamed up to release a prototype of the world’s first multifunctional car key. This prototype comes with contactless payment, personalized access control, and advanced functionalities such as public transport e-ticketing. All these features are meant to deliver an enhanced mobility experience - as if traveling around in a BMW isn’t already an enhanced experience by itself. Guess the car key is no longer a tool to start your vehicle, but enables one to perform quick, secure and convenient electronic payments with a car key. More Housing Switches To CUID Electronic Key System from Columbia Spectator Students’ pockets and purses will begin to get lighter as Columbia University in New York gradually switches all of its residence halls to an electronic key system using the CUID. The new system, which Vice President of Student Auxiliary & Business Services Scott Wright said he hopes will be completed within five years, will allow all students to enter their dorm rooms using only their CUIDs. The implementation process began in 2003. It will require Housing and Dining Services to replace the lock on each room’s door. More Garage Door Openers the Latest Target for Thieves from WWSB ABC Dave Bristow of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office in Florida, says thieves are hitting neighborhoods and apartment complexes where they have access to lots of cars all at once. All they need is a few cars left unlocked, and they have easy targets. Sheriff's officials say keep your car doors locked and hide your garage door opener and any other valuables that may be inside. More Small Businesses Can Go Green to Attract Customers from Globe and Mail With economic fears top of mind, going green may not be the major concern for small businesses. But, as one boutique hotel found, turning it into an environmentally friendly operation was well worth it in terms of cost savings and attracting customers. But it took several years and the help of green consultants. So, what's an entrepreneur who wants to turn his business a quick shade of green supposed to do? There are plenty of resources out there to help small businesses immediately become more eco-friendly. More Get the Latest ALOA Legislative Update Here!

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