Are You Listed?
from ALOA
 If you are like most consumers, the World Wide Web has replaced the way that you find information and has become the number one resource for consumers. As the World Wide Web has grown it has become increasingly difficult to find specific information through all of the clutter. As a result new more specific search engines have been developed to break through the clutter to provide the information that they are seeking.
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Spying on Your Keys
from NBC – San Diego
Computer scientists at UCSD have built a program that duplicates keys using pictures taken from hundreds of feet away without the owner even noticing. We just thought it was an interesting idea and it took off from there," said Benjamin Laxton, a UCSD alum who recently earned his Master's degree in computer science. Laxton wrote the software for the program, called "Sneak-key," in his free time. The technology can duplicate a key from 200 feet away easily. It processes photos from nearly any angle and measures the depth of each cut. More
Addressing Radical Threats Through Security Solutions
from The Chief Engineer
Chemical, biological and radiological threats to essential building areas are among the most dangerous security issues building engineers confront today. While vast, understanding the definition of a “critical area” is a primary prerequisite for a well-informed and well-prepared building engineer. Critical areas include air intake vents and other heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) components; mechanical areas with access to water supplies, communication systems and emergency power generators; rooftops; and other interior spaces such as lobbies, mailrooms, loading docks, storage areas and building entry areas. Jeopardizing the security of these spaces could not only put the physical structure of the facility at risk, but it could also endanger the building tenants. More
Security Cameras Help Texas Police Bust ATM Thieves
from WBIR
An 18-year-old Texas man suspected of stealing an ATM machine right out of a convenience store faces new charges. Nicholas Henderson is now charged with engaging in organized crime. Henderson was arrested in July for burglary after police located him near a stolen ATM machine matching the description of the suspects that were seen in the store surveillance video. The video, captured by the surveillance camera at Austin's Walnut Market convenience store, shows the suspects smashing the front glass doors and then wrapping a chain around the ATM machine, pulling it out of the front of the store. More
Century-old Safe Opened in Endeavor
from Chicago Tribune
A locksmith managed to open a century-old safe in Endeavor, Wis., for the first time in 50 years.
With about 30 village residents looking on, locksmith Jake Matteson cracked the one-ton safe's four-digit combination. Matteson said it was the most excitement he's had opening a safe. More
Small Businesses More Satisfied with Banking System
from San Antonio Business Journal
The combination of economic uncertainty and tightened credit availability has not caused American small businesses to lose faith in the nation’s banking system. According to a new J.D. Power study, small business owner satisfaction with banking institutions has actually increased since 2007. This is the third year that J.D. Power and Associates has released its Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study, which measures small-business customer satisfaction with the overall banking experience. More
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