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ALOA 's 54th Annual Convention and Security Tradeshow in Orlando starts Sunday... don't be left out
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The Hilton Orlando will honor the group rate as long as rooms are still available. Grab your backstage pass to your professional future. Please check the website for info on these new classes that have been added to the schedule:
Monday evening 7 – 9 p.m. D221 Fire Door Inspector Program Overview
Wednesday full day 8 a.m. – 5p.m. A419 Advanced Diagnostics Field Trip
Saturday afternoon 1 – 4 p.m. Using Technology to Manage Your Business

DATE: August 1 - 8, 2010
LOCATION: Orlando, Fla.
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How it went down
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Award-winning news reporter Noah Pransky recently led the coverage of the federal bust of "Dependable Locks" in Clearwater, Fla. Working for WTSP-TV, Tampa Bay's CBS affiliate, he reported on the company's alleged scam, the federal takedown, and spoke with ALOA representatives fighting for locksmith legislation. Meet Noah Pransky at the convention. More

Winner of 8 complimentary nights at the Hilton Orlando is...
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Recently ALOA had a raffle for their members who registered for a full package by July 9, for the 54th Annual Convention in Orlando.

The winner is Kenneth A. Griffin, CML, CPS, Griffin Security Services, Mikado, Mich.

Kenneth will receive 8 complimentary nights at the Hilton Orlando during the convention, a $1,200 value.



Computerized chips add cost to car keys
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As the little computer inside your car key becomes more sophisticated, buying a spare is a good way to save money in case your key goes missing. Newer cars won't start unless they read a signal from the key, making it difficult for thieves to hot-wire and steal your ride. But those keys also can be expensive. Normally you get two sets of keys with a new car. Older vehicles, mostly before the mid to late 1990s, came with simple metal keys that you could duplicate at the local hardware store for a few bucks. After that, automakers began making the keys bigger and installing computer chips. Keys had a separate fob, that dangling plastic device, to unlock doors or the trunk. But more automakers are starting to combine the fob and the key, putting the unlock buttons on the plastic part of the key. And as the keys get more complex to stay ahead of crooks, they are becoming more expensive to lose. More

Protecting financial organisations from emerging security risks with integrated solutions
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Globalisation, increasingly sophisticated criminals and easy access to new technologies have led to a major increase in the number of threats to banks and financial organisations. As a result, security has become far more than just protection against physical theft and anti-social behaviour. It is now a fundamental requirement of the business. Financial organisations need to have strict control over who has access to data, and be able to account for every transaction, while protecting their staff and customers. More

Bad economy, more crime help home security business
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Home security installation companies are benefiting from heightened crime levels brought on by the down economy. Mike Katsumoto, owner of Oahu Wireless Alarms, said business has increased at least 20 percent since last year. More

GM Onstar app lets you control your car remotely
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GM has announced an app that will allow car owners to control features usually found on the key fob remotely using a smart phone. Controls like the horn, lights, door lock and unlock can be accessed from anywhere using an app for the iPhone or Android operating system. Most 2011 GM cars and trucks will be able to interact with the app, according to Autoweek. GM hasn't announced which models will be excluded. More

Survey: More unemployed workers weigh starting a business
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Frustrated job seekers have a new strategy. If you can't find work, create your own. A new CareerBuilder survey shows that one-fourth of workers laid off in the past six months are considering starting a business instead of finding a new job. And many are leaning toward an eclectic mix of professions: bakeries, game board design, cleaning, computer services and e-commerce. The survey of more than 4,400 workers, conducted in June, also revealed that 96% of those who started their own small business in the last year have another job in addition to that business. More

Small business owners take precautions against power outages
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Power outages are a common hindrance year-round, but especially in summer when excessive use of air conditioners strain electrical systems. Despite the potential damage these can cause businesses—from data and inventory losses to halted productivity and unfavorable working conditions—experts on emergency preparedness say many small companies avoid taking proactive measures. More

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