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Hi-tech to stop gadgets being stolen (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:19:12 GMT)

Politics, football, poker -- and time
After your full day of activity today, and before you turn in for the night, be sure to set your clocks and watches ahead one hour as we move into Mountain Daylight Time at 2 a.m. on Sunday. An hour less sleep is a great tradeoff for more light at the end of our days. And it's also a good time to check batteries in smoke detectors and other home security devices. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:10:58 GMT)

Tiger Woods crash records released by FHP
Troopers never got home-security video they asked for from Woods' attorney, Mark NeJame While she waited for an ambulance to take her unconscious husband to a hospital in the early morning hours after Thanskgiving, Tiger Woods' wife went into their Isleworth home, retrieved two small bottles of pain pills and said he had taken some earlier. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:41:54 GMT)

Newly released documents offer more details about Tiger Woods' car crash
The ambulance crew prevented Elin Woods from riding with her husband to the hospital, believing it was a case of domestic violence, but police found no evidence to support that. While she waited for an ambulance to take her unconscious husband to a hospital in the early-morning hours after Thanksgiving, Tiger Woods' wife went into their Isleworth home, retrieved two small bottles of pain pills ... (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:09:46 GMT)

Buffett, Jobs, Stern, Woods: Who's Your Dream Lunch?
Warren Buffett is famous for auctioning off a private meal with one lucky -- and rich -- lunch partner each year for charity. But who is your dream lunch partner? (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:40:34 GMT)

Tiger Woods crash records released by FHP
Troopers never got home-security video they asked for from Woods' attorney, Mark NeJame See pictures and animated map (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:41:07 GMT)

FIRST ON ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM Tiger Woods' wife, Elin, handed over pain pill bottles after golfer crashed
Troopers never got home-security video they asked for from Woods' attorney, Mark NeJame While waiting for an ambulance to take her unconscious husband to the hospital after he crashed his SUV, Tiger Woods' wife handed officers two bottles of pain medicine that she said he had taken earlier in the day, according to investigative records released today to the Orlando Sentinel. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:36:04 GMT)

Free home security checks in south Colchester
POLICE in the south of Colchester are offering residents free security checks on their homes in a bid to prevent more burglaries. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:29:08 GMT)

Check out your fences to keep crooks out
Homeowners are being reminded to replace insecure fences damaged by the December and January snow. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:23:38 GMT)

Buffett, world's 3rd-richest person, gets pay rise
Six percent increase to US$519,490 mainly reflects the higher cost of keeping Warren Buffett safe (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:40:25 GMT)

AT&T CEO's pay jumps 35 percent to $20.3 million in 2009
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson's stock awards fell 8 percent in 2009, but he earned a cash bonus of $5.85 million that helped increase his total compensation by 35 percent. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:24:42 GMT)

Horry Telephone Cooperative Selects Calix As Fiber Access Supplier
Calix today announced that Horry Telephone Cooperative (HTC) (Conway, S.C.) has chosen the Calix Unified Access Infrastructure to deliver a variety of fiber services and applications in its network. The largest cooperative and the 18th largest Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) in the country, HTC is expanding its investment in advanced fiber access technologies to support a range of high ... (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:30:39 GMT)

Buffett Takes $100,000 Berkshire Salary for 29th Straight Year
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett , the billionaire chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. who pays the company for postage and personal phone calls, received a $100,000 salary for a 29th straight year as he arranged a $27 billion acquisition. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:21:08 GMT)

Buffett, world's 3rd-richest person, gets pay rise
Warren Buffett was awarded total compensation of about $519,490 in 2009 to run Berkshire Hathaway Inc, a 6 percent increase mainly reflecting the higher cost of keeping the world's third-richest person safe. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:46:47 GMT)

FBI looking into NJ man linked to attack in Yemen
The FBI is investigating the case of an alleged al-Qaida member raised in New Jersey who is accused of trying to shoot his way out of a hospital in Yemen. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:49:27 GMT)

Plug-and-Play Security Cam Brings Home Security to the Trailer Park
Want to point and laugh at those knocking on your door while ducking behind the couch and keeping still? Of course, we all do. But who has time to set up a complex home security system? Now, anyone does. The Swann Digital Guardian ADW-400 is a plug-and-play video camera that plays on your TV. You simply [...] (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:09:00 GMT)

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway salary unchanged, but security costs up
Warren Buffett brought home less pay than Berkshire Hathaway's chief financial officer again last year, but the company is paying more to protect the billionaire these days. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:50:41 GMT)

Slim Tops Gates and Buffett as World’s Richest Man
The Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú has taken the top spot in the Forbes annual rankings of the richest billionaires in the world, pushing aside the two perennial leaders, Bill Gates and Warren E. Buffett , even though all three men added greatly to their wealth last year. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:11:06 GMT)

How Goldman Sachs Can Help the Little Guy
When people willingly leave their jobs at Goldman Sachs , the once venerated, now often vilified investment bank, it is usually to go run something big in financial services — like, say, the United States Treasury , Peter Carbonara writes in The New York Times. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:41:07 GMT)

How Goldman Sachs Can Help the Little Guy
Ex-Goldman Sachs employees are sharing their ideas about what their old firm can do to help small businesses. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:50:42 GMT)

Spy story
The untrue murder accusation that enraged an oligarch (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:58:40 GMT)

China's HIV travel ban triggers controversy
Photo from www.DoSomething.org As reported on Monday , renowned Australian author Robert Dessaix was denied a Chinese Visa to enter the country on the alleged grounds that he is HIV-positive…and, consequently, people are pissed. Not only was the award-winning author’s scheduled participation in the Shanghai International Literary Festival canceled (as were his speaking ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:44:06 GMT)

When Daylight Savings Begins- Home Security Should Too
March 14th is time for Americans to push clocks and home security ahead. Security Choice, a leading resource for home security and safety, offers the following tips to keep homes safe. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

Safe @ Home: Crime doesn't play
All the locks and alarms in the world are rendered useless in the hands of an uninformed child. I'm talking about children who haphazardly open doors to strangers without adult supervision. It is the parents' obligation to instill in their young ones the ABC's of home security. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:07:49 GMT)

Shock and anger at daylight robbery
WITH deadlocks fitted to all her doors and windows, Nicole Darby thought her house was well secured, especially in broad daylight. Until last week. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:02:30 GMT)

Virginia Beach police expand security program for senior citizens
VIRGINIA BEACH Police are expanding a program that helps senior citizens upgrade the peepholes in their front doors to increase their home's security. The program, Operation Lookout Expanded is funding the installation of peepholes that give residents a larger, 180-degree view outside their front door, according to a police news release. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:02:18 GMT)

Utah County Couple getting results
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) – A Utah couple claims that they aren’t getting the protection that they pay for from their home security system. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:59:10 GMT)

Utah County Couple getting results
Pleasant Grove , Utah (ABC 4 News) – A Utah county couple claims that they aren’t getting the protection that they payed for from their home security system.   Robert and Kayln Secretan say they bought their Platinum Protection home security plan back in 2008, but then moved a year later. They claim, they called and called to get a new security system installed in their new home for free, a ... (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:57:13 GMT)

The Investigators: Sounding the alarm
A Mid-South home security company continues to conduct business despite losing its corporate status for nearly 20 months and allowing its alarm contractor's license to expire. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:20:19 GMT)

Detroit Woman Peeved at Cops' Response Complains to Media
A Detroit woman said she caught thieves on tape with her home security cameras robbing her twice in one day, but the police were unresponsive. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:17:50 GMT)

Wireless peel-and-stick devices for feeling safe
Home security It took years, but I’ve finally persuaded my wife, Lisa, to save a few dollars by killing our landline phone service. Some things can keep you tethered to landline service, however, such as your home’s security system. Not so with SimpliSafe Inc. (www.simplisafe.com). (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:29:55 GMT)

Kwikset Expands Keyless Product Offering with the SmartCode Touchpad Electronic Lever
Kwikset's SmartCode Lever Provides Enhanced Security and Convenience to Any Home's Interior Entryways. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMT)

View Systems Announces Strategic Investment With Diversified Web Holdings for the MINI Sim Cam
View Systems, Inc. , a security and tele-data solutions provider, announced today that the company, together with its technology partner Visisys Holdings Plc, provider of central station monitoring software, reached an agreement with Diversified Web Holdings . (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT)

Kwikset® Expands Keyless Product Offering with the SmartCode Touchpad Electronic Lever
LAKE FOREST, Calif.----Kwikset®, an innovation leader in the residential door hardware industry, today announced the expansion of its keyless, touchpad, electronic lock product offering with the introduction of the SmartCode™Lever. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT)

Detroit Woman Peeved at Cops' Response Complains to Media
A Detroit woman said she caught thieves on tape with her home security cameras robbing her twice in one day, but the police were unresponsive. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:32:34 GMT)

Local Woman Robbed Twice In Same Night
A local woman catches her house being robbed on tape twice in the same night. She attempted to give the footage of the robbers to Detroit Police, but they were very slow in getting back to her. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:58:26 GMT)

SMS your views
Silencing of the lambs? Ppl must report child abuse n neglect even though it is none of their biz! Save a child a day! Another innocent child, Hareswarra, killed by human worse than a beast. May be there’ll be another ‘great idea’ of having a half-day course for parents. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:51:44 GMT)

Wells Fargo CEO's pay doubles to $18.7 million
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf's compensation more than doubled to $18.7 million in 2009, a year that saw the bank report $8 billion in profit and repay government bailout money, according to an Associated Press analysis of regulatory filings. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:20:04 GMT)

Pfizer CEO got $13.7 million in 2009 compensation
The chief executive of drug giant Pfizer Inc., Jeffrey Kindler, received a 2009 compensation package valued by The Associated Press at $13.7 million, down 7.6% from 2008, as the board reduced the stock awards he received, citing economic pressures. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:42:40 GMT)

Pfizer CEO got $13.7 million in 2009 compensation
The chief executive of drug giant Pfizer Inc., Jeffrey Kindler, received a 2009 compensation package valued by The Associated Press at $13.7 million, down 7.6 percent from 2008, as the board reduced the stock awards he... (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:34:30 GMT)

Pfizer CEO Got $13.7 Million in 2009 Compensation
Pfizer CEO Kindler got 2009 compensation worth $13.7 million, down 8%, due to weak economy Pfizer - United States - Law - Workers' Compensation - Services (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:25:06 GMT)

Pfizer CEO got $13.7 million in 2009 compensation
The chief executive of drug giant Pfizer Inc., Jeffrey Kindler, received a 2009 compensation package valued by The Associated Press at $13.7 million, down 7.6 percent from 2008, as the board reduced the stock awards he received, citing economic pressures. The... Pfizer - Jeffrey Kindler - Chief executive officer - United States - Business (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:56:10 GMT)

Missing Woman Found Hiding In Her Home
A Salt Lake City woman feared kidnapped has been found hiding in her own home. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:02:23 GMT)

Simple steps to secure your home
How do you burglar-proof your home? (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:03:01 GMT)

My freelance secrets
So, we’ve had a bit of a freelance thing going on this week, and to finish off we thought we’d dig out the Computer Arts address book again to interrogate some more leading names in design. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:33:31 GMT)

Wells Fargo CEO's pay doubles to $18.7 million
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf's compensation more than doubled to $18.7 million in 2009, a year that saw the bank report $8 billion in profit and repay government bailout money, according to an Associated Press analysis of regulatory filings. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:19:33 GMT)

Give instructions to your family before you clear things out of your house for good
During the first few months of a new year, people think about getting things in order. One important undertaking is starting the process of preparing a will or similar document. No matter your age, it is a good idea to organize your thoughts and give some consideration to what you want to happen to ... (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:29:19 GMT)

Big salary bump for bankers
The salary of John Stumpf, the top executive at Wells Fargo & Co., rose dramatically in 2009 in large part because of changes in how the bank pays compensation. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT)

Break-ins up on the home front
HOME burglaries have increased in the Diamond Valley, according to an RACV report. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:43:32 GMT)

Wells Fargo CEO's Pay Doubles to $18.7 Million
Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf's pay more than doubles to $18.7 million in 2009 Wells Fargo - England - Wells - Somerset - General (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:40:25 GMT)

Wells Fargo CEO's pay doubles to $18.7 million
Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf's compensation more than doubled to $18.7 million in 2009, a year that saw the bank report $8 billion in profit and repay government bailout money, according to an Associated Press analysis of regulatory filings. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:31:40 GMT)

Offenders on probation help with Burnley crime-prevention scheme
COMMUNITY Payback offenders from Lancashire Probation Trust have been drafted in to help with Burnley Community Safety Partnership's Safer Neighbourhood project. (03/03/2010 10:29:16) (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:54:26 GMT)

Home security to be topic of luncheon
PORT CLINTON -- Bernie Stone from ADT will present a program on fall prevention, medical alert systems and home security at noon March 15 in the Magruder Hospital Conference Center. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:55:42 GMT)

Leeds Neighbourhood Networks: Keeping care in the community
The cost of caring for Britain's ageing population has left councils facing a growing financial headache. However, a system launched in Leeds may offer a solution for the (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:35:38 GMT)

Tips & Tactics
FATBOY safes have arrived at just the right time! Across the country, people are taking extra precautions when locking up valuables and firearms. With burglaries on the rise in a down economy, there is a renewed interest in home security. Security is the hallmark of Liberty’s FATBOY safe. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:27:23 GMT)

Personal Safety Q & A with KCPD
Kansas City Police officer James Schriever discussed personal safety and security in the recent Waldo rapes. Officer Schriever teaches self defense classes and does home security inspections. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:37:39 GMT)

'Social Networking Could Come At A Price'
People who use social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook are being warned they could face shelling out more for home insurance. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:47:54 GMT)

Story shorts - 02/03/10
A round-up of news in brief from across Lancashire. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:33:31 GMT)

Home Security Companies Face Off on LocalPrice
Startup Offers Comprehensive Price Comparisons of Home Security Companies Serving Major U.S. Cities. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:45:00 GMT)

Home security and safety improvements for senior citizens
(ARA) - Home security and safety for senior citizens is an issue with the potential to affect us all. According to the Administration on Aging ( AOA ), by the year 2030, 20 percent of the total population will be 65 or older. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:23:14 GMT)

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin - Pocklington and Wolds Weighton Neighbourhood Policing Team
THEFT Between 22:00 01/02/2010 and 01:15 02/02/2010, Cliffe Lane, Holme-On-Spalding-Moor, Person(s) have approached the victims farm, and walked through the farm yard entrance into the rear yard of the property. (01/03/2010 15:51:54) (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:57:37 GMT)

People Still Interested in Living in Waldo Area Despite Rapist
The search for the Waldo rapist is posing some challenges for the real estate market. They're facing a lot of questions and some hesitancy from potential buyers. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:07:39 GMT)

Dropcam puts home surveillance in the cloud
Webcams have ushered in a wealth of home surveillance applications, but Dropcam is trying to take it to the next level by putting up to 30 days of 24/7 recordings in the cloud. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:24:07 GMT)

SimpliSafe’s Wireless Alarm Drives A Nail in the Coffin for Landlines
AT&T pronounces landlines dead, as mobile phone users “cut the cord.” SimpliSafe’s wireless security systems offer cellular alarm monitoring - their customers are among the millions waving bye-bye to their landlines. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMT)

Online Neighbourhood Watch Forum Introduced for UAE Residents
28 February 2010 An online Neighbourhood Watch forum has been introduced, giving UAE residents an opportunity to ask questions, share advice and highlight any security concerns. (Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:01:42 GMT)

Neighborhood groups think spring
Spring and warmer weather was on the minds of many Neighborhood Association Workshop attendees Saturday. (Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:54:20 GMT)

Marlborough to look at voter ID question
The push in the city to ask all voters for identification at the polls is really just an application of state regulations, according to one proponent of the idea. (Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:25:32 GMT)

Home Security takes its place at Home Show
The annual Home show at the Peoria Civic Center isn't just about upgrading your home. It's also about protecting it. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:14:57 GMT)

BofA’s Lewis pay package worth $32,171
Former Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis received a compensation package valued at $32,171 in 2009 as the bank struggled with loan losses and repaid billions in federal bailout money. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:01:02 GMT)

Ex-BofA CEO's pay package worth $32,171 in '09
Former Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis received a compensation package valued at $32,171 in 2009 as the bank struggled with loan losses and repaid billions in federal bailout money, according to an Associated Press analysis of a regulatory filing disclosed Friday. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:43:34 GMT)

Ex-BofA CEO's Pay Package Worth $32,171 in '09
Former Bank of America CEO Lewis receives pay package worth $32,171 in 2009 Bank of America - United States - Merrill Lynch - Business - Financial Services (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:40:15 GMT)

Toll Brothers Acquires Hasentree Community Near Wake Forest; Luxury Home Builder set to Restart Exclusive Golf Community
(Raleigh , NC ) February 26, 2010 —Toll Brothers, (NYSE: TOL ) (www. Tollbrothers.com) the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, announced today that it has purchased the Hasentree community near Wake Forest , North Carolina and will immediately resume work on development there. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:58:41 GMT)

City Cracks Down On Home Security Firms
It seems to happen every year; the snow melts and out come the home security system sales people. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:49:10 GMT)

Brink's Home Security Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
CISO GUIDE: FISMA Compliance Do more than just cursory scans. Develop a holistic approach to app security. Find out how ! (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:02:13 GMT)

David Breshears Joins Star Nine Ventures as the Director of Product Development
AUSTIN -- Star Nine Ventures®, an Austin-based venture creation company focused on national business-to-consumer verticals, announced today the appointment of David Breshears as the Director of Product Development. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:42:43 GMT)

Black History Month:So much to celebrate
Tri-Citians especially should be aware of the now classic phrase, "A mind is a terrible thing t (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:39:21 GMT)

Geoducks fade after rally ties it
OLYMPIA – There was no home security for Evergreen. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:46:35 GMT)

Murder sparks rush for home security
Deadlock sales in Bundaberg quadruple in wake of Trinity Bates murder. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:03:42 GMT)

Snoop Versus the U.K.
The Wall Street Journal reports that in the coming weeks, a British court will decide once and for all whether to lift a five-year ban preventing rapper Snoop Dogg from entering the United Kingdom. In addition to running an amazing portrait of Snoop, the WSJ goes into great detail on the (somewhat dubious) details of his banishment. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:52:47 GMT)

Brink's Home Security Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
Brink's Home Security Holdings, Inc. , a premier provider of monitored security services in North America, now operating under the brand Broadview Security, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:30:00 GMT)

Numbers paint portrait of SWAT team use
After tactical officers burst into Cheye Calvos's house, bound his hands, held his mother-in-law on the floor and fatally shot his Labrador retrievers, the angry Berwyn Heights mayor was convinced that sheriff's deputies and other police in Prince George's County were out of control. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:39:23 GMT)

Worries turn to fear over serial rapist in and around Waldo neighborhood
Women seeking personal safety advice have overwhelmed Kansas City police this week after hearing that a serial rapist struck again early Monday. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:06:04 GMT)

Police Flooded With Calls For Home Security Inspections
Police say the latest attack has resulted in a huge surge in requests for home security surveys, especially after police said the Waldo rapist used an unlocked window to get at his most recent victim. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:07:49 GMT)

More People Getting Alarms Around Waldo
Since the serial rapist started attacking women in and around Waldo, home security companies are seeing a spike in business. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:53:19 GMT)

Tips to Choosing A Home Security Company
If you have decided to install an alarm system in your home, you will need to be sure that the alarm company you choose can provide the service that it promises to deliver. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:54:50 GMT)

Even at Home; Security is a Growing Concern for the Elderly
All Home Security releases tips on recognizing and preventing elder abuse (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

Class keys on protecting self and property
MOULTRIE — The crime rate in Moultrie and Colquitt County has been a heated topic recently as property thefts account for many thousands of dollars lost each week. As well violent crimes have dominated the news in recent weeks. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:52:12 GMT)

Safety First class for adults with developmental disabilities
The Boulder Police Department will be offering Safety First for Adults from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays in April at the Boulder Police Department, at 1805 33rd St. in Boulder. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:05:23 GMT)

A bobby dazzler of an idea gets boost
More handy helpers to help improve home security (18/02/2010 10:57:07) (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:06:41 GMT)

Data security breaches often triggered by carelessness
For physicians, a lost smartphone or forgotten laptop can mean a long, arduous process of notifying patients -- and the risk of penalties under HIPAA. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:01:40 GMT)

Don't walk the gangplank on this cruise to nowhere
A free Caribbean cruise -- and all you have to do is participate in a brief phone and online survey. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:51:48 GMT)

Tablet runs on Moorestown processor
OpenPeak announced an Intel Moorestown-based tablet device, which may well end up running the new Nokia/Intel MeeGo operating system. The OpenTablet 7 features a 7-inch multi-touch display, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, cellular, HDMI output and dual cameras, says the company. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:26:01 GMT)

Leeds neighbourly networks win high praise
A system of "neighbourhood networks" established in Leeds to provide support and services for elderly people has won praise in a new report by national spending watchd (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:49:58 GMT)

National Home Security Dealer Training Starts Today
CISO GUIDE: FISMA Compliance Do more than just cursory scans. Develop a holistic approach to app security. Find out how ! (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:13:01 GMT)

Cruise offer gets beached
A free Caribbean cruise -- and all you have to do is participate in a brief phone and online survey. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:16:04 GMT)

Why More Are Buying Into 'Buy Local'
A growing number of cities and regions are lauding the benefits of backing homegrown businesses (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:44:46 GMT)

Telenor in M2M service talks with Malaysian carmakers (Business Times
BARCELONA: Telenor Connexion AB, a wholly-owned unit of Telenor ASA, is in talks with Malaysian carmakers, including Proton Holdings Bhd, to offer its machine-to-machine (M2M) service. "We have engaged talks with Proton, we are still in early stage of negotiations," said Telenor Connexion global business development executive (automotive) Per Lindberg in Barcelona on Wednesday. M2M means data ... (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:51:46 GMT)

Free locks for crime victims
Free window locks and spy holes are being given out to help protect homes. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:53:28 GMT)

Guest Essay: Black History Month calls us to search our hearts
Have you ever heard of Otis Boykin, Marie Brown, James West, Mark Dean or Alice Parker? These are all persons who have invented items from which we now benefit. Their inventions range from a video home security system to electronic control devices for IBM computers and the control unit for a pacemaker. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:11:16 GMT)

Home Break-Ins Up in Winston-Salem
Home break-ins in Winston-Salem are up 15 percent last month over the same time last year, and detectives say home security systems are helping them identify burglars. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:40:43 GMT)

National Home Security Dealer Training Starts Today
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National Home Security Dealer Training Starts Today
Fifty authorized home security alarm dealers are experiencing the advantage of Monitronics' premiere national training today as they start MoniExperience, or MoniX. This three-day seminar gives dealers a competitive edge and strengthens businesses of all sizes, allowing them to increase their success. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:32:00 GMT)

Brink's Home Security Holdings, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
Brink's Home Security Holdings, Inc. , now operating under the brand, Broadview Security, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2009 results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:52:00 GMT)

Annapolis Home and Remodeling Expo
The Annapolis Home and Remodeling Expo is a one-of-a-kind homeowners event showcasing products and services for the outside of the house, the inside of the house, and the people in the house. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:23:22 GMT)

Coming up
Right Now Tickets are now on sale for a Wine Dine & Dance fundraiser to benefit the Woodmont Elementary School PTA in Montville Township. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 19, at The Brownstone, 251 Wesst Broadway in Paterson. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:45:47 GMT)

OpenPeak launches new touch-screen multi-media tablet device
Established in 1957, the British Computer Society ... Teneo is an infrastructure optimization company, p ... (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:05:53 GMT)

George Soros Q4 Portfolio Update: Buys C, XLF, GLD, etc
Billionaire investor George Soros reported his 4th quarter portfolio today. As usual, Soros has high portfolio turnovers. These are a few observations: Read more » » (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:28:14 GMT)

One Stock to Rule the Recession
"As long as there are problems to be solved, there will be innovators to solve them. Companies that use the current tough times as an excuse to de-emphasize innovation are going to severely regret it." (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:33:09 GMT)

SMC Unveils the Industry's Most Advanced DOCSIS 3.0 Device, the SMCD3USG.
SMC has launched the SMCD3USG, the most technologically advanced DOCSIS 3.0 gateway in the cable industry. Â The SMCD3USG is an industry-leading Multimedia gateway based upon DOCSIS 3.0 technology. Â The SMCD3USG delivers Video, Voice, Data, and enables new revenue applications such as Home Security and Automation, DECT Voice, and IPTV distribution. Â It is a versatile and robust gateway that ... (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:05:00 GMT)

Wandering Waikiki
Florida residents Darina and Joseph Ferrini have visited Hawaii more than six times since the 1970s, but after their last stay in Waikiki, they say they will not be back unless the state bids aloha to its burgeoning homeless problem. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:51:23 GMT)

Coming up
Right Now Tickets are now on sale for a Wine Dine & Dance fundraiser to benefit the Woodmont Elementary School PTA in Montville Township. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 19, at The Brownstone, 251 Wesst Broadway in Paterson. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:41:10 GMT)

Home security event in Colchester
SEVEN home security surveys were carried out on a Colchester estate as part of a crime reduction event. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:37:25 GMT)

Data security and remote access
Mandy Laurie and Scott von Poulton, Computing , Tuesday 16 February 2010 at 10:41:00 Mandy Laurie and Scott von Poulton explain the legal necessity for a strict IT policy concerning home workers Advanced IT systems have been instrumental in the expansion of remote working by enabling employees to log on and work from home. Most companies have policies that spell out the procedures that must be ... (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:47:24 GMT)

Gang targets elderly in spate of burglaries
A gang of burglars is targeting elderly and vulnerable people in Oxfordshire, police warned today. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:21:58 GMT)

CHAPPAQUA: Secret Service Denies 2nd Grader's Delivery of 'Get Well' Card
Second-grader C.J. Williams wanted to give President Clinton a 'Get Well' card, but when he went to the Chappaqua home, security wouldn't let him in. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:31:40 GMT)

Think Tank: What should corporate IT managers do to ensure data protection?
Hacks of Google and at least 20 other companies in December prove that sophisticated cyber espionage attacks are a real and present danger. But in the light of the fact that most commercial security tools are ineffective against these attacks, what can and should corporate IT managers do to ensure data protection? (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:00:30 GMT)

Greater Collaboration Between Wireless Carriers and Non-Mobile Industries Needed to Meet Consumers' Desire for Mobile ...
BARCELONA, Spain----Consumers say that mobile connectivity in devices connected to the Internet make their lives richer and more enjoyable, but wireless carriers and corporations need to collaborate closely to accelerate widespread availability of embedded mobile devices and services to be valuable to consumers, according to research from Accenture and the GSMA. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:30:00 GMT)

WorldGate Announces New Agent Agreement with Red Ventures
TREVOSE, Pa.----WorldGate , a leading provider of digital voice and video phone services and next generation video phones, has announced a new agreement with Red Ventures to sell WorldGate digital video communication services. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:05:00 GMT)

Brampton police team offers prevention advice
Brampton police officers are hosting a meet-and-greet session in the Moot Hall this week. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:04:44 GMT)

Backgrounder: Security incidents this year in Thailand
As Thailand's Supreme Court Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions is going to deliver a verdict on Feb. 26 regarding whether to seize deposed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's 76.6 billion baht (2.3 billion U.S. dollars) in frozen assets, chaos and unrest were seen ahead of the sensitive date. The following were those incidents happened this year: In middle January ... (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:42:52 GMT)

Coming up
Right Now Tickets are now on sale for a Wine Dine & Dance fundraiser to benefit the Woodmont Elementary School PTA in Montville Township. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 19, at The Brownstone, 251 Wesst Broadway in Paterson. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:51:04 GMT)

PM home security ramped up
The faeces attack at the prime minister's house has prompted authorities to beef up security, from guards with dogs to CCTV and now a protective net. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:48:21 GMT)

Home security tips, part III
By Ted Parker SDPD Neighborhood Policing Resource Team Here are some things your burglar won't tell you: - Of course I look familiar, I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new TV. - Thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there I unlatched the back window to make my return a little ... (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:14:03 GMT)

Watch home from the road
The Archerfish Quattro Interactive Video Monitoring and Recording System keeps you in touch. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:05:43 GMT)

Coming up
Right Now Tickets are now on sale for a Wine Dine & Dance fundraiser to benefit the Woodmont Elementary School PTA in Montville Township. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 19, at The Brownstone, 251 Wesst Broadway in Paterson. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:06:08 GMT)

'It hits really close to home'
Margaret Dafoe has called her house on Highway 37 home for nine years, but it is only recently she began locking her doors.[...] (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:29:09 GMT)

Brier Creek Country Club to Host Wedding Secrets Event
(Raleigh , NC ) – Valentine’s is only a few days away and all across the Triangle couples will profess their love for one another, leading to many new engagements. Engagements are always a wonderful time, but for many they can also be a nervous time. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:44:29 GMT)

Home security tips, part II
By Ted Parker SDPD Neighborhood Policing Resource Team This article deals with installing burglar alarms, providing visibility, maintaining your property, protecting your home and property when you're away, making sure the police can find your home, and identifying your property. Burglar alarms - Alarm systems usually include one or more of the following components: photocell or magnetic ... (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:59:03 GMT)

'It hits really close to home'
Margaret Dafoe has called her house on Highway 37 home for nine years, but it is only recently she began locking her doors.[...] (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:11:48 GMT)

Coming up
Right Now Tickets are now on sale for a Wine Dine & Dance fundraiser to benefit the Woodmont Elementary School PTA in Montville Township. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 19, at The Brownstone, 251 Wesst Broadway in Paterson. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:07:04 GMT)

January crimes/arrests in Del Mar Heights and Del Mar
The numbers of crimes other than domestic violence with valid addresses and arrests/citations other than traffic-related that were reported to the San Diego County's Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS) by Feb. 6 for January 2010 in the San Diego city neighborhood of Del Mar Heights and the city of Del Mar are shown below. They are for the various incident types that can be ... (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:44:02 GMT)

Ed Breen Sets a New Course for Tyco
With a $2 billion acquisition, it's looking to do some deals again. Will that be enough to make a "wartime general" stick around? (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:51:43 GMT)

Home security tips, part I
By Ted Parker SDPD Neighborhood Policing Resource Team Burglary is mostly a crime of opportunity that capitalizes on the carelessness and neglect of the homeowner or renter. This article contains tips on how to control access to your home, apartment, or condo by physical protection, deterrent measures, and various security procedures. Part II will deal with installing burglar alarms, providing ... (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:14:07 GMT)

Research and Markets: Home Automation 2010: Solutions and Suppliers
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Home Automation 2010: Solutions and Suppliers" report to their offering. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:37:00 GMT)

Coming up
Right Now Tickets are now on sale for a Wine Dine & Dance fundraiser to benefit the Woodmont Elementary School PTA in Montville Township. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 19, at The Brownstone, 251 Wesst Broadway in Paterson. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:19:55 GMT)

Improve Your Home's Security
Burglaries On The Rise In Shaky Economy Seattle police say it's time you asked yourself a question: just how safe is your home? In our unsettled economy, burglaries are on the rise, but police say you don't have to be a victim. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:19:11 GMT)

Conexant and AnyDATA Deliver Solutions for 3G 'Connected' Consumer Device and Security Applications
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Conexant Systems, Inc. , a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embedded modem, and video surveillance applications, today announced that it has teamed with AnyDATA Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of wireless devices, to deliver “connected” frame and home security reference designs for products used in 3G ... (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT)

Specialized Products Company Introduces New EZ RJ45 Crimp Tool Pro HD
Specialized Products Company , www.specialized.net, which offers the most comprehensive selection of off-the-shelf tool kit solutions for professional system integrators and installers, has added the EZ RJ45 crimp tool to its 2010 source book catalog offerings. (Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:30:00 GMT)

FOX 5 Special: Burglar Proof Your Home
The latest FBI crime numbers show a home is burglarized in the United States, once every 23 seconds. In a majority of those break-ins, the thief enters the home through the front door. According to experts there are simple ways to upgrade the security of a front door on a budget. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:58:14 GMT)

Police in St. Albans investigate possible phone scam
St. Albans police are warning residents about a potential telemarketing scam. A woman identifying herself as "Victoria" has been phoning people and saying they will be receiving free home-security systems. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:43:15 GMT)

Police in St. Albans investigate possible phone scam
Female caller offers free home security systems to Vermont homes (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:47:26 GMT)

Intamac secures £2m for web-based home control platform
Northampton based Intamac has secured investment of £2m from Seraphim Capital and Chandos fund for the development of their web-based home monitoring and control service. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:07:32 GMT)

Burglar steals £10 Dell computer from Farnham home
A THIEF stole a computer worth just £10 after forcing open the patio doors of a property in Farnham. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:38:26 GMT)

Top 5 improvements for spring home sellers
(ARA) - To get your home sold at a good price in a buyer's market, you need to know what to invest in - and what not to invest in. Which of these features is more appealing to home buyers: custom cabinetry in the kitchen or a home security sign by the front door? The answer may surprise you. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:53:16 GMT)

Police in St. Albans investigate possible phone scam
St. Albans police are warning residents about a potential telemarketing scam. A woman identifying herself as "Victoria" has been phoning people and saying they will be receiving free home-security systems. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:11:34 GMT)

Man shot twice by intruders
STONEY CREEK (Feb 10, 2010) - Two masked gunmen rang the doorbell to a city home, forced their way in using pepper spray and then shot a man twice in what police believe was a targeted attack late Monday night. (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:36:49 GMT)

SMC Looks to Build on DOCSIS 3.0 Success with CableLabs CW72 Certification of the SMCD3DGN2, 8x4 Cable Gateway
The SMCD3GN2 is a powerful and flexible gateway based on Texas Instruments 8x4 DOCSIS 3.0 technology that offers residential and business class customers maximum wideband Internet access. Taking advantage of DOCSIS 3.0 technology, the gateway operates on up to 8 downstream and 4 upstream bonded channels supporting speeds of up to 320Mbps downstream and 120Mbps upstream. This robust platform ... (Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:15:44 GMT)

Institutional Investor Magazine Names Toll Brothers to Its 2010 All-America Executive Team
HORSHAM, Pa. -- Toll Brothers, Inc. , , the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced that Institutional Investor has ranked Toll Brothers' chairman and chief executive officer Robert I. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:54:05 GMT)

Russel Norman: Address in Reply Speech
Tena koutou to all New Zealanders who love our country and our people and who want to protect this place and look after each other. The Green Party shares that love, and we are here to serve you. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:41:28 GMT)

Rockbridge Growth acquires share of home security company in Texas
Livonia-based Rockbridge Growth Equity L.L.C., announced today it has closed on the acquisition of a share of Protect America Inc., a home security and monitoring company based in Big Rock, Texas, and founded in 1992. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:04:19 GMT)