Get Your GED or High School Diploma Before Entering Prison

 

Federal Prison Consultants, LLC Advises That With Recent Changes, it is Extremely Important to Get Your GED or High School Diploma Before Entering Prison

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) scores newly designated inmates for higher security level placement if they are under age 30 and do not have a GED or high school diploma. This process is part of the newly revised core Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Program Statement 5100 - Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification Manual. The newest version is 5100.08. This scoring could mean that you will be designated at a much higher security level if you do not plan ahead.

Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) March 29, 2007 -- Federal Prison Consultants, LLC advises defendants, inmates, their families and federal criminal defense attorneys on strategies related to the Federal Bureau of Prisons Programs Statements, Policies and Procedures.

Federal Prison Consultants, LLC recommends that you review the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Core Program Statement 5100.08 - Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification Manual, below. Although some areas of the program statement appear vague, for example in evaluating the educational history of a future inmate, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will now consider designating an incoming inmate who is 30 years of age or less, without a GED or High School Diploma into a higher security level institution, regardless of the sentence length, because they now deem inmates 30 years of age or less with a GED or High School Diploma, a potential problem inmate.

WHAT THIS MEANS IF YOU ARE SENTENCED TO FEDERAL JAIL TIME AND YOU DO NOT HAVE A GED OR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND ARE AGED 30 OR LESS? It means that you need to be proactive and while you are on release you need to try to get your GED. Also, if the U.S. Probation officer can not verify your educational background, when you are send to federal prison you will be treated as if you do not have a GED or High School Diploma. So, it is extremely important that you provide verification of some sort or when the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) designates you to the facility where you will be serving your time, it may very well be a higher security level facility then you were thinking or told by your federal criminal defense attorney.

IS THERE HELP THROUGH THE PROCESS? Yes, Federal Prison Consultants, LLC offers our consulting services to anyone facing a federal term of imprisonment. We offer consulting services that start from the indictment on to the post-conviction stages. We offer a free assessment consultation by calling toll free 1-888-5-PRISON, between the hours of 10 AM and 10 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday and put our 200 plus years of combined experience to work for you.

POINT OF REFERENCE: (MAJOR CHANGES TO BOP PROGRAM STATEMENT 5100.08)

On September 12, 2006, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) made major revisions to their core Program Statement 5100 - Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification Manual. The newest version is 5100.08.

Major changes to this core program statement include:

1. The creation of the DSCC- Designation and Sentence Computation Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. All inmates will now be designated by BOP Staff at this location. The DSCC was developed to provide consistency in the designation/redesignation process.

2. Additional changes such as Criminal History Score, Inmate Age, Education Level, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Living Skills and Program Participation have replaced previous scoring categories such as, Type Of Prior Commitment, Mental/Psychological Stability, Responsibility Demonstrated, and Release On Own Recognizance. The new additional categories should improve the designation and custody classification process.

3. Further clarification of scoring has been provided regarding Family/Community Ties, Deportable Alien PSF, Prison Disturbance and Medical Transfer Code Descriptions. PSF stands for Public Safety Factor.

4. The floor for the Violent Behavior PSF has been reduced from High Security to Low Security. This will allow lower security level placement.

5. A Custody Variance Table has been developed. This will help with special circumstances in regard to designation.

6. An Expiration Date has been added for the Greater Security Management Variable. This will allow a time-factor analysis on lowering a security level.

7. Unescorted Transfers: Allows for inmates to be transferred from one camp to another that are camp status. This will make nearer transfers and transfers to the RDAP Program easier and more humane.

8. More consideration and urgency are given to the PSI/R - Pre-Sentence Investigation Report (completed by the US Probation Department) and the Statement of Reasons (made by the Sentencing Judge). Based on this, it is more important then ever that these stages be documented and handled properly.

Contact Federal Prison Consultants, LLC for a free assessment consultation at toll free 1-888-5-PRISON and put our 200 plus years of combined experience to work for you.

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Will Lonely Bloggers Viral Video Help Them Get Dates?

 

Viral Video is Evolving -- Startup LonelyBloggers.com Launches With Viral Video CaseStudy

LonelyBloggers.com launches a 7 epsiode, 40 minute viral video series called LBTV. Despite recent reports that a viral video now cost up to $250,000 to produce, LonelyBloggers was able to produce our viral video series with only a $5000 budget. Internet marketers need to understand the growing importance of adding video to your marketing mix as people flock to video sharing sites like YouTube.

Toronto, Canada (PRWeb) March 29, 2007 -- LonelyBloggers.com a new free dating website, joins an already saturated market with very well-funded competitors. How does one compete in the personals space with companies that can outspend them many times over?

The company originally thought about buying search engine keyword advertising, but after figuring out that other dating websites are paying often over $1 per click to drive traffic to their dating sites, we realized we needed to go viral in order to get the results required to grow LonelyBloggers.com

Viral video is definitely evolving beyond the traditional 30-second clip. Content is still king and we took that approach while developing our viral video series. We also believe in sharing what we learn with LBTV and will be releasing it as a casestudy for other companies to learn from.

LBTV Viral Video Series is a 7 episode, 40 minute viral video series and can be watched on YouTube now.

Objectives - Our goal for the LBTV viral video series is to be viewed at least 500,000 times and generate 2500 signups. Our key strategic issue is whether or not video can effectively drive traffic and sign-ups back to LonelyBloggers.com

Despite recent reports that a viral video now cost up to $250,000 to produce, LonelyBloggers.com was able to produce our viral videos with only a $5000 budget.

Thinking of integrating video into your marketing mix?
- Videos don't disappear after people click on them like traditional CPC ads
- Video can be shared, emailed, embedded into blogs and is indexed by search engines
- Video can enhance your brand image and build relationships with people visiting your site
- Video can be re-purposed in a variety of ways, including TV advertising
- Video can be uploaded to literally hundreds of video sharing sites
- Video doesn't have to be expensive and can be done with a simple webcam

Unlike the late 90's where .dotcom companies spent millions to get their brands seen, web2.0 is all about leveraging blogs, social networks and other free distribution channels to get the word out. LBTV is our Super Bowl ad without spending the millions of dollars to create it.

Internet dating can be dangerous, especially if you make the mistake of offering any personal details about yourself. LonelyBloggers.com has produced an Internet Dating Safety Tips video to help generate awarness of dating safely online.

- Despite recent reports, bloggers are not lonely people. In fact, bloggers tend to be hyper-communicators that seem to be very well adjusted to society and have elevated social skills as a result.

- We use the term viral video often in our communications, but we think the LBTV series is more about branded-content leveraging free distribution channels like YouTube.com instead.

- Members can leave video comments on our blog and member forums, which makes LonelyBloggers.com a very sticky site to visit. We use our blog and forums as secondary acquistion and retention tools to keep people coming back to the site.

Husband and wife team Producer/editor Michelle De Long and Director/editor David Miller are the creative and production minds behind LBTV and lonelybloggers.com viral videos. Through Michelle's television company Mimi Productions and Dave's feature film company Mindlight Films they together have created a new agency solely for internet based branded advertising and entertainment, viralfilmvideo.com.

Michelle is a 15-year veteran of television programming and network news and Dave has produced 11 feature films. With their years of experience they both see the future drifting towards embedded advertising in entertainment videos. While this is nothing new in the television and film landscape, with product placement, Michelle, Dave and their production partners see the future in products and brands that are the show. Now that streaming video on the internet has exploded with hundreds of video sharing sites, it is the perfect time for the creation of a new type of brand specific visual medium. The difference for viralfilmvideo.com and a traditional ad agency is that the team behind it understands that overhead must be low and creativity must be high. By working with small companies that may or may not have a marketing department and who can't afford a traditional ad campaign or ad buys on tv, viralfilmvideo.com can give them a leg up but placing longer form entertainment ads on the internet.

For more information about LonelyBloggers.com we suggest you visit the LonelyBloggers.com blog which tells our story.

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Press Contact: JEFF TRUMBLE
Company Name: LonelyBloggers.com
Email: email protected from spam bots
Phone: 647-340-5337
Website: www.lonelybloggers.com

Quepasa.com To Get Interactive Lottery and Horoscope Data

 

Gaming Solutions International to Provide Quepasa.com with Interactive Lottery and Horoscope Data

Quepasa.com adding multilingual interactive lottery and horoscope channels powered by the patent pending technology of Gaming Solutions International, a division of Tinbu, LLC.

(PRWeb) March 26, 2007 -- Gaming Solutions International, a Florida-based technology company owned by Tinbu, LLC, is pleased to announce they have entered into a contract to provide Quepasa.com with their multilingual interactive lottery and horoscope data. The interactive nature of the patent pending data modules is designed to deliver four times more page views than static data.

"We are excited to begin working with Quepasa.com. Quepasa.com is the world's largest bilingual, bicultural, Hispanic, Internet community. With close to a million members, Quepasa is designed to offer a rich bicultural environment in which members can connect with others who share the same passions and interests that are uniquely Hispanic. The site attracts 70,000 unique visitors daily," said John Brier, Managing Partner of Gaming Solutions International, LLC. "Our patent-pending interactive lottery and horoscope data products are in tremendous demand by millions of consumers every day. Our partnership with Quepasa.com will enable their members to access to best-of-breed lottery and horoscope data."

"Robust, hip content is fueling the growth of our membership and daily page views," said Robert B. Stearns, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Quepasa Corporation. "We intend to provide our advertisers with a large and growing audience of Hispanic consumers in the US and worldwide."

To view the interactive lottery data in use at Quepasa.com click on these links:

Spanish language version http://www.quepasa.com/espanol/lotto

English language version http://www.quepasa.com/english/lotto

Under terms of the agreement with Gaming Solutions International, Quepasa.com will be offering an interactive lottery and horoscope entertainment channel that will offer customized lottery data from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK in both English and Spanish, as well as daily horoscope and zodiac information in English and Spanish. In the near future, Gaming Solutions International plans to add lottery coverage for Columbia, Panama, Brazil, Venezuela, Costa Rica and Argentina.

About Gaming Solutions International, LLC:

Gaming Solutions International, a division of Tinbu, LLC, is the leading provider or interactive lottery and horoscope data in North America, with additional coverage in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Latin America. Wireless and web based clients include AOL, AOL Latino, AOL Canada, MSN, MSNBC, MSN Espanol, ABC, CBS, NBC, Media General, Clear Channel Television, ATT, Bell South, Tribune, USA TODAY, Motricity, mFoundry, My Red Fish, Hello Metro, AccuWeather, Quepasa, Washington Post, Boston Herald, Toronto Star, and others. To learn more visit www.LottoFactor.com

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Press Contact: JOHN BRIER
Company Name: Gaming Solutions International, LLC
Email: email protected from spam bots
Phone: 850-292-2590
Website: www.lottofactor.com

Loophole in RegisterFly.com's System May Save Domain Names

 

Poker Blog Finds Loophole in RegisterFly.com's System That May Potentially Save Over 1 Million Domain Names

Over 200,000 Clients, which include the Government of Thailand, the Easter Seals charity and Pop star Michael Jackson, could be eligible to save their domain names from loss. A Poker Blog Has Found an Emergency Solution.

Miami, FL (PRWeb) March 16, 2007 -- After over a year turmoil at the Registrar know as RegisterFly there may a be a solution to those inclined to save their domains from loss. RegisterFly has been in and out of courts and has a pressing issue with ICANN, and it seems that a lot of clients want to leave this registrar.

There has even been a website created by distressed RegisterFly clients at registerflies.com. In the wake of all this turmoil a poker blog has found the solution that could potentially help save millions of domains from loss and help RegisterFly's clients transfer their domains to another registrar.

The problem that current RegisterFly clients are having is that they have a lock on their Whois information and therefore cannot transfer their domains until they obtain Authorization Codes from RegisterFly.com. Mr. Valentino Viccetzar, writer for the Poker Rouge Blog, has found a solution that outlines exactly how to acquire the codes in the RegisterFly system quickly.

The solution came to Valentino Viccetzar after weeks of trying to switch registrars, when he was faced with the loss of his domains. "The fascinating part of it all is that we (RegisterFly clients) could have transferred the domains long ago ... had we known this loophole," states Mr. Viccetzar. On his blog post he outlines a 15 Step Process that "If followed to the letter, should give you the (authorization) codes and start the domain transfer immediately."

The Full 15 Step Process is Outlined Here.

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Press Contact: Valentino Vicceztar
Company Name: Poker Rouge Blog
Email: email protected from spam bots
Phone: +1(305)517-7417
Website: http://www.PokerRouge.com/Blog/

Self Programming Electronic Locking System

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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top new products selection
[1] Physical access control reader at IFSEC
[2] Road barrier crash tested at 7500kg at 80km/hr
[3] Eliminate passwords with fingerprint recognition
[4] Self programming electronic locking system
[5] Simple, effective proof of delivery system
[6] Three-dimensional zone monitoring
[7] Package screening X-ray screen
[8] IP CCTV network deployed in Scotland
[9] Upgraded CCTV systems for trans-pennine railway
[10] Recruitment company employs pre appointment checks
* Other industry news
* New technical articles and case studies
* Other featured product news
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Jonathan Newell, Editor, writes:

One of the news categories on Prosecuritytalk is secure communications
in the section on IT security, software and communications and you may
wonder how important this is in the overall structure of managing
security. With the integration of different technologies to create a
balanced surveillance, monitoring and access control environment, the
communication backbone that links all of this together is the
company's server and local area network, the security of which is
paramount.

Integration is what everyone's selling at the moment and IP cameras
have simplified the process for everyone. Cheap, simple and effective
camera networks can be integrated with biometric software to provide
access control and prevent tail-gating and buddying. Give an
electronic lock an IP address and your employees don't even have to
take their hands out of their pockets - the system will identify them,
let them in and record their working hours for the payroll department.
Its very effective, incredibly easy and very cheap with lots of
vendors falling over themselves to bolt it all together for you.

Any security professional will now be asking where the weakest link is
and the answer is the IT guy who holds the key to it all. All these
systems from the cameras to the time and attendance system communicate
on a TCP/IP network that could also connect to the office or the
warehouse. What are the exit points from this network? A laptop, flash
memory, routers and wireless networks to name just a few - all of
which are controlled by the IT administrator.

Secure communications are therefore essential. The field of IT can no
longer be considered as a separate entity, it is enmeshed with the
whole operational scope of the business including physical security
and the IT department must satisfy all the necessary requirements in
terms of network access control, password management, disaster
recovery and continuity.

I hope you find this issue of our newsletter useful. In addition to
the new products, news and ideas featured here, there are hundreds
more on our website and dozens more being added daily, so do take a
look if you can.

Alternatively, the full stories behind all the summaries and headlines
in this newsletter can be retrieved by email alone: see
details below.

In the meantime, if you have any suggestions as to how we might make
the site or the newsletter better, email me directly.

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OUR TOP NEW PRODUCT SELECTION
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[1] PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL READER AT IFSEC
(TDSi, 12 Mar 2007)

Access control specialist, TDSi, is to showcase its latest suite of
products at IFSEC in May.  One product of note is PalmGarde, a
dedicated physical access control reader incorporating PalmSecure
technology from Fujitsu.  Working on near-infrared light, PalmGarde
reads and processes the vein pattern in the palm of the hand.
Established in the womb, this pattern remains unchanged through a
person's life - unlike fingerprints, which change through childhood
and can be prone to damage and distortion.  PalmGarde delivers a
robust and reliable biometric technology, and since no contact with
the actual sensor is required offers a hygienic, user-friendly
solution appropriate for any public area; particularly those within a
healthcare environment.  It also delivers extraordinarily high
standards of accuracy.  Boasting a false rejection rate of 0.01% and a
false acceptance rate of less than 0.00008%, PalmGarde offers a highly
secure access control solution, delivering considerable advantages
over other biometric technologies.

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/tds/tds100.html
or send a blank email to mailto:tds100@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

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[2] ROAD BARRIER CRASH TESTED AT 7500KG AT 80KM/HR
(Frontier Pitts Ltd, 09 Mar 2007)

The Terra Road Closer, a horizontally opened, reinforced hinged beam,
was crash tested in accordance with British standard PAS 68-69 2007
standards and Department of State test standard SD-STD-2.01 Revision
A, Certification Class K12.  The test was conducted to prove the
arresting capability of the Terra Road Closer when impacted with a
7500kg test vehicle at a speed of 80km/hour (50mph).  Following the
highly successful crash tests involving the other certified equipment
in the Anti Terra range, Frontier Pitts was confident that the Terra
Road Closer would also pass the toughest test and achieve the most
difficult standard.  This impressive test result has not only proved
the stopping power of this equipment, but also the reliability and
fortitude of design. 

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/frn/frn109.html
or send a blank email to mailto:frn109@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

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[3] ELIMINATE PASSWORDS WITH FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION
(fingerPIN, 05 Mar 2007)

fingerPIN has announced the shipment of its logical access product
MatchLogon with fingerPIN.  Developed for secure network access and
logon the technology uses fingerPIN's patented multi-fingerprint
sequence technology to provide a single step two factor authentication
which completely eliminates the need for passwords and tokens.
MatchLogon with fingerPIN v1.5 is a robust security platform offering
authentication, authorisation, auditing, and administration for the
Microsoft Windows Active Directory.  The fingerPIN is a biometric
fingerprinting technology that increases the complexity of penetrating
single fingerprint security methods.  It transforms an existing single
fingerprint reader into a sophisticated multiple fingerprint reader
through a simple software upgrade.  Through the fingerPIN the risk of
someone fraudulently logging on or accessing a secure directory using
a third person's fingerprint data is reduced to 1 in 10 billion due to
fingerPIN's powerful matching engine which reduces false acceptances
and stores and recalls templates in sequence.

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/fig/fig104.html
or send a blank email to mailto:fig104@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

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[4] SELF PROGRAMMING ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM
(Salto Systems, 09 Mar 2007)

Salto Systems has launched a new self programming electronic locking
system specially designed to control doors locked by a mortice lock or
multi point lock and doors that have electronic locking devices (such
as electric strikes magnets, car park barriers etc).  The new Smile
range is suitable for use when you want to control doors on a site by
simple programming from tags, and where no software or computer is
required for programming.  It makes the perfect replacement of a
mechanical master keying system bringing electronic control of the
system and reducing replacement cylinder costs and risk at low cost.
Available in a wall reader format and two models of electronic handle
it covers most needs on a site.  Both handle types are quick and
simple to fit with bolt through fixing to provide stand alone wire
free security solutions.  They are designed to work with most types of
lock with an 8mm follower and euro profile cylinder locks, any type of
door, including those with narrow styled frames and multi point
locking doors.

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/sal/sal113.html
or send a blank email to mailto:sal113@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

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[5] SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE PROOF OF DELIVERY SYSTEM
(Channel and Mobile Solutions, 05 Mar 2007)

A new proof of delivery system has been launched that is set to
revolutionise the courier and logistics industry and give users a
massive advantage in winning new contracts.  The ground breaking
software has been developed by Channel and Mobile Solutions, headed up
by Mike Bowen who has 20 years experience in the mobile computing
industry.  The system called DeliveryPoD has a range of features
designed to help companies win logistics contracts and provide the
highest level of customer service. Logistics is a competitive industry
and Salto wanted to make a state of the art system available to all
organisations with a fleet size of 20+ vehicles.  The software is
highly configurable so that it can be used by a wide variety of
organisations including third party logistics, couriers, business to
business and business to consumer. 

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/cha/cha100.html
or send a blank email to mailto:cha100@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

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[6] THREE-DIMENSIONAL ZONE MONITORING
(Pilz Automation Technology, 05 Mar 2007)

Pilz is launching SafetyEYE, the world's first safe camera system for
three-dimensional zone monitoring, which could change the face of
automotive production lines and other automated manufacturing
environments.  The same system also has potential applications outside
industry, such as protecting museum exhibits.  In comparison with
traditional hinged and sliding machine guards, safety light curtains
and laser area scanners are highly advantageous for applications
requiring frequent access by operators.  Not only is opening a
physical guard time-consuming and fatiguing, but maintenance can be
hindered by the presence of the guard and its supporting structure.
Nevertheless, light curtains and laser area scanners only monitor a
flat plane - though mirrors and/or multiple light curtains can be used
to create faceted protection zones.  As a result, the protected area
is often greater than the hazardous zone, which is a waste of floor
space and can also mean that the barrier is triggered earlier than is
absolutely necessary, costing valuable process time.  In the world of
mass production, where floor space is expensive and time is of the
essence, it would clearly be beneficial to have a non-physical safety
barrier that can protect a three-dimensional zone closely matching the
hazardous zone.  And this is exactly what Pilz and DaimlerChrysler
have done by developing SafetyEYE, a safety-related sensing and
control system that is based on three-dimensional machine vision.

> Request free details from the supplier:
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* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/pil/pil101.html
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[7] PACKAGE SCREENING X-RAY SCREEN
(Applied Scintillation Technologies, 09 Mar 2007)

With letter-bomb attacks in the UK recently dominating the headlines,
Applied Scintillation Technologies announces the latest in its range
of X-ray intensifying screens for use in security screening.  The new
SecureX HB is a high-brightness screen, available in large areas,
designed for use in non-conveyorised X-ray detection systems for low
throughput checking of baggage and packages.  The high sensitivity
SecureX HB screen is particularly suitable for use in systems using
multi level energy control for enhanced detection of plastic
explosives, fine wires, incendiary devices and drugs.  It can be used
with free standing X-ray units, compact desk top units and portable
X-ray viewing screens for on the spot examination of suspicious
objects.  SecureX HB offers inspection systems manufacturers great
flexibility and performance.  The screen can be mounted on a variety
of rigid supports if required, including carbon fibre.  Screens can be
manufactured to the size and shape determined by the application, so
there is no waste or cutting.

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/aps/aps100.html
or send a blank email to mailto:aps100@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

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[8] IP CCTV NETWORK DEPLOYED IN SCOTLAND
(Telewest Business, 05 Mar 2007)

Central Scotland has become one of the safest places in Britain as a
21st century IP CCTV service has been unveiled.  Powered by
ntl:Telewest Business, the UK's second largest business communications
services provider, this is one of the largest IP CCTV installations in
Europe.  North Lanarkshire Council has teamed up with the police, fire
and health services as well as the local Scottish Enterprise
organisation in this GBP1.3 million deployment aimed at fighting crime
and combating anti-social behaviour in the region. The IP CCTV system
has been developed and installed by ntl:Telewest Business and enables
the viewing, management and recording of multiple CCTV schemes
throughout the North Lanarkshire region.  Cameras have been installed
across town centres, housing estates and schools as well as business
locations and many other sites.  Delivered over ntl:Telewest Business
Metro Ethernet VPN, the system links all police stations back to a
central, purpose-built location, and is managed twenty-four hours a
day by locally-based ntl:Telewest Business engineers.  Additional new
services for NLC, delivered over the Metro Ethernet VPN platform
include an IP Telephony solution for the housing department and a data
solution for the education department.

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/tel/tel105.html
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[9] UPGRADED CCTV SYSTEMS FOR TRANS-PENNINE RAILWAY
(Siemens Building Technologies, 09 Mar 2007)

Passengers travelling on the TransPennine Express in the North of
England will soon see dramatic improvements to passenger information
and safety systems as Siemens commences work on a major refurbishment
programme worth GBP5 million to upgrade 29 of its rail stations.
Siemens Building Technologies, Security Systems, in partnership with
sister company Transmitton, will supply and install new security and
passenger information systems, as well as equipping a new central
control room at TransPennine Express' headquarters in Manchester.
Work has already started at most sites and is due for completion in
Spring 2007.  For rail passengers, automated announcements and travel
information will be provided by new public address systems (PA) and,
for the first time in the UK rail industry, new, intuitive, touch
screen passenger help points (PHP) will be provided, half of which
will be interactive and will even offer direct web access - technology
which Siemens has developed specially for this application.  For
increased passenger safety and security, CCTV systems are being
upgraded and expanded on all stations. 

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/sis/sis102.html
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[10] RECRUITMENT COMPANY EMPLOYS PRE APPOINTMENT CHECKS
(BackgroundChecking.com, 12 Mar 2007)

Ardea Recruitment Consultancy, the executive recruitment company, has
appointed BackgroundChecking.com, an Experian company, to provide
pre-employment screening services on potential candidates.  With
employee fraud on the increase and continuing business threats from
within the workplace, a reliable background checking system is
essential for checking all potential employees, not just at the point
of entry to an organisation, including the shortlisting stage, but
throughout the period of employment.  The onus is now on recruitment
consultancies, who are typically not equipped to do background checks
themselves, to undertake effective background checking before placing
people in posts.  BackgroundChecking.com offers a range of detailed
screening processes and will be providing Ardea with regular candidate
checking services.

* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/bac/bac104.html
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This week's industry news
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PARKING METER COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
(Complus Teltronic, 05 Mar 2007)
Immediate verbal communication with the control office is expected to
eliminate many of the time consuming written appeals bringing welcome
cost savings to parking operators
* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/cop/cop110.html
or send a blank email to mailto:cop110@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

DIGITAL FORENSICS DIVISION LAUNCHED BY DETICA
(Detica Forensics, 07 Mar 2007)
The investigative capabilities of Detica Forensics significantly
enhance Detica's Information Intelligence services and, in particular,
complements Detica's NetReveal fraud detection solution
* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/det/det100.html
or send a blank email to mailto:det100@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

COLLABORATIVE ID AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
(Secude International, 12 Mar 2007)
Identity and Access Management suite uses Siemens DirX product family
providing a scalable platform as well as certified and secure smart
cards solutions
* Read more: http://www.prosecuritytalk.com/news/sed/sed101.html
or send a blank email to mailto:sed101@fetch.prosecuritytalk.com

ALLIANCE OFFERS UNMATCHED OFFLINE FRAUD CONTROL
(Fair Isaac Corporation, 05 Mar 2007)
Payment card fraud detection and adaptive control system for credit
risk management allied with EMV Script Processor (ESP) and EMV
Transaction Enabler (TRxE)
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THE CASE FOR MORE EFFECTIVE CCTV NETWORKS
(Viseum, 05 Mar 2007)
Stuart Thompson, Inventor and designer of the patented Viseum System
and MD Viseum (UK) comments on the need for more effective CCTV
installations
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EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOBILE MISUSE
(DWF solicitors, 02 Mar 2007)
Employers can be held liable if they require or allow their employees
to use a mobile phone, particularly if they insist that staff take
business calls whilst driving without using a hands-free kit.
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VULNERABILITIES REMAIN IN OPEN SOURCE
(Fortify Software, 08 Mar 2007)
Security of Java components is often compromised through the sample
code and the interface logic that come along with the components
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INTERNET BASED HOME MONITORING A KEY STRATEGY
(Intamac Systems Ltd, 12 Mar 2007)
Using an inexpensive internet-based monitoring Home Monitoring service
designed to provide timely information about any unexpected entry or
event people can remotely manage and monitor routine events
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UK IDENTITY CARD SERVICE AT RISK FROM HEAVY DEMAND
(Capacitas, 05 Mar 2007)
Capacitas has issued a white paper which quantifies the expected
business demand for the UK Identity Card service
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MIDENTITY USED FOR BANKING APPLICATIONS
(Kobil Systems, 05 Mar 2007)
Corporate clients can sign documents electronically by using their
chip card as well as to carry out mobile banking transactions safely
all over the world
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BACKUP AND RESTORE SERVICE FOR MOBILE DEVICES
(MobiComp, 02 Mar 2007)
MobileKeeper solves a major headache by protecting personal data
should their mobile device be lost or stolen
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NEW CUSTOM CAMERA PLATFORM
(Imaging Solutions Group (ISG), 12 Mar 2007)
Camera platform boasts high performance low-power Linux CPU along with
10/100 Ethernet, on-board JPEG compression, NTSC composite and S-Video
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NEW MACHINE VISION HANDBOOK
(Firstsight Vision, 05 Mar 2007)
New publication features new sections on systems, filters, high speed
imaging ,UV and IR lighting
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EXCEL GUARDIAN CAMERAS ADDED TO MAYFLEX RANGE
(Mayflex, 12 Mar 2007)
Excel Guardian product portfolio complements Mayflex' existing range
of 19in data cabinets, Cat 5e/Cat 6 warranted cabling systems and
fibre optic cabling to provide a complete camera system
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PORTABLE SURVEILLANCE UNIT AVAILABLE
(Kiely Equipment, 12 Mar 2007)
Kiely Equipment will be selling and renting Wanco portable
surveillance units and holding on-site demonstrations for interested
companies
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HIGH QUALITY TILTMETERS AND CLINOMETERS
(Inertial Aerosystems UK, 02 Mar 2007)
Tiltmeter range consists of four models from a slimline board to a
deep water model which is enclosed in a solid stainless steel case
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tiltmeters/clinometers:
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NEXT GENERATION LAB SOFTWARE FOR FORENSICS
(Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy), 02 Mar 2007)
SampleManager LIMS is now supported on the SQL server, providing
customers with a choice of databases
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Use Income Tax Refund to Lower Debt and Start Savings Account

 

ConsolidatedCredit.org Advises -- Use Income Tax Refund Wisely and Consider Applying Refund to Lower Debt and Start Savings Account

For many Americans, income tax refunds seem like free money, which makes it easier to spend. ConsolidatedCredit.org says consumers should stop and think about their complete financial situation before deciding how to use the money.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWeb) March 12, 2007 -- Tax refunds are larger this year. The average tax refund is $2,733, which is up 3.6 percent from 2006. So far, refunds are up 5.8 percent in dollar amounts as compared to the same time in the 2006-filing season. While it is fun to spend money you think is free, income tax refunds are not free money. Consumers earned this money over the course of the last year and let the IRS use it interest free. "Most people would benefit more from using their refund to lower debt or by saving it," said Howard Dvorkin, founder of ConsolidatedCredit.org.

Even if you do not utilize a financial planner, you can still use your refund wisely. ConsolidatedCredit.org offers these suggestions for consumers:

Stay away from refund anticipation loans. You've already loaned the government this money over the last year. Refund anticipation loans are costly; by filing your taxes electronically and choosing direct deposit you can have your money in less than two weeks. Even paper filing, which takes up to six weeks, is better since you won't be paying any additional fees to receive your money.

Save half of the refund check. The IRS is making it easier to do this by allowing consumers to split their refunds as much as three ways if they choose direct deposit. Earmark at least half of the refund for your savings account.

Pay off high interest debt. Most U.S. households have an average credit card debt of $9,000. "It's easy to lose your financial footing and it's hard to get it back, especially if you live paycheck to paycheck," Dvorkin stated. By using some of your refund to lower debt, you may save hundreds of dollars in future interest payments. To save the most money you should target the account with the highest interest rate.

Review your W4 form. If you regularly receive large refunds you probably need to increase your deductions, which will decrease your income tax withholding. As with your refund, earmark at least half of the additional money you receive each paycheck for savings and let the interest work for you instead of Uncle Sam.

You can track your tax return at www.irs.gov. Click on the "Where's my refund?" link on the left side of the screen. Have a copy of your return on hand. You will need to provide your social security number (or IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), filing status and the refund amount. Often times, getting your refund is as simple as updating your mailing address.

For more information on tax refunds and how to lower debt, please visit our Website at http://www.consolidatedcredit.org/.

Consolidated Credit Counseling Services mission is to help people end financial crisis and solve money problems through education and professional counseling. Consolidated is an industry leader providing credit counseling and debt management services throughout the United States. Consolidated is a non-profit agency that has helped thousands of individuals and families deal with life-altering credit, debt and financial issues.

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Blogger Conference to Help Create Tomorrow's Blog Stars

 

PostieCon '07 Blogger Conference Gathers Bloggers to Help Create Tomorrow's Blog Stars

Orlando conference attendees will learn from the best about creating blog uniqueness, value, and building traffic.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) March 7, 2007 -- The renowned entertainment capital of the world, Orlando, is playing host to a gathering of rocks star and "want-to-be" rock star bloggers at PostieCon '07, a conference that is as much about serious fun as it is about learning and networking. The 2-day event, Friday, June 1 through Saturday, June 2, 2007, will feature networking opportunities, a VIP exhibition hall, and a variety of speakers representing the diversity of the blogging world.

Part conference, part party, PostieCon '07 will feature a variety of interactive events that embrace the concept of self expression and social networking. Days are packed with individual presentations, group discussions, and opportunities to meet and network with peer bloggers as well as the most popular internet personalities from around the world.
Those new to blogging can take advantage of a "Blogger Bootcamp" and get a blog up and running while at the event.

Keynote speaker Robert Scoble is number 9 on Forbes Top 25 Web Celebrities. Scoble is best known for his popular blog, Scobleizer, which came to prominence during his tenure as a technical evangelist at Microsoft. Additional speaker David Ponce is a web entrepreneur who took up blogging as a hobby over three years ago, and is now a full-time blogger and leader in the niche-marketed micro publishing business.

PostieCon '07, sponsored by blog advertisting network PayPerPost, is open to all bloggers from anywhere and everywhere, and is themed "You're a Rock Star" to emphasize the goal of helping bloggers create better, more well-known and more profitable web sites. The exhibition will feature the latest products and services that are essential for the blog industry's niche needs. Would-be participants can register and get more information at www.postiecon.com.

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Free Mobile Lottery Application At LottoFactor.mobi

 

Gaming Solutions International Launches Free Mobile Lottery Application At LottoFactor.mobi

Free lottery application now available for all lotteries in U.S. and Canada for mobile phone delivery.

(PRWeb) March 5, 2007 -- Gaming Solutions International, a division of Tinbu, LLC, is pleased to announce they have launched a free mobile lottery results application available at www.LottoFactor.mobi .

"As the worldwide leader of interactive lottery results we are pleased to extend our services to the mobile phone community free of charge," said John Brier, Tinbu's CEO. "This free service is currently available for customers of most major cell phone carriers who reside in the USA or Canada. We will be making the service available in additional languages and covering lottery play in Germany and the UK, as well as some Latin American countries, later this year."

Gaming Solutions International has several patents pending on their interactive technology, which is currently used to produce multilingual interactive lottery and horoscope data modules that are being used by online and wireless media in the U.S., UK, Ireland, Germany, Latin America and Canada. The free mobile product allows people to select from over 200 lottery games played weekly in the U.S. and Canada, and to them have the specific results and jackpot information from those lotteries text messaged onto their mobile phone for free. It takes less than a minute to enroll online at www.LottoFactor.mobi , and customers can deactivate the service anytime they wish.

"We plan on letting our current media clients use this free mobile application in a private label environment. This will allow them to extend their reach and brand into the wireless world in a cost effective manner. With over 90 million lottery tickets played each week in the U.S. alone we feel this free mobile application will be embraced by thousands of consumers across North America," added Brier."

About Gaming Solutions International, LLC:

Gaming Solutions International, LLC, is a Pensacola, FL based technology company that produces patent-pending interactive lottery and horoscope data for online and wireless media properties, to include newspapers, television stations, radio stations, portals, and news and information web sites. Lottery data coverage, available in English, Spanish, German and French, includes all state and government sponsored lotteries in the United States, Canada, Germany, the U.K., and Ireland. Content partners include AOL, AOL Latino, AOL Canada, MSN, MSNBC, USA Today, Washington Post, Toronto Star,MSN Espanol, Quepasa, Telemundo, MSNBC, ATT, ABC Television, NBC Television, CBS Television, CBS Radio, Media General, St, Louis Post Dispatch, Boston Herald, Bell South, AccuWeather, Clear Channel Television, The Baltimore Sun, The Chicago Tribune, The Orlando Sentinel, and many others. For more information visit their corporate web site at www.LottoFactor.com.

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Decentralized Online Identity with OpenID

 

DT Embraces Decentralized Online Identity with OpenID

digital-telepathy at the forefront of the single sign-in revolution. The San Diego based digital marketing agency announced today that they will support OpenID in all of their upcoming Web applications.

San Diego (PRWeb) March 5, 2007 -- digital-telepathy (DT), the San Diego based Agency, announced today that they will support OpenID in all of their upcoming Web applications. DT just completed the first OpenID development for a large Latin American social network and is poised to make the ambitious move toward a portable identity solution for any of their clients looking to build membership-based websites. At the forefront of the Identity 2.0 revolution, DT has been in support of the OpenID standard since its inception in 2005. With Technorati, Microsoft, AOL, digg and Netvibes all behind it, that foresight is coming to fruition as OpenID emerges as the industry standard for single sign-in solutions. DT believes that OpenID will play a major role in lowering the barrier to website entry by increasing membership conversions as well as the promoting of return visitors.

OpenID is a decentralized online identity verification which intends to provide Web users with a single sign-on for all applications. Any website can employ OpenID software as a way for users to sign in, replacing the traditional login name and password with a custom Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). Most importantly, the potential interaction with cross-site information sharing is limitless with OpenID. With users' permission, OpenID will allow the fusion of user profile data from multiple Web sites to create a richer, more customized experience.

Mike Arrington, founder of TechCrunch, confirmed at last week's Future of Web Apps conference in London, "It's definitely time to declare OpenID a winner and the hope for a single-sign on world a reality."

About digital-telepathy, Inc.
San Diego-based digital-telepathy, Inc. is a digital marketing agency with a unique approach to providing strategic marketing counsel for new companies. DT is a tight-knit collective of Internet specialists, brought together to create a team capable of transforming any business into a progressive and innovative source of revenue on the web. Its authentic, passion-driven focus sets it apart from the large impersonal advertising and marketing agencies that are just beginning to explore the Web 2.0 frontier. The company's six years of success on the Internet is directly tied to its love for the work it does.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with DT CEO Chuck Longanecker, please call Kelly Cochran at 619/546-0519 or e-mail her at kelly (at) digitaltelepathy.com

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Tips for Getting More From a Tax Refund

Springboard Offers Tips for Getting More From a Tax Refund

There's a lot that can be done with a tax refund; the temptation to spend
the money unwisely is ever-present. Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit
Management offers tips on what to do to maximize returns on your refund.

Riverside, CA (PRWEV) March 3, 2007 -- Springboard, a non-profit consumer
credit management organization, wants consumers to stop for a minute and
think before spending their tax refund.

There is a lot that can be done with a tax refund, the temptation to spend
the money unwisely is ever-present
"There is a lot that can be done with a tax refund, the temptation to spend
the money unwisely is ever-present" said Todd Emerson, CEO of Springboard,
"Instead of putting their money to good use, some consumers will
unfortunately put themselves into further debt by purchasing high ticket
items."

Understanding how to better manage money is essential for consumers to
achieve long-term financial health. Springboard has compiled some easy tips
on how consumers can put their tax refunds to work. They are:

• Spread your wealth around. Consumers can get their income tax refund
faster with direct deposit. Take advantage of the new IRS Form 8888 and
"spend some and save some". This form allows consumers to split their refund
and electronically deposit their money in up to three accounts (savings,
checking, and IRA are all eligible). You can deposit however much you like
into each account.

• Repay existing debt. Use this money to pay off high interest credit
cards, or to pay down car loans. The sooner these obligations are taken care
of, the less interest you will pay on the money you borrowed.

• Open or add to your savings account for a rainy day. Nothing in this
world is predictable, we all have unexpected spending that occurs each year,
due to emergencies. It is wise to have an "emergency fund" and a good rule
of thumb is to save enough to cover three to six months of living expenses.
This may seem like a lot, but consumers can start saving a little at a time
and build up their nest egg slowly. A healthy savings account prevents you
from having to borrow money when emergencies happen.

• Invest your money. If you do not have much debt, and have disposable
income, you should consider investing in an IRA, mutual funds, or stocks.
The money you invest can increase over the years, and you can potentially
end up creating a sizeable investment for your future.

Remember, gaining ground on your finances and reducing debt can be far more
satisfying than unplanned purchases that may cause additional debt burdens.
Springboard offers free confidential counseling and education to consumers
nationwide. For more information on their services, or to talk to a
certified consumer credit counselor, call 800-WISE PLAN (800-947-3752).

About Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management
Springboard is a nonprofit credit education and financial counseling
organization founded in 1974. The agency offers personal financial education
and assistance with money, credit and debt management through confidential
counseling. Springboard is accredited by the Council on Accreditation,
signifying high standards for agency governance, fiscal integrity, counselor
certification and service delivery policies. The agency provides
pre-bankruptcy counseling and debtor education as mandated by the Bankruptcy
reform law. Springboard is a HUD approved housing counseling agency and a
member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, a national
organization of nonprofit credit counseling agencies. The agency has several
locations in California and offers face-to-face and nationwide phone
counseling services. For more information on Springboard, call 1-800 WISE
PLAN (1-800-947-3752) ext. 750 or visit their web site at www.credit.org