Thursday, July 20, 2006

Biometric Baggage Check-in and More . . .

Back in January we reported on the use of biometric scanners at Heathrow and other international airports. Now two more biometric applications that will impact international travelers are coming down the pike, both from Precise Biometrics, a Swedish company with subsidiaries in the US and UK. So if you’re planning a trip overseas, get ready for the next wave in high-tech travel.

The first new system is in response to the American Civil Aviation Administration’s requirement that airlines operating at US airports guarantee that when someone checks in luggage for a flight the same person actually boards the plane. This new requirement is part of the Homeland Security Department’s strategy for improving identity tracking and hence security at airports throughout the country.


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Monday, July 03, 2006

Holiday Security

Summertime! Fourth of July! Travel! Vacations! Getting away from it all! The best invitation to thieves and burglars that money can buy!

There’s no better time of the year, except maybe the December Holiday season, to review and upgrade your home security system. Whether you like a long July 4th weekend at the beach or take the kids for a two-week jaunt through America’s heartland, you’re leaving your home and valuables with minimal protection – simply because you’re not there.

Burglars look for signs that indicate a house is unoccupied, and they’re usually easy to see. Are newspapers piling up in the front yard, or did you remember to tell the publisher to stop service during your vacation?




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