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Lock Bumping

90+% of American doors use an old style cylinder lock which is vulnerable to bumping.
Your door lock can even be lock bumped by a 10 year old child.
Anyone can make a bumping key in 5 minutes or less.
When a bumping key is used to break into your house then there is no signs of forced entry or damage to the lock. This makes the insurance companies very weary in paying for the claim. You could loose everything and not get compensated because of lock bumping and bumping keys.
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Sony pops out pricey SACD player: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:42:28 +0100 - Last time we checked, the Super Audio CD (SACD) was one of Sonys big failures in recent history. The idea of a DRM-laden specialty audio listening experience did not stick too well with high-end consumers. It never really seemed to gain much threshold and one could assume it died off like other failed Sony formats. Not so, it seems at least if we believe that Sony is serious about launching a new SACD/DVD player later this year.
Canon EOS 50D digital camera shoots pictures in 15.1 megapixels: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:20:02 +0100 - Canon is pulling out a new big gun in its digital camera arsenal with the unveiling of the EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera with 15.1-megapixel resolution and its new DIGIC 4 image processor. It will be available in October in either body only for around $1400 or in a kit version with Canons EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens for about $1600.
Olympus launches five new cameras: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:57:01 +0100 -
New Sony DJ system now in love with Apples iPods: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:16 +0100 - The reluctant mating of Sony products with Apple iPods is something the guys back at Sony Japan HQ will probably always kick themselves about. The digital version of the Walkman never really had a chance to get off the ground with the iPod dominance. One of the latest Sony devices to highlight this love-hate relationship is the Xross Fade (LBT-DJ2i), a "DJ-style" music system priced around $500.
Planar kicks out $15,495 projector. Popcorn not included.: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:27:54 +0100 - Planar is introducing its first 3-chip DLP projector built for the custom home theater market (which should tell you that this means pricey). It is called the Viper and it will sell for $15,495 MSRP.
Microsoft announces gaming keyboard and gaming mouse: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:01:40 +0100 - Microsoft announced its new SideWinder X6 Keyboard and SideWinder X5 Mouse, priced around $80 and $60, respectively. Microsoft claims it has "the first-ever" switchable key pad that can be attached to the left or right side of the keyboard. This, the company believes, will offer greater flexibility when moving between Excel for accounting and your favorite PC game.
Toshibas new Blu-ray beater is a DVD player: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:15:11 +0100 - Toshiba today announced its near HD DVD player, which effectively succeeds the companys HD DVD players that were removed from the market earlier this year. Toshibas first XDE player will debut later this month, are promised to offer better image quality than standard DVD players for a price that is twice that of other 1080p upconverting DVD players, but only half the price of Blu-ray players.
Lian-Li solves Xbox 360 overheating dilemma: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:07:53 +0100 - Most, if not all problems the Xbox 360 console had over the past several years were related to the fact that Microsoft chose a cost-effective, but very weak cooling solution. If you're willing to void your warranty, Lian-Li has a solution for you.
Dymo whips up beautiful color disc covers in about a minute: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:15:40 +0100 - Disc labelers arent anything new and they certainly arent the most exciting things to report on, but we saw a nifty little labeler from Dymo that could churn out full color covers in just one minute. The company showed off the hand-held printer at the Siggraph trade show and told us that almost any type of inkjet-friendly disc can be used.
iFrenzy continues: Speakal launches iPig docking station: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:19:34 +0100 -
Shutterfly flutters into social networking offering: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:25:18 +0100 - Shutterfly, an Internet veteran that sports an online photo site, is going Web 2.0 as it plunges into a new social network offering. The company is calling this new offering Shutterfly Share Sites.
Hitachi kicks out triple media Blu-ray camcorder: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:50:35 +0100 -
Is your iPhone 3G worth a $14,990, diamond-studded case?: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:14:18 +0100 - Does the idea of a cheap iPhone 3G case make you think twice about wrapping your new phone in it? How about if the case were set with diamonds and projected to cost you around $15,000? That's the idea of this new Diamond Case from Noreve.
iPod rumor mill: 64 GB iPod touch on the way?: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:20:06 +0100 - It time for a new round of Apple rumors. Apple is widely expected to refresh its iPod lineup in August. There is your usual set of rumors out there with some interesting thoughts on likely changes and upgrades. Sources seem to agree that the upgrades will more evolutionary than evolutionary, which, if the sources are correct, may be surprising as Apples iPod sales growth shows signs of a slowdown and the company could need a new blockbuster media player rather sooner than later.
LGs new Blu-ray player gets netflixed: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:08:28 +0100 - LG today said that it will introduce a new Blu-ray player that will come with Netflix streaming capability out of the box. LG lately has been much more aggressive than most of its rivals in adopting new and bridging multiple technologies, so this new player makes a lot of sense for the company. But, we wonder, does this new player also offer an offlne-online HD format battle in a box and what does this all mean for Blockbuster?
Dell aims at the iPod, again: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:09:28 +0100 - Dell is ready to return to the MP3 player battlefield and take another shot at Apples iPod. Following the Digital Jukebox (Dell DJ), which was introduced in 2003 and scrapped in 2006, Dell apparently believes that it has now what it takes to compete with the iPod for market share.
Dell opens an era of more affordable 24-inch displays: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:22:58 +0100 - Dell Corporation started shipping its first monitor from the 2009 line-up. Under the name S2409W, the monitor has a 16:9 LCD display with full 1920x1080 resolution.
Samsung announces fancy new plasma TVs: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:46:44 +0100 -
PhaseOnes $42,000 digital camera: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:32:02 +0100 - Lets assume you have $40,000 lying around to spend on a gadget. What could you buy? You could get a full-featured Kaleidescape home entertainment center or Barcos 56 Quad-HDTV. You could get two Toyota Prius hybrids, one for your spouse and one for yourself. You could buy an 18th century bottle of Chateau Lafite wine to enjoy the entertainment your existing gadgets provide. Or, you could buy a PhaseOne digital camera with a 65 megapixel sensor.
Microsoft phases out 20 GB Xbox 360, intros 60 GB version: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:28:10 +0100 - As expected, Microsoft dropped the price of its 20 GB Xbox 360 Pro (Premium) game console by $50 to $299.99. However, the price drop isnt permanent as it is designed to quickly clear the inventory of these models to make room for a new 60 GB version. As soon as the 20 GB consoles are gone, you will be paying just as much as you would have before.
$1000 Belkin box promises wireless HD video and audio: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:49:30 +0100 - Cables, lots of cables, are the hallmark of our modern living room, but Belkin has a up-market solution for all your wire woes. The company has announced its FlyWire system which wirelessly transmits HD video and audio anywhere in your home. Operating in the 5 GHz band, the FlyWire has frequency hopping and is robust enough, according to Belkin, to transmit 1080p video with no latency.
Toshiba to launch Internet-enabled DVD player?: Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:45:01 +0100 - A new DVD logo released by the DVD Forum has added to the speculation surrounding Toshibas HD-enabled DVD player that is expected to become available later this year. The organization chaired by Toshiba approved the DVD Download DL logo during its most recent Steering Committee meeting.
Mitsubishi announces LCD TV with integrated 16-speaker surround sound system: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:26:00 +0100 - If you have been trying to figure out how to run cables through your walls to set up a surround sound system for your TV or if you just dont like the look of speakers scattered over your family, this may be an interesting alternative. Mitsubishis new 120 Hz LT-series already integrates a surround sound speaker system.
Juice your gadgets with a hand-cranked battery: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:53:10 +0100 -
Apple to introduce remote control application for iPhone/iPod touch: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:50:22 +0100 - The latest iTunes 7.7 beta released yesterday indicate that Apple's plans to offer a free iPhone/iPod touch application called Remote. The software is believed to turn the iPhone or iPod touch into a Wi-Fi control device for iTunes media that are stored on a Mac or PC desktop.
JVC introduces super slim, eco-friendly LCD TVs: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:01:30 +0100 - JVC announced new slim LCD TVs as part of the companys Procision series. What makes these 1080p TVs special is not just their thin form factor, but their reduced power consumption: The 42 LT-42SL89 and the 46 LT-46SL89 are promised to consume less than 200 watts, which means you dont have to feel quite so guilty about their power ratings.
Slower economy to hit big screen TV sales: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:38:47 +0100 -
Apple TV gets unofficial SSD upgrade: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:52:32 +0100 -
Sharps 108 LCD TV on sale for $185,000: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:37:41 +0100 - Sharp recently announced that it will begin selling its 108 LCD TV in the U.S. in September and if you are planning on buying Sharps 108 TV you may want to hold off on that next Ferrari.
Segas BabeBot to cure loneliness in single males: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:59:49 +0100 -

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One small hitch for FAA, one giant mess for fliers (AP): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:26:26 GMT -
AP - When a computer system that distributes flight plans nationwide came rolling to a halt this week because of a software glitch, so did airplanes on tarmacs from Orlando to Chicago. The ensuing delays drove home just how easily an apparently isolated problem can trigger network-wide disarray in the country's aging air traffic control system.
Consumers picked to test hydrogen car prototypes (AP): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:23:00 GMT -
AP - Tom Albert drove his loaner Chevrolet Equinox like any other car.
Microsoft's newest browser may block ads (AP): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:53:32 GMT -
AP - The next version of Microsoft Corp.'s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace.
Blogger arrested over leak of Guns N' Roses songs (AP): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:17:46 GMT -
AP - A blogger suspected of streaming songs from the unreleased Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" on his Web site was arrested Wednesday and appeared in court, where his bail was set at $10,000.
How do DNC Dems spread the word: Twitter, text, or telephone? (CNET): Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:52:51 GMT - CNET - When Barack Obama announced he was going to release the name of his vice presidential pick via text message, he affirmed that this method of communication is no longer relegated to teenagers, but has penetrated the mainstream. According to Nielsen research, 2.9 million people received the text, even though the mainstream media announced Joe Biden's name well before it was even sent.
Man arrested for posting Guns N' Roses songs on Web (Reuters): Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:15:37 GMT - Reuters - Federal officials on Wednesday arrested a man on suspicion of violating copyright laws for placing songs on the Internet from an unreleased album by rock band Guns N' Roses.
Sony CEO thinking over Ericsson joint venture: report (Reuters): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:36:38 GMT -
Reuters - Sony's (6758.T) joint venture with cell phone maker Ericsson (ERICb.ST) must do better, Sony's chief executive was quoted as saying by a German newspaper on Wednesday.
Matchmaking mobiles ring in weddings in India (Reuters): Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:20:21 GMT - Reuters - Looking for a partner? For millions of Indians, taking the first step towards getting married could be as easy as picking up a cellphone.
Cloned code finder offered for Visual Studio (InfoWorld): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:35:53 GMT - InfoWorld - An open-source technology has been launched to help developers using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 find duplicated code in their software projects.
Computer virus goes into orbit (AFP): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:22:57 GMT -
AFP - NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software.
Cisco Suddenly Lagging Juniper In Some Router Technology (Investor's Business Daily): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:58:53 GMT - Investor's Business Daily - Networking king Cisco Systems this month reported results that buoyed Wall Street but raised questions about one of its key products.
Immersion and Microsoft End Six-Year Court Battle (NewsFactor): Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:44:28 GMT -
NewsFactor - After more than six years of disputes and battles between Immersion and Microsoft, the companies are waving white flags. After suing Microsoft for patent infringement on Xbox controller technology and winning, and then suing again for breach of a confidentiality agreement, Immersion will now pay Microsoft $20.75 million of the $26 million it received in a previous settlement.

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