| Activists in Jensen Beach claim they are getting SLAPPed with lawsuit
Activists with the Jensen Beach Group say they've been "slapped" — and they've asked State Rep. William Snyder to help outlaw what's known as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. The request stems from a 2006 lawsuit Jensen Beach developer Bill Reily, of Reily Enterprises, filed against the nonprofit activist organization and several individuals. .
DHS Begins Collecting 10 Fingerprints From International Visitors at ...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now collecting additional fingerprints from international visitors arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (Dulles). The change is part of the department's upgrade from two- to 10- fingerprint collection to enhance security and fingerprint matching accuracy. "Anyone who's watched the news or seen crimes solved on television shows can appreciate the power of biometrics," said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. "They help the legitimate traveler proceed more quickly while protecting their identity and enable our frontline personnel to focus even greater attention on potential security risks. Biometrics tell the story that the unknown terrorist tries to conceal, and it causes them to question whether they've ever left a print behind." Department of State (DOS) consular officers and DHS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers collect biometrics -- digital fingerprints and a photograph -- from all non-U.S.
Local banks host shred-a-thons to prevent identity theft
Local banks are stepping up their efforts to raise the public's awareness about how to prevent identity theft by shredding old documents.
Commerce National Bank & Trust in Winter Park said it is holding a free "shred-a-thon" today from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at its offices at 1201 S. Orlando Ave., Suite 100.
Another local bank, RBC Centura's Central Florida operation, is conducting an identity theft prevention "shred-a-thon" on Monday at its downtown Orlando branch, the bank said today.
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Convicted of murdering 6 women, serial killer still faces 20 charges ...
Pickton, said: "We knew it. We knew that he was guilty. And now the province knows it. Now the whole world knows it." Cynthia Cardinal, the elder sister of Georgina Papin, said she was grateful that Mr. Pickton had been convicted. "The prosecution did a great job. It keeps [Mr. Pickton] there and he will never get out." But Ms. Cardinal, as well as many other family members, the defence team, the prosecution and the police, considered the convictions just the beginning. "The hard part is over, but there is still a lot of work to do," Ms. Cardinal said, echoing many others yesterday who said they anticipated Mr. Pickton would be back in court to face first-degree murder charges for the death of 20 additional women. "I'm halfway to being satisfied," Judith Trimble, mother of Cara Ellis, said with her voice shaking.
To Protect Your Vehicle From Holiday Grinches, LoJack Offers Timely Theft Prevention Tips
WESTWOOD, MA - December 5, 2007: As shoppers are out in droves this holiday season checking off items from their Christmas lists, thieves are often doing a little "shopping" of their own. This time of year, vehicles are particularly vulnerable to theft, as thieves are on the lookout for "easy mark" cars to steal, especially those piled high with bags of newly purchased gifts. To help consumers protect themselves from theft this time of year, LoJack Corporation is issuing vehicle theft protection recommendations. This effort is part of the company's ongoing education program on vehicle theft prevention. Theft protection expert Patrick Clancy, Vice President of Law Enforcement for LoJack and retired law enforcement officer, is available for interviews and offers the following advice: "Today's clever thieves are particularly vigilant for thefts of opportunity, particularly during the holiday season.
Symantec Portfolio Enhanced With Vontu Acquisition, Partners Say
Solution providers say that Symantec's impending acquisition of data loss prevention vendor Vontu could grow sales, but question the impact on business in the short term. Some solution providers hope that more security options contained under one roof with the Symantec Vontu purchase will bolster and strengthen their existing partnerships. "I'm hoping it might be the catalyst to stimulate the relationship process," said David Dadian, CEO of powersolution.com in HoHoKus, N.J., an 11-year Symantec partner. "From the Symantec side of things, we'd like to see everything come into one house. It would make things so much easier." "It will be interesting to see how it plays out," he added. Other solution providers say that clients are just beginning to realize the need for DLP.
ORU alumni support sought
Uncertainty remained Saturday about what effect Richard Roberts' resignation as president will have on Oral Roberts University, but some observers said it was a step toward improvement.
"I think people are going to be waiting and watching: OK, can it survive without a Roberts at the helm?" said Donald R. Vance, professor of biblical languages and literature.
Vance said he thinks alumni need to support ORU as it undergoes this transition, after being led for 42 years by a Roberts. ORU professors are committed to the school's evangelical Christian mission, but that might not be obvious without a TV minister as president, he said. Christian colleges across the country are led by non-ministers -- "it will just be different for us."
ORU leaders have not addressed what role, if any, Roberts will have at the university.
Simpson, Jr. arrested
Jonathan Skaggs of the Trumann Police Department and charged with residential burglary and battery in the third degree. Simpson was arrested in conjunction with a case involving his father Raoul Simpson, Sr., who was arrested Oct. 28. According to reports, father and son entered the residence of Scott Miles uninvited and starting hitting Miles. Miles fought back and they left. Raoul, Jr. was given a bond of $250,000 cash. Raoul Simpson Sr. later returned to the residence where he allegedly poured gasoline on Miles and Tray Cook who were sleeping. Miles reported he woke up with Simpson standing over him pouring gas in his face. Miles fought back and ran Simpson out of his residence. Simpson, Sr. crashed his van shortly after the incident and was taken to St.
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