Phone outage creates hiccup for those getting unemployment checks - Chicago Sun-Times
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:34:15 GMT+00:00
Chicago Sun-Times Persons getting unemployment benefits should prove eligibility, or certify, for them online or at their local Illinois Department of Employment Security ... Phone outage at Illinois employment offices St. Louis Post-Dispatch Phone lines out for unemployment office St. Charles Sun Flooding disrupts IDES phones, unemployment applicants should use Internet wqad southtown Star  - Bloomington Pantagraph  - IGNN (press release)

Obama, Bush, and the New Normal - GC Advocate
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:30:03 GMT+00:00
GC Advocate The president and his national security team might want to know a bit more about what you are doing on the internet, just to be safe! ... ACLU slams Obama's security policies Washington Times ACLU: Obama's New Normal Is Bush's Old One The New American

House Dem leaders detail August strategy in letter to members - The Hill (blog)
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:26:03 GMT+00:00
The Hill (blog) The first week will focus on the "Make it in America" manufacturing initiative, the second week will focus on protecting Social Security , the third week ...

What type of home security is the most expensive?
Q. I'm writing a story, and I need to know what security system a billionaire would use to protect his home (which houses many expensive artifacts). It doesn't have to be the *best* security system--on the contrary, it would be better for my story if it were less efficient than other, cheaper brands--but I'm really at a loss as to where to find that information. Also, if the most expensive security system available *isn't* the best, please let me know which one is, and the differences between them. :) Thanks!
Asked by Becki - Wed Feb 10 01:53:24 2010 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Haven't installed anything for a billionaire yet but some of our clients are in the 100's of millions. An alarm system just like anyone else would have except that we install additional modules that allow for many zones to be monitored via infared, motion detection, glass sensors or magnetic contacts on windows/doors. Most of these people are rarely in the same home so they like to have a CCTV system that can be watched or monitored via the web when they are out of town. Plus the system will have a month or two of running data on a DVR. Lastly would be locks. A couple of these customers went with Vault Doors instead of a traditional door. It looks like a regular door but is basically a safe door with 1.5" metal rods that throw at 10… [cont.]
Answered by Steve's Lock, Safe & Alarm - Wed Feb 10 18:35:16 2010

How does Social Security Disability or Social Security Insurance Fraud cases work?
Q. I have been on Social Security for many years and have on occasion received certification letters in the mail. I am now being sent the same paperwork, should there be concern for this? I am afraid of losing my benefits as my husband is currently unemployed and we are barely making it on my small disability benefits. Thanks for your help.
Asked by Karen Fiyonk - Mon Dec 14 22:59:03 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Hello there I have worked with the Office of Social Security for over 25 years. Hopefully I will be able to provide some answers that may be of help to you. If you are concerned about someone tipping you off as a possible fraud case you need to first stop and ask yourself why somebody would do that. Are you adhering to the rules and regulations of Social Security Disability or Insurance benefits? Here is some information you should make yourself familiar and aware of: Certification letters get sent out to individuals every 1 to 3 years depending on their physical or mental disability. If you have already filled one out this year or within the last 2 years and received a statement of continued benefits with award dollar amount and you are… [cont.]
Answered by Jessica Evans - Mon Dec 14 23:55:40 2009

What security clearance is needed for the Officer Candidate school application and where to find this info?
Q. I am applying for OCS to be a Naval Officer. I need information on what type of security clearance I need. I believe it is a secrect clearance or higer but I need to see an Offical document mentioning this.
Asked by navydevon - Thu Mar 30 13:44:21 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can go to any state college, and some community colleges and apply for ROTC. Or you can go to a recruiters Office and apply for OCS. you need no Security Clearance just no felonies, or DUIs. They will give yoiu a security cleaance.
Answered by mrogan1982 - Thu Mar 30 13:50:56 2006