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Lawmakers Pass Pa. Table Games Bill
POSTED: 5:31 pm EST January 6, 2010
UPDATED: 6:20 pm EST January 6, 2010
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Lawmakers in Harrisburg have approved a bill that would legalize table games, such as poker and blackjack, at Pennsylvania casinos.
Shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the state House of Representatives voted 103-to-89 in favor of the bill. The Senate had approved it earlier. It now heads to Gov. Ed Rendell's desk.
The bill, which was agreed to in principle when the state's budget was approved in late October, is aimed at creating about $250 million in revenue for the state -- a chunk of money needed to fill a budget gap.
The legislation would also likely head off up to 1,000 state job furloughs that Gov. Ed Rendell had said would go into effect if the bill did not become law by this Friday.
Rendell has said he would sign the legislation.
What's In The Bill?
The law lets larger casinos install 250 tables for games such as poker and blackjack, while the smaller resorts casinos can have 50.
The bill contains several reform measures to address conflict of interest concerns regarding the Gaming Control Board. It also dictates a tax on profits from the games will first help balance the budget through the general fund. Once that gap has been filled, the money will be earmarked for property tax relief.
There is one provision that is gaining attention. That provision allows casinos to offer customers credit to gamble. That is something that has not been permitted previously.
"Before, if someone walked into the gaming parlor with their paycheck, that's all they could spend. Now they have a credit card essentially offered by the casino," said Republican Rep. Rob Kauffman.
"Certainly allowing them credit under poor judgment where they've been offered free alcohol and all kinds of other incentives to continue to gamble way beyond their means, its just unconscionable," said Republican Rep. Mauree Gingrich.
State gambling regulators say it'll be six months or longer before table games are up and running.
FBI Reports On Missing Laptops and Weapons
Mayber a job for CyberKey......
By Dan Eggen
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 13, 2007; A06
The FBI said that 160 laptop computers were lost or stolen in less than four years, including at least 10 that contained sensitive or classified information -- one of which held "personal identifying information on FBI personnel," according to a report released yesterday.
The bureau, which has struggled for years to improve its sloppy inventory procedures, also reported the same number of missing weapons -- 160 -- from February 2002 to September 2005. Those weapons included shotguns and submachine guns, according to the report by Justice Department Inspector General Glenn A. Fine.
In addition to the 10 laptops that were confirmed to contain sensitive information, the FBI could not say whether 51 other computers may also contain secret data, the report said. Six were assigned to the counterintelligence division and a seventh belonged to the counterterrorism division. Both units routinely handle classified information.
"Without knowing the content of these lost and stolen laptops, it is impossible for the FBI to determine the extent of the damage these losses might have had on its operations or on national security," the report said.
The results are an improvement on findings in a similar audit in 2002, which reported that 354 weapons and 317 laptops were lost or stolen at the FBI over about two years. They follow the high-profile losses last year of laptops containing personal information from the Veterans Administration and the Internal Revenue Service.
In a statement yesterday, FBI Assistant Director John Miller emphasized that the report showed "significant progress in decreasing the rate of loss for weapons and laptops" at the FBI. The average number of laptops or guns that went missing dropped from about 12 per month to four per month for each category, according to the report.
But several lawmakers said they are still concerned about the FBI's difficulties in keeping track of weapons and sensitive data.
" 'Making progress' may seem like a win for the FBI, but it's unacceptable when you're talking about lost weapons and computers with sensitive information," said Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a frequent FBI critic.
The report acknowledged the FBI's improved loss rates, and said that "some weapons and laptops will inevitably be stolen or go missing" in a large law enforcement agency. But investigators said they were still troubled by the numbers of lost or stolen items and the haphazard record-keeping surrounding them.
The FBI maintains more than 52,000 weapons and 26,000 laptops, according to the report.
The FBI failed to report 20 percent of the missing weapons and 76 percent of the missing laptops to the Justice Department as required, the report found. In the case of stolen or lost weapons, the bureau even failed to enter the losses into its own criminal information database, the report said.
It also said that in four of the 10 confirmed cases involving missing laptops that contained sensitive data, FBI officials did not attempt to assess the potential damage to national security.
Rep. Thomas M. Davis III (Va.), the ranking Republican member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said the Justice Department reported only two missing laptops to his committee when asked for a tally of incidents last year.
"This is the latest in a long string of personal information breaches at federal agencies, and there is no end in sight," Davis said.
The FBI quarreled with the inclusion of 43 missing weapons in the current report, saying that they were lost or stolen before the inquiry began. But Fine's investigators said the report includes all weapons and laptops reported missing during the study period, and noted that the weapons in question were not included in the previous audit.
To "delete them would give the appearance that the FBI had 43 fewer lost or stolen weapons than was actually the case," the report said.
The FBI reported that the contents were unknown for six of the 10 missing laptops with potentially sensitive data.
The rest included one in Boston with software for creating identification badges; one in New Orleans used to process digital images from surveillance operations; and one stolen from the security division that contained a "security plan" for an electronic access system. The final laptop was stolen from the FBI Laboratory at Quantico and contained the names, addresses and telephone numbers of FBI employees. The lost or stolen weapons include "handguns, rifles, shotguns and submachine guns," the report said. More than 80 percent were pistols, and about 10 percent were training weapons that did not use live ammunition.
The 2002 report found nearly 1,000 firearms were missing at the FBI and other Justice agencies, including at least 18 weapons later recovered by local police departments in connection with criminal investigations. Several were used in armed robberies and one was found in the pocket of a murder victim, according to the previous audit.
DCBass just got halted for two weeks by the SEC. He now has to pull over to the side of the road and wait until they investigate.
They believe his airline baggage weight might have been overstated.
I am waiting for a call back from the Director of Traffic Enforcement for the SEC....lol
137,800
Maybe with POs and acquistions that are unannounced to us, we could get to the $3 a share requirement. He seemed pretty confident in that statement of uplisting. Guess we shall see....
Any thoughts on AMEP?
I have a little. Would like to add more, but out of powder.
Looks like a golden cross could be coming soon
Leder
Thanks RedCloud,
Still reading the boards and hanging around. Just don't have much to add due to my limited experience, but learning...
Leder
Piggyback Qualified
Does anyone know, off the top of their head, the form number that is filed when a company submits their AFs for uplisting via the piggyback qualified method?
Thanks in advance,
Leder
Welcome Spencer! I was wondering if you had some.
Leder
PR Trend
FWIW, CKYS has released a PR every Tues for the past 5 weeks. Seems like Tuesday is the most popular day of the week. (Although they have spread them out on other days too.)
Hopefully, the trend will continue with a nice one.
So much going on with this company.
I see the updated ad has the spelling corrected and a big 1-888... number added. I woder if the commercial has been changed yet to include the 1-888 number. Looks like they listened to Catty. Thanks Catty! (Have to run to the company Christmas party.....
Leder
Could MAXM be the MM doing the buyback? I believe he is new...
New Magazine Ad and Mascot on Website
http://cyberkeysolutions.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=124&Itemid=177
jeffgator - Prior PRs talk about the quanity ordered for the government. I believe the total was 150,000 units. It doesn't say which units though.
Here is the link...
http://www.cyberkeysolutions.com/media/CKYS1.html
This is under "Media" on their website. They used to have 2 links (one for slow and one for fast).
CyberKey Commercial now lists their website at the end.
May have been posted already, but just noticed at the ProSec site....
"PRO.SEC has moved back to it's main offices in Baabda. "
I like the wording regarding the BioVault on the NRA site:
"Q: Can someone cutoff my finger and try to use it to open the BioVault?
A: No, BioVault 2.0 uses technology that detects live fingers for scanning, so in the unfortunate event that a detached finger is used to attempt access the unit will not open."
So, you can't just give someone the finger so to speak....
Hey Spencer, I appreciate all you and RCP do for this board. It is not easy. I guess all the long timers who are here are pretty much here for good now. I'll wait and see how Fred runs the ship now.
Leder
Thanks Ward, appreciate it.
Leder
Thanks Who. Guess I have to digest everything.
I was skimming the SB-2 and the notes from 3Q 05 state, "Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized when products are shipped or at point-of-sale in the stores i.e. when earned and measurable and when services are performed."
Now in 3Q 06, they have a note that states "As a result of an internal financial review, the company elected to make specific changes to the financial statements. The company previously recorded sales on orders received that were to be fulfilled at a future date. All sales for products that have not been shipped have been reversed on the financial statements of the company.".
Maybe they are referring to 4Q 05? I don't know if I will dig any deeper. What's the point now. "It is what it is."
I know that some of the old FS were audited. (It was a one name CPA firm/lady.) I can't find those on pinksheets now. Why/how could she sign off on those FS with so many errors?
Maybe I am losing it though...Anyone else remeber this?...They were preping for the SB-2....
Leder
It works but its for a pizza shop not HISC
Unique Pizza and Sub Shop Corp? I think my pinksheets.com is pointing to the wrong financials. Maybe I need more coffee...
11/12/06 9:37pm
I believe the intent was for the Cyber Traker to track the trucks not the containers. Wasn't it supposed to be integrated with RFID technology that was already on the container? I think to integrate the bill of laden, etc.
Regardless, I also have "written" off any ports at this point. They just seem to be pursuing other "verticals"....
Maritime Logistics Innovation Center Key to Increased Ports Security
Current pilot projects include final testing of Cyber Tracker GPS device
ATLANTA, October 6, 2005 – To increase the security of the nation’s seaports, several devices are currently being tested at the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) through the state's Maritime Logistics Innovation Center (MLIC). The MLIC is one of the country's few organizations able to develop maritime-related solutions by testing university research and privately-developed technologies in an active port environment.
"We ask the maritime and logistics industry leaders what keeps them awake at night, and then we take those issues to the problem-solvers – universities and small businesses – for answers. We also develop solutions for particular areas identified by the Department of Homeland Security," said Page Siplon, director of MLIC. "Right now we're working on several projects relating to tracking and location as well as creating a safer, more secure work environment."
A current pilot project is the "Cyber Tracker," a device developed by Homeland Integrated Security Systems to track drivers' activities to, from and while in the port's berths. "The MLIC project has exceeded our expectations to this point," said Frank Moody, CEO of Homeland Security Systems. "We hope to show the maritime industry that we have the technology necessary to keep a watchful eye on port security."
Final testing of the Cyber Tracker was concluded Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the port located in Savannah.
Established in 2003, the Maritime Logistics Innovation Center is a partnership between private industry, academia, and government authorities working together to cultivate and promote economic development within Georgia. The center works with industry leaders and experts to identify, create, and implement technological advancements and solutions for the maritime community.
The logistics center is also working on a pilot project for tracking containers and to also prepare for a prototype identification card for transportation workers, an initiative of the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) and the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee. The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program is intended to be nationally implemented as the primary means of identification at critical transportation facilities. Other pilot projects include testing technologies that monitor the activity and location of port equipment and machinery.
The Maritime Logistics Innovation Center is part of Georgia's centers of innovation program, launched by Governor Perdue in 2003 and instituted through the Department of Economic Development's Innovation and Technology Office. The program has developed centers of excellence in the areas of aerospace, agriculture, information technology, life sciences and maritime logistics. By leveraging Georgia's homegrown industries, the state is creating new jobs, increasing investment and ensuring long-term economic opportunity.
"We're extremely proud of the cutting-edge programs the Maritime Logistics Innovation Center is developing and advancing to improve security in our nation's ports," said Craig Lesser, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. "Innovation breeds economic development, and no state in the country cultivates innovation better than Georgia."
For more information on MLIC please call: Page Siplon 912.966.7867
For more information on Homeland Integrated Security Systems please call: Graham Wilson 919.467.5567
RCP,
Thanks for the information. I was wondering if Mr. Plant really did that because of shorts. But, like you said the price did not move much. Of course, with the latest serge I am sure we have more shorts.
PS - I am doing great. Just waiting on HISC and AMEP. I added more CKYS a few days ago. Of course, waiting here for CKYS too.
Leder
Ward, I believe CKYS did change their symbol not too long ago. I think the reason was stated to better reflect the company...blah...blah. Anyone remeber if this change popped the SP? I wasn't following CKYS too close back then.
Leder
Piggy-back Qualified
I know these guys are piggy-back qualified to uplist. Does anyone know if we would see any "signs" of this happening? For example, do they have to file a form with the SEC before the electronic process or will they just start trading the next day after they file electronically? How quick could this happend after audited financials are complete? Anyone have experience with other stocks that uplisted this way? Just curious??
Leder
Must be the "BA" factor at work....
Hi GG,
Can he now at least talk more about about Savannah or other prior PR?
Maybe Big Apple had another typo and forgot a "0". That would be nice to make it $6,000,000 at a $150 a piece...who knows...
You didn't look too hard...
WardOffMonkey,
Thanks for the information.
Prosec had both QS and the ADE 650 on their website. Now only the ADE 650.
This website had some of the previous text from the Prosec site with links to the Prosec site:
http://www.bestinlebanon.com/services/ads/prosec.htm
"Pro.Sec added a new service to serve clients depending mainly on two explosive detectors: The Quantum Sniffer and the ADE 650. Most of our clients have requested our service for parties and expositions. The Quantum Sniffer has proven perfect, reliable and quickly deployable for such jobs."
Now, the Prosec site has cut and pasted: "The ADE 650 has prooven perfect, reliable and quickly deployable for such jobs."
I did not know that the ADE 650 could detect human bodies; "as well as its most recent release of the detection of human bodies". Maybe the ADE 650 is now superior to the QS? Just guessing.....
Leder
Pro Sec Update and Question
Looks like the Pro Sec website no longer promotes the Quantum Sniffer only the ADE 650. (Maybe they found this device better than the Quantum Sniffer???)
Does anyone know who makes the ADE 650? I am trying to find out. I stumbled upon this website in doing so...
http://www.cbd-net.com/index.php/search/show/1095124
The website states "NEPAC. Inc. was formed in 1992 to facilitate the ecommerce directive of the Federal Government. We were one of the first data suppliers to publish the Commerce Business Daily in "searchable" electronic format.
With over 3,000 contractors using NEPAC data services, we have become one of the largest sources of goverment bid and award information both online and offline."
The above page states "Provide training and equipment for Iraqi fire fighters in Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) operations." and mention the ADE 650. Would HISC have the rights (commissions?) to sell the ADE 650 in Iraq? That would be a lot of ADE 650s. However, I am not sure how much they sell for either...
Any insights, thoughts?
Leder
FYI..Prosec website..."Due to the current circumstances, PRO-SEC moved temporarily to Mkalles 2001 center, Ground-Floor."
I wonder what the "Cybertracker" expenses of $265.41 is on CKYS financials? Should they not just receive revenue if they sell it?
FWIW..Came across this website with Cyber Tracker and Cyber Rad. You can flip to another country by changing the address. I tried jordan and qatar...
Sweden
http://www.buyusa.gov/sweden/en/fuse.html?exp_cat=6099&exp_pid=115
Jordan
http://www.buyusa.gov/jordan/en/fuse.html?exp_cat=6099&exp_pid=90
Nice letter. If only the conference call addressed those too...
US Serial Numbers
Cyber Tracker 78779735
Cyber Pass 78779759
Cyber Rad 78779782
You can use these numbers to track the status on this website....
http://tarr.uspto.gov/