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February 28, 2005

ConProTec Inc. and Pixel Bridge Launch New Website

ConProTec Inc., the leading distributor of two-component adhesive dispensing systems in North America, recently launched a new website as part of its continuous improvement efforts. ConProTec partnered with Pixel Bridge Inc, a Boston-based Internet consulting firm, to design and develop the site.

Salem, NH (PRWEB) February 28, 2005 -- ConProTec Inc., the leading distributor of two-component adhesive dispensing systems in North America, recently launched a new website as part of its continuous improvement efforts. ConProTec partnered with Pixel Bridge Inc, a Boston-based Internet consulting firm, to design and develop the site.

“Our new website helps us with three key business initiatives,” says David Kirsch, Sales & Marketing Manager at ConProTec. “First, it helps us to clearly differentiate our company and products from the competition. Second, it is an effective lead generation tool. Last, the new website automates labor-intensive activities such as literature fulfillment and keeps our employees focused on more valuable tasks.”

The overhauled ConProTec.com features a graphically rich presentation of the company’s products, a user-friendly “free samples” shopping cart, a part locator functionality, a full library of literature, and a detailed history of the company and its leadership.

"ConProTec is the global leader in adhesive dispensing systems and the company’s new website reflects that position," says Tim Bourgeois, CEO of Pixel Bridge. "We're very pleased with the quality of the new website and look forward to working with ConProTec to help them use the Internet throughout the organization for competitive advantage.”

About Pixel Bridge Inc.
Pixel Bridge Inc is a specialty provider of Internet-centric business solutions. The firm helps clients use the Web to improve marketing, sales, and operations by leveraging a service delivery model that combines strategy, technology, and creative expertise. Headquartered in Boston, Pixel Bridge provides solutions to small and mid-sized organizations such as Mac-Gray Corporation, Ecko Unlimited, and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, as well as business units of Fortune 1000 companies, including Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) and ITW (NYSE: ITW). For more information contact Pixel Bridge at 617-542-5587 or visit www.pixelbridge.com

About ConProTec Inc.
ConProTec Inc. is an engineering-based company focused on developing innovative products to aid in the mixing and dispensing of two-component adhesives. ConProTec manufactures the complete line of MIXPAC hand-held cartridge dispensing systems and STATOMIX static mixers, which includes plastic disposable mixers, stainless steel and plastic/steel in-line mixers and luer lock fittings with needles for special applications. For more information call 603-893-2727 or visit www.conprotec.com

Contacts:
Pixel Bridge
Andrea Deck
Tel: 617- 542-5587

ConProTec Inc.
Jeannie Bellizzi
Gray & Rice Public Relations
617-367-0100 x100

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February 27, 2005

HDS Article - EDST

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Reports: Explosive Detection System Technologies – Intelligence Points To Increased Aviation Industry Terrorist Threats Including Hijacking and Bombing - New Homeland Security Defense Budget Proposes $5 Billion for Airport Security.

Points Roberts, WA (PRWEB) February 27, 2005 -- HomelandDefenseStocks.com Reports: Explosive Detection System Technologies – Intelligence Points To Increased Aviation Industry Terrorist Threats Including Hijacking and Bombing.

www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS) and www.BorderAndPortSecurity.com (BPS), investor news portals for the Homeland Defense and Security Sectors, are pleased to offer investors an exclusive report regarding the current use of, and demand for Explosive Detection Systems within the aviation Industry. Companies like Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: HWPR), Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL), and Electronic Sensor Technology (OTCBB: ESNR) are all in the business of either developing or manufacturing explosive detection solutions, which are currently in high demand.

Speaking recently before a US Senate committee David Stone, administrator with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), said that intelligence points to growing terrorist threat possibilities within the aviation industry. Of the recent $5.6 billion proposed Homeland Security Department budget, nearly $5 billion is earmarked exclusively for aviation security. In addition to the larger conglomerates providing security solutions, smaller companies have had, and continue to have, an important role in researching and developing new technologies for use in explosive detection solutions.

The HDS portal is a news and information source for International Industry leaders, Institutions, Media, Government, Military, Navy, Investors, Brokerage Firms and Fortune 500 Companies. Investors and media can gain insight into the rapidly growing homeland defense sector through the site. The HDS and BPS websites do not make recommendations, but offer a unique free information portal to research news, exclusive articles, interviews, investor conferences and a growing list of participating public companies in the sector.

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Announces Homeland Defense Stocks Online Investor Conference – April 06, 2005 http://www.investorideas.com/forums/Investors and media can gain insight into the rapidly growing homeland defense sector. The format consists of audio presentations and accompanying PowerPoint.

Article Excerpt: Explosive Detection System Technologies – Intelligence Points To Increased Aviation Industry Terrorist Threats Including Hijacking And Bombing.

By Brian Eriksen Noer, HomelandDefenseStocks.com
February 2005

Given the current environment within North America and the Bush administration, right now would seem to be a very profitable point in time to be in the explosives detection system (EDS) business. Speaking recently before a US Senate committee David Stone, administrator with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), said that intelligence points to growing terrorist threats within the aviation industry. Of the recent $5.6 billion proposed Homeland Security Department budget, nearly $5 billion is earmarked exclusively for aviation security.

Nico Melendez, TSA Field Communications Director for Los Angeles (which manages security for LAX airport, among others), said that the TSA continues to test new technologies that will make the agency more efficient, while relieving the need for added human resources. “The TSA has opportunities for small businesses in both primary contractor and subcontractor roles. Smaller companies have had, and continue to have, an important role in researching and developing new technologies for use in explosive detection.”

Deirdre O’Sullivan, TSA Spokesperson, concurred with Melendez, stating that, “The TSA sources their current and new technologies from both smaller companies and larger conglomerates. In the past few years we have seen that the larger conglomerates tend to buy smaller companies with promising technologies. The TSA is of course out to purchase the most up to date technologies possible.”

"The current airport security systems are outdated, ineffective and very costly to operate,” said John Altes, CEO of Hawk Protection Systems (OTC.PK: HWPR). “In fact, several governmental agencies who have studied the issue have dubbed current explosive detection technologies as the weak point in airport security and are in the process of setting up guidelines and standards that will be in effect throughout the US within the next 2 years."

In 1995 Electronic Sensor Technology (OTCBB: ESNR) perfected their patented zNose technology and spun it off to form the current company. “We delivered several prototypes to the FAA and the army,” said Edward Staples, Managing Director. “Back in those days threats were pretty simple – mostly nitro based compounds. Today, the situation has changed dramatically. Threats do not just encompass explosives. The shoe bomber for example, was carrying a compound called TATP (triacetone-triperoxide), which cannot be seen with a nitro based detector.”

Ken Ducey, President of Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL) “There is no question that a wave is coming, and we want to make sure that Markland is at the forefront of that wave. Our technology portfolio is diversified and ahead of the curve. Our suite of next-generation electronic imaging and detection solutions are being designed to spot suicide bombers and terrorists before they can carry out their attacks."

Click here to read the full article:
http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/HDS/_ESN.asp

HomelandDefenseStocks.com and BorderAndPortSecurity.com include a growing list of public companies within the sector. For our list of public companies involved in defense and security, click here: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/Stock_List.asp and/or http://investorideas.com/BPS/Stock_List.asp

About HDS Featured Clients: (HDS is compensated for Featured Company Profiled)

Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: HWPR) is in the business of researching, developing, and engineering a wide range of security products and systems that are intended for use by government, military, and law enforcement agencies worldwide, as well as commercial security professionals. Business activities include: Explosives Detection, Contraband Detection, Chemical Detection, Mobile Surveillance Systems, Defense Engineering, Defense Consulting, Laser Technologies, Model Simulation, and Sales Representation. www.hawkps.com

Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MRKL) has four business segments, which address the needs of the Homeland Security marketplace: Chemical Detectors, Border Security, Advanced Technologies and Sensing Technologies for the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the Department of Homeland Security, and various other U.S. Intelligence agencies. www.marklandtech.com

Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: THNS) - Majority owned by Markland Technolgies (OTCBB: MRKL) Markland Technologies, Inc. announced February 14, 2005 it has completed a multi part transaction which includes the purchase of majority ownership of Technest Holdings, Inc., and the subsequent purchase by Technest Holdings, Inc. of all of the stock of Maryland based Genex Technologies, Inc. (Genex). Genex revenues derive principally from 20 ongoing contracts to supply imaging and surveillance sensor technology to a wide array of government customers. Genex had revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of approximately $5.5M. http://www.genextech.com

Electronic Sensor Technology (OTCBB: ESNR) Founded in 1995, Electronic Sensor Technology has developed and patented a breakthrough chemical vapor analysis process. The company's product line is positioned to eliminate key vulnerabilities in the homeland security market, specifically in commercial building HV A C security, maritime port security, airport security, and border security. http://www.electronicsensortechnology.com

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Acquires Premier Homeland Security Web Portal TwoTigersOnline and the National Homeland Security Knowledgebase. Click here for Full Story: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/ViewDocument.asp?ID=2566
Additional HDS Homeland Security Web Sites:
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Our sites have a combined audience of over 1 Million Unique Visitors per Month!

Hear HDS founder Dawn Van Zant every Friday at :08 and: 38 after the hour for the Business of Homeland Security only on www.HomelandDefenseRadio.com

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Investor Incite Newsletter
InvestorIdeas.com’s free "Investor Incite" Newsletter consists of company and industry updates, investment research and developing trends in key areas such as Homeland Security, Border and Port Security, Renewable Energy, Nanotechnology, Natural Gas Stocks, the Music Industry, and more.

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ECON is a privately owned corporate communications company specializing in: media relations, investor relations, and research on public companies and industry sectors, for the investment community. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any specific products or securities. All investments involve risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results, therefore investigate before you invest! Although we attempt to research thoroughly, we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of any information presented. We encourage all investors to use our sites only as a resource to further their own research.

The site is compensated by its "Featured Companies,” as outlined in our on-line disclaimer at www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL): Ten thousand dollars per month; Electronic Sensor Technology (OTCBB: ESNR) Four thousand dollars per month; Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: HWPR): Four thousand dollars per month - All Featured Companies on HomelandDefenseStocks.com

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February 26, 2005

Howard Hughes’ 1939 Boeing 307 Stratoliner Converted into Private Yacht

Discovered by Jimmy Buffett in Song and Novel Listed on Ebay for $9,000,000.00
This ebay auction will begin on 2/25/05 and last for 10 days. The reserve price is $9,000,000.00

(PRWEB) February 26, 2005 -- As mentioned in The Aviator with Leonardo DiCaprio, this was the first commercially built pressurized airplane that was designed to fly above the weather, or 20.000 feet, that was the reason for Howard Hughes purchasing TWA in 1939. This plane was one of ten built and only one of two still in existence. The other surviving 307 Stratoliner is owned by the National Air and Space Museum at the new Dulles Udvar-Hazy Annex. In 1964 due to damage from Hurricane Cleo in Fort Lauderdale the surviving Hughes 307 fuselage was saved and modified into a 56’ yacht and launched in 1974

In 1992, while cruising around Fort Lauderdale, Jimmy Buffett discovered the “Plane Boat” and wrote her into his best- selling novel “Where is Joe Merchant?” He later composed “Desdemona’s Building a Rocketship”, from the “Banana Wind” CD also about the vessel. This is the only land-based airplane turned yacht in the world and now functions as a personal yacht for David Drimmer and Aaron Kiss, owners of “Photo Sails”, a new and worldwide patented advertising medium featured at Photosails.com . Now this fully functional yacht is operated using the original 1939 aircraft controls that used to fly the plane. Powered by twin Yamaha 50 HP four-stroke, high-thrust motors and capable of cruising at 13 knots, this extremely maneuverable vessel can turn 360 degrees in its own length. Teak and holly wooden floors now adorn the entire sole of the vessel and its newly rebuilt hull is in perfect shape. A generator and new electronics along with original Raymond Loewy designed furniture and fittings are featured in the salon next to the original bar that Rita Hayworth had custom windows installed so she could see the clouds go by while she poured martinis for many famous guests like Hedda Hopper and George Jessel. Countless media outlets, including People, Oprah, Ripley’s, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Travel, Discovery, HGTV channels, have enjoyed the privilege of exposing the now named “Cosmic Muffin”, the name chosen by Jimmy Buffett and remains the name of the craft today.

For more information, please visit Planeboats.com or Ebay.com

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Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. Announces 3 for 1 Forward Stock Split

Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: HWPR), a provider of explosives detection technologies, mobile surveillance systems, and security services announced today that the Board of Directors approved a 3 for 1 forward split of the Company's common stock.

Madrid, Spain (PRWEB) February 26, 2005 -- Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: HWPR), a provider of explosives detection technologies, mobile surveillance systems, and security services announced today that the Board of Directors approved a 3 for 1 forward split of the Company's common stock.

The effective date of the split is intended to be March 1, 2005 to be March 1, 2005 for all shareholders of record as of February 22, 2005. "We believe the forward stock split will improve trading liquidity, broaden ownership, and enhance shareholder value. The split is a clear indication that we feel strongly about our company going into the future and this move will facilitate our growth as a company." said John Altes, Founder and CEO of Hawk Protection Systems, Inc.

Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. is in the business of researching, developing, and engineering a wide range of security products and systems that are intended for use by government, military, and law enforcement agencies worldwide, as well as commercial security professionals. Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. business activities include: Explosives Detection, Contraband Detection, Chemical Detection, Mobile Surveillance Systems, Defense Engineering, Defense Consulting, Laser Technologies, Model Simulation, and Sales Representation.

The Current share structure of the company is as follows:
Shares O/S: 15,000,000
Public Float: 2,500,000

Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. currently has 3 products in production or in final stages of development:
AJETD (Air Jet Explosives Trace Detector):
A state of the art explosives and contraband detector that utilizes a unique explosives detection technique known as: Trace Detection. The AJETD system uses air jets to blow molecules off a subject's skin, clothes, luggage, or any other substance that comes through into a detector which analyzes the vapors that are sent through and alerts the operator to any dangerous readings.

DSR (Detection and Surveillance Robot):
The Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. DSR (Detection and Surveillance Robot) is a heavy duty remote controlled robot that can be used in extreme situations as a surveillance, explosives detection, and rescue mission device. It provides its user with remote controlled senses. The DSR was developed in conjunction with European protection agencies according to their needs.

DETECTrack (in Development):
The DETECTrack system will create a geographical map of railroad tracks comprised of proprietary explosives sensors which will be installed along the tracks. These sensors will relay data back to a command center in real time and provide the monitoring personnel a detailed read of what is happening along each and every kilometer of train tracks.

About Hawk Protection Systems, Inc.
Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. is in the business of researching, developing, and engineering a wide range of security products and systems that are intended for use by government, military, and law enforcement agencies worldwide, as well as commercial security professionals. Hawk Protection Systems, Inc is dedicated to providing only the best products and services that will make a difference in the war on terrorism worldwide.

For more information about the Company and its products, please visit http://www.hawkps.com

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are included in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking" statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflecting in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations as disclosed herein, including without limitation, in conjunction with these forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

Source: Hawk Protection Systems Inc.

Hawk Protection Systems, Inc is a featured Company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com

For more details, click here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/HWPR/Default.asp

Contact:
Hawk Protection Systems Inc.
Jeff Sherman, 1 888 HWPR IR1 (4977471)

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Markland Awarded Additional $2.0 Million in New Orders from U.S. Army

Total of Company's Recent New Orders from US Army under Omnibus Contract Now Totals $45.9 Million

Ridgefield, CT (PRWEB) February 26, 2005 -- Total of Company's Recent New Orders from US Army under Omnibus Contract Now Totals $45.9 Million. Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MRKL), a defense and homeland security company transforming advanced laboratory technology into real-world products, announced today that the U.S. Army's Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) has awarded the Company new orders for technology products and services totaling $2.0 million. Robert Tarini, Chairman and CEO of Markland, made the announcement.

The Army's NVESD research and development group is one of the U.S. military's most advanced technological leaders. Markland is working on a range of next-generation technology solutions for the NVESD, including night vision and advanced sensor applications, disposable sensors and other threat-detection systems. The $2.0 million in new orders come under a five-year omnibus contract. The sales revenues derived from these new orders will be realized over a 12-month performance period. This will bring the total dollars awarded to EOIR Technologies Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Markland, on this NVESD Omnibus contract since July 1, 2004, to approximately $45.9 million.

The ongoing five year omnibus contract may provide a maximum ceiling amount of up to $80 million in fiscal year revenues for Markland. The contract has a potential value of approximately $406 million over the life of the contract. "Our core business is moving along extremely well having achieved approximately $33M in fiscal six month sales revenues," said Mr. Tarini. "We believe that our recent purchase of Genex Technolgies and formation of a public subsidiary has created shareholder value. Genex Technologies expertise in intelligent 3D surveillance and disposable sensor technology is very synergistic and offers signifcant revenue growth opportunities. We believe that a number of our research and development programs offer great promise in the areas of remote detection of suicide bombers and chemical detection and that our second half of the fiscal year will continue our recent trends in revenue capture.”

Many of the products and services being delivered on this contract utilize next-generation electro-optic and infrared sensor technologies that are being used in direct support of U.S. military combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. The Army's NVESD has been responsible for numerous key innovations in the fields of optical electronics and thermal imaging for weapons targeting, electronic surveillance and other mission-critical military applications.

About Markland Technologies
Markland Technologies, Inc. is committed to setting next-generation standards in defense and security through the provision of innovative emerging technologies and expert services. The Company is engaged in the identification of advanced technologies currently under development in laboratories, universities and in private industry, and in the transformation of those technologies into next-generation products. Markland's solutions support military, law enforcement and homeland security personnel to protect the nation's citizens, borders and critical infrastructure assets from the threat of terrorism and other dangers. Through strategic development, Markland focuses on the creation of dual-use technology and products with applications in both the defense market and civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields. The Company is a Board Member of the Homeland Security Industries Association, and is a featured Company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com; additional details can be viewed at http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/MarklandTech. For more information about the Company and its products, please visit the Markland home page at http://www.marklandtech.com

Forward-Looking Statements
Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of Markland Technologies officials during presentations about Markland Technologies, are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," or similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future actions, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act.

Some of the factors that could significantly impact the forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: a reduction in order rates from the Army's Night Vision and Electronic Surveillance Directorate, difficulties integrating our acquisition of EOIR, insufficient cash flow to continue to fund the development and marketing of the Company's products and technology; a rejection of the Company's products and technologies by the marketplace, and; disputes as to the Company's intellectual property rights. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about Markland Technologies, its products, economic and market factors and the industries in which Markland Technologies does business, among other things. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and Markland Technologies has no specific intention to update these statements. More detailed information about those factors is contained in Markland Technologies filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Markland Technologies, Inc is a featured Company on http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com, a service for which Markland compensates the provider.

For full details, click here: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/MarklandTech/NewsReleases.asp

Contact:
Markland Technologies
http://www.marklandtech.com
or
ECON Corporate Services
Dawn Van Zant, 866-730-1151
or
Trevor Ruehs

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Oceana Sensor Completes Defense Production Act Title III Program

Oceana Sensor Technologies, Inc. completed its Wireless Vibration Sensor Project under the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Program (http://www.dtic.mil/dpatitle3) with the closeout meeting on 17 February 2005. Beginning in August 2002, Title III funding allowed Oceana Sensor to address critical production methods and capacity issues for its Wireless e-Diagnostics® suite of equipment health monitor sensors. The project transitioned wireless sensor technology from a nascent laboratory-stage to full-scale production volumes at greatly reduced cost.

Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) February 26, 2005 -- Oceana Sensor Technologies, Inc. completed its Wireless Vibration Sensor Project under the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Program (http://www.dtic.mil/dpatitle3) with the closeout meeting on 17 February 2005. Beginning in August 2002, Title III funding allowed Oceana Sensor to address critical production methods and capacity issues for its Wireless e-Diagnostics® suite of equipment health monitor sensors. The project transitioned wireless sensor technology from a nascent laboratory-stage to full-scale production volumes at greatly reduced cost.

The DPA Title III project consisted of five major objectives: 1) Production Planning, Product Design and Product Evaluation, including assessing Oceana’s current situation and determining steps to increase capability while decreasing cost; 2) Capacity Expansion, Evaluation and Verification, including taking action to increase capability and capacity while reducing cost; 3) ISO 9001:2000 Implementation and Certification, including achieving certification by an independent registrar; 4) Strategic Planning and Preparation, including preparing and implementing strategic business plans advancing the commercialization of wireless sensors; and 5) Market Planning and Implementation, including promoting wireless sensing products in the market place to gain customer awareness and strengthen commercial viability.

Over the course of two years, Oceana Sensor successfully performed these tasks, exceeding all key performance parameters that were jointly developed in conjunction with the Title III Program Office, located in Dayton, Ohio. Louis C. Dommer, Oceana’s Senior VP/COO/CFO, stated “Title III afforded Oceana Sensor the opportunity to take a new innovative product from a low volume production state to a mass producible product. At the same time, Oceana Sensor developed a world-class, high volume manufacturing system that is ISO 9001:2000 certified. We were able to get valuable market feedback through beta test sites and introduce our products at trade shows over the course of the contract. The DPA Title III program is unique with respect to other government-sponsored programs in that the higher level of flexibility associated with use of funding permits an industry partner to undertake direct investments relating to product development, manufacturing process refinement, capacity scale up, strategic business planning, and market plan implementation. We are proud of the close working relationship developed with the Title III Program Office, which was critical to our overall success. Finally, we would not have met or exceeded all of the key performance factors under this demanding Title III project, if not for the outstanding contributions of all of our Ocean Sensor employees.”

Oceana Sensor manufactures OEM sensors and a full line of machinery health monitoring products for condition base maintenance under the Wireless e-Diagnostics® brand. Wireless e-Diagnostics® refers to smart, network capable, wireless sensing systems, featuring the Intelligent Component Health Monitor (ICHM®) and System Health Monitor (SHM®)
http://www.oceanasensor.com

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February 25, 2005

Electronic Sensor Technology Appoints Former President of Northrop Grumman TASC to Chairman of Board of Directors

Seasoned Executive to Help Accelerate Adoption of zNose(R) and Other Cutting-Edge Security Technologies

NEWBURY PARK, CA (PRWEB) February 25, 2005 -- Electronic Sensor Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ESNR) announced today that it has appointed former Northrop Grumman TASC (NYSE: NOC) President James H. Frey to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Prior to Northrop Grumman, Mr. Frey served as Senior Vice President, Group Executive for the Litton Information Systems Group until Northrop Grumman's purchase of Litton in April 2001. In this position, he led the $1.4 billion group of Litton businesses involved in information technology services. Prior to joining Litton, he held various positions at General Electric including General Manager, Spacecraft Operations.

Since his retirement from Northrop Grumman TASC in March 2002, Mr. Frey has served on the Advisory Board for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and IDELIX Software, Inc., and on special panels supporting the management of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI).. In his role as Chairman, Mr. Frey will assist the Company in accelerating the adoption of zNose® -- an electronic nose capable of rapid detection of threats and illegal compounds utilizing a patented vapor analysis technology.

"I am delighted to welcome somebody of Jim's stature to such a key role for our Company," said Edward J. Staples, Electronic Sensor Technology's Chief Executive Officer. "zNose® has already been sold in approximately 30 countries worldwide to clients such as the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell Corporation and SC Johnson. I am confident that Jim's extensive relationships and experience working with large industrial concerns will help us penetrate these important customers and expand relationships with existing ones."

"I am excited to join Electronic Sensor Technology," said Mr. Frey. "zNose has the potential to play an important role in helping to secure the country through its unique ability to provide comprehensive, real time analysis of any chemical vapor with part-per-trillion sensitivity. I look forward to working with Ed and his team to raise the profile of this exciting technology."

About Electronic Sensor Technology
Founded in 1995, Electronic Sensor Technology has developed and patented a breakthrough chemical vapor analysis process. The company's product line is positioned to eliminate key vulnerabilities in the homeland security market, specifically in commercial building HVAC security, maritime port security, airport security, and border security. Many of the Homeland Security initiatives have greatly increased the need to develop fast and accurate methods of detecting and identifying potential weapons threats. These markets are predicted to grow at rapid rates as a result of increasing government and private sector concern with present security levels.

SEC Filings and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward looking statements, including the company's expectations regarding its ability to develop and access capital markets and its ability to achieve expected results in the chemical detection and analysis industry. The forward looking statements are identified through use of the words "potential," "anticipate," "expect," "planned" and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements may be affected by the risks and uncertainties inherent in the chemical detection and analysis industry and in the company's business. The company cautions readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect the company's beliefs and expectations and could cause the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the company. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Source: Electronic Sensor Technology, Inc.

Electronic Sensor Technology is a featured Company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com

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Contact:
For Electronic Sensor Technology:
CEOcast, Inc.
Ed Lewis, 212-732-4300

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February 24, 2005

Should Companies Be Allowed to Fire Smokers? Safety.BLR.com Poll Says No

After Weyco Inc., a benefits administrator in Michigan, implemented a policy prohibiting employees from smoking, even in non-work hours, Safety.BLR.com conducted a national poll of health and safety managers. The company was trying to control health care costs. The results: Employers shouldn’t be allowed to fire workers who smoke away from work, according to nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of those who responded.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- After an employer in Michigan implemented a policy prohibiting employees from smoking, even in non-work hours, Safety.BLR.com conducted a national poll of health and safety managers. The results: Employers shouldn’t be allowed to fire workers who smoke away from work, according to nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of those who responded.

Twenty percent of respondents said employers should be allowed to fire someone who smokes in non-work hours. The remaining 8 percent said they were unsure. Firing smokers is a hot-button topic—more than 900 people cast their votes in the poll. It was conducted during the week of February 8 by Safety.BLR.com, a website that makes safety training and compliance easier.

Something has to give in healthcare costs Weyco Inc., a benefits administrator based in Okemos, Michigan, gave workers time to quit and initiated a mandatory testing program. The founder of the company, Howard Weyers, says he’s trying to fight rising healthcare costs with the no-smoking policy. Michigan has no law protecting smokers from discrimination, but more than half of U.S. states have laws with some sort of protection.

Sean Dean, editor at Safety.BLR.com, predicted that more employers facing double-digit healthcare cost increases will implement similar policies if their state allows them. “Something has to give in healthcare, and smokers are an easy target. They tend to become sick more frequently and more seriously, miss more work, and take more breaks. We’re even beginning to see companies that are asking employees to state that none of their dependents are smokers,” he added. Critics of no-smoking policies that cover non-work hours wonder whether employers will try barring other employee activities that take place outside of work, such as alcohol consumption.

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Luxtron Broadens Coverage of Central US

Luxtron Corporation announced today it selected EQS Systems LLC to provide sales representation of its Fluoroptic® (FOT) and Optical Fiber (OFT) products in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Luxtron Corporation, provider of fiber optic temperature measurement solutions, announced today it selected EQS Systems LLC to provide sales representation of its Fluoroptic® (FOT) and Optical Fiber (OFT) products in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania. “We are confident that EQS’s experience working with demanding industrial customers to integrate comparable sensor products will make them a strong addition to the Luxtron team and strengthen the support we are able to give to our customers,” commented Ed Oh, Luxtron president.

Adds Tony Olivero, Jr., EQS president, “EQS is excited to offer our customers the high quality products manufactured by Luxtron Corporation. These unique, precision temperature sensing products are well aligned with the current offering from EQS and are a welcome addition to our product portfolio. We thank Luxtron for choosing EQS as the Great Lakes sales representative.”

About EQS Systems LLC:
Since 1975, EQS Systems LLC, has provided its clients with high performance, state of the art electronic and mechanical product solutions. EQS customers are engaged in the design, manufacture, calibration and test of industrial, consumer and military products. This includes, but is not limited to, machine tool, appliance, automotive, communication, aerospace and transportation companies. EQS sales engineers have a strong background in test & measurement instrumentation, data acquisition, power supplies, sensor & signal conditioning, specialty components, and calibration equipment. More information can be found at www.eqssystems.com

About Luxtron Corporation:
Luxtron Corporation is a leading supplier of fiber optic and optical thermometry solutions for the industrial, medical, semiconductor, optoelectronics, and utility industries. Its products give users the ability to monitor processes and measure temperature in harsh environments with extraordinary accuracy. Luxtron headquarters, featuring ISO9001:2000 certified manufacturing facilities, are located in Santa Clara, California. More information about Luxtron Corporation may be obtained by visiting our website at www.luxtron.com

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February 23, 2005

Defense Solutions, LLC Appoints Noted Financial Expert John M. Tweedley

Defense Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of noted financial expert John M. Tweedley to its Studies and Analyses and Business Development Practice Areas. Mr. Tweedley brings over 30 years of international business experience as a senior financial executive and consultant to small and mid-size firms.

Exton, PA (PRWEB) February 23, 2005 -- Mr. Tweedley started his professional career with FMC Corporation, where he was instrumental in bringing automation to several operating facilities. Later, he was Controller for a large British mining and chemical conglomerate where he developed a financial and business structure, fiscal plans, best practices, bank relationships and served as a key player in the negotiations and integration of operations. He also served as Chief Financial Officer for a leading international commodity trading company, conducting trades in 38 countries, including Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

Throughout his career, Mr. Tweedley has provided professional financial consulting and advisory services to a diverse group of profit and nonprofit enterprises, including transportation, energy and manufacturing sectors, commodity industry, service organizations and professional associations.

According to Defense Solutions CEO Tim Ringgold, “John demonstrates the ability to mobilize change, improve processes, performance and profitability and develop comprehensive feasibility studies, strategic and business development plans for our diverse client base. He is a great new addition to our team.”

Mr. Tweedley holds degrees in Finance and a Masters in Business from Philadelphia University. He resides in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

About Defense Solutions, LLC
Defense Solutions, LLC is an international project management and consulting firm with offices in Exton, PA, Washington, DC, Tel-Aviv, Israel and Budapest, Hungary. Defense Solutions conducts strategic studies and analyses, business development and program advocacy for companies in the Defense, Homeland Security, and IT & Telecommunications markets. Defense Solutions assists clients to identify and capture funding sources and revenue-generating opportunities with federal, state and local Governments. These capabilities are performed by a network of experts dealing with a wide range of specialty practice areas from industry, government, the armed forces, law enforcement, maritime security and national politics.

For more information, please visit: http://www.defensesolutions.net

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Civil Air Patrol's Woodfield Composite Squadron Appoints Deputy Commander of Seniors

2Lt. Craig Knickerbocker appointed Deputy Commander of Seniors. To fulfill increasing opportunity, a growing Civil Air Patrol unit deserves additional leadership from proven officers like Craig Knickerbocker.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2005 -- Civil Air Patrol Commander, Capt. Steven Snyder, appointed 2Lt. Craig Knickerbocker to the position of Deputy Commander of Seniors for Civil Air Patrol’s Woodfield Composite Squadron.

The appointment marks the first assignment of a Deputy Commander of Seniors to the squadron and stems from a substantial increase in senior member activity especially in the various areas of emergency services. As Deputy Commander of Seniors 2Lt. Knickerbocker’s primary objectives are that of selecting quality personnel to fill authorized staff positions, ensure improvements to fully develop officers for positions of greater responsibility, build a strong senior member program and advance the initiatives of the squadron.

2Lt. Knickerbocker has served as the first Emergency Services Officer for the squadron since 2003, actively participating in Civil Air Patrol missions and has been a private pilot for thirteen years.

The Woodfield Composite Squadron has been in operation since 1992 and is based out of suburban Chicago’s Schaumburg Regional Airport.

Civil Air Patrol, the official Air Force Auxiliary, is a nonprofit organization performing more than 85 percent of inland search and rescue missions in the continental U.S. as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Our volunteers take a leading role in aerospace education around our community and serve as mentors to America's youth through CAP cadet programs.

For more information about Civil Air Patrol and its various programs, go online to http://www.woodfieldcap.org or call 630-472-0365

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Mechanical Force Amplifier Leverages Pounds Into Tons

LatchTool Group announced today the release of its PowerCylinder™ the first commercial product that mechanically amplifies a linear force multiple times using encapsulated hydraulic circuitry.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 23, 2005 – The LatchTool Group announced today the release of its PowerCylinder™ the first commercial product that mechanically amplifies a linear force multiple times using encapsulated hydraulic circuitry. Intended for original equipment manufacturers, the small PowerCylinder™ can now add a hydraulic boost to hand and power tools, robots or virtually any piece of industrial equipment without the expense and bulk of hydraulic systems. Driven by hand or by motor, the PowerCylinder™ offers the speed and heft of hydraulics in small spaces.

Featuring an automatic resistance regulated transmission, the 16-ounce PowerCylinder™ raises the bar for portable power density. A 50 pound squeeze of the handle delivers 1½ tons at the business end.

LatchTool has pioneered the development of the PowerCylinder™; establishing a new product category with its first introduction of a mechanical force amplifier. The LatchTool Group has been formed around the discoveries made by Bill Gallentine and Myron Tupper of a new check valve that permits large unrestricted volumetric flows and of compact hydraulic circuitries. Multiple patents have issued. A team of new business, licensing and new product specialists have combined to launch the technology. Contact LatchTool Group at 719-488-8800.

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LatchTool Group
14760 Cherry Hills Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
USA
719-488-8800
719-488-0939
www.latchtool.com

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February 22, 2005

Dr. Lawrence L. Kavanau, President Kennedy"s Lunar Advisor, Apollo Mission Strategist & Founder of Ford Aerospace Dies at Age 79

Dr. Lawrence L. Kavanau, internationally renowned aerospace engineer and Apollo mission strategist—the man who assured JFK that "We can do it. We can go to the moon and return!— died at age 79 on 2/19/05 in Margaretville, New York

(PRWEB) February 22, 2005 -- Dr. Lawrence L. Kavanau, internationally renowned aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and Apollo mission strategist, died at age 79 on February 19, 2005 in Margaretville, New York. He was being cared for to the end by his daughter Laura Kavanau-Levine of High Falls, New York. Dr. Kavanau had been a resident of La Jolla, California during the twenty years just prior to his death.

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed Dr. Kavanau as Special Assistant to Space and co-chairman of joint DoD/NASA task force (1961-63) during which time he made design, technical and policy recommendations to the president regarding what was to become the Apollo missions program. His design and systems contributions, (many remain classified to this day), were vital to the successful lunar landings in the 1960s and 1970s. Space program insiders attribute President Kennedy’s historical “We will put a man on the moon” speech to meetings during which he received Dr. Kavanau’s firm assurances that “We can do it.”

Dr. Kavanu argued successfully that the Saturn C-4 spacecraft was capable of lunar orbit rendezvous and that this was the only way to beat the Russians to the moon. This space innovator was also involved in development of the Titan IV and Saturn S-II rockets, the Gemini and Apollo spacecrafts, as well as influencing the Space Shuttle design. In a 1963 editorial in Space Age News, Dr. Kavanau observed: Space developments are at the very forefront of modern technological advances. Later in a 1973 interview with the Long Beach Independent, he was quoted about the significance of humanity’s landings on the Moon: Getting there…getting those rocks and bringing them back…was an incredible feat. But even more important were the unbelievable technologies and skills we learned in the process. For the remainder of his life, Kavanau was a passionate advocate for a permanent return to the Moon for its exploration, industrialization, and settlement, particularly recommending utilization of space resources, such as lunar solar energy.

Dr. Kavanau held a number of research and executive positions in the aerospace industry, including Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Space and Missile division; Ford Motor Company where he co-founded what became the Ford Aerospace Corporation; and North American Aviation, Inc., where he was Executive Vice President when they built the Apollo spacecraft.

As an aerospace entrepreneur, he founded and directed several small start-up companies, such as Kavanau Assocates, SKC Research, and Wanlass Corporation. However, his most flourishing enterprise is SYS Technologies Inc., founded in 1966 as Systems Associates. The company, headquartered in San Diego, is now traded on the American Stock Exchange. For the past 38 years, his firm has provided services to new ventures related to Homeland Security; innovation management, strategic planning, product and business development, relative to projects in geophysical exploration, consumer electronics, solid state electronic devices, large-scale organic farming, cellular telephone testing, energy saving electric motors, and computer software. Dr. Kavanau was most proud that his multi-million dollar company evolved as a recognized industry leader for integrating systems analysis and engineering, especially related to information and knowledge technologies.

With a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Michigan, his Alma Mater in 1997 bestowed its Sesquicentennial Award upon him, in recognition of high accomplishments and services to the engineering profession and society! Kavanau’s successful career began in 1945 with service in the U. S. Army Air Force as a guided missile test engineer, followed by aerodynamic research at the University of Michigan, California Institute of Technology’s Jet Propulsion laboratory, and finally the University of California in Berkeley where he received the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1955.

In 1963, the National Junior Chamber of Commerce selected him for the prestigious Fleming Award as an Outstanding Young Man of the Year in Government. His complete biography is listed in Marquis’ Who’s Who in America, and on its website.

Throughout his public and private service, Dr. Kavanau had been very active with universities and professional societies. He was an adjunct professor in the California State University of Long Beach and on the board of counselors for the USC School of Engineering. In addition, Larry had been a past president of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, and founding member of the Long Beach Economic Development Corporation. His professional memberships included Sigma Xi, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

His personality and achievements are acknowledged by colleagues everywhere, including locally in San Diego County: Among his lifelong friends, Chuck Werner, a former consultant to both DoD and NASA, called Kavanu a technology and management giant! He cited Larry’s accomplishments that ranged from designing the first skis for the Army’s Piper Cub airplane to making the world a better place for his presence in it….Dr. Davis Schrunk of Poway, aeronautical engineer, physician, and Moon book author, believes that Dr. Kavanau had both a brilliant mind which he applied with acumen to both engineering and business. He observed that Larry played a critical role in humankind’s greatest undertaking in going off world, amply demonstrating that ‘fortune favors the prepared mind’….Dr. Philip Harris of La Jolla, a management/space psychologist and prolific author, was privileged to know Kavanau only in vocational retirement when infirmities engulfed both of these buddies born in 1926. He noted that Larry was always a high performer who devoted his energies to supporting space enterprises, particularly those that would bring our species back to the Moon permanently. For example, Dr. Kavanau envisioned lunar solar power as the means for humanity to solve its energy needs and avoid pollution from fossil fuel….Dennis Laurie, CEO of Transorbital Corporation which later this year expects to launch the first private, commercial spacecraft to the Moon, made this comment on the passing of Larry Kavanau: He was that rarest of men whose accomplishments were legendary, while being a person of substance and unlimited generosity. Yet his modesty was beyond comprehension, his commitment to excellence maniacal, and his loyalty to friends without limitation.

In his early school days, Kavanau was noted both as a football player, musician and avid fisherman. At the age of 12, he met his future wife, Shirley Buckler, a flutist, when they were both playing in the City of Flint Michigan Band. Even then, she was impressed by this visionary who at teenage parties told everyone that we would land on the Moon one day soon. Happily, the loving couple made music together in every way until Mrs. Kavanu’s death in 1969. They are survived by three children – Jerry, Laura, Sandra, and grandchildren Scarlett and Sam. Dr. Kavanau is also survived by a sister, Barbara Renard of Sebastopol, California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for their parents favorite charities – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI); Parkinson Disease Association of San Diego; American Society of Technion (Israel Institute of Technology). Dr. Kavanau will be interred at Hillside Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California. A celebration of Dr. Larry Kavanau’s life will be held at SYS Headquarters (5050 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123)

For Further Information and Photo contact:
1. SYS’s Mike Fink - 858/715-5500 or Laura Kavanau-Levine, 845-687-9642.
2. George Sutton, Ph.D., Member, National Academy of Engineering, Senoir Principal ScientistSPARTA, Inc.Tel: (703) 558-0036 Fax: (703) 558 0045
3. Dr.John Logsdon, Center for Space Policy at George Washington University in Washington DC .
4. Dr. Philip R. Harris, NASA Psychologist, 2702 Costebelle Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 - Tel: 858/453-2271; fax: 453-0788

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Deorbit the Space Shuttle: Stem Cell Rescue Novel Publication Date is Revised

Due to Upcoming US Supreme Court Medical Marijuana Decision, and NASA Hubble Telescope Decision
Heuristic Publishing has changed the publication date of Neil Mavis’s near-future science fiction novel Deorbit the Space Shuttle: Stem Cell Rescue from April 11, 2005 to June 15, 2005

(PRWEB) February 22, 2005 -- “The novel includes timely topics such as medical marijuana, the Hubble telescope, stem cell research, and the space shuttle.” Mr. Mavis said in Tulsa recently. “The US Supreme Court heard the medical marijuana case of Raich vs. Ashcroft on November 29th, 2004, and will likely have a decision before June 2005. The protagonist in the story, Scott Brossfield, is strongly motivated by the issue of medical marijuana. The June 2005 publication date will allow the integration of the upcoming US Supreme Court decision on medical marijuana into the story.”

NASA recently decided to not save the Hubble telescope, and the space administration recently set a launch date for the space shuttles in May and July.

“ It is in the best interest of the readers to release the novel as up to date as possible. The June 15 publication date will also allow the novel to have the latest on the debate over saving the Hubble telescope.” Mr. Mavis said.

“… blood spraying the white cabin walls of Space Shuttle Atlantis flashed across television screens worldwide” begins this near-future techno-thriller, a provocative novel by Neil Mavis that dramatizes the terrifying possibilities of a space shuttle rescue mission gone awry. The novel highlights the Achilles heel of the NASA space shuttle fleet. (Heuristic Publishing; Publication Date: June 15, 2005; $16.95 ISBN 0-9763863-0-5). Space shuttle Atlantis is stranded when “the Achilles heel of the space shuttle - a single point of failure - has been damaged.” Mavis verified the shuttle’s Achilles heel during discussions with a NASA space shuttle commander. The author has made available free reading of the first seven chapters at http://www.deorbit.com

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February 21, 2005

GCT Announces Availability of New Website

Gravity Control Technologies (GCT) today announced the availability of their new website showcasing "life like" renderings of the company's unmanned prototype.

(PRWEB) February 21, 2005 -- Gravity Control Technologies (GCT) today announced the availability of their new website showcasing "life like" renderings of the company's unmanned prototype. The craft is aimed at testing and introducing revolutionary new propulsion technology based on the control of gravity for flight. When developments bear fruit GCT believes their craft will usher in a new era of everyday space tourism flights on craft capable of carrying a thousand passengers or more on eight hour space excursions.

The images were created by Mr. Charles Machin, an extremely talented and enthusiastic CGI artist from England under the supervision of Mr. Viktor Rozsnyay, Founder and CEO of GCT. "It is a great pleasure to have such talented people as Charles assisting us in our efforts. The images he created bring to life the technology we have envisioned. People can now really see what it is we have been talking about and pursuing for the last fifteen years. Charles is an outstanding computer artist. I am grateful for his contribution." commented Mr. Rozsnyay.

Under development for the last fifteen year, GCT technology is hoping to revolutionize flight. With the availability of gravity control a new era of terrestrial and space transportation could begin. But much work is still ahead before the technology can be flight tested. "We are the first ones to admit that we may be wrong in our assumptions on how this technology can function. I have been working on this for over fifteen years. Have been fortunate enough to raise some initial investment to test the hypothesis. We saw some interesting lab data, compelling us to continue work. If there is even a microscopic chance that it can work someone needs to investigate it. If not us, than who? If not now, when? If works, everyone will benefit and hopefully get a chance of seeing our planet from orbit, to gain a larger perspective on life. If it doesn't work, everything will go on as usual. But we must try it simple because of the sheer implications of the thing." commented Mr. Rozsnyay.

For more information, and to view images of the company's aerospace vision based on craft capable of controlling gravity for flight visit the official GCT website at http://www.gctspace.com

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February 20, 2005

Would Your Company Benefit From More Effective Manufacturing Methods?

As the Aerospace Industry faces increasing cost pressures, more effective manufacturing methods can help revolutionise the use of existing materials. By understanding the advanced manufacturing methods available, seeing demonstrations of the newest techniques and meeting with the key players in the UK, your company’s manufacturing can become more cost and time effective.

(PRWEB) February 20, 2005 -- The objective of this seminar is to enable Designers, Manufacturers and suppliers to the Aerospace Industry to update themselves on the latest manufacturing methods and opportunities. Metallic structures are still the most widely used and their competitiveness can be improved by the approaches to be discussed.

This seminar will be held at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing and so there is a keynote address from Boeing in the USA as well as the opportunity to tour the lab and see first hand the new techniques, including a metallic manufacturing machine which is the only one of its type in Europe.

Advanced Metallic Manufacturing Methods for the 21st Century
1 day seminar
11 May 2005
University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Rotherham

Benefits to Delegates of Attending:
•Up to date view of metallic manufacturing techniques
•Interfacing with other aerospace professionals in this field
•Knowledge of modern methods necessary to remain competitive in this sector
•Opportunity to establish research and possible funding contacts
•Gain an insight into views of major aerospace companies in this sector
•Opportunity to see demonstrations of metallic manufacturing in a lab environment

About The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution has been the home of the Mechanical Engineers for 150 years. Around 80,000 engineers world-wide are members. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is the United Kingdom’s qualifying body for mechanical engineers.

Members work in research, design, development, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, contracting, consulting and teaching in fields as diverse as lubrication, satellite launching, surgical implants and power stations. All find out about the latest developments in their own and related fields in the Institution’s Conferences and Events.

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CorActive Ups Mid-IR Fiber Transmission With Anti-Reflective Coating

CorActive Inc., an independent manufacturer of advanced specialty optical fiber products, announces availability of a broadband anti-reflective (AR) coating for its revolutionary Mid-Infrared Transmission fiber

Quebec City, Quebec (PRWEB) February 20, 2005 -- CorActive Inc., an independent manufacturer of advanced specialty optical fiber products, announces availability of a broadband anti-reflective (AR) coating for its revolutionary Mid-Infrared Transmission fiber. The high power broadband anti-reflective coating significantly increases the amount of incident light energy that is transmitted and optimizes the mid-IR fiber beam delivery solution. CorActive’s revolutionary Mid-IR Transmission fiber is manufactured under an exclusive agreement with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and is a commercially available off the shelf (COTS) product.

CorActive’s IRT-SU, a mid-IR transmission fiber product for the 2-6 micron range, is now available with an optional broadband anti-reflective (AR) coating for the 3-5 micron range. The reflectivity of the coating will be less than 1% with a high laser damage threshold. This broadband anti-reflective (AR) coating will increase transmission by eliminating reflection at the boundary surfaces of the fiber.

CorActive’s commercial off the shelf (COTS) products address high power mid-IR optical transmission in the 2 micron to 6 micron range. Utilizing the NRL’s patented technologies and processes, CorActive provides complete cable assemblies that handle in excess of 1 GW/cm2 of pulsed optical power density. The actual Mid-IR fiber exhibits attenuation of the order of 0.2 dB/m and provides very high quality beam integrity. The overall performance of CorActive’s Mid-IR fibers is at least an order of magnitude better than alternative technologies.

An exclusive agreement with the Naval Research Laboratory provides for all commercial manufacturing and future development of the Mid-IR Transmission fiber by CorActive. CorActive is long standing commercial manufacturer of Specialty Optical Fibers. CorActive was chosen for this exclusive patent license due to its optical fiber production expertise, financial security and long term commitment to customers using this advanced Mid-IR fiber. CorActive’s commitment to its customers that have integrated the IRT-SU into active programs has been the driving force behind providing the AR coating option.

“CorActive’s revolutionary Mid-IR Transmission fiber products are a technological breakthrough. We are committed to further enhancing the Mid-IR beam delivery solutions that CorActive’s IRT-SU provides. Systems incorporating CorActive’s Mid-IR Transmission fiber will directly benefit.”, explained Dr. Francois Chenard, CorActive’s Vice President of Corporate Development and Founder.

About CorActive
CorActive is a well financed independent developer and manufacturer of advanced Specialty Optical Fiber (SOF) products for OEM customers serving the telecommunications, sensor, defense, security, industrial, medical and aerospace industries. CorActive uniquely offers a full line of standard SOF products, including Double Clad, Erbium Doped, Infrared Transmission, Ultra Violet Sensitive and Attenuating optical fiber, plus custom fiber development services for specific applications. At CorActive we pride ourselves in providing technologically advanced specialty optical fiber products that uniquely enable our customers to offer superior products and services. With research & development and production facilities located in Quebec City, CorActive serves a worldwide customer base for standard and custom SOF products. For more information, call toll free (866) 845-2466 in North America or (418) 845-2466 or visit www.coractive.com

Visit CorActive at OFC 2005 - Anaheim, California - March 8-10, 2005 - Booth 2620

Editorial Contact:
David Beiko
CorActive High-Tech Inc.
(450) 979-3342
(418) 845-2466 x219
or
Dr. Francois Chenard
CorActive High-Tech Inc.
(866) 845-2466 x218

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February 18, 2005

AValonRF Presents and demonstrates it’s Rugged PDA

Rugged PDA with Integrated Wireless Link and GPS at the AUVSI meeting in San Diego
AValonRF, Inc., Will present and demonstrate it’s “no moving part it’s Rugged PDA with Integrated Wireless Link and GPS, at the AUVSI chapter meeting in San Diego on February 24, 2005

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 18, 2005 -- AValonRF, Inc., Will present and demonstrate it’s Rugged PDA with Integrated Wireless Link and GPS, at the AUVSI chapter meeting in San Diego on February 24, 2005.
The coming AUVSI meeting in San Diego offers the opportunity for AvalonRF to demonstrate file transfer between two V38R Rugged PDAs, transmission of images and realtime messaging using the TR430 RF link.

This Ruggedized PDA unit can be used as a low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV, USV, and for various other Military, Industrial and Security applications.

Other applications - Public Safety PDA with biometrics, DUI, Speeding and parking ticket generation capability, face recognition; Patrol Vehicle Component

The AUVSI Lindenberg chapter meeting and luncheon will take place on Thursday, February 24, 2005, 11.30a.m. – 1.00p.m. , PS Business Park Conference room,
3954 Murphy Canyon road, suite D200, San Diego, CA.

Hoa Nghuen of the SSC Robotics Lab, San Diego, will present Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGVs) work in progress at the Robotics System Works SSC SD, Code 2731, Robotics Systems Branch, www.spawar.navy.mil/robots/
RSVP to Ed Henning, e-mail protected from spam bots, Phone 858-496-0600

The V38R Rugged PDA with the TR430-2G integrated Wireless link is running Windows CE.

The TR430 Driver provides an operating system interface by which applications running on the V38R can use the TR430 wireless transceiver. Included onboard the TR430 is a GPS receiver which permits the PDA user to determine their location, and with a suitable mapping application, the position of other V38R users.

The Ruggedized PDA Includes a daylight readable 3.5” display, biometrics, bar code reader, camera/flash with a 2GB SD card storage, microphone and speaker, USB, RS232, IRDT, 802.11g, Bluetooth and GPS. Has a Replaceable battery that lasts for 8 hours.

AvalonRF will also present and demonstrate its Wireless Digital Links for Unmanned Ground Vehicles – UGV, UAV, Micro UAV, USV and Robotics. The digital links are based on a unique modular concept where each link is composed from a combination of micro modules, connected together via a 100Mbaud full duplex daisy chained serial bus.
Approximate size and weight of each module: 60mm x 33mm x 9mm, 14 grams.

AValon RF digital module lineup includes:
· RF UHF Encrypted Transceivers
TR423-1 76Kbaud/0.25W UHF transceiver
TR430-2G - 200Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPS
TR430-2+G - 325Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPS
TR430-3G - 1.53Mbaud/1W UHF/S band transceiver with GPS
TR430-3+G - 3.06Mbaud/1W UHF/S band transceiver with GPS

·Interfaces
Module A - NTSC/PAL to MJPEG/MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4 Encoder based on the WISchip GO7007SB Encoder and Includes a smart video pre-processor DSP, RTC and VITC
Module B - Same as Module A with camera on board
Module C - Power PC with TCP/IP + USB 2.0 + IDE/ATA interface
Module D - MPEG4 to NTSC/PAL decoder (software dependent)
MPEG4 low latency CODEC or MPEG4 video conferencing controller.
Module E- - Various interfaces: MIL-STD-1553, Arinc 429, CAN and
OBDII, extender cards, mother boards (2,3,4,5 and 10 slots)
Module F - CPU, running Windows XP at 1.5GHz, 512MB DRAM, AGP - display controller with resolution of 800x600 to 1280x1024, 4GB HDD, 802.11g, 802.15 and GSM/GPRS for Wearable Computers

· Modules: General & Mechanical
Power - 5V-10V unregulated
Size - 60mm x 33mm x 9mm
Weight - approximately 14 grams

The digital links are divided into a payload systems and various ground systems;

· Payload systems
- Includes a command & control receiver, GPS, MPEG4 video and a telemetry transmitter (Module A + TR430-3G or TR430-2G)
Size: 60mm x 33 mm x 20mm
Approximate weight of the payload system: 28 grams

· Ground Systems (various options)
- V38R Rugged PDA with TR430-2G, running Windows CE.
Includes a daylight readable 3.5” display, biometrics, bar code reader, camera/flash with a 2GB SD card storage, microphone and speaker, USB, RS232, IRDT, 802.11g, Bluetooth & TR430-2G/GPS. Replaceable battery lasts for 8 hours.
Low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV and USVs

- HMPC-1.6 Wireless helmet mounted wearable computer, running Windows XP Embedded (or Linux) (includes Module F, Module D and TR430-3G x 2 (for diversity). Optional Module C for TCP/IP + USB + on board DVR)
Hands free, light weight (under 1Lbs) ground station operating with Rockwell/Collins KEO HMD display. Allows operations of a UAV while in motion.

- TA-8D, TA12D, or TA-16D tracking antenna system. A combination of 8, 12 or 16 RF transceiver modules (see below), RF power amplifiers and diversity electronics.
Allows very long-range communications with a UAV, UGV or USV from an airplane, vehicle or boat in fast motion and undetectable, unhackable and unjamable data/video/audio links among moving planes/vehicle/boats.

About AValon RF Inc.
AValonRF designs and produces state-of-the-art wireless links that include receivers, transmitters, Wearable computers, In Car Video Systems, remote display units, DVRs, rugged wireless PDAs, Rugged PCs, No moving parts tracking Antennas, Wireless Microphones, Miniature MPEG 4 Encoders, Miniature MPEG4 Decoders and a variety of specialized antennas. AvalonRF also designs and produces wireless terrestrial "last mile" mobile UHF, narrow band, high data rate, 802.22 based solutions. AvalonRF intelligent true diversity technology provides broadcast quality interference-free video links over the frequency spectrum of 56MHz to 2.5GHz. A wireless link from Avalon RF is an affordable easy to install video solution with superior image quality.

AValonRF is a privately held company headquartered in El Cajon (San Diego). More information about AValonRF is available online at www.avalonrf.com

AValonRF Contact:
Tommy Orpaz
Vice President, Business Development
AValonRF, Inc
San Diego, CA
(619) 401-1969

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“Pulse on America” to Feature ACE/Security LaminatesÔ

ACE/Security Laminates™ manufactures safety films and security laminates for existing window applications and new construction in government buildings, hospitals, schools, businesses, homes, vacation properties, and vehicles.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 18, 2005 -- New Line Media Solutions is pleased to announce the selection of ACE/Security LaminatesÔ for its innovative, educational television series, Pulse on America. The company will be featured as part of the Home Protection series on “Security Solutions.”

ACE/Security Laminates™ manufactures safety films and security laminates for existing window applications and new construction in government buildings, hospitals, schools, businesses, homes, vacation properties, and vehicles. The firm provides a cost effective means to protect one’s most important possessions, family, friends, employees, and property. Its corporate mission is to continually develop and produce industry-leading and innovative window protection solutions to protect people and property worldwide. The line of safety films and security laminates are tested and proven to provide a unique protective barrier between people and the world outside. “Everyone needs security protection," said Kelly Searson, corporate accounts manager for ACE. "It's not just good enough to have good alarms and good locks."

ACE’s team of specialists finds the best ways to protect new or existing windows. Company CEO Peter Fabian has done everything to market his products, from blowing up cars to throwing Molotov cocktails and firing shotguns. The head of the security measures firm has made a name for ACE with road show-style demos of the thin plastic film he says renders glass resistant to violent blasts or bullets.

ACE/Security Laminates also offers a business opportunity franchise, with dealerships in more than 40 countries. They offer exclusive territories, quality products, industry experience, unequaled training, and dealership support system, to provide a great business opportunity.

ACE’s safety films and security laminates are tested by a third party and are proven to with- stand level-one bomb blasts, some bullets and hurricanes. The safety films and security laminates are available in four levels of resistance: The 100 series is recommended for residential properties and automobiles, protecting against accidental glass breakage; the 200 series, for residential and commercial properties, protects from common break and enter scenarios; the 300 series, for residential, commercial and government use, protects against forceful break and entry, severe weather, bullets and bombs; and the 400 is for government and commercial use, to protect against serious threats.

The products are made from the highest quality polyester--when applied to glass, it creates an invisible protection for windows. The laminate also has ultraviolet protection that protects wood and carpeting from fading. The products can also be offered in shades of gray or silver to reduce energy bills. ACE has a limited lifetime warranty. They guarantee the laminate won’t crack, peel or discolor for the windows’ lifetime. ACE/Security Laminates™ recognizes the requirement for safety and security solutions for today’s ever-changing world.

For more information, see www.usace.com. Protecting People and Property Worldwide

Posted by Industrial at 03:15 AM | Comments (0)

February 17, 2005

AValonRF Presents and Demonstrates it’s "No Moving Part" Tracking Antenna Receivers at the AUVSI meeting in San Diego

AValonRF, Inc., Will present and demonstrate it’s “no moving part”, Tracking Antenna receivers, Tuning Range - 460MHz-2.5GHz, C Band, KU Band, at the AUVSI chapter meeting in San Diego on February 24, 2005

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2005 -- AValonRF, Inc., Will present and demonstrate it’s “no moving part”, Tracking Antenna receivers, Tuning Range - 460MHz-2.5GHz, C Band, KU Band, at the AUVSI chapter meeting in San Diego on February 24, 2005
The TA04, TA08 and TA16 are a family of passive tracking antenna systems designed for video links to/from moving platforms that are tuned to any frequency band in the spectrum from 300MHz to 2.5GHz. Higher frequencies are available using external up/down converters. Tuning is via a RS232 port or via a remote control.

The AUVSI Lindenberg chapter meeting and luncheon will take place on Thursday, February 24, 2005, 11.30a.m. – 1.00p.m. , PS Business Park Conference room,
3954 Murphy Canyon road, suite D200, San Diego, CA

Hoa Nghuen of the SSC Robotics Lab, San Diego, will present Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGVs) work in progress at the Robotics System Works SSC SD, Code 2731, Robotics Systems Branch, www.spawar.navy.mil/robots/
RSVP to Ed Henning Phone 858-496-0600

The TA system selects the antenna that has the best reception automatically and provides direction indication.

They include an array of 4,8 or16 (CP or LP) high gain antennas, cables, one, two or four DX04 series receivers and a DX002 or DX004 baseband diversity selector

Advantages of the Tracking Antennas:
· Extends the range of UAV/UGV/USV links 6:1 to 128:1 with (versus OMNI directional antennas) no moving parts and without increasing transmitter power.
· Works on vehicles and small boats in motion. No need to stop.
· Eliminates the need for direction finding.
· Small and low weight
. Tuning range - 460MHz-2.5GHz, C Band, KU Band

AvalonRF will also present and demonstrate its Wireless Digital Links for Unmanned Ground Vehicles – UGV, UAV, Micro UAV, USV and Robotics. The digital links are based on a unique modular concept where each link is composed from a combination of micro modules, connected together via a 100Mbaud full duplex daisy chained serial bus.
Approximate size and weight of each module: 60mm x 33mm x 9mm, 14 grams.

AValon RF digital module lineup includes:
· RF UHF Encrypted Transceivers
TR423-1 76Kbaud/0.25W UHF transceiver
TR430-2G - 200Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPS
TR430-2+G - 325Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPS
TR430-3G - 1.53Mbaud/1W UHF/S band transceiver with GPS
TR430-3+G - 3.06Mbaud/1W UHF/S band transceiver with GPS

·Interfaces
Module A - NTSC/PAL to MJPEG/MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4 Encoder based on the WISchip GO7007SB Encoder and Includes a smart video pre-processor DSP, RTC and VITC
Module B - Same as Module A with camera on board
Module C - Power PC with TCP/IP + USB 2.0 + IDE/ATA interface
Module D - MPEG4 to NTSC/PAL decoder (software dependent)
MPEG4 low latency CODEC or MPEG4 video conferencing controller.
Module E- - Various interfaces: MIL-STD-1553, Arinc 429, CAN and
OBDII, extender cards, mother boards (2,3,4,5 and 10 slots)
Module F - CPU, running Windows XP at 1.5GHz, 512MB DRAM, AGP - display controller with resolution of 800x600 to 1280x1024, 4GB HDD, 802.11g, 802.15 and GSM/GPRS for Wearable Computers

· Modules: General & Mechanical
Power - 5V-10V unregulated
Size - 60mm x 33mm x 9mm
Weight - approximately 14 grams

The digital links are divided into a payload systems and various ground systems;

· Payload systems
- Includes a command & control receiver, GPS, MPEG4 video and a telemetry transmitter (Module A + TR430-3G or TR430-2G)
Size: 60mm x 33 mm x 20mm.
Approximate weight of the payload system: 28 grams

· Ground Systems (various options)
- V38R Rugged PDA with TR430-2G, running Windows CE.
Includes a daylight readable 3.5” display, biometrics, bar code reader, camera/flash with a 2GB SD card storage, microphone and speaker, USB, RS232, IRDT, 802.11g, Bluetooth & TR430-2G/GPS. Replaceable battery lasts for 8 hours.
Low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV and USVs

- HMPC-1.6 Wireless helmet mounted wearable computer, running Windows XP Embedded (or Linux) (includes Module F, Module D and TR430-3G x 2 (for diversity). Optional Module C for TCP/IP + USB + on board DVR)
Hands free, light weight (under 1Lbs) ground station operating with Rockwell/Collins KEO HMD display. Allows operations of a UAV while in motion.

- TA-8D, TA12D, or TA-16D tracking antenna system. A combination of 8, 12 or 16 RF transceiver modules (see below), RF power amplifiers and diversity electronics.
Allows very long-range communications with a UAV, UGV or USV from an airplane, vehicle or boat in fast motion and undetectable, unhackable and unjamable data/video/audio links among moving planes/vehicle/boats.

- Any other customer desired topology or configuration

About AValon RF Inc.:
AValonRF designs and produces state-of-the-art wireless links that include receivers, transmitters, Wearable computers, In Car Video Systems, remote display units, DVRs, rugged wireless PDAs, Rugged PCs, No moving parts tracking Antennas, Wireless Microphones, Miniature MPEG 4 Encoders, Miniature MPEG4 Decoders and a variety of specialized antennas. AvalonRF also designs and produces wireless terrestrial "last mile" mobile UHF, narrow band, high data rate, 802.22 based solutions. AvalonRF intelligent true diversity technology provides broadcast quality interference-free video links over the frequency spectrum of 56MHz to 2.5GHz. A wireless link from Avalon RF is an affordable easy to install video solution with superior image quality.

AValonRF is a privately held company headquartered in El Cajon (San Diego). More information about AValonRF is available online at www.avalonrf.com

AValonRF Contact:
Tommy Orpaz
Vice President, Business Development
AValonRF, Inc
San Diego, CA
(619) 401-1969

Posted by Industrial at 10:34 AM | Comments (0)

Surprising Newsletter Headlines: BLR’s “Environmental Manager’s Compliance Advisor” Finds Not Much Has Changed 25 Years Later

The "Environmental Manager’s Compliance Advisor" is a pioneering EPA compliance newsletter that is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Published by Business & Legal Reports, Inc. (BLR), the twice-monthly newsletter finds that headlines 25 years ago and today are not that different.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) February 17, 2005 -- A relatively new Agency in 1981, The Environmental Protection Agency was being pressured by Congress’s “hammer” provisions. Basically the EPA was told to implement new regulations under RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) by specific dates, or Congress would do it for them. The result: an unprecedented flood of complicated new regulations.

Fortunately, the Environmental Manager’s Compliance Advisor came out that year with the express purpose of helping a brand new professional—the environmental manager—understand this regulatory torrent. Published by Business & Legal Reports, Inc. (BLR), the twice-monthly newsletter is celebrating its 25th year.

“We’re so proud of the Advisor,” said Bob Brady, BLR’s president and founder. “When EPA started publishing RCRA regulations for hazardous wastes in the 1980s, environmental managers were overwhelmed. The Advisor’s plain-English analysis and practical compliance advice has saved our subscribers work, helped them avoid trouble, and resulted in less pollution in American air, water, and soil.”

What will the newly inaugurated Republican President do with the EPA?
An irony of the Advisor’s long tenure as the industry’s leading newsletter is the similarity between the issues in the news in 1981 and now. For example, here are some of the stories reported in its first issue – all still topical today: Would the new Republican President (Reagan) go soft on environmental enforcement… how to respond to an EPA inspector… and small quantity generator regulations. Brady commented, “Not much has changed in 25 years. EPA still produces an avalanche of regulations. It concentrates on enforcement. And the Environmental Manager’s Compliance Advisor continues to be a practical compliance tool.”

As a special 25th anniversary celebration, BLR offers a free download of 3 Advisor issues: the first issue in 1981 (known as “Compliance Management Report”), the first issue called the Advisor in 1985, and its most recent 2005 issue. Click http://www.blr.com/80502600/WBE412 to download.

About BLR
Old Saybrook, Conn.-based BLR produces plain-English tools for environmental and safety managers. For a free catalog, call 1-800-727-5257 or visit www.BLR.com.

Contacts:
BLR Editor: Clare Condon
860-510-0100, ext. 2240

Posted by Industrial at 10:32 AM | Comments (0)

HomelandDefenseStocks.com New Featured Profiled Company: FaceKey Corp

HomelandDefenseStocks.com New Featured Profiled Company: FaceKey Corp. Access Control Patented Biometric Technologies Combining Face and Fingerprint Recognition

POINT ROBERTS, WA (PRWEB) February 17, 2005 -- www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS) and www.BorderAndPortSecurity.com are pleased to announce that FaceKey Corporation: (OTC.PK: FEKY), an access control biometrics company combining face and fingerprint recognition, is currently a profiled featured Company on HDS. HDS is a global investor and industry news and research resource portal for the homeland security sector. The HDS portal is a news and information source for International Industry leaders, Institutions, Media, Government, Military, Navy, Investors, Brokerage Firms and Fortune 500 Companies. FaceKey's combined face and fingerprint recognition biometrics offer competitive benefits including reduced fraud and errors, safety and control convenience (no cards, keys or PIN numbers to lose) and no ongoing card cost for replacement or additions.

What differentiates FaceKey within the biometrcis market:
Annette H. Starkweather, COO states, "All of our products are focused on issues that affect profitability for small to large corporations and organizations. Via the use of biometrics, all of our products seek positive identification of the individual, making it possible for managers to control access to their facilities, PCs and the collection of time and attendance information for payroll purposes".

FaceKey Corporation (OTC.PK: FEKY) will be participating in the upcoming HomelandDefenseStocks.com Homeland Defense Stocks Online Investor Conference on April 06, 2005 http://www.investorideas.com/forums/
Investors and media can gain insight into the rapidly growing homeland defense sector. The format consists of audio presentations and accompanying PowerPoint's.

HDS does not make recommendations, but offers a unique, free information portal to investors to research news, articles, interviews and a growing list of participating public companies, as well as featured companies that sponsor the site.

HomelandDefenseStocks.com recently acquired Premier Homeland Security Web Portal, TwoTigersOnline and the National Homeland Security Knowledgebase (http://www.twotigersonline.com/resources.html).

Click here for full story:
http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/ViewDocument.asp?ID=2566

Featured Company: (HDS is compensated for Featured companies on portal)
FaceKey Corporation: (OTCPK: FEKY) http://www.facekey.com FaceKey Corp., is a biometrics technology provider whose mission is to provide supreme security measures for their customers by utilizing patented and proprietary biometric technologies that identify and allow access to authorized personnel. FaceKey's technology combines face and fingerprint recognition providing the highest level of security available, reducing fraud and providing better accountability. By combining these identification technologies, FaceKey's products are used for a wide variety of applications ranging from securing corporations' confidential areas and PC access to effectively monitoring time and attendance greatly reducing employee fraud.
Corporate Profile: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/CO/FKEY/CorporateProfile.asp
News Releases: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/CO/FKEY/NewsReleases.asp
FaceKey Technology

Access Control: FaceKey™ products use fingerprint recognition or card reader applications for access security. In certain applications, the combination of fingerprint and card readers may be appropriate. For ultra secure or dual control areas, two biometric technologies are combined: fingerprint and face recognition to ensure maximum speed and unerring accuracy.

Time and Attendance: Clocking in and clocking out will be fraud and error free when FaceKey’s time and attendance products are used to rapidly identify and authenticate personnel. The systems are available in fingerprint reader versions, card reader versions or combinations where appropriate.

FaceKey™ has combined the best features of face and fingerprint recognition technologies in such a manner that large enterprises with multiple locations can be served with biometric only products.

FaceKey™Standard Access Control System based upon the FaceKey™ core technologies is the first and only enterprise class, fully integrated, biometric only access control solution on the market.
Our Current list of Biometrics stocks: http://investorideas.com/BPS/Stock_List.asp
HomelandDefenseStocks.com includes a growing list of public companies in the sector. Click here for a partial list of companies involved in homeland defense and security technology and solutions in Airport Security, Biodefense, Biometrics, Defense, Internet Security, Integrated Security, Military, Border and Port Security. www.InvestorIdeas.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/Articles/StockList.asp

Read the exclusive InvestorIdeas.com Feature “The Insiders Corner”, a weekly feature by well-known financial writer and author Michael Brush. http://investorideas.com/insiderscorner/

Hear HomelandDefenseStocks.com every Friday at: 08 and: 38 after the hour for the Business of Homeland Security only on www.HomelandDefenseRadio.com

HDS in the news: Business Week and other media coverage
http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/MediaArticles.asp

Additional Recently Launched HDS Homeland Security Web Sites:

www.BiodefenseStocks.com
www.RFIDInvesting.com

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Disclaimer: ECON Investor Relations Inc is the owner of this domain. Our site does not make recommendations, but offers a unique information portal to investors to research news, articles, and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any specific products or securities. All investments involve risk. Although we attempt to research thoroughly, we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of any information presented. We encourage all investors to use our sites only as a resource to further their own research. The site is compensated by its "Featured Companies, as outlined in our on-line disclaimer at www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp and we rely on the publicly disclosed information of our featured companies for accuracy. The site is currently compensated for by its "featured companies." FaceKey Corp.: Four thousand dollars per month as featured company on HDS, third party.

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HDS Article: Signage Can Display Terrorism Status Alerts

HomelandDefenseStocks.com ‘Electronic Signage Networks’ Report: “From Advertising to Terrorist Alerts and First Responders – Keeping the Public Informed”

Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) February 17, 2005 -- www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS) and www.BorderAndPortSecurity.com (BPS), investor news portals for the Homeland Defense and Security Sectors, are pleased to offer investors an exclusive report regarding the current use of, and demand for Digital and Electronic Signage Networks.

Electronic Signage Networks (ESN) are LED, LCD, or plasma based screen display solutions that are utilized within the Homeland Defense sector in airports, borders, ports, highways, and other public areas to inform and manage crowds of people during emergency or disaster scenarios. Electronic Signage Display solutions are in high demand for use by first responders, firefighters in building stairwells for example, or by law enforcement officers at the scene of road accidents or traffic related incidents. ESN are also in demand in the commercial sector for their high degree of efficiency in distributing and managing local and nationwide visual advertising campaigns and public information distribution.

The HDS and BPS websites do not make recommendations, but offer a unique free information portal to research news, exclusive articles, interviews, investor conferences and a growing list of participating public companies in the sector.

HomelandDefenseStocks.com featured profiled companies: OnScreen Technologies (OTCBB: ONSC) and Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL). (HDS is compensated by companies as disclosed in disclaimer below)

Article Excerpt: Electronic Signage Networks within Homeland Defense: Keeping the Public Visually Informed

By Brian Eriksen Noer, HomelandDefenseStocks.com
February 2005

In North America today, an informed public is a high priority. Throughout the Homeland Defense, commercial, and corporate sectors, displaying visual messages in a timely, efficient, and highly controllable manner is a much sought after and therefore profitable enterprise. Many companies within the Electronic Signage Networks (ESN) industry are currently developing and supplying solutions that work hard to incorporate the indispensable elements of: ease of use, portability, effectiveness, diversity of usage, and extreme manageability.

Companies like NEC Solutions (NASDAQ: NIPNY), OnScreen Technologies (OTCBB: ONSC), Sarnoff Corporation, Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL), Panasonic (the North American headquarters of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. - NYSE: MC) and Automated Digital Signage Networks, Inc. all provide either complete signage solutions or products that enable the distribution and eventual public display of information and data more efficiently.

“We think that the plasma display market in general will show a healthy rate of growth over the next few years, especially on the consumer side,” said Keith Yanke, product marketing manager with NEC Solutions (America), Inc. “The commercial sector, specifically digital signage, is also healthy. Judging by our market research data and client feedback, we expect 2005 to be a very good year for digital signage.”

Leslie Wherett, Marketing and Creative Manager with Panasonic Corporate Systems Company, agreed quoting a study by The Digital Signage Directory, stating that the market is poised to increase by 300% in the next five years. Wherett attributes this phenomenal increase to the fact that, “point of purchase sales increase by about one and a half times in a retail outlet utilizing digital signage.”

“We have to reverse the dumbing of our highways and consciously build a more intelligent roadway system,” said Steve Velte, President of Product Division with OnScreen Technologies. “This segment of the market is showing robust, almost double digit gains, which is impressive at a time when a lot of technology spending is down.”

Click here to read the full article:
http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/HDS/ESN.asp

HomelandDefenseStocks.com and BorderAndPortSecurity.com include a growing list of public companies within the sector. For our list of public companies involved in defense and security, click here: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/Stock_List.asp and/or http://investorideas.com/BPS/Stock_List.asp

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Announces Homeland Defense Stocks Online Investor Conference – April 06, 2005 http://www.investorideas.com/forums/ Investors and media can gain insight into the rapidly growing homeland defense sector. The format consists of audio presentations and accompanying PowerPoint's.

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Acquires Premier Homeland Security Web Portal TwoTigersOnline and the National Homeland Security Knowledgebase. Click here for Full Story: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/ViewDocument.asp?ID=2566

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Disclaimer: ECON Corporate Services Inc (ECON) is the owner of this domain. ECON is a privately owned corporate communications company specializing in: media relations, investor relations, and research on public companies and industry sectors, for the investment community. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any specific products or securities. All investments involve risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results, therefore investigate before you invest! Although we attempt to research thoroughly, we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of any information presented. We encourage all investors to use our sites only as a resource to further their own research.

The site is compensated by its "Featured Companies,” as outlined in our on-line disclaimer at www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. OnScreen Technologies (OTCBB: ONSC): Three thousand dollars per month; and Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL): Ten thousand dollars per month - Both Featured Companies on HomelandDefenseStocks.com

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Aethlon Medical To Present Bioweapon Treatments At NYSSA Homeland Security Industry Conference

Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: AEMD) announced today that Company Chairman and CEO, James A. Joyce will present at the NYSSA Homeland Security Industry Conference on March 2nd

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2005 -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: AEMD) announced today that Company Chairman and CEO, James A. Joyce will present at the NYSSA Homeland Security Industry Conference on March 2nd. Mr. Joyce will update attendees on the development progress of Aethlon's treatment countermeasures against biological weapons, and will also discuss the Company's upcoming trials to treat HIV-Infected individuals in India. The Conference will be held at the Harvard Club in New York City. Additional details can be found at www.nyssa.org

About The NYSSA
The New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) has educated and inspired investment professionals since 1937, providing them with a unique forum for the exchange of ideas and information. NYSSA's founders included Benjamin Graham, "the father of security analysis" and one of the most influential men in the history of finance. As a not-for-profit educational organization, NYSSA's twin goals are to inform and educate investors; and to advance the professional competence of investment professionals, including security analysts, portfolio managers, investment advisors, and others involved in the investment process.

Conference Background
In October of 2004, President Bush signed the 2005 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which provides $28.9 billion in discretionary spending for the Department of Homeland Security--$1.8 billion more than the 2004 level and a 6.6% increase over the previous year. A total of $40.7 billion will be available to the department in 2005.

Project BioShield will have an additional $2.5 billion in 2005 for medical countermeasures against weapons of mass destruction, and improved bio-surveillance for biological agents in high-threat cities and high-value targets such as stadiums and transit systems. With overall spending up, many public stocks in the homeland security industry are thriving.

Billions more dollars are being invested to protect the world's homes, food supply, mail service, airlines, data, and people. Some researchers anticipate that the homeland security industry will grow to more than $170 billion in 2006.

About Aethlon Medical
Aethlon Medical is pioneering the development of viral filtration devices to treat HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C (HCV), and pathogens that are mass casualty biological warfare candidates. Each treatment application employs the use of a proprietary technology known as the Hemopurifier(TM), which is designed to rapidly reduce the presence of infectious disease and toxins in the body. The Hemopurifier converges the established scientific principals of affinity chromatography and hemodialysis as a means to augment the immune response of clearing viruses and toxins from the blood before cell and organ infection can occur. More information on Aethlon Medical and the Hemopurifier technology is available at www.aethlonmedical.com.

Certain of the statements herein may be forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements involve assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Aethlon Medical, Inc to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company's ability to raise capital when needed, the Company's ability to complete the development of its planned products, the ability of the Company to obtain FDA and other regulatory approvals permitting the sale of its products, the Company's ability to manufacture its products and provide its services, the impact of government regulations, patent protection on the Company's proprietary technology, product liability exposure, uncertainty of market acceptance, competition, technological change, and other risk factors. In such instances, actual results could differ materially as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Source: Aethlon Medical, Inc.

Aethlon Medical, Inc. is a featured Company on www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com, www.investorideas.com/Research/Industries/Biotech.asp and www.AidsStocks.com

For full details, click here: http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/AethlonMedical/NewsReleases.asp

Aethlon Medical, Inc.
James A. Joyce, 858.459.7800 x301
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The Research Works, Inc. Initiates Research Coverage on Hawk Protection Systems, Inc.

Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: HWPR), a provider of explosives detection technologies, mobile surveillance systems, and security services is pleased to announce that The Research Works, Inc. has released an analyst research report covering the Company with a near-term price target of $5.00

Madrid, Spain (PRWEB) February 17, 2005 -- The report outlined the business of Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. as well as its competitors and the growth associated with their products. A detailed summary of the technologies Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. is developing is also covered in the report to better explain the potential that may arise from these products.

To View the Report please visit:
http://www.stocksontheweb.com/hwpr.pdf
The Research Works is an equity research boutique founded in 1992 that focuses on small-cap, microcap and penny stocks. The Research Works' stated objective is to discover undervalued small companies and help them achieve fair value for their stocks by producing high-quality, paid research reports that are grounded in fundamental analysis and employ state-of-the-art equity valuation models. The Research Works targets a far-reaching network of sophisticated, self-directed investors and distributes its research through a strong Internet presence and a large direct-distribution list.

Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. is in the business of researching, developing, and engineering a wide range of security products and systems that are intended for use by government, military, and law enforcement agencies worldwide, as well as commercial security professionals. Hawk Protection Systems, Inc is dedicated to providing only the best products and services that will make a difference in the war on terrorism worldwide.

For more information about the Company and its products, please visit http://www.hawkps.com.

In consideration for The Research Works equity research services, including this report, Hawk Protection Systems, Inc. has agreed to pay The Research Works a fee of 25,500 shares of the company's restricted common stock.

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are included in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking" statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflecting in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations as disclosed herein, including without limitation, in conjunction with these forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

Source: Hawk Protection Systems Inc.
Hawk Protection Systems, Inc is a featured Company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com.

For more details, click here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/HWPR/Default.asp

Contact:
Hawk Protection Systems Inc.
Jeff Sherman, 1-888-HWPR-IR1 (497-7471)

Posted by Industrial at 10:25 AM | Comments (0)

February 16, 2005

AValonRF Presents and Demonstrates its Wireless Digital Links for Unmanned Ground Vehicles

AValonRF presents and demonstrates its wireless,