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August 31, 2005

QuantumSphere, Inc. Achieves Milestone With High-Quality Nano-Nickel/Cobalt Alloy For Replacement Solution in Multi-Billion Dollar Platinum Electrode Market

QuantumSphere, Inc. announced it has a clear replacement solution for the platinum electrode market. Independent validation regarding this development poses a serious issue for platinum suppliers in the platinum group metal catalyst market-- while presenting tremendous business and cost savings advantages for companies.

COSTA MESA, CA (PRWEB) August 31, 2005 –- QuantumSphere, Inc., the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for applications in aerospace, defense, energy and other markets demanding advanced material applications, announced (“QSI- nano™ Ni/Co alloy”) as a clear replacement solution for the platinum electrode market. QuantumSphere is the only supplier of the world’s highest quality metallic nanomaterials including QSI- nano™ Ni/Co and other proprietary alloys. Independent validation, provided by DoppStein Enterprises, Inc. (DSE) regarding this development, poses a serious issue for platinum suppliers in the platinum group metal catalyst market, as QSI- nano™ Ni/Co alloy will alleviate dependency on platinum as the main catalytic material in a variety of battery and fuel cell applications-- while presenting tremendous business and cost savings advantages for companies.

A shift from finely divided platinum to QSI- nano™ Ni/Co alloy results in a reduction in the cost of fuel cell and battery catalysts by approximately 50%, while achieving up to 90% of pure platinum performance, based on current prices. Conversely, a 90% cost savings will result in a remarkable 73% performance relative to pure platinum. To view independent scientific data from DSE that supports and validates QuantumSphere’s achievement in the catalyst marketplace, visit http://www.qsinano.com/products.html and click on “DSE nano-Nickel/Cobalt Validation Data.”

“By adopting our product, QuantumSphere enables companies to provide new product offerings in the marketplace and increase their revenue,” said Kevin Maloney, CEO, QuantumSphere, Inc. “For example, we have spoken with many firms that are frustrated by the fact that products using small fuel cells or batteries face a problem-- up to 40% of the total product cost is derived from the expense of the catalyst. By using our QSI- nano™ Ni/Co alloy product, QuantumSphere can reduce the total device cost significantly. This opens up an exciting range of new business opportunities for companies that want to offer new products to customers but were previously hindered by the cost that platinum imposed on the OEM and final product price. Additionally, the method of making these materials is highly scalable and fully automated. QSI- nano™ Ni/Co alloy will liberate companies from their dependence on platinum, lower the cost of production and increase profit margins, enabling firms to offer new products at a price point that will be accepted in the market,” Maloney added.

DoppStein Enterprises, Inc., conducted experiments and provided independent scientific data to validate QuantumSphere’s achievement. “After months of working to evaluate and validate QuantumSphere’s product and manufacturing capabilities, I can finally state with full confidence that oxygen reduction catalysis on cathode electrodes using QuantumSphere’s nano-sized nickel/cobalt alloy material has been unambiguously demonstrated,” said Robert Dopp, President, DSE. “This catalyst can be used in a variety of practical batteries and fuel cells, including Li-ion, Zn/air, PEMFC and DMFC. One fundamental issue of fuel cells is the reliance on platinum as catalyst. For a cost comparison, finely divided platinum (currently $75.00/gram in bulk) costs approximately 5 times as much as QuantumSphere’s nano-Ni/Co alloy catalyst (currently $15.00/gram). This translates into a large reduction in total device cost. Implementation of this new technology incorporating QSI-nano™ Ni/Co alloy in the alternative energy sector has the potential to dramatically accelerate commercialization of these micro devices,” Dopp added.

Confirmation of catalysis was accomplished through a series of experiments where nanocatalysts were used alone and in conjunction with varying amounts of platinum. “Not only are QuantumSphere’s catalysts active alone, they also enhance the activity of platinum when combined with various QSI-Nano™ materials. Compared with a pure platinum catalyzed cathode, QuantumSphere’s metallic nanoparticles show up to 90% of the catalytic activity,” Dopp commented. “The activity was demonstrated using electrochemical techniques and impedance spectroscopy. This was the first clear verification and will be followed by a series of optimization experiments that are targeted at meeting or exceeding the activity of high surface area platinum catalyzed cathodes. The impact of these findings is enormous, as it reveals that nanocatalysts prepared by QuantumSphere’s proprietary methods have the potential to partially or fully replace platinum (a $10-$12 billion market, annually), one of the most expensive and scarce electrode components,” Dopp concluded. White papers will be released in Q1, 2006.

About QuantumSphere, Inc.
QuantumSphere is the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for a broad range of applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, biomedical, and other markets demanding advanced material applications. QuantumSphere's exclusive manufacturing process provides: consistent, narrow particle size distribution; low level of agglomeration and impurities; custom-tailored oxide shell thickness; and the highest purity metallic nanopowders on the market that are easier to transport and handle. The company accomplishes this without compromising its commitment to the environment and the community. No other company offers these performance advantages.

QuantumSphere is the only supplier of the world’s highest quality magnetic, conductive and catalytic metallic nanopowders, including QSI-nano™ nickel (n-Ni), QSI-nano™ silver, QSI-nano™ copper, QSI- nano™ Ni/Co and other proprietary alloys. These materials will replace platinum as the main catalyst in fuel cells and other electrode assemblies and provide a renewable source of power to supply the world’s energy needs.

The company is leveraging its leading market position in metallic powders to manufacture and ship product for applications in fuel cells, magnetic medical products, bio-sensors, filtration devices and other applications including additives for plastics and electromagnetic frequency shielding. For more information, visit www.qsinano.com or contact Joe Romano, Partner, HighGround, Inc. at 781-279-1320 x 208 or e-mail protected from spam bots

About DSE
Robert Dopp is a consultant to the fuel cell, battery and related industries. During his three decades of battery R&D, resulting in 36 related patents bearing his name, he has designed several production air cathode machines, making the highest rate air cathode in the world. He has helped to develop a consumer battery with over four times the energy density of Alkaline cylindrical cells, and many tens of times higher energy than many rechargeable batteries. For more information contact Joe Romano, Partner, HighGround, Inc. at 781-279-1320 x 208.

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September 11th Realities Are Revealed in San Diego Premiere

"9/11 Mysteries: Legend or Logic?", a multimedia presentation by The 9/11 Roadies, connects the hows, whys and wherefores of the September 11th picture. Premiering in San Diego California on September 11th, 2005.

(PRWEB) August 31, 2005 -- "9/11 Mysteries: Legend or Logic?", an entertaining 2-hour audiovisual presentation by The 9/11 Roadies (Brad and Sofia), has just completed a successful 6-week run in a Hollywood theatre, and is now poised to rock San Diego with what many have called "the most powerful presentation of 9/11 evidence ever made."

The San Diego premier will be on September 11th, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the
Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oak Crest Park Drive (corner Balour/Encinitas Boulevard). Admission, $15, includes a color program and a free copy of the bestselling DVD "Loose Change", a 9/11 documentary by Dylan Avery.

"9/11 Mysteries" presents photographic and video evidence drawn from over 3000 websites and 10 current documentaries, allowing viewers to create perspective and form conclusions by themselves. Without pointing fingers or making allegations, the show suggests that something is very wrong with the story we have heard so far.

A "Second Wave" of interest is now surging through America around the huge number of unanswered questions of 9/11. The "First Wave" were the original skeptics, who wasted no time creating books, videos and websites, but had a limited audience due to national shock and horror in the wake of the event.

The 9/11 Roadies and their audience are the "Second Wave," those who have only now begun to ponder the plausibility of what could have and could not have happened that day. The size of the Second Wave is rapidly growing.

Whenever the presenters are interviewed on radio stations, calls and interest flood in for more information on the topic many say "changed the world forever," but little is known about what really happened that day.

As can be seen by the energetic response to Eric Hufschmid's "Painful Deceptions" (screened August 13 in San Diego with standing-room-only turnout), the public is primed for more on 9/11. Perfect timing for a non-partisan live presentation on the big-picture view of how a mere two hours of real-world theater became the critical launch pad for a long-planned global recipe!

The show contains four segments. "Demolitions" reveals what the Roadies call "woops footage" from major news networks. Much of the video aired that morning by the media giants was never aired again. While shots of the plane strike were shown repeatedly to millions, the building collapses were not. Slowed down and analyzed, the collapses are the key.

"Hijackers & Planes" reveals anomalies about the destruction to the Pentagon, the Arab terrorists, the wandering planes, and the passenger cell-phone calls, leading into the question of why Air Force scramblers failed to intercede within minutes as standard operating procedure mandates. "War Games" covers the numerous military drills in force that day.

"Who Benefits" discusses the stock trades, the government's expanding geopolitical program, military as industry and the birth of the warfare state, connecting all the dots with clips from documentaries and the news.

Why live presentations? Probably because as far as this subject is concerned, the newsrooms are closed, however, new information about the 9/11 attacks is becoming available weekly, and attendees will be shocked at how much information they have not seen in the major media.

A reviewer for Backstage West in LA said: "If your acquaintance with the event is limited to what aired that day and the mainstream follow-up, a great deal of this may be quite surprising. Even if you tend toward lefty crankiness, the discussion of the physics of building demolition and the structural integrity of steel frames is an eye opener."

For more information and a free video preview, go to www.911Mysteries.com. Call Sofia for interviews at 858-342-4900 or email smallstorm @ earthlink.net.

Where and when:
September 11th, 2005, 7pm
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oak Crest Park Drive (corner Balour/Encinitas Blvd, in Oak Crest
Park)
Encinitas, CA 92024-4000

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Gentex Corporation Awarded $26.3 Million U.S. Army Advanced Combat Helmet Contract

Gentex Corporation, corporate headquarters in Carbondale, PA, was awarded a $26.3 million ballistic helmet contract by the U.S. Army.

CARBONDALE, PA (PRWEB) August 31, 2005 -- Gentex Corporation received official award notification from the U.S. Army for a $26.3 million contract for the initial delivery of 120,000 ballistic helmets and 1,200 spares kits. The five-year contract contains provisions for additional quantities to be awarded following the first year’s commitment.

The Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) contract was awarded to the Helmet Systems business unit of Gentex Corporation for the manufacture and supply of ballistic protective headgear made from high-performance para-aramid fibers and designed to meet the U.S. Army’s latest specifications. The ACH is part of the U.S. Army’s upgrade program to improve ballistic protection of previous military personnel headgear. The contract will require the Carbondale-based facility to manufacture 10,000 helmets per month, starting in 2006.

“Today’s military missions and troop protection demands continue to drive Gentex’s research, design and manufacturing of advanced ballistic protective helmets,” stated Charles Rudolf, Vice President & General Manager of Gentex Helmet Systems. “We are honored to be able to continue to play an essential role in preserving the personal safety of American military personnel.”

The contract is one of three substantial ballistic helmet contracts Gentex Corporation has been awarded by the U.S. Army since 2003. Gentex is currently also fulfilling a five-year U.S. Marine Corps contract, awarded in 2003, for Light Weight Helmets (LWH), of which it has delivered over 100,000 helmets to date. In the 1980s, the privately-owned company was the first manufacturer of para-aramid helmets for the U.S. Army, delivering over 700,000 Personnel Armor System, Ground Troops (PASGT) helmets. Gentex is also the world’s leading manufacturer of helmets for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

Gentex® Corporation, headquartered in Carbondale, PA, is a world-leading manufacturer comprised of four business units: Gentex® Helmet Systems, Carbondale, PA, is the world's leading manufacturer of helmets for military, law enforcement and civilian fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, is dedicated to also providing precision platforms necessary for the latest, advanced helmet-mounted display systems, and is an integrator of revolutionary light management technology for protective eyewear systems for military, medical, scientific and law enforcement personnel. Gentex® Respiratory Products, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, is a world-leading manufacturer of high-altitude oxygen breathing equipment for military aircraft, and is dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of oxygen masks, test sets and respiratory connectors and accessories for military and civilian aircraft and personnel.

Gentex® Electro-Acoustic Products, Derry, NH, is a leading manufacturer of communication systems and noise-canceling technologies, including microphones, acoustic sensors and intercommunication equipment for use in high-noise military, commercial and industrial applications. Gentex® Performance Materials, Carbondale, PA, is a well-known manufacturer of advanced materials and technologies to enhance human performance, including Dual Mirror® and Flexir ® aluminized fabrics specifically designed to provide the ultimate protection from extreme heat, molten metal or high-pressure steam; Lifetex ® textiles and Rampart ® personal protective systems for military, law enforcement and related homeland security missions requiring chemical and/or biological protection; and the patented Clearweld plastics laser welding and joining technology offering unprecedented color, design freedom and manufacturing flexibility.

For more information about Gentex Corporation's products, materials, technologies and capabilities, please visit www.GentexCorp.com or call 570-282-3550.

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Leading Defense Supplier Implements the SEA Supply Chain Conversion Plan

SBS Technologies' Government Group, located in Albuquerque, begins implementation of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Supply Chain Conversion Plan. Aerospace, defense, and space suppliers leverage the Supply Chain Conversion Plan to improve on-time delivery and quality performance while reducing costs.

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) August 31, 2005 -- According to Vice President and General Manager, Dave Wessing, SBS Technologies’ Government Group, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is launching the implementation of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Supply Chain Conversion Plan. “We’re excited about the possibilities and eager to get underway,” notes Wessing.

The SEA Supply Chain Conversion Plan is the industry standard business system being adopted by aerospace, defense, and space suppliers to help the U.S. supply chain become more competitive.

SBS Technologies, founded in 1986, designs and builds open architecture embedded computer products that enable original equipment manufacturers to serve government, commercial and communication markets. SBS has eight primary operating locations. SBS’s New Mexico-based Government Group provides a wide range of products to aerospace and defense primes, including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon. The SBS Albuquerque location has a workforce of 150 employees.

About the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA)
SEA is the joint program office for the aerospace, defense, and space industries’ supply chain conversion. As a non-profit alliance of leading industry prime contractors, SEA’s purpose is to accelerate supply chain performance and help U. S. suppliers become more competitive. SEA member companies include The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Company, United Technologies, Parker Aerospace, Rockwell Collins, Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand, Textron, Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, and Bombardier.

The industry Conversion Plan deploys a collaborative business system to help suppliers expand capabilities and achieve immediate and sustainable improvements in on-time delivery and quality performance, while reducing costs. The Conversion Plan helps supplier companies develop new capabilities that will enable them to become more competitive and better support the emerging needs of their customers.

To learn more about SEA visit the SEA website at http://www.seaonline.org.

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PartsBase, Inc. Takes Another Step Toward Real-Time Inventory Exchange

Moving closer to supporting a real-time, or live parts and data exchange, inventory file turn times are cut from 48 hours to just 4 hours.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 31, 2005 -- PartsBase, Inc. announced today that it has again decreased the amount of time needed to turn inventory file submissions into live inventory on its parts locator exchange from 48 hours to just 4 hours.

“Under current loads with the upgrades we’ve made, clients loading an inventory file under their normal formats will have their new inventory live online within four hours” says PartsBase Chief Information Officer Brian Tolley.

“The procurement process for the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries is quickly moving towards a real-time environment whereby buyers can see a seller’s inventory as it is at the present moment. This technology moves PartsBase another step closer to the live exchange and further bolster our position as the industry leader in our space” added Jesse Josephson, Vice President of Marketing.

Operating the world’s largest aviation, aerospace, and defense exchange, PartsBase facilitates worldwide exposure of over 45 million line items (representing billions of individual parts). Through an intuitive online interface, buyers use several different methods of search to easily locate available inventory.

PartsBase operates as a parts locator service, technology provider, marketing outlet, and research tool for over 3,800 clients (16,000+ end users) worldwide. Client companies range from the large world-wide corps like Bell, Boeing, Raytheon, Honeywell, Rolls Royce, major distributors and suppliers, over 400 airlines, third party maintenance facilities, OEMs, etc. For more information contact Jesse Josephson, Vice President of Marketing at 561-953-0700, extension 2367, or visit www.partsbase.com.

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Samsung Signed As the Exclusive South Korea Distributor for ioIMAGE Intelligent Video Systems

ioIMAGE LTD., specializing in development of video-based solutions for the security industry, has announced today that Samsung Group affiliate, Samsung Techwin Co., LTD. has signed an agreement for exclusive distribution in South Korea of ioIMAGE TotalTrack® intelligent-video products. TotalTrack products, for indoor and outdoor applications, are designed to appeal to a range of public and private sectors including site security, loss prevention, site safety, industrial, and manufacturing markets

HERZLIYA, ISRAEL (PRWEB) Aug 31, 2005 –- ioIMAGE LTD., specializing in development of video-based solutions for the security industry, has announced today that Samsung Group affiliate, Samsung Techwin Co., LTD. has signed an agreement for exclusive distribution in South Korea of ioIMAGE TotalTrack® intelligent-video products. This agreement includes the distribution of existing ioIMAGE products, future OEM, and jointly developed products.

ioIMAGE TotalTrack products feature several built-in modules: IntrusionTrack for detecting intruder scenarios, PTZTrack for transforming pan/tilt/zoom cameras into self-directed intruder-tracking systems, Unattended Threat Detection for detecting left-behind baggage scenarios, Object Removal Detection for detecting if an object has been removed, and Stopped Vehicle for detecting parking and stopped vehicle violations.

“Samsung Techwin’s world class business profile and future vision makes them an ideal partner to serve as an ioIMAGE distributor. Their technology and diverse product portfolio is a match that represents true synergy.” said Roni Kass, ioIMAGE’s CEO and founder, “This agreement opens a door to future security, industrial, and military opportunities.”

TotalTrack products, for indoor and outdoor applications, are designed to appeal to a range of public and private sectors including site security, loss prevention, site safety, industrial, and manufacturing markets. TotalTrack products are installed worldwide at sites such as the US Department of Energy Sandia Labs (DOE), US nuclear power plants, Israeli Defense Forces military sites, Israeli Parliament government buildings, high-profile religious institutions, land-border defense, seaports and industrial chemical sites.

VTD™ Powered Products
ioIMAGE Video Threat Detection (VTD™) technology is built into TotalTrack products and provides high-end detection capabilities while maintaining remarkably low false alarm rates. ioIMAGE has leveraged this technology and working with anti-terrorism and loss prevention experts provides cutting-edge threat detection features. These features, designed for real-world security, reduce surveillance workload and drive down security costs.

“The enhancement of surveillance cameras with intelligent video functionality will allow us to provide customers what they need and want – proactive intelligent cameras. This agreement allows us to provide outstanding functionality and proven performance of ioIMAGE products.”, said Mr. Myungho Yoo, General Manager of Samsung Techwin Optics & Digital Imaging Division.

About Samsung Techwin Co., LTD.
Samsung Group affiliate, Samsung Techwin Co., offers a variety of consumer, business and military products and services. It develops, manufactures and sells optics, digital cameras, engines, semi conductor equipment, and defense products.

Samsung Techwin Co., LTD. 647-9, Yeoksam-Dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-080, Korea - www.samsungtechwin.com

About ioIMAGE LTD.
Founded in 2000, ioIMAGE is a leading security technologies company and maker of VTD™ technology and intelligent-video TotalTrack® systems.

ioIMAGE LTD., 3 Maskit Street, Herzliya Pituach, Israel 46733 - www.ioimage.com

Media Contacts:
Daniel Doron
ioIMAGE, Ltd.
Tel: +972-9-9546003

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August 30, 2005

New Software Provides Plant Engineering and Facility Management Groups a Robust Paperless Inspection and Reporting Solution

Comprehensive, yet intuitive software provides an industrial grade replacement to traditional paper based inspection systems.

Hayward, Calif. (PRWEB) August 30, 2005 --Vorpalware, a software development group focused on mobility solutions for business, today announced the release of the PlantLog software solution, which provides a complete end to end paperless inspection and reporting tool for accurately collecting and analyzing equipment status readings and other facility observations.

The PlantLog solution aims to dramatically improve efficiency by reducing the time needed to perform inspections and the administrative work of archiving, retrieving and compiling collected logs as well as providing a simplistic yet insightful means of visually trending data to assist with critical decision making for maintenance and process improvement.

“The emergence of the global economy and a trend of operational budget reductions has been putting pressure on facility managers to identify areas that could be modified in order to obtain greater optimization and efficiency” said Jim Duffy, President and Founder of Vorpalware. “While a standard paper based inspection system satisfies the need of taking actual readings, it does little to ensure the data is complete and accurate and provides no means of analyzing historical data to locate potential bottlenecks, redundancies or other areas that could be enhanced by altering its process.”

Groups can now replace traditional paper and hand written inspection systems by using rugged barcode enabled PDA’s that identify equipment and present the operator with a list of readings to take in a clear and concise manner while ensuring readings are taken within normal operational thresholds. Engineers can then view a component’s complete history with just a few mouse clicks, filter the inspections by a given date range, generate graphical charts and reports or export the data as a standard spreadsheet for sharing with external parties or regulatory agencies.

“We have been a part of the Vorpalware pilot program for over a year now and have found it to be a compelling alternative to our archaic paper based setup.” Said Neal Pearson, Engineering Manager at the Children’s Hospital of Central California. “The ability to trend recorded metrics provides us with valuable insight into our current and future plant conditions while the ability to assemble logs has significantly reduced administrative time in preparing JCAHO report submissions.”

The PlantLog product includes the following capabilities:

* Automatic equipment identification through barcode labels scanned from PDA
* Date, time and operators name are automatically attached to each inspection record
* Optional notes can be entered for each inspection.
* Warnings alert operator when a reading was taken outside of optimal ranges.
* Readings outside of optimal ranges are automatically displayed in red when viewing historical data
* User permissions feature to designate who can edit the inspection dataset, view historical data or perform actual inspections.
* Networked environment to allow multiple users to view inspection data
* Print out historical inspection data or export to Microsoft Excel
* Filter historical data by any given date range
* Create and memorize graphical charts for data analysis
* Quickly find all instances of a given value for an individual reading

Vorpalware provides PlantLog as a complete turn key solution that includes all PDA hardware, barcode labels, software and installation support. No other external dependences are required including database servers and reporting tools, which are integrated in the PlantLog software.

Pricing and Availability:
The PlantLog solution is immediately available direct from Vorpalware and is licensed on a ‘per site’ basis. Licenses are $5,695 for commercial users and $4,556 for non profit and government entities, plus the cost of PDA terminals at ~$800 each.
Multi license discounts are available as well as an evaluation package by request.
For additional information visit: http://www.vorpalware.com/plantlog

About Vorpalware:
Vorpalware is a privately held software development group established in March of 2001. Its primary focus has been business mobility solutions and consulting services to the mobile/PDA industry. Vorpalware is headquartered in Hayward California (Silicon Valley) and can be reached at +1 (510) 785-6680 or http://www.vorpalware.com

About Children’s Hospital of Central California:
Children’s Hospital Central California has 255 beds and ranks as the 13th largest freestanding Children’s Hospital in the nation. More information at: http://www.childrenscentralcal.org

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FlowSense Announces Appointment of Biometric Solutions Business Development Manager

FlowSense announced today the appointment of Bill Schlueter as Business Development Manager for its Security Technology Team.

Maple Grove, MN (PRWEB) August 30, 2005 -- FlowSense announced today the appointment of Bill Schlueter as Business Development Manager for its Security Technology Team.

Mr. Schlueter will be responsible for expanding business opportunities in the area of biometric security and access controls. He brings to FlowSense a strong background in business development and high technology marketing, and will position FlowSense favorably in the fast growing business of biometric access controls.

Currently, FlowSense offers a number of biometric solutions including iris scan, facial recognition, Live Scan products, fingerprint scan, RFID smart cards, and systems integration capabilities. Installation and support services are also provided by FlowSense.

"We hope to capitalize on a successfully delivered project from earlier this year, in which FlowSense provided a total multi-biometric mobile system at the DoD National Defense University. We offered a turnkey solution through an integrated identification system with cutting edge biometric-based authentication technology that included iris recognition, fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, and smart card technology," commented Mr. Schlueter. "The government including Homeland Security, private, and public sectors have enormous interest in accurate identification and verification methods in biometric recognition applications. We intend on being an integral part of this growing opportunity."

"The combination of proven biometric solutions, systems integration and the 8(a)/SDB certification of our company, will make it possible for Bill to develop successful business partnerships with established companies that offer security and access control solutions," noted Paul Smallwood, president of FlowSense. "Furthermore, FlowSense's minority status will help secure government and military 'set aside' projects that our biometric solution partners may not be able to access otherwise."

For more information on FlowSense's biometric solutions, please contact Bill Schlueter by phone at 763.315.9075.

FlowSense LLC is an award-winning veteran owned small business (VOSB) and 8(a)/SDB certified company providing integrated technical solutions in environmental systems (air and water quality management), security technology (biometric access control), and industrial solutions (facilities contracting). FlowSense products and services include engineering, project management, and procurement serving diverse industries including private and public sectors, military, defense, and government agencies.

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Solid Print PDF v1.0 Creates Adobe PDF Files from Any Windows Program

New software tool lets users create secure, compressed PDFs from the Windows Print dialog

(PRWEB) August 30, 2005 -- VoyagerSoft, LLC, creator of Solid Documents products, today announced the release of Solid Print PDF, version 1.0. Solid Print PDF is a low-cost solution for converting Word files, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and more to secure Portable Document Format (PDF) files without the need to buy expensive Adobe® Acrobat®.

Solid Print’s PDF-creating capabilities let users save documents to PDFs from practically any Windows program. Since it works through a standard printer driver, creating a PDF is as simple as printing a document. Before the PDF is generated, users can view the document in a preview window to ensure accuracy. Document security can also be added to the PDF output file by assigning user and owner passwords.

Greater control over document layout is another key benefit of Solid Print PDF. Layout customization options include the ability to combine multiple pages into one and remove unwanted document pages from the PDF output. Users can also compress PDFs into smaller versions for e-mailing or use on the Web.

“Solid Print PDF gives users powerful and affordable document management capabilities,” said Michael Cartwright, CEO of VoyagerSoft. “Documents can easily be edited and maintained in their original format. Then by printing those documents as PDFs, users can customize them for distribution by adding password security or file compression.”

VoyagerSoft also offers the highly successful Solid Converter® PDF to Word, the complete solution for converting PDF documents to editable Word files and back again. The company's other products include Solid Capture, Solid Converter® DWG, and Solid Converter® GX.

About Solid Documents:

VoyagerSoft, LLC, maker of Solid Documents products, is a leading provider of easy-to-use document utility tools. The company creates an array of affordable document conversion, image capturing, and digital editing products that are backed by superior customer service and support. Company success can be attributed to one fundamental design principle: Keep it simple. For additional information on features, pricing, and volume licensing programs, please visit http://www.SolidPrintPdf.com or call (1) 800-880-2654.

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August 29, 2005

TCOM’s First Tactical Aerostat System to Provide Surveillance On-the-Move

TCOM, L.P. delivers its first truck mounted 17M™ Tactical Aerostat System to the United Arab Emirates, U.A.E.. The truck mounted system allows off-road, mobile operations. Operating at an altitude of 1000 feet, the system provides long range surveillance and communications while on-the-move.

(PRWEB) August 29, 2005 -- TCOM, L.P. delivers its first truck mounted 17M™ Tactical Aerostat System to the United Arab Emirates, U.A.E.. The truck mounted system allows off-road, mobile operations. Operating at an altitude of 1000 feet, the system provides long range surveillance and communications while on-the-move.

The 17M™ aerostat is an airborne platform aerodynamically shaped for drag reduction and stability. The tethered aerostat is equipped with round-the-clock intelligence gathering capabilities and provides enhanced communication in harsh desert conditions. Border incursions in the vast desert regions in the Middle East are difficult to stop without such a mobile, integrated system.

“This system was developed in response to the emerging need for a compact, self contained mobile platform that provides look-down active/passive sensors, cameras and communication systems” stated David Barlow, President, TCOM, L.P. The ease of use and mobility make these systems popular.

Entirely self supporting, the 17M™ can be operated by three people and deployed in less than two hours providing surveillance while on-the-move. Carrying payloads to operating altitudes of 1000 feet, the system can stay aloft for up to a week at a time providing persistent surveillance.

At a recent visit to our facility, Congressman Butterfield said, “This technology will enhance our ability to defend our country against foreign enemies in a way that could not be imagined just a few years ago.”

Program support was performed at TCOM’s headquarters in Columbia, MD with production activities conducted at TCOM’s Manufacturing and Flight Test Facility in Elizabeth City, NC.

Beginning its 35th year of operations, TCOM is the only company in the world that exclusively designs, manufactures, operates and supports tethered aerostat systems, both domestically and internationally. TCOM’s highly focused research & development effort has enabled it to maintain its leadership in the global aerostat market. For more information on TCOM, please visit http://www.tcomlp.com.

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The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase Sponsors Upcoming Homeland Defense Stocks Online Conference September 21, 2005

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Homeland Security online conference update: looking back at the progress and obstacles; tracking trends in technology & funding moving forward.

POINT ROBERTS, WA (PRWEB) August 28, 2005 -- The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase,www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com, (NHSK) is pleased to be a media sponsor for the upcoming online Homeland Security Investor Conference to be held on September 21, 2005 and archived thereafter. The Homeland Defense Stocks (HDS) forum creates a venue for investors and industry to determine the sector winners as the market moves forward. As acts of terrorism continue, the forum will gain the expert opinions of its keynote speakers and industry participants as attempts are made to answer the questions - "Are we better prepared, and what gaps still need to be addressed?"

Public Companies and Industry Experts will provide a comprehensive overview. Investors and media can gain insight into the rapidly growing homeland defense sector, which is expected to be worth more than $170 Billion in 2006. The format consists of audio presentations and accompanying PowerPoints.

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The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase also includes comprehensive Homeland Security information resources, news, Homeland Security newsletter, investment research, technology sectors, and a collection of links on Homeland Security related topics.

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The NHSK (http://www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com) was recently acquired by www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), a global investor and industry news and research portal for Homeland Security stocks and the Homeland Security sector. HomelandDefenseStocks.com is an investor and industry news portal for the homeland defense and security sector. The HDS website does not make recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal to research news, exclusive articles, interviews, investor conferences and a growing list of participating public companies in the sector.

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PartsBase, Inc. Announces Expanded Marketing Services for Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense Organizations

Affordable, turn-key corporate video production and associated marketing campaigns aimed at increased exposure for product and service suppliers.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 29, 2005 -- PartsBase today announced nationwide rollout of its video production and associated marketing campaigns after completion of a highly successful first year product testing phase.

PartsBase provides a turnkey solution for companies looking to enhance their corporate image through a professionally produced corporate video. “Due to significant, positive feedback from our clients regarding how their corporate video has truly affected their bottom line, we have made the decision to officially add the service to the PartsBase family of products”, said James Reilly, Marketing and New Product Manager of PartsBase.

Handling the entire process, from shooting of raw footage at the client location to editing, voiceover, hosting and streaming of the video for about a third of the cost of traditional video production companies, PartsBase allows organizations of any size to professionally present themselves via this channel. “Costs aside, clients benefit from both the industry and production expertise we offer”, said Jesse Josephson, Vice President of Marketing for PartsBase. “Traditional production houses do not have the aviation business knowledge needed to properly produce these videos, nor can they provide any sort of effective marketing solution to reach the full potential of such a product,” commented Josephson.

Companies can tap into their corporate video from anywhere in the world via online access at tradeshows, sales presentations, or any other situation that can benefit from a visual presentation of the organization and its people, products, and services. As part of the associated marketing package, PartsBase attaches the video to full-service Internet marketing campaigns and through its flagship product, the PartsBase Parts Locator Service.

PartsBase is the world's largest and most comprehensive Online Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense Marketplace. PartsBase operates as a parts locator service, technology provider, marketing outlet, and research tool for over 3,800 clients (16,000+ end users) worldwide. Client companies range from the large world-wide corps like Bell, Boeing, Raytheon, Honeywell, Rolls Royce, major distributors and suppliers, over 400 airlines, third party maintenance facilities, OEMs, etc.

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August 26, 2005

Newly-Commissioned USS Halsey Equipped with Marotta Controls Valves

Marotta Controls, Inc., a world leader in fluid control solutions, announces that its valves and manifolds have been designed into various systems on the USS Halsey, (DDG-97) the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer that was commissioned July 30. Marotta Controls valves and manifolds are being used throughout the ship, including some of the Halsey’s weapons systems.

Montville, NJ (PRWEB) August 26, 2005 -- Marotta Controls, Inc., a world leader in fluid control solutions, announces that its valves and manifolds have been designed into various systems on the USS Halsey, (DDG-97) the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer that was commissioned July 30. Marotta Controls valves and manifolds are being used throughout the ship, including some of the Halsey’s weapons systems.

“Our commitment to providing the most advanced, highly reliable fluid control solutions is evident by our inclusion on the Halsey,” said Michael J. Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta Controls. “We are proud to be a part of the Navy’s most powerful destroyer fleet, which utilizes some of the most advanced technologies available.”

In addition to the weapon systems, Marotta Controls supplied high-pressure relief valves, special purpose valves, solenoid valves, and manifolds for other systems on the Halsey. A specialty designed back-pressure regulator is used in a helicopter in-flight refueling system relief valve for pneumatic service on the ship. The special purpose valves are used in the Halsey’s shipboard fuel oil service systems, as well as turbine intake de-icing. The four gas turbines, which power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots, also utilize Marotta solenoid valves, as do the Halsey’s air conditioning and electronics cooling systems. Manifolds are used throughout the ship, including in the VLS (Vertical Launch System).

Halsey is the 47th ship of 62 Arleigh Burke class destroyers. In support of the National Military Strategy, this highly capable multi-mission ship can conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. Halsey is capable of fighting air, surface, and subsurface battles simultaneously. The ship contains a number of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide leader in motion and control solutions, has over 200 patents and more than 60 years’ experience in providing customers with a wide range of fluid control systems for the most demanding applications in the marine, space, aerospace and pneumatic weapons markets. Marotta has subsidiaries in Cheltenham, UK, and Dublin, Ireland. For more information visit Marotta's website at www.marotta.com.

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Symmetricom Adds Low Phase Noise Option to Rubidium Frequency Standard

8040C adds low phase noise option to unmatched, fully featured and configurable rubidium frequency standard.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 25, 2005 -- Symmetricom, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYMM), a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and services, today announced a product update to their 8040C Rubidium Frequency Standard, adding a new low phase noise option that provides a greater than 30 dB improvement in close in phase noise.

The Symmetricom 8040C provides a stable and accurate frequency reference with multiple output signal formats in an easy to install 1U rack mountable chassis. Unlike other units, the 8040C offers configurable RF outputs, GPS disciplining and a RS-232 interface for command and control. Designed around Symmetricom's award winning X72 rubidium oscillator, which is deployed worldwide as the reference oscillator in wireless base stations, the 8040C is field configurable, allowing the instrument to support changing functionality in evolving systems.

"The new low phase noise option allows us to meet more stringent frequency reference applications," commented Doug Lowrie, product manager at Symmetricom. "With this option, we are addressing the requirements of satellite ground station applications where frequency stability and low noise are critical parameters to track and communicate to satellites. Additionally, our solution provides flexible output options in a 1U rack mount package making the 8040C's cost per output the industry's lowest."

"Many of our customers, some of whom are leading government manufacturers, have relied on Symmetricom's 8040C Rubidium Frequency Standard for the generation and distribution of precision time and frequency signals," commented Gary Geil, president of Geil Corporation. "This unit can be synchronized to a primary reference and output a 1, 5 and 10 MHz low phase noise signal along with a corrected 1pps. Customers utilize these precision signals as the reference source in sophisticated automatic test equipment.

Pricing and Availability
The 8040C Rubidium Frequency Standard with the low phase noise option is available immediately for purchase. Domestic pricing begins at $4,265 USD.

For more information on the 8040C Rubidium Frequency Standard, visit www.rubidium.symmttm.com.

About Symmetricom Inc.
As a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and services, Symmetricom provides "Perfect Timing" to customers around the world, including communication service providers, network equipment manufacturers, US Department of Defense (DOD), aerospace contractors, enterprises, governments and research facilities. Since 1985, the company's timing, frequency and synchronization solutions have helped define the world's standards, delivering precision, reliability and efficiency to wireless and wireline networks, instrumentation and testing applications and network time management. Deployed in more than 90 countries, instrumentation products include atomic clocks, cesium and rubidium standards, VME, VXI, crystal oscillators, Bus Timing, PCI cards and Global Positioning System (GPS) solutions for instrumentation applications, alphanumeric displays, as well as network time servers for Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronization and time synchronization solutions. In 2002, Symmetricom acquired TrueTime and Datum, enhancing its position in the world time and frequency markets. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.symmetricom.com

Contacts:
Raychel Marcotte
BroadPR
617-645-6022
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Jeanne Hopkins
Symmetricom
978-232-1487

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August 25, 2005

American School of Gas Measurement Technology Gets a New Logo in Celebration of 40 Years of Industry Service

Association Publishers develops a new logo for the American School of Gas Measurement Technology.

Houston, Texas (PRWEB via PressReleaseHelp) August 24, 2005 -- Commemorating 40 Years of Gas Industry Training, the American School of Gas Measurement Technology recently unveiled a new logo. The school, scheduled for September 19th – 22nd, 2005 at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston, Texas, is busily preparing the 135 distinct classes and hands-on training involving everything from basic measurement theory to current topics that include: the Fundamentals of LNG, Importance of Hydrocarbon Dew Points, and Ethernet Radio Communications.

Created by Association Publishers, the logo is designed to simplify and contemporize the ASGMT branding in the natural gas industry. Lyle Johnson, Creative Director for Association Publishers, stated that the "ASGMT logo is the result of many man-hours of creative development which included 32 distinct creative design paths." The logo chosen for the school incorporates a simplified character set with an integrated Natural Gas Flame to represent the industry the ASGMT serves.

Out of this one design 4 different variations were developed to allow the school to use their new logo with or with out the "Anniversary" banner and with or without the supporting text. In this way the ASGMT can easily use the logo on letterhead, brochures, promotional specialties and supporting collateral.

Rusty Woomer, the 2005 General Chairman, stated "The new ASGMT logo not only marks our 40th anniversary but also reflects upon our past and future. The ASGMT long recognized that there was a real need for regular educational schools for those engaged in the field of gas measurement and related disciplines. Like the preverbal three-legged stool, ASGMT stands on an educational stool whose legs are classes, lectures and hands-on, exhibits, and plant tours. While we continuously refine the elements of the school, the principal tenet, which is education, has remained unchanged and will continue to remain unchanged. This new logo seeks to reflect our commitment to natural gas industry and training."

Mark Slusher, General Manager for Association Publishers commented, "We're excited to be a part of this important milestone in the ASGMT history. The school which started in 1966, has continued to grow and evolve over the years primarily due to its easy international access for Latin American attendees and the General Committee's drive to constantly evaluate and improve the educational mix of the school."

Drawing approximately 1000 attendees annually, the ASGMT serves as one of the largest not-for-profit training schools in the natural gas industry. Held at the Marriott Westchase Hotel, in Houston, Texas, the school is scheduled for September 19th – 22nd, 2005. Considering the pre-registration fee for the 2005 school is only $95 USD, the ASGMT is an excellent training value.

To learn how you can attend the ASGMT, register via the web at www.asgmt.com, or via the following: The American School of Gas Measurement Technology, PO Box 3991, Houston, Texas 77253-3991.

Association Publishers is a diversified Marketing Communications Services company which specializes in Oil & Gas Industry Promotions and Publicity. Services which include: Printed and Digital Marketing Collateral, Proceedings Publishing in both CD-ROM and Perfect Bound format, Event Publicity and Advertising, and Internet Based Event Registration Services. To learn more about Association Publishers and their services visit www.associationpublishers.com or email at info @ associationpublishers.com or via T: 281.655.9594, F: 281.645.6348, 5303 Nodaway Lane, Spring, Texas 77379

Press Contact:
Mark S. Slusher
General Manager
Association Publishers
5303 Nodaway Lane
Spring, Texas 77379
P: 281.655.9594
F: 281.645.6348

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 05:46 AM | Comments (0)

Symmetricom Adds Low Phase Noise Option to Rubidium Frequency Standard

8040C adds low phase noise option to unmatched, fully featured and configurable rubidium frequency standard.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 25, 2005 -- Symmetricom, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYMM), a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and services, today announced a product update to their 8040C Rubidium Frequency Standard, adding a new low phase noise option that provides a greater than 30 dB improvement in close in phase noise.

The Symmetricom 8040C provides a stable and accurate frequency reference with multiple output signal formats in an easy to install 1U rack mountable chassis. Unlike other units, the 8040C offers configurable RF outputs, GPS disciplining and a RS-232 interface for command and control. Designed around Symmetricom's award winning X72 rubidium oscillator, which is deployed worldwide as the reference oscillator in wireless base stations, the 8040C is field configurable, allowing the instrument to support changing functionality in evolving systems.

"The new low phase noise option allows us to meet more stringent frequency reference applications," commented Doug Lowrie, product manager at Symmetricom. "With this option, we are addressing the requirements of satellite ground station applications where frequency stability and low noise are critical parameters to track and communicate to satellites. Additionally, our solution provides flexible output options in a 1U rack mount package making the 8040C's cost per output the industry's lowest."

"Many of our customers, some of whom are leading government manufacturers, have relied on Symmetricom's 8040C Rubidium Frequency Standard for the generation and distribution of precision time and frequency signals," commented Gary Geil, president of Geil Corporation. "This unit can be synchronized to a primary reference and output a 1, 5 and 10 MHz low phase noise signal along with a corrected 1pps. Customers utilize these precision signals as the reference source in sophisticated automatic test equipment.

Pricing and Availability
The 8040C Rubidium Frequency Standard with the low phase noise option is available immediately for purchase. Domestic pricing begins at $4,265 USD.

For more information on the 8040C Rubidium Frequency Standard, visit www.rubidium.symmttm.com.

About Symmetricom Inc.
As a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and services, Symmetricom provides "Perfect Timing" to customers around the world, including communication service providers, network equipment manufacturers, US Department of Defense (DOD), aerospace contractors, enterprises, governments and research facilities. Since 1985, the company's timing, frequency and synchronization solutions have helped define the world's standards, delivering precision, reliability and efficiency to wireless and wireline networks, instrumentation and testing applications and network time management. Deployed in more than 90 countries, instrumentation products include atomic clocks, cesium and rubidium standards, VME, VXI, crystal oscillators, Bus Timing, PCI cards and Global Positioning System (GPS) solutions for instrumentation applications, alphanumeric displays, as well as network time servers for Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronization and time synchronization solutions. In 2002, Symmetricom acquired TrueTime and Datum, enhancing its position in the world time and frequency markets. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.symmetricom.com

Contacts:
Raychel Marcotte
BroadPR
617-645-6022
e-mail protected from spam bots

Jeanne Hopkins
Symmetricom
978-232-1487

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August 24, 2005

'HR Training Presentations,' a New and Improved Training Tool from Business & Legal Reports, Inc., Makes Human Resource Training in Microsoft PowerPoint® Easier

BLR's best-selling human resource training product on CD has just been improved for greater interactivity, usability, and customization.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) August 24, 2005 –- Consistently delivering relevant human resource training to supervisors and key workers is the only sure way to keep expensive lawsuits from happening in your organization. But until now the difficulty of finding the time to research and deliver effective HR training meetings has kept many managers from following that best practice. To make that training job easier, Business & Legal Reports, Inc. (BLR) has totally redesigned its most popular human resource training product – HR Training Presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint®.

HR Training Presentations, Version 2.0, features 25 complete, ready-to-go PowerPoint®training meetings on the key human resource topics most likely to cause lawsuits and DOL compliance problems. Sexual harassment, ADA, FMLA, interviewing, and hiring meetings are provided in complete detail.

The new and improved version of this best-selling CD product features interactive exercises to involve trainees in the learning process. Another improvement is that it is now easy to customize the meetings with photos or text to make the training specific to any facility. HR Training Presentations also includes an easy to follow trainers guide, detailed PowerPoint slides, and reproducible handouts and quizzes.

HR learning experts have exhaustively reviewed BLR's new and improved product to insure easy comprehension by all audience levels and greater training effectiveness. A totally new, web-style interface makes the CD much easier to install and use.

Sample HR PowerPoint training meeting
BLR is offering free trials of this training product at its website, www.BLR.com.
As an introductory gift to HR managers, the firm offers a free download of a complete Performance Appraisal PowerPoint meeting at http://www.blr.com/82008400/PRS40

About BLR
Based in Old Saybrook, Conn., BLR publishes books, newsletters, and Web products serving professionals in human resources, compensation HR, and environmental management. For a free catalog call 1-800-727-5257 or visit www.BLR.com.

Contacts:
BLR: John Brady
860-510-0100 x159

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Rhythm Of Honor Brings Moments Of Decision

Anti-war reviewer supports music campaign for Vets and active service persons. The new troop-support campaign via music and an online community brings out mixed emotions.

Bastrop, LA (PRWEB) August 17, 2005 -- My take on the "Rhythm of Honor" CD project by Goodnight Kiss Music brought forth an incredible number of thoughts and emotions.

Going into this, it's a must to understand that I am a die hard antiwar person. I don't care if it's "us or them," the bottom line to me is people die....blood runs free. After a few years now in Iraq, in all honesty, I didn't believe anyone about noble motives for being there -- the numbers of dead and wounded are staggering and of course, heartbreaking.

Being a long time friend, supporter and partner with Goodnight Kiss Music, I did give this CD a break. After all, GNK is the music foundation that brought us the 'Addictions: Highs and Lows' CD, on which I personally worked and I found zero amount of commercialism over cause -- the CD addressed the issue of addictions, nothing more, nothing less -- not even money.

I was even more intrigued when I learned my baby sister was to perform a song on the Rhythm CD! So, I decided I'd better get with it on this one. So many CDs and projects, so full of money grabbing. "Rhythm of Honor" is not one of those. The CD was even launched with a free song download just for sharing the music that supports the cause in the "Pass It On" campaign. The free download is here:http://tinyurl.com/a4tvz

Reb Robinson was chosen to be the 'Pass it On Lady,' and believe me, she has a great song with 'Soldier's Daughter.' She is also, as it turns out, one very sweet person. Her voice gives her away as an all around wonderfully talented woman. Of course, the song she performs fits like a glove; if there ever was a song made for a voice, it's Reb and 'Soldier's Daughter.'

The owner of Goodnight Kiss, Ms. Janet Fisher, is one of my favorite persons, not to mention a long time ally and ... well, I can't say enough -- she is a super great lady who wears her emotions on the outside. This quality is has helped many a person, especially me. Her artistic production and incredible talent for selecting songs is stamped all over "Rhythm Of Honor," and each song is an entity unto itself in genre, style and content.

My original main concern when reviewing and obviously endorsing this CD was the politics involved. Hate to say it, but the color of money, green, many times outweighs the color of blood, red.

There are no politics here. None. This CD is about soldiers, fighting men and women who believe in what they are doing, which is protecting their families, our families and America. This is a record about individuals.

The CD helps and supports the 'Wounded Warrior Foundation' also, currently run from Fallujah by Colonel John Folsom. I mentioned the 'Addiction' CD; we all worked hard on that CD and it's still
going. After working with Janet on that CD a while I realized -- "hey, there's something here more valuable than the price of a compact disc; lives were at stake."

When that concept finally sunk in, I knew we were on a quest for something much more valuable that the price of the CD, we were helping people and families. I see the exact scene being replayed here. No one is getting rich off 'Rhythm of Honor,' we are once again helping people -- we are helping people that are protecting us, so ironic, isn't it? Yet, at minimum, fitting.

Please support this CD. I was absolutely in tears when I met with a local family who lost a son. I cannot explain what it did to me, except it turned me inside out and I cannot fathom what it did to the actual family. As I write this, tears form and I think of the songs, from sadness to the macho guys who push on.....they will tell you real quick -- it's for their fallen comrades and all the reason mentioned above.

Whatever goes on in the White House or on Capitol Hill, this CD is not about them, it's about the true American Heroes; the sons and daughters of America.

Stephen Jester
831-479-9993

Goodnight Kiss Music
www.goodnightkiss.com

Pass It On free audio download:
http://tinyurl.com/a4tvz

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New Clients in China and Hong Kong Spur Growth for PartsBase, Inc. In Asian Market

A handful of sizeable players in the Chinese Aviation market have joined PartsBase, bolstering the parts locator service’s presence in the overall Asian market.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 24, 2005 -- A handful of sizeable players in the Chinese Aviation market have joined PartsBase, bolstering the parts locator service’s presence in the overall Asian market.

Xiamen Airlines, Hong Kong Aero Engine Services, Hangxin Avionics, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, Sichuan Snecma Aero Engine Maintenance, and Samwell Aviation have acquired memberships with PartsBase.

PartsBase, Inc. Vice President of Marketing Jesse Josephson says “PartsBase is excited about this growth in our Chinese client base. We are proud to welcome these organizations to our membership community and expect the relationships help move us in the direction of continued expansion in the Asian aviation market”.

PartsBase already operates a leading global parts locator service and data research tool. Recent international growth in the membership base is making the service a viable business tool for more regions of the world each day. “As small critical mass targets are met within some of these geographic regions, like China, the membership community starts to gain momentum and the value of the service actually increases. This lures more and more clients in the region, which helps grow the entire aviation market in that same region,” Josephson continued.

PartsBase is the world's largest and most comprehensive Online Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense Marketplace. We operate as a parts locator service, technology provider, marketing outlet, and research tool for over 3,800 clients (16,000+ end users) worldwide. Our client companies range from the large world-wide corps like Bell, Boeing, Raytheon, Honeywell, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, major distributors and suppliers, over 400 airlines, third party maintenance facilities, OEMs, and more.

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August 22, 2005

Force Gauge and Torque Gauge Designer & Manufacturer Announces Appointment of New Managing Director

John Page has been appointed as managing director of Mecmesin Limited. Mecmesin is the specialist designer/manufacturer of force and torque gauges, and other tension, compression and torque testing instruments and systems, for quality control testing in manufacturing industry.

(PRWEB) August 22, 2005 -- Mecmesin Limited, Europe's largest designer and manufacturer of force gauges has appointed John Page as Managing Director.

Since joining Mecmesin in 1988 John has held a number of key roles within the company including: Application Engineering Manager, UK Sales Director, and Business Development Director. It was during his time in application engineering that Mecmesin established an enviable reputation, not just as a leading manufacturer of force gauges and torque gauges for quality control testing of manufactured products, components and materials, but as a provider of turnkey system solutions designed to meet the specific measurement requirements of particular customers.

John comments that, "Following my involvement with the development of the new instruments and systems which we have been releasing, and shall be continuing to release throughout the year, I find this an extremely exciting time to be taking over. I am also looking forward to meeting the new challenges which lie ahead, as we consolidate our position in our established markets, and build our reputation within those new markets which our new product ranges now enable us to enter."

John takes over from Terry Curran who retired on 19th August.

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e-JITI II, Inc. Announces Its Second Webinar: Electronic Flight Bag for April 19, 2005

e-JITI II, Inc. announces the second webinar in a new series of informational webinars, titled, “Electronic Flight Bag.” This webinar, specifically designed for the aviation industry, covers the overall construct of Enterprise Content Management (ECM).

Ridgefield, CT (PRWEB) August 21, 2005 -- e-JITI II, Inc. announces the second webinar in a new series of informational webinars, titled, “Electronic Flight Bag.” This webinar, specifically designed for the aviation industry, covers the overall construct of Enterprise Content Management (ECM). Specifically, the webinar will address how senior executives can successfully use ECM concepts to implement Electronic Flight Bags and electronic document management systems into their complex operations.

This webinar will be presented on April 19, 2005.

The Enterprise Content Management webinar series is designed by executives, for executives (such as Director and C-Level executives) to help them understand how emerging capabilities of ECM can help them solve some of their seemingly intractable problems. In addition, with the proliferation of digital content requirements bombarding these companies (compliance, procedures, regulations, SARBOX, HIPAA, email, IM, disclosure, etc), these executives are clamoring for new, creative and cost-effective solutions.

This initial series of webinars will cover the following subjects over the next few months:
1. Enterprise Content Management
2. Electronic Flight Bag
3. Compliance
4. Learning Management Systems / eLearning
5. Reuse of Digital Content

About e-JITI (“electronic Just-in-Time Information”)
e-JITI is a new, high-technology services company that shatters industry standards about creating and using paper manuals and procedures. By applying innovative thinking and leading-edge technologies, e-JITI helps its clients create low cost, highly efficient documentation solutions. In essence, e-JITI finally enables a company to move from a paper-centric world to a digitized world, with improved capability and safety, at dramatically lower cost.

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LGSTX Selects PaperStreet to Design Its Corporate Web Site, Logo & Corporate Branding

LGSTX a transportation logistics service has selected PaperStreet Web Design to develop its web site, logo and corporate branding.

(PRWEB) August 20, 2005 -- About LGSTX http://www.lgstx.com

LGSTX (pronounced logisitics) will launch on August 15th and will provide multiple levels of transportation logistics services on both supply and demand side. LGSTX will provide services to air carriers, trucking firms and on airport facility operators, all the while focusing on shippers and freight forward logisitcs services, creating time and economic efficiencies.

The following illustrates the general line of our intended service levels - these different levels of service will be phased in during the first 90 days.

* Specialized Logistics Management packages
* Jet Fuel Sales
* Cargo, executive and passenger aircraft charter brokerage
* Ground Services Management, focusing on the Americas / Caribbean. This product will provide for all aspects of stations requirements including aircraft support, landing and parking permits, security services, hotel accommodations and warehousing services.
* Consulting Support - stand alone and integrated with other services
* Multi Modal distribution, primarily focused on Latin American destination cargo arriving at West Coast (US) ocean ports from Asia, controlled by LGSTX from Sea Port entry through to Latin American destiantion

About PaperStreet Web Design
http://www.paperstreet.com
PaperStreet creates new web sites and revitalizes aging ones. PaperStreet has been designing web sites for over four years now. Our company has produced over 150 custom web sites for lawyers, doctors, vets, and businesses.

We have several accomplished web designers, programmers, and content writers on staff. Our combined talents produce compelling web sites that achieve results. More information on our services is below:

Web Design: PaperStreet has the ability to create a professional web site from scratch. PaperStreet can also redesign your existing web site for a more professional image.

Content Writing: Whether you need a few pages written, existing copy edited, or total content development, our staff writers and editors create compelling, clean copy.

Search Engine Optimization: Can you find your web site when you search on AOL, Yahoo! or Google? Top search rankings lead directly to more web traffic, which in turn leads to more clients. PaperStreet can assist in obtaining top rankings.

Internet Marketing & PPC Advertising: We can give your web site more exposure by creating Google and Overture pay-per-click and banner advertising campaigns.

Newsletters: This form of advertising is great for generating repeat traffic to your web site by providing immediate communication with clients.

Content Management: Need to add your breaking news to the web site? How about adding a new attorney or practice area? Our content management system gives you the ability to edit your own site at any time, from any where, instantly.

For more information please visit www.paperstreet.com.

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August 19, 2005

Sense Holdings Gets Product Purchase Order From FedEx

Sense Holdings Inc. (SEHO) disclosed Wednesday that it received a purchase order from FedEx Corp. (FDX) to purchase 100 of its BC-300 biometric pilot authentication stations.

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) (PRWEB) August 19, 2005 -- Sense Holdings Inc. (SEHO) disclosed Wednesday that it received a purchase order from FedEx Corp. (FDX) to purchase 100 of its BC-300 biometric pilot authentication stations.

The company said in a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the pilot authentication stations will be for deployment by FedEx at selected domestic operation facilities.

The purchase order, the largest single order in the company's history, was issued as part of a purchase, license and service pact between the parties.

The purchase price, which includes one years' service and maintenance, is $315,000, according to the filing. Sense Holdings said the purchase order provides for immediate delivery and payment terms of 30 days.

The company expects to complete delivery of the authentication stations by Dec. 30, the filing.

Sense Holdings said it is also entitled to a $15,000, one-time license fee covering the software included in the authentication stations.

Sense Holdings' systems are designed primarily for security-related applications for use by companies desiring to authenticate the identity of people for purposes including controlling access to restricted areas and monitoring time and attendance at the user's facilities.

-By Chad Clinton, Dow Jones Newswires; 202-862-1349; e-mail protected from spam bots

Dow Jones Newswires

08-17-05 0924ET

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HomelandDefenseStocks.com New Featured Company: Sense Holdings, Inc., Detection

www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), an investor news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, and www.RFIDInvesting.com, (RFID) a portal dedicated to investor information on the RFID industry, are pleased to announce the addition of Sense Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO), as a new Featured Company. Sense has an umbrella of products that focus on the Homeland Security market through their biometric solutions, micro-sensor identification, RFID asset tracking and explosives detection technology.

(PRWEB) August 19, 2005 -- HomelandDefenseStocks.com New Featured Company: Sense Holdings, Inc., a Provider of Biometric Solutions, Micro-Sensor Identification Systems, RFID and Enabling Technology for Explosives Detection.

Key Patents Provide Company with Opportunities in Homeland Security for Secure Identification, Asset Tracking and Explosives Detection

POINT ROBERTS, WA. July 21st, 2005 – www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), an investor news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, and www.RFIDInvesting.com, (RFID) a portal dedicated to investor information on the RFID industry, are pleased to announce the addition of Sense Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO), as a new Featured Company. Sense has an umbrella of products that focus on the Homeland Security market through their biometric solutions, micro-sensor identification, RFID asset tracking and explosives detection technology.

The Company holds worldwide exclusive rights to sales, manufacturing and distribution using intellectual property acquired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the detection of explosives and chemical warfare agents, as they work towards the development of a lightweight and cost effective handheld explosives detector.

Sense also designs, manufactures, markets and sells unique biometric-based hardware devices and custom application software, providing solutions for security access control, in addition to their active RFID asset tracking technology that utilizes embedded tags capable of motion detection, GPS and anti-theft.

The Company’s portfolio of key identification and security related technologies positions them for growth within the homeland security market, with significant applications for transportation, border and port security, military, and law enforcement within this sector.

Featured Company: (HDS and RFID are compensated by companies as disclosed in disclaimer)
SENSE Holdings Inc.™ is a leading provider of biometric solutions, and micro-sensor identification systems. Sense develops products targeting Homeland Security, and offers solutions that improve and secure many business, military, and personal processes. Sense owns patents and intellectual property for a MEMS based explosives detection technology licensed through a national government laboratory. The company has focused its efforts on the Homeland Security initiative. These products coupled with Sense’s biometric solutions offer a complete product showcase for Time and Attendance, Homeland Security, and Nanotechnology. Along with custom developed hardware and software products Sense Holdings, Inc, is the company that secures the future.

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Service From Pittsburgh

The carrier adds new destinations and new flights from its newest cities.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 18, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the addition of several new flights from Southwest's newest operations -- Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The new service will begin later this fall. To see the complete schedule of the new flights click: http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=PR_PIT_081805

"The response to Southwest service in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia has been phenomenal," said Gary Kelly, Southwest's Chief Executive Officer. "We are thrilled to offer additional service in these cities to satisfy the high demand for our low-fare service."

Southwest will add eight daily nonstop flights this fall in Pittsburgh, bringing the daily total nonstop departures to 19. Pittsburgh Customers can take advantage of the boost in service between existing cities, as well as brand new nonstop service to Tampa Bay and Phoenix. The airline also is adding two additional daily nonstop departures in Philadelphia, bringing the daily total nonstop departures in that city to 51. The new flights are:

Beginning Oct. 30, 2005:
* One new daily nonstop departure between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay.
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay (for a total of three daily).

Beginning Nov. 12, 2005:
* Two additional daily nonstop departures between Pittsburgh and Orlando (for a total of three daily).
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Pittsburgh and Chicago Midway (for a total of five daily).

Beginning Nov. 22, 2005:
* One new daily nonstop departure between Pittsburgh and Phoenix.
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Pittsburgh and Chicago Midway (for a total of six daily).

Beginning Nov. 29, 2005:
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Pittsburgh and Las
Vegas (for a total of two daily).
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia (for a total of six daily).

"Our Pittsburgh Customers will now have the opportunity to connect to the West Coast through our Phoenix operation," Kelly said. "That, together with the increased service in our existing city pairs, is a great indicator of Southwest's continued commitment to grow."

Southwest is offering even lower fares for these new markets. Fares start as low as $79 one-way between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay and as low as $99 one-way between Pittsburgh and Phoenix.

The fares are available for purchase today and are available for travel between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay beginning Oct. 30, 2005, and between Pittsburgh and Phoenix beginning Nov. 22, 2005, through the end of Southwest Airlines' published schedule (currently Jan. 9, 2006). The $79 one-way fares between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay must be purchased at least 21 days before departure. The $99 one-way fares between Pittsburgh and Phoenix must be purchased at least 14 days before departure. Fares are available one-way and are combinable with all other fares. When combining fares, all ticketing restrictions apply. Seats are limited. Fares may vary by flight and day of week and will not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times. Fares do not include a $3.20 federal segment tax per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 one-way. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Tickets are nonrefundable but may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are valid on Southwest-operated published, scheduled service only and are not available through the Group Desk. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare.

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August 18, 2005

Visionary Leader in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Joins SENTEL Corp.; Air Force Reserve Veteran and Legion of Merit Recipient Will Bolster SENTEL’s Growing UAV Program

SENTEL Corp., a premier engineering and software company, has hired retired Air Force Reserve Col. Janice Manijak Morrow – the 2004 AUVSI Al Aube Outstanding Contributor Award recipient and a Legion of Merit honoree – as its director of strategic initiatives.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) August 18, 2005 -- SENTEL Corp., a premier engineering and software company, has hired retired Air Force Reserve Col. Janice Manijak Morrow – the 2004 AUVSI Al Aube Outstanding Contributor Award recipient and a Legion of Merit honoree – as its director of strategic initiatives.

Morrow received the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Al Aube Award for demonstrating the spirit and intent of its mission in an extraordinary manner. She orchestrated one of the most dynamic changes in the Air Force – the recognition of small unmanned systems and the integration of their role into the Air Force mission. In 2004, the Air Force acknowledged her UAV proposal and signed a memorandum designating Air Force Special Operations Command as lead command for all small UAVs in the service.

Morrow received the Legion of Merit Medal for her “visionary leadership” as chief of the Air Force's Special Management Office for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Her “superb guidance and leadership were directly responsible for defining the command's future, improving Air Force operations capabilities worldwide and arming battlefield airmen to fight the war against terrorism,” according to the citation. The Legion of Merit is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.

“Col. Morrow brings an exceptional level of expertise and vision to our team at SENTEL,” said James F. Garrett, president of SENTEL. “Her leadership and experience in developing small unmanned systems requirements, as well as acquiring small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for the Air Force will help lead SENTEL into new strategic areas. She brings a keen know-how that is unparalleled in this field and will be a priceless asset to our clients in their long-term strategies.”

Morrow will build core expertise in strategic planning and launch a new division specializing in various capability aspects of unmanned systems for SENTEL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dimensions International Inc. She will develop new strategic areas for the Alexandria-based company to expand its capabilities in unmanned systems and the expertise it offers its clients, including those in the federal government – such as the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security – and the private sector.

Morrow has more than 22 years of experience in support of the DOD, homeland defense, strategic and contingency planning, operations, research and analysis.

Morrow's new division at SENTEL will provide integration and engineering services to customers, including DOD and private industry. That work includes building roadmaps, performing assessments and tackling key challenges confronting unmanned systems employment and operations.

“Some of the biggest unmanned systems challenges in a global sense involve interoperability, bandwidth requirements, frequency allocation and management, interference, airspace management and de-confliction, as well as operator qualifications,” Morrow said. “It's important we swiftly resolve these challenges so our operators can fully reap the benefits these capabilities bring to the fight.”

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles has grown exponentially since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the war on terrorism. “It's the present and the future,” Garrett said. “SENTEL has been a leader in exploring the capabilities of this revolutionary industry. Col. Morrow's expertise will help us develop even more solutions in this growing field.”

On the battlefield, UAVs provide real-time data to forces, limit casualties and increase situational awareness data, information and intelligence.

“UAVs are geared for missions that are dull, dirty and dangerous,” Morrow said. “Before we send in our troops, they can survey an area and check it out for hostile forces or weaponry. UAVs provide a constant vigil over our forces and battle damage assessments. The key is our forces having accessibility to these capabilities and sound integration into the campaign. UAVs not only increase mission success but also help bring our troops home safely from the war zone.”

The commercial market is also exploring more uses for unmanned systems, in such areas as crop dusting, mapping and surveying areas and in communication relays.

“I chose SENTEL because I saw this company as the best, most primary instrument to give solutions back to our operators, overall military operations and the war on terrorism,” Morrow said. “SENTEL is attacking all the Achilles' heels that are confronting our military operations and providing innovative solutions to the commercial market as well.”

Before joining SENTEL, Morrow worked as a research associate for unmanned capabilities at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition Inc., one of the nation's premier institutes focusing on topics related to cognition in humans and machines.

Previously, she headed long-term strategic management of plans, programs and policy at the Air Force Special Operations Command in Hurlburt Field, FL. She was the Air Force lead officer for all small unmanned solutions, and her expertise on UAVs proved pivotal during war on terrorism special operations missions.

Morrow graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor's degree in education and received her commission from the Air Force ROTC Air Science program.

She is based in SENTEL's office at Fort Walton, FL, and will also work from its headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

About SENTEL:
SENTEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dimensions International. SENTEL provides mission-critical support to the Department of Defense, NASA, FAA and other government agencies in the areas of chemical and biological agent defense, software development, electromagnetics engineering and test and evaluation. SENTEL's innovative Remote Data Relay (RDR), a sensor networking system, is among its leading products. The RDR, with its new PDA capabilities, is a smart networking tool designed and built by SENTEL that can simultaneously monitor and control numerous, disparate sensors that detect, nuclear, biological, chemical and other toxic agents. Please call SENTEL at 703-739-0084 or visit http://www.sentel.com/

About Dimensions International:
Dimensions International's core business areas include information technology, integrated logistic support and air traffic control systems providing advance technology in command and control systems, electronic commerce/electronic data interchange, radar global positioning systems, warehouse management and material distribution systems to government and commercial clients. Founded in 1985, DI continues to provide innovative solutions to its clients, which include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and other Department of Defense agencies, FAA, USAID and the District of Columbia government. DI is an international company with staff offices in more than 50 cities in the United States and worldwide. For more information, call DI at 703-998-0098 or visit http://www.dimensionsinternational.com.

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August 17, 2005

Four Years After 9/11, Is An American Hiroshima Next?

The next post September 11 terrorist attacks on America orchestrated by Al-Qaeda are likely to involve the use of nuclear weapons, claims the author of a new book about a future 9/11 plot. Unless the threat is taken far more seriously, nuclear terrorism in America may be inevitable, resulting in massive loss of life that will make 9/11 appear insignificant in comparison.

(PRWEB) August 17, 2005 -- Sixty years after an American B-29 bomber dropped a uranium fission bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, and 4 years after Al-Qaeda’s September 11 terror attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington, America may be on the verge of experiencing a Hiroshima of its own. Those are the views of the author of a recently published novel, KING OF BOMBS, which is based on a future act of nuclear terrorism occurring on American soil. Sheldon Filger, who was a resident of New York City during the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, believes that the next 9/11 may very well be a nuclear detonation in a large American city.

“The overwhelming impression I formed of 9/11 is that its perpetrators, Al-Qaeda, have a hate-driven determination to murder Americans in massive numbers, with the only restraint on their lust to kill being the technical means of destruction that are available to them,” Filger said. “If, God forbid, they were ever to acquire a nuclear weapon, I have no doubt that they will employ it, with the objective of creating a Hiroshima on American soil.”

KING OF BOMBS(www.kingofbombs.com) is a fictional account of a future 9/11 plot by Al-Qaeda involving a nuclear device of vast destructive power. The title of the book is the actual name of the most powerful nuclear weapon ever built, a relic of the Cold War built by the Soviet Union, with the destructive force of thousands of atomic bombs of the type that leveled the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the closing days of World War II. Experts who have examined the risks of nuclear terrorism have long speculated on the danger that Al-Qaeda and similar organizations could exploit the large amount of weapons grade nuclear material and many under-employed or out of work nuclear weapons experts left over from the former Soviet Union. Mr. Filger’s novel is based on such a scenario, in the process dramatizing the apocalyptic consequences posed by the threat of nuclear terrorism.

Commenting on the reasons why he wrote a novel about a future Al-Qaeda terrorist attack on America involving weapons of mass destruction, Sheldon Filger spoke about the imminent threat of nuclear terrorism being inflicted upon America. “As someone who lived through the horror of September 11, 2001, I like so many others who were in New York City on that fateful day have been waiting ever since for the other shoe to drop. Unfortunately, there is a disconnect, especially within the government, that has led to a dangerous complacency towards the acute danger confronting us. I hope my book might help shake things up, and stimulate public discourse on what I believe is the number one threat to human civilization, before it is too late.”

Filger mentioned that weapons grade nuclear materials are located throughout the world, frequently under poor security. A U.S. government program aimed at safeguarding such materials located in Russia will not be completed for another thirteen years, based on the current slow pace of implementation. “It takes only thirty-five pounds of highly enriched uranium, or as little as nine pounds of plutonium, to manufacture a simple but effective nuclear weapon, that could kill upwards of one million people in large urban areas within the United States. For the American government to treat this threat as being of such low priority that it can be dealt with on a time scale measured in decades, is to invite inevitable catastrophe. Unless our behavior towards the threat of nuclear terrorism is radically altered, it is only a matter of time before we all witness the next 9/11 attack in the form of a mushroom cloud,” Filger warned.

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Porta-King has Solutions for Congested Ports

Multi-purpose buildings increase security and maximize limited space. As port traffic increases, ports have more needs for pre-assembled buildings. Their purposes keep expanding as they accommodate new security measures and technological equipment.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) August 17, 2005 -- According to the American Association of Port Authorities, over the next 15 years the amount of cargo handled by U.S. ports will double to 4 billion tons per year, partly due to outsourcing. This challenges the maritime industry because ports are already understaffed and receive less than 10% funding from the Transportation Security Administration’s annual budget, despite the threat of maritime terrorism. As more employees and security equipment are needed, more buildings are required.

Although prefabricated buildings have been used at ports for a long time, their purposes keep expanding as they accommodate new security measures and technological equipment.

Gregg Pearlstone, Vice President at Porta-King (www.portaking.com), notes that assembled buildings are no longer just traditional guard booths but are complex and electronically-integrated security building systems.

“At Porta-King, we are constructing buildings that serve as freestanding data centers, security and truck checkpoints,” said Pearlstone.

According to Porta-King, many ports are adding state-of-the-art options to their buildings to make them more secure and technologically integrated. Popular features include ballistic rated construction, custom shelves and cabinets to house sophisticated security equipment, intercom systems, data ports or other specialized electronics. In addition, these custom designed units include climate control and can be equipped with pre-plumbed restrooms along with many other custom design features. Porta-King structures can also feature exterior lighting packages for increased security. Most guard buildings constructed for use at Ports or other operations located near the ocean will include roll-down shutters for protection against hurricane force winds.

As maritime traffic becomes even more congested, Pearlstone believes that Porta-King buildings are ideal because of their mobility and effective space management.

“Since American ports are so busy and have limited space, Porta-King buildings are necessary because they can easily be moved around ports. In addition, the prefabricated design enables immediate installation without the added disruptions to traffic flow associated with the construction required for a conventionally built security building,” said Pearlstone.

Porta-King has been a leader in custom-designed, pre-assembled buildings since 1969. In addition to its exterior pre-assembled buildings, Porta-King offers a full line of modular wall systems and enclosures including single and two-story designs, as well as structural steel mezzanines used for storage, production and elevated office space. Porta-King buildings provide shelter and storage solutions for virtually any working environment. For more informtion visit www.portaking.com.

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Southwest Airlines Offers Savings From Coast to Coast; Fall Into Internet-Only Fare Sales on Southwest.com

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 16, 2005 -- Fall into amazing savings with Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) as the airline offers Internet-only, 14-day advance-purchase fares from coast to coast. Fares range from $39 to $149 one-way and vary by destination and day of travel. To book these Southwest Airlines fare specials available only at southwest.com, go to: http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=PR_sale_081605

"We are offering not only systemwide savings, but also spotlighting savings to the destinations our Customers want the most," said Joyce Rogge, Southwest Airlines' Senior Vice President of Marketing. "Fall is the perfect time to hit the beach, see the leaves change in the Northeast, or visit loved ones in the Heartland."

The following are examples of the special systemwide fares:
-- $39 one-way fares are available between Chicago Midway and Cleveland, between San Diego and Phoenix, and between Dallas Love Field and Houston Hobby.
-- $59 one-way fares are available between Nashville and Kansas City, between New Orleans and Nashville, and between Reno and Salt Lake City.
-- $79 one-way fares are available between Chicago Midway and Philadelphia, between Cleveland and Las Vegas, and between Ontario and Salt Lake City.
-- $89 one-way fares are available between Burbank and Seattle/Tacoma, between Albuquerque and Houston Hobby, and between Detroit and Phoenix.
-- $99 one-way fares are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays and one-way fares of $149 are available Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays between Baltimore/Washington and New Orleans, between Phoenix and San Antonio, and between Hartford and St. Louis.
-- $109 one-way fares are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays and one-way fares of $149 are available Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays between Albuquerque and Chicago Midway, between El Paso and Oakland, and between San Antonio and St. Louis.

California Fare Sale
Californians can fall into great savings between select California cities with Southwest Airlines' Internet-only airfares of only $49 one-way with a 14-day advance purchase. Fares are available seven days a week. Examples of the low $49 one-way fares are between Burbank and San Jose, between Los Angeles and Oakland, between Ontario and Sacramento, and between San Diego and Oakland. (See fare rules*)

Midwest Fare Sale
Fall is the perfect time to visit the Midwest with Southwest Airlines' fare sale in its Midwest cities. These southwest.com-only airfares are $39 one-way with a 14-day advance purchase. Fares are available seven days a week. Examples of the low $39 one-way fares are between Chicago Midway and Omaha, between Cleveland and St. Louis, and between Kansas City and Oklahoma City. (See fare rules*)

Houston Fare Sale
Special fall savings of $89 one-way are available on Southwest Airlines between Houston and select cities. These southwest.com-only airfares are available with a 14-day advance purchase. Fares are available seven days a week. Examples of the low $89 one-way fares are between Houston and Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Oakland, Chicago Midway, Philadelphia, Baltimore/Washington, and Orlando. (See fare rules*)

Northwest Fare Sale
Leaves are changing and fall savings are here with Southwest Airlines' 14-day advance purchase fares from $39 to $89 one way. Fares are available seven days a week. The following are examples of special Northwest fares:

-- $39 one-way fares are available between Seattle/Tacoma and Spokane, between Spokane and Boise, and between Portland and Boise.
-- $69 one-way fares are available between Spokane and Oakland, between Portland and Salt Lake City, and between Seattle/Tacoma and Sacramento.
-- $89 one-way fares are available between Spokane and Burbank, between Seattle/Tacoma and Phoenix, between Portland and Las Vegas, and between Seattle/Tacoma and Los Angeles. (See fare rules*)

Heartland Fare Sale
Visit loved ones in the Heartland this fall with Southwest Airlines 14-day advance purchase fares of $39 and $69 one-way. Fares are available seven days a week. Examples of the low $39 one-way fares are between Amarillo and Dallas Love Field, between Austin and Lubbock, between El Paso and Midland/Odessa, and between Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Examples of the low $69 one-way fares are between El Paso and Oklahoma City, between Little Rock and San Antonio, between Harlingen and Lubbock, and between Houston and Tulsa. (See fare rules*)

*Fare Rules
The fares are available for purchase through Sept. 8, 2005, and are valid for travel from Aug. 30, 2005, through the end of Southwest Airlines' published schedule (currently Dec. 12, 2005). Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days before departure. Fares are available one-way and are combinable with all other fares. When combining fares, all ticketing restrictions apply. Seats are limited. Fares may vary by flight and day of week and will not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times. Fares do not include a $3.20 federal segment tax per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 one-way. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Tickets are nonrefundable but may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are valid on Southwest-operated published, scheduled service only and are not available through the Group Desk. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Fares are not necessarily common rated in the Bay Area or the Los Angeles Basin. Orange County's John Wayne Airport is not included in this sale. Some flights to/from Ft. Myers may be operated by ATA Airlines.

Florida Fare Sale
Fall into Florida savings with sunny fares from $39 to $79 one-way between Florida and select Southwest Airlines cities. Fares are available seven days a week and must be purchased 14 days in advance. The following are examples of special Florida fares:

-- $39 one-way fares are available between Birmingham and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, between Nashville and Jacksonville, and between New Orleans and Orlando.
-- $49 one-way fares are available between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, between Baltimore and West Palm Beach, and between Providence and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood.
-- $59 one-way fares are available between Cleveland and Jacksonville, between Detroit and West Palm Beach, and between Chicago Midway and Orlando.
-- $79 one-way fares are available between Austin and Tampa Bay, between Houston and West Palm Beach, and between Albuquerque and Jacksonville.

Fare Rules (for Florida fare sale only)
Fares are available one-way and are combinable with all other fares. When combining fares, all ticketing restrictions apply. The fares are available for purchase through Sept. 8, 2005, and are valid for travel from Aug. 30, 2005, through Nov. 17, 2005. Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days before departure. Seats are limited. Fares may not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Fares are valid for travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares do not include a $3.20 federal segment tax per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 one-way. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Tickets are nonrefundable but may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are valid on Southwest-operated published, scheduled service only and are not available through the Group Desk. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Some flights to/from Ft. Myers may be operated by ATA Airlines.

Customers who book their travel via the Internet can subscribe to Southwest Airlines Click 'n Save e-mail updates. The weekly updates deliver the airline's latest fare sale information right to the Customer's e-mail "in" box.

Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 60 cities in 31 states. Southwest's 61st city, Ft. Myers, begins service on Oct. 2, 2005. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,000 flights a day and has 31,000+ Employees systemwide.

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August 16, 2005

The Filtration of Process Water and Its Importance in the Petroleum Industry, Section 4: How to Select the Right Filter and Reduce Your Waste Disposal Costs

The objective of any filter is not to remove all particulate from the fluid stream. The size of particulate to be removed should be determined by the quality objective or system protection requirements. Removing particulate below the level identified for a specific system is a costly and unnecessary exercise with little or no return on investment.

(PRWEB) August 16, 2005 -- Will the stream be reintroduced into the process? If so, what contaminate levels will yield cost effective efficiency? The residual level of solids in the product filtrate will vary for each application. Understanding the limitations that varying solids levels will impose on the process is essential to determine the cost benefits of filtration systems. It is important to utilize filtration expertise along with process knowledge to gain the most from a filtration system.

Protecting a process through filtration has many more variables to consider. A fundamental question is what size particle can cause erosion in downstream equipment. Another is at what level of solids will deposits build up in the low, slow flow areas.

Two other important factors to consider when designing or selecting a filtration system are environmental/safety concerns and waste disposal costs. Environmental regulations governing fugitive emissions have become much more stringent in recent decades, and will be even more rigorous in the future.

In the United States, ultra low sulfur diesel and gasoline fuel requirement become effective in 2004/2005. Companies are also faced with increasing worries over lawsuits from workers exposed to hazardous materials and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Waste disposal costs have risen dramatically in recent years, partially because of the stricter environmental regulations. The following discussion provides an overview or current technologies available for both disposable and cleanable filter systems.

The next article (section 5) will examine disposable and cleanable filter media, and what the differences are between the two.

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.

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August 15, 2005

Southwest Airlines Offers DING! Fares as Low as $23 One-Way; Southwest Airlines Celebrates Its One-Millionth DING! Download

DALLAS (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 15, 2005 -- Southwest's (NYSE: LUV) CEO is out of town, so the airline is throwing a party! For one day only, Southwest Customers can take advantage of DING!-only airfares as low as $23 one-way and no higher than $94 one-way. Almost 50 percent of Southwest's service is on sale to celebrate the one-millionth download of its newest product DING! These fares will be customized to the DING! subscriber and will only be available Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, so Customers must act fast.

DING! is the first-ever "direct link" to Customers' computer desktops, delivering discounted fares to a variety of Southwest destinations. To take advantage of these super low DING! fares, go to:
http://www.southwest.com/cgi-bin/systray?action=registrationForm&refId=2005050000000006

"We want to thank our Customers for their continued excitement about DING!," said Kevin Krone, Southwest's Vice President of Interactive Marketing. "We celebrate our milestone today with super low fares so that Customers can get away for the Labor Day weekend or go somewhere special for Halloween."

The following are samples of the special DING! airfares:
* $23 one-way fares are available between Las Vegas and Ontario, between Chicago and Pittsburgh, and between Dallas and Tulsa.
* $34 one-way fares are available between Chicago and Orlando, between Chicago and Tampa, and between Chicago and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood.
* $43 one-way fares are available between Baltimore/Washington and Little Rock, between Philadelphia and Orlando, and between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood and Philadelphia.
* $69 one-way fares are available between San Antonio and Tampa, between New Orleans and Philadelphia, and between Austin and Chicago.
* $90 one-way fares are available between Las Vegas and Tampa, between Austin and Baltimore/Washington, and between Los Angeles and Orlando.
* $94 one-way fares are available between Nashville and Tampa, between Detroit and Little Rock, and between Albany and Orlando.

"Since the initial introduction of our DING! product, we've made some enhancements," Krone said. "For example, today's DING! sale will be customized to the user's home airport -- saving them time and making their trip easier to book."

The one-millionth Customer to download DING! was in Los Angeles, one of the top cities in Southwest's system to download DING! Other top cities to download DING! are Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Houston, Oakland, and Phoenix. The popularity of DING! is evident: Customers have booked more than $30 million in DING! fares since its introduction in February 2005. That equates to more than $1 million in DING! bookings each week.

The fares are available for purchase today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT through the DING! application only, and are valid for travel from Sept. 1, 2005 through Oct. 31, 2005. Fares are available one-way and are combinable with all other fares. When combining fares, all ticketing restrictions apply. Seats are limited. Fares may vary by flight and day of week and will not be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times. Fares do not include a $3.20 federal segment tax per takeoff and landing. Fares do not include airport-assessed passenger facility charges (PFC) of up to $9 one-way and U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 one-way. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Tickets are nonrefundable but may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are valid on Southwest-operated published, scheduled service only and are not available through the Group Desk. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Fares are not necessarily common rated in the Bay Area or the Los Angeles Basin. Orange County's John Wayne Airport is not included in this special DING! offer.

To take advantage of Southwest Airlines' super low fares, Customers who book their travel via the Internet can subscribe to Southwest Airline's Click 'n Save email updates as well as Southwest Airlines' newest technological innovation -- DING! DING! delivers Southwest Airlines' hottest deals directly to Customers' desktops allowing Customers to get a jump on the latest southwest.com sales!

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Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters receives ISO 9001:2000 SAE AS 9100B:2004 certificate

Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters was awarded its ISO 9001:2000 SAE AS 9100B:2004 certificate by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. on August 3, 2005. This certificate is applicable to the "manufacture of precision details and assemblies for the aerospace and commercial markets".

(PRWEB) August 15, 2005 -- Great news has issued from Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters, LLC (www.hgmetalcrafters.com).

The Quality Management System was awarded its ISO 9001:2000 SAE AS 9100B:2004 certificate from the internationally approved evaluator ABS Quality Evaulations, Inc. for the “manufacture of precision details and assemblies for the aerospace and commercial markets” on Aug. 3, 2005.

ABS is one of the world's largest auditors of quality and enviromental systems and is accredited to certify businesses around the globe to various standards set forth by the International Organization for Standardization. This third party audit recognized that Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters' Quality Management System is not only in compliance to the standards set forth by the International Organization for Standardization but is compliant as well to the more stringent requirements of the SAE (Society of Aerospace Engineers) AS 9100B:2004 standard. This certification follows the recent “Preferred Supplier” award the company received from Boeing.

This quality system certification is recognized by the international manufacturing community as a distinguished measurement of a company's management, process and product control. Suppliers to the aerospace industry know that there is no more important quality standard than the AS9100. This award gives Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters Quality Management System recognition as a world class manufacturer.

Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters is located in Eastman, Georgia at the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport and has been in business since 1998. Heart of Georgia manufactures and assemblies various metal products in the aviation and commercial fields.

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MPS Goes Underground in the United Kingdom Lessons Learned on the Water, Put to Use on the Rails

The tragic attacks on London’s transport infrastructure on 7/7 and the failed attempts 2 weeks later heightened all of our most dreaded fears: “…who, what, when, where, why, and how…”!

Deerfield Beach Fla. (PRWEB) August 14, 2005 -- The tragic attacks on London’s transport infrastructure on 7/7 and the failed attempts 2 weeks later heightened all of our most dreaded fears: “…who, what, when, where, why, and how…”!

Memories raced immediately to Madrid… and, even more dramatically to Tokyo and that morning rush hour of March 20, 1995, when a group of terrorists placed containers of the nerve gas sarin in five cars on three of Tokyo's ten underground railway lines – a system that comprises 230 km of track and transports many million people daily.

Sarin containers were put in rail cars that were expected to arrive in one Central Tokyo station at approximately the same time... Within minutes, alarms were received from fifteen underground stations. Initially, fire or explosions were suspected, but victims’ symptoms soon indicated that a nerve agent (which was verified within a few hours by police chemical experts) had been dispersed. In total, some 5,000-6,000 persons were exposed: 3,227 taken to hospitals -- of which 493 were admitted; 17 developed severe symptoms requiring intensive care; and 12 died from the sarin exposure. A decade later, the tragic attacks on London’s transport infrastructure on 7/7 and the failed attempts 2 weeks, awakened those horrific memories.

In March of this year, Secretary of State for Transport, Alistair Darling, announced a broad range of security related issues for the British Rail Industry. Most issues concentrate on enabling staff, at all levels, with the implementation of a security culture throughout the industry and acknowledgment that a majority of issues will be, to some extent, attributable to human as well as technical failures.

Six weeks before 7/7, MPS (U.K.) was engaged to conduct security assessments at two major train care centres by a major contractor responsible for Urban Maintenance Operations supporting the London Underground Network. The U.K. Government has long realized that the UK Rail Network is vulnerable to attack and is now pro-actively implementing key legislation to militate against this.

Wally Lewis, Director of Operations & Administration, MPS (U.K.) explained the concept: “What we’re looking at is an Interchange Strategy -- to promote: the development of new and enhanced rail facilities at ports and inland terminals; an increase in the proportion of warehousing, which is rail-connected; an increase in the available intermodal terminal capacity; and, on the developers side of rail-connected distribution sites, a distinct need to secure support for their development schemes -- to maximize the successful security implementation -- in the planning process. Rail and underground security in the UK has a strong foundation in place which was developed over time. A recent Government review, incorporating those lessons, but with a focus on the different methods (increasingly being used by international terrorists) and taking into account the obvious constraints and practical difficulties in trying to secure the open, mass-transit system that characterizes the rail network today, supports this concept. As with most threats, after identifying the threat, the key is to then keep it at bay and hopefully negate it. We know the nature of the threat, a rough modus operandi and the targets. Simply stated: strike at the very core of western civilization -- its people -- regardless of age, color, gender or creed.”

MPS CEO, John Bennett added that: “… having completed the first security assessments in the UK, our team is looking to expand into the greater infrastructure of the UK Rail Industry. This, of course, will not detract from our primary focus on the maritime/intermodal/transportation industries, but complement it. There are distinct similarities between the modes of transport and definite crossovers, particularly with regard to containerization and deep sea/rail/road freight.”

In the United States lawmakers are aggressively pursuing passage of legislation, this year, to improve rail security – suggesting that the nation's railroads have taken a “backseat to other antiterrorism funding efforts.” However, rail-related trade groups appear lukewarm to these initiatives because, they say, the provisions will increase costs for both the industry and for consumers. Still, everyone agrees, “… something should be done, and it should be done now.”
About MPS:
N.B. -- NEW ADDRESS = 1052 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33442, NEW PHONE = 1-954-428-6880

MPS -- recognized as being a major force in the critical dimensions of maritime, inter-modal and transportation security. Accordingly, MPS continues to diligently pursue its well-deserved leadership position around the globe. Committed to setting the standard, MPS -- through its unique integrated-discipline methodology -- has consistently been able to respond directly to the diverse and demanding needs of an impressive international client group, including: prominent seaports, shipping companies, shipping lines, petro-chemical and other industry leaders as well as governments and government regulatory agencies.

Acknowledged by the U.S. Coast Guard, The MCA, Bureau Veritas, Transec, MARAD and a host of other governing and regulatory authorities throughout the world as providing exceptional services – proficiently and professionally, MPS has established a firm position at the forefront in: training, education, compliance, management, administration, integration and consulting in a wide range of categories and fields including: International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS), the US Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA), the ILO’s Code of Practice (COP), satellite and terrestrial security tracking technology, surveillance, monitoring, and more.

To learn more about MPS and its programs and offerings, visit our website at: www.mpsint.com or contact us directly by calling: U.S. 1-954-428-6880 or U.K. +44(0)1202 684686.

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The Filtration of Process Water and Its Importance in the Petroleum Industry; Section 3: Cooling and Amine Systems

Petroleum Industry Cooling Systems and how they can affect system instrumentation and efficiency.

(PRWEB) August 14, 2005 -- Cooling Systems: Cooling systems accumulate airborne dirt and other contaminants that can affect system instrumentation and efficiency. Dirt and iron fouling can rob the system of the required heat transfer capacity and increase frictional hydraulic losses. Cooling systems with inefficient filtration can result in the need for labor-intensive tower cleanouts and heat exchanger refurbishing. Efficient systems will extend equipment life and maintain maximum heat transfer. Removal of 98% of particles of 10 µ and larger is recommended for effective cooling water filtration.

Tubular backwashing systems provide economical method of automated solids removal with minimal backwash volumes. Clean cooling water reduces manual cleanouts, reduces chemical consumption, helps eliminate instrument plugging, and maximizes cooling efficiency. If space is at a premium, tubular systems are available in a nonlinear configuration. For example, the Ronningen-Petter AFR Series tubular backwashing pressure filter has a 1m² footprint.

Amine Systems: Amine systems require filtration to remove contaminants such as pipe scale, iron sulfide, and salt precipitants from the process. If the amine is dark amber to greenish in color, the stream is dirty. For maximum efficiency, the amine stream should be as clear as fresh water. Contaminant removal greatly increases amine efficiency and reduces the system's operating costs.

Problems created by dirty or unfiltered mine include iron sulfides that cause foaming in towers. Contaminants that collect on tower trays reduce efficiency and increase pressure drop across the tower. Solids that build up in the flash drum reduce the available liquid area, which results in incomplete separation of hydrocarbons and amine. Contaminants in the surge drum result in a constant supply of new solids in the flow. When particles settle out, they collect in piping, tanks, heat exchangers, and reboilers causing increasing corrosion, plugging, and fouling of the equipment and poor heat transfer.

Typically, disposable media are used on the lean amine loop and backwashing filters on the rich amine loop. When considering disposables, proper media selection will have the most direct effect on system efficiency and therefore cost effectiveness. For example, nominal efficiency media are not effective because too much dirt passes through the filter. Polypropylene media traps oils and can become blind before the full dirt holding capacity is reached.

For a typical 20% side stream, base the filter system size on flow rates recommended for the type of media used. The optimum flowrate is a compromise between cost and dirt holding. The slower the flowrate, the more dirt the media will hold. If there are oils in the amine or if the temperature exceeds 180˚ F (82˚ C), cellulose or polyester media are recommended; cellulose will generally cost less.

If the amine system has not been filtered or if there are signs of high dirt loading (again, a green or amber color) filtration is highly recommended. To reduce costs, stage the cleaning process. Begin with media that will eliminate larger µ particulate, and step the process gradually into smaller retentions with each change out, ending ultimately with retentions in the 5 - 10 µ range. To keep the system at optimum performance, use high efficiency, absolute rated media at a maximum of 10 µ.

Although more prevalent on the sulfur rich side, backwashing, or self-cleaning tubular systems are ideal for both the rich and lean sides of the amine loop because they eliminate operator exposure and disposal of often-hazardous spent bags or cartridges. The closed system benefits of a backwashing filter are especially important when on the rich side of the amine loop because of the elimination of operator exposure to the highly toxic sulfur being removed.

Backwashing filters should be sized at a flux rate of approximately 4 - 8 gpm/ft². The filter media should be 5 or 10 µ, high efficiency (+98%) filter elements constructed of single layer sintered wire mesh. When the filter is installed on a dirty system, it will typically backwash continuously for the first two to three days. Then, the backwash interval will start to increase and within a week, the amine will be clean and the backwash interval will increase to eight hours or more.

Backwashing filters are self-correcting during and after upsets. During upset conditions, the filter will start backwashing continuously. Once the process returns to normal, backwash interval times will also return to normal. The next article (section 4) will examine how to select the right filter for your process requirements.

For questions about Industrial Filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.

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Sniffex, Inc. Announces Successful International Agent Seminar

Sniffex, Inc., producers of Sniffex, an explosives detection device, announced today the successful completion of an international seminar for prospective agents from around the world.

IRVING, Texas (PRWEB) August 14, 2005 -- Sniffex, Inc. (OTC.PK: SNFX) (http://www.sniffex.com), producers of Sniffex, an explosives detection device, announced today the successful completion of an international seminar for prospective agents from around the world. The Company stated that potential agents from over 10 countries attended the seminar. The purpose of the seminar was to educate, train, and demonstrate Sniffex in a number of different environments and situations. The potential agents also spent time meeting with the inventor of Sniffex, Yuri Markov, discussing the current technology and heard, first hand, his vision for the future of Sniffex and related products.

"This was a fantastic meeting where I was able to meet other potential agents from around the world to discuss marketing strategies and, at the same time, learn more about the product's capabilities, in addition to meeting the inventor," stated George Azar, President of Azarco Trading & Contracting. "We were treated to a series of Sniffex tests, meetings with existing users, and discussions with Yuri Markov that provided an enormous amount of information about Sniffex and its future potential. We left with a strong desire to promote Sniffex as quickly and aggressively as possible, worldwide. Sniffex is great; we have the potential to save lives and build a fantastic business at the same time," he continued.

About Sniffex

Sniffex, Inc. is the holder of the license to sell Sniffex, an explosives detection device, in most areas of the world. It sells its products through agents, distributors, and its own sales force. The Company was formed in November 2004 and began selling its products in May 2005. The Company has formed a partnership with Yuri Markov, a noted Bulgarian engineer and inventor of Sniffex, to lead the research and development of its next generation products.

Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend" "anticipate," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions. These forward- looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which the Company operates, projections of future performance, potential future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, and statements regarding the Company's mission and vision. The Company's actual results, performance, and achievements may differ materially from the results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to a wide range of factors.

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Hi-Tec Systems Named Finalist for National Corporate Citizen Award

Small Engineering Firm is Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Corporate Stewardship Award; Hi-Tec Systems Recognized as Responsible Citizen

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) August 14, 2005 -- The United States Chamber of Commerce Center for Corporate Citizenship has announced that Hi-Tec Systems, Inc., is a finalist for a national Corporate Stewardship Award.

The federal contractor, with an office in Arlington, VA, is named in the Small/Midsize Business category. The Corporate Stewardship Award acknowledges businesses which demonstrate ethical leadership and make a difference in their communities.

While Hi-Tec Systems engineers and researchers work to improve and enhance aviation safety and security, President/CEO Tribhuvan Singh works behind-the-scenes to make a significant impact in other ways. Mr. Singh demonstrates civic responsibility by giving back to the community; he donates time to charity organizations and seeks opportunities to educate young people about aviation research.

"Hi-Tec Systems is one of our nation's pillars in advancing important social and economic goals for communities across the country," said Suzanne Clark, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "Examples of corporate citizenship such as these too often go unrecognized." When notified of Hi-Tec's selection, Singh said, "I am delighted to receive this recognition, and thank the U.S. Chamber for bestowing this honor."

The committee that chose award finalists contained leaders distinguished in the field of corporate citizenship. Professor Michael Porter of the Harvard University Business School served as chair. Porter will join Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez and U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue in announcing the winners November 8, 2005, in Washington, D.C.

ABOUT THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CENTER FOR CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is dedicated to improving the environment in which businesses operate. The CCC is part of the world's largest business federation, which represents more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region, as well as 2,800 state and local chambers of commerce. www.uschamber.com

ABOUT HI-TEC SYSTEMS: The company based in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, supplies technical support to agencies in the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, and Defense. Hi-Tec employees around the world provide information technology, engineering, and research services to customers such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), as well aviation authorities, airports and airlines in Afghanistan, Australia, India and Japan. In March, Hi-Tec began a yearlong celebration of its tenth anniversary. www.hitecsystems.com

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Markland Subsidiary EOIR Technologies Inc. Awarded $4.8 Million in New Orders from U.S. Army

BOSTON (PRWEB) August 13, 2005 -- 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's wholly owned subsidiary EOIR Technologies Inc. new orders for technology products and services totaling $4.8 million and that the company finished the fiscal year ended June 30,2005 with $48.8M in funded backlog. 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. A portion of the current funding is being utilized for the continued development of technologies which may help to detect suicide bomber and weapons threats from stand off distances.

The $4.8 million in new orders come under an NVESD omnibus contract. The omnibus contract Option Year Four was awarded on July 15, 2005. EOIR Technologies Inc. omnibus contract awards for the previous Option Year Three which ended on July 14, 2005 had totaled $61.2M.

The ongoing Omnibus contract may provide a maximum ceiling amount of up to $80 million in fiscal year revenues for Markland. 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.

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Hi-Tec Systems to Track U.S. Aviation Security Incidents

New Jersey IT firm developing and managing national Confidential Early Warning System; hi-tec helping strengthen airport security across U.S.

(PRWEB) August 13, 2005 -- Hi-Tec Systems, Inc., is helping NASA and the TSA monitor and improve aviation security across the United States. Hi-Tec is a partner in a multimillion dollar government contract to design and operate the Security Incident Reporting System (SIRS).

Hi-Tec will develop, implement and manage SIRS in consultation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The national confidential system will provide early warnings to authorities concerned with protecting the flying public. Specialists at NASA's Ames Research Center in California will gather and scrutinize reports submitted voluntarily by aviation professionals who can remain anonymous. The information is then used to strengthen security procedures at airports across America.

The SIRS program manager is Ronald Polillo, Hi-Tec Vice President for Homeland Security & Defense. A renowned expert, Polillo is credited with being the architect of U. S. aviation security over the past 15 years. Hi-Tec is launching SIRS as a subcontractor on a $26 million dollar contract awarded to consultant Booz Allen Hamilton to run all three reporting systems for NASA. The other two are the Aviation Safety Reporting System, run in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Patient Safety Reporting System for Veterans Administration Hospitals.

ABOUT HI-TEC SYSTEMS: Based in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, the company supplies technical support to agencies in the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, and Defense. Hi-Tec employees around the world provide information technology, engineering, and research services to customers including the TSA and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well aviation authorities, airports and airlines in Afghanistan, Australia, India and Japan. In addition to corporate headquarters near Atlantic City, Hi-Tec maintains a DC office in Arlington, VA, and an Asian-Pacific liaison office in New Delhi, India. The SBA-certified small business is recognized as a "success story" in the May 2005 issue of Transportation Link, a DOT newsletter. In March, Hi-Tec began a yearlong celebration of its tenth anniversary. For more information, call (609) 272-1515 or visit www.hitecsystems.com.

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August 12, 2005

Esterel Technologies Introduces CVK™ (Compiler Verification Kit)

New module in the SCADE Suite™ tool chain accelerates the development and certification of safety-critical software.

MOUNTAIN VIEW (California) and ELANCOURT (France) (PRWEB) August 12, 2005 -- Esterel Technologies has added the CVK™ (Compiler Verification Kit) to its SCADE Suite development tool for safety-critical embedded software applications. Developing safety critical software implies demonstrating that the system requirements have been transformed and implemented correctly at each and every step of the software development process. This traditionally implies time-consuming reviews and tests that generally represent more than half of a safety critical project’s costs.

The SCADE Suite™ solution enables an efficient methodology that consists of:
1. Capturing the software specifications in an unambiguous software model.
2. Verifying requirements at the model level early in the development process, when the detection and fixing of software errors are easier and cheaper.
3. Generating certifiable embedded code with the SCADE KCG qualified code generator.
4. Using SCADE’s new CVK, verifying the target processor with the cross-compiler environment, resulting in a proven platform for executing any volume of SCADE-generated C code.

KCG, the SCADE Suite automatic code generator, has been qualified as a Level A development tool under RTCA DO-178B, and certified as a product for all SIL levels under IEC 61508. Therefore KCG creates immediately certifiable code from the SCADE model-based development system. The new Compiler Verification Kit (CVK) from Esterel Technologies now enables developers to prove, with a limited effort, that the C code generated from any SCADE environment will execute correctly on a selected target platform.

KCG produces an exactly defined and circumscribed subset of C. Applied to SCADE models, it generates a totally predictable C code structure. It is therefore possible to define a reference SCADE model which will produce every possible C construct upon code generation that KCG can produce. This is the foundation of Esterel’s CVK.

With CVK, the user receives the following components to verify a target platform:
1. A SCADE model containing all possible SCADE constructs.
2. The reference C code generated from this model.
3. A set of test vectors that enable testing of the C code generated from this sample model at the 100% MC/DC level. Applying this test suite will ensure consistent behavior between the SCADE models running on a host development environment and the compiled SCADE-generated C code running on a target.
4. Documentation and methodology descriptions as requested by certifying bodies.

This CVK verification needs to be performed only once for any compiler/linker/processor combination, saving SCADE users substantial engineering and test resources for DO-178B and IEC 61508 certified projects.

CVK is processor-independent and compatible with all C cross-development systems.

“CVK provides the critical link that ensures the certifiable flow between the SCADE graphical models, KCG-generated C code, and object code,” states Chip Downing, CEO of Esterel Technologies Inc. “Our DO-178B aerospace and defense customers, as well as our IEC 61508 customers in automotive and transportation industries, will derive substantial savings and efficiencies from this exciting new SCADE component.”

The tools from Esterel Technologies allow the design of unambiguous specifications of software systems, to simulate them and automatically verify these designs with the help of formal methods.

About SCADE Suite

SCADE Suite, a design environment for safety-critical embedded software applications, provides graphical specification capture and simulation, along with the capability to check safety properties at the model level. In addition, the SCADE KCG certified code generator has achieved compliance with the highest safety standards, IEC 61508 for all SIL levels and RTCA DO-178B up to level A, enabling rapid deployment of SCADE-generated designs. SCADE Design Verifier™ is the industry leader in providing a platform for applying formal methods to control systems models.

About Esterel Technologies

Esterel Technologies’ tools create unambiguous specifications that produce correct-by-construction, automated implementation in software and/or hardware. Today, SCADE Suite™ is the standard for the creation of RTCA DO-178B, EUROCAE ED-12B, IEC 61508 and EN50128 safety-critical embedded software in the civilian avionics and transportation industries. SCADE Drive™ is the emerging standard for the creation of safety-critical embedded software in the automotive industry. Esterel Studio™ enables electronics hardware designers to create golden specification models that can be automatically implemented in RTL or C.

Esterel Technologies is a privately held company with headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA, and Elancourt, France, with direct sales offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, and China. For additional information, visit the Esterel Technologies website at http://www.esterel-technologies.com.

Esterel Technologies Press Contacts:

Europe
Gundel Hahn, Gundel Hahn Medienservice
Phone: +49 (0) 89 123 922 04
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North America
Chip Downing, Esterel Technologies
Phone: +1 650-641-1707
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KMx Migration Program for Pathlore Learning Management Suite Clients

Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI), a leader in web-based training and e-learning solutions, today announced its "KMx Migration program for Pathlore Learning Management Suite clients" special offer.

LINTHICUM, MD (PRWEB) August 15, 2005 -- Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI), a leader in Web-Based Training and E-Learning Solutions, today announced its "KMx Migration Program for Pathlore Learning Management Suite clients" special offer.

KMSI is pleased to announce its "KMx Migration Program for Pathlore Learning Management Suite clients" special offer. This special offer lets corporations and Government agencies that have licensed software from Pathlore Software Corporation migrate to KMx Enterprise at a substantial discount.

Through December 31st, 2005, organizations that have licensed software from Pathlore Software Corporation can migrate to KMx Enterprise and receive a 33% discount. Because KMx Enterprise is licensed without any per-user licensing fees, this offer may provide Pathlore customers with additional savings totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Other competitive products may also apply. Contact KMSI's sales office at (603) 382-2262 to confirm product qualification or to learn more about this special offer. Proof of licensed purchase of competing products is required. KMx Enterprise includes KMx Performance Management LMS, KMx Learning Content Management System, KMx Development, KMx Live Presentation Tools and product training.

Organizations that have incurred the significant expense and time required to implement the Pathlore Learning Management Suite may be reluctant to consider alternative solutions, fearing additional expense and delays. In order to counter these reservations, KMSI offers a solution specifically designed for organizations that have already licensed learning management technology from a Pathlore Software Corporation. KMSI's comprehensive solution provides Pathlore clients with the ability to:
-- Migrate existing courseware, student/employee training records,
catalogs and training schedules from the Pathlore Learning Management Suite
to KMx Enterprise, normally within one week.
-- Replicate client sponsored modifications, integrations and branding to
smooth the introduction of KMx to the client's business process and
employees.
-- Deliver training to an expanded group of employees, customer and/or
suppliers without incurring any per-user license fees using KMx Performance
Management LMS.
-- Quickly and easily convert existing instructional materials to
standards conformant on-demand e-learning with KMx Development.
-- Provide virtual classroom training to an unlimited number of users
without incurring per-seat license fees with KMx Live Presentation Tools.
-- Create and manage a reusable learning content object library to
expedite development efforts and provide just-in-time training and
performance support with the KMx Learning Content Management System (LCMS).

KMSI's extensive references and Fortune 500 client list quickly removes any reservations that Pathlore Software Corporation customers may have had when considering abandoning the use of the Pathlore Learning Management Suite.

Explains KMSI President Jack E. Lee, "Over the past year, there has been significant consolidation in the e-learning and learning management technology industries. Leading providers like Docent, Thinq, Saba and Click2Learn have either acquired, been acquired, or merged with one of their most significant competitors. The KMx Migration Program for Pathlore Learning Management Suite clients was created following the announcement that SumTotal Systems Inc. would acquire rival Pathlore Software Corporation. KMx provides the solution for Pathlore customers who realize that the Pathlore Learning Management Suite may quickly become obsolete. The program will enable Pathlore Learning Management Suite clients to move forward with their initiatives without the worries of product uncertainty, availability of software support and maintenance and the inevitable technology conflicts that arise when competitors merge."

Explains KMSI CTO Mike Binnix, "When we founded KMSI, we had a vision of what could be done to reinvigorate the learning technology marketplace. Our founding team brought over 100 years of hands-on experience with nearly all of the leading learning technology platforms and e-learning development suites. Our plan was simple; identify the major areas for improvement in both technologies and processes and use that information to create a company and a platform that could ensure the success or our client's initiatives."

About KMx Enterprise

KMx Enterprise is an Advanced Distributed Learning Platform that provides fully integrated e-learning content development, learning management, performance management, learning content management and virtual classroom technologies in one easy to use solution. KMx enables rapid content creation and delivery by a wide range of content creators including instructional designers and subject matter experts. KMx is accessible using standard desktop applications and browser technologies and supports popular learning, content and document management technologies. KMx is available as both an installed application and as an ASP hosted service.

About Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.

Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative learning and knowledge management solutions for Fortune 2000 companies and Government agencies. For more information, please visit www.kmsi.us

KMx is available to all government agencies via the General Services Administration (GSA) Contract GS-35F-0461M with Velocite Systems, Inc.

Pathlore Learning Management Suite is a trademark of Pathlore Software Corporation

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August 10, 2005

CTG Offers Free, Welcome Gift Pack for All New Sign-Ons That Meet Simple Registration Criteria; Offer Ends August 31

Crestwood Technology Group offers a free access, full service Web-based search tool enabling buyers in the electronics, aerospace, military and other industries to make free, unlimited searches for parts in stock and Rapid Quotes requests. Locating stock and getting rapid price quotes is now greatly simplified by Crestwood Technology Group’s new Website, www.CTG123.com.

(PRWEB) August 10, 2005 -- Crestwood Technology Group offers buyers a free Web site to search stock of military, aerospace, industrial and commercial level semiconductors, relays, switches, connectors, hardware, adhesives, chemicals, fasteners, resistors, capacitors, obsolete, allocated and hard-to-find parts.

Locating stock and getting rapid price quotes is now greatly simplified by Crestwood Technology Group’s new Website, www.CTG123.com. The site is a free access, full service Web-based search tool that enables buyers in the electronics, aerospace, military and other industries to make free, unlimited searches for parts in stock and Rapid Quotes requests. There are no limits to the number of users per company that can access the site, which also offers businesses the opportunity to sell unwanted excess inventory. For Rapid Free Registration, please visit http://www.ctg123.com/registration-page-1.

Parts found in stock include military, aerospace, industrial, automotive and commercial level semiconductors, relays, switches, connectors, hardware, fasteners, resistors, capacitors, obsolete, allocated and hard-to-find parts. Members may also request data sheets, which can often be supplied immediately.

"Our new web site (http://www.CTG123.com) has been designed with the specific needs of electronic, military and aerospace parts buyers in mind. It’s free, easy-to-use and all-inclusive," says Denise Gilchrist, President and founder of CTG. Gilchrist also noted that similar part search-engines can cost in excess of $75k per year. CTG’s primary users are the US Military, US Defense Supply Centers, government agencies, and the US Defense Industry. However, CTG’s site is becoming increasingly popular with the commercial sector as well. The site yields quantity of parts in stock when searched by manufacturers’ part number or National Stock Number (NSN), and a Rapid Quote System provides buyers with an immediate price quote, which is invaluable when dealing with mission critical component shortages.

Combined with this easy-to-use service, Certified Quality Systems: AS9120:2002 Aerospace Quality Systems Standard, ISO 9001:2000 Quality Systems Management and responsive customer service, CTG continues to offer clients cutting edge tools to facilitate locating parts in stock, receiving timely pricing and immediate delivery of the full spectrum of electronic components, electromechanical parts, military and aerospace parts as well as allocated, hard-to-find and obsolete parts.

CTG123.com members include the US Government, US Military bases, Defense Supply Centers, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Raytheon, ITT, BAE Systems, NASA, Ametek, Boeing, Celestica, Jabil Circuit, Siemens, Sikorsky, General Dynamics, Goodrich, Rockwell Collins, Tyco, Sanmina-SCI, Motorola, Intel, Harris Corp., Pratt & Whitney, L-3 Communications and over 10,000 other Department of Defense, military, aerospace, biomedical, industrial and commercial, active members.

CTG is a stocking distributor of electronic components, electromechanical parts, military & aerospace parts, hardware, obsolete, discontinued and hard-to-find parts. CTG is a 100% Woman Owned - Small business, recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine and Dun & Bradstreet's HOT 100 Fastest Growing Distributor in America for 2004 and 2005. CTG is ISO 9001:2000 & AS 9120:2002 certified by QMI.

CTG is offering a free, welcome Gift Pack for all new sign-ons that meet the simple registration criteria for the next two weeks ending August 31.

Contact information: Joe Santora, Crestwood Technology Group, 200 Corporate Blvd. South, Suite 110, Yonkers, NY 10701 914-779-3500 x131. jsantora @ ctgnow.com www.CTG123.com

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Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST) Assessed at CMMI Level 3

Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST) today announced that the company has been assessed at Level 3 of the Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI) across its entire organization. OST achieved this milestone after a rigorous assessment by an independent, third party assessor.

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 10, 2005 -- Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST) today announced that the company has been assessed at Level 3 of the Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI) across its entire organization. OST achieved this milestone after a rigorous assessment by an independent, third party assessor.

The CMMI standard, developed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), is an improvement on the best practices of previous CMM models. The SEI is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the US Department of Defense and operated by Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh, PA.

Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI) is an approach that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective process improvement. It can be used to guide process improvement across a project, a division, or an entire organization. CMMI helps integrate traditionally separate organizational functions, set process improvement goals and priorities, provide guidance for quality processes, and provide a point of reference for appraising current processes. Currently, fewer than 300 organizations worldwide are assessed at CMMI Level 3 or above.

“Achieving CMMI Level 3 across our entire organization enables OST to push its quality standards to new levels” says Vijay Narula, CEO. "With CMMI, we can more explicitly link management and delivery activities to our client's business objectives. CMMI will not only strengthen our ability to deliver technical solutions, but also allow us to better manage risk, to improve decision making, and to maintain our outstanding delivery track record.”

OST began implementing CMM-based practices in 2002. In 2003, OST was externally assessed at Level 3 under the Software (SW)-CMM model. “Our CMMI Level 3 assessment represents - in the space of less than two years - a critical second external validation of OST's performance and its commitment to delivering quality solutions,” says Ajay Madan, COO. “Our entire staff is proud of successfully implementing the best-in-industry processes and being recognized for continuously improving organizational processes.” “We will continue our commitment to process improvement in the years to come,” Narula added.

Madan further adds that OST's CMMI Level 3 achievement is valued for far more than the certification. “It literally transforms the way we approach our client's challenges. By coupling process discipline and innovation, OST will continue to differentiate itself from its competitors.” Process improvement forms a cornerstone of OST's long-term growth strategy and places the firm in a position of strength when compared to its traditional competition in both the private and public sectors.

About OST:

OST is a provider of information technology and management consulting solutions mainly to the aviation, defense, financial, health, insurance, transportation, and utility industries. Its client base includes numerous Fortune 1,000 companies and public sector organizations including the US Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Transportation, and Treasury, as well as state and local governments.

Contact Information:
John J. Handrahan
202-466-8099
www.ostglobal.com

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IP*InSource(SM) Best Practices in Intellectual Property Asset Management Education Series Starts October 6, 2005 with “Managing IP for Greater Corporate Value” Workshop

IP*InSource(SM) announces its Best Practices in Intellectual Property (IP) Asset Management Executive Education Series, a series of workshops geared toward anyone interested in in-depth information, case studies, and best practices for the management of intellectual assets and intellectual property.

Bedford, NH (PRWEB) August 10, 2005 -- IP*InSource(SM), a division of SPIRAL Communications Corporation, announces its Best Practices in Intellectual Property (IP) Asset Management Executive Education Series: a series of workshops geared toward business and technology professionals, financiers, strategists, agents, accountants, attorneys, paralegals, and anyone interested in in-depth information, case studies, and best practices for the management of intellectual assets and intellectual property. The first in the series, a one-day workshop, “Managing Intellectual Property for Greater Corporate Value: Methods and Techniques for Finding and Patching IP Exposure Points at Start-Up, On-Going, Re-Organization, and Exit Stages,” is offered in several U.S. cities, including Manchester, New Hampshire, October 6, 2005. Topics include but are not limited to principles of patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright protection; IP asset basics pertinent to commercialization and keeping the corporation healthy, e.g. ownership, selective information disclosure, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance; IP management strategies and responsibilities by corporate function; anti-trust triggers; IP considerations during mergers, acquisitions, and bankruptcy proceedings; and franchising.

Speakers include Pamela (Pam) Roth, Practice Leader, IP Asset Management, IP*InSource(SM) and Glen Secor, Attorney, Secor Law and Information Group, LLC. Ms. Roth has been engaged for more than 20 years as an enterprise strategist, product marketing practice manager, and electronics and software industry analyst; and holds law degrees from Franklin Pierce Law Center (L.L.M. in Intellectual Property) and New England School of Law (J.D.); an M.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and B.A. from Hofstra University. Mr. Secor, an attorney practicing in NH and MA, focuses on transactional business law, tax law, and IP management; and holds law degrees from Harvard Law (L.L.M.) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D.); an M.S. from New Hampshire College, and B.A. from Stonehill College.

Seating is limited, attendees are asked to register ASAP to ensure a seat. Register online at www.ipinsource.com. The early bird rate is $495 until midnight September 1, 2005; after that the standard rate is $595 and the government standard rate is $535. The graduate student rate is $475. All fees include morning coffee, mid-day and afternoon breaks, luncheon, and materials. For NH hotel accommodations, call The Highlander Inn directly at 1-800-548-9248 and ask for the IP Management Seminar rate. The Highlander Inn is offering a special rate of $109/night plus tax for hotel reservations made by September 1, 2005.

About IP*InSource(SM):

IP*InSource(SM) provides time-is-of- the-essence deliverables including business process and intellectual asset audits; strategic planning for intellectual property-focused entities; international executive education programs; customized client-site intellectual property management training programs; patent search and associated reporting; and business mediation. IP*InSource(SM) and the IP*InSource(SM) logo are service marks of SPIRAL Communications Corporation.

Contact:

Pamela (Pam) Roth, Practice Leader
Intellectual Property Asset Management Practice
IP*InSource(SM), a division of SPIRAL Communications Corporation
720-249-2805
http://www.ipinsource.com

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Interactivity, Usability, and Customization in BLR's Best-Selling Training CD's Make OSHA Safety Training More Effective

Two of BLR's best-selling safety training products on CD have been improved to add greater interactivity, usability, and customization.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) August 10, 2005 -- Delivering frequent safety training to workers is the only sure way to keep accidents from happening and the OSHA inspector at bay. But until now the difficulty of finding the time to research and deliver regular safety meetings has kept many managers from following that best safety practice. To make that training job easier, Business & Legal Reports, Inc. (BLR) has totally redesigned its two most popular safety training products – Safety Training Presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint® and Safety Meetings Library.

Safety Training Presentations – 25 complete, ready-to-go PowerPoint® training meetings
The new and improved version of this best-selling CD product now includes interactive exercises to involve trainees in the learning process. Another improvement is that it is now possible to make the training specific to any facility by easily customizing the meetings with photos or text. Safety Training Presentations also includes an easy to follow trainers guide, detailed PowerPoint slides, and reproducible handouts and quizzes.

Safety Meeting Library – New formats and “Training Approaches”
This exhaustive resource on CD features almost 300 complete meetings on every conceivable safety and OSHA topic – from Asbestos to Workers Compensation - and in every popular training format. A new “Choose a Training Approach” feature represents a training breakthrough - for the first time trainers can select training meetings tailored to specialized training needs. “Training Approaches” include: OSHA-mandated, new employee, refresher, comprehensive, and hands-on training meetings. The new and improved product also includes several exciting new training formats - 7 Minute Safety Meetings, Spanish language handouts and quizzes, and PowerPoint meetings.

The newly improved CD products have been made much easier to install and use, and both have been exhaustively reviewed by safety learning experts for improved comprehension and training effectiveness.

BLR is offering free trials of these products at its website, BLR.com. As an introductory gift to safety managers, the firm offers a free download of a complete PowerPoint meeting on Ergonomics safety at http://www.blr.com/81001600/PRS26

About BLR
Based in Old Saybrook, Conn., BLR publishes books, newsletters, and Web products serving professionals in human resources, compensation safety, and environmental management. For a free catalog call 1-800-727-5257 or visit www.BLR.com.

Contacts:
BLR: John Brady
860-510-0100 x159

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Lightweight Systems for Heavy-Duty Environments

Acnodes announces new fanless panelmount computer.

WALNUT, CA (PRWEB) August 10, 2005 -- Acnodes Corp. today introduced a new industrial-grade panel PC that supports standard and embedded Windows operating systems and can boot from either a 2.5” hard drive or a CompactFlashTM card.

Made of stainless steel with an aluminum front bezel, the new compact computer, called the FPC-8084, is fanless and designed particularly for heavy-duty environments. The front panel meets IP65 and NEMA 4 regulations. It has a wide operating temperature range, between -10° and 50° Celsius, and passed shock and vibration testing at 1.3G while operating with the hard drive.

The FPC-8084 is equipped with an 8.4”, 800x600 resolution, TFT LCD screen with built-in touchscreen, and features a low-power consumption CPU, the VIA Eden 667MHz, and up to 512MB RAM.
The panel computer supports Windows® 98/NT/2000/XP, Windows® CE.NET, Windows® XP embedded, and Linux kernel 2.4.

Standard input-output features include three serial ports, one parallel port, ethernet, one PS/2 (for keyboard and mouse with a Y-cable), one USB 1.1 and an external VGA port. There is also a PC/104 slot for communication, data acquisition or other needed expansion card.

In addition, the FPC-8084 is equipped with a fuse to protect the system from over-voltage. The system runs natively on 24VCD power. An external 110/220VAC power adapter is available.
The lightweight system weighs only 4 pounds and is 2.4” deep, 13.17” wide and 11” high. It can be mounted in several ways including panel mount, desktop, wall mount and VESA arm. The FPC-8084 is CE and FCC registered.

Additional details can be found online at:http://www.acnodes.com/ebproductdetail.asp?id=86
to see another fanless panel pc can be found http://www.acnodes.com/ebproduct.asp?catmainid=25

To discuss your special needs in your panel pc solutions, please contact Acnodes Corporation at (909) 598-7388, via fax at (909) 598-0218.

Please visit our website for this and other great products at www.acnodes.com

About Acnodes: As a quality provider of industrial computing solutions, Acnodes serves various industries in industrial control, automation, and military. Acnodes manufactures and delivers various products as rack-mount LCD monitors, monitor keyboard drawers, panel PC, or other data storage devices. Acnodes works only with well-known suppliers and validates its rigorous manufacturing process for quality and performance.

Company Information:
Name: Acnodes Corporation
Address:
20947 Currier Road Unit H
Walnut, CA 91789
Phone:909-598-7388, Fax: 909-598-0218
http://www.acnodes.com

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Vodium Awarded Contract with the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC)

Company selected by NETC as the provider of online training and education technologies and services across the Navy.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 10, 2005 -- Vodium announced today that it has been awarded a two-year contract with the U.S. Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) to be the provider of video webcast technology and services to deliver distance learning courses. Under the agreement, Vodium will provide over fifty hours of multimedia on-demand courses through the Navy’s Integrated Learning Environment (ILE) as well as Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) portal. These training courses will be delivered to Navy Seamen throughout the world.

The focus of the NETC initiative is to increase effectiveness through improved communication and understanding and to drive a more rapid transformation while also reducing overall Navy program costs. Restricted travel budgets, time considerations, and the growing backlog of pertinent and evolving issues, changes and priorities in need of immediate delivery, have led the Navy to recognize the need for NETC to develop and provide distance learning educational information and professional development courses to the entire training and education organization.

The goal of the project is to leverage existing materials, capture key leadership briefings, conferences, and high cost contracted training events and export them to the entire organization to increase their knowledge and understanding in order to align efforts across the enterprise. The plan is to capture and digitize these key events and all supporting materials and build them into learning enhanced, Internet deliverable versions of these same events. The envisioned capability will offer NETC the tools to track usage of online curricula, test students on completion and comprehension, segment and compartmentalize access to courses, deliver and receive student experience surveys, deliver the courses effectively both domestically and abroad, deliver course material to high and low bandwidth Internet users, and remain an online reference tool for NETC. The end result will become an on-demand, training library of content for the Navy workforce to access from their homes, offices, or abroad, at any time.

"The Navy selected Vodium because of our unique technology platform which allows training courseware to be combined with knowledge management, our high levels of service, and competitive pricing”, said Cameron Clarke, President and CEO of Vodium. “We’ve been striving to educate the training community about the value of building online learning libraries across disciplines, and we are thrilled to see that the Navy shares our vision. Vodium’s platform is a great fit for their needs and we look forward to delivering more of this type of solution to the Department of Defense and civilian agencies,” continued Clarke.

About Vodium
Vodium is a full-service, leading provider of webcasting and streaming media communication solutions, including online training, knowledge management, virtual conferences, and corporate communications. From creation to the delivery of synchronized searchable rich media presentations that include audio, video, transcripts, graphics, reports, and web content, Vodium serves audiences from 10 - 10,000. Vodium's customers span across Fortune 100 companies, federal agencies and the educational sector. For more information, visit our website at www.vodium.com.

Media Contact:
Michael Ahern, Vice President of Operations
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202.223.1800

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HomelandDefenseStocks.com Homeland Security Online Conference; Looking Back at the Progress and Obstacles; Tracking Trends in Technology & Funding Moving Forward

www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com Hosts Online Homeland Security Investor and Industry Conference September 21st, 2005

POINT ROBERTS, Wash.(PRWEB) August 10, 2005 -- www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), an investor news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, is pleased to announce its third online Homeland Security Investor Conference to be held live on September 21, 2005 and archived thereafter. The conference format will be an audio presentation and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation featuring industry analysts and experts, as well as presenting public companies. The HDS forum creates a venue for investors and industry to determine the winners as the market moves forward. As acts of terrorism continue, the forum will gain the expert opinions of its keynote speakers and industry participants as attempts are made to answer the questions - "Are we better prepared, and what gaps still need to be addressed?"

HDS plans to build on the previous success of their April 6th, 2005 HomelandDefenseStocks.com online conference, which was the largest online investor and industry conference in the sector, featuring six Industry speakers and fourteen Public Homeland Security Companies. Participating companies currently include: Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD), Law Enforcement Associates (AMEX: AID), and Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL).

Homeland Security industry speakers include:

Mr. Brian Ruttenbur - Equity Research Analyst, Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc (http://www.morgankeegan.com): Homeland Security Technology - Brian Ruttenbur joined Morgan Keegan in June 2000. As Managing Director, Mr. Ruttenbur follows the homeland security technology sector. Prior to joining Morgan Keegan, he was a senior analyst with SunTrust Equitable Securities from November 1995 to May 2000. From August 1993 to March 1994, he was a staff consultant with Anderson Consulting. Mr. Ruttenbur holds a B.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a M.A.S. from the University of Montana, Missoula. He also served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force.

Mr. Jack Mallon – Senior Managing Director: Mallon and Associates, Division of C.E. Unterberg, Towbin - Publisher of leading industry financial newsletter, Mallon’s Security Report http://www.mallonassociates.com

Mr. Mallon has more than 25 years of financial, legal and operational experience in the security industry. Before joining C.E. Unterberg, Towbin, he was the founder and managing director of Mallon Associates, an investment banking firm exclusively serving the Security & Crime Control Industry. The firm initiated, structured and advised on mergers & acquisitions, raised capital and performed industry research and strategic consulting services. Mr. Mallon also publishes Mallon’s Security Report, a quarterly financial newsletter providing information on investment opportunities, news and commentary on important transactions, events and executives in the security industry. He was a co-founder and President of IBI Security Service, Inc. a former public company engaged in alarm, guard and armored carrier services. As a member of the bars of the states of New York and Connecticut, he also performed legal services in the industry, representing security companies in labor and securities matters. Mr. Mallon commenced his work career as a journalist and was a police and investigative reporter for the New York Daily News while attending college and law school. He received his B.S. degree from Colombia University, a LLB (law degree) from St. John’s School of Law and did graduate work in securities and labor law at New York University Law School.

Forum/Conference link: http://www.investorideas.com/forums/Portals/homelanddefense3.aspx

The conference will also be advertised on the Homeland Security Web Portal TwoTigersOnline and the National Homeland Security Knowledgebase
www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com, http://www.TwoTigersOnline.com/resources.html, owned by HDS, which currently averages over one million unique visitors per month.

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

Participating Public Companies:

About Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD):

Aethlon Medical is pioneering the development of viral filtration devices to treat drug and vaccine resistant pathogens. The market focus is the treatment of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis-C (HCV), and Biological Weapon Threats. Aethlon has an experienced management team, which receives support and guidance from globally recognized science advisors representing the infectious disease, biowarfare, and dialysis industries. Clinical Trials to treat HIV and HCV patients in India are scheduled to begin in the coming months, and U.S. clinical studies are expected to begin later this year. Aethlon is a featured company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com and BiotechIndustryStocks.com; additional details can be viewed at http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/AethlonMedical/Default.asp. More information on Aethlon Medical and the Hemopurifier technology is available at www.aethlonmedical.com.

About Law Enforcement Associates (AMEX: AID):

Law Enforcement Associates, Inc. headquartered in Youngsville, N.C., manufactures and markets a diverse line of undercover surveillance products including a complete line of audio surveillance equipment and Homeland Security Products. LEA currently markets to the Military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel throughout the world, as well as governmental agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations. LEA has a history of enhancing security at major events including the Summer Olympics, Democratic National Convention, Super Bowl, Winter Olympic Games and Centennial First Flight Celebration and most recently a key security element for the 2005 US Open Golf Championship. The company's technology is also used as a prevention and detection solution at military bases, nuclear facilities, embassies, government installations, oil refineries, and United Nations and NATO locations throughout the world. LEA is a featured company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com and NonlethalStocks.com; additional details can be viewed at http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/CO/LENF/Default.asp. More information on LEA and its products is available at www.leacorp.com

About Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL):
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 has an ongoing five year Omnibus contract that 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 five year contract. 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. More information on Markland and its products is available at http://www.marklandtech.com.
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August 09, 2005

Carpe Diem Announces the Second International Engine and Condition Monitoring Conference

Engine and Condition Monitoring Conference will take place on 12th October 2005 at 99 City Road, London.

(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 8, 2005 -- Carpe Diem announces the second international Engine and Condition Monitoring (ECM) Conference, to take place at Inmarsat Conference Centre, 99 City Road, London, on the 12th October 2005.

Sponsored by The Norwegian Shipping IT Managers Association (Marintek) and Inmarsat, ECM 2005 is an exceptional opportunity for all involved in Engine and Condition Monitoring to learn from the world’s leading experts and discover the future of maritime remote monitoring systems.

Engine and Condition Monitoring (ECM) has had widespread acceptance in a number of industries. Elements of remote monitoring are becoming more commonplace, but there are some unique issues that have and still need to be addressed before widespread acceptance in the marine environment. Through real life case studies ECM 2005 will highlight the current technologies and discuss how these are being used in current marine environments and discuss their future influence on common practice.

This unique knowledge-sharing event is supported by Inmarsat and the Norwegian Shipping IT Managers Association Marintek whose members include Bergesen, Barber Ship Management, Odfjell, Teekay and DNV. During the discussions senior representatives from ship engine manufacturers, automation and control companies, refrigeration cargo monitoring companies, refrigeration cargo transport, and shipping companies will discuss the possibilities, benefits and business opportunities of remote monitoring or engines, fuel consumption and cargo.

With key contributions and best practice case studies from Rolls Royce, VShips, Stena Line, Swantech, Inmarsat, Servowatch, Lloyds Register, Marintek members, delegates will hear presentations by leading experts, uncovering state of the art technologies and the latest academic research. Seats should be booked early to join this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, share ideas and find solutions to remote engine and condition monitoring problems.

Full details and registration forms can be found at http://www.cdscs.co.uk/ECM2005.htm

Prices are £400 for full day programme, including lunch. For all Inmarsat partners there is a 10% discount. For employees of shipping companies the cost is £200. For delegates booking before 12th September a 10% discount applies. Marintek members are invited free of charge.

All enquiries to be made to Minerva Alvarez at:
Minerva @ cdscs.co.uk
Tel +441234 756 016

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August 08, 2005

Lone Star Aerospace Selects EMF’s Dashboard and Database for Prime Contractors and Government Clients

Lone Star Aerospace, an advisor to senior level military, aerospace and prime contractor executives on management process, software utilization, and technology has announced its use of Embedded Market Forecasters’ (EMF) Executive Dashboard and database to determine design outcomes, testing processes, methodology use and best practices for a range of vertical market utilizations.

Dallas (PRWEB) August 8, 2005 -- The database includes all 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit, and 128-bit processors as well as DSP and FPGA use – in addition to a comprehensive list of operating systems, programming languages, etc., it is possible to perform cross tabs and regression analysis to determine the correlation between design outcomes, resulting systems functionality, methodologies used and developer defined best practices.

Lone Star and EMF are collaborating on advisory programs with several military, government and prime contractor users of systems, software, hardware and development tools to suggest efficiencies, strategic utilizations, and competitive advantage. .

Steve Roemerman, Chairman of Lone Star Aerospace, said “Dr. Jerry Krasner complied a data base that is a national resource. To our knowledge it is the only source of objective information about product development. EMF offers a unique tool for measuring and predicting the performance of development teams, tools, and environments. We are very pleased to have a relationship with a company possessing such an asset. In addition, Jerry’s personal reputation for objective advice and uncanny foresight is without peer. We are delighted that EMF has agreed to work with Lone Star.”

About Lone Star Aerospace: Lone Star delivers defense solutions. LSA clients include many defense and aerospace firms of all sizes from the US and allied nations. LSA delivers strategy consulting, simulation and modeling, leading edge product development, and critical subcontracting.

LSA executives, analysts and technologists have contributed to the most challenging and critical efforts in aerospace and defense. Their successful contributions have included concept development, product development, testing, and deployment. They have contributed to force transformation, corporate strategic change, success in major competitions, teaming and partner selection, mergers, acquisitions, product development, and strategic technology decisions.

LSA is based in Dallas, Texas, and is an Incucomm company.

www.lonestar-aerospace.com .

About EMF: The premier market intelligence and advisory firm in the embedded technology industry. Embedded technology refers to the ubiquitous class of products which use some type of processor as a controller. These products include guided missiles, radars, and avionics as well as robots and medical electronics.

Embedded Market Forecasters (EMF) is the embedded market research division of American Technology International, Inc. EMF has extensive experience providing both multi-client and custom research on topics including systems with embedded boards, buses, software, hardware and development tools markets as well as embedded technology applications including embedded systems, digital signal processors (DSPs), FPGAs, single board computers, communications/IT, and multimedia. EMF clients range from startups to Global 100 companies worldwide.

Founded by Dr. Jerry Krasner, a recognized authority on embedded markets, product development and channel distribution, EMF is headquartered in Framingham, Mass.

www.embeddedforecast.com

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August 05, 2005

Tiltan Chooses MAK Technologies’ VR-Link for TView Visual System

Tiltan is using MAK's VR-Link networking toolkit for HLA and DIS connectivity in their TView Visual System.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) August 5, 2005 –- MÄK Technologies, the world’s leading supplier of distributed simulation software, announced that Tiltan has chosen to use VR-Link® in their TView visualization system making it fully compatible with both DIS and HLA simulation networks. Tiltan’s TView product is used for a wide variety of military and urban planning uses.

TView is Tiltan's visual system designed to create out-the-window and sensor scenes for training and simulation. It generates photo-realistic visual and sensor scenes of real-world locations. TView also enables simulation of network-centric operations and supports MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) scenarios.

"Simulating modern network-centric operations is a complex task, being inherently distributed and demanding high levels of graphic fidelity. Having invested heavily in the capability to visualize dense urban environments and massive scenarios, we looked to complement our graphic strengths with the best solution we could find for interoperability," said Yaron Vilan, Tiltan's vice president of business development. "We believe that by embedding MÄK's excellent product into TView, we are providing our customers with better value and investment protection, as well as reinforcing TView's position as the best-of-breed PC-based interoperable visualization solution."

VR-Link is a networking toolkit for linking simulations via the Department of Defense HLA and DIS networking protocols. It is the best-selling toolkit of its kind. VR-Link simulations can be fully HLA compliant while simultaneously maintaining DIS compatibility. VR-Link provides a single documented API that abstracts away the details of DIS or HLA

”It is only natural that Tiltan's TView, being widely used at Israeli Ministry of Defense, is using VR-Link , the de facto standard for Israeli industry and IMOD when they need DIS and HLA networking,” said Amir Shiloah, copartner and managing director of Synergy. “This decision opens Tiltan to enjoy the power of interoperability.”

Synergy Integration Ltd., MÄK’s reseller in Israel, was responsible for negotiating the sale.

About Synergy Integration Ltd.
Established 1991, Synergy Integration Ltd. is the leading company in Israel for interoperability and simulation technology. Synergy is actively promoting innovative concepts within IMOD and the related industry. The concepts include the Live Virtual Constructive training and convergence of battle command with modeling and simulation. Synergy also promotes the use of standards and encourages maximal use of commercial-off-the-shelf components. Synergy is a dynamic company that combines innovation with integration. Their expertise helps customers dominate the industry equipping them to succeed.

About Tiltan Systems Engineering, Ltd.
Tiltan is a private company, founded in 1991. The company is dedicated to achieving original, high-quality and cost-conscious solutions that match the needs and expectations of its customers. Tiltan is comprised of two divisions – Industrial Applications and Geomatics. Tiltan Geomatics is focused on providing innovative and cost-effective visualization solutions to Training, Simulation, C4ISR and IMINT users in the Network-Centric Operations era. For more information on Tiltan, please visit www.tiltangeomatics.com.

About MÄK Technologies
MÄK Technologies develops software to link, simulate and visualize the virtual world. We create tools and toolkits for distributed simulations, develop PC-based military tactical trainers, craft custom solutions, and research and develop the latest simulation technologies. We build commercial off the shelf simulation software that is flexible, portable and supported. Whether you choose our best-selling networking toolkit, VR-Link or our computer generated forces toolkit, VR-Forces, you have purchased a product backed by the industry’s leading distributed simulation experts. Our worldwide customers include ITT Industries, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Tenix, Dassault and BAE. Please call 617.876.8085 or visit www.mak.com for more information.

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The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase (www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com) Marketplace

The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase (www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com) Marketplace: Connecting Companies Requiring or Providing: Technology, Partnerships, Financing, Acquisitions, Mergers, and Licensing Agreements.

(PRWEB) August 5, 2005 -- The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase (www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com) Marketplace: Connecting Companies Requiring or Providing: Technology, Partnerships, Financing, Acquisitions, Mergers, and Licensing Agreements

POINT ROBERTS, WA; August 3, 2005, The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase, www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com, (NHSK) features a new web based service, ‘The Marketplace’. The Marketplace offers profitable networking opportunities for both public and private companies looking for technology, funding, acquisitions, management, new customers/clients; strategic partnerships/joint ventures and licensing opportunities.

More Info: http://www.twotigersonline.com/marketplace.html

Currently New Featured Company:

Financial Institutions/Funding
http://www.capitalsource.com/industry_list.jsp?tpc_id=12&ind_id=23

The Security Lending group at CapitalSource provides senior and mezzanine loans from $1-50 million to US companies who protect life, property and the Homeland. The Company’s security industry portfolio and target clients serve both the private and public sectors and are service, manufacturing and technology companies.

About CapitalSource
CapitalSource (NYSE: CSE) is one of the leading commercial finance firms in the United States. The Company excels in situations that require extraordinary service, a high level of creativity, flexibility, insight and speed. By offering a broad array of financial products, CapitalSource has issued more than $7.6 billion in loan commitments. http://www.capitalsource.com/

The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase also includes comprehensive Homeland Security information resources, news, Homeland Security newsletter, investment research, technology sectors, and a collection of links on Homeland Security related topics.

The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase currently holds a TOP 6 ranking on major search engines (Yahoo! and Google) using the search phrase "homeland security". The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase is the Internet's most comprehensive resource portal focused on the topics of homeland defense, counter-terrorism, emergency management, disaster preparedness, critical infrastructure protection, and increasing the public's overall level of situational awareness and readiness. The newly added critical content enhances and expands the benefits previously offered to visitors following the Homeland Security sector.

The Marketplace:

· If you have technology that needs funding: please email us the details and contact info for your company
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Add the Homeland Security Advisory System Alert to Your Website: http://www.twotigersonline.com/hs_advisory.html NHSK features banners that will automatically update to reflect changes in the Homeland Security Advisory System threat condition.

The NHSK (http://www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com) was recently acquired by www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), a global investor and industry news and research portal for Homeland Security stocks and the Homeland Security sector.

About HomelandDefenseStocks.com: an investor and industry news portal for the homeland defense and security sector. The HDS website does not make recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal to research news, exclusive articles, interviews, investor conferences and a growing list of participating 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.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/Stock_List.asp

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August 04, 2005

Ovitas Launches International Network

The new strategic alliance among Ovitas, Inc., Ovitas Hungary and Ovitas Norway will provide expanded XML, knowledge management, and content management services to customers worldwide.

Woburn, Mass., USA; Budapest, Hungary; Oslo, Norway (PRWEB) August 4, 2005 -- Ovitas, Inc. (North America), Ovitas AS (Scandinavia), and Ovitas Hungary, innovative providers of knowledge and content management solutions, have formed a strategic alliance to provide expanded services to their customers worldwide. Ovitas companies have developed such applications as an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) for the US Marine Corps, an automated news classification system for the Hungarian News Agency, and a maintenance information portal for SAS Airlines. Ovitas companies are premier providers of software from empolis GmbH (a subsidiary of arvato, a Bertelsmann Company) in their respective territories.

The Ovitas International Network will allow each organization to provide additional services and solutions to their customers regardless of location. For example, Ovitas Hungary has over 10 years of experience in conversion of document data from legacy formats to SGML and XML based on work with leading reference publishers. These high quality services can be provided to Ovitas’ North American or Scandinavian customers efficiently and cost-effectively through the Ovitas International Network.

“We are pleased to expand the Ovitas brand and our ability to provide additional services on time and on budget using international resources and expertise,” explained Jeff Bettencourt, President of Ovitas, Inc. “Our strategic alliance will promote sharing of best design and implementation practices to benefit our customers.”

Ovitas AS and Ovitas Hungary recently adopted the Ovitas name after becoming independent from former parent company empolis. “Ovitas stands for customer- and industry-specific solutions delivered on a solid commercial software foundation,” said Laszlo Domokos, founder of Ovitas Hungary. “It was a natural fit for us to adopt the Ovitas brand and to strengthen our portfolio through this alliance.”

About Ovitas, Inc. (North America) Ovitas provides expert design, development, and deployment of content and knowledge management solutions. Our solutions are aimed at high priority business areas such as customer support, equipment maintenance and operation, and other content-dependent business processes. Customers include AASTRA Telecom, the US Marine Corps, GE Energy and GE Healthcare. Ovitas, Inc. partners with empolis GmbH, Fatwire Software, and Oracle, Inc. as well as the Ovitas International Network companies. See www.ovitas.com for more information.

About Ovitas Hungary. Ovitas Hungary provides internationally acknowledged products and services in the fields of content and knowledge management. Established in 1995 as the joint venture of Germany-based STEP GmbH (today empolis GmbH) and Hungary's Cardinal Kft., Ovitas Hungary is a leader in XML and SGML technologies. Projects include the design and support of SGML based production of the concise bilingual dictionaries of Akadémiai Kiadó, Hungary's largest publisher of scientific and reference works; a content management system for the Hungarian Great Lexicon; the XML production environment of collective agreements and Austrian laws at the ÖGB-Verlag in Vienna; and the topic map navigation for the modern Hungarian literature at the Szechenyi Hungarian National Library. See www.ovitas.hu for more information.

About Ovitas AS (Scandinavia). Ovitas AS provides content and knowledge management services, specializing in applications using intelligent search and navigation. Our customers know that we are specialists in integrated structured information with all other information. We provide system development, implementation, maintenance, as well as complete system administration. Scandinavian customers include among others Kunnskapsforlaget, SAS Braathens, ThomsonFakta, Nordsteds Juridik, Felleskatalogen, Nasjonalencyclopedin, and Statens forvaltningstjeneste. See www.ovitas.no for more information.

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Digital Force Gauge Ranges Re-styled and Re-designed

Mecmesin, Europe's largest designer and manufacturer of force gauges for quality control testing in manufacturing industry, has lauched two new force gauge ranges.

(PRWEB) August 4, 2005 -- Mecmesin Limited has announced the launch of new versions of their Advanced Force Gauge (AFG) and Basic Force Gauge (BFG). A rationalisation of the manufacturing process for these instruments has enabled significant price reductions to be introduced.

Both of the new instruments feature cases which have been completely re-styled, they are now ergonomically-shaped and more compact. The re-designed keypad has been made more intuitive, and the tactile ‘feel’ of each key has been substantially improved.

One critical feature which over the years has contributed significantly to the enviable reputation of Mecmesin digital force gauges for rugged and reliable service in demanding environments has been retained – the re-styled cases are machined from a solid billet of aluminium!

The range of internal loadcells has also been improved, both instruments are now available with capacities from 2.5N to 2.5kN (0.55lbf to 550lbf).

Mecmesin force and torque testing instruments, systems and software are distributed worldwide; throughout the USA and Canada availability is exclusively via Dillon-WeighTronix, of Fairmont, MN, under the 'Quantrol' brandname.

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SMi Presents Its 7th Annual Data Fusion Conference

SMi has organised its 7th annual Data Fusion Conference on 28th and 29th September 2005, providing an insight into the way that the data fusion environment is developing into one of the most important facets of modern warfare. The event will also examine current and future military requirements for data fusion, reflecting on international experiences.

(PRWEB) August 4, 2005 -- SMi has organized its 7th annual Data Fusion Conference on 28th and 29th September 2005, providing an insight into the way that the data fusion environment is developing into one of the most important facets of modern warfare. The event will also examine current and future military requirements for data fusion, reflecting on international experiences.

The event will give attendees the opportunity to network and gain insight from leading industry experts in information and data fusion including Lieutenant General Charles L Johnson II, Commander, Electronic Systems Center, US Air Force and Colonel Dave Warner, Director J6, US Joint Forces Command. Participants will also discover how accurate and efficient management on the battlefield is crucial to the success of military operations

The Conference will provide real-world information fusion problems, emerging solutions and the advances in fusion technology. Practical challenges to technological advancements will also be discussed, focusing on interoperability considerations and the required developments in advanced processing technologies.

SMi organizes over 110 Conferences and 100 Executive Briefings every year in exclusive venues throughout London and Europe. As well as delegate places, there are also sponsorship, branding and exhibiting opportunities available. For more information on this and other Conferences, visit SMi’s website at www. smi-online.co.uk or contact Fiona Punter on +44 (0)20 7827 6098 or email e-mail protected from spam bots

For more information on this event please visit
www.smi-online.co.uk/fusion9.asp.

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August 03, 2005

Smi Announce Their 6th Annual Future Surface Warships Conference

SMi Conferences will run its 6th Annual Conference: Future Surface Warships on 26th and 27th of September 2005, following in the great success of previous year’s event. The event will consider the innovative and different concepts being developed to address the challenges of providing the warfighter with the capability for effective naval strike support and the practicalities of turning them into reality. Including exploration of future design, propulsion and vulnerability issues.

(PRWEB) August 3, 2005 -- Speakers include Rear Admiral Jonathan Kamerman, Corvette Project Director, South African Navy, Captain Ian Jess, IPT Leader, Major Warships (MW) Integrated Project Team, Defense Logistics Organization, Ministry of Defense, UK and Captain Paul Maddison, Director General, Maritime Force Development, Canadian Navy.

Attendees will benefit from a comprehensive delegate pack and the 5-star hospitality that has become associated with SMi conferences, Captain David Adler, US Navy, a delegate on a last years event had this to say; “…a wonderful event, informative, well put together and well run…”

SMi are bespoke conference producers with over 11 year's experience at the forefront of the defense conference industry. Through producing 120 conferences annually, SMi effectively deliver key industry developments and market information to organizations within the ever-changing dimensions of the defense sector. SMi's events are held at exclusive venues across central London and throughout Europe.

As well as delegate places, there are also sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities available for Future Surface Warships. For more information on this and other defense conferences, visit the SMi website at www.smi-online.co.uk or contact Katie Jenkins +44 (0)20 7827 6042 or email e-mail protected from spam bots.

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August 02, 2005

Out Of This World -- Stake a Claim to the Tenth Planet .com Domain Name

Astronomers have made the startling discovery of a tenth planet in our solar system recently. Now, an eBay auction will allow a visionary company or individual to own the TenthPlanet.com domain in cyberspace.

(PRWEB) Aug. 2, 2005 -- NASA announced this past week the discovery of a tenth planet, larger than Pluto, in our outer solar system.

It will be decades before space explorers have the technology to reach this distant planet, and plant a flag on it.

However, the owner of TenthPlanet.com has created an eBay auction to allow enterprising companies or individuals to "stake their claim" to this "tenth planet" in cyberspace.

"We originally purchased this domain name years ago, in order to build an astronomy portal, but got sidetracked by other projects," said George Kirikos. The Canadian owner of the domain name, whose company operates other websites such as Math.com, hoped that the new owners build a website that is "out of this world."

Outer space represents virgin territory, and no country has yet raised a flag or made a claim to the Tenth Planet. This is in sharp contrast to various hotspots on earth, where countries even have gone to war to defend their land. Canada and Denmark have recently had a territorial dispute over Hans Island in the high arctic. On July 13, 2005 Canadian soldiers landed on the tiny island and erected an Inuit Inukshuk along with a Canadian flag.

While new domain names can typically be registered at prices below $35 from such registrars as Network Solutions, GoDaddy.com, eNom.com, Dotster.com or Moniker.com, prospective domain registrants have tended to learn fairly quickly that all the best domain names are already registered to others. Thus, an active secondary market has emerged in buying and selling domain names, via eBay, or other specialized marketplaces such as GreatDomains.com, Sedo.com or Afternic.com.

Domain names are used by companies and individuals to provide an easy-to-remember virtual address for their visitors to find them online. Common words and phrases like Cars.com or Hotels.com are especially desirable. In 2005, the domain name market has been very active, with the highest reported sale being Website.com for USD $750,000. Other top domains that changed hands in 2005 include Local.com, Uruguay.com and GospelMusic.com, all at prices greater than USD $100,000. Some domain names have even sold for millions of dollars, such as Korea.com for $5 million in 2000.

Visit www.TenthPlanet.com or search eBay for "TenthPlanet.com" to participate in the auction, which ends on August 10, 2005.

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August 01, 2005

Symmetricom Completes Acquisition of Agilent Technologies' Frequency and Time Standards Product Line

Timekeeper for the World's Timekeepers

San Jose, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 1, 2005 -- Symmetricom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and services, today announced that it has closed its acquisition of Agilent's Frequency and Time Standards product line. Under the terms of the transaction, Symmetricom paid approximately $8.0 million in cash.

Agilent's Frequency and Time Standards flagship product is the 5071A Primary Frequency Standard, the world's highest-performing commercial cesium standard available for timekeeping. These cesium clocks are used primarily by official time authorities and metrology institutes throughout the world. The U.S. government also uses these precision timing instruments for satellite communication ground stations and precision navigation.

"This historic product line, which serves as 'the timekeeper for the world's timekeepers,' compliments our offering of precise time and frequency products. Our cesium products now meet an even wider range of mission-critical timing needs, from those of our newest customers in the metrology and calibration markets to telecommunications network synchronization," said Thomas Steipp, chief executive officer of Symmetricom. "We are working closely with Agilent customers, many of whom have existing relationships with Symmetricom, toward a seamless transition."

All 16 Agilent employees supporting the product line have agreed to join Symmetricom. Manufacturing will move to the company's San Jose, Calif. facilities after it has been properly outfitted.

For additional information please visit: www.cesium-standard.symmttm.com

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. These forward-looking statements include statements concerning our transition of Agilent's customers and manufacturing. Symmetricom's actual ability to do these things could differ materially from those suggested in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the transition to differ materially from what is suggested by such forward-looking statements include: our ability to integrate the new product line, including our ability to retain qualified personnel and duplicate the manufacturing process, reduced rates of demand for telecommunication products or test and measurement products, our customers' ability and need to upgrade existing equipment, our ability to negotiate contracts with our customers, our ability to maintain gross margins, timing of orders, cancellation or delay of customer orders, loss of customers, difficulties in manufacturing products to specification or customer volume requirements, challenges in integrating businesses, customer acceptance of new products, geopolitical risks such as terrorist acts and the risk factors listed from time to time in Symmetricom's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2004, and subsequent Form 10-Q and Form 8-K filings.

About Symmetricom, Inc.
As a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and services, Symmetricom provides "Perfect Timing" to customers around the world, including communications service providers, network equipment manufacturers, U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), aerospace contractors, enterprises, governments and research facilities. Since 1985, the company's timing, frequency and synchronization solutions have helped define the world's standards, delivering precision, reliability and efficiency to wireless and wireline networks, instrumentation and testing applications and network time management. Deployed in more than 90 countries, products include atomic clocks, cesium and rubidium standards, VME, crystal oscillators, PCI cards and Global Positioning System (GPS) solutions for instrumentation applications, as well as network time servers for Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronization and time synchronization solutions. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information visit www.symmetricom.com.

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The L-3 Communications Titan Corporation’s Sea & Air Sector Selects eProMT for Enhancing Organization and Project Fiscal Management Controls

With the recent acquisition of The Titan Corporation by L-3 Communications, there are some financial management capabilities brewing within Titan that L-3 will inherit. SIRA, Inc. is a small local software development corporation with founders who left their jobs at Titan nearly two years ago to develop a web-based business performance management (BPM) tool, eProMT, specifically geared to help project-based defense contractors do a better job of financial and profit management. Titan's Sea & Air Sector has purchased 100 seat licenses of eProMT and has adopted the toolset as their primary interface for both organizational and project financial management. More purchases are under consideration within a number of other major sectors of Titan.

Oceanside, CA (PRWEB)August 1, 2005 -- SIRA, Inc., an emerging provider of computer software products and services that help project-based organizations optimize fiscal management and profitability, today announced that the Ship & Aviation Engineering Group (SAEG) of L-3 Communications Titan Corporation’s Sea & Air Sector, has selected SIRA’s eProMT™ for its reporting, budgeting and performance assessment needs.

With the growing need for more effective internal financial controls, SAEG investigated tools that would enable the organization to better understand, act on, and influence its business performance. The driving forces behind SAEG’s search were both the need for more effective annual and interim organizational budgeting and financial management controls as well as more effective project-level budgeting and program visibility. eProMT™ was selected based on its unsurpassed ease-of-use, comprehensive functionality, lower cost and rapid implementation.

"We started out looking for a budgeting package to help with our annual organizational budgeting process, and what we found in eProMT™ was exactly that plus a comprehensive project management toolset with robust budgeting features at the project-level. We have now adopted the product as the primary interface for both our organizational and program management workforce going forward,” said James Blair, Vice President, Controller for SAEG. “And yes, we will fully utilize the product for our budgeting cycle.”

“We are very pleased that eProMT™ has been selected as SAEG’s primary interface for both operations and program management. We are especially excited about how quickly eProMT™ has been adopted into the organization’s culture. SAEG’s experience confirms that eProMT™ provides the right mix of functionality and flexibility needed by stakeholders to proactively manage their respective businesses,” said Layne Leach, CEO of SIRA, Inc. “Our management team appreciates the confidence SAEG has in our product and looks forward to supporting the organization’s efforts to make eProMT™ an integral part of its financial management process.”

“The fact that the SIRA management team were themselves program managers, project accountants, and corporate financial analysts and managers before they became entrepreneurs has made working with them a pleasure. They understand the issues we face, they speak our language, and they appreciate the complexities inherent in a project-oriented, government contracting business environment,” noted Mr. Blair. “Throughout the implementation process we were impressed with the technical knowledge and business acumen of the SIRA team. Their willingness to work closely with us through this process together with their ability to provide solutions targeted to meet our needs has validated our decision to go with their product.”

About eProMT™
eProMT™ is a robust, intuitive Business Performance Management (BPM) software solution designed for project-based businesses. As a 100% web-based profit management toolset, eProMT™ consists of five comprehensive modules addressing the growing need for integrated planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial performance assessment. The toolset consists of three foundational modules – Cost Analysis, Budget Development and Performance Assessment – and two advanced modules – What-If Analysis and Financial Analysis – to round-out the solution’s BPM offering. The toolset is specifically designed to assist project-based businesses in mitigating the drain on profitability that results from unexpected direct and indirect costs of operations. With eProMT™, project-based organizations receive a powerful solution that assists users in proactively controlling and enhancing business performance.

About L-3 Titan
With approximately 12,000 employees and annualized sales of $2.0 billion, The L-3 Communications Titan Corporation serves the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies and other federal government customers. It is well known as a leading provider of comprehensive information and communications products, solutions, and services for National Security and the Security of our Homeland. L-3 Communications just completed its acquisition of The Titan Corporation, is a publicly held company based in New York City, New York, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

About SIRA
SIRA, Inc. is a provider of products and services that help project-based organizations optimize fiscal management and profitability. SIRA’s founders bring well over 65 years of combined experience working within federal contracting (Defense sector), information systems and financial management. SIRA’s BPM software solution called eProMT™ has been developed as a culmination of its experiences working directly with financial management and those who directly support the accounting and budgeting processes fundamental to government contracting. With eProMT™, SIRA delivers on a vision and passion to better equip project, operational, and financial management and staff with the needed tools and metrics to proactively control and enhance project-based financial performance and profitability.

The company is privately held and based in Oceanside, California. For more information, contact SIRA at 760/722-7290. To learn more about SIRA, Inc., please visit the company’s web site at www.sira-inc.com.

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SMi Announces its Inaugural Geospatial Intelligence Conference

SMi Conferences will be launching its first ever Geospatial Intelligence Conference on 19th and 20th of September 2005 in London, exploring the latest topical issues in this arena. This conference will assess how Geospatial Intelligence contributes to overall force information gathering and its role in transforming defence capabilities in support of the future warfighter.

(PRWEB) Aug. 1, 2005 -- SMi Conferences will be launching its first ever Geospatial Intelligence Conference on 19th and 20th of September 2005 in London, exploring the latest topical issues in this arena. This conference will assess how Geospatial Intelligence contributes to overall force information gathering and its role in transforming defence capabilities in support of the future warfighter.

Attendees will have a unique opportunity to learn from leading industry experts including Air Vice-Marshal Stuart Peach CBE, Director General, Ministry of Defence Intelligence Collection and Karen Irby, Director National Center for Geospatial Intelligence Standards. The Conference and additional Interactive Workshop will also allow attendees to evaluate the impact of Geospatial Intelligence within Homeland Security, assess the latest Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and technologies and evaluate how these systems can be integrated and implemented into their organisation’s infrastructure.

SMi organises over 110 Conferences and 100 Executive Briefings every year in exclusive venues across London and throughout Europe. SMi Defence conferences attracts a range of high level government and military attendees, keeping organisations up-to-date on the latest developments.

As well as delegate places, there are also sponsorship, branding and exhibiting opportunities available. For more information on this and other Defence conferences, visit SMi’s website at www.smi-online.co.uk or contact Fiona Punter on +44 (0)20 7827 6098.

For more information on this event please visit www.smi-online.co.uk/geospatial9.asp

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The Filtration of Process Water, and Its Importance in the Petroleum Industry

The Petroleum industry is one of Ronningen-Petter's areas of expertise. Therefore, I feel that this paper--written by one of our employees, Craig Annable, and published by Hydrocarbon Engineering--would be of interest to you. Due to its length, this will be posted in five different articles: Introduction, Oilfield Production Site, Cooling and Amine Systems,Selecting the Right Filter, Disposable and Cleanable Filter Media.

(PRWEB) July 31, 2005 -- Upstream, downstream, and throughout the petroleum industry most discussions of filtration focus on the oil itself, and it is extracted from the wellhead and refined into saleable products. Yet throughout this process, a critical and consistent component is the use of water. Although the water quality required depends upon its end use, without filtration, unfiltered water can foul downstream equipment and contaminate catalysts. The result is increased maintenance and repair costs, a potentially downed system and lower conversion rates and process yields.

Filtering process water is very important due to its influence on process flow, its ability to protect downstream equipment/piping, and its significant role in the quality/value of finished goods. Hence, this can play a critical role in optimizing the refining process. The right filtration equipment can affect a company's environmental impact through the reduction of emissions and waste generation. It can also safeguard employees by minimizing their exposure to hazardous materials. These factors, in turn, affect the company's productivity and bottom line.

Despite its significance, many refineries have not realized the benefits of optimized filtration for process water. Installing a system where none has previously existed can be difficult to justify with tight capital budgets. Decision makers face the same challenge when a filtration system is in place and operating. However, a careful look at key cost factors can quickly justify an investment that will generate a significant return. In addition to minimizing overall maintenance costs, other factors include labor costs, the potential costs of lost production, conversion, and recovery of petroleum products during schedule and unscheduled downtime.

When exploring water treatment filtration options, another consideration is water conservancy. With an increased emphasis on reducing environmental impact, there is also an increased emphasis on reducing the amount of water used for industrial processes--especially freshwater. There are two ways to achieve this. One method is to use equipment that requires less fresh water. The second method is water reuse when the amount of water used is mandated by the process requirement. This trend is fuelled by several economic benefits that can be broken down into four separate and specific areas of cost savings:

• Reduced cost for purchase and treatment of fresh water
• Reduced cost for heating process streams or money saved through energy recovery.
• Reduced process losses of expensive and unspent catalyst fines that can be reintroduced and reused.
• Reducing waste treatment costs.
Any decision regarding filtration of water should be weighed against the relative importance of each of these factors.

The next article will examine some specific areas for water treatment within the petroleum industry, and some suggested solutions.

For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.

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LightSPEED Aviation Launches The Mach 1 with the Most Features Ever Offered in an Ultra-Lightweight In-The-Ear Aviation Headset at AirVenture 2005

LightSPEED Aviation is the first to combine In-The-Ear headset technology with cell/satellite phone and high-fidelity music capabilities.

Oshkosh, WI (PRWEB) July 31, 2005 -- LightSPEED Aviation announces the release of their newest ultra-light aviation headset product: Mach 1. The Mach 1 is In-The-Ear (ITE) communication technology combined with up to 40dB of passive hearing protection and a clean-sheet design that is loaded with features and style.

Packaged in a silver metallic case, the durable magnesium alloy headset with a feather-weight gooseneck boom and noise canceling electret mic, weighs in at around one ounce. Specially designed ear plugs comfortably block noise before it has an opportunity to enter the ear canal and miniature high-fidelity speakers inside the plug deliver crisp, clear voice and stereo music. A multi-pack of disposable ear tips including an exclusive patented foam design is offered to ensure optimal fit, comfort and performance. The streamlined magnesium alloy control box secures with a belt-clip and provides cell/satellite phone and music interface, stereo/mono options and volume control. A newly added LightSPEED feature, only available on this model, is a patented automatic “Pilot Isolate” for conversation privacy when the phone feature is engaged. Audio priority is given to incoming radio communications from ATC.

“We’ve invested in this technology because we believe in it,” says Mark Shepard, marketing director for LightSPEED. “After years of relentlessly looking for ways to make a quieter, more comfortable headset, we're proud to have so little to show for it.”

Suggested retail price is $525 USD. The factory will begin to accept orders on August 1st.
Downloadable images and logos at www.lightspeedaviation.com/marketing.asp

LightSPEED Aviation, Inc., a privately held company, introduced their first headset to the aviation community in 1996 with innovative design, comfort and performance at a competitive price.

“The Best Selling ANR Headsets in the World”
LightSPEED Aviation, Inc.15954 SW 72nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97224
800-332-2421 * 503-968-3113 * Fax 503-968-7664 * www.lightspeedaviation.com

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