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September 30, 2005

Sentek Consulting Team Among Winners of the NAVSEA SeaPort Enhanced Contract

Sentek Consulting, Inc. today announced that it is among the winners of the SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) contracts awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

San Diego, CA (PRWEB via Entrepreneur.com) September 30, 2005 -- Sentek Consulting, Inc. today announced that it is among the winners of the SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) contracts awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The SeaPort-e program has a potential value of $43 billion over fifteen years. "The award of the Seaport-e contract is a major milestone for Sentek Consulting allowing our company and partners to provide the highest level of service to our customers," says Eric Basu, president and CEO of Sentek Consulting.

The Sentek Consulting team was among the multiple award winners of this contract to provide support services to Naval Warfare Center Commands nationwide. This indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract will be performed over a base of five years, with options to renew for two award terms of five years each. Subcontractors on the Sentek Consulting team for this contract include AMSEC, DefenseWeb, KPMG, Sparta, Syzygy, and Wyle Labs.

The Sentek Consulting team will provide engineering, technical, and programmatic support services for the Warfare Centers. Tasked to introduce transformational technologies into new or existing surface, undersea and strategic warfighting capabilities, the team's efforts will include research, technology development, concept exploration, design and demonstration of concept, and technical analysis to support the development of advanced hardware and software systems. In addition, system engineering and process engineering support will include the application of engineering disciplines to new warfighting capabilities and systems.

In the Spring of 2001, NAVSEA launched SeaPort, a program that has had significant results in streamlining the contracting process, reducing administrative costs and facilitating a paperless procurement process. In concert with that direction, NAVSEA expanded its web-based portal and acquisition strategy to the Warfare Centers, resulting in SeaPort-e to combine services previously provided under different contracts and will provide for the procurement of new support activities as they are identified.

About Sentek Consulting
Sentek Consulting provides information technology solutions to government and commercial clients across a variety of industries. Our services include Command and Control System Engineering services, information technology strategic planning, network architecture, software development project management, security audits, Protected Distributed System (PDS) installations, and software package implementations. Our consultants have assisted over 27 commercial clients and ten government agencies with their information technology needs.

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Integrated Search Engine Marketing Program for B2B Organizations with Large Complex Sites

An integrated search engine marketing service is being offered by Elixir Systems, a leading search marketing agency. This service helps large B2B organizations to maximize their online opportunities while keeping control of their costs. The service is designed to integrate search engine optimization, paid search and online public relations and offer a total search marketing approach for organizations dedicated to developing their online business.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 – Elixir Systems, a leading search engine marketing agency has developed an integrated approach to search engine marketing to meet the needs of B2B organizations with large complex sites. The service is designed to help these organizations implement a successful search marketing program while offering the most potential for developing opportunities and for controlling costs.

“Integrating a search marketing campaign into an organization which is large and complex is no easy task,” said Fionn Downhill the CEO of Elixir Systems. “It requires an integrated approach which makes use of all marketing opportunities – not just one. There is the additional challenge of multiple teams within the organization working on the project each having individual goals. There can also be added complexities such as multiple locations and products. Our task is to help to manage these situations and integrate a team approach to get the campaign on track and implemented. By offering the best range of search marketing options we can deliver true business value.”

An integrated search engine marketing campaign built around the organization's online goals will speed up implementation and get immediate results. It will also give escalating long term results. Using a combination of techniques as part of the overall search marketing strategy will ensure that costs are contained and that optimum return on investment is achieved. An integrated search engine marketing program incorporates organic search engine optimization, paid search as well as other strategies such as online public relations.

Elixir Systems is committed to providing world class search engine marketing services to B2B organizations and large eCommerce businesses. Their custom built campaigns and processes are built on sound business practices and principles. Thier goal is to achieve measurable results for their clients and increase their online business.

About Elixir Systems:
Elixir Systems is a full service, professional search engine marketing agency that specializes in strategies to increase online business for their clients. Their experts develop strategies built around search engine optimization, paid search marketing and online public relations to help clients develop online business opportunities. They are members of the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) and the Search Marketing Association of North America (SMA-NA). Elixir Systems has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.elixirsystems.com, or their 'Insights into Search for Business' blog http://searchblog.elixirsystems.com or call 480-889-5393.

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Padding Resumes with Erroneous Information Can Have Disastrous Results

Jobseeker dishonesty could have serious repercussions, including termination.

(PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- With the recent hurricane disaster in New Orleans, there were many people who came under scrutiny. One such person was Michael Brown, the head of FEMA. People questioned his credentials and the media began to dig deep into his background. What they found was a man who had padded his credentials.

Here are some of the items they found:

* He claimed to be on the Board of Directors of a Nursing Home. When contacted by the media, the personnel at the nursing home had never heard of Brown.
* He claimed to have been an Assistant City Manager of a town in Oklahoma. Brown never held this position. He did do an internship while attending college for this town.
* He stated that he had received an "Outstanding Professor" award from a college where he never taught. He was an adjunct professor for a college, but the college never had such an award and he certainly did not receive one.

A recent survey showed that about 75% of people "pad" their resume with credentials and position responsibilities they have never held. Many individuals stated that they enhanced their qualifications to be competitive.

"The most common inflationary statements on resumes are job title and education. Some of my clients want me to change their job title to a more mainstream title, which is alright, as long as they list the real title in parentheses. Other candidates want to change their title to appear to have more experience than they possess, which I will not do," said Kathy Sweeney, certified professional resume writer and interview coach from The Write Resume (www.awriteresume.com). "Further, I will never allow my clients to misrepresent their educational background. There are other areas we can strengthen on the resume, such as industry-specific training, which may be of more value to an employer."

Sweeney recalls a recent article regarding a woman who was fired from a government job because she claimed to have a PhD. When colleagues were perplexed as to how a woman, who had no previous education, could suddenly have three degrees in a two-year time-frame, they questioned it. What they found out was that she had "paid" for her degrees through an on-line diploma mill.

Due to the onslaught on this type of behavior, many companies have been conducting more thorough background checks. Some companies, such as Chili's Restaurant, have an on-line application where you must detail accomplishments and then "back them up" with a person who can verify that accomplishment. Other companies are hiring outside background checking companies to verify information listed on resumes and applications.

"Jobseekers need to understand the companies are serious about who they hire, especially for positions of great importance and responsibility," stated Sweeney, "When writing a resume, the best policy is to be honest and forthright with your qualifications. If a candidate is dishonest, it will eventually catch up to them -- whether in the initial hiring process or during their tenure with the company."

Sweeney advises job seekers to always be honest when stating qualifications on a resume or application. She warns that if job seekers pad their experience or credentials, they could end up in a position where they will flounder and eventually be fired for incompetence.

For more information on The Write Resume, visit www.awriteresume.com or contact Kathy Sweeney toll free at 866-726-9052.

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Veterans for National Security Foundation to Host Fall Reception in New York City

The Veterans for National Security Foundation will host a reception of political, business and military dignitaries in New York City on October 5, 2005. General (Retired) Pete Dawkins, Vice Chairman of The Citigroup Private Bank, will be the featured speaker.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- Veterans for National Security Foundation Chairman Shawn N. Olds announced today that the organization will hold its fall reception in New York City.

Chairman Olds further indicated that General (Retired) Pete Dawkins will be the featured speaker at the gathering of political, business and military dignitaries.

The Veterans for National Security Foundation event will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It will be held at the Union Club, 101 East 69th Street, New York, New York 10021.

General Dawkins is Vice Chairman of The Citigroup Private Bank, which provides a full spectrum of wealth management services to individuals worldwide. A 1959 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Dawkins served for 24 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Brigadier General. At West Point, he was First Captain of the Corps of Cadets, President of the Class of 1959, Captain of Army’s undefeated football team and an All-American halfback. In 1958, he won the Heisman Trophy as the nation’s outstanding football player. Selected as a Rhodes Scholar, Dawkins studied at Oxford University, and later received a Master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University.

Parachute and Ranger qualified, General Dawkins spent much of his time in the military in command positions with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, as well as in policy assignments in the White House and the Pentagon. Following his Army career, he joined the Wall Street firm of Lehman Brothers as a Partner. In 1989, he became the Managing Director of Bain & Company, one of the nation’s premier strategy consulting firms. In 1991, Dawkins became Chairman and CEO of Primerica Financial Services. Later, he became Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President of Travelers Insurance. In 1998, Dawkins began an 18-month assignment chairing a committee of CEOs to identify and recommend ways to bring into the Department of Defense such competencies that exist in the private sector that would increase its overall efficiency and effectiveness.

The Veterans for National Security (VNS) Foundation is dedicated to distinguished military veterans who seek to continue a lifetime of service to the nation. In nonpartisan fashion, VNS supports veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines who currently serve in elected government positions at both the federal and state levels. Additionally, the foundation further supports those deserving veterans who run for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate or the Presidency of the United States. For more information, log onto www.TheVNSF.org or contact Thomas J. Ratcliff, Communications Director, at e-mail protected from spam bots

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Carbon by Design to Acquire 10,000 sqft Lab and Aerospace R&D Facility

Carbon by Design announced the finalization of an agreement to provide the company with an additional 10,000sqft facility to accommodate its expanding list of aerospace and defense contracts.

(PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- The new facility located in an upscale technology park in Oceanside, CA is the former home of a large semiconductor manufacture whose previous improvements to the facility include two class 10,000 clean rooms, two class 100 clean rooms, and over a dozen labs with significant communication and networking infrastructure. The new facility will be the eventual home for Carbon by Design’s fully automated cutting and finishing operations, while still allowing ample room for manufacturing and process development.

Director of Engineering, Dominick Consalvi said; “This new facility is about growth; growth of our aerospace capabilities, growth for our inventory capacity and growth for our manufacturing disciplines. Our sensitive customers now will have labs dedicated for single project use, and higher security through out the facility. We have continually proven our ability to turn projects from print to tool in 5 days and deliver a sample with in 10 days. This new facility will allow us to further improve the time tables and allow for dedicated space to work along side with the engineering staff of our customers.”

Carbon by Design plans to fully occupy the facility by the end of Quarter 4, 2005. Further improvements to the facility will include dedicated engineering and quality assurance labs as well as walk in refrigeration and curing ovens. Carbon by Design is committed to the continued acquisition of advanced technology and equipment to better service its aerospace accounts. Planned equipment purchases for the Oceanside facility include a CNC material cutting station, CNC machining center, and laser guided material ply placement technology. For more information about Carbon by Design LP or its manufacturing capabilities please contact them at 760-643-1300 or visit online at http://www.carbonbydesign.com.

ABOUT CARBON BY DESIGN
Carbon by Design is the manufacturer of high quality composite materials; focusing primarily in VARTM and Prepreg composite manufacturing. In 2004 Carbon by Design patented its unique manufacturing method to offer vacuum quality carbon fiber composites which do not suffer from common visuals flaws seen in the VARTM process. By serving as a solutions provider, Carbon by Design offers full design and modeling services, prototyping, R&D and manufacturing abilities. Facilities in Oceanside California include space for dedicated R&D, dry materials lab, and production. For more information, please visit the Carbon by Design website at www.carbonbydesign.com, or contact us at 760-643-1300.

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Southwest Airlines Kicks Off Fall By Announcing New Rapid Rewards Partner

InterContinental Hotels Group joins Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Program.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- The football season is underway, and Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has teamed up with a new partner to bring more value to its Rapid Rewards program. Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce a partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) (NYSE: IHG; London) (ADRs), the largest hotel group by number of rooms in the world.

Beginning Oct. 1, Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards Members who enroll in IHG's Priority Club(R) Rewards and select Southwest Airlines to create a preferred earning alliance will receive a half credit in Southwest's Rapid Rewards program for each qualifying stay at any of the 3,500 IHG properties worldwide, including: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites. For more information or to make online reservations at any of the seven brands within the IHG family of brands, visit: http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=PR_NewPartner_092905

"Southwest is thrilled to partner with the world's largest and most global hotel company to bring our Rapid Rewards Members more flexibility and opportunities to earn a free ticket," said Joyce Rogge, Southwest's Senior Vice President of Marketing. "Rapid Rewards Members are extremely loyal because of the tremendous value they receive through membership in our program."

That loyalty shows. In 2005, Southwest Airlines was honored with three first-place awards at InsideFlyer magazine's 17th annual Freddie Awards for Best Customer Service, Best Award Redemption, and Best Bonus Promotion. In the Rapid Rewards program, Members who fly eight roundtrips or earn 16 credits in a 24-month period receive a free roundtrip Award. As soon as a flyer receives the required 16 credits, the fully transferable roundtrip Award will automatically appear in the Member's account.

In addition, Rapid Rewards Members who fly 50 roundtrips (or earn 100 credits) within 12 consecutive months earn a Companion Pass, which allows a member to designate a traveler to fly with him/her free of charge for the next 12 months.

About Southwest Airlines:
Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest domestic carrier in terms of scheduled domestic departures. The airline currently serves 60 destinations in 31 states (Southwest's 61st city, Ft. Myers, FL, will begin service Oct. 2, 2005). Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,000 flights a day and has 31,000 Employees systemwide.

About InterContinental Hotels Group:
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 3,500 hotels and over 537,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognized and respected hotel brands including InterContinental(R) Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R) Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express(R), Staybridge Suites(R), Candlewood Suites(R) and Hotel Indigo(R), and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club(R) Rewards, with over 26 million members worldwide. In addition to this, InterContinental Hotels Group has a 47.5% interest in Britvic, one of the two leading manufacturers of soft drinks, by value and volume, in Great Britain.

http://www.southwest.com

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Atair Aerospace to Exhibit at the 2005 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition

Atair Aerospace (Atair AS) will exhibit its Onyx™ precision guided parachute systems and inventive technologies at the 2005 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington October 3-5.

(PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- Onyx systems are autonomously guided parafoil systems (UAV gliders) designed to allow military cargo to be parachuted from high altitude and horizontal stand off and land accurately on target. Atair AS developed the Onyx system under contract with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center. Onyx systems can be dropped from an altitude up to 35,000 feet, autonomously glide for 30+ miles, and land on a preprogrammed target—accurate to about 150 feet. Atair AS's Onyx systems are equipped with advanced flocking/swarming and collision avoidance capabilities.

With this technology, multiple Onyx systems (50+) with payloads ranging from two pound ground sensors or small munitions to 2,200 pounds of supplies can be deployed in the same airspace, guiding to one or multiple targets without the possibility of midair collisions. Atair Aerospace is the first company in the world to successfully develop autonomous agent swarming UAVs.

Headquartered in Brooklyn, N.Y., Atair Aerospace is a high-technology defense contractor dedicated to modernizing military, government, and corporate logistics by creatively solving complex aerospace and engineering problems that integrate the state-of-the-art in parachute designs and guidance, navigation, and control systems.

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September 28, 2005

Rockets Away! Website Goes Live - Media Company Offers Free Publicity And Low-Cost Promotional Services To Emerging Commercial Space Companies

Rockets Away! Media is a new company dedicated to popularizing space exploration. Come visit our new website and explore exclusive interviews and our free online magazine. http://www.RocketsAway.net

(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Rockets Away! Media is a new company dedicated to popularizing space exploration. Come visit our new website and explore exclusive interviews and our free online magazine. http://www.RocketsAway.net

"Make no mistake about it," says Bill McCoy, CEO of New Galaxy Enterprises (NGE), “Rockets Away! Media, a division of NGE, was designed to promote commercial space companies. Deep down inside we are all space enthusiasts, absolutely blown away by this new industry. The new website RocketsAway.net is built to service people like us, not just technical people, but everyone who is passionate about space. I'm as excited about our site launch as I was about SpaceShipOne's first touch down from sub-orbital space last June."

“At the very beginning,” says Bill Krohn, the Creative Director of the Film Division for NGE, “we're going to let everyone register for free. Right now, you can go to http://www.RocketsAway.net and hear fabulous interviews with Brian Feeney of the Golden Palace.com Space Program (powered by the DaVinci project) and Michael Laine of the Liftport Group. People can also hear our popular interview with Jim Benson, founder/CEO of SpaceDev, which built the hybrid rocket for SpaceShipOne and the pioneer test pilot, Dick Rutan, among many others.”

Will it all always be free to the public? “Only for the moment,” says Johnny Blue Star, Project Manager for NGE. “But, although we'll always allow everyone to hear the live broadcasts and recent newsletters, there'll be a point when the large cost of assembling all this fabulous stuff - the audio, the video, the in-depth interviews and technology reports, often garnered on-site - will be saved for our most devoted members. Premier memberships will be set at a very low price, though. Those people will have access to a lot of beautiful stuff. Right now, everyone can register for free and get a peek at our growing library of audio, video and articles.”

“Yes, I am helping develop a serious intern program,” says Richard Kirkpatrick, a freshman at Mississippi State University's Aerospace Engineering Department at MSU and who will also be moderating the forum. “We're creating a very large database for students, faculty, researchers, investors, the media - and other scholars of this industry. A lot of space junkies, too,” he laughs. “We've got a great calendar of events, too, and I guarantee my forum will be very exciting. I'm sure there'll be a lot of seasoned pros from the industry, but also a bunch of young people like myself, all fired up about space.” Rockets Away! Media launched its eZine nine months ago. It was developed by Dave Gieber and Johnny Blue Star. Dave Gieber, Technical Advisor for the project, is a retired aerospace engineer, and Johnny Blue Star is a screenwriter, talk-show host and producer. “Bill McCoy discovered their work on the Internet,” offers Greg Trotti, President of NGE and Director of Broadcasting Services. “We had talked a lot about the industry and had actually invested a tiny bit in several space companies. We realized that Johnny and Dave were red hot about driving money into the private space sector - not as investors, per se, but because they wanted to see the industry grow. They had been absorbed by the idea of space travel since childhood. When we talked to them, they sensed kindred spirits and invited us to join.”

“I couldn't have found a more inspiring individual as Johnny to start this project with,” says Dave Gieber. “We started with a mutual labor of passion as Johnny presented his ideas to me. Although, because of the time consumption of my other projects, I have had to take a back seat to the day to day operations of Rockets Away! I will be watching from the wings and offering my technical assistance as this tremendously exciting project unfurls. It is in some of the most capable hands that I know of.”

“At one point, Johnny, who I've known since my college days at Yale, wanted to create a broad foundation for the company in the area of television, radio and film,” says Bill Krohn. “We'd worked together on various properties - particularly the recently deceased Paul Winchell's autobiography, WINCH, that Johnny and Paul developed into a screenplay. Also, there's a major script, the ASHES OF TESALON that Johnny created, reinvigorating his Paul Winchell's franchise - something on the level of a Star Wars or Back to the Future. By working on these projects and others, I knew Johnny had the goods, the imagination and business sense to pull very large things off, so I joined. Right now, we'll be covering the first X PRIZE CUP event in Las Cruces, New Mexico. There may be a complete documentary in it. In the past, I produced 'It's All True,' which was based on Orson Welles' unfinished film that was quashed by RKO during World War II. Also, I directed footage chronicling the 50th anniversary of Roswell for a future doc.”

“People are going to be amazed at the power of the film and television inventory Johnny is putting together. We plan on something very big about private space,” Bill McCoy winks, “but I can't talk about it yet. But today, we're focusing on the website.”

How will they make money if they don't charge for the website and promote all these space companies for free? “We're offering inexpensive, optional advertising and PR services also,” says Blue Star. “Commercial space companies can get a banner linking to their website in the eZine and website. We'll help them develop professional press releases, help them with advertising and design their websites. Overall, we'll make them visible, something scientists and engineers don't often think about when they start a commercial enterprise. They soon learn, though.”

For a free subscription to Rockets Away! - the eZine devoted to commercial space travel or to hear the archived broadcasts, go to www.RocketsAway.net, the new, full-blown website. For additional advertising, subscription or other media interests, including radio, television or newspaper inquiries, call Johnny Blue Star at 760-323-0193.

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Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Key Indicators in the US 2005

Dublin (PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24508) has announced the addition of Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing in the US 2005 to their offering

This report provides a detailed analysis of the Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry in the US, including key growth trends, the competitive environment and the key issues facing the industry.

Industry Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing complete aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles; (2) manufacturing aerospace engines, propulsion units, auxiliary equipment or parts; (3) developing and making prototypes of aerospace products; (4) aircraft conversion (i.e., major modifications to systems); and (5) complete aircraft or propulsion systems overhaul and rebuilding (i.e., periodic restoration of aircraft to original design specifications).

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages.

The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors which are likely to cause demand to rise or fall. The Domestic and International Markets section defines the market for the products and services of the industry. This section provides the size of the domestic market and the proportion accounted for by imports and exports and trends in the levels of imports and exports. The Basis of Competition section outlines the key types of competition between firms within the industry as well as highlighting competition from substitute products in alternative industries. The Life Cycle section provides an analysis of which stage of development the industry is at.

The Segmentation chapter covers the following: Products and Service Segmentation, Major Market Segments, Industry Concentration and Geographic Spread. The Products and Service Segmentation section details the key products and/or services provided by this industry, highlighting the most important where possible to demonstrate which have a more significant influence over industry results as a whole. The Major Market Segments section details the key client industries and/or groups as well as giving an indication as to which of these are the most important to the industry. The Industry Concentration section provides an indicator of how much industry revenue is accounted for by the top four players. The Geographic Spread section provides a guide to the regional share of industry revenue/gross product.

The Industry Conditions chapter covers the following: Barriers to Entry, Taxation, Industry Assistance, Regulation and Deregulation, Cost Structure, Capital and Labor Intensity, Technology and Systems, Industry Volatility and Globalization. The Barriers to Entry section outlines factors that can prevent a new company from entering this industry and also gives an indication of the extent to which this occurs. The Taxation section details all kinds of taxation that are specific or are particularly important to this industry, including taxation concessions. The Industry Assistance section refers to any government and/or other measures designed to improve the performance of this industry. The Regulation and Deregulation section details any applicable regulation and/or deregulation to this industry. The Cost Structure section details the average costs for a company operating in this industry as a percentage of total revenue. The Capital and Labor Intensity section provides a guide to the amount of capital used in production/providing a service compared to the amount of labor in the total mix of inputs. The Technology and Systems section acknowledges the latest technology and/or systems available to this industry within the country. Technology refers to machinery and equipment and systems refers to methods of production that enable better and more efficient production. The Industry Volatility section refers to the year on year fluctuations which occur in industry output. The Globalization section gives an indication of the extent to which the industry is global based on factors such as the level of foreign ownership, the proportion of demand accounted for by foreign operators and the volume of production conducted in other countries.

The Performance chapter provides an analysis of both the industry's Current Performance and Historical Performance. The Current Performance section provides the key analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Historical Performance section details previously important events in the development of the industry.

The Key Competitors chapter lists the major players in the industry as well as an analysis of each major player's activities in the industry. Market share information is included where possible.

The Key Factors chapter covers the industry's Key Sensitivities and Key Success Factors. The Key Sensitivities section outlines the key factors that are outside the control of an operator in the industry, but are likely to have significant impact on a business. The Key Success Factors section details the factors within the control of an industry operator and which should be followed in order to be successful in the industry. Often this will include behavior that will help to minimize the effects of the Key Sensitivities.

The Outlook chapter is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts.

Companies Mentioned
- The Boeing Company
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- United Technologies Corporation
- Raytheon Company
- Honeywell International Inc
- Textron Inc

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24508

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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UP Aerospace to Exhibit Renowned 'SpaceLoft' Sub-Orbital Rocket at X PRIZE CUP

UP Aerospace, Inc. (www.upaerospace.com), the world's only operational, private space-launch company, will exhibit its renowned "SpaceLoft" rocket at the upcoming Countdown to the X PRIZE CUP.

Hartford, CT (PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- UP Aerospace, Inc. (www.upaerospace.com), the world's only operational, private space-launch company, will exhibit its renowned "SpaceLoft" rocket at the upcoming Countdown to the X PRIZE CUP.

The X PRIZE CUP event will take place at the Las Cruces International Airport, New Mexico, on Sunday, October 9th, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors can take photos along side a SpaceLoft rocket, and discuss the space-flying capabilities of this unique spacecraft with the principals of UP Aerospace.

The SpaceLoft rocket will make history on March 27, 2006, as it will be the first rocket to fly into space from New Mexico's Southwest Regional Spaceport.

The SpaceLoft rocket family offers:

* 110-pound payload capacity.

* 10,500-cubic-inches payload volume.

* Payloads up to 10 inches in diameter and 7 feet long.

* Options for unrestricted access to space environment.

* Opportunities for in-space payload deployment.

* Space-flight profiles up to 140 miles / 225 km with a wide range of micro-gravity experimentation time options.

* Complete on-land payload recovery.

Additional rocket-performance details are available on the company's Web site: www.upaerospace.com.

UP Aerospace is scheduling space flights in 2006, 2007, 2008, and beyond. The company has the capability to conduct up to 30 space launches per year from the Southwest Regional Spaceport.

UP Aerospace concentrates it services on three markets: (1) Businesses that require economical testing of space-flight hardware, (2) scientific analysis of the earth and in-space phenomena, and (3) research conducted by the educational sector.

For further information on UP Aerospace, Inc. and its low-cost space transportation services for business and education, please call the company's headquarters at (860) 673-2502. Or visit www.upaerospace.com.

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September 27, 2005

ShipNorthAmerica Transportation Named As One Of Canada's Hottest Emerging Companies

ShipNorthAmerica Transportation, a Mississauga freight management company specializing in crossborder (Canada/US) shipping, was ranked 35th in the prestigious sixth annual PROFIT HOT 50 list of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies.

Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- ShipNorthAmerica Transportation, a Mississauga freight management company specializing in crossborder (Canada/US) shipping, was ranked 35th in the prestigious sixth annual PROFIT HOT 50 list of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies.

"It's an honor for our company to be recognized in the PROFIT HOT 50," said Ian Macdonald, President of ShipNorthAmerica Transportation. "In a very competitive marketplace dominated by large US based common carriers, ShipNorthAmerica has been able to succeed by providing exporters and importers with advantageous alternatives for their Canada/US crossborder LTL (less than truckload) and truckload shipments. It is a testament to the outstanding talent and dedication of our team of experienced trucking professionals that ShipNorthAmerica ranked 35th on the PROFIT HOT 50 and is the only transportation firm to be included in this prominent list of emerging Canadian companies."

The PROFIT HOT 50 is the definitive ranking of Canada's emerging growth companies. Published in the September issue of PROFIT and online at www.profitguide.com, the PROFIT HOT 50 ranks young firms by two-year revenue growth. "The PROFIT HOT 50 recognizes entrepreneurial ambition and managerial excellence in Canada," says editor Ian Portsmouth. "These companies have succeeded by meeting emerging market needs, creating better ways to do business and never hesitating to expand beyond our borders."

About PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success
PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success, offers news, strategies, tips, interviews and
other resources to the CEOs of Canadian growth companies. Each year PROFIT, which currently reaches more than 400,000 readers nationally, hosts a number of events that bring together business leaders in the fast-growth segment and champions the interests of those leaders. PROFIT was founded in April 1982 as Canada's first national magazine geared to entrepreneurs. Visit www.profitguide.com.

About ShipNorthAmerica Transportation
ShipNorthAmerica is a Canadian freight management company which offers a powerful combination of trucking services that are custom tailored to meet each customer's unique freight requirements. ShipNorthAmerica offers experienced LTL (Less Than Truckload) & truckload freight services, expedited & temperature controlled trucking services and for customers with overdimensional or heavy haul freight they can provide expert flatbed and heavy haul services. ShipNorthAmerica delivers cost-effective crossborder and Canadian domestic shipping solutions with a high degree of personalized service.

To find out more about ShipNorthAmerica please visit www.shipnorthamerica.com

Contacts:
ShipNorthAmerica Transportation Inc.
Ian Macdonald (President)
1-877-744-7762
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September 25, 2005

Hi-Tec Systems' President Receives SBA Award

U.S. Small Business Administration names Tribhuvan Singh, founder of aviation safety/security research firm, as the 2005 NJ Minority Small Business Person of the Year.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (PRWEB) September 25, 2005 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Tribhuvan Singh as 2005 New Jersey Minority Small Business Person of the Year. Trib Singh is president and CEO of Hi-Tec Systems, Inc., which he founded in 1995.

Several dignitaries attended the ceremony at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center near Atlantic City, where Singh's company supports a variety of programs for both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA). SBA New Jersey District Director James A. Kocsi said Singh was chosen for the award based on criteria that include a company's overall financial strength; growth in sales and profits; growth in number of employees, and participation in community and charitable events.

"As we celebrate the many achievements of minority small business owners throughout the country, it is always great to see a New Jersey-based company like Hi-Tec Systems enjoying this level of success," said Kocsi. "Trib Singh is a prime example of how an idea can grow into a viable business. The fact that Mr. Singh provides for the livelihood of 90 people is an indication of his success. I am pleased that the SBA's 8(a) Program played a role in Hi-Tec Systems current success."

U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-2) said, "Trib exudes a quiet passion for his work, leadership qualities, and the understanding of what it means to make a community work." Governor Richard Codey sent a representative, Dan D. Kirton, Junior, Vice President of the New Jersey Commerce Commission. Other speakers included Dr. Anne Harlan, Director of the FAA Technical Center; Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson, Mayor James J. "Sonny" McCullough of Egg Harbor Township, and Frank Mierzejewski, Small Business Representative at the Tech Center.

"This award is recognition of the hard work and dedication of Hi-Tec's employees," said Singh. "It is a validation of the way we do business, being genuinely concerned and responsive to customers, and being a successful partner with government at all levels."

What started as a one-person consulting business has quickly evolved into a multi-faceted company with expertise in five major fields. The Egg Harbor Township-based company specializes in the modernization of air traffic management systems, airport/aircraft safety research, homeland security and defense, environmental engineering/OSHA compliance, and information technology.

In the early stages of the business, Singh was looking for ways to expand his customer base. He learned about the SBA's 8(a) Program, a program designed to help socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to contract opportunities from the federal government.

In 1996, Hi-Tec Systems became an SBA-certified 8(a) company. Through the program, Hi-Tec Systems has received a total of $3.5 million in 8(a) contracts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Naval Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Lakehurst. Recently, the firm has graduated from the 8(a) program.

Today, Hi-Tec Systems employs 90 people and has revenues of about $20 million. "In the last few years, our status as an 8(a) helped win three major FAA contracts with ceilings totaling $183 million," said Singh. "The SBA's 8(a) program opens doors to minority-owned firms. This program has allowed us to gain access to contracting opportunities through the federal government."

As one of the company's prime customers, the FAA has awarded Hi-Tec Systems an aviation safety research contract which includes development of a model for Systems Approach to Safety Oversight, and development of an intranet-based version of the Flight Standards Automation System/Technical Analysis Program.

The TSA is another large customer that makes Hi-Tec a major player in the field of aviation security. Hi-Tec supports several research projects at the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) at the Hughes Technical Center, including the testing, evaluation and certification of equipment for airport passenger and baggage screening.

In 2003, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta presented Singh with the DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Award, for what the FAA called "invaluable" research assistance. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Egg Harbor Township, Hi-Tec Systems has a branch near Washington, D.C., and a liaison office in India.

"We are certainly poised for additional growth," said Singh. "Money is not a motivating factor for me. Knowing that Hi-Tec Systems has a good name and reputation is what drives me."

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SEA’s Authorized Service Provider Program Completes First Round of Certifications

The Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) completed its first round of consultant certifications as part of its Authorized Service Provider Program. Authorized Service Providers will initially support implementation of the SEA Lean Enterprise System (LES) within supplier organizations in Connecticut, New York, Florida and Texas. The LES is the standard lean business system adopted by SEA members, the leading OEMs, primes and tier-one suppliers in the aerospace, defense and space industries.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- On September 22, the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) completed its first round of consultant certifications as part of its Authorized Service Provider Program. Authorized Service Providers will initially support implementation of the SEA Lean Enterprise System (LES) within supplier organizations in Connecticut, New York, Florida and Texas.

The LES is the standard lean business system adopted by SEA members, the leading OEMs, primes and tier-one suppliers in the aerospace, defense and space industries. This initiative is part of SEA’s Supply Chain Conversion Plan to accelerate supplier performance improvements for on-time delivery and quality, while removing cost from the supply chain. Suppliers currently participating in the SEA LES are reporting dramatic improvements.

The SEA Authorized Service Provider Program is a rigorous certification process designed to select and certify only the most highly qualified consultants to deliver SEA LES workshops. Those participating in the initial certifications include independent consultants, consultants working through MEPs (regional Manufacturing Extension Partnership Programs supported by the National Institute of Science and Technology), and supplier development experts from within SEA member companies.

The LES has three separate certification tracks – Leadership & Culture, Operational Excellence and Workforce Development. Certification candidates must possess at least 10 years of experience in their chosen discipline, and meet additional criteria.

SEA began its national rollout with supplier firms in California and followed with a launch in Connecticut, Florida, New York and Texas. SEA expects to be fully deployed in 22 states by the end of 2006, with implementation reaching as many as 4,000 supplier companies.

Qualified consultants interested in becoming certified in one of the three LES tracks should contact Ms. Mickey Wiebe, Executive Director of SEA by telephone at (949) 476-1144, extension 307, or by email at e-mail protected from spam bots.

About the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA)
SEA is the non-profit alliance of leading aerospace, defense and space prime contractors whose purpose is to accelerate supply chain performance. SEA membership includes 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 adopted by SEA member companies to help supplier organizations expand their capabilities and gain immediate and sustainable improvements.

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

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Human Capital Institute Announces Launch of Twenty Talent Management Education Courses

The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a think tank, professional organization and educator in talent management strategies is pleased to announce the release of twenty new education courses focused specifically on the subject disciplines of: talent strategy, acquisition, development and leadership. The twenty courses address topics critical to organizations today. The classes are instructor-led, three-hour e-learning sessions, and will be offered beginning in October and November of this year. Courses are offered individually, by the certificate, or as a complete Talent Library, with unlimited annual access.

Washington D.C. (PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a think tank, professional organization and educator in talent management strategies is pleased to announce the release of twenty new education courses focused specifically on the subject disciplines of: talent strategy, acquisition, development and leadership. The twenty courses address topics critical to organizations today. The classes are instructor-led, three-hour e-learning sessions, and will be offered beginning in October and November of this year. Courses are offered individually, by the certificate, or as a complete Talent Library, with unlimited annual access.

According to HCI's Chief Learning Officer, David Forman, "HCI’s new certificate series courses are unique because they directly address the need for more practical tools and practices in the area of human capital management. These are not generic courses about recruiting or Human Resources practices; they specifically pertain to how to best leverage and optimize talent within the enterprise." Forman went on to state, "HCI’s own members have been pushing hard for this more in-depth level of information, because it is not available from other sources. We're pleased to be able to meet this need, and in doing so, strengthen our position in the human capital management arena."

"To our knowledge, this new curriculum -- when combined with our highly successful Principles of Human Capital Management course -- is the most extensive talent-based set of courses available anywhere," said Allan Schweyer, Executive Director of the Human Capital Institute. What makes the introduction of these courses even more unique, is that several of our partners have helped to quickly bring this extensive curriculum to market -- a critical factor given the need for such education."

Enrollments are being accepted now, and plans are already in place to take these courses to HCI’s international sites as well. For more information about HCI's four new certificate programs, and the twenty classes comprising the four certifications, please visit:
www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/education_certification.guid

About the Human Capital Institute
The Human Capital Institute is a think tank, educator and professional association dedicated to the advancement of talent management practices with individuals and organizations. HCI serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking in integrated talent strategy, acquisition, development, engagement, management and measurement. Through research and collaboration, HCI programs collect original, creative ideas from a field of the brightest thought leaders in talent management. Those ideas are then transformed into measurable, real-world strategies that help its members attract and retain high-performing people, build a diverse, inclusive workplace, and leverage individual and team performance throughout the enterprise. HCI members represent a broad coalition of executives, educators, consultants, human resources, strategic search, organizational development professionals and talent managers. For more information, please visit:
www.humancapitalinstitute.org

PRESS CONTACT
Human Capital Institute
Andrea Miller
866-538-1909

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Southwest Airlines Offers Hot Savings Across the Nation; Winter Internet-Only Fares on Sale at Southwest.com

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 23, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) offers hot savings across the nation with Internet-only, 14-day advance-purchase fares. 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_Sys_092305

"We are offering systemwide savings to our Customers across the nation and highlighting additional savings to select destinations," said Joyce Rogge, Southwest Airlines' Senior Vice President of Marketing. "We know holiday travel is important to our Customers, and we want them to get home to visit with family or enjoy a winter getaway without breaking the bank."

The following are examples of the special systemwide fares:
* $34 one-way fares are available between Buffalo and Chicago Midway, between Pittsburgh and Chicago Midway, and between Hartford and Philadelphia.
* $39 one-way fares are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and $44 one-way fares are available Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays between Baltimore/Washington and Manchester, between Las Vegas and Phoenix, and between Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood and Orlando.
* $79 one-way fares are available between San Antonio and Chicago Midway, between Los Angeles and Reno/Lake Tahoe, and between Baltimore/Washington and Tampa Bay.
* $99 one-way fares are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and $149 one-way fares are available Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays between Austin and Orlando, between Chicago Midway and Spokane, between Kansas City and Salt Lake City.
* $109 one-way fares are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays and $149 one-way fares of $149 are available Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays between Albuquerque and Chicago Midway, between El Paso and San Jose, and between Albany and Las Vegas.

California Fare Sale
Californians can enjoy incredible savings between select California cities with Southwest Airlines' southwest.com-only air fares of just $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
Southwest Airlines is offering additional fare savings in its Midwest cities. These southwest.com-only air fares 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 Oklahoma City and St. Louis, between Chicago Midway and Omaha, between Cleveland and Chicago Midway, and between Kansas City and Tulsa. (See fare rules*)

Houston Fare Sale
Special fares of $89 one-way are available on Southwest Airlines between Houston Hobby and select cities. These southwest.com-only fares 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 Hobby and Phoenix, Albuquerque, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Oakland, Chicago Midway, Philadelphia, Baltimore/Washington, and Orlando. (See fare rules*)

Northwest Fare Sale
Hot savings for winter travel 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 Boise, between Spokane and Seattle/Tacoma, and between Portland and Boise.
* $69 one-way fares are available between Spokane and Reno/Lake Tahoe, between Portland and Salt Lake City, and between Seattle/Tacoma and Oakland.
* $89 one-way fares are available between Spokane and Las Vegas, between Seattle/Tacoma and Burbank, between Portland and Los Angeles, and between Seattle/Tacoma and San Diego. (See fare rules*)

Heartland Fare Sale
Southwest Airlines' 14-day advance purchase fares of $39 and $69 one-way make visiting family easier this winter. 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 Hobby and Tulsa. (See fare rules*)

*Fare Rules
The fares are available for purchase through Oct. 3, 2005, and are valid for travel from Oct. 7, 2005, through the end of Southwest Airlines' published schedule (currently Jan. 9, 2006). 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, if unused, may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are valid on published, scheduled service only and are not available through the Group Desk. Some flights may be operated by ATA Airlines. 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.

Southwest Airlines now makes online check-in available 24 hours in advance of travel. No more waking up at midnight to get a boarding pass online. By logging on to southwest.com within 24 hours of travel, Customers may print out their boarding pass and head straight to the airport.

http://www.southwest.com

Media Contact:
Public Relations of Southwest Airlines
+1-214-792-4847
Customers:
+1-800-I-FLY-SWA or +1-800-435-9792
en Espanol:
+1-800-VAMONOS or +1-800-826-6667

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Aerocare Deploys Three Aircraft to Houston and Evacuates Four Critical Patients

AeroCare assembled three teams to go from Houston to San Antonio, ensuring that the most critical patients were evacuated first and optimal care was delivered.

SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 23, 2005 -- AeroCare Medical Transport System, Inc. received an urgent request from Bay Shore Medical Center near Houston, Texas, requesting the immediate evacuation of patients to San Antonio, Texas, late Thursday evening. AeroCare assembled three teams including a Flight Paramedic, four Critical Care Flight Nurses and two Flight Physicians from the University of Chicago Medical Center

At 4:16 am this morning, AeroCare launched three medically configured aircraft to the Houston area arriving at Ellington Field airport outside of Houston at 8:45 am. AeroCare’s Medical Director, Dr. Wendy J. Marshall coordinated with AeroCare’s medical teams on the scene to insure that the most critical patients were evacuated first and that optimal care was delivered.

By 2:10 pm CST, the last patient was delivered to the receiving hospital in San Antonio. All three aircraft are expected to arrive back at AeroCare’s headquarters at the Aurora Municipal Airport in suburban Chicagoland by 8:30 pm CST Friday evening.

AeroCare Medical Transport System, Inc., now in its 12th year of operation, offers emergency and non-emergency fixed-wing air ambulance services throughout the world. Based in the suburban Chicagoland area, AeroCare flies sick and injured patients both domestically and internationally. AeroCare’s aircraft are staffed with specially trained Flight Paramedics, Critical Care Flight Nurses, and Flight Physicians utilizing the latest biomedical equipment. In addition, AeroCare provides aircraft and emergency equipped Chevrolet Suburban Trucks to provide air and ground transportation to organ procurement teams throughout the Midwest United States. For more information, visit www.aerocare.com.

Media Contact:
Joseph D Cece
800-823-1911

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Top Gun Training Tactics Result In Better Care For Inner-City Diabetes Patients

Employing training methods originally developed to save lives in the air, LifeWings Partners LLC, helped a resource-strapped inner-city clinic significantly improve care for their diabetes patients.

Memphis, TN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 23, 2005 -- The critical need for better patient care is an imperative for medical facilities large and small. Increasingly stretched community clinics that provide a vital safety net to the most vulnerable populations are continually faced with the challenge of having to make improvements with dwindling resources. One such center successfully employed an innovative approach that allowed them to improve patient care and delivery processes using only current personnel and equipment.

The Vine Hill Community Clinic serves an inner-city population in Nashville, Tennessee. Approximately 90% of the clinic's patients are on a state form of Medicaid. Like many primary care clinics in the U.S., Vine Hill provides outpatient care to many patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, kidney disease, and amputation. Although almost 18 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, less than optimal care is often provided, particularly in at-risk communities. Improving care for these patients is vital because many complications may be helped or avoided with good care and behavioral changes.

Recognizing the urgent need for improved diabetes care, the Vine Hill clinic contracted with LifeWings in 2004 to provide what is considered to be a very promising form of training for the healthcare industry: Crew Resource Management (CRM) based training. CRM is a team based approach to service delivery not usually found in the medical arena. CRM was developed in the 1990s to reduce the human error component of aviation accidents. CRM produces an inclusive, organized, collaborative environment in which potentially high-risk decisions can be made with the most possible information and high degrees of accountability and flexibility. CRM enables teams to make better decisions and have the best chance of avoiding negative outcomes. The methodology has worked remarkably in aviation, arguably the safest high consequence industry, resulting in no U.S. passenger deaths in three years.

The Vine Hill Community Clinic initiative included a formal study conducted on visits from 619 type 2 diabetes patients over a thirteen-month period. The conclusions of the study state that the CRM training was instrumental in improving the diabetes care process and the patient outcomes. The number of patients who met the recommended levels for blood pressure, amputation risk, body weight, and other factors improved after receiving care from the CRM trained staff. Further benefits to the clinic include improved organization of diabetes care team, decreased patient visit time, and shorter orientation periods for new staff: all very important cost-saving measures for the severely under-funded public health sector. Although follow-up training is important to the continued success, the improvements from this training are viewed as significant to this clinic.

The success of this effort, and others like it, are not going unnoticed by the medical community. With persistent press about the alarming number of preventable, error-induced deaths in the U.S., medical providers are desperately looking for innovative ways to improve patient care. Many medical care providers never receive formal training on teamwork, situational awareness, or conflict management. Critical communication skills that could save lives are often not taught, monitored, or measured. Protocols and checklists are often not a part of typical medical care delivery, in the clinic or in the operating room. Contrast this with the systematic, documented, and mandatory recurring training received by those in the aviation community and it is not hard to see why the numbers are materially better. CRM ensures all members of a crew flying an aircraft know their responsibilities, protocols, and obligation to speak up if they feel something is not safe. The medical community is learning that applying these principles to healthcare delivery can provide measurable improvements for their patients.

About LifeWings Partners LLC
LifeWings Partners LLC was founded in 1999 by a former U.S. Navy flight instructor and commercial airline pilot. The firm specializes in applying CRM based training to help healthcare facilities save lives and reduce costs. The firm has helped more than 40 facilities nationwide provide better care to their patients. Measurable results are found in many LifeWings initiatives including one hospital that reduced its surgery error rate from one every 60 days to one every 619 days, 10 times better than the national average. The firm also conducts "bootcamp" sessions to teach physicians from different facilities better communication and leadership skills.

Contact:
Steve Harden, President, LifeWings Partners LLC
800.290.9314
9198 Crestwyn Hills Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
www.saferpatients.com

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September 22, 2005

Lt. Gen. Roger C. Schultz Brings Extensive Expertise in Homeland Security, WMD to UNITECH as Sr. VP for Army Operations

UNITECH®, a leader in interactive training and simulation, homeland security and technology solutions, announced today that it has named Lt. Gen. Roger C. Schultz as senior vice president for Army operations at UNITECH.

CENTREVILLE, VA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- UNITECH®, a leader in interactive training and simulation, homeland security and technology solutions, announced today that it has named Lt. Gen. Roger C. Schultz as senior vice president for Army operations at UNITECH.

Previously, Lt. Gen. Schultz was director of the Army National Guard for seven years. In his 42 years of military experience, Lt. Gen. Schultz developed an expertise in training. He is also a seasoned veteran with years of emergency response duty here in the homeland.

At UNITECH, he will report directly to Earl W. Stafford, Chairman and CEO.

“Having Lt. Gen. Schultz on the UNITECH team is a great honor and privilege,” said Stafford, who founded UNITECH in 1988. “His expertise in training both individuals and units is recognized across the Army. His insight and forward-thinking leadership will help guide UNITECH as we ready our customers for the challenges of the 21st century and beyond.”

At UNITECH, Lt. Gen. Schultz will apply his extensive skills and keen knowledge to helping the Centreville-based company build on its success in customer-driven solutions.

“I will be focusing our attention in areas and ways that we can assist the Army in helping them to improve the readiness of its units, active and reserve,” said Lt. Gen. Schultz. “The major component of readiness begins with training and UNITECH is a recognized leader in developing training and simulation exercises. UNITECH has been working with the Army in a successful partnership for many years, and I’m excited to help build on that.”

As longest-serving director of the 350,000-member Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Schultz guided the formulation, development and implementation of all programs and policies affecting the Army National Guard at the National Guard Bureau in Washington, DC. As Schultz completed his tour of duty as the director, the Army Guard budget was $10.18 B, a $4.31B increase since his arrival in 1998.

Just after his arrival in the Pentagon in 1997, Lt. Gen. Schultz led a Tiger Team that focused on improving the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) response capability within the Department of Defense. The team was tasked to identify vital response tasks and capabilities demanded of the DoD in a WMD attack. Under Lt. Gen. Schultz leadership, the team developed a prototype that also better integrates Reserve Component capabilities into emergency responses.

To form that mission-critical plan, the team focused on the appropriate, substantive and integrated DoD support model to local, state and federal government authorities responding to a WMD attack.

Under Lt. Gen. Schultz’s leadership, the Tiger Team noted that there was a significant void in the response community chemical, biological and radiological assessment capability. As a result, it created a DoD response capability that did not exist previously.

Today, the civil support teams are called on a daily basis as they assist with agent identification and appropriate hazard mitigation in the affected areas of unknown agent releases. In a military report, Lt. Gen. Schultz concluded that the plan represents a beginning, a start point, of a larger, multiyear effort. And it has been just that. Eleven teams were authorized in fiscal year 2005, completing the Congressional mandate to field at least one team in every state, territory, and the District of Columbia.

Lt. Gen. Schultz began active military service in 1963 and served 4 years as an enlisted Soldier. He was commissioned an infantry officer after graduating from the Iowa Military Academy’s Officer Candidate School.

He has served as the deputy adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard and the deputy director for operations on the Department of the Army staff. In that role, Lt. Gen. Schultz was responsible for coordinating all Department of Defense military support to civilian authorities, including disaster relief operations.

Lt. Gen. Schultz earned the Silver Star for heroism while serving in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division in 1969. His other honors include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. He was twice awarded the Purple Heart.

“In so much that he has done, Roger Schultz has worked to perpetuate that seamless union between the active component and the reserve components, bringing us to this very special point in our history,” Gen. Eric Shinseki, Chief of Staff of the Army, said when Lt. Gen. Schultz was promoted to lieutenant general, giving the Army veteran a third star.

Lt. Gen. Schultz earned a master’s degree in public administration from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in management from Upper Iowa University. He also attended the Army War College.

UNITECH is an award-winning professional services company that provides training and technology solutions to prepare workers and defenders with the skills needed to improve their job and mission performance. With a focus on homeland security-related solutions, UNITECH’s core service offerings include computer- and web-based training, simulations, maritime security solutions and a multitude of information technology services. UNITECH’s customers include federal, state and local governments; emergency management agencies; and the private sector. Based in Centreville, VA, UNITECH has nine offices across the United States. For more information about UNITECH, please visit www.UNITECH1.com.

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Corporate Team Building Program and Leadership Development Training Essential For Increased Productivity

Leadership development program that is tied to business results is essential for companies that wish to boost their ability to innovate and execute as a competitive strength.

(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- “Leadership development that is tied to business results is essential for companies that wish to boost their ability to innovate and execute as a competitive strength,” states Anne Miller, Managing Director of A Miller & Associates.

A Miller & Associates provides executive team alignment, leadership development, strategy innovation and executive coaching services to clients such as Coca Cola, Hewlett Packard and Royal Dutch Shell.

“We have found that some of the biggest obstacles to corporations declaring and realizing bold ambitions – and to leaders acting consistent with their potential – can be found in our deep rooted behaviors of what we think is possible and safe in the corporate context.”

Anne and her colleagues base all their work on the premise that it is far “easier to act our way into a new way of thinking, than to think our way into a new way of acting.”

“One of the most successful programs for breaking down old ways of working and developing leaders while delivering bold results is our Action Lab. The Action Lab™ is typically used for trying out radical strategies, developing new ways of working, creating new commercial ventures or reinventing industry practices.”

The Action Lab can be a series of 1-3 day workshops or a dedicated full time commitment over 3-4 weeks depending on the needs and goals of the company.

When used for delivering major change inside a corporation, the Action Lab leadership program typically involves a cross-functional team drawn from all levels of the company - sometimes including customers, suppliers and even competitors. For early stage companies, it involves the founding team along with key partners, advisors and investors.

“Although the Action Lab initially generates a great deal of pressure, it has been found to create breakthroughs to issues thought to be intractable. The outcome then becomes a compelling example for subsequent opportunities,” continues Miller.

To achieve this type of corporate success several principles are fundamental to the design:

1: Create an environment that is safe enough to promote experimentation and learning but intense enough to foster a change.

The key here is to keep the team focused on the challenge. Regulate any distress so that the group does not become dysfunctional and handle conflicts

2: Evoke new behavior patterns using a compelling and real-life experience to stress the social order of the entire team that needs to work together and force team members to think outside of their comfort zone.

3: Get to the bottom of what really drives collective action by uncovering the "ground truth" the real business issues and commitments that exist when all the unspoken layers of assumptions are peeled away.

4: Foster a discontinuity in leadership approaches as a prerequisite for achieving a discontinuity in performance.

In the Action Lab setting team participants should not look to management for the answers but feel they have the freedom to offer their own answers to issues.”

For more information on leadership development programs while delivering bold results, strategic innovation and executive coaching please go to http://www.annemiller.net

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Homeland Security Online Conference Sept 21, 2005 Announces the Addition of Keynote Speaker Tom McMillen

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Homeland Security Online Conference Sept 21, 2005 announces the addition of keynote speaker Tom McMillen, one of the country's foremost homeland security entrepreneurs.

Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), an investor and industry news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, is pleased to present keynote speaker Tom McMillen, one of the country’s foremost homeland security entrepreneurs, for participation in its third online Homeland Security Conference. The conference format will be an audio presentation with an accompanying PowerPoint featuring well known industry analysts and experts, as well as presenting public companies.

Mr. McMillen currently serves as President and CEO of Celerity Systems Inc. (OTCBB: CESY), which soon will be renamed Homeland Security Capital Corp, a firm that focuses on control investments in small and medium-sized homeland security companies. This past spring McMillen, as Chairman, launched Fortress America Acquisition Corporation (OTCBB: FAACU) with a successful $46.8m IPO. Among those serving as his advisers, is former deputy Homeland Security Director Asa Hutchinson and former Oklahoma Senator Don Nickles.

The HDS forum entitled "Looking Back at the Progress and Obstacles; Tracking Trends in Technology & Funding Moving Forward" currently includes participating public companies: Sniffex, Inc. (OTC.PK: SNFX), SENSE Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO), Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL), Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD), Law Enforcement Associates (AMEX: AID), Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL), and Nexicon, Inc. (OTCBB: NXCN).

Conference Link: More Info: http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/forums/Portals/homelanddefense3.aspx to be held on September 21, 2005 and archived thereafter.

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.

Additional Homeland Security Industry Speakers Include:

Mr. Brian Ruttenbur - Equity Research Analyst, Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc - http://www.morgankeegan.com
Mr. Jack Mallon - Senior Managing Director: Mallon and Associates, Publisher of leading industry financial newsletter, Mallon's Security Report - http://www.mallonassociates.com
Mr. Michael Soni - President & CEO of Cronus Capital Markets - www.cronuscapitalmarkets.com
Mr. Jim Smith - Freelance Homeland Defense Business Correspondent for ‘Jane’s Defense Weekly’, Editor for ‘Jane's Transport Finance’
Mr. Frank Rapoport - a leader in the emerging Biodefense Procurement Market Place

Media Sponsors:

National Homeland Security Knowledgebase The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase is a comprehensive Homeland Security information resource for Homeland Security news, Homeland Security marketplace, directories and a collection of links and info on Homeland Security related topics. http://www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com

Military.com is the largest online military destination, offering free resources to serve, connect, and inform the 30 million Americans with military affinity, including active duty, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. http://www.Military.com

Aerospace & Defence Network The smart network for the Aerospace & Defence world. http://www.asd-network.com

Participating Public Companies:

Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/AethlonMedical/Default.asp.

Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/CO/CYBL/Default.asp.

Law Enforcement Associates (AMEX: AID): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/CO/LENF/Default.asp.

Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/MarklandTech.

Nexicon, Inc. (OTCBB: NXCN): http://biz.yahoo.com/e/050713/nxcn.ob8-k.html

SENSE Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/CO/SEHO/Default.asp.

Sniffex, Inc. (OTC.PK: SNFX): http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/CO/SNFX/Default.asp

(HDS is compensated for Featured companies on portal - see disclaimer for details)

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Blog: www.InvestorIdeas.com/blogs/index.html or www.HomelandDefenseStocksBlog.com/blogs/index.html

Disclaimer: Participating Companies provide their own corporate descriptions
Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. The site is currently compensated for by its "featured companies." Markland Technologies, Inc. currently pays ECON Ten Thousand Dollars per month. Markland has issued shares to ECON in the past and these payments are for the purpose of including Markland in articles and other promotions. Technest Holdings, Inc. * is currently compensated under MRKL contract. Aethlon Medical, Inc.: Three Thousand Dollars per month plus restricted shares equivalent to Five Thousand Dollars per month. Cyberlux Corporation: Three thousand dollars per month. Law Enforcement Associates: Four Thousand Dollars per month. SENSE Holdings, Inc: Four thousand dollars per month, plus five thousand equivalent in shares. Sniffex, Inc.: Five thousand dollars per month. Featured Companies on HDS current list of stocks. www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp

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September 21, 2005

Lufthansa Voted "Most Innovative Airline" by Readers of Travel Savvy Magazine

The readers of Travel Savvy have named Lufthansa the "Most Innovative Airline" 2005. Lufthansa's services include all-business class Executive Jets, FlyNet(wireless Internet on-board), the luxurious Lufthansa Private Jet service and the industry's first-ever First Class Terminal.

New York, NY (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 21, 2005 -- Lufthansa today announced it has been voted "Most Innovative Airline" 2005 by the readers of the prestigious Travel Savvy magazine. From all-business class Executive Jets to wireless Internet on-board; luxurious Private Jets to the first-ever First Class Terminal, the award underlines Lufthansa's long-standing commitment to offering unique, value-added products and services for its passengers.

"Since our founding, the Lufthansa name has been synonymous with almost seven decades of innovation and achievement," said Thomas Winkelmann, Vice President, the Americas, for Lufthansa.

Lufthansa's history is indeed full of firsts: Lufthansa aircraft made the world's first night flight (1926), the first trans-Atlantic service using catapulted "flying boats" launched from steamships (1929) and the first regular airmail runs between Europe and South America (1934). In more recent times, Lufthansa was the first customer for Boeing's 737 (1965), the first purchaser of the Boeing 747 freighter (1972), the first airline to introduce all-business class flights with its Executive Business Jet service (2002), and the first airline to offer broadband Internet access from 35,000 feet, completing its circle from airmail to email (2003).

"We are honored and delighted to accept this award and continue our tradition of innovation for many years to come," Winkelmann added.

Since 2002, Lufthansa has introduced a series of innovative products and services aimed primarily for its First and Business class travelers, among them:
* "Lufthansa Private Jet," offering seamless connections from Lufthansa long-haul flights to travel by private plane to more than 1000 cities and point-to-point within Europe (2005)
* Exclusive First class Air Terminal and related lounges in Frankfurt and Munich (2004)
* "FlyNet" – High-speed, wireless Internet in-flight (2004)
* "Executive Business Jet" – first-ever scheduled, all-business class service inaugurated post 9/11 to accommodate business passengers traveling to key centers of commerce in Germany. Priced the same as Lufthansa Business Class ticket on widebody plane.

Travel Savvy magazine targets a broad and diverse audience in search of the "best of" everything. Its pages entertain and inform readers across a lively and eclectic set of categories, including destinations, hotels, cuisine, culture, adventure, spirituality and fashion. Its September issue, with a 500,000 distribution at 22 nationwide outlets, is designed to reach a hip audience that revels in the pure pleasure of travel.

In 2004, Travel Savvy readers voted Lufthansa "Best Airline to Eastern Europe." Now the Airline has demonstrated its uniqueness as the "Most Innovative Airline" in 2005.

From its Frankfurt and Munich hubs, Lufthansa provides one of the most extensive global networks of any major airline, serving 355 cities in more than 90 countries worldwide. For further information or reservations visit www.lufthansa-usa.com, see your travel agent or call 800-645-3880.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Corporate Communications
Jennifer Urbaniak
Tel. 516 / 296 – 9674
Fax516 / 296 – 9678
http://www.lufthansa-usa.com

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eFlyte Opens Singapore Office to Support their Asia Pacific Customer Base

eFlyte, Inc. announces the opening of an office in Singapore to better service an expanding list of airline clients in the Asia Pacific region.

(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 21, 2005 -- eFlyte, Inc., a leading company specializing in inflight games and applications design and development, is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Singapore to better service an expanding list of airline clients in the Asia Pacific region. The office will commence operation on September 12, 2005 with a deployment of design, software engineering and marketing support in this new office facility.

David Morgan, CEO of eFlyte commented, "The opening of our Singapore office will allow us to better service our rapidly growing customer base. It's encouraging to get this exceptional team together and see the efforts of many months finally come to fruition. This is just the beginning of our global expansion."

"Singapore offers a unique combination of a highly trained workforce, business friendly environment, and strategic location. We're delighted to make this move," said Dan Harris, President of eFlyte.

Darrel Chua, who heads the new office as CEO of eFlyte Asia Pacific, is a veteran of both Singapore Airlines and Panasonic Avionics Systems. Darrel commented on the eFlyte Singapore office, "It is great to have the strong support from eFlyte in the US, while the Asia Pacific office works closely to our customers in the region. With the opening of this facility, the airlines can expect faster response and improved customer support. This should help to fuel more growth in our business. We also want to develop regional partnerships to bring more innovative products to market. We are preparing for the phenomenal growth in this region, particularly now that we have added inflight gambling to our product portfolio."

The new office of eFlyte Asia Pacific is located at:

Darrel Chua, CEO
eFlyte Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
506 Chai Chee Lane, #08-49
FirstLink Center
Singapore 417657
Singapore
Email: dchua @ eflyte.com
Phone: +65 6511 6744
Fax: +65 6244 3772

eFlyte is dedicated to the development, implementation and operation of inflight entertainment products and services with a growing portfolio of inflight software that includes messaging, destination guides, games and 3D technology. The company has recently announced its latest product, a low stakes inflight gambling system.

For additional information please contact Gordon Stevenson at +1.904.448.8758 or gstevenson @ eflyte.com.

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eFlyte Announces New Game Partnerships

eFlyte announces that it has partnered with a number of leading Internet and independent game design companies.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 21, 2005 -- In continuing a commitment to maintain their leading edge status and provide airlines with the very latest game designs and entertainment options, eFlyte have partnered with a number of leading Internet and independent game design companies.

In total, some five strategic alliances have been formed with such renowned companies as PopCap Games, Mumbo Jumbo and Garage Games. These agreements give eFlyte the opportunity to exclusively offer airlines such leading game titles as Bejeweled 2, Rocket Bowl, Feeding Frenzy and Luxor -- currently the #1 downloaded game on the Internet.

"The objective of these alliances," said David Morgan, CEO of eFlyte, "is to provide our airline clients around the world with a constantly evolving library of professional caliber games which match the very best available through retail or on the Internet from major services like Yahoo! Games and MSN Game Zone -- games that are played by tens of thousands of people a day from around the world. This expansion of our product portfolio will ensure that passengers are playing the very newest releases and the hottest games available."

By this move, eFlyte intends to augment their own design and development resources while ensuring long term access to the finest game design talent in the world.

eFlyte will eventually add over 50 games to their existing portfolio by way of these agreements. Some of the new games that have been the first result of this collaboration include a number of 2D and 3D titles such as Chuzzle, Heavy Weapon, Ultraball, Chainz, Mutant Storm and Think Tanks. The combined team is currently working on a number of new titles to be launched throughout the year.

Ron Dimant, Managing Director of Mumbo Jumbo and United Developers, said that he was extremely pleased with the early results of this venture. "eFlyte has proven themselves to be an extremely capable partner. We evaluated several possibilities to enter this exciting new market and selected eFlyte due to their experience and reputation within both the IFE and game development industries."

eFlyte is dedicated to the development, implementation and operation of inflight entertainment products and services with a growing portfolio of inflight software that includes messaging, destination guides, games and 3D technology. The company has recently announced its latest product, a low stakes inflight gambling system.

For additional information please contact Gordon Stevenson at +1.904.448.8758 or gstevenson @ eflyte.com.

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Southwest Airlines Announces New Service; The Carrier Adds New Destinations and New Flights

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 20, 2005 -- Today, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced new service to begin Oct. 2, 2005. In an effort to manage the aftereffects of Hurricane Katrina, Southwest has reworked its flight schedule and is now offering new flights in many of its destinations. While the new flights were previously planned, the airline is putting the service out for sale earlier than originally planned due to the reduced flight schedule in New Orleans.

"Our flight schedule has undergone a restructuring as a result of our flight reduction in New Orleans," said Gary Kelly, Southwest's Chief Executive Officer. "Available aircraft time allowed us to meet Customer demand in other cities sooner than anticipated."

Customers can take advantage of this new service today for travel Oct. 2, 2005, through Dec. 1, 2005. Southwest continues to restructure its flight schedule, so the Dec. 1, 2005, booking window will continue to be extended as new schedules roll out. Customers who want to book travel beyond Dec. 1, 2005, should continue to check http://www.southwest.com for the latest travel dates.

To see the full details of this new service, please see the information listed below. Southwest Airlines Customers can take advantage of these flights, and more, by clicking: http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=PR_NS_091905 .

Beginning Oct. 2, 2005:
* One new daily nonstop departure between Chicago Midway and San Antonio.
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Burbank and Las Vegas (for a total of 13 daily).
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Burbank and Phoenix (for a total of nine daily).
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Baltimore/Washington and St. Louis (for a total of four daily).
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Baltimore/Washington and Tampa Bay (for a total of seven daily).
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Las Vegas and Oakland (for a total of 14 daily).
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Las Vegas and Portland (for a total of three daily).
* One additional daily nonstop departure between Philadelphia and Raleigh-Durham (for a total of five daily).

Southwest is offering even lower fares for the new flight between Chicago Midway and San Antonio. Fares start as low as $79 each way -- just $158 roundtrip. This new service accompanies additional flights previously announced from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, also set to begin Oct. 2, 2005.

The $79 each-way fare is available for purchase and travel between Chicago Midway and San Antonio beginning Oct. 2, 2005, through the end of Southwest Airlines' published schedule (currently Dec. 1, 2005). The $79 each-way fare must be purchased at least seven days before departure. Fares are available roundtrip and may not be combinable with other fares. 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.

Southwest's lowest fares are available at http://www.southwest.com , just a few clicks and the reservation is made! Southwest now offers online checkin available 24 hours in advance of travel. No more waking up at midnight to get a boarding pass, just log on to http://www.southwest.com within 24 hours of travel and print out a boarding pass.

To take advantage of Southwest Airlines' super low fares, Customers who book their travel via the Internet can subscribe to Southwest Airlines'
Click 'n Save e-mail 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! For more information, visit http://www.southwest.com for details.

http://www.southwest.com

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Upcoming HDS Online Conference Sept 21, 2005 Adds Keynote Speaker Frank Rapoport

POINT ROBERTS, Wash. (PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), an investor and industry news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, is pleased to present keynote speaker Frank M. Rapoport, a leader in the emerging Biodefense Procurement Market Place, for participation in its third online Homeland Security Conference. The conference format will be an audio presentation with an accompanying PowerPoint featuring well known industry analysts and experts, as well as presenting public companies.

Frank Rapoport has recently returned from Moscow, Russia where he accompanied Congressman Curt Weldon at the first US-Russia Homeland Security Trade Mission and spoke on Bioterrorism. He has also has been involved on behalf of pharmaceutical clients in the government’s acquisition of both the Smallpox and Anthrax vaccines. In addition, Mr. Rapoport has testified before Congressional Committees - House Government Reform and House Selection on Homeland Security - on how to build a biodefense industry. Mr. Rapoport has been a key speaker at several Biodefense Conferences.

The HDS forum entitled "Looking Back at the Progress and Obstacles; Tracking Trends in Technology & Funding Moving Forward" currently includes participating public companies: Sniffex, Inc. (OTC.PK: SNFX), SENSE Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO), Cyberlux Corporation, Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD), Law Enforcement Associates (AMEX: AID), Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL) and Nexicon, Inc. (OTCBB: NXCN).

Conference Link: More Info: http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/forums/Portals/homelanddefense3.aspx to be held on September 21, 2005 and archived thereafter.

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.

Additional Homeland Security Industry Speakers Include:

Mr. Brian Ruttenbur - Equity Research Analyst, Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc - http://www.morgankeegan.com
Mr. Jack Mallon - Senior Managing Director: Mallon and Associates, Publisher of leading industry financial newsletter, Mallon's Security Report - http://www.mallonassociates.com
Mr. Michael Soni - President & CEO of Cronus Capital Markets - www.cronuscapitalmarkets.com
Mr. Jim Smith - Freelance Homeland Defense Business Correspondent for ‘Jane’s Defense Weekly’, Editor for ‘Jane's Transport Finance’

Media Sponsors:
National Homeland Security Knowledgebase The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase is a comprehensive Homeland Security information resource for Homeland Security news, Homeland Security marketplace, directories and a collection of links and info on Homeland Security related topics. http://www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com

Military.com is the largest online military destination, offering free resources to serve, connect, and inform the 30 million Americans with military affinity, including active duty, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. http://www.Military.com

Aerospace & Defence Network The smart network for the Aerospace & Defence world. http://www.asd-network.com

Participating Public Companies:

Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/AethlonMedical/Default.asp.

Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/CO/CYBL/Default.asp.

Law Enforcement Associates (AMEX: AID): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/CO/LENF/Default.asp.

Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/MarklandTech.

Nexicon, Inc. (OTCBB: NXCN): http://biz.yahoo.com/e/050713/nxcn.ob8-k.html

SENSE Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/CO/SEHO/Default.asp.

Sniffex, Inc. (OTC.PK: SNFX): http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/CO/SNFX/Default.asp

(HDS is compensated for Featured companies on portal - see disclaimer for details)

HomelandDefenseStocks.com Blog: www.InvestorIdeas.com/blogs/index.html or www.HomelandDefenseStocksBlog.com/blogs/index.html

Disclaimer: Participating Companies provide their own corporate descriptions
Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. The site is currently compensated for by its "featured companies." Markland Technologies, Inc. currently pays ECON Ten Thousand Dollars per month. Markland has issued shares to ECON in the past and these payments are for the purpose of including Markland in articles and other promotions. Technest Holdings, Inc. * is currently compensated under MRKL contract. Aethlon Medical, Inc.: Three Thousand Dollars per month plus restricted shares equivalent to Five Thousand Dollars per month. Cyberlux Corporation: Three thousand dollars per month. Law Enforcement Associates: Four Thousand Dollars per month. SENSE Holdings, Inc: Four thousand dollars per month, plus five thousand equivalent in shares. Sniffex, Inc.: Five thousand dollars per month. Featured Companies on HDS current list of stocks. www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp

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September 20, 2005

Instantstream's Streamphone Product Needs No Advertisement

Instantstream's Streamphone product needs no advertisement. It literally markets itself using a combination of viral marketing and good-old word of mouth. When the company first opened the prototype in May of 2004, it had 1,000 new users within the hour.

(PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- Instantstream's Streamphone product needs no advertisement. It literally markets itself using a combination of viral marketing and good-old word of mouth. When the company first opened the prototype in May of 2004, it had a thousand new users within the hour.

"We had to shut down the servers because the market was growing faster than we could supply the bandwidth," says Michael Daly III, CEO of Instantstream.

Instantstream Multimedia Communications, Inc. was formed in 2004. The company offers its clients a universal web communications service that is accessible from any computer, any web browser and any communication device, from any location in the world. Using the company's primary product, Streamphone, users can hold individuals conversations, proactive team meetings, sales demonstrations and Regulation "FD" Fair Disclosure, Corporate Earnings and Remote Board Meetings, using audio, video and synchronized PowerPoint slides.

The product differs from similar stream technology in that it is powered by the company's trademarked Interactive Multimedia Local Exchange Carrier (IMLEC-TM). This technology allows Streamphone to be delivered to any computing hardware and any cell phone or PDA in the world without an investment in additional hardware. The technology thereby "enables carrier-class services that integrate enterprise class business applications, voice, video and data to offer true interactivity and Web communications across multiple geographies and platforms."

"What we are doing is simply creating a communications platform that allows anybody to communicate with anybody else, wherever they are without any complications," said Daly.

The Streamphone product is currently installed on more than 526 million desktops and PDAs around the world. Instantstream Multimedia Communications hosts this tremendous number of users on its servers farm, which are located in Downtown Manhattan. The company also manufactures an online training product and a video email product, which is used to solicit customers for the Streamphone application.

The primary market for the product is and Regulation "FD" Fair Disclosure quarterly reports for approximately 5,500 publicly traded companies. Its secondary market is any business with a need to make international phone calls. The final market is the consumer market. In China, says Daly, that market is a 150 million people strong. In the United States, there are 70 million people that the company can reach.

"We allow anybody to communicate, whenever and wherever," said Daly. "We designed this application so that anybody can become a self-broadcaster. Anybody can use it in a number of ways, either as a single conversation, as a group meeting, coordinated group meeting or as a syndicated broadcast. We find that that flexibility follows not only how people work, but how they want to work."

Streaming From the Start
Michael Daly formed Instantstream after a more than 8- year history in the streaming media industry. As a veteran of the industry, he brings to bear a wealth of experience in the market and knowledge of what works and what does not. It is this knowledge that makes Daly confident that Instantstream will be a long-term success.

This past February, Daly presented his financing pitch in NYSIA's Venture Capital Elevator pitch contest. He won the contest, but like all of the other participants, he faced some tough questions from the judging panel. Daly remembers one of the judges saying "a lot of people have spent a lot of money of this and they haven't figured it out yet." The judge wanted to what made Daly and Instantstream different. The difference, says Daly, is simple. He was responsible for the financial turnaround of many of these companies, and he has learned greatly from their mistakes.

"I think I am a bit more qualified at this than the average Joe. Innovation doesn't come often to those who are seeking it, innovation comes to those who have other things that they are trying to do, like make companies profitable. They are not looking for innovation, they are just trying to survive," explained Daly. "In doing these turnarounds, I noticed that each of these companies did something similarly wrong. What I did was I kept notes on these things. Over a period of time, eight years of trial and error, I figured out a way of doing it (right). We have now enhanced it to the point where it is a real product."

Now it is a real product in need of real funding. Instantstream's Streamphone product seems to have it all; innovation, ease of use, an established customer base, and several strong and demanding markets. What the product lacks is funding to propel it to the next stage.

The company has been looking for funding for the past six years. When no backers expressed interest in the company's early stages, Daly liquidated some of his personal funds to get the company rolling. Currently they have one angel backer, but still no VC funds.

"What we are doing is we are looking for investors in the United States. It's easier right now to find foreign investors. We are selling deals right now in China, Africa and South America," said Daly. "We may be contemplating moving the company to the West Coast, depending on where we get the investment. It seems that the VCs raise the money here, but they move the money out to the West Coast."

The company is also in investment talks with the British investors. The deal, if agreed upon, would require the company to move to England. Daly would prefer to keep the Instantstream operations here, but he is unsure as to whether US venture capitalists will support this hope.

"What we are having a big issue with is whether the investors believe in the United States after the dotcom boom and bust, whether or not this is a viable business venture. We think it is," said Daly. "We are already beyond the seed capital. We are in operations. We have taken about 80 percent of the risk for a VC out of this thing. We have a well-groomed team that spent a year perfecting some of the issues. We have got something hot. We have customers and we are in operations already. We are looking to get an investment round to make this something that 50 to 60 million people can use on a daily basis."

Down the Line
Once a VC investment is made, Daly is confident that he will be able to realize some of his dreams for Instantstream. The first in the list is the rollout of 2.0, the second, more customer friendly version of Streamphone. Version 2.0 ties-in instant messaging, video telephones and voice-over IP to the existing model. It also allows the company to issue a user a telephone number anywhere in the world. But again, it all comes back to financing.

"We already have it almost done, but I will not roll it out without funding. If it comes down to it I will sell it to someone else and go do the next one that we want to do," said Daly.

The company is in a unique position. It's not looking for any new customers. Rather, its primary focus is to find funding and improve upon the already popular product, in the hopes of attracting even more customers further down the line.

An improved product with funding is just one of the many items on Michael Daly's wish list for Instantstream.

"We want to make a good product. And with customers that we do have, we want to find out what they are interested in," explained Daly. "We are a small company and we want to develop the application into 2.0, provide instant messaging, telephone collaboration and have it so that you are not limited to a hardware platform that the telephone company has selected for you. We want to raise money and lower the price so that we can reach 100 million people. We are looking for more partners. We want to rollout to 250,000 locations in China. We want to rollout to 15 to 20 locations in Africa. Moving down into the future, we are hoping to become a telephone company or service provider."

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Dinner Reservations not Required: Chef Joachim Splichal's Famed Patina Restaurant Now Boarding a Lufthansa Flight Near You

Chef Splichal's menus will be served on all flights to Germany from 14 of the Airline's 16 U.S. gateways for four months beginning in November 2005.

East Meadow, NY (PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- Lufthansa announced today that celebrity Chef Joachim Splichal will be the 50th Star Chef to create a menu for the Airline's award-winning Connoisseurs on Board food and wine program. Chef Splichal's menus will be served on all flights to Germany from 14 of the Airline's 16 U.S. gateways* for four months beginning in November 2005.

Chef Splichal's credits include catering the Emmy Awards and being named a 'Legendary Chef' by Bon Appetit. His flagship restaurant, Patina, was recently deemed one of Los Angeles's best by Gourmet magazine.

"Since the 2000 launch of our Connoisseurs on Board program, passengers have treasured the opportunity to experience world class fare from renowned chefs such as Paul Bocuse of Lyon, Daniel Boulud of New York, and Frank Zlomke of Paarl, South Africa, as they travel the world with Lufthansa," says Thomas Winkelmann, Vice President, The Americas, for Lufthansa.

Chef Splichal, a native of Spaichingen, Germany, is the founder of the Los Angeles-based Patina Group. Together with his wife Christine, he opened Patina in Los Angeles in 1989 and today heads 23 restaurants throughout California and in Las Vegas. Chef Splichal's culinary style emphasizes an enthusiasm for California's abundant resources and he is widely acknowledged as a major contributing force behind Los Angeles's growth into one of the world's premier dining capitals.

"As a chef, I have already tackled the challenges of providing great meals on land and at sea, presenting Patina meals at places like the Hollywood Bowl and a luxury cruise line. To take to the skies was the next logical step," stated Splichal. "Not only do Lufthansa and I share in our German heritage, but we also share in a commitment to innovation, quality and world-class dining. I can trust Lufthansa to showcase my dishes the same way they would be served at Patina."

Transforming Gourmet Meals for Sky-High Travel
While many airlines claim celebrity chefs as in-flight food consultants, Lufthansa enlists a master chef and a world-class sommelier to actively design all of the Airline's premium food and wine menus. A dedicated department of culinary experts from LSG Sky Chefs, Lufthansa's in-flight catering arm, travels the world in search of today's most celebrated Star Chefs. LSG Sky Chefs then collaborates with the selected chef for months in advance to transform his or her signature dishes for premium on-board fare.

"Chef Joachim Splichal's distinctive blend of California and French cuisine has earned him an international reputation as one of the most imaginative and talented chefs on the American culinary scene," notes Bernd Schmitt, Executive Chef, Menu Design for LSG Sky Chefs. "His Lufthansa menu features select Patina signature dishes including seared diver scallops, caramelized endive, candied ruby grapefruit supremes, star anise gastrique and micro arugula; a brulée cheesecake with sour cream sabayon; and even a roasted turkey dish in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday."

Lufthansa expects to serve as many as a quarter million of Chef Splichal's meals during his tenure as the Airline's Star Chef.

Fine Wine Selections
No gourmet menu is complete without a choice wine, which led Lufthansa to develop "Vinothek Discoveries," the wine and spirits component of Connoisseurs On Board. The airline's own sommelier, Markus Del Monego, selects wines from around the globe to complement the participating Star Chef's menu. Del Monego is the first person ever to simultaneously hold the coveted titles of Sommelier World Champion and Master of Wine.

About Lufthansa
* Chef Splichal's menu will be served in First and Business Class on all flights from 14 U.S. gateways to Germany, including: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Portland (OR), San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

From its Frankfurt and Munich hubs, Lufthansa provides one of the most extensive global networks of any major airline, serving 355 cities in more than 90 countries worldwide, including 19 North American gateways. For further information or reservations visit www.lufthansa-usa.com, see your travel agent or call 800-645-3880.

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eFlyte Offers Inflight Gambling to Airlines

eFlyte announces the introduction of its latest product for the airline industry -- inflight gambling.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 20, 2005 -- In a move designed to strengthen its position as the inflight entertainment (IFE) industry's leading game designers and developers, eFlyte announced the introduction of their latest product for the airline industry -- inflight gambling.

At the conclusion of a two year development program, the company believes that the time is now right, from both a technological and financial perspective, to launch gambling on the world's international airlines.

The inflight gambling system developed by eFlyte can be easily installed, requiring no upfront costs and is supported by a comprehensive data tracking and financial management system to process the credit card transactions.

Quoted David Morgan, CEO of eFlyte, "We believe that the time is right for inflight gambling to be introduced. A combination of factors influenced our decision to launch now. eFlyte's software architecture is proven, the new generation of IFE platforms are totally compatible with our software, while financial back office support has been validated to ensure the efficiency and reliability of the transaction processing. In addition, a number of international airlines have expressed interest in being updated on the feasibility of inflight gambling after all the excitement of nearly a decade ago."

eFlyte intends to provide airline passengers a fun, challenging way to pass time on long flights, with the added bonus of accumulating winnings while relaxing at 35,000 feet. The system will have strict player controls, with access by the swipe of a credit card which will be credited or debited in the same way as any other credit card transaction. Continued Morgan, "The idea is to provide airline passengers with a low-stakes gambling environment that will co-exist with movies, audio tracks and even our own casual games."

According to Dan Harris, President of eFlyte, "The airline industry has always been enthusiastic about the revenue generation potential of inflight gambling. Accordingly, during the WAEA conference in Hamburg, we will meet with companies interested in introducing our program."

eFlyte is dedicated to the development, implementation and operation of inflight entertainment products and services with a growing portfolio of inflight software that includes messaging, destination guides, games and 3D technology.

For additional information please contact Gordon Stevenson at +1.904.448.8758 or gstevenson @ eflyte.com.

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Canadian Transportation Company Changes Lanes Without Signaling

ShipNorthAmerica Transportation, a Mississauga freight management company specializing in crossborder (Canada/US) shipping, switched into the fast lane today and was ranked 35th in the prestigious sixth annual PROFIT HOT 50 list of Canada’s Emerging Growth Companies.

Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- ShipNorthAmerica Transportation, a Mississauga freight management company specializing in crossborder (Canada/US) shipping, switched into the fast lane today and was ranked 35th in the prestigious sixth annual PROFIT HOT 50 list of Canada’s Emerging Growth Companies.

“It’s an honor for our company to be recognized in the PROFIT HOT 50,” said Ian Macdonald, President of ShipNorthAmerica Transportation. “In a very competitive marketplace dominated by large US based common carriers, ShipNorthAmerica has been able to succeed by providing exporters and importers with advantageous alternatives to their Canada/US crossborder LTL (less than truckload) and truckload shipments. It is a testament to the outstanding talent and dedication of our team of experienced trucking professionals that ShipNorthAmerica ranked 35th on the PROFIT HOT 50 and is the only transportation firm to be included in this prominent list of emerging Canadian companies.”

The PROFIT HOT 50 is the definitive ranking of Canada’s emerging growth companies. Published in the September issue of PROFIT and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT HOT 50 ranks young firms by two-year revenue growth. “The PROFIT HOT 50 recognizes entrepreneurial ambition and managerial excellence in Canada,” says editor Ian Portsmouth. “These companies have succeeded by meeting emerging market needs, creating better ways to do business and never hesitating to expand beyond our borders.”

About PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success
PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success, offers news, strategies, tips, interviews and other resources to the CEOs of Canadian growth companies. Each year PROFIT, which currently reaches more than 400,000 readers nationally, hosts a number of events that bring together business leaders in the fast-growth segment and champions the interests of those leaders. PROFIT was founded in April 1982 as Canada’s first national magazine geared to entrepreneurs. Visit PROFITguide.com.

About ShipNorthAmerica Transportation
ShipNorthAmerica is a Canadian freight management company which offers a powerful combination of trucking services that are custom tailored to meet each customer’s unique freight requirements. ShipNorthAmerica offers experienced LTL (Less Than Truckload) & truckload freight services, expedited & temperature controlled trucking services and for customers with overdimensional or heavy haul freight they can provide expert flatbed and heavy haul services. ShipNorthAmerica delivers cost-effective crossborder and Canadian domestic shipping solutions with a high degree of personalized service.

To find out more about ShipNorthAmerica please visit www.shipnorthamerica.com
Contacts:
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Ian Macdonald (President)
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Internet Marketing Agency Elixir Systems Announces New Client -- Worldwide Laser Services Corporation

Internet marketing agency Elixir Systems today announced a new client relationship with Worldwide Laser Services Corporation, a laser automation and integration specialist. Elixir will provide internet marketing services to increase Worldwide Lasert’s search related business.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- Internet marketing experts Elixir Systems, a leading provider of online marketing services including search engine optimization, paid search and online public relations, today announced an agreement with Worldwide Laser Services Corporation, a laser automation and integration specialist, to provide search engine marketing services to increase their online business.

Worldwide Laser founded in 1986 is a laser automation and integration specialist who's areas of expertise include new laser systems for laser marking, laser cutting, and laser drilling, They also provide new and refurbished parts for Co2 lasers and ND-YAG lasers as well as offering a laser repair service.

"Worldwide Laser is a growing company with customers on a national and international level" said Fionn Downhill, CEO of Elixir Systems. "They offer a specialized service and we aim to help them develop their web presence through a search strategy built to meet their needs. Our goal is to help them to develop their business and achieve world-wide recognition as the leading laser automation and integration specialists."

Elixir Systems are leaders in the field of internet marketing and offer customized strategies built around search engine optimization, paid search and online public relations. Elixir Systems is dedicated towards developing strong business partnerships and to delivering the highest possible levels of service. They aim to achieve long term results that have a true impact on their clients' business success.

Worldwide Laser was founded in 1986 and the company has evolved into a respected major laser marking systems manufacturer. They have also developed an impressive list of national and international service and parts clients. Worldwide Laser currently has active clients in ten countries on three continents. They have developed a major service organization for TEA CO2, CWCO2, and ND-YAG based laser marking products. They provide one of the largest inventories of spare parts in North America. Their own products include the LP2000 series, the LP9000 series of diode & flash lamp YAG lasers. Worldwide Laser has established a major laser marking job shop with TEA CO2, CWCO2, Diode, and flash lamp ND-YAG laser marking systems. For further information call (480) 892-8566 or visit their website http://www.wlsc.com

About Elixir Systems:
Elixir Systems is a full service, professional internet marketing agency that specializes in strategies to increase online business for their clients. Their experts develop strategies built around search engine optimization, paid search marketing and online public relations to help clients develop online business opportunities. Elixir Systems has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.elixirsystems.com, or their Insights intoSearch for Business Blog http://seoblog.elixirsystems.com or call 480-889-5393.

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Stealth Introduces High Brightness Sunlight Readable LCD Monitors for Demanding Indoor/Outdoor Applications

Stealth Computer Corporation a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of specialized computers and peripherals has introduced their new StealthVU SV-1700-HB high brightness LCD monitor. Stealth's high brightness LCD monitors are powerful sunlight readable displays that are designed to operate in extreme ambient light conditions outperforming ordinary LCD monitors. Typically commercially available LCD products will wash out in direct and indirect sunlight conditions rendering them ineffective in mission critical or data sensitive applications. The SV-1700-HB is a 17" diagonal sized monitor that has a brightness rating of 1300 Nits, roughly 5 times the brightness of a commercially available desktop monitor

Toronto (PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- Stealth Computer Corporation a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of specialized computers and peripherals has introduced their new StealthVU SV-1700-HB high brightness LCD monitor. Stealth's high brightness LCD monitors are powerful sunlight readable displays that are designed to operate in extreme ambient light conditions outperforming ordinary LCD monitors. Typically commercially available LCD products will wash out in direct and indirect sunlight conditions rendering them ineffective in mission critical or data sensitive applications. The SV-1700-HB is a 17" diagonal sized monitor that has a brightness rating of 1300 Nits, roughly 5 times the brightness of a commercially available desktop monitor.

Stealth's High Brightness LCD's meet NEMA 4/IP 66 standards intended for indoor or outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. The all-stainless steel enclosed LCD Monitor is built to withstand the demanding effects of harsh environments typically encountered in outdoor environments, plant floors, and marine/mobile applications.

The high precision 17" viewable display is capable of running resolutions up to its native mode of 1280 x 1024 pixels. Optional touch screens are available with several technologies to choose from including resistive, capacitive and surface acoustic wave providing for simple and trouble free point and click operation. Stealth's built to order manufacturing offers a wide range of configurations built to the customer's exact specification.

All StealthVU monitors are plug & play capable requiring no video drivers or special interface cards. The StealthVU LCD's are ideal choices for applications such as, Indoor/Outdoor Kiosks, Digital Signs, Marine/Mobile, Human-Machine Interface, Factory Automation, Process Control, or any other demanding applications where critical information must be displayed.

Founded in 1990 Stealth Computer Corporation is quietly evolving as a leading provider of specialized Computers and Peripherals. The company is ISO 9001 registered with its headquarters near Toronto, Canada. Stealth continually develops innovative products designed to meet the exact needs of their clients. For 15 years Stealth, products have been used in industrial, commercial, scientific, Government and military applications. Stealth Computer Corporations impressive customer base includes Fortune 500 companies, Military installations and Governments worldwide.

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QSI Offers Mobile Data Terminals with Support for ORBCOMM Serial Interface

QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, and ORBCOMM, provider of global two-way messaging, data communications, and geo-positioning services, announce support for the ORBCOMM serial interface on QSI's popular line of mobile data terminals running Qlarity™ object-based software.

Salt Lake City, UT and Dulles, VA (PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, and ORBCOMM, provider of global two-way messaging, data communications, and geo-positioning services, announce support for the ORBCOMM serial interface on QSI's popular line of mobile data terminals running Qlarity™ object-based software.

QSI Corporation's Qlarity line of intelligent mobile data terminals are designed for today's rugged vehicle environments. QSI's vehicle terminals feature Ethernet-enabled color touch screen terminals, rugged handheld graphic terminals and small economical graphic terminals. These mobile data terminals use an object-based programming environment named Qlarity™ (pronounced Clarity). Designing a simple control panel interface or a complete stand-alone application has never been easier. The ability to use pre-defined objects, edit existing objects or author your own objects provides flexibility to the novice and expert alike. Qlarity Foundry™, a PC-based design tool, provides a Windows® environment for screen creation, application simulation, debugging and downloading to the Qlarity-based terminal.

ORBCOMM users can now create their own custom communication applications quickly and easily using the custom ORBCOMM library of objects included in Qlarity 2.4. These custom applications can then be run on any of QSI's Qlarity-based mobile data terminals, including the VTERM-G55, VTERM-G70, VTERM-G75 and QTERM–Z60 by connecting them directly to an ORBCOMM-supported modem.

"QSI brings real value to ORBCOMM users," says Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMM's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "By including support for ORBCOMM protocols, QSI offers our customers a variety of user interface options they have not had in the past."

"Including support for ORBCOMM with our Qlarity-based terminals helps us promote our vision of being the supplier of choice for operator interface and mobile data terminals," adds Jim Elwell, QSI's President. "We have been manufacturing high-quality, rugged mobile data terminals for many years, and now we've made it very easy for ORBCOMM's customers to include them as part of their systems."

Support for the ORBCOMM serial interface will be officially released as part of Qlarity 2.4, but a pre-release version is already available to engineers, system integrators, ORBCOMM VARS and customers to begin creating custom ORBCOMM-enabled applications immediately. Download the beta version of Qlarity 2.4 by visiting http://www.qsicorp.com/in_development.html.

To learn more about QSI's Qlarity line of mobile data terminals, visit http://www.qsivehicle.com. Graphic images of the Qlarity-based mobile data terminals can be downloaded from http://images.qsivehicle.com. For more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Email e-mail protected from spam bots, Web www.qsivehicle.com, www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.

About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI's human machine interface (HMI) and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. QSI excels at designing and building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, humidity and other environmental parameters. All QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770 or e-mail protected from spam bots.

About ORBCOMM
ORBCOMM is a wireless telecommunications company that provides reliable, cost effective data communications services to customers around the world through its unique low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite network and global ground infrastructure. A diverse customer base, including industry leaders General Electric, Caterpillar Inc., Volvo Group, XATA, and AirIQ, uses ORBCOMM services to track, monitor and control mobile and fixed assets including trucks, containers, marine vessels, locomotives, heavy machinery, pipelines, oil wells, utility meters and storage tanks anywhere in the world. For more information call 1-800-ORBCOMM or visit its Web site at www.ORBCOMM.com.

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September 19, 2005

Accelerated Flight and Instrument Training Announces the Hiring of Mr. M.T. Way as Senior Flight Instructor

AFIT Known and referred to as "The Most Respected Name in Aviation" and the nations largest and most effective Accelerated Flight Training Organizations in the US, today announced the hiring of Mr. M.T. Way of Conway Arkansas. The company also announced plans to hire approximately 4 additional Senior Flight Instructors in 2005 and is focusing its recruitment efforts on identifying Senior Flight Instructor Candidates for High Performance and Cabin Class aircraft and who possess certain critical classroom training skills which are deemed essential to address our increasingly complex aircraft and training responsibilities across the country.

(PRWEB) Sept 19, 2005 -- "We are delighted to have Mr. Way join our organization," said Tony P. Montalte, general manager. "Mr. Way comes to us with over 35 years Certified Flight Instruction experience under his belt and is highly regarded as an innovator and industry leader. His skills, expertise and leadership will benefit us greatly." Mr. Way will enhance our growing market share and presence in the Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama area.

Mr. Way From 1999 to 2003, held the position of Flight Instructor / Evaluator and he had previously served as an Aviation Safety Inspector for The Federal Aviation Administration. Mr. Way has logged over 30,000 Flight hours with over 20,000 actual flight Instruction with a pass rate of 97 percent.

Montalte states the decision to add additional Instructors was reached in view of the fact that the Company has far exceeded its corporate and financial goals since the announcement of its Guarantee. The introduction to Guarantee all AFIT’s services came 20 months ago when the company realized the huge potential for gaining market share in the Accelerated Aviation Training industry by guaranteeing it’s Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training services and continuing their complete and innovative "Turn Key Training Courses."

"We’re seeing a number of positive indications that our clients are turning more to the latest Avionics and increasingly insist upon actual training without the use of simulators," says Montalte. "More than 90 percent of our clients in 2004 rated their training experience with AFIT very good, or excellent. In comparison to any previous training they have had. In 2004 over 60 percent of our overall business came from repeat or referral business. We continue to make headway by taking the positive and steady route, taking advantage of the fact we offer a variety of Accelerated Flight Training solutions which are particularly reassuring to our clients. These are exactly the kinds of messages our clients are looking for in order to respond and eliminate any apprehensions they may have towards accelerated courses.

Our success is largely due to the quality of our Instrument Flight Instructors, says Montalte. The average age of an Instructor is 55. Instructors average 8,000 to 20,000 hours logged flight time and 2,000 to 8,000 hours of logged instrument time.

AFIT now has 46 trained and licensed Senior Instructors located across the United States with heavy concentrations in California, Texas, Arkansas, East Coast, Florida, and throughout the Midwest specializing in High Performance aircraft. All are full time instructors dedicated to AFIT and its core focus of training pilots to certification in 10 days with no prior training. In less time if some prior training has been achieved. If a client finishes his or her course earlier than what was quoted, they are not charged for days not utilized.

Bill Fischer, the company's chief pilot, states, AFIT does not differ between finish up and refresher courses. All our training is important to for the clients and all clients receive undivided attention. Each client has individual needs, thus, different number of days required to complete their training depending upon previous experience, training and avionics on board. We determine the time needed in our primary contact and then commit to the client in writing.

As far as we are aware, we are the only flight training organization in the United States that guarantees their courses. The response to the Guarantee has been overwhelming and keeps our instructors busy full time, year round.

For further information regarding a Flight Instructor openings or Training Schedule Availability contact: Tony P. Montalte, general manager, Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training, PO Box 9099 Newport Beach, California 92658
866-270-8224 or log on to www.afit-info.com

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MÄK Technologies and Trusted Computer Solutions Announce VAR Agreement

TCS SecureOffice® DTNG™ Multi-level Security (MLS) solution to be bundled with MÄK products.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 19, 2005 -- MÄK Technologies, the world's leading supplier of distributed simulation software, and Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a leading supplier of secure information sharing technologies to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community and commercial industry, today announced they have signed a Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement. Under the agreement, TCS will offer a bundle of MÄK products with their multi-level security solution, SecureOffice DTNG (Distributed Training Network Guard).

DTNG permits secure connectivity between highly classified simulators and the rest of the simulation community. Typically, warfighter simulators operate in controlled domains and cannot communicate with other simulators without risking accidental disclosure of sensitive data. As a result, warfighters are isolated from other members of the simulation community, precluding simulation exercises that mimic real world operations and limiting the effectiveness of training exercises. DTNG solves this problem by providing secure two-way automated transfer of data.

“Today more than ever it is imperative that warfighter simulators are able to share vital information in real time without the risk of accidentally disclosing sensitive data,” said Ed Hammersla, chief operating officer at TCS. “Partnering with MÄK Technologies allows TCS customers the capability to create more realistic simulations of real-world warfighter operations in a highly classified, secure environment.”

“With an increased emphasis on joint simulation exercises in the DoD, multi-level security has become vital,” said Marc Schlackman, vice president of marketing and sales for MÄK Technologies. “Working with TCS, the developer of the best-in-breed MLS solution, to offer a solution for our customers seemed a natural choice.”

DTNG and MÄK tools will be packaged in bundles to include combinations of the MÄK RTI, the MÄK Data Logger, the MÄK Gateway, the MÄK Stealth and the MÄK Plan View Display.

A run-time infrastructure (RTI) is a key component of the high level architecture (HLA) . The MÄK RTI is consistently proven in third party studies to be the most efficient RTI available. The verified and fully compliant MÄK RTI has been chosen as the backbone of major simulation programs. MÄK RTI customers include Lockheed Martin's F-16 Mission Training Center, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' DMT lab, AFRL Warfighter Training Research Division, NATO's First WAVE exercise, the Australian Defense Simulation Office, FATS and Verrax.

The MÄK Gateway is a vital tool for distributed simulations, allowing legacy DIS simulations to participate in an HLA exercise, bridging the two network architectures. The Gateway uses VR-Link, taking full advantage of the networking toolkit's FOM-Agile infrastructure. The MÄK Data Logger records and replays networked simulations.

Pricing and Availability

For pricing or more information, please contact TCS at 703.318.7134.

About Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 1994, Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS) is an industry leader in cyber security and information sharing software products. TCS products and services offer a simple solution that enables government and commercial organizations to securely share information while protecting vital information assets. TCS products strike the right balance between Information Protection and Information Sharing, something vital in today's environment. TCS Products adhere to the most stringent security standards set by the U.S. government agencies such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. The company's SecureOffice® products are installed and accredited in operational systems around the world today protecting our nation's most sensitive digital information. TCS is headquartered in Herndon, Va., with offices in Urbana, Ill. and San Antonio. For more information, visit www.TrustedCS.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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Government Publications Reveals Legitimate Work at Home Jobs, Government Grants, Government Jobs and Bad Credit Loans

New toll free number (888 384 9608) provides info on government grants, government jobs, work at home jobs and home loans.

Washington DC (PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- If you are searching for the perfect work at home jobs, have a family member un-employed or if credit problems are holding you back from starting a business, buying a home, new car or work at home jobs business, here is important news! Government and private lending institutions are now joining forces to stimulate the national economy and make it easier for women, minorities and people with poor credit ratings to get government grants, low interest loans for any purpose to include work at home jobs.

President Bush also announced a breakthrough for Faith Based and Community Organizations. Policies have been lifted which prohibited them from receiving government funding based on religious affiliations. Churches and religious based community organizations can now compete on equal footing for available federal dollars. Terry Newborn, a researcher for Government Publications in Washington, DC, reported, "There are billions of dollars in grants and loans earmarked for people previously identified as credit risks. Public and private funds are now available for them to buy homes, cars, start a work at home jobs business, consolidate debts,and any worthwhile purpose." In addition, he reported new financial resources have been committed to help the unemployed get job training re-enter the job market or perform work at home jobs.

"Now is the time for citizens to act if they need money for any worthwhile purpose," urged Newborn. He also revealed that several reduced-cost and even free programs now exist to benefit economically disadvantaged and recently unemployed persons. Such programs include dental and vision care services, prescription plans, legal aid and work at home jobs. The program also includes free postal training manual, government jobs training manuals, applications plus practice tests that help low scorers acheive a higher score when taking civil service exams,it also includes work at home jobs manual and more.

Government Publications offers a Work at Home Jobs CD-Rom that provides the latest information on the above programs. It covers free grant and loan resources available for a wide variety of purposes, including work at home jobs business start-ups. President Bush declared, "The entrepreneurial spirit in America is healthy, It is a great strength of our country. If you feel like you've got what it takes to start a business, if you want to go out on your own, you think you've got a good product, the country says, we welcome you to do so." This Work at Home Jobs CD Rom includes start-up information on over 95 Work at Home Jobs and business opportunities. For example, Work at Home Jobs -How to Buy and Sell Foreclosed Properties, How to Start a Profitable Gift Basket Business, How to Start a Cleaning Business and How to http://www.Become-a-LoanBroker.com. The work at home jobs business program includes http://www.export-import-cd.com which teaches customers to Ebay(tm) the correct way.

The Work at Home Jobs CD Rom combines all programs into one price,it also includes 50 successful grant applications that were funded. These sample applications are essential items since most denied loan and grant applications are due to improper or incomplete paperwork. For more information on the Work at Home Jobs CD containing all programs log on to http://www.capitalpublications.com. To visit individual sites combined on Work at Home Jobs CD visit http://www.governmentgrants-us.com, http://www.credit-repair-org.com, http://www.online-survey-jobs.com, http://www.governmentjobcenter.org, http://www.scholarships-education.com
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September 17, 2005

Southwest Airlines Announces Initial New Orleans Flight Schedule

The carrier will start with two daily departures to Houston’s Hobby Airport.

DALLAS (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 16, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today provides details on its initial flight schedule from New Orleans in the "post-Katrina era." Starting Sept. 20, 2005, Southwest will support two daily roundtrip flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Houston's Hobby Airport (HOU). Seats on these two flights are available for sale through the end of Southwest's current schedule (Jan. 9, 2006).

Those initial departures are:
* 11:35 a.m. from New Orleans, arriving in Houston at 12:40 p.m.
* 5:05 p.m. from New Orleans, arriving in Houston at 6:10 p.m.

Return flights to New Orleans are:
* 10:15 a.m. departure from Houston, arriving in New Orleans at 11:15 a.m.
* 3:45 p.m. departure from Houston, arriving in New Orleans at 4:45 p.m.

"Once we had all of our New Orleans-based employees accounted for, we began working with airport and government officials on how and when we would be able to return service to a city we have served continuously since 1979," said Colleen Barrett, Southwest's President. "Since commercial air service to the city will be limited for some time, we decided to initially focus that service into Houston Hobby where Southwest has a significant presence with a wide range of destinations for our New Orleans Customers."

Southwest Airlines has more than 400 employees who reside in the New Orleans area, more than half of whom work at the airport. After evacuating a number of them and their families to other Southwest Airlines cities, the carrier suspended service to New Orleans on August 28, just hours before Hurricane Katrina hit.

"The people of New Orleans are anxious to rebuild their city and Southwest Airlines is intent upon helping them do just that," Barrett said. "Though we cannot predict how long it will take for passenger demand to justify additional flights, we have a long history of responding to passenger demand with added flights affording reliable, dependable, low fare air service. We take pride in the knowledge that we will, as always, be a Good Neighbor to our good friends in New Orleans, and we look forward to growing incrementally with them and being part of the city's rebirth."

Before Hurricane Katrina, Southwest had 57 daily nonstop departures from New Orleans to 16 cities.

MSY Travel Advisory:

Please be advised that ground transportation is limited and curfew restrictions may be in place throughout Jefferson Parish and the City of New Orleans, as well as the surrounding area. All transportation, hotel, and/or other arrangements need to be confirmed before departure.

Southwest advises Customers traveling into New Orleans to check the State of Louisiana's official web site, http://katrina.louisiana.gov/index.htm , for the latest information and resources concerning Hurricane Katrina.

All reservations previously held by Southwest Airlines customers for flights to/from New Orleans (MSY) between September 3, 2005 and January 9, 2006, have been cancelled and are not being reinstated. Customers should contact Southwest Airlines via its web site, http://www.southwest.com, or by calling Reservations at (800)I FLY SWA to book the two new roundtrip flights between New Orleans and Houston.

CONTACT:
Public Relations of Southwest Airlines
1-214-792-4847
http://www.southwest.com
http://katrina.louisiana.gov/index.htm

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September 15, 2005

“AFIT” Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training Announced the Hiring of Mr. Ronald R. Jarmon Domiciled in Panama City, Florida.

AFIT Known and referred to as “The Most Respected Name in Aviation” and the nations largest and most respected Accelerated Flight Training Organization in the US, today announced the hiring of Mr.Ronald R. Jarmon of Panama City, Florida. The company also announced plans to hire approximately 3 additional Senior Flight Instructors in 2005 and is focusing its recruitment efforts on identifying Senior Flight Instructor Candidates for High Performance and Cabin Class aircraft and who possess certain critical classroom training skills which are deemed essential to address our increasingly complex aircraft and training responsibilities across the country.

Newport Beach, CA. (PRWEB) September 13,2005-- "We are delighted to have Mr. Jarmon join our organization," said Tony P. Montalte, General Manager. "Mr. Jarmon comes to us with several years Certified Flight Instruction experience under his belt and is highly regarded as an innovator and industry leader. His skills, expertise and leadership will benefit us greatly." Mr. Jarmon will enhance our growing market share and presence in the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama area. Mr. Jarmon has previously been providing years of Flight Training solutions throughout Apalachicola, Tallahassee and the Daytona Beach Florida area.

Montalte states the decision to add additional Instructors was reached in view of the fact that the Company has far exceeded its corporate and financial goals since the announcement of its Guarantee. The introduction to Guarantee all AFIT’s services came 22 months ago when the company realized the huge potential for gaining market share in the Accelerated Aviation Training industry by guaranteeing it’s Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training services and continuing their complete and innovative "Turn Key Training Courses."

“We’re seeing a number of positive indications that our clients are turning more to the latest Avionics and increasingly insist upon actual training without the use of simulators.,” says Montalte. “More than 90 percent of our clients in 2004 rated their training experience with AFIT very good, or excellent. In comparison to any previous training they have had. In 2004 over 60 percent of our overall business came from repeat and referral business. We continue to make headway by taking the positive and steady route, taking advantage of the fact we offer a variety of Accelerated Flight Training solutions which are particularly reassuring to our clients. These are exactly the kinds of messages our clients are looking for in order to respond and eliminate any apprehensions they may have towards accelerated courses.

Our success is largely due to the quality of our Instrument Flight Instructors, says Montalte. The average age of an Instructor is 55. Instructors average 8,000 to 20,000 hours logged flight time and 2,000 to 8,000 hours of logged instrument time.

AFIT now has 46 trained and licensed Senior Instructors located across the United States with heavy concentrations in California, Texas, Arkansas, East Coast, Florida, and throughout the Midwest specializing in High Performance aircraft. All are full time instructors dedicated to AFIT and its core focus of training pilots to certification in 10 days with no prior training. In less time if some prior training has been achieved. If a client completes his or her course earlier than what was quoted, they are not charged for days not utilized.

Bill Fischer, the company's chief pilot, states, AFIT does not differ between finish up and refresher courses. All our training is important to the clients and all clients receive undivided attention. Each client has individual needs, thus, different number of days required to complete their training depending upon previous experience, training and avionics on board. We determine the time needed in our primary contact and then commit to the client in writing.

As far as we are aware, we are the only flight training organization in the United States that guarantees their courses. The response to the Guarantee has been overwhelming and keeps our instructors busy full time, year round.

For further information regarding a Flight Instructor openings or Training Schedule Availability contact: Tony P. Montalte, General Manager, Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training, PO Box 9099 Newport Beach, California 92658
866-270-8224 or log on to www.afit-info.com

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ESS Awarded Second Major UK Contract

The British Ministry of Defence (Defense Clothing Integrated Project Team) awarded “Contract No. DC3ESL/5185 for the Supply of Protective Eyewear” to Eye Safety Systems, Inc. (ESS) of Sun Valley, Idaho USA, via their UK agent, EPS UK Ltd. The four-year contract, announced 7 July 2005, is for the supply of the ESS Advancer V-12™ goggle and the ESS ICE 2.4™ spectacle. An urgent initial delivery of 28,000 units was completed in August for British troops deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bicester, United Kingdom, (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- The British Ministry of Defense (Defense Clothing Integrated Project Team) awarded “Contract No. DC3ESL/5185 for the Supply of Protective Eyewear” to Eye Safety Systems, Inc. (ESS) of Sun Valley, Idaho USA, via their UK agent, EPS UK Ltd. The four-year contract, announced 7 July 2005, is for the supply of the ESS Advancer V-12™ goggle and the ESS ICE 2.4™ spectacle. An urgent initial delivery of 28,000 units was completed in August for British troops deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. The next delivery, also 28,000 units, will be made in October.

The decision was the result of a three-month solicitation, which itself was the culmination of more than 15 months of careful trial, evaluation, and development. The MOD required a single manufacturer to supply both ballistic military goggles and spectacles, along with an interchangeable prescription insert. Project Director, Major John Stoddart, commented, “We went through a challenging and rigorous selection process from which ESS was selected to provide protective eyewear for British Forces personnel who are deployed on Operations in extremely demanding and dangerous environments.” ESS produced a unique combination of impact protection, anti-fog technology, interchangeable lenses (smoke, clear, and amber), Rx compatibility, and integration with existing equipment (helmet, NVG, and weapon sight). Major Stoddart said of the selection of ESS, “We are delighted that ESS is supporting the British MOD with the supply of eye protection.”

The contract is the second significant British selection of ESS products in the last year. In October 2004, a Contract Award Notice cited “technical merit, quality, delivery date, price, and cost effectiveness” as the primary criteria for selecting the same two ESS products for an Urgent Operational Requirement of more than 50,000 units. Contrary to misleading press releases published earlier this year, no other manufacturer has recently supplied significant quantities of eyewear to British forces. “ESS is honored to be exclusively selected by the UK MOD,” said ESS President and CEO, John Dondero, “We look forward to a lasting partnership in eyewear innovation to protect British soldiers.”

The ESS Advancer V-12™ and ICE 2.4™ are the first goggle and spectacle ever widely issued to British troops. Permanent NATO stock numbers have been cataloged. UK soldier modernization project teams (FIST), the PECOC program (Personnel Equipment & Common Operational Clothing), and Urban Warfare are also evaluating ESS eye protection systems.

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PartsBase, Inc. To Exhibit at Dubai International Aerospace Exhibition 2005

Continuing expansion into foreign markets, PartsBase to give live system demonstrations at Middle East aerospace exhibition

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- PartsBase, Inc. announced that it will be exhibiting its products and services at the Dubai 2005 Aerospace Exhibition, November 20-24, 2005. Joining exhibitors from over 37 counties, PartsBase will have representatives on hand to offer live presentations of its aviation, aerospace, and defense parts locator service.

“As our services continue to be adopted overseas, we are enjoying the opportunity to have a presence at all of the large exhibitions worldwide. We look forward to providing a first-hand look at the PartsBase system during Dubai 2005”, says PartsBase Vice President of Sales, Shawn Silbor.

PartsBase is currently used by clients in over 100 countries and has recently issued an initiative to further its penetration in the Middle East and Asian markets.

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. PartsBase client companies range from large world-wide corporations including Bell, Boeing, Airbus, Raytheon, Honeywell, and Rolls Royce, major distributors and suppliers, over 400 airlines, third party maintenance facilities, OEMs, and other aviation, aerospace, and defense related organizations. For more information contact Jesse Josephson, Vice President of Marketing at 561-953-0700, extension 2367, or visit www.partsbase.com.

Contacts:
Jesse Josephson, Vice President of Marketing, (561) 953-0700
James Reilly, Marketing Manager, (561) 953-0700

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Homeland Security Online Conference Sept 21, 2005 Adds Keynote Speaker Jim Smith

Upcoming HomelandDefenseStocks.com Homeland Security Online Conference Sept 21, 2005 adds keynote speaker Jim Smith, Homeland Defense Business Correspondent for Jane's Defence Weekly, MSNBC, BBC, and CNN

POINT ROBERTS, Wash.(PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), an investor and industry news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, is pleased to present keynote speaker Jim Smith, Homeland Defense Business Correspondent for Jane's Defense Weekly, MSNBC, BBC, and CNN, for participation in its third online Homeland Security Conference. The conference format will be an audio presentation with an accompanying PowerPoint featuring well known industry analysts and experts, as well as presenting public companies.

Jim Smith (MBA) is a freelance Homeland Defense Business Correspondent for the trade magazine 'Jane's Defense Weekly' and is the editor for 'Jane's Transport Finance'. Mr. Smith has written for many of Euromoney's publications, such as Project Finance, Asset Finance International and Global Telecoms Business. Mr. Smith was also a freelance journalist for The International Securitisation Report, published by Thomson Financial. Mr. Smith is a regular on-air television personality on the BBC, MSNBC, and CNN, discussing investment opportunities and financial activity within the defense, aerospace, and naval sectors.

The HDS forum entitled "Looking Back at the Progress and Obstacles; Tracking Trends in Technology & Funding Moving Forward" currently includes participating public companies: SENSE Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO), Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL), Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD), Law Enforcement Associates (AMEX: AID), Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL) and Nexicon, Inc. (OTCBB: NXCN).

Conference Link: More Info: http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/forums/Portals/homelanddefense3.aspx to be held on September 21, 2005 and archived thereafter.

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.

Additional Homeland Security Industry Speakers Include:
Mr. Brian Ruttenbur - Equity Research Analyst, Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc - http://www.morgankeegan.com
Mr. Jack Mallon - Senior Managing Director: Mallon and Associates, Publisher of leading industry financial newsletter, Mallon's Security Report - http://www.mallonassociates.com
Mr. Michael Soni - President & CEO of Cronus Capital Markets - www.cronuscapitalmarkets.com

Media Sponsors:

National Homeland Security Knowledgebase The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase is a comprehensive Homeland Security information resource for Homeland Security news, Homeland Security marketplace, directories and a collection of links and info on Homeland Security related topics. http://www.NationalHomelandSecurityKnowledgebase.com

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Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/CO/CYBL/Default.asp.

Law Enforcement Associates (AMEX: AID): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/CO/LENF/Default.asp.

Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL): http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/MarklandTech.

Nexicon, Inc. (OTCBB: NXCN): http://biz.yahoo.com/e/050713/nxcn.ob8-k.html

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Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. The site is currently compensated for by its "featured companies." Markland Technologies, Inc. currently pays ECON Ten Thousand Dollars per month. Markland has issued shares to ECON in the past and these payments are for the purpose of including Markland in articles and other promotions. Technest Holdings, Inc. * is currently compensated under MRKL contract. Aethlon Medical, Inc.: Three Thousand Dollars per month plus restricted shares equivalent to Five Thousand Dollars per month. Cyberlux Corporation: Three thousand dollars per month. Law Enforcement Associates: Four Thousand Dollars per month. SENSE Holdings, Inc: Four thousand dollars per month, plus five thousand equivalent in shares. Featured Companies on HDS current list of stocks. www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp

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September 14, 2005

Southwest Airlines to Resume Some Flights to New Orleans Next Week

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 14, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today its intent to resume service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at the beginning of next week. The carrier plans to initially return to the New Orleans airport with two daily roundtrip flights to Houston, Texas. The exact date and times of the flights will be released later this week.

Information on the flights will be available on the airline's web site, http://www.southwest.com , or by calling reservations at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA. The Company will also issue a press release announcing the new schedule as soon as the information is available.

http://www.southwest.com

CONTACT:
Public Relations of Southwest Airlines, +1-214-792-4847,
Customers, +1-800-I-FLY-SWA, or +1-800-435-9792,
En Espanol, +1-800-VAMONOS, or +1-800-826-6667

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RFID Enabled at John Deere

ODIN technologies leads rapid deployment of RFID Inventory Tracking in Four Weeks in Two Deere Facilities.

Waterloo, IA (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -- John Deere partnered with RFID physics experts ODIN technologies to plan, design and deploy a complete RFID work-in-process tracking solution in four weeks. The solution uses UHF passive RFID to track totes and engine parts for the Deere internal supply chain. ODIN led the testing, hardware and middleware selection, solution design, and deployment providing a single point of project management and complete custom RFID network architecture.

ODIN technologies worked side-by-side with internal John Deere staff to deploy the portals, hand-helds, printers and middleware at two facilities located in Waterloo, Iowa and Fargo, ND. The solution tracks high-value engine parts in re-usable tote containers.

"We wanted to prove that RFID is a viable technology that can benefit our business. Utilizing ODIN’s RFID expertise, we were able to deploy a full RFID solution, from designing the process to deployment in four weeks. ODIN understands the nuances of RFID and surrounding technologies. The commitment of their team delivered the results we were after," commented Jim Harl, Manager, Supply Management e-Business.

"We knew from the start that John Deere’s objective to design, procure and deploy an RFID asset tracking system in two facilities in one month would be a challenge. In addition to the complexity and tight deadline, the items Deere wanted to track were metal components, not very RFID friendly. It required a comprehensive understanding of the physics of RFID, a well-honed process for system design, and a company that can scale to meet the client needs. ODIN technologies’ automated deployment software combined with our and proven RFID methodology make this a notable case study," remarked Patrick J. Sweeney II, President and CEO of ODIN technologies.

About John Deere
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment, a major manufacturer of construction equipment, and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care. Additionally, John Deere manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment and provides worldwide financial services as well as landscape and healthcare services. www.johndeere.com

About ODIN technologies
ODIN technologies is the leader in the physics of RFID infrastructure testing, deployment and certification. ODIN technologies leverages its team of RF engineers, physicists and software developers combined with its laboratory facilities to provide RFID consulting services to major retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, United States government agencies and other RFID early adopters. In addition to client deployment services, ODIN technologies is also the publisher of the RFID Benchmark Series, the industry’s first and most referenced head to head performance analysis of leading RFID tags and readers. ODIN’s President and CEO, Patrick J. Sweeney II is also author of RFID for Dummies published by John Wiley & Sons. ODIN technologies is privately held and has labs and offices in Dulles, Virginia and a systems development office in Dublin, Ireland. www.ODINtechnologies.com

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Department of Homeland Security Special Response Team Deploys to New Orleans Equipped with Zensah™ Tactical Gear

High-tech base layer provides first line of protection to elite Special Response Team, ICE Miami from adverse conditions found in New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -– ICE Special Response Team (S.R.T.), an elite tactical unit attached to the Department of Homeland Security, deployed to New Orleans equipped with Zensah™ (www.zensah.com/tactical.html) tactical gear. By wearing Zensah™ moisture wicking tactical clothing, ICE special response team members receive a first line of defense against hazardous conditions found in the Gulf Coast areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

ICE special response team members are in the affected areas to save lives, to protect lives, and to provide security to the recovery effort. ICE’s primary objectives are to support authorities in securing New Orleans and other affected communities and to provide security to federal rescue and recovery efforts.

Zensah™ Fabric technology is encapsulated with silver ions which fight bacteria, and help dissipate heat. Zensah™ proprietary technology wicks moisture away from the skin, and will keep ICE special response team members cool, light and dry in the humid and hot environment found in New Orleans. The Zensah™ fabric is blister resistant ensuring more comfort when worn under a protective vest, and other tactical equipment.

Zensah™ tactical apparel allows ICE special response team to focus on their mission without worrying about their gear. All Zensah™ tactical equipment is based on seamless technology. Conventional cut-and-sew apparel has seams which cause chafing The unconventional Zensah™ seamless clothing eliminates chafing caused by unnecessary seams.

Zensah™ Seamless Technology provides the following benefits:

1. Seamless construction: eliminates chafing
2. Anti-Bacterial fibers reduce the risk infection
3. Blister resistant

About ICE Special Response Team- Miami
The ICE Special Response Team is an elite tactical team for the office of investigations under the Department of Homeland Security in Miami, Florida. Duties and responsibilities include search and arrests warrants, maritime interdiction, customs and immigration enforcement. For more information pleas visit www.ice.gov

About Zensah™ Tactical Gear
Zensah™ Tactical Gear, has become standard tactical equipment by elite team members in law enforcement and the military in the United States, Israel, and other countries around the world. For more information please visit www.zensah.com/tactical.html

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FlowSense Awarded Army Contract To Supply Industrial Equipment

FlowSense announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the US Army for the equipment supply of industrial pumps and valves.

Maple Grove, MN (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -- The contract specified both custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) valves and vacuum pumps for military use. “This recent award from the military validates FlowSense as the strategic sourcing supplier of choice,” stated Paul Smallwood, president of FlowSense and a veteran of the US Armed Forces. “With the recent opening of FlowSense Canada new location, We hope to expand on our progressive plans to consistently provide competitive pricing and the best quality for a variety of industrial products and systems, particularly on government set-aside solicitations for small business enterprises."

With the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) existing between Canada and the United States, FlowSense is in position to offer the best value of products and services that both countries have to offer.

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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Dragonfly World Air Club Signs Worldwide Agreement With FranTech

Dragonfly World Air Club Signs Worldwide Agreement With FranTech To Market Dragonfly VIP Club Services in 220 Countries’ Airports

VENTURA, CA (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -- Dragonfly World Air Club (Dragonfly) signed a non-exclusive agreement with FranTech International Licensing, Inc. (FranTech), of Ventura, California, which grants FranTech the right to market Dragonfly's luxurious 747 aircraft accommodations and elite club membership through FranTech's network of agents in 220 countries to governments around the world.

The company explained that the Dragonfly’s air club features are uniquely suited to meet the needs of most countries. They include a rejuvenation spa, gymnasium, nightclub/casino, salons, fashion shows and the world’s first military early warning and countermeasure system aboard a private aircraft.

Paul Stephan, Founder of Dragonfly, said, "We chose FranTech because of their tremendous geographic reach and proven track record in establishing licensing agreements in 220 countries. With more than 35 years of experience, FranTech has international trade contacts for private clubs and has extensive knowledge on trade policy, law, marketing, investment banking, and technology research. Its broad expertise, coupled with access to key governmental decision makers, provides services uniquely valuable to Dragonfly clubs overseas in new airports."

The company explained that FranTech's mission is to foster the development of the global economy by providing a global perspective to developers, marketers, manufacturers and innovators on newly emerging and preemptive technologies. It offers world-class solutions for the licensing and transfer of USA innovations to emerging economies.

Philip Nadeau, CEO of FranTech, said, "We see a tremendous market worldwide for their luxurious 747 aircraft and club memberships, and already have interest from several countries for licenses. We plan on developing brand name recognition and positioning of Dragonfly with many VIP travel agencies and five-star hotel chains where we already have relationships in place in 220 countries."

About Dragonfly World Air Club
Dragonfly World Air Club offers the finest 747 luxury aircraft accommodations. Passengers to the elite locations of New York, London, Dubai, Macau, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Miami, Rio de Janeiro and Paris can experience rejuvenation spas, gymnasiums, nightclubs/casinos, salons, and fashion shows on an ultra first-class intercontinental 747 airship.

The focus of Dragonfly World Private VIP Air Club is to provide luxurious accommodations through their 747 Air Club lifetime memberships. In addition to the opulence provided, Dragonfly installs the world’s first military early warning and countermeasure system installed aboard their 747 airships, providing additional security against terrorist attacks.

About FranTech International Licensing, Inc.
FranTech consists of core partners surrounded by interlocking networks of consultants and affiliates in key trading countries and disciplines. They have over thirty-five years of experience with their proven partners. In addition, FranTech has proven track records in assembling, negotiating and consummating trade, licensing, technological and financial agreements; they pool strengths drawn from experience in international trade policy, law, marketing, investment banking and technology research. This broad expertise, coupled with access to key governmental and business decision makers, provides services uniquely valuable to Dragonfly in the global airport VIP clubs and FBO private clubs. Dragonfly is pleased to commence a strong working relationship with FranTech.

FranTech’s mission is to foster the development of the global economy by providing a global perspective to developers, marketers, manufactures, and innovators of newly emerging and preemptive technologies. They offer world-class solutions for the licensing and transfer of USA innovations to emerging economies in 220 countries worldwide for over thirty-five years.

For information on this exclusive technology contact FranTech at (805) 653-5264.

Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms "believes," "belief," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "will" or "plans" to be uncertain and forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the Company's reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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“AFIT” Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training Announced the Hiring of Mr. Ronald R. Jarmon Domiciled in Panama City, Florida.

AFIT Known and referred to as “The Most Respected Name in Aviation” and the nations largest and most respected Accelerated Flight Training Organization in the US, today announced the hiring of Mr.Ronald R. Jarmon of Panama City, Florida. The company also announced plans to hire approximately 3 additional Senior Flight Instructors in 2005 and is focusing its recruitment efforts on identifying Senior Flight Instructor Candidates for High Performance and Cabin Class aircraft and who possess certain critical classroom training skills which are deemed essential to address our increasingly complex aircraft and training responsibilities across the country.

Newport Beach, CA. (PRWEB) September 13,2005-- "We are delighted to have Mr. Jarmon join our organization," said Tony P. Montalte, General Manager. "Mr. Jarmon comes to us with several years Certified Flight Instruction experience under his belt and is highly regarded as an innovator and industry leader. His skills, expertise and leadership will benefit us greatly." Mr. Jarmon will enhance our growing market share and presence in the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama area. Mr. Jarmon has previously been providing years of Flight Training solutions throughout Apalachicola, Tallahassee and the Daytona Beach Florida area.

Montalte states the decision to add additional Instructors was reached in view of the fact that the Company has far exceeded its corporate and financial goals since the announcement of its Guarantee. The introduction to Guarantee all AFIT’s services came 22 months ago when the company realized the huge potential for gaining market share in the Accelerated Aviation Training industry by guaranteeing it’s Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training services and continuing their complete and innovative "Turn Key Training Courses."

“We’re seeing a number of positive indications that our clients are turning more to the latest Avionics and increasingly insist upon actual training without the use of simulators.,” says Montalte. “More than 90 percent of our clients in 2004 rated their training experience with AFIT very good, or excellent. In comparison to any previous training they have had. In 2004 over 60 percent of our overall business came from repeat and referral business. We continue to make headway by taking the positive and steady route, taking advantage of the fact we offer a variety of Accelerated Flight Training solutions which are particularly reassuring to our clients. These are exactly the kinds of messages our clients are looking for in order to respond and eliminate any apprehensions they may have towards accelerated courses.

Our success is largely due to the quality of our Instrument Flight Instructors, says Montalte. The average age of an Instructor is 55. Instructors average 8,000 to 20,000 hours logged flight time and 2,000 to 8,000 hours of logged instrument time.

AFIT now has 46 trained and licensed Senior Instructors located across the United States with heavy concentrations in California, Texas, Arkansas, East Coast, Florida, and throughout the Midwest specializing in High Performance aircraft. All are full time instructors dedicated to AFIT and its core focus of training pilots to certification in 10 days with no prior training. In less time if some prior training has been achieved. If a client completes his or her course earlier than what was quoted, they are not charged for days not utilized.

Bill Fischer, the company's chief pilot, states, AFIT does not differ between finish up and refresher courses. All our training is important to the clients and all clients receive undivided attention. Each client has individual needs, thus, different number of days required to complete their training depending upon previous experience, training and avionics on board. We determine the time needed in our primary contact and then commit to the client in writing.

As far as we are aware, we are the only flight training organization in the United States that guarantees their courses. The response to the Guarantee has been overwhelming and keeps our instructors busy full time, year round.

For further information regarding a Flight Instructor openings or Training Schedule Availability contact: Tony P. Montalte, General Manager, Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training, PO Box 9099 Newport Beach, California 92658
866-270-8224 or log on to www.afit-info.com

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Southwest Airlines Helps Customers Donate Their Rapid Rewards Awards to Assist With the Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Southwest makes it possible for customers to donate their Rapid Rewards Awards online.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 13, 2005 -- Once again, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Customers have shown their enormous hearts and asked the airline for a way to donate their Rapid Rewards Awards to the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. In order to answer the multiple requests from its Customers, Southwest has developed a means to collect Rapid Rewards Awards from Customers wishing to donate travel. Southwest will be distributing the flight donations to those people who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina, as well as to those working on the relief efforts.

Customers can donate their Rapid Rewards Awards by visiting http://www.southwest.com and accessing their Rapid Rewards account page via MySouthwest. Southwest cannot accept one-way credits. Members will be required to complete and submit a donation form for each Award contributed. Southwest Rapid Rewards Members can donate their Awards until Oct. 15, 2005.

"We've had an overwhelming response from Customers wanting to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina," said Colleen Barrett, Southwest Airlines President. "We've been feverishly working on a process that allows our Customers to donate their Rapid Rewards Awards to those in need."

Southwest Airlines has established a "flight bank" that is dedicated to assisting those displaced by Hurricane Katrina and needing transportation to reunite with family or to relocate. The donated Awards also will be used to assist those involved with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Southwest will be distributing the donated tickets at Evacuee locations throughout Texas. The airline is working with the Red Cross to identify locations that house those affected by Hurricane Katrina and to recognize those who have been diligently working on relief efforts.

Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 60 cities in 31 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,000 flights a day and has 31,000+ Employees systemwide.

http://www.southwest.com

CONTACT:
Media, Public Relations, +1-214-792-4847
Customers, +1-800-I-FLY-SWA or +1-800-435-9792
en Espanol, +1-800-VAMONOS
or +1-800-826-6667, all of Southwest Airlines

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September 13, 2005

MÄK RTI Chosen by Australian Defence Simulation Office

MÄK RTI chosen as standard for Australian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 12, 2005 -- MÄK Technologies, the world's leading supplier of distributed simulation software, announced today that the Australian Defence Simulation Office (ADSO) has chosen to standardize on the MÄK RTI for High Level Architecture (HLA) networking for distributed simulation systems for development of the Australian Joint Simulation Capability (JSC) in partnership with the Australian Army Navy, Air Force, and Defence Science Technology Organization (DSTO). The choice is expected to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the services and the defense experimentation framework.

“The MÄK RTI was chosen after an extensive evaluation,” said Cliff White, Director General of ADSO. “We wanted to implement a standardized approach to connectivity and the MÄK RTI's proven performance in large exercises was the deciding factor in our choice.”

“MÄK recognizes the trust ADSO has given us with their choice of our RTI,” said Warren Katz, MÄK Technologies' chief operating officer. “Their purchase recognizes our interoperability expertise, our superior technical support, and the cost-effectiveness of purchasing our product over other options.”

An RTI is a key component of the HLA networking architecture. The verified and fully compliant MÄK RTI has been chosen as the backbone of major simulation programs. MÄK RTI customers include Lockheed Martin's F-16 Mission Training Center, Northrop

Grumman Mission Systems' DMT lab, the NATO First WAVE exercise, AFRL Warfighter Training Research Division, FATS and Verrax. The MÄK RTI is consistently proven in third party studies to be the most efficient RTI available.

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.

Contact:
Michelene K. St. Amand
P: 617.876.8085 x144
F: 617.876.9208

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September 12, 2005

Webcom, Inc. Introduces WebSource CPQ for AppExchange at Dreamforce ‘05

WebSource CPQ -- now available via AppExchange, salesforce.com’s new on-demand application sharing service -- expands opportunity to order capabilities

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- Webcom, Inc. and salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM), the global leader in on-demand customer relationship management (CRM), today announced the availability of WebSource CPQ for AppExchange. Built on salesforce.com's Appforce on-demand platform, WebSource CPQ for AppExchange is available immediately for preview in the AppExchange, and will be generally available at the same time as the Salesforce Winter '06 release. Bridging the gap from opportunity to order, WebSource CPQ allows users to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ for AppExchange is one of 70 launch applications that are available through AppExchange, salesforce.com's new on-demand application sharing service.

WebSource CPQ for AppExchange was announced today in San Francisco at Dreamforce '05, salesforce.com's third annual user and developer conference.

With AppExchange, salesforce.com customers now have access to new applications that bring the benefits of salesforce.com to their entire business, letting them manage and share all of their company information on-demand. Using AppExchange, companies can easily add new apps to their existing Salesforce deployments, extending their success and making the full power and creativity of the salesforce.com customer and partner community available with just a click.

"The joint solution of Salesforce and WebSource CPQ will help us to more accurately forecast our revenue and inventory," said Alisa Garcia, Cray director of sales planning. "We are eager to begin using the integrated solution that is built on the Appforce platform, as it will extend the capabilities of salesforce.com allowing us to manage more of our information on demand" added Garcia.

"WebSource CPQ for AppExchange is an example of the types of business critical on-demand applications that will now be available to all our customers with just a few clicks," said Adam Gross, Director of Product Marketing, salesforce.com. "We are pleased that Webcom has chosen to be a part of the world's first online exchange for on-demand applications built on the Appforce platform."

With WebSource CPQ, companies can:
- Move effortlessly from opportunity to order.
- Simplify the sales process and configure, price, quote and propose your product/service offerings across all channels, anytime, anywhere.
- Generate any document on demand without any duplication of effort or data.
- Drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity.

WebSource CPQ addresses the complexities raised by multiple product choices, sales hierarchy, discounting rules, pricing rules and multiple channels, whether your business is selling complicated equipment, software or services. You can automate quoting, revisions, the approval process, as well as leverage guided-selling and self-service applications.

"Integrating WebSource CPQ to Salesforce via the Appforce platform was a natural next step for us in continuing to serve the needs of the Salesforce community," said Chris Lesar, Webcom executive vice president. "Early enthusiasm from customers and prospects convinced us we made the right decision."

AppExchange is the world's first on-demand application sharing service. Launched at Dreamforce '05, AppExchange features dozens of pre-built applications created by salesforce.com customers and partners. AppExchange enables all of these on-demand applications to be easily shared, exchanged and installed with one click into any salesforce.com account. AppExchange can be found at www.salesforce.com/appexchange.

Appforce is a complete on-demand platform that includes Appforce Builder, Appforce DB, Appforce API and the Appforce OS for development & deployment of multiple on-demand applications. Appforce provides unprecedented ease of customization and integration for Salesforce deployments, as well as enabling a whole new generation of on-demand applications that go beyond CRM.

About Webcom, Inc.
Webcom, Inc. provides software solutions that simplify the quote-to-order process for the selling of complex products and services. Requiring only a browser, WebSource CPQ allows customers to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ not only handles the traditional bill of material, routing and diagram generation tasks frequently associated with product configurators, but also addresses the guided selling, proposal generation and multi-level channel management tasks associated with sales configurators. The solution helps drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Companies utilizing Webcom's products and services include Rockwell Automation, Danfoss, Corning Cable Systems, Verity, Grayhill and GE Industrial Systems. Founded in 1997, Webcom is a privately held corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with offices in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit Webcom at http://www.webcominc.com or call 414-273-4442 (toll free 877-508-6323).

About salesforce.com
Salesforce.com is the market and technology leader in on-demand customer relationship management (CRM). The company's Salesforce family of on-demand applications enables customers to manage and share all of their sales, support, marketing and partner information on demand. Appforce, salesforce.com's on-demand platform, allows customers to customize and integrate the Salesforce family to meet their unique business needs, and build whole new powerful applications quickly and easily. Appforce applications are available via AppExchange, salesforce.com's on-demand application sharing service. Customers can also take advantage of salesforce.com's world-class training, support, consulting and best practices offerings.

As of July 31, 2005, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 16,900 customers and approximately 308,000 paying subscribers including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), America Online (AOL), Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Avis/Budget Rent A Car (Cendant Rental Car Group), Dow Jones Newswires, Nokia, Polycom and SunTrust. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com services should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM". For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

Salesforce.com is a registered trademark of, and Appforce and AppExchange are trademarks of, salesforce.com, Inc., San Francisco, California. Other names used may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Chris Lesar
Webcom, Inc.
414-298-9229
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Press Contact:
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Salesforce.com, Inc.
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Belden Brilliance® Catsnake™ Heavy Duty Cat 5e UTP Cables are Field-Deployable, Offer Portable Performance—Indoors or Out

Rugged, flexible CatSnake UTP cables provide professional quality audio/video performance, are ideal for use in outdoor venues and in broadcast truck applications, as well portable studio use.

Richmond, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 12, 2005 -- Belden CDT Electronics Division, a unit of Belden CDT Inc., and a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for A/V, broadcast and entertainment applications, introduces Brilliance® CatSnake™ tactical field-deployable Category 5e audio/video cables designed for use in patching Ethernet or other Cat 5e digital audio/video formats. The new Cat 5e UTP cables are AES/EBU-compliant and feature an extremely rugged construction, utilizing Belden's patented Bonded-Pair design, which makes them ideal for indoor broadcast applications in high traffic areas, as well as tactical, field-deployable for use out-of-doors and in broadcast truck applications.

Brilliance CatSnake UTP cables – Product Nos. 1304A and 1305A – feature Bonded-Pair unshielded twisted pairs (UTPs) with 24 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and polyolefin insulation. To further ensure the durability, portability and re-useability of CatSnake UTP cables, Belden has a heavy jacket wall version for medium duty use (Product No. 1304A) or an upjacketed version for the harshest heavy duty applications (Product No. 1305A). And, to increase their flexibility, the cables offer stranded (7x32) conductors and matte-finished Belflex® jackets. Both cables pass the -40°C Cold Bend test per UL 1381.

Bonded-Pair UTP Design Delivers Superior Installable Performance®
The consistency of any UTP cable can determine its transmission distance. Physical characteristics such as the cable's conductor-to-conductor relationship along the full length of the cable can affect how far a signal can be carried at a given frequency without excessive attenuation due to return loss. CatSnake UTP Cat 5e Audio cables maintain their impedance and superior Return Loss performance when flexed and handled in rugged environments because Belden's patented Bonded-Pair design bonds the insulated conductors together, thus maintaining consistent conductor-to-conductor spacing along the entire longitudinal axis, with no gaps to create impedance changes. Belden calls this reliable after-installation performance Installable and Portable Performance.

For more information about Belden Brilliance CatSnake Category 5e UTP Audio Cables, please contact Belden CDT Electronics Division, P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375 or call 1-800-BELDEN-4 to request New Product Bulletin NP228. FAX: 765-983-5294. Or visit the Web site: www.belden.com.

About Belden CDT Electronics Division
Belden CDT Electronics Division, a unit of Belden CDT Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of cable products for the entertainment, residential, industrial and security markets. It also provides highly engineered products for the aerospace and automotive markets. Belden CDT Electronics Division is headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, and has manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe and distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia and the Netherlands. A majority of Belden's manufacturing, engineering and support functions are registered to the International Organization for Standardization.

Belden CDT Inc., formed in July 2004 through the merger of Belden Inc. and Cable Design Technologies Corp., is one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of high-speed electronic cables and focuses on products for the specialty electronics and data networking markets, including connectivity.

Company Contact:
Frank Stone
Belden CDT Electronics Division
1-800-BELDEN-4

Media Contact:
Janet Killen
Adventive Marketing, Inc.
847-590-1110

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Cohesia® to Present at SAE 2005 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition 'OEM / Supplier Quality Through Intelligent Specification Management'

Cohesia, the leading provider of technology that eliminates the ambiguity in the flow-down of detailed requirements and specifications throughout the supply chain, announces its participation and presentation at SAE 2005 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition. Cohesia's presentation topic: OEM / Supplier Quality Through Intelligent Specification Management, is scheduled during the Advances in Lean Manufacturing session to be held from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2005.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- This presentation will focus on a methodology for ensuring compliance to specifications and standards, the communication of pertinent technical content throughout the manufacturing enterprise and the application of this technology in the First Article Inspection (FAI) and product audit process.

In today's engineering and manufacturing enterprises, OEM's and prime manufacturers are taking more of the role of systems integrators while outsourcing more of their manufacturing activity to the supply chain. Everyone involved is constantly striving to squeeze every possible efficiency out of the technology and processes they use to design, manufacture and support their products. As global competition rises, opportunities surface for unique applications of technology that can reduce costs and improve communication, collaboration and quality within the supply chain.

Supply chain deliverables on first part productions are dictated by OEM or prime manufacturer component definition, which include dimension, note and specification requirements. The Aircraft Engines Division of GE Transportation Systems has stated:

"62% of Quality Escapes are the result of the misinterpretation of specifications and notes…not from the geometric details of the drawings or models."

The ability to extract, filter and distill specification and standard content at a more granular level as well as a mechanism for flowing this information through all levels of a supply chain, are recognized as areas where the application of technology could provide significant benefits.

"For manufacturers of complex parts, streamlining supplier inspection and qualification of new parts is critical to meeting compliance requirements, and ramping new products to production volumes," reported an AMR Research Alert titled, Speed Supplier Ramp to Volume by Accelerating First Part Qualification.

The filtering, extracting and synthesizing of specification content to only those requirements that apply to the design, are key factors in improving manufacturing efficiency in the supply chain. Managing requirements from specifications at the more granular level has shown significant improvements in reducing quality escapes and improving a company's bottom line.

About Cohesia:
Cohesia is helping Aerospace manufacturers to eliminate the ambiguity in the flow-down of detailed requirements and specifications across their supply chain. Over 500 Aerospace manufacturers, including GE Aircraft Engines and Honeywell, are benefiting from the use of Cohesia's patented technology. Recorded benefits include; ROI within twelve months; 50% reduction in Quality Escapes and Warranty costs; 15% improvement is Quality Engineering Costs; 20% improvement is sourcing administrative costs; 25% improvement is new product cycle times; and 25% reduction in supplier cycle times and quality efforts. For more information about Cohesia, visit www.cohesia.com or call 513-770-2300.

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Free Guidebook Teaches Proper Tungsten Preparation For Welding

The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products now offer the Free Guidebook “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their Website www.diamondground.com.

Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products now offer the Guidebook “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their website www.diamondground.com.

This free guidebook was created to provide the Manufacturing Engineer a general reference for selecting the most appropriate tungsten material and emphasizes the importance of a correctly prepared, ground and cut tungsten electrode. Other topics include safety issues surrounding the use of Thoriated Tungsten, and alternatives to this common yet radioactive tungsten material.

Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.

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DAS on Airliners: Is There a Smarter Approach?

Dublin (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23798) has announced the addition of Electronic Warfare Handbook 2005 to their offering.

Missile attacks on civil airliners have led to calls for these aircraft to be fitted with defensive aids suites. This is a good idea in principle, but raises many questions around issues of practicality, cost, certification, national security and insurance – and their may be a smarter way of protecting these aircraft.

The threat is from infrared SAMs in MANPADS form to airliners on take-off and landing, against which only IR jammers or flares will be effective. The obvious problem with the use of flares in a civil aviation environment is their propensity to start fires on the ground. Routine prophylactic use of flares on take-off and landing is almost certainly unacceptable to communities close to airports. This leaves the reactive use of flares, which means that the DAS must include a missile approach warner, adding an extra layer of complexity and cost.

Some companies are offering directional IR countermeasures (DIRCM) for airliners. There is no doubt that DIRCM systems are the ultimate protection against IR SAMs, but DIRCM they systems are complex and expensive, possibly too much so for civil airliners, and their jam head needs to be cued by a MAW. There may also be an issue of eye-safety with DIRCM lasers, or at least the perception of one. Of course, the potential hazards of CMs must be balanced against consequences of a shoot down.

Omni-directional jammers may turn out to be the best compromise for civil aircraft. They can be switched on before take-off and switched off after landing and forgotten about in the mean time. Unfortunately, they won't be able to deal with 'double digit' SAMs – SA-14, -16 and -18, weapons which drove the development of DIRCM.

The smarter approach may be to install EW equipment at airports rather than fitting it to airliners. Knowing the take-off and approach angles of aircraft and the performance of SAMs, you can calculate the 'threat footprint' on the ground and position defensive systems to cover it. What's more, if they are to protect every aircraft that uses an airport, the cost of the very highest spec equipment can easily be justified. If you imagine a DIRCM, complete with MAW, on top of a tower, you might just have a vision of the future.

Companies Mentioned

BAE Systems
Chemring Countermeasures
EDO Corporation
Filtronic Components Ltd
FR Aviation
IAI Elta
Kor Electronics
L3 Cincinnati Electronics
L3 Communications - Randtron
M/A Com (Tyco Electronics)
Meggitt Avionics
Northrop Grumman
Rafael
Raven Alliance
Rohde & Schwarz
Saabtech
Symetrics Industries
Telemus
Terma
Times Microwave Systems
Wallop Defence Systems Ltd
and more...

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23798

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Hybricon Wins Contract for Goodrich’s DB-110 RECCE Chassis Program

Hybricon Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply Goodrich Corporation with a customized liquid cooled chassis for their DB-110 airborne reconnaissance system.

Ayer, MA (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- Hybricon Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply Goodrich Corporation with a customized liquid cooled chassis for their DB-110 airborne reconnaissance system. The combined chassis of the Airborne Reconnaissance Management System (RMS) and the Sensor Control Unit (SCU) is to be integrated into the Goodrich DB-110 RECCE Pod, for use with the DB-110 Reconnaissance System.

Goodrich’s DB-110/RAPTOR (Reconnaissance Airborne Pod for Tornado) is the world’s first tactical day/night reconnaissance system. It allows pilots to capture images day or night using electro-optical sensor technology and then transmit the images to analysts on the ground in real time. Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has selected the DB-110 system for use on F-16 fighters.

About Goodrich Corporation:
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industry. If there's an aircraft in the sky -- we're on it. Goodrich technology is involved in making aircraft fly ... helping them land ... and keeping them safe. Serving a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities, Goodrich is one of the largest aerospace companies in the world. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com .

About Hybricon Corporation:
Hybricon Corporation provides integrated system solutions to the telecommunications, military, industrial, medical imaging, and semiconductor equipment manufacturing industries. Hybricon ’s wide range of standard VME, VME64x, CompactPCI, and custom enclosure systems are engineered to meet the most stringent design requirements and provide innovative cooling solutions, EMI/RFI containment, and ruggedized construction. Engineering services including electrical and mechanical design, thermal /airflow modeling and analysis, and signal integrity analysis provide customers with reliable, high performance solutions, enabling faster time-to-market and lowering total cost of ownership.

Contact:
Hybricon Corporation
12 Willow Rd., Ayer, MA 01432
Tel: 877-HYBRICON
Fax: (978) 772-2963
Website: http://www.hybricon.com
Contact: Sales Dept.

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New Approach to Sourcing Aircraft in Light of a Shortage of Aircraft

With the Asian market struggling to source medium-haul aircraft; the airline industry should consider online business to business auctions to secure deals.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- As new carriers enter the market the demand on medium-haul aircraft, such as the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737, the time has come for a more competitive process of sourcing assets. With more and more airlines starting to fly, especially in the Asia/Pacific area, there will be an increased demand leading to price increases.

One way that airlines can competitively aquire assets is by sourcing via an auction. Aerleasing.com (http://www.aerleasing.com) provides lessors and owners a venue to sell or lease aircraft to existing or new carriers. It also gives airlines a venue to tender contracts via a bidding system.

“The systems works on two levels”, said Aerleasing founder, Jason Bell; “lessors can fully maximize revenue of their existing assets by letting potential customers bid for the aircraft. Also, airlines wanting to aquire aircraft, either by lease or sale, can do so by a facility called “reverse auctions”. This enables airlines to negotiate a competitive price based on the bidders who have aircraft they want to place.”

Clients who set up auctions, regardless of whether they sell or aquire, have full control of viewing the bidding process, setting reserve prices and also uploading of images and documents in relation to the auction. Bidders can ask questions regarding the auction and also request further information via the Aerleasing site. “The client list is continally growing and there is a wide range of suppliers, airlines and leasing companies”, says Bell.

“As time goes on I think an online venue such as Aerleasing will become the most efficient and cost effective way for anyone in the industry to do business. Tradtional print methods have served the industry well over the years. With new opportunities arriving daily it's how to turn those requirements in to solid agreements. Aerleasing can help in bringing the two parties, owner/lessor and airline together.”

Aerleasing.com has already been called “The future of aerospace leasing” by one organization and has also received exposure in the main industry journals such as “Air Transport World” and “Airline Business”.

For more information please visit:
http://www.aerleasing.com

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Machinists Union Members Strike Boeing for Pensions and Health Care

Machinists Union members voted overwhelmingly to strike Boeing last week. Their vote centered on issues of pensions, health care and job security.

(PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- Last weeks' vote by Boeing Machinists should not have come as a surprise to Boeing executives, in spite of the cash incentives presented by the corporation. The IAM's broader view of quality of life benefits - one that encompasses pension, health care and job security - made the corporation's offer hard to swallow.

"This strike is not about economics, but a corporate strategy to break the workers who have built this Company. There is no reason for any takeaways in this round of bargaining, and the contract is filled with them," said Mark Blondin, President of Machinists District 751. "The economic and benefit package is less than what was offered in 2002, even though Boeing profits have tripled in the last three years."

The Union had three top issues and Boeing refused to address any of them.
* On our top issue of pension, the $6 increase is the lowest percentage increase since the plan was established in 1955.
* In health care, Boeing proposed huge takeways with monthly premiums nearly three times higher, as well as increased co-pays and deductibles.
* Boeing refused to offer any sort of job security language despite increased orders and production rates projected well beyond this contract and instead offered language to eliminate more jobs.
* There are takeaways throughout the offer such as:
* Eliminating retiree medical for new hires
* Cutting Wichita out of the economic package
* Multiple machine operation to cut out three of four jobs
* Reducing medical benefits after layoff from six months to three months

"This is the same fight all across America – to maintain the standard of living for working families who generate the profits for the corporate elite. Those at the top are not giving back and neither should our members," stated Blondin. "Boeing refused to bargain fairly about our needs and, instead, threw money hoping to buy their workers with cash incentives. Our members showed they have true ethics and integrity by rejecting this offer."

"This strike did not have to occur. We made our top issues clear months ago and simply asked Boeing to do the right thing for their workforce. What they offered was dead wrong. The Union is ready to sit down and negotiate a fair agreement at any time and any place, as soon as Boeing is ready to do the right thing and address our members' issues. Until then, our members will be on the picket lines, and Boeing won't have any planes to deliver. For how long, depends entirely on Boeing," Blondin added.

For update regarding the strike, visit [GOIAM.org http://www.goiam.org/issue.cfm?cID=5400.

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September 09, 2005

CollabWorx Obtains First Ever U.S. Army DITSCAP ATO Certification for Web-Based Audio/Videoconferencing

U.S. Army NETCOM issued a Certificate of Networthiness for CollabWorx Secure Real Time Collaboration Suite and Secure Instant Messenger. CollabWorx is the only fully accredited and certified collaboration solution which contains realtime audio and video conferencing solution to achieve ATO status on US Army Networks. Accreditation is valid for 3 years.

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) September 9, 2005 -- CollabWorx announces that its rich media Secure Real-Time Collaboration (SRTC) suite 3.0 is the only Audio/Videoconferencing solution to successfully pass the rigors of the DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) and receive Authority to Operate (ATO).

U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) issued a Certificate of Networthiness for CollabWorx Secure Instant Messenger (SIM) and CollabWorx SRTC 3.0 and a Certificate and Accreditation for Authority to Operate. CollabWorx meets the security requirements for processing and storing Sensitive but Unclassified information in the System High Mode of Operation at Mission Assurance category III. Accreditation is valid for 3 years.

SRTC 3.0 received ATO on the U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) network in Ft. Eustis, VA on August 01, 2005. As a result of DITSCAP certification and ATO, authorized Army personnel can securely access anyone within Army Training Support Center's (ATSC) reach wherever there is an Internet connection using only a laptop, webcam and a microphone. ATSC previously contracted with CollabWorx to engineer and implement integration of its SRTC with Microsoft's Sharepoint Portal to achieve advanced contextual collaboration.

"As the only fully accredited and certified audio/videoconferencing solution with DITSCAP approval, CollabWorx is honored to have played a key role in the deployment of the ATSC's visionary TSS Reach initiative. We look forward to the opportunity to support future Army collaboration software extensions and deployments in both training and C&C domains", said Marek Podgorny, CEO of CollabWorx.

SRTC 3.0 strengths include: complete synchronous multipoint collaboration toolset using our patented event-based logic for data sharing; Single Sign On to integrated asynchronous resources; one-click escalation from Instant Messaging to multi-user audio/video and data conferencing; fully transparent end-to-end security eliminating need for Virtual Private Networks; excellent scalability due to the absence of server-based encryption/decryption; automated firewall traversal; superior multipoint video using a fraction of the bandwidth required by competitors' solutions; extensibility allowing added sharing of complex data such as maps, imagery, media viewers, and 3D models; as well as outstanding capability of the software to be embedded in portals, Learning and Content Management Systems and other web applications.

DITSCAP establishes the standard DoD process for certifying and accrediting information systems. DITSCAP applies to the acquisition, operation and sustainment of any DoD system that collects, stores, transmits, or processes information. The DITSCAP process included: risk assessments, an information assurance (IA) implementation plan, testing and validation policies and procedures, and a documentation template for completing DITSCAP at Ft. Eustis, VA. In order to become certified, the complete collaboration system required a detailed documentation of both operational and security requirements using The System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA).

Vulnerabilities and associated risks were identified, assessed and security tested and reviewed. "Other Federal entities can leverage this investment in certifying and accrediting to meet DoD, Army and NIST security regulations. Combined with CollabWorx recent awarding (7/19/05) of a GSA Schedule Contract for professional services and software licenses, other Federal entities can now easily implement collaborative solutions in a cost effective manner," said Bart Winnowicz, VP of Business Development.

Founded in 2000, CollabWorx is a developer of cutting-edge enterprise-class real-time collaboration solutions. With HQ in Syracuse, NY, it sells licenses and professional services under GSA Schedule Contract GS-35F-0743R. Its products are available as hosted services, subscriptions, or perpetual licenses. They are also licensed to OEMs and ASPs, where they either embed into their applications or are provided as a standalone application. CollabWorx provides licenses, reseller agreements, consulting services, and software integration services to independent software vendors, ASPs, and system integrators. The Company's customers include Computer Associates, Sprint, SAIC, CSC, GIST, H-P, C2TI, Raytheon, Progressive Expert Consulting and Metronet, as well as end-users such as NASA, US Army CASCOM and universities.

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6000 psi Valves Are Engineered for Reliability

These versatile high-pressure O-Seal Valves from CPV Manufacturing have an interchangeable valve cartridge with a removable seat that separates these valves from most competitive models. The valves are also leakproof.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) September 9, 2005 -- For leakproof reliability and precision flow control in liquids or gases, CPV Manufacturing, Inc.'s O-Seal valve system sets the standard. These shutoff, needle, check and stop check valves are rated to 6,000 psi and will function from -20*F to 225*F, depending on seal material selected. O-Seal valves are available in pipe sizes from 1/8" to 2" and tube sizes from 1/4" to 2".

A complete interchangeable valve cartridge with a removable seat separates these valves from most competitive models. This feature enables users to change from any of the four basic O-Seal cartridge designs at will, without compromise to leakproof reliability. At the same time low torque operation is always easy enough for hand control.

Ordered with the popular flat faced end connections, these valves are slip-in, slip-out, for ease of installation and maintenance. O-Seal valves can be ordered for welded, brazed or threaded connections. Finally, O-Seal valves are effective in a wide range of applications because the valve body, stem seal, body O-ring, and other valve components can be specified in a number of different materials.

CPV has been a leading manufacturer of valves and fittings since 1915. For more information or technical literature write or fax: Charles J. Horter, Sales & Marketing Manager, CPV Manufacturing, 851 Preston St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Toll-free: (888) 278-8339. Fax (215) 387-9043. Website: www.cpvmfg.com.

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September 08, 2005

Bush Failure In Hurricane Relief Signals Nation Unprepared For Nuclear Terrorism, Author Says

Author of new novel about nuclear terrorism sees disturbing parallels between the scenario laid out in his book and the Bush Administration's slow and disorganized response to Hurricane Katrina.

(PRWEB) September 6, 2005 -- In an interview with GlobalTalkRadio.com about his new novel on nuclear terrorism, KING OF BOMBS (www.kingofbombs.com), author Sheldon Filger predicted that it may be only a matter of time before America suffers a post-9/11 terrorist attack involving the use of nuclear weapons.

“Al-Qaeda through its leader, Osama bin Laden and other spokesmen have left no doubt as to their desire to acquire nuclear weapons, and their intention to use them once in their possession,” Filger said.

The widespread criticism of the Bush administration’s handling of relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Katrina may be a harbinger of Washington’s poor preparations in dealing with the threat of nuclear terrorism posed by Islamist extremist organizations such as Al-Qaeda.

In the book KING OF BOMBS (www.kingofbombs.com), Mr. Filger presents a fictional president and his colleagues as a thinly veiled representation of the Bush administration. The president and his chief aides are shown as being unable or unwilling to react forcefully to dire warnings about an impending nuclear terror strike on a major America city, and behaving indecisively. In comparing the scenario in his novel with the Hurricane Katrina disaster, Mr. Filger drew several parallels.

"In KING OF BOMBS (www.kingofbombs.com), the president is deaf and mute to repeated warnings about nuclear terrorism, preferring to focus his attention on his political agenda. In real life, President Bush ignored many warnings about the levees protecting New Orleans being vulnerable to a level 4 and 5 hurricane, then continued with his vacation while the city was under water. Afterwards, he claimed he had no idea that the levees would burst," Filger said.

“It is a deeply disturbing case of life imitating art,” he added.

When asked by GlobalTalkRadio what were the most effective strategies for preventing nuclear terrorism, Mr. Filger said that the only reliable method was preventing the terrorists from obtaining fissile materials-highly enriched uranium or plutonium. Unfortunately, he added, there are numerous locations around the world where these materials are stored in sufficient quantities to build nuclear bombs, often with very poor security. However, Filger pointed out, government programs aimed at securing those sites are proceeding at such a slow pace, it will take at least another thirteen years to upgrade security at vulnerable sites in Russia and elsewhere.

“The low priority the Bush administration had allocated to protecting New Orleans from flooding is replicated in its lethargic response to the acute danger that nuclear bombs will be used in a future, post-9/11 terrorist attack on America,” he said.

The initial slow response in providing relief and assistance to the beleaguered citizens of New Orleans and the Gulf coast foretells of the government’s grim lack of preparedness to respond to an act of nuclear terrorism in a major American city, according to Mr. Filger.

“In the case of Hurricane Katrina, the government had several days warning from weather forecasts, and they still were unprepared and disorganized. We also saw the social disintegration that occurs when the government is absent in the midst of catastrophe. Now, imagine a nuclear bomb being detonated in a heavily populated urban area. Unlike a hurricane, there will be no advance warning, and the magnitude of destruction will be infinitely more catastrophic. When I reflect on how poorly prepared this administration was in responding to Hurricane Katrina, I am filled with foreboding about the nation’s vulnerability to nuclear terrorism,” Filger warned.

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September 07, 2005

Troux Wins Two Significant Awards

Market Leader Troux Technologies adds Rising Star and FCW 'Top Ten Hot Companies' Awards to its growing roster of accomplishments

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- Troux Technologies, the global leader in IT Governance and Enterprise Architecture solutions, today announced that the company has been named a Rising Star in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Texas.

The Rising Star Award is a special designation for fast-growing companies. The privately-held company also achieved “Top Ten Hot Companies to Watch” status in the annual Federal List ranking of Federal Computer Week, which was announced Monday, September 5th, 2005.

“The Deloitte Texas Technology Fast 50 Rising Star companies have shown the strength, vision and temerity to succeed despite a very challenging technology environment,” said Skip Moore, regional managing partner, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Deloitte & Touche, LLP. “We applaud the successes of Troux Technologies and acknowledge their place as one of the few to accomplish such a fast growth rate over the past three years.”

“Troux Technologies continues to make its mark in the IT Governance space, delivering value to the private and public sectors alike," said Hank Weghorst, Troux's chief executive officer. "We are honored to receive our Rising Star Award and we will continue to deliver to our customers' expectations, in order to maintain our growth and success track. Both the Rising Star designation and Troux's arrival on the FCW Top Ten List are proud milestones in Troux's goal to assume thought leadership in the IT Governance category.”

“Receiving the prestigious 'Top 10 Hot Companies to Watch' award verifies what our government customers have been telling us they need: an IT foundation for business transformation and mission fulfillment ,” said Pat Motola, president of Troux. He also noted Troux's federal business is growing at an annual rate of 70 percent to 80 percent with customers that include the Office of Personnel Management, IRS, SEC, Health & Human Services, Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service.

About Troux Technologies:
Troux Technologies (pronounced “true”) is a global provider of IT Governance software that accelerates IT and business transformation. Troux's IT Governance solutions enable organizations to strategically plan the enterprise, capture and analyze critical IT and business data and deliver actionable decisions to transform the business. Troux's breakthrough technology provides the enterprise-class information, policies, and analytics critical for IT excellence. With Troux, organizations succeed in breaking the traditional IT silos and effectively aligning IT with core business goals.

Based in Austin, Texas, Troux Technologies serves the Global 1000 and government marketplaces. For more information, please visit www.troux.com or call (866) 273-9371.

Copyright 2005 Troux Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Troux and Metis by Troux are trademarks of Troux Technologies, Inc. All other company and product names mentioned are used only for identification and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

For information on the Deloitte Fast 50 lists, please visit: http://www.fast50.com
For information on the FCW “Top Ten Hot Companies to Watch” list, please visit: http://www.fcw.com/article90644-09-05-05-Print&newsletter%3Dyes

Media Contacts:
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GCI Group
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Small 486/586 Computer Rich with SuperVGA, Analog I/O, Digital I/O, and 10/100 Ethernet

Micro/sys releases the small SBC0489 high performance 486/586 computer rich with SuperVGA, analog I/O, digital I/O, and 10/100 Ethernet. With 64MB of RAM, up to 128MB flash, and full AT-compatibility, high performance control systems can be developed as single board solutions.

Montrose, CA (PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- Based on a high performance 486/586 core, the SBC0489 from Micro/sys provides truly single board solutions in a 5" x 5" footprint.

In addition to all expected PC features, such as SVGA and disk controllers, the new model also includes digital I/O, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and Ethernet support for both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T. With 64MB of RAM, up to 128MB flash and full AT-compatibility, high performance control systems can be developed as single board solutions. SBC0489-based systems can run applications in many modes, from completely headless and diskless (no operator interface or disk drives) to full disk based GUI systems. The SBC0489 can boot DOS, LINUX, Windows CE, and other PC compatible operating systems.

The SBC0489 is implemented with the STPC Atlas processor, which offers speeds from 66MHZ to133MHz, on-chip cache, 64-bit DRAM access, hardware floating point, and AT-compatible interrupt, timer, and DMA controllers. The SBC0489 includes COM1, COM2, LPT1, SuperVGA, keyboard, mouse, floppy, IDE, and an 8-by-8 matrix touchscreen or keypad interface. The SuperVGA includes hardware acceleration, and drives CRT monitors and active matrix TFT flat panel displays with resolutions to 1024 x 1024. Application I/O offered on the SBC0489 includes 10/100MHz Ethernet, 24 CMOS I/O lines from an 82C55, eight channels of 12-bit A/D, four channels of 12-bit D/A, and three 16-bit timers from an 82C54. If needed, I/O expansion can be added to the SBC0489 through both PC/104 and PC/104-Plus cards.

The large 128MB flash space available on the SBC0489 can be used as solid state storage for operating systems and large applications. Micro/sys installs a ready-to-run firmware system on the SBC0489 at no cost. This firmware includes a complete industrial BIOS, board setup screens, and application download utilities, and can create a DOS-like execution environment immediately upon powerup. Borland or Microsoft C/C++ 16-bit .EXE files can be downloaded to the board upon receipt. Alternatively, the computer may be configured to boot 32-bit operating systems upon powerup. A free development kit is provided that includes cables, sample software, and full documentation.

The basic SBC0489 starts at $595 in single quantity. Optional features are quite cost effective, as they do not require additional boards. Significant OEM discounts are available. Contact Technical Sales Dept., Micro/sys, Inc., 3730 Park Place, Montrose, CA, 91020, phone (818) 244-4600, FAX (818) 244-4246, URL : www.embeddedsys.com.

Micro/sys has been manufacturing industrial microcomputer products since 1976, including board-level products and integrated computers. Micro/sys embedded computers are specified by OEMs in semiconductor processing, medical, mail handling, pharmaceutical, industrial marking, process control, and many other industries.

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Barry L. Abrahams Announced as New Chief Executive Officer of GammaSight Technologies

GammaSight Technologies LLC, a Virginia based homeland defense company known for its product line which rapidly detects weapons of mass destruction in cargo containers, trucks and large containers via NIRIDS (Non Intrusive Rapid Detection and Inspection System), announced today that Barry L. Abrahams has been named to serve as the company’s chief executive officer and president. Mr. Abrahams, 62, previously served as senior vice president, business development for Raytheon Systems Co (NYSE: RTN) and Hughes Aircraft Company. As a recognized business leader, Abrahams brings more than 30 years of experience to GammaSight and was selected to assist GammaSight in expanding their product line to meet the growing need to protect ports, borders, airports and infrastructure.

Newport News, Virginia (PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- GammaSight Technologies LLC, a Virginia based homeland defense company, announced today that Barry L. Abrahams has been named to serve as the company’s chief executive officer and president.

Abrahams, 62, has served as senior vice president, business development for Raytheon Systems Co (NYSE: RTN) and Hughes Aircraft Company. As a recognized business leader, Abrahams brings more than 30 years of engineering, management, operations, business development, strategic planning and executive experience to GammaSight.

Prior to his current responsibilities, he was Raytheon Systems Company’s senior vice president, responsible for overall business development, marketing and strategic planning. Previously, Abrahams served as senior vice president Mergers and Transition, for Hughes Aircraft Company and prior to that led the overall business development, marketing and strategic planning for the company. Abrahams has also held the position of corporate vice president for Hughes Aircraft - Missile Systems Division, Tucson, Arizona with responsibilities for overall business development, marketing and strategic planning. He was also a member of the policy board of Hughes Aircraft Company.

Jeffrey H. Ash, GammaSight’s executive vice president, said that GammaSight’s board unanimously selected Abrahams based on his track record of leading complex organizations, as well as his strong executive and personal qualities. "Our search for a powerful new leader to transport GammaSight to the next level of success has been focused and thorough," said Ash. “Barry came to our attention because of his strong execution skills, his proven ability to lead top performing teams and his track record of business success.”

Abrahams said, “GammaSight’s newest technology, NIRIDS ( Non Intrusive Rapid Inspection and Detection System ), is a major advance in homeland defense. Being a part of a company with a technology capable of rapidly detecting multiple forms of weapons of mass destruction without slowing down commerce is an exciting addition to my career. It’s an honor to join GammaSight’s leadership team and help direct its future.”

Abrahams will begin his duties on September 12th.

About GammaSight Technologies LLC

GammaSight was founded in 2002 in Newport News, Virginia by a team of physicists to develop disruptive technologies for homeland defense. GammaSight has continued to adhere to this philosophy and has partnered with governments, universities and private companies to push the boundaries of science for the benefit of all.

Contact:
GammaSight Technologies, LLC
(757) 320-4205
http://www.gammasight.com

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FlowSense Opens Canada Office and Appointment of Branch Manager

FlowSense announced today the opening of a new FlowSense direct sales and support hub located in Winnipeg, Canada. Ronald Ilagan was appointed Branch Manager for the new location.

Maple Grove, MN (PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- Ilagan will be responsible for expanding FlowSense business opportunities in Canada.

He brings to FlowSense more than 16 years of manufacturing and production experience as well as sales and service expertise in the industrial market. Currently, FlowSense serves both the industrial and military sectors by partnering with OEM and distribution channels as the preferred value added reseller (VAR) of a wide variety of industrial equipment and systems that include HVAC equipment and food service equipment. Industrial components include liquid level sensors, fluid flow switches and sensors, pressure switches and sensors, temperature sensors, water & wastewater sensors, solenoid valves, process valves, proportional control valves, actuators, filtration systems, flowmeters, motors, pumps, variable frequency drives, fluid and gas connectors, Furthermore, FlowSense provides turnkey solutions for all the equipment and systems we offer including aerators for waste and water treatment, chillers, industrial ovens, air purification, and health safety and protection systems.

“We hope to expand on our strategic plans to consistently provide competitive pricing and the best quality for a variety of industrial products and systems, particularly on government set-aside solicitations for small business enterprises," commented Paul Smallwood, president of FlowSense. "Furthermore, with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) existing between Canada and the United States, FlowSense is in position to offer the best value of products and services that both countries have to offer."

For more information on FlowSense's capabilities, please contact Ron Ilagan by phone at 1.204.998.1467. FlowSense Canada office address is 35 Maberley Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2P0E4.

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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September 06, 2005

World's First Operational “Spaceport” for Private Space Launches to be Announced by New Mexico’s Governor, Bill Richardson

Aerospace history in the making: On the steps of New Mexico's Capitol Building, Governor Bill Richardson will announce the inaugural space launch of the State’s new Southwest Regional Spaceport. The historic space launch will be conducted by UP Aerospace, Inc. (www.upaerospace.com).

Hartford, CT (PR Web) September 6, 2005 -- New Mexico's Governor, Bill Richardson, will announce tomorrow in Santa Fe the inaugural launch in a series of space launches to occur at the State's new Southwest Regional Spaceport.

On March 27, 2006, UP Aerospace, Inc. (www.upaerospace.com) -- heralding “Unlimited Possibilities” for business and education -- will launch its SpaceLoft rocket on a sub-orbital flight from the New Mexico Spaceport. The flight will carry seven experimental and commercial payloads for a variety of scholastic and business entities. After traveling into space, the rocket and its payloads will land in the downrange area of the Spaceport.

The inaugural space launch will be announced tomorrow, the 7th, at 2:00 PM MT on the steps of New Mexico's State Capitol Building in Santa Fe. The announcement will take place in a combined press conference with Governor Richardson, New Mexico's government leadership, and the principals of UP Aerospace.

“This is a milestone event in the history of aerospace,” said Eric Knight, CEO of UP Aerospace. “For the first time in all of space flight, a facility is now available for regularly scheduled, private space launches. Thanks to the vision of the State of New Mexico, as well as the aerospace capabilities provided by our company, the 'final frontier' is now open to everyone.”

UP Aerospace has the capability to launch up to 30 space launches per year from New Mexico's Spaceport. The company believes that its unique SpaceLoft rocket provides the world's lowest cost-per-pound of any space-transportation vehicle. Rocket specifications and capabilities can be viewed at the company's Web site: www.upaerospace.com.

UP Aerospace concentrates it services on three markets: (1) Businesses that require economical testing of space-flight hardware, (2) scientific analysis of the earth and in-space phenomena, and (3) research conducted by the educational sector.

According to Jerry Larson, President of UP Aerospace, “New aerospace technologies can now be tested and evaluated quickly at very low cost. And for scientists studying the earth and celestial phenomena, we provide a remarkable in-space vantage point.”

Larson went on to say, “Regarding education, space has been the environment of only a handful of schools with significant financial resources. To level the playing field, we've combined our SpaceLoft rocket with our company's S.T.A.R. (Space Technology & Academic Research) initiative. The result: Colleges and universities with even the smallest budgets can now conduct real science on a real space-flying rocket. It's exciting to provide this capability to such a broad spectrum of students.”

Through UP Aerospace's S.T.A.R. education initiative, the company proudly supports the efforts of both NASA's Space Grant and NASA's EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) programs.

UP Aerospace also works in collaboration with NALI (the Air Force's National Aerospace Leadership Initiative) and CCAT (the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology) to inspire K-12 students in space science and career opportunities.

For details on the New Mexico press conference, please contact Katie Roberts, Public Information Officer, New Mexico Economic Development Department, at (505) 476-3747. For further information on UP Aerospace, Inc. and its low-cost space transportation services for business and education, please call the company's headquarters at (860) 673-2502. Or visit www.upaerospace.com.

For more information, contact:

UP Aerospace, Inc.
(860) 673-2502

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MF Digital offers $200 instant rebate on purchases of CD / DVD Printer - Copier combination

Buy a MF Digital PicoJet CD / DVD Printer and a 3000 Series SA DVD / CD Duplicator by September 30, 2005 and get a $200 Instant rebate

E. Farmingdale, NY (PRWEB) September 6, 2005 -- Highlighting the automated capabilities of its CD / DVD standalone copier systems and CD / DVD printers, MF Digital has announced that it is offering a $200 instant manufacturers rebate on its Scribe SA 3000 Series standalone duplication systems when purchased in conjunction with its PicoJet Inkjet Printer.

The offer extends through the end of September, and applies to two-drive Scribe SA systems. Details of the promotion are available through local dealers of MF Digital equipment.

Awarded EMedia magazine’s Editor Choice designation in the publication’s December 2004 issue, the Scribe SA is a fully automated, industrial grade CD and DVD duplication system. Featuring an easy-to-use menu-driven ten keypad interface, the duplicator requires no additional PC connection. With a 600 disc maximum duplicator spindle, the Scribe can perform hours of unattended duplication operation. The Scribe system includes MF Digital’s Command Center Module license-free client software to facilitate mass production duplication, controlling multiple CD / DVD duplicator standalone machines from a central local host computer, or even across a network. It also provides asynchronous duplication operations to a DVD / CD printer such as the PicoJet Inkjet Printer, with each drive burning and printing independently of each other.

MF Digital's PicoJet Inkjet Printer offers fully automated, direct-to-disc printing and is compatible with all MF Digital CD / DVD duplication solutions. With its 4800 dpi resolution, the PicoJet Printer brings photo-quality graphics and laser-quality text to the in-house production of CDs and DVDs.

MF Digital is a leading manufacturer of CD/DVD duplication, publishing and printing equipment for the professional audio and video, corporate, religious and government markets. Based in E. Farmingdale, NY, the company has been developing state-of-the-art duplication software and controllers for over a decade. MF Digital’s extensive line of high quality manual and auto-loading CD-R and DVD-R/+R duplicators are used throughout the A/V, graphic arts and data/enterprise networking industries. Technology previously used in MediaForm equipment is now available through the MF Digital product line. For more information visit http://www.mfdigital.com

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Forest Technologies Now Provides WEB-based Training

Forest Technologies is releasing its Sales Account Management and Project Management series of a “Practiced Guide to Revenue Recognition” as WEB-based interactive training programs. This enables customers direct access to the Sales Account and Project Management best practices for Revenue Recognition training materials on a per-user or corporate account basis. A free trail version is available through September 15th. For more information visit our websites www.forestechnologies.com or www.forestechnologies.co.uk.

Colorado Springs, CO, USA – September 6, 2005 -- Forest Technologies now provides web-based training for its Sales Account Management and Project Management series of a “Practiced Guide to Revenue Recognition” on a per-user or corporate account basis. The Project Management Introductory module-1 is now available as a free training session through September 15th, and includes training materials, overview of the “Practiced Guide to Revenue Recognition” training series, interactive testing and grading, and certification of completion. The entire “Practiced Guide to Revenue Recognition training series will be available in the fall of 2005. Forest Technologies also offers the same “Practiced Guide to Revenue Recognition” training series has download for corporate Sales and Project Management Training programs in train-the-trainer format.

"We recognize that training programs must be delivered in a variety of formats,” said Bob Saunders, Vice-President of Forest Technologies. “Each training technology has its own set of advantages that can better address customer specific needs and be integrated into a customer’s existing training strategy. Our new web-based training series brings a one-on-one interactive training experience to our customers and we are excited about reaching into this new market and complementing our downloadable training products and onsite training services.”

Forest Technologies offers, “A Practiced Guide to Revenue Recognition” Sales Account Management, Project Management, and Project Team Training Series, as well as Capture Management, Proposal, and Project Management Consulting services. Forest Technologies consulting and onsite training experts are available in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia.

About Forest Technologies, LLC
Forest Technologies designs and manufactures knowledge worker tools, specializing in improving market leading products for specific industry applications. Forest Technologies is headquartered in USA and has offices in North America and Europe.

For more information about Forest Technologies Products & Services please visit our Website:
For the UK & Europe www.forestechnologies.co.uk
For North America & Asia www.forestechnologies.com

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Bush Failure In Hurricane Relief Signals Nation Unprepared For Nuclear Terrorism, Author Says

Author of new novel about nuclear terrorism sees disturbing parallels between the scenario laid out in his book and the Bush Administration's slow and disorganized response to Hurricane Katrina.

(PRWEB) September 6, 2005 -- In an interview with GlobalTalkRadio.com about his new novel on nuclear terrorism, KING OF BOMBS (www.kingofbombs.com), author Sheldon Filger predicted that it may be only a matter of time before America suffers a post-9/11 terrorist attack involving the use of nuclear weapons.

“Al-Qaeda through its leader, Osama bin Laden and other spokesmen have left no doubt as to their desire to acquire nuclear weapons, and their intention to use them once in their possession,” Filger said.

The widespread criticism of the Bush administration’s handling of relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Katrina may be a harbinger of Washington’s poor preparations in dealing with the threat of nuclear terrorism posed by Islamist extremist organizations such as Al-Qaeda.

In the book KING OF BOMBS (www.kingofbombs.com), Mr. Filger presents a fictional president and his colleagues as a thinly veiled representation of the Bush administration. The president and his chief aides are shown as being unable or unwilling to react forcefully to dire warnings about an impending nuclear terror strike on a major America city, and behaving indecisively. In comparing the scenario in his novel with the Hurricane Katrina disaster, Mr. Filger drew several parallels.

"In KING OF BOMBS (www.kingofbombs.com), the president is deaf and mute to repeated warnings about nuclear terrorism, preferring to focus his attention on his political agenda. In real life, President Bush ignored many warnings about the levees protecting New Orleans being vulnerable to a level 4 and 5 hurricane, then continued with his vacation while the city was under water. Afterwards, he claimed he had no idea that the levees would burst," Filger said.

“It is a deeply disturbing case of life imitating art,” he added.

When asked by GlobalTalkRadio what were the most effective strategies for preventing nuclear terrorism, Mr. Filger said that the only reliable method was preventing the terrorists from obtaining fissile materials-highly enriched uranium or plutonium. Unfortunately, he added, there are numerous locations around the world where these materials are stored in sufficient quantities to build nuclear bombs, often with very poor security. However, Filger pointed out, government programs aimed at securing those sites are proceeding at such a slow pace, it will take at least another thirteen years to upgrade security at vulnerable sites in Russia and elsewhere.

“The low priority the Bush administration had allocated to protecting New Orleans from flooding is replicated in its lethargic response to the acute danger that nuclear bombs will be used in a future, post-9/11 terrorist attack on America,” he said.

The initial slow response in providing relief and assistance to the beleaguered citizens of New Orleans and the Gulf coast foretells of the government’s grim lack of preparedness to respond to an act of nuclear terrorism in a major American city, according to Mr. Filger.

“In the case of Hurricane Katrina, the government had several days warning from weather forecasts, and they still were unprepared and disorganized. We also saw the social disintegration that occurs when the government is absent in the midst of catastrophe. Now, imagine a nuclear bomb being detonated in a heavily populated urban area. Unlike a hurricane, there will be no advance warning, and the magnitude of destruction will be infinitely more catastrophic. When I reflect on how poorly prepared this administration was in responding to Hurricane Katrina, I am filled with foreboding about the nation’s vulnerability to nuclear terrorism,” Filger warned.

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September 05, 2005

NanoPulse ESD/EMI Sensor Is Separating ESD from All the Rest

Novx Corporation introduces the next generation in process monitoring and control solutions.

San Jose, Calif. (PRWEB) September 5, 2005 -- Novx Corporation, the leading supplier of ESC/ESD-related monitoring instruments, cleanroom and ESD protective work area monitoring and control solutions, is introducing the next generation process monitoring and control instrument the NanoPulse Series 7000.

The NanoPulse sensor has been developed for ESD/EMI applications requiring a constant dedicated monitoring strategy in highly constrained processing environments. The combination of smart signal processing to identify ESD events from most background noise with the freedom to adapt antenna types and configurations for specific applications makes it a valuable addition to process monitoring. The NanoPulse uses dynamic threshold analysis to determine ambient noise level and form the first part of ESD pulse event discrimination. It also addresses a spectral range of 1MHz to 8GHz, which accommodates ESD event bandwidth as well as most commonly encountered electromagnetic noise frequencies.

The NanoPulse also tracks electromagnetic noise levels separately from ESD event detection and analysis, allowing separate alarm reporting. Alarm reporting levels for both ESD events and EM levels are user programmable. The instrument facilitates direct reporting of monitored parameters from a significant number of tools and may be simultaneously interfaced to the process tool and monitoring system (PEMS) for data storage and report generation. The Series 7000 monitor and its associated workstation and/or process equipment, has the capability to directly perform SPC calculations and direct tool communication in addition to previously available reporting functions.

Another feature of the NanoPulse is antenna independence. Both active and passive antennas in a variety of configurations can be implemented to further tune ESD event detection. In some cases, specialized antennas can be implemented which are direct analogs for very sensitive product and which can correctly represent true product vulnerabilities to radiated energy. In applications with accessibility and space restraints, small form-factor antennas can be installed directly at the monitoring point with sensor processing taking place in the Series 7000 at a more accessible location.

This instrument is capable of communicating with industry standard particle counters and particle detectors in addition to its own ESC/ESD-related monitoring capabilities with the ability to report data using RS-485, ModBus, Ethernet, Wireless Ethernet (802.11a/b/g) protocols. Additional capabilities include detection of field charge (ionization balance monitoring) with automatic or manual decay testing, EMI magnitude and pulse counting, dual-channel ground monitoring and operator voltage or body current detection (patent pending) all with programmable alarm thresholds via a PC interface. Novx has developed this instrument with customer programmable sensitivity and alarm threshold sensing to meet and exceed customer requirements for an extended period of time. The instrument is designed with a modular construction allowing the user to add optional plug-in process enhancements as required. The plug-in modules include digital I/O communication adding direct interface to PEMS, particle count reporting, field sensing with decay testing, EMI detection, operator body voltage or current and ground monitoring. The combination of hardware and software allows the user to monitor, analyze and control processes 24/7 365 days a year.

The introduction of the Series 7000 represents a direct response to strategic customer communication that defines their process requirements for ESC/ESD-related monitoring for today and tomorrow's processes. The digital I/O communication plug-in module provides a proactive function when interfaced to PEMS to receive and report warning or alarm conditions to control the process. This platform will directly reduce process variations, decrease scrap/rework and improve process yields at the specific workstation level. The result will be process yield improvement, an increase in tool availability resulting in an increase in factory capacity. Utilizing the Series 7000 will result in a more accurate way of evaluating operator and tool performance and complements the Novx complete line of ESC/ESD-related instruments and environmental sensors. A single sensor may also be connected to the instrument when interfaced to the PEMS Software, ideal for workstation characterization. In addition, a real-time alphanumeric display (Remote Display) for engineering analysis and continuous monitoring can also be connected to the Series 7000. The Remote Display includes body voltage levels, ground resistance values, field charge (ionization balance) levels, EMI count and peak voltage.

Features

- Tracks EM Noise Levels
- Dynamic Threshold Analysis
- Independent EMI/ESD Event Detection
- User Programmable Alarm Levels
- Field Charge/Ionization Balance Monitoring
- Ionizer and Closed-loop Feedback
- Body Voltage or Current Detection
- Remote Monitoring and Proactive Control
- Dual-channel Ground Monitoring
- Decay Testing
- EMI Detection and Reporting
- SPC for Direct Tool Interface and Control
- Wireless Ethernet (802.11a/b/g)
- Critical Alert Notifications
- Digital I/O Communication

The Series 7000 is the next generation product for enhanced process control capability, while significantly reducing the cost of purchase, cost of ownership and cost of upgrading to meet tomorrow's requirements. www.novxcorp.com/series_7000.htm

About Novx Corporation

Novx founded in 1989, is a leading provider of workstation/process equipment monitors and process environment management solutions. The company provides products and services to the semiconductor, storage device, flat panel display, electronics manufacturing services, medical and many other industries.

Novx customers use its products and services to monitor electrostatic charge, and the process environment, thereby; improving manufacturing yields, finished product quality, and manufacturing equipment performance. The shrinking geometries of today’s electronic devices place greater importance on knowing what is happening within your processes. Novx hardware and software solutions make this possible, reliable and affordable. Novx assists customers in achieving higher productivity levels by mitigating the adverse effects of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electrostatic Attraction (ESA) from the manufacturing environment. The introduction of the Series 7000, communicating directly with PEMS, Novx can now supply the complete environmental monitoring solution, thereby reducing scrap and improving product quality in any manufacturing environment. On the web at http://www.novxcorp.com

Novx Corporation is headquartered at 830 Jury Court, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 998-5555 ph, (408) 998-1414 fax, 1-800-728-Novx

Editorial Contacts

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Military Sources Predicted 9/11 Style Attack

A CIA document, based upon input from four military sources, predicted that a pilot with a name that sounds like "Jerry, Gerard, or Geraldo" will "...fly to Washington D.C. with the mission of crashing into the U.S. Capitol Building."

(PRWEB) September 5, 2005 -- On September 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field in Pennsylvania, preventing terrorist pilot Ziad Jarrah from reaching his intended target. The likely target of the failed attack was the U.S. Capitol Building.

Amazingly, the date of the CIA document predicting this event appears to be prior to the 12th of December, 1983.

The CIA document was released as part of the Star Gate collection. The Star Gate collection covers more than twenty years of government sponsored research into anomalous mental phenomena (AMP) used by the military for intelligence collection. The method involved using human sources as psychic spies to acquire intelligence by using their minds. The CIA refers to this form of intelligence collection as remote viewing.

Paul H. Smith's book, "Reading the Enemy's Mind," tells of special INSCOM (Intelligence and Security Command) remote viewing sessions, held during a RAPT training program to enhance psychic skills, at the Monroe Institute in early December, 1983. These sessions were future oriented and tasked the viewers to locate future terrorist attacks in the Washington, D.C. area. Smith mentions being tasked against a specific target:

"Will there be a terrorist attack against government facilities in the Washington, D.C. area in next few months?"

"Where will the next terrorist attack take place?"

"When will the next attack take place?"

Papers with the impressions were handed in, and according to Smith "...we never heard about it to my recollection."

The CIA document is of interest primarily for two reasons:

There is the prediction of an event:

An "aircraft", will "...fly to Washington, D.C. with the mission of crashing into the US Capitol building..."

There is possible identification of the pilot:

The pilot, "...not in the country as of 12 Dec 83, foreign, perhaps Iranian, speaks English and perhaps French... Name may be or sound like Jerry, Gerard, or Geraldo..."

The art of remote viewing is far from being an exact science. What is presented in the CIA document appears to be an analytical summary and interpretation of raw data provided by the viewers. Ziad Jarrah (also sometimes spelled Jarrahi), is a name that might be considered to "...sound like Jerry, Gerard, or Geraldo." Jarrah, a foreigner from Lebanon, was not Iranian, however at least one passenger on Flight 93 identified the terrorists as "Iranian looking." Jarrah was of Middle Eastern origin and spoke both English and French.

The Starstream report notes that of the 19 names of the 9/11 pilots and their cohorts, the only potential match is Ziad Jarrah. Jarrah's intended target was judged to be either the White House or the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Other details in the CIA document appear to be unrelated to 9/11. A detailed review identifies interesting details related to the 9/11 attacks, once the context of the original report is removed. This includes identification of New York and New Jersey, both important locations involved in the 9/11 plot. A range of tail numbers and letters also appears to match the 9/11 aircraft.

It should be noted that according to the document, "This information was produced unofficially and is unconfirmed." This suggests that the Monroe Institute sessions may have been involved.

The Starstream report also mentions this note from the 9/11 Commission Report:

"A 1998 White House tabletop exercise chaired by Richard Clarke included a scenario in which a terrorist group loaded a Learjet with explosives and took off for a suicide mission to Washington. Military officials said they could scramble fighter jets from Langley Air Force Base to chase the aircraft, but they would need "executive" orders to shoot it down."

Curiously, the original 1983 CIA document suggests that the attack would involve a Learjet type aircraft loaded with explosives. Early reports of the World Trade Center attacks described the aircraft as a small, twin engine commercial plane, which is similar to a Learjet.

The actual CIA document may be viewed at the Starstream Research website.

Source:
Starstream Report
Preliminary Results for CIA STAR GATE Documents:
CIA-RDP96-00788ROO1900470003-9
CIA-RDP96-00788ROO1200070002-1

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SEA Florida Rollout Begins with Executive Briefing for Suppliers

The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, United Technologies, and Rockewell Collins will host a Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Executive briefing for supplier companies on Tuesday September 13, 2005 in Titusville, Florida. The briefing provides suppliers to the opportunity to learn about SEA and the supply chain conversion effort.

Titusville, Florida (PRWEB) September 4, 2005 -- The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, United Technologies, and Rockwell Collins will jointly host a Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Executive Briefing for aerospace, defense and space supplier companies on Tuesday, September 13, 2005.

The Executive Briefing will take place at The Boeing Company, 100 Boeing Way, Titusville, FL 32780. Two sessions are offered: one from 9:00 am – 11:30 am and another from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.

This Executive Briefing marks the launch of SEA's rollout in Florida.

The Executive Briefing provides suppliers with the opportunity to learn about SEA – the Joint Program Office for the aerospace, defense and space supply chain conversion effort.

During the Executive Briefing, each attending supplier will be able to evaluate its current performance against the emerging requirements of the Large Scale Integrator Strategy, now being deployed by the prime manufacturers and OEMs for many of their new programs. Attending suppliers will also participate in a Process Maturity Assessment and develop a clear understanding of the correlation of Process Maturity and the cost of doing business.

SEA began its national rollout with supplier firms in California and followed with a launch in Connecticut. Now supplier companies in Florida can learn about the SEA Conversion Plan and consider adopting this industry standard business system. The Conversion Plan supports suppliers in improving on-time delivery and quality performance, while reducing costs. Supplier companies already implementing the Conversion Plan are reporting dramatic improvements.

For more information and registration details, visit http://www.seaonline.org or call the event coordinator, Becky Pacheco at (949) 476-1144, Extension 332.

About the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA)

SEA is the non-profit alliance of leading aerospace, defense and space prime contractors whose purpose is to accelerate supply chain performance. SEA membership includes 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 adopted by SEA member companies to help supplier organizations expand their capabilities and gain immediate and sustainable improvements.

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

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Southwest Airlines Participates in Federal Airlift Effort; Carrier Will Bring Support Into New Orleans, Transport Evacuees

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 2, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today sent its second humanitarian flight into New Orleans as part of the government's ongoing relief efforts for the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast. A Southwest Boeing 737-700 departed from the carrier's Dallas Headquarters at approximately 11:30 a.m. with Federal law enforcement officials onboard, bound for New Orleans. Also onboard were food, water, and other supplies needed to support relief efforts.

Once in New Orleans, Southwest personnel will assist in transporting evacuees to facilities at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Southwest has dedicated an aircraft to this effort and will make additional trips into and out of New Orleans as coordinated with the various Federal and state agencies directing the relief effort.

Southwest Airlines is grateful for the opportunity to provide assistance to the residents of the Gulf Coast but emphasizes that access to the area is extremely limited. Southwest is participating in the humanitarian effort coordinated by several Federal agencies including the Department of Transportation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Southwest encourages people who want to help, to donate money to their local American Red Cross (ARC), rather than seeking to bring goods to a local airport. Since flights into New Orleans and the surrounding area are extremely limited, and because the relief efforts will endure into the coming months, donating money to the ARC is the most effective way to provide support.

http://www.southwest.com

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Major Breakthrough in Fire Testing

Farmingdale, NY (PRWEB) September 3, 2005 -- The GOVMARK ORGANIZATION, Inc., (www.govmark.com) announces the worldwide launch of its new product, the Micro-Combustion Calorimeter, MCC-1, a revolutionary groundbreaking test apparatus that measures multiple important fire properties of materials from just a few milligrams.

The technology employed by the Micro-Combustion Calorimeter was developed at and patented by the Fire Test Laboratories of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.), William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey.

In conjunction with a cooperative research agreement between GOVMARK and the F.A.A., Govmark actively works with the inventors, Dr. Richard Lyon (F.A.A.), Richard Walters and Stanislav Stoliarov (F.A.A. subcontractors, Galaxy Scientific Corporation) to perfect this technology for industrial applications. GOVMARK is fully licensed by the F.A.A. to introduce and manufacture this revolutionary technology for industry.

The Micro-Combustion Calorimeter, MCC-1, quickly and easily measures fire properties of plastics, wood, textiles, paints, and composites materials to name a few. Quantitative results are obtained in minutes, instead of hours or days, from only a few milligram of sample, providing a wealth of information on the fire hazard of a material, including fire load, ignition temperature, heat release rate and flame resistance.

The GOVMARK ORGANIZATION INC., founded in 1971, is a recognized leader in fire and flammability testing as a major supplier of flammability testers worldwide and as a major recognized independent testing laboratory. GOVMARK Fire Test Equipment and Fire testing Service cover a wide range of products: aircraft interiors; apparel; home and contract furnishings; camping products; transit vehicle interiors and many others. GOVMARK flammability testers are used worldwide by, manufacturers, testing laboratories, retailers, government agencies, colleges and universities, amongst others. GOVMARK testers are recognized and renowned for their craftsmanship, providing many years of trouble-free operation.

For more information contact:
THE GOVMARK ORGANIZATION, Inc.
Mr. Fred Schall +1 847 223 2511 or
Mr. Salvatore Messina +1 631 293 8944 ext 406.

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September 02, 2005

Kozio Supports MIPS32 Processor Architecture and VoIP Products; Expands Processor Architecture Support to Add to Networking, Broadband and VoIP Capabilities

Kozio, Inc., a leading provider of embedded software for system-level hardware testing, today announced plans for support of the MIPS32 processor architecture with general availability October 1. Kozio provides a comprehensive system-level test package for custom hardware platforms with fast delivery times for supported processors. Support includes the ability for Kozio to provide outstanding system-level test coverage for any hardware product using a MIPS32 processor. All Kozio products will be updated to include MIPS32 processor support.

Longmont, Colo. (PRWEB) September 1, 2005 -- Kozio, Inc., a leading provider of embedded software for system-level hardware testing, today announced plans for support of the MIPS32 processor architecture with general availability October 1. Kozio provides a comprehensive system-level test package for custom hardware platforms with fast delivery times for supported processors. Support includes the ability for Kozio to provide outstanding system-level test coverage for any hardware product using a MIPS32 processor. All Kozio products will be updated to include MIPS32 processor support.

The move to add this support was spurred by the company's growing relationship with key customers and the resulting need to provide a complete test solution for Voice-over-IP (VoIP) products. Kozio develops turnkey software solutions that verify design and validate hardware for any embedded single-board computer systems for a variety of applications, including networking and communications technology.

"Integrating support for the MIPS32 processor architecture continues Kozio’s leadership position as the only embedded system-level test provider with the tools to accelerate board-level test," notes Kozio President Joseph Skazinski. "Our products help manufacturers and hardware designers reduce their effort while deploying more reliable technology faster than ever before."

The new release of Kozio's kDiagnostics software will support MIPS as well as offer complete digital signal processor (DSP) and VoIP test suites. Specifically, support will be added for:
* MIPS32 4K Core, a solution for multi-CPU system-on-a-chip designs, which are becoming increasingly popular in next-generation networking and broadband applications.
* Texas Instruments' TNETV1060 CPE Gateway Solution, a highly integrated software and silicon system-on-a-chip designed to address the requirements of residential and small office/home office (SOHO) gateways.
* Texas Instruments' programmable TMS320C55x™ DSP.

Kozio's new software versions will also deliver Foreign eXchange Office (FXO) and Foreign eXchange Subscriber (FXS) test suites for the two most common interfaces (ports or plugs) found in analog telephony environments

In addition to the general software release supporting the MIPS 32 architecture, Kozio also ports all of its comprehensive embedded system-level test products to custom platforms. This service is included with the price of a software license and can be completed, on average, in one week.

Kozio delivers a complete diagnostics and functional test solution for hardware board bring-up, manufacturing test and production-ready power-on self-test through its products: kDiagnostics for system-level diagnostics of embedded designs; kMfgTest for automated embedded manufacturing and functional test; and kPOST for off-the-shelf Power-On Self-Test (POST). These solutions from Kozio provide more complete testing throughout the development process, resulting in fewer spins in the prototype stages and fewer defects in the final product. Boards move from design through prototyping and manufacturing to release in less time, with less cost and fewer defects.

Kozio's latest software release includes new, enhanced, and extended support for a variety of technologies across all its products. In the past quarter Kozio has added drivers and test suites for NAND Flash devices, Host and Device USB test suites, PCI bridge support, LCD support, expanded Altera FPGA support and enhanced Compact Flash support. These new features expand on the already extensive Kozio Test Library, enhancing the company's leadership role in providing the most comprehensive hardware test software for board bring-up, manufacturing test and power-on self-test (POST).

About Kozio, Inc.
Kozio, Inc. develops software solutions that verify design and validate hardware for embedded single-board computer systems used in products such as ADSL gateways, wireless access points, network routers, voice solutions, security and test equipment, and aerospace systems. Kozio's products provide comprehensive test solutions, including diagnostics for board bring-up, automated manufacturing test, and built-in self-test software for manufactured products. Kozio's customers design, develop and manufacture boards used in computer-based electronic systems for the aerospace, networking, defense, test and wireless industries. Kozio products ease many embedded systems development challenges, from design through manufacturing and support, saving customers time and money. The company is privately held and based in Longmont, Colorado. For more information, visit www.kozio.com.

Kozio and kDiagnostics is a registered trademark of Kozio, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Contact: Joseph Skazinski, Kozio, Inc., (303) 776-1356, e-mail protected from spam bots, or Brad Shannon, Shannon Marketing Communications, (970) 461-4906, e-mail protected from spam bots.

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Southwest Airlines Partners With PeoplePC ™ Online to Give Customers Another Reason to 'Get Clicking'

New partnership offers low monthly service fee for Internet access and bonus rapid rewards credits only at southwest.com.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 1, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is offering Customers another reason to "get clicking," and then "get going," with the addition of a new Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program partner to help Customers get to Southwest's spectacular low fares and free flights even faster.

Southwest Airlines today added PeoplePC™ Online, a leading provider of high-quality, value-priced Internet services, to its network of frequent flyer program partners. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Members will now receive four Rapid Rewards credits when they choose PeoplePC Online as their Internet service provider for a low $10.95 monthly connection fee. To take advantage of this offer and for more information, visit http://www.peoplepc.com/go/flyswa1 for details.

"Southwest Airlines is fortunate to partner with wonderful companies like PeoplePC Online to offer our Customers quick ways to earn awards on Southwest," said Debra Benton, Southwest's director of loyalty marketing. "It's the perfect equation to getting where you want to go -- whether in cyberspace or to one of Southwest's 60 destinations nationwide."

"When it comes to Internet service, PeoplePC is committed to providing its members with the best value for their hard-earned dollars. Southwest does the same for air travelers and members of its rewards program," said Janet West, vice president of channel sales at PeoplePC. "Working together, we are now helping consumers enjoy a high-quality, value-priced Internet experience that enables them to quickly earn credits toward their next airline ticket."

With Rapid Rewards Members leading the way, Customers have arrived at southwest.com in droves to use the airline's fast and easy Web site. Southwest has more than four million subscribers to its weekly Click n' Save email fare specials and its latest innovative tool, DING! has been catching on with Customers looking for tremendous last-minute deals and even lower fares. The Web site is so popular with Southwest travelers that more than half of the airline's annual revenues are derived from bookings at southwest.com .

In 2005, Southwest Airlines was honored with three first-place awards at InsideFlyer magazine's 17th annual Freddie Awards for Best Customer Service, Best Award Redemption, and Best Bonus Promotion. In the Rapid Rewards program, Members who fly eight roundtrips or earn 16 credits in a 24-month period receive a free roundtrip Award. As soon as a flyer receives the required 16 credits, the fully transferable roundtrip Award will automatically appear in the Member's account.

In addition, Rapid Rewards Members who fly 50 roundtrips (or earn 100 credits) within 12 consecutive months earn a Companion Pass, which allows a member to designate a traveler to fly with him/her free of charge for the next 12 months.

About Southwest Airlines:
Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest domestic carrier in terms of scheduled domestic departures. The airline currently serves 60 destinations in 31 states (Southwest's 61st city, Ft. Myers, FL, will begin service October 2, 2005). Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,000 flights a day and has 31,000 Employees systemwide.

http://www.southwest.com

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September 01, 2005

Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. and Tata Interactive Systems Create Partnership

Leading providers of learning technology and services establish agreement to provide the next generation in human capital management solutions.

(PRWEB) September 01, 2005 -- Knowledge Management Solutions Inc (KMSI), a leading learning technology platform provider, has concluded a partnership agreement with Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), the global e-learning pioneer. Under the agreement, TIS will provide e-learning content development services to KMSI clients; while KMSI will supply TIS clients with KMx, the SCORM conformant Advanced Distributed Learning Platform that provides fully integrated e-learning content development, learning management, performance management, learning content management and virtual classroom technologies.

“The partnership with TIS will provide our current clients with the best possible combination of technology and services available in the learning technology marketplace. Leveraging the capabilities of our KMx platform, TIS will be able to provide its’ clients with the next generation in human capital management technology. The partnership could not have come at a better time for an industry that, due to recent consolidation, has caused hundreds of companies to look for new learning technology leadership,” said Jack E. Lee, President and CEO of KMSI.

TIS has developed over 950 custom built e-learning solutions for more than 300 clients across all sectors of the economy - including education and the public sectors - and operates in the USA, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Japan as well as in India.

Apart from holding ISO 9001 and BS7799 certification, TIS is the only e-learning organization in the world to be assessed at Level 5 in both the SEI CMM and P-CMM frameworks.

“TIS places great emphasis on quality – of process, product and relationships,” explained Manoj Kutty, TIS’s worldwide president of sales and marketing. “We believe that our strategic partnership with KMSI will allow each company to provide industry leading, holistic learning solutions to our clients.”

About Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI)
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative knowledge and learning management solutions for Fortune 2000 companies and Government agencies. Our flagship product, KMx, is a SCORM conformant; Tiered Enterprise Class Web-Application built using MS .NET and MS SQL Server. KMx is accessible using standard desktop applications and browser technologies and supports popular learning, content and document management applications. KMx is globally scalable and provides an integrated environment for developing, managing, and delivering performance support, documentation and learning content. KMx enables rapid content creation and delivery by a wide range of content creators including instructional designers and subject matter experts. KMx is offered to its customers as an enterprise application or a hosted service under KMSI's Corporate University -- Today program.
For more information please visit http://www.kmsi.us

About Tata Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) is a global pioneer in e-learning. A part of the $14 billion Tata Group—one of the largest and most trusted business conglomerates in India—TIS has 15 years of experience in training consulting, designing, and developing innovative and cutting-edge workforce performance enhancement solutions. Its service bouquet includes Consulting; Simulations and Simulation-based Learning Objects (SimBLs™); Story-based Learning Objects (StoBLs™); Game-based Learning Objects (GamBLs™); IT Application Training; Regulatory and Compliance Training; Adaptive Assessments; Sales and Customer Service Training; New Hire Training; Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS); and Business Processes and Skills Training.

TIS employs a global team of 850 multi-disciplinary specialists—a unique mix of Project Managers, Software Engineers, Instructional Designers, Content Developers, Visual Designers, and Animators. It has a strong presence in the US, with operations spread across seven cities—Atlanta, Boston, Carlsbad, Chicago, Dallas, New Jersey, and San Jose—serviced by its development teams stationed locally. In keeping with the co-shoring model, the teams are managed by on-site Project Managers who co-ordinate with the clients and drive the project operations.

Powered by creative talent, sound processes, and technological excellence, TIS has developed 950+ e-learning solutions for more than 300 clients—including more than 50 Fortune 500 companies—across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Its client roster includes leading corporations, renowned educational institutions and government bodies such as Allstate, American Airlines, Abbey National, American Honda Finance Corporation, British Airways, Citigroup, Cigna, ExxonMobil, Florida Virtual School, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, McKinsey & Co., McGraw-Hill, UNICEF, Unilever, University of Maryland, and University of Phoenix.

Apart from holding ISO 9001 and BS7799 certification, TIS is the only e-learning organization in the world to be assessed at Level 5 in both the SEI CMM and P-CMM frameworks. Classified as a Visionary in the Gartner Group’s coveted ‘magic quadrant,’ TIS’s quest for innovation and excellence is reflected in 22 prestigious industry awards, including Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Award 2004; APEX 2004 Award of Excellence; Best Product at the British Educational Training and Technology (BETT) Show 2004; Training Magazine’s APX Award 2003; and Best E-learning Provider, Best B2B Web Site, and Best Educational Total Comprehensive Solution at the SIIA Codie Awards 2002.

For more information go to http://www.tatainteractive.com

Press contacts
Bob Danna, Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.
Phone: 916-933-9846

Kashyap Vadapalli, Tata Interactive Systems
Phone: 848-250-9723

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RELEX, a Free Online Conference by the Reed Science Group, is Now Available On-Demand

The Research Lab Expo (RELEX), a free online conference and virtual exhibition launched by the Reed Business Information Science Group, is now available on-demand. The online conference addresses critical research areas, including chromatography, materials research, and spectroscopy.

New York, NY, September 1, 2005 -- The Research Lab Expo (RELEX), an online conference and virtual exhibition launched by the Reed Business Information Science Group, is now available on-demand. This free online event addresses critical research areas, including chromatography, materials research, and spectroscopy.

The online event features a high quality educational forum comprised of multiple live free webcasts. Leading industry experts and solution providers offer attendants a unique opportunity to participate directly from the comfort of their homes and offices.

The Research Lab Expo offers cutting-edge compelling web content to industry professionals and decision makers across multiple industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, petroleum, coatings, inks, adhesives, textiles, computers, software, office equipment, energy, utilities, environmental, food, beverage, tobacco, government lab, industrial equipment, instruments, laboratory, design, manufacturing, metal, materials, pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, plastic, rubber, paper, pulp wood, scientific, medical, test instruments, semiconductors, electronic components, and telecom.

To register, please go to the online conference registration center, at http://relex.unisfair.com

Conference-At-A-Glance

Chromatography - Keynote Address

Searching for Markers of Cancer Using 2-D Chromatography
* Dr. David M. Lubman, Professor of Chemistry, University of Michigan
Understanding Chiral Recognition in Liquid Chromatography
* Clifford R. Mitchell, Researcher, Dr. Daniel W. Armstrong’s Lab, Iowa State University
The Evolution of Confocal Microscopy – An Overview From a Biological Perspective
* Dr. Stephen W. Paddock, Howard Hughes Research Specialist, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin
The Challenges and Progress toward Real-Time Biological Aerosol Detection and Identification
* Dr. Eric Gard, Division Leader for Defense Biology, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Bioanalytical NMR Spectroscopy
* Dr. Daniel Raftery, Professor, Analytical Chemistry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Purdue University
Imaging and Sensing with Terahertz Radiation
* Dr. Daniel M. Mittlemanm, Associate Professor - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University

Digital Microscopy and Image Analysis - Keynote Address

Microscopy for Nanomaterials Characterization
* Dr. Nan Yao, Director, Imaging & Analysis Center, Materials Institute, Princeton University

Materials Research - Keynote Address

Challenges and Opportunities of Measuring Properties of Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Materials and the Need for Multi-Technique Approaches
* Dr. Donald R. Baer, Laboratory Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
High-Efficiency Separation of Synthetic Oligonucleotide Oligomers
* Dr. Charles H. Lochmüller, Professor of Chemistry, Duke University
Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques
* Marilyn E. Hawley, PI, Materials Science and Technology Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory
The Determination of Mercury at Ultra-Trace Levels Employing Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence with and without Gold Amalgamation
* Dave Pfeil, Product Manager ICP & Hg products, Teledyne Leeman Labs
Use of MALDI Mass Spectrometry for Identification of Microbes
* Dr. Charles Wilkins, Distinguished Professor, University of Arkansas
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Hamilton:
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