Monday, May 20, 2013

• NASA Administrator Visits California Centers, Meets Media --- WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 11:37 AM
  NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will hold media availabilities at all three of the agency's centers in California this week, highlighting progress on the asteroid mission, commercial crew transportation and space technology development. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) Bolden will tour of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Space Systems' Dream Chaser spacecraft Wednesday, May 22 at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base. SNC is preparing the vehicle for tow, captive-carry and free-flight tests later this year as part of NASA's Commercial ... read more
• Data Inside TrueCrypt Containers is No Longer Hidden as Passware Kit Now Detects Hard Disk Images --- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20, 2013
  Posted at 11:29 AM
  Passware, Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and electronic evidence discovery software for computer forensics, law enforcement organizations, government agencies, and private investigators, announces that Passware Kit Forensic v.12.5 can now recognize hard disk images and containers, such as TrueCrypt, BitLocker, PGP, etc. during a computer scan. For a computer forensic professional this means that no evidence is hidden inside a volume. During a computer scan, which typically takes less than an hour, Passware Kit Forensic displays all encrypted files ... read more
• United Airlines Welcomes Back Boeing 787 Dreamliner --- CHICAGO, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 11:24 AM
  United Airlines today welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airline's hub in Houston. United's Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 a.m. to Chicago O'Hare marked the return of regular service using the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. "The 787 offers an unmatched travel experience for our customers and co-workers, and we are thrilled to be flying it again," said Jeff Smisek, United's chairman, president and chief ... read more
• International Space Station Program, Science Briefing Set --- HOUSTON, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 10:03 AM
  NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston will host a news conference and social media event at 1 p.m. CDT (2 p.m. EDT) Wednesday, May 22, to preview the upcoming Expedition 36 mission aboard the International Space Station. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) NASA Television and the agency's website will carry the briefings live. Social media followers, who will be at Johnson for a NASA Social focusing on scientific research aboard the space station, will participate in the briefing and ask questions. The International Space Station ... read more
• Global Network and Application Security Testing Market --- NEW YORK, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 10:01 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:Global Network and Application Security Testing Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p01187521/Global-Network-and-Application-Security-Testing-Market.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Security_Systems An Overview of Emerging Trends and Growth Opportunities For Test Solution VendorsThe global network and application security test equipment market offers tremendous growth opportunities for security solution vendors. This study covers the state of the network and application security testing market, examining drivers and restraints for growth and geographical trends. Forecasts are provided for regional market growth. In addition, an analysis of ... read more
• Atlantic Media Announces Hiring of Kevin Baron as Editor of Defense One --- WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 9:41 AM
  Atlantic Media announced today that award winning reporter Kevin Baron will join the company as Executive Editor of Defense One, its new digital-first media brand set to launch this summer. Defense One will deliver high-quality news and analysis to defense leaders and stakeholders navigating the unprecedented transformation of U.S. defense strategy and operations. "Kevin Baron is a rising star in defense media, and we are thrilled to have him leading Defense One," said Tim Hartman, president of Government Executive Media ... read more
• Sally Ride National Tribute At Kennedy Center Tonight --- WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 9:10 AM
  NASA and Sally Ride Science are inviting journalists to tonight's "Sally Ride: A Lifetime of Accomplishment, A Champion of Science Literacy," a national tribute to America's first woman in space. The special event will be held at the Concert Hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., at 7 p.m. EDT. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The celebration will highlight Ride's contributions and legacies. These include her long-time focus on education, and her passion ... read more
• Digital Power Corporation Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2013 --- FREMONT, Calif., May 20, 2013
  Posted at 9:10 AM
  Digital Power Corporation (NYSE Amex: DPW) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. Digital Power's revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 were $2,189,000, a decrease of 2% from revenue of $2,240,000 for the same quarter ended March 31, 2012. Net income for the quarter ended on March 31, 2013 was $107,000 an increase of 43% from the profit of $75,000 in the quarter ended on March 31, 2012. Gross margin ... read more
• TRACE Releases 2012 Global Enforcement Report --- ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 20, 2013
  Posted at 8:59 AM
  TRACE International today released its Global Enforcement Report (GER) 2012, finding that prosecutions against individuals and government or business entities for bribery and corruption trended downward last year. The GER 2012 is the third in an annual series from TRACE that assesses international anti-bribery enforcement trends. "Although the number of outbound enforcement actions fell last year, the enforcement of bribery laws remained a priority," said Alexandra Wrage, TRACE Founder and President. "Fifteen nations initiated their first ever legal action against inbound ... read more
• US DoD Tactical Networks Market --- NEW YORK, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 8:27 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US DoD Tactical Networks Markethttp://www.reportlinker.com/p01187496/US-DoD-Tactical-Networks-Market.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Aerospace_and_Defense A Solid Market in a Troubled Fiscal Era Military departments are developing secure tactical networking that conforms to a joint architecture, synchronized with real time information. Defense programs are being funded to provide broadband capabilities in the forms of voice, data, and imagery to commanders. As the US continues operations in Afghanistan, the lessons learned indicate the value of tactical networks is growing. Budget constraints ... read more
• Wyle Aided System Gets Named to Space Technology Hall of Fame --- EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 20, 2013
  Posted at 8:15 AM
  A medical diagnostic technology that experts at Wyle helped perfect for use both in space and on Earth was inducted recently in the Space Technology Hall of Fame. The technology assures high quality, secure handling and transmission of diagnostic imagery generated by compact and low-power ultrasound units, like those used in hospitals and medical offices. Real time remotely guided ultrasound is already the diagnostic imaging solution of choice for human space missions. Tests have shown that the system can ... read more
• LIRS Opposes Threats to Gut Senate Bill's Provisions to Help Refugees --- WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 8:11 AM
  Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) opposes attempts to amend the Senate immigration reform bill, S. 744, in ways that would undermine America's global leadership in protecting refugees. "S. 744 includes many important reforms that would improve the way the United States protects and welcomes refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless people," said LIRS CEO and President Linda Hartke. "It's alarming that Senator Grassley (R-IA)'s proposed amendments 25, 26, and 27 would gut improvements to the asylum process, hinder the ability of ... read more
• Northrop Grumman Welcomes University of Southern California Into Its Cybersecurity Research Consortium --- FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 20, 2013
  Posted at 8:00 AM
  Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has invited one of the nation's top cybersecurity research institutions - the University of Southern California (USC) - to join its Cybersecurity Research Consortium. USC's leadership in big data, computer science and informatics will expand the consortium's breadth of research to further advance solutions to counter the newest and most pressing cyber threats to our economy and national security. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121024/LA98563LOGO) USC joins three more of the nation's leading cybersecurity research universities- Carnegie Mellon University, The ... read more
• General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers USNS Montford Point --- SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 8:00 AM
  General Dynamics NASSCO recently delivered USNS Montford Point (MLP-1), the lead ship of the Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) class, to the U.S. Navy. The ship is named in honor of Camp Montford Point, the Jacksonville, N.C., site where the first African-American Marines were trained. Construction of the USNS Montford Point began in May 2011, incorporating a "design-build" approach to improve the ship's readiness for production. The 785-foot-long auxiliary ship will serve as a floating base for amphibious operations, and ... read more
• Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Rally For Contract --- WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 6:54 AM
  As Alaska Air Group holds its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday, award-winning Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, will rally outside as they continue to press management for a fair contract. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110302/DC58223LOGO) "Distinguished by numerous awards for our hard work, sacrifices and dedication, the Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have just won the JD Powers award for the sixth year in a row -- unprecedented in the industry. We have worked closely with management to create a ... read more
• Raytheon's forward looking infrared technology marks 50 years of helping military forces 'own the night' --- WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013
  Posted at 6:15 AM
  Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) marked its five-decade heritage as the maker of Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) technology that has allowed U.S. and international defense forces to track objects in total darkness, often from long distances. Over the span of 50 years, the devices have shrunk in size and weight -- from several hundred pounds to less than two -- while providing ever clearer images and more accurate data. Their history began in 1963 when Texas Instruments' Defense Systems and Electronics business ... read more
• DHL & Pizzas 4 Patriots Enter Guinness Book of World Records with Largest Pizza Delivery in History --- PLANTATION, Fla.
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  

  DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has been entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the largest pizza delivery in history for Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit organization. Since 2008, DHL Express and Pizzas 4 Patriots have joined forces to ... read more
• ATK Successfully Completes First U.S.-Based Testing of High Performance Green Propulsion (HPGP) Thruster Technology for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) --- ARLINGTON, Va., May 20, 2013
  Posted at 5:45 AM
  ATK (NYSE: ATK), the nation's largest rocket motor producer, has successfully completed the first U.S.-based testing of the High Performance Green Propulsion (HPGP) thruster technology for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The testing was conducted at ATK Defense Group's test facility in Elkton, Md., in April 2013. The ATK test facility is capable of assessing high-fidelity performance and operability features of the HPGP thruster technology, which is intended to be used for a wide range of attitude control/space maneuverability ... read more
• US Air Force selects Raytheon's transportable air traffic radar system --- TEWSKBURY, Mass., May 20, 2013
  Posted at 5:30 AM
  The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a contract to build rapidly deployable air traffic control (ATC) systems that can be delivered anywhere in the world and then be fully operational controlling flights within six hours. The contract, with a potential full value of $260 million, calls for one Engineering and Manufacturing Development unit plus production options for up to 18 Deployable Radar Approach Control (D-RAPCON) systems. The Air Force has authorized Raytheon $50.6 million for the early ... read more
• ITT Exelis awarded follow-on U.S. Army contract option for production of enhanced night vision goggles --- ROANOKE, Va.
  Posted at 5:30 AM
  

  The U.S. Army has awarded ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) a $48 million contract option for follow-on production of enhanced night vision goggles that allow soldiers to detect and identify potential threats in various environmental conditions during nighttime missions. Exelis expects to complete ... read more