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“We firmly believe in Mr. Swartz's innocence.”

NEW YORK - New York state's top court has agreed to hear appeals by former Tyco International Ltd executives Dennis Kozlowski and Mark Swartz, who were found guilty of stealing more than $150 ... via Reuters

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“We believe that the City and Port of Richmond are taking a leadership role by using this technology and that other city and local governments will soon follow.”

Feb 27, 2008 , RICHMOND, CALIF. -- The City and Port of Richmond, Calif., has selected ADT Security Services to design and install two public security camera systems. via Security Sales & Integration

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“The new FMP, which is a first in this market, demonstrates our strong commitment to develop innovative, dependable solutions that speak directly to what our customers tell us they need”

EXPO HOUSTON, TEXAS, February 24, 2008 Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched an all-new Fleet Management Program designed to meet the wide-ranging engine maintenance needs of helicopter customers around the ... via Rotor.com

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Checkpoint Systems Inc.'s profit vaulted 36 percent in the fourth quarter as the security products maker bought new businesses and sold more products, according to a report in the Associated Press . via The Jersey Journal

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“The S-92 aircraft operating there are providing consistent and reliable offshore transportation services in some of the world's harshest conditions, including heavy icing conditions during the winter.”

In a ceremony today at Heli-Expo, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and VIH Aviation Group Ltd. via Rotor.com

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Contra Costa County authorities are suing alarm company ADT Security Services over allegations of unfair business practices. via Press-Enterprise

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today unveiled its X2 Technology Demonstrator at the George R. Brown Convention Center at Heli-Expo 2008. via Naval Open Source INTelligence

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“Sikorsky Aerospace Services will offer customer solutions that are tailored to fit each customer's requirements”

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched a comprehensive solution for customer support with the introduction of Sikorsky Aerospace Services at Heli-Expo. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies ... via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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The Brink's Company said Monday it will spin off its well-known home security unit as a result of a strategic review the company began in November. via WDBJ7

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“Throughout 2007, the aircraft made excellent additional build and subsystem test progress, re-entering vehicle ground testing in November 2007. Extensive test instrumentation is also being installed as preparation for its first flight”

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today unveiled its X2 Technology Demonstrator at the George R. Brown Convention Center at Heli-Expo 2008. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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George David earned his age. In millions. In 2007, his last full year as chief executive of United Technologies Corp. via Connecticut's WB 20

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United Technologies Corp.'s departing chief executive, George David, received compensation valued at nearly $27 million in 2007, up by about 14 percent from 2006 following a year of double-digit growth for the ... via Digital Producer

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“He was a killer, and he shot six cops”

To some on the streets, Larry Davis was a legend: A black drug dealer who shot six white police officers as they closed in to arrest him, then fled into the night and eluded capture for more than two weeks. via Times Leader

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A private prison company has announced it will build a new facility in Trousdale County. via Chattanooga Times Free Press

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“Our Caiman offers advanced protection and safety to our armed services and we are very proud to be successfully working with the MRAP Joint Program Office.”

BAE Systems has been awarded a $58 million contract modification from the U.S. Marine Corps for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle test support. via Freshnews

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The Davidson County sheriff said jailers may have waited too long to take out a warrant for an escaped inmate who was initially believed to be hiding somewhere in the facility. via WTVF Nashville

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“If there are other, more controversial nominees, this might slide through as a compromise.”

A private prison company executive nominated to become a federal judge has run into a determined opponent _ a former inmate.

President Bush in June nominated Gustavus A. Puryear IV, chief lawyer with Corrections Corporation of America, to become a U.S. district judge in Nashville.

That led Alex Friedmann, who spent six years at the company's prison in Clifton, Tenn., to investigate Puryear's qualifications. He looked up every case where Puryear was listed on the docket as counsel.

The prisoner-turned-inmate advocate found only five instances where Puryear was the attorney of record. By his count and Puryear's, the judicial nominee has been involved in only two federal court trials during his career. Read more

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“We have excellent forward visibility and a further year of good growth is anticipated in 2008, including a full year contribution from the former Armor Holdings business.”

Defence company BAE Systems has predicted "a further year of good growth" after reporting 2007 underlying profits of 1.48bn. BAE Hawk Red Arrow jets The 22% improvement came after five months trading from US ... via Sky News

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NEW YORK - Corrections officials say a New York City man who wounded six police officers in a 1986 gunfight that led to a nationwide manhunt has been killed in prison. via WHEC-TV Rochester

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“We are delighted to have the performance, fuel efficiency and low emissions of the PW4000 for our new A330-300 aircraft”

Air Caraibes has selected Pratt & Whitney PW4000-100" engines to power three new Airbus A330-300 aircraft. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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“We are optimistic that we will continue to grow our business for the full year, though we expect the difficult domestic economic situation to continue in 2008 and to be much more pronounced in the first half of the year”

LoJack Corp., which makes vehicle-tracking devices, on Wednesday issued a 2008 profit prediction under Wall Street's expectations, citing the impact of a slowing U.S. economy and the rollout of new technology. via BusinessWeek

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“Chubb has created a unique, comprehensive and cost-efficient way of resolving a growing problem for our art collectors”

Art collectors beware: Before making a purchase, make sure it is not among the reported $6 billion in stolen works that are on the market each year. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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A state investigation determined Wyoming had no policies in place last year to track violence against inmates being housed at an out-of-state prison. via KIFI Idaho Falls

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“Today, we have more than 700 customers in the Asia-Pacific region flying over 5,000 Pratt & Whitney Canada engines, and the number continues to increase”

Pratt & Whitney Canada SEA Pte Ltd. marks 25 years of support in the Southeast Asia region with customer service improvements. via Earth Times

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“Our hope is that the success of Lincoln's Cottage will be an example for future sustainable restoration projects”

America's traditional red, white, and blue celebration over President's Day Weekend turns green this year with the opening to the public of the President Lincoln and Soldiers' Home National Monument. via Customer Interaction Solutions

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Industrial Info Resources will host Precision Engine Controls Corporation as its special guest on Industrialinfo.com Radio on Monday, February 18, 2008, as part of the weekly online broadcast of "Industry ... via Earth Times

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“This transatlantic recovery is yet another example of the global effectiveness of LoJack's Radio Frequency (RF) technology, which over time has proven again and again to be the very best solution for finding and recovering stolen equipment.”

February 14, 2008: LoJack Corporation, the leading global provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System for commercial equipment led U.S. Customs ... via The Auto Channel

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“India represents an expansive rotorcraft market with enormous potential and opportunity. I am most excited at the possibility of working with the well-known and admired Tata Group, and tapping into India's skilled aerospace industry and capability”

Mumbai, Feb 15 : Tata Advanced Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based helicopter manufacturing giant Sikorsky Aircraft Corp to manufacture S-92 chopper cabins in India. via Newkerala.com

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“During an emergency, information can help to save lives, reduce injuries and limit property damage”

ADT Security Services today announced the availability of ADT Select Link, a Web-based electronic notification system that is designed to alert thousands of people in emergency or routine situations. via TMCnet

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Japanese machinery maker Mitsubishi Heavy said Thursday it has picked three U.S. businesses and two companies from Japan to supply major parts for its planned small jet, which will be the first passenger ... via Manufacturing.net

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Universal Security Instruments, Inc. today announced results for its third quarter ended December 31, 2007. via TechWeb.com

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Tampa Electric Co. has agreed to purchase five gas turbines from Pratt & Whitney Power Systems. via Tampa Bay Business Journal

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“These 'internal' investigation require far more than in-house interviews.”

To gain this knowledge, financial institutions are either initiating or preparing to initiate internal investigations. via PR-inside.com

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“Condemned prisoners must not be tortured to death, regardless of their crimes”

This file image released by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services shows the electric chair at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, Neb., April 3, 2007. via The Boston Globe

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The state of Michigan is suing Tyco International, its auditors and four former executives for $50 million in losses in state pension funds. via International Business Times

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“The timing is perfect, as we have just completed development on several of our most recent engine programs.”

Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched its next-generation 10,000-pound-thrust-class engine family, designated the PW800. via WebWire

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“We've spent the past five years deepening our customer and segment knowledge so that we can be sure we are introducing a transcontinental aircraft that the market wants”

Cessna Aircraft Company revealed at a press conference details of the recently announced large cabin, intercontinental aircraft, the Model 850 Citation Columbus. via Jobwerx.com

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“It can be easily integrated onto any aircraft that can carry JSOW and will give the warfighter a 300-nautical mile missile with the same netted weapon capability and maritime interdiction capability currently in development for the JSOW C-1.”

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Standoff Weapon Extended Range missile moved one step closer to powered flight testing when Raytheon Company successfully conducted a second ground test of the ... via Earth Times

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“With this type of targeted vehicle theft, consumers need to do everything possible to ensure their trucks and SUVs do not become the next 'easy target.' At LoJack, we recommend that vehicle owners take a layered approach to vehicle theft protection.”

Vehicle Theft Is Rising in Texas; Expert from LoJack Offers Sound Theft Protection... - Auto News from February 5, 2008 WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. via Automotive

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Diversified manufacturer Tyco International Ltd reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday on strong demand from energy and industrial markets and an improving performance at its ADT security ... via WNED.org

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RZ / UTX Like most conglomerates, United Technologies Corporation [UTC] , won't be found in any of the Clean Energy indices, but its growing portfolio of clean energy businesses makes it fit well into a ... via Seeking Alpha

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“It takes little imagination to see that prisoners who know their release is premature might nevertheless remain silent in the hope that the mistake will go unnoticed by officials”

It would be unfair to send a Bellevue man back to prison now, after authorities released him by mistake 41 2 years ago, his lawyer said. via The Papillion Times

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Richard Ginsburg, president and chief executive officer of Protection One, Inc. , one of the largest electronic security companies in the United States, will speak at the 13th annual Barnes Buchanan Conference, ... via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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