POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Oct. 6, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com (HDS), an investor news portal for the homeland defense and security sector, is pleased to provide an update on participants and industry speakers for the "Homeland Security Stocks Online Investor Conference" to be held October 20, 2004. TASER International, Inc., and ten other public companies in the sector are currently registered to participate. Additionally, well known fund manager and investment banker, A. L. Andreassen of PALADIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC and Jack Mallon of Mallon and Associates, will provide industry insight and perspective. The format will be a ten to fifteen minute audio presentation and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation.
Investors can hope to better understand the Homeland Security industry -- expected to grow to more than $170 billion by 2006 according to research from Homeland Security Research Corp. The online forum/conference will feature speakers from a cross section of small and large public companies that are positioned in the Homeland Defense and Security sector.
Forum/Conference link: http://www.investorideas.com/forums/homelanddefense.asp
The HDS website does not make recommendations, but offers a unique, free information portal to investors to research news, articles, interviews and a growing list of participating public companies.
Hear HomelandDefenseStocks.com every Friday for 'The Business of Homeland Security' -- only on HomelandDefenseRadio.com
Industry Experts:
Jack Mallon of Mallon and Associates, Division of C.E. Unterberg, Towbin: Publisher of leading industry financial newsletter, Mallon's Security Report. http://www.mallonassociates.com/
A. L. Andreassen PALADIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC www.paladincapgroup.com
Dr. Andreassen is a Principal Partner in the Paladin Capital Group Homeland Security Fund, and serves as a member of the Boeing Corporation Homeland Security Senior Advisory Board. He has served on the Board of Advisors for the National Security Agency and on the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel. He has served on many corporate Boards of Directors, including as Chairman of Circadence, an information technology company; AgION, an antimicrobial solutions company; and PrivaComp, a medical information companies.
Participating Companies:
Aegis Assessments Inc. (OTCBB:AGSI) Through the SafetyNet(tm) line of products, Aegis provides wireless security solutions to public safety agencies and commercial security companies for homeland security and life safety applications. Integrating emergency and life safety systems available to the public and private sectors is the new challenge in homeland security that the company's products and technologies address.
Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) Biodefense -- www.AethlonMedical.com -- Pioneering the development of viral filtration devices to treat HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C (HCV), and pathogens that are mass casualty biological warfare candidates.
Global Matrechs, Inc (OTCBB:GMTH) www.globalmatrechs.com -- Is a licensed technologies business with emerging technologies for nuclear energy storage and containment, Homeland Security, environmental and chemical industries. EKOR(tm), the primary technology, is a silicon-based geocomposite radiation resistant coating/foam used to contain radioactive materials.
Law Enforcement Associates (OTCBB:LENF) www.leacorp.com -- Manufactures and markets a diverse line of undercover surveillance products including a complete line of audio surveillance equipment. LEA currently markets to the Military, law enforcement, security and corrections personnel throughout the world, as well as governmental agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations
Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:MRKL) www.marklandtech.com -- Integrated Homeland Security Technologies: Has three distinct business segments, which address the needs of the Homeland Security marketplace: Chemical Detectors, Border Security and Advanced Technologies.
MDM Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MDDM) www.mdmgroupinc.com -- Non-Lethal Weapons for Law Enforcement, Military and Anti-Terrorism applications.
Navicom Wireless GPS, (Wholly owned subsidiary of Automotive Capital Group, Inc.) (Pink Sheets:AOCP) www.NowGPS.com - Navicom offers wireless GPS products and service that work in 98% of the US, Canada and Mexico. Navicom is accessed through the Internet to view a vehicle's location, speed, direction, reports, perimeter notification, and panic button and disable/enable the car starter. Navicom provides the Inspector General's Office in Washington, DC product and service and is a member of the Homeland Security Industry Association.
OnScreen Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:ONSC) www.onscreentech.com and www.redialert.com -- Developing next-generation portable LED video displays utilizing a revolutionary patent-pending architecture that enables rapid signage and visual communication during catastrophic events.
Roaming Messenger, Inc. (OTCBB:RMSG) www.roamingmessenger.com -- Wireless solution for delivering real-time actionable information, with applications in homeland security.
Snocone Systems Inc. (OTCBB:SCOS) www.snoconesystems.com -- Mobile Surveillance and Monitoring with Real Time Video Surveillance Via Cellular Phones: Handheld surveillance devices in Homeland and Personal Security. These applications will be made available to government agencies, police departments and the general public.
TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq:TASR) www.taser.com -- Provides advanced non-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security, and personal defense markets. Its flagship ADVANCED TASER(R) M26 product uses proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects that may be impervious to other non-lethal means. Its latest product, the TASER X26 is 60% smaller and lighter than the ADVANCED TASER M26 and reduces injury rates to suspects and officers, thereby lowering liability risk and improving officer safety. TASER(R) technology is currently in testing or deployment at over 5,500 law enforcement and correctional agencies in the U.S. and Canada. The company recently received approval from the UK government to deploy TASER conducted energy weapons to all armed officers.
HomelandDefenseStocks.com includes a growing list of public companies in the sector. Click here for a partial list of companies involved in homeland defense and security technology and solutions in Airport Security, Biodefense, Biometrics, Defense, Internet Security, Integrated Security, Military, Border and Port Security. http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/Stock_List.asp
Disclaimer: ECON Corporate Services is the owner of the domain www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com. 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. Aegis Assessments, Inc.: Four thousand dollars per month. Aethlon Medical, Inc.: Three Thousand Dollars per month plus restricted shares equivalent to Five Thousand Dollars per month. Law Enforcement Associates: Four thousand dollars per month. MDM Group, Inc.: Three Thousand Dollars per month, plus Twenty Thousand shares per month. OnScreen Technology Inc: Three Thousand Dollars, Roaming Messenger, Inc.: Two Thousand Dollars per month and One Thousand Dollars per month equivalent in shares. Snocone Systems, Inc.: Four thousand dollars per month. Gabriel Technologies Corp: One Thousand Dollars per month featured Company on HDS current list of stocks. Disclaimer: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp
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