EADS North America KC-45 Demonstrates Critical Air Force Aerial Refueling Requirement

SOURCE: EADS North America ARLINGTON, VA–(Marketwire – September 14, 2010) –  EADS North America announced today that the company has demonstrated, in flight, that its offering in the KC-X tanker competition fully satisfies the U.S. Air Force requirement for high fuel offload rate via the refueling boom system — the only tanker in the competition to do so. “Our tanker has proven that it can refuel other aircraft at a rate of 1,200 gallons per minute, which is a critical requirement the Air Force has set forth for its tanker,” said EADS North America Chairman Ralph D

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Microlog Wins Contract From Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River for Its ServiceFirst(TM) Contact Center and Patient Appointment System(TM)

SOURCE: Microlog Corporation GAITHERSBURG, MD–(Marketwire – September 14, 2010) –  Microlog Corporation ( PINKSHEETS : MLOG ), a Gaithersburg, Maryland-based technology leader in Integrated Voice Response (IVR) and Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) solutions for the Government, Healthcare and Lotteries has been awarded a contract from Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, the medical facility for Patuxent River Naval Air Station in southern Maryland, for its ServiceFirst™ Contact Center and Patient Appointment System™.  “We are eager to form this relationship with Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and continue to create a greater presence in the Navy,” said Microlog CEO Richard Meccarielli. “Microlog products have proven to create a more efficient and organized call center and greater patient satisfaction and we look forward to doing the same for Patuxent River.” The ServiceFirst™ Contact Center provides complete inbound call management, distribution and response and generates statistical and IVR reporting for call center staffs. The application automatically uploads patient data in the form of a “screen pop” that allows the call attendant to have instant access to patient information. Another feature is customized session recording that records and stores calls with one or more agents for training and customer service purposes.  Microlog will also be installing the Patient Appointment System™ that calls patients, at a predetermined time, and verifies whether the patient intends to keep their appointment or not. It also allows patients the accessibility to call into the system to verify an existing appointment or reschedule.  About Microlog: Microlog Corporation designs, implements and services patented software applications that enhance the productivity of the customer contact center experience, as well as providing consultation on a variety of system integration options.

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Luxury Institute’s "State of the Luxury Industry" WealthSurvey Shows Wealthy Consumers Still Frugal on Luxury Spending, Willing to Splurge…

SOURCE: Luxury Institute, LLC NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – September 14, 2010) –  The objective and independent New York City-based Luxury Institute surveyed U.S.

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Fairmont Mina Al Fajer Rises on Coast of Gulf of Oman

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Sept. 14, 2010) – The new resort development Fairmont Mina Al Fajer will debut in the latter part of 2011, offering both leisure and corporate guests a distinctive experience along the breathtaking coastline of the Gulf of Oman. The project is being developed by UAE-based Mina Al Fajer Real Estate, LLC. Located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates with sweeping views of the Gulf and lauded for its natural beauty set against the backdrop of the historic Hajar Mountains, the project will consist of an 88-room hotel and the Fairmont Estates – 13 four-bedroom solarium villas slated for completion spring 2011. Guests will enjoy dedicated meeting facilities, a selection of dining venues, Fairmont’s signature Willow Stream Spa, a marina and a private beach. The mixed-use development will also contain mountain villas and marina apartments, for additional residential offerings.  “We are extremely pleased to add such a popular option for travelers in the region to our collection,” said Chris Cahill, President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and COO, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International.

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Thousands of Vancouverites Embraced Mazatlan at the Ultimate Fiesta

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Sept. 14, 2010) –  The Mexico Independence Fiesta , a part of Mexico Fest, took place on Saturday September 11 th at Thurlow Plaza and featured Mazatlan . As the rain fell on the dramatic stage framed by the North Shore Mountains, the event inspired nostalgia in Snow Birds and Mexican-Canadians alike.

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Applebee’s(R) Launches Digital Gift Cards in the Virtual Neighborhood

SOURCE: Applebee’s Give Instantly, Get Instantly, Anytime With Applebee’s New Digital Gift Cards, Now Available on Applebees.com and Applebee’s Facebook Fan Page LENEXA, KS–(Marketwire – September 14, 2010) –  The virtual neighborhood just got bigger, as Applebee’s launches Digital Gift Cards, allowing people to buy and send electronic gift cards online via Applebees.com and Applebee’s Facebook Fan Page . Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the world’s largest casual dining restaurant chain, is the first in its industry to make digital gift cards available on Facebook as well as its own Web site

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