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Percy Cummings And Airport Pat-Downs

2010-12-09T09:30:00.000-08:00

If the TSA had listened to Peter W. Harris, president of Yankee Foxtrot, Inc., they would not be dealing with today's headlines. A gay interior designer from San Francisco, named Percy Cummings would have been spared terrible humiliation.

Mr. Harris, in his white paper, "Frontal Pat Downs - It’s Getting Personal", offers a series of adjustments to fine tune TSA procedure, which would certainly have averted numerous public embarasments, like the one suffered by Mr. Cummings.

Security Management Expert Speaks to Airport Pat-Downs

2010-12-09T09:00:00.000-08:00

Peter W. Harris, President, Yankee Foxtrot, Inc., weighs in on the current airport scan/pat-down crisis. The company website, www.yankee-foxtrot.com, provides an impressive look into a team of specialists who are at the core of security management.
In his white paper, "Frontal Pat Downs - It’s Getting Personal", Mr. Harris offers a series of viable options to improve security while easing the frustration of the traveling public. The page can be viewed or downloaded at www.yankee-foxtrot.com/white_papers_01.html.

Artchitecturals - Watercolorist in Sharon, MA - Mixed Media, Fine Art, House Portraits and More

2010-03-22T10:43:00.000-07:00

http://artchitecturals.com/
Artchitecturals - Boston area artist, Norma Urban, provides original watercolor portraits of homes, pets and businesses.

B&D Realty and Development, Inc.

2010-03-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

http://pendragonweb.com/Kevin_site/index.html
Website for developers on Cape Cod.

AllCoat Technology - Water-based & Solvent-based Polyurethane Resins, Coatings and Adhesives, Contract/Toll Manufacturing Capabilities

2010-03-22T10:41:00.000-07:00

http://allcoattech.com/
AllCoat Technology is a manufacturer of water-based and solvent-based polyurethane resins, coatings and adhesives with unique contract/toll manufacturing capabilities.

Compagnone Electric of Newton, Massachusetts - Licensed and Insured Master Electrician - Fast and Friendly Service - on AngiesList

2010-03-22T10:40:00.000-07:00

http://compagnoneelectric.com/
Compagnone Electric of Boston, Massachusetts is Licensed and Insured Master Electricians and Renovations Specialists serving Boston and Metrowest out to Rte. 495.

Quick Tensioning Systems, Inc. - stencil priniting, screen printing, screen tension, custom screen frames, quick tensioning system

2010-03-22T10:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.qtsframe.com/
Quick Tensioning Systems, Inc. manufactures stencil priniting, screen printing, screen tension, custom screen frames, and the quick tensioning system.

Compa Covers - Electrical Box Protectors

2010-03-22T10:37:00.001-07:00

http://compacovers.com/
Compa Covers electrical box covers help contractors save time, energy and money by eliminating lengthy post-job cleanup.

Alpha Windward LLC - Independent Investment Management Advisors

2010-03-22T10:36:00.001-07:00

http://alphawindward.com/
Alpha Windward LLC is an independent investment management firm serving individuals, families, private trustees and institutions.

Yankee Foxtrot, Inc. - Security Management Expertise

2010-03-22T10:35:00.002-07:00

http://yankee-foxtrot.com/
Yankee Foxtrot provides counsel in security management to governments, commercial entities, and manufacturers of high technology security equipment.

The Jewelers Gallery of Nantucket

2010-03-22T10:35:00.000-07:00

http://thejewelersgallery.com/
The Jewelers Gallery of Nantucket is the oldest jeweler on Nantucket, 21 Centre Street, an easy walk from the Hi Line and Steamship docks. Call toll free at 1 800-550-0229.

PendragonWeb - web deployment zone for Bill McEntee Creative Services

2010-03-22T10:34:00.000-07:00

http://pendragonweb.com/
Boston area web developer, Bill McEntee, art director, web designer, creative director, marketing director, ski specialist, employs ad agency background to build highly effective websites and tools.

Graphic Designer near Boston

2010-03-22T10:33:00.000-07:00

http://billmcentee.com/
Bill McEntee Creative Services is a Boston area graphic design studio, offering web development, logo design, illustration, flash, concept development and design for print.

Peter W. Harris heads up new Security Management firm, Yankee-Foxtrot, Inc.

2010-03-08T08:38:00.000-08:00

Peter Harris is President of Yankee Foxtrot, Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to providing specialized guidance on security management issues worldwide. A leader and well-known expert in the security industry, Peter has extensive senior-level management experience with both public and private companies.

In the late 1990s, he started the security business at Analogic in his capacity as President of an Analogic subsidiary, International Security Systems (ISS). He subsequently developed and oversaw the company’s strategic direction and expanded its security business.

Peter also served as the President & CEO of Rapor, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of sophisticated security portals. In addition, he spent five years at American Science & Engineering (AS&E), an international manufacturer of x-ray inspection systems, as VP Sales & Marketing and as a Board member.

As a commercial pilot and naval aviator, Peter is no stranger to aviation and security related issues. He amassed over 2000 hours and 400 carrier landings during a 22-year naval aviation career. He commanded a reserve A-6 tactical aviation squadron during the first Persian Gulf War and retired with the rank of Captain, USNR.

Peter serves on a number of US company boards and is President of his family corporation. He has been a featured speaker at security trade shows around the world and has been a published author. He is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants and the Society for Professional Consulting.

Peter’s education includes a B.S. from the US Naval Academy in 1976 and a Master’s Degree in National Security from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in 1983.

~ Yankee-Foxtrot.com

Yankee Foxtrot, Inc. current projects

2010-03-07T20:16:00.000-08:00

Acting as a “virtual CEO” for a high-tech start up
Performing security technology due diligence for a European firm looking to add to its product portfolio
Providing a comprehensive overview of the entire aviation security technology market
Creating detection algorithms for a client to ensure passage of TSA certification standards
Working with CEOs on the recruitment and hiring of senior security Sales & Marketing executives
Conducting international security planning for government clients in Britain & Israel
Developing launch plans and strategies for a client with a new product

For more info visit yankee-foxtrot.com

Yankee Foxtrot welcomes Dr. Z. Ron Ying

2010-03-04T10:47:00.000-08:00

Dr. Z. Ron Ying is now Technical Advisor at Yankee Foxtrot, Inc.

An innovator in Computed Tomography (CT) technologies, Explosive Detection Systems (EDS), and advanced visualization, Dr. Ying has applied his expertise in pattern recognition and developed many threat detection algorithms for checked baggage screening and check-point screening. He invented practical methods in reducing dual energy CT technology to practice, allowing Analogic’s first dual energy volumetric CT scanner to be certified at “improved detection and reduced false alarm rates” commented by Clifford Wilke, CTO of TSA at Congressional hearing in 2005.

Dr. Ying developed advanced visualization and display technologies for security applications, and was awarded a research grant from the Science and Technology Directorate of Department of Homeland Security –“Evaluation of Screener Performance with 3D Display Systems for Security Technologies”. He was the Principal Investigator of the project.

Dr. Ying adds considerable strength to the Yankee Foxtrot team.

781-540-9102 • pharris@yankee-foxtrot.com • www.yankee-foxtrot.com

Port Faux Lio

2009-10-30T10:02:00.000-07:00

A Suitable Location for Unsuitable Ideas

The idea has been simmering for a while. There are always those concepts that aren't chosen in a presentation. Some are great but risky. Some are ideas without an application. Some are just plain dumb.

Anyway, this may be a place to put them.