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Supermicro Earth-Friendly 3U SAS Storage SolutionsSC936 Series Chassis: 88% Power Efficiency, 100% Cooling Redundancy, 16 Hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS/SATA Drives, Capable of Cascading 240 Devices

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. , a leader in application-optimized, high performance server solutions, has released a new line of high-density 3U Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) storage chassis that support 16 hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives. SC936 series chassis incorporate advanced design features such as high-efficiency (88%*) 900-watt (1+1) redundant power supplies, 100% redundant cooling design, so that even if a fan fails, the system will continue to operate without compromising performance, SES-2 enclosure management, and iPass cables that minimize the number of internal cables, thus improving system airflow, cooling, and reliability. Supermicro's single Edge-expander SC936E1 chassis can cascade up to 240 physical devices, while the SC936E2 model with dual Edge-expanders supports redundant data path failover protection for mission-critical applications.

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"These highly scalable solutions hold up to 224 hot-swap 3.5-inch hard drives per 42U rack, providing up to 224 terabytes of SATA storage or 89.6 terabytes of SAS storage capacity per rack," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "Besides their high performance and large capacity, the power efficiency and advanced cooling design of our SC936 series chassis not only reduce energy bills, but also help preserve the environment."

All SC936 chassis incorporate Supermicro's advanced vibration dampening design to ensure system reliability. These versatile chassis also support a wide range of UP and DP serverboards up to 13.68" x 13" including those optimized for quad-core Xeon 5400 or the latest quad-core Opteron processors and those with 16 memory slots for up to 64GB of memory. Additionally, SC936 chassis support up to seven full-height, full-length expansion cards, providing flexible options for enhanced storage performance. Supermicro also offers optional DC power supplies, making these chassis an enticing choice for telecommunications applications.

3U High-Density Storage Chassis SC936A-R900: 16 hot-swap SAS/SATA drives with SES-2 and iPass cables SC936E1-R800: Single Edge-expander, able to cascade up to 240 physical devices SC936E2-R800: Dual Edge-expanders for redundant data path failover protection SC933S2-R760: 14 (7+7) hot-swap dual-channel SCSI drives with SAF-TE SC933S1-R760: 14 hot-swap single-channel SCSI drives with SAF-TE SC933T-R760: 15 hot-swap SATA drives and 760-watt triple-redundant power

Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offer exceptional flexibility and feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server and workstation solutions go to http://www.supermicro.com/.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis, visit http://www.Supermicro.com, email Marketing@Supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-8000.

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Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Tony Keller, +1-847-421-1477, tkeller@sspr.com, for Super Micro
Computer, Inc.

Web site: http://www.supermicro.com/

Southern Company Announces Quarterly Dividend

ATLANTA, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 40.25 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 6, 2008, to shareholders of record Feb. 4, 2008.

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This marks the 241st consecutive quarter - dating back to 1948 - that Southern Company will have paid a dividend to its shareholders.

With 4.3 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast, one of America's fastest-growing regions. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for eight consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Visit our Web site at http://www.southerncompany.com/.

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CONTACT: Terri Cohilas, +1-404-506-5333, +1-866-506-5333,
media@southerncompany.com, Investor Relations: Glen Kundert, +1-404-506-5135,
gakunder2@southernco.com

Web site: http://www.southerncompany.com/

Keithley Instruments Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call

CLEVELAND, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Keithley Instruments, Inc. , a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announced the Company will release results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended December 31, 2007, on Thursday, January 24, 2008. The results will be released before the stock market opens.

The Company will host a conference call which will be broadcast over the Internet that same day at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed from the Investor section of Keithley's website at http://www.keithley.com/.

The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network. Individual investors can listen to the call at http://www.earnings.com/, Thomson's individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson StreetEvents (http://www.streetevents.com/), a password-protected event management site.

With more than 60 years of measurement expertise, Keithley Instruments has become a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems from DC to RF (radio frequency). Our products solve emerging measurement needs in production testing, process monitoring, product development, and research. Our customers are scientists and engineers in the worldwide electronics industry involved with advanced materials research, semiconductor device development and fabrication, and the production of end products such as portable wireless devices. The value we provide them is a combination of precision measurement technology and a rich understanding of their applications to improve the quality of their products and reduce their cost of test.

Keithley Instruments, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark J. Plush, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
+1-440-248-0400, Fax: +1-440-248-6168

Web site: http://www.keithley.com/

ITT to Release Q4 and Full-Year 2007 Results on February 6

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- ITT Corporation will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2007 financial results at 7:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, February 6, 2008. At 9:00 a.m. senior management will review financial and operating results, comment on current conditions and answer questions during an investor briefing.

The briefing can be monitored live by calling +1 (212) 729-5000 (ID# 30743180) or at the following address on the company's web site: http://www.itt.com/ir.

A replay of the briefing will be available on the web site, and telephonically until Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The telephone replay is available by calling +1 (706) 645-9291 (ID# 30743180).

About ITT Corporation

ITT Corporation (http://www.itt.com/) supplies advanced technology products and services in several growth markets. ITT is a global leader in water and fluid transport, treatment and control technology. The company plays a vital role in international security with communications and electronics products; space surveillance and intelligence systems; and advanced engineering and services. It also serves a number of growing markets -- including marine, transportation and aerospace -- with a wide range of motion and flow control technologies. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company employs approximately 40,000 people and generated $7.8 billion in 2006 sales.

ITT Corporation

CONTACT: Andy Hilton of ITT Corporation, +1-914-641-2160,
andy.hilton@itt.com

Web site: http://www.itt.com/
http://www.itt.com/ir

Belo Receives IRS Ruling Confirming Spin-Off's Tax-Free StatusCompany also Files Form 10 with SEC

DALLAS, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belo Corp. announced that the Company has received a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service confirming that the previously announced decision to spin off the Company's newspaper businesses and related assets will qualify as a tax-free distribution to Belo shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Belo also announced today the filing of its information statement on Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

These two events are important steps in the completion of the spin-off transaction, which is scheduled to close on the distribution date, February 8, 2008. On January 11, 2008, the Company released details of the spin-off transaction as approved by the Board of Directors, including the distribution date, the record date and the distribution ratio of the transaction.

As noted in the Belo press release issued on December 4, 2007, the Company is engaged in performing its annual impairment testing of goodwill and other intangible assets using the methodology prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142. The testing is nearing completion and the Company continues to expect to record a non-cash impairment charge for the fourth quarter of 2007. While the charge is expected to be significant from a reported GAAP earnings perspective, it will be a non-cash charge and will not affect the Company's liquidity, cash flows from operating activities or debt covenants, or have any impact on future operations.

About Belo

Belo Corp. is one of the nation's largest media companies with a diversified group of market-leading television, newspaper, cable and interactive media assets.

A Fortune 1000 company with 7,000 employees and approximately $1.6 billion in annual revenues, Belo operates in some of America's most dynamic markets in Texas, the Northwest, the Southwest, the Mid-Atlantic and Rhode Island. Belo owns 20 television stations, six of which are in the 15 largest U.S. broadcast markets. The Company also owns or operates six cable news stations and manages one television station through a local marketing agreement. Belo's daily newspapers are The Dallas Morning News, The Providence Journal, The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA) and the Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, TX). The Company also publishes specialty publications targeting young adults, and the fast-growing Hispanic market, including Quick and Al Dia in Dallas/Fort Worth, and El D and La Prensa in Riverside. Belo operates more than 30 Web sites associated with its operating companies. Additional information is available at http://www.belo.com/ or by contacting Paul Fry, vice president/Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, at 214-977-6835.

Statements in this communication concerning Belo's business outlook or future economic performance, anticipated profitability, revenue, expenses, dividends, capital expenditures, investments, future financings, or other financial and non-financial items that are not historical facts, are "forward- looking statements" as the term is defined under applicable federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those statements.

Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainties regarding the execution, timing, costs, consequences (including tax consequences), and other effects of the spin-off of the newspaper business of Belo; changes in capital market conditions and prospects, and other factors such as changes in advertising demand, interest rates and newsprint prices; newspaper circulation matters, including changes in readership patterns and demography, and audits and related actions by the Audit Bureau of Circulations; technological changes, including the transition to digital television and the development of new systems to distribute television and other audio-visual content; development of Internet commerce; industry cycles; changes in pricing or other actions by competitors and suppliers; Federal Communications Commission and other regulatory changes; adoption of new accounting standards or changes in existing accounting standards by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other accounting standard-setting bodies or authorities; the effects of Company acquisitions and dispositions; general economic conditions; and significant armed conflict, as well as other risks detailed in Belo's other public disclosures, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") including the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Belo Corp.

CONTACT: Paul Fry, vice president-Investor Relations & Corporate
Communications of Belo Corp., +1-214-977-6835

Web site: http://www.belo.com/

STMicroelectronics Makes 45nm CMOS Process Available Through CMPIntroduction strengthens STMicroelectronics' position as a semiconductor technology leader; Used by universities, research labs and companies for next generation System-on-Chip and allows CMP to enrich its unique portfolio of leading edge semiconductor technologies

GENEVA, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics and CMP (Circuits Multi Projects(R)) announced that the CMOS 45 nm process from STMicroelectronics is now available for prototyping to universities, research labs and companies through the silicon brokerage services provided by CMP. The announcement was made during the annual CMP users meeting held in Paris, which is an open event for representatives from academia, research institutes or private enterprises that use or are interested in using the CMP multi-project wafer services that allow organizations to obtain small quantities of advanced ICs, typically from a few tens to a few thousand units.

The introduction of the 45nm CMOS process builds on the successful collaboration that has allowed universities to access previous CMOS technology generations such as 65nm and 90nm. For example, more than 100 universities (60% in Europe, 40% in Americas and Asia) have now received design rules and design kits for ST's 65nm bulk CMOS process. During the CMP annual meeting, ST and CMP also announced that ST's CMOS 65 nm on SOI process has been added to CMP's technology portfolio for academia. Devices designed on the SOI substrate exhibit substantially higher performance and/or lower power consumption than identical designs on the bulk substrate. In addition, SOI technology is more robust to radiation, which makes it more suitable for space applications, for example.

According to Bernard Courtois, Director of CMP, there has been a sharp growth in the number of CMOS devices produced in recent years. For example, in 2007 the total number of circuits designed in 90nm CMOS increased by almost 100%, with 91 circuits designed in 2007 compared to 57 in 2006 and 32 in 2005, and most of the top universities are now preparing designs in 65nm.

"This is a very exciting program, which perfectly illustrates our strong involvement with the education and research communities. It is essential that university students and researchers can have access to the most advanced technologies, which we have been providing in cooperation with CMP for two decades," said Patrick Cogez, Director, Universities and External Relations, Front-End Technology and Manufacturing at STMicroelectronics. "Ensuring that universities have access to our leading-edge technologies also helps us to attract the best young engineers as part of our commitment to remain a technology leader on a long-term basis."

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions STMicroelectronics at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. STMicroelectronics's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2006, the Company's net revenues were $9.85 billion and net earnings were $782 million. Further information on STMicroelectronics can be found at http://www.st.com/.

About CMP

CMP is a broker in ICs and MEMS for prototyping and low volume production. Circuits are fabricated for Universities, Research Laboratories and Industrial Companies. Advanced industrial technologies are available in CMOS, BiCMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, P-HEMT E/D GaAs, MEMS etc. CMP distributes and supports several CAD software tools for both Industrial Companies and Universities. Since 1981 more than 4200 circuits for Research, Education and Industry have been fabricated. 410 academies centre and 140 industrial companies from 60 countries have been served. Further information on CMP can be found at http://cmp.imag.fr/.

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
michael.markowitz@st.com

Web site: http://www.st.com/
http://cmp.imag.fr/

YTB International, Inc. Names Andrew Cauthen Chief Operating OfficerAndrew Cauthen To Oversee Company Operations

WOOD RIVER, Ill., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- YTB International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: YTBLA) ("YTB" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, announced today that Andrew Cauthen, the President of YourTravelBiz.com, Inc. and Corporate Secretary of YTB International, Inc., has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2008.

"Andy has produced exceptional work for YTB International, and particularly YourTravelBiz.com since he joined us three years ago," said Scott Tomer, CEO of YTB International. "We are confident that as COO of the parent company, he will have even greater opportunities to leverage his years of executive management experience to benefit YTB and help guide our continued growth."

Mr. Cauthen joined YTB as the COO of YourTravelBiz.com, Inc., the marketing arm of the Company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of YTB. He was later named President and Chief Executive Officer of YourTravelBiz.com. Under his leadership, the number of YTB home office staff has grown from 25 to over 330 today, and continuous improvements have been made to the corporate operations.

"I'm honored to take on this new responsibility for YTB," said Mr. Cauthen. "Over the past three years, I've benefited from the Founders' philosophy and the mission of the Company, and observing their devotion to our RTAs and reps. I welcome the challenge of expanding my responsibilities and will continue my commitment to its success."

Mr. Cauthen holds extensive administration, corporate operations, marketing and sales expertise from his many years in executive management positions. Before joining YTB in November 2004, Cauthen served as president and CEO of two billion-dollar plus asset-based companies and has had profit and loss responsibility for a $200 million budget and 2,000 employees.

About YTB International

Recognized as the 35th largest seller of travel in the U.S. in 2006 by Travel Weekly, YTB International, Inc. provides Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It operates through three subsidiaries: YourTravelBiz.com, Inc., YTB Travel Network, Inc., and REZconnect Technologies, Inc. YourTravelBiz.com division focuses on marketing online travel agencies through a nationwide network of independent business people, known as 'Reps.' YTB Travel Network division establishes and maintains travel vendor relationships, books travel transactions of online travel agents (RTAs, now numbering more than 135,000), collects travel commissions and pays sales commissions. Each RTA sells travel through a personalized Internet-based travel website. The REZconnect Technologies division builds online reservation systems for suppliers within the travel industry. For more information, visit http://www.ytbi.com/investor.

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Statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, and the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

Media Contact: Lauren Barker Levick Strategic Communications for YTB International, Inc. Phone: 202.973.1342 Mobile: 443.618.9169 Email: lbarker@levick.com Investor Contact: Garth Russell / Yemi Rose KCSA Worldwide for YTB International, Inc. Phone: 212.896.1250 / 212.896.1233

YTB International, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Lauren Barker of Levick Strategic Communications for YTB
International, Inc., Phone, +1-202-973-1342, Mobile, +1-443-618-9169,
lbarker@levick.com; or Investors, Garth Russell, +1-212-896-1250, or Yemi
Rose, +1-212-896-1233, both of KCSA Worldwide for YTB International, Inc.

Web site: http://www.ytbi.com/investor

Global Payments' Paul R. Garcia Listed Again Among America's Best CEOs by Institutional Investor Magazine

ATLANTA, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Payments Inc. , a leader in payment processing services, announced today that Institutional Investor has, for the fourth year in a row, named its Chairman, President and CEO, Paul R. Garcia, among "The Best CEOs in America." The January 2008 issue of the leading investment publication ranked Garcia among the best CEOs in the "Technology -- Computer Services and IT Consulting" business sector. This is the sixth time Institutional Investor magazine has identified America's most outstanding chief executives by asking the country's largest investors to evaluate leaders throughout the United States.

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To arrive at the list of the "Best U.S. CEOs," Institutional Investor surveyed 900 portfolio managers, analysts and other investment professionals at 425 institutions to name the best U.S. CEOs in the sectors in which they invest. The respondents provided their first, second and third choices and the votes were then weighted with first place votes counting the most. The complete listing is available at http://www.iimagazine.com/.

Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies, multi-national corporations and gaming establishments located throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Global Payments offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards, business-to-business purchasing cards, gift cards, electronic check conversion and check guarantee, check verification and recovery, as well as terminal management. The company also provides consumer money transfer services from the U.S. and Europe to destinations in Latin America, Morocco, and the Philippines. For more information about the company and its services, visit http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/.

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties such as product demand, market and customer acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, competition, pricing, development difficulties, foreign currency risks, costs of capital, continued certification by credit card associations, the ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions, and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC filings, including the most recently filed Form 10-Q or Form 10K, as applicable. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect future circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact: Phyllis McNeill 770-829-8245 phyllis.mcneill@globalpay.com

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CONTACT: Phyllis McNeill, of Global Payments Inc., +1-770-829-8245,
phyllis.mcneill@globalpay.com

Web site: http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/
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Presstek Announces Date of Third-Quarter 2007 Financial Results Release

HUDSON, N.H., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Presstek, Inc. , the leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing business solutions, today announced it will report its third-quarter financial results after U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, January 24, 2008.

In conjunction with this announcement, Presstek will host a conference call on January 24, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss the company's financial results. To access this call, dial 888-873-4896 (domestic) or 617-213-8850 (international). The pass code for the call is 71152452. Additionally, a live web cast of the conference call will be available on the "Investor Events Calendar" page on the company's web site at http://www.presstek.com/investors/calendar.html .

Following the conference call, a replay will be available at 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international). The replay pass code is 54182471. An archived web cast of this conference call will also be available on the "Investor Events Calendar" page of the Company's web site, at http://www.presstek.com/investors/calendar.html.

About Presstek

Presstek, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of environmentally responsible high tech digital imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets. Presstek's patented DI(R), CTP and plate products provide a streamlined workflow in a chemistry-free environment, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easier for printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for high-quality, shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit margins.

Presstek subsidiary, Lasertel, Inc., manufactures semiconductor laser diodes for Presstek's and external customers' applications.

For more information visit http://www.presstek.com/, or call 603-595-7000 or email: info@presstek.com.

CONTACT: Presstek Investor Relations (603) 594-8585 x3559 investorrelation@presstek.com

Presstek, Inc.

CONTACT: Presstek Investor Relations, +1-603-594-8585, ext. 3559,
investorrelation@presstek.com

Web site: http://www.presstek.com/
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Oregon State Nonprofits Received More Than $165,000 in Verizon Foundation Grants in 2007Funding Supported Programs to Improve Literacy, Help Domestic Violence Victims, and Create Technology-Based Learning Approaches in Oregon

BEAVERTON, Wash., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 20 nonprofit groups in Oregon received more than $165,000 from the Verizon Foundation in 2007, enabling the recipient organizations to improve basic literacy skills, create new and diverse approaches to technology-based learning, and help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives.

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications and one of the largest corporate foundations in the world, awarded a total of $67.4 million in grants last year.

"Verizon's philanthropy is directed to address critical social needs," said David S. Valdez, Verizon senior vice president for the Northwest region. "Our foundation is making strategic investments to improve the quality of life in our communities - where our customers and employees live and work.

"Projects that advance the fundamental skill of literacy, apply technology to augment organizational capabilities and protect the vulnerable tie directly into the Verizon Foundation's mission of making a difference," Valdez said.

In 2007, Verizon Foundation grants included $ 25,000 to OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) for technology education in Turbine Hall; $15,000 each to the Inukai Boys and Girls Club of Hillsboro for its Internet safety program and the Women's Safety & Resource Center of Coos Bay for additional shelter space; $10,000 each to the Oregon Children's Foundation (SMART) for literacy programs, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center to support Padres Con Initiative classes to aid in prevention of domestic violence, Beaverton Education Foundation to support classroom innovations grants, and Employers for Education Excellence (E3) to support Hispanic literacy mentoring in Hillsboro middle schools; and $7,500 to Volunteers of America for outreach and education for its Home Free program to support domestic violence prevention.

Fourteen other organizations received nearly $62,500 through the foundation's Verizon Volunteers and matching gifts program, which rewards employees with matching gifts and grants to nonprofits and institutions of higher learning that employees donate to and support. Last year, Verizon employees volunteered hundreds of hours to nonprofit groups across Oregon, including a large employee volunteer effort to support SOLV Clean and Green in Washington County.

The Verizon Foundation is committed to improving literacy and K-12 education; fostering awareness and prevention of domestic violence; and promoting the use of technology in health-care delivery. In 2007, the foundation awarded $67.4 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the United States and abroad. Under the foundation's Verizon Volunteer initiative, one of the nation's largest employee-volunteer programs, company employees and retirees have also contributed nearly 3 million hours of community service since Verizon's inception in 2000.

For more information on the foundation, visit http://www.verizon.com/foundation.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 63.7 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of nearly 238,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Verizon

CONTACT: Kevin Laverty of Verizon, +1-425-261-5855,
kevin.laverty@verizon.com

Web site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/foundation

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PacificNet Octavian to Exhibit at the International Casino Expo (ICE) London - Leading Gaming Exhibition in Europe

LONDON, Jan. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- PacificNet, Inc. , a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), mobile internet, e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced today that its Octavian International subsidiary will display its products at the International Casino Expo (ICE) in London, January 22-24, 2007 at booth 3230 along with complementary products from PacificNet's Take1 Technologies subsidiary. The ICE ( http://www.ice-exhibition.com/ ) is Europe's premiere gaming show featuring hundreds of exhibitors and over 25,000 attendees including casino owners, operators, investors and analysts.

Octavian International's presence at the 2008 ICE will focus on the company's expertise in integrating its state-of-the-art systems and games with existing systems and hardware from a wide range of partners, to create cost- effective and highly efficient casino, AWP and lottery operations. Following a highly successful international launch at the G2E Las Vegas, the new Octavian GateManager(TM) and Octavian CashManager(TM) casino systems will be shown for the first time at the ICE show.

Developed to meet the needs of casino operators in highly regulated markets, the new systems include a built-in software bridge to Octavian's ACP (Accounting, Control, Progressives) slots management system. This effectively creates a total end-to-end table and slots management solution for the modern casino. A live replication of the full casino system is expected to include a reception area, a pit/table and cage functionality, with a number of laptops connected as management stations. Slot machines will be connected via a My ACP system along with a black jack table with a card swipe facility to demonstrate player-tracking capabilities.

Continuing with the integration theme, two IGT machines will demonstrate the built-in EZ Pay(R) integration capability of the Octavian My ACP system, which makes setting up and managing TITO (ticket in, ticket out) easier than ever before. IGT and Octavian recently signed a non-exclusive three-year contract under which Octavian will distribute the EZ Pay(R) solution throughout mainland Europe and the CIS.

Other hardware on display will be Octavian's own 'white label' flat-pack EGM and games kit, the Maverick 1000, and cabinets from PacificNet's Take1 Technologies for the European AWP and Asian Bingo markets.

About Octavian International

Octavian International ( http://www.octavianinternational.com/ ) was established in 2001 and has operations in the UK, Russia, Ukraine, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Colombia, India, Australia and USA. Octavian employs 224 staff worldwide. The company is an international provider of innovative networked gaming solutions, developed to enhance the efficiency, profitability and enjoyment of gaming and lottery operations. Activities encompass both software development (OctaSystems and OctaGames) and gaming equipment distribution (OctaSupplies). Octavian serves casino, AWP (Amusements with Prizes), lottery and emerging gaming markets worldwide. It delivers solutions directly to gaming and lottery operators, large and small, and also works in close collaboration with hardware manufacturers, other gaming industry software developers and distributors.

About PacificNet

PacificNet, Inc. ( http://www.pacificnet.com/ ) is a leading provider of gaming and e-lottery game technology, e-commerce, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in China. PacificNet's gaming products are specially designed for Chinese and Asian gamers with focus on integrating localized Chinese and Asian themes and content, advanced graphics, digital sound effects and popular domestic music, with secondary bonus games and jackpots. Through its Chinese subsidiary, PacificNet is also a legally licensed provider and sales agent for the legalized welfare lottery gaming in the People's Republic of China. PacificNet gaming products include: Multi-player Electronic Table Games, Server-Based Games (SBG) with multiple client betting stations, slot and bingo machines, Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), Amusement With Prizes (AWP) machines, gaming cabinet and client/server system designs, online i-gaming software design, and multimedia entertainment kiosks. PacificNet's gaming clients include the leading hotels, casinos, legal lottery and gaming operators in China, Macau, Asia, and Europe, while e-commerce and CRM clients include the leading telecom companies, banks, insurance, travel, marketing and business services companies and telecom consumers in Greater China such as China Telecom, China Mobile, Unicom, PCCW, Hutchison Telecom, Bell24, Motorola, Nokia, SONY, TCL, Huawei, American Express, Citibank, HSBC, Bank of China, Bank of East Asia, DBS, TNT, China and Hong Kong government. PacificNet employs about 1,500 staff in its various subsidiaries throughout China with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Macau and Zhuhai China, USA and the Philippines.

Safe Harbor Statement

This Company's announcement contains forward-looking statements. We may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in our periodic reports to the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc., in our annual report to shareholders, in our proxy statements, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by our officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, PacificNet's historical and possible future losses, limited operating history, uncertain regulatory landscape in China, and fluctuations in quarterly and annual operating results. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in PacificNet's Form 10K and other filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact: If to PacificNet: PacificNet USA office: Jacob Lakhany Tel: +1-605-229-6678 Email: investor@pacificnet.com If to Octavian: Octavian International Helen Hedgeland Tel: +44-0-1483-543-543 Email: H.Hedgeland@octavianonline.co.uk

PacificNet, Inc.

CONTACT: Jacob Lakhany of PacificNet USA office at +1-605-229-6678, or
Helen Hedgeland of Octavian International at +44-0-1483-543-543 or
H.Hedgeland@octavianonline.co.uk

Web site: http://www.pacificnet.com/

Zilog Responds to UEI Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zilog, Inc. today announced that it has received from Universal Electronics, Inc. an unsolicited, non-binding and conditional proposal to acquire the company. Zilog also announced that it has received a copy of the Schedule 13D filed today by Riley Investment Management LLC disclosing the unsolicited acquisition proposal.

Zilog's Board of Directors, consistent with its fiduciary duties, and in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, will promptly and carefully review and consider the UEI proposal and, following that review, respond formally to UEI's proposal and advise Zilog's shareholders of the Board's response. In connection with its review, the Board will also consider alternative courses of action for the company, including continuing with the implementation of the company's current business plan which is designed to significantly enhance shareholder value.

Zilog emphasized that its Board of Directors is committed to pursuing the course of action which it believes will maximize value for all shareholders and to ensuring that this course of action will have no negative impact on our level of customer service.

Zilog has retained LRG Capital Corporate Advisory Group, LLC as financial advisor to Zilog and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as legal counsel to assist with its review of the UEI proposal.

About Zilog

Founded in 1974, Zilog is a global supplier of 8, 16 and 32-bit microcontroller and microprocessor "system-on-a-chip" (SoC) solutions that allow design engineers the freedom and creativity required for continued innovation in embedded design. The company won international acclaim for designing one of the first architectures in the microprocessors and microcontrollers industry. Today, Zilog designs, develops and markets a broad portfolio of devices for embedded control and communication applications used in consumer electronics, home appliances, security systems, point of sales terminals, personal computer peripherals, as well as industrial and automotive applications. Zilog is headquartered in San Jose, California, and employs approximately 500 people worldwide with sales offices throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For more information about Zilog and its products, visit the Company's website at: http://www.zilog.com/.

Zilog is a registered trademark of Zilog, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Other product and or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to expectations, plans, prospects for Zilog, Inc. that are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of Zilog's management and Board and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The unsolicited offer by UEI may not result in a transaction that the Board would support or one that would garner shareholder approval. Notwithstanding changes that may occur with respect to matters relating to any forward-looking statements, Zilog does not expect to, and disclaims any obligation to, update such statements. Zilog, however, reserves the right to update such statements or any portion thereof at any time for any reason.

For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to the Company's amended Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007, and any subsequently filed reports. All documents also are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov/ or from Zilog 's Web site at http://www.zilog.com/.

Company Contact: Media Contact: Thomas Ivey Stewart Chalmers 650-470-4522 818-681-3588

Zilog, Inc.

CONTACT: Thomas Ivey of Zilog, +1-650-470-4522; or media, Stewart
Chalmers, +1-818-681-3588, for Zilog

Web site: http://www.zilog.com/

NLM to Provide Enhanced Logistics Services to General MotorsContinued relationship includes several key shipment management offerings for the automaker

DETROIT, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Logistics management expert NLM announced today it has recently renewed an agreement with General Motors Corp. , the world's largest automaker, to provide a suite of comprehensive shipment services in an effort to drive logistics efficiencies and cost savings for the auto manufacturer.

"We're honored to continue our work with GM," said Scott Taylor, CEO of NLM. "While NLM serves a number of industries, the company's roots are founded in serving the automotive world by providing cost- and time-saving technologies, and we're proud to continue developing innovative solutions for our customers in this space."

In addition, NLM will continue to provide ad hoc truckload, port deviation, specialized transportation management, and specialized program management to the automaker on demand.

"NLM is dedicated to serving customers with the logistics expertise that will complement and help improve efficiencies within their business," said Greg Humes, president of NLM. "We take great pride in our knowledgeable staff and our proven approach to logistics management, now further enhanced with our recent company realignment. We look forward to continuing to share this experience, technology expertise and improved efficiencies to assist GM."

NLM serves as a fully integrated logistics provider for a number of industries including automotive, aerospace, chemical/oil, construction, healthcare, pharmaceutical, retail, technology and utilities, offering a variety of supply chain services including OnGuard Critical, OnPoint Dynamic, OnTrak Solutions and OnLine Services.

About NLM (http://www.nlmi.com/)

NLM's AllWays On approach to transportation management, on-site and software solutions utilizing innovative, cost-effective technology ensures the most comprehensive source of logistics services for a variety of industries. Logistics Specialists onsite at the AllWays On Command Center - NLM's 24/7 virtual and physical solutions hub - provide industry expertise to manage any logistics situation using NLM's award-winning Web-based technology, its proven network of more than 450 carriers and numerous industry partners to ensure on- time delivery with the best shipment mode at the lowest possible price. NLM is distinguished by the expertise of its logistics specialist team, its proprietary approach to quality and proven technology applications the company creates and employs. An ISO-9001:2000 certified business, NLM continuously seeks to create innovations in anticipation of clients' needs. For more information, visit http://www.nlmi.com/.

NLM

CONTACT: Jenn Korail of Airfoil Public Relations, +1-248-304-1429,
korail@airfoilpr.com

Web site: http://www.nlmi.com/

The9 Limited Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited ("The9"), a leading online game operator in China, announced today that the Board of The9 has accepted Ms. Hannah Lee's resignation as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of the end of February 2008 to pursue other interests.

Ms. Lee said, "It has been my pleasure to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of The9 for over four years. I believe the company remains well- positioned in the growing online game industry. With its rich and diversified game portfolio, I believe The9 will continue to enjoy long-term growth and deliver sustained growth for its employees and shareholders."

The9 has begun a search for a new chief financial officer, and expects to announce the appointment of an acting chief financial officer prior to Ms. Lee's departure.

Jun Zhu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The9 said, "Hannah has been with us since before The9 went public in 2004. Over the years, she has played a vital role in transforming our company into a highly regarded US- listed public company with substantially improved financial reporting and internal control systems. We want to thank Hannah for her many contributions to The9 and wish her all the best in her future endeavors."

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is a leading online game operator in China. The9's business is primarily focused on operating and developing high-quality games for the Chinese online game market. The9 directly or through affiliates operates licensed MMORPGs, consisting of MU(R), Blizzard Entertainment(R)'s World of Warcraft(R), Soul of The Ultimate Nation(TM), Granado Espada, and its first proprietary MMORPG, Joyful Journey West(TM), in mainland China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate additional MMORPGs and advanced casual games in mainland China, including Guild Wars, Hellgate: London, Ragnarok Online 2, Emil Chronicle Online, Huxley(TM), FIFA Online 2, Audition 2, Field of Honor and Audition. In addition, The9 is also developing two proprietary MMORPG games, Fantastic Melody Online(TM) and Warriors of Fate Online.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release contain forward-looking statements. The9 may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about The9's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, The9's limited operating history as an online game operator, political and economic policies of the Chinese government, the laws and regulations governing the online game industry, information disseminated over the Internet and Internet content providers in China, intensified government regulation of Internet cafes, The9's ability to retain existing players and attract new players, license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and respond to competitive market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties outlined in The9's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 20-F. The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact: Ms. Dahlia Wei Senior Manager, Investor Relations The9 Limited Tel: +86-21-5172-9990 Email: IR@corp.the9.com Web: http://www.corp.the9.com/

The9 Limited

CONTACT: Ms. Dahlia Wei, Senior Manager, Investor Relations of The9
Limited, +86-21-5172-9990, or IR@corp.the9.com

Web site: http://www.corp.the9.com/

YTB International, Inc. Names Andrew Cauthen Chief Operating OfficerYourTravelBiz.com President and CEO To Oversee Entire Company Operations

WOOD RIVER, Ill., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- YTB International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: YTBLA) ("YTB" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, announced today that Andrew Cauthen, the President and Chief Executive Officer of YourTravelBiz.com, Inc. and Corporate Secretary of YTB International, Inc., has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2008.

"Andy has produced exceptional work for YTB International, and particularly YourTravelBiz.com since he joined us three years ago," said Scott Tomer, President and CEO of YTB International. "We are confident that as COO of the parent company, he will have even greater opportunities to leverage his years of executive management experience to benefit YTB and help guide our continued growth."

About YTB International

Photo available upon request.

YTB International, Inc.

Web site: http://www.ytbi.com/investor

EDGAR(R) Online to Report Fourth Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDGAR(R) Online, Inc. , a leading provider of value-added business and financial information on global companies to financial, corporate and advisory professionals, will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007, after the public capital markets close on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. On the same day, EDGAR Online will host a conference call at 5:00 PM EST to discuss the Company's fourth quarter results.

EDGAR Online CEO/President, Philip Moyer, and Chief Operating Officer and CFO, Greg Adams, will host the call. To participate, please call (866) 334-3876 (toll-free for domestic callers), or (416) 849-4292 (international callers). The call will also be broadcast simultaneously and archived on the Internet at: http://www.edgar-online.com/investor/.

Investors can access the teleconference replay beginning, January 29, 2008, after 7:00 PM EST through February 5, 2008. To access the replay, dial (866) 245-6755 (domestic) or (416) 915-1035 (international). The replay passcode is 336615.

About EDGAR(R) Online, Inc.

EDGAR Online, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added business and financial information on global companies to financial, corporate and advisory professionals. The company makes its information and a variety of analysis tools available via online subscriptions and licensing agreements to a large user base. For more information, please visit http://www.edgar-online.com/.

"Forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 may be included in this news release. These statements relate to future events and/or our future financial performance. These statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. EDGAR Online, Inc. disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Please refer to the documents filed by EDGAR Online, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to risks associated with our ability to (i) increase revenues, (ii) obtain profitability, (iii) obtain additional financing, (iv) changes in general economic and business conditions (including in the online business and financial information industry), (v) actions of our competitors, (vi) the extent to which we are able to develop new services and markets for our services, (vii) the time and expense involved in such development activities, (viii) risks in connection with acquisitions, (ix) the level of demand and market acceptance of our services, and (x) changes in our business strategies.

EDGAR(R) is a federally registered trademark of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). EDGAR Online is not affiliated with or approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

EDGAR(R) Online, Inc.

CONTACT: Greg Adams, CFO & COO of EDGAR(R) Online, Inc.,
gadams@edgar-online.com; or media, T. David Colgren of Colcomgroup, Inc.,
+1-646-536-5103, dcolgren@colcomgroup.com, for EDGAR(R) Online, Inc.

Web site: http://www.edgar-online.com/

AT&T Offers Sweet Pricing on Red Handsets for Valentine's Day

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In time for Valentine's Day gift-seekers or singles in love with the hottest wireless gadgets on the market, AT&T Inc. today announced $99.99 promotional pricing through Feb. 14, 2008, on three red feature-packed wireless devices -- the Shine(TM) by LG, the BlackJack(TM) II by Samsung and the BlackBerry(R) Curve 8310. All three devices are exclusive to AT&T.

"Chocolates and flowers are standby gifts for Valentine's Day, but this year we're spicing things up by offering terrific deals for those who want to go with something different," said Andy Wilson, vice president of National Marketing for AT&T's wireless unit. "These eye-catching red devices are available at a great promotional price, and with unlimited Mobile to Mobile calling and unlimited text messaging plans, it's easy and affordable for consumers to stay connected with loved ones."

The new red Shine by LG is a sliding form-factor device with a 2.2-inch mirror LCD screen that comes pre-loaded with robust features such as AT&T Video Share, Mobile Banking and AT&T Mobile Music, along with a 2.0-megapixel camera and Bluetooth(R) 2.0 capability.

The BlackJack II by Samsung gives users access to multiple e-mail accounts and offers over-the-air synchronization of contacts, a calendar and task lists. It comes with a 2.0-megapixel camera, supports multimedia applications -- including AT&T Video Share -- and also has built-in GPS capabilities. The GPS capabilities allow customers to use location-based applications and services, such as TeleNav(R) GPS Navigator(TM), which provides turn-by-turn voice and on-screen directions with 3-D moving maps and traffic alerts.

The BlackBerry Curve combines e-mail and messaging capabilities with premium phone and multimedia features, including a 2.0-megapixel camera and AT&T Mobile Music capabilities. The device is Bluetooth 2.0-capable, supports AT&T Push to Talk for walkie-talkie-like communications and comes with built-in GPS capabilities.

A wide range of voice and data plans are available for these devices. The handsets and voice plans are available in AT&T retail stores and online at http://www.att.com/.

Gift-givers on the hunt for wireless accessories for their sweethearts may want to consider an AT&T Tone E-Card. Anyone with an AT&T wireless phone can use a Tone E-Card, valued at $9.99 or $19.99. E-Cards can be ordered online at http://www.att.com/tonecard. After the receiver gets an e-mail message with the PIN code, he or she can shop for ringtones or graphics at MEdia Mall and redeem the gift by entering the eight-digit code in the Coupon/Tone Card Code field on the ringtone or graphic purchase page.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/.

Note: This AT&T release and other news announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Susan McCain of AT&T Inc., +1-314-982-8664, smccain@attnews.us

Web site: http://www.att.com/

Morningstar, Inc. to Announce Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2007 Financial Results on Feb. 21

CHICAGO, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Morningstar, Inc. today announced that it plans to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008. The company does not hold analyst conference calls; however, investors may submit written questions to Morningstar at investors@morningstar.com.

About Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in the United States and in major international markets. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions. Morningstar provides data on more than 260,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles. The company has operations in 18 countries and minority ownership positions in companies based in three other countries.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control and that could materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.

Other factors that could materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements can be found in Morningstar's filings with the SEC, including Morningstar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2006. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from what we projected. Any forward-looking statement you read in this press release reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties, and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy, and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Media Contact: Margaret Kirch Cohen, 312-696-6383 or margaret.cohen@morningstar.com Investors: Please submit questions to investors@morningstar.com or by fax to 312-696-6009.

Morningstar, Inc.

CONTACT: Margaret Kirch Cohen of Morningstar, Inc., +1-312-696-6383,
margaret.cohen@morningstar.com, or Investors, fax, +1-312-696-6009,
investors@morningstar.com

Web site: http://www.morningstar.com/

Julie Hadden and Jim Germanakos Bring 'The Biggest Loser' Million-Pound Tour, Presented by MSN, to Towne East Square MallMSN and NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' come to Wichita, Kan., to encourage Americans to pledge to lose 1 million pounds collectively.

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Who: "The Biggest Loser" Season Four contestants Julie Hadden and at-home winner Jim Germanakos, along with MSN Health & Fitness and local fitness experts, will be at the Towne East Square Mall to discuss "The Biggest Loser" Million Pound Match-Up sweepstakes, at http://biggestloser.msn.com/, a challenge to Americans to pledge to collectively lose 1 million pounds during the course of the show "The Biggest Loser: Couples." What: On Jan. 19 and 20, the MSN Health & Fitness team, along with Julie Hadden and Jim Germanakos of "The Biggest Loser," will be available to answer questions and provide advice on weight loss. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free body mass index and blood pressure tests and free giveaways from MSN and NBC's "The Biggest Loser" team. Why: With more than 3.5 million pounds already pledged from across America, MSN Health & Fitness and NBC's "The Biggest Loser" are committed to help provide a place where people can work together to lose weight and have fun while they do it. Where: People interested in participating in "The Biggest Loser" Million Pound Match-Up can sign up for the contest in person at Towne East Square Mall on Jan. 19 and 20 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. They can also review full rules and details and register online at http://biggestloser.msn.com/. About MSN and Windows Live

MSN attracts more than 465 million unique users worldwide per month. With localized versions available globally in 42 markets and 21 languages, MSN is a world leader in delivering compelling programmed content experiences to consumers and online advertising opportunities to businesses worldwide. Windows Live, a set of personal Internet services and software, is designed to bring together in one place all the relationships, information and interests people care about most, with enhanced safety and security features across their PC, devices and the Web. MSN and Windows Live are offered alongside each other as complementary services. Some Windows Live services entered an early beta phase on Nov. 1, 2005; these and future beta updates can be found at http://ideas.live.com/. Windows Live is available at http://www.live.com/. MSN is located on the Web at http://www.msn.com/. MSN worldwide sites are located at http://www.msn.com/worldwide.ashx.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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CONTACT: Jim Pinter, +1-952-210-2668, jpinter@waggeneredstrom.com, or
Rapid Response Team, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, all of Waggener
Edstrom Worldwide, for Microsoft Corp.

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/
http://biggestloser.msn.com/

LogistiCare, a Subsidiary of Providence Service Corp., Opens Phoenix Call Center to Support Expanding Commercial Client Base

ATLANTA and PHOENIX, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LogistiCare Solutions LLC, the nation's largest non-emergency medical transportation management company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Providence Service Corp , has opened its first call center in the Southwest. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the call center is designed to handle transportation requests from LogistiCare's nationwide health maintenance organizations (HMO) and other commercial clients.

"While we have call centers throughout the country to support our Medicaid contracts, Phoenix is the first center to begin taking calls exclusively for our commercial clients," said LogistiCare's CEO John L. Shermyen. "The call center will accommodate requests from our expanding commercial client base of HMOs and managed care organizations (MCOs). Additionally, we will be well-situated to service clients and capture growth in one of the nation's fastest growing regions."

LogistiCare currently arranges non-emergency medical transportation for clients in 36 states. In addition to experiencing significant growth among government contracts, LogistiCare has also enjoyed substantial growth in its commercial accounts in recent years. Increasingly, health care plans are now offering non-emergency transportation as a plan benefit.

The Phoenix call center opened in November 2007 with 50 customer service representatives and employment is expected to double over the next 18 months. Transportation will be provided by contractors in LogistiCare's transportation network, which includes over 1,100 transportation providers throughout the United States.

About LogistiCare

LogistiCare is the nation's leading Medicaid transportation management company. Proprietary software, innovative management strategies, and a proven record of creating budget stability and quality improvements for our clients distinguish LogistiCare as the leader in its field.

From its corporate office in Atlanta and its numerous state-based operations nationwide, LogistiCare manages a national network of more than 1,100 transportation companies that provide more than 17 million trips to customers annually. LogistiCare's clients have included state Medicaid agencies, school boards, transit authorities, hospital systems and many of the nation's largest MCOs. For more information, visit http://www.logisticare.com/.

About Providence

Providence Service Corporation, through its owned and managed entities, provides home and community based social services to government sponsored clients under programs such as welfare, juvenile justice, Medicaid and corrections. Providence operates no beds, treatment facilities, hospitals, or group homes preferring to provide services in the client's own home or other community setting. Through its owned and managed entities, Providence maintains 773 government contracts in 35 states, the District of Columbia and British Columbia as of September 30, 2007.

Certain statements herein, such as any statements about Logisticare's operations and growth, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause Providence's actual results or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, reliance on government-funded contracts, risks associated with government contracting, risks involved in managing government business, legislative or policy changes, challenges resulting from growth or acquisitions, adverse media and legal, economic and other risks detailed in Providence's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Words such as "believe," "demonstrate," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "should" and "likely" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on those forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Providence undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained herein.

LogistiCare Solutions LLC

CONTACT: John L. Shermyen, Chief Executive Officer of LogistiCare
Solutions LLC, +1-770-907-7596

Web site: http://www.logisticare.com/
http://www.provcorp.com/

Overstock.com Calls SEC's Decision to Post Fails-to-Deliver Data 'A Commendable Step'Repeats Calls for SEC to Continue Improving Regulation SHO

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. learned today that the Securities & Exchange Commission has begun posting certain fails-to-deliver data on the SEC website (see http://www.sec.gov/foia/docs/failsdata.htm.) Many market participants, including Overstock.com, have called for this development, and Overstock.com applauds the SEC for this initiative.

One disappointing aspect of the SEC action is that the SEC website only shows fails-to-deliver data from August and September 2007 and the SEC notes that more current "data for a quarter will be available [for] at least two months after the last settlement date of the quarter."

"Overstock.com has long been an advocate of prompt public disclosure of aggregate failure-to-deliver positions for every Regulation SHO threshold list company," said Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com senior vice president of corporate affairs and legal. "This is a good start, but we'd like to see the data disclosed promptly -- as least as promptly as twice a month, which is how often the exchanges now report short interest data. Transparency and disclosure aren't really meaningful unless they are timely."

The SEC initiative addresses one of the four component reforms that comprise the "G.O.L.D" standard that Overstock.com has continually urged the SEC to adopt in order to stop chronic fails-to-deliver. The "G.O.L.D." standard acronym stands for: "G": eliminate Regulation SHO's "G"randfather clause; "O": eliminate Regulation SHO's "O"ptions market maker exception; "L": require short-sellers to "L"ocate and pre-borrow shares before selling them; and "D": require the exchanges to "D"isclose fully and promptly the aggregate failure-to-deliver positions for every threshold list company. While the SEC has eliminated the grandfather clause and now provides some level of delayed disclosure ("G" and "D" above), it has yet to eliminate the options market maker exception or require short-sellers to locate or pre-borrow shares before selling them -- despite numerous, forceful calls from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, other business groups, members of Congress, investors, academics, and other public companies.

Another disappointing aspect of the initiative is that the SEC notes that it "cannot guarantee the accuracy of the data."

Overstock.com chairman and chief executive officer Patrick M. Byrne commented: "I commend the SEC for standing up to what I am given to understand is enormous behind-the-scenes pressure being brought on them by Wall Street. However, the numbers reported on the SEC website do not include fails cloaked by pre-netting, nor those cloaked by the Stock Borrow Program, nor those cloaked through shifts into the ex-clearing system (which the DTCC itself has described as being 4/5 of the problem). Nor is it clear whether this data includes fails-to-receive, or failures originating from overseas (and I doubt it does). Thus, I commend the SEC on its decision to offend Wall Street by providing data on 1/X of the problem (where X = 5 to 15, depending upon whom one believes). It is a great first step."

Regulation SHO requires the stock exchanges to publish daily a list of companies whose stock has failures-to-deliver above a certain threshold. It also requires mandatory close-outs for open fail-to-deliver positions in threshold securities persisting for over 13 days, with the aim that no security would appear on the threshold list for an extended period. Despite this, Overstock.com appeared on the list for 669 consecutive trading days, and as of January 17, 2008, Overstock.com has appeared on the list for a total of 724 trading days -- nearly the entire time the list has existed. 374 companies are currently on the Regulation SHO threshold list, with 164 appearing for over 13 consecutive trading days; 31 for over 100 consecutive trading days, and one, Medis Technologies Ltd., for 616 consecutive trading days. (Source: http://buyins.net/tools/short_list.php?ssd=20080117).

About Overstock.com

Overstock.com, Inc. is an online "closeout" retailer offering discount, brand-name merchandise for sale over the Internet. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory liquidation distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com/.

Overstock.com(R) is a registered trademark of Overstock.com, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding what the company believes will solve the fail-to-deliver problem. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.

Overstock.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Kirstie Burden, +1-801-947-3172, kburden@overstock.com,
or Investors, Kevin Moon, +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com, both of
Overstock.com, Inc.

Web site: http://www.overstock.com/
http://www.sec.gov/foia/docs/failsdata.htm
http://buyins.net/tools/short_list.php?ssd=20080117

Integral Vision, Inc. Announces Repeat SharpEye(TM) Order From Its Largest Customer

WIXOM, Mich., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Integral Vision, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: INVI) , a leading global supplier of automated display inspection technology, today announced the receipt of an additional order from its largest digital wireless customer for the SharpEye(TM) system inspection equipment. Integral Vision's SharpEye product provides analysis of functional and cosmetic defects in the display to assure quality in the manufacturing process, and the system will be used by the customer to inspect defects in MEMS displays of various sizes.

"We are seeing an increasing adoption rate of MEMS displays by new users," said Charles J. Drake, chairman and CEO of Integral Vision, Inc., "and we are gratified by the follow-on order from our largest customer. This technology breakthrough promises substantial performance benefits over competing display technologies; and offers a significant reduction in power consumption as compared to other display technologies, while extending device battery life and enabling new features. This may be the first new display technology to have a significant impact on the market, and has the potential to replace conventional displays in many types of hand held devices." Drake concluded, "Our customer has recently announced several new customers of its own, and as a result, we expect to see a continuous ramping up of production for the next several years."

About Integral Vision

Integral Vision, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: INVI) , an ISO 9001 registered firm, offers display inspection technology that provides analysis of functional and cosmetic defects in the display to assure quality in the manufacturing process as well as verification of the final product. Integral Vision has been inspecting displays since 1992 and is an industry leader committed to providing automated solutions to the quality issues Microdisplay, OLED and LCD manufacturers face in today's competitive marketplace. A transcript of a recent interview by our CEO, which gives an overview of the Company, can be found at http://www.iv-usa.com/financials/Integral.pdf. More information can be found at the Company's Website: http://www.iv-usa.com/.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: competitive conditions in the Company's markets and the effect of competitive products and pricing; technological development by the Company, its customers and its competition; the Company's available cash and access to debt and equity financing; and general economic conditions and conditions in the specific industries in which the company has significant customers. As a result, the Company's results may fluctuate. Additional information concerning risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's best estimates as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to update such estimates except as required by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Integral Vision, Inc.

CONTACT: Corporation: Charles J. Drake, Integral Vision, Inc.,
+1-248-668-9230, cdrake@iv-usa.com, or Investors and Media: Laura Guerrant,
Guerrant Associates, +1-808-882-1467, lguerrant@guerrantir.com, for Integral
Vision, Inc.

Web site: http://www.iv-usa.com/
http://www.iv-usa.com/financials/Integral.pdf

Over Two and a Half Million Served!Rock Band(TM) Downloadable Content Goes 'Double Platinum,' Selling More Than 2.5 Million Songs In Just Over Eight WeeksMusic Fans/Gamers Burn Up Xbox Live(R) Marketplace and PLAYSTATION(R)Network Downloading Chart-Busting Hits From Metallica, Foreigner, Weezer & More

NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight weeks after the release of the red-hot music video game, and while Rock Band continues to fly off store shelves, the response to the downloadable music is clear, as fans and gamers have propelled its downloadable content to "double platinum" status, purchasing more than 2.5 million game levels based on songs since its launch on November 20, 2007.

"Our goal with Rock Band was to create an entirely new way for people to interact with the music they love," stated Van Toffler, president, MTVN Music Group/Logo/Films. "The incredible response to the downloadable content we've released to date motivates us even more to establish this platform as a way for people to discover new, up and coming artists through the game - in addition to delivering great game play experiences set to the music of mega- artists."

A Metallica pack featuring three of the mega-platinum band's most electrifying tracks-"Ride The Lightning," "Blackened" and "And Justice For All"-is currently the game's top-selling music download, followed by three- song packs from The Police, Queens of the Stone Age, David Bowie and a collection of Black Sabbath covers. Top-performing singles are Foreigner's early '80s hit, "Juke Box Hero," followed by Creedence Clearwater Revival's late '60s smash, "Fortunate Son," Weezer's mid-90s single "Buddy Holly" and The Knack's blockbuster hit, "My Sharona."

In addition to bringing mega-star and classic rock acts to Rock Band, this new distribution method for music has seen fans and gamers also embracing developing artists. The first selection of up and coming bands included 30 Seconds To Mars, All-American Rejects and The Sounds. These three bands were part of a special holiday promotion, offering tracks such as 30 Seconds To Mars' "Attack" and "The Kill," All-American Rejects' "Dirty Little Secret" and "Move Along" and The Sounds' "Song With A Mission" at a discounted price of $0.99 per song (80 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the month of January. Fans can expect more music available for download every week through 2008 through a variety of song packs, albums and individual tracks with suggested retail pricing varying from $.99 to $2.99 per track (The equivalent of 80 to 240 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360), with the vast majority selling for $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360).

Rock Band(TM) allows online play and possesses features that expand the boundaries of music gaming. Rock Band(TM) downloadable content is playable and integrated into setlists in all game modes including: Solo Tour, Band World Tour, head-to-head competition either locally or online, and from any Quickplay mode. In order to play downloadable content for head-to-head matches or multiplayer online, all players must own the same downloadable track. Downloadable content for the Xbox 360(R) is available for purchase via Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft using Microsoft Points and is downloaded directly to Xbox 360's built in hard drive. Downloadable content for the PLAYSTATION 3 system's version of Rock Band is available for purchase on the PLAYSTATION(R)Store through the free PLAYSTATION(R)Network and is downloaded directly to PLAYSTATION 3 system's built in hard drive.

Rock Band(TM) is rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by the ESRB.

EA is the exclusive distribution and marketing partner for Rock Band, managing distribution for the game.

For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visit http://www.rockband.com/ and http://www.harmonixmusic.com/

About MTV Networks:

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with 130 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

About MTV Games:

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc:

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit: http://www.harmonixmusic.com/

About Electronic Arts:

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(tm), EA(tm), EA SPORTS BIG(tm) and POGO(tm).

In fiscal 2007, EA posted revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com/. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com/.

(C) 2007 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., an MTV Networks company. Rock Band developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

MTV Networks

CONTACT: Kim Estlund, +1-310-248-6127, kestlund@bwr-la.com, or Michael
Moses, +1-310-248-6171, mmoses@bwr-la.com, both of B|W|R Public Relations

Web site: http://www.mtv.com/
http://www.harmonixmusic.com/
http://info.ea.com/

ESCO Technologies Announces Webcast of First Quarter 2008 Conference Call

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ESCO Technologies Inc. announces the following webcast:

Event: ESCO First Quarter 2008 Conference Call Date: Thursday, February 7 Time: 4:00 p.m. Central Where: http://www.escotechnologies.com/

There will be no formal presentation at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on February 6. The Company's first quarter 2008 financial results will be released on Thursday, February 7, at approximately 3 p.m. central, followed by the conference call/webcast at 4 p.m. central where the financial results and related commentary will be discussed.

Please access the Company's web site at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. If you are unable to participate, a replay will be available for seven days on the Company's web site at http://www.escotechnologies.com/ or by phone (dial 1-888-203-1112, passcode 4965739).

ESCO, headquartered in St. Louis, is a proven supplier of special purpose communications systems for electric, gas and water utilities, including hardware and software to support advanced metering applications. In addition, the Company provides engineered filtration products to the transportation and process markets worldwide and is the industry leader in RF shielding and EMC test products. Further information regarding ESCO and its subsidiaries is available on the Company's web site at http://www.escotechnologies.com/.

ESCO Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Patricia K. Moore, Director, Investor Relations of ESCO
Technologies Inc., +1-314-213-7277; or media, David P. Garino,
+1-314-982-0551, for ESCO Technologies Inc.

Web site: http://www.escotechnologies.com/

Columbus Delivers Product Demo to IVECO, Commercial Vehicle Industry Leader

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. ("Columbus") (Pink Sheets: CGSE) announced today that they have delivered a product demo to IVECO, the Italian-based global manufacturer of commercial vehicles. IVECO is interested in testing Columbus' off-road navigation solution.

This is part of the Columbus' strategy to integrate their off-road navigation solution in the in-car PC system included in each new vehicle.

IVECO makes a broad range of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, buses, and off-road trucks, as well as special vehicles for applications such as fire fighting, and off-road missions. Many of these vehicles operate primarily in the off-road environment, and Columbus' advanced system, Ranger, provides drivers with an effective tool to use GPS navigation.

"IVECO has expressed interest in testing Columbus' advanced system, Ranger, which provides a navigation solution to truck drivers operating in cross-country and off-road environments," commented Columbus CEO Tsvika Freidman. "They are currently reviewing a demo version and we look forward to working with them in the near future. We are very encouraged by this contact with IVECO, although there is no guarantee it will result in long-term sales. Our contacts with global vehicle manufacturers are an integral part of Columbus' marketing strategy and we will continue to build on these relationships to further strengthen our position in this very important market."

About Columbus Geographic Systems

Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. is a rising player in the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and navigation applications. The Company brings advanced software capabilities to a wide range of users and devices, previously only accessible to trained professionals on dedicated devices.

Main products: -- Highly-effective off road, outdoor GPS navigation tools, working on a full range of devices including Car PC, PDA, and Personal Navigation Devices (PND), with options for 3D imaging. -- Innovative, affordable GIS tools easily used in a range of applications, including businesses, agriculture, surveys, and government agencies. -- Aerial GIS applications for military and civilian aircraft operating in complex or threatening environments. For more information, please visit http://www.columbusgis.com/. Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release may contain 'forward-looking' information within the meaning of the Federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release may include forward- looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties.

There can be no assurance that such statements will be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward- looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances or to reflect unanticipated events or developments.

Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd.

CONTACT: Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd., +972-8-8601001,
info@columbusgis.com

Web site: http://www.columbusgis.com/

PECO II Names Eugene Peden as Vice President of Operations

GALION, Ohio, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PECO II, Inc. , a full-service provider of engineering and installation on-site services and a manufacturer of communications power systems and equipment to the communications industry, announced today the appointment of Eugene Peden as Vice President of Operations. Peden succeeds Tony McIntosh, who resigned effective January 31, 2008.

"Eugene Peden brings a career of global leadership that will provide him with the platform to take our operations team to a world-class level of performance, said John G. Heindel, Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. "His contributions will be critical to enhancing PECO II's ability to serve the marketplace."

Peden has spent his career in corporate operations positions in Ireland, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

He joins PECO II from Rittal Corporation, one of the largest enclosure manufacturers in the world. In his most recent position as Senior Vice President, Operations, Peden led a re-engineering of Rittal's operations, driving significant culture change by establishing a customer-focused organizational structure, instituting cost-control measures and implementing lean manufacturing practices.

Peden earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

About PECO II, Inc.

PECO II, headquartered in Galion, Ohio, provides engineering and on-site installation services and designs, manufactures and markets communications power systems and power distribution equipment. As the largest independent full-service provider of telecommunications power systems, the Company provides total power quality and reliability solutions, and supports the power infrastructure needs of communications service providers in the local exchange, long-distance, wireless, broadband and Internet markets. Additional information about PECO II can be found at http://www.peco2.com/.

PECO II, Inc.

CONTACT: John G. Heindel, Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of PECO II, Inc., +1-419-468-7600

Web site: http://www.peco2.com/

Pixelplus' PO4010 CIF SoC Image Sensors to be Featured in Mobile Camera Phones of Samsung Electronics

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pixelplus Co., Ltd. , a fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that the Company's highly customized PO4010 CIF 'System-On-A-Chip' ("SoC") image sensors ("PO4010") will be featured in Samsung Electronics' mobile camera phones. In December 2007, Pixelplus started shipment of its PO4010 to Samsung Techwin, which will assemble and supply completed modules incorporating the Company's PO4010 for use in upcoming mobile camera phones of Samsung Electronics.

The PO4010 is based on the Company's PlusPixel2(TM) technology and is one of the industry's smallest and most compact with an optical size of 1/11 inch. The Company developed the PO4010 in response to the increasing demand for ultra compact camera modules embedded in mobile devices such as third generation ("3G") mobile phones with dual camera functionality which utilize two image sensors, a CIF image sensor for videoconferencing and a higher megapixel image sensor for taking digital photos.

About Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

Pixelplus is a South Korea-based developer of high-performance, high- resolution, and cost-effective CMOS image sensors for use primarily in mobile camera phones. In addition to mobile phones, Pixelplus provides CMOS image sensors and SoC solutions for use in webcams and notebook embedded cameras, toys and games, and security and surveillance systems applications.

As a fabless semiconductor company, Pixelplus is focused on creating proprietary design technologies to develop CMOS image sensors with sharp, colorful and enhanced image quality, size efficiency, and low power consumption.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains certain statements that are not historical in nature but are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe- harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward- looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project," or "continue" or the negative of such words or other similar words. Pixelplus cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations, estimates and assumptions about our company and our industry, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Investors are directed to Pixelplus' reports and documents filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a description of various factors that should be considered before investing in Pixelplus' securities. These factors may cause Pixelplus' results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this release. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Pixelplus assumes no duty or obligation to update them to reflect new, changing, or unanticipated events or circumstances.

Contact: Shane Y. Hong Pixelplus Co., Ltd. 6th Floor, Gyeonggi R&DB Center 906-5 Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 443-766 Republic of Korea +82-31-888-5300 OR Taylor Rafferty: London - Emilia Whitbread at +44 (0) 20 7614 2900 New York - Allon Bloch at +1 212 889 4350 Tokyo - Jason Wagers at +81 (0) 3 3221 9513 Email pixelplus@taylor-rafferty.com

Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Shane Y. Hong of Pixelplus Co., Ltd., +82-31-888-5300; or
London: Emilia Whitbread, +44-20-7614-2900, or New York: Allon Bloch,
+1-212-889-4350, or Tokyo: Jason Wagers, +81-3-3221-9513,
pixelplus@taylor-rafferty.com all of Taylor Rafferty for Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

Nokia N95 8GB, the First DLNA Certified Mobile

ESPOO, Finland, January 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia today announced that the Nokia N95 8GB had the distinction of being the first ever mobile phone to receive Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certification. The DLNA is a body advocating the interoperability of wired and wireless consumer devices. For the consumer, this accolade translates into convenient and intuitive connectivity between your DLNA Certified home electronics devices, personal computers, and your Nokia N95 8GB.

DLNA technology enables multi-vendor home ecosystems of consumer devices by building a common connectivity platform for a variety of multimedia experiences. This vision is fully in line with the Nokia's aspiration for openness and seamless interoperability between devices and services from different brands.

DLNA has certified the Nokia N95 8GB as a Mobile Digital Media Server, an acknowledgment that taps into the genius of this multimedia computer. The extensive connectivity and cutting-edge media capabilities of the Nokia N95 8GB are ideal for enjoying content, such as music, photos or videos, wirelessly on other devices in the home environment.

"We are thrilled to receive this tribute from the DLNA. The Nokia N95 8GB is truly a masterpiece of a multimedia computer, and a prime example of the direction mobility is taking - it's personal, powerful and fits seamlessly into your life inside and outside the home," said Anssi Vanjoki, executive vice president, Markets, Nokia.

DLNA has already certified over 1800 products in the personal computer and consumer electronic categories, but this is the first time the stringent guidelines for interoperability set by the DLNA have been met by a mobile phone. Mobile devices were included in the DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines that were published in early 2006, and are now part of the recently launched DLNA certification program. The Nokia N95 8GB passed DLNA's rigorous testing process to receive the green DLNA Certified logo, a marker of its leading position in the mobile domain of the digital home.

With up to eight gigabytes of built-in memory, the Nokia N95 8GB can hold a vast selection of your favorite media content, like those ski vacation photos and your music collection. You can share these with your friends and family on a DLNA Certified home entertainment system and enjoy your photos on a full-sized TV screen or jam to those tunes on your home stereo system. All you need to do is share the content wirelessly from your Nokia N95 8GB.

Nokia is an active member of the DLNA and has been driving interoperability of mobile, PC, and consumer electronics devices at and beyond home. As mobile phones have converted into diverse multimedia computers, they serve as the primary gateway to the Internet, services and content for millions of people around the world. Nokia is mobilizing home multimedia content and enabling remote access to home content using your Nokia mobile devices.

About Nokia Nseries

Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, on the go at any time. http://www.nseries.com/

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.

http://www.nokia.com/

Nokia Corporation

CONTACT: Media Enquiries: Nokia Communications: Tel. +358-7180-34900,
Email: press.office@nokia.com.

Xilinx Spartan-3AN FPGA Named to EDN's Hot 100 Products of 2007

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. , the world's leading provider of programmable solutions today announced that EDN magazine has named the Xilinx Spartan(TM)-3AN FPGA platform to its annual "Hot 100 Products" list in the digital and programmable ICs category (http://www.edn.com/). Products appearing in EDN's annual Hot 100 Products issue are chosen by its editors from hundreds of newsworthy items appearing throughout 2007 in EDN.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO)

"We're excited that Spartan-3AN has been recognized by the industry's premier technical journal as one of the 'Hot 100' products of the year," said General Products Division Vice President and General Manager David Loftus. "Since its introduction in February 2007, the Spartan-3AN platform has been broadly adopted worldwide, particularly for space-sensitive end products requiring a non-volatile single-chip solution. The combination of our programmable platform and embedded flash technology provides the most flexible, reliable and cost-effective solution on the market today for multimedia encoding and decoding, data compression/decompression, and microcontroller applications."

"Our editorial team covers new product introductions on a daily basis and we see a lot of worthy products," said EDN Editorial Director Maury Wright. "We look back once a year and choose the introductions that we believe will have the greatest significance to the design engineer and create the Hot 100 list."

Xilinx Spartan-3 Generation: Industry's Lowest Cost FPGAs

Xilinx success in targeting high-volume consumer applications is based largely on the flexibility and cost advantages of its Spartan series, which has grown from zero to over 25 percent of company revenue since its introduction. By providing the industry's broadest offering of device package options, most comprehensive IP library (8x) and vast selection of turnkey development boards, Xilinx complete solutions eliminate the need for additional standard board components, thus reducing overall system cost by up to 50 percent as compared to competitive FPGAs.

About the Spartan-3AN FPGA Platform

The Spartan-3AN FPGA platform combines the performance and functionality advantages of SRAM-based technology with reliable non-volatile flash technology in a single-chip solution. With the industry's largest user flash memory and enhanced security capabilities, this platform is optimized for non-volatile applications in which higher system integration or security is critical. The Spartan-3AN platform offers unprecedented system flexibility, significantly outperforming competing non-volatile FPGAs by offering up to 1,000X more on-chip user flash.

The Spartan-3AN platform is available in five non-volatile device options. Configurations range from 50K to 1.4M system gates with up to 576Kb block RAM, 16Mb total embedded flash, and up to 502 I/Os supporting 26 popular I/O protocol standards, In addition, unique FPGA capabilities such as digital clock managers (DCMs), multipliers, and low power modes make these devices ideal for bridging, memory interfacing, digital signal co-processing and embedded control applications. All devices are pin-compatible with Spartan-3A FPGAs. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com/spartan.

About EDN and EDN.com

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About Xilinx

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