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Microsoft Aims to Create New Opportunity for Everyone Through EducationCompany expands the impact of Partners in Learning program over the next five years, reaching up to three times as many students, teachers and schools.

BERLIN, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced a renewed commitment over the next five years to Partners in Learning, a program that provides the education community with resources and training to help students reach their full potential. Through Partners in Learning, Microsoft is leveraging the transformative power of software to create innovative educational experiences that remove limitations, create opportunities, and bring students and teachers closer. Since its launch in 2003, Partners in Learning has touched the lives of more than 90 million students, teachers and education policymakers in 101 countries. In the next five years, Microsoft is aiming to triple the impact of Partners in Learning's three core programs: Innovative Teachers, Innovative Students and Innovative Schools. Partners in Learning is a key education initiative under Microsoft Unlimited Potential, the company's commitment to creating sustained social and economic opportunity for everyone.

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"Microsoft has always believed that education is the cornerstone of opportunity, and that investing in education is the best way to help young people achieve their potential," said Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft. "Partners in Learning is one of the ways Microsoft works with governments and schools around the world to help teachers use technology in the classroom to make learning exciting and relevant for the 21st century."

"Actively integrating technology into the classroom takes more than just PCs; it requires the cooperation and input of those with expertise, vision and strong experience in all aspects of the educational process," said Cristian-Mihai Adomnitei, minister of education, research and youth in Romania. "Microsoft's continued partnership and guidance through Partners in Learning has been instrumental in the success of our programs to achieve better education through IT and in forming talents for a competitive economy."

The real impact that Partners in Learning has already had in transforming education is best shown by the stories of the individuals and communities affected by the program. One example can be found at the Arino Primary School, located in a village in Aragon, Spain, with a population of just 900 people. Head teacher Jose Antonio Blesa wanted to raise educational standards and motivate students by giving them access to online research and interactive learning tools. In partnership with Microsoft, he was able to provide his pupils with portable Tablet PCs linked to a wireless network. Now, final-year students use the PCs in most of their classes, transforming lessons into exciting interactive experiences and letting students learn at their own pace. The project's success encouraged the Ministry of Education in Aragon to provide an additional 14,000 Tablet PCs to its schools over the following three years; and six other regional governments in Spain have started to introduce similar programs in their local schools.

"The main goals of the Aragon government regarding this collaboration project with Microsoft are to foster the use of IT tools within the region, to provide advanced training to the 'teachers of the future' and to develop an online education network," said Eva Almunia, minister of education in Aragon. "In this respect, Aragon has become a reference across Europe in the application of information technologies to the education process."

Other Partners in Learning efforts have successfully scaled local programs to have nationwide impact. A 2005 report found that 34 percent of Hungarian students had no technology skills. Using a wide range of programs, from support for intensive teacher training to the development of 101 Ideas for Innovative Teachers, a booklet offering simple tips for technology-based lessons in 10 subjects, the percentage of students without technology skills was dramatically reduced to less than 8 percent by 2007.

An important element of Partners in Learning is connecting the global teaching community, allowing educators to share their ideas with their peers around the world. This is brought to life through the Innovative Teachers program, which includes one of the world's largest online collaboration portals for educators, and a series of worldwide conferences that bring them together to share ideas and reward exceptional teaching practices. One participant, Sweden's Brigitta (Bitte) Kajler, created a collaborative lesson on biodiversity that connected students in Sweden with children in Madagascar. The project gave students a deeper understanding of the environment as they learned important cultural lessons and technology skills, providing an opportunity for them to learn from and interact with their peers in another part of the world.

In addition, the Innovative Students program provides affordable, reliable software to qualifying governments purchasing Windows-based PCs for primary and secondary students' personal use at home. Finally, through the Innovative Schools program, Microsoft works with governments, educators and partners to deliver expert guidance in holistic school reform, plus a road map for technology integration to help schools meet their education objectives.

Today's announcement represents a new, five-year, $235.5 million (U.S.) investment, and will bring the company's total 10-year commitment in Partners in Learning to nearly $500 million. Ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to learn is an enormous challenge that requires participation by both the public and private sectors. Microsoft is deeply committed to collaborating with education partners around the world to provide relevant, high-quality learning experiences, and enable students and teachers to achieve their fullest potential.

Additional information, including a video sharing the story of Jose Antonio Blesa and the Arino Primary School, will be posted at http://www.microsoft.com/unlimitedpotential.

About Unlimited Potential

Microsoft, through its Unlimited Potential vision, is committed to making technology more affordable, relevant and accessible for the 5 billion people around the world who do not yet enjoy its benefits. The company aims to do so by helping to transform education and foster a culture of innovation, and through these means enable better jobs and opportunities. By working with governments, intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations and industry partners, Microsoft hopes to reach its first major milestone -- to reach the next 1 billion people who are not yet realizing the benefits of technology -- by 2015.

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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Diguang International Reports Opportunities in LED Technologies from the CES Show

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Diguang International Development Co., Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: DGNG) ("Diguang"), an emerging, China-based leader in the manufacture of CCFL and LED backlights for the LCD display industry, today reported that during the 2008 CES Show, its LED general lighting and flat panel lighting (FPL) products drew especially high levels of attention from attendees. At CES, held January 7-10 at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas, the Company displayed backlight products for a wide variety of applications.

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The Company's initiatives in LED general lighting and flat-panel lighting anticipate what management sees as a long-term industry and consumer trend away from mercury-laded CCFL technologies.

"Diguang has developed proprietary designs for its general lighting products, with characteristics such as low power consumption, environmentally friendly composition with no mercury content, and longer lifetime," commented Diguang's Chairman and CEO, Song Yi. "By applying backlight technologies in innovative ways and providing 'green' products to the public, Diguang has the opportunity to transform itself from a manufacturer behind the scenes into a household brand name."

About Diguang International Development Co., Ltd.

Diguang, through its subsidiaries, specializes in the research, development, production, sale and distribution of backlights and backlight technologies. A backlight is the typical light source of a liquid crystal display (LCD). The Company is focused on providing LED and CCFL backlights for international producers of televisions, monitors, cellular phones, digital cameras, DVDs and other home appliances. Diguang currently develops an average of approximately 50 new products per month. Diguang is a Nevada corporation with its manufacturing subsidiary located in Shenzhen, PRC, and its sales and marketing subsidiary located in the British Virgin Islands.

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For more information, please contact: Company Contact: T.C. Shen, Assistant to the President Diguang International Development Co., Ltd. Tel: +1-626-593-5486 Investor Relations Contact: Sean Collins, Senior Partner CCG Elite Tel: +1-310-477-9800 x202

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Siemens PTI Announces New Sweeping Enhancements to its Distribution PortfolioA World Leader in Transmission Capabilities Follows Suit in the Distribution Space

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc., through its Siemens Power Technologies International group (Siemens PTI), recently announced new capabilities and organization across its entire distribution and industrial portfolio.

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"Siemens PTI has organized to deliver on its goal of enabling our customers to achieve outstanding reliability, profitable growth and business excellence in the distribution and industrial arenas. We have developed a comprehensive solution portfolio for the distribution and industrial marketplace by enhancing our software products, our educational services, and our consulting support," said Michael Edmonds, Siemens PTI vice president and general manager.

First, Siemens PTI has released its most recent version of PSS(TM)SINCAL -- the comprehensive distribution and industrial network planning and analysis tool. This new version of PSS(TM)SINCAL, adopted world-wide by utility and industrial companies and engineering consulting firms for basic and advanced network analyses, now adds advanced reliability calculations and extended protection coordination capabilities into its already comprehensive capabilities.

Second, Siemens PTI has also enhanced its Power Academy TD training offerings to include additional courses that extend the practical knowledge of distribution and industrial engineers. Power Academy TD's extensive curriculum empowers the student to improve their knowledge of planning methodologies and examines new technologies and trends. Increased system efficiencies and cost reductions result, enabling the utility to succeed better in today's competitive utility environment.

Finally, Siemens PTI's network consulting practice has expanded with distribution planning and industrial systems analysis capabilities. Siemens PTI's additional technical skills, extensive real world experience and electrical system knowledge are now available to the distribution and industrial sectors.

"Individually, any one of these product or service organizational changes would be significant. But, taken as a whole, they demonstrate Siemens PTI's commitment to provide the breadth, depth and unique cross-functional synergies in a solution that Siemens is delivering today to the distribution and industrial marketplace," said Kevin O'Hara, vice president and general manager of Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc., Service Solutions Division.

About Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution (USA)

Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, NC, creates innovative product, system and service solutions for its customers -- electric utilities, transmission organizations, Independent System Operators, and large energy consumers. It is a leading supplier of high and medium voltage power delivery equipment, energy management systems, network planning and power system engineering software for regulated and deregulated generation, transmission, and distribution markets. The company's products and systems are used to increase power system capacity and improve the reliability, stability and flexibility of power delivery and network control systems. It has operations in Wendell, NC; Jackson, MS; Minneapolis, MN; San Jose, CA; Schenectady, NY; Jackson, TN; Heber Springs, AR; and Atlanta, GA. For more information visit us at: http://www.usa.siemens.com/energy.

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Microsoft annonce une nouvelle plate-forme d'administration en ligne destinée au public et aux gouvernements

BERLIN, January 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- La plate-forme CSP (Citizen Service Platform) permettra une réponse plus rapide aux besoins des citoyens et une prestation de services efficace et économique sur l'internet.

Microsoft Corp a annoncé aujourd'hui une nouvelle stratégie qui facilitera l'interaction du gouvernement avec le public, simplifiera les processus et, en conséquence, économisera du temps et de l'argent aux contribuables. Lors du Forum européen des leaders gouvernementaux à Berlin, Microsoft a dévoilé la plate-forme CSP (Citizen Service Platform), qui aidera les gouvernements de toutes tailles à offrir des services plus rapidement sur l'internet.

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De Londres à Stockholm, de Porto au Portugal à Aalter, en Belgique, les gouvernements de toutes tailles communiquent avec leurs citoyens de plusieurs nouvelles manières, plus innovantes. MÃªme si les besoins de ces villes varient, nombre de leurs organismes gouvernementaux offrent une gamme commune de services publics. La plate-forme CSP représente l'aboutissement de plusieurs années de partenariats, de projets et de programmes menés par Microsoft en collaboration avec les gouvernements, et elle a été développée pour répondre aux besoins des différents bureaux gouvernementaux ainsi que pour leur permettre d'offrir les meilleurs services dans différentes régions du monde. L'offre initiale comprend une suite de services en ligne qui seront disponibles pour la personnalisation et l'intégration des solutions administratives au service des citoyens existantes plus tard dans l'année.

<< Les gouvernements ont besoin de répondre aux besoins croissants de leurs électeurs et de moderniser la façon dont ils gèrent leurs tâches et communiquent avec leurs interlocuteurs >>, a déclaré Jean-Philippe Courtois, président de Microsoft International.

<< La technologie peut aider les gouvernements locaux et régionaux à accroître leurs niveaux d'efficacité et offrir des services modernisés, mais beaucoup sont mal équipés pour répondre aux besoins du public en raison d'un manque de fonds, d'expertise technique ou d'autres ressources >>, a ajouté M. Courtois. << La plate-forme CSP a vu le jour à la suite de plusieurs projets entre Microsoft, nos partenaires, et des gouvernements locaux et régionaux. En intégrant les leçons et les réussites du passé, nous serons en mesure d'offrir à ces gouvernements les technologies qu'ils pourront déployer facilement et économiquement pour le bénéfice direct de leurs citoyens. >>

La plate-forme CSP est la stratégie de Microsoft pour soutenir les gouvernements pendant qu'ils développent des infrastructures informatiques durables, adaptables et extensives, et orientées vers le service public. Une étude récente menée par Capgemini pour le compte de Microsoft indique que, bien que 80 % des services prennent place localement, les gouvernements en charge de la prestation de ces services trouvent qu'il est difficile d'accroître l'efficacité de leur réponse aux besoins des citoyens. L'objectif de la plate-forme CSP est de combler cette lacune grâce au développement rapide de solutions, à des applications personnalisables et aux connaissances du secteur pour répondre aux attentes sophistiquées du public dans un monde de plus en plus orienté vers la technologie.

Selon Graham Colclough, vice-président mondial Villes et Régions pour Capgemini, les solutions telles que CSP peuvent jouer un rôle critique pour aider les gouvernements à modifier leurs services. << Il existe un réel besoin, clairement prouvé, pour une réforme en profondeur des services publics - les citoyens l'exigent et les revenus fiscaux doivent Ãªtre mieux employés. Les prestataires du service public doivent mener le changement en construisant une passerelle de confiance avec leurs communautés - et ils ont déjà commencé ce processus >>, a commenté M. Colclough. << Une technologie flexible, abordable et extensible peut grandement contribuer à minimiser les coÃ»ts et à assurer qu'une plus grande partie des ressources atteignent les personnes qui en ont le plus besoin. >>

Microsoft collabore avec des partenaires pour développer des applications qui s'exécutent sur les plates-formes technologiques existantes utilisées par les gouvernements locaux et régionaux. Selon l'étude de Capgemini des fonctionnalités telles que des portails publics, des programmes de gestion de cas, des formulaires intelligents, des sites Web communautaires et des outils de gestion de documents sont apparues comme de fortes priorités pour les dépenses informatiques des gouvernements.

Parmi les solutions existantes qui seront désormais hébergées sur la plate-forme CSP, citons :

-- Un impact au-delà de la productivité. Le conseil municipal de Porto, le deuxième en importance au Portugal, avait besoin d'une solution efficace pour gérer en interne les réunions du conseil, lesquelles génèrent des centaines de milliers de pages de documents chaque année. Le projet de portail exécutif, qui constituera un des éléments de l'offre de CSP basé sur la technologie Microsoft SharePoint Portal 2007, a informatisé la documentation des réunions et simplifié le processus de préparation. Le résultat est une logistique de réunion simplifiée, un système de gestion de document mieux intégré, une utilisation réduite du papier avec environ 300 rames de papier en moins, soit 11 arbres par an, et une capacité d'extension future. -- La fourniture d'un cadre pour les gouvernements de taille moyenne. Un autre élément de la plate-forme CSP concerne les outils qui permettent aux gouvernements de petite et de moyenne taille de créer et de gérer leurs propres services en ligne et le contenu conçu autour de Microsoft Office SharePoint Server. Dans la municipalité d'Aalter, en Belgique, l'offre numérique précédente de la ville - qui sera intégrée dans CSP - fonctionne avec beaucoup de succès. La municipalité offre un ensemble de services en ligne qui fournissent des informations aux citoyens, aux touristes et aux groupes d'intérÃªt politique, ainsi que des outils de productivité pour la gestion des cas. L'offre d'Aalter a également été partagée et utilisée par quatre autres gouvernements en Europe, et a été traduite en français, en allemand et en italien. -- Le déploiement d'un système d'alertes pour le public. Pour permettre aux petits organismes de fournir des services de base via SMS sans avoir besoin de matériel TIC (technologies de l'information et des communications) sur site, Microsoft a collaboré avec des partenaires pour développer un système d'alertes pour les tornades. La ville de St. Mary, en JamaÃ¯que, l'a déployé en 2007 pour prévenir le public de l'arrivée de tempÃªtes et d'ouragans, un danger courant à la fin de l'été. La solution a été développée pour Microsoft par un partenaire espagnol, Spenta Consulting, et utilise Microsoft Office Live ainsi que la plate-forme Virtual Earth. La solution a été construite en moins de huit semaines en utilisant les services Web pour répondre à une requÃªte des leaders locaux qui ont mis au défi le secteur des TIC d'aider les petits gouvernements à rester à la pointe des développements technologiques actuels. -- Une vision unique des citoyens. Plusieurs organismes gouvernementaux se modernisant commencent souvent par ressentir le besoin d'une vue unique de chaque citoyen, ou un dossier unique par citoyen, pour ensuite pouvoir fournir une vision globale des besoins de la communauté. La plate-forme CSP inclura des modèles construits autour de Microsoft Dynamics CRM pour garantir une vision cohérente des informations liées à chaque citoyen, que ces informations soient accédées via l'internet, par téléphone ou à la mairie.

Pour plus d'informations sur CSP, veuillez visiter http://www.microsoft.com/industry/publicsector/government/csp.mspx.

Microsoft contribue à la Directive sur les services de la CE

Microsoft a annoncé aujourd'hui son partenariat avec la DStGB (Association allemande des villes et municipalités) et le Fraunhofer-Institute FOKUS pour le développement et la distribution d'une solution prototype documentée nécessaire à la mise en oeuvre de la Directive sur les services de la CE. Le programme Project ServiceLine 115 correspond au numéro 311 à New York - un numéro d'assistance unique pour tous les citoyens. L'offre technique du partenariat comprendra également un système de données spatiales des géographies municipales, un registre du commerce électronique, un système en ligne de dépôt commercial et un ensemble de portails internet. Les gouvernements, les organisations et les organismes peuvent à la fois contribuer et tirer parti des connaissances et solutions existantes à travers un portail de partage SSN (Solution Sharing Network).

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Verizon to Expand Its FiOS Fiber-Optic Network to 48,000 Additional Homes in Portland, Ore., Metro AreaBoring, Orient, Happy Valley, Damascus and Sunnyside to Join Other Oregon Communities Getting Company's Industry-Leading Fiber-to-the-Premises Network; Camas and Washougal, Washington, Also Added

BEAVERTON, Ore., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced plans Tuesday (Jan. 22) to deploy its advanced all-fiber-optic network all the way to customers' homes and businesses in areas east of Gresham along Highway 26 and across the Columbia River in Clark County, Washington.

The company said it will extend the network this year to the communities of Boring, Orient, Damascus, Happy Valley and Sunnyside, as well as Camas and Washougal in Washington. It also will continue its network expansion in the Washington County and the east Multnomah communities of Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village, as well as McMinnville in Yamhill County.

A total of 48,000 additional homes will be connected to the network, which delivers FiOS Internet service at download speeds of up to 30 mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 15 mbps, along with crystal-clear voice and more than 250 channels and 10,000 on-demand titles from FiOS TV. Below are the numbers of households in each community that will be added to the network:

Community Households Beaverton 3,200 Boring/Damascus Area 13,500 McMinnville 6,800 Forest Grove 1,900 Gresham Area 7,000 Tigard 3,800 Tualatin 1,300 Other 500 Camas/Washougal 10,000 Total 48,000

The network, known as fiber to the premises, or FTTP, uses hair-thin strands of fiber and optical electronics to directly link to homes and businesses and replaces the traditional copper-wire connections for voice, high-speed Internet and TV.

"FTTP is the state-of-the art network that enables our FiOS Internet, TV and voice services," said David S. Valdez, the company's vice president for the Northwest. "We'll reach more than 270,000 households and small businesses in Oregon by year-end and add 10,000 more in Camas and Washougal.

"Verizon has lived up to its promise of bringing competition and choice to consumers in the metro area with everything from superior-quality FiOS TV to symmetrical FiOS Internet service where customers can get 15 megabits per second download and upload speeds," he added.

Verizon launched its FiOS TV service in Oregon in mid-December, and it is now available to most communities in Washington County, as well as the cities and unincorporated areas near Dundee, Newberg and McMinnville in Yamhill County.

The company is currently negotiating with the Mount Hood Cable Commission to secure a video franchise agreement so it can offer FiOS TV this year to the communities of Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village.

More than 8.5 million homes and businesses in parts of 16 states are now passed by Verizon's all-fiber network, and the company expects the network to pass about 18 million premises by the end of 2010. Verizon had 1.3 million FiOS (FYE'-ose) Internet customers and 717,000 FiOS TV customers at the end of the third quarter of 2007.

FiOS Internet service includes: state-of-the-art, wireless broadband home router; Verizon's Surround entertainment portal optimized for high-speed access featuring news, games, streaming video and more; virtually unlimited 2 GB (gigabytes) of e-mail capacity with up to 9 e-mail accounts; 24 x 7 live technical support; and 30-day money-back guarantee.

FiOS TV service highlights include: * FiOS TV Premier, the lead offer, with more than 250 all-digital channels for $42.99 per month. * 27 high-definition channels with extraordinary clarity and theater- quality sound. * A library of more than 10,000 on-demand titles, 60 percent of which are free. * Channels grouped by genres such as entertainment, sports, news, shopping, movies and family, making it easy for audiences to find their favorite programming. * An interactive media guide that helps customers quickly and easily find and enjoy content from TV listings, video-on-demand catalogs and digital video recorders (DVR) as well as personal music and photos from a home network. * Set-top boxes ranging from a standard-definition box for $4.99 per month to the Home Media DVR, featuring a multi-room DVR that enables up to three simultaneous viewings of recorded programs without requiring customers to set up a complex home network or buy extra equipment. The recorder is bundled with Media Manager, a new feature that lets customers easily access photos and music from their PCs and play them on their televisions. Home Media DVR is $19.99 per month. * FiOS TV Widgets, a free interactive feature that provides local weather and traffic information while customers are watching their favorite shows.

FiOS TV also features diverse entertainment in a variety of languages. Spanish-speaking viewers can choose La Conexion, a package of nearly 140 popular English and Spanish-language channels for $32.99 per month, or a Spanish-language package for $11.99 per month. Verizon also offers 14 international premium channels in languages such as Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese.

FiOS Internet and FiOS TV service begin at prices as low as $42.99 each per month, with additional discounts available for bundled service and one- or two-year agreements.

Consumers can visit http://www.verizonfios.com/ or http://www.verizon.com/fiostv, or call 1-888 WOW FIOS, (1-888-969-3467) or visit the following locations to find out if FiOS TV and FiOS Internet service are available at their residence:

Verizon Plus: Gresham Town Fair 314 N.W. Eastman Parkway Gresham 503-667-9726 Tanasbourne Village Shopping Center 2345 NW 185th Ave., Suite G-127 Hillsboro 503-645-5618 Broadband Fixture @ Verizon Wireless: 7174 SW Hazelfern Rd. Tigard 503-639-5078 1031 NW Civic Dr. Gresham 503-492-9126 18021 NW Evergreen Parkway Beaverton 503-645-1325

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/.

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Tadpole Technology Announces Fiscal 2007 Results

IRVINE, California and LONDON, January 22 /PRNewswire/ --

- Revenues Increase and Profitability Improves at Tadpole's Endeavors Application Streaming Operations

Endeavors Technologies, the pioneer in application streaming and virtualization technology, and its parent company, Tadpole Technology plc, today announced results for the year ended 30 September 2007.

Operating revenue from the Company's application streaming activities known as Endeavors Technologies ("continuing operations") increased by 56% to 3.3 million pounds Sterling from 2.1 million pounds Sterling whilst operating profit before non-cash charges was 27,000 pounds Sterling as opposed to an operating loss of 1.3 million pounds Sterling in the previous year.

Taking non-cash charges in to account, the Company's operating results from continuing operations improved significantly, recording a small loss of 0.3 million pounds Sterling compared to last year's loss of 6.7 million pounds Sterling.

"The trading performance of our core activities ("Endeavors Technologies") improved dramatically during 2007 as a new management team became effective and new licensing agreements were signed," commented David Lee, Tadpole Technology Chairman. "With the disposal of our Geospatial business activities, we are now demonstrably focused on exploiting our technological advantages in the application virtualization marketplace."

Revenues from the discontinued geospatial operations ("discontinued operations") declined significantly from 7.9m pounds Sterling to 4.5m pounds Sterling and profitability declined from 0.7m pounds Sterling to 0.5m pounds Sterling. The disposal of the Geospatial Division to ESRI(UK) Limited was concluded in November 2007.

David Lee added, "We will complete our transformation to a single, pure focus business during the first quarter of 2008, with the proposed name change to Endeavors plc. At the same time, we plan to offer our shareholders the opportunity to participate in a fundraising, to be announced in February for completion in March, in order to maintain existing operations and to provide working capital to further develop the business."

A full copy of the Annual Report and Financial Statements is available on the Company's website at http://www.tadpoletechnology.com/html/investors/financials.html. The documents can also be viewed at the UKLA's Document Viewing Facility, 25 North Colonade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HS.

About Endeavors Technologies

Endeavors Technologies creates, develops and markets innovative application virtualization and streaming technologies that allow servers to stream pc-based applications to client computers where they are subsequently executed. These "next stage" technologies replace thin client computing paradigms. Application virtualization and streaming enables organizations to reduce the total cost of ownership while improving service levels, simplifying the management of computers and improving security and reliability. This innovative application distribution methodology provides companies with new revenue opportunities while reducing IT costs and increasing user productivity. Endeavors Technologies is a pioneer and thought leader with eight patents granted and 25 pending, including the first patents granted for streaming applications. Endeavors Technologies provides its solutions through licensing, royalty and technology transfer models. Visit http://www.endeavors.com for more details.

About Tadpole Technology plc

Tadpole Technology plc (LSE: TAD) is a company in transition. The company was formed in 1983 as a developer and manufacturer of high performance portable workstations. In 2003, Tadpole transitioned to a software group focused on two sectors; geospatial solutions and system level software technologies. In mid 2007, Tadpole made a strategic decision to focus exclusively on the application streaming and virtualization marketplace and in November 2007 announced the sale of its geospatial interests. The company established Endeavors Technologies Ltd. as its European trading arm, complementing the existing Endeavors Technologies Inc. in the US. Subject to shareholder approval, Tadpole Technology plc intends to rebrand itself under the Endeavors' name to reflect its focus on a single brand and product set. For information on Tadpole Technology plc, visit http://www.tadpoletechnology.com

Web site: http://www.endeavors.com http://www.tadpoletechnology.com

Tadpole Technology plc

Jan Tarzia of Endeavors Technologies Inc., +1-949-296-3998, jtarzia@endeavors.com, or Peter Bondar of Endeavors Technologies Ltd., +44-1845501202, pbondar@endeavors.com

Verizon Wireless to Host Open Development Conference March 19-20, 2008 in New York City

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced that the company's much-anticipated Open Development Conference will be held in New York City on March 19-20, 2008. The announcement was made by Anthony A. Lewis, Verizon Wireless' newly-appointed vice president of the Open Development initiative, during a panel discussion today hosted by New America Foundation. Information about Verizon Wireless' Open Development initiative is online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/opendevelopment.

News of the conference, which will focus largely on development for new devices to run on the award-winning Verizon Wireless network, comes just eight weeks after Verizon Wireless announced that later this year it will provide customers the option to use, on its nationwide wireless network, wireless devices, software and applications not offered by the company. Verizon Wireless' Open Development initiative is driven by the company's desire to encourage innovation, give customers wireless choices, and quickly address opportunities to expand the wireless market. Higher data speeds and throughput performance that will come with the rollout of its fourth generation broadband network will open the door to a surge in new consumer electronics enabled by wireless connectivity.

Verizon Wireless is structuring the conference for the development community. The company encourages developers from the device community to attend the two-day event, where they can learn about the technical standards needed for devices to run on the Verizon Wireless network.

"This initial conference is for developers of devices -- because before consumers can have open access, you have to have open development," said Lewis. "In hosting this conference, our aim is to jump start the development community by sharing information needed to develop devices for our network that achieve our network performance goals while making it easy for them to deliver devices."

Lewis also indicated that while the company is listening to a segment of customers who want another choice without full service, Verizon Wireless will continue to make available a full-service offering -- from retail stores where customers can shop, to 24/7 customer service and technical support, to an easy-to-use handset interface and optimized software applications.

For more information about Verizon Wireless' Open Development Conference, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/opendevelopment.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 63.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 68,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/opendevelopment
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

World Series of Poker(R) Available To More Than 200 Stations; Weekly Nationwide Broadcasts Will Introduce WSOP to New Audiences

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today announced the launch of World Series of Poker(R) Radio, the official weekly radio show of the World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light.

WSOP Radio is produced by Bluff Media and is available to more than 200 stations of the Sports Byline Radio Network. The broadcasts can be heard every Monday from 8 p.m. Eastern Time to 10 p.m. Eastern.

"World Series of Poker Radio is the latest addition to our broadcasting and new media portfolio and opens up a new way for us to connect with our fans and players," said WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack. "We're now 'on the air' every week with the biggest names in the game, news from the WSOP and insights from top poker analysts."

Listeners can participate in the show by calling 1-866-925-TALK. Guests will include celebrities, past and present WSOP champions, tournament officials and up and coming players from around the world.

World Series of Poker Radio will be hosted by Nick Geber, a regular commentator on "World Series of Poker Live" and three-year host of Fox Sports World TV's "Fox Football Friday." Geber began his broadcasting career at Fox Radio in Los Angeles and has been heard on Sporting News Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, Sports Byline Radio and the American Forces Radio. He is an avid poker player and regularly plays tournaments and cash games throughout the Los Angeles area.

"I'm very excited to bring poker's 'Major League' to the airwaves," Geber said. "Now sports radio and poker fans can follow and participate in the action of the World Series of Poker every Monday!"

In addition to http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/ and http://www.bluffmagazine.com/, World Series of Poker Radio can be heard on American Forces Radio affiliates, http://www.sportsbyline.com/, Cable Radio Network (CRN) and a variety of local radio affiliates in major markets nationwide, including:

KFCD 990 AM, Dallas KGOW 1560 AM, Houston KELA 1470 AM, Seattle KSLG 1380 AM, St. Louis WMOH 1450 AM, Cincinnati KCXL 1140 AM, Kansas City KSHP 1400 AM, Las Vegas WSFN 790 AM, Jacksonville KASR 92.7 FM, Little Rock KPUA 670 AM, Honolulu WNKT 107.5 FM, Columbia, S.C. WXRB 1350 AM, Savannah KSOO 1140 AM, Sioux Falls KGNC 710 AM, Amarillo

More stations will be added weekly. World Series of Poker Radio also can be accessed over cell phones using Upsnap beginning January 28.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The Company's properties operate primarily under the Harrah's(R), Caesars(R) and Horseshoe(R) brand names; Harrah's also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. For more information, please visit http://www.harrahs.com/.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Gary Thompson of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., +1-702-407-6529;
or Sandy Hillman of Sandy Hillman Communications, +1-410-339-5100, for
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.

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

Advantest's Integrated SoC Tester/Handler Test Cell Wins 2008 Best in Test Award

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advantest Corporation announces that its integrated T2000 LS Mainframe and M4841 Dynamic Test Handler -- the company's high-performance SoC Test Cell -- has won a 2008 Best in Test Award.

Introduced at Semicon West 2007, Advantest's T2000 LSMF/M4841 Test Cell was selected by the editors of Test & Measurement World magazine, as a Best in Test product for its innovation and contribution to the field of electronics test, measurement and inspection.

High-Volume Capability in a Unique Configuration

Advantest is the only ATE company that has for decades designed and manufactured its own handlers and interfaces in addition to its test systems and software, and is uniquely qualified to tightly integrate and optimize the entire test cell. Advantest's SoC test cell solution is unique for its single-vendor tester-handler integration, bringing highly parallel, high-performance turn-key testing capabilities to SoC consumer device manufacturing.

This singular SoC consumer device test solution supports parallel testing of 16 high-pin-count consumer devices with throughput of up to 18,500 units per hour. The T2000's OpenStar-compliant architecture offers ultimate scalability and flexibility and the test system's proprietary liquid-cooling design enables high-performance of the 26-slot test head, which accommodates instrument modules for a variety of testing: RF, audio, baseband, and data-conversion.

The M4841 is also designed for maximum flexibility and high performance. It handles a variety of packages, has extremely high throughput and reliability, and features proprietary innovations such as Advantest's Soft Touch technology, which uses an electro-pneumatic air-pressure technique to avoid damaging extremely miniaturized parts during touchdown.

Test and Measurement World magazine, which announced the 2008 Best in Test awards in its January, 2008 issue, is now collecting ballots for the Test Product of the Year. Votes can be cast via http://www.tmworld.com/awards. Polls close February 15 and the winner will be announced on April 1.

About Advantest

Advantest Corporation is the world's leading automatic test equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, and also produces electronic and optoelectronic instruments and systems. A global company, Advantest has long offered total ATE solutions and serves the industry in every component of semiconductor test: tester, handler, mechanical and electrical interfaces, and software. Its logic, memory, mixed-signal and RF testers, and device handlers are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982 in the U.S.A. and now has 43 subsidiaries worldwide. Among them Advantest America, Inc. is based in Santa Clara, California and Advantest (Europe) GmbH is based in Munich, Germany. More information is available at http://www.advantest.com/.

Advantest Corporation

CONTACT: Amy Gold, Advantest America, Inc., +1-212-850-6670,
a.gold@advantest.com

Web site: http://www.advantest.com/
http://www.tmworld.com/awards

Women More Likely to Turn to Internet Than Friends or Family For Health InformationStudy Finds 60 Percent of Women Rely on the Internet Versus 51 Percent Who Consult Friends, Family or Significant Other

RESTON, Va., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released results from a recent study showing that -- second only to consulting physicians -- women turn most often to the Internet for health information. Eighty-five percent of women using the Internet have researched women's health issues online while two out of three (63 percent) have used the Internet specifically to learn about birth control options.

The study was designed to help explain how women choose their birth control method, how they view alternative methods and ultimately whether their online activity influences their offline decisions. comScore surveyed 921 women between the ages of 18 and 44, who had been heterosexually-active in the past six months and had used a form of prescription or over-the-counter birth control.

Where Women Turn For Health Information Women Age 18-44, n=921 Source: comScore, Inc. Percent of Health Information Resource Respondents Medical Professionals (i.e. doctors, pharmacists and healthcare workers) 82% Internet and Web sites 60% Friends, Family and Significant Others 51%

"Traditionally, women have relied on friends, family or a significant other for health-related information, including sexual health and contraception," said Carolina Petrini, comScore senior vice president. "But today, with the influx of newer-generation birth control methods and non-traditional pill regimens, more and more women are turning to the Internet to sort through the clutter and organize their findings. As is true in many other areas of healthcare, the consumer has become much more proactive. She wants to be informed of all of her choices, and she is relying on the Internet for answers."

User-Generated Content Represents Opportunity

As the number of women using the Internet for health information increases, the importance of user-generated content ("UGC") also becomes vital -- providing women with the opportunity to engage in health conversations online. The comScore study evaluated the use and appeal of UGC -- such as blogs, forums, or chatrooms -- among women seeking birth control information online. Study findings showed that a third of respondents have consulted birth control-related UGC, with more than 40 percent being open to the idea. These insights confirm the already popular industry trend toward more online health discussion.

Respondent Attitudes Toward Birth Control-Related User-Generated Content (UGC) Women Age 18-44, n=921 Source: comScore, Inc. Percent of Respondent Attitude Respondents Have not yet consulted a birth control-related UGC to research birth control options but open to the idea 42% Have previously consulted a birth control-related UGC 35% Would not consider using a UGC to research birth control options 23% Drivers and Deterrents in Choosing Birth Control

With regard to factors influencing women's birth control choice, survey respondents said effectiveness was the most valued attribute. However, only nine percent said they have objected to various forms of birth control because they believe them to be ineffective. In fact, the two main reasons respondents would not consider a specific form of birth control are perceived side effects (45 percent) and inconvenience (42 percent).

The study findings also showed that perceptions about side effects and inconvenience varied across the many forms of birth control. For example, some survey respondents said they would not consider switching to the birth control pill, hormonal injections, patches and implants because of perceived side effects. Alternatively, some respondents said they would not consider vaginal rings and diaphragms because they perceive them to be inconvenient or difficult to use.

Reasons for Not Considering Various Forms of Birth Control Women Age 18-44 Who Reported They Would Not Consider Switching to the Specified Birth Control Method Source: comScore, Inc. Inconvenient/ Percentage Form of Birth Control Not Easy To Use Side Effects Ineffective Birth Control Pills (n=140) 28% 70% 9% Hormonal Injections (n=430) 28% 61% 3% Hormonal Patches (n=407) 22% 61% 13% Hormonal Implants (n=509) 25% 58% 3% Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) (n=450) 40% 49% 6% Vaginal Rings (n=420) 64% 22% 4% Diaphragms (n=492) 76% 12% 15%

"The findings suggest that because women generally believe birth control to be effective across forms, their decision making process is largely based on their perceptions about side effects or inconvenience -- which can differ from form to form," said Ms. Petrini. "It is important for healthcare professionals and manufacturers of birth control products to understand these differing perceptions and behaviors so they can more effectively communicate with consumers and dispel misconceptions about a specific form of birth control."

To request a copy of The Contraception Marketplace, a comScore white paper, or for more information on comScore Pharmaceutical Solutions, please visit http://www.comscore.com/contact.

About comScore Pharmaceutical Solutions

comScore Pharmaceutical Solutions delivers in-depth information needed to understand the impact that brand, condition-specific, and health portal Web sites have on consumers' brand awareness, conversion, and patient compliance. comScore's products deliver actionable insight to help refine consumer profiles, identify key alliances, optimize interactive marketing initiatives, benchmark against the competition and accurately measure the ROI of Web site and online marketing programs.

To learn more about comScore Pharmaceutical Solutions, please visit http://www.comscore.com/solutions/pharma.asp or contact:

Carolina Petrini Senior Vice President comScore, Inc. 703-438-2019 pharmaceuticalsolutions@comscore.com. About comScore

comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world. This capability is based on a massive, global cross-section of more than 2 million consumers who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that captures and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Through its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of behavior and attitudes. comScore analysts apply this deep knowledge of customers and competitors to help clients design powerful marketing strategies and tactics that deliver superior ROI. comScore services are used by more than 800 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestle, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, Verizon, ViaMichelin, Merck and Expedia. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/.

comScore, Inc.

CONTACT: Andrea Vollman of comScore, Inc., +1-312-775-6646,
press@comscore.com

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

Trancontinental Media sites now powered with Nstein's Web Content Management solutionLeading Canadian magazine publisher re-launches its flagship site canadianliving.ca and boosts its visitors from 400,000 to 1 million per month using Nstein's solution for online publishing

MONTREAL, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nstein Technologies Inc. http://www.nstein.com/ (TSX-V: EIN), a leader in online publishing solutions for newspapers, magazines and online content providers, announced today that Transcontinental Media, Canada's largest publisher of consumer magazines, migrated two of its most popular sites onto Nstein's Web Content Management (WCM) solution.

Transcontinental Media chose its flagship site Canadian Living (http://www.canadianliving.ca/) and French lifestyle site Le Bel Age (http://www.lebelage.ca/) to be the first sites for the deployment of Nstein's solution. Because of its robust yet flexible framework, Nstein's WCM was selected since it allows Transcontinental to rapidly go online with new business initiatives such as microsites, providing new advertising revenue opportunities.

Other key factors that led Transcontinental Media to adopt Nstein's content management system were: a LAMP architecture that significantly reduces IT costs and external dependencies, a native XML structure simplifying the consolidation of complex legacy data and a built-in search engine.

While Transcontinental reinforced the implementation of best SEO practices, the deployment of Nstein's WCM framework now enables the organization to easily publish high volumes of content and rapidly increase content visibility and availability for search engines. Since the re-launch of canadianliving.ca in October 2007, reports have shown a tremendous increase in website traffic, boosting from 400,000 unique visitors per month to nearly 1,000,000.

"As we moved into the next generation of Web technologies, we wanted to unify our processes into one centralized platform and ensure the autonomy of each site," said Zouhaire Sekkat, Vice-President, Digital Media, Transcontinental Media. "Nstein's WCM provides a framework where content can be easily published, reused and shared across our properties. We are glad to benefit from Nstein's e-publishing expertise-helping us to heighten our online visibility and create a more pervasive experience of Transcontinental Media's brands across our paper and digital properties."

"By moving its flagship sites onto our platform, Transcontinental Media has shown its confidence in Nstein's ability to increase traffic and stickiness with our web content management software," said Luc Filiatreault, President and CEO of Nstein Technologies. "We look forward to the next few months when migration of other web properties of Transcontinental Media will be rolled out using Nstein's WCM."

About Nstein Technologies Inc.

Nstein Technologies (TSX-V: EIN) develops and markets multilingual solutions that power online publishing for the most prestigious newspapers, magazines, and content-driven organizations. Nstein's solutions generate new revenue opportunities and reduce operational costs by enabling the centralization, management and automated indexing of digital assets. Nstein partners with clients to design a complete online strategy for success using publishing industry best practices for the implementation of its Web Content Management, Digital Asset Management and Text Mining Engine products. http://www.nstein.com/

- The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. - Any statement that appears prospective shall not be interpreted as such.

Nstein Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations: Bruno Martel, Chief Financial Officer,
Nstein Technologies Inc., (514) 908-5406, bruno.martel@nstein.com; Media: Rina
Marchand, Marketing Manager, Nstein Technologies Inc., (514) 908-5406,
rina.marchand@nstein.com

Yo Ho Ho! Pirates of the Burning Sea(TM) Sets Sail TodayNew Online PC Game Delivers Unique Swashbuckling Action Experience

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Grab your parrot, raise the gang plank and ready the cannons with Pirates of the Burning Sea(TM) (PotBS), the hotly anticipated online PC game where players can clash on land and sea. This new title from Sony Online Entertainment LLC's (SOE) Platform Publishing label, and Flying Lab Software LLC (FLS), is available today at participating retail outlets worldwide and as a digital download through http://www.station.com/ and http://www.direct2drive.com/ for a suggested retail price of US$49.99, with a monthly subscription fee of US$14.99 plus applicable taxes.

"After years of hard work by our top-notch crew, we are thrilled to announce players can now conquer the virtual Caribbean, circa 1720, in Pirates of the Burning Sea," said Russell Williams, CEO of Flying Lab Software in Seattle. "Working together with SOE's Platform Publishing, we are able to launch this game simultaneously in the U.S. and Europe and release localized versions in English, French, Spanish and German, allowing players from all over to captain a ship in this world full of swashbuckling and high-seas adventure."

Players start by joining the French, Spanish, English or Pirate nations as a naval officer, freetrader, privateer or pirate. At sea, players can blow enemy ships out of the water. On land, players can engage in a world of action and peril rife with sword fights. A unique economy lets players become captains of industry, running mines, lumber mills, shipyards and other large-scale operations. Players produce all the various goods needed to supply others with the raw materials to conquer the Caribbean, one port at a time. A player-generated content system lets gamers create their own sail and flag designs and even model their own ships.

Set in the New World circa 1720, PotBS recreates a dramatic time of conflict and riches with action for every play style, from epic ship combat to building an empire. With more than one thousand missions per nation, dozens of ports to explore, and the entire Caribbean as their domain, players will find an online experience like no other.

Pirates of the Burning Sea game features: -- Join one of four nations (Pirate, English, French, or Spanish) -- Every player is the captain of their very own ship in massive naval battles -- Duel other players to control more than 80 conquerable ports in the Caribbean -- Explore the world and make a name for yourself with more than 1,000 missions per nation -- Economy driven by players, who manufacture and sell all ships and equipment found in the game -- Take command of more than 50 historical ships -- Design your own flags and sails -- Build your very own or customize any of the ships in-game to your liking -- Choose from three different combat styles -- deadly and formal Fencing, flashy, dual-wielding Florentine or rowdy and treacherous Dirty Fighting -- Participate in epic PvP sea battles with up to 25 players per side

For more information on Pirates of the Burning Sea, log onto http://www.piratesoftheburningsea.com/ or the community site at http://www.burningsea.com/

About Platform Publishing(TM)

Based in San Diego, CA, Platform Publishing is a cross-platform publishing, distribution and marketing label, with an exciting library of interactive entertainment products from third-party developers and content providers for personal computers, game consoles and mobile devices. The label puts talented developers and publishers together with Platform Publishing's high caliber suite of services and support, including top-notch distribution, marketing and technology resources. Platform Publishing is a DBA of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. For more information, please visit http://www.platformpublishing.com/.

SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks and Platform Publishing and the Platform Publishing logo are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Flying Lab Software

Flying Lab Software, a Seattle-based game development company, is the maker of the critically acclaimed Rails Across America. Their current project is Pirates of the Burning Sea, an innovative massively multiplayer online role-playing game of adventure and naval combat in the age of sail.

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Katie Hanson of Sony Online Entertainment, +1-858-577-3167,
khanson@soe.sony.com

Web site: http://www.piratesoftheburningsea.com/
http://www.burningsea.com/
http://www.station.com/
http://www.direct2drive.com/

Smooth Global (China) Holdings, Inc. Announces Renewal of Contract with China Unicom Group Beijing Branch for PayPhone Business in 2008

BEIJING, Jan. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The Smooth Global (China) Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGH) ("SMGH" or "Company") a leader in providing International Call Forwarding Service in China, announced today that the Company is negotiating with China Unicom Group Beijing branch to extend and improve the contract for its PayPhone Business from 2007. We are expecting favorable terms for our future expansion not only in payphone area but other telecommunication value added services as well.

When a customer uses the payphone or VoIP phone to make a call, the usage fee is calculated and charged by the number of pulses (one minute intervals) made in accordance with the government fixed tariffs or government guidance tariffs, whichever is applicable. QTC, one of our subsidiaries, immediately bills and receives the usage fee from the customers and the independent collection agent centralizes the cash proceeds from each payphone and deposits into the bank on a daily basis, across the network. China Netcom and QTC monthly calculates the share of QTC's revenue on the varied basis from 40% to 60% of the usage fee received from the customers, depending upon the usage of the customers. The independent collection agent is then authorized to remit the total proceeds of usage fee to China Netcom, and QTC immediately invoices its share of revenue to China Unicom.

Ms. Zheng Shuying, President of SMGH, commented, "We are pleased to continue our good relationship with China Unicom Group Beijing branch and extend our contract from 2007 to 2008. The renewed contract will improve our financial result and we also negotiate with other brand name Companies in China to extend their contracts and provide additional services. The Company will announce details of these contracts near term. Since we merged last year, we have developed our business faster than we were expecting and improved our position as leading Company for International Call Forwarding in China."

About Smooth Global (China) Holdings, Inc.

Smooth Global (China) Holdings, Inc. was organized under the name Bralone Mining Company (the "Company") under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 2, 1998. On November 2, 2006, The Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Gold Profit (Asia) Group Limited ("Gold Profit"), which owns 100% of the registered capital of Beijing Quan Tong Chang Information Service Limited ("Beijing QTC"). Beijing QTC is a telecommunications service provider to deliver economical voice and data services domestically and internationally throughout China. It engaged in the business of distributing telephone services through public pay phones and is also in the business of developing Internet phone solutions for commercial customers, focusing on a convenient local, domestic and international long distance call service with competitive price. On July 31, 2007, it changed its name to Smooth Global (China) Holdings, Inc. The Company contracted with the subsidiaries of China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited , namely China Netcom (Shaoxing) Corporation Limited and China Netcom (Guangdong) Corporation Limited, to distribute their VoIP call time in China. On October 24, 2007, the Company acquired 100% equity interest on Smooth Global Services Limited, which holds Beijing GRT Information Services Limited ("Beijing GRT"), a company providing International Call Forwarding Service ("ICFS"). Beijing GRT entered into the international call forwarding business by obtaining a license from China Netcom (Group) Company Ltd. Shanghai Branch and a license from China Netcom (Group) Company Ltd. Shaoxing Branch. The licenses were acquired in connection with the purchase by Beijing GRT of 2000 local telephone numbers. The licenses provide that the carriers will facilitate the international call forwarding business of Beijing GRT by (1) waiving all monthly fees for the company's local numbers, (2) guaranteeing Beijing GRT its lowest per-unit fee, and (3) assuring Beijing GRT that it will retain the local numbers for at least three years. The Company will focus international call forwarding to its lines of business.

Forward-looking statements

This report contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, economic and political factors; developments of the Chinese and North American markets and changes in regulatory matters; our business strategies and future plans of operations; the market acceptance and amount of sales of our products and services; our historical losses; the competitive environment within the industries in which we compete; and our ability to raise additional capital, currently needed for expansion.

The Company cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements due to several important factors.

For more information, please contact: Mr. David Guo Smooth Global (China) Holdings, Inc. Website: http://www.smgh.net/ Tel: +86-10-6496-0170 Email: BLNM8899@yahoo.com

Smooth Global (China) Holding, Inc.

CONTACT: Mr. David Guo of Smooth Global (China) Holdings, Inc.,
+86-10-6496-0170 or BLNM8899@yahoo.com

Web site: http://www.smgh.net/

Elsevier Acquires Edra S.p.A

MILAN, Italy, January 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elsevier has acquired Edra S.p.A, an online publishing company in the healthcare field. Together, Elsevier and Edra will be able to provide professional and promotional support to pharmaceutical companies by combining Elsevier's content and services with Edra's electronic capabilities and online delivery channel. An important tool is Medikey, the largest online medical and healthcare professional community in Italy.

Elsevier Masson S.r.l, based in Milan, is the market leading provider of scientific and medical content and services, in the form of books, journals, drug databases and pharmaceutical marketing support.

Edra S.p.A., also based in Milan, provides e-pharma promotional services and is Continual Medical Education provider certified by the Italian Ministry of Health and the region of Lombardy, both for residential and distance learning. The company was founded in 1986 by Vincenzo Coluccia, who holds majority ownership in Edra and is Managing Director.

Edra is well known for Medikey, a broad medical community of 200,000 Italian doctors, 37,000 pharmacists, 40,000 healthcare professionals (biologists nurses, etc), 70,000 policy and decision makers (national and regional ones), and Azfarma, a community of more than 15,000 pharma and medical device managers.

Edra publishes important online magazines including Doctornews33, Dermatologia33 and Cardiologia33 for doctors, Farmacista33 for pharmacists and Pharmamarketing to pharma managers. Edra also maintains the portals http://www.dica33.it/ (the leading Italian consumer health portal) http://www.doctor33.it/, (the leading medical doctors portal), and http://www.pharmamarketing.it/ (for pharmaceutical company professionals).

Vincenzo Coluccia, Managing Director of Edra, comments: "We see wonderful opportunities to serve Edra clients even better by giving them access to the superior Elsevier Masson content and services. I look forward to contribute to the development of the possibilities that will emerge."

Wubbo Tempel, Managing Director of Elsevier Masson Italy, says: "This is a very important acquisition for, Elsevier as there will be no other company in Italy able to deliver personalized content service directly to health care professionals in the way we will be able to."

About Elsevier Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. Working in partnership with the global science and health communities, Elsevier's 7,000 employees in over 70 offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new books per year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, such as ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com/), MD Consult ( http://www.mdconsult.com/), Scopus (http://www.info.scopus.com/), bibliographic databases, and online reference works.

Elsevier (http://www.elsevier.com/) is a global business headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and has offices worldwide. Elsevier is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc (http://www.reedelsevier.com/), a world-leading publisher and information provider. Operating in the science and medical, legal, education and business-to-business sectors, Reed Elsevier provides high-quality and flexible information solutions to users, with increasing emphasis on the Internet as a means of delivery. Reed Elsevier's ticker symbols are REN (Euronext Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York Stock Exchange).

Name: Shira Tabachnikoff E-mail: s.tabachnikoff@elsevier.com Phone: +31(0)20-485-2736

Elsevier

CONTACT: Name: Shira Tabachnikoff, E-mail: s.tabachnikoff@elsevier.com,
Phone: +31(0)20-485-2736

Anacomp and Equivio Announce Strategic Technology AllianceAnacomp Integrates Equivio's Near-Duplicate Technology into its CaseLogistix Litigation Support Solution

SAN DIEGO, Calif., and KENSINGTON, Md., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anacomp(R) Inc., a leading business process solutions company, and Equivio, a provider of software used in the litigation support realm, today announced a joint technology alliance in which Anacomp has integrated Equivio's near-duplicate technology into its CaseLogistix(R) litigation support solution, allowing users to ensure the consistent treatment of similar documents and significantly reduce document review times and costs.

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CaseLogistix is the most powerful and versatile litigation review and integration platform available today, providing a complete solution for electronic document organization, annotation, discovery management and production. With the Equivio integration, CaseLogistix users are able to work with groups of similar documents -- even if the documents exist in varying file formats -- and, using the Equivio compare feature, immediately access each document's unique, value-added content. As a result, users can virtually eliminate redundancy from the document review process, reducing costs and helping litigators zoom in on the information they need to build a case.

"The litigation process is challenged by ballooning document volumes and review costs," said John Turner, Anacomp's Chief Technology Officer. "The integration with Equivio's best-of-breed near-duplicate and email thread technology allows our CaseLogistix customers to focus exclusively on documents that contain unique information and, moreover, on the unique information within each document."

In addition, Anacomp supports Equivio's content-centric email thread capability. Equivio's content-centric approach to building email threads allows users to review only emails that contain unique content. Applied to data in the Enron case, Equivio's email thread technology was able to reduce the overall review effort by 60%. The content-centric approach is robust, eliminating any dependence on the idiosyncrasies of email metadata, while also facilitating thread analysis on OCR collections.

"Anacomp has a powerful presence in both the eDiscovery and enterprise document capture and management markets," Turner continued. "There are remarkable symmetries in these markets as enterprises align themselves with a changing litigation and compliance environment. By integrating Equivio's email thread technology into CaseLogistix in the near future as well as potentially into our docHarbor(R) platform, we are helping our customers find and process the right content much more quickly."

"Anacomp has clearly identified the need for technologies that can help its customers meet regulatory and litigation challenges in the face of skyrocketing document volumes," said Amir Milo, Chief Executive Officer of Equivio. "In this pervasive context, we believe that the integration of Equivio's technology will represent a compelling value proposition for Anacomp's law firm and corporate customers."

CaseLogistix allows legal teams to quickly review and produce any amount of digital evidence using an interface similar to that of Microsoft(R) Outlook(R). Combined with Anacomp's docHarbor document management platform, business process management services, and secure high-speed scanning and conversion services, CaseLogistix provides law firms and corporate legal departments with one-stop access to one of the broadest litigation management solutions in the legal industry.

About Equivio

Equivio groups near-duplicates and structures email threads. Equivio's patent-pending technology zooms in on unique data, allowing users to read less, think more, win big(TM). In the 2007 Socha-Gelbmann Electronic Discovery Survey, law firms ranked Equivio as a Top 10 software vendor. To learn more about winning with Equivio, email info@equivio.com or visit http://www.equivio.com/.

About Anacomp

With 40 years of experience and a passionate commitment to client services, Anacomp partners with its customers to help them realize the full potential of their business processes at the lowest total cost of ownership. Possessing one of the world's largest document repositories, Anacomp's offerings serve thousands of users in insurance, financial services, government, legal, and other markets. Anacomp is headquartered in San Diego, with international headquarters in Wokingham, UK. For more information, visit http://www.anacomp.com/ or call (800) 364-9870.

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CONTACT: Rob Jensen, Senior Director of Marketing of Anacomp, Inc.,
+1-858-716-3549, rob.jensen@anacomp.com; or Warwick Sharp, Vice President,
Marketing and Business Development of Equivio, 1-800-851-1965,
warwick.sharp@equivio.com

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

Clinical Management Corporation of America selects MedcomSoft Record for 100 Physicians

TORONTO, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedcomSoft Inc. (TSX: MSF), a leading provider of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Connectivity solutions announced today that Clinic Management Corporation of America (CMCA), a subsidiary of A+ HealthCare Holding Inc., has signed an agreement with MedcomSoft's wholly-owned subsidiary MedcomSoft Corporation in Atlanta, GA, to license MedcomSoft Record UE, MedcomSoft's award winning EHR and practice Management software Solution, to automate its new retail based clinical centers. The retail clinics, which are to be located within Farmacias El Amal - Puerto Rico's largest locally owned drugstore chain, will focus on preventive medical and clinical services. Rollout to these clinics is expected in April 2008 and is expected to be completed by December 2009.

Under the terms of the agreement, CMCA is to purchase 100 MedcomSoft Record licenses to support its clinics rollout. Assuming full implementation, the agreement shall provide revenues to MedcomSoft in excess of $750,000 excluding implementation, training and support services.

"We will be able to deliver modern and high quality services that patients will expect in our clinics, and have a seamless integration of all of the facets of patient care to ensure the highest degree of Disease management" indicated Dr. Shehadeh, executive director of CMCA. "We intend to be pioneers in the use of information technology in Puerto Rico as it pertains to the delivery of medical services and we have chosen MedcomSoft Record after a lengthy and intensive search and a comparison of available solutions in the marketplace. We were specifically very impressed with MedcomSoft's ability to produce fully codified health records that enable full inter-operability between providers, advanced clinical research, higher prevention and full support to pay-per-performance and quality initiatives."

MedcomSoft Record will automate everyday clinical and management tasks such as documenting patients' visits, prescribing medications, ordering and viewing laboratory results, document management, scheduling, referrals and billing. Additionally the electronic health record system is preloaded with one of the most advanced clinical data search and mining system in the industry.

About A+ HealthCare Holding Inc.:

Founded in 2007, A+ HealthCare Holding Inc. is a holding company based in San Juan, PR dedicated to the development of high quality and cost effective ventures that improve access to healthcare services.

About MedcomSoft Inc.:

Founded in 1994, MedcomSoft Inc. develops cutting edge software solutions for the healthcare industry. MedcomSoft has pioneered the use of numerically codified point-of-care clinical terminologies to create a new generation of highly interoperable EHRs, which significantly enhance disease surveillance and accelerate clinical research. MedcomSoft award winning software applications includes Electronic Health Records, physician order entry systems with e-prescribing, document management, practice management and clinical data search, data mining and disease surveillance systems.

MedcomSoft is the recipient of the "Best of KLAS" award in 2007 year-end report in the Ambulatory EMR 1-5 Physicians category. In addition a MedcomSoft practice was recently awarded the prestigious 2007 HIMSS Davies Award. http://www.medcomsoft.com/.

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding MedcomSoft's expectations and beliefs with respect to future events and/or financial performance. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but are not limited to, market conditions, competition including price and product functionality; economic environment; and the ability to develop and deliver new products in a timely manner. The reader is referred to the documents that the Company files from time to time with applicable Canadian securities and regulatory authorities for a discussion on certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those projected, anticipated or implied. MedcomSoft does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.

MedcomSoft Inc.

CONTACT: Steven Small, MedcomSoft Inc., Phone: (877) 673-0101, Fax: (416)
443-9693, http://www.medcomsoft.com/.

ID Media and SBTV.com Launch New Broadband Buying Model to Help Advertisers Target Small Businesses

NEW YORK, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- ID Media, the largest direct and digital media services company in the U.S., has structured a new advertising buying model with SBTV.com, the first television network on the Web devoted exclusively to providing streaming video content to small businesses in the U.S. The relationship was formed in late December to evaluate the viability of broadband video pre-roll ad messages targeting small businesses. The offering features a direct response media buying pricing structure modeled after DRTV.

Small businesses are an important, but hard-to-reach audience for advertisers. The growing legion of small businesses now numbers over 25 million.

Said Josh Martin, VP, Director of Emerging Media at ID, who negotiated the deal, "SBTV.com has excellent video content geared to today's small business owners. Our new pricing model now makes it a viable advertising venue for our clients who are looking for a strong ROI on their media. SBTV.com's rates are now in line with more established media vehicles like DRTV."

SBTV.com is committed to helping small business owners manage, grow and protect their ventures. Founded in 2000, the site is a premiere online destination for small business-related videos, news and information. SBTV.com provides streaming media content, technical information about how to run a small enterprise better, the latest on small business conferences and events, inspirational stories and resources to help solve day-to-day business challenges.

"We are very excited to work with ID Media, an innovator in the ROI media space. We feel SBTV.com offers excellent opportunities for ID's clients, some of the world's leading advertisers, and we expect strong results from this DR buying model," says Dan Demko, President, SBTV.com.

Added Josh Martin, "SBTV.com has shown a commitment to the effectiveness of their video-related ad units with the DR-based buying structure we developed. It will allow our clients to test a new ad unit and Website with limited financial risk. We are very positive about this buying model and the new opportunities in broadband video that it represents."

About SBTV.com

SBTV.com -- Small Business Television, is the only video news and information destination site for America's 25 million small businesses. SBTV.com is committed to providing small business owners with the tools they need to manage, grow and protect their ventures. SBTV.com video, audio and text article content is created by experienced business journalists and leading small business experts. The SBTV.com community site provides a virtual marketplace for small business owners and experts to come together to network and share knowledge and expertise. At SBTV.com, small business isn't just about making a living, it's a way of life.

About ID Media

ID Media helps leading advertisers profit in today's fast-changing media marketplace. The company, which is the largest direct and digital media services company in the country, delivers the best possible return on media investments because of its superior rates, research resources, and reporting systems. ID Media serves clients including American Express, Computer Associates, Johnson & Johnson, HBO, Kaiser Permanente, Nautilus, and Verizon from locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. ID Media is part of The Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE symbol: IPG).

ID Media

CONTACT: Emily A. Burns of ID Media, +1-212-907-7007,
eburns@idmediaww.com

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

Elsevier Acquires Edra S.p.A

MILAN, Italy, January 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier has acquired Edra S.p.A, an online publishing company in the healthcare field. Together, Elsevier and Edra will be able to provide professional and promotional support to pharmaceutical companies by combining Elsevier's content and services with Edra's electronic capabilities and online delivery channel. An important tool is Medikey, the largest online medical and healthcare professional community in Italy.

Edra publishes important online magazines including Doctornews33, Dermatologia33 and Cardiologia33 for doctors, Farmacista33 for pharmacists and Pharmamarketing to pharma managers. Edra also maintains the portals http://www.dica33.it (the leading Italian consumer health portal) http://www.doctor33.it, (the leading medical doctors portal), and http://www.pharmamarketing.it (for pharmaceutical company professionals).

Name: Shira Tabachnikoff E-mail: s.tabachnikoff@elsevier.com Phone: +31(0)20-485-2736

Elsevier

Name: Shira Tabachnikoff, E-mail: s.tabachnikoff@elsevier.com, Phone: +31(0)20-485-2736

Majesco Entertainment Ships Three Games on One Cartridge With 'Mega Brain Boost' for the Nintendo DS(TM)Use The Theories Of Makota Schichida To Boost Your Brain Power

EDISON, N.J., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The latest game in the best-selling Brain Boost franchise is now available as Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced it has shipped Mega Brain Boost for the Nintendo DS(TM). Developed by Interchannel-Holon, Mega Brain Boost packs three full games of brain-building fun onto one value-priced game cartridge, with each game specifically designed by renowned researcher Makota Shichida to promote cerebral development.

"Having grown geometrically smarter after playing the first two Brain Boost games, I expect that the additional training hours I've logged with Mega Brain Boost will expedite my Mensa invitation," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco.

Mega Brain Boost includes the best-selling Brain Boost Beta Wave and Brain Boost Gamma Wave, plus a never-before-released third game that includes additional drills designed to improve speed, accuracy and memory. Each game type offers four difficulty levels with 20 multiple choice problems in each. Upon completing a game series, players will receive overall scores for right brain development so they can track their progress. The game automatically adapts the difficulty to a player's skill level and includes a multiplayer option that lets friends compete head-to-head to determine who is the bigger brainiac.

Mega Brain Boost is rated E for Everyone, and is now available for a suggested retail price of $19.99. For additional information, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Dr. Makoto Shichida & Right Brain Development Theory

Chairman of the Shichida Educational Institute, Dr. Makoto Shichida has been extensively researching development of the right brain for years. His findings have been acknowledged worldwide and his theory is put into practice at over 400 schools throughout Japan. The right brain generally dominates the recognition of images/shapes/spatial patterns, illustrations, music, intuition and emotions. In essence, Shichida's Right Brain Development Theory revolves around the practice of daily repeated drills of viewing shapes and colors, absorbing large amounts of information quickly and being able to then accurately reproduce those images visually. The repeated stimulation activates the right brain and heightens its potential.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Nancy Drew(TM), Cooking Mama(TM) and Zoo Hospital(TM) for the Nintendo DS(TM) and Cooking Mama: Cook Off for the Wii(TM) console. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

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Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward- looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to, the demand for our products; our ability to complete and release our products in a timely fashion; competitive factors in the businesses in which we compete; continued consumer acceptance of our products and the gaming platforms on which our products operate; fulfillment of orders preliminarily made by customers; adverse changes in the securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Majesco Entertainment Company

CONTACT: Audra McIver of Bender Helper Impact for Majesco Entertainment
Company, +1-212-689-5994 Ext. 1217, audra_mciver@bhimpact.com

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

iCAD Announces Partnership for Initiating Clinical Testing of Its Virtual Colonoscopy CAD Product

NASHUA, N.H., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iCAD, Inc. , an industry-leading provider of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) solutions for the early identification of cancer, today announced an agreement with ACR Image Metrix to conduct a multi-reader clinical study of iCAD's CT Colon product, for use with Virtual Colonoscopy. With this partnership, iCAD will work with ACR Image Metrix to develop and execute a clinical study to support U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of CT Colon CAD. ACR Image Metrix was launched by the American College of Radiology (ACR) to leverage over thirty years of experience in conducting clinical research in part through the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN). The ACR and the ACRIN have a proven history in developing trials that standardize the use of imaging technologies, image transmission and archive, reduce the size and cost of trials and produce more reliable results.

"This partnership represents a major step forward in the development of our Colon CAD product," said Ken Ferry, President and Chief Executive Officer of iCAD. "We feel that working with ACR Image Metrix, a group with significant expertise in radiology clinical trial management, will put us in an optimal position to submit solid clinical data to FDA and meet our goals for this important product line."

Although 140,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, the good news is it is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. More than 82 million Americans are over 50 and are eligible for colorectal cancer screening, however the test is significantly underutilized, due at least in part to the invasive nature of current screening procedures. Results from recent trials showing the effectiveness of Virtual Colonoscopy as a screening procedure coupled with recent legislation introduced to establish Medicare reimbursement for the procedure are likely to expand the options available for colorectal cancer screening and increase utilization of Virtual Colonoscopy.

"It is clear from the low compliance levels that we need more options in colon cancer screening," said Bruce J. Hillman, M.D., F.A.C.R., ACR Image Metrix Director of Scientific Affairs. "We feel that CT Colonography has the potential to drastically improve colon cancer screening and we look forward to exploring how CAD can impact and enhance this new option for detecting polyps." Dr. Hillman was the Chair of ACRIN and played a pivotal role in advancing several national trials including the National CT Colonography Trial that recently demonstrated that CTC is highly accurate for the detection of intermediate and large polyps and that the accuracy of CTC is similar to colonoscopy.

About ACR Image Metrix

ACR Image Metrix is a subsidiary of the American College of Radiology (ACR), the premier professional society serving more than 32,000 radiologists committed to ensuring that imaging is safe, effective, and accessible to all patients. ACR Image Metrix is based on the successes of ACRIN(R), the NCI- funded clinical trials cooperative group established in 1999 to assess emerging imaging technologies. ACRIN(R)'s clinical trials have involved as few as 65 to more than 50,000 subjects and have handled over 50 million images. The ACRIN(R) portfolio includes such high-profile studies as the Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST) and the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial (NLST).

About iCAD, Inc.

iCAD, Inc. is an industry-leading provider of Computer- Aided Detection (CAD) solutions that enable healthcare professionals to better serve patients by identifying pathologies and pinpointing cancer earlier. iCAD offers a comprehensive range of high-performance, upgradeable CAD systems for the high, mid and low volume mammography markets. iCAD is entrusted with the task of early cancer detection by over 1500 women's healthcare centers worldwide. For more information, call +1 877 iCADnow or visit http://www.icadmed.com/.

For iCAD, contact Darlene Deptula-Hicks, EVP and CFO at 603-882-5200 x7944 or

via email at ddeptula@icadmed.com

For iCAD Investor Relations, contact Anne Marie Fields of Lippert/Heilshorn &

Associates at 212-838-3777 x6604 or via email at icad@lhai.com

For iCAD Public Relations, contact Wendy Ryan of Schwartz Communications at

781-684-0770 or via email at icad@schwartz-pr.com

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

Certain statements contained in this News Release 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 the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the risks of uncertainty of patent protection, the impact of supply and manufacturing constraints or difficulties, product market acceptance, possible technological obsolescence, increased competition, customer concentration and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "believe", "demonstrate", "intend", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "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. The Company is under no obligation to provide any updates to any information contained in this release.

iCAD, Inc.

CONTACT: Darlene Deptula-Hicks, EVP and CFO of iCAD, Inc.,
+1-603-882-5200, Ext. 7944, ddeptula@icadmed.com; Investor Relations, Anne
Marie Fields of Lippert-Heilshorn & Associates, +1-212-838-3777, Ext. 6604,
icad@lhai.com, for iCAD, Inc.; or Public Relations, Wendy Ryan of Schwartz
Communications, +1-781-684-0770, icad@schwartz-pr.com, for iCAD, Inc.

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

American Airlines and Aircell Begin Broadband Connectivity InstallationAmerican's Kansas City Maintenance Base Completes First of 15 Aircraft Installations for Real-Time, Internet Broadband Connectivity

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, leading the way in customer experience initiatives, has completed the first aircraft installation of the Aircell(R) Internet broadband connectivity solution at American's Kansas City maintenance base. American, which will be the first U.S. airline to offer customers Aircell's Internet broadband solution, plans to install and test the technology in 2008 on all 15 of its Boeing 767-200 aircraft that primarily fly transcontinental routes.

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"There's a tremendous amount of intrigue and appeal for travelers to be able to utilize the Internet when traveling 30,000 feet above the United States at 500 miles per hour," said Dan Garton, American's Executive Vice President - Marketing. "Connectivity is important to our business customers and those who want to use their PDAs and laptops for real-time, full-service, inflight, broadband Internet, e-mail and VPN. With this test of Aircell's technology, American Airlines is demonstrating our commitment to enhancing the travel experience for our customers and meeting their evolving needs when it comes to connectivity and communications."

Prior to customer use, the first aircraft featuring Aircell's broadband Internet service will begin flying for rigorous systems and beta testing pending certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Aircell's exclusive air-to-ground broadband system will provide customers with an Internet connection, VPN (virtual private network) access, and e-mail capabilities through all Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, PDAs and portable gaming devices. Customers will experience speeds similar to wireless, mobile, broadband services on the ground. The Aircell system is designed to provide full data service - cell phone and Voice Over IP (Internet Protocol) services will not be available.

"American Airlines is an industry leader and innovator in customer services," said Jack Blumenstein, CEO & President, Aircell, LLC. "Aircell is delighted to partner with American to provide flyers with a full, inflight, Internet connectivity experience."

Aircell's broadband service will also provide: -- Complimentary access to AA.com including services such as gates and times, fares and AAdvantage information, -- Access to the Wall Street Journal Digest Edition, -- Compatibility with VPNs that provide access to corporate intranets and email accounts, -- And seamless coverage over the continental U.S. above 10,000 feet.

Aircell will offer the connectivity solution to American Airlines customers in all classes of service on the B767-200 aircraft for a fee. Pending successful connectivity trials on B767 aircraft, American could extend Aircell's inflight broadband service to the remainder of its domestic fleet.

Aircell's air-to-ground inflight Internet system for commercial aircraft uses three lightweight antennae installed on the outside of the aircraft. One antenna, the PCS/GPS antenna, is mounted on the top of the aircraft, and the other two antennae are mounted to the bottom of the aircraft. Customers access the broadband signal using their own Wi-Fi enabled devices, which communicate directly with wireless access points that are distributed evenly throughout the aircraft cabin ceiling. The signal will be transmitted through the 3mhz signal from air to ground using 92 cellular towers throughout the continental United States.

The installation work of Aircell's equipment will be performed by American's mechanics, represented by the Transport Workers Union. American, a founding member of the onewold(R) Alliance, conducts nearly 90 percent of its own maintenance work in-house and provides maintenance for other aviation and aerospace companies as well.

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. .

About Aircell

Aircell LLC is the leader in global airborne telecommunications for the Commercial and Business Aviation markets. The winner of the FCC's exclusive broadband frequency license in 2006, Aircell is pioneering a revolutionary new wireless broadband system for North America. Aircell broadband system will include robust Wi-Fi hotspots that enable airline passengers to surf the Internet, use e-mail and log on to their corporate VPNs using their personal Wi-Fi equipped devices. The system will also offer airline operational- communications capabilities and provide a path to a wealth of future cabin services. Set for introduction in 2008, the new broadband service will also be available to business aircraft operators, offering a similar set of features. Aircell (http://www.aircell.com/) has facilities in Louisville, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois.

AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(R) Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet. The address is http://www.aa.com/

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CONTACT: Charley Wilson of AA Corp. Communications, +1-817-967-1577,
corp.comm@aa.com; or Alexis Wilson of RF Binder, +1-646-361-0544,
aircell@rfbinder.com, alexis.wilson@rfbinder.com, for Aircell

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

AT&T Announces Hosting Agreement With SAP America; Named a Preferred SAP(R) Hosting ProviderThree-Year Agreement Reinforces Company's Position as Leading Application Services Provider

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced it is joining forces with SAP America Inc. in a three-year marketing agreement under which AT&T will serve as a primary SAP(R) hosting partner, providing independent hosting services for business customers headquartered in North America.

Effective today, SAP America's sales and marketing team will begin referring those companies whose annual revenues exceed $200 million to AT&T for hosting services. By combining AT&T's global Internet Protocol (IP) network and hosting and applications services capabilities with SAP's global expertise in enterprise software, businesses will receive simplified, full-service solutions that will allow them to deliver critical applications to their end users.

"SAP is pleased to welcome AT&T as a new strategic SAP hosting partner," said Greg Tomb, president and CEO, SAP North America. "AT&T's reputation for high-quality enterprise services complements SAP's commitment to deliver sustainable and cost-effective solutions to our customers."

Today's announcement is the latest milestone in AT&T's overall efforts to provide world-class applications-management services and support to companies. It builds upon the expertise gained when AT&T acquired application service provider USinternetworking (USi) in October 2006. In 2007, the global application-management services market totaled more than $25 billion, and it is expected to grow, according to IDC.(1)

"SAP and AT&T will enable enterprise customers to virtualize their enterprise applications within a network so that they can be accessed anytime, anywhere their business needs them," said Ron Spears, group president, AT&T Global Business Services. "Applying the intelligence of today's networks to applications makes it possible for businesses to operate more successfully at a greater scale and velocity.

"We're delighted to be working with SAP -- a world-class company in its own right in helping companies to achieve this goal," Spears said.

Today, AT&T serves its hosting and application services customers through its 38 Internet Data Centers located in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. To support its business for SAP solutions, AT&T has created, within its Global Business Services (GBS) unit, an SAP services practice that includes experts in dedicated sales, technical and applications-specific management.

As a certified SAP hosting partner, AT&T will offer a full portfolio of hosting services for SAP applications, including infrastructure, implementation, operation and ongoing support. In addition, AT&T will also be a provider of development hosting site services for testing, monitoring, training and development.

(1) Source: IDC, Worldwide and U.S. Application Management Services 2007 2011 Forecast, October 2007.

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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/.

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Nearly 60 Maryland Nonprofits Awarded More Than $340,000 by Verizon Foundation to Boost Literacy EffortsFunding Provided Through Company's 'Check Into Literacy' Program

BALTIMORE, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the generosity of Verizon's customers who participated in the company's Check Into Literacy program, the Verizon Foundation has awarded $341,000 to 58 nonprofit organizations in Maryland that support literacy and learning activities for children, adolescents and adults.

The Check Into Literacy program enables Verizon landline phone customers to make a $1-a-month donation to support literacy when paying their Verizon bill. Verizon collected $341,000 through the program in Maryland and asked state nonprofits to apply for the grants. To qualify for funding, applicants had to be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing basic reading skills, and computer and Web-based literacy programs to Marylanders in underserved communities.

"Literacy is the foundation of a successful future for all children, and Verizon is proud to partner with our customers to support literacy organizations throughout Maryland," said William R. Roberts, Verizon regional president for Maryland and Washington, D.C. "Maryland organizations and individuals combat illiteracy each day, and these Check Into Literacy grants provide much-needed funding so these literacy champions can continue to make a positive impact in their communities."

Grant recipients include: -- Anne Arundel County: Anne Arundel Community College, Assistance League of the Chesapeake, Mark 10:14, OIC of Anne Arundel County, YWCA of Annapolis/Anne Arundel County. -- Baltimore City: Baltimore Reads, Building Educated Leaders for Life, Center for Summer Learning, Civic Works, Family & Children's Services of Central Maryland, Franciscan Youth Center, Greater Baltimore Urban League, Greater Homewood Community Corp., Heroes Helping Heroes Inc., LatinLink Institute, South Baltimore Learning Corp., The Hearing and Speech Agency, Union Baptist Head Start, USS Constellation Museum, Washington Village/Pigtown Council, Young Audiences of Maryland. -- Baltimore County: Creative Kids Inc., Literacy Works, United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland, We Are Family Community Development Corp. -- Carroll County: Margaret Byrd Rawson Institute. -- Cecil County: Boys & Girls Club of Cecil County. -- Charles County: Citizens of the Charles County Public Library, First Book Charles County Advisory Board. -- Dorchester County: Literacy League of Dorchester County. -- Frederick County: Communication Service for the Deaf, Maryland School for the Deaf, Up County Family Center. -- Garrett County: Southern Middle School, Swan Meadow School. -- Harford County: Harford County Public Library Foundation, Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. -- Howard County: Athelas Institute, FIRN Inc., Howard Community College. -- Kent County: Shared Opportunity Service. -- Montgomery County: African Immigrant & Refugee Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Chinese American Senior Services, Community Bridges, Family Learning Solutions, Literacy Council of Montgomery County, Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, Montgomery College. -- Prince George's County: Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Future Leaders Inc., Latin American Youth Center, Literacy Council of Prince George's County, Prince George's Child Resource Center, S.B. Step Ahead Program, United Communities Against Poverty. -- Talbot County: Character Counts Mid-Shore. -- Worcester County: Diakonia Inc.

Thanks to Verizon's customers and the Check Into Literacy program, nonprofit organizations in 26 states and Washington, D.C., received more than $1.28 million to bolster literacy efforts. In addition to Maryland and the District of Columbia, the participating states are: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

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Questar Assessment to Host Fiscal Fourth Quarter Conference Call January 29 at 11 a.m. EST

BREWSTER, N.Y., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Questar Assessment, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: QUSA) today announced that company management will host a conference call for investors Tuesday, January 29, at 11 a.m. EST to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. A news release detailing the results is scheduled to be issued before the opening of the stock market that day.

Audio Dial in numbers: 1-877-407-4018 (toll-free) 1-201-689-8471 (toll/international) Note: Participants should dial in a few minutes prior to start time. Webcast Website Link: http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=00004A88 Live then archived for three months Replay Dial in number: 1-877-660-6853 (toll-free) 1-201-612-7415 (toll/international) Account: 3055 Conference ID: 271316 Available through: May 1, 2008 ABOUT QUESTAR ASSESSMENT, INC. (formerly TASA)

Questar Assessment, Inc. headquartered in Brewster, N.Y., offers a comprehensive suite of educational assessment solutions to states, schools, school districts and to third parties. As one of the nation's leading providers, Questar provides products and services that range from test design, development, calibration, and psychometric services through print production, distribution, scanning, scoring, reporting, and data analysis services, as well as readability analysis of written materials. To meet the requirements in electronic assessment, Questar offers on-line testing services to schools and educational entities in the K-12 market as well as customized assessment engines for curriculum providers. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.questarai.com/.

Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements as contemplated by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which are enumerated in the company's reports filed with The Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Questar Assessment, Inc.

CONTACT: Andrew L. Simon, President & CEO of Questar Assessment, Inc.,
+1-845-277-8100, asimon@questarai.com; or Tad Gage of The Investor Relations
Company, +1-312-245-2700, tgage@tirc.com, for Questar Assessment, Inc.

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