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Stamps.com Fourth Quarter & Year-End 2007 Financial Results Call Invitation

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stamps.com(R) today announced an invitation to join the Stamps.com Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Financial Results Conference Call. The call will take place Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 5:00 pm ET and will be web cast from our Investor Relations Web site at http://investor.stamps.com/. The fourth quarter 2007 earnings press release will precede the earnings call at 4:30 pm ET on February 13, 2008.

If you have any questions, please call Stamps.com Investor Relations at (310) 482-5830 or e-mail us at invrel@stamps.com.

We look forward to your participation.

This message is not an offer to sell securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy securities.

About Stamps.com and PhotoStamps

Stamps.com is a leading provider of Internet-based postage services. Stamps.com (http://www.stamps.com/) enables small businesses, enterprises, and consumers to print U.S. Postal Service-approved postage with just a PC, printer and Internet connection, right from their home or office. The Company targets its services to small businesses and home offices, and currently has partnerships with companies including Microsoft, CompUSA, EarthLink, HP, NCR, Office Depot, Vendio and the U.S. Postal Service.

PhotoStamps (http://www.photostamps.com/) is a patented Stamps.com product that couples the technology of PC Postage with the simplicity of a web-based image upload and order process. Since launching PhotoStamps for the third market test in May 2005, more than 45 million individual PhotoStamps have been shipped to customers. PhotoStamps is currently available under authorization of the U.S. Postal Service for its fourth phase market test with an authorization through May 16, 2008.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements about our anticipated results and our PhotoStamps spend that involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors, including the Company's ability to complete and ship its products, maintain desirable economics for its products and obtain or maintain regulatory approval, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, are detailed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made from time to time by STAMPS.COM, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. STAMPS.COM undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Stamps.com, the Stamps.com logo and PhotoStamps are trademarks or registered trademarks of Stamps.com Inc. All other brands and names are property of their respective owners.

Stamps.com Investor Contact: Press Contact: Stamps.com Investor Relations Brew Media Relations (310) 482-5830 (310) 600-7160 http://investor.stamps.com/ dena@brewpr.com

Stamps.com

CONTACT: Investors, Stamps.com Investor Relations, +1-310-482-5830; or
Press, Brew Media Relations, +1-310-600-7160, dena@brewpr.com, for Stamps.com

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

Andres Irlando Named Vice President - Public Policy for VerizonWill Forge Coalitions and Develop Strategies to Advance State and Federal Public-Policy Initiatives

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Andres F. Irlando has been named vice president - public policy for Verizon, taking on broader responsibilities in assuming a leadership role for state and federal policy and advocacy issues nationwide.

Irlando, who joined Verizon in 2005 as vice president in the Pacific region, is now responsible for forging industry coalitions and developing strategies with cable, telecom and high-tech companies to advance state public-policy initiatives. He is also working closely with Verizon's federal government relations team, on strategic initiatives.

Irlando will be based in Basking Ridge, N.J., and report to Colleen McCloskey, senior vice president - state public affairs, policy and communications.

"Andres has been a catalyst for innovation and success in several state public-policy initiatives, including video-choice legislation in California," McCloskey said. "I'm confident he will bring the same strategic and disciplined approach to this broader role, achieving alignment among the growing number of industry players who are increasingly active in policy matters across the states."

Before joining Verizon, Irlando served as president of the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation in Los Angeles. He previously served on the senior management team for GovWorks, an Internet company providing Web-based products and services to local and state governments, and worked as an attorney at the law firm of O'Melveny and Myers in San Francisco.

Irlando received a bachelor's degree in 1994 from Harvard College, where he studied government, and a doctor of jurisprudence degree from Stanford Law School in 1998.

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

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Alberto Canal, Verizon, +1-908-559-6367,
aberto.c.canal@verizon.com

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

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Caremark Customer Care Centers Recognized for Customer Satisfaction Excellence By J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM)

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark announced today that its Caremark Customer Care Centers have again been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence by J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM). This distinction, which the Company has held since 2006, acknowledges Caremark's call center operations as providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience."

"We are delighted that J.D. Power and Associates has again certified the Caremark Customer Care Centers for customer service excellence and recognized the extraordinary dedication of our customer care teams in serving our clients and plan participants," said Howard McLure, President of Caremark Pharmacy Services. "It is a testament to Caremark's strong commitment to providing the highest level of service and I want to personally thank our customer care teams and all of our colleagues companywide who support them."

In order to qualify for certification, a call center must perform within the top 20th percentile of all centers evaluated nationwide, based on benchmarks established by J.D. Power and Associates for courtesy; knowledge, concern for the customer; usefulness of the information provided; convenience of operating hours; ease of reaching a representative and timely resolution of issues. Call centers must also successfully pass a detailed audit of their recruiting, training, employee incentives, management roles and responsibilities, and quality assurance capabilities. As part of its evaluation, J.D. Power and Associates conducted a random survey of Caremark's customers who recently contacted its call centers.

Caremark Customer Care Centers in Arizona, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas are included in this certification. In 2009, Caremark will submit a former CVS PharmaCare call center location in Pennsylvania for corporate certification for the first time.

The Call Center Certification Program was launched by J.D. Power and Associates in 2004 to evaluate overall customer satisfaction with call centers and to help call centers in various industries increase their efficiency and effectiveness by establishing best practices for handling service calls. For J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM) information, visit http://www.jdpower.com/.

About CVS Caremark

CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions and related health care services in the nation. The Company fills or manages more than 1 billion prescriptions annually. Through its unmatched breadth of service offerings, CVS Caremark is transforming the delivery of health care services in the U.S. The Company is uniquely positioned to effectively manage costs and improve health care outcomes through its 6,200 CVS/pharmacy stores; its pharmacy benefit management, mail order and specialty pharmacy division, Caremark Pharmacy Services; its retail-based health clinic subsidiary, MinuteClinic; and its online pharmacy, CVS.com. General information about CVS Caremark is available through the Investor Relations portion of the Company's website, at http://investor.cvs.com/, as well as through the pressroom portion of the Company's website, at http://www.cvs.com/pressroom.

Investor Contact: Media Contact: Nancy Christal Eileen Howard Dunn Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Investor Relations Corporate Communications (914) 722-4704 (401) 770-4561

CVS Caremark

CONTACT: Investors, Nancy Christal, Senior Vice President, Investor
Relations, +1-914-722-4704, or Media, Eileen Howard Dunn, Senior Vice
President, Corporate Communications, +1-401-770-4561, both of CVS

Web site: http://www.cvs.com/
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Verizon Wireless Spends More than $139 Million in 2007 to Enhance South Carolina's Wireless NetworkCompany's Network Investment Nears $600 Million Since 2000; Verizon Wireless Blankets South Carolina with High-Speed Broadband Access

COLUMBIA, S.C., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that the company has invested more than $139 million to improve its voice and data wireless network across South Carolina in 2007, increasing the company's total investment since 2000 to nearly $600 million.

Significant 2007 network improvements in South Carolina include: -- Areas around Columbia such as Gaston, Lexington County and Lake Murray -- Areas around Charleston such as Seabrook Island and Ashley River Rd near Charleston-Dorchester County Lines -- Areas around Myrtle Beach such as Carolina Forest and US-501 west of the Intracoastal Waterway

Verizon Wireless also expanded and upgraded its Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev A) network throughout Anderson, Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and Orangeburg. Verizon Wireless' EV-DO network is currently available to more than 250 million Americans throughout 250 major metropolitan areas and 180 major airports.

"As more people use their wireless devices to surf the web and download music and streaming videos, it is imperative that Verizon Wireless invest significantly to bring our customers reliable service to keep up with their demand for high-speed internet," said Jerry Fountain, Verizon Wireless Carolinas/Tennessee region president. "Verizon Wireless is also focused on making the shopping experience more convenient and accessible, so our customers will see shopping conveniences and store improvements in many of our SC locations."

Verizon Wireless opened and remodeled several retail locations in Greenwood, Seneca and Columbia during 2007, extending the company's customer service options and creating new employment opportunities for South Carolinians. The company has 29 company-owned and operated retail stores in South Carolina with more planned in 2008.

With more than 4,000 people employed statewide, Verizon Wireless operates three state-of-the-art customer service centers in the state's largest metropolitan areas (Columbia, Greenville and Charleston). Verizon Wireless was recently recognized in the 2007 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce's annual "Big Fifty," a ranking based on the number of people companies employ in South Carolina.

For more information about Verizon Wireless' products, services and opportunities in South Carolina call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

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). For more information, go to: 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: Carolyn Culbertson of Verizon Wireless, +1-864-987-2006,
Carolyn.Culberston@verizonwireless.com

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

Distinguished Industry Veteran Irene Qualters to Head Software Strategy at SGINew Executive to Oversee Efforts to Develop and Productize SGI Industrial Strength Linux Environment

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SGI today named Irene Qualters the company's new senior vice president of software. An industry veteran with a successful track record that spans more than 20 years, Qualters has led software design and development with leading systems, software and end-user organizations.

At SGI, she will be responsible for all software-related activity, including driving the company's efforts to develop and productize the SGI(R) Industrial Strength Linux(R) Environment (ISLE). ISLE is crucial to SGI's strategy to provide a fully integrated compute, storage and visualization environment for high-performance computing (HPC) and enterprise customers.

Qualters is an established technologist and executive who rose through successive levels of leadership positions at Cray Research, where she was eventually named president of the company. She later moved to SGI, serving as senior vice president until leaving SGI in 1998. She then joined the end-user community as a visiting scientist at NASA/Goddard Flight Center.

Following NASA Goddard, Qualters joined Merck & Co. as IT vice president for the pharmaceutical giant's global research labs. There she led the organization that provided IT and application services and support for the worldwide research community at Merck. Most recently, she led software engineering at AGEIA, a company that creates innovative hardware and software that applies breakthrough physics to the games industry.

"SGI is excited to see Irene return to our ranks to head a vital element of our long-term product and technology roadmap," said SGI CEO Robert "Bo" Ewald. "With her broad technical expertise and proven business acumen, Irene is uniquely qualified to help SGI continue to change the world with comprehensive, industry-specific solutions for new generations of users."

Qualters will report direct to Ewald, and will split her time between the company's Sunnyvale headquarters and its engineering center in Eagan, Minn.

"This is an exciting time for SGI, and I'm enthusiastic about the team I'm joining here," said Qualters. "With software taking an increasingly leading role in the SGI strategy, I look forward to the challenge of increasing the value that SGI software delivers to customers, investors and employees."

Qualters holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Detroit and a bachelor's degree in mathematics and secondary education from Duquesne University.

SGI | Innovation for Results(TM)

SGI is a leader in high-performance computing. SGI delivers a broad range of high-performance server, storage and visualization solutions along with industry-leading professional services and support that enable its customers to overcome the challenges of complex data-intensive workflows and accelerate breakthrough discoveries, innovation and information transformation. SGI helps customers solve significant challenges whether it's enhancing the quality of life through drug research, designing and manufacturing safer and more efficient cars and airplanes, studying global climate change, providing technologies for homeland security and defense, or helping enterprises manage large data. With offices worldwide, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and can be found on the Web at http://www.sgi.com/.

SGI, Altix, the SGI cube and the SGI logo are registered trademarks of SGI in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in several countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

MEDIA CONTACT Marla Robinson marlar@sgi.com 256.773.2371 SGI PR HOTLINE 650.933.7777 SGI PR FACSIMILE 650.933.0714

SGI

CONTACT: Marla Robinson, +1-256-773-2371, marlar@sgi.com, or SGI PR
HOTLINE, +1-650-933-7777, or SGI PR FACSIMILE, +1-650-933-0714, all of SGI

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

Siemens Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for Next Generation Radiation Therapy SolutionARTISTE Solution Offers Unprecedented Flexibility for Tailoring Treatments to Individual Patient Needs

CONCORD, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Medical Solutions (http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical) announced it has received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for the sale and distribution of its most recent innovation in radiation therapy technology, the ARTISTE(TM) Solution.

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Developed by Siemens' Oncology Care Systems, the ARTISTE Solution is a linear accelerator engineered specifically for Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART). Unique in design, ARTISTE is an integrated imaging and workflow solution that provides a comprehensive portfolio of image-guided and advanced treatment delivery protocols.

This new radiation therapy solution offers clinicians multiple imaging modalities. From Megavoltage (MV) to gold-standard, in-room CT imaging, clinicians can select the optimal imaging application for their treatment approach. Siemens' MVision(TM) Cone Beam Imaging Package delivers outstanding soft-tissue resolution, especially in challenging cases, such as imaging prostheses and with large patients. The CTVision(TM) CT-on-rails System provides in-room, diagnostic quality imaging; thus opening up opportunities to implement benchmark concepts, such as daily re-planning.

"Patient anatomy and tumor size and shape change during the course of treatment, often making it difficult to maximize dosage to target tissue while sparing healthy tissue," said Holger Schmidt, president of Siemens Medical Solutions, Oncology Care Systems Division. "ARTISTE provides both fast, powerful 3D MV imaging and CT high-contrast imaging to help monitor daily changes and enable precise radiation treatment delivery. Along with the improved tumor conformity, high-leaf speed, and low leakage of the new 160 MLC(TM) Multileaf Collimator, ARTISTE empowers clinicians -. offering them the flexibility and assurance they need to deliver optimal care."

ARTISTE's design incorporates an array of proven components that reinforces clinicians' confidence in adapting protocols for each patient. For precise patient positioning, the 550 TxT(TM) Treatment Table meets the growing demand for accuracy and stability, while providing the mechanical strength to accommodate a patient weight capacity of up to 550 lbs (250 kg). The ARTISTE Solution is further enhanced by Siemens' comprehensive software solution, syngo(R) Suite for Oncology, a workflow platform providing scalable workspaces that enable clinical team members to access data, patient information, and images as needed.

"Worldwide demographics continue to change and healthcare demands are on the rise. Higher cancer rates and the increasing need for radiation therapy solutions pose many questions, and Siemens has answers," said Schmidt. "With innovations like ARTISTE, we provide the reliability and options that support optimized radiation therapy and simplified clinical workflow, as well as a clear upgrade path for the incorporation of changes in clinical scope and future treatment advances."

Siemens is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens will be the first fully integrated diagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. The company delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care -- from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Siemens Healthcare employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. According to IFRS, in the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of euro 9.85 billion, orders of euro 10.27 billion, and group profit of euro 1.32 billion (preliminary figures, unaudited). Further information can be found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/medical.

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CONTACT: Thomas Schaffner, Siemens Medical Solutions, +1-610-448-1477,
thomas.schaffner@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical

Cognizant Technology Solutions Schedules Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Release and Conference Call

TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation , a leading provider of global IT and business process outsourcing services, will announce results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007 on Thursday, February 7, 2008 after the market close.

Following the release, Cognizant management will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) to discuss operating performance for the quarter. To participate in the conference call, domestic callers can dial (888) 652-6834 and international callers can dial (706) 679-3288.

The conference call will also be available live via the Internet by accessing the Cognizant web site at http://www.cognizant.com/. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing (800) 642-1687 for domestic callers and (706) 645-9291 for international callers and entering "32302898" from two hours after the end of the call until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) on February 14, 2008. The replay will also be available at Cognizant's web site http://www.cognizant.com/ for thirty days following the call.

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Cognizant's single-minded passion is to dedicate our global technology and innovation know-how, our industry expertise and worldwide resources to working together with clients to make their businesses stronger. With more than 35 global delivery centers and over 55,000 employees, we combine a unique onsite/offshore delivery model infused by a distinct culture of customer satisfaction. A member of the NASDAQ-100 Index and S&P 500 Index, Cognizant is a Forbes Global 2000 company and is ranked among the top information technology companies in BusinessWeek's Info Tech 100, Hot Growth and Top 50 Performers listings. Visit us online at http://www.cognizant.com/.

This press release includes statements which may constitute forward- looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions and the factors discussed in our most recent Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cognizant undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

CONTACT: Investors, Scot Hoffman of Financial Dynamics,
+1-212-850-5600, scot.hoffman@fd.com; or Gordon McCoun, Chief Financial and
Operating Officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation,
+1-201-801-0233, gcoburn@cognizant.com; or Media, Brian Maddox of Financial
Dynamics, +1-212-850-5600

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

Enhancements to Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS portfolio Smooth Way for Introduction of Next-Generation Mobile ServicesOptimization of 7750/7710 Service Router platforms builds on Alcatel-Lucent's leadership in mobile IP network transformation

PARIS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext: Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced the expansion of its market- leading Mobile Evolution Transport Architecture (META) with the introduction of new hardware and software innovations for its IP/MPLS service router portfolio. These innovations smooth the way for the delivery of next- generation mobile services by enabling operators worldwide to construct highly resilient, enduring network infrastructures that provide greater flexibility and efficiency as networks evolve from 2G to 3G and beyond, ultimately offering truly broadband capabilities on the go.

Mobile applications are becoming more and more ubiquitous and indispensable for subscribers in their daily lives, with users today increasingly using applications such as Web surfing, multimedia messaging, photo sharing and video streaming on their mobile handsets. This trend is forecast to accelerate over the coming months and years with the increasing availability of even more bandwidth-intensive and time-sensitive applications such as mobile TV, and interactive video gaming. To meet this anticipated demand, mobile operators must provide the greater bandwidth and improved resiliency these services require. The enhancements to Alcatel-Lucent's IP/MPLS portfolio address these requirements through dramatic improvements in network efficiency, capacity, density, reliability and resiliency.

"Packet transformation of mobile transport networks will emerge as a major theme in 2008," said Mark Seery, vice president, Switching and Routing, Ovum RHK. "The mobile network environment remains a complicated multi-protocol environment requiring quality, reliability, and segment specific features. Alcatel-Lucent's combination of experience in mobile transport networks and its successful IP/MPLS product portfolio position it well for this opportunity."

Among the key beneficiaries of these enhancements to Alcatel-Lucent's IP/MPLS portfolio are operators of CDMA-based mobile networks, who are looking for ways to simplify and consolidate their legacy radio access network (RAN) backhaul infrastructures in order to reduce operational complexity and total cost of ownership. The capabilities announced today in the 7710/7750 SR platforms enable the consolidation of multiple pairs of aggregation routers and multi-layer switches into a single pair of Service Routers - significantly reducing operational complexity. As a result, CDMA operators are able to reduce their footprint and power consumption, and hence their operating costs.

"In order to profitably deploy new broadband wireless services that can help them differentiate themselves from their competitors, mobile carriers are beginning to invest in the transformation of their network infrastructures by migrating to a more robust and scalable converged IP/MPLS backbone," said Basil Alwan, president of Alcatel-Lucent's IP activities. "Alcatel-Lucent continues to lead the market with a comprehensive IP/MPLS service router portfolio that is optimized for mobile network environments, now further enhanced with a best-in-class feature set built to deliver an end-to-end mobile IP/MPLS backhaul solution that enables network convergence and evolution."

New product innovations -- which enhance interface flexibility for increased network efficiency, capacity and density for mobile network environments -- include:

-- 4-port Channelized DS3/E3 Any Service Any Port (ASAP) Media Dependent Adaptor (MDA) -- 12-port Channelized DS3/E3 ASAP MDA -- 1-port Channelized OC-12/STM4 ASAP MDA -- 1-port Channelized OC-3/STM-1 Circuit Emulation Services (CES) MDA -- 1-port Channelized OC-3/STM-1 CES Compact Media Adaptor (CMA)*

New enhancements for the Alcatel-Lucent Service Router Operating System (SR OS) -- which dramatically improve network reliability and resiliency (with failover times 2-3 times faster than alternative solutions, thus preventing dropped calls and enhancing customer satisfaction), include:

-- Multi-chassis Automatic Protection Switching (APS) -- Stateful Multi-Link Point-to-Point Protocol (MLPPP) resiliency -- ATM Pseudowire redundancy -- Multi-Class MLPPP For more information, please visit: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/ipnews

Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS solutions have been selected by a growing list of mobile operators for their network transformation including Avea, China Mobile, HITS Telecom Uganda, Mobitel, UMC Ukraine, SFR, Softbank Mobile and Vodafone. In total, Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS solutions have been selected by more than 190 service providers in more than 75 countries. During the third quarter of 2007, Alcatel-Lucent reinforced its #2 position in IP/MPLS edge garnering 18% of the market according to Ovum-RHK.

*7710 SR only About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts, Regine Coqueran,
+33(0)1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com, or Mark Burnworth,
+33(0)1-40-76-50-84, mark.burnworth@alcatel-lucent.com; or Alcatel-Lucent
Investor Relations, Scott Ashby, +33(0)1-40-76-29-90,
scott.ashby@alcatel-lucent.com, or Maria Alcon, +33(0)1-40-76-15-17,
maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com, or John DeBono, +1-908-582-7793,
debono@alcatel-lucent.com, or Tony Lucido, +33(0)1-40-76-49-80,
alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, or Don Sweeney, +1-908-582-6153,
dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/ipnews

More TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Wayland, Mass.Town Approves Video License for Verizon; 2,000 More Households Soon Can Get FiOS TV

WAYLAND, Mass., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of Wayland are a major step closer to having another choice for their cable television services, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service via the most advanced all-digital, fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.

The Board of Selectmen in Wayland granted a cable franchise to Verizon Tuesday (Jan. 22), paving the way for video choice for approximately 2,000 more Massachusetts households.

The board's vote brings to 64 the total number of Massachusetts communities where Verizon's FiOS TV is or will soon be available.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring FiOS TV to residents in Wayland," said Donna Cupelo, Verizon region president for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. "Since the launch of FiOS TV in Massachusetts last year, we are continuing our efforts to meet the consumer demand for cable TV choice."

FiOS TV is the company's new fiber-optic television service, which offers a better-quality picture, more high-definition and on-demand programs, and more reliable service at competitive prices.

Verizon currently offers FiOS TV to more than 400,000 households in 61 Massachusetts communities (see list below) as well as other locations in New York, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia.

"As a result of this new franchise, consumers in Wayland will be able to choose their cable provider as easily as they choose their phone company," said Cupelo. "Competition drives innovation, value and service quality, and it puts the consumer in control."

Verizon is currently in negotiations with several other communities in Massachusetts to obtain additional franchises. For more information on the Verizon franchise process in the state, log onto http://www.verizon.com/ma.

Verizon research indicates 87 percent of Massachusetts residents favor more competition and choice for video services. Independent studies have shown that competition in the video market brings enormous benefits to consumers in the form of reduced prices, better packages and improved service.

The Wayland franchise agreement contains provisions for the network's future growth; financial support and capacity for educational and government access channels; cable service to government buildings; and other important benefits to the town, including insurance, indemnification and enforcement protections.

"Verizon will compete aggressively for subscribers in Wayland with our FiOS services, which are fueled by our lightning-fast fiber-optic network," Cupelo said. Verizon soon will begin its door-to-door sales campaign in Wayland, explaining to local consumers the many advantages of FiOS TV.

Verizon is the first company to offer a fiber-to-the premises (FTTP) network, connecting homes and businesses directly to fiber optics on a widespread scale.

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, more than two dozen high-definition channels, video on demand and more. Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen.

In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also allows the company to offer consumers and businesses high-speed FiOS Internet service at download speeds up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps.*

* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

(FiOS TV is available in Acton, Andover, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Boxford, Braintree, Burlington, Canton, Dedham, Dunstable, Framingham, Franklin, Georgetown, Hamilton, Holliston, Hopkinton, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lincoln, Littleton, Lexington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Marion, Marlborough, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Medfield, Medway, Melrose, Methuen, Middleborough, Nahant, Natick, Needham, Newton, North Reading, Norwood, Reading, Rockland, Rowley, Sherborn, Southborough, Stoneham, Sudbury, Swampscott, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Tyngsborough, Wakefield, Waltham, Wellesley, Wenham, West Newbury, Westborough, Westwood, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn. In addition to Wayland, Verizon has TV franchises in Rochester and Wareham.)

Verizon

CONTACT: Phil Santoro of Verizon, +1-617-743-4760,
philip.g.santoro@verizon.com

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

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videoNEXT Teams with Industry Leaders for Integrated Security SystemsHomeland Security Group International, IronForge and videoNEXT Introduce Systems for the Military and Gulf Industries

CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- videoNEXT, a developer of innovative security management solutions, today announced it is joining forces with two industry leaders to introduce integrated security and surveillance systems to the U.S. Military and the Gulf Industries. videoNEXT is partnering with Homeland Security Group International (HSGI) and IronForge to introduce a new mobile wireless IP video with video analytics solution for the military and IP video management and video analytics for the gulf industries.

"The systems we are introducing are state-of-the-art surveillance and security systems designed for rapid deployment," explained Joseph Costa, videoNEXT's president and CEO. "The systems also have applications for industrial, municipal, government, residential and disaster response. Our surveillance software provides comprehensive solutions for every market. These intelligent video surveillance solutions are exactly what the military and private industry need. These turnkey solutions are portable and user friendly. The combined systems have tremendous application for security on construction sites."

For these two new systems, videoNEXT is providing the IP video management solution while HSGI is serving as the consultant on the projects. IronForge is the systems integrator for the gulf industries IP video management and video analysis solution. The solutions have been demonstrated at multiple industry events and for military, municipal SWAT teams, Homeland Security and private industry installations, as well as to provide intelligent video surveillance and early warning to protect assets in the oil industry against seaborne threats.

About Homeland Security Group International

Homeland Security Group International (Other OTC: HMSG.PK) is a technology-based corporation based in north county San Diego. HMSG's mission is the development and commercialization of technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, USMC (Retired), HMSG has assembled a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that is being brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. The company has partnered with leading security firms to design and market surveillance systems for homeland defense security applications.

About IronForge

IronForge Systems, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of technology services. With demonstrated specialties in areas such as wireless data distribution and IP-based video systems, IronForge has recently teamed with the defense/security industry's premier players in order to introduce a new convergent approach to the marketplace. Founded and headquartered in Houston, IronForge recently added regional technology centers in Chicago and Washington, DC designed to meet rising domestic and international demand.

About videoNEXT

videoNEXT is a developer of enterprise-class software for military, government and commercial facilities. The company's flagship software platform, Security Knowledge Manager(TM) (SKM(TM)), leverages a classical IT approach to video and sensor content management for capturing, organizing, storing and displaying video and sensor data. videoNEXT enhances enterprise- level security management and control using brand-independent hardware and networks. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Va. For more information on videoNEXT, visit http://www.videonext.com/ or call 703- 657-1200.

Karen Higgins A & E Communications, Inc. Phone: (610) 831-5723 khiggins@aandecomm.com

videoNEXT

CONTACT: Karen Higgins of A & E Communications, Inc., +1-610-831-5723,
khiggins@aandecomm.com, for videoNEXT

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

Verizon's Fleet in Washington Metro Area Gets Greener With Introduction of 27 Hybrid SedansUse of More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Across Country Will Reduce Greenhouse-Gas Emissions by an Estimated 263 Metric Tons and Conserve Nearly 30,000 Gallons of Fuel

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- More environmentally friendly Verizon sedans soon will begin making their way around the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. These 27 hybrid sedans, which will replace traditional vehicles in Verizon's local fleet, will reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 70 metric tons annually.

Verizon is rolling out 100 new hybrid sedans in metropolitan areas across the country. Locally, 19 sedans are based in Washington and eight in Northern Virginia. The sedans join 13 hybrid vans already in service in the metropolitan region.

With engines that run on gasoline and electricity, hybrids are more fuel- efficient than vehicles equipped with traditional engines. The Toyota Prius sedans being added to Verizon's fleet can travel nearly double the miles per gallon and emit less than half the carbon of most traditional sedans.

Verizon's use of hybrid vehicles across the country will annually reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by an estimated 263 metric tons and conserve nearly 30,000 gallons of fuel.

U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., said, "As the driver of a hybrid vehicle, I particularly appreciate Verizon's efforts to reduce energy use by including hybrid sedans in the company's fleet operations. Through its leadership, Verizon is sending the vital message that successful business practices and energy efficiency are compatible and make good business sense. Best of all, green practices make good sense for the environment in the District of Columbia and, therefore, for the residents of this city and Verizon's customers."

Last year, Verizon began using 13 specially designed service vans with environmentally friendly hybrid-engine systems in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and in Texas. No domestic motor vehicle manufacturer currently makes hybrid vehicles in the van category, so Verizon worked closely with a company that specializes in hybrid-power systems to retrofit the new vehicles to Verizon's specifications.

William R. Roberts, Verizon regional state president for Maryland and Washington D.C., said, "These additions to our fleet will reduce the amount of CO2 emitted in the Washington met area and are another example of Verizon's continued commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations."

In 2006, Verizon reduced the greenhouse-gas emissions of its operations by more than 334,000 metric tons, about the same as keeping more than 72,000 cars off the roads for a year. Verizon's commitment to green energy practices includes pursuing network equipment and building energy-reduction initiatives; using alternative energy sources in its network, buildings and vehicle fleet; and promoting the company's technology as an alternative to travel, among other efforts. In 2006 alone, Verizon processed about 70 million consumer bills online, sparing approximately 6,000 trees by reducing the amount of paper used.

Other examples can be found in New Jersey and Texas, where Verizon has tested the use of 20 percent bio-diesel fuel to power service vehicles. The fuel is a domestic, renewable resource that is biodegradable, nontoxic and is projected to reduce greenhouse gases. Also in those two states, Verizon has been using environmentally friendly lubricants made from vegetable oils as part of the process to cut sections of fiber-optic cable where the company is installing and maintaining its all-fiber-optic FiOS services. These lubricants are far more biodegradable than the traditional versions.

Verizon

CONTACT: Christy Reap of Verizon, +1-202-392-1021, creap@verizon.com

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

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CSTV.com and USA TODAY Enter Digital Marketing PartnershipCSTV digital assets CSTV XXL, GameTracker(TM) and original video to be distributed across USATODAY.com

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- CSTV.com, the leading Interactive collegiate sports media service and division of CBS Sports, today announced a digital marketing partnership with USA TODAY whereby several of CSTV's assets, including CSTV XXL and GameTracker will be made available on USATODAY.com. The partnership will allow for much greater visibility of CSTV content while giving USATODAY.com's users access to the best live coverage of collegiate sporting events on the Internet.

"This partnership offers a tremendous opportunity for exposure of CSTV.com's first-class content, particularly in the area of live video of collegiate sporting events, to a rabid fan base of sports enthusiasts at USATODAY.com," said Tom Buffolano, Vice President and General Manager, Subscription Services, CSTV Networks.

"USATODAY.com is continually looking for new and interesting content offerings for our readers. CSTV.com's exceptional coverage of college sports, especially the live video and audio programming, is a great addition to our Interactive service," said Jeff Webber, publisher of USATODAY.com and senior vice president of advertising for USA TODAY.

Through this partnership, USATODAY.com users will have access to a customized CSTV XXL player offering the most comprehensive live and on demand video coverage of college sports on the Internet. Along with highlights, press conferences and coaches' shows, CSTV XXL broadcasts thousands of live and on demand games from more than 100 top schools and conferences in 30 different men's and women's collegiate sports.

CSTV's GameTracker product, which allows fans to follow live play-by-play of collegiate sporting events through a real-time statistical interface, will be offered on multiple pages, including the Sports front, college fronts and scores page, in the USATODAY.com sports section. A daily schedule of content can be found at http://liveeventcentral.usatoday.com/.

In addition to CSTV XXL and GameTracker, CSTV plans to syndicate short- form video clips to USATODAY.com under a new co-branded sports tab. Clips including event highlights, press conferences and original video will be available to USATODAY.com users by the Spring of 2008.

About CSTV Networks

CSTV Networks, Inc., part of CBS Sports, is the leading digital and cable programming company dedicated to college sports. Connecting more fans to more college sports than any other company, its many platforms for programming distribution include CSTV, a national cable and satellite programming service, televising regular-season and championship events for 35 men's and women's college sports; CSTV.com and its network of nearly 215 official athletic sites; CSTV XXL and All Access, broadband services providing live audio and video of more than 10,000 events annually; as well as satellite television and radio, in-flight entertainment, wireless networks and more. For more information about CSTV and for the latest collegiate sports news, scores and information, please visit cstv.com.

More information about CBS and its businesses is available at http://www.cbscorporation.com/.

About USA TODAY

USA TODAY is the nation's top-selling newspaper. It is published via satellite at 34 locations in the USA and at four sites abroad. With a total average daily circulation of 2.3 million, USA TODAY is available worldwide. USA TODAY is published by Gannett Co., Inc. . The USA TODAY brand also includes: USATODAY.com, an award-winning news and information Web site that is updated 24 hours per day; USA TODAY Sports Weekly, a magazine for enthusiasts of college and professional football and baseball; USA TODAY Mobile, offering up-to-the minute news and information on a variety of mobile platforms and devices; and USA TODAY LIVE, the television arm of the USA TODAY brand that brings the spirit and quality of the newspaper to television.

CSTV Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Alex Riethmiller of CSTV.com, +1-954-489-4235,
ariethmiller@cbs.com; or Heidi Zimmerman of USA TODAY, +1-703-854-5304,
hzimmerman@usatoday.com

Web site: http://cstv.com/
http://usatoday.com/
http://liveeventcentral.usatoday.com/
http://www.cbs.sportsline.com/

Expedia Has Football Fans' Playbook for Getting to Super Bowl XLIIOfficial NFL Travel Sponsor Hands Off Deals and Tips for Travel to Arizona

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With Super Bowl XLII fast approaching, the teams are fine tuning, the turf paint is drying, the uniforms are packed and fans are rushing to lock in travel plans to Arizona for the Big Game. Expedia (R), the Official Travel Sponsor of the NFL, has travel tips and insight to make the Super Bowl experience a memorable one at http://www.expedia.com/nfl.

Get ahead of the game with Super Bowl tips from Expedia: -- Flights - Flights from Boston currently run around $495 and from New York they are approximately $450. Immediate booking will help assure preferred flight times. -- Hotels - Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe are all a short drive from the University of Phoenix Stadium and offer a range of hotels to suit each traveler's taste and budget. Whether the weekend requires a stay in the shadow of the stadium or close to a relaxing day spa, Expedia has hotel room reservations covered. -- Save Money - Booking flight and hotel together can often save money and travel packages to Phoenix are available on http://www.expedia.com/nfl. Traveling on Thursday and staying through Tuesday or Wednesday will cut down on airport crowds and offer the best selection of pricing options. -- Travel Days - Most hotels require a minimum stay of three to four nights for Super Bowl weekend. Flexible travel dates save time and money. Check out the hotel's policy on minimum stays before booking. -- Explore Arizona - Staying in Tucson or Sedona will allow easy commute to the Big Game while providing a great opportunity to experience Arizona. Winter means reasonable rates at beautiful resort hotels and spas and plenty of opportunity for exploring the outdoors. Sample Rates

Although prices are likely to fluctuate as game day approaches, the following were available on Expedia.com as of Wednesday, Jan. 23*:

Hotels Phoenix from $325 Scottsdale from $349 Tempe from $484 Sedona from $132 Tucson from $172 Air+Hotel Packages To Phoenix -- From New York: Flight + 4 nights hotel from $900/person -- From Boston: Flight + 4 nights hotel from $995/person -- From Los Angeles: Flight + 4 nights hotel from $745/person Rental cars Phoenix from $70 per day Based on pick-up/drop-off at airport, dates Feb. 1-5, 2008, Midsize Car

*For travel Feb. 1-5, 2008; package prices are per person based on double occupancy

Terms and conditions

Sample air+hotel packages above include 4 nights' accommodations plus roundtrip air for travel February 1 through February 5, 2008. Sample air+hotel package prices are per person, based on double occupancy with departure from New York, Boston or Los Angeles; however, package prices vary by date and departure city. Prices include taxes and fees for air travel. Prices are subject to availability and may be discontinued without notice. Sample hotel-only prices above are per night, per room and do not include taxes and fees. Based on travel from February 1 through February 5, 2008, and may vary based on availability.

About Expedia.com

Expedia.com(R) is the world's leading online travel provider, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http://www.expedia.com/) aims to provide personalized service, the latest technology and the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, and services. With the Expedia(R) Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com promises to offer to its customers the best rates available online for all types of travel, making it the most comprehensive customer guarantee in online travel. Expedia is dedicated to positively impacting global tourism by providing travelers environmentally conscious travel options. Expedia is a founding member of the World Heritage Alliance - a joint initiative with the United Nations Foundation to promote sustainable tourism. Expedia.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. .

Expedia and Expedia.com are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.

Expedia.com

CONTACT: Erin Krause of Expedia, +1-425-679-4317, press@expedia.com

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

ACS Strengthens Capabilities With Opening of New Customer Care Center in Nashville, Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) announced today that it has expanded its outsourcing capabilities with the grand opening of a 51,535 square-foot customer care center in Nashville, Tennessee. The company has hired approximately 450 employees to staff the new location and will employ 600 customer care professionals at full capacity.

ACS has more than 1,000 employees in Nashville, performing client services from facilities in Brentwood, Franklin, and the Metro Center.

Phil Ponder, Community Liaison from the Office of Congressman Jim Cooper, will welcome ACS' expansion in Nashville at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 23, 2008.

"I'm always glad to see global business leaders like ACS expand their presence in Nashville," Congressman Cooper said. "ACS' growth and success showcase Nashville and Tennessee as an attractive location for business development. Our community grows and prospers due to companies like ACS that create jobs and develop business expertise here, and I think ACS will also benefit from a long-lasting partnership with our great city."

Nashville has a key role in the company's global services delivery model. ACS will supply expert customer care, product sales, and technical support for a major national wireless service company from its new facility in Nashville, reinforcing its commitment to providing reliable, flexible, and responsive services and solutions for its world-class clients.

"Our Nashville employees have been an important part of our innovative approach to service delivery, and I am proud to say that through their integrity, hard work, and dedication, we will continue to provide opportunities for our clients and communities to succeed," said Netcha Ventura, general manager for ACS in Nashville. "We look forward to strengthening our friendships here and to being reliable, responsive, and respectful business and community partners and leaders."

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 62,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at http://www.acs-inc.com/.

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Tom Clary, Director, Corporate Communications of Affiliated
Computer Services, Inc., +1-214-841-8110, tom.clary@acs-inc.com

Web site: http://www.acs-inc.com/

Kiwee Social Expressions Site Announces Unprecedented Growth, Reaching One Million Members and 500 Million DownloadsContent for Facebook, MySpace, Windows Live Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger and Others Attracts Millions of Unique Visitors a Month

CLEVELAND, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kiwee, the online social expressions outlet, announced extraordinary growth in its first six months out of beta, attracting one million members since July 2007. In December, Kiwee hit another milestone; delivering 500 million IM graphics downloads. This exceptional growth has been bolstered by the Kiwee IM Toolbar, recently out of beta, which provides thousands of unique 2D and 3D expressions for the AOL, MSN and Yahoo! instant messaging platforms.

Kiwee currently adds an estimated 14,000 new members every day, and has tripled its number of unique visitors and page views from December to January. Also, Kiwee features a vast amount of original content for social expressions on the web -- more than 6,000 items, many of which can be completely customized by adding text, color and even photographs.

Kiwee's social expression content is all free and includes postCards, graphics, emoticons, winks, display pictures, widgets and backgrounds for all major online communications platforms including Facebook, MySpace, Piczo, Multiply, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger.

"The teen and twenty-something demographic communicates with friends and family immediately on whatever platform reaches them fastest, and we provide expressive content that isn't available anywhere else on the Internet today," said Rajiv Jain, SVP and General Manager, Kiwee. "We know how people connect with one another based on our 101-year American Greetings heritage and our deep psychographic knowledge of this market, and these exciting growth numbers illustrate how our content resonates with young people all over the world."

As an innovative leader in social expressions, Kiwee speaks to the MySpace generation by creating new content to match their changing moods, and developing new applications for all the major social networking platforms. In the past two months, Kiwee launched a Facebook application, added postCards, and released a line of customizable widgets.

In addition to the social expressions at Kiwee.com and on the IM toolbar, Kiwee manages a relationship with Microsoft for delivery of content to their Windows Live Messenger product in 15 countries and 11 languages.

For more information on Kiwee, Kiwee branded content or the growth of the service (including graphs of recent growth) please visit http://www.kiwee.com/press.

About Kiwee

Kiwee, the youth-focused online social expressions division of AG Interactive -- a subsidiary of American Greetings Corp -- is one of the fastest growing social expressions companies on the web today. It is committed to providing an easy, fun, and personal way for teens and twenty- somethings to express themselves on today's most popular online communications platforms. Kiwee closely monitors Generation Y to constantly deliver content that is relevant to their moods, lifestyles, current interests, and online personalities.

Kiwee works across all major social networking and instant messaging services including Facebook, MySpace, Piczo, Multiply, Yahoo! 360, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger. Headquartered in Cleveland, Kiwee has a dedicated creative studio in Los Angeles, and operates in 15 countries around the world. For more information please visit: http://www.kiwee.com/.

About American Greetings Corporation

American Greetings Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of social expression products. Along with greeting cards, its product lines include gift wrap, party goods, stationery, calendars, ornaments and electronic greetings. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.7 billion. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com/.

American Greetings Corporation

CONTACT: Alicia Mickelsen, +1-212-616-6002, amick@breakawaycom.com, or
Kelly Fitzgerald, +1-212-616-6006, kfitz@breakawaycom.com, both of Breakaway
Communications for Kiwee

Web site: http://www.kiwee.com/
http://www.kiwee.com/press
http://corporate.americangreetings.com/

Newport Corporation to Report 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results on January 30

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Newport Corporation has announced that next Wednesday, January 30, 2008, the company will release results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 29, 2007. The company also said President and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Phillippy and Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Charles F. Cargile will host an investor conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time) to review the company's financial results and business outlook.

The call is open to all interested investors through a live audio broadcast via the Internet at http://www.newport.com/investors and http://www.earnings.com/. The call also will be available to investors and analysts by dialing (866) 290-0920 within the U.S. and Canada or (913) 312-0389 from abroad.

The webcast will be archived on both web sites and can be reached through the same links. A telephonic playback of the conference call also will be available by calling (888) 203-1112 within the U.S. and Canada and (719) 457-0820 from abroad. Playback will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time (5:00 p.m. Pacific time) on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, and continue through 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. The replay confirmation code is 4874817.

About Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to customers in the scientific research, microelectronics manufacturing, aerospace and defense/security, life and health sciences and precision industrial manufacturing markets. Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in high-power semiconductor, solid-state and ultrafast lasers, photonics instrumentation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation, optical subsystems and precision automation to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell Microcap Index.

Newport Corporation

CONTACT: Charles F. Cargile, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer of Newport Corporation, +1-949-863-3144,
investor@newport.com; or Investor Relations, Dan Peoples of Makinson Cowell
(US), +1-858-552-8146, for Newport Corporation

Web site: http://www.newport.com/
http://www.newport.com/investors

Honeywell to Develop Materials for Flexible Electronics Through New Agreement With U.S. Display ConsortiumCreating solutions for flexible displays, OLEDs and photovoltaics for U.S. military

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell Electronic Materials and the U.S. Display Consortium (USDC), a public/private partnership chartered with developing the supply chain for the flat panel display industry, today announced a new agreement to develop materials for flexible electronics.

This is the second agreement between Honeywell and the USDC, with the first resulting in a new family of materials for the flat panel display industry.

Under this new $500,000 agreement, Honeywell will focus on developing materials to prevent short circuits in leading-edge flexible electronics for devices used by the United States military. Flexible electronics are key to the military's goal of employing rugged, yet lightweight and highly mobile, flexible electronic equipment. Similar to the first agreement, beta site testing of these new materials will take place at the Flexible Display Center at Arizona State University (ASU FDC).

"We continue to find new opportunities to apply our deep knowledge of materials traditionally used for semiconductors to the growing area of displays and flexible electronics," said Peter Smith, display business director for Honeywell Specialty Materials. "Besides delivering value and functionality to the U.S. military, we believe new materials developed as part of this collaboration will apply to commercial uses."

Honeywell will be developing materials used in flexible displays, organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) and flexible photovoltaics. Flexible displays are extremely thin displays created by building electronic circuits on flexible substrates. OLEDs are an emerging display technology that uses less power than liquid crystal displays, or LCDs.

In addition to developing new materials, Honeywell will work to deliver cost of ownership advantages as compared to the technologies and approaches that are currently being employed.

Dr. Mark Hartney, CTO of the US Display Consortium stated, "This project is important for the development of flexible electronics, especially displays, where the use of new substrate materials such as metal foils or plastic films can offer new form factors and potentially lower costs through new manufacturing methods. These novel substrate materials need improved planarization and isolation from conducting substrates, and Honeywell's Electronic Materials group brings a wealth of expertise to this challenge."

Flexible electronic devices are built on either a plastic or stainless steel substrate, or foundation. To avoid short circuits, surfaces need to be made as smooth, or planarized, as possible. Additionally, if a metal substrate is used, it needs to be insulated from the electronic devices built on its surface.

Honeywell has extensive experience developing planarizing materials and is a pioneer in the development of insulating materials that are used in the production of integrated circuits in the semiconductor industry. That expertise is being leveraged towards the development of new materials for flat panel display applications.

The U.S. Display Consortium is an industry-led public/private partnership providing a common platform for flat panel display and flexible microelectronics manufacturers and developers, flat panel display users, and the supplier base. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the consortium's primary mission is to fund supply-chain projects and share the results with USDC member companies. The USDC also provides a communication channel among industry, government and the financial communities for display issues; sponsors workshops to broaden the impact of technological developments. View more information at http://www.usdc.org/.

The Flexible Display Center (FDC) at Arizona State University (ASU) is a university/industry /government collaborative venture designed to advance full color flexible display technology and flexible display manufacturing to the brink of commercialization. The principal goal of the FDC is to develop high performance, commercially-viable, conformal and flexible displays that are lightweight, rugged, low power, and low cost. In 2004, the U.S. Army awarded ASU a $43.7 million, five-year cooperative agreement to establish the FDC; additional substantial, infrastructure and technology support is provided by ASU and the FDC's 16 commercial partners. More information about the FDC can be found at http://flexdisplay.asu.edu/.

Honeywell Electronic Materials supplies microelectronic polymers, electronic chemicals, and other advanced materials that enable the integration of cutting edge processes at customer sites. Honeywell also maintains extensive product offerings under its metals business segment, including physical vapor deposition (PVD) targets and coil sets, precious metal thermocouples and materials used during back-end packaging processes for thermal management and electrical interconnect. More information can be found at http://www.honeywell.com/em/.

Honeywell International is a $34 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit http://www.honeywell.com/.

This report contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Honeywell

CONTACT: Lance Chapman of Honeywell Electronic Materials,
+1-408-962-2098, lance.chapman@honeywell.com; Kay Mascoli of USDC,
+1-408-993-8111, kmascoli@usdc.org

Web site: http://www.honeywell.com/
http://flexdisplay.asu.edu/

Tyco International Issues Preliminary First Quarter Results, Raises Full-Year 2008 Earnings Per Share (EPS) Guidance

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco International Ltd. today announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. As previously announced, the company will issue its full first quarter 2008 financial results and hold a conference call for investors on February 5, 2008.

Preliminary first quarter results included revenue growth of 12% and organic revenue growth of 6%, which was stronger than previous guidance of 8% revenue growth and organic revenue growth of approximately 5%. Revenue improved across each of the company's five business segments and was led by solid year over year increases in Flow Control and ADT Worldwide.

Preliminary operating income in the quarter was $499 million and operating income before special items was $523 million, an increase of 55% over the prior year. The company's operating margin was 10.2% and its operating margin before special items was 10.7%, compared to previous guidance of approximately 9.0% for the operating margin before special items. Strong year over year income growth in all segments led by Flow Control and ADT Worldwide and lower corporate expenses contributed to the increase in the operating income.

"The first quarter was a good start to 2008. We had strong operational performance across all of our businesses led by Flow Control and ADT. Based on our performance this quarter and our outlook for the year, we are raising our full year earnings per share guidance," said Tyco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ed Breen.

The company is raising its full year guidance for fiscal 2008 diluted EPS from continuing operations before special items to $2.60-2.70 from $2.50-2.65. Management will discuss the company's outlook in detail during its investor conference call and webcast on February 5.

Income Statement Summary ($ millions) Q1 2008 Q1 2007 % Change Revenue $4,870 $4,365 12% Operating Income $499 $256 95% Operating Margin 10.2% 5.9% -- Special Items* $(24) $(81) -- Operating Income Before Special Items $523 $337 55% Operating Margin Before Special Items 10.7% 7.7% -- *Primarily separation and restructuring charges Revenue Growth Reconciliation ($ millions) % Change Net Revenue Q1 FY08 $4,870 Net Revenue Q1 FY07 $4,365 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Revenue Growth $505 12% Foreign Currency Impact $(253) Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other, Net $12 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Organic Revenue Growth $264 6%

Investors and analysts can participate in the Feb. 5 conference call as follows:

-- At Tyco's website: http://investors.tyco.com/. -- By telephone: For both "listen-only" participants and those participants who wish to take part in the question-and-answer portion of the call, the telephone dial-in number in the United States is (800) 230-1085. The telephone dial-in number for participants outside the United States is (612) 332-0107. -- An audio replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. on February 5, 2008 and ending on February 12, 2008. The dial-in number for participants in the United States is (800) 475-6701. For participants outside the United States, the replay dial-in number is (320) 365-3844. The replay access code for all callers is 904017. NON-GAAP MEASURES

"Organic revenue growth," "operating income before special items", "diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations before special items" and "operating margin before special items" are non-GAAP measures and should not be considered replacements for GAAP results.

Organic revenue growth is a useful measure used by the company to measure the underlying results and trends in the business. The difference between reported net revenue growth (the most comparable GAAP measure) and organic revenue growth (the non-GAAP measure) consists of the impact from foreign currency, acquisitions and divestitures, and other changes that do not reflect the underlying results and trends (for example, revenue reclassifications and changes to the fiscal year). Organic revenue growth is a useful measure of the company's performance because it excludes items that: i) are not completely under management's control, such as the impact of foreign currency exchange; or ii) do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition and divestiture activity. It may be used as a component of the company's compensation programs. The limitation of this measure is that it excludes items that have an impact on the company's revenue. This limitation is best addressed by using organic revenue growth in combination with the GAAP numbers.

The company has presented its operating income and operating margin before special items and has forecast its EPS from continuing operations before special items. Special Items include charges and gains related to divestitures, acquisitions, restructurings (including transaction costs related to the separations of Tyco Electronics and Covidien into separate public companies), and other income or charges that may mask the underlying operating results and/or business trends of the company or business segment, as applicable. The company utilizes operating income, EPS and operating margin before special items to assess overall operating performance, segment level core operating performance and to provide insight to management in evaluating overall and segment operating plan execution and underlying market conditions. They are also significant components in the company's incentive compensation plans. Operating income, EPS and operating margin before special items are useful measures for investors because they permit more meaningful comparisons of the company's underlying operating results and business trends between periods. The difference between operating income and operating margin before special items and operating income and operating margin (the most comparable GAAP measures) consists of the impact of charges and gains related to divestitures, acquisitions, restructurings (including transaction costs related to the separations of Tyco Electronics and Covidien into separate public companies), and other income or charges that may mask the underlying operating results and/or business trends. The limitation of these measures is that they exclude the impact (which may be material) of items that increase or decrease the company's reported operating income, EPS and operating margin. This limitation is best addressed by using operating income and operating margin before special items in combination with the most comparable GAAP measures in order to better understand the amounts, character and impact of any increase or decrease on reported results.

The company presents its EPS from continuing operations forecast before special items to give investors a perspective on the underlying business results. Because the company often cannot predict the amount and timing of unusual or special items and associated charges or gains that may be recorded in the company's financial statements, it does not present forecasts that include the impact of those items. In addition, the EPS from continuing operations before special items excludes the impact of discontinued operations which may mask underlying operating results.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements addressing the following subjects: future financial condition and operating results. Economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting Tyco's businesses are examples of factors, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Tyco is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in Tyco's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept. 28, 2007.

Tyco International is a diversified, global company that provides vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries. Tyco is a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products. Tyco had 2007 revenue of more than $18 billion and has 118,000 employees worldwide. More information on Tyco can be found at http://www.tyco.com/.

Tyco International Ltd.

CONTACT: Media, Paul Fitzhenry, +1-609-720-4261, pfitzhenry@tyco.com, or
Investor Relations, Ed Arditte, +1-609-720-4621, or Karen Chin,
+1-609-720-4398, all of Tyco International Ltd.

Web site: http://www.tyco.com/
http://investors.tyco.com/

Lockheed Martin-Built GPS Satellites Pass 75 Year Mark of Combined On-Orbit Operations

DENVER, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Positioning System (GPS) Block IIR and IIR-M satellite constellation, designed and built by Lockheed Martin to provide significantly improved navigation capabilities for military and civilian users worldwide, has accumulated over 75 years of successful on-orbit operations.

GPS provides essential services including situational awareness and precision weapon guidance for the military. It is also an information resource supporting a wide range of civil, scientific and commercial functions -- from air traffic control to the Internet -- with precision location and timing information.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Valley Forge, Pa., is the prime contractor for the GPS IIR program. The company designed and built 21 IIR spacecraft for the Global Positioning Systems Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. The final eight spacecraft, designated Block IIR-M, were modernized to enhance operations and navigation signal performance for military and civilian GPS users around the globe. ITT, Clifton, N.J. supplied all 21 navigation payloads for both the IIR and IIR-M spacecraft.

GPS IIR satellites have been delivering improved navigation capabilities to the U.S. military and civil users since the first successful launch of a IIR satellite on July 23, 1997. There are currently 12 operational Block IIR and five IIR-M satellites within the overall 30-spacecraft constellation. The team is now gearing up for the launch of the sixth IIR-M satellite scheduled for liftoff in March from Cape Canaveral.

"We are proud of this milestone and our partnership with the Air Force in providing reliable, high-performance GPS spacecraft that not only help our warfighters achieve their missions with greater speed and effectiveness, but also serve millions of civil users around the globe," said Don DeGryse, Lockheed Martin's Vice President of Navigation Systems. "We look forward to achieving mission success and delivering even greater navigation capabilities as we prepare to launch the next modernized satellite."

Based on the navigation user range error, which measures GPS accuracy, the Block IIR and IIR-M satellites enable properly equipped users to determine precise time and velocity, and worldwide latitude, longitude and altitude to within one meter. Air Force Space Command's 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2 SOPS) at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., manages and operates the GPS constellation for both civil and military users.

Lockheed Martin is also leading a team which includes ITT and General Dynamics in the competition to build the U.S. Air Force's next-generation Global Positioning System, GPS Block III. The next-generation program will improve position, navigation, and timing services for the warfighter and civil users worldwide and provide advanced anti-jam capabilities yielding improved system security, accuracy and reliability.

A multi-billion dollar development contract is scheduled to be awarded by the Global Positioning Systems Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. in early 2008.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2006 sales of $39.6 billion.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Low- and high-resolution JPEG image files of a modernized GPS IIR satellite are available at: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/GPS

Media Contact: Steve Tatum, 408-742-7531; e-mail, Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Steve Tatum of Lockheed Martin, +1-408-742-7531,
Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

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

Verizon and Joey Galloway Team Up to Tout Verizon FiOS TV ServicePopular Local Athlete Will Remind Bay-Area Consumers That Verizon Offers NFL Network and Other Great Sports Programming

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon and Joey Galloway are teaming up to remind Tampa Bay area consumers that if they want to have the most advanced cable sports offerings in the area, they need to "pass" their TV service to Verizon.

"We are very excited to welcome Joey Galloway to the Verizon FiOS family," said Suri Surinder, Verizon's senior vice president and general manager for operations in the Southeast. "While Joey is known for his speed on the field, this is not a fast-talking exercise. Our rapidly growing TV customer base in the area knows that the pitch he will deliver is right on point -- FiOS TV provides consumers with the most versatile sports channels via ultra-clear fiber-based transmissions, including a high-definition picture that is unparalleled."

Tampa Bay area radio stations will begin broadcasting ads today that feature Galloway, the star NFL wide receiver, and highlight the sports offerings on FiOS TV, including NFL Network. Print ads will also be featured over the next couple of months, and Galloway's likeness will be featured on various digital billboards. The sentiment of the ad campaign is best represented by a Galloway quote that will appear in the print ads: "I switched to Verizon FiOS from Bright House to get NFL Network. You should too!"

Verizon offers 11 sports channels on its FiOS TV Premier offering, including ESPNU, ESPN Classic, Versus and NFL Network, as part of the $42.99 monthly stand-alone price. Customers with a high-definition set-top box can also view NFL Network HD plus four other high-definition sports channels as a part of the 31 HD channels FiOS TV offers overall. By year-end, Verizon will increase the number of HD channels to 150.

In addition to the standard sports package provided by FiOS TV, customers can also add a 14-channel premium sports package for $7.99 per month, offering three Fox college sports channels, the Tennis Channel, the Golf Channel and Fox Sports Espanol, among others. To view the full lineup, customers can visit http://www.verizon.com/fiostv.

Verizon, providing FiOS services on the nation's most advanced digital all-fiber-optic network, now offers FiOS TV in each of the six counties it serves in west central Florida.

Verizon

CONTACT: Bob Elek of Verizon, +1-813-483-2541, bob.elek@verizon.com

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

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Chatsworth Data Corporation Introduces Election Kit for Homeowners Association Elections

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chatsworth Data Corporation ("CDC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CHWD) , announced today the introduction of its new HOA Election Kit designed specifically for homeowners association elections.

Louis W. Dedier III, CDC's President and CEO, stated, "With the Chatsworth Data Election Kit, homeowner associations can now conduct elections with confidence and ease. No matter the size of a HOA, Chatsworth Data has a solution to fit every HOA's election needs. The Election Kit takes the guesswork out of providing quick, accurate and affordable elections for any homeowners association."

The Election Kit includes a single feed high speed optical mark card reader, ballot cards customized for each homeowners association, ballot counting and reporting software, and ballot printing and mail services. Further information about the Election Kit can be obtained at info@chatsworthdata.com or by contacting Brittani Donnachie at (818) 341-9200.

About Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc.

Located in Chatsworth, CA, the Company is the parent of Chatsworth Data Corporation ("CDC"), of Chatsworth, CA. CDC has been trusted worldwide for 35 years as a provider of innovative, highly accurate and economically priced intelligent data capture technology. CDC provides the front end optical mark sensing and image scanning systems designed to meet the forms capture and document management needs of value added resellers, system integrators and applications developers who embed CDC technology into solutions tailored for several key markets. Chief among them are gaming, educational testing, elections, surveying, and intelligence gathering. Over a million reader and optical head assemblies have been sold by CDC to date. Shares of Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc. are traded on OTC:BB under the symbol CHWD. For more information about the Company and CDC, visit http://www.chatsworthdata.com/.

This release contains or may contain certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company's management as well as estimates and assumptions made by the Company's management. When used in this release, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "future", "intend", "plan" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company's management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors (including the risks contained in the sections of the Company's reports filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission entitled "Risk Factors") relating to the Company's industry, the Company's operations and results of operations and any businesses that may be acquired by the Company. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Joe Allen of Allen & Caron Inc, +1-212-691-8087,
joe@allencaron.com; or Sid L. Anderson, Chairman of Chatsworth Data Solutions,
Inc, +1-918-645-3701, sid@slacollc.com

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

Last.fm Launches Largest Global Free-On-Demand Music PlatformCBS Owned Social Music Network to Offer Free Streaming of Full-length Recordings From All 4 Major Record Labels and More Than 150,000 Independent Labels and ArtistsUnsigned Artists Also Given Opportunity to Earn Revenue Through Revolutionary New "Artist Royalty" Service

NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Last.fm (http://www.last.fm/) today announced that it is launching a service to allow anyone to listen to music on the site for free.

Last.fm has become one of the leading places in the world where people can go to listen to music online. Its vast library has attracted a community of more than 20 million unique monthly users in 240 countries around the globe. The heart of Last.fm is a powerful recommendation engine that guides listeners to music they are likely to enjoy based on prior selections, connecting them with the music they love and with others who share their tastes.

In launching this service, Last.fm becomes the first music website to offer free, global, on-demand access to the largest licensed catalogue of music built on partnerships with all four major record labels - including Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG, Warner and EMI - as well as CD Baby, IODA, the Orchard, Naxos and more than 150,000 independent labels and artists.

Last.fm's free-on-demand service will be advertiser supported, allowing clients many unique opportunities to reach a highly targeted and engaged audience.

Last.fm was acquired by the CBS Corporation on May 30, 2007.

"It is clear to us that communities built around great content are increasingly driving traffic and revenue online," said Leslie Moonves, President and CEO of the CBS Corporation. "We acquired Last.fm because music is one of the best ways to build communities on the internet. Adding such a tremendous collection of content to Last.fm will help it grow by leaps and bounds. The skill set that we're learning along the way will be very important as we build additional online communities around our other world-class content as well."

Martin Stiksel, Last.fm co-founder, said: "We're giving the listener free access to what is basically the best jukebox in the world. The ability to dip into such a uniquely broad catalogue from your laptop, home or office computer, and listen to whatever you want for free represents a new way of consuming music that in turn might change the way you listen to music. In that respect, nobody else can currently offer what Last.fm is offering right now."

At the same time, Last.fm is launching an unprecedented "Artist Royalty" arrangement, whereby those artists not signed with a label who choose to upload their music to Last.fm will receive payment, directly from Last.fm, every time one of their tracks is played. This means artists without traditional recording or publishing deals will be able to reach millions of music fans, offer their music for free, while generating revenue.

"We're building a platform to help redesign the music economy, enabling artists and labels to earn revenue according to how people listen, rather than how they buy," said Last.fm's other co-founder, Felix Miller. "Now we can offer the arrangement to unsigned music creators too. For the first time, anyone can upload tracks and get paid when those tracks are played. It's a whole different model -- one that benefits the artists, labels and advertisers - but most of all the listeners."

Launching today in the US, UK and Germany, Last.fm is scheduled to roll out the free-on-demand service globally in the coming months. All tracks can be streamed for free up to three times each. At that point, the listener has the option to purchase the song for download via any of Last.fm's affiliate partners including iTunes, Amazon and 7 Digital.

About Last.fm

Founded in 2002 in London, Last.fm is the online, social music revolution that connects people with music and artists with listeners. By joining the Last.fm community, music fans can choose to share their music preferences by linking their media player to the Last.fm database. This database is populated continually with over 600 million monthly track submissions from Last.fm music fans. As a result, Last.fm can intelligently recommend songs, artists, local concerts and even other members based on their musical tastes. Thanks to partnerships with EMI, Warner Music Group, Sony BMG, CD Baby, independent aggregators The Orchard and IODA, and more than 100,000 independent musicians and 20,000 labels that upload music directly to the site, Last.fm can draw recommendations from one of the most extensive online music catalogues. Learn more about Last.fm at http://www.last.fm/.

About CBS Corporation

CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry. The Company, through its many and varied operations, combines broad reach with well-positioned local businesses, all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it serves audiences and advertisers in all 50 states and key international markets. It has operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment, including broadcast television (CBS and The CW - a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), cable television (Showtime and CSTV Networks), local television (CBS Television Stations), television production and syndication (CBS Paramount Network Television and CBS Television Distribution), radio (CBS Radio), advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor), publishing (Simon & Schuster), interactive media (CBS Interactive), music (CBS Records), licensing and merchandising (CBS Consumer Products), video/DVD (CBS Home Entertainment), in-store media (CBS Outernet) and motion pictures (CBS Films). For more information, log on to http://www.cbscorporation.com/.

CBS Corporation

CONTACT: In New York: Dana McClintock, +1-212-975-1077,
dlmcclintock@cbs.com, or Shannon Jacobs, +1-212-975-3161, sljacobs@cbs.com; or
In London: Christian Ward, +44 (0) 20 7780 7080, christian@last.fm

Web site: http://www.cbscorporation.com/
http://www.last.fm/

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More Western North Carolina Customers Gain Access to Verizon's High Speed Internet ServiceCompany Invests $490,000 to Equip 2,600 Lines in the Cashiers, Marion and Sylva Exchanges; 750 Additional Lines to Soon Follow

CASHIERS, N.C., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 2,600 additional customers in the Cashiers area of western North Carolina can now order Verizon's High Speed Internet service for their computers at home or at work. When additional engineering is completed, scheduled for late February, 750 additional customers in the area will also be able to get High Speed Internet (formerly known as DSL).

Since June 2006, Verizon has invested nearly $1.5 million for High Speed Internet expansion in western North Carolina, broadening the service to more than 13,000 additional customers.

"Customers in western North Carolina have asked for more High Speed Internet, and we've listened," said Suri Surinder, Verizon's senior vice president and general manager, Southeast region. "The speed and efficiency of Verizon's broadband service often changes the way people shop, work and educate themselves. With today's announcement, more qualifying customers in this region can enjoy the Internet world in the best way possible: through a Verizon broadband connection."

Qualified customers in the following locations can now order broadband connections at up to 3 megabits per second (Mbps) downstream and up to 356 kilobits per second (Kbps) upstream: areas of the Glenville community; parts of Sapphire Valley near the Transylvania county line and the community of Holly Forest; communities around Eagle Ridge, including Trays Island, Bald Rock and Sapphire Mountain; the Marion area of Glenwood Province; parts of Sevier and Woodlawn; and the Cullowhee area of Canada.

By late February, additional qualifying customers in areas of Sapphire and Grandview will also gain access to Verizon High Speed Internet.

The price for the service in western North Carolina is $29.99 per month with a one-year contract. Promotions also affect pricing. For example, customers can bundle 3.0 Mbps service with unlimited local and long-distance calling and DIRECTV for $104.99 per month (with a one-year contract) - and receive either an RCA Small Wonder digital camcorder or a $50 Best Buy gift certificate (until Feb. 3). Double-play bundles for unlimited local and long- distance calling and High Speed Internet are also offered, as are quadruple- play deals that add Verizon Wireless service to the bundle.

Consumers can get more information on service availability, pricing and features by calling 877-483-5898 or visiting Verizon.com/highspeed.

About Verizon High Speed Internet

Verizon High Speed Internet service is delivered on a dedicated line from Verizon's central office to the customer's home and is backed by live, 24 x 7 customer service and technical support. High Speed Internet subscribers have access to an extensive collection of features and services, including:

-- One-of-a-Kind NFL Experience Online: Customers who subscribe to Verizon High Speed Internet and DIRECTV from Verizon enjoy the added benefit of free access to NFL Network Game Extra, a unique service that includes live, online broadcasts of Thursday and Saturday pro football games. Viewers of the online broadcasts will have access to alternate camera angles and live audio feeds and have the ability to view one of four camera angles, or all four angles simultaneously. The online service can be accessed anywhere in the world through any broadband connected computer. -- Online protection with Verizon Internet Security Suite: In one download, this comprehensive online protection suite provides anti- spyware, anti-virus, firewall, parental control, pop-up blocker and privacy manager protection that run continuously behind the scene. The suite automatically updates every three hours. Just set it and forget it. The cost is just $4.99 a month for use on up to three household computers. -- Verizon Premium Tech Support: A unique service that provides expert one-on-one assistance for a wide variety of issues like spyware, adware, viruses, hardware problems, computer operating systems and other issues not typically covered by Internet service providers. The service supports routers, network cards, video cards, sound cards, CD/DVD reader-writer, hard drives, flash memory systems, printers, scanners, gaming consoles and firewalls and more. The cost is $9.99 a month. -- Online gaming from Verizon: Play hundreds of the most popular PC games for free with Verizon Arcade, or choose from a variety of Verizon Games on Demand packages, including Family Place, a package that features more than 400 family-friendly casual games for just $7.99 a month. -- Free entertainment for children of all ages with Disney Connection: From activities, games and classic cartoons to movie previews, music videos and more, Disney Connection provides age-appropriate content for preschoolers, kids, teens and Disney enthusiasts. The content includes access to Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online and Disney Game Kingdom Online. -- Free news from ABC News Now: A 24-hour news and information channel, ABC News Now delivers live breaking news, headlines every half hour, and more than 25 original news, lifestyle and entertainment programs such as "Politics Live," "What's the Buzz" and "Money Matters." -- Free sports from ESPN360: The service offers programming that includes hundreds of hours of live games, analysis and exclusive content on- demand with exclusive access to the Internet's best events.

Verizon

CONTACT: Bob Elek of Verizon, +1-813-483-2541, bob.elek@verizon.com

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

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ACS Strengthens Global Presence With Opening of New IT Facility in Monterrey, Mexico

MONTERREY, Mexico, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expanding its global outsourcing capabilities with the grand opening of a new office and information technology center in Apodaca, Mexico, a suburb of Monterrey. The new facility complements the company's existing structure in Monterrey and reflects ACS' commitment to global growth, particularly in Mexico. The company has hired approximately 280 employees to staff the new location. At full capacity, the facility will employ 480 information technology professionals.

ACS has more than 4,600 employees in Mexico, performing client services from facilities in Monterrey, Mexico City, Juarez, and Hermosillo. The company's information communication and technology services complex in Monterrey is one of the largest in Mexico, supplying systems engineering, performance information, network services, technical helpdesk, enterprise command center, and data processing and management for several world-class clients.

The addition of the new facility reinforces ACS' commitment to providing reliable, flexible, and innovative services and solutions from Mexico. The company currently supports a range of clients and industries from there, including healthcare, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, pharmaceutical, and education.

Apodaca Mayor Raymundo Flores will welcome ACS' expansion in the Monterrey area at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. "We are extremely pleased to have a global business process and IT outsourcing leader expand its presence in Monterrey," he said. "ACS' growth and success showcase Monterrey and Mexico as an attractive location for global business. We are delighted that ACS continues to be an important part of our community, and we commend them for their commitment to their employees and to developing their business expertise here."

Mexico continues to play an important role in ACS' strategy to provide innovative global services, said Donny Cross, ACS senior vice president of IT Outsourcing.

"This expansion enhances our already-broad capabilities and supplies additional capacity for our mature, follow-the-sun delivery model," said Cross. "It allows us to provide reliable, responsive services and business solutions to our clients around the world, enabling them to concentrate on their core competencies, improve their bottom line, and create more opportunities for us to grow together."

Paul Maya, IT director for ACS in Mexico, said, "ACS has a long-term commitment and relationship with the people and community of Monterrey. We pride ourselves on being a business leader and on pioneering business growth here. We look forward to continuing to provide exemplary service to our clients, support for the people of Monterrey, and additional opportunities for our employees to develop and succeed."

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Tom Clary, Director Corporate Communications, Affiliated
Computer Services, Inc., +1-214-841-8110, tom.clary@acs-inc.com

Web site: http://www.acs-inc.com/

Orban Announces Big Changes to Europe Operations

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Circuit Research Labs, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CRLI) , parent company of Orban/CRL, a worldwide leader in audio processing for AM, FM, TV, and Internet broadcasting today announced major changes to its European operations.

With a new central processing center for Europe effective February 15, 2008, Orban Europe will now be fully responsible for all sales, orders, repairs and accounting in the European Union. Additionally, the company will begin full production and manufacturing of all Orban products in Germany later this year.

The company has seen record sales growth in Europe since opening European Sales and Marketing operations in early 2002. The additional manufacturing capacity is necessary to keep pace with the increased sales in Europe.

The company operates a technical and sales support center in the Netherlands and a research and development center in Ludwigsburg, located just outside of Stuttgart, Germany. The German operation will be responsible for all sales support and engineering as well as order entry and accounting operations. The Amsterdam operation will focus on sales, marketing, and customer service.

Commenting on this change in operations, Orban/CRL President, CEO and Chairman C. Jayson Brentlinger stated, "For many years our European operation has been responsible for all sales in the EU, now with this change our dealers and customers can have direct contact for sales orders and customer support during the European daytime hours. Many years of sales growth in Europe have prompted us to augment our service in this very important part of the world. Having high quality German manufacturing is necessary for Orban to keep up with increasing demand for our products in Europe."

Peter J. Lee, VP/ European Operations and Managing Director for Orban Europe commented, "This change will allow our company to be a functional part of the European economy, by building and servicing our full line of products here in Germany. Our new center will improve our service to our dealers and customers by giving them direct support during normal business hours here in Europe. This change further builds Orban's world class leadership in audio processing."

Orban /CRL Systems, Inc. operates the following research and development centers:

Northern California Research and Development Center San Leandro, California Los Angles Research and Development Center Diamond Bar, CA Tempe Research and Development Center Tempe, AZ Orban Europe Research and Development Center Ludwigsburg, Germany Circuit Research Labs, Inc. Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Management's anticipation of future events is based upon assumptions regarding levels of competition, research and development results, raw material markets, the markets in which the company operates, and stability of the regulatory environment. Any of these assumptions could prove inaccurate; and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate.

About Circuit Research Labs, Inc.

Circuit Research Labs, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-quality digital and analog audio processing, transmission encoding, and noise reduction equipment. Circuit Research Labs, Inc. is in the market for radio, TV and Internet audio processing. As technology evolves, Circuit Research Labs continues to innovate with state-of-the-art audio processing products for DAB, DTV and streaming media. The Company purchased Orban(R) in May of 2000. Orban was founded in 1970 by Bob Orban, who is the world's foremost expert in transmission audio processing for broadcast. Orban leads the industry in the design and manufacture of audio processors for radio, television and Internet broadcasting. Recognized for its standard-setting Optimod(R) digital audio processors and the Opticodec(R) codecs, the Orban name has become synonymous with reliable, high performance products. Today, its versatile audio processing equipment and codecs are the products of choice in fast-paced production environments worldwide.

Circuit Research Labs, Inc.

CONTACT: David Rusch, +1-480-403-8322, drusch@orban.com, for Circuit
Research Labs, Inc.

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

TIBCO to Host Executives from World's Leading Energy Companies at Sixth Annual Spotfire Energy Forum

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

What: Leading executives from Chevron, Chesapeake Energy, and Pioneer Natural Resources will present their perspectives on the information advantages they gained through enterprise analytics software at the 2008 TIBCO Spotfire Energy Forum. Spotfire, a division of TIBCO Software Inc. , is hosting the event February 5th at the Marriott Houston Westchase in Houston, TX. Overview: Now in its sixth year, the Spotfire Energy Forum offers users - focused on the oil and gas industry - an opportunity to network with peers, learn best practices, explore the latest innovations in Spotfire software and communicate feedback directly to product team members. The theme of this year's forum is "Disrupting the Status Quo ... Creating an Advantage Across the Enterprise." Presentations and discussions will focus on harnessing the power of the TIBCO Spotfire enterprise analytics platform to meet the unique challenges of analyzing oil and gas data. Spotfire energy customers - end-users, managers, informatics, and IT staff - will benefit from presentations and interactive workshops. How to Register: The Spotfire Energy Forum is open to TIBCO Spotfire customers at no charge. To register for the event or to learn more, go to: http://goto.spotfire.com/sef2008. About Spotfire

Spotfire, a division of TIBCO Software Inc., is a leading provider of enterprise analytics software for next generation business intelligence. Spotfire offers a visual and interactive experience that helps professionals quickly discover new and actionable insights in information. Distinguished by its speed to insight and adaptability to specific business challenges, Spotfire rapidly reveals unseen threats and new opportunities, creating significant economic value. Spotfire customers include industry leaders among the Global 2000 that have deployed Spotfire analytics to gain an information advantage over their competitors. For more information, visit http://www.spotfire.com/.

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Contact: Jim Baptiste Amy Groden-Morrison Davies Murphy Group, Inc. TIBCO Spotfire Division (781) 418-2438 (617) 702-1710 spotfire@daviesmurphy.com amorisso@tibco.com http://www.daviesmurphy.com/ http://spotfire.tibco.com/

TIBCO Spotfire

CONTACT: Jim Baptiste of Davies Murphy Group, Inc. for Spotfire, +1-781-
418-2438, spotfire@daviesmurphy.com; or Amy Groden-Morrison of TIBCO Spotfire
Division, +1-617-702-1710, amorisso@tibco.com

Web site: http://spotfire.tibco.com/