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Mediware to Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on Tuesday, February 5thConference Call Scheduled for February 5th at 10:00 am ET, 9:00 am CT

LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mediware Information Systems, Inc. will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 on Tuesday, February 5th. The Company will host a teleconference call at 10:00 am Eastern Time (9:00 am Central Time) that day to discuss the results. There will be a question-and-answer session directly following the presentation of the results.

To participate in the teleconference, please call toll-free 888-869-1189 (direct dial 706-643-5902) five minutes before the scheduled start in order to register for the call. The conference ID is: 32798410. You may also register in advance of the call online by going to:

http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/32798410

A replay of the call will be available after the call's completion for 5 days at 800-642-1687 (direct dial 706-645-9291). The conference ID is: 32798410.

About Mediware

Mediware delivers blood and medication management software systems that encapsulate information supporting patient therapies, reinforce patient safety practices and improve efficiencies to lower costs. Mediware's customers include prestigious hospitals, clinics, correctional institutions, blood centers and other public and private health care institutions throughout the world. For more information about Mediware's products and services, visit the company's web site at http://www.mediware.com/.

Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as the same may be amended from time to time (the "Act") and in releases made by the SEC from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007, which may cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update its forward-looking statements.

John Van Blaricum Thomas Redington VP, Marketing & Communications 203 222-7399 913 307-1017 212 926-1733 http://www.mediware.com/ http://www.redingtoninc.com/

Mediware Information Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: John Van Blaricum, VP, Marketing & Communications,
+1-913 307-1017; Or Thomas Redington, +1-203 222-7399, or +1-212 926-173

Web site: http://www.mediware.com/
http://www.redingtoninc.com/
http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/32798410

FARO Named to Forbes' List of America's 25 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies

LAKE MARY, Fla., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FARO Technologies, Inc. , the world leader in portable computer-aided measurement hardware and software, has been named to Forbes Magazine's list of America's 25 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies.

"It is truly an honor to be listed among industry powerhouses like Google, Red Hat, and Adobe," FARO President and CEO Jay Freeland said. "The credit goes to all of our employees around the world. It's their hard work and never- ending passion for FARO that drives our results and ultimately, the opportunity to be recognized like this."

In order to make the Forbes list, companies must have: -- At least 10% annualized sales gains over the past five years -- Profitability over the past 12 months -- At least $25 million in sales over the past four quarters -- Thomson IBES consensus earnings forecasts of at least 10% annualized earnings growth over the next three to five years

Companies with significant legal problems, or with possible accounting or corporate governance issues, based upon guidance provided by Audit Integrity of Los Angeles, are disqualified.

Freeland concluded: "FARO's global teams give us our competitive edge. As we grow our revenues and expand our operations, we will continue to hire the best and brightest in order to make our customers products and processes the best in the world, and to ensure we maintain our leadership position in this market."

For the complete listing and more details on FARO, visit http://www.faro.com/Top25.

About FARO

With more than 14,600 installations and 7,000 customers globally, FARO Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets portable, computerized measurement devices and software used to create digital models -- or to perform evaluations against an existing model -- for anything requiring highly detailed 3-D measurements, including part and assembly inspection, factory planning and asset documentation, as well as specialized applications ranging from surveying, recreating accident sites and crime scenes to digitally preserving historical sites.

FARO's technology increases productivity by dramatically reducing the amount of on-site measuring time, and the various industry-specific software packages enable users to process and present their results quickly and more effectively.

Principal products include the world's best-selling portable measurement arm -- the FaroArm; the world's best-selling laser tracker -- the FARO Laser Tracker; the FARO Laser ScanArm; FARO Laser Scanner LS; the FARO Gage, Gage- PLUS and PowerGAGE; and the CAM2 family of advanced CAD-based measurement and reporting software. FARO Technologies is ISO-9001 certified and ISO-17025 laboratory registered. Learn more at http://www.faro.com/

FARO Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Darin Sahler, Global PR Manager of FARO Technologies, Inc.,
+1-407-333-9911, Darin.Sahler@faro.com

Web site: http://www.faro.com/
http://www.faro.com/Top25

mtvU Adds 2.6 Million Subscribers, Launches on Charter, Verizon FiOS, Suddenlink, AT&T and Nearly 70 Other Carriers NationwideStrategic Expansion Makes Network Available on Cable Systems in 700 College CommunitiesmtvU Spring '08 Programming Includes Mary J. Blige and Ludacris as Surprise 'Stand In' Profs for a Day, 80 New Episodes of Smash Series 'Professors Strike Back,' Best Emerging Music and Much More

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network and a division of Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks, today announced deals with leading distributors Charter Communications, Verizon FiOS TV, Suddenlink Communications, AT&T u-Verse and nearly 70 others, adding 2.6 million subscribers to the network's distribution. mtvU also unveiled highlights of its on-air, online and on campus programming for the Spring semester -- including a new season of Emmy-nominated "Stand In" with Mary J. Blige and Ludacris, 80 new episodes of the breakout series "Professors Strike Back," and the greenlight of student-produced, "How Do I Say This?: I Have a Crush on You."

In response to overwhelming demand from college students living off campus, on February 2nd mtvU will launch in more than 700 college communities nationwide, including major metro markets New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Dallas Fort Worth. The channel is currently broadcast to more than 750 US college campuses, with a combined enrollment of over 7.5 million; Saturday will mark a key milestone, as mtvU's distribution spikes by more than 20% and its Emmy-winning mix of emerging music and student-produced programming becomes available on TV, off university grounds, for the first time.

"mtvU's distribution has grown nearly 50% since launch thanks to strong student demand, and this groundswell of support has helped catalyze the next step in our evolution," said Stephen Friedman, GM, mtvU. "We're thrilled to partner with some of MTV's most valued, long-term distribution partners -- offering them a powerful new connection point to the trendsetting college audience -- and to bring the only 100% college-focused network to many more students. We have a standout lineup of new music and shows to kick things off."

Charter Communications will become the largest carrier of mtvU, accounting for nearly half of the network's new subscribers. "Charter is pleased to be launching mtvU. College-aged students are an important but often difficult to reach demographic. mtvU is a perfect addition to our line up to engage these customers and at the same time increase the overall value of our offering," said Cathy Fogler, Vice President and General Manager of Video for Charter.

mtvU is the largest and most comprehensive media network just for college students. The heart of the channel is the emerging music college students live their lives to, including music videos and profiles of the up-and-coming acts bubbling on the college scene. All of mtvU's programming is short-form and much of it is developed and produced by college students, featuring the top musicians, filmmakers and activists of tomorrow. Highlights of mtvU's Spring '08 programming slate include:

-- "STAND IN" - Mary J. Blige and Ludacris are among the cultural icons set to surprise college classrooms this spring, serving as guest professors for the day on upcoming episodes of Emmy-nominated "Stand In." With mtvU cameras following, these national figures will appear unannounced on campus in the months ahead, taking students out of their books for a chance to learn from those making history today. Past "Stand In"s have included Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, Madonna, Senator John McCain, Sting, Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Marilyn Manson, Bill Gates, Nas and Tom Wolfe. -- "PROFESSORS STRIKE BACK" - "Professors Strike Back" is a new runaway hit series, offering professors the chance to sound off and counter student criticism levied on mtvU's RateMyProfessors.com, the #1 online listing of collegiate professor ratings. Recent episodes have featured professors responding to comments such as "Eats children for breakfast," "He knows he's a dork," "I want to be her love slave!" and "Knowledgeable, but condescending." The show is already the most popular in mtvU's four-year history, and it's back with 40 new professors in 80 new episodes this semester. Past episodes are available on demand at: http://www.mtvu.com/on_mtvu/professors_strike_back/. -- "HOW DO I SAY THIS?: I HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU" - Developed and produced by a group of film students from UCLA, "How Do I Say This?" is an online video advice column where the site's community helps script and create videos for users with something important to say, but at a loss for words. Just in time for Valentine's Day, the site is asking users to submit ideas, advice, love songs or any kind of multi-media to answer the age old question: how do you reveal you're someone's secret admirer? User-submitted feedback will be combined with original production from the site's student creators in the form of weekly, short-form episodes. On February 11th, mtvU and mtvU.com will premiere a series of student-developed "I Have a Crush on You" music videos, which can be sent as e-Valentines. In the weeks after Valentine's Day, two users who used one of the videos to reveal their crush will have their testimonials showcased on-air and online. -- WYCLEF JEAN, SERJ FROM SYSTEM OF A DOWN & TUNDE FROM TV ON THE RADIO JOIN FULBRIGHT-mtvU FELLOWSHIPS BLUE RIBBON PANEL - The Fulbright Program, America's flagship international educational program supported by Congress and sponsored by the Department of State, and mtvU will continue showcasing the eye opening reports their first-ever fellows are beaming back from Panama, Cambodia, South Africa and Israel. Meanwhile, in advance of the second cycle's March 1st application deadline, musical virtuosos Wyclef Jean, Serj Tankian from System of a Down and Tunde Adebimpe from TV on the Radio have joined on to help the Fulbright Program and mtvU pick their 2008-09 fellows. Fulbright-mtvU Fellows are sponsored to travel abroad for a year and study how music can serve as a global force for mutual understanding. Past reports and application information are available at: http://www.mtvu.com/uconnect/fulbright/. -- "mtvU FRESHMEN FIVE" - Every semester, the mtvU "Freshman Five" names five on-the-verge artists poised to jump from college favorites to household names, such as recent alumni Gym Class Heroes and Amy Winehouse. The "Freshman Five" get top billing across all of mtvU's platforms for the term, including exclusive video premieres, behind-the-scene interviews, album leaks, live performances and more. The enrolling class for Spring 2008 is: -- The Fashion - five piece indie rock set from England making waves on the college scene with their laidback, retro twist. -- Georgie James - drummer John Davis and singer/songwriter Laura Burhenn pair up to create standout harmonies and melodies that soothe even the crankiest souls. -- Kid Sister - saucy, Chicago-based female MC who already has industry superstars Kanye West, Spank Rock and others warming up her tracks. -- Liam Finn - a Kiwi sweeping college campuses and making a name for himself with his independent, striking sound. -- We The Kings - four guys from Florida who got together in high school and are now making college rockers wild with their energetic, pop-punk tunes. -- "BREAKING THE VIDEO: MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK" - A unique series giving college students the chance to produce and direct music videos for hot emerging acts, this semester mtvU premieres a new episode featuring Motion City Soundtrack's next single "It Had to Be You," created by Lauren Simpson of Texas A&M. mtvU will also be inviting student filmmakers to submit treatments for upcoming episodes with other top emerging acts. Students can submit via mtvU's BestFilmOnCampus.com, which offers unparalleled weekly, monthly and yearly opportunities for students to showcase their work, connect with peers and launch their careers. More New Music and Student-Produced Programming

mtvU is the only place where college students can see new music videos, exclusive live performances and more from many of their favorite emerging artists every week of the year. New music programming on tap for the fall semester includes "House Band," a bi-weekly show on mtvU.com compiling exclusive performance footage, video premieres and interviews now showcasing the buzzworthy duo Tegan and Sara; "Backstage Pass," where college favorites Vampire Weekend, Kate Nash, Estelle, Hot Chip and all of the current "Freshmen Five" artists will respond to questions submitted on mtvU.com; and "Dean's List," the definitive top ten college music countdown hosted by a different college student each week, with guest hosts Aesoprock and Chris Walla this semester. In addition, every Monday mtvU and mtvU.com premiere a new episode of "The Freshmen" -- hosted by VJ Kim Stolz -- spotlighting five new videos from up-and-coming acts and giving college students the power to vote their favorite into rotation on mtvU.

Other popular mtvU programming back for Spring '08 includes "The Opening," giving upcoming grads the down low on what to expect from their first job and the opportunity to apply for similar jobs on mtvU.com. Motion City Soundtrack kicks off "My Shot With ... ," where college students interview some of today's biggest stars, such as John Legend, Beck, Jamie Foxx, Charlize Theron, Matt Damon and Jessica Alba. And "Fresh Produce" is back, every Wednesday profiling a handpicked batch of student-produced programming uploaded to mtvU.com from campuses across the country.

About mtvU

Broadcast to more than 750 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of over 7.5 million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S, as well as on cable systems from Charter Communications, Verizon FiOS TV, Suddenlink Communications, AT&T u-Verse and nearly 70 others -- reaching 2.6 million viewers in 700 college communities nationwide. mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are: on-air, online and on campus. mtvU programs music videos from emerging artists that can't be seen anywhere else, news, student life features and pro-social initiatives. mtvU is always on campus, with more than 500 events per year, including exclusive concerts, giveaways, shooting mtvU series and more. For more information about mtvU, and a complete programming schedule, visit http://www.mtvu.com/.

mtvU also owns and operates the College Media Network, the largest interactive network of online college newspapers in the US, and RateMyProfessors.com, the Internet's largest listing of collegiate professor ratings. The College Media Network comprises 550 campus publications that serve institutions including Brown University, the University of Illinois, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas at Austin and Duke University, with a combined enrollment of over 5.5 million students, reaching an average of 5 million unique users each month. RateMyProfessors.com reaches approximately 1.5 million college students each month, via the site's more than 6.6 million student-generated ratings of over 1,000,000 college professors.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 120 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, with all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

mtvU

CONTACT: Jason Rzepka of mtvU, +1-212-654-7198,
jason.rzepka@mtvstaff.com; or Louisa Harris of MTV, +1-212-846-4489,
louisa.harris@mtvstaff.com

Web site: http://www.mtvu.com/
http://www.mtv.com/

Stinger Systems Comments on SEC Case

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stinger Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: STIY) , a leader in electro-stun technology, today announced that the SEC filed a complaint against the company and Robert Gruder, its Chief Executive Officer. The allegations in the complaint relate to the same subject matter of the previously-disclosed SEC investigation involving events in 2004 and 2005. The allegations in the complaint do not relate to Stinger's current stun-gun product.

The Company is obviously disappointed in this development, but it intends to vigorously defend itself in court and is optimistic that it will prevail.

Mr. Gruder commented that "I do not believe I committed securities fraud. In fact, I have invested approximately $1.5 million of my own money to keep Stinger Systems going through tough times, which I believe demonstrates my faith in the Company and its products."

ABOUT STINGER SYSTEMS

Stinger Systems, Inc., a leading provider of electro stun technologies, develops and sells a broad array of products utilizing advanced electro sparc- pulsed technology to police, corrections, and security sectors worldwide. http://www.stingersystems.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements are based on Stinger Systems' current intent, belief and expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements because of the risks described in Stinger Systems' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today's date. Stinger Systems undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise

Stinger Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Gruder, CEO of Stinger Systems, Inc., +1-866-788-6746,
or info@stingersystems.com

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

ITC^DeltaCom Announces Completion of Rights Offerings

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ITCD) today disclosed the results of its previously announced offering of rights to purchase its common stock. The Company received gross proceeds of approximately $30.1 million in the rights offering and has issued 9,928,779 shares of its common stock to its stockholders who properly exercised their rights. The Company used the proceeds from the rights offering to redeem 300,842 shares of its 6% Series H convertible redeemable preferred stock. The 111,373 shares of Series H preferred stock that were not redeemed automatically converted into 3,675,306 shares of common stock. Following the completion of these transactions on January 29, 2008, the Company had outstanding approximately 80,721,600 shares of common stock.

The Company previously distributed non-transferable rights to purchase up to an aggregate of 13,604,455 shares of its common stock, at a purchase price of $3.03 per share, to holders of record of its common stock as of the close of business on December 17, 2007, the record date for the rights offering. The rights offering subscription period began on December 20, 2007 and ended on January 23, 2008.

ABOUT ITC^DELTACOM, INC.

ITC^DeltaCom, Inc., headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, provides, through its operating subsidiaries, integrated telecommunications and technology services to businesses and consumers in the southeastern United States. ITC^DeltaCom has a fiber optic network spanning approximately 15,800 route miles, including more than 11,800 route miles of owned fiber, and offers a comprehensive suite of voice and data communications services, including local, long distance, broadband data communications, Internet connectivity, and customer premise equipment to end-user customers. ITC^DeltaCom is one of the largest competitive telecommunications providers in its primary eight- state region. For more information about ITC^DeltaCom, visit ITC^DeltaCom's Web site at http://www.deltacom.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for the historical and present factual information contained herein, this release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions as they relate to ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. or its management are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. All statements by the Company regarding its expected financial position, revenues, liquidity, cash flow and other operating results, balance sheet improvement, business strategy, financing plans, forecasted trends related to the markets in which it operates, legal proceedings and similar matters are forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results could be materially different from its expectations because of various risks. These risks, some of which are discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and in the Company's subsequent SEC reports, include the Company's dependence on new product development, rapid technological and market change, the Company's dependence upon rights of way and other third- party agreements, debt service and other cash requirements, liquidity constraints and risks related to future growth and rapid expansion. Other important risk factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, customer attrition, delays or difficulties in deployment and implementation of colocation arrangements and facilities, appeals of or failures by third parties to comply with rulings of governmental entities, inability to meet installation schedules, general economic and business conditions, failure to maintain underlying service/vendor arrangements, competition, adverse changes in the regulatory or legislative environment, and various other factors beyond the Company's control. ITC^DeltaCom disclaims any responsibility to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact: Richard E. Fish Chief Financial Officer 256-382-3827 richard.fish@deltacom.com

ITC^DeltaCom, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Richard E. Fish, Chief Financial Officer of
ITC^DeltaCom, Inc., +1-256-382-3827, richard.fish@deltacom.com

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

American Bar Association and McDermott Will & Emery Select Orbitz for Business

CHICAGO, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com/), serving more than one million corporate travelers and 2,000 corporate clients, announced today that the American Bar Association (ABA) -- the largest voluntary professional association in the world with more than 400,000 members -- has selected Orbitz for Business as its corporate travel management provider. Orbitz for Business today also welcomes premier international law firm McDermott Will and Emery (McDermott) as a new corporate client. Orbitz for Business is the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide .

"Our on-site and dedicated agent capabilities provide an element of VIP care that was instrumental in both of these high-profile clients' selection of Orbitz for Business," said Dean Sivley, senior vice president, COO and general manager, Orbitz for Business. "Our combined offline and online solutions and leading customer care have more and more organizations who truly value high- touch service and proactive care turning to Orbitz for Business."

Orbitz for Business will provide travel management services for ABA business travel, meetings, and events through a dedicated reservation system for members, leadership and officers, staff, law students and speakers and guests. Through a dedicated Orbitz for Business site, ABA members without a preferred agency relationship will also be able to take advantage of negotiated rates and other Orbitz for Business program benefits when traveling on non-ABA business.

"It was important for us to identify a solution that takes our program to the next level, while giving travelers an easy-to-use and reliable interface," said Marty Balogh, ABA director of Meetings and Travel. "We are confident that through this decision we will enhance our operation and enable the ABA to serve its members more effectively."

McDermott is an international law firm with offices in Boston, Brussels, Chicago, DÃ¼sseldorf, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Orange County, Rome, San Diego, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. With more than 1,100 lawyers worldwide, McDermott represents clients from more than 70 countries globally. Orbitz for Business will serve as McDermott's exclusive travel provider.

The ABA and McDermott join the growing list of companies who rely upon Orbitz for Business for their corporate travel needs. With corporate adoption rates near 90 percent and proven tools and resources to drive cost savings, Orbitz for Business offers a selection of distinct corporate travel products. All are part of Orbitz Worldwide's business travel portfolio, serving everyone from the individual unmanaged traveler to the large, Fortune 500 corporation. These include:

-- Orbitz for Business International -- A customized solution designed for companies with international travel requirements originating from outside the United States. Orbitz for Business International provides global fulfillment and call center support, multi-language and time/date formats, more than 200 currency views and more. -- Orbitz for Business -- A full-service, online corporate travel agency for companies with many travelers and managed program needs. A business travel solution for companies seeking higher adoption rates, online tools customized for a business audience and reporting that delivers insights into travel usage and trends. Also offers more in-depth reporting tools, advanced policy and executive VIP care services for companies with larger numbers of travelers and more comprehensive travel requirements. -- Orbitz for Business, Self-managed -- Ideal for small businesses whose travel spend is less than $250K per year, and who are also seeking to optimize travel spend through lower transaction fees and utilize our negotiated business hotel rates. Gives small businesses an easy-to- implement, scaled for small business managed program, including many features and benefits of the larger Orbitz for Business managed site. -- Road Warrior (http://roadwarrior.orbitz.com/) -- An extension of Orbitz.com, the Road Warrior microsite offers business-specific tools like Wi-Fi finder, restaurant reservations, business hotel reviews and relevant inventory for independent and unmanaged business travelers. About Orbitz for Business

Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com/) is the corporate travel brand of Orbitz Worldwide. Launched in 2002, Orbitz for Business was one of the first full-service managed business travel programs offered by an online agency. Orbitz for Business includes a portfolio of business travel products for small to large companies. Its products include self-managed services for small business, managed travel services with fulfillment and service support and international capabilities.

About Orbitz Worldwide

Orbitz Worldwide is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products. Orbitz Worldwide owns and operates a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com/), CheapTickets (http://www.cheaptickets.com/), ebookers (http://www.ebookers.com/), HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com/), RatesToGo (http://www.ratestogo.com/), the Away Network (http://www.away.com/) and corporate travel brand Orbitz for Business (http://www.orbitzforbusiness.com/). For more information, visit the Orbitz Worldwide Investor Relations website at http://www.orbitz-ir.com/.

Orbitz Worldwide

CONTACT: Jim Cohn of Orbitz.com-Orbitz for Business, +1-312-260-8413,
Jim.cohn@orbitz.com; or David Cohen of Brodeur, +1-617-587-2877,
dcohen@brodeur.com, for Orbitz for Business; or Brian Hoyt of Orbitz
Worldwide, +1-312-894-6890, bhoyt@orbitz.com; or Courtney Flaherty of Brodeur,
+1-212-515-1971, cflaherty@brodeur.com, for Orbitz Worldwide

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

Verizon Wireless Calls for Halt to Data Mining of Wireless Phone NumbersCompany Urges Lawmakers to Protect Americans' Privacy

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly four years ago, Verizon Wireless said that a wireless directory would be a "dumb idea." Now, as another company leaks its plans to sell the cell phone numbers of private citizens, Verizon Wireless today called on that company to halt the mining and sale of these numbers.

"Stop it. This is a violation of Americans' privacy. People expect their cell phone numbers to remain private," said Steve Zipperstein, vice president and general counsel of Verizon Wireless. He added that Verizon Wireless intends to take whatever steps might be necessary, including litigation, to protect its customers' numbers and privacy.

According to its Web site, Seattle-based Intelius says that it will charge consumers a fee to find a number that is "unlisted or unpublished" and will identify a consumer's wireless service provider. This information is mined from the Internet, personal Web pages and other sources, and has not been authorized by individuals to be sold for this purpose.

"Trolling the Internet, using data mining techniques and simply buying lists to create a directory are actions that clearly violate a consumer's right to privacy," Zipperstein continued. "Verizon Wireless has long refused to release our customers' numbers and we call on legislators and policy makers to ensure that what a consumer wants to be private stays that way."

Verizon Wireless has a long-standing policy not to provide its customers' wireless numbers to any directory project or third party. Customers view their wireless phone numbers as private and consider their wireless phones as a place they don't have to face intrusions from telemarketers and other unsolicited calls and messages.

Verizon Wireless has been the leading advocate in the wireless sector of the technology industry fighting to preserve wireless customers' privacy and offer consumer-friendly policies. Over the past several years, the company has successfully brought legal action against telemarketers, winning injunctions, putting several companies out of business and putting others on notice that it will not tolerate these intrusions on its customers' privacy. On behalf of its customers, the company continues to investigate and pursue those who violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which makes it illegal to use an auto-dialer and recorded messages to wireless phones.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 65.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless 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: Jeffrey Nelson, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com, or Debra Lewis, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com, both of Verizon Wireless

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

American Airlines Launches Web Page for South Floridians; Site Offers Weekly Specials to Bahamas, CaribbeanFares This Week Start at Just $49* Each Way, Based on Round-Trip Purchase

MIAMI, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- If you live in South Florida and have been looking for a great low fare to the Bahamas or the Caribbean, here's all you need to know, courtesy of American Airlines: http://www.aa.com/southflorida.

American and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, have created a special Web page for South Floridians, and we're using it to offer fantastic fares from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to select destinations in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Just click it, get your ticket, and you're on your way.

How does just $49* each way (with round-trip purchase) on American Eagle from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau, Bahamas, sound? Or just $74* each way (with round-trip purchase) on American from Miami to Kingston, Jamaica? Those are just two of the great low fares you'll find at http://www.aa.com/southflorida this week.

Fares and destinations change weekly, so be sure to visit the page often to check for the perfect fare to the perfect destination. Here are the highlights of this week's sale from Miami and Fort Lauderdale:

-- Travel Tuesday - Thursday. -- Begin travel Feb. 5 - May 13, 2008, and complete travel by May 15, 2008. Embargo dates apply. -- Purchase tickets no later than Feb. 3, 2008. -- Other restrictions apply. For rules and restrictions, see the terms and conditions below, or visit American's Web site, AA.com. Here are this week's specials available at http://www.aa.com/southflorida. SOUTH FLORIDA SALE FARES Fare Each Way City Pair Based on Round-Trip BAHAMAS / CARIBBEAN Purchase* Fort Lauderdale - Nassau, Bahamas+ $49 Miami - Kingston, Jamaica $74 Fort Lauderdale - San Juan, Puerto Rico $84 Fort Lauderdale - Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. $84 Fort Lauderdale - Port-au-Prince, Haiti $94 Miami - Curacao, N.A. $99 Miami - La Romana/Casa de Campo, Dom. Rep. $104 Miami - Puerto Plata, Dom. Rep. $134 Miami - St. Croix, U.S.V.I. $149 * Fares shown are each way based on round-trip Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Travel Tuesday - Thursday. Fares are valid for travel beginning Feb. 5 - May 13, 2008; complete travel by May 15, 2008. Embargo dates apply. Fares do not include all government-imposed taxes and fees. + Service operated by American Eagle.

On American Airlines, you get more than just a great low fare, whenever and wherever you travel. Customers enjoy a list of amenities, including the ability to check up to two pieces of luggage of 50 pounds or less each at no additional cost, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and food on many flights. Customers also have the opportunity to earn and redeem AAdvantage(R) miles.

American also offers a wide-ranging network of convenient flights. No one flies to more destinations from South Florida than American and American Eagle.

Travelers can check schedules and fares and book flights by visiting http://www.aa.com/. Book travel and purchase your ticket on AA.com and earn AAdvantage bonus miles. There are no online booking fees. In addition, on AA.com you'll find the absolute lowest fares available for American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R) flights -- guaranteed. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit http://www.aa.com/benefits.

For an additional $10 per ticket, travel arrangements can also be made by calling American's reservations number at 1-800-433-7300 (en espanol 1-800-633-3711) within the United States. Outside the United States, call the local reservations number. For an additional $15 per ticket, travel arrangements can be made at an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport Ticket Office. Tickets may also be purchased through a travel agent. Travel agents may impose a service charge for ticketing.

A "Fly Now, Pay Later" deferred payment option on American allows holders of the American Airlines Credit Card(SM) account to enjoy six months of no payments and no interest for tickets purchased on AA.com. For terms and conditions and more details, visit http://www.aa.com/paylater.

AmericanAirlines Vacations(SM) has a number of exciting and affordable travel packages available throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean. For more information, visit http://www.aavacations.com/.

American is a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance. *Fare Sale Terms and Conditions

Fares shown are each way based on round-trip Economy-Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares shown are valid for travel Tuesday-Thursday. Fares are subject to change without notice. International fares are subject to government approval.

Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.50 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For international/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $130, varying by destination, are not included and may vary slightly depending on currency exchange rates at the time of purchase.

Tickets must be purchased at least three days prior to departure or within one day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but not later than 11:59 p.m., Feb. 3, 2008 (Central Time).

Fares shown are valid for travel commencing Feb. 5-May 13, 2008, and travel complete by midnight, May 15, 2008. Travel is not valid March 21-April 7, 2008. A two-day minimum stay is required, and a 30-day maximum stay is allowed.

Advertised fares are valid only on American Airlines and American Eagle and do not apply to other codeshare flights. Seats are limited. Fares may not be available on all flights. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Fares are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a US$100 fee plus any fare difference. Changes must be made before your ticketed flight's scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the date of issue for an unused ticket or one year from travel origination for a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.

A portion of or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc., which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines.

To purchase tickets on AA.com you must use a credit card with a billing address in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the United Kingdom, or select Latin American and Caribbean countries.

AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AAdvantage, AmericanAirlines Vacations, and AA.com are marks of American Airlines, Inc. oneworld is a mark of the oneworld Alliance, LLC. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage program rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers at any time without notice and to end the AAdvantage program with six months' notice. For complete AAdvantage program details, visit http://www.aa.com/. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit http://www.aa.com/benefits.

About American Airlines

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

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

American Airlines

CONTACT: Martha Pantin, Corporate Communications, Miami,
+1-305-520-3197, or Tim Smith, Fort Worth, Texas, +1-817-967-1577,
corp.comm@aa.com, both of American Airlines

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

Digirad Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter, Year-End Financial Results on February 7, 2008Conference Call Web Cast Set for 11:00 a.m. EST

POWAY, Calif., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digirad Corporation , a leading provider of diagnostic imaging systems and services to physicians' offices, hospitals and other medical services providers, will release before the market opens on Thursday, February 7, 2008, financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

A conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. EST on February 7 to discuss the results and management's outlook. A simultaneous web cast of the call may be accessed online from the Events & Presentations link on the Investor Relations page at http://www.digirad.com/; an archived replay of the webcast will be available within 15 minutes of the end of the conference call. A telephone replay of the call will be available at (800) 406-7325 or (303) 590-3030, conference ID #3838461, from approximately 2 p.m. EST. The telephone replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. EST on February 9.

About Digirad

Digirad provides diagnostic medical imaging systems and services to physicians' offices, hospitals and imaging centers for cardiac, vascular, and general imaging applications. Digirad's Cardius XPO line of nuclear imaging cameras use patented solid-state technology and unique multi (single, dual, triple) head design for superior performance and advanced features for sharper digital images, faster processing, compact size, lighter weight for portability, ability to handle patients up to 500 pounds, and improved patient comfort compared to standard nuclear cameras. Digirad's 2020tc general-purpose nuclear imager has a small footprint and may also be configured for fixed or mobile use to supplement primary imaging. Digirad's installed base of equipment exceeds 450 systems; in addition, a mobile fleet of more than 120 nuclear and ultrasound imaging systems is being used in 22 states, primarily in the eastern, midwestern and southwestern United States. For more information, please visit http://www.digirad.com/. Digirad(R), Digirad Imaging Solutions(R), and Cardius(R) are registered trademarks of Digirad Corporation.

Investor Contact: Company Contact: Dan Matsui Todd Clyde Allen & Caron CFO 949-474-4300 858-726-1600 ir@digirad.com

Digirad Corporation

CONTACT: Investors, Dan Matsui of Allen & Caron, +1-949-474-4300, for
Digirad Corporation; or Todd Clyde, CFO of Digirad Corporation,
+1-858-726-1600, ir@digirad.com

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

Consumer Goods Technology Readers Give Logility Top RankingsLogility receives 2008 Reader's Choice Awards for Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Execution and Customer Experience

ATLANTA, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Logility, Inc. , a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, today announced that it has received multiple Reader's Choice Awards for the eighth consecutive year by Consumer Goods Technology magazine.

This year, Logility was ranked as a top three solution provider for supply chain planning and supply chain execution and also ranked number two for customer experience in both categories by Consumer Goods Technology readers. Each year, Consumer Goods Technology uses a third party to survey executives from the leading consumer goods companies to determine the rankings. For this year's survey, more than 150 consumer goods business and IT executives were asked to identify the solutions provider they currently use within each category as well as to rate their customer experience which is based on the reader's experience implementing and using the software.

"Logility has always been deeply committed to providing innovative best- in-class solutions to address the comprehensive supply chain requirements of consumer goods companies," said Mike Edenfield, president and CEO of Logility. "Our customers make up 42% of the top 100 consumer goods companies as designated by the Consumer Goods Registry 100. We appreciate the continued support of our customers who represent these leading consumer brands and are honored to once again receive recognition by the readers of Consumer Goods Technology."

Logility has long been recognized for its industry leading supply chain solutions and both the Logility Voyager Solutions(TM) and Demand Solutions(R) brands offer innovative, proven solutions to help consumer goods companies optimize and streamline their global supply chain operations while reducing inventory and improving customer service. For more information about Logility's award-winning solutions, visit http://www.logility.com/.

About Logility

With more than 1,240 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of collaborative supply chain planning solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions feature performance monitoring capabilities in a single Internet-based framework and provide supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; sales and operations planning; supply and global sourcing optimization; transportation planning and execution; and warehouse management. Demand Solutions provide forecasting, demand planning and point-of-sale analysis for maximizing profits in manufacturing, distribution and retail operations. Logility customers include Avery Dennison Corporation, Brown Shoe Company, BP (British Petroleum), Hyundai Motor America, Leviton Manufacturing Company, McCain Foods, Pernod Ricard, Remington Products Company, Sigma Aldrich, Under Armour Performance Apparel and VF Corporation. Logility is a majority-owned subsidiary of American Software . For more information about Logility, call 1-800-762-5207 or visit http://www.logility.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and services including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2007 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks the Company could face as well as other information, contact Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, Logility, Inc., 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305, (404) 261-9777. FAX: (404) 264-5206 INTERNET: http://www.logility.com/ or E-mail: asklogility@logility.com.

All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Logility, Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Duke, Logility, Inc., +1-404-264-5485,
mduke@logility.com

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/120967.html

NEP Supershooters & Screenworks Build HD Future for WWE(R) On the Air and In the Arena

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- One of America's great entertainment stars just got brighter. NEP Supershooters and Screenworks have been working with World Wrestling Entertainment(R) for over a year on creating a new HD experience for fans at home and at WWE events around the country.

The NEP Systems Integration team and WWE management joined forces to custom design and build the new High Definition Remote Television Production home for WWE. The two new double expando units dubbed Red and Black were built to specifications as outlined by WWE's Mike Grossman, Duncan Leslie and Marty Pingree. They include a spacious new main production control room equipped with Grass Valley Kalypso switcher, 6 EVS Servers, 11 Sony HD Cams and 2 SRW VTR's along with technical management, video and graphics areas. The production will include 10 or more Sony HD camera systems for each event as determined by WWE. The second unit contains an enhanced audio production area with Calrec Alpha and Omega audio consoles, a control room for internet content production, and a storage area for equipment. The units were used for the new WWE HD telecasts across its multiple platforms including NBC Universal's USA Network for "Monday Night RAW(R)" on January 21 and on the CW for "Friday Night SmackDown(R)" on January 25.

"WWE challenged us with creating a mobile production facility with the express purpose of bringing the best possible HD experience to their fans and viewers and NEP has delivered. This is a one of a kind unit that houses the most sophisticated sports telecast equipment out there today and we are proud to launch WWE into a new era of its growth," said NEP Broadcasting Chief Technology Officer George Hoover.

In addition, NEP Screenworks has completed the design and build out of the new, in-arena HD screen experience for WWE, including a new Christie Digital projector and a massive Screenworks designed screen system including BARCO Mitrix low resolution LED sticks and LED curtain.

"We've had a long relationship with WWE and they are great partners who want the best for their millions of fans. The new screen systems we created with WWE will bring the fans at the arenas even closer to the action," said Screenworks President Tom McCracken. "Our team was there at the premiere on January 21, and will be for each event throughout the years to come. It's a whole new experience."

"The move to high-definition programming is another step in WWE's ongoing mission to provide fans with the most engaging, exciting product possible," said Mike Grossman, WWE Senior Vice President, Television Operations. "This upgrade is the first of many technological advances for our brand in 2008. NEP Supershooters and Screenworks have created an equipment set that has exceeded our expectations and that will provide our viewers with a spectacular HD viewing experience."

About NEP Broadcasting

NEP Broadcasting is the leading international provider of outsourced teleproduction services vital to the delivery of live sports and entertainment events. Serving the world's premiere broadcast networks and production companies, NEP provides state-of-the-art facilities, engineering expertise and technical management to support telecasts of major events and programs around the globe. With more than 500 employees worldwide, including the finest engineering and technical management in the field, NEP Broadcasting is proud to serve networks, producers and organizations through services provided by its six specialized divisions: Supershooters, Denali, Visions, Screenworks, Studios and Roll to Record along with mobile facility services provided by New Century Productions. For more information on NEP, please visit our website at http://www.nepinc.com/.

About WWE

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Toronto and Sydney. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WWE. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. can be found at http://www.wwe.com/ and http://corporate.wwe.com/. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

NEP Broadcasting

CONTACT: Terence Brady of NEP Broadcasting, +1-800-444-0054; or Brian
Durand of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., +1-203-406-3632

Web site: http://www.nepinc.com/
http://www.wwe.com/
http://www.wwe.com/worldwide
http://corporate.wwe.com/

PacificNet Octavian Receives Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Certification Extending Coverage of the ACP (Accounting, Control, Progressives) Casino Management System

LONDON, Jan. 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- PacificNet, Inc. , a leading provider of gaming technology, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and e-commerce in China, announced today that its Octavian International Limited ("Octavian") subsidiary has extended its worldwide coverage by gaining GLI certification for its ACP casino management system. Gaming Laboratories International (GLI, http://www.gaminglabs.com/ ) is the certification standard as accepted in most gaming jurisdictions worldwide, allowing Octavian to sell in many more countries worldwide. The ACP (Accounting, Control, Progressives) system is already being used by leading casino and gaming operators in Europe, Russia and Latin America.

The news coincides with a period of intense systems development by Octavian to link the ACP system to the new Octavian GateManager and Octavian CashManager casino systems. By developing a software 'bridge' between these two new systems and ACP, Octavian says it has created "the ultimate end-to-end table and slots management system for casinos".

The core Octavian ACP system was originally launched over 10 years ago to enable operators to link slot machines into an efficient local or wide area network, controlled centrally on a PC at the local gaming venue or remotely via a web interface. Today, around 27,500+ gaming machines worldwide are networked via ACP systems either to Octavian's own central computer centres or to operators' computer centres/IT departments using the 'My ACP' version of the system. The Octavian ACP system is one of the most powerful of its kind in the gaming world, with the single largest deployment of ACP connecting and controlling around 18,000 gaming machines via a central server database.

The powerful accounting, technical control and progressive functionality of the ACP system enables operators to exercise greater control over gaming operations and costs, while also taking advantage of its revenue-generating capabilities. Key ACP features include:

The Accounting function -- Provides all required data from every linked machine, machine group, gaming hall and casino within the operator's business. Allows operators to link machines from various manufacturers allowing them to see which machines are performing well and which are not, thus increasing profits. -- Securely stores this data and transforms it into comprehensive reports and financial analysis. The Control function -- Performs detailed analysis of each machine and enhances system security. -- Carries out real-time system diagnosis, detection and identification of machine malfunctions, notification of unauthorized entry to any machine, and monitoring of transmission links. Allows quick response to machine malfunctions. -- Data can be manipulated easily to enable a variety of reporting functions and alerts. The Progressives function -- Enables connected machines to be linked to both progressive and random or mystery jackpots. Progressive jackpots increase play which in turn increases operator profits. -- Jackpot groups can be configured locally or globally according to the operator's precise business requirements.

Octavian will roll out the 'My ACP' system to a number of casinos in Germany operated by Spielbank Hamburg including Casino Steindamm, Casino Wandsbek and Casino Reeperbahn, which is being refurbished and relaunched. This follows the successful initial deployment of 'My ACP' at Casino Mundsburg and Casino Esplanade in the second half of 2007.

Commenting on the global potential of Octavian's ACP systems offering, Octavian CEO Harmen Brenninkmeijer said, "Octavian ACP systems have a proven track record and the rich functionality and stability these systems provide have already become integral to the efficient and profitable operation of many casino and gaming operations worldwide. I feel confident that GLI approval and recent systems developments will be well received in both our existing and new markets, and I am confident that we will now see Octavian ACP solutions selected by more and more operators throughout the gaming world."

About Octavian International

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

About PacificNet

PacificNet, Inc. ( http://www.pacificnet.com/ ) is a leading provider of gaming and mobile game technology, e-commerce, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in China. PacificNet's gaming products are specially designed for Chinese and Asian gamers with focus on integrating localized Chinese and Asian themes and content, advanced graphics, digital sound effects and popular domestic music, with secondary bonus games and jackpots. Through its Chinese subsidiary, PacificNet is also a legally licensed provider and sales agent for the legalized welfare lottery gaming in the People's Republic of China.

PacificNet gaming products include: Multi-player Electronic Table Games- Baccarat, Sicbo, Fish-Prawn-Crab, and Roulette machines, Server-Based Games (SBG) with multiple client betting stations, slot and bingo machines, Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), Amusement With Prizes (AWP) machines, gaming cabinet and client/server system designs, online i-gaming software design, and multimedia entertainment kiosks.

PacificNet's gaming clients include the leading hotels, casinos, and gaming operators in Macau, Asia, and Europe, while e-commerce and CRM clients include the leading telecom companies, banks, insurance, travel, marketing and business services companies and telecom consumers in Greater China such as China Telecom, China Mobile, Unicom, PCCW, Hutchison Telecom, Bell24, Motorola, Nokia, SONY, TCL, Huawei, American Express, Citibank, HSBC, Bank of China, Bank of East Asia, DBS, TNT, China and Hong Kong government.

PacificNet employs about 1,500 staff in its various subsidiaries throughout China with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Macau and Zhuhai China, USA and the Philippines.

Safe Harbor Statement

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

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

PacificNet, Inc.

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

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

Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Broadband Network to Rockford, Ill., and Surrounding TownsHigh-Speed Network Gives Customers Access to Fast Wireless Internet, Email, Mobile Music and Videos

ROCKFORD, Ill., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that it has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless network to Rockford, Ill.

The expansion covers the entire Rockford metropolitan area and includes the surrounding communities of Freeport, Lena, and Galena to the west and DeKalb and Sycamore to the east. In northwestern Illinois, Verizon Wireless' broadband network now spans north into Wisconsin, south to U.S. Interstate 80, west into Iowa and east to the Kane County/McHenry County border.

Verizon Wireless' broadband network was introduced in Illinois in Chicagoland in January 2005, with expansion to the Springfield-Decatur market in 2006 and to the Peoria market in 2007.

"Rockford is a vital area with dynamic, tech-savvy business people and consumers who want to stay connected," said T.J. Fox, president-Illinois/Wisconsin Region, Verizon Wireless. "The expansion of our broadband network in Rockford and the surrounding area provides our customers with access to the very latest wireless technology."

With the wireless broadband network now available in Rockford and the surrounding area, Verizon Wireless customers in those communities can enjoy two prime services:

-- BroadbandAccess, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, email and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and -- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games found anywhere. BroadbandAccess

Based on Evolution-Data Optimized Revision A (EV-DO Rev. A) network technology, BroadbandAccess provides mobile workers with the ability to access their corporate information as if they were attached to this data via a high-speed wired connection but with the freedom of true mobility. Developed with a range of users in mind, the service enables large enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses and mobile professionals to conduct business anytime, anywhere in the BroadbandAccess coverage area via a secure, true high-speed data connection.

With BroadbandAccess, business customers, residents and visitors can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500 kbps to 800 kbps. That means they can download a 1 megabyte email attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file-in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.

BroadbandAccess also enables Verizon Wireless customers to download files approximately 10 times faster than customers of wireless service providers that use different broadly deployed network technologies. Furthermore, customers who travel outside the enhanced BroadbandAccess coverage area with an EV-DO device will switch seamlessly to the company's NationalAccess service.

"Our enhanced BroadbandAccess service gives our customers three key advantages in wireless communication -- speed, mobility and security," Fox said. "With these advantages comes an increase in productivity and bottom-line business benefits."

V CAST: Video and Music

The company's wireless broadband network also enables its V CAST multimedia services, which offer customers the ability to download full-song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to the handset with top transmission speeds. With content updated daily, customers can watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather updates, sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips.

With V CAST Music, Verizon Wireless has built a massive full-song mobile music store that contains more than 2.5 million songs -- from well-known as well as independent artists -- that customers can download over-the-air, directly onto their V CAST Music-enabled wireless phones.

Investment

The multi-million dollar expansion includes the installation of high-tech wireless hardware and software in wireless transmission sites throughout the area. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $40 billion since it was formed -- more than $5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. More than $1 billion of this investment was spent in Illinois.

Verizon Wireless was the first national wireless provider to commercially launch a high-speed wireless broadband network in the United States, which is available to more than 210 million people across the country.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to 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). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Carolyn A. Schamberger, APR, of Verizon Wireless,
+1-847-204-4282, Carolyn.schamberger1@verizonwireless.com; or Tricia Walli of
Weber Shandwick, +1-312-988-2019, pwalli@webershandwick.com, for Verizon
Wireless

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

CTB/McGraw-Hill's TerraNova Assessment Recognized by U.S. Department of Education Predictive Validity Research StudyStudy Reviewed Four Benchmark Assessment Products Used by States in the Mid-Atlantic Region - TerraNova Ranked First

MONTEREY, Calif., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTB/McGraw-Hill announced today that its TerraNova(TM) family of assessments was highlighted in a U.S. Department of Education study as the only one of four benchmark assessments to demonstrate strong evidence that it was a valid tool in predicting student performance on statewide summative assessments.

The study, "The Predictive Validity of Selected Benchmark Assessments Used in the Mid-Atlantic Region,"* examined the availability and quality of predictive validity data for a selection of benchmark assessments identified by state and district personnel in use within Mid-Atlantic Region jurisdictions, specifically the benchmark assessments in use in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The research concluded that while three of the assessments showed some sort of documentation of criterion validity, "only one was truly a predictive study and demonstrated strong evidence of predictive validity (TerraNova)." To read the study in its entirety, visit http://www.ctb.com/predictivevalidity.

"This report is a clear affirmation of the extensive research we undertake at CTB/McGraw-Hill to ensure our assessment products provide educators with reliable tools to understand and evaluate student mastery of state standards," said Ellen Haley, president of CTB/McGraw-Hill. "TerraNova fosters student achievement by enabling teachers to benchmark student performance and enhance classroom instruction to meet all students' learning needs."

The research study noted: "CTB/McGraw-Hill's TerraNova assessments had the most comprehensive documentation of the assessments reviewed for this study. In addition to a robust technical report of more than 600 pages, there was a teacher's guide and a research study linking the TerraNova assessment to the Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA) test."

Among the highlights detailed in the study: -- The TerraNova technical report exhaustively detailed the extensive test development, standardization, and validation procedures undertaken to ensure a credible, reliable, and valid assessment instrument. -- A linking study provided clear and convincing evidence of predictive validity for the TerraNova Reading and Mathematics assessments in predicting student performance on the PSSA for Grades 5, 8, and 11. -- The teacher's guide detailed the assessment development procedure and provided information on assessment content, usage, and score interpretation for teachers.

CTB/McGraw-Hill recently released the newest version of this family of assessments, TerraNova, Third Edition (TerraNova 3). Now available with 2007 norms, TerraNova 3 gives educators a comprehensive tool to measure and monitor student progress relative to local, state, and national standards. Among its benefits, TerraNova 3 delivers actionable reporting information. By integrating assessment and reporting options, it translates data seamlessly into information that teachers and education leaders can use to improve instruction.

About TerraNova

TerraNova is a breakthrough assessment solution for Grades K-12 that measures student achievement relative to state standards and the National Association of Educational Progress frameworks. It is available in numerous options to suit district and diocesan needs including: Multiple Assessments, which combine multiple choice and constructed response items; Complete Battery with multiple choice items only; and Survey, a more streamlined version for use with limited testing time.

About CTB/McGraw-Hill

As the nation's leading publisher of standardized and standards-based achievement tests for pre-school, elementary, middle, high school, and adult education, CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC offers a broad range of assessments, software and services. CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC is part of the Assessment and Reporting group of McGraw-Hill Education (MHE), a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies . MHE is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 40 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.ctb.com/.

Media Inquiries Kelley Carpenter Director, Communications McGraw-Hill Assessment and Reporting (831) 393 -7196 kelley_carpenter@mcgraw-hill.com

*Brown, R.S., & E. Coughlin. (2007). The predictive validity of selected benchmark assessments used in the Mid-Atlantic Region (Issues and Answers Report, REL 2007-No.017). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Education Laboratory Mid-Atlantic. Retrieved from http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs

CTB/McGraw-Hill

CONTACT: Kelley Carpenter
Director, Communications
McGraw-Hill Assessment and Reporting
+1-831-393-7196
kelley_carpenter@mcgraw-hill.com

Web site: http://www.ctb.com/
http://www.mheducation.com/
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs
http://www.ctb.com/predictivevalidity

DuPont First to Participate in U.S. EPA Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont today submitted documentation related to DuPont(TM) Light Stabilizer 210, a new titanium dioxide product with a sizeable percentage of particles in the nanoscale, as a demonstration of its support for the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP). This submission is the first received by the EPA under the new program, which was launched Monday.

"We congratulate the EPA on this important initiative," said Terry Medley, DuPont global regulatory affairs director. "We are fully supportive of the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program and believe this program will give the EPA the information that it needs to help ensure the responsible use of new nanomaterials. DuPont is proud to submit DuPont(TM) Light Stabilizer 210 for consideration under the 'basic' program, and encourages other companies and organizations to do the same. This product is the first that we intend to submit under the EPA basic program."

"We welcome DuPont's participation in the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program. DuPont is the first company to submit data under the basic program, and we look forward to working with them," said Jim Alwood of EPA's Chemical Control Division.

DuPont(TM) Light Stabilizer 210 is a product designed to provide sun protection for plastics. The product uses extremely small particles of titanium dioxide to efficiently absorb ultraviolet light, protecting plastic and anything it covers from the sun's damaging rays. Because a sizeable percentage of titanium dioxide particles in the product are nanoscale, it was selected as a demonstration case for application of the Nano Risk Framework introduced in 2007.

DuPont is actively engaged in the global dialogue on nanomaterials. For example, the company has actively called for and engaged in collaboration in the development of responsible safety standards and test methods for new nanomaterials. DuPont is also involved in coordinating research to generate reliable, peer reviewed data and has called for the adoption of appropriate regulations as needed.

DuPont and Environmental Defense jointly developed and published the Nano Risk Framework, available at http://www.nanoriskframework.org/, which is intended to be used as a process to identify, manage and reduce potential health, safety and environmental risks of nanoscale materials across all lifecycle stages. The company has also testified before the U.S. Congress on the safety, health and environmental implications of new nanoscale technologies, and is an active participant in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Party on Health and Environmental Safety Implications of Manufactured Nanomaterials.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont(TM), and The miracles of science(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

DuPont

CONTACT: Michelle Reardon of DuPont, +1-302-774-7447,
michelle.s.reardon@usa.dupont.com

Web site: http://www.dupont.com/
http://www.nanoriskframework.org/

Grâce à la solution Dialog de Thomson Scientific, les chercheurs peuvent maintenant accéder aux historiques de fichiers

PHILADELPHIE et LONDRES, January 29 /PRNewswire/ --

- Les chercheurs de marques commerciales et de brevets peuvent désormais accéder instantanément au plus grand inventaire centralisé au monde

Thomson Scientific, société de The Thomson Corporation (NYSE : TOC ; TSX : TOC) et important fournisseur de solutions informatiques dans le secteur des entreprises ainsi que pour la communauté mondiale de chercheurs, a annoncé aujourd'hui que les professionnels de la recherche pourraient dorénavant commander des historiques de fichiers directement depuis les bases de données de brevets et de marques commerciales et ce, grâce à Dialog(R). Les chercheurs pourront ainsi trouver les informations complètes relatives aux brevets et marques commerciales en un seul et mÃªme endroit.

Les historiques de fichiers sont des comptes mis à jour contenant tout l'historique des marques commerciales et brevets accordés ou publiés. Egalement connu sous le nom de << file wrappers >> (littéralement, 'enveloppeurs de fichiers'), les historiques de fichiers contiennent l'historique complet d'un brevet, y compris toute la correspondance entre l'examinateur du bureau des brevets et le déposant ou ses représentants. Disposant d'un inventaire complet centralisé, Thomson Scientific peut se targuer d'Ãªtre le plus grand fournisseur au monde d'historiques de fichiers. Ses historiques de fichiers internationaux couvrent plus de 40 langues et pays.

<< En donnant accès aux historiques de fichiers via Dialog, nous contribuons à améliorer la productivité des chercheurs de propriété intellectuelle. En effet, ils bénéficient ainsi d'un accès rationalisé à toutes les ressources dont ils ont besoin >>, déclare David Brown, vice-président exécutif, Thomson Scientific, Marché des entreprises. << Il s'agit là d'un autre exemple qui illustre notre capacité à exploiter notre savoir-faire pour offrir à nos clients des solutions de brevets complètes. >>

Les historiques de fichiers Thomson sont disponibles à partir des bases de données Dialog suivantes :

Brevets -- CLAIMS(R)/Current Patent Legal Status (fichier 123) -- CLAIMS(R)/U.S. Patents (fichier 340) -- Chinese Patent Abstracts in English (fichier 344) -- Derwent Patents Citation Index (fichier 342) -- Derwent World Patents Index (pour les utilisateurs au Japon) (fichier 352) -- Derwent World Patents Index First View(SM) (fichier 331) -- Derwent World Patents Index(R) (fichier 351) -- Derwent World Patents Index(R) (fichier 350) -- Eli EnCompassPat(TM) (fichier 353) -- European Patents Fulltext (fichier 348) -- French Patents (fichier 371) -- German Patents Fulltext (fichier 324) -- IMS Patent Focus (fichier 447, 947) -- INPADOC/Family and Legal Status (fichier 345) -- JAPIO - Patent Abstracts of Japan (fichier 347) -- LitAlert(R) (fichier 670) -- U.S. Patents Fulltext (1971-1975) (fichier 652) -- U.S. Patents Fulltext (1976-present) (fichier 654) -- WIPO/PCT Patents Fulltext (fichier 349) Marques commerciales -- TRADEMARKSCAN(R) - U.S. Federal (fichier 226)

Chaque historique de fichier de brevet inclut automatiquement un rapport de famille de brevet ainsi qu'une liste de famille INPADOC complète pour le document source. Et, pour chaque membre de la famille, les chercheurs de brevets pourront voir :

-- Les informations sur les litiges pour les Etats-Unis. -- Les données de cession de brevets après délivrance pour les Etats-Unis. -- Les données après délivrance pour les Etats-Unis, y compris les données de cession. -- Le statut de la taxe périodique. -- Le statut juridique.

Les historiques de fichiers internationaux couvrent plus de 40 pays et offrent donc une vision globale de toute l'histoire d'une invention.

A propos de The Thomson Corporation

The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com) est l'un des principaux fournisseurs sur le marché des solutions de gestion électronique de processus destinées aux entreprises et aux professionnels. Thomson, dont le siège social se situe à Stamford, Conn., propose des informations, des logiciels ainsi que des applications à valeur ajoutée aux professionnels dans les domaines du droit, des impôts, de la comptabilité, des services financiers ainsi que de la recherche scientifique et de la santé. Les actions ordinaires de la société sont inscrites à la cote sur les bourses de New York et Toronto (NYSE : TOC; TSX : TOC).

Thomson Scientific est une société de The Thomson Corporation. Ses solutions d'informations assistent les professionnels dans toutes les étapes de la recherche et du développement, de la découverte à la distribution en passant par l'analyse et le développement produit. Retrouvez les solutions d'informations Thomson Scientific sur scientific.thomson.com.

Site Web : http://www.scientific.thomson.com http://www.thomson.com

Thomson Scientific

Kevin Bonsor de Thomson Scientific, +1-919-461-7428, kevin.bonsor@thomson.com

Cogent Communications CEO to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Technology, Telecom & Internet Conference

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cogent Communications Group, Inc. , one of the largest Ethernet Internet service providers in the world, today announced that Dave Schaeffer, chief executive officer, will present at TWP's Technology, Telecom & Internet conference at 2:05 pm PST, February 6th. The conference is being held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020204/DCM032LOGO )

Investors and other interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the presentation by going to the Investor Relations section of Cogent's website (http://www.cogentco.com/htdocs/events.php) to access the link to the live audio webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available on Cogent's IR website for 30 days following the presentation.

About Cogent Communications

Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, operating one of the largest capacity IP networks in existence with lit capacities ranging from 80 to 180 Gigabits per second. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 100 markets located in North America and Europe.

Since Cogent's inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in existence. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent Communications is headquartered at 1015 31st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information, visit http://www.cogentco.com/. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.

Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Group, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent's registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020204/DCM032LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Cogent Communications Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Public Relations: Jeff Henriksen, +1-202-295-4200,
jhenriksen@cogentco.com, or Investor Relations: John Chang,
+1-202-295-4212, investor.relations@cogentco.com, both of Cogent
Communications Group, Inc.

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

Quepasa Corporation Receives $7 Million in Financing from Investor Groups

Capital Infusion to Allow Online Latino Company Opportunity to Realize Additional Market Potential.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Quepasa Corporation , one of the world's largest, bicultural, Latino online communities, has entered into financing agreements with Mexican and Americans Trading Together, Inc. ("MATT") and Richard L. Scott Investments, LLC ("RLS"), to provide Quepasa with $7 million of working capital. MATT and RLS are two of the company's largest investors.

"We welcome this capital infusion and vote of confidence by these two significant shareholders. We believe this infusion of capital will enable us to execute on our vision, which is to create a truly unique social Hispanic experience at Quepasa.com. We expect to introduce some innovative networking concepts that will be new to both the Latino and Anglo markets," stated John C. Abbot, Chief Executive Officer of Quepasa.

Under the terms of the agreements, MATT and RLS have loaned $5 million and $2 million, respectively, in exchange for 10 year subordinated promissory notes for the respective amounts. Interest will accrue on the outstanding unpaid principal amount due under the notes from the date of each note until the principal amount is paid in full at an interest rate of 4.46%, compounded annually. Quepasa will only be required to pay interest on the outstanding principal amount of the promissory notes on their maturity or upon prepayment.

In addition to the promissory notes, the exercise prices for the warrants held by MATT to purchase one million shares of Quepasa stock at $12.50 per share and one million shares of Quepasa stock at $15.00 per share have both been reduced to $2.75 per share. The exercise prices for the warrants held by RLS to purchase 500,000 shares of Quepasa stock at $4.00 per share and 500,000 shares of Quepasa stock at $7.00 per share have also been reduced to $2.75 per share.

About Quepasa Corporation

Quepasa Corporation , headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona (with offices in Miami and Mexico), owns Quepasa.com, one of the world's largest, bicultural, Latino, online communities committed to providing entertaining, enriching, and empowering products and services. Quepasa.com serves its users in the U.S. and Latin America in both Spanish and English.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements of Quepasa Corporation

Statements in this press release that refer to plans and expectations for the future are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause future results to differ materially from historical results, or from results or outcomes currently expected or sought by the Company. In addition to the Risk Factors described in Item 1 of the Company's Form 10-KSB, as amended, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, these factors include, but are not limited to, our current level of indebtedness and the restrictions in our subordinated promissory notes, which may make it difficult for us to obtain additional financing; the possibility of liability for information displayed or accessed via the Company's Web site and for other commerce-related activities; competition in the operation of Web sites and in the provision of information retrieval services; changing laws, rules, and regulations; potential liability for breaches of security on the Internet; dependence on third party databases and computer systems; competition from traditional media companies; new technologies that could block the Company's ability to advertise; and, with respect to the matters described in this press release, the success of the Company's senior management team.

Contact: Mike Matte, Chief Financial Officer Quepasa Corporation (480) 348-2665

Quepasa Corporation

CONTACT: Mike Matte, Chief Financial Officer of Quepasa Corporation,
+1-480-348-2665

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

Early 2008, Crying or Buying?

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wireless Fund -- Concerns of a slow U.S. economy paired with a global market pullback have sent many investors, including tech and telecomm shareholders running to the hills. The apprehension exhibited by the more timid investors coupled with strong projections for global wireless growth has created in interesting scenario for investors. The question now becomes -- is it time to cry or time to buy?

Nokia , the world largest cell phone manufacturer, has been taking note of the recent turmoil in the equity markets and the increasing risk of recession for the U.S. and Western Europe. Chief Executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo recently sought to reassure investors that demand for phones are showing no sign of weakness. "Our performance is at odds with the volatility in the equity markets," he said. "Channel inventory levels are normal and demand for our products is strong," he added.

Vimpel-Communications , a leading provider of wireless telecommunications services in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), recently received a good review in spite of the current undesirable market conditions. Morgan Stanley analyst Alexander Vassiouk kept an "Overweight" rating on shares of Vimpel-Communications. Alexander claimed that demand for wireless products is growing in Russia, and the stocks will do relatively well despite slowdowns in the worldwide market.

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion expects only a limited "negative effect" from U.S. economic turmoil. Co-chief executive Jim Balsillie addressed developing concerns about the financial services sectors. "I don't want to in any way trivialize it, because (financial services) is absolutely a super and important and valuable sector that we serve," he recently said to Reuters in an interview. "But I also don't want to overplay it, either." Balsillie noted that both sales and revenues should remain consistent because communication will remain a high priority that will not experience any less demand through economic dysfunction.

Each company discussed in this article was owned by Wireless Fund as of January 29, 2008. Wireless Fund is available from many of the major mutual fund supermarkets. More information on the wireless revolution can be found at http://www.wireless-fund.com/.

Investors should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund's prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund and is available at http://www.wireless-fund.com/ or upon request by calling 1-800-590-0898. Please obtain and carefully read the prospectus before investing.

Wireless Fund

CONTACT: Jeff Provence of Wireless Fund, +1-619-588-9700

Web site: http://www.wireless-fund.com/

Foundations Team Up With eBay and Calvert Foundation to Launch Web-Based Portal for Everyday People to Invest in the World's Working PoorPaving the Way to Success: MacArthur, DOEN foundation, Rockefeller Foundations, Omidyar Network and OPIC Invest $16 Million to Help Create New Way for Everyday People to Help Alleviate Poverty.

BETHESDA, Md., Jan 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MicroPlace (http://www.microplace.com/) -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of eBay Inc. that provides an easy way for everyday people to invest in the world's working poor by leveraging the power of microfinance -- attracted more than 1,000 new investments and nearly a half million dollars to the Calvert Social Investment Foundation (Calvert Foundation) between its launch on October 24, 2007 and the end of the last calendar year. These initial efforts have seeded a whole new online financing system that connects social investors with microfinance overseas, expected to grow to hundreds of millions of dollars over time.

In lauding the surge of new investment activity in just a few weeks, Calvert Foundation officials noted the crucial role played by $16 million in front-end investments provided to non-profit Calvert Foundation to defray start-up expenses and establish an essential risk-capital pool needed to protect retail investors. The fundraising included: $2.25 million from the Omidyar Network (initial grant support for operations, net assets and loan loss reserves); and $200,000 from Rockefeller Foundation (grant). Program Related Investments (PRIs) included $1.2 million DOEN Foundation (junior subdebt); $2 million from MacArthur Foundation (junior subdebt); and $10 million from OPIC (senior subdebt; scheduled to close this month).

Calvert Foundation Executive Director Shari Berenbach said: "As a success from the very beginning, MicroPlace is rewriting the rulebook of how people can participate in ending poverty through the power of microfinance. We want to make sure that everyone understands that by teaming up with eBay, foundations demonstrate that they are committed to doing more than just talking about how to end poverty. These are the organizations that put the financing on the line, both grants and program-related investments, to make possible the groundbreaking initiatives that are attacking poverty head on."

With the launch of MicroPlace.com, for the first time, consumers in the U.S. can use the internet to make microfinance investments that simultaneously provide a financial return while addressing global poverty. Additionally, MicroPlace's unique business model creates a self-sustaining marketplace that will serve as an efficient and scalable way for capital to flow into the microfinance industry. Through MicroPlace's secure platform, everyday people can purchase investments -- for as little as $100 -- from microfinance security issuers. MicroPlace also enables investors to direct the impact of their investment to a specific country and microfinance institution in the developing world. The microfinance institutions use the funds to make small loans to the working poor, who in turn use the loans to start or expand small businesses and lift themselves out of poverty. Over time, this new model is expected to become an important capital source to meet the needs of billions of micro-entrepreneurs across the globe.

Foundation participation has been essential to building this new microfinance marketplace. Stringent securities guidelines require that non-profit securities issuers, like Calvert Foundation, demonstrate significant credit enhancements to make this a suitable investment for the average investor. Foundation grants and program related investments have been deployed to meet these requirements, establishing the potential to leverage investments from the public many times over.

The first half million, raised in the initial weeks of operation, is just the beginning and shows how corporations and philanthropy can build new and lasting market-based strategies to move those earning less than $2 per day out of poverty.

Highlights of the launch through December 31, 2007 statistics for Calvert Foundation's role in MicroPlace include the following:

-- Total of 1,070 new investments in Calvert Foundation investors by the end of calendar year 2007.

-- Average online investments since the MicroPlace launch have been $4,825 per day.

-- The average investment is $327.24, ranging from $100 to $10,000.

-- Investments have been made by individuals in 46 states and the District of Columbia. California accounts for nearly half of all investments to date.

-- Among the leading projects that are being supported by MicroPlace through Calvert Foundation are Kenya Women's Finance Trust, PRIDE (Tanzania); IMON (Tajikstan); FUNDESER (Nicaragua); Pro Mujer (Bolivia); and TPC (Cambodia).

As a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA (formerly NASD), MicroPlace is currently the only broker-dealer specializing in microfinance securities for retail investors. MicroPlace selected Calvert Foundation -- a leader in community investment that manages investments for over 3,000 individuals and institutions seeking to support communities around the world through their portfolios -- as the first issuer to sell investments on MicroPlace.

Calvert Foundation is using the funds generated from the sale of securities on MicroPlace to invest in microfinance institutions targeted by investors online. Calvert Foundation will also be responsible for making interest and principal payments to investors.

Berenbach added: "Calvert Foundation has been working hard for over 12 years to mobilize individual investor capital to support microfinance. Working with MicroPlace gives us the opportunity to offer microfinance investments for as little as $100 for the first time. We believe this will enable more individuals to invest in microfinance and help grow the industry as a whole to significantly improve the lives of the working poor around the world."

ABOUT CALVERT FOUNDATION

For over 12 years, Calvert Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has been working to make community investment a safe and logical option for all investors seeking to make a positive social impact. To make community investment accessible to a wider audience, Calvert Foundation has removed critical barriers by creating investment products such as the Calvert Community Investment Note that blends both financial and social returns. With more than $170 million in assets, Calvert Foundation focuses on using investment capital, rather than conventional philanthropy, to create a sustainable, scalable model that enables nonprofit organizations and social enterprises to address critical social problems.

Editor's Note: Calvert Foundation is a separate entity from Calvert Group Ltd. and its products should not be confused with any Calvert Group-sponsored investment product. In order to avoid confusion and be consistent when referring to Calvert Foundation in print news stories, always use "Calvert Foundation" as opposed to "Calvert" in headlines and subheads.

Calvert Foundation, Bethesda, MD

CONTACT: Patrick Mitchell, +1-703-276-3266 or
pmitchell@hastingsgroup.com, for Calvert Foundation

Web Site: http://www.microplace.com/

Liquent InSight Publisher 3.6 fournit des capacités de soumission avancées

PHILADELPHIE et LONDRES, January 29 /PRNewswire/ --

- La dernière version offre les capacités de liens entre soumissions les plus complètes

Thomson Scientific, division de The Thomson Corporation (NYSE : TOC ; TSX : TOC) et l'un des principaux fournisseurs de solutions d'information à l'intention des communautés scientifiques et commerciales du monde entier, a annoncé aujourd'hui la disponibilité d'InSight Publisher(R) 3.6. La dernière version d'InSight Publisher ajoute une gestion intuitive des references croisées et des liens hypertexte à son ensemble amélioré de fonctionnalités. Depuis sa sortie en 2006, InSight Publisher a permis aux enterprises pharmaceutiques de créer, gérer et publier des soumissions réglementaires sous format papier et électronique en utilisant une seule application logicielle.

Alors que les autorités réglementaires mondiales reçoivent un nombre croissant de soumissions sous format électronique, le besoin de fournir des documents faciles à parcourir devient primordial pour une soumission réussie. Avec InSight Publisher 3.6, les entreprises peuvent dorénavant permettre les références croisées dans tous les stades cruciaux du développement de soumission : pendant la rédaction et la préparation de la soumission ainsi qu'après la publication. En soutenant ces trois stades cruciaux, InSight Publisher aidera les entreprises à rationaliser les tâches de références croisées et à améliorer l'efficacité pendant le processus de publication.

Liquent estime que cette nouvelle version de InSight Publisher va non seulement prendre en compte les exigences principales en matière de références croisées, mais aussi les nouvelles complexités des références croisées issues de la gestion du cycle de vie de l'eCTD, telles que la gestion de références à travers des séquences, les références périmées et d'autres. En 2007, Liquent a réalisé plusieurs mises en oeuvre mondiales d'InSight Publisher auprès de ses clients, en avance sur les calendriers de projet et pour un budget inférieur ou égal à celui projeté.

<< InSight Publisher ajoute encore au leadership de Liquent dans le marché des solutions de gestion des publications réglementaires et des informations réglementaires >>, a affirmé Rick Riegel, vice-président et directeur général de Liquent. << InSight Publisher fait partie de la Plateforme Liquent InSight et est la seule solution de gestion des informations réglementaires entièrement extensible et intégrée du secteur, permettant aux clients de maximiser les bénéfices commerciaux apportés par la réutilisation des informations réglementaires, tout en permettant une plus grande conformité >>.

Les professionnels des affaires réglementaires peuvent évaluer la façon dont InSight Publisher peut s'intégrer dans leur organisation en visitant le stand de Liquent au cours des évènements professionnels suivants :

-- ETATS-UNIS : Philadelphie - Conférence sur la gestion électronique de document DIA, 3-5 février 2008 -- EUROPE : Amsterdam - Gestion du cycle de vie de l'eCTD IIR, 25-28 février 2008 -- EUROPE : Barcelone - DIA EuroMeeting, 3-5 mars 2008

D'autres informations à propos de InSight Publisher sont disponibles sur : http://www.liquent.com.

A propos de The Thomson Corporation

The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com) est un fournisseur leader de solutions essentielles de flux de travaux électroniques aux entreprises et aux clients professionnels dans le monde entier. Depuis son siège opérationnel de Stamford, dans le Connecticut, Thomson fournit des outils logiciels, des applications et des informations à valeur ajoutée aux professionnels dans les domaines du droit, de la fiscalité, de la comptabilité, des services financiers, de la recherche scientifique et des soins de santé. Les actions ordinaires de la société sont cotées aux bourses de New York et de Toronto (NYSE : TOC ; TSX : TOC).

Thomson Scientific est une division de The Thomson Corporation. Ses solutions d'information facilitent le travail des professionnels à chaque étape de la recherche et du développement - de la découverte à l'analyse et au développement du produit et à sa distribution. Les solutions d'information de Thomson Scientific sont accessibles sur scientific.thomson.com.

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AT&T Wins Contract From Brown and Caldwell For IP-Based Data and Networking Services

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced that Brown and Caldwell, a full-service environmental engineering and consulting firm, has signed a three-year $2 million Internet Protocol (IP)-based data and networking services contract with AT&T. Under terms of the contract, AT&T will provide Brown and Caldwell with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-enabled Virtual Private Network (VPN) services.

With headquarters in Walnut Creek, Brown and Caldwell has 45 offices and 1,500 professionals across the country. For more than 60 years, the company has helped hundreds of municipal, federal and private agencies successfully overcome their most challenging environmental obstacles.

The new contract with AT&T will provide Brown and Caldwell with fully managed MPLS-enabled VPN services for its 45 locations throughout the United States. Brown and Caldwell will primarily use the wide area network (WAN) services for exchanging computer-aided design (CAD) files among offices, but the company will also use the WAN services for more than 40 other applications via AT&T's MPLS service. The new services will result in increased efficiencies.

"AT&T presented us with solutions offering efficient business management and improved information flow," said Dan Mone, Information Services manager for Brown and Caldwell. "These solutions will help control our operating expenses to support the future of our business."

Through the secure AT&T BusinessDirect(R) portal, Brown and Caldwell will have around-the-clock access to real-time information about the performance of its network services and a direct connection to electronic billing and ordering systems.

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About Brown and Caldwell

Established in 1947, Brown and Caldwell is a multi-disciplined environmental engineering and consulting firm. The employee-owned company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., and employs more than 1,500 people in 45 offices nationwide. Engineering News-Record ranks Brown and Caldwell 48th among the nation's top 500 engineering firms, 36th among the Top 200 environmental firms, 21st largest in the Water Supply market and 8th largest in the Sewer/Waste market. For more information, visit http://www.brownandcaldwell.com/.

About AT&T

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

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CONTACT: Gina Pernetti of AT&T, +1-916-847-8542, gp7182@att.com; or
Terry Peckham of Brown and Caldwell, +1-925-210-2514, TPeckham@BrwnCald.com

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Lockheed Martin Awarded $35 Million Contract to Modernize Brazilian Navy Submarine Force

MANASSAS, Va., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin was awarded a $35 million contract to deliver advanced, open-architecture combat systems that will modernize four Tupi-class submarines, one Tikuna-class submarine and one shore-based trainer system for the Brazilian Navy.

Under a contract administered by the U.S. Navy, as part of a foreign military sale for weapons and combat systems to the Brazilian Navy, Lockheed Martin will provide systems engineering, sensors, software and electronics for the modernization of the diesel submarines' control, combat management, sonar and fire control and weapons launch systems.

The modernized systems will provide the Brazilian Navy tangible improvements in overall submarine performance with dramatically improved war fighting capability. At the same time, it will improve the Brazilian Navy's ability to operate with naval forces of the U.S. and other allies.

The new, open-architecture submarine combat systems also will provide the Brazilian Navy with improved computer processing capacity, component redundancy and reconfiguration capability. This will increase availability with reduced spare parts requirements, thereby reducing the through life cost of ownership. This modernization effort also will enable the Brazilian submarine force to defer future obsolescence of its combat system.

This modernization effort complements the recent decision by the Brazilian Navy to acquire the MK 48 Mod 6AT heavyweight torpedo from the U.S. government as a replacement for existing torpedo inventories. Lockheed Martin was selected after a competition conducted by DGMM, the Brazilian Navy material acquisition agency.

To accelerate delivery of the capabilities to the Brazilian Navy's submarine force, Lockheed Martin will leverage proven sonar and combat systems technology that has been developed for allied navies' diesel-electric submarine programs.

"We look forward to this opportunity to bring critical technologies, capabilities and skills to the Brazilian Navy for the benefit of its submarine force," said Denise Saiki, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's Undersea Systems business unit. "As a leading and experienced systems integrator of submarine sonar systems, Lockheed Martin offers a proven, open architecture system to address the Brazilian Navy's need for phased implementation of a Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)/Open Architecture (OA) solution."

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 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.

For additional information, visit our web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Jack Papp of Lockheed Martin, +1-703-367-2484,
jack.papp@lmco.com

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