Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. to Release First Quarter 2008 Results and Hold Conference Call on May 8, 2008

MATTOON, Ill., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. will release its first quarter 2008 financial results before the market opens on May 8, 2008. The company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 10:00 a.m. Central Time on the same day.

The call is being webcast and can be accessed from the "Investor Relations" section of the company's website at http://www.consolidated.com/. The webcast will also be archived on the company's website. If you do not have internet access, the conference call dial-in number is 1-800-642-1783. International parties can access the call by dialing 1-706-679-5600. A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available starting two hours after completion of the call until May 12, 2008 at midnight ET. To hear the replay, parties in the United States and Canada should call 1-800-642-1687 and international parties should call 1-706-645-9291 and enter pass code 42996281.

About Consolidated

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. is an established rural local exchange company providing voice, data and video services to residential and business customers in Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvania. Each of the operating companies has been operating in its local market for over 100 years. With approximately 282,028 ILEC access lines, 68,874 Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) access line equivalents (including 41,951 access lines and 2,184 DSL subscribers), 83,521 DSL subscribers across all subsidiaries, and 12,241 IPTV subscribers, Consolidated Communications offers a wide range of telecommunications services, including local and long distance service, custom calling features, private line services, high-speed Internet access, digital TV, carrier access services, and directory publishing. Consolidated Communications is the 12th largest local telephone company in the United States.

Consolidated Communications

CONTACT: Matt Smith, Director, Investor Relations of Consolidated
Communications, +1-217-258-9522, investor.relations@consolidated.com; or
Investor Relations, Kirsten Chapman of Lippert - Heilshorn & Associates,
+1-415-433-3777, kchapman@lhai.com, for Consolidated Communications

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

Spansion Reports First Quarter Results

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spansion Inc., the world's largest pure-play provider of Flash memory solutions, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. For the first quarter of 2008, the company reported net sales of $570 million compared to net sales of $653 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.

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In the first quarter of 2008, blended ASPs were up 4% compared to the prior quarter on slightly lower average densities shipped. Combined net sales to the company's top five customers were up in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the prior quarter and included sales of 65-nanometer MirrorBit(R) products out of SP1, Spansion's new 300mm manufacturing facility in Japan. Net sales for the quarter in Greater China decreased by approximately $50 million compared to the prior quarter while net sales in other regions were in-line with the company's expectations and are believed to have resulted in share gains during the quarter, particularly in the wireless segment.

Improved operational execution minimized the impact of lower net sales on gross margin, resulting in 17% gross margin for the first quarter of 2008 compared to 19% in the prior quarter, and 14% in the first quarter of 2007. Including non-cash charges of $13 million from the Saifun acquisition, net loss for the first quarter of 2008 was $118 million, or $0.85 per share, compared to a net loss of $50 million, or $0.37 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2007.

"Despite the difficult seasonal quarter, our relentless focus on operational efficiency resulted in improved gross margins year over year," said Bertrand Cambou, president and CEO, Spansion Inc. "Looking forward, the production ramp of our SP1 facility and continued diligent cash management are expected to position us well for positive free cash flow in the second half of the year."

Operational Highlights

During the first quarter of 2008, Spansion reduced external foundry and subcontractor expenses by $52 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2007, principally due to manufacturing efficiencies and new testing capabilities. The SP1 facility reached a run rate of more than 25,000 wafer starts per quarter and the company recognized its first sales from that facility. During the quarter, Spansion began sampling SP1 65-nanometer MirrorBit Eclipse(TM) solutions to major wireless handset OEMs with production planned for the second half of 2008.

Division Highlights

The company's Wireless Solutions Division (WSD) reported net sales for the first quarter of 2008 of $296 million compared to $322 million for the fourth quarter of 2007. Net sales declined in Greater China during the quarter, but increased in North America and Northern Europe. Blended ASPs were up 7% from the prior quarter.

The company's Consumer, Set Top Box and Industrial Division (CSID) reported net sales of $274 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared to $324 million in net sales in the fourth quarter of 2007. The sequential decline in net sales resulted from softness in Greater China and expected lower sales into the Japanese gaming market due to typical cyclicality for that business. Outside of Greater China and Japan, net sales were strong and overall blended ASPs were up slightly from the prior quarter, exceeding expectations in a typically soft seasonal quarter.

Additional Highlights -- Spansion closed the acquisition of Saifun Semiconductors Ltd., enabling immediate entry into the technology licensing business and added engineering resources to expand its product portfolio. -- Spansion and IBM signed a broad patent cross-license agreement with IBM taking an equity ownership position in Spansion. -- 65-nanometer MirrorBit Quad products were sampled to strategic customers. -- Discretix's CryptoFlash(TM) Security Platform was licensed by Spansion for integration with its MirrorBit HD-SIM(TM) solutions for the high-density SIM card market. -- Spansion was named strategic supplier for 2007 by UTStarcom and was the only NOR Flash memory supplier selected.

Spansion's outlook for the second quarter of 2008 and fiscal year 2008 is based on current expectations and subject to various factors including those set forth in the Cautionary Statement below.

Second Quarter of 2008 Outlook -- Net sales for the second quarter of 2008 are expected to be slightly up from the prior quarter. -- Gross margin for the second quarter of 2008 is expected to be approximately flat compared to the prior quarter. -- Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2008 are expected to decline from the prior quarter to approximately $180 million. -- Capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2008 are expected to decline from the prior quarter and be in the range of $170-200 million. Fiscal Year 2008 Outlook -- Net sales for fiscal year 2008 are expected to be flat to slightly up compared to fiscal year 2007 and financial performance is expected to improve. -- Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2008 are expected to be less than $500M, a greater than 50% reduction from fiscal year 2007. -- Spansion expects to be free cash flow positive in the second half of 2008. Investor Conference Call

Spansion will host a conference call today, April 16, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. PT/ 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the quarterly results. A live audio-only web cast of the call will be made available in the Investor Relations section of the company's web site at http://www.spansion.com/. In addition, we are providing a slide presentation regarding our quarterly results and other financial information, which will be posted to the company's web site immediately prior to the conference call. The slide presentation will be available for viewing in the Investor Relations section of the company's web site at http://www.spansion.com/ although we reserve the right to discontinue that availability at any time. A replay of the call will be made available on the company's investor relations web site at http://www.spansion.com/ following the call.

Cautionary Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the expectation that Spansion will have positive free cash flow in the second half of 2008; the planned production of 65-nanometer MirrorBit Eclipse solutions at Spansion's SP1 facility in the second half of 2008; the expectation of net sales for the second quarter of 2008 to be slightly up from the prior quarter and net sales for fiscal year 2008 to be flat to slightly up compared to fiscal year 2007 and financial performance is expected to improve; the expectation of gross margin for the second quarter of 2008 to be approximately flat compared to the prior quarter; the expectation of operating expenses for the second quarter of 2008 to decline from the prior quarter to approximately $180 million; and the expectation of capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2008 to decline from the prior quarter and be in the range of $170-200 million and capital expenditures for fiscal year 2008 to be less than $500M. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this release involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's current expectations. Risks that the company considers to be the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include the possibility that demand for the company's Flash memory products will be lower than currently expected; that average selling prices may decline; loss of key intellectual property arrangements creates a greatly increased risk of patent or other intellectual property infringement claims; the high cyclicality of the Flash memory market which has experienced severe downturns; that Spansion may not be effective in expense reduction efforts; the merger with Saifun may not result in benefits that Spansion anticipates as a result of integration or other challenges; that political, economic and military conditions in Israel may adversely affect Saifun's and Spansion's business; the acquisition of Saifun may result in a loss of Saifun's licensees or Spansion's customers; that Spansion may not realize the expected value of Saifun's NROM technology; that OEMs will increasingly choose NAND-based Flash memory products over the company's MirrorBit architecture-based Flash memory products for their applications; that the company has a significant amount of debt, and such debt could subject us to restrictive covenants; that the company may not achieve facilities and capacity implementation schedules as a result of factors such as insufficient cash flows and unavailable external financing; that the company may lose a key customer, or experience a reduction of demand from a key customer; that the company will not successfully develop, introduce and commercialize new products and technologies or to accelerate our product development cycle; that competitors may introduce new memory or other technologies that may make our Flash memory products uncompetitive or obsolete; that the company may fail to successfully develop next generation products; that the company may experience manufacturing constraints or fail to achieve manufacturing efficiencies; customers' ability to change booked orders may lead to excess inventory; that the company's investments in research and development may not lead to timely improvements in technology; and intellectual property claims or litigation could cause the company to incur substantial costs or pay substantial damages or prohibit sales of its products. The company urges investors to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2007. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information included in this press release.

About Spansion

Spansion is a leading Flash memory solutions provider, dedicated to enabling, storing and protecting digital content in wireless, automotive, networking and consumer electronics applications. Spansion, previously a joint venture of AMD and Fujitsu, is the largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and licensing Flash memory solutions. For more information, visit http://www.spansion.com/.

Spansion(R), the Spansion logo, MirrorBit(R), MirrorBit(R) Eclipse(TM), ORNAND(TM), ORNAND2(TM), HD-SIM(TM) and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Spansion LLC in the U.S. and other countries. Other names used are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Spansion Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter Ended Mar. 30 Dec. 30 Apr. 1 2008 2007 2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net sales $570,272 $652,801 $627,771 Cost of sales 475,810 526,382 537,970 Gross profit 94,462 126,419 89,801 Other expenses: Research and development 120,321 112,646 101,991 Sales, general and administrative 64,764 59,937 58,240 Acquisition related in-process research and development 10,800 - - Operating loss (101,423) (46,164) (70,430) Interest and other income (expense), net 3,379 5,157 8,931 Interest expense (20,991) (15,487) (24,146) Loss before income taxes (119,035) (56,494) (85,645) Benefit for income taxes (564) (6,981) (10,167) Net loss $(118,471) $(49,513) $(75,478) Net loss per common share Basic and diluted $(0.85) $(0.37) $(0.56) Shares used in per share calculation - Basic and diluted 138,765 135,283 134,539 Spansion Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) Mar. 30 Dec. 30 2008 2007 * Assets (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $333,051 $199,092 Marketable securities 121,900 216,650 Accounts receivable, net 340,431 379,962 Inventories 633,102 583,869 Deferred income taxes 31,597 26,607 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 51,181 46,452 Total current assets 1,511,262 1,452,632 Property, plant and equipment, net 2,488,538 2,271,964 Deferred income taxes 35,640 29,957 Acquisition related intangible assets, net 63,113 - Goodwill 17,782 - Other assets 75,947 61,092 Total Assets $4,192,282 $3,815,645 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Note payable to banks under revolving loans $130,418 $- Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 669,790 643,764 Accrued compensation and benefits 71,698 60,778 Income taxes payable 4,267 13,818 Deferred income on shipments to distributors 54,629 39,957 Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 160,313 101,797 Total current liabilities 1,091,115 860,114 Deferred income taxes 4,393 186 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 1,362,578 1,299,536 Other long-term liabilities 24,872 23,361 Stockholders' equity 1,709,324 1,632,448 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $4,192,282 $3,815,645 * Derived from the December 30, 2007 audited financial statements of Spansion Inc. Spansion Inc. Selected Cash Flow Information (In millions) Quarter Ended Mar. 30 Dec. 30 Apr. 1 2008 2007 2007 Depreciation & Amortization $142 $130 $131 Amortization of intangibles and other acquisition-related costs $11 $- $- Capital Additions $227 * $151 $175 * Capital additions for the quarter ended March 30, 2008 include non-cash equipment capital leases of $50M.

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CONTACT: Investors, Linda Rothemund, +1-415-445-3240,
linda@marketstreetpartners.com, for Spansion Inc.; Media, Courtney Brigham,
+1-408-616-5056, courtney.brigham@spansion.com, both of Spansion Inc.

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

First Advantage Corporation Announces Annual Shareholders Meeting

POWAY, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Advantage Corporation , a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, will hold its annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. PT. The meeting will be held in the Eagle Auditorium of the First Advantage offices located at 12395 First American Way, Poway, Calif.

In addition to conducting the business as detailed in the notice of annual meeting and proxy statement, First Advantage's management will provide an update on the company's growth strategy and present an overview of the company's financial performance for the full year 2007 and first quarter of 2008.

About First Advantage Corporation

First Advantage Corporation combines industry expertise with information to create products and services that organizations worldwide use to make smarter business decisions. First Advantage is a leading provider of consumer credit information in the mortgage, automotive and specialty finance markets; business credit information in the transportation industry; lead generation services; motor vehicle record reports; supply chain security consulting; employment background verifications; occupational health services; applicant tracking systems; recruiting solutions; skills and behavioral assessments; business tax consulting services; insurance fraud, corporate and litigation investigations; surveillance; computer forensics; electronic discovery; data recovery; due diligence reporting; resident screening; property management software and renters insurance. First Advantage ranks among the top companies in all of its major business lines. First Advantage is headquartered in Poway, Calif., and has 4,700 employees in offices throughout the United States and abroad. More information about First Advantage can be found at http://www.fadv.com/ .

First Advantage is a majority-owned subsidiary of The First American Corporation , a FORTUNE 500(R) company that traces its history to 1889. First American is America's largest provider of business information, supplying businesses and consumers with valuable information products to support the major economic events of people's lives. Additional information about the First American Family of Companies can be found at http://www.firstam.com/ .

First Advantage Contacts: Henri Van Parys Cindy Williams Corporate Communications Manager Investor Relations Manager 727.214.1072 727.214.3438 henri.vanparys@FADV.com clwilliams@FADV.com

First Advantage Corporation

CONTACT: Henri Van Parys, Corporate Communications Manager,
+1-727-214-1072, henri.vanparys@FADV.com, or Cindy Williams, Investor
Relations Manager, +1-727-214-3438, clwilliams@FADV.com, both of First
Advantage Corporation

Web site: http://www.fadv.com/
http://www.firstam.com/

MyStarU Limited Announces THE PYE-DOG's Susan Shaw Won Best Supporting Actress at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards

BEIJING, April 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MyStarU.com, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MYST) announced today that its subsidiary's, MyStarU Limited ( http://www.mystaru.com/ ), 'THE PYE-DOG', a joint investment film in Hong Kong, Susan Shaw has won Best Supporting Actress at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards ( http://www.hkfaa.com/history/home.html ).

'THE PYE-DOG' was awarded top honors at the Japan Asian Marine Film Festival 2007, and was awarded the European Assessed Best Youth Film Award at The German International Innocence Film Festival 2007. "MyStarU has been partnering with All in One Media Limited in Hong Kong to jointly invest in the production of THE PYE-DOG. The film had successful theatrical screenings in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, and has already returned our investment. Currently, worldwide distribution through TV, DVD and the Internet, will see long-term profits, as forecasted," said Alan Lun, CEO of MyStarU.com, Inc.

About MyStarU.com, Inc.

MyStarU.com, Inc. (MYST) is a Total Solutions Provider that offers Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive media applications, technology and content leaders in interactive multimedia communications. It develops, markets and sells a universal media software solution for enterprise-wide deployment of integrated voice, video, data web and mobile communications and media applications. Mystaru.com, Inc. does business in Asia via its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MyStarU Ltd. ( http://www.mystaru.com/ , http://www.skyestar.com/ , http://www.goongreen.org/ , http://www.icurls.com/ ) and majority owned subsidiary Subaye.com, Inc. ( http://www.subaye.com/ ).

Safe Harbor

The statements made in this release constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect," or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, changing economic conditions, interest rates trends, continued acceptance of the Company's products in the marketplace, competitive factors and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward- looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

MyStarU.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Ms. Helen Wang for MyStarU.com, Inc. at +86-10-6702-6968 or
IR@MyStarU.com

Web site: http://www.mystaru.com/
http://www.skyestar.com/
http://www.goongreen.org/
http://www.icurls.com/
http://www.subaye.com/

R.H. Donnelley Appoints Mark W. Hianik as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

CARY, N.C., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- R.H. Donnelley , a leading print and online local search company, today announced the appointment of Mark W. Hianik as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Hianik fills the position vacated by Robert J. Bush, who has transitioned to an operational role within the company. Both men will be based at the company's Cary, N.C. headquarters and report directly to R.H. Donnelley Chairman and CEO, David C. Swanson.

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Bush, who joined R.H. Donnelley in 2001, has been tapped by the company to assist Swanson with certain operational initiatives and projects.

Prior to joining the company, Hianik spent ten years at Chicago-based Tribune Company, most recently as Tribune's vice president and assistant general counsel. In this role, Hianik led Tribune's mergers and acquisitions group and was instrumental in many significant acquisitions and joint ventures for Tribune, including the recently completed leveraged ESOP transaction. While at Tribune, Hianik also served as the Chicago Cubs' general counsel for a number of years.

"We are very pleased to have Mark join the organization and fully expect that his media industry experience and solid legal background will benefit the organization going forward," Swanson said. "Mark is a great addition to the R.H. Donnelley senior leadership team."

Before joining Tribune, Hianik was a corporate and securities partner with Wildman, Harrold, Allen and Dixon in Chicago. A CPA, Hianik worked as an auditor for Arthur Andersen before attending law school.

"I'm very excited about the opportunity to join R.H. Donnelley," Hianik said. "With its growing solution suite, current management team and customer-focused marketing consultants, R.H. Donnelley is a recognized leader among local search companies."

Helping Local Businesses Reach More Customers

R.H. Donnelley's interactive offerings are essential to its Triple Play(TM) solution suite -- an integrated set of products and services that efficiently and effectively extend the marketing reach of local businesses. Spanning multiple media platforms -- print Yellow Pages directories, DexKnows.com search site and the major search engines (e.g. Yahoo!(R) and Google(R)) via the Company's Dex Search Marketing(R) tools -- Triple Play delivers local businesses' advertisements to a wider set of ready-to-buy consumers.

About R.H. Donnelley

R.H. Donnelley connects businesses and consumers through its portfolio of print and interactive marketing solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses look to R.H. Donnelley's experienced team of marketing consultants to help them grow their companies and drive sales leads. Consumers depend on the company's reliable, trusted, local business content to deliver the most relevant search results when they are seeking local goods and services. For more information, visit http://www.rhd.com/ and http://www.dexknows.com/.

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CONTACT: Peter Larmey of R.H. Donnelley, +1-919-297-1521,
peter.larmey@rhd.com

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

ChoicePoint(R) Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Reed Elsevier

ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At a special meeting of the shareholders of ChoicePoint today in New York City, ChoicePoint shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the previously disclosed Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 20, 2008, by and among ChoicePoint, Reed Elsevier Group plc and Deuce Acquisition Inc., under which ChoicePoint would be acquired by Reed Elsevier.

More than 99.5 percent of all votes cast were voted in favor of the transaction. The votes cast in favor of the transaction constitute more than 83.2 percent of all outstanding shares on March 14, 2008, the record date for the special meeting. The consummation of the transaction remains subject to receipt of required regulatory approval and satisfaction of customary closing conditions as described in the merger agreement.

About ChoicePoint

ChoicePoint provides businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations with technology, software, information and marketing services to help manage economic risks and identify business opportunities. Consumers have free access to the reports the company creates about people http://www.choicetrust.com/ .

ChoicePoint and the ChoicePoint logo are registered trademarks of ChoicePoint Asset Company, LLC.

ChoicePoint

CONTACT: John Mongelli, Investor Relations, +1-770-752-6171,
John.Mongelli@ChoicePoint.com, or Chuck Jones, Media Relations,
+1-770-752-3594, Chuck.Jones@ChoicePoint.com, both of ChoicePoint

Web site: http://www.choicepoint.com/
http://www.choicetrust.com/

The McGraw-Hill Companies' Annual Shareholders Meeting Accessible by Internet and Telephone 11:00 AM EDT, Wednesday, April 30, 2008

NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McGraw-Hill Companies' 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (15:00 GMT).

The Annual Meeting will be webcast live at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/. The meeting will also be accessible by telephone in listen-only mode.

In his address to shareholders, Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will review the Corporation's performance and prospects. The remarks will be available for downloading from the Corporation's Investor Relations Website under the Investor Presentations link later that day at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/investor_relations. The discussion may include forward-looking information.

Shareholders who wish to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders are asked to bring their admission ticket or a brokerage account statement, as well as valid picture identification for admission. For safety and security reasons cameras, large bags, briefcases, packages, recording equipment and other electronic devices will not be permitted.

Access Instructions (Listen-only Mode)

April 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (15:00 GMT)

By Internet: Go to http://investor.mcgraw-/ hill.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=96562&p=irol-EventDetails&EventId=1797316. (Please copy and paste URL into web browser.)

By Telephone: Please dial-in to the call 10 minutes before the start time. Domestic participants may call toll-free + 1 (888) 316-9407; international participants may call +1 (210) 234-0008 (long-distance charges will apply). The passcode is McGraw-Hill and the conference leader is Harold McGraw III. For technical assistance during the presentation, dial *0 for operator assistance.

Replay Options: Internet and Telephone

By Internet: The archived webcast will be available at http://investor.mcgraw-/ hill.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=96562&p=irol-EventDetails&EventId=1797316. (Please copy and paste URL into web browser.)

By Telephone: A recorded replay will be available beginning about two hours after the Annual Meeting concludes and will remain available until Friday, May 30, 2008. Domestic participants may call toll-free +1 (888) 568-0091; international participants may call + 1 (402) 530-7778 (long-distance charges will apply).

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2007 were $6.8 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

Homepage: http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/

News: http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/news/overview.shtml

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Release issued: April 16, 2008

The McGraw-Hill Companies

CONTACT: CONTACTS
News Media:
Steven H. Weiss
Vice President, Corporate Communications
(212) 512-2247 (office)
(917) 699-9389 (mobile)
weissh@mcgraw-hill.com
Frank Briamonte
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
(212) 512-4145 (office)
(201) 725-6133 (mobile)
frank_briamonte@mcgraw-hill.com
Investor Relations:
Donald S. Rubin
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
(212) 512-4321 (office)
donald_rubin@mcgraw-hill.com
For questions regarding call access:
Celeste M. Hughes
Senior Manager, Communications and Shareholder Relations
(212) 512-2192 (office)
celeste_hughes@mcgraw-hill.com

Web site: http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/
http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/investor_relations
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http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/cr/overview.shtml

Hifn to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results

LOS GATOS, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hifn(TM) , the catalyst behind storage and networking innovation, announced today that it expects to report financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2008 on Thursday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Following the press release, Hifn will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PDT (4:30 p.m. EDT).

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Participants should call 800-509-8613 starting at 1:15 p.m. Pacific time to be connected to the Hifn conference call. International participants may dial 706-679-4544. Please note the conference operator will ask for the following information:

Company name -- Hifn Moderator's name -- Bill Walker

Additionally, the call will be webcast. Listen via the Internet: http://ir.hifn.com/. Schedule this webcast into MS-Outlook calendar (click open when prompted): http://apps.shareholder.com/PNWOutlook/t.aspx?m=29291&k=BA5C25AF

A replay of the conference call will be available for 72 hours after the call. The telephone number for the replay is 800-642-1687, access code 44064623.

About Hifn

Hifn delivers the key channel and OEM ingredients for 21st century storage and networking environments. Leveraging over a decade of leadership and expertise in the development of purpose-built Applied Service Processors (ASPs), Hifn is a trusted partner to industry leaders for whom infrastructure innovation in storage and networking is critical to success. With the majority of secure networked communications flowing through Hifn technology, the 21st century convergence of storage and networking drives our product roadmap forward. For more information, please visit: http://www.hifn.com/.

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CONTACT: William Walker of Hifn, Inc., +1-408-399-3537,
wwalker@hifn.com

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

SCO Announces Release of HipCheck(TM) Mobility Service Version 1.1 With Expanded Platform Support and InternationalizationNew release of HipCheck provides audit trail, new Windows Mobile and Windows native client user interface as well as support for BlackBerry(TM) and other smart phones

LINDON, Utah, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The SCO Group, Inc. (SCOXQ), a leading provider of UNIX software technology and mobile services, today announced availability of a new release of its innovative HipCheck solution, version 1.1. HipCheck sets triggers for real-time event alerts and the ability to respond to alerts by viewing critical parameters and executing system commands from the convenience of a mobile phone. These new enhancements provide system administrators with more powerful monitoring and intervention features, and provide support on a wider variety of smart phones, including BlackBerry, Nokia(TM), and Samsung(TM) models. HipCheck(TM) is the only mobile administration solution that combines system monitoring and alerts with secure mobile intervention. HipCheck allows IT managers to use Windows Mobile or Java-capable mobile phones to monitor Windows or UNIX systems or other UNIX variants. HipCheck provides the ability to set triggers for real-time event alerts and the ability to respond to alerts by viewing critical parameters and executing system commands from the convenience of a mobile phone.

With this latest release, HipCheck(TM) version 1.1 now supports a growing list of Java-capable mobile phones from BlackBerry, Nokia, and Samsung. HipCheck 1.1 adds a new Audit Trail feature that allows an account administrator to view recent HipCheck events, alerts, and action activities selectable by past number of days and the ability to sort by user name, monitored system name, or type of activity. Every alert or response action is recorded for later viewing using this audit feature. HipCheck 1.1 also adds support for Windows Mobile 6 and a new Windows Mobile and Windows native client user interface for streamlined usability as well. Graphical icons and buttons enhance the user experience. The new version of HipCheck includes support for agents of additional UNIX variants and a significantly enhanced command execution feature that allows any command to be entered and executed from a mobile client. This allows an IT manager to reboot a system, add network access for clients, or execute many other commands via a mobile phone instead of being tethered to a desk. Executed commands can be viewed in the new Task Results view of all commands executed in the previous 24 hours. A new view of all software components that have been installed on monitored systems is also included.

HipCheck 1.1 now includes language support for Japanese. Additional language support is certain to be added in the future. Additional features and enhancements have been added to version 1.1, and can be viewed in detail by visiting http://www.scomobile.com/hipcheck/

"System administrator efficiency has increased where customers have adopted HipCheck," said Andy Nagle, senior director of product development at SCO. "IT tasks that traditionally required personnel to be sitting at a system console can now be executed from a mobile handset. This is particularly useful when IT support personnel are on-call nights and weekends," said Nagle. "Resellers and system integrators who provide on-call IT management for small businesses have found HipCheck to be a cost-effective solution for customers, enabling them to reduce expensive on-site visits while maintaining system uptime," said Nagle.

The instant a condition reaches a user-specified threshold, HipCheck sends an SMS or email message to the authorized technician's mobile phone. "Early Warning" alerts may be set to specified parameters so that the technician can take preventative or corrective action from the phone, often before system users even recognize that a problem has occurred.

"The real-time and mobile nature of HipCheck enables system administrators to monitor and proactively manage critical environments anytime, anywhere," said Jeff Hunsaker, president and chief operating officer for SCO Operations. "HipCheck version 1.1 provides a broader support of mobile devices, which expands the market for this innovative mobile product," said Hunsaker.

HipCheck is another powerful mobile application built on the high-performance, scalable and secure mobile server technology from SCO, which changes the way companies do business. HipCheck is the perfect solution for customers and solution providers who must remotely manage distributed server systems where there is limited local system administrator staff available.

Availability and Pricing

HipCheck, which runs on certain Java-enabled or Windows Mobile Pocket PC phones, is currently available as a hosted service or can be deployed as a server using the traditional renewable product license model. More product information and a free 30-day trial of HipCheck can be found at http://www.scomobile.com/ or by calling 1-800-726-6561.

About SCO

The SCO Group (Pink Sheets: SCOXQ) is a leading provider of UNIX software technology and mobile services. SCO offers UnixWare for enterprise applications and SCO OpenServer for small to medium businesses. SCO's innovative and reliable solutions help customers grow their businesses everyday. SCO owns the core UNIX operating system, originally developed by AT&T/Bell Labs, and is the exclusive licensor to UNIX-based system software providers. The Me Inc. product line focuses on creating mobile platforms, services and solutions for businesses and enhances the productivity of mobile workers.

Headquartered in Lindon, Utah, SCO has a worldwide network of resellers and developers. SCO Global Services provides reliable localized support and services to partners and customers. For more information on SCO products and services, visit http://www.sco.com/.

SCO and the associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of The SCO Group, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Nokia marks, images and symbols are the exclusive property and trademarks of Nokia. Samsung marks, images and symbols are the exclusive property and trademarks of Samsung.

The SCO Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Deborah Gillman of The SCO Group, +1-801-932-5302,
dgillman@sco.com

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

Cobra Electronics to Host Webcast to Discuss First Quarter Financial Results

CHICAGO, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cobra Electronics Corporation , a leading global designer and marketer of mobile communications and navigation products, announced today that it will host a webcast of its first quarter 2008 earnings conference call. The details of the webcast are as follows:

DATE: May 1, 2008 TIME: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time WHERE: http://www.cobra.com/

To listen to the live call, please go to Cobra's website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call and click on the Investor Relations tab to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call.

About Cobra Electronics

Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recently recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at http://www.cobra.com/.

Safe Harbor

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to factors such as the acceptance of Cobra's new and existing products by customers, the continued success of Cobra's cost containment efforts and the continuation of key distribution channel relationships. Please refer to Cobra's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a more detailed discussion of factors that may affect Cobra's performance.

Cobra Electronics Corporation

CONTACT: Michael Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, +1-773-804-6281, msmith@cobra.com; or Brien Gately of
Financial Relations Board, +1-312-640-6757, bgately@frbir.com, for Cobra
Electronics Corporation

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

TOTVS Launches Pioneering Model for Sale and Implementation of ERP Online

SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TOTVS S.A. (BOVESPA: TOTS3), the leader in the development and sale of integrated enterprise resource management software and related services to small and medium-sized companies in Brazil and Latin America, today launched TOTVS up, a new customer service and relationship process involving TOTVS, its customers and channels. This process comprises the presentation, offering, contracting, training and implementation of TOTVS products over the Internet, through computers, mobile devices, Digital TV or mobile phones.

The tool, developed with proprietary technology, will cover the whole interaction between the customer and TOTVS. The new process is structured in six basic stages: Web Marketing (first contact with potential customer); Web Offering (involvement of the company's relationship executive); Web Demonstration (presentation and testing of solutions, contracting via digital certification, and issue of electronic invoices); e-Learning (user training); Web Implementation (remote implantation of the software with local follow-up) and Web Support (customer support).

TOTVS expects TOTVS up to drive the company's sales by opening one more channel for service and relationship with its target market. The solution will allow greater interactivity of the sales force with the customer; benefit software implementation as part of the process, since parameterization of the systems will be entirely remote; reduce complexity in documentation management; enable higher user training, speeding up their acceptance of the new ERP software; and tend to boost software license sales by bringing down the total cost of implementation, in addition to a host of other advantages.

IR Contact: Jose Rogerio Luiz Vice President / CFO / IRO Gilsomar Maia, Bruno Salem Brasil Investor Relations Phone: (+55 11) 3981-7097 ri@totvs.com.br http://www.totvs.com.br/ir

TOTVS S.A.

CONTACT: Jose Rogerio Luiz, Vice President, CFO, IRO; or Investor
Relations, Gilsomar Maia or Bruno Salem Brasil, +011-55-11-3981-7097,
ri@totvs.com.br, all of TOTVS

Web site: http://www.totvs.com.br/ir

Roslindale, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

ROSLINDALE, Mass., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Suffolk County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along Hyde Park Avenue and Cummings Highway, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested nearly $44 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested nearly $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $292 million in 2007 alone.

BroadbandAccess offers computer users the nation's most reliable high- speed wireless mobile broadband network, operating at average upload speeds between 500 and 800 kbps, and download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 mbps over Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess with EV-DO Revision A network. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2007 as the company added two million net new customers and, for the thirteenth consecutive quarter, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

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 .

BroadbandAccess speed claim is based on stationary tests with 5 MB FTP data files w/o compression and requires compatible EV-DO Rev. A device. Actual throughput speed varies. BroadbandAccess is available to more than 240 million people in 248 major metros in the U.S. V CAST Music phone & per song charges required; airtime may apply for music downloads. Additional charges required for other V CAST services. Offers & coverage, varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details and coverage maps at vzw.com.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.Murphy@verizonwireless.com; or Anne Elise O'Connor of Thomson
Communications for Verizon Wireless, +1-617-548-2765,
Aeoc@thomsoncommunications.com

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

Hamilton Sundstrand awarded NASA Water Production Contract

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Hamilton Sundstrand Space, Land & Sea to provide water production services for the International Space Station. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. .

The firm fixed-price contract has a potential value of $65 million and extends through September 2014. The contract enables Hamilton Sundstrand Space, Land & Sea to build its water production system, known as the Sabatier Reactor System, to performance requirements and specifications outlined by NASA.

Using a chemical reaction, the Sabatier Reactor System will use hydrogen -- which is a waste product of Hamilton Sundstrand's Oxygen Generation Assembly -- and carbon dioxide. The Sabatier Reactor System will recycle both waste products, which are currently being vented into space, to produce water and methane. The methane will be vented into space and the water will be fed into the station's waste water system -- which features Hamilton Sundstrand's Water Processor Assembly -- where it will undergo treatment before it is used for drinking, personal hygiene and scientific experiments.

The Sabatier Reactor System is planned for use during STS-130, which is scheduled for launch in late 2009. Once installed on the International Space Station, it could produce as much as 2,000 pounds of water per year.

"Astronauts need water on the International Space Station and we've found a creative way to give it to them," said Ed Francis, vice president and general manager, Hamilton Sundstrand Space, Land & Sea. "As NASA moves forward with its Vision for Space Exploration to return to the moon and then go to Mars, this technology will become critically important."

Named for Paul Sabatier, a French chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1912, this water production technology has been under development at Hamilton Sundstrand for more than 40 years.

With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 18,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. It provides a number of systems for the International Space Station, including those that control electrical power and process water, waste and air. The company has been the prime contractor to NASA for the spacesuit since 1981. In addition to its space business, Hamilton Sundstrand is among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. The company also designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide.

This release includes "forward looking statements" concerning business opportunities and other matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements include changes in government procurement priorities; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies and new products; and delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers. For information identifying other important legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see UTC's SEC filings as submitted from time to time, including but not limited to, the information included in UTC's 10-K and 10-Q Reports under the headings "Business," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Cautionary Note Concerning Factors that May Affect Future Results," as well as the information included in UTC's Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Contact: Leo Makowski 860-654-9240 http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com/

Hamilton Sundstrand

CONTACT: Leo Makowski of Hamilton Sundstrand, +1-860-654-9240

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

Texas Instruments board declares quarterly dividend

DALLAS, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Texas Instruments Incorporated today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock, payable May 19, 2008, to stockholders of record on April 30, 2008.

Texas Instruments helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com/.

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CONTACT: Chris Rongone, +1-214-480-6868, c-rongone@ti.com, or Renee
Fancher, +1-214-567-7447, rfancher@ti.com, both of Texas Instruments
Incorporated. (Please do not publish these numbers or e-mail addresses.)

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

Perot Systems Selected to Implement Revenue Cycle Solution for New York Downtown HospitalHealthcare IT Services Leader to Provide Revenue Cycle Solutions for Historic, 150 Year-Old Institution

PLANO, Texas, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation today announced a new seven-year Revenue Cycle Solutions agreement with New York Downtown Hospital (NYDH). NYDH selected Perot Systems to deliver comprehensive Revenue Cycle Solutions that will provide management and patient financial service professionals in addition to technology and process improvements in order to drive improvements in cash collection. Under the terms of the agreement, Perot Systems will manage the operations of the NYDH patient financial services function. Perot Systems will utilize the people, processes, and advanced technology of its market-leading Revenue Cycle Solutions to reduce errors, improve through-put, and speed collections to help NYDH increase its cash collections.

"This engagement provides NYDH a new source for improvements in the revenue cycle with Perot Systems providing the additional resources to achieve higher performance. It is a comprehensive solution that addresses the entire revenue cycle, especially the front end processing, to bring technology, process improvement and revenue cycle professionals to drive cash collection improvement," stated Frank Vutrano, Senior VP and CFO for New York Downtown Hospital.

"We are pleased that New York Downtown Hospital has chosen Perot Systems as their service provider for Revenue Cycle Solutions. We are confident that our Revenue Cycle Solutions team will help take them to another level of financial performance. New York Downtown Hospital has a proud history and we look forward to being part of their future," stated Jim Mapes, Director of the Perot Systems' Healthcare Process Solutions Group.

Perot Systems' Healthcare business unit is a market leader in Revenue Cycle Services for Hospitals and Physician Practices, its Revenue Cycle Outsourcing line of business won more than 90 Revenue Cycle Solutions contracts in 2007, resulting in the collection of over $2.4 billion in cash and the resolution of over $4.6 billion in accounts receivable for their healthcare provider clients.

About New York Downtown Hospital

New York Downtown Hospital delivers state-of-the-art healthcare with the intimate attention and compassion of a community hospital. As the closest acute care hospital to the 600,000 people who work and live in Lower Manhattan, our mission is to serve the people who comprise the diverse business and residential communities of Wall Street, Chinatown, SoHo, TriBeCa, Battery Park City and the Lower East Side.

About Perot Systems

Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2007 revenue of $2.6 billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in North America, Europe, MENA and Asia. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com/.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov/, as updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K, for additional information regarding risk factors. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

MEDIA CONTACTS: PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION Jonathan Moss +1 972 577 6395 jonathan.moss@ps.net

Perot Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Jonathan Moss of Perot Systems Corporation, +1-972-577-6395,
jonathan.moss@ps.net

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/122686.html

Pro-Dex, Inc. Provides Updates on Key DevelopmentsCompany announces signing of new Development and Supply AgreementCompany expands Business Development capability

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PRO-DEX, INC. announced today the completion of two key objectives that keeps the Company on a path to accelerated sales growth.

The Company announced that it has recently entered into a new Development and Supply Agreement with an existing customer in the orthopedic market. This is the same customer that the Company announced last year would be taking over the manufacture of its own product, a decision the customer subsequently reversed. Revenue from the development services to be provided by Pro-Dex are estimated at $250,000 over the next 12 months. Upon successful completion of the development services, Pro-Dex expects first-year sales of the newly developed device to be approximately $2.4 million. Launch of the new product is targeted for the next annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in March of 2009.

Commenting on the Agreement, Pro-Dex's Executive Vice President, Patrick Johnson said, "We're pleased to announce the signing of our third major agreement this fiscal year. It is further confirmation that Pro-Dex's value proposition is attractive to the medical device market, and that we can effectively identify and capitalize on new opportunities. The signing of this Agreement is particularly satisfying as it marks a new beginning for a long-time customer relationship, a relationship that had become strained over the years but has been revitalized through powerful collaboration."

The Company also announced the re-hiring of James McKenney as its new Regional Director of Business Development. Mr. McKenney had previously worked for the Company in the position of Director of Sales and Marketing for its Santa Ana business group. "We are really excited about Jim re-joining Pro-Dex," commented Mr. Johnson. "He was a great contributor in the five years he previously worked for the Company and we are confident that he will make a significant contribution in this new role. Jim will be based in Florida where we already have several important medical device customers and where there are several other major potential new customers. Jim will focus on the accelerated growth of our medical device business, including the sales of motors designed and manufactured by our Carson City business unit."

Commenting on these developments, Mark Murphy, Pro-Dex's Chief Executive Officer said, "Over the last 18 months, we have invested in engineering, quality, and manufacturing to improve our ability to deliver on our value proposition. The signing of this third major agreement and the hiring of Jim McKenney are evidence of our intent to grow the top line. As we move into our new Irvine, California facility on April 28th, we will have a strong platform (both human and physical assets) from which to build the size and profitability of Pro-Dex."

Pro-Dex, Inc. specializes in Accelerating Possibilities in the development and manufacture of technology-based solutions that incorporate embedded motion control, miniature rotary drive systems and fractional horsepower DC motors, serving the medical, dental, semi-conductor, scientific research and aerospace markets. Pro-Dex's products are found world-wide in hospitals, dental offices, medical engineering labs, scientific research facilities, commercial and military aircraft, and high tech manufacturing operations. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.pro-dex.com/.

Statements herein concerning the Company's plans, growth and strategies may include 'forward-looking statements' within the context of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding the Company's future events, developments and future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those suggested as a result of various factors. Interested parties should refer to the disclosure concerning the operational and business concerns of the Company set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pro-Dex, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Pro-Dex, Inc.,
+1-714-241-4411; or Jeff Stanlis, Investor Relations of Hayden Communications,
Inc., +1-602-476-1821, for Pro-Dex, Inc.

Web site: http://www.pro-dex.com/

Apartment Investment and Management Company First Quarter 2008 Earnings to Be Released on May 2, 2008

DENVER, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apartment Investment and Management Company ("Aimco") will release First Quarter 2008 operating results on Friday, May 2, 2008, before the market opens. The First Quarter 2008 earnings conference call will be conducted on May 2, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Internet Access

Please join Aimco via the Internet for the live conference audio at Aimco's Website. Find the Webcast link at http://www.aimco.com/CorporateInformation/Overview.aspx.

Telephone Access

You may also join the conference call by dialing 800.561.2731 passcode 24494399, or 617.614.3528 for international callers, approximately five minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin and indicate that you wish to join the Apartment Investment and Management Company First Quarter 2008 earnings conference call. If you are unable to join the live conference call, you may access the replay by dialing 888.286.8010, or 617.801.6888 for international callers, passcode 23338752. The conference call replay will be available for seven days.

Please note that the full text of the release and supplemental schedules will be available on Aimco's website at http://www.aimco.com/CorporateInformation and click on Quarterly Earnings Releases under the Investor Information Menu.

Aimco is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Denver, Colorado that owns and operates a geographically diversified portfolio of apartment communities through 19 regional operating centers. Aimco, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is the largest owner and operator of apartment communities in the United States with 1,169 properties, including 203,040 apartment units, and serves approximately 750,000 residents each year. Aimco's properties are located in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Aimco common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AIV and are included in the S&P 500. For more information about Aimco, please visit our web site at http://www.aimco.com/.

Apartment Investment and Management Company

CONTACT: Investor Relations, +1-303-691-4350, Investor@aimco.com, or
Elizabeth Coalson, Vice President Investor Relations, +1-303-691-4327, of
Apartment Investment and Management Company

Web site: http://aimco.com/

From Chicago and San Jose to Buenos Aires and Santiago, Real-World Broadcast Trials Prove Viability of MPH(TM) DTVLas Vegas ABC Affiliate to Broadcast MPH Digital TV in VHF Spectrum

LAS VEGAS, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Experiencing the unsurpassed performance of MPH(TM) (Mobile-Pedestrian-Handheld) in-band mobile digital television (DTV) and its robustness using the VHF spectrum, attendees at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention can view a live, over-the-air DTV broadcast of this new technology from KTNV-DT/Channel 12, the Journal Broadcast Group's ABC digital station here.

This is in addition to two MPH digital TV signals transmitted in UHF, one from KVCW/Channel 29, owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group originating from Black Mountain, and a locally generated MPH transmission in the Harris Corporation booth in the North Hall of the LVCC (N2502).

Developed by LG Electronics, Inc., its R&D subsidiary Zenith, and Harris, MPH provides robust over-the-air DTV signals to mobile, pedestrian and handheld devices. The system allows consumers to watch their favorite programs from local broadcasters, as well as local news, weather and traffic information, even when traveling in fast-moving vehicles or using handheld devices away from home.

The signal originating from KTNV-DTV Channel 12's digital transmitter atop Mount Arden is being received and analyzed in a specially equipped van used in industry field tests under the auspices of the Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV), an influential broadcast industry trade group. The MSTV van and the MPH reception can be seen in the Central Hall, booth C3060.

"With smooth installation and implementation by a variety of local stations, MPH mobile DTV once again has proven its reliability and robustness both in signal-challenged urban corridors and at maximum highway speeds, and via both UHF and VHF," Tim Thorsteinson, president of Harris Broadcast Communications, said. "At our exhibit and in mobile demos around Las Vegas, we're showcasing a complete MPH system that has consistently passed muster and is ready for market deployment."

LG Electronics President and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Woo Paik said, "Our colleagues at Harris are uniquely positioned to adapt DTV transmitters and other broadcast equipment to MPH applications. For our part, LG is poised to introduce a new generation of MPH-compatible consumer electronics products, from handheld video devices and mobile phones to DTV-ready notebook computers and in-car DTVs. Standardization by the ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) will enable other mobile and handheld receiver manufacturers to also enter the market quickly."

For more than a year, the innovative MPH technology has repeatedly been tested under rigorous, real-world conditions in such key U.S. media markets as Chicago, Columbus, and San Francisco/San Jose, as well as other nations, including Argentina and Chile.

MPH in-band mobile DTV made its inter-American debut at a November 2007 broadcasters' conference in Buenos Aires attended by leading TV broadcasters and government officials from throughout the hemisphere using VHF channel 12. The field trials in Argentina demonstrated that broadcasters employing the ATSC DTV standard will be able to deliver HDTV to the home and digital TV to mobile devices simultaneously.

In March 2008, MPH was put to the test in Santiago, Chile. Two mobile video programs were carried on the same 6 MHz channel (VHF/Channel 10) used to provide HDTV programs to fixed receivers. Participants in the exclusive ATSC-compatible mobile demonstrations traveled in a van through Santiago, including a 300-meter tunnel, at speeds up to 100 kilometers per hour. At the same time, HDTV programming was delivered to fixed receivers in a hotel conference room.

In one of its most demanding field tests domestically, MPH mobile DTV was successfully broadcast late last year in the Chicago media market. Field trials were conducted from Nov. 12 through Dec. 21 in cooperation with a local station whose DTV signals originate from a digital transmitter located atop the Sears Tower. MPH delivered excellent reception downtown and performed flawlessly at the 55-mile-per-hour speed limit on Chicago-area interstate highways as well as Chicago area commuter trains.

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, consumer electronics and home appliances, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 110 operations, including 81 subsidiaries around the world. LG Electronics USA, based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is LG's North American subsidiary. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of consumer electronics (digital display and digital media) products, mobile phones and digital appliances under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG's U.S. R&D subsidiary, Zenith, based in Lincolnshire, Ill., is a long-time leader in consumer electronics technologies and a pioneer in digital HDTV. Zenith merged with LG Electronics in 1999. For additional information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of almost $5 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/.

LG Electronics, Inc.; Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Dave Glidden, +1-513-459-3639, david.glidden@harris.com, or Jay
Adrick, +1-513-459-3802, jay.adrick@harris.com, both of Harris Broadcast
Communications; or John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, jtaylor@lge.com, of LG
Electronics USA

Web site: http://www.lgusa.com/
http://www.harris.com/

Salon Hires Andreas Droste as Vice President of Sales and MarketingVeteran Interactive Sales and Marketing Professional Completes Executive Team

NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Andreas Droste, a seasoned executive who has successfully led several interactive sales and marketing groups, has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Salon Media Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SLNM) , a leading independent media company that publishes Salon.com. In this new role, Droste will oversee all of Salon's advertising sales and marketing efforts. He will be based in Salon's New York City office.

Droste joins Salon from The Economist Group's CFO Publishing Corp. where he was General Manager of CFO.com. Prior to this, he was the director of Eastern ad sales for CFO.com.

In 2001, he served as Director of East Coast Ad Sales for Net2Phone, Inc. From 1995 to 2000, he held various leadership and sales roles at Winstar Interactive, Bloomberg L.P. and Chicago Tribune.

"Andreas brings a wealth of experience to Salon, including his demonstrated success selling advertising around high value online audiences and building strong sales teams," said Christopher Neimeth, CEO of Salon. "I'm looking forward to working with him as we continue to grow Salon's business."

"I am thrilled to be joining Salon, particularly given our recent audience growth and momentum, which I hope to build upon," added Droste.

Droste is a graduate of Northeastern University's College of Business Administration.

ABOUT SALON MEDIA GROUP, INC.

Salon, the award-winning online news and entertainment Web site, combines original investigative stories, breaking news, provocative personal essays and highly respected criticism along with popular staff-written blogs about politics, technology and culture. Salon hosts two online communities, Table Talk and The Well, and has offices in San Francisco, New York City and Washington D.C.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains certain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations contained herein. The forward-looking statements contained herein include statements about future financial and operating results of Salon. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include: the economic environment of the media industry; the difficulty in securing on-line advertising; growth in subscription revenue programs; uncertain revenue sources and the general economic environment. More detailed information about these factors is set forth in the reports filed by Salon with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Salon is under no obligation to and expressly disclaims any such obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Salon Media Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Soh Won Cha for Salon Media Group, Inc., +1-212-420-8383 x105,
swcha@plesser.com

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

Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Rank Verizon as the Best Telecommunications Company to Meet Their Business NeedsAnnual Poll of 1,700 Business Owners and Managers, Conducted by the City Business Journals Network, Recognizes Verizon for the top American Brand Excellence Award; Company Beats Cablevision and Comcast by Significant Margins

NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Verizon has secured the top brand ranking in its category in the annual American Brand Excellence Awards survey conducted by the City Business Journals Network among 1,700 owners and senior executives of small and medium-sized businesses.

Phone and online surveys were conducted among businesses that were chosen from the Dunn and Bradstreet database and that have fewer than 500 employees. The study, executed by Russell Marketing Research, ranked Verizon No. 1 in its telecommunications peer group, ahead of national competitor AT&T (ranked 4th), Cablevision (7th) and Comcast (11th).

The surveys affirmed the positive impact of Verizon's focus.

Respondents rated Verizon tops as an industry leader across the following attributes: "forward thinking," "benefiting growing companies," "growing in popularity," "offering good value," "behaving ethically" and "environmentally friendly." A majority of small and medium-sized businesses said they are heavy users of both Verizon landline and Verizon Wireless services.

"This rating, coming directly from small and medium-sized businesses, is gratifying because it's our customers who are saying positive things about the services and products we provide," said Veronica Pellizzi, senior vice president of business solutions for Verizon. "This survey affirms that Verizon offers the best and the most innovative services to our business customers, giving them an edge over larger companies."

In analyzing the research, Dr. Godfrey Phillips, vice president of marketing for City Business Journals Network, said, "Of all the 200-plus brands we've measured, Verizon is the one brand with the most loyal customers. Verizon has been identified by these small businesses as a company that is easy for them to do business with."

The results showed Verizon clearly leads its industry group and has successfully built and supported its brand strength across all measured attributes. Moreover, the brands of Verizon and Verizon Wireless have the highest cross-usage of all the telecomm brands. Verizon increased its performance ratings overall among all peer companies, many of which showed year-over-year declines in brand esteem.

The American Brand Excellence Awards, sponsored by City Business Journals Network, (CBJN) is a unique survey that ranks companies providing products and services to small and medium-sized businesses. The rankings are based solely on the responses from these businesses' owners and managers. Other industries measured included business services, financial/insurance, retail, technology and travel. For more information about City Business Network Journals, visit http://www.citybiznetwork.com/.

Verizon will receive the American Brand Excellence Award Wednesday (April 16) at the SMB Insights luncheon at the Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center, hosted by City Business Journals Network to recognize the leading business-to- business brands.

Verizon offers a variety of award-winning products and services that allow businesses to customize the solutions they need to better compete in the marketplace. In addition to broadband Internet access, phone and TV service, solutions include online backup storage, e-mail encryption and communications management tools. Verizon business customers who purchase services totaling at least $125 per month may be eligible to enroll in Verizon Business Link Rewards to earn bonus credits to redeem for gift certificates, travel and merchandise. For more information about Verizon Business Link Rewards, call 800-LINK-888 or visit http://www.verizon.com/businesslink.

For more information on Verizon's products and services for small businesses, customers can visit http://www.verizon.com/business or call 888-649-9500. For news, resources and more tools for Verizon's business customers, visit The Verizon Small Business Center at http://business.verizon.net/.

About City Business Journals Network

City Business Journals Network is an organization of 66 member publications located in major markets across the country. CBJN's member publications have a combined circulation of over 800,000 and a readership approaching five million. Based in Charlotte, NC CBJN has sales offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. It is a subsidiary of American City Business Journals, a unit of Advance Publishing, Inc., whose properties include Condé Nast Publications and the Fairchild and Golf Digest Companies. CBJN is located at 120 West Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202; phone 800-433-4565; http://www.citybiznetwork.com/.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 66 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 235,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Ellen Yu, +1-908-559-3496, ellen.yu@verizon.com; or Kevin
Laverty, +1-425-261-5855, kevin.laverty@verizon.com, both of Verizon

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

MarketAxess to Host Conference Call Announcing 2008 First Quarter Results

NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MarketAxess Holdings Inc. , the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for U.S. and European high-grade corporate bonds, emerging markets bonds and other fixed-income securities, will announce its 2008 first quarter results on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Richard M. McVey, MarketAxess' Chairman and CEO, T. Kelley Millet, President and James N. B. Rucker, Chief Financial Officer will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results and outlook on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

To access the conference call, please dial 800-299-6183 (U.S.) or 617-801-9713 (international). The passcode for all callers is 61669145. The Company will also host a live audio Webcast of the conference call on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://www.marketaxess.com/. A replay of the call will be made available by dialing 888-286-8010 (U.S.) or 617-801-6888 (international) for one week after the announcement. The passcode for replay callers is 34015829. The Webcast will also be archived on http://www.marketaxess.com/ for 90 days following the announcement.

About MarketAxess

MarketAxess operates one of the leading platforms for the electronic trading of corporate bonds and certain other types of fixed-income securities, serving as an electronic platform through which our more than 670 active institutional investor clients can access the liquidity provided by our 30 broker-dealer clients. MarketAxess' multi-dealer trading platform allows our institutional investor clients to simultaneously request competitive, executable bids or offers from multiple broker-dealers, and to execute trades with the broker-dealer of their choice. MarketAxess offers our clients the ability to trade U.S. high-grade corporate bonds, European high-grade corporate bonds, credit default swaps, agencies, high-yield and emerging markets bonds. MarketAxess also provides data and analytical tools that help our clients make trading decisions, and we facilitate the trading process by electronically communicating order information between trading counterparties.

Our DealerAxess(R) trading service allows dealers to trade fixed-income securities with each other on our platform.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

CONTACT: Stephen Davidson of MarketAxess Holdings Inc., +1-212-813-6021;
or Sharron Silvers of Gavin Anderson & Co. for MarketAxess Holdings Inc.,
+1-212-515-1931

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

7 millions d'internautes visitent les sites Web européens de Travelzoo

LONDRES, April 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- Les sites Web britannique, allemand et français enregistrent des niveaux record de trafic au premier trimestre

Travelzoo (NASDAQ : TZOO), société média Internet mondiale, a annoncé aujourd'hui que ses trois sites européens en Grande-Bretagne, en Allemagne et en France ont attiré 7,1 millions de visiteurs entre le 1er janvier et le 31 mars 2008, d'après Google Analytics. Ces chiffres record représentent une augmentation de plus de 3 millions de visiteurs européens par rapport à la même période de l'an dernier.

Chris Loughlin, directeur général de Travelzoo en Europe a déclaré :

Nous sommes ravis de voir la popularité croissante de Travelzoo en Europe. Notre site britannique siège désormais parmi les principaux sites Web liés au voyage en Grande-Bretagne. Nous pensons que nos nouveaux sites Web en allemand et en français ont été parfaitement adoptés par les utilisateurs, depuis leur lancement en novembre et en janvier, respectivement. Nous sommes particulièrement heureux de constater que plus de 30 % de nos 7 millions de visiteurs viennent directement sur les sites de Travelzoo en tapant nos adresses Web. Cela montre la force de la relation entre nos utilisateurs et notre marque.

Grande-Bretagne

Le site britannique, premier site de Travelzoo en Europe, a attiré 4 418 143 visiteurs au cours du premier trimestre. Selon Google Analytics, les visiteurs ont consulté 12 776 405 pages sur le site britannique. Sur l'ensemble des visiteurs, 32 % sont venus directement à l'adresse http://www.travelzoo.co.uk, 38 % des visiteurs ont été référés par d'autres sites et 15,5 % ont été référés par des moteurs de recherche.

Selon Hitwise, le site britannique de Travelzoo a été le 8e site Web le plus visité dans la catégorie des voyages du 3 au 9 février et le 19e le plus visité dans les trois premiers mois de 2008. Le canal de croisière de Travelzoo s'est classé 3e site Web de croisière le plus visité en Grande-Bretagne pour la semaine du 24 février au 1er mars et a été le 10e site de croisière le plus visité au cours des trois premiers mois de l'année.

Allemagne

Le site allemand, lancé en novembre 2007, a attiré 1 271 803 visiteurs les trois premiers mois de 2008, dont 37 % sont venus directement à l'adresse http://www.travelzoo.de, 24,5 % ont été référés par d'autres sites et 8 % sont venus par des moteurs de recherche.

France

Le site français, qui a été lancé en janvier 2008, a attiré 1 394 764 visiteurs au cours du trimestre, dont 25 % sont venus directement à l'adresse http://www.travelzoo.fr, 34 % ont été référés par d'autres sites et 12 % ont été référés par des moteurs de recherche.

Plus de 900 entreprises font de la publicité avec Travelzoo, dont British Airways, KLM, Air France, Flight Centre, Dream Ticket, Qwerty Travel, African Safari Club, Best At Cruises, TravelDep, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Holidays Cruises, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, eDreams, Lufthansa, Last-Minito.de, Ab-in-den-urlaub.de, Gratistours, ReisenSuperMarkt.de, Royal Caribbean International, Expedia.de, Hotels.com, FlyLoco.de, Nouvelles Frontieres, XL.com, Marmara, Selectour, Thomas Cook Voyages, Weekendesk.fr, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts et Millennium Hotels & Resorts.

À propos de Travelzoo

Travelzoo est une société de média Internet mondiale. Les propriétés médias de Travelzoo, qui touchent plus de 12 millions de passionnés de voyages aux États-Unis, en Australie, au Canada, en Chine, en France, en Allemagne, à Hong Kong, au Japon, à Taïwan et en Grande-Bretagne, comprennent le site Web de Travelzoo(R) (http://www.travelzoo.com), la lettre d'informations par e-mail Top 20(R), le service d'alertes e-mail Newsflash(TM) et le moteur de recherche de voyages SuperSearch(TM). Travelzoo publie les offres de plus de 900 annonceurs. Les spécialistes de Travelzoo révisent chaque offre afin de trouver les meilleures affaires et de confirmer leur véritable valeur. Le siège de Travelzoo se trouve à New York.

À propos de Travelzoo en Europe

Travelzoo est présent sur le marché européen depuis 2005. Les propriétés médias européennes de Travelzoo, qui touchent plus de 1,5 millions d'amateurs de voyages en Grande-Bretagne, en Allemagne et en France par le biais de ses lettres d'information, comprennent la newsletter Travelzoo Top 20(TM), le service d'alerte e-mail Newsflash(TM) et les sites Web de Travelzoo(R) (http://www.travelzoo.co.uk, http://www.travelzoo.de, http://www.travelzoo.fr ).

Certains énoncés contenus dans ce communiqué de presse qui ne sont pas des faits de nature rétrospective peuvent s'avérer être des énoncés prospectifs au sens de l'article 27A de la Securities Act de 1933 et de l'article 21E de la Securities Exchange Act de 1934. Ces énoncés prospectifs peuvent comprendre, mais sans s'y limiter, des énoncés portant sur nos projets, objectifs, attentes, perspectives et intentions, les marchés dans lesquels nous évoluons, ainsi que d'autres énoncés contenus dans ce communiqué qui ne sont pas des faits de nature rétrospective. Lorsqu'ils sont utilisés dans ce communiqué de presse, les mots s'attendre à, prévoir, projeter, anticiper, croire, estimer, avoir l'intention de, planifier, chercher et d'autres expressions semblables servent généralement à identifier les énoncés prospectifs. Puisque ces énoncés prospectifs impliquent des risques et des incertitudes, il existe des facteurs importants qui peuvent entraîner un écart considérable entre les résultats réels et ceux mentionnés ou sous-entendus par ces énoncés prospectifs, y compris les changements dans nos plans, objectifs, attentes, perspectives et intentions ainsi que d'autres facteurs décrits dans nos documents déposés auprès de la SEC. Nous ne pouvons pas garantir les niveaux futurs d'activité, de performances ou de réalisations. Travelzoo ne s'engage pas à mettre à jour les énoncés prospectifs pour refléter les événements ou circonstances se produisant après la date du présent communiqué. Travelzoo et Top 20 sont des marques déposées de Travelzoo. Tous les autres noms de sociétés et de produits mentionnés sont des marques de leurs propriétaires respectifs.

Travelzoo (Europe) Ltd

Travelzoo (Europe) Ltd, 27 avenue de l'Opera, 75001 Paris; contact médias : Axel Mazerolles, +33-(0)170-376002

AT&T and Federal Signal Introduce First-Responder Notification and Interoperable Communications SystemSystem Alerts and Connects Public Safety Professionals and First Responders Regardless of Communications Device

SAN ANTONIO, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. and Federal Signal Corp. today announced an agreement to provide a technology platform for public safety. The platform enables instant first-responder notification and interoperable communications across a broad range of communications devices in a crisis situation.

AT&T will offer the Federal Signal Codespear SmartMsg Communications Suite, the first to be offered by a network services company. The solution makes mission-critical communications easier, faster and less expensive with a software-based platform that connects disparate public safety agencies during emergency situations. Agencies are connected on a broad range of telephone, wireless, pager, two-way radio and other communications devices anytime and anywhere.

AT&T and Federal Signal will host a free online seminar for state and local governments on national preparedness guidelines and capabilities-based planning. The seminar will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, Wednesday, April 16, and will include a discussion of planning activities, performance measures and metrics for interoperable communications and first-responder alert notification. Participants can get more information about the seminar and register at http://www.corp.att.com/stateandlocal/docs/Interop_comm.pdf.

This Codespear SmartMsg Communications Suite addresses the needs of state and local governments and allows health care organizations to notify emergency personnel and first responders on demand, regardless of location, device or connection. The suite also provides streaming video capabilities and allows participants to monitor video from remote sources.

"In a crisis situation, the last thing you want to worry about is how to get everyone on one communications platform so that they can work together to respond to and recover from the incident," said Roman Pacewicz, senior vice president, AT&T Business Marketing.

"By connecting people, data and diverse systems with a solution that can be implemented in minutes, emergency services personnel can immediately share information that will help protect people, property and the environment," said David R. McConnaughey, president of Federal Signal's Safety and Security Systems Group.

The Platform in Action

SmartMsg serves as the nerve center of a crisis situation to deliver secure interoperable communications, first-responder notification, incident management and execution, security and event monitoring, business continuity planning and cross-agency data collaboration. This system can be deployed rapidly in stationary and mobile configurations, occupies a small and agile footprint and operates on both AC and DC power.

To provide reliable and effective communications during time-sensitive situations, SmartMsg uses multiple means of notifying users, including e-mail and voice-based messages to subscribers' wired and wireless phones. The application enables first-responder notification with fully integrated two-way voice, data and video communications, plus data sharing between any agency or jurisdiction, regardless of the communications device or system.

"Our Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management uses the SmartMsg Communications Suite to enhance communications and streamline emergency response to better protect our citizens of Wayne County," said Robert Ficano, Wayne County, Mich., executive. "SmartMsg enables us to reach our first responders through its robust notification platform in addition to providing two-way interoperable communications between disparate devices used by our first responders. As a customer of AT&T and Federal Signal Codespear, we are excited to see the two companies join forces to build the next generation of emergency communications solutions."

The SmartMsg Communications Suite is available to governmental agencies and health care organizations through their AT&T account managers. Interested state and local governmental agencies can visit http://www.corp.att.com/stateandlocal/contact.html for more information; federal governmental agencies can go to http://www.corp.att.com/gov/care/; health care, EMT or ambulatory providers can visit http://www.corp.att.com/healthcare/contact.html.

For more information about AT&T solutions for the governmental market, including state and local, please visit http://www.corp.att.com/stateandlocal/. For health care, visit http://www.corp.att.com/healthcare/. For educational institutions, please visit http://www.corp.att.com/edu/.

About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, E-ONE fire apparatus, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. In addition, the company operates consumable industrial tooling businesses. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. http://www.federalsignal.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/.

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Brian Pelletier of AT&T, +1-314-982-8704, bpelleti@attnews.us;
or John Segvich of Federal Signal, +1-630-954-2000,
jsegvich@federalsignal.com

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

Verizon Wireless Expands High-Speed Wireless Broadband Network From Santa Rosa to Eureka, CaliforniaUltra-fast network offers access to wireless Internet, e-mail, mobile music, videos, and more

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers around the Highway 101 corridor from Santa Rosa to Eureka, Calif. can now get e-mail, real-time corporate data, access to the Internet, and much more at faster speeds. Coverage on the nation's most reliable wireless high-speed broadband network now extends to:

-- Sonoma County North of Healdsburg including Geyserville, Cloverdale and Sea Ranch -- Lake County including Clearlake, Lakeport and Middletown -- Mendocino County including Ukiah, Willits, Laytonville, Fort Bragg, and Hopland

In addition to these areas, BroadbandAccess coverage in Northern California includes the following counties: Alameda, Butte, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Yolo, and Yuba.

Based on CDMA 1x Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) technology, the expanded wireless broadband network provides Verizon Wireless customers with data uplink speeds significantly faster than the company's award-winning national EV-DO network, which the company first launched in Northern California in June 2006.

"Our broadband network expansion has something for everyone on-the-go," said Rich Garwood, regional president of Verizon Wireless. "BroadbandAccess lets our business customers experience a truly untethered mobile office experience with remote access to corporate data on their laptops and e-mail on their PDAs. With V CAST, consumers can enjoy a comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and exciting 3D games."

BroadbandAccess: The wireless data solution

The company's flagship business data service, BroadbandAccess, provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. This means customers with Rev. A-compatible devices can download a 1 Megabyte e-mail 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.

Verizon Wireless offers several BroadbandAccess devices for the company's wireless broadband network. These devices are fully compatible with the company's NationalAccess network (based on CDMA 1xRTT technology), giving customers the ability to remain connected if they travel outside of the wireless broadband coverage area.

V CAST: Video, Music, 3D games

The company's high-speed network also enables its V CAST multimedia services, offering customers the ability to download full-song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips on breaking news, sports and entertainment straight to their phones. Content is updated daily.

Coverage

Verizon Wireless was the first national wireless provider to commercially launch a high-speed wireless broadband network in the United States. Today, its entire nationwide wireless broadband network has been enhanced to Rev. A technology.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, 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 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: Heidi Flato of Verizon Wireless, +1-925-324-8692,
Heidi.Flato@verizonwireless.com

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

Nstein Technologies and IXIASOFT solutions selected by the National Assembly of QuebecNstein's DAM and TME solutions and IXIASOFT's TEXTML server are empowering the National Assembly to work with more than 20 divisions to completely revamp its website and upgrade its information management system

MONTREAL, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nstein Technologies Inc. http://www.nstein.com/ (TSX-V: EIN), a leader in online publishing solutions for newspapers, magazines and online content providers, today announced that Nstein and IXIASOFT technologies have been adopted by the National Assembly of Quebec for a large-scale document management project. Nstein's Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Text Mining Engine (TME) solutions and IXIASOFT's TEXTML server and XML document database will enable the National Assembly to:

- Roll out a new centralized platform to streamline the management of multimedia content and integrate interactive tools and services. - Provide users with a full range of high-performance search functions and direct access to rich historical content.

Luc Filiatreault, President and CEO of Nstein Technologies, said, "The National Assembly of Quebec will be making the most of Nstein's online publishing solutions to ensure the efficient, state-of-the-art management of its content publishing chain."

"TEXTML meets the exact needs of organizations like the National Assembly in terms of managing, distributing and repurposing large amounts of content in a dynamic way," said Eric Bergeron, President of IXIASOFT. "We are very proud to be working with the National Assembly and delighted that it is using solutions developed by two Quebec companies that are increasingly making their mark on the international stage."

About Nstein Technologies Inc.

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

About IXIASOFT

IXIASOFT is a leading provider of XML content management software to organizations worldwide. IXIASOFT is the developer of TEXTML Server, an embeddable native XML database and search engine used to store, index and retrieve large volumes of XML content. IXIASOFT also offers the DITA CMS Framework, a content management solution designed specifically to author, manage and publish DITA-based technical documentation. IXIASOFT enjoys a global customer base in various vertical industries including newspaper & publishing, technical documentation, software/hardware manufacturers and libraries & education

- The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. - The financial value of the contract, on an individual basis, is not financially material to the affairs of Nstein Technologies Inc. The specific financial terms of the contracts can not be disclosed since knowledge of these transaction terms could represent a significant loss of competitive advantage to the Company as competitors would gain access to its pricing model. The Company believes that the disclosure of agreements by means of a press release is necessary to demonstrate the ability of the Company's technology to meet the requirements of its potential clients in the publishing, media and entertainment industries. Further, the completion of these types of agreements demonstrates the ongoing ability of the Company to capture an increasing share of this market and generate market acceptance for its products. The software license revenues resulting from this contract will be included in the Company's fourth quarter results (quarter ending December 31, 2007). - Any statement that appears prospective shall not be interpreted as such.

Nstein Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Nstein Technologies Inc.: Investor Relations: Bruno Martel,
Chief Financial Officer, Nstein Technologies Inc., (514) 908-5406,
bruno.martel@nstein.com; Media: Rina Marchand, Marketing Manager, Nstein
Technologies Inc., (514) 908-5406, rina.marchand@nstein.com; IXIASOFT:
Caroline Couvrette, (514) 279-4942, caroline.couvrette@ixiasoft.com; Renmark
Financial Communications Inc.: Maurice Dagenais:
mdagenais@renmarkfinancial.com; Josh Rivard: jrivard@renmarkfinancial.com;
Media - Francois Trepanier: ftrepanier@renmarkfinancial.com, (514) 939-3989,
Fax: (514) 939-3717, http://www.renmarkfinancial.com/

ShopLocal Retail Index Up 45 Percent in MarchRetailers and Shoppers Expand Use of Internet in Soft Economy

CHICAGO, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- ShopLocal, the leader in multi-channel localized shopping and marketing services, today announced the ShopLocal Index was up a strong 45 percent for the month of March compared with the same period last year. The Index, at 201 for the month * (benchmarked at 100 for January 2006), reported 266 million page views and 21 million consumer visits to sites. Retailers increased their use of the Internet and gave more visibility to store promotions in response to their growing importance to shoppers looking for deals, according to ShopLocal CEO Vikram Sharma. Page views per visit were up 17 percent compared to last year reflecting a more cost-conscious and savvy shopper. Some leading retailers pushed the envelope on the trend by going without print circulars during Easter.

"The economy is driving shoppers to spend more time on the Internet to find current sales and deals so they can make more productive trips to the store," said Sharma. "Retailers see this as affirmation of their shift in strategy to place greater emphasis on the Internet to drive both online and in-store sales. Shoppers and retailers both appreciate the efficiency of the Internet in this tough economy."

March 2008 ShopLocal Index highlights of interest to retailers include: -- The ShopLocal Index resumed its growth to 45 percent in March year-over-year, with 266 million page views, versus 183 million last year. -- Consumer page views per visit on a per retailer basis was 12.7 for the month of March (adjusted), representing strong growth of 17 percent (adjusted) from last year's 10.9 percent. -- The grocery category increased 29 percent over last year at a time when prices for grocery and staple items are up significantly over last year. -- The department store and mass merchant category in the ShopLocal Index continued to lead all other retail categories, posting an 80 percent increase, up from last month's 49 percent increase. This spike was impacted by an early Easter which drove an increase for apparel and accessories during this period. -- Consumer electronics and office supplies grew a healthy 42 percent, reflecting continued interest in all things digital.

The ShopLocal Index is the advertising industry's first market indicator designed to track the influence of the Internet on in-store shopping. Updated monthly, the Index is based on the online activity of an average of 20 million monthly consumer visits to store promotions that are presented on the sites of 50 major U.S. retailers, including such notable retailers as JCPenney, Best Buy, Walgreens and Home Depot. These retailers cover all major retail segments including computers, consumer electronics, office supplies, home improvement, department stores, mass merchants, grocery, drug and various specialty stores. Their online circular sites are powered by ShopLocal's SmartCircular technology.

* Note: March is adjusted for an additional Sunday and early Easter. NOTE TO EDITORS: Indices available at http://www.aboutshoplocal.com/index. About ShopLocal

ShopLocal, the leader in multi-channel localized shopping and advertising services, offers a complete suite of solutions that connect advertisers and consumers -- online and in-store. ShopLocal's industry leading SmartProduct business solutions (SmartCircular, SmartMedia, SmartDelivery and SmartCatalog) enable more than one hundred of the nation's top retailers, including Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, CVS and Sears, to deliver highly interactive, targeted and localized promotions to shoppers anywhere on the Internet and in mobile applications.

The Company's consumer shopping site ShopLocal.com is the leading multi-channel marketplace on the Web, providing consumers with choice and control in their shopping experience by offering millions of timely online and in-store offers on one easy to use site. ShopLocal.com powers multi-channel shopping for hundreds of major newspaper, online yellow pages and shopping sites, including Los Angeles Times, Arizona Republic, Miami Herald, Superpages.com, Switchboard and Local.com. ShopLocal is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. , Tribune Company and The McClatchy Company . For more information, visit http://www.aboutshoplocal.com/.

ShopLocal, ShopLocal.com, SmartCircular, SmartCatalog, SmartMedia and SmartDelivery are trademarks of ShopLocal. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

ShopLocal

CONTACT: Marcy Dockery of ShopLocal, +1-312-768-7523,
mdockery@shoplocal.com

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

Lockheed Martin Opens Wireless Cyber Security LabState-of-the-Art Facility Enables Testing of Classified Data Over Wireless Networks

HANOVER, Md., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin recently opened a new Wireless Cyber Security Center, one of only a handful of technology labs capable of testing wireless communications systems in a classified environment. The lab allows defense and intelligence agencies to test and evaluate wireless systems like 802.11 Wi-Fi or broadband satellite links on a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) network.

"Wireless networks offer a tremendous leap forward in flexibility and throughput, but they also represent a significant security challenge," said Bob Eastman, Lockheed Martin Vice President, Information Systems. "As our customers look to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of wireless nets, they need an environment where they can perform realistic tests with real-world technology and networks. Our new center, which is certified at TS/SCI, gives them that high-fidelity environment for testing and strengthening wireless defense technologies and strategies."

The center supports a broad spectrum of wireless networks, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 802.16 Wi-MAX, cell phones, and Ku and C-band satellite communications. A sealed and re-enforced test chamber ensures that signals from these systems stay within the confines of the lab, allowing for testing with classified systems.

The center has three primary areas of focus. First, it seeks to help define and evaluate wireless security strategies, policies and concepts of operation. Second, it serves as a proving ground for next-generation security technologies. Using the center, Lockheed Martin and its customers can effectively gauge the vulnerabilities of cyber security applications, and can work to shore up defenses. The lab also supports assessment of mobile ad-hoc networks that will form the backbone of tomorrow's battlefield communications. Finally, the center supports users in the field engaged in mission-oriented wireless signals applications.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin employs more than 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 website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Matt Kramer of Lockheed Martin, +1-703-293-4333,
matthew.s.kramer@lmco.com

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

DRC Awarded $12.2 Million Task Order to Support Army Food Management System

ANDOVER, Mass., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dynamics Research Corporation , a leading provider of innovative engineering, technical and information technology services and solutions to federal and state governments, today announced that it has been awarded its 11th task order under the U.S. Air Force's Design and Engineering Support Program (DESP II) worth a potential value of $12.2 million. Under the terms of the contract, which is for one base year and three option years, DRC will provide information technology and business consulting services for the Automated Food Management Information System (AFMIS) Web maintenance and deployment at the Software Engineering Center, Fort Lee, Virginia.

"A program in our armed services often unrealized, the Army Food Service is just as critical to the health and well-being of our warfighters as training, weapons systems and performance support," said James P. Regan, DRC's chairman and chief executive officer. "DRC is delighted to continue supporting AFMIS as we have done for a number of years, providing technical and developmental services that directly affect the military at home and in the field."

DRC will provide IT and business consulting services for AFMIS Web maintenance and deployment during the first and second quarters of year one, extending these services to AFMIS Army Reserve Web maintenance and deployment in quarters three and four. These tasks include, but are not limited to, analysis, design and development, installation and evaluation, and technical-, customer- and operations-facing support. AFMIS provides automated support to control the management and operation of the Army's worldwide food service program, including operations of Dining Facilities for Menu Planning, Production and Recipe Management, Automated Head Count, cash collection and equipment replacement.

DESP II is an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract with a ceiling of $1.9 billion to provide design, engineering and technical support services to the Air Force Air Logistics Centers (ALC) through 2012. As one of 20 prime contractors, the DRC DESP II Team provides the incumbent expertise, stability, capability and skills necessary to successfully serve the USAF and all aspects of DESP II.

About Dynamics Research Corporation

Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC) is a leading provider of mission-critical technology management services and solutions for government programs. DRC offers forward-thinking solutions backed by a history of excellence and customer satisfaction. Founded in 1955, DRC is a publicly held corporation and maintains more than 25 offices nationwide with major offices in Andover, Massachusetts; Reston, Virginia; and Fairborn, Ohio. For more information please visit our website at http://www.drc.com/.

Safe harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Some statements contained or implied in this news release, may be considered forward-looking statements, which by their nature are uncertain. Consequently, actual results could materially differ. For more detailed information concerning how risks and uncertainties could affect the company's financial results, please refer to DRC's most recent filings with the SEC. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information.

CONTACTS: Investors: Dave Keleher Media: Duyen "Jen" Truong, SVP and Chief Financial Officer Sage Communications (for DRC) 978.289.1615 703.584.5645 dkeleher@drc.com duyent@aboutsage.com

Dynamics Research Corporation

CONTACT: Investors, Dave Keleher, SVP and Chief Financial Officer of
Dynamics Research Corporation, +1-978-289-1615, dkeleher@drc.com; or Media,
Duyen "Jen" Truong of Sage Communications for DRC, +1-703-584-5645,
duyent@aboutsage.com

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

More Than 10 Billion Videos Viewed Online in The U.S. in FebruaryNumber of Online Videos Viewed in the U.S. Jumps 66 Percent Versus Year Ago

RESTON, Va., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released February 2008 data from the comScore Video Metrix service, indicating that U.S. Internet users viewed more than 10 billion online videos during the month, representing a 3-percent gain versus January (despite February being two days shorter) and a 66-percent gain versus February 2007.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080115/COMSCORELOGO) Google Sites Extends Lead in Online Video Market Share

In February, Google Sites once again ranked as the top U.S. video property with nearly 3.6 billion videos viewed (35.4 percent share of all videos), gaining 1.1 share points versus the previous month. YouTube.com accounted for 96 percent of all videos viewed at Google Sites. Fox Interactive Media ranked second with 586 million videos (5.8 percent), followed by Yahoo! Sites with 293 million (2.9 percent) and Microsoft Sites with 293 million (2.9 percent).

Top U.S. Online Video Properties* by Videos Viewed February 2008 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Video Metrix Videos Share (%) of Property (000) Videos Total Internet 10,089,048 100.0 Google Sites 3,567,202 35.4 Fox Interactive Media 586,236 5.8 Yahoo! Sites 293,120 2.9 Microsoft Sites 293,085 2.9 Viacom Digital 218,011 2.2 Time Warner - Excl. AOL 132,734 1.3 Disney Online 130,609 1.3 AOL LLC 114,853 1.1 ABC.COM 98,294 1.0 Comcast Corporation 92,828 0.9 * Rankings based on video content sites; excludes video server networks. Online video includes both streaming and progressive download video.

Nearly 135 million U.S. Internet users spent an average of 204 minutes per person viewing online video in February. Google Sites also attracted the most viewers (81.8 million), where they spent an average of 109 minutes per person watching video in February. Fox Interactive attracted the second most viewers (55.7 million), followed by Yahoo! Sites (37.1 million) and Microsoft Sites (27.1 million). ABC.com attracted the tenth largest viewing audience, and its viewers exhibited heavy engagement averaging 51 minutes of online viewing per person.

Top U.S. Online Video Properties* by Unique Viewers February 2008 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Video Metrix Property Unique Viewers Average Minutes (000) per Viewer Total Internet 134,739 203.8 Google Sites 81,791 109.4 Fox Interactive Media 55,741 10.9 Yahoo! Sites 37,111 16.6 Microsoft Sites 27,080 18.8 Time Warner - Excl. AOL 21,329 14.6 Viacom Digital 21,280 29.3 AOL LLC 20,970 7.3 Disney Online 13,245 10.3 ESPN 7,186 22.5 ABC.COM 7,042 51.2 * Rankings based on video content sites; excludes video server networks. Online video includes both streaming and progressive download video. Other notable findings from February 2008 include: -- 72.8 percent of the total U.S. Internet audience viewed online video. -- 80.4 million viewers watched 3.42 billion videos on YouTube.com (42.6 videos per viewer). -- 50.2 million viewers watched 539 million videos on MySpace.com (10.7 videos per viewer). -- The average online video duration was 2.7 minutes. -- The average online video viewer consumed 75 videos.

To request more information about comScore Video Metrix, please visit http://www.comscore.com/contact

About comScore

comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/boilerplate.

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