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Autodesk Extends Invitation to Join Its First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, May 15th at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

WHAT: Autodesk, Inc. today announced that it will broadcast its first quarter fiscal 2009 financial results conference call live via its website on Thursday, May 15, 2008. WHEN: Thursday, May 15th at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time DETAILS: A live webcast and audio archive will be available on http://www.autodesk.com/investors. HOW: If you would like to listen to the live call, Autodesk will be hosting a webcast at http://www.autodesk.com/investors. If you are unable to access the Internet for the call, you may dial in at 800-561-2813 or 617-614-3529 and reference 38361016 as the passcode. An audio replay webcast and podcast will also be available at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on our website at http://www.autodesk.com/investors or by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 and reference 41192095 as the passcode. CONTACT: For more information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6705. About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.

Note: Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., in the US and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Investors: David Gennarelli, david.gennarelli@autodesk.com, 415-507-6033 Katie Blanchard, katherine.blanchard@autodesk.com, 415-507-6034 Press: Pam Pollace, pam.pollace@autodesk.com, 415-547-2441 Colleen Rubart, colleen.rubart@autodesk.com, 415-547-2368

Autodesk

CONTACT: Investors, David Gennarelli,
+1-415-507-6033, david.gennarelli@autodesk.com, or Katie Blanchard,
+1-415-507-6034, katherine.blanchard@autodesk.com, or media, Pam Pollace,
+1-415-547-2441, pam.pollace@autodesk.com, or Colleen Rubart,
+1-415-547-2368, colleen.rubart@autodesk.com, all of Autodesk

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

Madison County Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Madison County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Morrisville. The new site improves coverage and capacity east and west on Route 20, and north on County Road 25 in the towns of Morrisville and Cazenovia.

This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless voice and data services. The company has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed -- on average, $5.5 billion every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services.

Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, V CAST and V CAST Music, ESPN MVP and BroadbandAccess, the company's high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second (mbps), and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million new customers. Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the industry -- 1.2% in the first quarter -- for the 14th consecutive quarter.

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. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles over 240,000 miles on average each quarter on Interstate, US and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 750,000 voice call attempts and more than four million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

Last year, Verizon Wireless introduced its 30-day Test Drive, an industry first that lets customers experience its network virtually risk-free for 30 days. If customers are not satisfied with their experience and take their number to another carrier, Verizon Wireless will refund their money for calls, equipment, activation fee and taxes. 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 67.2 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: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264, +1-585-261-5899,
john.omalley@verizonwireless.com; or Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-233-3000,
meredithd@mragroup.com

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

Ulster County Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Ulster County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Port Ewen. The new site improves coverage and capacity along New York State Route 9W from Esopus Avenue to Route 32 (Flatbush Rd), on New York State Route 213 from Burnett Street to Union Center Road, and on New York State Route 9 from County Route 85 to County Route 37 in the village of Port Ewen.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 67.2 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: John O'Malley, Verizon Wireless, +1-585-321-7264, or
+1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com; Meredith Dropkin,
+1-315-233-3000, meredithd@mragroup.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

Richard J. Moore, CEO of Fox Petroleum, Creates Personal Wall on Wallst.net's Financial Social Community, my.wallst.net

NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Richard J. Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Fox Petroleum, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FXPT) (http://www.foxpetro.com/) will be updating the investment community through his personal profile on MyWallst.net available at http://www.wallst.net/. The dynamic profile will include exclusive interviews with Moore, company blogs that allow investors to submit comments, Richard's personal stock watchlist, photos, and links to recent press.

Visit Richard's profile on Mywallst.net at http://my.wallst.net/profile.php?ID=5760.

"It's an easy way to keep updated about Fox Petroleum," says Moore. "And when you're there, you can even ask me a question, or post a comment on my personal page." Through Richard's profile, visitors can also join Fox Petroleum's message board to discuss company activity with other interested parties, "invest" in FXPT.OB through the Rookie Challenge, and join Moore's financial social network.

About WallSt.net:

http://www.wallst.net/ is owned and operated by WallStreet Direct, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Financial Media Group, Inc. (http://www.financialmediagroupinc.com/). The Web site is a leading provider of timely business news, executive interviews, multimedia content, and research tools. Financial Media Group, Inc. also owns my.wallst.net, a financial social network for investors, and Financial Filings Corp. (http://www.financialfilings.com/), a provider of compliance solutions to publicly traded companies. We have received two thousand five hundred dollars from Fox Petroleum, Inc. for media and advertising services. In addition to WallSt.net, WallStreet Direct, Inc. owns and operates WallStRadio (radio.wallst.net), a business and finance podcast Web site.

About Fox Petroleum:

Fox Petroleum Inc. is an Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company headquartered in London, England, the financial capital of Europe, with an operations office in Anchorage, Alaska. Fox is focused on exploration and production in the USA (Alaska's North Slope and Cook Inlet, Texas and Kansas), and also on the UK's North Sea. The Company's shares are publicly traded on the NASD OTC BB under the ticker symbol FXPT.

Contact: Fox Petroleum, Inc. (888) FOX-4744 ir@foxpetro.com

Fox Petroleum

CONTACT: Fox Petroleum, Inc., 1-888-FOX-4744, ir@foxpetro.com

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

Microsoft Takes Geotagging Mainstream With New Digital Photo Products

REDMOND, Washington, May 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- Pro Photo Tools and Expression Media 2 address digital photo organisation issues through geotagging.

Microsoft Corp today introduced two new products to help photographers manage their digital photos in a new way using location data, a process known as geotagging. Geotagging is an exciting new way to organise your digital photos that was previously available only to those with technical expertise.

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Microsoft Pro Photo Tools make geotagging available for all photographers and can be downloaded for free at the Microsoft Pro Photo web site at http://www.microsoft.com/prophoto. Today, Microsoft also released Expression Media 2, a new version of its digital asset management software, which is part of the Expression family of products for creative professionals. Expression Media 2 is designed to help reduce the amount of time required by photographers to manage and organise large collections of photos and other digital media, and it includes geotagging functionality.

"These two products really simplify the process of geotagging and organising digital photos by location, even without a GPS device," said Josh Weisberg, director of the Rich Media Group at Microsoft. "We'll continue to look for ways to simplify features like geotagging that help keep photographers organised."

As digital photography has gained popularity, so has the demand for geotagging tools. Photographers, both professionals and enthusiasts, want the ability to quickly identify the location of their images. With the Pro Photo Tools, photographers have a lot of flexibility in how they tag their photos, including RAW formats. They can gather location information from a variety of sources and apply it to the metadata in their images, drag and drop images on a map, determine location names based on GPS coordinates, and assign GPS data to images that are missing it.

"Geotagging is a hot new area in digital photography, and like other popular digital photo features, I expect photographers will be asking themselves how they ever lived without it," said Ron Glaz, analyst at IDC. "Until now geotagging has been hard to do, requiring special expertise and tools. The time has come for an application that even the weekend photographer can use. Microsoft's initiative of leading the way and making geotagging accessible to pros and enthusiasts alike is a step in the right direction."

The Pro Photo Tools and Expression Media 2 are designed to work together to help photographers better manage their digital image collections with new comprehensive digital asset management functionality including geotagging. Expression Media 2 has an open architecture, supports multiple file formats including RAW, and can be used either on Windows or Macintosh operating systems, giving photographers more control over images and greater flexibility. It also allows quick export of photos into multiple formats to produce slide shows, video, and interactive Microsoft Silverlight-powered web galleries. Expression Media 2 will be available for purchase in mid-May, and a trial version is available at the following link http://www.microsoft.com/expression/products/overview.aspx?key=media.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential.

About Microsoft EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Microsoft has operated in EMEA since 1982. In the region Microsoft employs more than 16,000 people in over 64 subsidiaries, delivering products and services in more than 139 countries and territories.

This material is for informational purposes only. Microsoft Corp disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to use of the material for other purposes. Microsoft Corp shall not, at any time, be liable for any special, direct, indirect or consequential damages, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other action arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the material. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting any kind of warranty.

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

Microsoft Corp

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NanoSensors, Inc. Appoints Three New Directors

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NanoSensors, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NNSR) announced today the appointment of Thomas Hendren, William Levy and Barry J. Miller to its Board of Directors. Mr. Miller was also appointed as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company.

"NanoSensors is fortunate to have Thomas Hendren, William Levy and Barry Miller join the Company's Board of Directors," said Robert Baron, NanoSensors' Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer. "Individually and as a group they bring varied experience, knowledge and impeccable reputations as the Company moves forward with its new business plan to establish and operate an online-based video console game wagering service that will enable gamers to compete against other gamers and place wagers on the outcome of their games. I welcome their contributions on our Board and each of their roles will be invaluable in building our new Company."

Mr. Hendren is currently Chief Executive Officer of Array Marketing Group, Inc., one of the world's prominent manufacturers of merchandising solutions. Array is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in Canada, the United States and Asia. Prior to joining array in 1999, Mr. Hendren spent approximately 10 years with Campbell Soup Company in a variety of senior financial and operational positions. Mr. Hendren is also a qualified accountant and a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK).

Mr. Levy is currently President of WG Group, Inc., a console gaming tournament provider which has licensed technology to the Company. Mr. Levy is also President of Impact Entertainment LLC, which consults with businesses in management and marketing in the online entertainment industry. By the age of 25, he co-founded three companies. These businesses include (i) Cool Comfort Inc., distributors of R134a refrigerant to auto repair shops throughout south Florida, (ii) SBI Sports, a unique professional sports system that is subscription based, and (iii) Impact Entertainment, LLC. He also played a role in the opening of SupperClub San Francisco, the first U.S. installment of the very successful European restaurant and nightclubs (Rome, Amsterdam, Istanbul). Mr. Levy has a double degree from Florida Atlantic University in Business Management and Marketing.

Mr. Miller is an accomplished attorney with a strong background in corporate and international law, including commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities and banking. He has negotiated difficult transactions in challenging environments. He is admitted to practice law in the States of Michigan, Massachusetts and New York. Since 2002, Mr. Miller has been in the private practice of U.S. law based in the Republic of Panama, where he engages in a corporate, banking and transactional legal practice. From 1998 to 2002, he was Resident U.S. Counsel for Shirley & Associates, a law firm in Panama City, Panama, where he was responsible for that firm's non-Panamanian legal practice, which emphasized assisting foreign businesses in negotiating transactions in Panama and outside Panama. Prior thereto, he was in-house counsel with a large manufacturing corporation in Detroit, Michigan, a staff attorney with the SEC and an associate with a major New York law firm. Mr. Miller received his undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his law degree from the Catholic University of America School of Law.

About NanoSensors, Inc.

NanoSensors, Inc. was incorporated in December 2003. NanoSensors was positioned as a shell company following its announcement on September 12, 2007, that it would terminate its then current business operations and utilize its corporate assets as a vehicle for the acquisition of an operating business. On November 27, 2007, NanoSensors entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Cuchulainn Holdings, Inc., a Panamanian corporation. Cuchulainn was a new corporation formed to establish and operate an online-based video console game wagering service. On January 17, 2008, Cuchulainn was merged with and into a wholly subsidiary of NanoSensors. As a result of the merger, NanoSensors is executing a new business plan based upon the prior business of Cuchulainn. Prior to the merger, Cuchulainn licensed technology and other intellectual property in order for it to operate an online-based video console game wagering service (the "Service"). The Service enables gamers to compete against other gamers and to place wagers on the outcomes of their games. The outcome of the game play will be determined predominantly upon the skill of the individual participant. The Service will cater to an international community of gamers that plays video games and places wagers online.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this release, the words "believe," "anticipate," "think," "intend," "plan," "will be," "expect," and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Such statements regarding future events and/or the future financial performance of The Company are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or the actual future results of the Company to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the availability of any needed financing, the Company's ability to implement its business plan for various applications of its technologies, the impact of competition, the management of growth, and the other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.

NanoSensors, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Baron, Interim Chief Executive Officer of NanoSensors,
Inc., +1-650-641-2349, rbaron@fuse.net

Ingram Micro Executives to Present at Upcoming Investor Events

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. , the world's largest technology distributor, announced today that members of its executive team are scheduled to present at the following investor conferences.

-- Thursday, May 8, 2008 Global Technology Distribution Council 2008 Investor Relations Conference The Williams Club - New York 11:35 a.m. ET Panel Discussion: Gregory M. Spierkel, chief executive officer Attendees: Alain Monie, president and COO William D. Humes, executive vice president and CFO -- Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Credit Suisse Hardware, Semi & Supply Chain Conference Credit Suisse Offices - Boston, MA William D. Humes, executive vice president and CFO No formal presentation -- Tuesday, May 20, 2008 JPMorgan 36th Annual Technology Conference Westin Boston Waterfront - Boston, MA 9:20 a.m. ET Presenter: Gregory M. Spierkel, chief executive officer

To access the live audio webcasts of the presentations, visit the Investor Relations page of http://www.ingrammicro.com/. The archived versions will be available for approximately one week following the event.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves more than 150 countries and is the only global broad-based IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/.

Ingram Micro Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Ria Marie Carlson, +1-714-382-4400,
ria.carlson@ingrammicro.com, or Kay Leyba, +1-714-382-4175,
kay.leyba@ingrammicro.com, or Media, Marie Connell, +1-714-382-2009,
marie.connell@ingrammicro.com, or Rekha Parthasarathy, +1-714-382-1319,
rekha@ingrammicro.com, all of Ingram Micro Inc.

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

Kirk Hooten, Director of Information Technology, Advanced Technology Services, to Speak at SAPPHIRE 2008 Conference in OrlandoAccomplished IT executive to detail the business advantages of using T-Systems Dynamic Services for ATS' SAP Solutions Implementation

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirk Hooten, Director of Information Technology of Advanced Technology Services, will be a featured speaker during SAPPHIRE, SAP's annual user conference to be held in Orlando, Florida May 4-7, 2008.

Mr. Hooten's presentation, Customer Perspective: The Business Advantages of SAP Solutions Delivered as a Service, will compare the costs and benefits of running SAP solutions in-house compared to a managed-service model.

"Our analysis indicated there would be strong benefits to implementing T-Systems Dynamic Services," said Mr. Hooten. "But we surpassed our anticipated results by achieving savings of 20 percent, utility pricing and flexibility."

Mr. Hooten will be speaking in the Service Industries Theater on Monday, May 5, 2008 -- 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM.

Mr. Hooten has more than 28 years of experience in Information Technology. He is responsible for ATS' information technology strategy, implementation and execution. His efforts support ATS employees and customers in more than 134 locations throughout the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

About T-Systems

T-Systems is Deutsche Telekom's enterprise customer unit. More than 160,000 corporations and public institutions use the provider's network-centric information and communications technology (ICT) services -- ranging from data center operations and global services based on the Internet Protocol, to the development and management of applications. With locations in over 20 countries, T-Systems is a preferred supplier for Corporate Europe's global business activities. The company, based in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, serves all industries and is a leading provider for the automotive and telecommunications industries as well as the public sector. With approximately 56,500 employees, T-Systems posted revenue of 12 billion Euros in 2007.

About Advanced Technology Services

ATS makes factories run better. Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) improves productivity and profitability for many of the world's most respected manufacturers through the managed services of production equipment maintenance, information technology and spare parts repair. Founded in 1985, ATS employs over 2,200 people across the US and is a member of the National Association of Manufacturers. ATS is headquartered in Peoria, IL with offices and services centers located in Greenville, SC, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Monterrey, Mexico and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the ATS Web site at http://www.advancedtech.com/.

About SAP

SAP is the world's leading provider of business software*. Today, more than 46,100 customers in more than 120 countries run SAP(R) applications -- from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations. Powered by the SAP NetWeave(R) technology platform to drive innovation and enable business change, SAP software helps enterprises of all sizes around the world improve customer relationships, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across their supply chains and business operations. SAP solution portfolios support the unique business processes of more than 25 industries, including high tech, retail, financial services, healthcare and the public sector. With subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP." (Additional information at http://www.sap.com/)

(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications such as supply chain management, customer relationship management, product life-cycle management and supplier relationship management.

T-Systems

CONTACT: Media Relations, Kurt Ruecke of T-Systems, +1-248-276-3582,
mobile, +1-248-707-9208, fax, +1-248-754-3065, kurt.ruecke@t-systems.com

Web site: http://www.t-systemsus.com/
http://www.advancedtech.com/
http://www.sap.com/

Acorn Energy, Inc. Subsidiary, DSIT Announces Award of New Project in Telemetry

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel and MONTCHANIN, Del., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DSIT announced today the award of a development and production project in the field of telemetry at a total value of approximately US .08 million. The project involves both hardware and embedded software, as well as pre-production of system units. The Company indicated that this is yet another order from a previous customer in the aerospace industry.

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Benny Sela, CEO of DSIT commented about the project award: "We are always pleased to see our efforts rewarded with customer satisfaction and the return of customers with whom we have ongoing relationships. Customers that work with us find that we meet or beat our deadlines with first rate solutions to their needs. This project leverages our technology and experience gained in previous projects with this customer."

About DSIT

DSIT, a software solutions provider specializing in defense and energy solutions, is a subsidiary of Acorn Energy, Inc. . DSIT's AquaShield(R) sonar technology allows owners of fossil fuel infrastructure assets such as oil rigs, pipelines, and oil terminals to protect their investments at a small fraction of their replacement cost. DSIT has established itself as a leader in the field of threat detection for underwater energy infrastructure and has won the first contract for such an installation.

For more information visit http://www.dsit.co.il/ . About Acorn Energy, Inc.

Acorn Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company focused on improving the efficiency of the energy grid and reducing the environmental impact of the energy sector. Acorn Energy, Inc.'s operating companies leverage advanced technologies to transform the existing energy infrastructure. Acorn's strategy is to take primarily controlling positions in companies led by great entrepreneurs and add value by supporting those companies with marketing, strategy and business development. Acorn Energy, Inc. is a global company with equity interests in Comverge, CoaLogix, DSIT, Gridsense, Local Power and Paketeria.

Contact: Christianna Miller, Communications 302.656.1707 cmiller@acornenergyinc.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Acorn Energy, Inc.

CONTACT: Christianna Miller, Communications, Acorn Energy, Inc.,
+1-302-656-1707, cmiller@acornenergyinc.com

Web site: http://www.dssiinc.com/
http://www.dsit.co.il/

Whirlpool Corporation Expands Legal Action Against LG Electronics Inc. for Infringement of Four Additional Refrigeration Patents

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whirlpool Corporation today announced that it has taken aggressive, new legal steps against LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea, and its U.S. and Mexican affiliates.

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Whirlpool has asserted four additional patents against LG in an action pending in Delaware district court. Whirlpool Corporation's claims in that action state that several LG-manufactured refrigerator products imported into the U.S. infringe on these additional patents. Whirlpool is asking for injunctive relief and monetary damages in the matter.

The patents safeguard proprietary technologies associated with product reliability, performance and quality, including:

-- Structure and stability of the refrigerator interior; -- Quality and performance of ice dispenser; and -- Food storage features.

"Whirlpool Corporation is again taking aggressive legal steps to vigorously protect our proprietary products and technologies from infringement," said Phillip Pejovich, vice president, refrigeration, Whirlpool Corporation North America Region.

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and more than 70 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/ .

Additional Information:

This document contains forward-looking statements that speak only as of this date. Whirlpool disclaims any obligation to update these statements. Forward-looking statements in this document may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected earnings per share, cash flow, productivity and material and oil-related prices. Many risks, contingencies and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from Whirlpool Corporation's forward-looking statements. Among these factors are: (1) intense competition in the home appliance industry reflecting the impact of both new and established global competitors, including Asian and European manufacturers; (2) Whirlpool's ability to continue its strong relationship with Sears Holding Corporation in North America (accounting for approximately 12% of Whirlpool's 2007 consolidated net sales of $19.4 billion) and other significant trade customers, and the ability of these trade customers to maintain or increase market share; (3) changes in economic conditions, including the strength of the U.S. building industry and the level of interest rates; (4) the ability of Whirlpool to achieve its business plans, productivity improvements, cost control, leveraging of its global operating platform, and acceleration of the rate of innovation; (5) fluctuations in the cost of key materials (including steel, oil, plastic, resins, copper and zinc) and components and the ability of Whirlpool to offset cost increases; (6) the ability of suppliers of critical parts, components and manufacturing equipment to deliver sufficient quantities to Whirlpool in a timely and cost-effective manner; (7) our ability to attract, develop and retain executives and other qualified employees; (8) health care cost trends and regulatory changes that could increase future funding obligations for pension and post retirement benefit plans; (9) the cost of compliance with environmental and health and safety regulations; (10) litigation including product liability and product defect claims; (11) the impact of labor relations; (12) Whirlpool's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; (13) the ability of Whirlpool to manage foreign currency fluctuations; and (14) global, political and/or economic uncertainty and disruptions, especially in Whirlpool's significant geographic regions, including uncertainty and disruptions arising from natural disasters or terrorist attacks. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in Whirlpool Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K.

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Whirlpool Corporation

CONTACT: Media, Jill Saletta, +1-269-923-7405,
Jill_M_Saletta@whirlpool.com, or Financial, Greg Fritz, +1-269-923-2641, both
of Whirlpool Corporation

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

LG Electronics Licenses Proprietary Iris Recognition Software From Iridian Technologies, Inc.LG Electronics and Iridian Resolve their Licensing and Intellectual Property Dispute

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary LG Electronics USA, Inc. (collectively, "LGE") announced today that LGE has entered into a license agreement with Iridian Technologies, Inc. (Iridian), a wholly-owned subsidiary of L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (L-1), to license proprietary iris recognition software from Iridian.

Concurrently with entering into the license agreement, the parties settled all historical issues and disputes among LGE and L-1, Iridian, and Securimetrics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of L-1 and dismisses the pending litigation in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, in Newark (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. and LG Electronics, Inc., v. Iridian Technologies, Civil Action No. 04-391[(D. N.J.]). Additionally, Iridian assigned to LGE whatever rights Iridian may have in the "IRISACCESS" trademark. The terms of the agreements are confidential and have not been disclosed. All parties can now move forward together to provide improved products and services to the global iris recognition market.

Charles Koo, Chairman of LGE USA and Robert V. LaPenta, Chairman, President and CEO of L-1 Identity Solutions issued a joint statement today saying, "We are happy to have arrived at a mutually acceptable resolution to this longstanding dispute and believe that it will be an important step forward for the iris recognition industry. Iris-based recognition affords the highest levels of performance and accuracy for authenticating identities. We anticipate that iris will become one of the fastest growing biometric market segments in the future."

About LG Electronics U.S.A., Iris Technology Division

Based in Cranbury, N.J., the Iris Technology Division of LG Electronics, Inc., was established in 2002 to provide global management responsibility and overall direction for strategy, product development, marketing, sales and distribution of the company's iris recognition technology products. LG Electronics' roots as an electronics industry leader trace back to 1958. Today, a leading manufacturer of digital and electronics products, and world leader in monitor technology and optical disc drives, LG has also established itself on the leading edge of biometric authentication employing iris recognition. For more information, please visit http://www.lgiris.com/ or http://www.lgusa.com/.

About L-1 Identity Solutions

L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. , together with its portfolio of companies, offers a comprehensive set of products and solutions for protecting and securing personal identities and assets. Leveraging the industry's most advanced multi-modal biometric platform for finger, face and iris recognition, our solutions provide a circle of trust around all aspects of an identity and the credentials assigned to it -- including proofing, enrollment, issuance and usage. With the trust and confidence in individual identities provided by L-1 Identity Solutions, government entities, law enforcement and border management agencies, and commercial enterprises can better guard the public against global terrorism, crime and identity theft fostered by fraudulent identity. L-1 Identity Solutions is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information, visit http://www.l1id.com/.

LG Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Clara Chang of LG Electronics USA, Inc., +1-201-816-2011,
Clarachang@lge.com

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http://www.lgiris.com/
http://www.l1id.com/

Former President Jimmy Carter Interviewed by Senator Bill Bradley Exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite RadioJimmy Carter shares his thoughts on the Middle East, the Democratic primaries and his beloved mother

NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that it will broadcast an in-depth interview conducted by former Democratic presidential candidate and SIRIUS host Senator Bill Bradley with former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, May 4th at 9:30 am ET on SIRIUS Stars channel 102.

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In the interview, Jimmy Carter discusses his recent study mission to the Middle East as well as his thoughts on the role religion plays in United States politics and the current Democratic primary contest. Carter also shares stories about his late mother, Lillian Carter, from his new book A Remarkable Mother.

Below are select quotes from former President Jimmy Carter's interview with Bill Bradley on SIRIUS:

On why the United States has been unable to forge a broader peace in the Middle East, Carter said, "The main reason is that no succeeding President has really made a major effort [in Middle East peace] with any chance to succeed and of course the Israeli's have got to have the United States making a major effort. I can't say that Bill Clinton didn't try but he didn't start until the last year of his term because of political consequences. And of course President Bush claims he's making an effort now. It's very feeble and half hearted but he also started, as you know, in the last year of his term when he's looked upon as a lame duck."

"[In Iraq] I've always been in favor of the Lee Hamilton and James Baker proposal which was consummated after a superb blue ribbon commission studied the whole situation for a year. And I think still that's what we should have done. President Bush unfortunately rejected it and the Democrats have never collected around it. What this calls for, obviously is for is for us to notify the Iraqi leaders on a clear withdrawal date, it maybe one year in the future, it maybe two, or three or four years but a certain date which means they will need to assume responsibility for their military, their politics and their economy. "

On the current Democratic primaries, the former President and super delegate said, "I think the whole thing is going to be over the 3rd of June when we have our last Primary. At that point I would guess that if one of the candidates, whichever one, has a clear lead in delegates or states, or popular vote, certainly all three, that the super delegates would be foolish to vote contrary to the way the democratic voters have cast their ballots all over the country."

When asked by Senator Bill Bradley what Jimmy Carter would want young people to carry on as his legacy, the former President said, "Two generic things that I've always espoused and that is peace and human rights, and I inherited those from my mother."

Senator Bradley's interview with Jimmy Carter will air May 4th on SIRIUS Stars channel 102 at 5:30 am, 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 9:30 am, all times ET.

Jimmy Carter served as the thirty-ninth president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Significant accomplishments during his presidency included the signing of the Panama Canal treaties, the Camp David accords, a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, and establishing diplomatic relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China. After leaving office, Jimmy Carter with his wife Rosalynn established The Carter Center, a non-partisan not for profit Center created to advance human rights and alleviate human suffering. In 2002, Jimmy Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in promoting peace, democracy and human rights around the world.

Bill Bradley is an Olympian, NBA champion, former U.S. Senator, and was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2000. In addition to conducting one-on-one interviews on SIRIUS with politicians, diplomats and other noteworthy guests he also hosts a weekly SIRIUS show called American Voices. On American Voices Bradley offers his unique perspective of the American landscape and highlights the remarkable accomplishments of people both famous and unknown. Past guests include singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt and Meet the Press host Tim Russert.

Visit http://www.sirius.com/ for more information. About SIRIUS

SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR and NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL and NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 80 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.

SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM) is the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring three channels of children's TV programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network, for the subscription fee of $6.99 plus applicable audio subscription fee.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 20,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com.

SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country.

Click on http://www.sirius.com/ to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. ("XM"), including related uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive position versus other audio entertainment providers.

P-SIRI Media Contact: Neel Khairzada SIRIUS 212-584-5243 nkhairzada@siriusradio.com

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CONTACT: Neel Khairzada of SIRIUS, +1-212-584-5243,
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Web site: http://www.sirius.com/

Beauty.com and Fashion Designer Lela Rose Team Up to Create a Beauty Filled Summer Travel Bag

BELLEVUE, Wash. and NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Beauty.com, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of drugstore.com, inc. has collaborated with New York fashion and wedding gown designer Lela Rose to offer customers a limited edition beauty valise filled with prestige beauty products. The exclusive Lela Rose Travel Bag comes just in time for the busy vacation season and is available to customers with a purchase of $100 or more on Beauty.com.

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"Beauty.com has a sophisticated customer who is both feminine and fashionable," says Lela Rose. "She inspired me to want to design an accessory, not just a make-up case ... one that looked just as cute as the handbag holding it."

Lela Rose is renowned for her sweetly chic aesthetic and an eye for intricate detail. Her designs have garnered numerous features in publications such as In Style, Harper's Bazaar, People, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Lucky Magazine.

"Our customers want style and sophistication along with convenience and quality," says Kathleen McNeill, president of Beauty.com. "The mini-valise Lela Rose designed for Beauty.com is classic, valuable, and ideal for summer travel with an assortment of top beauty products."

The limited edition Lela Rose "mini-valise" features Lela's signature dot print for 2008 with vintage luggage trim and feminine detailing. The travel bag is perfect for toting beauty essentials, with useful built-in features such as brush holders and zippered plastic compartments for more delicate items. The case, with products valued at more than $120, contains both deluxe and FULL SIZED favorites including:

ARCONA Cranberry Toner Alterna Caviar Moisture Shampoo with Seasilk Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion L'OCCITANE Verbena Harvest Shower Gel L'OCCITANE Verbena Harvest Body Lotion Vincent Longo La Dolce Vita Lashes Vincent Longo The Curl Mascara Freeze 24/7 IceShield Facial Cleanser with Sunscreen SPF 15 Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsy

Subscribers to the Beauty.com Bulletin will receive an email exclusive opportunity to make an advance purchase on May 6. The promotion will then run in the June issue of Lucky Magazine and on http://www.beauty.com/lelarose on May 7.

The partnership with Lela Rose is an extension of the relationship between the designer and the website offering The World of Beauty Online(TM). Beauty.com's spokesperson Tina Turnbow has long been Lela's go-to beauty guru -- creating beauty looks for her New York fashion shows and the makeup for her most recent advertising campaign. Lela Rose is also featured on Beauty.com editorial pages. Backstage "get the look" video footage from her fashion shows is available on http://www.beauty.com/videos and Lela has commented on her favorite products from brands like NARS and Ted Gibson on the Industry Insiders Page.

Site wide gifts with purchase are just one of the perks available to Beauty.com customers. Other benefits include "Everyday Free Shipping," 5% back on every purchase, the free sampling center, 100% color match guarantee, and a shared online shopping cart with Beauty.com's partner site, drugstore.com. Beauty.com personalizes beauty shopping online with the Skin Care and Hair Care diagnostic tools, which provide product regimens tailored to the customer based on interactive surveys. Beauty fans can also get the latest tips, trends, and promotions sent directly to their email by signing up for the free weekly Beauty Bulletin on Beauty.com

About Beauty.com - The World of Beauty Online(TM)

Beauty.com, Inc. is a leading online destination for prestige beauty products. The web store provides a highly personalized shopping experience and offers more than 200 brands from widely recognized to niche, hard-to-find products. Beauty.com is wholly owned by drugstore.com, inc.

About drugstore.com, inc.

drugstore.com, inc. is a leading online provider of health, beauty, vision, and pharmacy products. Our portfolio of brands include: drugstore.com(TM), Beauty.com(TM) and VisionDirect.com(TM). All are accessible from http://www.drugstore.com/ and provide a convenient, private, and informative shopping experience while offering a wide assortment of more than 30,000 products at competitive prices.

The drugstore.com pharmacy is certified by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) as a Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site (VIPPS) and operates in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations in the United States.

About Lela Rose

A native of Texas, Lela Rose graduated from the University of Colorado in 1991. Rose then headed to New York to study fashion design at Parsons School of Design where she graduated in 1993. Her education continued under the tutelage of Christian Francis Roth, as Design Assistant and soon thereafter, with Richard Tyler as Design Assistant and Fabric Buyer. Rose worked with Tyler for three years in Los Angeles and New York.

In 1998, Rose's vision and passion compelled her to create her signature collection, Lela Rose. Through intricately designed and finely detailed separates, dresses and jackets, Rose has established herself as a renowned designer.

"My philosophy of design is about creating beautiful, hand finished clothes that exude a casual luxury and refinement." -Lela Rose

Lela Rose's beautifully detailed collection has garnered her following of trendsetters across the country. Today, her collection can be found at in-store boutiques in Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Stanley Korshak. In addition, Lela Rose sells in over 60 specialty stores nationwide. Her collection can also be found in Nordstrom's and Bloomingdale's as well as internationally in Canada, Europe and Asia.

Media Contacts: Sidney Prawatyotin Beauty.com Lela Rose Noreen Moriarty Public PR 425.372.3462 212.925.7200 noreenm@beauty.com sidney@publicpr.net

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CONTACT: Noreen Moriarty of Beauty.com, +1-425-372-3462,
noreenm@beauty.com; or Sidney Prawatyotin of Public PR for Lela Rose,
+1-212-925-7200, sidney@publicpr.net

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http://www.beauty.com/

Buzztime Launches Enhancements to Its Interactive Entertainment ProductNew Customizable Screens Strengthen Buzztime's Leadership Position in the Multi-Billion-Dollar Digital Signage MarketTurnkey solution for restaurant and bar venues increases revenue and customer loyalty by enabling customized, branded messaging alongside Buzztime games

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NTN Buzztime, Inc. , a multi-point social interactive entertainment company, today announced upgrades to its existing entertainment network strengthening its leadership position in 'narrowcast' network advertising, also known as 'digital signage.' Buzztime's subscriber base of 3,800 restaurants, sports bars and pubs positions it strongly in a digital signage advertising industry that analyst Frost & Sullivan estimates will reach $3.7 billion by 2011 in North America.

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Buzztime will instantly enable current and future subscribers to surround Buzztime's interactive trivia and sports games with their own branding, advertising and promotional messages. In addition, Buzztime's easy to use online interface offers restaurant operators the ability to update the screen in minutes without the need for assistance from IT specialists.

"By allowing our subscribers to wrap their brand around Buzztime games, we are solidifying our position as one of the largest out-of-home video screen advertisers in North America," commented Buzztime CEO Dario Santana. "The consumers who see our screens and play our games are relaxing and having fun. It is "lean-forward" entertainment, so they can't help but see a well-placed advertising message. Other digital signage networks, which display passive content, do not offer the same level of viewer engagement. As a result, we provide our subscribers with significant reach in a cost-effective manner. We believe the revenue-generating opportunity our network enhancements offer will prove compelling to prospective customers and help us grow our subscriber base."

The Company plans to debut and demonstrate its digital signage solutions for the hospitality industry at the National Restaurant Association's annual convention May 17 - 20, 2008 in Chicago, IL.

About NTN Buzztime, Inc.

NTN Buzztime, Inc., a leader in multi-point social interactive entertainment for more than 20 years, is based in Carlsbad, CA. Buzztime is distributed in-home and out-of-home across broadband platforms including online, cable TV, satellite TV, and in approximately 3,800 restaurants, sports bars and pubs throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Buzztime entertainment is also available on electronic games and in books. For more information, please visit http://www.buzztime.com/.

Buzztime is a registered trademark of Buzztime Entertainment, Inc.

This release contains forward-looking statements which reflect management's current views of future events and operations including but not limited to projected future financial results and business trends. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include risks associated with the Company's digital signage initiative and changing economic conditions, risks of failure of product demand or market acceptance of both existing and new products and services and the impact of competitive products and pricing. Please see NTN Buzztime, Inc.'s recent Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks that may affect the Company. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. These statements speak only as of the date hereof, and NTN Buzztime, Inc. does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

Buzztime Contact: Jake Tauber Executive Vice President, Content & Marketing NTN Buzztime, Inc. 760.930.5048 CCG Contact: Sean Collins Senior Partner CCG Investor Relations (310) 477-9800, ext. 202

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CONTACT: Jake Tauber, Executive Vice President, Content & Marketing of
NTN Buzztime, Inc., +1-760-930-5048; or Sean Collins, Senior Partner of CCG
Investor Relations, +1-310-477-9800, ext. 202, for NTN Buzztime, Inc.

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

County Sheriff's Office in Washington Chooses ICOP for Digital In Car Video

LENEXA, Kan., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that a sheriff's office in the state of Washington has notified the Company that the ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W digital in-car video system has been awarded the contract for deployment in its patrol fleet. ICOP is being awarded the order, valued at approximately $175,000, following its response to the agency's formally issued Request for Proposal (RFP). The order represents the total number of units required to equip the agency's full fleet of patrol squad cars.

About ICOP Digital, Inc.

ICOP Digital, Inc. operates on the core principle that 'without local security, there is no national security.' It endeavors to protect people, assets and profits for communities with innovative, mission-critical security, surveillance and communication solutions. The Company engineers, manufactures and markets mobile and stationary surveillance products for use in the public and private sectors, and facilitates the delivery of live video to first responders. (GSA Contractor)

The ICOP Model 20/20(R)-W, ICOP's flagship, award-winning product, is the leading digital in-car video recorder system for law enforcement. ICOP LIVE(TM) delivers live streaming video to and from first responder vehicles and headquarters, empowering first responders with enhanced real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence, optimizing the outcome of a crisis. ICOP LIVE delivers live video wirelessly to first responders over any wireless network and to multiple internet enabled Windows(R) devices simultaneously. The ICOP Model 4000(TM), ICOP's newest advanced surveillance solution, is the next generation transit/rail DVR system. The ICOP Model 4000 uses less power than traditional DVR's, which means less heat and translates into a more reliable unit with less downtime. In addition, the ICOP Model 4000 boasts many advanced and innovative features and capabilities, such as wireless file uploading and wireless video streaming, among many others.

For more information, please view the following video presentations at http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html and http://www.icop.com/veil.html , or visit http://www.icop.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company may experience significant fluctuations in future operating results due to a number of economic, competitive, and other factors, including, among other things, our reliance on third-party manufacturers and suppliers, government agency budgetary and political constraints, new or increased competition, changes in market demand, and the performance or reliability of our products. These factors and others could cause operating results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in forward-looking statements. Additional information with respect to these and other factors, which could materially affect the company and its operations, are included in certain forms the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, President & COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com http://www.icop.com/

ICOP Digital, Inc.

Contact: Laura E. Owen, President & COO, of ICOP Digital, Inc.,
+1-913-338-5550, Lowen@ICOP.com, or for Investor Relations, Dodi Handy,
President and CEO of Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC,
+1-407-585-1080, ICOP@efcg.net

Web site: http://www.icop.com/
http://www.icopdigital.com/why_icop.html
http://www.icop.com/veil.html

Alliance Distributors Holding Inc. Announces Expansion into the Midwest

NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliance Distributors Holding Inc. (Pink Sheets: ADTR), a distributor of interactive video games and gaming products, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Ditan Distribution LLC for warehouse space in Ditan's Louisville, Kentucky facility. Ditan will also provide shipping, receiving, inventory warehousing and other operational support. Ditan is the leading third-party provider of inventory management and distribution services in the video game industry.

Alliance also announced that it plans to open a sales office in the Cincinnati metropolitan area to complement its operational expansion.

"Our agreement with Ditan gives us access to a state of the art operation to efficiently service our customer base in the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Southern regions of the U.S.," said Jay Gelman, Alliance's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The addition of this key location to our existing Miami and New York facilities combined with the sales office that we plan to open in the Cincinnati area, should accelerate our growth and expansion."

About Alliance Distributors Holding Inc.

Alliance Distributors Holding Inc. ( http://www.alliancedistributors.com/ ), which does business as Alliance Distributors, is a full-service wholesale videogame distributor, specializing in gaming products and accessories for all key manufacturers and 3rd party publishers. Alliance Distributors offers support on: PS3, PSP, PS2, X-Box 360, Wii, DS and GBA SP, peripherals and software titles.

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Certain statements contained in this press release contain forward-looking statements including without limitation, statements concerning our operations, economic performance, and financial condition. The words "estimate," "believe," "expect," "should" and "anticipate" and other similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements, which are based largely on our current expectations, involve risks and uncertainty. Actual results, events and circumstances (including future performance, results and trends) could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors, risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks associated with technological change, competitive factors and general economic conditions, changes in marketing and distribution strategies by manufacturers, continued shortages of new platform systems, difficulty in integrating and deriving synergies from acquisitions, potential undiscovered liabilities of companies that we acquire, changes in our business or growth strategy, the emergence of new or growing competitors, various other competitive and technological factors. There can be no assurance that the results referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this release will occur. The Company has no duty and undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Alliance Distributors Holding Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Gelman - VP of Marketing and Communications, Alliance
Distributors Holding Inc., +1-718-536-2248, steve@alliancedis.com

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

Siemens Expands Energy Finance Offering in the U.S.Siemens Financial Services Inc. Adds Junior Capital Financing Solutions To Product Suite

ISELIN, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Financial Services, Inc. (SFS Inc.) announced today the expansion of its energy finance platform to include junior capital financing solutions. Adding second lien financing and mezzanine debt to its existing secured first lien offering enables SFS Inc. to invest throughout the capital structure, serving its customers in the energy and natural resources sectors more effectively.

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"SFS Inc. has been growing steadily since our strategic realignment in 2007, emphasizing greater focus on our customers and flexible organization in three sectors: healthcare, industrial and energy. In the energy sector alone, we have experienced strong acceptance of our solutions, where we tripled our commitment in this current fiscal year," said Roland Chalons-Browne, President and CEO of SFS Inc. He continued, "While expanding our product offering, we constantly keep in mind that the key is to be in tune with our customer, and that our tailor-made financing solutions are enablers of technological excellence."

Junior capital products offer flexibility as they can be structured to suit the specific needs of the customer or the underlying transaction and can fill a variety of gaps in the capital structure. The addition of second lien financing and mezzanine debt solutions enables SFS Inc. to consider a broader pool of potential investment opportunities. Further supporting this growth potential, the team is also establishing offices in Houston and Canada in order to more broadly serve the North American energy markets.

"As a financial services firm with a manufacturing parent, SFS Inc. is ideally positioned in the current economic situation to offer customers flexible structuring and execution capabilities," said SFS Inc. Senior VP and General Manager, Kirk Edelman. "Armed with in-depth industry expertise, our highly experienced energy financial professionals are now equipped with a full range of capital solutions, to offer our customers."

The expanded suite of products serves to better support energy companies and utilities to enable investments in new technologies that will create an infrastructure that is more reliable, secure, efficient, and environmentally-friendly.

About Siemens Financial Services

With some 1,800 employees and an international network of financial companies coordinated by Siemens Financial Services GmbH, Munich, the Siemens Financial Services group offers a broad range of financial services. This covers activities from sales and investment financing to treasury services, fund management and insurance brokerage. The group's key customers are internationally active industrial and services companies, as well as public-sector operators. The group supervises more than 20 equipment financing companies worldwide. Further information: http://www.siemens.com/finance.

Siemens Financial Services, Inc. (SFS Inc.) the US unit of Siemens Financial Services is a leading provider of business-to-business financial services in the United States. SFS Inc. is a committed business ally that combines deep industry expertise with integrated financing solutions to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness of its customers. The company, based in Iselin, NJ, enables business expansion for thousands of customers in the healthcare, energy, and industrial sectors by providing customized solutions that range from equipment financing and working capital to project and export finance, and insurance solutions. Further information on Siemens Financial Services in the United States: http://www.usa.siemens.com/financial.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. Over 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading edge innovation and the quality of its products, systems and solutions. In fiscal year 2007, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $96.6 billion, and employs 400,000 people in 190 countries. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $23.1 billion and employs approximately 72,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit http://www.usa.siemens.com/.

CONTACT: Sonja Ernst (732) 590-6603 sonja.ernst@siemens.com

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CONTACT: Sonja Ernst, Siemens Financial Services, Inc., +1-732-590-6603,
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TurboChef Announces Multi-Year Strategic Partnership With Martha Stewart Living OmnimediaMartha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse to Showcase Oven's Innovative Technology

ATLANTA, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TurboChef Technologies, Inc. Tuesday entered a multi-year agreement with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. . The agreement allows for TurboChef, the premier developer of gourmet speedcook ovens, to work closely with both Martha Stewart, a leading voice in cooking, home decor, and entertaining and Emeril Lagasse, one of America's most popular television chefs and the chef/proprietor of 11 restaurants. Emeril Lagasse is endorsing the oven and MSLO will create integrated marketing programs with TurboChef, some of which will feature Martha Stewart.

Under the three-year agreement, TurboChef will tap into the unique multimedia platforms of MSLO with a marketing program that will include the use of images of Ms. Stewart and Mr. Lagasse in marketing and promotional materials, and TurboChef's consumer oven model will be featured on the Emmy award-winning, nationally syndicated daily television series The Martha Stewart Show. Ms. Stewart and Mr. Lagasse each will create a short film to be featured on the TurboChef Web site and used to teach the innovative and revolutionary TurboChef technology to their respective audiences. They will make appearances at select TurboChef events, further supporting the collaboration and joining with TurboChef to communicate the unique benefits and values of the TurboChef(R) brand.

"We look forward to working closely with Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse, two of America's most well-respected culinary personalities and brands, on this exciting long-term program," said Richard Perlman, Chairman of the Board of TurboChef. "It is a testament to TurboChef that such prominent and well-known authorities are so impressed with TurboChef's technology that they want to use our products and tell their audiences about their one-of-a-kind experiences. With MSLO, we can reach millions of consumers and educate them about our product."

"The agreement allows TurboChef to receive marketing rights and services in exchange for equity, so our interests are aligned. Additionally, we believe with MSLO's own brand equity and pre-existing partners we will have attractive opportunities to further grow our sales and distribution," said Jim Price, CEO of TurboChef.

Founded in 1991, TurboChef is a pioneer in developing high performance speedcook ovens for both the commercial and residential markets. The company launched its first-ever residential oven, the TurboChef 30" Double Wall Speedcook Oven, on April 11, 2007 at an event in New York City. Celebrity Chef Charlie Trotter, designer Cynthia Rowley, actress Kim Cattrall and noted TV personality Ted Allen each prepared dishes in the oven, demonstrating its speed, versatility and ease of use for the assembled guests, including designers, architects, chefs, foodies, and media.

Following the successful release of the company's first residential oven, which is now available in more than 175 dealers across the U.S., TurboChef recently launched its second residential model -- the TurboChef 30" Single Wall Speedcook Oven, which begins shipping in May 2008.

Both ovens feature restaurant-proven technology adapted to fit the needs of today's home cook. Its technology allows the home cook to prepare meals up to 15 times faster than conventional methods with exceptional quality using Airspeed Technology(TM) -- heated air applied rapidly and evenly to the food product within the oven cavity. A 12-pound turkey that would ordinarily take four hours to cook can be roasted to perfection in just 42 minutes, and a frozen pizza cooks in just 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Through the process, foods retain more moisture than when cooked in conventional ovens resulting in enhanced quality and flavor. The oven features six cook settings -- bake, roast, broil, air crisp, toast and dehydrate. The oven can also be used as a stand-alone microwave. The TurboChef Speedcook Oven harmonizes its advanced technology with a user interface that makes cooking any favorite family recipe as easy as using an ATM.

In an effort to allow for further personalization, TurboChef has released a custom oven door color option that is available both for the TurboChef 30" Double Wall Speedcook Oven and the TurboChef 30" Single Wall Speedcook Oven.

With the availability of 200+ custom door colors from the RAL Classic Color Collection, TurboChef furthers its commitment to reinventing the oven experience by offering customers a blank canvas, in this case the Speedcook Oven door, to select the perfect color to fit an individual's kitchen design aesthetic and personality to make it their own. The oven's hearth-shaped door, signature curves and sculpted handle offer a unique, modern design balanced with the rich heritage of cooking. Available for the top oven door only, a custom color costs an additional $795.00.

In addition to our custom color collection, the upper oven door is available in premium Stainless Steel along with six standard fashionable colors -- Orange Hearth, Thermal Red, Evening Blue, Charcoal, White and Ivory.

The TurboChef 30" Single Wall Speedcook Oven retails for $5,995.00. The TurboChef 30" Double Wall Speedcook Oven, with its additional unique and versatile cooking and warming bay, is $7,895.00. For more information and to view online cooking demonstrations, please visit http://www.theovenreinvented.com/ . For dealer information, call 866-54ENJOY.

About TurboChef Technologies, Inc.

TurboChef Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM: OVEN) is a leading provider of equipment, technology and services focused on the high-speed preparation of food products for the worldwide commercial primary cooking equipment market and has recently introduced equipment for residential markets through the application of its high-speed cooking technologies. The address of TurboChef's principal executive offices is Six Concourse Parkway, Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30328. Visit TurboChef at http://www.turbochef.com/ .

About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses four magazines, including the company's flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living, periodic special issues and books. The marthastewart.com website provides consumers with instant access to MSLO's multimedia library, search and find capabilities, recipes, online workshops, community and personalization tools and more. The Broadcasting segment produces such outstanding programming as the Emmy-winning daily, nationally syndicated television series, "The Martha Stewart Show" and Martha Stewart Living Radio, channel 112 on SIRIUS Satellite Radio. In addition to its media properties, MSLO offers high quality Martha Stewart products through licensing agreements with carefully selected companies, including the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's, Martha Stewart Everyday at Kmart, Martha Stewart Crafts with EK Success and a co-branded food line with Costco. In April 2008, Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands; MSLO acquired the assets related to Lagasse's media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. For additional information about MSLO, visit http://www.marthastewart.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release, and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of TurboChef, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, guidance, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the uncertainty of market acceptance and demand for the Company's products, the ability to obtain additional financing necessary to expand operations, the uncertainty of consumer acceptance of new products or technologies that may be offered by TurboChef, the dependence on a limited number of customers, relationships with and dependence on third-party equipment manufacturers and suppliers, impact of competitive products and pricing, and the results of government inquiries and possible regulatory action or private litigation regarding the Company's stock option grants and practices. The words "looking forward," "believe," "expect," "likely," "should" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only for the date the statement was made. TurboChef Technologies, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.

TurboChef Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: James Curich, James@smapr.com, or John Weiss, John@smapr.com,
both of Susan Magrino Agency, +1-212-957-3005, for TurboChef Technologies,
Inc.

Web site: http://www.turbochef.com/
http://www.theovenreinvented.com/
http://www.marthastewart.com/

Texas Instruments CEO addresses engineering students at The University of IllinoisRich Templeton commemorates 50th anniversary of the integrated circuit

URBANA, Ill., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) chairman, president and CEO, Rich Templeton, spoke to students and faculty members of the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Wednesday evening about electronics innovation and the potential they have to solve the world's most critical problems, especially in the areas of health care, power efficiency and public safety.

Mr. Templeton also commemorated the 50th anniversary of the integrated circuit by presenting the College of Engineering with a silicon wafer signed by Jack Kilby. A distinguished alumnus of the University of Illinois, Kilby designed the world's first integrated circuit while at Texas Instruments in 1958, which laid the foundation for the field of modern microelectronics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000 for his invention.

"The integrated circuit opened the door to new possibilities for technology, and it's impossible to imagine life without cell phones, digital televisions and thousands of other devices that grew out of Jack's invention," Templeton said during his Distinguished Lecture remarks. "Today, all of us at TI want to inspire engineering students to build on Jack's work and discover new ways to improve the way we live."

TI has a longstanding relationship with the University of Illinois and the partnership is part of the company's commitment to strengthening engineering research efforts at universities around the world. Successful interaction with the University of Illinois has led to new innovations in low power wireless communication and system on chip (SoC) design technology for TI and its customers. The university has also joined TI in developing a digital signal processing teaching laboratory at the University of Illinois, as well as education materials broadly adopted by other universities.

"The University of Illinois is well known for its engineering programs, faculty and outstanding students," said Cathy Wicks, TI Worldwide University Program Manager. "Working with the university, we want to develop not only breakthrough technologies, but also young innovators who have the potential to shape the future."

About Texas Instruments

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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Overstock.com to Sell Internationally - Powered by E4X's FiftyOne Global Ecommerce Solution

NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. , the leading online "closeout" retailer, recently entered a contract with E4X, Inc. that will allow it to offer its discount, brand-name merchandise for sale to consumers outside of the U.S. E4X will power Overstock.com's international ecommerce expansion with its integrated FiftyOne Global eCommerce solution.

"E4X understands our position as an online retailer. The FiftyOne solution provides the best possible experience for our future international customers," said Patrick Byrne, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Overstock.com (http://www.overstock.com/).

FiftyOne Global eCommerce (http://www.fiftyone.com/) simplifies international ecommerce for both retailers and consumers. Shoppers visiting a retailer's U.S.-based ecommerce site from outside the U.S. are shown only the merchandise, pricing, and delivery options available in their country. Meanwhile, to the retailer, international sales are managed to look the same as any domestic sale. The FiftyOne solution addresses all aspects of an international transaction - including local country merchandising, multi- currency payments, global logistics and delivery, and post-sale customer support.

"Smart U.S. retailers like Overstock.com are using FiftyOne Global eCommerce to access an entirely new market of 500 million consumers in 34 countries. Their growth strategy includes international expansion, rather than investing exclusively in the wallet share battle for a mature, saturated U.S. e-commerce market," said Michael DeSimone, Chief Executive Officer, E4X, Inc.

Timing couldn't be better for international ecommerce, FiftyOne

In addition to Overstock.com, a host of other leading U.S. retailers have recently selected FiftyOne Global eCommerce to expand their online business internationally, DeSimone said.

SureSource (http://www.suresource.com/), which operates direct-to-consumer businesses for more than 50 of the world's leading brands and licensed properties, will employ the FiftyOne solution to roll out its e-storefronts internationally. The first to roll out is Crayola (http://www.crayolastore.com/).

Love and Pride (http://www.loveandpride.com/), a high-end designer online jewelry destination, is utilizing the FiftyOne solution to launch its new international-friendly ecommerce site and extend its "in-currency" marketing reach to 34 countries.

The FiftyOne Global eCommerce solution has enabled Fit Couture (http://www.fitcouture.com/) to introduce its vibrant, body flattering exercise clothes and online shopping experience to consumers in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

"For U.S. retailers, the timing to sell internationally couldn't be better," DeSimone said. "The low U.S. dollar provides a significant pricing advantage for international online shoppers - often as much as 40% - even when shipping, taxes, and duties are included."

Meanwhile, according to analysts, ecommerce outside the U.S. is growing at better than 50 percent.

"The FiftyOne solution is fulfilling the promise of the Internet to facilitate market expansion for U.S. retailers - and their customers - on a global scale," said Michael DeSimone, Chief Executive Officer, E4X, Inc. (http://www.fiftyone.com/).

FiftyOne Global eCommerce seamlessly interfaces with all major ecommerce platforms through a single integration, offering retailers:

-- Local Country Merchandising: Website Localization, Guaranteed local currency product pricing, Restricted product screening, and Guaranteed lowest possible landed costs make international customers feel welcome. -- Multi-currency Payments: Multicurrency Credit Card Processing, International credit card fraud protection, Currency management, and USD settlement ensure customers are charged and pay in their own currency, while retailers are paid in U.S. dollars at the time of order - without foreign exchange risk. -- Global Logistics and Delivery: U.S. retailers ship to a U.S.-based hub and FiftyOne handles the customs clearance, international shipping, package tracking, and return shipping. International customers receive the lowest guaranteed landed cost for delivery to their door - with no surprise fees or surcharges. -- Post-sale Support: FiftyOne returns management and customer service tools allow U.S. retailers to provide international shoppers with the same level of customer service provided to domestic shoppers.

For more information about the FiftyOne Global eCommerce solution, visit E4X at the Internet Retailer 2008 Conference & Exhibition in Chicago on June 9-12. Or, see the FiftyOne Website at http://www.fiftyone.com/, or call 1-212-299-3577.

About E4X, Inc.

E4X, Inc. is the leading provider of technology and services that simplify global ecommerce for both retailers and consumers. The company's FiftyOne Global Ecommerce solution manages local country merchandising, multi-currency payments, global logistics, and international customer service complexities enabling a U.S. retailer to sell to 500 million new international consumers using its existing ecommerce infrastructure. Founded in 1999, E4X is based in New York with offices in Toronto, Canada and Tel Aviv, Israel. For further information, visit http://www.e4x.com/.

About Overstock.com

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

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

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the number of countries in which Overstock product will be offered for sale, date on which Overstock will offer merchandise for sale to consumers outside of the U.S., the kind of experience Overstock customers will have with the FiftyOne solution, and the benefits of international expansion. Overstock.com's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, its subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and its other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause Overstock.com's actual results to differ materially from those contained in its projections, estimates or forward- looking statements.

E4X, Inc.

CONTACT: Don Goncalves, +1-781-793-9380, dgoncalves@tizinc.com, or
Brandie Gerrish, +1-781-793-9380, bgerrish@tizinc.com, both for E4X, Inc.

Web site: http://www.e4x.com/

Lionbridge Schedules First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call

WALTHAM, Mass., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. , will announce results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Tuesday morning, May 6, 2008.

Lionbridge management will conduct a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) on May 6th to discuss financial performance for the quarter. To participate, callers within the United States can dial 800-857-9821 and international callers can dial 210-234-0023. The passcode for the call is Lionbridge.

The conference call will also be available live via the Internet by accessing http://www.lionbridge.com/webcast/may6.

For those who cannot attend the live broadcast, a replay will be available for one week following the call. The replay will be available on the investor section of the Lionbridge web site http://www.lionbridge.com/. For a phone replay, callers within the United States can dial 866-447-7335 and international callers can dial 203-369-1163.

About Lionbridge

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. is a provider of globalization and offshoring services. Lionbridge combines global resources with proven program management to serve as an outsource partner throughout a client's product and content lifecycle - from development to globalization, testing and maintenance. Global organizations rely on Lionbridge services to increase international market share, speed adoption of global products and content, and enhance their return on enterprise system investments. Based in Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 26 countries and provides services under the Lionbridge and VeriTest brands. To learn more, visit http://www.lionbridge.com/.

Contact: Sara Buda Lionbridge Technologies (781) 434-6190 sara.buda@lionbridge.com

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Sara Buda of Lionbridge Technologies, +1-781-434-6190,
sara.buda@lionbridge.com

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

Gameloft Wraps Up Mobile Game Rights to Universal Pictures' - Supernatural Adventure The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced it has secured the license from the Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group to develop and publish the mobile game of the upcoming supernatural adventure The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, in theaters on August 1, 2008. This is Gameloft's fourth collaboration with Universal.

The blockbuster global Mummy franchise takes a spellbinding turn as the action shifts to Asia for the next chapter in the adventure series, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. In the film, Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick O'Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex (newcomer Luke Ford), wife Evelyn (Maria Bello) and her brother, Jonathan (John Hannah). And this time, the O'Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service.

"Gameloft is pleased to again partner with Universal to add an interactive mobile component to its wildly popular movie franchise," said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice President of Publishing, Gameloft. "An action-packed property such as The Mummy allows us to go down an extremely wide creative path to deliver an exciting and engaging mobile game for fans."

Working closely with Universal, the mobile game will capture and chronicle the intense action adventure of the film. The game takes place across varied landscapes of mysterious and magical China, including caves, deserts, mountains and tombs. Peppered with challenging puzzle and mini-games in between 12 levels, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor delivers an action-packed game with eye-popping graphics.

"We have a great history of collaboration with Gameloft, and they were a natural choice for us on this awesome title," said Jeremy Laws, Senior Vice President of Universal Mobile Entertainment. "The Mummy franchise has millions of fans worldwide, and the mobile game gives us another vehicle through which to deliver a dynamic and complementary experience."

Look for the mobile game version of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor when the film debuts this summer.

About Gameloft

Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Founded in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew, or Symbian technology. The total number of mobile handsets with this technology is expected to exceed two billion units in 2008 (ARC GROUP).

Thanks to partnership agreements with leading licensors and personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Touchstone Television, Viacom, Sony Pictures, FifPro, Paris Hilton Ent., Lamborghini, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Vijay Singh, Andrei Schevchenko, and Djibril Cisse, Gameloft has formed strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates such brands as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.

As a result of agreements with telecom carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online store, Gameloft now boasts a distribution network covering 75 countries.

Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Dusseldorf, Milan, Madrid, New Delhi, Seoul, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Gameloft is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)

For more information, visit http://www.gameloft.com/ About Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group

Universal Pictures Digital Platforms (UPDPG) is responsible for global digital product development, production, licensing, distribution, and growth strategy for the extensive catalogue of Universal's properties across new and emerging digital platforms, including mobile, video game consoles, personal computers, and other portable devices. With a worldwide mandate to help shape the digital future of Universal Pictures, the Group has offices in Universal City, California; London, England; and Tokyo, Japan.

Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group is a unit of Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures is a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

Gameloft

CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Sanette Chao, Gameloft, +1-212-994-2495,
sanette.chao@gameloft.com

SRA/McGraw-Hill Launches Blog at IRA

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Elementary educational publisher SRA/McGraw-Hill is introducing a new blog to give educators a first-hand look at the International Reading Association's (IRA) Annual Convention. The blog can be found at http://blog.sraonline.com/, which launched April 28.

The primary writer of the SRA blog is Amy Tillinghast, SRA's Creative Director. Tillinghast has been in the educational publishing industry for nearly 10 years. In this position, she often hears from teachers who share their classroom success stories and best practices.

To celebrate teachers making the difference, the SRA blog aims to pass along the best stories the publisher hears and provide an insider's perspective on reading and language arts issues.

The SRA blog will be updated daily between April 28 and May 9 with entries about visits with other teachers -- from its Teacher Ambassadors to the annual Pride of SRA Academic Recognition Award winners, best practices, and comments from participants of the IRA conference. IRA, scheduled May 4-8 in Atlanta, GA, is an annual convention where thousands of teachers and reading experts gather to share best practices and the latest trends in literacy instruction.

"I've been so lucky to have been witness to some truly inspirational stories from teachers around the country using SRA's programs," said Tillinghast. "Seeing first-hand the way our programs can positively impact students' lives makes me proud to do what I do. We want to make sure others have access to these great stories through the SRA blog."

About SRA/McGraw-Hill

SRA/McGraw-Hill is the top provider of specialized research-based educational programs and professional development for the elementary market. Leading programs include SRA Imagine It! reading program, Direct Instruction, Real Math, and additional core and supplemental programs. SRA is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies . McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment, and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 40 languages. Additional information is available at mheducation.com. For more information on SRA/McGraw-Hill's products, call 1-888-SRA-4543 and visit SRAonline.com.

SRA/McGraw-Hill

CONTACT: Tom Stanton
McGraw-Hill Education
+1-212-904-3214
tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com
or
Melina Metzger
Paul Werth Associates
+1-614-224-8114 Ext. 236
mmetzger@paulwerth.com

Web site: http://blog.sraonline.com/
http://www.sraonline.com/

NationWide Digital Monitoring Co. Partners with Smith & Wesson To Deliver Innovative Security Services ProgramExclusive Licensing Agreement Equips Security System Dealers With Smith & Wesson Brand Electronic Alarm Products

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation , parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 156-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with NationWide Digital Monitoring Co., Inc., a division of New York Merchants Protective Co., Inc., and a premier provider of security system products and services.

Under the agreement, NationWide Digital Monitoring Co., the wholesale monitoring division of New York Merchants Protective Co., Inc., will develop an authorized Smith & Wesson Security Services program, which it plans to market to select security dealers in North America beginning in 2009. The program will provide security dealers access to both wireless and hardwired professional grade electronic security products, branded with the Smith & Wesson name and logo, along with dedicated monitoring services. Each system will be available in multiple price and feature packages, allowing for applications in both residential and commercial environments.

"We're excited to partner with Smith & Wesson, a historic company and an iconic brand name, to offer a truly unique product assortment to security dealers nationwide," said Wayne Wahrsager, President of NationWide Digital Monitoring. "Our initiative combines two nationally recognized names in the business of security. By teaming up under this licensing agreement, we provide dealers the opportunity to deliver products and services distinguished by trusted brand names that stand for first-rate quality, reliability and safety."

NationWide Digital Monitoring will receive exclusive rights to use the Smith & Wesson name and logo to market its alarm dealer program in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Through a select group of dealers, both residential and commercial end users will receive access to the new Smith & Wesson brand products, as well as access to exclusive alarm monitoring services from the Smith & Wesson NationWide Monitoring Center in New York. The program will allow both the alarm dealers and the subscribers to access services and features that will not be readily available to the general public or alarm dealers outside the Smith & Wesson Security Services network.

Michael F. Golden, President & CEO of Smith & Wesson, said, "We are excited about our new licensing agreement with NationWide Digital and the entry of our brand name into the market for security products and services. We selected NationWide Digital because of its innovative system design and its access to and reputation with an extensive nationwide dealer network. For well over 100 years, NationWide's parent company, New York Merchants Protective Co., and Smith & Wesson, have both stood for safety and security in the eyes of consumers and professionals. Expanding on our own dedication to personal safety and protection, the Smith & Wesson Security Services program will bring the best in security offerings to dealers and their customers."

Under the Smith & Wesson Security Services program, dealers will utilize a full portfolio of marketing materials including brochures, videos, print ads and TV advertising. Web sites explaining the program to both dealers and end users will also be available.

About NationWide Digital Monitoring Co., Inc.

NationWide Digital Monitoring Co., Inc. provides premier central station monitoring services to security dealers, businesses and residential properties across North America. A division of New York Merchants Protective Co., Inc., NationWide Digital has been offering the latest innovations to the security industry since 1979. Comprehensive services include 24/7 customized monitoring, closed-circuit TV systems, environmental control monitoring and industrial process monitoring, among many others. The company operates its own UL-listed National Industrial Monitoring Center and has been certified as a "Five Diamond Central Station" by the Central Station Alarm Association. For more information on NationWide Digital or New York Merchants Protective Co, Inc. call (888) NYMP-911 or log on to http://www.nympc.com/.

About Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world's largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Thompson/Center Arms, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America's longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to http://www.smith-wesson.com/. For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to http://www.tcarms.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements contained in this document may be deemed to be forward-looking statements under federal securities laws, and Smith & Wesson intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor created thereby. Forward-looking statements include the development, nature, components, operation, marketing, and success of the security products and services. The Company cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Such factors include the ability to manufacture and develop the products and services within required quality standards; market demand for the products; as well as other risks as identified from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and Annual Reports on Form 10-K.

NationWide Digital Monitoring Co., Inc. Eric R. Wahrsager, VP Marketing and Development (888) 696-7911 x 152 ewsager@nationwidedigital.com Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Liz Sharp, VP Investor Relations (480) 949-9700 x. 115 lsharp@smith-wesson.com

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation

CONTACT: Eric R. Wahrsager, VP Marketing and Development of NationWide
Digital Monitoring Co., Inc., 1-888-696-7911 x 152,
ewsager@nationwidedigital.com; or Liz Sharp, VP Investor Relations of Smith &
Wesson Holding Corporation, +1-480-949-9700 x. 115, lsharp@smith-wesson.com

Web site: http://www.smith-wesson.com/

Overstock.com Mother's Day Delivery Cut-Off Dates

SALT LAKE CITY, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. has set its order cut-off times for delivery by Mother's Day. All merchandise that is marked with a Mother's Day icon is eligible for free shipping and guaranteed to arrive by May 10, just in time for Mother's Day*.

Order deadlines are as follows: Standard Ground Shipping* Tuesday, 5/6/08 @ 01:59 AM (EDT) 2-Day Shipping* Wednesday, 5/7/08 @ 01:59 AM (EDT) Next-Day Shipping* Thursday, 5/8/08 @ 01:59 AM (EDT) Order deadlines for Fresh Flowers are as follows: Order by 1:59 AM (EDT) on 05/06/08 for delivery by 05/08/08 or sooner+ Order by 1:59 AM (EDT) on 05/07/08 for delivery by 05/09/08 or sooner+ Order by 1:59 AM (EDT) on 05/08/08 for delivery by 05/10/08 or sooner+

+Note: Fresh Flower orders may take up to two business days to process, but when shipped they will be sent for next-day delivery. Fresh Flowers are only shipped out Monday through Thursday.

*Guarantee Disclaimer:

The May 10, 2008 delivery guarantee is contingent upon Overstock's receipt of correct delivery information.

All items within the "Books, Movies, Music & Games" department are not guaranteed for delivery by May 10, 2008.

Items with specific shipping restrictions as denoted on the product page are not guaranteed for delivery by May 10, 2008. This includes all oversized items, custom framed art, magazine subscriptions, and any other products with extended shipping time frames.

Orders shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. boxes, and APO/FPO are not eligible for expedited shipping and are not guaranteed to arrive by May 10, 2008.

About Overstock.com

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

Overstock.com(R) is a registered trademark of Overstock.com, Inc.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding cutoff and delivery dates. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.

Overstock.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Kirstie Burden, +1-801-947-3116, kburden@overstock.com,
or Investors, Kevin Moon, +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com, both of
Overstock.com, Inc.

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

.travel Launches New 2.0 Website at www.travel.travel

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- .travel launched its new 2.0 website at http://www.travel.travel/. Formerly informational in nature, the new website includes 2.0 features such as a .travel blog and interactive media tools to nurture collaboration amongst the .travel community.

The new site includes components such as photo slideshows, videos, and interviews with the .travel executive team. To enhance the level of participation from the travel community, the company has also added the .travel blog. The blog will be a two-way dialogue between the .travel team and the travel and tourism community.

"We are especially excited about the opportunities to interact with the travel community at the new website," commented President and CEO of Tralliance Corporation, Edward A. Cespedes, "We look forward to their comments and suggestions. The new website represents the next step in our continued evolution as the top level domain for the travel and tourism industry."

To learn more about .travel and Tralliance Corporation, please visit http://www.travel.travel/

About Tralliance Corporation

Tralliance Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of theglobe.com (BULLETIN BOARD: tglo) that, as the .travel Registry, develops products and services to promote the efficiencies and convenience of e-commerce for travel and tourism companies on the Internet. Designed to serve the global travel and tourism community, the major aims of the .travel sponsored Top Level Domain (sTLD) are improved Internet identity, creation of advanced distribution channels, and the establishment of a strong trust factor between the industry and its customers. For more information visit, http://www.tralliance.travel/, or http://www.travel.travel/.

Safe Harbor

This press release includes forward-looking statements related to theglobe.com, inc. and its subsidiary, Tralliance Corporation, that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to product delivery, product launch dates, risks relating to the Internet, development and protection of technology, the availability of financing or other capital to fund its plans and operations, the management of growth, market acceptance of our products, our ability to compete successfully against established competitors with greater resources, the uncertainty of future governmental regulation (particularly as it pertains to the Internet), and other risks. These forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about these and other factors that could affect theglobe.com's future results and business plans, please see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in particular our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Copies of these filings are available online at http://www.sec.gov/. Prospective investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from management expectations.

Tralliance Corporation

CONTACT: Heidi Siefkas-Cassemiro for Tralliance Corporation
+1-954-769-5970, heidi@travel.travel

Web site: http://www.travel.travel/
http://www.tralliance.travel/
http://www.theglobe.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/122628.html

Wal-Mart Shares Nearly $1.2 Billion in Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Contributions, Stock Purchase and Merchandise Discounts With U.S. Hourly Associates Last Year

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., announced today that it is sharing almost $1.2 billion with its U.S. hourly associates through profit-sharing and 401(k) contributions, stock purchase plan and associate merchandise discounts for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2008.

"Even during tough economic times, Wal-Mart is proud to make all our associates partners in the success of our business," said Linda Dillman, executive vice president, benefits & risk management for Wal-Mart. "Our associates make the difference and sharing our profits through these financial incentives helps us attract and retain top talent, which in the end helps us better serve our customers."

During the fiscal year ending January 31, 2008, Wal-Mart contributed: -- $724.4 million to 838,955 hourly associates in profit-sharing and 401(k) contributions. -- $50.1 million to 764,098 hourly associates toward the company's associate stock purchase plan. -- $420.2 million in discounted merchandise to hourly associates and their family members through our merchandise discount program.

Additionally, Wal-Mart awarded more than $636.4 million in bonuses earlier this year to Wal-Mart store and Sam's Club hourly associates in the U.S.

In total, the company has shared over $1.8 billion with its hourly associates in the U.S. through the various financial incentives.

Wal-Mart contributes a certain percentage of an eligible associate's pay to the profit-sharing and 401(k) plan.

"These benefits are designed to help our associates -- both full-time and part-time -- save money and live better and are far more than just a paycheck," said Dillman. "Our associates have access to company retirement and savings plans, affordable health coverage, bonuses, additional store discounts on top of everyday low prices, career opportunities throughout our company, plus more."

The Hewitt Benefit Index(R), conducted by global human resources services company Hewitt Associates, shows that Wal-Mart scored 199 on retirement savings benefits, while the average retail score is 100. The next closest retailer to Wal-Mart in the retirement savings benefits category scored 182.

About the Hewitt Benefit Index(R)

Hewitt's Benefit Index methodology has been used by more than 500 companies over the past 40 years to benchmark the competitive value of the complex array of benefit plans and provisions of various industry and labor market competitors. It calculates the relative employer-provided value of Wal-Mart's benefits compared to 20 large retailers and grocers based on a common representative employee population.

About Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart discount stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and Sam's Club locations in the United States. The Company operates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The Company's securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WMT. More information about Wal-Mart can be found by visiting http://www.walmartstores.com/. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com/.

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CONTACT: David Tovar of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 1-800-331-0085

Web site: http://www.walmartstores.com/
http://www.walmart.com/

Ticketmaster Acquires VIP Ticketing Services Company SLO LimitedAcquisition Offers Fans Greater Access to Premium Tickets and Experiences

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticketmaster, the world's leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing company, today announced it has acquired the assets of SLO Limited, Inc., a leading provider of VIP ticketing services to major touring artists and special events. The acquisition strengthens Ticketmaster's services to the touring community and enhances Ticketmaster's ability to offer fans access to unique concert-going experiences.

SLO's services include concierge delivery of premium seats on behalf of its touring and event clients, creation and fulfillment of unique consumer ticket packages, production and hosting of on-site fan experiences, and concert travel packaging for fans. Ticketmaster will integrate its advanced ticketing products into SLO's operations to enable SLO to provide even greater service to its clients. In addition, Ticketmaster will expand SLO's fan- focused offerings, which will provide Ticketmaster consumers greater choice when buying tickets.

"I am thrilled that, by joining forces with Ticketmaster, we will be able to offer VIP ticketing services and special access opportunities to greater numbers of passionate music fans," said Shelley Lazar, CEO of SLO Limited. "We are going to utilize our deep ties and long history in the concert industry to deliver concert-going experiences that surpass all fan expectations."

"Artists today are searching for more and better opportunities to interact directly with their most passionate fans," said David Goldberg, Ticketmaster EVP Music Services. "Bringing SLO into the Ticketmaster family will allow Ticketmaster to provide fans with more opportunities to engage with their favorite artists and more access to the premium seats that historically have not always been made available to the general public."

Ms. Lazar has worked in the music and concert industries for over 30 years, heading backstage management, ticketing and credentials for world concert tours by the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, The Police, Barbra Streisand, The Who, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Josh Groban, Bette Midler, Coldplay, and many others. SLO is currently providing VIP ticketing services for artists and events including The Papal Mass at Yankee Stadium, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, George Michael, Dolly Parton, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss, Linkin Park, Rod Stewart, the MTV Video Music Awards and the Summer X- Games.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. About Ticketmaster

As the world's leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing company, Ticketmaster connects the world to live entertainment. Ticketmaster operates in 20 global markets, providing ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution through http://www.ticketmaster.com/, one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 6,700 retail outlets; and 24 worldwide call centers. Established in 1976, Ticketmaster serves more than 9,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive ticketing services for leading arenas, stadiums, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters. In 2007, the company sold more than 142 million tickets valued at over $8.3 billion on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and is an operating business of IAC .

Ticketmaster

CONTACT: Albert Lopez of Ticketmaster, +1-310-360-2602

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