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Next Inning Technology Previews Earnings for Fairchild Semiconductor International, Cypress Semiconductor, SunPower, and Nokia

PRINCETON, N.J., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Fairchild Semiconductor International , Cypress Semiconductor , SunPower and Nokia .

In a series of reports released in March, Editor Paul McWilliams advised readers it was time to buy specific tech stocks. His selections went up considerably with one very near doubling. However, in May and early June, he warned readers it was time to take some profits and prepare for the summer swoon he saw coming. Now that tech stocks have taken a significant hit, is it time to start buying again? Click to read his updated thoughts and enjoy a 21-day free trial of Next Inning:

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In his earnings previews, McWilliams wrote: "As SunPower began to develop traction and rapidly became a Wall Street darling, demand for Cypress's legacy memory products built to the point where Cypress was actually able to show some profits from the group. If you read our State of Tech coverage on this, you'll see..."

McWilliams also looks at these topics:

-- McWilliams' predictions as to how Cypress would leverage its majority ownership of SunPower have been right on. What does he think Cypress will do next and, if he's right, why should investors interested in SunPower consider purchasing Cypress instead?

-- What's really dragging down Nokia's price? Is the stock a bargain at its current price or a value trap?

-- Does McWilliams see value in Fairchild at the current price, or does he think it's best to hold out for something lower before buying?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 220% since its inception versus 71% for the Nasdaq.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926. Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

CONTACT: Marcie Martin Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-278-5515

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

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Lionbridge Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call

WALTHAM, Mass., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. , will announce results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 on Tuesday morning, August 5, 2008.

Lionbridge management will conduct a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) on August 5th to discuss financial performance for the quarter. To participate, callers within the United States can dial 800-857-9821 and international callers can dial 1-210-234-0023. 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/aug5 .

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 866-406-3325 and international callers can dial 203-369-0612.

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/
http://www.lionbridge.com/webcast/aug5

Zaldiva, Inc. Announces 4th Podcast Release Focusing on Its Artists and Business AffiliationsTaking advantage of new technology (iPod, M4) and the popularity of YOUTUBE.com to reach its customers and shareholders with its latest developments

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ZLDV) (XETRA:UZ8.DE - News) (Frankfurt:UZ8.F - News), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia announced today that it is releasing its fourth podcast to customers and shareholders. This edition focuses on the artwork and outlook of both its new artists Dan Bascobert and Joe Bananaz as well as its business affiliation with the Capital Concepts Group, LLC.

"We think it is important that our customers and shareholders who cannot always attend our events get the opportunity to know and see our artists, as well as hear from those companies Zaldiva chooses to ally itself with," said Nicole Leigh-Van Coller, President of Zaldiva. She added, "In this feature, viewers get the chance to see some of the artwork featured by Dan and Joe, as well as to hear our business plan and reasons why Capital Concepts chose to work with us."

The company began working with Joe Bananaz as its illustrative artist at the creative phase of the Z-Man and DIVA characters, and with Dan Bascobert in mid-April of this year. Dan uses a unique sandblasting technology to etch glass creations of such characters as The Hulk(TM), Batman(TM) and notable athletes such as NL 2006 Rookie of the Year Ryan Howard.

"CCG has become closely involved with the business development of Zaldiva, as well as its marketing efforts," said Jeffrey M. Schuler, President and CEO of the Capital Concepts Group. "Today's market is bereft of positive stories and Zaldiva is a refreshing change of pace. It seems like every week there is another positive development, increase in revenues and positive cash flow, as well as another milestone being met by the company."

The podcast can be viewed via this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--KmhEBfv44 .

"Zaldiva is also in its relative infancy. While it is cash flow positive and has proven its business model, it still has the vast majority of its business plan and history ahead of it. It operates with the efficiency and characteristics of companies far its senior, but gives investors a true ground floor opportunity," said Mr. Schuler. "Another dual-edged sword aspect of Zaldiva is that the company is virtually unknown to the investing community. That is something we are working on daily, bringing the story to local, and soon regional and national brokerage firms. At this time, we have a number of public events planned, as well as new advertising and marketing initiatives being readied for execution. Patience is a virtue here, but something we feel will be amply rewarded in the near future. Of course, suitability is something each investor needs to decide for themselves and with their financial advisor."

Zaldiva is a distribution system unique to the specialty retail industry, focusing its product orientation on the comics and collectibles genre. The company combines a highly visible brick and mortar location in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with an e-commerce website and portal (http://www.zaldiva.com/) which operates in conjunction with a series of ancillary websites and online auctions.

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

For more information call the Capital Concepts Group, LLC Information Hotline at 561-734-6075 or visit Zaldiva, Inc. at http://www.zaldiva.com/ .

Zaldiva, Inc.

CONTACT: Capital Concepts Group, LLC Information Hotline,
+1-561-734-6075, or Zaldiva, Inc., http://www.zaldiva.com/

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

Fortune Small Business Names Logility One of America's Fastest-Growing Small Public Companies for the Second Consecutive Year

ATLANTA, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Logility, Inc. , a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, announced today that Fortune Small Business has included Logility in its annual listing of the Fastest-Growing Small Public Companies in America for the second consecutive year. The FSB 100 ranked Logility in the Top 25 of the list of 100 companies for 2008.

The eighth annual listing includes the fastest-growing small public companies with annual revenues of less than $200 million and a stock price greater than one dollar. Companies are ranked based on growth in earnings per share, revenues and stock performance over the past three years. According to Fortune Small Business, more than half of the companies that were listed in 2007 did not make the 2008 list. Logility was ranked for the first time in 2007 at 70 and this year increased its ranking to 24.

"It is an honor to once again be recognized by Fortune Small Business in this prestigious list of companies and we are pleased to have significantly increased our position in the rankings from 2007 to 2008," said Mike Edenfield, president and CEO, Logility. "Logility continues to maintain strong financial performance by providing our customers with solutions that help increase visibility and optimize their supply chains to lower costs, which is critical in today's global economic climate."

Logility recently announced financial results for fiscal year 2008 which included $44.9 million in total revenue. For more information, visit http://www.logility.com/ .

About Logility

With more than 1,250 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of collaborative supply chain planning solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions feature performance monitoring capabilities in a single Internet-based framework and provide supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; sales and operations planning; supply and global sourcing optimization; transportation planning and execution; and warehouse management. Demand Solutions provide forecasting, demand planning and point-of-sale analysis for maximizing profits in manufacturing, distribution and retail operations. Logility customers include Avery Dennison Corporation, BP (British Petroleum), Hyundai Motor America, Leviton Manufacturing Company, McCain Foods, Pernod Ricard, Remington Products Company, Sigma Aldrich, Under Armour Performance Apparel and VF Corporation.

Logility is a majority-owned subsidiary of American Software . For more information about Logility, call 1-800-762-5207 or visit http://www.logility.com/ .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and services including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2008 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks the Company could face as well as other information, contact Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, Logility, Inc., 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305, (404) 261-9777. FAX: (404) 264-5206 INTERNET: http://www.logility.com/ or E-mail: asklogility@logility.com.

All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Logility, Inc.

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

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

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Verizon Offers Ultimate Multi-Platform Disney Channel Games ExperienceVerizon Premieres Popular Summer Disney Channel Series Early on FiOS TVVerizon Surround Broadband Site Features Interactive Online Disney Channel Games Arena Challenge

NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon is offering its FiOS TV, FiOS Internet and High Speed Internet customers the ultimate on-screen and online Disney Channel Games experience, with special TV previews and exciting online multi-player gaming action.

"Verizon and Disney have collaborated to offer the ultimate, must-have Disney Channel Games entertainment experience," said Shawn Strickland, vice president, FiOS marketing for Verizon. "The TV and online experiences offer a convenient and cost-effective way for kids and families to enjoy and interact with their favorite summer specials."

Featuring more than 50 Disney Channel stars from around the globe who convened at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., earlier this year, "Disney Channel Games" will present comedic relay races, grand-scale obstacle courses and entertaining challenges in five special half-hour telecasts. Hosted by actor Brian Stepanek ("The Suite Life of Zack & Cody"), the games are comedic, colorful and larger than life. The special telecasts will be highlighted by a post-Games concert featuring performances by Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, The Cheetah Girls, Demi Lovato and Jordan Pruitt.

Exclusive short-form content, including one-on-one interviews with the players and behind-the-scenes material, is now available first to FiOS TV subscribers via video on demand (VOD). Additionally, FiOS TV customers will be able to view the first episode of the Disney Channel Games, also on VOD, on July 20. The broadcast premiere is on July 27. These early looks are free for FiOS TV customers.

In addition, Verizon broadband subscribers will have the ability to play the Disney Channel Games Arena Challenge, a new game experience available through Disney Connection, a premium broadband entertainment destination for kids and families. Access to Disney Connection and the Disney Channel Games Arena Challenge is available at http://www.verizon.net/kids to all Verizon High Speed Internet and FiOS Internet customers at no extra charge. Players can make their own avatar, play games, and earn digital trophies and rewards. They also can choose to participate in training mode to fine-tune their skills on their own or join a tournament to play a variety of mini-games and challenge others in multi-player mode.

Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family-inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available in more than 95 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on 27 Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney-ABC Television Group.

Disney Connection is a broadband service available to subscribers of Verizon FiOS Internet and other select high-speed Internet services as an added benefit to their regular monthly Internet service. The unique online entertainment destination features full-length episodes of popular Disney Channel shows, a variety of games, and full access to the Disney premium online products Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online and Disney Game Kingdom.

Verizon's FiOS TV customers will find the Disney Channel Games first in the VOD library. FiOS TV's industry-leading VOD family programming, which includes free content from the Disney Channel, offers a collection of on-demand programming for children and families and includes programming from Discovery Kids, Nickelodeon, PBS Kids Sprout and others. FiOS TV also offers free parental controls to help parents manage the content their children may view. In addition to family fare, Verizon offers its FiOS TV subscribers more than 10,000 VOD titles each month, 70 percent of which are free. The VOD library includes an increasing number of high-definition titles, with plans for 1,000 HD VOD titles per month by the end of the year.

FiOS TV is delivered over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network, straight to customers' doors. Families can access interactive video services that help them save time and money, and enjoy unparalleled picture quality and programming choices for all their TV viewing.

Verizon's fiber-optic network also delivers FiOS Internet service with download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 20 Mbps, as well as high-quality voice services. Verizon's High Speed Internet service is delivered on a dedicated line from Verizon's central switching office to the customer's home or business and is backed by live, 24 x 7 customer service and technical support.

For more information about Verizon FiOS TV and FiOS Internet, customers can visit http://www.verizon.com/fios or call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467. Customers interested in Verizon's High Speed Internet service can call 877-483-5898 or go to http://www.verizon.com/highspeed.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 67 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employed a diverse workforce of approximately 232,000 as of the end of the first quarter 2008 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Christy Reap of Verizon, +1-202-515-2443, creap@verizon.com

Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/fios

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Video: Discover the Music You Hear on MTV With Soundtrack.MTV.com,The First-Ever Interactive Music Guide for TelevisionSoundtrack Lets Fans Discover Every Music Moment on MTV in Real-Time and Propel New Artists onto the Channel

NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you watch MTV and ever wonder what that song was you just heard? MTV plays roughly 1500 music cues in its programming each week, not including music videos or performances -- and is now giving fans an easy, new way to discover all that music. Introducing Soundtrack.mtv.com -- the industry's first-ever interactive music guide for TV -- showcasing everything about the music and artists being played on MTV at any given time. Not only that, Soundtrack.mtv.com also empowers communities of fans to rally behind their favorite indie bands to get them onto the biggest stage of all, MTV -- introducing them to millions.

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Here's more ... News Facts:

-- Soundtrack.mtv.com launches today and is integrated into nearly all of MTV's programming, inviting viewers to discover a diverse line-up of music from both established and up-and-coming artists.

-- Whether for the next 24 hours or the last 24 days, Soundtrack.mtv.com can tell you the song, artist, and album of the music heard on MTV -- plus provide a deep catalog of corresponding content including music videos, performances, personal blogs, photos and more.

-- Soundtrack.mtv.com enables fans to champion their favorite music and allows bands/artists to galvanize support - creating a clear path for the best to make it in front of MTV's music supervisors and onto TV.

Soundtrack.mtv.com specifics:

-- A music discovery "wheel" informs fans of aired music by day, show and time and provides them with more information to discover selected artists. The wheel allows users to search for music currently playing on-air, upcoming in the next 24 hours, and previously played in past show programming dating back to Soundtrack's launch (July 16, 2008).

-- Emerging bands can raise their profile by creating customizable Soundtrack profile pages where they can stream music, videos, promote upcoming events and fire up their fans for support with tools such as a vote for me button called "Support By Sound."

-- A Soundtrack ranking system features "Top Artists" and "Top Songs" in the community and provides high-ranking emerging artists with direct access to MTV music supervisors, who will be listening to the online community, observing bands rankings and hand picking new artists to play on MTV on-air programming.

-- The Soundtrack community will have the power to escalate the Soundtrack rank of their favorite band's songs by listening or voting for them.

-- Auto-generated playlists around buzz-worthy show moments will be featured on Soundtrack, such as love songs from classic Heidi and Spencer scenes and best party songs from "My Super Sweet 16" episodes.

-- Soundtrack will soon be fully integrated with MTV.com including the ability to buy songs on Rhapsody.

Quotes:

Attributed to Brian Graden, President of Entertainment, MTV Networks Music Group

-- "Our audience is constantly telling us they want to know more about the artists and music they are hearing in our programming. That's because TV is a great place to find music, and now, unlike anything else out there, Soundtrack.mtv.com offers a pure, unobstructed road to discovery."

Attributed to Amy Doyle, SVP of Music & Talent, MTV

-- "Music is threaded throughout everything we do -- online, on the go, and on TV -- unifying every possible screen to create the best music experience for our audience, the artists they love, and the music industry as a whole. With Soundtrack, we're creating a new way to propel emerging and indie artists onto MTV, the world's stage."

Attributed to David Saslow, SVP Video Content, Production, & Programming, Atlantic Records

-- "Our new act Carolina Liar had their music featured several times on 'The Hills' last season and the reaction was immediate. MTV has been a terrific partner in helping us break the band, and because of Soundtrack.mtv.com the viewers are able to discover who these bands are."

Soundtrack 'Hot 10' Playlist

Music cues in MTV programming expose unknown and unsigned acts to the masses and music industry. Some of the songs that gained enormous popularity after being featured on an MTV show include:

-- Olivia Broadfield -- "Don't Cry" (Real World): Went to #4 on in the electronic singles charts on iTunes and #5 on the albums charts and garnered 20,000 plays on Olivia's MySpace page the day after her song aired on 'The Real World'.

-- Jason Reeves -- "Photographs & Memories" (A Shot at Love II): As a result of the chyron in 'A Shot of Love II with Tila Tequila', track sales increased by 394% and the album sales increased by 179% the week the show aired. Reeves subsequently signed with Warner Bros Records.

-- Carolina Liar -- "I'm Not Over" (The Hills): After being featured in 'The Hills', digital sales of this song rose by 483% resulting in Carolina's label to respond by saying "fans are digging the band and searching for more on the act ... this is making a big difference ... "

Are you a music fan? For a full list of all 10 songs in Soundtrack's 'Hot 10' playlist, music fans can listen and download tracks here.

About MTV

MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 26 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen. On-air, MTV has been the number one rated 24 hour ad-supported cable network P12-24 for 16 straight years. Online, MTV.com scored double-digit growth in 2007 and MTV launched ten dynamic online communities and six new virtual worlds. On the go, MTV Mobile is the #1 music brand in the wireless space - delivering 90% more streams than in 2006. And MTV's successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college students and young American Latinos like no one else. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom , one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know more? Come on in ... http://www.mtvpress.com/.

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CONTACT: David French of MTV, +1-212-846-6406,
David.French@mtvstaff.com; or Jessica Casano-Antonellis of Text 100 Public
Relations, +1-212-331-8434, jessicaA@text100.com, for MTV

Web site: http://soundtrack.mtv.com/
http://www.mtvpress.com/

Raytheon Completes Captive Carry Test of Joint Standoff Weapon Extended RangeProves ability to perform on newly awarded US Navy JSOW-ER demonstration contract

TUCSON, Ariz., July 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has completed captive carry testing of the Joint Standoff Weapon Extended Range. The test proved Raytheon will be able to deliver on a recently awarded $4.1 million U.S. Navy contract to conduct a free-flight demonstration of the JSOW-ER in 2009.

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JSOW-ER will provide the warfighter a weapon with a range of 300 nautical miles (345 statute miles) for approximately $350,000 in 2007 dollars.

During the Raytheon-funded test, a JSOW-ER was loaded onto an A-4 Skyhawk fighter aircraft, and the weapon's engine was ignited at 25,000 feet. The aircraft then flew the same mission profiles the missile might experience during a combat mission. The test subjected the weapon to many of the same stressors -- wind, vibration and extreme temperatures -- the JSOW-ER would face during an operational mission.

"This test proved our flush-inlet design provides the JSOW-ER's engine with enough air to ignite and operate under extreme conditions," said Harry Schulte, vice president of Raytheon Missile Systems' Air Warfare Systems' product line. "With this test under our belt, I am confident we will be able to meet our contractual obligations to the Navy and conduct a free flight demonstration in spring 2009."

The captive carry test came on the heels of a series of Raytheon-funded functional ground tests of the JSOW-ER engine in April. The tests verified that newly developed software could adequately control the flow of fuel to the engine's weapon. The test also ensured the fuel system was properly integrated into the weapon.

The JSOW-ER is a powered variant of the combat-proven glide JSOW. It takes the proven GPS/Inertial Navigation System reliability of earlier JSOW models and combines it with the network-enabled, maritime-interdiction capabilities currently under development for the JSOW C-1. By adding a 150-pound thrust class engine without violating JSOW's outer mold lines or mass properties, the JSOW-ER gains a range of approximately 300 nautical miles. As a result, JSOW-ER integration cost is minimal on any aircraft on which glide JSOW is currently integrated.

Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

Note to Editors:

JSOW-ER's affordability and longer range can, in large part, be attributed to the weapon's 150-pound thrust class Hamilton Sundstrand engine. The engine is the same one used in Raytheon's Miniature Air Launched Decoy. It will help keep the JSOW-ER affordable while reducing the MALD(TM) cost per unit, thanks to economies of scale. JSOW-ER will also incorporate the same initiatives that reduced the unit cost of JSOW Block II by more than 25 percent.

JSOW is a joint U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force program. JSOW is a family of low-cost, air-to-ground weapons that employs an integrated GPS/INS that guides the weapon to the target. The JSOW uses a common and modular weapon body capable of carrying various payloads. Its long standoff range allows delivery from well outside the lethal range of most enemy air defenses.

Contact: Mike Nachshen 520.794.4088 - office 520.269.5697 - mobile Michael_nachshen@raytheon.com

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CONTACT: Mike Nachshen of Raytheon Company, +1-520-794-4088,
Mobile: +1-520-269-5697, Michael_nachshen@raytheon.com

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

PZL Mielec Transformation Paves Way for INTERNATIONAL BLACK HAWK(TM) Helicopter

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, England, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The first BLACK HAWK helicopter cabins to be delivered from PZL Mielec, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s affiliate in Poland, are scheduled for later this year as the company moves toward the introduction of the INTERNATIONAL BLACK HAWK(TM) helicopter in 2011, Sikorsky announced today from the Farnborough International Air Show. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. .

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Progress at PZL Mielec has included various modernization projects as the production ramp-up of BLACK HAWK helicopter cabin parts moves forward. In addition, the transformation has yielded increased employee engagement, the successful incorporation of UTC's operating system and a thriving production of legacy M28 and the M18 aircraft.

"The INTERNATIONAL BLACK HAWK helicopter is moving steadily toward becoming a reality, largely due to the great strides we have made in bringing the PZL Mielec facility to the world-class standards of a United Technologies Corporation company," said Sikorsky President Jeffrey P. Pino. "Additionally, the workforce has embraced the challenges we have introduced, and we are looking forward to seeing the culmination of these efforts later this year, when the first BLACK HAWK helicopter cabins roll off the assembly line in Poland."

The modernization of PZL Mielec has been ongoing since March 2007. In addition to supporting production of the INTERNATIONAL BLACK HAWK(TM) helicopter, PZL Mielec will continue its capability for aircraft design, manufacture, flight test and delivery. Among the milestones achieved through the modernization process are:

-- More than 2,700 tool blocks and templates produced -- More than 1,800 part numbers produced -- Key equipment installed and operational -- Operators and mechanics trained -- Certain export licenses obtained -- Subassemblies being produced -- Major fixtures installed

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. The company's long commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in its mission statement: "We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere ... every time(TM)." United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in government procurement priorities and practices or in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corporation's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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CONTACT: Paul Jackson, +1-203-382-3676, Paul.Jackson@sikorsky.com, or
Marianne V. Heffernan, +1-203-583-9760, mheffernan@sikorsky.com, both of
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

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

Design costs for portable display electronics drop with TI's lowest cost digital media processorTMS320DM335 processor features advanced image capture and HD display capabilities to provide rich content for new class of portable electronics

HOUSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Developers no longer need to worry about incurring increasing costs typically associated with adding more advanced, feature-rich user interfaces on electronic devices. Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced its lowest-cost digital media processor, the TMS320DM335 device, for applications driven by advanced image capture and display requirements. Consumers will now be able to have enhanced interaction with their electronic devices such as Internet radio, e-books, video surveillance products and digital telescopes through feature-rich graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Powered by an ARM926EJ-S(TM) core up to 270 MHz, the DM335 digital media processor integrates a video processing subsystem (VPSS) so developers can easily add high-definition video display at 720p on their new class of portable applications. For more information, visit http://www.ti.com/dm335pr.

Helping developers reduce overall system design overhead, the DM335 processor provides the benefits of greater than 25 percent cost reduction than its highly successful predecessor, the TMS320DM355 processor. The new digital media processor is completely scalable with the DM355 processor and Digital Video Evaluation Board (DVEVM), allowing customers to re-use both hardware and software designs for their new DM335 processor focused projects. The DM335 processor also offers a compelling solution for customers creating advanced user interface display applications that do not require video compression and decompression for a fraction of the cost.

The new DM335 device delivers a sophisticated suite of capabilities allowing for flexible image capture and display. Through its user interface technology, such as a four-level on-screen display, developers are able to create picture-within-picture and video-within-video as well as innovative GUIs. This is especially important for portable products that require the use of button or touch screen, such as portable karaoke, universal remote controls, video doorbells and electronic gaming applications.

For crisp and vibrant display images, the DM335 processor support CCD/CMOS image sensors, resize capability and video analytics. The 1280-by-960-pixel digital LCD connection runs on a 75-MHz pixel clock and supports TV composite output for increased expandability.

Rapid development with complete scalability

The DM335 processor provides a simple migration path for the many TI customers who are currently using the DM355 device and would like to expand their product line to include applications that do not require video encode and decode. This lower cost alternative offers full code and hardware compatibility without requiring additional investment in software engineering. The DM335 utilizes the same suite of peripherals as the DM355, such as high speed USB 2.0 on-the-go, external memory interface (EMIF), mobile DDR/DDR2, two SDIO ports, three UART Ports, three SPI Ports and SLC/MCL NAND Flash memory support. In addition, customers can leverage TI's HPA portable audio solutions including low-power codecs like the TLV320AIC3104 and amplifiers, such as the TPA2016D2 (http://www.ti.com/audio).

"Developers are constantly challenged to invent new portable devices that have sophisticated capture and display functionalities without adding more cost to their overall system design. The DM335 digital media processors solves this obstacle by providing multiple display and imaging options that help customers launch their innovative products in the expanding video and audio markets that require smaller display and user interfaces," said Stephanie Evans, DM3x marketing manager, TI.

Complete hardware, software and tools

In addition to being pin-to-pin compatible with the DM355, the new DM335 device is also software compatible with all of TI's digital media processor devices. This allows developers to have easy access to the application programming interfaces (APIs) common across TI's digital media processor portfolio, enabling developers familiar with ARM(R) to rapidly start development with virtually no learning curve and concentrate on further differentiating their products. Developers can re-use intellectual property or utilize IP from the open-source resources for ARM-based processing to speed them throughout the development process.

For developers already creating applications based on the DM355 device, they can jump start their DM335 processor-based design by utilizing the same development kit and even use the same code for applications that do not require MPEG-4 or JPEG codec. The DM355 Digital DVEVM integrates an optimized MontaVista(R) Linux(R) board support package (BSP), drivers and display capture support for the VPSS to help developers easily build low-cost portable products. The DVEVM also support Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0.

For an additional boost in support, developers can also rely on the industry's largest Developer Network for algorithms and additional tools to produce sleeker applications cheaper and faster. For more information on the Developer Network, visit http://www.ti.com/tidevnetwork.

Availability

The TMS320DM335 digital media processor is now available for $10.48 in 100 units from TI at http://www.ti.com/. The highly integrated device is packaged in a 13 x 13 mm, 329 pin, 0.65 mm pitch BGA package. The TMDSEVM355 Digital Video Evaluation Module is now available for $495.

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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CONTACT: Christy Brunton of Texas Instruments, +1-281-274-5805,
cbrunton@ti.com; or Helen Tso of GolinHarris, +1-713-513-9578,
htso@golinharris.com, for Texas Instruments

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

Southern Company Second Quarter Earnings to Be Released on July 30

ATLANTA, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southern Company plans to release its second quarter earnings at 7:30 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 30.

Chairman, President and CEO David M. Ratcliffe and Chief Financial Officer Paul Bowers will discuss earnings and provide earnings guidance during a conference call for financial analysts at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 30.

Investors, media and the public may listen to a live Internet Webcast of the conference call at http://www.southerncompany.com/ by clicking on the appropriate audio link. A replay of the Webcast will be available at the same site for 12 months.

With nearly 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast, one of America's fastest-growing regions. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Visit our Web site at http://www.southerncompany.com/ .

Southern Company

CONTACT: Media: Terri Cohilas, +1-404-506-5333, or +1-866-506-5333,
media@southerncompany.com, or Investor Relations: Glen Kundert,
+1-404-506-5135, gakunder2@southernco.com, both of Southern Company

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

MPS Group to Broadcast Its Second Quarter Conference Call Live on the Internet

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MPS Group, Inc. today announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its second quarter 2008 conference call on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. The Company will release its results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008, that morning before the market opens.

The live broadcast of MPS Group's conference call will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 30. The link to this event may be found at the Company's website: http://www.mpsgroup.com/ . Those without Internet access may listen to the call by dialing (913) 312-1304, confirmation 1135014.

If you are unable to participate at that time, online and telephonic replays will be available two hours after the call ends and will continue until 6:00 p.m. on August 6. To access the telephonic replay, please dial (719) 457-0820 and enter 1135014 when prompted for the passcode. The link for the online replay may also be found on the Company's website.

About MPS Group

MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in the disciplines of information technology, finance and accounting, law, engineering, marketing and creative, property and healthcare. MPS Group delivers its services to businesses and government entities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Asia. A Fortune 1000 company with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, MPS Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information about MPS Group, please visit http://www.mpsgroup.com/.

MPS Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Tyra Tutor, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development of MPS
Group, Inc., +1-904-360-2500, tyra.tutor@mpsgroup.com

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

Vote now for an Everyday Person with Never-Quit Spirit to join the Energizer(R) Keep Going(R) Hall of FamePublic can choose from 10 finalists whose stories exemplify perseverance

ST. LOUIS, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- There's no need for Americans to wait until November to cast their votes. They can vote online and vote now for a great American hero. Voters have until July 25 to elect a new member of the 2008 Energizer(R) Keep Going(R) Hall of Fame.

The Keep Going(R) Hall of Fame celebrates everyday people whose attributes and actions best exemplify qualities such as perseverance, determination and a never-quit spirit, just like the world-famous Energizer Bunny(R). Unlike the November election, voters have 10 candidates to choose from, not just two. And they can feel great picking any one of them.

The Keep Going Hall of Fame's celebrity inductee, Cal Ripken Jr., announced that a panel of judges had narrowed a field of 100 semifinalists to 10 finalists. The tenacious Ripken in 2007 became an official member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

One winner will be selected through online voting for the third annual Keep Going Hall of Fame. Voting began June 12 and continues through July 25. People can vote for their favorite candidate by visiting the Energizer website at http://www.energizer.com/halloffame.

The winner will be announced in August. He or she will receive $10,000 plus a $5,000 donation to the winner's favorite charity. The winner also will be formally honored at an induction ceremony Aug. 19 in St. Louis alongside Ripken.

"We were overwhelmed by the inspiring stories of everyday people who could truly compare themselves to the Energizer Bunny," said Betsy Laakko, Director of Marketing for Energizer. "The American public faces a no-lose proposition in whichever finalist is chosen for the Keep Going Hall of Fame. They're all winners."

The 2008 finalists are:

Ron Bachman, 50, Plymouth (Detroit), Mich. After both of his legs were amputated at age 4, Ron found a way to get around by walking on his hands. He has grown to become a speaker and motivator to children and adults by founding Walk This Way. The organization delivers self-esteem and motivational programs to schools so children can be inspired to overcome challenges and stay confident.

Ron Clark, 36, Atlanta, Ga. Sometimes called "America's Educator," Ron co-founded The Ron Clark Academy, an innovative, nonprofit middle school in southeast Atlanta. He uses unique teaching methods to empower and motivate his students, making his academy a case study for educators worldwide. Ron's colleagues say his energy, enthusiasm and vision have an impact not only on his students but the entire community.

Becky Esparza, 60, Stanton (Los Angeles), Calif. Becky has helped curb violence in her neighborhood. When Latino youths complained that the police were harassing them, Becky brought the groups together and started a dialogue. She has built violence-prevention programs that reach more than 45,000 youths and resolve more than 1,000 disputes a year. Becky is president of the board of the Orange County Human Relations Commission.

Sharon Grissett, 44, Madison (Huntsville), Ala. As a school crossing guard, Sharon not only makes sure kids cross the street safely, she offers rides to those who may be running late. After school, she sits with students on a neighbor's lawn and helps them with their homework. In her free time, Sharon visits elderly neighbors to help them with yard work, check their blood pressure and assist with their medication.

Virginia Kassay, 42, Summerfield (Greensboro), N.C. Virginia is determined to help her daughter Emily, who suffers from autism, by reaching out to her through their common love of art and color. By Virginia's painting on a canvas, Emily has learned to point and just comes alive. Virginia uses her painting to educate others on autism and the power of being positive.

Shaliza Kline Augaz, 35, Berwyn (Chicago), Ill. Shaliza's passion for music has transformed the lives of thousands of Latino youths, who give concerts through the Alegre Strings Program. Shaliza developed the program of teaching violin to young people by combining traditional instruction with Latin folk music. Participants, primarily from inner-city Latino neighborhoods, feel great pride as they perform music of their culture and tradition.

Lorraine Pace, 67, West Islip (Long Island) N.Y. Lorraine became a cancer education specialist and formed the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition to raise awareness of the disease. Lorraine is a founder of Breast Cancer HELP, which five years ago opened a center to increase cancer awareness and provide support free of charge. She is responsible for starting more than 25 coalitions in the U.S. and abroad. Lorraine visits local high schools and provides information about breast and testicular cancer.

Patrick Pedraja, 13, Palm Harbor (Tampa), Fla. Patrick has increased awareness of the need for bone marrow donors, especially among minorities. Last summer, he started a national marrow donor drive called Driving for Donors. To fund tissue typing needed to add people to the donor registry, Pat sold ad space on his bald head and raised more than $150,000. He visited 32 cities and added 6,500 donors in three months. Pat has been undergoing chemotherapy since he was diagnosed with leukemia at age 10.

Scott Rigsby, 39, Atlanta, Ga. After losing both legs because of an accident, Scott has gone on to set four world records in endurance sports. He was the first double amputee to finish an Ironman distance triathlon, with prosthetics, at the 140.6-mile world championship in Hawaii. He has formed the Scott Rigsby Foundation for wounded soldiers and challenged athletes.

Heather Wilder, 14, Las Vegas, Nev. Heather is an advocate for children in the foster-care system. Having spent half her life in the system, Heather is well aware of the issues facing foster children, such as moving to new homes and being separated from siblings. She has spoken before members of Congress, court-appointed special advocates and child-advocacy groups. She is the only child to be honored as an "Angel in Adoption," which required nomination from a member of Congress.

Last year's winner:

In 2007, voters selected Melanie Goldish of Chicago for the Energizer(R) Keep Going(R) Hall of Fame. Melanie is the founder and executive director of SuperSibs!, http://www.supersibs.org/, a nonprofit organization that supports brothers and sisters of children with cancer. Her path to the Keep Going(R) Hall of Fame began when her 6-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer. Through SuperSibs!, Melanie's goal is to help kids redefine the "cancer sibling" experience by providing needed support services and by helping to draw out the important lessons that may benefit these children later in their own lives.

For more information and details, go to http://www.energizer.com/halloffame.

About Energizer:

Energizer Holdings, Inc. , http://www.energizer.com/, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary batteries, battery-powered devices and flashlights. Energizer, a global leader in the dynamic business of providing portable power geared toward the new digital age, offers a full portfolio of products including the Energizer(R) MAX(R) premium alkaline brand; Energizer(R) e2(R) Lithium(R) and Energizer(R) e2(R) Titanium Technology(R) performance brands; Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Rechargeable batteries and chargers.

The Energizer product line also includes specialty batteries for hearing aids, health and fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, watches and other uses. Through its flashlight and lighting products unit, Energizer helps bring consumer insight and innovation to these important household devices. Energizer continues its role as a technology leader as it launches Energizer(R) Energi To Go(R), portable battery-driven power packs for cell phones, portable games and audio devices.

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Samantha Fisher, +1-314-995-3939, ext. 101,
samanthaf@blickandstaff.com, or Jeff Bachmann, +1-314-995-3939, ext. 102,
jeffb@blickandstaff.com, both for Energizer Holdings, Inc.

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

Boeing, Malaysia Airlines Announce Order for 35 Next-Generation 737s

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing and Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines today announced the airline has ordered 35 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The order is valued at more than $2.6 billion at current list prices. The airline also has acquired purchase rights for an additional 20 Next-Generation 737-800s.

Today's announcement was made at the Farnborough International Airshow by Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson; Malaysia Airlines Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Tengku Azmil Zahruddin; and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President, Sales, South and Southeast Asia Dinesh Keskar.

The order, which brought the total number of Boeing 737s ordered past the 8,000th mark, was recently posted on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site attributed to an unidentified customer.

"Today we celebrate Malaysia Airlines as the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 family of operators, and we welcome this occasion to strengthen our long-term relationship with a valued partner," Carson said. "The selection of the Next-Generation 737 to support the airline's strategic fleet modernization plan reinforces the superior economics of the most fuel efficient single-aisle airplane operating in today's market."

The 737s will be fitted with Blended Winglets, which improve fuel efficiency by up to four percent, increase range, and reduce CO2 emissions and takeoff noise.

"This new fleet of Next-Generation 737-800s will replace our existing 737-400 fleet, allowing Malaysia Airlines to expand to points which were not previously economically viable and will create a strong platform for the airline to profitably grow," said Azmil. "This supports our aim towards usage of more agile and fuel-efficient aircraft for our core network in the ASEAN region, including the domestic sector in Malaysia and the fast growing economies of China and India."

The digitally designed Next-Generation 737 is the most technologically advanced airplane family in the single-aisle market. The 737-800, which can seat from 162 to 189 passengers, is 680 kilograms (1,500 pounds) lighter, can fly 481 kilometers (260 nautical miles) farther and 335 meters (1,100 feet) higher while carrying 12 more passengers than the competing model.

As of June 30, 2008, the 737 has logged more orders than any other commercial jet model in history with more than 8,000 orders. Boeing has more than 2,200 unfilled orders for the Next-Generation 737 with a value of more than $160 billion at current list prices. Boeing currently produces Next-Generation 737-600s, -700s, -800s and -900ER (Extended Range) airplanes.

Malaysia Airlines, with a 60-year history as the national carrier of Malaysia, operates a mixed fleet, which includes 747 passenger and freighter, 777 and Classic 737 airplanes, and carried more than 1.4 million passengers last year.

Boeing

CONTACT: Mike Tull, +1-206-304-7164, or Ken Mercer, +1-206-335-3120,
kenneth.b.mercer@boeing.com, both of International and Sales Communications,
or Vicki Ray, 737 Program Communications, +1-206-852-3319,
vicki.l.ray@boeing.com, all of Boeing

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

Springfield, Vermont Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

SPRINGFIELD, Vt., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Windsor County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along I-91 between exit 7 and the Route 143 crossover in Springfield, Vermont and the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested nearly $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $292 million in 2007 alone. As a result of these investments, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England offers wireless broadband connectivity.

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

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers and, for the fourteenth consecutive quarter, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.

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

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 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: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213, or Marcia
Simon of Thomson Communications, +1-860-399-0191

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

AFL To Return to Oklahoma Due to Overwhelming Demand for Signalife Heart Screening

LOS ANGELES, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Due to overwhelming demand for ambulatory heart tests performed by the Athletes for Life Foundation, Inc. ("AFL" or the "Foundation") using Signalife, Inc.'s award winning Fidelity 100 ECG system, AFL is returning to Ada, Oklahoma, to perform more ECG tests at the request of the Chickasaw Nation and members of the local community. Andrea Pogue MSN, RN, Industrial Coordinator of the Pontotoc Technology Center ("PTC") of The Chickasaw Nation, said, "We are so happy you all decided to come to PTC and bring the trailer to perform life saving screenings."

Willie Gault, Super Bowl champion, Olympic gold medalist, and winner of the prestigious Jim Thorpe award, and one of the founders of Athletes For Life, said, "After our last ECG screenings at the Pontotoc Technology Center, performed as part of a program sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a division of the National Institute of Health's (NIH), we were invited back to Ada, Oklahoma to expand our efforts to test both numerous people we were unable to test on our first visit as well as many new members of the public. In our first series of tests, we identified a life threatening condition in a local 16 year old, which on its own justifies our program. I plan to be back in Ada to help raise awareness about heart disease and visit with the young man and his family."

The Foundation is performing heart screening at its trailer at the Carl Albert Hospital until Friday July 18, and will then move its trailer to the Chickasaw Community Center to continue screening until July 26.

Athletes for Life Foundation has continued to select Signalife's award winning technology to perform its heart monitoring and screening. The Signalife monitor is a 12 lead ambulatory ECG system capable of detecting subtle ECG changes that may be significant for early diagnosis of potential heart problems.

About Athletes for Life Foundation

The Athletes for Life Foundation, http://www.athletesforlife.com/, is a non-profit foundation whose membership includes a multitude of famous role models and athletes who have witnessed friends and colleagues die suddenly from cardiac disease. The Athletes for Life Foundation is committed to promoting early diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease in order to save lives. The Athletes for Life Foundation is committed to bringing -- and does bring -- new technologies to healthcare. The Athletes for Life Foundation brings heart monitoring to communities, so that health care comes to the masses and not vice versa, in its mission to "save lives, one heart at a time."

About Signalife

Signalife, Inc., http://www.signalife.com/, is a life sciences company focused on the monitoring, detection and prevention of disease through continuous biomedical signal monitoring. Signalife uses its patented signal technology to develop medical devices that provide clear trusted data acquisition to enable accurate timely diagnosis of heart disease. Signalife is publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol SGN. The website for the company is http://www.signalife.com/.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

Statements in this release that are not strictly historical are "forward- looking" statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, which may cause Signalife's actual results in the future to differ materially from expected results. Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, failure to complete the development and introduction of heart monitoring and other biomedical devices incorporating Signalife's technology, failure to obtain federal or state regulatory approvals governing heart monitoring and other biomedical devices incorporating Signalife's technology, inability to obtain physician, patient or insurance acceptance of for heart monitoring and other biomedical incorporating Signalife's technology, and the unavailability of financing to complete management's plans and objectives, including the development of heart monitoring and other biomedical incorporating Signalife's technology. These risks are qualified in their entirety by cautionary language and risk factors set forth and to be further described in Signalife's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Signalife, Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Cantrell, Athletes for Life Foundation, Donations or
event info, +1-562-858-6717, Michael Phillips, Investor relations, Signalife,
Inc., +1-818-574-8296, info@signalife.com, mphillips@signalife.com

Web site: http://www.signalife.com/
http://www.athletesforlife.com/

AT&T Named 2008 North America Company of the Year by Frost & SullivanAT&T recognized for leadership in converged communications for consumers and enterprise businesses

DALLAS, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. announced today that the global growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan has presented AT&T with the 2008 North America Company of the Year award for its technological leadership, commitment to customers, strategic direction and overall financial performance as the largest North American telecommunications service provider in North America.

"As competition continues to get stronger in the North American telecommunications market, AT&T has continued to take the steps needed to stay ahead of its competition," noted Todd Day, analyst, Frost & Sullivan. "The company has managed to grow virtually every aspect of its business while continuing to invest in technology and products for future years. For its strategic approach to next-generation products and services, customer support and overall company performance throughout the last year, Frost & Sullivan recognizes AT&T with this award."

"This industry recognition reinforces our commitment to providing the highest-quality products and services to consumers and enterprise businesses throughout the world, while also focusing our efforts on driving mobile convergence applications," said Bill Archer, chief marketing officer, AT&T Business. "In addition, we're pleased to see Frost & Sullivan's acknowledgement of our leadership in working with global businesses, growth in wireless and solid financials."

The Frost & Sullivan 2008 North America Company of the Year award is presented each year to the company that has demonstrated unparalleled excellence within its industry. The award is based on numerous factors including the company's business development, competitive strategy, customer satisfaction and leadership within a particular Frost & Sullivan Industry Research Group (IRG). To select the award recipient, analysts quantify several market factors for each market participant according to predetermined criteria, paying close attention to its combined operations efforts. This process includes interviews with all the market participants, customers and suppliers, along with extensive secondary and technology research.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Consulting Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company's Growth Partnership Services, Growth Consulting and Career Best Practices empower clients to create a growth focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents. For more information about Frost & Sullivan's Growth Partnerships, visit http://www.frost.com/.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

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

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453-2327, cell, +1-914-841-5180,
mmirabile@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.; or Janet Wyles of AT&T, +1-908-234-6067,
cell, +1-732-331-6754, wyles@att.com

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

Notify Technology Joins Google Enterprise Professional Program

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Notify Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: NTFY) today announced it has joined the Google Enterprise Professional program, which extends the power of Google across the enterprise and helps customers get more value out of their Google Premier Apps deployment. Notify will provide Enterprises using Google's email, calendar, and address book applications with secure over-the-air synchronization to their wireless device using its NotifyLink Enterprise Edition for Google. NotifyLink users are free to use any BlackBerry(TM), Palm(TM), Windows Mobile(TM), or Symbian(TM) wireless device to access and manage their Google email, calendar, and contacts. The NotifyLink solution is available in two versions; one being an On-Premise software solution and the other as an On-Demand service solution. Over the past four years, Notify has been recognized by Gartner Group in their annual Wireless Email Magic Quadrant as a proven provider of wireless email and PIM synchronization products and services to enterprises.

"The Google Enterprise Professional program will help expose Notify to the thousands of enterprises, businesses, and organizations using Gmail(TM) and Google Calendar(TM) who are looking for a robust wireless synchronization solution. Our NotifyLink solution will give users support for the most popular wireless devices independent of wireless carrier or network," said Paul DePond, President of Notify Technology. "We offer our NotifyLink Enterprise for Google in either an On-Premise or hosted On-Demand version depending on the customer's needs."

"Google is excited to have Notify Technology as a partner in the Google Enterprise Partner program. We're looking forward to Notify's new mobile access options for Google Apps users with BlackBerry(TM) and other mobile devices," said Scott McMullan, Google Apps Partner Lead, Google Enterprise.

The Google Enterprise Professional program includes developers, consultants and independent software vendors that provide value-added services for Google enterprise products. For more information on the Google Enterprise Professional program, please visit http://www.google.com/enterprise/gep.

NotifyLink Enterprise Edition Versions

The NotifyLink Enterprise Edition On-Premise version is ideal for organizations or enterprises who want to maintain and support their wireless email and PIM synchronization on site whereas the NotifyLink Enterprise Edition On-Demand version is hosted by Notify and designed for organizations or enterprises of all sizes wanting to avoid the maintenance and support of an On-Premise solution and still deploy any number of wireless devices.

Availability and More Information

The NotifyLink Enterprise Edition supporting Gmail(TM) and Google Calendar(TM) is currently available for purchase. For more information about the NotifyLink Enterprise Edition for Gmail(TM) and Google Calendar(TM), please contact Notify directly at (408) 777-7930 or send an email to sales@notifycorp.com or visit our website at http://www.notifycorp.com/.

About Notify Technology Corporation

Founded in 1994, Notify Technology Corporation, (BULLETIN BOARD: NTFY) is an independent software vendor (ISV) specializing in wireless solutions and services. Notify's wireless solutions and services provide secure synchronized email and PIM access and management to any size organization or business on a variety of wireless 2-way devices and networks. Notify sells its wireless products directly and through authorized resellers internationally. Notify is a BlackBerry Alliance Member of Research in Motion , Symbian Alliance Member, and Palm Select Partner of Palm Inc. The Company is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information, visit http://www.notifycorp.com/ or contact 408-777-7930.

Google, Google Apps, Google Enterprise Professional Program, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Talk, and Google Docs & Spreadsheets are trademarks of Google Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

Media Contacts: Edward Toro Notify Technology (408) 777-7929 etoro@notifycorp.com

Notify Technology Corporation

CONTACT: Edward Toro of Notify Technology Corporation, +1-408-777-7929,
etoro@notifycorp.com

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

AT&T to Provide 'All-Access Pass' to the 2008 Olympic Games Via Sweeping Extensive Three-Screen Agreement With NBC UniversalWireless Customers Will Have Access to 24/7 NBC Coverage Via New NBC Olympics Mobile Web Site and AT&T Mobile TV in AugustAT&T U-verse TV Launches Interactive Olympic Games Feature, Expands HD Lineup

DALLAS, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From the first javelin thrown to the last volleyball spiked, AT&T will be delivering more ways for fans to watch all of NBC Universal's coverage of world-class action of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

AT&T Inc. today announced a sweeping multifaceted agreement with NBC Universal that will, among other content-related initiatives, provide customers with extensive access to all NBC Universal Olympic Games coverage using all three AT&T screens -- the TV, the PC and the wireless device.

"Consumers today expect to be able to access great content when and where they want it, and no content is more compelling than the Olympic Games," said Dan York, head of Content and Programming, AT&T. "AT&T is the only place to see NBC's live Olympic Games coverage on all three screens that matter the most to consumers today."

"NBCU's coverage of the Beijing Games is providing our customers with a unique multiscreen opportunity," said Bridget Baker, president, TV Networks Distribution, NBC Universal. "AT&T's Olympic plans are part of an exciting and differentiated way of seeing the Games as never before."

"As the Olympic Games draw near, we're committed to making the world's most celebrated athletes and prestigious events available to AT&T's customers on whichever platform they choose," said Jean-Briac (JB) Perrette, president, NBC Universal Digital Distribution. "Sports events, especially the highly anticipated Summer Games, are key drivers of consumer adoption on new platforms."

AT&T's Olympic-related offerings, in agreement with NBC, will include:

-- Wireless. Beginning Aug. 8, AT&T Mobile TV customers will be able to watch around-the-clock NBC coverage of the Olympics, including live competition footage, via the NBC Olympics 2Go mobile TV channel. AT&T Mobile TV is powered by MediaFLO USA and provides broadcast-quality television available on select AT&T handsets in 58 markets around the country. More information can be found at http://www.att.com/mobiletv. In addition, available today, AT&T's wireless subscribers can access top stories, polls, photos and medal counts through the new NBC Olympics Mobile Web site through AT&T MEdia(TM) Net. This will include real-time results and event schedules during the Olympic Games. Customers can also sign up to receive breaking news alerts on their handsets from NBC through the Olympic Games, from medal results, athlete news and more.

-- Television. AT&T U-verse(SM) TV customers can access robust NBC Olympics on demand content including a wrap-up of the best events of the day as well as on-demand access to between 15 and 20 unique events each day. Additional on-demand content will include memorable moments from past Games, athlete features, Beijing previews and more. Further, from now through the Beijing Closing Ceremony, U-verse customers will have access to a new NBC Olympics Interactive feature. This single on-screen location will offer the latest headlines, multifeed, live Olympic Games programming, a medal tracker and bios of Team USA athletes.

-- Broadband. Later this summer, AT&T High Speed Internet customers who visit http://www.att.net/ will be able to access NBC Olympics on demand content, as well as download interactive widgets from NBCOlympics.com. Beginning Aug. 8, more than 20 live feeds covering a variety of the most popular Olympic sports will be available to AT&T High Speed Internet subscribers on NBCOlympics.com.

In addition to Olympic-themed content, AT&T U-verse TV has expanded its HD channel lineup under the multifaceted new agreement with NBC Universal. Specifically, AT&T now offers the programmer's HD channels, adding USA HD, SCI FI HD, Bravo HD and CNBC HD to NBC HD and Universal HD.

AT&T U-verse TV will also offer NBC Universal's Video On Demand (VOD) content, and AT&T U-verse OnTheGo customers will be able to access CNBC, MSNBC and NBC Universal short-form channels.

AT&T is an official sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team and provides significant financial support, products and services to the U.S. Olympic Committee. AT&T will also serve as the official telecommunications services partner of the U.S. Olympic Team for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. All 2008 Olympic Games programming will be available to AT&T customers at no additional charge though service and wireless data plan subscriptions may apply.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/. About AT&T

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

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Jessica Ring of AT&T Inc., +1-314-982-8698, jring@attnews.us

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

The 21st Century Retiree Points, Clicks, and LivesMyRetirementShop.com to Offer Access to Lifestyle Services

NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company today launched My Retirement Shop (http://www.myretirementshop.com/), a first-of-its-kind retirement lifestyle website created by a financial services company. Applying a comprehensive, education-based approach to the proven vibrant lifestyle of the "At Retirement" generation, the site combines access to a plethora of resources and services specifically designed for people near or at retirement, with information and tools on how to use those resources. The announcement was made by Barbara Goodstein, Executive Vice President of AXA Equitable and the company's Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Innovation Officer.

MyRetirementShop.com includes easy-to-navigate sections that provide a one-stop shop for information and resources to help individuals refresh, reinvent and reinvigorate themselves in retirement. Anyone can sign up to use the site at no cost or obligation and get information about and resources for Home & Family; Finance; Health & Fitness; Volunteering; Travel; Entertainment; Self Improvement; Community; Brain Teasers; Financial Products & Services; and a Concierge Service.

"AXA Equitable takes a comprehensive, education-based approach to addressing the at retirement needs of our customers. Financial services isn't just about products or investment advice but understanding the individual's needs, wants and desires for retirement living," said Christopher "Kip" Condron, Chairman and CEO of AXA Equitable.

Mr. Condron continued, "One of AXA Equitable's core values is to go above and beyond for our clients, those who have trusted us to help them build a nest egg for their definition of a rewarding retirement. MyRetirementShop.com is our latest innovation toward meeting the needs of customers, and reinforcing our commitment to bringing individuals near or at retirement the information and resources they want and need to live the retirement they desire."

Among the unique features of MyRetirementShop.com is a concierge service, which provides travel information and booking services, as well as access to travel insurance and emergency travel services. The concierge service also offers the ability to book discounted tee times at golf courses nationwide; schedule spa appointments; research and buy that perfect gift for a friend; reserve a table at that hot new restaurant; and buy tickets to the show that's the talk of the town.

Additional features of MyRetirementShop.com include a retirement job bank and respected information from partners Fodor's and Kiplinger's on subjects that include home and family, entertainment, travel, and much more.

Through MyRetirementShop.com's community section, members have the ability to create their own blogs. Members can also revisit their financial situation by linking to AXA Equitable's website, which includes a financial learning library and information on financial strategies, products and services for retirement.

"People nearing or at retirement are internet savvy, information hungry and active. According to a 2008 Forrester research study, this group is spending an average of nearly 10 hours per week surfing the web," said Ms. Goodstein. "The best thing about the internet is that everything's on it -- it's also the worst thing about the internet. MyRetirementShop.com brings together information on retirement living in one location so users can get what they want and need -- faster -- and spend more time enjoying what they find."

AXA Equitable's research indicates that those near or at retirement are most interested in the following topics to enhance their lifestyle:

-- Travel/vacation destinations -- Restaurants; recipes/cooking information -- News/headlines; financial topics; sports updates -- Hobbies; gardening and volunteer activities -- Health questions/medical research

Individuals who log on to MyRetirementShop.com will no longer have to shop the web, site by site, topic by topic, looking for information and services -- AXA Equitable has done the shopping for them. Some of MyRetirementShop.com's offerings include:

-- Kiplinger for financial news and articles

-- Fodor's for travel information and a 20% discount on the purchase of Fodor's publications

-- Opentable to research, locate and book reservations at restaurants throughout the U.S.

-- Ticket Network Direct to purchase tickets to concerts, theatrical and sporting events

-- TravelNow to research and book flights, hotels, cruises, vacation rental homes, and cars online

-- CookingLight magazine for recipes and other culinary insights

-- Spafinder to find a spa, book an appointment online, and get a 10% discount on gift certificates

-- Cypress Golf Solutions to book a tee time at a 10% discount at golf courses throughout the U.S.

-- Castle Connolly to find America's top doctors and research their background

-- Wheretoliveafter50.com to find information on the best places to retire -- Uclick to find brain teasers and other online games

-- ServiceMagic to find information on licensed, pre-screened and customer-rated home improvement contractors throughout the U.S.

-- Healthology to view health and fitness news and tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle

-- Healthclubs.com to view a directory of IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association) health clubs, fitness centers, and gyms in the U.S. and internationally

-- RetirementJobs.com to view information on available jobs from companies looking for active, productive and conscientious mature adults

-- AXA Assistance to find emergency travel assistance, emergency travel insurance, and a second medical opinion.

To access all of the information and resources on MyRetirementShop.com, log on and enroll at http://www.myretirementshop.com/. There is no cost or obligation.

About AXA Equitable

In business since 1859, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company is a leading financial protection company and one of the nation's premier providers of life insurance, annuity, and investment products and services. AXA Equitable's assets under management totaled $888.6 billion as of December 31, 2007.

The company's products and services are distributed to individuals and business owners through its retail distribution channel AXA Advisors, LLC; to the financial services market through its wholesale distribution channel, AXA Distributors, LLC; and to corporations and their employees through its corporate distribution channel, Corporate Markets.

AXA Equitable, a subsidiary of AXA Financial Inc., is part of the global AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial protection strategies and wealth management. AXA Group's operations are geographically diverse, with major operations in Europe, North America, and the Asia/Pacific region. AXA Group is listed as the 15th largest company in the world on the 2007 Fortune Global 500 list (based on revenues). It had $1.87 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2007. Listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, the AXA ordinary share trades under the symbol AXA. The AXA American Depositary Share is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AXA. For more information, visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/.

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (New York, NY)

AXA Equitable

CONTACT: Mary Taylor of AXA Equitable, +1-212-314-5845,
mary.taylor@axa-equitable.com; or Jonathan Zaback, for AXA Equitable,
+1-212-614-4429, jonathan.zaback@bm.com

Web site: http://www.axa-equitable.com/
http://www.myretirementshop.com/

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Verizon and AT&T Rank Highest in Business Customer Satisfaction With Local Telephone ServicesProportion of Satisfied Customers Decreases Considerably Since 2007

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon ranks highest in satisfying small/midsize business customers, and AT&T ranks highest in satisfying large enterprise customers with their local telephone services, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Voice Services Study(SM) released today.

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The study measures business customer satisfaction with providers of local telephone voice services in two segments: small/midsize businesses (companies with 2 to 499 employees) and large enterprises (500 or more employees). Six factors are used to determine overall satisfaction: performance and reliability; sales representatives/account executives; billing; cost of service; offerings and promotions; and customer service.

With a score of 635 on a 1,000-point scale, Verizon leads the small/midsize business customer segment, performing particularly well in all six factors. AT&T follows Verizon in the segment rankings with 617.

AT&T ranks highest in the large enterprise segment with 678, performing well in all six factors. Verizon follows in the segment rankings with 658.

Among customers who "definitely will" or "probably will" switch providers in the next 12 months, the study finds that just 5 percent of small/midsize business customers say they are "pleased" with their local telephone voice service, compared with 21 percent in the 2007 study. In the large enterprise segment, 12 percent of customers indicate that they are "pleased," down from 21 percent in 2007. In addition, the proportions of "indifferent" and "disappointed" customers have increased in both segments in 2008.

"The decline in the percentage of 'pleased' customers in both the small/midsized and large enterprise segments is not unexpected, given the lower satisfaction levels experienced in areas such as cost of service and offerings and promotions," said Frank Perazzini, director of telecommunications at J.D. Power and Associates. "Customers continue to want more services and features for less money in these tough economic times and believe that their service providers have not necessarily met their needs and expectations."

The study also finds that among small/midsize business customers who contacted their provider via telephone with an issue or problem, 73 percent said their issue was resolved in a timely manner, compared with 79 percent in 2007. Large enterprise customers who said their issue was resolved in a timely manner increased to 82 percent from 79 percent in the 2007 study.

"As pricing among all providers converges, it becomes difficult for providers to differentiate themselves from the competition," said Perazzini. "Providing superior customer service, specifically the timely resolution of issues, is essential to the retention of existing customers."

The 2008 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Voice Services Study is based on responses from 1,794 business customers with telecom services at small, midsize and large U.S. businesses and includes evaluations of their data and voice service providers. The study was fielded in April 2008.

Customer Satisfaction Index Ranking Small/Midsize Business Segment (Based on a 1,000-point scale) Provider Index Score Verizon 635 Small/Midsize Business 621 Major Provider Average AT&T 617 Qwest 615 EMBARQ 576 Large Enterprise Segment (Based on a 1,000-point scale) Provider Index Score AT&T 678 Large Enterprise Major 664 Provider Average Verizon 658 Qwest 618 EMBARQ 587 About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

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

J.D. Power and Associates Media Relations Contacts: John Tews Syvetril Perryman Troy, Mich. Westlake Village, Calif. (248) 312-4119 (805) 418-8103 john.tews@jdpa.com syvetril.perryman@jdpa.com

No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of J.D. Power and Associates. http://www.jdpower.com/corporate

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CONTACT: John Tews, Troy, Mich., +1-248-312-4119, john.tews@jdpa.com, or
Syvetril Perryman, Westlake Village, Calif., +1-805-418-8103,
syvetril.perryman@jdpa.com, both of J.D. Power and Associates

Web site: http://www.jdpower.com/
http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/

The Estate Vault Teams up With Industry Expert eAccountableOPM for Increased Affiliate Deployment on the Google Affiliate Network

LAS VEGAS, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Estate Vault Inc. (Pink Sheets: TEVI) a leading provider of value added products and services to organizations and the financial services industry, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with eAccountableOPM to promote The Estate Vault through the Google Affiliate Network.

Boyd Soussana, CEO stated, "As we advised earlier this week deployment of our product through the affiliate networks has always been part of our business plan and we are pleased to be able to team up with another excellent partner in eAccountableOPM for the full management of our affiliate program. eAccountableOPM was recently featured under "Success Stories" upon the launch of the Google Affiliate Network and they have a tremendous amount of expertise and know-how in this field. Soussana continued, "Durk Price, President of eAccountableOPM, is one of the pioneers in the affiliate marketing industry and has some of the top conversion rates in the business. This is evidenced by the clients that they do have, retain and are currently in the midst of deploying. Our anticipated launch is August 2, 2008 and anticipated gross revenues for the remainder of 2008 for this specific channel should reach $500,000."

About eAccountableOPM We've been doing Internet marketing projects for over 13 years.

We not only understand all facets of internet affiliate program marketing, we've also got the real world experience to back it up. We have helped a variety of clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies maximize their online marketing and advertising investments.

Our clients look to us to: -- Create strategic affiliate marketing opportunities -- Optimize their online marketing investment

-- Create, develop and manage the day-to-day operations of affiliate programs

-- Recruit top affiliates Here are a few examples of our results-focused approach. We:

-- Launched an affiliate program for a national brand and accounted for 27% of all online sales within 120 days of the initial launch.

-- Took over an existing affiliate program and quintupled sales in the first 9 months.

-- Took over a good affiliate program in Commission Junction and had a 250% increase in sales within 6 months time.

Durk Price commented, "The first time I saw The Estate Vault, I was intrigued and excited at the same time and after meeting with Boyd just a little over a month ago I knew that we had a product and given the right marketing it would be a hit in the Affiliate Marketing world. We are so excited at launching this program and believe it will be an immediate hit with our current affiliates and we will be able to bring on board new affiliates looking for a financial services product as this is one of the best that I have ever been exposed to!"

http://www.eaccountableopm.com/ About The Estate Vault, Inc.

The Estate Vault, Inc. was developed to overcome the daunting task of keeping financial, personal and legal documents up to date and in one place. Together with its strategic product partners The Estate Vault has wrapped up its unique service offering with a Credit Card Registry, Home Inventory Listing, Identity Theft Insurance and an online Legal Documents and Will Creator.

The Estate Vault intends to become the leader in value added products to the financial services industry by providing a product and service at a low price point and then leveraging patent pending technology known as IntelliAD and IntelliBrand to maximize brand awareness.

For additional information go to http://www.estatevault.com/ Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer

The statements contained in this release and statements that the company may make orally in connection with this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, since these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly and adversely impact the company's business. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those made in forward-looking statements.

The Estate Vault Inc.

CONTACT: Boyd Soussana of The Estate Vault, Inc., 1-866-405-3256

Web site: http://www.eaccountableopm.com/
http://www.estatevault.com/

Hamilton Sundstrand Completes Acquisition of REVIMA APU from EADS Sogerma

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW -- Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. , has purchased the remaining 49 percent interest of REVIMA APU. This interest was held by EADS Sogerma -- a business unit of EADS -- since it entered into a joint venture agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand in 2004.

REVIMA APU is now a wholly-owned Hamilton Sundstrand overhaul and repair facility, which will service aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) systems and accessories for customers worldwide. REVIMA APU is located in Caudebec-en- Caux, near Rouen, France. It employs 230 people and offers more than 35 years of turbine engine repair experience.

"The APU maintenance, repair and overhaul business has a bright future and the full ownership of this business enables us to continually improve and expand services to our airline customers," said Dave Gitlin, Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems vice president and general manager. "We thank our former partner EADS Sogerma for their contributions over the last four years and wish them success in the future."

Since its inception in 2004, REVIMA APU has increased the number of APUs it services annually from 220 to more than 700. REVIMA APU holds certifications from the EASA, CAAC, CAAS, FAA and a number of other countries. It is capable of repairing and overhauling APUs and accessories for most Boeing and Airbus aircraft along with regional aircraft produced by EMBRAER, Bombardier, Fokker, BAE Systems and Saab. It is also the only worldwide repair facility certified to repair the PW980 APU, which is installed on the A380 aircraft.

With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.

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

Contact: Dan Coulom 860-305-5471 Colleen Carroll 815-262-9825 Chalet D, 14 Exhibit Stand: Hall 4, F-14 44 (0) 1252 417 490

Hamilton Sundstrand

CONTACT: Dan Coulom, +1-860-305-5471, or Colleen Carroll,
+1-815-262-9825, both of Hamilton Sundstrand

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

Trina Solar Announces Concurrent Offerings of $120 Million of Senior Convertible Notes and Borrowed American Depositary Shares

CHANGZHOU, China, July 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $120 million aggregate principal amount of senior convertible notes due 2013 and American depositary shares ("ADSs"), which are being borrowed by the joint bookrunners of the notes offering or their affiliates ("ADS Borrowers") pursuant to ADS lending agreements with Trina Solar. Trina Solar intends to grant to the underwriters of the notes offering an option to purchase up to an additional $18 million aggregate principal amount of notes to cover over-allotments.

The notes will pay interest semi-annually and mature in July 2013. The notes will be convertible into ADS at a rate that is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances.

Holders of the notes may require Trina Solar to repurchase all or a portion of the notes in 2011. Holders of the notes may also require Trina Solar to repurchase all or a portion of the notes upon certain fundamental changes.

Trina Solar intends to use the net proceeds of the notes offering for the expansion of manufacturing lines for the production of silicon ingots, wafers, solar cells and solar modules, the purchase of raw materials, research and development and other general corporate purposes.

In connection with the notes offering, Trina Solar will enter into ADS lending agreements with the ADS Borrowers, pursuant to which Trina Solar will lend ADSs to the ADS Borrowers. Concurrently with the notes offering, the ADS Borrowers will sell the borrowed ADSs pursuant to a separate prospectus supplement. The sale of the borrowed ADSs is intended to facilitate privately negotiated transactions or short sales by which investors in the notes will hedge their investment in the notes. The ADS Borrowers will be required to return the borrowed ADSs pursuant to the ADS lending agreements by the scheduled maturity date of the notes in July 2013. The ADS Borrowers will receive all of the proceeds from the sale of the borrowed ADSs. Trina Solar will not receive any proceeds from the offering of the borrowed ADSs, but will receive a nominal lending fee from the ADS Borrowers.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., London Branch, and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. will act as joint bookrunners for the notes offering and the ADS offering.

The concurrent offerings will be made under Trina Solar's registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2008. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, securities, and does not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Copies of the preliminary notes prospectus supplement and the preliminary ADS prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained from Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, One Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010, telephone: (800) 221-1037, ABN AMRO Inc, Attention: Equities Client Services Department, 55 East 52nd Street 6th Floor, New York, NY 10055, telephone: (866) 636-4281, or Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, 100 Plaza One, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311, telephone: (800) 503-4611 or e-mail at prospectusrequest@list.db.com.

About Trina Solar Limited

Trina Solar Limited , through its wholly-owned subsidiary Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd, is a well recognized manufacturer of high quality modules and has a long history as a solar PV pioneer since it was founded in 1997 as a system installation company. Trina Solar is currently one of the few PV manufacturers that has developed a vertically integrated business model from the production of monocrystalline and multicrystalline ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of high quality modules.

This integrated value chain helps to ensure that high quality products can be delivered to its end customers around the globe, including a number of European countries, such as Germany, Spain and Italy. Trina Solar's solar modules provide reliable and environmentally-friendly electric power for residential, commercial, industrial and other applications worldwide. For further information, please visit Trina Solar's website at http://www.trinasolar.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, Trina Solar's ability to raise additional capital to finance its activities; the effectiveness, profitability, and marketability of its products; the future trading of the securities of the Company; the ability of the Company to operate as a public company; the period of time for which its current liquidity will enable the Company to fund its operations; the Company's ability to protect its proprietary information; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of the Company's operating results and financial condition; the Company's ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the companies and the industry. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward looking statements are reasonable, they cannot assure you that their expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

For more information, please contact: Trina Solar Limited Terry Wang, CFO Tel: +86-519-8548-2008 (Changzhou) Thomas Young, Director of Investor Relations Tel: +86-519-8548-2008 (Changzhou) Email: ir@trinasolar.com CCG Elite Investor Relations Crocker Coulson, President Tel: +1-646-213-1915 Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Ed Job, CFA Tel: +1-646-213-1914 Email: ed.job@ccgir.com

Trina Solar Limited

CONTACT: Trina Solar Limited, Terry Wang, CFO, +86-519-8548-2008
(Changzhou); or Thomas Young, Director of Investor Relations, +86-519-8548-
2008 (Changzhou); or ir@trinasolar.com; or CCG Elite Investor Relations,
Crocker Coulson, President, +1-646-213-1915, or crocker.coulson@ccgir.com; or
Ed Job, CFA, +1-646-213-1914, or ed.job@ccgir.com

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

Internet Gold's Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for August 13, 2008

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Internet Gold today announced that it will release its second quarter results on Wednesday , August 13, 2008, before the market is opened. On the same day, Management will host an interactive teleconference to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. EST. To participate, please call one of the following access numbers several minutes before the call begins: 1-888-281-1167 from within the U.S. or 1-888-604-5839 from within Canada, 0-800-917-9141 from within the U.K., or +972-3-918-0687 from other international locations. The call will also be broadcast live through the company's Website, http://www.igld.com/ , and will be available there for replay during the next 30 days.

About Internet Gold

Internet Gold is one of Israel's leading communications groups with a major presence across all Internet-related sectors. Its 72.4% owned subsidiary, 012 Smile.Communications Ltd., is one of Israel's major Internet and international telephony service providers, and one of the largest providers of enterprise/IT integration services. Its 100% owned subsidiary, Smile.Media Ltd., manages a growing portfolio of Internet portals and e-Commerce sites.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Internet Gold

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Lockheed Martin Enhances Farnborough-Based Swift LaboratoryUpgrades Focused on Nation Security, Joint Operations and Fighter Aircraft Simulators

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW -- Lockheed Martin UK unveiled an enhanced Swift Laboratory during this year's Farnborough Air Show. The Swift, located in the Farnborough Aerospace Centre, is an innovative and interactive research and development laboratory. Recent upgrades include new assets focused on national security, network-enable operations and fighter aircraft simulators.

"Our UK laboratory environment is one of the most advanced in the country for prototyping, experimenting, modeling, simulating and visualizing net- enabled, effects-based capabilities," said Richard Williams, Swift Lab Director. "At Swift, our focus is on partnering with our civilian government, military and industry customers to meet their challenges."

Swift continues to evolve in the sophistication of its in-depth simulations. Real systems using real data can be analysed using actual communications networks to both test and stress systems and operations. Environments also can be established for work in both classified and unclassified environments.

"Swift provides a rapidly adaptable setting to evaluate new customer operations and missions," Randy Peterson, Director, Mission Operations, said.

"Our goal is to provide increasing levels of value added services to our UK civil government and military customers, as well as extending our reach as a portal to laboratories in the U.S."

To demonstrate Swift's capabilities during the show, specific scenarios were run that featured national security and joint operations themes. The Swift environment demonstrates how the seamless integration of real-time data, intelligence and records can be used to solve a customer problem or result in specific actions that can be taken or executed in a crisis.

Swift opened in June, 2006 to provide a state-of-the-art reconfigurable laboratory in the UK. Aimed at enhancing a customer's mission performance, the Swift is a proven, invaluable resource for Lockheed Martin UK.

Lockheed Martin UK, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, is a leader in systems integration working on major programmes spanning the aerospace, defence and civil sectors. Lockheed Martin works with more than 100 business partners and employs over 1700 people at 12 sites across the UK.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.

For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.co.uk/ http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/swift-lab/

Lockheed Martin UK

CONTACT: Keith Mordoff, +1-240-401-9681, keith.mordoff@lmco.com, or
Carolyn Nelson, 44 (0) 207 798 2856, carolyn.nelson@lmco.com, both for
Lockheed Martin UK

Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.co.uk/

Delta Air Lines and iSeatz Introduce Stand-Alone Travel and Entertainment Booking Engine Online at Delta.comEnhanced Travel Gateway Now Offers Delta Customers the Flexibility to Book Hotels, Car Rentals and Trip Amenities on a Stand-alone Basis

NEW ORLEANS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- iSeatz today announced a new stand-alone booking engine developed for Delta Air Lines and available for customers at the airline's web site, delta.com. This iSeatz-powered, private-label solution offers travelers an even more flexible way to fulfill their travel and entertainment needs. Customers who visit delta.com now have the ability to purchase relevant ancillary travel services with or without the purchase of airline tickets. Customers can also opt to return to delta.com anytime to browse lodging, rental car and trip amenity options and purchase any non-air items in one simple transaction.

iSeatz worked closely with Delta to build this customized addition to the existing one-stop travel shop at delta.com, which is also powered by iSeatz and launched in 2007. As a full-service travel gateway, offering travelers the opportunity to choose from thousands of trip amenity options, delta.com allows Delta to better serve its customers while benefiting from ancillary revenue.

"We invested in a technology solution that is relevant to every customer who makes a purchase online at delta.com and also easily integrates into our existing web site," said Josh Weiss, managing director of delta.com and Self-Service for Delta. "This booking engine from iSeatz provides even more flexibility and choice for our valued customers."

"We are pleased to further expand our relationship with Delta Air Lines, and we look forward to supporting the successful launch of their new stand-alone booking engine," said Kenneth Purcell, Founder and CEO of iSeatz. "Our customized solutions add measurable benefits to our customers' existing web sites, and this upgrade to delta.com is further proof that today's travelers are looking for the ability to easily fulfill all of their flight and trip needs via a single shopping cart and checkout process, whether in-path or not."

Each iSeatz-powered solution is comprised of a flexible booking engine and extensive network of sourced suppliers that it individually designs and deploys for each of its clients. By partnering with iSeatz, leading companies can leverage its network of Marketing Partners, which provides immediate access to more than 60,000 hotel properties, all of the major car rental agencies and more than 600 destination services products, as well as iSeatz' proprietary inventory.

To experience the enhanced Delta web site please visit delta.com. About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines operates service to more worldwide destinations than any airline with Delta and Delta Connection flights to 327 destinations in 62 countries. Delta has added more international capacity than any major U.S. airline during the last two years and is the leader across the Atlantic with flights to 44 trans-Atlantic markets. To Latin America and the Caribbean, Delta offers 609 weekly flights to 62 destinations. Delta's marketing alliances also allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles on more than 16,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. Including its SkyTeam and worldwide codeshare partners, Delta offers flights to 499 worldwide destinations in 105 countries. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes and check flight status at delta.com.

iSeatz.com

iSeatz offers a highly customized travel and entertainment solution, comprised of a flexible booking engine and extensive network of sourced suppliers that it individually designs and deploys for each of its clients. By serving as the seamless bridge between its top-tier clients and network of Marketing Partners, the iSeatz solution enables clients to further differentiate their loyalty programs, generate ancillary revenue and power brand devotion. The iSeatz solution provides a single integration, enabling supplier direct-connects and immediate access to up to 60,000 international suppliers and products, and is delivered via a proprietary technology platform that drives repeat usage and advanced functionality. iSeatz also provides dedicated 24/7 multilingual customer support services to ensure satisfaction and productivity. To learn more about iSeatz.com visit http://www.iseatz.com/.

iSeatz

CONTACT: Erika Freed, +1-917-359-7974, Erika@0to5.com, for iSeatz

Web site: http://www.iseatz.com/
http://www.delta.com/

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Names Del Checcolo Vice President, Engineering

TEWKSBURY, Mass., July 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's Integrated Defense Systems has named Michael Del Checcolo vice president, Engineering, reporting to IDS President Dan Smith. He is also the IDS business representative on the Raytheon Company Engineering Leadership team, reporting to Mark Russell, Raytheon Company vice president of Engineering, Technology and Mission Assurance.

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Del Checcolo's responsibilities include leading all engineering activities within IDS, including the development and management of technology, execution of advanced programs, coordination of strategic architecture initiatives, and continuous improvement of processes and tools.

"This appointment underscores the importance IDS places on providing our results-based people with opportunities to grow within the company," Smith said. "Mike has continually produced outstanding results at ever increasing levels of responsibility for nearly 20 years."

Del Checcolo's most recent assignment was vice president of the IDS Engineering Advanced Technology Directorate. He holds a master's in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a bachelor's from Northeastern University where he began his career with Raytheon in 1989 as a "Co-op" student. He has authored numerous papers and holds more than 20 patents.

Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's leader in Joint Battlespace Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

Contact: Guy Shields 978.858.5246

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CONTACT: Guy Shields of Raytheon Company, +1-978-858-5246

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

X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) Demonstrator Approaches First Flight

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, England, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- After three years in development and experimental testing, the first flight of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) Demonstrator is "within reach," James Kagdis, Program Manager, Advanced Programs, said today at the Farnborough International Air Show. Sikorsky, based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a business unit of United Technologies Corp. .

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The X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator has accomplished more than 14 hours of ground run testing and is progressing toward first flight.

"The Demonstrator has completed Phase 2 of ground run testing with blades on, and is in final build-up for first flight," Kagdis said. "Customer feedback since tells us that X2 TECHNOLOGY has the potential to be applied to a broad range of missions. We are excited at the prospects of transforming vertical flight through this innovative technology."

Sikorsky's Schweizer Aircraft Corp. rapid-prototyping facility in Horseheads, N.Y., is preparing the X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator for its first flight.

The X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator combines an integrated suite of technologies intended to advance the state-of-the-art, counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter. It is designed to demonstrate a helicopter can cruise comfortably at 250 knots, while retaining such desirable helicopter attributes as excellent low speed handling, efficient hovering and autorotation safety, and a seamless and simple transition to high speed.

Among the innovative technologies the X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator employs are:

-- Fly-by-wire flight controls -- Counter-rotating rigid rotor blades -- Hub drag reduction -- Active vibration control -- Integrated auxiliary propulsion system

Sikorsky Aircraft first announced the initiative to develop an integrated suite of technologies called X2 TECHNOLOGY in June 2005. The project is funded solely by Sikorsky.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. The company's long commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in its mission statement: "We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere ... every time(TM)." United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

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CONTACT: Paul Jackson, +1-203-386-7143, Paul.Jackson@sikorsky.com, or
Marianne Heffernan, +1-203-386-4373, mheffernan@sikorsky.com, both of Sikorsky
Aircraft Corp.

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

TI's highly integrated 2.4-GHz RF front end extends range in low-power wireless systems by up to 15 timesRF range extender works with TI's 2.4-GHz transceivers, transmitters and systems-on-chip

DALLAS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced the industry's highest integrated 2.4-GHz radio frequency (RF) front end for low-power and low-voltage wireless applications. The CC2591 increases the range (link budget) in wireless systems by integrating a power amplifier for increased output power of +22 dBm and a low-noise amplifier for improved receiver sensitivity of +6 dB. (See http://www.ti.com/cc2591-pr.)

The CC2591 is a high-performance and cost-effective front end for all 2.4-GHz wireless systems, such as ZigBee(R) networks, sensors and industrial, consumer and audio equipment. The device provides a seamless interface to all of TI's existing and future 2.4-GHz RF transceivers, transmitters and system-on-chip products for faster development time and improved RF performance.

"TI's CC2591 provides such an improvement in range and coverage that Paxton Access can, for the first time, offer our customers an alternative to hardwiring their building access control systems," said Mark Thompson, development director for Paxton Access Ltd. "This will significantly reduce system installation costs and allow units to be installed in difficult locations. The CC2591, combined with the CC2430 system-on-chip, has enabled us to develop a new generation of wireless access control systems."

The CC2591 integrates a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, balun, switches, inductors and RF-matching network. This unmatched level of integration simplifies high-performance designs and enables customers to develop a high output power wireless solution with very few external components.

"The highly integrated CC2591 adds a critical component in low-power RF designs by significantly extending the range in wireless systems, simplifying development and reducing time-to-market," said Laurent Giai-Miniet, general manager of TI's low-power RF products. "TI is committed to providing customers with the industry's broadest and strongest portfolio of low-power RF solutions, both hardware and software, as demonstrated by the CC2591 introduction and the recently updated free Z-Stack(TM) software for ZigBee and ZigBee PRO specifications."

Availability and packaging

The CC2591 is available now from TI and its authorized distributors in a 4 mm x 4 mm QFN-16 package. Suggested resale pricing starts at $3.15 in 1,000-piece quantities.

Customers can start development today with the CC2591EMK evaluation module kit priced at only $99.00 (US$).

Low-Power RF Developer Network

TI's Low-Power RF Developer Network makes low-power RF design easier by enabling customers to find a suitable partner to assist with hardware design, modules, embedded software, gateways, commissioning tools, and more. The Low-Power RF Developer Network consists of recommended companies, RF consultants and independent design houses that provide a series of hardware module products and design services (http://www.ti.com/lprfnetwork).

About Texas Instruments

Please refer all reader inquiries to: Texas Instruments Incorporated Semiconductor Group, SC-08096 Literature Response Center 14950 FAA Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155 1-800-477-8924 Trademarks

Z-Stack is a trademark of Texas Instruments. ZigBee is a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Brett Schroer of Texas Instruments, +1-520-746-7984,
schroer_brett@ti.com; or Jacqi Moore of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2514,
jmoore@golinharris.com, for Texas Instruments Incorporated. Please do not
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