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iFinix Corp. Files Equivalent SEC Form 8-K

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iFinix Corp. (Pink Sheets: INIX), a provider of real-time financial information and services to active traders and to the securities industry, announced today it has filed the equivalent of the SEC Form 8-K on Pink Sheets.

Resulting from communications which we recently had with the SEC, during which iFinix was advised by the SEC that it could not file its completed 8K with the SEC due to the fact that iFinix is not as yet a reporting company. We were advised that in lieu of filing an 8-K with the SEC it would be in our best interest to post our 8-K information on Pink Sheets.

The filing can be reviewed at http://pinksheets.com/pink/quote/quote.jsp?symbol=INIX

iFinix CEO Benhope Munroe stated, "Although I am disappointed that the SEC advised us that we cannot formally file the 8-K with the SEC, I am still very pleased about the recent progress of the company. iFinix has taken great strides in the last few months by completing the acquisition of ProActive Futures, a company with a three year history of fully audited revenues and profits, in the fast growing commodities and futures industry. ProActive Futures is the basis for what we believe can be the foundation of exponential growth for iFinix.

"Additionally, ProActive Futures is currently in negotiations to acquire a trading group which could result in revenue growth far beyond our original expectations from when we first acquired ProActive Futures."

About iFinix Corp.

iFinix is a diversified information technology services and solutions company with expertise in systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure and server technology. iFinix has established a product line that delivers financial and business information with streaming, real-time market data, news and analytics to professionals and active individual investors. The company's suite of products includes iFinix RealTime, iFinix Trader and eFinix. Visit http://www.ifinix.com/.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

Safe Harbor: This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of iFinix Corporation to be materially different from the statements made herein.

Contact: iFinix Corporation Investor Relations 516-504-3981 x301

iFinix Corp.

CONTACT: Investor Relations of iFinix Corporation, +1-516-504-3981,
ext. 301

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

Lebanon and Hanover, New Hampshire Residents and Visitors to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

LEBANON, N.H., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Grafton County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Route 120 in Lebanon and Hanover, New Hampshire. The site also provides coverage in and around the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

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 over $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $100 million during the first six months of 2008. As a result of these investments, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England provides wireless broadband connectivity.

"We've always believed that even the most advanced cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on," said director for Network Systems Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright. "We continue to aggressively invest into our wireless networks across New England to increase coverage and capacity for our customers."

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 second quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers and, for the fifteenth consecutive quarter, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.

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

About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 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,
Michael.murphy@verizonwireless.com, or Anne Elise O'Connor of Thomson
Communications, +1-617-548-2765, Aeoc@thomsoncommunications.com, for Verizon
Wireless

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

Audiovox Corporation to Participate in the CL King Best Ideas Conference

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Audiovox Corporation today announced that the Company will participate in the CL King Best Ideas Conference on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Patrick Lavelle, President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael Stoehr, Chief Financial Officer will provide updates on the Company's operations.

The presentation will be webcast live on the internet and will be accessible by logging onto http://www.wsw.com/webcast/clk5/voxx. Additionally, the slide presentation will be available on the Company's website, http://www.audiovox.com/ under the "Investor Relations - Presentations."

About Audiovox

Audiovox is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and remote start systems, consumer electronics products and consumer electronics accessories. The company is number one in mobile video and places in the top ten of almost every category that it sells. Among the lines marketed by Audiovox are its mobile electronics products including mobile video systems, auto sound systems including satellite radio, vehicle security and remote start systems; consumer electronics products such as MP3 players, digital camcorders, DVRs, clock radios, portable DVD players, portable GPS, flat-panel TV's, extended range two-way radios, multi media products like digital picture frames and home and portable stereos; consumer electronics accessories such as indoor/outdoor antennas, connectivity products, headphones, speakers, wireless solutions, remote controls, power & surge protectors and media cleaning & storage devices; Energizer-branded products for rechargeable batteries and battery packs for camcorders, cordless phones, digital cameras and DVD players, as well as for power supply systems, automatic voltage regulators and surge protectors. The company markets its products through an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, 12-volt specialists, mass merchandisers and an OE sales group. The company markets products under the Audiovox, RCA, Jensen, Acoustic Research, Energizer, Advent, Code Alarm, TERK, Prestige and SURFACE brands. For additional information, visit our web site at http://www.audiovox.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to, risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the wireless business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against Audiovox and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal first quarter ended May 31, 2008.

Contact: Glenn Wiener, GW Communications

Tel: 212-786-6011 / Email: gwiener@GWCco.com

Audiovox Corporation

CONTACT: Glenn Wiener of GW Communications for Audiovox Corporation,
+1-212-786-6011, gwiener@GWCco.com

Web site: http://www.audiovox.com/
http://www.wsw.com/webcast/clk5/voxx

Dimension Data Survey Shows 30% of IT Users and Decision Makers Report 'Frequent' System Crashes and Slow-Moving SoftwareProblems result in 3 workdays down the drain per year; Issues compounded by ill-defined remediation processes and failure to calculate ROI

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Frozen screens, eternal hourglasses and a litany of error messages: According to research released today by Dimension Data, a $3.8 billion leading IT solutions and services provider, they're common frustrations -- with 30% of end-users and IT decision makers (ITDMs) bemoaning 'frequent' computer crashes and sluggish software. According to the company's Network Performance Frustration Research Report, more than half of all users and ITDMs encounter these issues at least 'occasionally,' which can negatively impact everything from worker productivity to employee satisfaction to the bottom line. These issues are also causing users to lose roughly three workdays per year -- time spent waiting for their networks to pick up the pace.

The report contains responses from 267 ITDMs responsible for network management and 957 IT users across North America, Europe, Australia, Central and Latin America, the Far East, Middle East and Africa. Results indicated that, although the above issues are no doubt detrimental, worse yet, their effects are often overlooked. More than 20% of the ITDMs surveyed don't take network performance into account when calculating return on investment (ROI); in fact, 23% don't calculate ROI on network investments at all.

"Without the ability to look at ROI, a company leaves itself open to losses and costs that cannot be quantified," said Gary Middleton, business development manager for Network Integration at Dimension Data. "What's more, the ROI business case for performance-improving technology is both compelling and easy to prove -- with a typical payback period as low as seven months."

The report indicated other worrisome trends:

-- Ill-defined processes -- Just under a third of IT departments have complete, defined processes for handling network performance issues.

-- Worth the money? -- 48% of ITDMs do not consider network infrastructure a 'continuous budget spend' -- and almost one in five see it as a 'non-essential expense.'

-- Problems today, problems tomorrow -- Only half of ITDMs think their networks are already future-proofed.

-- Tick, tock -- The average IT user wastes roughly two hours per month on network-induced delays. Top gripes for users were slow-running software, while ITDMs complained most frequently about system crashes.

-- Biggest Bottlenecks -- The biggest culprits include network account log-in delays, which cause IT users to lose roughly 35 minutes per month, e-mail delays (25 min/month) and file transfer delays (23 min/month).

"If employees are -- even momentarily -- unable to access a certain application or technology, they are apt to avoid using it altogether," Middleton said. "Not only is the original investment negated, but users are unable to enjoy any productivity benefits that the technology was supposed to give. And while lost employee productivity is a substantial drain on resources, it can be mitigated by implementing defined processes and making strategic network investments."

For more information about Dimension Data's Network Performance Frustration Research Report, sponsored by Blue Coat Systems, please see http://www.dimensiondata.com/speedoflife.

About Dimension Data

Dimension Data , a specialist IT services and solutions provider, helps clients plan, build, support and manage their network and IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact center technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customized client services. For more information: Call 866-DIDATA-US or visit http://www.dimensiondata.com/na.

About Blue Coat

Blue Coat Systems, Inc., founded in 1996, is a publicly-held company based in Sunnyvale, California. Blue Coat secures Web communications and accelerates business applications across the distributed enterprise. Blue Coat's family of appliances and client-based solutions -- deployed in branch offices, Internet gateways, end points, and data centers -- provide intelligent points of policy-based control enabling IT organizations to optimise security and accelerate performance for all users and applications. Blue Coat has installed more than 8,000 customers worldwide and is ranked #1 by IDC in the Secure Content and Application Delivery market.

About the Dimension Data Network Performance Frustration Report

The Network Performance Frustration research was conducted from April through to June 2008 to investigate the challenges that poor network performance presents to organizations, their employees and their IT departments. The research was commissioned by Dimension Data, sponsored by Blue Coat Systems and conducted by Datamonitor.

The Report is a summary of the key findings of the research and is available for download from http://www.dimensiondata.com/speedoflife.

Media Contacts: Lisa Grimes Sara Scavongelli Dimension Data Davies Murphy Group (703) 217-2692 (781) 418-2431 lisa.grimes@us.didata.com ddna@daviesmurphy.com

Dimension Data

CONTACT: Lisa Grimes of Dimension Data, +1-703-217-2692,
lisa.grimes@us.didata.com; or Sara Scavongelli of Davies Murphy Group for
Dimension Data, +1-781-418-2431, ddna@daviesmurphy.com

Web site: http://www.dimensiondata.com/na
http://www.dimensiondata.com/speedoflife

Learn the 'Smarts' of Your SmartphoneVerizon Wireless hosts free advanced device workshops for customers

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- You have the latest all-in-one wireless device from Verizon Wireless. Now you want to learn how to use it most effectively. The solution? Free, hands-on training.

Verizon Wireless is offering workshops at several of its Communications Stores in southern California for users of smartphones and advanced devices like the LG Dare.

The workshops are designed to better acquaint smartphone owners with the capabilities of their advanced devices and provide hands-on instruction on how to use the features they find most helpful.

Topics covered Attendees can learn about a variety of topics, including how to: -- Text message -- Set up your speed-dial -- Synch with your address book -- Send e-mail -- Browse the Internet -- Use the camera -- Use Bluetooth and other accessories -- Change your ringtone How to participate

Registration is not required. The event is open to Verizon Wireless customers and other smartphone users. Customers who do not yet have an advanced device but would like to learn more about these devices are also welcome to attend.

The workshops are part of Verizon Wireless' extensive suite of in-store services for users of advanced devices, including small business customers with up to 50 lines of service.

Can't make it to the workshop?

We still have you covered. Customers who are unable to attend an in-store event can attend an Internet-based instructional class to learn about their new device. Please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/learning to register.

Workshop schedule Beverly Connection (310) 659-0775 Thursday, September 11, 2008 3pm-5pm Brea (714) 256-6015 Thursday, September 18, 2008 4pm-8pm Cerritos (562) 809-5650 Thursday, September 25, 2008 4pm-8pm Downey Landing (562) 401-1045 Thursday, September 11, 2008 6pm-9pm Fullerton (714) 278-1828 Thursday, September 25, 2008 4pm-8pm Hawthorne (310) 263-2949 Thursday, September 11, 2008 2-6pm La Habra (562) 694-8630 Thursday, September 18, 2008 4pm-8pm Lakewood (562) 633-5030 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 5:30pm-8pm Marina Del Rey (310) 821-7111 Thursday, September 25, 2008 4pm-6pm Moorpark (805) 530-0988 Thursday, September 18, 2008 2-7pm Pasadena (626) 395-0956 Wednesday, September 03, 2008 5pm-6pm Porter Ranch (818) 363-5854 Thursday, September 25, 2008 2-7pm Santa Clarita (661) 296-7585 Thursday, September 18, 2008 2-7pm Sherman Oaks (818) 907-1871 Wednesday, September 17, 2008 5pm-6pm Sherman Oaks (818) 907-1871 Wednesday, September 17, 2008 5pm-6pm Sherman Oaks (818) 907-1871 Wednesday, September 24, 2008 5pm-6pm Thousand Oaks (805) 370-1112 Thursday, September 25, 2008 2-7pm Torrance (310) 316-0385 Thursday, September 25, 2008 2-6pm West Covina (626) 939-0409 Thursday, September 25, 2008 6pm-9pm About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 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: Ken Muche, +1-949-286-8193, Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com

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

CTIA and NeuStar Commemorate Fifth Anniversary of Common Short Codes with Three 'Pioneer' Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA -- The Wireless Association (R) (CSC Administrator) and NeuStar, Inc. (CSC Registry) celebrate the five-year anniversary of the U.S. Common Short Code (CSC) program today by presenting the third annual "CSC Pioneer" award to three innovative companies -- all of which have experienced exceptional growth in leased CSCs over the past year. Special recognition is given to repeat winner HipCricket, the leader in leased short codes with 358 active codes and annual growth of 126 percent through its work with broadcasters and brands.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080310/NEUSTARLOGO )

CSCs catalyzed the launch of the mobile marketing and advertising industry and are the primary mobile direct response method in use in the U.S. today. CSCs are short five and six-digit numbers that mobile phone users can use to send and receive text and multimedia messages using the messaging capabilities that come standard with virtually every handset made today. CSCs are accessible to more than 95 percent of mobile phone users, and provide marketers the greatest opportunity for reach when compared to other marketing mediums. This is because CSCs are "common" and work across mobile service providers -- meaning brands can reach mobile subscribers regardless of what mobile provider or what type of mobile device the subscriber has.

Winners of the 2008 Pioneer Awards are:

-- Applications provider: Repeat winner HipCricket Inc., a Kirkland, Washington, based marketer that drives new revenue and customer loyalty for broadcast stations and consumer brands through strategic and measurable mobile marketing interactivity. HipCricket has delivered successful campaigns for customers including Clear Channel Radio, Premiere Radio Networks, Sandusky Broadcasting, NBC, Coca Cola, Staples, Hershey's and Jameson.

-- Aggregator: OpenMarket Inc., a Seattle-based provider of mobile messaging and financial payment processing systems for direct-to-consumer (D2C) mobile commerce; and

-- New Customer: Philadelphia-based M3 Mobile Marketing, a provider of mobile technology used to communicate with customers of large companies in order to raise brand awareness, drive revenue and stimulate greater return on advertising. M3 Mobile Marketing creates and integrates brand-specific mobile advertising campaigns and leverages its technology to execute and support them.

"These three companies have shown true innovation and leadership in taking the mobile marketing revolution to the next level," said Steve Largent, president and CEO of CTIA. "They are clearly expanding the market for CSCs by demonstrating to new clients the marketing power of CSCs to create new business opportunities." The Pioneer awards are being presented at 12:30PM PDT, Wednesday, September 10th immediately before the "Marketing - The Mobile Channel" session in Room 2008 at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2008.

The first CSC was leased in October 2003, and since then, the CSC business has continued to enjoy phenomenal growth. In its second quarter ending June 30, 2008, the CSCA (http://www.usshortcodes.com/), saw the quantity of common short codes under management grow to more than 3,100, a 28% growth from the same quarter last year and a 10% increase from the first quarter ending in March.

"The jump in demand for CSCs is coming from a variety of sectors," said Diane Strahan, NeuStar vice president of Mobile Services, "including retail, entertainment, government, political campaigns and non profits. Advertisers are increasingly shifting their spending from conventional venues to capture the attention of the mobile customer."

About CTIA - The Wireless Association(R)

CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers. Visit CTIA online at http://www.ctia.org/.

About NeuStar, Inc.

NeuStar is a provider of clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. Visit NeuStar online at http://www.neustar.biz/.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080910/NEW002
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com NeuStar, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Joe Farren, +1-202-288-0336, jfarren@ctia.org; or
John Schneidawind, +1-571-434-5596, john.schneidawind@neustar.biz

Web site: http://www.neustar.biz/
http://www.ctia.org/

Optimum Voice Again Receives Top Honors in J.D. Power and Associates Residential Regional Telephone Customer Satisfaction StudyOptimum Voice Named Top Residential Phone Product in Cablevision's Service Area for Second Year in a Row, in Comprehensive Study Focused on Performance, Reliability, Customer Service, Billing and Other Key Attributes

BETHPAGE, N.Y., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corp., today announced that its Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable service won top honors in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Residential Regional Telephone Customer Satisfaction Study(SM). In the comprehensive study, which ranks residential phone providers based on customer satisfaction across a wide range of product attributes like performance and reliability, customer service, billing and cost, Optimum Voice was named the highest ranking residential phone service in the Eastern Region for 2008.

In the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates' study, Optimum Voice received the highest ranking in residential telephone customer satisfaction in the Mid-Atlantic region. Last month, Optimum Voice was named the top voice-over-IP service for the fourth year in a row in PC Magazine's annual Readers' Survey, while winning a fourth straight Readers' Choice Award.

"Less than five years after the introduction of Optimum Voice across Cablevision's service area, our residential phone service has been embraced in more than 37 percent of the homes passed by our fiber optic network, and has continued to receive awards and rave reviews from the most important constituency of all -- our customers," said Joe Varello, Cablevision's vice president of digital voice product management. "We wanted Optimum Voice to completely redefine expectations for how good, functional and valuable a phone service could be, with unlimited calling and a great array of included features -- and without the extra fees and hidden charges consumers had come to expect from the phone company -- which makes today's recognition from a firm as respected as J.D. Power and Associates particularly meaningful."

Cablevision offers residential customers up to four lines of Optimum Voice, up to 12 lines for small and medium-sized business customers, all without the contracts or hidden add-on fees that are common among old-line phone companies.

Optimum Voice is available exclusively to Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet customers. The service includes unlimited calling across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, and a superior array of advanced features like enhanced voicemail, call waiting, caller ID, caller ID blocking (*67), call return (*69), three-way calling and call forwarding, free directory assistance (411), VIP ringing, find me, caller ID on call waiting, busy redial, anonymous calling and anonymous call blocking -- all at no additional cost. The service's "My Optimum Voice" web portal allows customers to easily activate account features, listen to voicemail messages through any Web browser, review and sort calling history and manage other settings.

Optimum Voice provides the security of enhanced 911 access (E-911) for every customer and provides a local number portability option, so new customers who switch from other telephone companies can keep their existing phone number. Optimum Voice service is carried over Cablevision's fiber optic network, not the public Internet, and offers customers a highly reliable voice service with superior value.

For customers who make international calls, Cablevision offers an innovative flat-rate international calling plan, Optimum Voice World Call, giving customers up to 250 minutes per month of calling anywhere in the world from their Optimum Voice phone, including up to 30 minutes of calls to Cuba, for a flat monthly fee of $19.95, delivering more value to customers than any other international calling plan.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading media and entertainment companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO TV(R) digital television, Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice(R) digital voice-over- cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel and WE tv, through Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, and serves the New York area as publisher of Newsday and other niche publications through Newsday LLC. In addition to these businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, and the Chicago Theatre, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.

Cablevision Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Jim Maiella, Cablevision, +1-516-803-3947

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

Performance Technologies Introduces Full-sized, AdvancedMC(R) Single Board Computer Featuring Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Performance Technologies , a leading developer of communication platforms and systems, today announced the availability of its newest member of AdvancedMC(R) (Advanced Mezzanine Card or AMC) single board computers, the AMC122. This full-sized AMC module features an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo 2.16 GHz processor and is designed for MicroTCA(TM) and AdvancedTCA(R) applications.

The AMC122 adds another high-end offering to the company's wide line of processor AMCs. "Emerging design applications in telecommunications, aerospace and defense, enterprise, and industrial settings are pushing the envelope on compute requirements," said Performance Technologies Senior Product Manager Tony Romero. "Our AMC122, when combined with our award-winning MicroTCA platform, the MTC5070, and Carrier Grade Linux(R) OS, NexusWare(R), offer a ready-to-use, very high performance and cost-effective solution for next generation MicroTCA-based applications, such as communication servers, security, and data acquisition and processing applications."

Key Features of the AMC122 include: -- 2.16GHz Intel Core 2, dual-core architecture -- Supports up to 8 GB DRAM -- Onboard MiniSD(TM) card site with program and operating system storage space, enabling the module to boot without an external connection -- TCP/IP Offload (TOE), iSCSI, RDMA on Ethernet Channels -- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) technology for more efficient power management -- Low latency, high bandwidth -- Compatible with Performance Technologies' MicroTCA platform, the MTC5070 -- Can be fully pre-integrated using the company's Linux OS and development environment, NexusWare

Electronic system architects and design engineers needing advanced, compute-intensive embedded solutions can meet with Performance Technologies representatives at several upcoming events including the ATCA, AMC & MicroTCA Seminar in Boston, MA (September 18, 2008), the MicroTCA 2008 Conference in Berkshire, UK (September 24, 2008), the AdvancedTCA Summit in Santa Clara, CA (October 22-23, 2008, booth 218), the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston MA (October 28-29, 2008, booth 212), and MILCOM 2008 in San Diego, CA (November 17-19, 2008, booth 907).

Online Resources

Embedded engineers needing more information on Performance Technologies' MicroTCA and AMC solutions can reference the following online resources:

-- AMC122 product page: http://www.pt.com/products/prod_amc122.html

-- MicroTCA and AdvancedMC products: http://www.pt.com/products/prodgroup_advancedmc.html

-- MTC5070 product page: http://www.pt.com/MTC5070

-- MTC5070 video overview: http://www.pt.com/products/MTC5070_overview.html

About Performance Technologies (http://www.pt.com/)

Performance Technologies is a global supplier of integrated IP-based platforms and solutions for advanced communications networks and innovative computer system architectures. Our Embedded Systems Group offers robust application-ready platforms that incorporate open standards-based software and hardware, providing significantly accelerated end product deployment benefits for equipment manufacturers. Our Signaling Systems Group offers the SEGway(TM) product suite, which includes IP STPs, SS7 over IP transport solutions, and signaling gateways that enable lower operating costs through utilization of IP networks, thereby creating competitive advantages for carriers in existing and emerging markets.

Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada.

Forward Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor provisions of those Sections. The Company's future operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties and could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and may be affected by various trends and factors which are beyond the Company's control. These risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, general business and economic conditions, rapid technological changes accompanied by frequent new product introductions, competitive pressures, dependence on key customers, inability to gauge order flows from customers, fluctuations in quarterly and annual results, the reliance on a limited number of third party suppliers, limitations of the Company's manufacturing capacity and arrangements, the protection of the Company's proprietary technology, the dependence on key personnel, changes in critical accounting estimates, potential impairments related to goodwill and investments, foreign regulations and potential material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. In addition, during weak or uncertain economic periods, customers' visibility deteriorates causing delays in the placement of their orders. These factors often result in a substantial portion of the Company's revenue being derived from orders placed within a quarter and shipped in the final month of the same quarter. Forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes thereto, Risk Factors, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company as of December 31, 2007, as contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The names of actual companies, products, or services may be the trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

Performance Technologies

CONTACT: Will Smith, Marketing Communications Manager of Performance
Technologies, +1-585-256-0200, wjs@pt.com

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

Photon Dynamics Confirms Closing Status

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Photon Dynamics, Inc. announced that the principal remaining closing condition to its merger with Orbotech Ltd., other than conditions that by their nature may only be satisfied at or immediately prior to the closing, is clearance by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"). The waiting period for CFIUS currently expires on September 29, 2008, although a response may be issued on an earlier date. Photon Dynamics and Orbotech are actively cooperating with CFIUS in its review of the transaction.

About Photon Dynamics, Inc.

Photon Dynamics, Inc. is a global supplier utilizing advanced machine vision technology for market leading Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flat panel display test and repair systems and for high performance digital imaging systems for defense, surveillance, industrial inspection and medical imaging applications. For more information about Photon Dynamics, visit its website at http://www.photondynamics.com/.

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This release includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Photon Dynamics or its management "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements in this release that describe our business strategy, outlook, objectives, projections, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward- looking statements are based on current expectations as of the date of this press release and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the risk that not all of the closing conditions to the merger will be satisfied. As a result, actual results may differ substantially from expectations. Photon Dynamics undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.

Photon Dynamics, Inc.

CONTACT: So-Yeon Jeong, Vice President, Investor Relations and Marketing
Communications of Photon Dynamics, Inc., +1-408-360-3084,
soyeon.jeong@photondynamics.com

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

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Hotwire.com/In the news release, "Hotwire.com Keeps Travelers in the Know During Shoulder Season," issued earlier today by Hotwire.com over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the URL in the fourth sentence of the second bullet point should read as "http://www.hotwire.com/destination/travel-value-index2.jsp" rather than "http://www.travel-ticker.com/" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:Hotwire.com Keeps Travelers in the Know During Shoulder SeasonHotwire Shows How Consumers Can Save Money after the Summer Rush

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Just back from your summer vacation, but feel ready for another one? According to Hotwire.com(R), a leading discount travel site, consumers can get the best bang for their travel dollars during the off-peak shoulder season when travel demand typically declines and the travel industry is trying to fill empty rooms, flights and cars. Shoulder season runs from September through November, between the peak summer season and winter holidays, when the weather is still good and travelers can score real bargains.

"Shoulder season is a great time to beat the crowds and high rates at many popular destinations," said Clem Bason, vice president and travel expert at Hotwire(R), a leading discount travel site. "There's no need for travelers to spend half their vacation waiting in line, and pay high season rates. Traveling during shoulder season is a relaxing and great way to stretch your vacation dollars. Take a getaway this Fall before prices start rising towards the holidays."

For consumers wanting to book a shoulder season escape, Clem offers the following tips:

-- Enjoy warm weather destinations. Resort destinations, especially those focused on families, generally see slower demand just after the summer season. Great deals can be found in Orlando, Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Phoenix can also be good. -- Try mid-sized cities. The biggest cities will be hosting conventions and it may be harder to score a deal when business travelers are in town. But mid-sized gems like Dallas, Orlando and Denver have a lot to offer. Check out the Hotwire Travel Value Index http://www.hotwire.com/destination/travel-value-index2.jsp for a list of some mid-sized cities that are a great value year-round. -- Check out markets with an excess of new hotels. Cities like Washington DC, Las Vegas and San Diego are expected to remain inexpensive for the remainder of 2008. Fewer conventions are planned in these markets during the coming months and there are empty rooms to fill in many of the new hotels. -- Hit the road. After Labor Day, car rental rates typically fall because companies have excess summer inventory to unload. In fact, car rental rates on Hotwire.com are as low as $13.95 a day.

Below are examples of hotel deals available on Hotwire during the shoulder season:

$79 per night - 4-star beachfront resort hotel, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico $89 per night - 4-star beachfront, resort-style condo, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico $94 per night - 3.5-star hotel, Miami - Central South Beach $64 per night - 4-star resort, North Scottsdale $66 per night - 4-star hotel, North Fort Lauderdale $86 per night - 3.5-star resort, Bahamas - Nassau and Paradise Island $64 per night - 4-star hotel, Las Vegas near Strip East $69 per night - 4 star hotel, Orlando About Hotwire.com

Hotwire.com(R) is a leading discount travel site with low rates on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Launched in 2000, Hotwire(R) negotiates deep discounts from its travel suppliers to help travelers book unsold airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars. J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Independent Travel Web Site Satisfaction Study(SM) recognized Hotwire for ranking "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Independent Travel Web Sites, Two Years in a Row." Hotwire is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. . CST: 2053390-40. NST: 20003-0209. For more information, visit http://www.hotwire.com/.

Hotwire and Hotwire.com are trademarks of Hotwire, Inc., in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. (C)2000-2008 Hotwire, Inc. All rights reserved.

MEDIA CONTACT Rachel Rogers Atomic PR 310-689-7585 rachel@atomicpr.com

Hotwire.com

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

Verizon Offers Customers Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Ike's ArrivalAs Verizon Preps Facilities, Customers Should Run Check Lists, Too

BAYTOWN, Texas, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon teams across central and southern Texas are running check lists of the many tasks required to prepare the Verizon telecommunications network for the challenges of Hurricane Ike, whether wind, rain or flooding. Consumers can also prepare for possible impacts as well.

"The Verizon network is a massive complex of assets, from buildings to transmission facilities to vehicles and people," said Trinidad Aguirre, senior vice president and general manager for Verizon's Central region. "We've learned over the past 100-plus years what we need to do to minimize the impact of Mother Nature on our network so that service is maintained and we can respond quickly and effectively when problems do develop."

According to Aguirre, Verizon's regional control center has begun preparing for possible flooding, power outages and downed trees and wires.

"Verizon's phone service is renowned for its reliability," he said. "When other services go down, the Verizon-powered landline phone works. That's what we work to assure."

For example, sandbags are being readied where needed and portable equipment like trucks and specialized gear is being moved from low-lying areas where possible. Building sump pumps are being tested, and drains and gutters cleared.

The telecommunications network requires power. If commercial power goes out, back-up batteries and generators embedded in company central offices or field facilities keep it flowing so customers' phones ring even when the lights go out. Fuel tanks for the generators, vehicles and other equipment are being topped off. Portable generators are being tested and fueled as well.

Verizon teams are reviewing the inventory of supplies like utility poles, cable and other equipment and are planning for staffing of essential positions.

"When threatening weather approaches, it's our job to batten down," Aguirre said. "Verizon was ready for Dolly and Gustav, and we'll be ready for Ike as well."

Customer Check List

Electric power is often a key issue for customers, as well. Verizon suggests the following:

-- If you have a cordless phone, get an inexpensive corded phone that plugs directly into the wall. If the power goes out, cordless phones won't work even though the line is still active. Corded phones will work. In addition, answering machines won't work, but Verizon voice mail service - which is powered by the network - will work and can serve as a convenient family message board.

-- Make contact lists and create communications plans for loved ones before the storm comes. If you are evacuated or are otherwise unreachable, make plans to communicate via wireless calling, text messaging, the Internet or other alternatives available at relocation sites.

-- Charge up all battery-powered devices you might be able to use, from wireless phones and PDAs to laptop computers, flashlights and radios. And check your supply of batteries.

-- Check your local emergency-readiness authorities for their recommendations and advisories about the situation in your area. Be sure to check back with them if things get worse.

-- If you live in a flood-prone area, protect sensitive equipment like computers and TVs by getting them as high above ground as you can so when service comes back up, you'll be back in business quickly.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 69 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 228,600 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: Lee Gierczynski, Verizon, +1-412-633-5574,
lee.j.gierczynski@verizon.com

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

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Hotwire.com/In the news release, "Hotwire.com Keeps Travelers in the Know During Shoulder Season," issued earlier today by Hotwire.com over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the URL in the fourth sentence of the second bullet point should read as "http://www.hotwire.com/destination/travel-value-index2.jsp," rather than "http://www.travel-ticker.com/" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:Hotwire.com Keeps Travelers in the Know During Shoulder SeasonHotwire Shows How Consumers Can Save Money after the Summer Rush

For consumers wanting to book a shoulder season escape, Clem offers the following tips:

Below are examples of hotel deals available on Hotwire during the shoulder season:

MEDIA CONTACT Rachel Rogers Atomic PR 310-689-7585 rachel@atomicpr.com

Hotwire.com

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

Overstock.com Awarded 2008 User's Choice Award for Customer Relationship Management ExcellenceAnnounced at the 2008 Gartner CRM Summit

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tuesday, online retailer, Overstock.com, Inc. was recognized at the 2008 Gartner Customer Relationship Management Summit as winner of the inaugural first place overall Gartner & 1to1 User's Choice Award for exemplary customer relationship strategy as well as the winner of the first place Gold Medal award in the field of Customer Service Optimization.

"This is a tremendous honor for Overstock," said Patrick Byrne, Overstock.com chairman and CEO. "I consider all awards Overstock receives for Customer Care as the highest honors we can receive. Customers are at the heart of Overstock.com and they drive our business. We put much hard work into figuring out how to better meet their needs."

The User's Choice award, extended to Overstock.com for demonstrating the best overall customer relations strategy and dedication to customer care, was determined by those in attendance at the summit held in Washington, D.C.

"We run our company by the voice our customers," said Stormy Simon, Overstock.com senior vice president, marketing and customer care. "I believe that this is recognition of the fact that we've been listening to what our customers want and expect. This is humbling, and a great honor."

Overstock.com was one of three finalists selected for the User's Choice Award. For more details regarding the Gartner & 1to1 awards, visit http://www.gartner.com/us/crm.

About Overstock.com

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

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

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

Overstock.com, Inc.

CONTACT: media, Josh Austin, +1-801-947-4364, joaustin@overstock.com, or
investors, Kevin Moon, +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com, both of
Overstock.com, Inc.

Web site: http://www.overstock.com/
http://www.gartner.com/us/crm

Satyam and MSC.Software Extend Partnership to Provide Enterprise Simulation ServicesAddition of MD Nastran, SimManager and SimXpert Provides Greater Service Offerings and Efficiency in Delivering Outsourced Innovation

HYDERABAD, India and SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Satyam Computer Services Ltd. , a leading global consulting and information technology services provider, announced today that it has extended its strategic alliance with MSC.Software Corporation , a leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions, including simulation software and services. The extended agreement calls for Satyam to provide specific service offerings in support of the company's SimEnterprise solutions, including MD Nastran, SimManager and SimXpert to global discrete manufacturing customers.

These MSC solutions allow aerospace and industrial manufacturing companies to achieve improved product development efficiencies, accelerate new product introductions and reduce time-consuming redesign cycle periods from weeks to just days.

"Our initial agreement with MSC.Software provided such value for our discrete manufacturing customers, that we elected to expand our relationship with a more comprehensive set of enterprise simulation services and provide customers even greater business value," said Dr. TSK Murthy, Satyam's Global Head of Engineering. "By expanding the alliance to include the company's new, robust products, Satyam will provide a managed simulation environment that automates processes, manages data pedigrees, is fully scalable, and captures and reuses best practices. The result of all of these attributes will be more accurate and efficient analysis for our customers."

"We are pleased to partner with Satyam to bring these SimEnterprise service offerings to the global marketplace," said Frank Kovacs, Vice President, Global Partners and Alliances, MSC.Software. "Satyam's unique combination of deep CAE skills and PLM expertise, combined with our SimEnterprise products, provide immediate, tangible business benefits for both company's clients."

About Satyam

Satyam , a leading global business and information technology services company, delivers consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in 20* industries and 66* countries.

Satyam leverages deep industry and functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced, global delivery model to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance. The company's 51,643* professionals excel in engineering and product development, supply chain management, client relationship management, business process quality, business intelligence, enterprise integration, and infrastructure management, among other key capabilities.

Satyam development and delivery centers in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, Hungary, Egypt, UAE, India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia serve 670* clients, including more than one third of the Fortune 500. For more information, see http://www.satyam.com/.

*As of June 30, 2008 About MSC Software

MSC.Software is the global leader of enterprise simulation solutions, that help companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems. MSC.Software employs 1100 people in 23 countries. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit http://www.mscsoftware.com/.

Satyam Contacts For clarifications, write to us at: MediaRelations@Satyam.com Or contact our PR representatives: India Deepa Jayaraman, deepa.jayaraman@ipan.com +91-981-980-8681 Ajith Henry, ajith.henry@ipan.com +91-982-081-4870 US James Swords, james_swords@satyam.com +1-703-877-2225 Europe Sandeep Thawani, sandeep_thawani@satyam.com +44-783-010-3838 Asia-Pacific Dan Bleakman, dan@howorth.com.au +61-439-408-484 Reshma Wad Jain, reshma@wer1.net +65-98-140-507 MSC.Software Media Contact: Jennifer Brannon Senior Manager, Public Relations (714) 445-3119 jennifer.brannon@mscsoftware.com Satyam Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward- looking statements. Satyam undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks associated with our business, please see the discussions under the heading "Risk Factors" in our report on Form 6-K concerning the quarter ended June 30, 2008, furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2008, and the other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov/.

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The MSC.Software corporate logo, Adams, Dytran, Easy5, Laminate Modeler, Marc, MD Adams, MD Nastran, MD Patran, Mentat, MSC, MSC MasterKey, MSC Nastran, Mvision, Patran, SimDesigner, SimEnterprise, SimManager, SimOffice, SimTemplate, SimXpert and Sofy are trademarks or registered trademarks of the MSC.Software Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. NASTRAN is a registered trademark of NASA. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Satyam Computer Services Ltd.

CONTACT: India, Deepa Jayaraman, +91-981-980-8681,
deepa.jayaraman@ipan.com, or Ajith Henry, +91-982-081-4870,
ajith.henry@ipan.com; US, James Swords, +1-703-877-2225,
james_swords@satyam.com; Europe, Sandeep Thawani, +44-783-010-3838,
sandeep_thawani@satyam.com; Asia-Pacific, Dan Bleakman, +61-439-408-484,
dan@howorth.com.au, or Reshma Wad Jain, +65-98-140-507, reshma@wer1.net, all
of Satyam Computer Services Ltd.; or Jennifer Brannon, Senior Manager, Public
Relations of MSC.Software, +1-714-445-3119, jennifer.brannon@mscsoftware.com

Web site: http://www.satyam.com/
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Performance Technologies Introduces Full-sized, AdvancedMC(R) Single Board Computer Featuring Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor

Online Resources

Embedded engineers needing more information on Performance Technology MicroTCA and AMC solutions can reference the following online resources:

-- AMC122 product page: http://www.pt.com/products/prod_amc122.html

-- MicroTCA and AdvancedMC products: http://www.pt.com/products/prodgroup_advancedmc.html

-- MTC5070 product page: http://www.pt.com/MTC5070

-- MTC5070 video overview: http://www.pt.com/products/MTC5070_overview.html

About Performance Technologies (http://www.pt.com/)

Performance Technologies is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Additional engineering facilities are located in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada.

Forward Looking Statements

The names of actual companies, products, or services may be the trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

Performance Technologies

CONTACT: Will Smith, Marketing Communications Manager of Performance
Technologies, +1-585-256-0200, wjs@pt.com

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

Ready for Lift-Off! Virgin Mobile USA to Launch the ShuttleAffordable and Exciting Handset from PCD Ready to Transport Exciting New Content and Streaming Video at 3G Speed for Under $100EV-DO Handset Also Debuts VMU's First Mobile Web Packs

WARREN, N.J., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Video and web entertainment on a cell phone without the hassle of a contract just got a whole lot faster. Virgin Mobile USA and Personal Communications Devices, LLC [PCD] are launching the Shuttle, Virgin Mobile USA's first EV-DO handset, designed with high performance for data and content in mind. Available exclusively at Best Buy Mobile and BestBuy.com as of September 28, the Shuttle ushers in a new era of performance for consumers who demand the flexibility of monthly plans with no contract but also feel the 'need for speed.'

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Following Virgin Mobile USA's recent acquisition of Helio, the Shuttle will be the first handset enabled to integrate several features from the Helio portfolio. This will include improved access to social networking communities and other mobile internet sites through partnerships with Accuweather, ESPN, Facebook*, MySpace, YouTube, Yahoo! and more.

The Shuttle is also slated to feature Virgin Mobile's first location-based services from uLocate including:

-- Buddy Beacon(R), the popular 'friend-finder' solution which allows customers to find friends in a crowded city and show where they are and what they're doing; and -- Where(TM), the application that delivers local information to easily discover nearby places and things of interest such as locating the lowest gas prices, finding local events, and getting restaurant recommendations.

According to Bob Stohrer, Virgin Mobile USA's Chief Marketing Officer, the time has arrived for Virgin Mobile USA to make the 3G leap. "With the Helio acquisition and the new Shuttle, we've made a strong move into 3G, satisfying our customers who want the speed and affordability, while greatly enhancing our handset line-up just in time for the holidays," Stohrer said.

Jam-packed with features such as a 1.3 megapixel camera, 2" screen; video capture, playback and messaging, integrated media player that supports both streaming and sideloaded music, stereo Bluetooth** wireless technology, and SD card support, while sporting a stylish S-curve design in a compact slider form factor.

"Virgin Mobile USA is a natural fit for the handset, especially considering their game-changing commitment to innovation, service and value," said Philip Christopher, President, PCD. "The Shuttle is the latest in a long line of PCD offerings that deliver on that commitment, a tremendous and affordable device that will surprise and delight discerning Virgin Mobile USA consumers, just in time for the holidays."

New Virgin Mobile USA Mobile Web Offer

With the new Shuttle, Virgin Mobile USA is also introducing its first Mobile Web data packs as add-ons to calling plans, as more and more customers access the mobile web and other mobile data services. "Data is the center of growth in wireless. This handset is a perfect fit for our new Mobile Web, heavily discounted for customers who purchase a monthly voice plan, and a big benefit for users looking to take advantage of the fast web-browsing abilities," said Stohrer.

For Monthly Plans: $ 5.00 - 20 MB Surf the Web, Unlimited VirginXL [WAP deck] $10.00 - 50 MB and Unlimited VXL For Pay As You Go: $ 5.00 - 5 MB Surf the Web $10.00 - 20 MB, Unlimited VXL $20.00 - 50 MB, Unlimited VXL

The new Shuttle adds a cost-effective and attractive product to Virgin Mobile USA's lineup, as customers have access to a host of calling and messaging plans without annual contracts, including the $79.99 Totally Unlimited voice plan that provides unlimited calling without roaming charges, activation fees or a two-year commitment. Here are highlights of the Shuttle handset:

-- Sleek and small, this slider measures 3.9" x 1.9" x 0.7" -- all at just a shade over 3 ounces and about the size of half a candy bar, the phone fits perfectly in a pocket or the palm of a hand. -- EV-DO 3G-capable data speeds for browsing mobile internet and downloading content. -- Boasts a 1.3 megapixel camera, 2" screen, video capture and video messaging, a music player, stereo Bluetooth*, and SD card support. -- Comes preloaded with an array of playful games, along with downloadable animated and Real Music ringtones. -- More than 235 minutes of talk time and nearly 2 weeks of standby time on a single charge -- Room for 500 contacts that accommodate 5 numbers, 2 email addresses, 2 IM handles and 1 website slot for each contact. -- Has Virgin Mobile USA's Contact Vault, which allows customers to store, retrieve, delete and transfer their wireless phone's personal contacts list online in the event the phone is lost, stolen, damaged or upgraded. About Personal Communications Devices

PCD (http://www.personalcommunicationsdevices.com/) is committed to bringing you the wireless world through innovative wireless devices and rich service offerings. Formerly UTStarcom Personal Communications Division, PCD serves as a global gateway for technology partners, providing high-quality, reliable and versatile wireless communications devices including handsets, PocketPCs, smartphones, messaging devices and wireless broadband modems to carriers throughout North and South America. Product planning and development on CDMA, GSM/GPRS and HSDPA platforms, technical testing, quality control as well as marketing and warranty support are among the offerings provided by PCD that differentiate it from other wireless industry suppliers. Based in Hauppauge, New York, PCD is a subsidiary of Personal Communications Devices Holdings, LLC, which is controlled by AIG Investments. AIG Investments is the asset management arm of American International Group, Inc. .

About Virgin Mobile USA

Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. [NYSE: VM], through its operating company Virgin Mobile USA, L.P., offers more than five million customers control, flexibility and choice through Virgin Mobile's Plans Without Annual Contracts and postpaid offerings through Helio By Virgin Mobile, with national coverage for both powered by the Sprint PCS network.

Virgin Mobile USA is known for its award-winning customer service, was recently rated the best prepaid wireless service for the third year in a row in the Annual PC Magazine Readers' Choice Survey, with 90% of its own customers reporting satisfaction with its service. Virgin Mobile USA allows customers to earn free minutes in exchange for viewing advertising content online through the innovative Sugar Mama program. Virgin Mobile USA's full slate of smart, stylish and affordable handsets are available at approximately 40,000 top retailers nationwide and online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/, with Top-Up cards available at more than 140,000 locations. Helio's advanced devices like the Ocean and unlimited All-in voice plans can be explored at http://www.helio.com/.

* Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

** Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Virgin Mobile USA, Inc.

CONTACT: Media - Corinne Nosal of Virgin Mobile USA, +1-908-607-4234,
Corrine.nosal@virginmobileusa.com; or Andy Pray of Ruder Finn for Virgin
Mobile USA, +1-415-348-2732, praya@ruderfinn.com; or Doug Novarro, of G.S.
Schwartz & Co. Inc., +1-212-725-4500 ext. 215, dnovarro@schwartz.com; or
Investor Relations - Erica Bolton of Virgin Mobile USA, +1-908-607-4108,
Erica.bolton@virginmobileusa.com

Web Site: http://www.helio.com/
http://www.personalcommunicationsdevices.com/
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/,

QVC(R) Debuts New Mobile ServicesQVC Customers Can Now Complete An Entire Shopping Transaction, Text For Product Information And/Or Add Items To Their Wish List Using Their Mobile DevicesNew Services Include The Launch Of QVC's Mobile Web Site: m.QVC.com

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- QVC, Inc., announced today the customer rollout of a suite of mobile services, including "QVC Text Ordering," a new service that enables its customers to use text messages to find and buy products sold on QVC. The launch of these services also marks the unveiling of QVC's new mobile Web site: m.QVC.com, where customers can browse QVC product and show information, as well as make purchases. QVC's mobile services have been in limited availability since July 2008.

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"With the launch of QVC's mobile services, we're continuing to deliver our customers an enhanced shopping experience. They can now virtually shop QVC anywhere, at any time," said QVC's Senior Vice President of Platforms and Broadcast Technology Bob Myers. "Once registered with the service, our customers can purchase an item in just two text messages, making shopping even more fast and convenient than ever."

QVC Text Ordering - Make Purchases Anywhere, Anytime, From Any Mobile Device

In just three easy steps, QVC customers can complete registration for QVC Text Ordering. Those customers interested in accessing the service should text the words "JOIN" and their QVC customer number or e-mail address on file to 78246 ("QVCGO"). Once this information has been sent, the customer will receive a text message back from QVC to verify the account. After verification, QVC will send the customer back a final text message, informing the customer that he/she is now ready to place an order.

Purchasing an item is just as simple: customers interested in purchasing an item should send a text message to 78246 ("QVCGO") with the QVC item number (e.g. "A17025"). QVC will then send back a text message confirming the item number, its price and a request for verification. If the account is valid, QVC will send back a text message confirming the order and providing an estimated delivery date.

Standard text messaging rates apply to all QVC mobile text services. There are no additional premium charges imposed by QVC for usage of the service.

Keyword Texts Provide Information in an Instant, Add Items to Wish Lists

Customers can also use select keywords to expedite their purchase. For example, customers can text "TSV" to 78246 ("QVCGO") to order the Today's Special Value(R), an item offered at an exceptionally low price -- good for that given day, until 11:59 p.m. (ET), unless it sells out sooner. Other keywords available include "OTO" for QVC's One Time Only(R) item (an item offered at an exceptionally low price, for a limited amount of time, after the Today's Special Value(R) sells out) or "ONAIR" to purchase the item currently featured on the live broadcast.

Updating a wish list has also been simplified with QVC's new mobile services. Customers can simply text message various keywords to have items added to their wish list. These keywords include: "WISH TSV" (to add the Today's Special Value(R)), "WISH ONAIR" (to add the item currently being featured on the live broadcast) and "WISH Item Number" (e.g. WISH A17025) (to order the item of his/her choice).

QVC Mobile Web site Makes Shopping on the Go Easier, Faster

With the unveiling of these new mobile offerings, QVC is also concurrently launching its mobile Web site, m.QVC.com. "Our new mobile Web site, m.QVC.com, allows our customers to access information in one convenient place, and the site's mobile design makes searching fast," said Myers.

At m.QVC.com, customers can find out the Today's Special Value(R), items on-air, items "new today," etc. They can also view QVC's program guide, search for products by item number or make a purchase. Those interested in accessing the site should simply open an Internet browser on his/her mobile device and enter in the URL "m.QVC.com" (mobile.QVC.com also works). Once the connection is made, the QVC Mobile Web page will be displayed. The customer can then scroll through the various options.

Customers interested in ordering an item with multiple attributes (e.g. size, color) can do so via m.QVC.com. QVC is working to add this feature to QVC Text Ordering in the near future. It also plans to extend this feature to the Wish List application. Additionally, customers will be able to sign-up to receive text alerts for information pertaining to order and shipping confirmations, Today's Special Value(R), One Time Only(R) items and special promotions.

For additional information on QVC's mobile services, visit http://www.qvc.com/mobileinfo.

ABOUT QVC

QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group , is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world, with annual revenue of more than $7 billion. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 166 million homes worldwide. The company's Web site, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. With subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than a billion packages in its 22-year history.

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CONTACT: Tara Hunter, +1-484-701-8163, Tara.Hunter@QVC.com, or Erin
Mulholland, +1-484-701-2179, Erin.Mulholland@QVC.com, both of QVC

Web site: http://www.qvc.com/
http://m.qvc.com/
http://www.qvc.com/mobileinfo

AVT, Inc. Announces Guaranteed Monthly Payments on Digital Signage Based Vending Systems

CORONA, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AVT, Inc. (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Pink Sheets: AVTC), announced today that it has formed a joint venture with UDM (United Digital Media), located in Palm Springs, Ca., to guarantee monthly payments to vending operators who have purchased and placed AVT digital signage equipped vending systems at qualified locations.

"Those deploying an AVT manufactured vending system equipped with AVT's Digital Advertising Signage Equipment can each be eligible to be part of the AVTi Media Network, which involves payments starting at $50 per machine per month," states AVT founder Shannon Illingworth. "We are so confident that our PC based advertising vending systems will increase the awareness and marketing ability of products, services and branding that AVT and our advertising partners are willing to prove it by paying for it."

Curtis Pickering, CEO of United Digital Media, confirms the merits of the joint venture with AVT to offer guaranteed payments to qualified vending operators, saying that "the joint venture between AVT and UDM is unique because we have merged specific core digital signage attributes into the deployment of a nationwide network of close-up and personal message centers called vending machines!" He stressed that "as the network grows and reaches critical mass, national advertisers will now be able to reach measured specific demographics on a personal level, something that has been difficult to do with any real success." He concluded by stating that "this defines a new type of media marketing and should prove to be an exciting and effective vertical within the out of home advertising industry."

The joint venture taps into current AVT server hardware and UDM's mission critical application software which controls, updates and changes format as needed on any DSE (Digital Signage Equipped) vending systems at the push of a few keystrokes. This software is capable of administrating control from a PC located anywhere a connection to the internet can be made.

"This joint venture and solidification of core competencies between AVT and UDM further characterizes the continued efforts and execution of AVT's dedicated management team to maintain a position in the vending machine industry as a competitive and innovative company in pursuit of originality, state-of-the art technology, and increased revenues," Mr. Illingworth said.

ABOUT AVT:

AVT, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AVTC) is a vending solutions provider based in Corona, California that has developed several significant vending machine technologies that yield a more efficient and reliable yet technically advanced system. This advanced technology provides methods for cashless payment, credit card and debit card use, dynamic advertising with remote tracking and inventory management. AVT has grown privately for five years and has a strong balance sheet with current revenues, inventory and assets. AVT currently serves more than 300 government and commercial vending accounts in Southern California.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the failure to complete successfully the development of new or enhanced products, the Company's future capital needs, the lack of market demand for any new or enhanced products the Company may develop, any actions by the Company's partners that may be adverse to the Company, the success of competitive products, other economic factors affecting the Company and its markets, seasonal changes, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any statements in this press release.

Contact: AVT, Inc. James Winsor 951-737-1057

AVT, Inc.

CONTACT: James Winsor of AVT, Inc., +1-951-737-1057

Experience Untethered, Uninterrupted Gameplay With Microsoft's New SideWinder X8 MouseFirst wireless SideWinder mouse features Microsoft BlueTrack Technology for the best speeds and feeds available.

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today unleashed the SideWinder X8 Mouse, offering wireless freedom with wired performance with a 2.4GHz wireless connection that is built for lag-free play. The latest SideWinder mouse features an innovative play-and-charge system to ensure a nonstop gaming experience -- up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge -- with no need to stop the game to change batteries. The SideWinder X8 Mouse is a top performer thanks to Microsoft's new, proprietary BlueTrack Technology that gives this mouse the best frame rate, speed and acceleration on the market and a tracking range from 250 to 4,000 dots per inch (dpi).

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"When conducting our research, we found room for improving on the wireless experience for gamers, especially as it related to perceived delay or lag time of response. The SideWinder X8 Mouse will put those wireless gaming mouse fears to rest," said Bill Jukes, product marketing manager for Microsoft Hardware. "We designed this mouse to perform to the highest gaming standards -- with near-zero latency, uninterrupted gameplay and the world's most advanced tracking with BlueTrack Technology."

Innovation for Gaming Performance

The SideWinder X8 Mouse is a top-performing wireless gaming mouse, with a combination of BlueTrack Technology tracking that provides the best speeds and feeds available, 2.4GHz wireless technology built for lag-free play, and an easy recharging system that keeps gamers in action.

* BlueTrack Technology. The world's most advanced tracking offers next-generation tracking technology for gaming with image processing of 13,000 frames per second, 75g maximum acceleration and 120 inches per second maximum speed. * 2.4GHz wireless. The device is built for lag-free play with virtually no latency. * Play and charge. Get up to 30 hours of active gaming on a single charge, or use the play-and-charge cable for nonstop action. The winding cord management system offers easy charging -- simply unwrap the cord from around the storage box and snap it onto the underside of the mouse. Designed for Gaming

Comfort continues to be one of the main needs of PC gamers, and the SideWinder X8 Mouse features a unique, comfortable design that gamers will appreciate for extended sessions of play. Features include the following:

* Scroll wheel with tilt. The mouse has better feel and response with detents for precise control. * Engineered for speed. The shape was designed for quick, balanced and precise gaming actions. * Vertical side buttons. The top and bottom design makes locating side buttons easier and reduces unintentional activation.

The X8 also offers smart features to enhance the gaming experience, including an LCD screen on the mouse to quickly view dpi settings and macro- recording icons, and a Quick Launch button that provides one-touch access to Microsoft's PC gaming features.(1)

Custom Tuning

Gamers also like to customize their gaming mouse to fit their needs, which is why the SideWinder X8 Mouse offers the following adjustable features:

* DPI switching. Instantly switch sensitivity among high, medium and low with one click, ranging from 250 to 4,000 dpi. * Replaceable mouse feet. Choose from three materials for glide preference. * Seven programmable buttons. Customize five programmable main buttons, plus left and right tilt. * Macro record button. Easily record macros while in game with the dedicated button. Pricing and Availability

The SideWinder X8 Mouse will be widely available in February 2009 for an estimated retail price of $99.95 (U.S.).(2) The mouse is available now for pre-sale on Amazon.com and will ship in February when it is released. The SideWinder X8 Mouse will be backed by a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft Corp. More information about this and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.

About Microsoft Hardware

For more than 25 years, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC. Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial design and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier, more convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer, which launched in 1999, earned a place on PCWorld.com's December 2005 list of "The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years" as the first mainstream optical mouse that "brought gunk-free pointing devices" to a broad consumer base. More information about the Hardware Group is available at http://www.mshardwareguide.com/.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

(1) The Quick Launch button will open IntelliType keyboard or IntelliPoint mouse software when using Windows XP. (2) Actual retail prices may vary.

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CONTACT: Brittany Turner, brittany.turner@edelman.com, or Kerry Rickert,
kerry.rickert@edelman.com, both of Edelman, for Microsoft Corp.,
+1-206-223-1606

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

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

MILLBURY, Mass., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of Millbury are a major step closer to having another choice for their cable television services, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service via the most advanced all-digital, fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.

The Board of Selectmen in Millbury granted a cable franchise to Verizon Tuesday (Sept. 9), paving the way for video choice for thousands more Massachusetts households.

The board's vote brings to 79 the total number of Massachusetts communities where Verizon's FiOS TV is or will soon be available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, 85 high-definition channels, thousands of video-on-demand titles and more. Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen.

In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also allows the company to offer consumers and businesses high-speed FiOS Internet service at download speeds up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps.*

* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

[In Massachusetts, FiOS TV is available in Abington, Acton, Andover, Arlington, Ashland, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Boxford, Braintree, Burlington, Canton, Dedham, Dunstable, Framingham, Franklin, Georgetown, Hamilton, Hingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Ipswich, Lakeville, Lawrence, Lincoln, Littleton, Lexington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Marion, Marlborough, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Medfield, Medway, Melrose, Methuen, Middleborough, Nahant, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, North Andover, North Reading, Northborough, Norwood, Plymouth, Reading, Rochester, Rockland, Rowley, Sherborn, Southborough, Stoneham, Stoughton, Stow, Sudbury, Sutton, Swampscott, Taunton, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Tyngsborough, Wakefield, Walpole, Waltham, Wareham, Wayland, Wellesley, Wenham, West Newbury, Westborough, Westwood, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn. FiOS TV also is available in parts of New York, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and Washington.]

Verizon

CONTACT: Ellen Cummings, +1-508-624-2219, ellen.m.cummings@verizon.com,
or Phil Santoro, +1-617-743-4760, philip.g.santoro@verizon.com

Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/.
http://www.verizon.com/ma
http://www.verizon.com/news

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Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter Financial Results Conference Call And Webcast

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PRO-DEX, INC. invites shareholders and investors to listen to a broadcast review of the Company's fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and year end financial results.

The call is scheduled to be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time and may be accessed by visiting the Company's website at http://www.pro-dex.com/. Mark Murphy, Chief Executive Officer and Jeff Ritchey, Chief Financial Officer, plan to host the call. If you would like to join the call, dial (866) 323-3543 U.S. and (706) 679-0672 International, conference I.D. 64211330. You may identify the call as the Pro-Dex Fourth Quarter Earnings Call.

An online archive of the broadcast will be available within one hour of the completion of the call and will be accessible on the Company's website for 30 days. Additionally, a telephone replay will be available 2 hours after the call for 48 hours by dialing (800) 642-1687 U.S. or (706) 645-9291 for international callers, conference I.D. number 64211330.

Pro-Dex, Inc., with operations in Irvine, California; Beaverton, Oregon and Carson City, Nevada, specializes in bringing speed to market in the development and manufacture of technology-based solutions that incorporate embedded motion control, miniature rotary drive systems and fractional horsepower DC motors, serving the medical, dental, semi-conductor, scientific research and aerospace markets. Pro-Dex's products are found in hospitals, dental offices, medical engineering labs, scientific research facilities and high tech manufacturing operations around the world.

For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.pro-dex.com/.

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

Pro-Dex, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Pro-Dex, Inc.,
+1-949-769-3200; or Investor Relations, Jeff Stanlis of Hayden Communications,
Inc., +1-602-476-1821, for Pro-Dex, Inc.

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

Garmin Selects NAVTEQ for First Advertising Supported Real-Time Traffic DeliveryNAVTEQ Traffic Radio Data System (RDS) and the NAVTEQ Interactive Advertising Service Enable Ad-Supported Lifetime Traffic for Drivers

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- (CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2008, NAVTEQ Booth #323) -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, announced today that Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, has selected NAVTEQ Traffic's RDS delivery service and the NAVTEQ interactive advertising service for the nuvi 755T, 765T and 775T and nuvi 2x5 family. With Garmin, NAVTEQ will be the first to bring an advertising supported, real-time traffic service to market in North America.

NAVTEQ Traffic RDS delivers data via FM radio to power Garmin's lifetime traffic alerts allowing drivers to steer clear of traffic accidents, road closures and construction. The Garmin nuvi 755T, 765T and 775T and nuvi 2x5 family come standard with a traffic receiver that will provide alerts in traffic covered areas with no subscription fee required.

NAVTEQ delivers advertising, along with the traffic content, over its RDS network. The advertising is designed to complement the drivers' experience and is contextually relevant. For example, a driver can click on an ad to view specific restaurant information and route to the restaurant's location.

Research indicates consumers accept and even expect advertising if there is a clear value exchange and if the advertising is relevant and unobtrusive. According to research commissioned by NAVTEQ and carried out by Ipsos Understanding UnLtd in early 2008, traffic information has the highest perceived value and the greatest impact on consumers of all dynamic content types including gas prices, parking information, movie listings and times, and flight status information.

"By providing customers like Garmin an advertising-based revenue model in conjunction with RDS traffic data delivery, we believe that more drivers will have access to the most up-to-date traffic information to better manage their daily commutes," commented John MacLeod, executive vice president for NAVTEQ. "Drivers benefit by receiving free traffic while offering advertisers a new location-targeted environment to engage consumers."

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has more than 3,800 employees located in 194 offices and in 42 countries.

About Garmin

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, nuvi, and zumo are registered trademarks, and nuMaps Guarantee is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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CONTACT: Jennifer Schuh of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-3913,
jennifer.schuh@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588,
bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ

Web site: http://www.navteq.com/
http://www.garmin.com/

CDT Systems, Inc. Invites Interest in Carbon Aerogel to Generate Hydrogen as Fuel for Small Engines

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CDT Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CDTN) has invited expressions of interest in the use of its proprietary carbon aerogel material to generate a hydrogen/oxygen mix as a fuel source for small engines.

The invitation is extended to companies with expertise in hydrogen or electrolysis technology. It is open until October 22, 2008. Details are on the company's website at http://www.cdtwater.com/.

At in excess of 3 volts, carbon aerogel electrodes perform electrolysis, or the separation of a hydrogen/oxygen mix from water. The mix may be used to augment and enhance conventional fuels in internal combustion engines, with potential benefits of improved fuel economy and reduced harmful emissions.

The electrolysis source of hydrogen offers a path for transition to a non-oil fuel source at lower cost than stripping hydrogen from natural gas. Since carbon aerogel is non-sacrificial, it does not release contaminants into the water or atmosphere as metal electrodes do.

CDT proposes to sell carbon aerogel to developers of electrolyzers and fuel delivery systems for engines.

Meanwhile, CDT is holding discussions with its outsourcing partners about the pilot resumption of carbon aerogel production.

CDT has also received a letter from its intended joint venture manufacturing partner in Japan, Air Water Inc., confirming interest in moving forward the commercialization and manufacture of water treatment cells in Japan using capacitive deionization technology(R).

CDT Systems, Inc. is a licensee of the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) for carbon aerogel material and for capacitive deionization technology(R).

Contact information: John Davies, CEO, Capacitive Deionization Technology Systems, Inc. CDT Systems, Inc., Addison, Texas, phone (972) 934-1586; email: info@cdtwater.com.

CDT Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: John Davies, CEO of CDT Systems, Inc., +1-972-934-1586,
info@cdtwater.com

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

Perot Systems Hosts Technology Career Open House to Support Lincoln Expansion

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation (http://www.perotsystems.com/) today announced that it will host a career open house and participate in a second regional job fair to support the company's recent announcement of adding up to 150 new Infrastructure Services technology jobs to the Lincoln area over the next year. Perot Systems' career open house will be held today, September 10 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. The company will also participate in The Greater Omaha RecruitMilitary Career Fair this Thursday, September 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland (Greater Omaha). Perot Systems is recruiting for the following positions: Systems Administration Specialists (UNIX and Intel), Network Convergence Analysts, Mainframe Administration Sr. Specialists, and Project Managers.

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

WHO: Perot Systems Corporation WHAT: Infrastructure Services Career Open House WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Cornhusker Marriott 333 South 13th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 To pre-register for the Lincoln event, copy and paste the following link in to your web browser address box: http://www.perotsystems.com/careers/ISopenhouse Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m The Greater Omaha RecruitMilitary Career Fair Strategic Air & Space Museum 28210 West Park Highway Ashland (Greater Omaha), NE 68003 WHY: To support expanding business in Lincoln, we are inviting all Infrastructure Services professionals to attend this event to meet the Perot Systems team and explore career opportunities with our organization. These opportunities are full-time positions offering competitive benefits and a great chance to join the Perot Systems team! Recruiters and business leaders will be available for immediate interviews at the career open house for qualified applicants. All candidates are encouraged to bring copies of their resume to each event. JOB FAIR CONTACT: Lissa Barker, Human Resources - Recruiting Services Phone: 817-236-3830; E-mail: Lissa.Barker@ps.net

Perot Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Job Fair, Lissa Barker, Human Resources - Recruiting Services,
+1-817-236-3830, Lissa.Barker@ps.net; or Media, Alex Rapp, +1-972-577-7808,
alex.rapp@ps.net, both of Perot Systems Corporation

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

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FAA Awards Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solution Contract to Raytheon Team

RESTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- A team led by Raytheon Technical Services Company (RTSC) LLC, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company , has received a 10-year contract to provide training support for Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. The single contractor award is valued at $437 million for the five-year base period. The contract also has two options. If exercised, the first option is three years and the second option, two years.

The FAA's Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solution (ATCOTS) contract is a performance-based contract that replaces the current FAA field Training Support for Air Traffic (TSAT) and the FAA Academy Instructional Support Services (ISS) contracts. The ATCOTS contract, which began Sept. 9, gives the Raytheon team the ability to examine the entire air traffic controller training lifecycle.

"We are proud to have been selected to provide training support for the next decade," said Rick Yuse, RTSC president. "Our ATCOTS team is committed to ensuring a smooth transition, exceptional training and an improved training process for the FAA's air traffic controllers."

The Raytheon-led ATCOTS team includes Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Arlington, Va.; Dynamic Sciences, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz.; The Fortier Group, Oceanside, Calif.; CNI Information Technology, LLC, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Interim Solutions for Government, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Chenega Technology Services Corporation, Alexandria, Va.; University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D.; and Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, Minn.

"Our systematic approach to designing training solutions will help the FAA provide safe, uninterrupted travel for air travelers," said Raytheon Program Manager Charlie Keegan. "The training we will deliver to the FAA is built on more than 40 years of experience delivering a full range of training to the air traffic control community."

RTSC provides technology solutions for defense, federal and commercial customers worldwide. RTSC specializes in Mission Support (including installation, integration, maintenance, training and logistics support), counterproliferation and counterterrorism, homeland security solutions, base and range operations and customized engineering and manufacturing.

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: This contract award was announced by the FAA Sept. 9, 2008.

The TSAT contract incumbent is the Washington Consulting Group (WCG), and the ISS contract incumbent is the University of Oklahoma (OU). WCG and OU were on the Lockheed Martin Corporation ATCOTS team. Both WCG and OU have been incumbents for more than 20 years.

Contact: Cassandra Watson 703.295.2424 cassandra_watson@raytheon.com

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Cassandra Watson of Raytheon Company, +1-703-295-2424,
cassandra_watson@raytheon.com

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

STMicroelectronics Introduces Silicon Tuner and Single-Channel DVB-S2 Demodulator to Enable Cost-Effective HDTV Satellite Consumer EquipmentHighly-integrated two-piece 'front-end' set-top box chipset aimed at fast-growing DVB-S2 HDTV satellite standard

GENEVA, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , the world's leading supplier of silicon chips for set-top boxes (STBs)*, today announced it is bolstering its leadership in DVB-S2 digital satellite broadcast solutions with the launch of a new STB 'front-end' chipset for digital satellite high-definition TV equipment. The new STV6110A silicon tuner and the STV0903 single-channel satellite TV demodulator meet all the requirements of the DVB-S2 standard for broadcast applications. The use of DVB-S2 by consumer equipment manufacturers is strongly increasing in a wide range of applications, including Pay-TV and free-to-air STBs, integrated digital TVs (iDTVs), PC TV cards and the emerging high-definition Blu-ray (BD) equipment.

The DVB-S2 standard increases the capacity of satellite communications links by 30% compared to DVB-S (Digital Video Broadcast for Satellite), which has been in use for many years by satellite operators worldwide. In combination with other new coding and satellite technologies, DVB-S2 enables the effective deployment of high data-rate applications such as HDTV, broadband Internet and interactive services, as well as a significant increase in the number of standard channels that can be broadcast in a conventional transponder. Major satellite operators covering Europe, North Africa and the Middle-East are now in the process of accelerating the migration of all their satellite transponders to the more efficient DVB-S2 standard. The use of the standard is also increasing outside of the US and Western Europe, toward emerging markets such as Russia, India and Brazil, as well as Eastern Europe.

"ST has shipped more than five million DVB-S2 chipsets to leading makers of high-definition set-top boxes and integrated digital TVs and has, by far, the industry's widest portfolio of silicon IP and field-proven digital TV solutions," said Philippe Lambinet, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ST's Home Entertainment Group. "ST is able to offer leading operators and consumer manufacturers a wide choice of advanced platforms including this new stand-alone tuner and demodulator solution or complete fully integrated set-top box platforms, including tuner and single-chip integrated demodulator and decoder."

The new STV0903 demodulator, which operates seamlessly with ST's new STV6110A silicon tuner, is implemented in a cost-optimized process technology and allows easy upgrade to ST's dual-channel STV0900 demodulator, which was launched in early 2007. The STV6110A silicon tuner is a replacement for ST's STB6000 and STB6100 tuners, which have shipped a cumulative volume of more than 30 million units since 2004. The STV6110A is also suitable for use in markets outside of the DVB-S2 standard, such as Japan, and China, in which new satellite standards are emerging. Importantly, this new STV6110A tuner and STV0903 demodulator combo provides manufacturers with a significant reduction in power consumption offering 600mW and 1.2W, respectively, which is approximately 50% of the combined power consumption of ST's previous chipset.

Full software support is available via ST's application program interface (STAPI), enabling ease of use with ST's extensive family of standard- and high-definition H.264/MPEG-4/VC-1 decoders. Both new devices support QPSK (quadrature-phase-shift-keying) and 8PSK modulation, as well as both DVB-S and DVB-S2 processing. The STV0903 demodulator is packaged in a 14 x 14mm 128-pin LQFP and is priced at $9 in quantities of 10,000. The STV6110A tuner is packaged in a 5 x 5mm 32-pin QFN and is priced at $1.5 in quantities of 10,000. Both devices are available now in production volumes.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2007, the Company's net revenues were $10 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com/.

* 'MPEG Video ICs: H.264 in the Limelight' published by InStat, June 2007

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: Michael Markowitz, of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
michael.markowitz@st.com

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

Subaye.com Invests $1.3M Adding Servers and ORACLE Software

FOSHAN, China, Sept. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MyStarU.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MYST; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: TQF), is pleased to announce that its majority owned subsidiary, Subaye.com, Inc.'s ( http://www.subaye.com/ ) wholly owned subsidiary, Guangzhou Subaye Computer Tech Limited (SCT), the website operation and host management firm, has announced that it purchased 30 servers from DELL and ORACLE Enterprise Edition. 2*CPU + RAC software will upgrade websites according to increasing daily demand for members' services.

SCT will be involved in hardware and software meeting a of total 1,000,000 SMEs, Online Shop membership transactions and the video online processes of Subaye.com, x381.com and Goongreen.org .

"This investment will allow Subaye to execute its business plan with a strong power infrastructure to run e-commerce and online advertising platforms. As forecast, Subaye will receive revenue of $1 million from video advertising plus 5% commission from all transactions of SMEs selling goods to online shops," said president of Subaye.com, Yaofu Su.

About Subaye.com, Inc.

Subaye.com, Inc. is a Delaware corporation. MyStarU.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MYST) currently owns 69% interests of the Company. The Company, http://www.subaye.com/ , is a video web development, hosting, marketing and e-commerce service provider, offering a unique corporate video sharing platform for both users and customers. Target clients include potential users in the PRC that demand publishing and sharing abilities for their online corporate videos. The platform consists of the Company's websites and the Subaye alliance network, which is the Company's network of third-party websites.

The services are designed to enable Internet users to find relevant online video from the Company's video database, which currently consists of thousands of corporate video profiles, as visible video showcases for presentation. The service provided is distribution through more than 3,000 alliance members (distributors) in China. The alliance members carry out marketing and sales. Subaye Internet Corporate Video serves as a commission base. Alliance members assist corporate users in the studio, including with DV recording, and deliver videos to Subaye video storage and post to video sharing websites, including YouTube.com. Most of the new distributors are the business partners and agents of Baidu and Google, and they will bid for search keywords for online promotion with Baidu.com and other search engines from time to time. The potential users of the Internet Corporate Video service are the 5 million small and medium sized Enterprises in China.

Safe Harbor

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

MyStarU.com, Inc.

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

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