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TracFone Wireless Extends Service for Those Affected by Hurricane Ike

MIAMI, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Cell phones are never more important than during a natural disaster, when they serve as a lifeline to keep people connected with police, emergency rescue and government agencies, in addition to friends and relatives. With that in mind, TracFone Wireless, the nation's largest prepaid cell phone provider, is providing extended free service days to ensure its customers will maintain service during the recovery and aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

TracFone is extending its service expiration dates for all customers in the affected areas of Hurricane Ike, as defined by FEMA. As of September 12th, any TracFone or Net10 subscriber who is in these affected areas and has a service expiration date in the next 10 days will receive an extra 10 days of service at no extra charge.

Currently, 45 counties have been declared as being in a "State of Emergency." TracFone will monitor FEMA announcements as the storm evolves and apply the same policy to additional "State of Emergency" designations as they arise. Please visit the FEMA Web site at http://www.fema.gov/ for the complete updated listing of declared disaster areas.

About TracFone Wireless, Inc.

TracFone Wireless, Inc. is the largest prepaid mobile phone service provider in the U.S., and has been the leader in the 12 years since it was founded. TracFone is a subsidiary of America Movil , the fourth largest mobile phone company in the world, and the largest in all of the Americas with more than 163 million mobile phone subscribers -- more than AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. America Movil is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AMX, and has been named top technology company by Business Week for the past 2 years (Technology Hot 100).

For more information, visit http://www.tracfone.com/.

TracFone Wireless, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Sias of Reeves Laverdure Public Relations, for TracFone
Wireless, Inc., +1-561-391-8717, or cell, +1-561-706-7735, msias@reevespr.com

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

Campus MovieFest and AT&T Launch 2008-2009 World TourLargest Student Film Festival Provides Moviemaking Opportunity to More Than 750,000 College Students at Campuses Nationwide Using AT&T Products and Services

ATLANTA and DALLAS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world's largest student film festival, and AT&T Inc. announced today the launch of CMF's 2008-2009 World Tour, beginning in Berkeley, Calif. Presented by AT&T, CMF has provided more than 150,000 young filmmakers with free resources since the festival began in 2000, allowing aspiring students to share their short films with a worldwide audience. This year, CMF will bring more schools, prizes, industry opportunities and exposure to the festival, as well as a new focus on music as the program travels to more than 50 colleges and universities and four countries. The festival will culminate in June 2009 at the CMF International Grand Finale in Los Angeles, where the best films from Los Angeles to New York and Scotland to Cannes will be showcased.

Campus MovieFest began at Emory University in Atlanta when four students teamed up to create an event with the goal of helping fellow students tell their unique stories. CMF has spread to more than 24 cities, including Atlanta; San Francisco; San Jose, Calif.; Sonoma, Calif.; Palo Alto, Calif.; Davis, Calif.; Los Angeles; Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Athens, Ga.; Orlando, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Boston; New York; St Andrews, Scotland; Rosarito, Mexico; and Cannes, France.

This year, the tour will extend to include Seattle; Austin, Texas; Irvine, Calif.; Durham, N.C.; Birmingham, Ala.; Chicago; Washington, D.C., and more. CMF will reach more than 750,000 students on participating campuses and will provide the opportunity to create movies to more than 50,000 students, many of whom are first-time filmmakers.

Student teams participating in Campus MovieFest can use the latest AT&T and Apple products and services for one week at no charge. AT&T is equipping student teams with video-enabled 3G phones and encouraging them to use some of AT&T's newest products and applications, such as Video Share(SM), JuiceCaster and location-based mobile GPS services, within the films through the "AT&T Best Use of Mobile" category. The winners will receive prizes including new AT&T video phones and $250 AT&T gift cards for team leaders.

Additionally, as the official wireless sponsor of CMF, AT&T will exclusively showcase content from the festival, including the top film winners, on its CV mobile video platform and through Video Downloads on the AT&T MEdia Mall -- a unique way for the student films to reach a greater audience of AT&T's 73 million wireless customers. AT&T has even teamed up with Guitar Hero(R) III to bring the mobile version of the game to participating CMF campuses. Contestants can battle students across the country for a chance to win prizes like a Nintendo Wii with Guitar Hero. Students can text GH3 to 386 to get the game on their AT&T phone.

Students will also be able to use the latest Apple laptops equipped with Final Cut Studio and iMovie '08 software in addition to digital video camcorders and accessories. Teams will be allotted one week at each campus with 24/7 support to write, film and edit their films. The judges will then determine the top movies to be shown at red carpet finales, with the winners from each school moving on to the CMF Regional Grand Finales in San Francisco, Atlanta and New York, followed by the CMF International Grand Finale in Hollywood. Prizes will include more than $400,000 in Apple laptops, software, iPods, AT&T gift cards, cash and trips for the students to meet industry executives for a chance to pursue their dreams in filmmaking.

"We couldn't be more fortunate to have the chance to empower so many talented and creative young people worldwide, while connecting them with the tools and people who can help them follow their passions," said David Roemer, co-founder of Campus MovieFest. "Someday we'll get a real job; until then, CMF continues to grow beyond our wildest dreams."

Patrick Burns, executive director of National Marketing for AT&T's wireless unit, said: "CMF provides us with an outstanding opportunity to connect these students with some of the best products and services we offer -- from our applications like AT&T Video Share and JuiceCaster to our latest handsets. We think it will provide an extraordinary experience for these students. It's a chance to show how our unique offerings can empower people to tell their stories, flex their talents and achieve their goals."

Additionally, Virgin America, the official airline of Campus MovieFest, showcases top short CMF movies at 35,000 feet on Red, its industry-leading in-flight entertainment system. All CMF movies are showcased online at http://www.campusmoviefest.com/, as well as through partner sites. Top CMF movies have been viewed more than 15 million times with coverage from "The Today Show," Diane Sawyer and CNN.

CMF will announce winners in the Best Picture, Best Comedy, Best Drama and Best Use of Mobile categories, and it is especially proud to offer the Elfenworks Social Justice Award, which delivers cash grants from The Elfenworks Foundation to top teams that address solutions for domestic poverty. Additionally, AT&T-powered text voting at each finale determines CMF Audience Choice Award winners. CMF will once again award its coveted CMF Golden Tripod Award to industry leaders.

After having ignited moviemaking revolutions at college campuses worldwide, Campus MovieFest is now expanding to create similar impacts for student musicians through Campus MusicFest. With a successful pilot program in New York in spring 2008, the nationwide launch of Campus MusicFest in September provides students with the opportunity to create their own music, win exceptional prizes and gain exposure in the music industry. AT&T is enabling selected Campus MusicFest participants to have their original music turned into ringtones that can be purchased on AT&T MEdia Mall. For more information about AT&T MEdia Mall, visit http://www.att.com/mediamall.

For more information about Campus MovieFest or to see its best movies, visit http://www.campusmoviefest.com/.

About Campus MovieFest

Like a story from a classic Hollywood film, Campus MovieFest (CMF) came from humble beginnings before becoming the world's largest student film festival and the premier outlet for today's greatest student filmmakers. In 2000, four friends attending Emory University set out to make a difference by providing Apple laptops, camcorders, and a week for students to translate their stories onto film. More than 150,000 students around the world have since participated, receiving all the necessary technology and training for free, thanks to corporate partners. The 2008 - 2009 CMF Tour includes over 50 events worldwide featuring 50,000 student movie-makers, red carpet finales and over $400,000 in prizes. Additional information and thousands of CMF films are available online at http://www.campusmoviefest.com/.

About AT&T

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

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

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

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: April Borlinghaus of AT&T Inc., +1-512-495-7166,
aborling@attnews.us; or Lauren Wood of Campus MovieFest, +1-404-875-9395,
media@campusmoviefest.com

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

EMBARQ Prepared as Ike Moves Toward Texas

HOUSTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EMBARQ crews and support personnel across Texas have moved into position as Hurricane Ike approaches the Texas coast. EMBARQ has more than 200,000 residential and business customers in the state.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060516/EMBARQLOGO)

Emergency preparedness teams have mobilized in readiness for the storm's expected landfall, and command centers in Texas and elsewhere remain in constant communication to ensure the most effective and efficient response to severe weather.

"Hurricane Ike is expected to cause significant damage in Texas, and our technicians are ready to move in and quickly restore service once it is safe and the storm has passed," said Jim Hansen, senior vice president of Network Services at EMBARQ. "Our disaster preparations go on all year. The emphasis on planning is instrumental in quickly restoring service to affected areas following severe weather."

EMBARQ customers, both business and consumer, who experience issues during severe weather should call 1-800-672-6242 or they can use the "Support" or "Contact Us" links on embarq.com.

About EMBARQ

Embarq Corporation , headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, offers a complete suite of communications services. The company has approximately 18,000 employees and operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is included in the Fortune 500(R) list of America's largest corporations.

For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services that includes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speed Internet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network(R) -- all on one monthly bill.

For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible and integrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be more productive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolio includes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class High Speed Internet, wireless, satellite TV from DIRECTV(R), enhanced data network services, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services.

For more information, visit embarq.com.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060516/EMBARQLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Embarq Corporation

CONTACT: Tom Matthews, +1-407-889-6072, Tom.Matthews@embarq.com, or
Charles Fleckenstein, +1-913-345-6545, Charles.m.fleckenstein@embarq.com, both
of Embarq Corporation

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

Spike TV and MTV Games are Getting the Band Back Together to Celebrate the Release of Rock Band 2(TM)'30 Minutes To Midnight: Spike's Countdown to Rock Band 2' Premieres Saturday, September 13 at 11:30 PM, ETSpecial Features Appearances By Rock Band 2 Artists Judas Priest, Cheap Trick and Disturbed, plus Exclusive News on downloadable album content coming to Rock Band 2 next week!

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Games and Spike TV are teaming up to ring in one of the year's most anticipated releases with "30 Minutes To Midnight: Spike's Countdown to Rock Band 2(TM)." Hosted by Geoff Keighley of Game Trailers TV and emanating in New York City, the action starts at 11:30 PM, ET/PT.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060322/NYW096LOGO )

Keighley will be joined by the 3 top bands on the Xbox 360 Rock Band leaderboard, as well as Rock Band players with truly amazing skills -- including one that can play all four Rock Band instruments at once. Featured artists on Rock Band 2 including Judas Priest, Cheap Trick and Disturbed join the celebration and ask bands to show off their video game musical talents in the various "Rock Band Challenges," such as playing through a song completely from memory with no notes on screen. Find out which user band is crowned as the best Rock Band band in the nation!

In addition, 30 Minutes To Midnight will exclusively reveal news on the first Rock Band 2 downloadable album content when Keighley travels to Harmonix in Boston to meet with the creators of the ultimate music game.

The award-winning Rock Band 2 standalone software will make its debut on the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on Sunday, September 14, 2008 with an exclusive launch window in North America. Rock Band 2 standalone wireless drums and guitars will also arrive at retail later in the week. In addition, look for the epic Rock Band 2 TV commercial featuring AC/DC's rock anthem "Let There Be Rock" that premiered during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at http://www.rockband2.com/.

Spike TV is available in 96.1 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom , MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is http://www.spike.com/ and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060322/NYW096LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Spike TV

CONTACT: Salil Gulati of Spike TV, +1-212-767-8705,
salil.gulati@mtvstaff.com; or Jeff Castaneda, of MTV, +1-212-846-6774,
Jeff.Castaneda@mtvstaff.com

Web site: http://www.spike.com/
http://www.spike.com/press
http://www.rockband2.com/

IPTV Leader Unveils Online Environment for Comedy Pioneer Seth MacFarlane

NEW YORK and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- KIT digital Builds Interactive Web Environment for Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy Web Shorts

KIT digital, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: KITD), a leading global provider of IPTV enablement technology and video-centric interactive marketing solutions, revealed this week its latest work -- a custom-built Web environment created for TV innovator Seth MacFarlane and his new collection of web shorts titled Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (http://www.sethcomedy.com). KIT digital was called upon by Media Rights Capital (MRC), an independent film, television and digital studio.

Nearly 75% of all Internet users now watch video online, a 300% increase in just two years, and KIT digital is at the forefront of this booming trend. KIT digital brought a track record in interactive marketing innovation to this new project, having recently built a number of ground-breaking digital Web environments for other high-profile entertainment clients, including Big Brother, Raven-Symone and Wallace & Gromit. KIT digital helps its clients deliver and monetize rich media content in new and engaging ways to audiences over web browsers, mobile phones and IPTV set-top-boxes.

"Our goal in working with KIT digital was to provide Seth a platform that would support his unique brand of comedy," said Dan Goodman, president of digital media, Media Rights Capital. "They were the ideal architect of our 'home base' for this new concept as they were able to deliver a total solution from compelling creative to a turnkey back-end solution. We are thrilled with the dynamic environment they have developed for the content."

The online experience KIT digital created for Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy incorporates flash development elements built upon KIT digital's proprietary API-based video player. The company merged detailed flash animations with the API player to synthesize the show and interactive components. Highlights of the interface include:

-- Two different channels: Video channel containing a playlist of all animated content for the site and the Blog channel containing a playlist of complementary blog content from Seth MacFarlane -- Integrated advertising features directly into the player, allowing a seamless brand experience -- Best-of-breed reporting, tracking and trend analysis -- Integrated non-video content (cast profiles, ticker ,etc.) and a custom content management systems (CMS) to manage all non-video content -- Customized YouTube channel consistent with the creative elements of the website -- Edge-cache technology that allows scalability and high performance over a global footprint, ensuring that the player loads quickly and viewing experience is maximally enhanced.

"Once again, Seth MacFarlane is breaking new ground in entertainment, this time in how it is delivered to the consumer through the Internet," stated Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, chairman and chief executive officer of KIT digital. "We are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to work on this initiative with Media Rights Capital, an important client of the firm. KIT digital is proving yet again to be at the forefront of the fusion of traditional and new media."

KIT digital has previously been called upon by industry heavyweights to bolster online presence, increase audience reach and market share, and create cutting-edge, dynamic interactive environments for consumers. Such clients include: News Corporation (including properties NY Post, The Sun, The Times), ESPNstar, Citadel Radio Network, Verizon, RCS, IMG and ABC Disney. For more information on KIT digital, please visit http://www.kit-digital.com. To request an interview, or to learn more about how the company is helping to transform online interactive development, please call the below media contact.

About KIT digital

KIT digital, Inc. (OTCBB: KITD) is a leading, global provider of proprietary IP-based video distribution technologies and video-centric interactive marketing solutions. Through its end-to-end platform, KIT digital works closely with consumer brands, content providers and telcos to maximize the value of video content via the Internet and mobile networks. The KIT VX platform allows clients to publish, manage and distribute digital video content, build online/mobile communities and integrate advertising. The Company offers businesses a full range of interactive marketing solutions and KIT clients can access approximately 100 KIT-syndicated channels and 40,000 KIT-syndicated videos. KIT digital clients include News Corp., Verizon, IMG, China Mobile, Telefonica, Vodafone, K-Mart, Coles, NASDAQ, Hummer and RCS. KIT digital has principal offices in Dubai, Melbourne (Australia), Stockholm, New York and London. For additional information, please visit http://www.kit-digital.com.

Media Contact: Jonathan Cutler Verse Communications +1-818-981-3023 jonathan@verseinc.com Web site: http://www.kit-digital.com http://www.sethcomedy.com

KIT digital, Inc.

Jonathan Cutler of Verse Communications, +1-818-981-3023, jonathan@verseinc.com, for KIT digital, Inc.

Onstream Media Reaffirms Strategy and Long-Term Business Outlook Amidst Shareholder Inquiries About Decline in Common Stock Price

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Management of Onstream Media Corporation , a leading online service provider of live and on-demand digital media communications and applications, today expressed continued confidence in its long-term business outlook. The comments were in response to shareholder inquiries regarding the decline in the Company's share price.

Randy Selman, Onstream's CEO stated, "Onstream remains well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing demand for media distribution via the Internet. We believe we have the most robust tools available in the industry, and a growing customer base of top-tier corporations who are increasingly looking for solutions that allow them to monetize and distribute their rich media content. The pending acquisition of Narrowstep provides us with one of, if not the last, key components we need for the Digital Media Services Platform. In addition, this strategic acquisition gives us additional resources to execute our strategic plans. Despite these challenging market conditions for publicly traded companies, and in particular for small-cap stocks like Onstream, we believe that Onstream remains well positioned."

Management, during its fiscal third quarter conference call, increased full-year fiscal 2008 guidance to a record breaking $17.5 million in revenues, representing 45% year-over-year top-line growth. This estimate includes the contribution from Infinite Conferencing and is an increase compared to the previous guidance of approximately $17.0 million. This guidance does not include our key catalysts for growth including Qwest, the Auction Video initiatives and sales of iEncode, which are not expected to result in any meaningful revenue contribution for the remainder of fiscal 2008, although management expects them to positively impact 2009 revenues.

About Onstream Media:

Onstream Media Corporation is an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, corporate web communications and content management applications. Onstream Media's pioneering Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The DMSP provides our clients with intelligent delivery and syndication of video advertising, and supports pay-per-view for online video and other rich media assets. The DMSP also provides an efficient workflow for transcoding and publishing user-generated content in combination with social networks and online video classifieds, utilizing Onstream Media's Auction Video(TM) (patent pending) technology. In addition, Onstream Media provides live and on-demand webcasting, webinars, web and audio conferencing services. In fact, almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies and 78% of the Fortune 100 CEOs and CFOs have used Onstream Media's services.

Select Onstream Media customers include: AAA, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company, Bonnier Corporation, Dell, Disney, National Press Club, NHL, MGM, PR Newswire, Televisa, BT Conferencing, Shareholder.com (NASDAQ), and the U.S. Government. Onstream Media's strategic relationships include Akamai, Adobe, eBay, FiveAcross/Cisco and Qwest. For more information, visit Onstream Media at http://www.onstreammedia.com/ or call 954-917-6655.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by Onstream Media are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of the company or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to fluctuations in demand; changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet. Onstream Media undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in Onstream Media Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Onstream intends to file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which will include a joint proxy statement/prospectus of Onstream and Narrowstep and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed transaction. THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WILL BE MAILED TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF ONSTREAM AND NARROWSTEP. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ONSTREAM AND NARROWSTEP ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND THE OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONSTREAM, NARROWSTEP AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by Onstream or Narrowstep with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov/. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Narrowstep at narrowstep.com or by contacting Narrowstep Investor Relations via telephone at (609) 945-1772. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Onstream at http://www.onstreammedia.com/ or by contacting Onstream's Investor Relations via telephone at 646-536-7331. Investors and security holders are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed transaction.

Narrowstep and its respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Narrowstep and Onstream in favor of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Narrowstep and their respective interests in the proposed transaction will be available in the joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Onstream and its respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Onstream and Narrowstep in favor of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Onstream and their respective interests in the proposed transaction will be available in the joint proxy statement/prospectus

CONTACTS: Onstream Media: Investor Relations: Chris Faust Brett Maas FastLane Communications Hayden Communications 973-226-4379 646-536-7331 cfaust@fast-lane.net brett@haydenir.com

Onstream Media Corporation

CONTACT: Chris Faust of FastLane Communications, +1-973-226-4379,
cfaust@fast-lane.net; or Investor Relations, Brett Maas of Hayden
Communications, +1-646-536-7331, brett@haydenir.com, both for Onstream Media

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

Z Trim Lightens the Menu Labeling Legislation Issue at Mid-Atlantic Food Expo, September 17 & 18Joins with Students from Baltimore's NAF High School to Demonstrate How Z Trim Can Improve the Nutritional Profiles and Tastes of Sauces and Desserts in Booth #165

MUNDELEIN, Ill., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Z Trim Holdings, Inc. announced today that it will partner with students from the Hospitality and Tourism Academy of Baltimore's National Academy Foundation (NAF) High School to demonstrate its multifunctional fiber food ingredient at the Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage, and Lodging Expo, the largest trade show on the East Coast, attracting thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors from New York to Florida.

As the prospect of menu labeling legislation continues to loom in local pockets throughout the nation, Z Trim's brand equity is resonating louder with young people beginning careers in the food industry, as well as with established restaurant chefs, owners and vendors.

"I use Z Trim in X and Y because it is taste neutral and enables me to replace fat with natural dietary fiber while providing the essential textures that my customer's love," said Chef Drew Rosen, President of Fresh Foods Cafe in Long Beach, California. "Good tasting foods that are fresh and nutritious are the crux of our business, so Z Trim is essential to many of my recipes," he said. "Before long, I'm sure restaurants throughout the nation will discover how Z Trim can be easily incorporated into the most successful menu items they make from scratch, or as an ingredient in finished foods from their preferred vendors," he added.

Z Trim gives restaurants the flexibility to improve the nutritional profiles of a host of successful menu items across categories, according to Phil Versten, VP of Marketing and Communications for Z Trim Holdings, Inc. "The issue concerning menu legislation and ingredient bans is mostly about fat and calories," he said. "Regardless what legislation passes here or is defeated there, the continuing introduction of such bills speaks to a larger social concern that happens to be politically expedient," he added. "Many in the food manufacturing and foodservice industries view our multifunctional fiber ingredients as a way to get past the issue because we can easily, naturally, and economically improve the nutritional profiles of the menu items that built their businesses, without impacting taste. With full taste and better nutrition, the issue fades."

A host of food manufacturing companies have begun rolling out finished products containing Z Trim to both retail and foodservice. For example, the Salad Bar line of dressings manufactured by Ken's Foods will be on display as well at the Z Trim booth. Ken's created the line using Z Trim multifunctional fiber in place of certain oils and gums, thereby maintaining a clean label without sacrificing taste and texture. The line was originally created for use in specific school districts. For many people, the significantly reduced fat dressings with Z Trim are indistinguishable from their full fat counterparts.

Although Z Trim has been showcasing Z Trim-enhanced products from a variety of large and small food manufacturers at food shows of late, Z Trim has opted to work with the Restaurant Association of Maryland's Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF) for this show.

"We heard that Z Trim was an innovative company that might be receptive to working with our ProStart program," said LaDeana Litchfield, Director of Workforce Development for the Restaurant Association of Maryland's Hospitality Education Foundation (MHEF). "We applaud Z Trim for recognizing that the future of the industry is with these ProStart students," she added. "It's a great opportunity for our students to work with a healthy product like Z Trim."

Z Trim is thrilled with the opportunity. "We want to respond to young, creative people interested in bringing sensible and innovative solutions into the field with them as they graduate," Versten said. "We're happy to introduce the ProStart participants to the versatility and attributes of our multifunctional ingredient."

ProStart is a national program whose curriculum is written by the NRA. The MHEF ProStart program has recruited students from Baltimore's National Academy Foundation (NAF) High School to prepare a cheese sauce Queso dip with substantially reduced fat. Their preparation will take place on the demo stage on Wednesday September 17th at 3:15pm on the Nation's Restaurant News Chef Demo Stage under the guidance of Chef/Instructor Steve Hinnant. As well, the students will make mini pumpkin muffins that Z Trim will sample at booth #165.

ABOUT Z TRIM(R)

Z Trim, http://www.ztrim.com/, is a natural, functional food ingredient and emulsifier made from the hulls of corn. Because Z Trim is non-caloric dietary fiber, replacement of added fats with Z Trim can achieve up to 80% calorie reduction in many foods without negatively affecting taste or texture, and can substantially reduce harmful trans and saturated fats found in many foods. Z Trim is a versatile product that can serve as a fat replacement, thickening agent or emulsifier with texturization, binding, shaping, suspension, water control and pH balance attributes. Z Trim represents a natural and frequently cost competitive alternative to many of the oils, gums and starches it can replace. Z Trim has wide application in dairy products, dressings, dips, sauces, baked goods, processed meats, snack foods, cookies, pies, cakes, icings, brownies, bars, ice cream, milk shakes and many other foods.

ABOUT THE MID ATLANTIC FOOD, BEVERAGE & LODGING EXPO

The Mid Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging EXPO is an annual restaurant and hospitality tradeshow that features local, national and international manufacturers, distributors and brokers with samples and demonstrations of food, beverages and services for sale to the region's hospitality industry. Featuring free parking, special events, speakers and free admission for foodservice professionals. For more information please visit http://www.midatlanticexpo.com/

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

Certain statements in this press release are "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. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of Z Trim Holdings to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward.looking statements. Other factors, which could materially affect such forward.looking statements, can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov/, including risk factors relating to our history of operating losses, that our auditors have expressed substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern, lack thus far of significant market acceptance of our products, the fact that we may dilute existing shareholders through additional stock issuances, and our reliance on our intellectual property. Investors, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward.looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward.looking statements. The forward.looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update such forward.looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Contact: Phil Versten Voice: 847-549-6002 Email: phil.versten at ztrim.com

Z Trim Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Phil Versten of Z Trim Holdings, Inc., +1-847-549-6002,
phil.versten at ztrim.com

Web site: http://www.ztrim.com/
http://www.midatlanticexpo.com/

IPTV Leader Unveils Online Environment for Comedy Pioneer Seth MacFarlaneKIT digital Builds Interactive Web Environment for Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy Web Shorts

NEW YORK and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KIT digital, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: KITD) , a leading global provider of IPTV enablement technology and video-centric interactive marketing solutions, revealed this week its latest work -- a custom-built Web environment created for TV innovator Seth MacFarlane and his new collection of web shorts titled Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (http://www.sethcomedy.com/). KIT digital was called upon by Media Rights Capital (MRC), an independent film, television and digital studio.

KIT digital has previously been called upon by industry heavyweights to bolster online presence, increase audience reach and market share, and create cutting-edge, dynamic interactive environments for consumers. Such clients include: News Corporation (including properties NY Post, The Sun, The Times), ESPNstar, Citadel Radio Network, Verizon, RCS, IMG and ABC Disney. For more information on KIT digital, please visit http://www.kit-digital.com/. To request an interview, or to learn more about how the company is helping to transform online interactive development, please call the below media contact.

About KIT digital

Media Contact: Jonathan Cutler Verse Communications 818.981.3023 jonathan@verseinc.com

KIT digital, Inc.

CONTACT: Jonathan Cutler of Verse Communications, +1-818-981-3023,
jonathan@verseinc.com, for KIT digital, Inc.

Web site: http://www.kit-digital.com/
http://www.sethcomedy.com/

Avistar Schedules Conference Call for September 17, 2008 to Provide Business Update

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avistar Communications Corporation , a provider of unified visual communications solutions, today announced that it will conduct a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on September 17, 2008 to discuss the company's progress in relation to previously identified milestones, including the recently concluded technology licensing agreement with IBM Corporation.

To participate in the conference call, please dial toll-free 877.681.3374. Investors may also access a live audio webcast of this conference call through the Investor Relations section of the company's website at http://investor.shareholder.com/avistar/events.cfm.

About Avistar Communications Corporation

Avistar creates technology that provides the missing critical element in unified communications: bringing people in organizations face-to-face, through enhanced communications, for true collaboration anytime, anyplace. Its latest product, Avistar C3, draws on over a decade of market experience to deliver a single-click desktop videoconferencing and collaboration experience that moves business communications into a new era. Available as a stand-alone solution, or integrated with existing unified communications software from other vendors, Avistar C3 enables users to gain instant messaging-style ability to initiate video communications across and outside the enterprise. Patented bandwidth management enables thousands of users to access desktop videoconferencing, Voice over IP (VoIP) and streaming media, without requiring substantial new network investment or impairing network performance.

Avistar's desktop videoconferencing and collaboration installations are among the world's largest, including more than 18,000 seats sold in more than 40 countries. Clients report as much as a 20 percent reduction in travel expense and carbon emissions, increases in productivity, and immeasurably improved relationship building within their organizations, as well as with suppliers and customers. Avistar holds a portfolio of 83 patents for inventions in video and network technology and licenses IP to videoconferencing, rich-media services, public networking and related industries. Current licensees include IBM Corporation, Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), Polycom, Inc., Tandberg ASA, Radvision Ltd. LifeSize Communications, Inc., and Emblaze-VCON.

For more information, visit http://www.avistar.com/.

Avistar Communications Corporation

CONTACT: Bob Habig of Avistar Communications Corporation,
+1-650-525-3310, bhabig@avistar.com

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

Zed and Lionsgate Announce Mobile PartnershipLionsgate properties to be co-developed for global mobile distribution; deal reflects Lionsgate strategy of leveraging content leadership into new digital distribution platforms

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and MADRID, Spain, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- LIONSGATE , the leading next generation filmed entertainment studio, and Zed, the leading mobile content company worldwide in terms of revenue and geographical presence, today announced an agreement to co-develop mobile entertainment projects, based on Lionsgate films, television programming and music as well as original properties for mobile. The agreement will not only leverage Lionsgate content in the form of mobile video across Zed's global network of mobile operators, but will also create new revenue streams and creative opportunities through traditional ringtones, wallpaper and games as well as new forms of mobile video and mobile interactive communities.

Zed, the leading mobile value-added player worldwide, develops and markets entertainment and community products and services for mobile distribution through a network of 130 mobile operators, reaching more than 50 global territories and 2 billion mobile subscribers. The mobile marketplace is currently the fastest growing industry worldwide, outpacing that of landline phones, personal computers, television sets and cars, bringing in annualized wireless revenues of over $143 billion, according to CTIA research. Experian Consumer Research predicts that, by December 2010, 70 percent of consumers in our global society will carry at least one cellular device. Additionally, the growing range of multimedia handsets and faster connections have greatly increased creative avenues such as user-generated content, instant messaging, text messaging and image sharing.

"Consumers are clearly increasing penetration of the mobile market, and as two next-generation entertainment companies, we're excited to form our global partnership with Zed to create a powerful new industry model for mobile entertainment," said Curt Marvis, President, Digital Media of Lionsgate. "We look forward to bringing this fresh opportunity to consumers by the end of year, and this agreement continues our momentum in creating innovative new content deals to serve the digital marketplace worldwide."

Lionsgate manages a prolific library of approximately 12,000 motion picture and television titles, including its SAW horror franchise, film classic DIRTY DANCING, critically-acclaimed "Mad Men," iconic comedy "Weeds," and compelling television drama "Crash" based on Lionsgate's Academy Award-winning film. The Company also recently announced series "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" with the international star, and "Nurse Jackie" starring three-time Emmy Award-winner and former "The Sopranos" star Edie Falco. Together, Lionsgate and Zed will oversee financing, development, production, marketing and distribution.

"This agreement truly represents the 21st century model of Hollywood entertainment evolving to serve new global distribution markets. I am confident we will significantly increase the success of the two enterprises," said Javier Perez Dolset, Founder and CEO of Zed.

This agreement was negotiated on behalf of Lionsgate by Alex Barkaloff, Executive Producer, Mobile, and on behalf of Zed by Santiago Corredoira, Business Development Corporate Director.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate is the leading next generation filmed entertainment studio with a major presence in the production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digitally delivered content. The Company is leveraging its content leadership and marketing expertise through a series of partnerships that include the operation of the highly successful FEARnet branded channel with Sony and Comcast, the recent announcement of the fall 2009 launch of a new multiplatform entertainment venture with partners Viacom, Paramount Pictures and MGM, investment in the leading young men's digital distribution platform Break.com, ownership of the premier independent television syndication company Debmar-Mercury LLC and an alliance with independent filmed entertainment production and distribution company Roadside Attractions.

The Company's feature films have generated more than $450 million at the North American theatrical box office in the past year and has also forged leadership positions in television and home entertainment with the production of such critically-acclaimed television series as "Weeds" and "Mad Men", the distribution of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne", "Family Feud", "South Park", "Trivial Pursuit," "The Wendy Williams Show" and Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns," among others, and approximately 8% market share and the industry's leading box office-to-DVD conversion rate in home entertainment. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 12,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with entrepreneurial innovation and original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the globe.

About Zed

Zed develops and markets entertainment and community products and services for mobile and the Internet. The company is the leading mobile value-added services (MVAS) player in the world in terms of revenue and geographical footprint. Zed operates in 53 countries, including Europe's largest markets, USA and China and holds agreements with 130 wireless operators all over the world.

For more information visit: http://www.zed.com/ or http://www.zed.biz/.

Zed

CONTACT: Kristin Robinson, Manager, Corporate Communications and
Investor Relations of Lionsgate, +1-310-255-5114, krobinson@lionsgate.com; or
Miguel Lopez-Quesada, General Manager, Corporate Communications and
Institutional Affairs, mlopezquesada@zed.com, or Ana Perez Marcos, Media
Relations Coordinator, +34 91 6404857, aperezmarcos@zed.com, both of Zed
Group

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

Shamong, N.J., Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

SHAMONG, N.J., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for residents in Shamong, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new site increases coverage and capacity along Route 206 and Atsion Road.

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. The company spent more than $235 million in 2007 to enhance services and coverage in the Philadelphia Tri-State Region, bringing the total network investment in the region to more than $1.5 billion since 2000.

Verizon Wireless's high-speed third generation wireless broadband network has been enhanced with EV-DO Rev. A technology. This enhancement allows customers who use the company's flagship business data service, BroadbandAccess, to interact with Web-based applications, download music over-the-air, and access to e-mail and the Internet at speeds that are eight to nine times faster than before. BroadbandAccess customers with Rev. A compatible devices can now expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones over Verizon Wireless' high-speed EV-DO network.

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 15th consecutive quarter, led the wireless industry in customer loyalty. The company posted a churn (customer turnover) rate of just 1.1 percent, setting an industry and company record.

Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors to ensure its network remains the nation's most reliable. Nationally, the company's real-life test men and women drive 98 specially equipped vehicles almost one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to determine if 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: Pam Boyd or Carla Reinas for Verizon Wireless, +1-856-642-6226;
or Sheldon Jones for Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668,
Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

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

The Brink's Company to Spin Off Home Security Unit on October 31Shareholders of Record on October 21 to Receive One Share of BHS Holdings for Each Brink's Share Owned; Board Changes Also Announced

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Brink's Company (Brink's), a global leader in security-related services, today announced that its board of directors has approved a distribution date of October 31, 2008, for the spin-off of Brink's Home Security Holdings, Inc. (BHS Holdings) as a stand-alone, publicly traded company. The board also approved October 21 as the record date for the spin-off.

On October 31, Brink's shareholders will receive one share of BHS Holdings common stock for each share of Brink's common stock they own that was outstanding at the close of business on October 21. BHS Holdings has applied for approval of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "CFL."

Completion of the spin-off is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions, including the Registration Statement on Form 10 for BHS Holdings common stock being declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), BHS Holdings common stock being accepted for listing on the NYSE, and certain other conditions described in the Information Statement included in the Form 10 and in the agreements filed as exhibits to the Form 10. The condition that Brink's receive a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the spin-off has been met, and the company expects all other conditions to the spin-off to be satisfied on or before the distribution date.

Brink's shareholders do not need to take any action to participate in the spin-off. No payment and no exchange or surrender of existing shares of Brink's common stock is required. The spin-off is not subject to a vote of Brink's shareholders and no proxy will be solicited in connection with the spin-off. An Information Statement including details and conditions related to the distribution, as well as information about BHS Holdings, will be mailed to Brink's shareholders at least twenty days prior to the distribution date.

Effective immediately upon the completion of the spin-off, John S. Brinzo, Lawrence J. Mosner, Carl S. Sloane and Carroll R. Wetzel, Jr., will resign from the Brink's board of directors and become directors of BHS Holdings. Robert B. Allen, president and chief executive officer of Brink's Home Security, Inc., also will serve as a director of BHS Holdings. Carl S. Sloane will serve as the non-executive chairman of the board of BHS Holdings. Robert J. Strang will then become a director of The Brink's Company.

About The Brink's Company

The Brink's Company is a global leader in security-related services that operates two businesses: Brink's, Incorporated and Brink's Home Security, Inc. Brink's, Incorporated is the world's premier provider of secure transportation and cash management services. Brink's Home Security, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful security alarm monitoring companies in North America. For more information, please visit the Brink's website at http://www.brinkscompany.com/ or call toll free 877-275-7488.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains both historical and forward-looking information about the anticipated spin-off of BHS Holdings. Words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "may," "should" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this document is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies, which could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those that are anticipated. Additional discussion of factors that could affect the future results of Brink's is contained in the periodic filings of Brink's with the SEC and the Registration Statement on Form 10 filed by BHS Holdings. All forward-looking information should be evaluated in the context of these risks, uncertainties and contingencies. The information included in this release is representative only as of the date of this release, and Brink's undertakes no obligation to update any information contained in this release.

Contact: Investor Relations

804.289.9709

The Brink's Company

CONTACT: Investor Relations, +1-804-289-9709

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

Jackson, N.J., Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

JACKSON, N.J., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for residents in Jackson, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new site increases coverage and capacity along Routes 571 and 537.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Pam Boyd or Carla Reinas, +1-856-642-6226; or Sheldon Jones,
+1-215-638-5668, Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com

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

Ultra-Compact MEMS Gyroscope from STMicroelectronics Provides Analog and Digital Outputs for Design Flexibility and System Partitioning5 x 5 mm LGA-28 device also features extended power-supply range and support for power management

GENEVA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- By providing a choice of analog or digital absolute angular-rate outputs, the LY530AL MEMS gyroscope from STMicroelectronics , a world leader in MEMS, enhances design flexibility, eases integration and saves external components. With a full-scale range up to +/-300 degrees/second, the new ST gyroscope measures fast angular displacements in applications such as intuitive man-machine interfaces or enhanced GPS for car navigation

Measuring 5 x 5 x 1.5 mm, the 16-pin LGA device also has a power-down pin to maximize overall system efficiency ensuring very low power consumption. Other features that streamline design and save components include an integrated low-pass filter, on-chip IC interface, and wide operating voltage range from 2.7V to 3.6V. In addition, a built-in self-test capability allows correct device operation to be verified by the customer without movement.

The LY530AL is a single-axis sensor leveraging ST's proven MEMS technology to achieve stable sensitivity and output over temperature, as well as high survivability of shock and vibration. Hence the device withstands demanding industrial and consumer environments, including use in game controllers, virtual reality transducers, motion controls, pointing devices, and vehicle navigation functions such as dead-reckoning and map-matching.

Samples of the LY530AL, in RoHS-compliant ECOPACK(R) packaging, are available immediately from $2.50 per unit. Full production is scheduled for Q4 2008.

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/.

STMicroelectronics

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

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

IntercontinentalExchange CFO to Present at Bank of America 38th Annual Investment Conference

ATLANTA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange , a leading operator of regulated global derivatives exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Scott A. Hill, will speak at the Bank of America 38th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco, CA on Monday, September 15, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. ET). The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed via the Investors & Media page of the company's website at http://www.theice.com/ .

About IntercontinentalExchange

IntercontinentalExchange(R) operates regulated global futures exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets for agricultural, energy, equity index and currency contracts, as well as credit derivatives. ICE(R) offers these markets to participants around the world through its technology infrastructure and trading platform, together with clearing, market data and risk management services. ICE Futures Europe(TM) is ICE's regulated energy futures exchange. ICE's regulated North American exchanges, ICE Futures U.S.(TM) and ICE Futures Canada(TM), offer markets for agricultural and financial contracts. Creditex, a market leader in trade execution and processing for credit derivatives, is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICE. A member of the Russell 1000(R) and S&P 500 indices, ICE is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in New York, London, Chicago, Winnipeg, Calgary, Houston and Singapore. http://www.theice.com/ .

IntercontinentalExchange

CONTACT: Investor Contacts: Kelly Loeffler, VP, Investor Relations &
Corp. Communications, +1-770-857-4726, kelly.loeffler@theice.com, or Sarah
Stashak, Director, Investor & Public Relations, +1-770-857-0340,
sarah.stashak@theice.com, both of IntercontinentalExchange; Media Contact:
Ellen G. Resnick of Crystal Clear Communications, +1-773-929-9292 (o);
+1-312-399-9295 (c), eresnick@crystalclearPR.com

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

ICE Futures U.S. Sets New Exchange-wide Electronic Daily Volume Record and Fourth Consecutive Daily Volume Record for Mini Russell 2000 Futures** Record Open Interest for Russell 2000 Futures on ICE as Transition to ICE Exclusive Listing Progresses **

ATLANTA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ICE Futures U.S.(TM), a leading regulated U.S. futures exchange for global agricultural, equity index and currency markets, today announced a new exchange-wide electronic daily volume record and a fourth consecutive day of volume and open interest records for its mini Russell 2000(R) Index futures contract, leading into the Friday, September 19, transition to exclusive trading on ICE. On Thursday, September 11, exchange-wide electronic volume reached a new daily high of 531,743 contracts, surpassing by 20% the previous record established on June 11, 2008, of 444,095 contracts. Also on Thursday, the mini Russell 2000 futures contract posted daily volume of 272,756, surpassing by 81% the prior record set on September 10 of 150,883 contracts.

Open interest in the mini and full-size Russell 2000 futures increased from 1,377 contracts at January 1, 2008 to 355,439 contracts as of September 11, based on mini equivalents.

Ray McKenzie, Vice President of Product Sales for ICE Futures U.S., noted: "We've been very pleased with the steady growth in volume and open interest in the Russell Index futures on ICE as the final transition approaches. We're receiving positive feedback from the index trading community, and we've seen an influx of many new participants each day this month."

On September 19, Russell Index futures and options on futures contracts will for the first time trade exclusively on ICE. Over $4.4 trillion in assets and more than 99% of small cap institutional assets are benchmarked to Russell indexes.

Free real-time market data for the mini Russell 2000 index futures contract is now available via the ICE website at http://www.theice.com/. Daily volume in the mini Russell 2000 futures contract is published on ICE's homepage.

About IntercontinentalExchange

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 - Statements in this press release regarding IntercontinentalExchange's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see ICE's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in ICE's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and ICE's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC on February 13, 2008, and August 4, 2008, respectively.

IntercontinentalExchange

CONTACT: Investor Contacts: Kelly Loeffler, VP, Investor Relations &
Corp. Communications, +1-770-857-4726, kelly.loeffler@theice.com, Sarah
Stashak, Director, Investor & Public Relations, +1-770-857-0340,
sarah.stashak@theice.com, both of IntercontinentalExchange; Media Contact:
Ellen Resnick of Crystal Clear Communications, +1-773-929-9292,
+1-312-399-9295 (cell), eresnick@crystalclearPR.com

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

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

POTSDAM, N.Y., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in St. Lawrence County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Louisville. The new site improves coverage and capacity north of Waddington along Route 37 to Patterson Road.

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

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

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless' services continued during the second quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers. Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the industry -- 1.1 percent in the second quarter -- for the 15th consecutive quarter.

The company's nation's most reliable wireless network reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. These engineers drive 90 specially equipped vehicles almost 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

Last year, Verizon Wireless introduced its 30-day Test Drive, an industry first that lets customers experience its network virtually risk-free for 30 days. If customers are not satisfied with their experience and take their number to another carrier, Verizon Wireless will refund their money for calls, equipment, activation fee and taxes. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley of Verizon Wireless, +1-585-321-7264, or
+1-585-261-5899, John.OMalley@verizonwireless.com; or Meredith Dropkin,
+1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com, for Verizon Wireless

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

SXC Health Solutions enters into contracts to support South Dakota's Medicaid program- Company to provide industry-leading PBM technology solutions and PBM services for the State's Medicaid program -

LISLE, IL, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SXC Health Solutions Corp. ("SXC") , a leading provider of pharmacy benefits management ("PBM") services and healthcare IT solutions to the healthcare benefits management industry, today announced two contracts for its HealthCare Information Technology ("HCIT") Group in support of the State of South Dakota (the "State").

The first is an agreement between SXC's HCIT group and Client Network Services, Inc, ("CNSI") for approximately $10 million over three years. Under terms of the agreement, SXC will provide software licenses and implementation services to the South Dakota Department of Social Services for two years during the deployment of the State's new Medicaid Management Information System ("MMIS"), followed by one year of software maintenance services. SXC will supply the State with PBM technology solutions to support pharmacy claims processing, Medicaid rebate invoicing and sophisticated pharmacy claims Prior Authorization workflow and processing.

"We are pleased to expand our presence in the public sector with the State of South Dakota," said Mark Thierer, President and CEO of SXC. "Our strategy is to provide a variety of healthcare payor organizations in the pharmaceutical supply chain with the technology and pharmacy benefit services to contain the cost of pharmaceuticals and improve patient care. The public sector has emerged as an important growth market for SXC as our broad suite of services and flexible deployment capabilities are ideally suited to all types of State Medicaid programs."

"We selected SXC as our pharmacy partner due to its experience and success in deploying Medicaid pharmacy benefit systems," said Jeff Gottlieb, VP of HHS Account Management, CNSI. "We look forward to working with SXC in helping the State deliver better quality healthcare to its Medicaid beneficiaries."

"We are pleased to play a key role in updating the State's MMIS Drug Claims processing solution," said Mike Bennof, EVP HCIT for SXC. "The State will have access to the most modern technology available for administering their Medicaid Drug Benefit program."

The second contract is between SXC's HCIT group and the State of South Dakota. Under terms of the three-year contract, SXC will provide the State with State Maximum Allowable Cost ("SMAC") list design, development and management in order to support their Medicaid pharmacy program.

These contracts represent another opportunity for SXC to provide PBM technology solutions to a State Medicaid program. With this announcement, SXC is now supporting Medicaid programs in five States: South Dakota, Vermont, Georgia, Tennessee, and Washington.

About South Dakota Medicaid Program

The South Dakota Medicaid program serves approximately 110,000 low-income children, pregnant women and disabled South Dakotans, with an annual budget of $700 million.

About SXC Health Solutions Corp.

SXC Health Solutions Corp. is a leading provider of pharmacy benefits management (PBM) services and Health Care Information Technology (HCIT) solutions to the healthcare benefits management industry. The Company's product offerings and solutions combine a wide range of software applications, application service provider (ASP) processing services and professional services, designed for many of the largest organizations in the pharmaceutical supply chain, such as Federal, provincial, and, state and local governments, pharmacy benefit managers, managed care organizations, retail pharmacy chains and other healthcare intermediaries. SXC is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois with 13 locations in the US and Canada. For more information please visit http://www.sxc.com/.

SXC Health Solutions Inc.

CONTACT: Jeff Park, Chief Financial Officer, SXC Health Solutions, Inc.,
Tel: (630) 577-3206, investors@sxc.com; Dave Mason, Investor Relations -
Canada, The Equicom Group Inc., (416) 815-0700 ext. 237,
dmason@equicomgroup.com; Susan Noonan, Investor Relations - U.S., The SAN
Group, LLC, (212) 966-3650, susan@sanoonan.com

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

LEICESTER, Mass., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Worcester County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Route 9, Bond Street, and Whittemore Street in Leicester, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested 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

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

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

TI launches Kilby Labs to deliver breakthrough semiconductor technologyNew innovation center builds on Jack Kilby's legacy of invention

DALLAS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced its new "Kilby Labs" today, a center of innovation designed to foster creative ideas for breakthrough semiconductor technology. Launched on September 12, the 50th anniversary of the integrated circuit, the new labs will build on IC inventor Jack Kilby's legacy of revolutionizing our lives through chip innovation.

Kilby Labs will be located on TI's Dallas North Campus and is inspired by the original TI lab, where Kilby first designed the chip that opened the door to 3G cell phones, portable ultrasound machines and automotive antilock braking systems. The new facility, though, will bring together university researchers and leading TI engineers to discover life-changing opportunities for semiconductor technology. From creating new ways to make health care more mobile to harnessing new power sources to enabling more fuel-efficient vehicles, researchers at the Kilby Labs will focus on developing chip advances that make a difference.

"All of us at TI believe that technologies that significantly impact our lives are the right technologies for our business," said Rich Templeton, Chairman and CEO of TI, at the launch celebration held at the Semiconductor Building on TI's North Campus. "The power to help make the world healthier, safer, greener and more fun is what gets us excited about chip innovation, and why we come to work every day at TI. It's what motivated Jack Kilby to build the first IC and why he was able to transform the world through his ideas and inventions."

"Our vision for Kilby Labs," said Gregg Lowe, TI senior vice president and the project's executive sponsor, "is that it will combine TI's experience in developing new chip technologies and our understanding of customer needs with the dreams of a new generation of innovators. Technology springs from imagination, and we want to create an environment where people can both imagine a better world and help build it. The best way we can celebrate Jack's contributions is by providing people with the opportunity to carry on his work and find new ways for a tiny chip to dramatically improve millions of lives around the world."

TI has named Ajith Amerasekera as director of its new Kilby Labs. Ajith, who is a TI Fellow, joined the company in 1991 and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Physics. He previously served as CTO for TI's application-specific integrated circuit division, and as the holder of 28 issued patents and author of four books on semiconductors, Ajith is well recognized in the international technical community.

In addition to the new Kilby Labs, TI is honoring Jack Kilby's life and legacy with a variety of events showcasing his unique vision within the world of engineering and his creative expression through photography:

-- Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, Dallas: Jack Kilby: The Eye of Genius - Photographs by the Inventor of the Microchip will run through September 21. The exhibit displays several artifacts, such as a collection of Kilby's photography, his original notebook of sketches and ideas for the integrated circuit, his Nobel Prize in Physics, the world's first microchip and the first handheld calculator. -- The Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas: A microchip mini-exhibit will run through October 19. The display features items from the TI archives in contrast to their modern form, along with video footage. -- Texas Instruments Headquarters: The original lab where Kilby worked and made his significant discovery of the first integrated circuit has been recreated onsite. The recreated lab will inspire future inventors and serve as a visual reminder of the power of science and technology combined with creativity. -- Great Bend, Kansas: TI has made a donation toward Jack Kilby's memorial statue in his hometown of Great Bend, Kansas.

To learn more about the 50th anniversary of Jack Kilby's invention of the integrated circuit, please visit http://www.ti.com/tichip.

About Texas Instruments

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

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STMicroelectronics Boosts Performance and Value for High-Definition Set-Top Boxes, with Next-Generation Decoder ICHigh-definition decoder leverages state-of-the-art technology and design enhancements to increase performance and reduce costs of entry-level zappers to high-end multimedia products

GENEVA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , the world's leading supplier of silicon chips for set-top boxes (STBs)*, has begun sampling the STi7105 high-definition video decoder, with enhancements for higher performance, lower power, and lower bill of materials costs in set-top boxes and home media servers. As the latest evolution of ST's STi710x single-chip decoders supporting all required audio and video standards such as H.264, VC-1. MPEG2, and WM9, the STi7105 uses the same architecture enabling continuity and easy migration.

The STi7105 delivers cost and performance advantages for all set-top box markets, including basic zapper boxes, digital video recorders and media-server devices. By supporting the latest high-definition standards, as well as standard-definition formats such as AVS, the STi7105 delivers a low-cost, high-performance solution for products deployed in all geographic regions.

The STi7105 offers best-in-class power consumption and heat dissipation. In addition, a new DDR2 interface and unified 32-bit memory system allows designers to use cost-competitive DDR2 external memory to deliver maximum value for customers. Enhanced power management further extends the STi7105's low-power credentials, helping end products to meet power-saving initiatives such as the International Energy Authority's 1W Plan, which aims to save up to 1% of global CO2 emissions by targeting sub-1W standby power for all electronic products. At the same time, increased processing capability supports next-generation middleware and add-ins such as Flash media player and improved audio codecs. In addition an embedded SATA interface eases connection to hard-disk drives for DVR and PVR applications. Dual USB 2.0 interfaces enhance connectivity for use in media-server devices including in-car multimedia systems. The decoder also implements digital noise reduction, leading to optimal picture quality in a variety of applications and environments.

Enhanced processing capabilities in the STi7105 include an 800DMIPS CPU for control-plane tasks, as well as two VLIW DSPs to accelerate audio and video processing. A high-performance graphics processor with triple-source 2D blitter engine, compositor and 1080p output also ensures high graphics performance. Support for industry-standard operating systems includes Microsoft Windows CE, Linux and OS21.

As in ST's current STi7109, comprehensive embedded security in the STi7105 includes DES, AES, and DVB descramblers, as well as support for digital rights management through Windows DRM 10 and Secure Video Processor (SVP) standards. Support for High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) also ensures secure connectivity to high-definition displays.

Comprehensive development support for rapid time to market includes source code for STAPI software drivers, as well as the STi710x evaluation platform and reference design with integrated drivers and support for satellite, terrestrial, cable and DSL demodulators. The STi7105 is available now in sample quantities in a 27 x 27 PBGA package, at a price of $15 when purchased in large volumes.

About STMicroelectronics

* '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/

Tuesday Morning Signs Two Three-Year Contracts With AT&T for Insight on Network Spend

DALLAS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced two three-year contract agreements with Dallas-based Tuesday Morning, an upscale, off-price retailer with 850 stores across the United States. Under the contracts' terms, AT&T will provide long distance and broadband aggregation services for Tuesday Morning's retail locations.

Through the AT&T BusinessDirect(R) Portal, Tuesday Morning will be able to manage its long distance and broadband services. The portal provides a visual breakdown of each store's and region's usage of telecommunications services.

Tuesday Morning retail locations were previously managed on a store-by- store basis. Now, using AT&T solutions, Tuesday Morning is able to take a comprehensive look at how telecommunications and broadband services are being used and analyze costs by store, by region and across the entire network. This will benefit the company by allowing it to make more comprehensive decisions that lead to greater cost efficiencies.

"In evaluating our broadband and voice services, we wanted to have better insight into what we were spending, and AT&T offered a solution that enabled us to do that," said Stephen Heinmiller, Senior Vice President and CIO for Tuesday Morning. "By streamlining our telecommunications process across the company, we are now seeing where and how our Information Technology dollars are spent. This type of efficiency will help us analyze and optimize our cost structure."

In addition to long distance and broadband aggregation services, AT&T currently provides Tuesday Morning with local service and high-speed Internet solutions.

About Tuesday Morning

Tuesday Morning is a leading closeout retailer of upscale, decorative home accessories, housewares and famous-maker gifts in the United States. The Company opened its first store in 1974 and currently operates 850 stores in 47 states. Tuesday Morning is nationally known for bringing its more than 9 million loyal customers a unique treasure hunt of high-end, first quality, brand name merchandise -- never seconds or irregulars -- at prices well below those of department and specialty stores and catalogs.

About AT&T

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

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Sarah Andreani, +1-214-665-1326, Mobile, +1-214-801-2215,
sandreani@attnews.us, or Natasha Collins, +1-214-665-1327,
Mobile, +1-214-538-6256, ncollins@attnews.us, both of AT&T Inc.

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

AT&T Plans to Invest Nearly $50 Million in the Massachusetts Wireless Network This YearCompany Increases 3G Wireless Broadband Footprint in the State by 35%

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced a planned investment of nearly $50 million in the Massachusetts wireless network in 2008.

As part of the 2008 investment plan, AT&T will bring its 3G mobile broadband network to more cities and towns in Massachusetts -- giving consumers and businesses significantly enhanced in-building coverage, mobile broadband-like wireless data speeds and access to the latest interactive voice, video and data applications. By year end, the company will add 3G technology to 214 cell sites in the state.

Even prior to this year's expansion, the company's 3G network already covered a large portion of the state -- including most of the metropolitan areas such as greater Boston and along the Route 128 belt, on Route 495 through the North Attleboro area and up towards Marlborough, and to the west in Worcester and Springfield as well as on Cape Cod and the Islands. This year's investment represents a 35% year-over-year increase in AT&T's Massachusetts 3G coverage.

In addition to expanding its 3G network, AT&T plans to add six new cell sites in Massachusetts this year. Several sites have already gone live, including those in South Natick, Andover and Hampden. New coverage will also be added in Quincy near Marina Bay, in Grafton along Route 140 as well as in the town of Swampscott.

"AT&T is reaffirming its commitment to Massachusetts and continues to deliver significant benefits to consumers and businesses across the state -- a direct result of the company's efforts to expand and enhance its network operations and the synergies that come from being part of the world's leading communications company," said Michelle Consalvo, vice president of external affairs for AT&T in Massachusetts. "Our 2008 technology investment is a tangible measure of our desire to provide our customers with unsurpassed service and delivers on our promise to further innovation that will help grow the state's overall economic well being."

"It is our goal to ensure that AT&T customers in Massachusetts and all over the country have the very best wireless experience possible -- which includes great coverage and quality of service," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager for AT&T's wireless operations in New England. "Our ongoing investment in the Massachusetts network provides our customers with the benefits of a state-of-the-art mobile voice and data network, along with cutting-edge wireless devices."

These faster network speeds let customers download a 5 MB file in 25 seconds and a three minute song (about 3MB) in 15 seconds. AT&T operates the nation's fastest 3G network, according to data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms.

AT&T 3G network is now available in 320 U.S. major metropolitan areas. The company will deliver 3G service to nearly 350 leading U.S. markets by the end of 2008.

About AT&T

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

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Kate MacKinnon of AT&T Inc., +1-508-271-8442,
kate.mackinnon@att.com

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

NetEase's Board Approves New Share Repurchase Program

BEIJING, Sept. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- NetEase.com, Inc. , one of China's leading Internet and online game services providers, today announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program of up to US$100 million of the company's outstanding American Depositary Shares (ADSs) for a period not to exceed one year. The new authorization follows NetEase's completion of a share repurchase program previously announced on July 2, 2007 pursuant to which NetEase spent in aggregate a total purchase consideration of approximately US$46.4 million (including transaction costs).

Under the terms of the approved program, NetEase may repurchase its issued and outstanding ADSs in open-market transactions on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 10b-18 requirements. It is also expected that such repurchases will be effected pursuant to a plan in conformity with SEC Rule 10b5-1. NetEase plans to fund repurchases made under this program from available working capital.

About NetEase

NetEase.com, Inc. is a leading China-based Internet technology company that pioneered the development of applications, services and other technologies for the Internet in China. NetEase's online communities and personalized premium services have established a large and stable user base for the NetEase websites which are operated by its affiliates. In particular, NetEase provides online game services to Internet users through the licensing or in-house development of massively multi-player online role-playing games, including Fantasy Westward Journey, Westward Journey Online II, Westward Journey Online III, Tianxia II and Datang.

NetEase also offers online advertising on its websites which enables advertisers to reach its substantial user base. In addition, NetEase has paid listings on its search engine and web directory and classified ads services, as well as an online mall, which provides opportunities for e-commerce and traditional businesses to establish their own storefront on the Internet. NetEase also offers wireless value-added services such as news and information content, matchmaking services, music and photos from the Web which are sent over SMS, MMS, WAP, IVR and Color Ring-back Tone technologies.

Other community services which the NetEase websites offer include instant messaging, online personal ads, matchmaking, alumni clubs and community forums. NetEase is also the largest provider of free e-mail services in China. Furthermore, the NetEase websites provide various channels of content. NetEase aggregates news content on world events, sports, science and technology, and financial markets, as well as entertainment content such as cartoons, games, astrology and jokes, from over one hundred international and domestic content providers.

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward- looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: the risk that the share repurchase program will not increase shareholder value; the risk that the online game market will not continue to grow or that NetEase will not be able to maintain its leading position in that market, which could occur if, for example, its new online games do not become as popular as management anticipates; the risk that changes in Chinese government regulation of the online game market, or any additional regulatory changes in the future, may limit future growth of NetEase's revenue or cause revenue to decline; and other risks outlined in NetEase's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NetEase does not undertake any obligation to update this forward- looking information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact: Contact for Media and Investors: Brandi Piacente Investor Relations Tel: +1-212-481-2050 Email: brandi@corp.netease.com Li Jia NetEase.com, Inc. Tel: +86-10-8255-8208 Email: liddyli@corp.netease.com

NetEase.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Contact for Media and Investors: Brandi Piacente, Investor
Relations, +1-212-481-2050, or brandi@corp.netease.com; Or Li Jia of
NetEase.com, Inc., +86-10-8255-8208, or liddyli@corp.netease.com

Web site: http://corp.163.com/

Panasonic Avionics Corporation and CoKinetic Systems to Create the First In-flight B2B Developer's Marketplace

LAKE FOREST, Calif. and White Plains, N.Y., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems, and CoKinetic Systems Corporation, developer of the AirPlay IFE engine, today announced they are working together to launch the first IFE B2B developer's marketplace: a combination of entertainment, advertising, and transactional applications in a seamless, end-to-end platform.

AirPlay Marketplace is the first developer's marketplace for advertisers, merchants and application publishers to reach millions of passengers annually. Airplay Marketplace integrates, enhances and extends several of the tools and services Panasonic already offers its customers, including the OneMedia ad management system or passenger hospitality and shopping applications. This marketplace makes it easier for airlines flying Panasonic IFE to enhance their passenger's experience and take advantage of new ancillary revenue opportunities.

"This marketplace concept is an essential element of our long term innovation strategy. It provides a means for advertisers, merchants and application publishers to develop and deploy new and exciting features. In addition, it opens up our platform to many more developers. Airplay Marketplace should enable airlines to realize more value from their investments," said Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation. "We are excited to deploy this marketplace concept first with CoKinetic."

"The technology behind the AirPlay Marketplace allows Panasonic to place access of a huge in-flight audience within the reach of hundreds of developers around the world. Since the AirPlay Marketplace provides easy access to Panasonic system features, usage reporting, payment capture and aircraft on-load/off-load solutions, developers get to focus on applications and advertisements," said Kris Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of CoKinetic Systems Corp.

About CoKinetic Systems Corporation

CoKinetic Systems Corporation, founded in 2001, is a privately-funded leader in standards-based cloud-computing software that delivers high quality user interfaces that seamlessly integrate just about anything. Based on CoKinetic's NewGoo engine, AirPlay is behind some of the most advanced in-flight entertainment systems in the sky. The company's executive offices are based in White Plains, NY and its development operations are headquartered in Bangalore, India. For more information, visit http://www.cokinetic.com/.

About Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment and communication systems. The company's best-in-class solutions, supported by professional maintenance services, fully integrates with the cabin enabling airlines to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced time-to-market and lower overall costs.

Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics serves over 200 customers worldwide and provides systems on over 3,700 aircraft. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the company employs over 2,600 employees with operations in 80 locations worldwide. For additional information, please visit http://www.panasonic.aero/.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. . Additional information on Matsushita Electric and Panasonic is available at http://www.panasonic.com/.

Press Contact Theresa Yeoh Tel: 1-949-462-1730 theresa.yeoh@panasonic.aero Shonna Keogan Tel: 917-660-7462 skeogan@cokinetic.com

CoKinetic Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Shonna Keogan, +1-917-660-7462, skeogan@cokinetic.com, for
CoKinetic Systems Corporation; or Theresa Yeoh, +1-949-462-1730,
theresa.yeoh@panasonic.aero, for Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Web site: http://www.cokinetic.com/
http://www.panasonic.aero/
http://www.panasonic.com/

Convera(R) and IOP Publishing Launch a Vertical Search Site for the Global Photonics Community

VIENNA, Va., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Convera Corporation -- http://www.convera.com/ -- a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers, today announced the launch of search.optics.org (http://search.optics.org/), a vertical search site for the global photonics industry, in conjunction with IOP Publishing.

"search.optics.org is a dedicated search engine that allows optics professionals to pinpoint useful information quickly and easily," said Susan Curtis, publisher of search.optics.org. "Our community of optical scientists and engineers need to find the most relevant information available on public websites to complement the premium information that we provide to them through our magazines and websites."

Each of the thousands of websites included in the search.optics.org database has been personally selected by the editors of optics.org and Optics & Laser Europe magazine, both produced by IOP Publishing. The search.optics.org database includes the sites of leading photonics companies, key optics organizations and research centers, as well as other information sources such as journals, magazines, and news-based websites.

IOP Publishing conducted a survey amongst optical scientists and engineers who tested search.optics.org just prior to the official launch:

-- 85% said they would use the site on a regular basis -- 87% said they would recommend the site to a colleague -- 100% said they found the site easy or fairly easy to navigate -- 47% said they would be interested in adding search.optics.org to their site as a free service for their users

Vertical search sites, and distribution mechanisms such as toolbars and widgets, are increasingly being used by business publishers as a way of extending their brands into the essential workflow of their online communities.

About Convera(R)

Convera is a leading provider of vertical search services for publishers. Based on a semantic index of the Web, Convera enables publishers to generate additional revenue by creating customized search applications for specialist audiences under their own brand. Many of the world's largest publishers rely on Convera vertical search services to accelerate their e-publishing strategies, meet growing monetization goals and build loyal online professional communities.

About IOP Publishing

IOP Publishing is one of the largest and most dynamic publishers of physics information in the world. It is a not-for-profit publisher that is wholly owned by the Institute of Physics, and today the company publishes a wide range of journals, magazines and websites. IOP Publishing is a world leader in electronic publishing development, with a growing portfolio of innovative web products and services for the global physics community.

Convera Corporation

CONTACT: Matt Jones of Convera Corporation, +1-703-761-3700,
mjones@convera.com

Web site: http://www.convera.com/
http://search.optics.org/

Novell Appoints Javier Colado General Manager PartnersNew executive role will drive partner strategy and channel transformation worldwide

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novell, Inc. today announced the appointment of Javier Colado to the new position of general manager, Partners effective immediately. Mr. Colado will be responsible for leading and managing channel and partner strategy worldwide, with a focus on accelerating Novell's channel transformation. He will report directly to Ron Hovsepian, Novell president and CEO, and be based in the company's Waltham, Mass. headquarters.

"Javier has a tremendous track record of executing against strategic partner and channel initiatives," said Hovsepian. "This new role is critical to Novell's continued growth and success and Javier is the right leader to continue to drive our channel strategy, identify and recruit new partners, and champion our internal transformation."

Since 2006 Colado has served as Novell area general manager and vice president for western Europe, Middle East, and Africa where he was responsible for all operations, sales and marketing. Prior to Novell, Colado held senior executive positions with McAfee and Lucent Technologies, where he helped spearhead business partner and channel strategy and sales.

"Novell is very well positioned to help our partners grow and accelerate their businesses," said Colado. "I look forward to making our existing channel partners even more successful and to driving new relationships worldwide."

About Novell

Novell, Inc. delivers the best engineered, most interoperable Linux* platform and a portfolio of integrated IT management software that helps customers around the world reduce cost, complexity and risk. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell harmoniously integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com/.

Novell is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. *All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Novell, Inc.

CONTACT: Ian Bruce of Novell, Inc., +1-781-464-8034, ibruce@novell.com;
or Amy Anderson of SHIFT Communications, +1-617-779-1825,
aanderson@shiftcomm.com, for Novell, Inc.

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

WinSonic Digital Media Group, Ltd. Completes Bridge Financing Line of CreditProceeds dedicated to launch of revenue projects

ATLANTA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following is an updated version:

WinSonic Digital Media Group, Ltd. (the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: WDMG) announced today the completion of an agreement providing bridge financing dedicated to the launch of specific revenue projects. Terms of the loan facility allow the investment group to appoint one director to the board of directors. These investors have commenced assisting WinSonic in recruiting and appointing key technical positions and management.

Financing proceeds will be used to focus on two launches.

The launch of key WinSonic platforms, applications and service offerings of digital media content distributed by WinSonic Digital Cable System Network:

-- WinSonic Digital Music Store - This is an e-retail music store with revolutionary sound enhancement created by WinSonic Process Digital(tm). The store library consists of six million songs, movies, games and mobile content including many exclusives.

-- Blue Pie North America Stores - WinSonic will launch a North American focused (with an exclusive rights option) online store for Blue Pie Production, a privately held Australian company engaged in international digital distribution of software, music, video games and films. This launch includes a joint marketing agreement that establishes one of the largest global media libraries and distribution delivery networks.

-- Swag Media - WinSonic and Swag Media has launched a media, news, and social networking site that will include a digital distribution platform for film, music, and merchandising.

-- Rainy songs - The creation of a next generation digital label platform to encompass viral marketing, promotions, branding, product development (music, film, etc.) and distribution services.

-- IN grooves and One Digital Distribution - The execution of a licensing agreement with a major music company catalog provider that will provide WinSonic an additional 250,000 top songs from major media music companies.

Secondly, the user trial launch of an industry leading three dimensional (3D) media content platform.

-- WinSonic Dverb - WinSonic and Jecr Inc. will launch a 3D media content platform that will enable social networking, communications, digital media (radio/TV), data storage, office tools and digital content delivery with unique personalization and groundbreaking digital graphics.

In addition to the preceding, WinSonic will launch network operations and partnerships with Limelight, Tulia, ETTA, Cogent, Verizon, AT&T, Jecr Inc. and WinSonic Digital Cable Systems Network Distribution Services.

Also, proceeds from the line of credit will provide an additional investment in equipment and expertise to build and manage WinSonic Digital Cable System Networks. The funds will allow us to move forward with the launch of WinSonics Facilities Based Services giving content providers a greatly enhanced experience across any digital media type, content library or audience scale. The Company's content delivery provides HTTP/web distribution of digital media files such as video, music, games, software and social networks.

WinSonic Digital Media Group will activate on-demand streaming for all major formats including Adobe Flash, MAP audio, QuickTime, Real Networks Real Player, Windows Media and bipod compatible. WinSonic strategic initiative now establishes WinSonic services available to local, global, and wireless networks, i.e. Venison, Cogent, Sprint, AT&T, Tulia, ETTA and Comcast; thereby, capability is created to cross all new platform standards for delivery of digital media.

"This funding plays a critical role in facilitating WinSonic's transition from a development stage company to a full operating company. We anticipate revenue from the launch of these projects in the fourth quarter of 2008. Throughout this transition, WinSonic will maintain its heritage of innovation, service, quality, reliability and integrity. We shall continue to provide the level of services our customers and the market have come to demand," said Winston Johnson, Chairman & CEO of WinSonic.

About WinSonic Digital Media Group, Ltd.

WinSonic Digital Media Group, Ltd. is a facilities-based media distribution solutions company with a distinctive video transport concept that enables users to view, interact, and listen to all types of audio, online video, and digital TV, in full-screen format, at high speeds and superb quality at a greatly reduced cost while reducing the need for expensive high- speed connections.

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WinSonic Digital Media Group, Ltd.

CONTACT: Winston D. Johnson, WinSonic Digital Media Group, Ltd.,
+1-404-230-5705 ext. 2233