The City of London Selects Open Text to Deliver Corporate-Wide Records Management and ArchivingThe Solution Will Provide A Single, Trusted Source of Information to Help Improve Services and Efficiency

LONDON, UK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Open Text(TM) Corporation , a global leader in enterprise content management (ECM), today announced that The City of London Corporation has selected Open Text to provide a comprehensive corporate records management and archiving solution.

The City of London Corporation is responsible for the needs of its residents, businesses and over 340,000 people who come to work in the downtown offices everyday, creating vast quantities of both physical and electronic documents and records. Among bodies that provide local authority services, the City of London Corporation is unique; with over 800 years of history it is the oldest local-authority entity in the country. The organization takes pride in combining its ancient traditions and ceremonial functions with the role of a modern and efficient local authority.

The volume of information that must be securely managed required the City of London Corporation in February 2006 to embark upon a project to identify a robust, scalable and economically viable solution to meet their needs. They needed a solution that would enable them to deliver better services to the hundreds of thousands of residents, visitors and businesses they interact with daily, as well as to create a better working environment for staff.

Roger Marshall, IS Director at the City of London Corporation commented: "In planning a major building refurbishment, which involved the decanting of existing archives, we engaged a consultant to advise us on how we should manage our archiving moving forward. He proposed we should not just archive new documents, but also digitize them by implementing an electronic document and records management system. We saw this as an opportunity not to just change the way we archive documents, but also improve our business processes."

The City of London Corporation's existing systems didn't enable employees to share information with ease, resulting in duplication of files and time wasted searching for the right information. The result was an overall decrease in efficiency amongst staff, as the volume of information continued to grow. A new solution was required that could deliver both digital archiving as well as corporate-wide records management.

Following a rigorous two-year tendering process, Open Text was selected in June 2008 and the City of London Corporation plans to start deploying the solution this month. Roger commented: "Throughout the tendering process we reviewed a number of the leading vendors in the market, all of which offered basically what we needed. We chose Open Text because it was the most user-friendly. This was essentially what tipped the balance for us."

Roger concluded: "We see Open Text as the answer to helping us meet a common corporate standard in line with the government's National Best Practice Scheme and eventually leading to one single source of truth, eliminating the duplication of both electronic and physical files. Eventually we hope the solution will reduce the need for paper based files and ultimately bring greater efficiencies, which will reflect in the service we offer our residents."

Simon Lill, Open Text's Sales Director for the Public Sector in the UK commented: "It is a real privilege to be working with one of the oldest and most prestigious councils in the country. We hope that through the implementation of Livelink ECM, the City of London Corporation will be able to continue to offer a great level of service to its residents for a further 800 years."

About Open Text

Open Text, an enterprise software company and leader in enterprise content management, helps organizations manage and gain the true value of their business content. Open Text brings two decades of expertise supporting 46,000 customers and millions of users in 114 countries. Working with our customers and partners, we bring together leading Content Experts(TM) to help organizations capture and preserve corporate memory, increase brand equity, automate processes, mitigate risk, manage compliance and improve competitiveness. For more information, visit http://www.opentext.com/.

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the success of any of the Company's strategic initiatives, the Company's growth and profitability prospects, the benefits of the Company's products to be realized by customers, the Company's position in the market and future opportunities therein, the deployment of Livelink and our other products by customers, and future performance of Open Text Corporation. Forward-looking statements may also include, without limitation, any statement relating to future events, conditions or circumstances. Forward-looking statements in this release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, the failure to develop new products, risks involved in fluctuations in currency exchange rates, delays in purchasing decisions of customers, the completion and integration of acquisitions, the possibility of technical, logistical or planning issues in connection with deployments, the continuous commitment of the Company's customers, demand for the Company's products and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2008. You should not place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which are based on management's beliefs and opinions at the time the statements are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligations to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's beliefs or opinions change.

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CONTACT: Richard Maganini, Open Text Corporation, (847) 267-9330
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888-7111, x2429, sdodge@opentext.com; Brian Edwards, McKenzie Worldwide, (503)
577-4583, briane@mckenzieworldwide.com

LSI Corporation to Host Webcast on Third Quarter 2008 Results

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LSI Corporation today announced it will host a webcast on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2008, ended September 28, 2008. The company invites investors and others to listen to the earnings conference call live over the Internet at 2 p.m. PDT.

What: LSI Corporation Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Announcement When: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 2 p.m. PDT Where: http://www.lsi.com/webcast

How: Log on to the web at the address above, and click on the audio link.

Following the conference call, the webcast will be available for replay on the LSI website at http://www.lsi.com/webcast.

About LSI

LSI Corporation is a leading provider of innovative silicon, systems and software technologies that enable products, which seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. The company offers a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters, systems and software that are trusted by the world's best known brands to power leading solutions in the Storage and Networking markets. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com/.

Editor's Notes: 1. All LSI news releases (financial, acquisitions, manufacturing, products, technology, etc.) are issued exclusively by PR Newswire and are immediately thereafter posted on the company's external website, http://www.lsi.com/. 2. LSI and the LSI logo design are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation or its subsidiaries.

LSI Corporation

CONTACT: Media Relations, Mitch Seigle, +1-408-954-3225,
mitch.seigle@lsi.com; or Investor Relations, Sujal Shah, +1-610-712-5471,
sujal.shah@lsi.com, both of LSI Corporation

Web site: http://www.lsilogic.com/
http://www.lsi.com/

Gameloft Releases Midnight Bowling for WiiWare

NEW YORK, October 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a leading developer and publisher of console and mobile games, announced today the launch of Midnight Bowling, a bowling simulation game that is made for Nintendo's downloadable games service: WiiWare(TM). Midnight Bowling is based on Gameloft's popular Midnight Series and is the fifth title the company has developed for WiiWare. Midnight Bowling is available now for 800 Wii Points(TM).

Midnight Bowling plunges players directly into the most hip, electric atmospheres around the world and delivers awesome playing sensations thanks to a new physics engine that precisely controls each throw and spin with the Wii Remote(TM). Players can choose to challenge up to three friends or either immerse themselves in an exciting career mode where they face off against charismatic characters that will give them a run for your money.

Game Features: - Very intuitive and precise controls, offering advanced spin control features - An exciting game for everyone: from the total beginner to bowling enthusiasts - Innovative Party mode to face up to three friends in a variety of bowling challenges and obstacles - Rich career mode with five trendy locations and opponents with a wide range of styles - Play it your way: customize your bowling ball and your character's look with many trendy outfits.

Nintendo trademarks are used under license. WiiWare is available only through the Wii console.

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

Gameloft

CONTACT: For further information, please contact: Sanette Chao,
+1-212-994-2495, Sanette.chao@gameloft.com

SRA International Awarded $25 Million Contract by Department of Homeland SecuritySRA Touchstone To Provide Coordination, Collaboration and Analysis Services to the Office of Emergency Communications

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SRA International, Inc. , a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations and commercial clients, today announced it has been awarded a contract with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Emergency Communications (OEC). The contract is valued at more than $25 million over a three-year period, including a 10-month base period and two one-year options.

Under this contract, SRA Touchstone will provide the OEC with strategic and project management consulting services including governance development, communications and outreach, performance management, organizational strategy, and policy analysis. Touchstone supports several of OEC's primary activities: implementing the National Emergency Communications Plan, assisting 56 U.S. states and territories to implement their DHS-approved statewide communication interoperability plans, and coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program.

"DHS recognizes that interoperability is best addressed through coordination and collaboration with emergency response stakeholders across disciplines, at all levels of government, and within the private sector," said Max Hall, SRA Civil Sector senior vice president. "SRA Touchstone provides DHS with unique facilitation and project management expertise where stakeholder input is converted into applicable federal guidance at the federal, state, local and tribal levels of government."

SRA Touchstone has worked for years with government emergency response stakeholders to understand their needs and collaborate with them to develop practical and relevant interoperability solutions for their clients. SRA Touchstone now is working with OEC, one of the newest offices within DHS mandated by Congress to address interoperability at all levels of government.

About SRA International, Inc.

SRA and its subsidiaries are dedicated to solving complex problems of global significance for government organizations serving the national security, civil government and global health markets. Founded in 1978, the company and its subsidiaries have expertise in such areas as air surveillance and air traffic management; contract research organization (CRO) services; cybersecurity; disaster response planning; enterprise resource planning; environmental strategies; IT systems, infrastructure and managed services; logistics; public health preparedness; strategic management consulting; systems engineering; and wireless integration.

FORTUNE(R) magazine has chosen SRA as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for nine consecutive years. The company and its subsidiaries employ more than 6,400 employees serving clients from headquarters in Fairfax, Va., and offices around the world. For additional information on SRA, please visit http://www.sra.com/.

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects for SRA, including statements about the estimated value of the contract and work to be performed, and other statements containing the words "estimates," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of October 6, 2008. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to October 6, 2008.

SRA International, Inc.

CONTACT: Sheila Blackwell, +1-703-227-8345, sheila_blackwell@sra.com, or
Kelly Batalle, +1-703-284-5083, kelly_batalle@sra.com, both of SRA
International, Inc.

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

Global Payments to Host Investor Conference on October 15, 2008 at the New York Stock Exchange

ATLANTA, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Payments Inc. will host an investor and analyst conference on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in the Main Dining Room at the New York Stock Exchange. The meeting will focus on Global Payments' business strategy and will feature presentations by divisional executives, including the heads of the company's International Merchant Services division from its Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, followed by a Question and Answer session. Paul R. Garcia, Chairman, President, and CEO will host the conference, which begins at 8:30 a.m. EDT and concludes by 11:30 a.m.

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If you are interested in attending, click on the link found at http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/ or send an e-mail to investor.relations@globalpay.com. RSVPs are required, due to ongoing security measures at the Exchange. The conference and presentation may also be accessed via the company's Web site at http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/.

Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies and multi- national corporations located throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Global Payments offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards, business-to-business purchasing cards, gift cards, electronic check conversion and check guarantee, verification and recovery including electronic check services, as well as terminal management. The company also provides consumer money transfer services from the United States and Europe to destinations in Latin America, Morocco, and the Philippines. For more information about the company and its services, visit http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/.

This announcement by Global Payments' may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including revenue and earnings estimates and management's expectations regarding future events and developments, are forward-looking statements and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements include the following: continued certification by credit card associations, foreign currency risks, competition and pricing, product demand, market and customer acceptance, development difficulties, the effect of economic conditions and consumer spending, security breaches or systems failures, costs of capital, changes in state, federal or foreign laws and increases in credit card association fees, utility or system interruptions, the ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions, and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC filings, including the most recently filed Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, as applicable. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect future circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor Relations Contact: Jane M. Elliott 770 829-8234 Voice investor.relations@globalpay.com

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CONTACT: Investor Relations, Jane M. Elliott, +1-770-829-8234
investor.relations@globalpay.com

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

Dice Holdings, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2008 Results

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dice Holdings, Inc. today announced it will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Scot W. Melland, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael P. Durney, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. A press release with third quarter 2008 financial results will be issued prior to the conference call that morning.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 866-800-8651 or for international callers by dialing 617-614-2704; the participant passcode is 92705562. A replay will be available two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 for international callers; the replay passcode is 90123936. The replay will be available until October 30, 2008. The call will also be webcast live from the Company's website at http://www.diceholdingsinc.com/ under the Investor Relations section.

About Dice Holdings, Inc.

Dice Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of specialized career websites for professional communities, including technology and engineering, capital markets and financial services, accounting and finance, and security clearance. Our mission is to help our customers source and hire the most qualified professionals in select and highly skilled occupations, and to help those professionals find the best job opportunities in their respective fields and further their careers. For more than 18 years, we have built our company by providing our customers with quick and easy access to high-quality, unique professional communities and offering those communities access to highly relevant career opportunities and information. Today, we serve multiple markets primarily in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

CONTACT: Investors & Media: Dice Holdings, Inc. Jennifer Bewley, 212-448-4181 Director, Investor Relations ir@dice.com

Dice Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors & Media: Jennifer Bewley, Director, Investor
Relations, Dice Holdings, Inc., +1-212-448-4181, ir@dice.com

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

Ingram Micro Appoints New General Manager of Data Capture/Point-of-Sale DivisionAll-in-one POS, AIDC and RFID technology solutions distributor names Justin Scopaz general manager of fast-growing Division

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. today announced it has appointed Justin Scopaz to General Manager and Data Capture/POS vice president of Ingram Micro's Data Capture/Point-of-Sale (POS) Division.

In this new role, Scopaz will replace John Soumbasakis as general manager of Ingram Micro's successful Data Capture/POS Division and take on the day-to-day responsibility of leading the Division's team and executing against its core growth initiatives. Scopaz will report directly to Soumbasakis who was recently named senior vice president and general manager of Strategic Divisions for Ingram Micro North America.

"Justin's drive for excellence and continued leadership within our team and among our partners has played a critical role in the growth, culture and performance of this fast-growing Division," says Soumbasakis. "We're pleased to have Justin lead this team and build upon the growing success of our associates and partners."

Scopaz joined the Data Capture/POS Division in late 2004. Prior to being named general manager and Data Capture/POS vice president, Scopaz oversaw the Division's vendor management and marketing teams. He is credited with successfully executing against the company's growth initiatives and orchestrating a strong team that has worked together over the years to forge and build several strategic partnerships with leading and emerging manufacturer partners within the Data Capture/POS space.

"Ingram Micro's Data Capture/POS Division has experienced record-setting year-over-year growth thanks to the hard work and dedication of Justin and our entire team," concludes Soumbasakis. "In just a short time, we've become one of the IT industry's top channel partners for sourcing all-in-one POS, AIDC and RFID technology solutions. That's an accomplishment that we all take great pride in and share with our solution provider and vendor partners."

About the Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS Division

The Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS Division is a leading value-added distributor of auto ID/data capture (AIDC), point-of-sale (POS), radio frequency identification (RFID) and wireless solution products and services. In addition to these technologies, the division also offers partners access to the complete suite of Ingram Micro products and services. With offices and distribution centers across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, the Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS division delivers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to technology integrators around the world. For more information, visit http://dcpos.ingrammicro.com/.

Ingram Micro

CONTACT: Marie Meoli of WhiteFox Marketing & Communications,
+1-714-680-0335, marie.meoli@whitefoxpr.com, for Ingram Micro

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

ATK Launches New WebsiteNew ATK.com Site Offers Clear Information on ATK's Extensive CapabilitiesWebsite Delivers Quick Access to Over 250 Job Openings at ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Techsystems is launching a new website at http://www.atk.com/ that gives customers, job seekers, and investors quick access to the information they need. The clean new homepage highlights ATK's capabilities in aerospace, defense, commercial products, and space, and also offers one-click access to the hundreds of exciting career opportunities at one of the nation's premier aerospace and defense companies.

The new ATK.com is designed to better serve ATK's customers and shareholders by making it convenient to find what they're looking for and to help the company attract the best and brightest employees to help carry-out ATK's critically important missions. The new web site also reflects the way ATK is combining its unique knowledge, experience, and manufacturing capabilities to deliver innovative, game-changing solutions to its customers.

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 17,000 employees in 21 states and approximately $4.6 billion in revenue. News and information can be found on the Internet at http://www.atk.com/.

Media Contact: Investor Contact: Bryce Hallowell Steve Wold Phone: 952-351-3087 Phone: 952-351-3056 E-mail: bryce.hallowell@atk.com E-mail: steve.wold@atk.com

ATK

CONTACT: Media, Bryce Hallowell, +1-952-351-3087,
bryce.hallowell@atk.com, or Investors, Steve Wold, +1-952-351-3056,
steve.wold@atk.com, both of ATK

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

Salary.com(TM) Announces Schedule for Annual IPAS(R) Global Compensation Customer EventsIndustry Experts and Key Customers to Share Pay Trends and Best Practices Related to Compensating Talent and Staying Competitive in the Global Workforce

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Salary.com, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions, today announced three upcoming customer user groups for the IPAS High Tech Global Compensation Survey in Asia, Europe and the United States. These targeted customer events are designed to help corporate compensation clients evolve global pay programs and share leading practices to excel in the increasingly competitive talent marketplace.

The fall events in Singapore, London and Palo Alto will showcase the power of IPAS, a single source of global, high tech compensation data reported using a consistent methodology. With over 400 premier corporate participants representing all sectors of the high tech industry, IPAS reports data for 75+ countries and over 18,000 jobs.

The events will provide an excellent networking opportunity for customers and will feature top industry consultants, customers and Salary.com executives who will lead discussions on regional and international compensation trends and talent acquisition, management and retention strategies.

User Group Details: -- Singapore: Shangri-la Hotel -- October 15, 2008 -- London, United Kingdom: Swissotel The Howard -- October 27-28, 2008 -- Palo Alto, California: Sheraton Palo Alto -- November 6, 2008 About Salary.com, Inc.

Salary.com is a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions helping businesses and individuals manage pay and performance. Salary.com's highly configurable software applications, proprietary data and consulting services help HR and compensation professionals automate, streamline and optimize critical talent management processes including: market pricing, compensation planning, performance management, competency management and succession planning. Built with compensation and competency data at the core, Salary.com solutions provide businesses of all sizes with the most productive and cost-effective way to manage and inspire their most important asset -- their people. For more information, visit http://www.salary.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These are statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "may," "will," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "should," "seeks," and similar expressions. This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, Salary.com's expectations and assumptions concerning future performance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, our ability to continue to release and gain customer acceptance of new and improved versions of our service, successful customer deployment and utilization of our services, our ability to expand our customer base and product and service offerings, interruptions or delays in our service or our Web hosting, our business model, breach of our security measures, the emerging market in which we operate, our ability to hire, retain and motivate our employees and manage our growth, and competition, as well as those risks and uncertainties described in Salary.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Salary.com expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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Salary.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Rob Halpin of Version 2.0 Communications for Salary.com, Inc.,
+1-617-426-2222, rhalpin@v2comms.com

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

Spike Digital Entertainment and Playboy Premiere 'Playmate Show & Tell' on Spike.com- Playboy Playmates Host Ultimate "How-To" Online Series for Guys -

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike.com, a division of MTVN Entertainment Group, a unit of Viacom , and Playboy (PEI) announced today the launch of "Playmate Show & Tell." This new "how-to" online original series is the first project to be unveiled under Spike Digital Entertainment's digital development and production deal with Playboy.com. Alta Loma Entertainment, Playboy's in-house production division recently involved in successful movie and TV projects such as "The House Bunny" and E!'s "The Girls Next Door," also participated in the development and production. "Playmate Show & Tell" is a 10-episode online series, with new episodes premiering each week.

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"We're very excited to be able to welcome the iconic Playboy brand to Spike.com and to present Playmate Show & Tell as the first of many joint ventures with them," said Jon Slusser, senior vice president, digital & video games for Spike TV. "'Playmate Show & Tell' is the perfect blend of beautiful women, humor and information guys need that is sure to resonate with our audience."

"Playmate Show & Tell" (http://playmate.spike.com/) is hosted by three Playboy Playmates -- Playmate of the Year 2008 Jayde Nicole, Playmate of the Year 2007 Sara Jean Underwood, and Miss May 2006 Alison Waite -- and premieres on both spike.com and playboy.com. This humorous and informative series teaches guys how to deal with women in a variety of potentially awkward situations. In each of the 10 online episodes, the Playmates travel to new locations to give guys a hands-on lesson in dealing with the opposite sex. From dating, to buying the perfect gift, to the proper way to give a massage, "Playmate Show & Tell" gives guys the tips and tricks to win over the ladies.

"At Playboy, our goal is to continually create compelling content for our global audience by leveraging the combined power of our iconic lifestyle brand and Playmate franchise," said Chris Petrovic, vice president, Playboy Media Group. "Partnering with Spike, we collaboratively have developed the first of many programs that achieves this goal and I am confident that our combined audiences will be really pleased."

The first seven episodes topics include: -- Monday October 6th: "What Not to Do on a Date" / "How to Buy Lingerie for Your Girlfriend" -- Monday October 20th: "How to Pick Up a Playmate" -- Monday Nov 3rd: "What Not To Do When You Meet Her Parents" -- Monday Nov 17th: "What Not To Do On Your 1st Job Interview" -- Monday Dec 1st: "How to Cook a Romantic Meal" -- Monday Dec 15th: "Buying Her the Perfect Holiday Gift"

Spike TV is available in 97.3 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/.

Playboy is one of the most recognized and popular consumer brands in the world. Playboy Enterprises, Inc. is a media and lifestyle company that markets the brand through a wide range of media properties and licensing initiatives. The company publishes Playboy magazine in the United States and abroad and creates content for distribution via television networks, Web sites, mobile platforms, DVD and radio. Through licensing agreements, the Playboy brand appears in more than 100 countries on a wide range of consumer products, entertainment locations and retail stores.

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CONTACT: Aileen Budow of Spike TV, +1-212-767-3952,
aileen.budow@spiketv.com; or Lisa Hagendorf of Playboy, +1-212-261-4912,
lhagendorf@playboy.com

Web Site: http://playmate.spike.com/
http://www.spike.com/
http://www.spike.com/show/28825

Ford's Latest Safety 'Brakethrough' -- Collision Warning With Brake Support -- Coming in 2009-- Ford to introduce new 'active' safety radar warning system -- Collision Warning with Brake Support -- in 2009 to help drivers avoid rear-end accidents.-- Collision Warning with Brake Support uses radar to detect moving vehicles ahead and warns the driver of danger with an alarm and warning light. The system also automatically pre-charges brakes and engages an electronic brake assist system to help drivers stop more quickly.-- Collision Warning with Brake Support is one of three new radar-based active safety technologies Ford is launching in 2008 and 2009. The others are Adaptive Cruise Control and BLIS(R) (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert.

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company, building on its safety and technology leadership, announced it will offer a new advanced "active" collision-avoidance technology, Collision Warning with Brake Support, on certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles next year.

Collision Warning with Brake Support uses radar to detect moving vehicles directly ahead. When the danger of a collision is detected, the system warns the driver with an authoritative beep and a red warning light projected on the windshield above the instrument panel. The system also automatically pre-charges brakes and engages a brake-assist feature that helps drivers quickly reach maximum braking once the brakes are engaged.

Collision Warning with Brake Support is one of three new radar-based active safety and driver-aid technologies Ford is launching across a range of vehicles in 2008 and 2009. The others are Adaptive Cruise Control, launched this year, and BLIS(R) (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert, which debuts in 2009. All three features use radar to detect the relative position of other vehicles and warn the driver with a combination of visual and audio alerts.

The new technologies build on Ford's leading number of top safety ratings, including the most 5-star government ratings of any automaker, and a leading number of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Picks."

"The new Collision Warning with Brake Support technology puts us on the leading edge of active safety to help customers detect and avoid possible dangers," said Paul Mascarenas, Ford vice president of engineering, Global Product Development. "Ford will be the first to offer this technology on mainstream models that many families can afford."

Unexpected detected

Collision Warning with Brake Support builds on the basic function of Adaptive Cruise Control, a driver-assistance feature that Ford introduced on the 2009 Lincoln MKS. Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to detect moving vehicles immediately ahead and modify cruising speed if necessary.

"Adaptive Cruise Control really marked the beginning of pre-emptive driver-assistance systems," said Jerry Engelman, Adaptive Cruise Control supervisor, Chassis Electronics. "Ford was able to use the radar technology and experience to develop the Collision Warning with Brake Support system."

Research indicates that Collision Warning with Brake Support could be particularly helpful in warning a driver who is distracted or drowsy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the majority of accidents involve driver inattention. The agency's research found that one extra second of warning could prevent up to 90 percent of rear-end collisions. CWBS offers three programmable alert settings ranging from approximately 1.5 seconds to 2.5 seconds.

"It depends on the user's preference, because one person's false alarm may be another person's near miss, and it's important that drivers are comfortable with the system," said Tom Pilutti, technical expert, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering. "Some people have a slower reaction time, and the longer time setting may meet their needs better than the shorter setting. Our research shows that most drivers will prefer and feel more comfortable with the longer default setting."

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, forward collision warning systems like Collision Warning with Brake Support have the potential to help prevent the kind of rear-end crashes that occurred 2.3 million times per year from 2002-2006 -- almost 40 percent of the total crashes reported to police each year in the U.S.

Clearer sight with science

BLIS(TM) (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert can help provide extra confidence to drivers in parking lots by alerting drivers sooner of nearby traffic while backing out. It uses two multiple beam radar modules, which are packaged in the rear quarter panels. The radar detects moving objects within a 65-foot range from either side of the vehicle. The radar identifies when a vehicle enters the defined blind spot zone and illuminates an indicator light on the corresponding side-view mirror providing a warning that a vehicle is approaching. An audible alert is sounded as well.

Researchers at Ford's North American advanced driving simulator, Virtual Test Track Experiment (VIRTTEX), dedicated most of the past few years studying how active safety technologies in vehicles may better alert drivers of potentially dangerous driving incidents.

"New technologies such as radar, cameras, lasers and GPS may enable us to offer more safety and convenience features in the future," said Jeff Rupp, manager, Active Safety, Research and Advanced Engineering at Ford's Research and Innovation Center. "A key is identifying the kinds of warnings that drivers will find both more effective and easier to understand."

For Collision Warning with Brake Support, VIRTTEX researchers learned drivers respond more quickly to certain audible alerts that are more authoritative. Their research also shows some preference for a combination of warnings -- audio alerts backed up by a visual warning -- such as those that will be offered with Collision Warning with Brake Support system.

Safety in demand

Vehicle safety technology is second only to fuel efficiency on customers purchase consideration lists, according to a recent study by RDA Group Global Market Research of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. According to the research, among consumers' top desires for safety features are collision warning and prevention, greater traction controls, entrapment prevention, and vehicle-to-vehicle communications.

"Over the past several years we've seen drivers' attitudes change regarding safety technology," said Jim Thomas, senior vice president, RDA. "It used to be that they didn't want to release control of the vehicle at all, but now they're looking for the vehicle to be more proactive."

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 229,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com/.

Ford Motor Company

CONTACT: Wes Sherwood, +1-313-390-5660, wsherwoo@ford.com, or Charlotte
Fisher, +1-313-323-7045, cfishe60@ford.com

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

Zurich Airport Accelerates and Simplifies Security Management With Visual Defence's 3C(TM) Solution

RICHMOND HILL, Canada, October 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual Defence Inc. (LSE: VDI), today announced that Unique (Flughafen Zurich AG) has extended the current license of their Visual Defence VMS (Virtual Matrix System) to the full 3C(TM) solution. The move to 3C(TM) will allow Unique (Flughafen Zurich AG), the operator of Zurich Airport, to connect and fully manage their intelligent video application, public announcement system and security control lines from a single command and control point.

Unique (Flughafen Zurich AG) will benefit tremendously from a simplified management process that will deliver an overall improvement in asset management and physical security safety functions. 3C's central management and control engine will serve as an administrator to all devices on the network and facilitate the connection of multiple security subsystems currently in place at the airport including several hundred analog and digital cameras, client systems and Ascom's "SmartVision" analytics system.

"The level of trust the management of Zurich Airport places in Visual Defence's 3C(TM) solution is rewarding", says Barry Tal, CEO, Visual Defence. "As a trusted partner we work hard to ensure that Zurich Airport is world class in the level of security it offers its passengers."

Unique (Flughafen Zurich AG) and Visual Defence have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship since the implementation of the VMS in 2004. Today, Visual Defence remains focused on building long-term relationships with clients while expanding their affiliation with key business partners.

About Visual Defence

Visual Defence prides itself on mastering the "Art of Integration" and providing customized solutions. Working with System Integration and Installation partners, we provide advanced security solutions for leading government, airport, mass transit and commercial clients around the world. Leveraging 3C(R), our proven Open Architecture IP Security Integration Software Platform, and suite of Video, IP Communication, and Situational Awareness applications, Visual Defence delivers solutions that meet exact business objectives. We turn functionality and interoperability requirements into intelligent, scalable and easy-to-manage solutions that provide end- users with the security insight they need to improve operations and effectively prevent and mitigate risk.

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

About ASCOM

Ascom is an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how in Mission-Critical Communication. The company concentrates on the core areas of Wireless Solutions (high-value, customer- specific on-site communications solutions) and Security Solutions (applications for security, communication, automation and control systems for infrastructure operators, public security institutions and the army).

With a wealth of experience in implementing complex projects for discerning customers, Ascom has established itself in important key markets.

Offerings range from analysis and consulting to system design and system integration, project management, engineering and implementation, right through to maintenance and support.

The company has subsidiaries in 17 countries and a workforce of some 2'000 employees worldwide. Ascom registered shares (symbol ASCN) are listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich.

For further information: Ron Aharoni, Director, Global Sales & Marketing, Visual Defence Inc., +1-905-731-1254 x 289

Visual Defence Inc.

For further information: Ron Aharoni, Director, Global Sales & Marketing, Visual Defence Inc., +1-905-731-1254 x 289

Henry Bros. Electronics Announces Increase in Revolving Credit Agreement

FAIR LAWN, N.J., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc., a turnkey provider of technology-based integrated electronic security solutions, today announced that it has executed an amendment to its revolving credit agreement with TD Bank, N.A., increasing its line of credit from $4 million to $8 million. The term of the agreement has been extended to June 30, 2010.

James Henry, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Bros. Electronics., commented, "The additional line of credit afforded to us by TD Bank, N.A. will provide greater liquidity and working capital in support of new projects and future growth initiatives. We believe that our ability to seek and secure this increase, in what is undoubtedly a difficult credit market, speaks to the market's continued confidence in our ability to execute on our strategic growth objectives, and to drive revenue growth."

About Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

Henry Bros. Electronics provides technology-based integrated electronic security systems, services and emergency preparedness consultation to commercial enterprises and government agencies. The Company has offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Virginia.

For more information, visit http://www.hbe-inc.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements is contained under the heading of risk factors listed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Henry Bros. Electronics Inc. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information.

Investor Contacts: Todd Fromer / Erika Kay Jim Henry, KCSA Strategic Communications Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 212-896-1215 / 212-896-1208 Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. tfromer@kcsa.com / ekay@kcsa.com 201-794-6500 jhenry@hbe-inc.com

Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Henry, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Henry Bros.
Electronics, Inc., +1-201-794-6500, or jhenry@hbe-inc.com, or Todd Fromer,
+1-212-896-1215, or tfromer@kcsa.com, or Erika Kay, +1-212-896-1208, or
ekay@kcsa.com, both of KCSA Strategic Communications, for Henry Bros.
Electronics, Inc.

Web site: http://www.henrybroselectronics.com/
http://www.hbe-inc.com/

EMBARQ(R) Wholesale Earns Three More 'Best-In-Class' AwardsOrganization's 'Service Wins' philosophy recognized by customers

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the second consecutive year, EMBARQ(R) Wholesale has earned three national "Best-in-Class" awards, according to ATLANTIC-ACM, a leading telecommunications research consultancy and benchmarking firm.

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Presenting the awards at the CompTel PLUS Convention & Expo in Orlando, ATLANTIC-ACM today recognized EMBARQ(R) Wholesale for excellence based on customer feedback in three key areas: Customer Service, Sales Representatives and for the second consecutive year, Provisioning.

"We offer our sincere congratulations to EMBARQ," said Fedor Smith, vice president, ATLANTIC-ACM. "The company again distinguished itself in the Provisioning category with an especially strong showing. Efficient, timely provisioning has a major impact on customer satisfaction, as do sales representatives. Combined, they doubtless helped lead to the customer service win as well."

Bill Cheek, president of EMBARQ(R) Wholesale Markets, accepted the awards, which resulted from ATLANTIC-ACM's Metro Carrier Report Card. The Report Card evaluates carriers in key performance areas based on more than 2,000 customer ratings.

"Our customers regularly tell us how pleased they are with Embarq's performance in these areas, and this special recognition represents what they tell others about us," Cheek said. "I credit the hard work and dedication of our entire organization to providing best in class service. Our 'Service Wins' philosophy and our emphasis on practical ingenuity continue to produce strong results for us."

Last month, EMBARQ(R) Business earned three Retail Metro Carrier Excellence Awards from ATLANTIC-ACM for Customer Service, Provisioning, and Large Business and Enterprise Data Quality and Price.

About ATLANTIC-ACM

Boston-based ATLANTIC-ACM is a leading provider of strategic research and consulting services, serving the telecommunications and information industries. In addition to producing the industry's principal benchmarking, sizing and opportunity studies, the company assists clients in evaluating telecommunications opportunities for successful investment, market entry, and long-term planning. For more information, visit ATLANTIC-ACM's website at http://www.atlantic-acm.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 S&P 500 and is 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(R) Business 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.

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Embarq Corporation

CONTACT: Tom Matthews of Embarq Corporation, +1-407-889-6072,
Tom.r.Matthews@embarq.com

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

Elbit Systems of America Enhances its Marketing Organization BGen (USA Ret) James R. Moran, VP for Army Solutions

FORT WORTH, Texas, October 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. , announces the addition of a key executive to its executive team. BGen (USA Ret) James Moran has joined the company in its Washington DC office as the Vice President for Army Solutions. In this role, BGen Moran will be responsible for leading campaigns aimed at providing mission critical solutions for key Elbit Systems of America customers.

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BGen Moran joined Elbit Systems of America following successful positions with Ideal Innovations, Inc. and Northrop Grumman, and a distinguished career with the U.S. Army, with his last position as the Program Executive Officer for Soldier Systems at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Raanan Horowitz, Elbit Systems of America's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We are extremely pleased to have James Moran join our exceptional team of leaders. Moran brings to us proven capabilities in strategic planning, program management and systems integration which are crucial for Elbit Systems of America when providing mission critical solutions to the U.S. military."

About Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is a leading global provider of high performance products and system solutions focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation and medical instruments markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. , a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned air vehicle (UAV) systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications.

Trademarks

Elbit Systems of America and other trademarks, service marks and logos are registered or unregistered marks of Elbit Systems of America companies in the United States and in foreign countries. Copyright (c) 2008 Elbit Systems of America. All rights reserved.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or companies in the Elbit Systems Group, to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Elbit Systems Group operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Elbit Systems does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Contact: Kim Cushman: +1-603-886-2273, kim.cushman@elbitsystems-us.com .

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CONTACT: Contact: Kim Cushman: +1-603-886-2273,
kim.cushman@elbitsystems-us.com

Canadian Solar Signs 2009 Sales Contract with Iliotec of Germany

TORONTO, Oct. 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "CSI" or "we") today announced that it has signed two sales contracts with Iliotec Solar GmbH and Iliotec Solar International. Through these two contracts, Iliotec will purchase from CSI 28MW of solar modules and obtain the option for another 20MW for delivery in 2009, with module prices fixed for the first six months.

As one of the leading solar system installers in Germany, Iliotec Solar GmbH has been a reliable and continuous customer of CSI since 2005. Iliotec Solar International designs and implements solar projects around the world.

Chairman and CEO Shawn Qu remarked: "These two contracts mark the seventh and eighth annual 2009 sales contracts we have signed with our long-term and loyal European customers in the past month. These contracts typically feature fixed prices for the first six months. The demand and pricing for Canadian Solar's products remains strong and our order building process for 2009 is well on track. Our customers have also indicated that financing remains available for solar projects in Europe and are moving ahead with their plans. With the renewal of the ITC and its application to utilities' companies in the U.S. we also expect to see strong demand for 2009 in the U.S. market. CSI is the only company in the world that offers both high-efficiency polysilicon modules and cost-effective UMG e-Modules. Combined with our strong and proven customer base, we have are well-positioned us for continuous growth in 2009."

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) is a vertically integrated manufacturer of solar cell, solar module and custom-designed solar application products serving customers worldwide. CSI is incorporated in Canada and conducts all of its manufacturing operations in China. Backed by years of experience and knowledge in the solar power market and the silicon industry, CSI has become a major global provider of solar power products for a wide range of applications. For more information, please visit http://www.csisolar.com .

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements for Canadian Solar

Certain statements in this press release including statements regarding expected future financial and industry growth are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future shortage or availability of the supply of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers, including customers of our silicon materials sales; changes in demand from major markets such as Germany; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling price; delays in new product introduction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20-F originally filed on June 3, 2008. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact: In Toronto, Canada Alex Taylor, IR Director Canadian Solar Inc. Phone: +1-905-530-2334 Fax: +1-905-530-2001 Email: ir@csisolar.com In the U.S. John Robertson The Ruth Group Phone: +1-646-536-7024 Email: jrobertson@theruthgroup.com

Canadian Solar Inc.

CONTACT: In Canada, Alex Taylor, IR Director of Canadian Solar, +1-905-
530-2334, or ir@csisolar.com; Or in the U.S., John Robertson of The Ruth Group,
+1-646-536-7024, jrobertson@theruthgroup.com, for Canadian Solar

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

Bennington Seniors First in Nation to Receive New Zero Mercury Hearing Aid BatteriesEnergizer offers newest product innovation to those served by Bennington Project Independence

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Energizer Battery has announced that after more than a decade of development and extensive testing, the company is introducing new zero-mercury hearing aid batteries, which are the first of their kind in the world. The new batteries are being produced at the Energizer plant in Bennington, Vermont and the company is celebrating the launch by donating the new products to their neighbors who are served by the Bennington Project Independence, a local nonprofit organization that promotes healthy living and independence among older and disabled adults.

"We're so pleased to offer this product to our neighbors first," said John Hall, Energizer plant manager. "Hearing health is tied to independence and maintaining a healthy, high quality of life. And it is especially important to continue to improve our products in ways that help power people's life-enhancing devices, such as hearing aids."

Bennington residents will be the first in the nation to use the new zero-mercury hearing aid batteries, which will be widely available throughout the U.S. beginning this month. Energizer is the only battery manufacturer in the world to sell a zero-mercury hearing aid battery to consumers. Through a combination of new product designs, purer raw materials and new manufacturing processes, Energizer's R&D scientists were able to develop the new batteries to be produced without added mercury, making them more environmentally friendly.

"With this product development, consumers and our company are taking small steps towards bigger positive changes," said Hall.

In 1990, Energizer was the first battery maker to remove mercury from household batteries. With the announcement of its zero-mercury hearing aid batteries, Energizer will once again lead the industry in mercury elimination and responsible product development. In addition to developing a battery that is better for the environment and for U.S. consumers, Energizer's research and development team also has been able to enhance product consistency.

The development of Energizer's zero-mercury hearing aid batteries comes more than two years ahead of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA) commitment to eliminate mercury from button cell batteries by June 30, 2011. Energizer estimates that if all manufacturers were able to follow their lead, several tons of mercury could be removed from hearing aid batteries each year.

Facts about hearing loss from the Hearing Loss Association of America: -- While more than 30 million Americans currently experience hearing loss, a mere one out of five people who could benefit from hearing aids are wearing them. -- People with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking help. -- Hearing aids can help 95 percent of people with hearing loss.

For additional information on hearing health and fitness tips, or to learn more about Energizer's "KEEP GOING(R). Live Healthy" program, visit energizer.com/livehealthy.

About Energizer:

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

The Energizer product line also includes specialty batteries for hearing aids and medical devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, toys and other uses. Through its flashlight unit, Energizer brings innovation to this important household device. Energizer continues its role as a technology leader as it launches Energizer(R) Energi To Go(R), portable battery-driven power packs for cell phones.

For more information contact: Aimee DeVoll, 314-552-6744 adevoll@webershandwick.com Jacqueline Burwitz, 314-985-2169 JacquelineE.Burwitz@energizer.com

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Aimee DeVoll, +1-314-552-6744, adevoll@webershandwick.com, for
Energizer Holdings, Inc.; or Jacqueline Burwitz of Energizer Holdings, Inc.,
+1-314-985-2169, JacquelineE.Burwitz@energizer.com

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

Verizon Extends Bollywood-Themed Video Dance ContestUntil Nov. 7Bollypop Competition Highlights Company's FiOS TVSouth Asian Video ContentGrand-Prize Winner Gets Trip to India and an Appearance in a Bollywood Film

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspiring Bollywood dancers looking for their big break have an additional month to enter Bollypop, an online dance competition sponsored by Verizon to help showcase the growing number of Bollywood movies and music videos the company offers its FiOS TV and V CAST customers.

Due to popular demand, Verizon has extended the deadline of the contest (http://www.verizon.com/bollypop) to Nov. 7. The original deadline was Oct. 7. The extended deadline also accommodates Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which is a very festive time of year for many South Asians.

"Many dance performances will take place to celebrate the holiday," said Shruti Joshi, director of marketing for Verizon. "And with the extension of Bollypop, more people can videotape their performance and enter the dance contest."

Bollywood is the name of India's film industry, which produces more than 1,000 movies annually. Bollywood movies are typically musicals that feature six to eight songs and major dance sequences. Reflective of the popularity of Bollywood movies, the category has become the highest-grossing foreign film sector in the U.S.

The winner or winners of the dance contest's grand prize will receive an all-expenses-paid trip Mumbai, India, in December and will appear in one of the dance sequences in a movie soon to be in production at the preeminent Indian film studio, UTV Motion Pictures, and directed by Ken Ghosh, director of hits such as "Fida" and "Ishq Vishk." UTV will distribute the film worldwide.

The movie is the story about a middle-class youngster who is passionate about music, and about his journey to become a music icon. Shahid Kapoor, a Bollywood star, will play the lead. Marty Kudelka, who has worked with Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, will choreograph the dance sequences.

The Bollypop dance contest is open to all U.S. residents and is maintained by Saavn.com, the largest digital distributor of South Asian movies, music videos, audio tracks and ringtones. Contestants -- individuals or dance troupes* -- need to upload a video of themselves dancing to a Bollywood song, which can be downloaded for free at http://www.verizon.com/bollypop.

Every week, people can watch featured Bollypop videos, which have been submitted by contestants, on the Asian Variety Show (AVS), the most widely watched and longest-running Bollywood TV news show in the U.S.

Director Ghosh and choreographer Kudelka will select the winning video from the 10 most popular as voted by visitors to http://www.verizon.com/bollypop. In addition to the trip to India and movie appearance, the grand-prize winner or winners will get a three-day trip to New York City to attend a celebration in their honor.

Dance video files for the online contest must be submitted in one of these formats: QuickTime (.mov), MPEG (.mpg), MPEG-4 (.mp4), Windows Media (.wmv), or AVI (.avi).

One video entry is allowed per person, and entries must be original works that have neither been previously published nor infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual property, or other rights, of any person or entity. For complete rules of the Bollypop dance contest, visit http://www.verizon.com/bollypop.

Verizon FiOS TV customers can access several Bollywood movies and music videos through the video-on-demand (VOD) library. Additionally, through V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless, customers can also access more than 100 of the latest Bollywood music videos on their handsets for $4.99 per month. Interested customers can select "Bollywood Music by Saavn" from the music category on the V CAST videos menu.

* NOTE: With dance troupes, only up to four performers can win the grand prize.

About UTV Motion Pictures (UMP PLC)

Established in 1995, as a division within UTV Software Communications, UTV Motion Pictures has arrangements with a number of major Hollywood studios including Walt Disney, Fox Searchlight and, Will Smith's company Overbrook Entertainment. Listed on at the London AIM market, UTV Motion Pictures has played an active role in bringing the studio model to the Indian film industry, where it is able to leverage script development, budget and time management and international distribution. Having become a strong player in Indian and international cinema with the success of movies like 'Rang De Basanti', 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', 'Life in a... Metro', 'The Namesake' and 'I Think I Love My Wife'. UTV Motion Pictures has also distributed movies like Aamir Khan's directorial debut 'Taare Zameen Par', Anees Bazmee's 'Welcome' in the international markets and co-produced movies like Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Jodhaa-Akbar', which is the biggest blockbuster of 2008 and distributed Abbas Mustan's 'Race' M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Happening'. Its list of forthcoming slate includes Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion', Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 'Delhi 6'. UTV Motion Pictures is also working with a talent pool of directors that include Vishal Bhardwaj, David Dhawan, Shyam Benegal and Iranian director Majid Majidi amongst others. For more info log onto http://www.utvmotionpictures.com/.

About Saavn

Saavn brings the best of Bollywood to the world. As the largest digital distributor of Bollywood entertainment, Saavn owns rights to hundreds of movies and over 250,000 music tracks, 20,000 music videos and 10,000 ringtones, including titles such as Jodhaa Akbar, Race and Taare Zameen Par. Saavn distributes its exclusive catalog and new Bollywood releases to over 75 global media companies including Time Warner, Verizon and iTunes. Its flagship Saavn.com is an online community that connects 4 billion global Bollywood fans around a shared interest in Bollywood, bringing them a rich Bollywood experience with free streaming audio and video, and robust playlist and profile pages. Saavn is a joint venture of [212]MEDIA and Hungama Mobile and has offices in Mumbai, London, New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. To find out more, visit: http://www.saavn.com/

About Verizon

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

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Ellen Yu, Verizon (Multicultural Marketing), +1-908-559-3496,
ellen.yu@verizon.com, Heather Wilner, Verizon (FiOS TV), +1-212-321-8333,
heather.b.wilner@verizon.com, Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Gireles,
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Home Buyers, Sellers Now Access Actual Sales Prices on Southern California Homes Within 24 Hours of SaleAccess to Fresh 'Actual Sales' Data Helps Consumers Track Local Markets, Find Realtors

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning this month, the Southern California MLS (SoCalMLS), one of the nation's largest Multiple Listing Services (MLS), becomes the newest major MLS to begin displaying detailed information about recently sold properties on Realtor.com(R). As a result, consumers can now access actual sales prices within 24 hours of a sale's closing, review property details and photos, and find the transaction's listing and buyer's agents for thousands of Southern California properties on Realtor.com, the #1 homes-for-sale Web site.

Until now, sold data has typically been available through County public records provided as long as 90-days after transactions are completed. This delayed access to accurate data is one reason home valuations on many real estate portals are inaccurate, out of date and unreliable. County records also don't always include significant property amenities which often have an impact on sale prices. Information from the SoCalMLS on "sold properties" will be displayed within Realtor.com's "Find Home Values" feature, a new resource currently under development by the category leader.

"If you're basing a real estate decision on old or out-of-date information, you risk making a poor decision with potentially significant financial consequences," said Realtor.com President Errol Samuelson. "Providing current and detailed information on sold properties drawn directly from the local MLS, in conjunction with our 15-minute fresh update program, educates home buyers and sellers so they can have more productive and informed conversations with their real estate agent or broker. We're pleased to welcome the SoCalMLS as our newest partner to display their sold property information as we further develop and expand our 'Find Home Values' feature."

The SoCalMLS is the fourth major MLS to feed their unique sold data to Realtor.com through Find Home Values. Other MLSs currently feeding sold data for display within Find Home Values includes the First MLS in Atlanta, the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS(R), the Northern Ohio Regional MLS, the Tucson Association of REALTORS(R) and the Northeast Florida MLS in Jacksonville.

According to its August report, http://marketing.realtor.com/augustsearch/, Realtor.com shows Southern California as one of the most actively searched regions in the nation for real estate. Consumers searching for real estate in the region can now easily connect with the most active local real estate professionals because the SoCalMLS data sent to Realtor.com includes contact information for both the listing and buyer's brokers on each transaction.

Russ Bergeron, CEO of SoCalMLS said, "As interest in Southern California real estate increases, buyers and sellers will want to identify and connect with agents or brokers that know our neighborhoods and local market trends. Providing timely information such as actual sales prices and contact information for local Realtors(R) through Realtor.com enables millions of consumers to accurately monitor market activity and act on it with the assistance of local professional experts. We're please to join Realtor.com in connecting potential Southern California home buyers and sellers with our members."

To access fresh sold data from the SoCalMLS through Realtor.com's Find Home Values, visit http://www.realtor.com/, or directly at http://www.realtor.com/homevalues.

ABOUT REALTOR.COM(R)

REALTOR.com(R), where the world shops for real estate online, is operated by Move, Inc., and is the official Web site of the National Association of REALTORS(R). Ranked as the #1 homes-for-sale site, REALTOR.com(R) currently offers potential home buyers access to over four million property listings, as well as the most brokers and agents. It also provides REALTORS(R) and the home sellers they represent with the Internet's largest real estate marketplace, reaching more than 5.4 million consumers in August 2008[1]. Agents and companies have the power to customize REALTOR.com(R) resources to maximize their brand and productivity.

REALTOR(R) and REALTOR.com(R) are registered trademarks of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R). REALTOR(R) is a federally registered collective membership mark, which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. All other trademarks appearing above are the property of Move, Inc., or of their other respective owners.

ABOUT MOVE, INC.

Move, Inc. is the leader in online real estate with 7.7 million[1] monthly visitors to its online network of websites. Move, Inc. operates: Move.com(R), a leading destination for information on new homes and rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance; REALTOR.com(R), the official Web site of the National Association of REALTORS(R); Welcome Wagon(R); Moving.com; SeniorHousingNet(TM); and TOP PRODUCER(R) Systems. Move, Inc. is based in Westlake Village, California, and employs more than 1600 individuals throughout North America. For more information: http://www.move.com/.

ABOUT SOCALMLS

For 15 years SoCalMLS, the second largest MLS in the U.S.A., has prided itself on a record of outstanding customer service while supporting a vast array of products and services to as many as 55,000 real estate professionals throughout the Southland -- earning itself the reputation as the preferred provider of real estate information technology services. For more information please visit news.SoCalMLS.com or e-mail info@SoCalMLS.com.

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NEI Presents 'ATCA vs. Carrier Grade Rack Mount Servers -- The Experts Square Off'Webinar featuring expert panel will offer carriers, service providers and telecom equipment manufacturers insight into crafting the right application deployment strategy

CANTON, Mass., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NEI today announced the final installment of its three-part Webinar series, a panel session titled "ATCA vs. Carrier Grade Rack Mount Servers -- The Experts Square Off." The session is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 2 p.m. EDT, and will be moderated by Erik K. Linask, group managing editor, TMCnet, and will include industry experts such as: Jeff Hudgins, vice president of marketing, NEI; Sven Freudenfeld, telecom business development, Kontron; Keate Despain, senior director of product line marketing, RadiSys; Brian Carr, strategic marketing manager for embedded computing, Emerson Network Power; and Austin Hipes, director of field engineering, NEI. The panel will discuss and debate appropriate application deployment strategies for carriers, service providers and telecom equipment manufacturers.

Each panelist will choose a position and defend it based on their company's perspective. In addition, Tom Bonds, platform product manager - NEBS servers, Tekelec, will provide a customer perspective on why his team chose a hybrid strategy between ATCA and carrier grade rack mount servers. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own questions and pose them to the panel.

In today's market, both ATCA and Carrier Grade Rack Mount Servers are viable application solutions for carriers, service providers and telecom equipment manufacturers, yet crafting a deployment strategy with either option can be a complex decision. The panel will discuss how the move to open-standards platforms for high performance applications has affected application deployment in the telecommunications space and will offer participants insight into choosing the right application deployment strategy.

To register for this session or to listen to previous NEI Webinars, please visit http://www.nei.com/.

About NEI

NEI, the partner of choice for software developers, OEMs and service providers worldwide, is a leading developer of comprehensive platforms, appliances and support services deployed to reduce time to market, development time and total lifecycle costs. Founded in 1997, NEI is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts and trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol NENG. For more information about NEI's products and services, visit http://www.nei.com/.

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Verizon Adds 77 New Channels to FiOS TV Lineup - Including 57 in HD - for Customers in TexasFirst in Series of Content Additions Offers Sports and Multicultural Programming, and Beats Time Warner Cable and Charter With More HDNew FiOS TV Customers Eligible for a Free High-Def DVR for 12 Months and Free Month of HBO and Cinemax

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon FiOS TV is now even better for customers in Texas as the company Monday (Oct. 6) launched a total of 77 new channels, which includes 57 additional high-definition (HD) channels. FiOS TV customers in the area now have more than 780 HD choices available at any time, with 87 HD channels and more than 700 HD video-on-demand (VOD) titles offered each month.

As a result of this enhancement to the FiOS TV lineup, Verizon is now offering consumers here more HD than both Time Warner Cable and Charter offer. Verizon will continue expanding its FiOS TV channel lineup this year, with a major focus on HD content. By year-end, Verizon plans to offer all available major HD programming.

To make the offer even sweeter, Verizon is offering a year's free use of either an HD DVR (digital video recorder) or an HD Home Media DVR to consumers who sign up for FiOS TV by Oct. 31. With Verizon's unique Home Media DVR, customers can use one DVR to record programming that can be watched on up to six other TV sets in the home. This includes viewing up to three separately recorded programs simultaneously on different TV sets, and the ability to pause recorded programming on one set and continue watching it on another. FiOS TV's Home Media DVR is bundled with Media Manager, a feature that allows customers to access photos and music from their personal computers and play them on their TV.

Verizon is also offering new FiOS TV customers, or existing customers who upgrade to a bundled package, one free month of HBO and Cinemax, which includes more than 25 premium channels and access to hundreds of additional titles on VOD. New customers who take advantage of this offer will save between $200 and $260 the first year, depending upon the DVR customers choose.

"FiOS TV is the only service to consider if you want the ultimate HD experience," said Trinidad Aguirre, Verizon's senior vice president and general manager for the South-Central region. "With our increased number of HD channels, along with HD video-on-demand programming and our current HD DVR and premium movie promotion, we're blowing cable away.

"There's HD on FiOS, and then there's everything else," said Aguirre. "The addition of new HD and sports channels, along with new multicultural content and more, is part of our commitment to lead the industry in the scope and quality of our programming."

Verizon Leads the Way With New HD Channels, and More to Come

FiOS TV customers in Texas now will get to see more of their favorite channels in HD, including Animal Planet, TLC, Science Channel and Smithsonian Channel. Other new HD programming that FiOS TV customers in the region now receive includes CNN, CNBC, Lifetime, Bravo, TBS, History Channel, Weather Channel, USA and SCI FI.

In addition, movie buffs now can get 11 new channels from Cinemax and 13 new channels from HBO in HD. FiOS TV's Movie Package also now has more HD, with 13 new HD channels from The Movie Channel, Starz and Showtime, including The Movie Channel Xtra, Starz Edge, Starz Comedy, Starz Kids and Family, Showtime, Showtime Showcase, Showtime Extreme and Showtime 2.

For sports fans in the area, Verizon has launched seven new HD sports channels. Verizon has always placed a high priority on major sports programming and offering as much as possible in HD.

The company has now added top college basketball and football action with the Big Ten Network in HD, and comprehensive tennis coverage from the Tennis Channel HD. Hockey and golf fans will find NHL games, PGA Tour events and original sports-related programming on the high-definition Versus/Golf Channel.

In addition, Verizon has launched four other HD sports channels: the Outdoor Channel 2, which provides high-definition programming that promotes traditional outdoor activities like fishing, hunting and shooting sports; World Fishing Network, which provides recreational and sport fishing enthusiasts with an entertaining and comprehensive lineup covering a wide range of programming; Mav TV, a 24-hour network targeting men and that features wrestling, fishing, roller derby and gaming; and ESPNU HD, a 24-hour college sports television network that will air all Thursday and Saturday college football games live as well as coverage of college basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, hockey and more.

New Standard-Definition Channels, Including Multicultural Content

In addition to the new HD content, Verizon has launched 20 new standard-definition channels for customers in Texas. New content includes Reelz, Veria TV and WAPA TV. Verizon also is now offering two new standard-definition sports channels: Big Ten Network and Setanta Sports, a premium channel dedicated to bringing European and International soccer and rugby to U.S.-based fans. Currently, no other cable provider offers Setanta.

Verizon also is offering customers in the area 15 new multicultural channels, including leading channels for Arabic, Portuguese and Russian audiences, among others. These new channels continue to make FiOS TV an outlet for emerging and independent networks to showcase their diverse programming.

Much of the multicultural content comes from World TV, a division of content management and delivery company GlobeCast, which previously signed a distribution deal with Verizon for top-tier international channels. The new GlobeCast World TV international television channels include MBT (Arabic), RTPI (Portuguese) and RTR Planeta (Russian). In addition to the World TV content, Verizon will offer Filipino channel GMA Pinoy TV.

Verizon's FiOS TV service offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, with more than 500 total channels and 11,000 video-on-demand titles per month, 70 percent of which are free. The VOD library also includes an increasing number of HD titles, and Verizon plans to have 1,000 HD VOD titles per month by the end of the year. FiOS TV is currently available to more than 7 million homes in 14 states. For more information on FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/fiostv. Consumers can also call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467.

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Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 69 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 228,600 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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FDIC Financials and S&P Leveraged Commentary & Data Now Available in the Capital IQ Platform

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital IQ, a Standard & Poor's business, today announced the integration of data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and S&P Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD) in the Capital IQ Platform. The FDIC provides detailed financials on over 8,000 banks, and LCD provides unique insights into the leveraged loan market. FDIC and LCD data were added as part of Capital IQ's latest release which also included a host of enhancements to other platform features such as screening, charting, Excel Plug-In, and research estimates.

"We have added significant depth to our coverage of credit markets and financial institutions. Given the current ongoing market conditions, making this information available to our clients is very timely," said Randall Winn, Executive Managing Director of Capital IQ.

Capital IQ now includes income statement, balance sheet, and supplemental data for all FDIC-insured companies. LCD data includes daily news and details on leveraged loans as well as various analytics. Other release enhancements include:

-- Screening on hundreds of new items such as credit default swaps, FDIC financials, and S&P LCD data.

-- FDIC, D&B private company financials, and LCD securities and pricing data are now all accessible via Capital IQ's Excel Plug-In.

-- Ability to "click-through" on brokerage estimates and trace the number to the source research reports.

-- Earnings call transcripts alongside details on corporate events. -- Expanded coverage of news and blogs to over 10,000 sources. -- SEC and SEDAR filings now available through Capital IQ Web Services. About Capital IQ and Standard & Poor's

Capital IQ, a Standard & Poor's business, provides high-impact information and workflow solutions to over 2,400 leading financial institutions, advisory firms, and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ Platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and technology that enables end-users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, leverage relationships, and simplify workflow. Clients can deploy the Capital IQ Platform either as a standalone solution or seamlessly integrate its components into existing business applications and portals via systems integration and data feeds. For more information, please visit Capital IQ's web site at http://www.capitaliq.com/

Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies , is the world's foremost provider of financial market intelligence, including independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data. With approximately 8,500 employees, including wholly owned affiliates, located in 23 countries and markets, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for more than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions.

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Bank of America Likely to Continue Reign as Largest Online Bank Even After Recent Mergers, According to comScoreChase/WaMu Merger Results in Nearly 50 Percent Increase in Online Customers for ChaseWachovia to Add Around 6 Million New Online Customers to Wells Fargo or Citi

RESTON, Va., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced the results of an analysis of the impact the Chase/WaMu and Wells Fargo/Wachovia or Citi/Wachovia mergers will have on the online banking market. Bank of America will likely continue to have the largest number of online customers compared to merged Chase/WaMu or proposed Wells Fargo/Wachovia or Citi/Wachovia across both liquid deposit account customers as well as online customers of any kind, even though the bank mergers will result in a large percentage of new additive customers.

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"In terms of existing online customer overlap, the Chase/WaMu and Wells Fargo/Wachovia or Citi/Wachovia mergers have surprisingly little," said Marc Trudeau, Senior Director of comScore Marketing Solutions. "comScore's unique ability to differentiate between types of banking customers helps us understand that from a liquid deposit account customer standpoint, the confirmed and proposed mergers are essentially additive in nature with more than 98 percent of customers being incremental. Looking at all types of accounts, which includes credit cards, mortgages, and liquid deposit accounts, there's somewhat more customer duplication with an 8 percent overlap for Chase/WaMu, 4 percent for Citi/Wachovia and 1 percent for Wells Fargo/Wachovia."

Unique Active Online Customers to Selected Banks Q2 2008 Total U.S. -- Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Quarterly Bank Benchmarker Unique Active Unique Active Online Liquid Online Deposit Account Customers of Customers (MM)* any kind (MM)** Chase 6.0 14.0 WaMu 5.7 9.2 Chase/WaMu (net) 11.5 21.4 Wells Fargo 9.4 10.6 Wachovia 6.4 6.7 Wells Fargo/Wachovia (net) 15.8 17.0 Citi 2.3 12.3 Wachovia 6.4 6.7 Citi/Wachovia (net) 8.6 18.2 Bank of America*** 17.8 24.6 * Liquid deposit account customers are customers that accessed a checking, savings, or money market account at the financial institution during the time period. ** Active online customers of any kind include any a customer of any account type online. These include liquid deposit account, credit card, mortgage, student loan, auto loan, and personal loans. *** Bank of America online banking numbers do not take into account the potential increase in online bankers that would come from an eventual integration of Countrywide and Merrill Lynch into Bank of America's overall online banking portfolio. The analysis also revealed the following findings: -- As a result of the Chase/WaMu merger, Chase stands to add 7.4 million new online customers with 5.5 million of these customers representing online liquid deposit account holders. -- In terms of online customers of any kind, Wells Fargo stands to gain 6.4 million new online customers if it merges with Wachovia. Citi would gain 5.9 million new online customers from a deal with Wachovia. -- Bank of America would continue to lead online banks with 24.6 million unique customers, 17.8 million of which are liquid deposit account online customers. About comScore

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Global 8 Environmental Technologies Opens New Head Office in Newport Beach, California to Strengthen North American Presence

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global 8 Environmental Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GBLE) , a leading provider of environmental technology solutions, today announced that the company has opened a new head office in Newport Beach, California. The strategic location, and the recent appointment of the Company's new Chief Executive Officer, Javan Khazali, enables the company to expand its footprint and pursue new business opportunities in the United States.

"As part of our ongoing expansion, Global 8 is pleased to open its new head office in Newport Beach," said Javan Khazali, Chief Executive Officer. "The strategic location of the office will allow us to aggressively extend our reach, forge new partnerships with U.S. companies, and achieve our goal of providing a robust, comprehensive set of environmental solutions for customers around the world."

Global 8's new office is located at 620 Newport Center Drive Suite 1100 Newport Beach, CA 92660, and can be reached by phone at 949-718-4425, and by fax at 949-721-6602.

About Global 8 Environmental Technologies, Inc.

Global 8 Environmental Technologies, Inc. works with world-class partners and consultants to provide solutions for the health and recovery of our environment. The company has the vision, the people, the know-how, the technologies, the financing and the contracts. It applies all these resources to create a clean and healthy global community for the next generation in a way that provides environmental and financial benefits to all our stakeholders.

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Certain statements contained herein, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believes," "intends" and other words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Global 8 Environmental Technologies, Inc. to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Global 8 Environmental Technologies, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update or to announce publicly the results of any revision of the forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein to reflect future events or developments.

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Microsoft Empowers Enterprises to Think Bigger About Business IntelligenceNew 'managed self-service' business intelligence technologies and enhanced enterprise-class data warehousing capabilities usher in era of truly pervasive BI.

SEATTLE, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today kicked off its second annual Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) Conference 2008 by announcing groundbreaking new technologies that will enable enterprises to bring the power of BI to information workers organizationwide.

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The company introduced new managed self-service analysis capabilities code-named "Project Gemini," and self-service reporting upcoming in the next release of Microsoft SQL Server focused on BI -- code-named "Kilimanjaro." Alongside this Microsoft will also deliver advanced data warehousing functionality being developed under the project code-named "Madison." These new tools will empower companies to extend the benefits of BI across their ranks to information workers with minimal reliance on IT to help drive smarter, quicker decision-making, free up IT staff for more valuable activities, and dramatically drive down deployment costs.

"Microsoft's goal is to transform the way companies think of BI through familiar and intuitive business-friendly tools that help them unlock the power of BI across their organizations," Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division told the more than 2,500 conference attendees. "If you know how to use Word and Excel, then you'll be able to use our BI -- that's our commitment to customers."

Managed Self-Service BI

Ted Kummert, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Data and Platform Storage Division, showcased "Kilimanjaro," which will further enrich SQL Server's BI capabilities while providing a robust and scalable data platform capable of supporting the largest BI deployments. "Kilimanjaro" will include a set of new, easy-to-use analysis tools for managed self-service, project-code-named "Gemini," that will enable information workers to slice and dice data and create their own BI applications and assets to share and collaborate on from within the familiar, everyday Microsoft Office productivity tools they already use. Customers and partners will be able to gain early access to "Kilimanjaro" within the next 12 months via a community technology preview (CTP) with full product availability slated for the first half of calendar year 2010.

"To capitalize on the real value and potential of BI, organizations are turning more traditional approaches upside down -- providing BI and performance management capabilities to a broader set of knowledge workers and managers," said Bill Hostmann, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner. "Users want to analyze data and use that information to derive new insights that improve their business processes."

Supporting Massive Scale at Low TCO

Microsoft also demonstrated a new solution, under development as "Madison," designed to deliver massively increased scalability capable of supporting the very largest data warehousing deployments. The solution, which will integrate technology from recently acquired data warehouse appliance vendor DATAllegro Inc., will be able to handle the most demanding data warehousing workloads spanning hundreds of terabytes of data and thousands of concurrent users at the low total cost of ownership (TCO) businesses have come to expect from SQL Server. Customers will gain early access to the solution through a CTP within the next 12 months. Further augmenting the enterprise-class capabilities of Microsoft's data platform, the acquisition of data quality vendor Zoomix will help provide richer data quality capabilities in future versions of SQL Server, enabling customers to maximize the accuracy of their BI. Microsoft is working with industry-leading server and storage hardware providers including Bull, Dell Inc., EMC Corp., HP and Unisys Corp. to build a strong ecosystem providing an "appliance-like" buying experience for customers based on the "Madison" solution. Soon, customers can expect new data warehouse reference configurations based on SQL Server 2008 from these hardware partners as well.

People-Ready BI

The conference also highlighted several large enterprise customer deployments of Microsoft BI technologies and products.

"Trying to wing it just won't cut it in our business," said George J. Carlin, director of business integration at Merck & Co. Research laboratories. "Microsoft's BI solutions enable our people to make even more of a difference in their day-to-day jobs and ensure that our decision-making companywide is always rigorously data-driven and aligned with strategic goals and performance objectives."

Microsoft's BI solution spans Microsoft Office Excel and other Office applications for individual BI, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server for team BI and Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server for organizationwide BI, with SQL Server as the data platform. This seamlessly interoperable, end-to-end lineup uniquely positions the company to deliver on the promise of ubiquitous BI by offering organizations compelling benefits designed to include these:

-- Lower TCO. Ability to utilize existing investments in SQL Server, SharePoint and Office and drive end-user adoption to dramatically bring down per-user costs and generate unprecedented economies

-- Rapid deployment and faster time-to-benefits. Easy onramp to powerful BI capabilities embedded within the everyday productivity tools employees already use, promoting wide end-user adoption

-- Freeing up IT to act as a true strategic differentiator. Empowering information workers to quickly access information and perform their own analysis with minimal hand-holding from IT enables IT staff to concentrate their efforts where they can have the most strategic value for the business.

-- Powerful synergies with other Microsoft applications. Ability to deploy the unified communications capabilities within Office Communications Server, for example, to nimbly act on BI-generated insights and "spread the wealth" with co-workers, customers, partners and suppliers

To learn more about Microsoft Business Intelligence please visit http://www.microsoft.com/bi/.

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

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Allscripts Stockholders Approve Misys Transaction Proposals

CHICAGO, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. ("Allscripts") , the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, announced today that at its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders, stockholders approved the proposals related to the pending transactions with Misys plc ("Misys"). The proposals approved include the issuance of shares to Misys, the amendment and restatement of Allscripts' certificate of incorporation required as a condition to the closing of the transactions with Misys and the additional amendments and a restatement of Allscripts' certificate of incorporation and by-laws, each as contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 17, 2008 (the "Merger Agreement") by and among Misys, Misys Healthcare Systems, LLC, Allscripts and Patriot Merger Company, LLC. Over 97 percent of the total shares that voted were in favor of the transaction related proposals.

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At Misys' Extraordinary General Meeting held today to approve the proposed merger of Misys Healthcare Systems, LLC with a subsidiary of, and acquisition by Misys plc of a majority stake in, Allscripts, the resolution put to Misys shareholders was duly passed.

Subject to satisfaction of all other closing conditions, Allscripts expects the transactions with Misys to be completed on or about October 10, 2008. As previously announced, the record date for the special cash dividend contemplated by the Merger Agreement is October 9, 2008. The payment of the special cash dividend, which is expected to occur on October 17, 2008, is contingent upon the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.

About Allscripts

Allscripts is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare. The company's unique solutions inform, connect and transform healthcare, delivering improved care at lower cost. More than 40,000 physicians and thousands of other healthcare professionals in clinics, hospitals and extended care facilities nationwide utilize Allscripts to automate everyday tasks such as writing prescriptions, documenting patient care, managing billing and scheduling, and safely discharging patients, as well as to connect with key information and stakeholders in the healthcare system. To learn more, visit Allscripts at http://www.allscripts.com/.

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MTS Launches 3G in Uzbekistan

MOSCOW, October 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS" - NYSE: MBT), the largest mobile phone operator in Russia and the CIS, announces the launch of a test zone of its UMTS (3G) network in Uzbekistan and technical readiness for commercial launch in late 2008.

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, became the first city in the region where MTS launched its next-generation network. The Company plans to cover the entire city and to announce the commercial launch by the end of the year. Additional cities will be launched in 2009, including Samarkand, Bukhara, and Andijan.

Huawei Technologies, a world-leading telecom solutions provider, was selected by MTS to provide 3G equipment, as well as technical support and employee training.

"MTS is the leading mobile operator in Uzbekistan and plays a key role in the development of the country's telecommunications market. With the launch of our 3G network, we will bring the most innovative mobile products and services to our subscribers along with the high quality of customer service," said Mr. Bekhzod Akhmedov, Head of MTS Uzbekistan. "Given the low penetration level of fixed internet connections, we see great prospects for growth by delivering mobile broadband solutions through our 3G network."

Development of UMTS networks is a cornerstone of MTS' strategy to provide mobile broadband in the CIS. As these markets demonstrate relatively low levels of fixed-line penetration and historic underinvestment in infrastructure, MTS views its networks as an ideal vehicle to meet the growing broadband Internet needs of its subscribers through attractive data products and services.

MTS launched its first 3G network in Russia in May 2008 and plans to launch the network in Armenia in early 2009. MTS is currently operating a CDMA-450 network in Ukraine to provide high-speed data access for its clients.

Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the largest mobile phone operator in Russia and the CIS. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company services over 87.26 million subscribers. The regions of Russia, as well as Armenia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, in which MTS and its associates and subsidiaries are licensed to provide GSM services, have a total population of more than 230 million. Since June 2000, MTS' Level 3 ADRs have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol MBT). Additional information about MTS can be found on MTS' website at http://www.mtsgsm.com/.

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of MTS, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward looking statements by terms such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "will," "could," "may" or "might," and the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. We do not intend to update these statements to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We refer you to the documents MTS files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the Company's most recent Form 20-F. These documents contain and identify important factors, including those contained in the section captioned "Risk Factors" that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, our competitive environment, dependence on new service development and tariff structures, rapid technological and market change, acquisition strategy, risks associated with telecommunications infrastructure, risks associated with operating in Russia and the CIS, volatility of stock price, financial risk management and future growth subject to risks.

For further information, please contact: Mobile TeleSystems, Moscow Investor Relations Tel: +7-495-223-2025 E-mail: ir@mts.ru

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Destiny Media Technologies to Receive US Patent for Digital Media Distribution SystemMPE(R) Digital Media Distribution System to be Protected Globally

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destiny Media Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: DSNY) , the global leader in the secure distribution of pre-release music to radio and provider of instant play streaming media, is pleased to announce that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has issued a 'Notice of Allowance' for Destiny's 'Digital Media Distribution Method and System' patent application (USPTO Publication No. 20020146122).

Destiny's digital distribution claims are also protected internationally by its PCT application published on September 7, 2001 (WIPO Publication No. WO 01/65796) under the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO").

Steve Vestergaard, Destiny CEO comments, "We first developed MPE(r) in early 1999 and presented it at the Consumer Electronics Show that year. In 2000, we were invited by the music industry to bring the technology to the Secure Digital Music Initiative. We have been providing secure media distribution technologies longer than any existing provider of pre-release distribution services, so we appreciate the formal recognition of the early priority of our intellectual property. When granted, this patent will have a foreign priority date of March 3, 2000.

We expect a formal patent grant within approximately four months of the issuance of this 'Notice of Allowance'. We are pleased we will be able to provide solid global intellectual property protection to our MPE(r) customers around the world. We are currently expanding into new markets including Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand."

Destiny has also filed for a second patent for its innovative watermarking technology, Methods For Watermarking Media Data (USPTO Publication No. 20080098022). This second patent application was published in April, 2008 and is currently in front of a USPTO examiner for consideration. These two technologies provide the core security for the Play MPE(tm) system which is used to securely distribute songs, music videos, radio shows, digital promos. and other content from artists represented by the world's largest record labels including: Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, EMI, Sony BMG and numerous independent record labels to radio and music reviewers across the globe.

"We are very pleased to provide our customers with the confidence to use the digital media distribution system that they prefer, globally, under the protection of broad patent claims," said Fred Vandenberg, CFO Destiny Media. "This patent will add substantial value to Destiny's intellectual property portfolio, providing us with another significant competitive advantage."

When granted, Destiny will be in a position to take legal action against any third party that infringes on Destiny's claims in the United States. In other jurisdictions, the publication of Destiny's corresponding PCT application provides evidence that Destiny's claims are prior art over similar patents and patent applications having effective filing dates in the last seven years.

Destiny's "Digital Media Distribution Method and System" international PCT application provides additional comfort to Canadian customers because of the earlier PCT publication date. In the past, our Canadian customers have been harassed by a Canadian competitor with a Canadian patent with a priority date (July 16, 2002) subsequent to the PCT publication date (September 7, 2001).

Destiny has two outstanding lawsuits which were filed to protect those Canadian Play MPE(tm) customers and provide them the confidence to use the system which is clearly preferred by the industry. The first action (Canadian Federal Court File No. T-413-06) against Yangaroo (YOO-TSX) (Pink Sheets: YOOIF) seeks an invalidation of their patent (priority October 2002) and the second action (Ontario Superior Court File No. 07-CV-38068) seeks CDN$25,000,000 in damages from Yangaroo and two of their officers for defamation and injurious falsehood, breaches of the Trade-marks Act and Competition Act and interfering with Destiny's economic interests.

Dean Ernst, VP MPE Operations commented, "In the U.S., three major record labels use Play MPE(TM) commercially and company wide and contracts are in place with sublabels of the fourth. Paid agreements representing over one hundred major independent labels have been signed in the last year alone. In addition, three major labels have gone to contract in northern Europe. Trials are taking place in Canada, Europe, Latin America and with our partner in Australia and New Zealand. With this global intellectual property protection finally in place, it is becoming clear to the industry that Play MPE(tm) will be the global standard for distributing pre-release music through the internet."

About Destiny Media Technologies

Destiny (http://www.dsny.com/) is a software development company which provides tools that some of the world's largest media companies use to distribute their content on the Internet. Products include Play MPE(tm) (http://www.plaympe.com/), Clipstream(r) (http://www.clipstream.com/) and Radio Destiny(tm) (http://www.radiodestiny.com/).

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45 Companies Scheduled to Announce New Products at Next Week's HR Technology(R) Conference in Chicago-- SuccessFactors, Taleo, Watson Wyatt, Saba, Kenexa, Halogen Plan Announcements --

HORSHAM, Pa., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Human Resource Executive(R) magazine today announced that 45 companies will announce new products at next week's HR Technology(R) Conference. The event -- considered the largest and best in its category -- will take place October 15 - 17 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

This year's exposition will house more than 240 companies and feature a variety of product offerings from many of today's top vendors, including the latest HR software and services in talent management, performance management, assessment, compensation and payroll, recruitment and retention, and much more. The event will once again be the preferred platform for the launching of new technology products and ideas for HR professionals.

The following product announcements are planned for the event: Aquire (http://www.aquire.com/)

Aquire will unveil a preview of OrgPublisher 9, which features new visualization advances in workforce analytics, organizational modeling and succession planning. OrgPublisher is a trusted organizational charting solution, relied on by thousands of companies worldwide to improve information visibility and simplify access to workforce data.

Arahant (http://www.arahant.com/)

Arahant will announce its free, Web-based ERP solution with full-featured HR, benefits, project management, time and billing, and CRM modules. Arahant does not involve license, annual renewal or transaction fees of any type. Customers pay only for those services they need.

Authoria (http://www.authoria.com/)

Available in Q4 of 2008, the next release of Authoria Talent Management will help organizations build a pipeline of top performers to fill critical positions. With an easy-to-use Web interface, HR professionals and managers can search employee talent profiles for specific qualifications, create slates of candidates, and analyze the pool of talent available for key roles. The new release also helps employees and managers better align individual goals with corporate objectives and track progress against those goals throughout the year.

bSwift (http://www.bswift.com/)

bSwift has launched hrBoost, a suite of HR tools designed to complement existing ERP systems. hrBoost consists of powerful modules -- including Onboarding, Manager Self Service, Employee Self Service, Time Off Tracking, Asset Tracking, Resume and Company Portal -- that can be purchased as a package or a la carte. hrBoost can be implemented quickly, is easy to use and cost effective.

CareerBuilder (http://www.careerbuilder.com/)

Offering a completely independent and unbiased review of industry leaders, CareerBuilder's 2008 Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Guide is a tool for any company using or thinking of using an ATS. This easy-to-read guide provides functionality overviews of over 25 ATS vendors, multiple job distribution systems and several sourcing tools, as well as functionality comparison charts to help narrow options at a glance.

Connect the Dots Consulting (http://www.connectthedotsconsulting.com/)

Connect the Dots Consulting plans to announce Building Connections, its new Web-based leadership onboarding solution. Key features include a scalable, intuitive tool; dashboard view of onboarding leaders; process management for the HR partners, hiring managers, new leaders and mentors; best practice, time-based roadmaps and resources; feedback surveys that measure process and progress; and portal links to internal and external resources.

Cornerstone OnDemand (http://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/)

Cornerstone OnDemand is adding a new social networking platform to its integrated talent management suite of software and services. Cornerstone Connect helps organizations reach both internal and external audiences via Web 2.0 features ranging from communities of practice, blogs, wikis and user profiles, to rating/sharing content, knowledge management (including alumni), podcasts, RSS feeds and more. Using Cornerstone Connect, organizations can improve employee performance, foster connections, cultivate informal learning, and engage customers and partners to drive innovation and lower support costs.

Cytiva (http://www.sonicrecruit.com/)

The all-new SonicPerform Enterprise performance management system delivers a flexible, visual "drag and drop" org structure, allowing organizations to configure multiple processes by organizational unit. This platform delivers cascading goals, performance tracking, intelligent review creation, development planning and more.

Enwisen (http://www.enwisen.com/)

The newest version of the Enwisen Medical Cost Estimator enables employees to leverage a single-view, Web 2.0 graphics-rich decision support model to estimate their family medical costs and choose the benefits plans that fit their needs. Other features include modeling of relevant costs by exposing both unadjusted and adjusted (such as HSA and FSA) costs and the ability to personalize the estimator to specific healthcare costs by editing of per unit service costs.

ERC Dataplus (http://www.ercdataplus.com/)

ERC Dataplus' Selectech(R) ATS now includes Selectech Verification Services I-9 Managing System. New employees complete and electronically sign their I-9 forms online, and HR or I-9 managers can review eligibility and identify documents, sign electronically and submit to E-Verify. ERC's SVS I-9 Management System includes E-Verify, compliance checks, optional conversion of paper files, and automated tracking of expiration and re-verification dates.

eTelemetry (http://www.etelemetry.com/)

Metron SE by eTelemetry recaptures productivity loss and provides documentation for corrective and disciplinary actions by providing advanced bandwidth and network activity monitoring capabilities for SMBs with up to 250 employees. Real-time and historic reporting on employee time spent surfing and chatting enables managers to increase productivity and enforce network use policies.

Fieldglass (http://www.fieldglass.com/)

Fieldglass will announce a new, complementary business intelligence offering, which increases the value of InSite(R), its unified technology platform for the acquisition of all workers. The service allows customers to identify anomalies that demand action through rich, interactive graphics in Fieldglass Visualizer; benefit from benchmarks, as Fieldglass aggregates data to show comparisons and trending information; and hear recommendations during semi-annual presentations on how to close gaps against stated objectives and set future goals.

Halogen Software (http://www.halogensoftware.com/)

Halogen's Employee Performance and Talent Management Suite, Version 9.0, delivers the company's first performance-based learning management system, eLMS, and also features a series of usability improvements within all modules that streamline the experience for end users with a role-based, minimalist approach. The latest version shortens the time for users to complete their tasks within the suite and provides easier data access, as well as the power to drive more intelligent employee performance information.

HOV Services (http://www.hovservices.com/)

HOV Services' Screen 360 On-Demand Employee Verification and Drug Screening Solution enable employers to authenticate and verify a candidate's identity; investigate criminal records and previous employment; and determine if the individual appears on national watch lists. Screen 360 delivers search results instantaneously, enabling HR professionals to manage the process without any set-up costs. Also available from HOV Services is CrimMONITORING, a post-hire criminal screening solution to monitor active employees.

HRMarketer (http://www.hrmarketer.com/)

HRmarketer.com's new Human Resources Community portal helps HR suppliers share their expertise with industry professionals. Its knowledge center is one of the largest resources for HR executives, with a library of more than 1,000 complimentary white papers, reports, Webcasts, videos, and podcasts. The portal allows HR and employee benefit vendors to build interactive profiles and syndicate content. Professionals can subscribe to RSS feeds to be notified of new content, or receive a free eNewsletter.

i4cp (http://www.i4cp.com/)

Through an exclusive group of peer companies, and backed by the latest comprehensive industry research, i4cp's Knowledge Retention Accelerator(TM) will help organizations improve knowledge retention. Knowledge Retention Accelerator participants will compare benchmark results to high performing organizations, identify the areas that have the greatest impact on business objectives, and receive guidance on how to improve current and future knowledge retention initiatives.

IHRIM (http://www.ihrim.org/)

IHRIM has created a member-generated online community for capturing and sharing important HR information management knowledge and content, as well as enhancing collaboration between our members throughout the world. Utilizing a Web 2.0 platform that offers a host of social media tools including social networking, blogs, wikis and tagging, IHRIM's online community facilitates communication and provides a centralized hub for members to create, catalog and share knowledge articles and HR technology solutions.

Infohrm (http://www.infohrm.com/)

Infohrm's Workforce Planning application includes a host of new forecasting and modeling features designed to increase the flexibility and power of your workforce plans. Users can now simultaneously forecast internal labor supply by up to 5 dimensions (Job Family + Salary Band + Employment Status, for example), while cross-business unit mobility metrics predict how internal movements impact enterprise-wide forecasts. Integrating external recruitment data boosts the accuracy of your workforce plans by reflecting current hiring trends.

Inscape Software (http://www.inscapesoftware.com/)

Inscape Software's new product provides an innovative SaaS platform and marketplace for fast and cost-effective authoring, deployment and integration of assessment tools, empowering consultants, test providers and companies to deploy better hiring, development and succession management products. The company's platform offers users the unique ability to create assessment solutions by authoring their own assessment tools and integrating content from a wide range of psychometric tests providers, with customized competency and skills profiles, workflows and reports.

InterActive Applicant (http://www.interactiveapplicant.com/)

InterActive Applicant is launching its innovative Web 2.0 multimedia recruiting solution to the U.S. market. InterActive Applicant allows employers and recruiters to save time and money by improving the interview screening process. Using Webcam technology, job seeker qualities that are not apparent on a resume can now be viewed by hiring managers, which means they can hire the best person in the least amount of time and cost-effectively extend the geographic reach when sourcing candidates.

IST Management Services (http://www.istmanagement.com/)

IST Management Services is launching a major upgrade to its Docstor software program. Docstor enables human resource departments to store HR files electronically using smart software. Major enhancements include termination reporting functionality, which enables HR to automatically produce termination reports based on a date range and termination type.

Jobstick (http://www.jobstick.com/)

Jobstick Filter integrates Jobstick's matching technology into an existing Applicant Tracking System. Jobstick's artificial intelligence system combines profile matching with industry taxonomies to automatically screen out under- qualified applicants and highlight top talent in ways that cannot be done with keyword searches and questionnaires.

Kenexa (http://www.kenexa.com/)

Kenexa will demonstrate its recently released Kenexa Learning Management (KLM) solution. KLM further expands Kenexa's global talent management offerings, enabling customers to rely on the company as a single source of recruiting, onboarding, assessment, learning, performance, career development, succession planning and employee lifecycle survey solutions. KLM also includes standard and ad hoc reporting to determine course completion patterns, critical learning gaps and certification compliance. KLM can be delivered as a SaaS solution or behind a corporate firewall.

myStaffingPro (http://www.mystaffingpro.com/)

myStaffingPro, an applicant tracking provider, has collaborated with employeescreenIQ, a leading employment background screening provider, to offer users an integrated background checking solution. The integration allows myStaffingPro users to seamlessly request applicant background checks from employeescreenIQ, delivering an efficient background process that eliminates duplicate data entry.

OOJob (http://www.oojob.us/)

OOJob will announce a new version of its tested behavioral/occupational profiling/testing software, delivered over the Internet in ASP form. The suite relies on generally accepted "time tested" personality-trait methodology. OOJob's new profiler program allows the creation of a job reference that instantly identifies specific and precise matches between candidates' assessment and the ideal sought for the job or mission.

Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions (http://www.patersons.net/)

Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions will unveil its newly integrated U.S. Payroll and HR Solution. This addition to Paterson's global solution will expand its "one stop shop" stance, while also addressing the U.S. HR and Payroll requirements. The Patersons' solution incorporates global payroll processing, compliance and reporting in one system with one contract SAS70 level II certification. Patersons also embraces SaaS strategies by offering their solution in a hosted environment.

Pegged Software (http://www.peggedsoftware.com/)

Pegged Software, which provides companies with the power to hire exceptional talent faster and better, is debuting at the HR Technology(R) Conference. Pegged works by creating predictive models from the measured characteristics of existing, high-performing employees. The predictive models are deployed through the software, automating the decision-making process giving enterprise the ability to replicate the recruitment of their best employees over and over again, while reducing turnover and hiring costs.

Plateau (http://www.plateau.com/)

Plateau's Plateau Talent Management Suite 5.8 (SP5) is the latest version of its flagship talent management suite. Key features include: an expanded Talent Profile that captures additional information from Plateau Talent Management and employee social interests and communities; dynamic Talent Pools that enable advanced talent and succession planning; a fully integrated report designer that allows users to create interactive reports using a visual design environment; and enhanced global commerce capabilities that provide full support for multiple currencies.

PreVisor (http://www.previsor.com/)

PreVisor's Frontline Manager and Supervisory Solutions incorporate job relevant, realistic assessments and simulations that instantly deliver automatically scored results. The solutions include in-box and coaching simulations and written essay components that assess a candidate's ability to succeed in supervisor/manager roles. The Global Personality Inventory (GPI)- Adaptive is the first commercially available personality assessment utilizing Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) technology. It is highly predictive of job performance and will be included within PreVisor's new job-focused assessment solutions.

Saba (http://www.saba.com/)

Saba plans to announce the general availability of Saba Enterprise 5.4 SP3. This latest release of Saba's people management solution manages key people processes like performance, succession, workforce planning and learning on a unified platform with embedded collaborative capabilities. Highlights of this release include: enhanced organizational charting, a new module - Saba Workforce Planning - with powerful workforce scenario modeling capabilities and enhancements to Saba's open Content Integration Framework, including support for OLSA Asset Integration.

Salary.com (http://www.salary.com/)

Salary.com's Succession Planning module helps employers build a strong pipeline of internal leaders. Planners can easily manage candidates to create succession plans. The system builds comprehensive employee profiles with key data for each potential candidate, such as work history, job title and responsibilities, education, salary and performance history. Planners can evaluate candidates for succession based on competencies, performance, readiness "promotability," and configure the profile views to zero in on information most relevant to the succession planner.

SmashFly (http://www.smashfly.com/)

WildFire(TM) is a talent management platform that takes a holistic approach to enabling companies to market and promote their jobs to candidates anywhere on the Web. Companies can centrally market their job advertisements through any channel, such as job boards, e-mail campaigns, keyword pay-per- click campaigns and cash-based referral campaigns, while simultaneously increasing the effectiveness of their ads by leveraging our multi-media job commercial technology. A new WildFire Partner Plug-In also makes the solution available to companies with any Web-based talent management system.

Softscape (http://www.softscape.com/)

Softscape will introduce the new science of Talent Management - Softscape TalentGenetics(TM). This latest innovation from Softscape provides a new level of talent visualization never seen before to capture and share employee knowledge. The bottom-up nature of knowledge sharing provides the basis to better socialize change and recognize future leaders. Softscape TalentGenetics(TM) provides real-time, line-of-site visibility; enabling organizations to more effectively leverage and retain their top performers.

Sonar6 (http://www.sonar6.com/)

Sonar6 is the graphics-based performance management system. Already renowned for its straightforward user interface, Version 3 makes Sonar6 even more engaging. New screens have been added for reviewing individuals and teams, gathering 360-degree feedback, and taking a helicopter view of staff progress. A self-configuration wizard has been added so that any business or department can set up Sonar6 online to run reviews specific to their industry, roles and company values.

Sovren (http://www.sovren.com/)

The Sovren Resume/CV Parser now includes the ability to capture multiple contact information sections from documents, such as Web pages (for example, "Contact Use" pages). This capability adds end-user functionality to the parser that greatly increases recruiters' productivity, broadening the usefulness of the parser in the capture of important, non-resume data for building contact lists.

SuccessFactors (http://www.successfactors.com/)

SuccessFactors will announce and demonstrate new succession management functionality, in addition to other enhancements across its fully-integrated, on-demand Performance and Talent Management suite.

Synaptis (http://www.synaptis.com/)

Synaptis is announcing two solutions. Knowledge Harvest is a Web-based application developed to help companies retain and transfer intellectual capital by using high-speed video streaming technology to harvest, manage and transfer packets of intellectual capital. Knowledge Able is a collaborative content authoring tool for developing highly interactive Web-based training courses. It allows training professionals, subject matter experts, and managers to meet online to jointly build Web courses and provides centralized content management with multimode delivery options.

TalentDrive (http://www.talentdrive.com/)

TalentDrive has recently released its SaaS sourcing solution, TalentFilter. TalentFilter sweeps and unifies thousands of online resume sources in one location. Resumes are presented and matched using its unique dual conceptual matching to review, rate, and contact potential candidates.

TalentScope (http://www.talentscope.com/)

SalesStudio(TM) enables managers to fully manage sales executive talent. Launched on October 1, 2008, SalesStudio is delivered over the Internet and can be fully deployed in weeks. This integrated, cost-effective solution includes skills and competencies, compensation, performance reviews, succession planning, goals and objectives, and quota attainment. Pipeline and other data can be imported from CRM solutions.

Taleo (http://www.taleo.com/)

Taleo will announce the launch of Taleo Business Edition Perform, a software solution for automating the performance management and goal-setting process. The product is built on the company's new Taleo Business Edition platform, and is fully integrated with the company's existing small and medium business (SMB) recruiting product. The new product offering provides SMBs with a comprehensive set of tools to attract, retain, assess and develop staff.

Telemetree Systems (http://www.telemetree.com/)

The Human Asset Dashboard is a talent management system based on the Human Asset Inventory(R), which creates a robust view of an organization's talent by melding an effective talent assessment process with powerful Business Intelligence software.

Vemo (http://www.vemo.com/)

Leveraging its workforce planning expertise, Vemo is introducing Enterprise 3.5, which features a significant new dashboard module that contains a library of analytics. Vemo Enterprise 3.5 can be up and running within weeks, providing companies with strategic talent measures and a sound workforce plan.

Watson Wyatt (http://www.watsonwyatt.com/)

Watson Wyatt's next-generation reward and talent management solution features the integration of Watson Wyatt's REWARD and Global Grading eCompensation technology with the I-TMS and Workforce Impact systems acquired from Wisdomnet in 2007. Completely rebuilt, this suite gives organizations one tool to manage their entire human capital lifecycle. Its seven modules include workforce planning, recruiting, performance management, rewards, succession planning, career development and learning.

Workscape (http://www.workscape.com/)

Workscape introduces OBA-Express, an outsourced benefits administration solution for mid-sized companies; HR Central, which provides employees and managers with a single point of online access and communication for all HR applications (including non-Workscape solutions); and HR Express, which combines OBA-Express, Talent Management Express and HR Central. Also debuting is Succession Planner, as well as major updates to the Performance Manager and Compensation Planner offerings, which are included in its integrated Adobe Flex-based Talent Management Suite.

Zapoint (http://www.zapoint.com/)

Zapoint Talent Platform has been designed using HR best practices and the latest in Web 2.0 technology. Zapoint quantifies individual skills and achievement into an objective and common talent currency that can be trusted and traded between professionals, recruiters and enterprises. Zapoint's algorithmic approach removes the ambiguity and subjectivity of conventional talent management technologies or antiquated human resource management systems. Zapoint provides applications for skills benchmarking, enterprise social networking, performance management, succession planning, recruiting, and various workforce analytics and reporting.

To attend the 11th Annual HR Technology(R) Conference & Exposition, register now at http://www.hrtechnologyconference.com/ or call 1-800-727-1227.

HRE Conferences

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