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Salesforce.com Chief Financial Officer to Present at a Citigroup Hosted Investor Luncheon in LondonEvent to be Webcast Live on salesforce.com's Investor Relations Website

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Salesforce.com , the market and technology leader in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) today announced that Graham Smith, Chief Financial Officer of salesforce.com, will present at a Citigroup Hosted Investor Luncheon on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 12:00pm (BDT) / 4:00am (PDT), in London.

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An audio webcast of Mr. Smith's presentation will be available on salesforce.com's website at http://www.salesforce.com/investor.

About salesforce.com

Salesforce.com is the market and technology leader in Software-as-a- Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). The company's portfolio of SaaS applications, including its award-winning CRM, available at http://www.salesforce.com/products/, has revolutionized the ways that customers manage and share business information over the Internet. The company's Force.com PaaS enables customers, developers and partners to build powerful on-demand applications that deliver the benefits of multi-tenancy across the enterprise. Applications built on the Force.com platform, available at http://www.force.com/, can be easily shared, exchanged and installed with a few simple clicks via salesforce.com's Force.com AppExchange marketplace available at http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange/.

As of July 31, 2008, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 47,700 customers including ABN AMRO, Dow Jones Newswires, Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE, Sprint Nextel, and SunTrust Banks. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM". For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com/, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

Copyright (c) 2008 salesforce.com, inc. All rights reserved. Salesforce and the "no software" logo are registered trademarks of salesforce.com, inc., and salesforce.com owns other registered and unregistered trademarks. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: David Havlek, Investor Relations, +1-415-536-2171,
dhavlek@salesforce.com, or Gordon Evans, Public Relations, +1-415-536-7608,
gevans@salesforce.com, both of salesforce.com

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

Flextronics Appoints New Board Member

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flextronics today announced that Robert L. Edwards, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Safeway Inc., has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors effective immediately.

Robert L. Edwards, who was appointed to his current position with Safeway in March 2004, was previously executive vice president and chief financial officer of Maxtor Corporation. Prior to joining Maxtor, Mr. Edwards was an officer at Imation Corporation, a developer, manufacturer and supplier of magnetic and optical data storage media, where he held the position of senior vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer.

"Robert is a recognized financial expert and executive, as exemplified by his service as CFO of Safeway, and brings seasoned and diverse leadership in storage and memory technologies," said Mike McNamara, chief executive officer of Flextronics. "We believe Robert's talents and knowledge will further strengthen our leadership team and we are very pleased to welcome Robert to the Board."

In addition to Mr. Edwards' appointment to the Flextronics Board, he has also been named as a member of the Company's Audit Committee.

Flextronics also announced that Mr. Richard L. Sharp formally retired from the Board of Directors concurrently with the appointment of Mr. Edwards. McNamara continued, "Rick has been a valued member of our Board for many years and we appreciate his dedication to Flextronics. On behalf of the Board, I wish Rick the very best in all his pursuits."

About Flextronics

Headquartered in Singapore (Singapore Reg. No. 199002645H), Flextronics is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services to automotive, computing, consumer digital, industrial, infrastructure, medical and mobile OEMs. With the acquisition of Solectron, pro forma fiscal year 2008 revenues from continuing operations are more than US$33.6 billion. Flextronics helps customers design, build, ship, and service electronics products through a network of facilities in 30 countries on four continents. This global presence provides design and engineering solutions that are combined with core electronics manufacturing and logistics services, and vertically integrated with components technologies, to optimize customer operations by lowering costs and reducing time to market. For more information, please visit http://www.flextronics.com/.

Flextronics

CONTACT: Warren Ligan, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations,
+1-408-576-7722, investor_relations@flextronics.com, or Renee Brotherton, Vice
President, Corporate Communications, +1-408-576-7189,
renee.brotherton@flextronics.com, both of Flextronics

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

Winners Named in Statewide AT&T Virtual Science Challenge

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The winners of the AT&T Virtual Science Challenge, a program developed by the Louisville Science Center, were announced at a Winners' Celebration in the center's IMAX Theatre on Friday, Oct. 10. The Challenge was a statewide, online competition where students used video and Internet technology to develop creative solutions to science challenges.

AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson, Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Helen Mountjoy, AT&T Kentucky President Joan Coleman and Louisville Science Center Executive Director Joanna Haas made remarks and presented the awards.

"It is critically important that we band together to address the science literacy challenge in America," said Science Center Executive Director Joanna Haas. "This initiative speaks volumes for what can be done to capture kid's interest, pull them in through the use of technology, challenge them to hypothesize, investigate and communicate their findings, and have a lot of fun along the way."

The competition was open to Kentucky students entering grades 5-10. Twenty-seven entries were received from 13 Kentucky counties. Prizes were awarded in each age group category, grades 5-7 and grades 8-10. The grand prize in each category was $1,000 cash and a Super Scientist membership to the Louisville Science Center. The winners in the grades 5-7 category were: grand prize, Katherine Speece of Christian Academy of Louisville; first prize: Morgan Jessee of Barret Traditional Middle School; second prize: Benjamin Baughman of Highlands Latin School; third prize: a team entry by Clay Chapman of Hancock County Middle School and Ryan Emmick of North Hancock County Middle School; and honorable mention: Christiane Mura of St. Patrick School.

Winners in the grades 8-10 category were: grand prize, Ian Timothy of St. Stephen Martyr School; first prize, a team entry by Emily Mann of Shelby County High School and Travis Saling of North Bullitt High School; second prize, Shannon Murray of Mercer King Middle School in Washington County; third prize, Aleisha Jones of Majesty Academy in Daviess County; and honorable mention, a team entry by Megan Lenahan and Emily Schmitt, of St. Margaret Mary School.

Entries were judged based on scientific merit, creativity and the ability to communicate ideas. The winners were determined by a combination of judges' scores and public votes. Contest judges were Dr. Thomas Barnes, Extension Professor and Wildlife Specialist for the University of Kentucky's Department of Forestry; Amy Eckhardt, Director of the Office of Scholar Development at Western Kentucky University's Honors Center; and Rudolph Spencer III, Student Body President and Trustee of the University of Louisville's Student Government Association.

The AT&T Virtual Science Challenge encouraged the development of science, math, engineering and technology skills as students worked individually or in teams to tackle unconventional science challenges and used video to post their solutions online. Challenge categories included Take It Outside, where participants can become eco-explorers as they turn outdoor fun into serious science; Quit Bugging Me, a challenge to take action to solve everyday annoyances; and SuperYou, for those dreaming of life with a superpower. Additional funding for the Challenge was provided by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. and the UPS Foundation. For more information or to view the top entries, visit http://www.virtualsciencechallenge.com/.

The Louisville Science Center is a nonprofit educational institution that encourages people of all ages to enjoy science, mathematics and technology in a stimulating and engaging environment that is educational as well as entertaining. The Science Center houses the first IMAX Theatre in Kentucky, serves more than 500,000 people annually and receives generous support from the Louisville Metro Government.

Louisville Science Center

CONTACT: Danielle Waller, Communications Manager of Louisville Science
Center, +1-502-560-7159, or cell, +1-502-930-0784,
danielle.waller@louisvilleky.gov

Web site: http://www.virtualsciencechallenge.com/
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Reader's Digest Association to Publish 50,000 Original Articles Online at HowStuffWorks.comGlobal Publisher and Marketer in First Major Digital Licensing Agreement for DIY and Home and Garden ContentStrategic Partnership Further Positions HowStuffWorks.com as the Pre-eminent Online Destination for High-Quality Content

ATLANTA and PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- HowStuffWorks.com (HSW), the Web site famous for its easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works, and The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (RDA) today announced a strategic partnership in which RDA will contribute 50,000 articles to the HSW Web site over five years. In RDA's first large-scale digital partnership, HSW will be the exclusive English-language online publisher of these articles in many popular categories including home and garden, science and nature, lifestyle, and how-to reference content, such as sleeping better and reducing stress. Until now, this material has only been available in print.

HowStuffWorks.com's quality content is highly ranked by the world's leading search engines, attracting an audience of approximately 15 million unique users each month. The addition of the RDA articles to established categories within HSW will create unique and compelling opportunities for advertisers, who can now easily reach groups of engaged consumers interested in areas such as DIY and home and garden topics. This partnership also represents a new revenue stream for the RDA articles, which, now available in their online format, will be able to attract new advertisers.

"We are delighted to partner with HSW in our first major digital play based on our partner's product mission, commitment to quality and unique formula for organizing reference information and serving consumers," said Mary Berner, President and CEO of RDA. "RDA is committed to aggressively growing in the digital space including seeking new ways to leverage our content, and this partnership allows us to extend our content by introducing it to a new audience online."

By adding RDA content, known worldwide for its combination of quality and personality, HSW is continuing to expand its portfolio of expert information and to enhance the user experience. Recently, HSW has contextually integrated thousands of engaging and relevant video clips drawn from Discovery Communications' vast video library to provide information-seeking consumers with a rich, multimedia experience. Now, consumers will be able to read HSW and Reader's Digest Association articles about everything from remodeling your kitchen to growing an organic garden to setting up a home wireless network, augmented with video clips from the Discovery family of networks.

"With its unrivaled reputation for publishing trusted and practical content, we are pleased to partner with the Reader's Digest Association, tapping into this industry leader for its expertise in increasingly popular lifestyle categories," said Jeff Arnold, CEO of HowStuffWorks.com. "The addition of RDA articles is an important step in rapidly deploying a broader wealth of quality information to consumers online and creating an even more attractive environment for additional publishing partners and advertisers."

About HowStuffWorks.com

HowStuffWorks.com (http://www.howstuffworks.com/) is an online source of credible, unbiased and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. The site has won hundreds of awards since its inception, including multiple Webby awards, Time Magazine's "25 Web Sites We Can't Live Without" and PC Magazine's "Top 100 Web Sites." In December 2007, HowStuffWorks.com was acquired by Discovery Communications and became part of Discovery's digital media strategy. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., HowStuffWorks.com was a subsidiary of The Convex Group, a media and technology company, from 2003 to 2007.

About The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc., is a global multi-brand media and marketing company that educates, entertains and connects audiences around the world. With offices in 45 countries, it markets books, magazines, and music, video and educational products that reach a customer base of more than 100 million households in 79 countries. It publishes 92 magazines including 50 editions of Reader's Digest, the world's largest-circulation magazine, operates 65 branded Web sites generating 18 million unique visitors per month, and sells approximately 68 million books, music and video products across the world each year. Global headquarters are in Pleasantville, NY.

HowStuffWorks.com; The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.

CONTACT: Anne Braidish of HowStuffWorks, +1-414-926-0620,
abraidish@howstuffworks.com; William Adler of RDA, +1-914-244-7585,
william.adler@rd.com

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

Cyberlux Corporation Responds to Inaccurate Seattle Times ArticleCompany has not received 'earmarks' or illegally raised funds for congressional candidates

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cyberlux Corporation, (BULLETIN BOARD: CYBL) , a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, learned yesterday that the Seattle Times has published an article that wrongly identified the Company as receiving 'earmark' funds in the 2008 Department of Defense (DOD) budget and insinuated that the Company illegally raised funds for Senator Dole and Representative Price.

Commenting, Mark D. Schmidt, Cyberlux president and chief executive officer, said: "For me, the Seattle Times article was difficult to read because it paints a picture of Cyberlux Corporation that isn't consistent with reality. We are a small lighting technology business and we have developed fantastic products that are being used for the betterment of our country's active military and National Guard men and women. This article was surprising to say the least, and the points regarding the Company receiving DOD budget 'earmarks' and illegally raising funds for local congressional candidates were simply false. In particular, I'd like to make the following points:

1) Cyberlux is a small lighting technology business that has designed and commercially developed patented or patent pending lighting systems that are, we believe, the most advanced portable LED lighting systems available to the U.S. military.

2) In 2005, Cyberlux was selected over 25 other companies in a competitive selection held by the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command's Battlelab. The USAF Battlelab was seeking a lighting system capable of providing perimeter security for its Raven Security Forces that had provided both bright white light and night-vision capabilities, and our WatchDog System met all project specifications and was recommended by the USAF. In 2006, Cyberlux was again selected by the USAF Battlelab to adopt its commercial technology to broad-based white light and night-vision compatible portable lighting systems. In September 2007, our BrightEye System met all project specifications and was recommended by the USAF.

3) Since 2005, Cyberlux has worked closely with various USAF commands, National Guard commands and other DOD units to identify requirements and pursue product deployment opportunities. We have invested time, money and effort in meeting the USAF needs for advanced portable lighting capability and have developed routes to market that will allow our products to reach U.S. military customers throughout the DOD.

4) Cyberlux Corporation received no earmarks. While Cyberlux is a leader in delivering USAF recommended lighting solutions and actively assisted in identifying the broad existing need for advanced portable lighting technology to the House Appropriations Committee, the 2008 DOD budget funds were competitive funds, not Cyberlux funds, and it remained the responsibility of Cyberlux, and any other competitor, to sell our products to the USAF as part of the competitive bid process.

5) The Company performed multiple demonstrations and worked with various USAF commands over the past year to ensure our products met their specific needs. Despite our diligent work with the various USAF commands over multiple years, despite our products meeting unique, patented or patent-pending specifications and despite the fact that various USAF commands have identified specific requirements for our specific products, to date no new USAF contracts having been issued to Cyberlux Corporation and the competitive bid process has yet to conclude.

6) Regarding the congressional budget funding process, the House Appropriations Committee was transparent (see pages 114-116 of the House Report 110-434). The House Appropriations Committee inserted the 'portable illumination systems' funds into USAF Account # 012C as a 'national program' to compel and accelerate the necessary lighting technology transition across the DOD, beginning with the USAF program.

7) Regarding the spurious allegations concerning campaign fundraising, in consultation with the campaign staffs of both Senator Dole and Representative Price, the former Cyberlux CEO, other individuals and I contacted numerous North Carolinians about the opportunity to meet our local senator and congressman. It was an honor for everyone in attendance to meet both Senator Dole and Representative Price. The events were very much like a church potluck supper, despite the implication of the Seattle Times article.

8) Cyberlux did not solicit funds as a corporate entity. While the Dole and Price events were held at the Cyberlux headquarters, both were held after business hours. Given that Cyberlux is a public company, the Company determined that it should fully disclose this event to all shareholders. The Company never engaged in any fundraising.

Lastly, over the next several months I will comment further on our business direction for what we believe will be an exciting 2009. Of course, the Company will continue to provide shareholders with any relevant information as it becomes germane, but the Company believes these false allegations by the Seattle Times should not be ignored," concluded Schmidt.

About Cyberlux Corporation

Cyberlux Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CYBL) has created breakthrough LED lighting technology that provides the most energy efficient and cost effective lighting solutions available today for consumer, commercial and military uses. The Military and Homeland Security products deliver unique, covert, and advanced visible lighting capability for threat detection, force and asset protection. Cyberlux uses solid-state semiconductors, trademarked as its diodal(tm) lighting elements, which consume 75% less energy than incandescent lighting elements and perform for over 20 years in contrast to 750 hours for conventional bulbs. For more information, please visit http://www.cyberlux.com/.

Investor Contact: Richard Brown, rbrown@cyberlux.com / 617-314-7379

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially from those expected due to a variety of risk factors, including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to expand its production capabilities concurrent with product orders. The Company's business is subject to significant risks and uncertainties discussed more thoroughly in Cyberlux Corporation's SEC filings, including but not limited to, its report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 and its 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Cyberlux Corporation

CONTACT: Investor Contact: Richard Brown of Cyberlux Corporation,
+1-617-314-7379, rbrown@cyberlux.com

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

InsiderScore.com Publishes Comprehensive List of Corporate Insiders with Pledged Securities

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- InsiderScore.com (http://www.insiderscore.com/), the leading provider of insider and institutional trading data, analytics, and research, announced today that it has released a special report examining companies where executives and directors have pledged large amounts of company shares as security.

The report, entitled, "Insider Margin Exposure," was compiled utilizing regulatory disclosures and includes over 80 companies where insiders have pledged shares as security for revolving lines of credit, margin loans, and other credit facilities, including SandRidge Energy , Toll Brothers , eBay , Campbell Soup , MGM Mirage , and Oracle .

"Corporate insiders, especially large shareholders, routinely use stock they own as collateral for lines of credit and some buy shares utilizing margin accounts," Ben Silverman, Director of Research for InsiderScore.com, noted. "It's important to recognize that insiders who have pledged stock as security have not necessarily drawn on a line of credit or margined any shares. However, we believe it is also prudent to be aware of companies where a percentage of outstanding shares have been pledged."

In recent days, there have been a number of large margin call related stock sales by insiders. The "Insider Margin Exposure" special report examines margin call related sales at Chesapeake Energy , Coca-Cola Enterprises , Boston Scientific , and XTO Energy , among others.

"The recent market volatility has forced a number of insiders to sell stock due to margin calls or to pay down debt collateralized with company stock. We expect the trend to continue," said Silverman. "Additionally, there is evidence which suggests that some insiders with potential exposure to margin calls have tried to get ahead of the calls with sales or other transactions aimed at raising cash."

The InsiderScore.com service is designed for institutional investors.

Institutional Investors who would like a copy of this report or to trial the service should contact Len Carmichael at len@insiderscore.com or 1-866- 400-9595.

About InsiderScore.com:

Founded in 2005, Princeton, NJ-based InsiderScore is the leading insider and institutional trading data, analytics and research service. Utilizing proprietary methodology and algorithms, InsiderScore turns unstructured information into actionable investment data allowing professional investors to gain important insight into company-, sector-, industry- and market-wide trends. At their disposal, users have powerful quantitative and qualitative tools such as transaction scoring, 10b5-1 Monitor, Insider IQ, SuperFunds, Company Drill Down, and exclusive research. Over 300 of the world's leading institutional investors utilize InsiderScore to generate investment ideas, save valuable time, and streamline their research process. To learn more, please visit http://www.insiderscore.com/ .

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC (CRD #131926), a registered investment advisor with the NASD and State of NJ. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

Contact: Ben Silverman, 1-888-428-6718

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

CONTACT: Ben Silverman for Indie Research Advisors, LLC,
+1-888-428-6718

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

Allscripts Announces Temporary Nasdaq Ticker Symbol

CHICAGO, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. ("Allscripts" or the "Company") , the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, announced today that The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc ("Nasdaq") has temporarily changed Allscripts' ticker symbol to "MDRXD". It is anticipated that Nasdaq will change Allscripts' ticker back to "MDRX" on October 20, 2008, the first trading day after the date on which the previously announced special cash dividend of $5.23 per share will be paid. Allscripts common stock is now trading without the right to the special cash dividend.

About Allscripts

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. uses innovation technology to bring health to healthcare. More than 150,000 physicians, 700 hospitals and nearly 7,000 post-acute and homecare organizations utilize Allscripts-Misys to improve the health of their patients and their bottom line. The company's award-winning solutions include electronic health record, electronic prescribing, revenue cycle management, practice management, document management, medication services, hospital care management, emergency department information systems and homecare automation. Allscripts is the brand name of Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. To learn more, visit http://www.allscripts.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events, developments, the Company's future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are outlined below. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are: the volume and timing of systems sales and installations; length of sales cycles and the installation process; the possibility that products will not achieve or sustain market acceptance; the timing, cost and success or failure of new product and service introductions, development and product upgrade releases; competitive pressures including product offerings, pricing and promotional activities; our ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships; undetected errors or similar problems in our software products; compliance with existing laws, regulations and industry initiatives and future changes in laws or regulations in the healthcare industry; possible regulation of the Company's software by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; the possibility of product-related liabilities; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to identify and complete acquisitions, manage our growth and integrate acquisitions; the ability to recognize the benefits of the merger with Misys Healthcare Systems, LLC ("MHS"); the integration of MHS with the Company and the possible disruption of current plans and operations as a result thereof; maintaining our intellectual property rights and litigation involving intellectual property rights; risks related to third-party suppliers; our ability to obtain, use or successfully integrate third-party licensed technology; breach of our security by third parties; and the risk factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K available through the Web site maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov/. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Dan Michelson, Chief Marketing Officer, +1-312-506-1217,
dan.michelson@allscripts.com, or Todd Stein, Senior Manager|Public Relations,
+1-312-506-1216, todd.stein@allscripts.com, both of Allscripts-Misys
Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

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

ProLink to Open Operations in United KingdomSubsidiary will Directly Serve Company's GPS Customers in UK and Ireland, Coordinate Sales Throughout Key Territory

CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLink Solutions -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLKH) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising -- today announces it will open an office in the United Kingdom to serve markets in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

Ian Church will oversee the wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Solutions as Managing Director and Vice President. He will be responsible for all system sales as well as service and support for ProLink's existing footprint of more than 120 golf courses within the territory. Staff will include sales representatives, service and support professionals working from ProLink's first office outside the United States.

Together, England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales form the world's largest golf market outside the U.S. ProLink's industry-leading technology has been adopted by many of the region's finest courses, including 2006 Ryder Cup host the K Club (Ireland), the 28 properties of Crown Golf, and Roxburghe Golf Course (Scotland), ranked among the country's top five inland layouts.

Church brings extensive experience in the international golf industry to his new role. He previously held management positions with American Golf at properties in Texas (Riverside Golf Club) and England. He also has held posts in Essex, England (South Essex Golf Centre), the Algarve, Portugal (Vale do Lobo Resort) and Wales (Ashburnham Golf Club). Church's background includes marketing positions with Hewlett-Packard and General Electric.

"It is a great honor to head up a new organization in a rapidly growing segment of the golf market," Church says. "ProLink's global presence and leadership form an outstanding platform on which to build and grow the business. In the U.S., GPS systems have become an integral part of the game, and their usage in the UK and Europe will bring more enjoyment for players and more profit for course owners."

Adds Patrick Parenti, ProLink's Senior Vice President of International Sales: "Our existing customers will benefit greatly from ProLink's ability to directly serve England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, where we anticipate continued rapid expansion of our GPS system. ProLink's global advertising partners may also gain access to the extensive ProLink Network throughout Europe.

"As Vice President and Managing Director, Ian Church will employ a wealth of knowledge and experience in golf course management, marketing and technology. He will be a very valuable member of ProLink's senior management team."

In addition, ProLink has secured the services of DNA Technologies to supply technical support to ProLink's course partners throughout England, Scotland and Ireland. Technicians from DNA will visit each course in the coming months, free of charge, to ensure their ProLink GPS units are operating properly. Courses will have the option to enlist DNA's services after the initial site visit.

"Offering this service through DNA once again demonstrates ProLink's customer-centered approach," says Gerard Johnson, Senior Vice President of Operations at ProLink. "Focusing on our partners' satisfaction has helped ProLink earn a sterling international reputation and is a key to further growth."

ProLink also has partnerships with distributors in France (Sport Business Group), Spain and Portugal (Golf Consulting Services). Its system is now featured at more than 700 golf properties on five continents; more than 600 of these courses are equipped with media-ready systems to support on-screen content and advertisements.

About ProLink

ProLink Solutions is the world's leading provider of GPS golf course management systems and revenue-generating on-course advertising. ProLink Solutions' core philosophy is to be a "Trusted Partner" to its golf-course customers. From enhancing golfers' overall experience and improving pace-of-play, to increasing current revenue streams and creating new profit centers for golf courses, ProLink Solutions' products and services have captured markets both nationally and globally. For more information about ProLink, visit http://www.goprolink.com/, call 480.753.2337 or email info@goprolink.com.

CONTACT: Buffalo Communications Rich Katz 703.891.3319 rkatz@billycaspergolf.com Daniel Mitchell 253.312.4536 dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com Investor Relations Contact: CEOcast, Inc Michael Wachs 212.732.4300 mwachs@ceocast.com

ProLink Holdings Corp.

CONTACT: Rich Katz, +1-703-891-3319, rkatz@billycaspergolf.com, or
Daniel Mitchel, +1-253-312-4536, dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com, both of
Buffalo Communications, or Investor Relations, Michael Wachs of CEOcast, Inc,
+1-212-732-4300, mwachs@ceocast.com, all for ProLink Holdings Corp.

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

AviationWeek.com Traffic Continues to GrowViews Up 80%, Visits Up 85%, Unique Visitors Up 81% Year-Over-Year

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- AVIATION WEEK, the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, today announced that its website at AviationWeek.com continues to record increased traffic. In September 2008, the industry's leading website reported more than 1.1 million page views, 380,000 visits, and 338,000 unique visitors, representing year-over-year increases of 80%, 85% and 81%, respectively, according to third-party tracking.

AvationWeek.com is a primary online source for award-winning news and analysis, which is a critical driver of its continued growth. During September 2008, the most-viewed articles were "Next-Gen Bomber Requires Design Discipline" (Defense Technology International, September 5); "Prototype Cessna SkyCatcher Crashes" (exclusively on AviationWeek.com, September 19); and "Boeing Strike Could Be a Long One" (Aviation Week & Space Technology, September 12). The website's many interactive components also drive growth; its defense technology blog, Ares (http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/), reported a record 260,000 views in September.

"AviationWeek.com is an ongoing success story," said Tom Henricks, president of AVIATION WEEK. "Our visitors are informed and connected. They come for breaking news and thorough analysis, and they stay for networking and interactivity. Overall, the website provides a clear perspective of the aerospace and defense market, enabling visitors to make more informed business decisions," he added.

About AVIATION WEEK

AVIATION WEEK, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, and includes the publications Aviation Week & Space Technology, Defense Technology International, Business & Commercial Aviation, Overhaul & Maintenance, ShowNews, Aviation Daily, The Weekly of Business Aviation, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report and the World Aerospace Database. The group's website, http://aviationweek.com/, offers the industry's most reliable news, information, search and online community tools. Premium content services include the Aviation Week Intelligence Network, MRO Prospector, and the new Top-Performing Companies Benchmarking Tool. The group also produces prominent conferences, exhibitions and management forums around the world.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

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NVIDIA Announces Closure of U.S. Department of Justice Investigation Regarding Possible Antitrust Violations

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NVIDIA Corporation today announced that the San Francisco Office of the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally notified NVIDIA that the DOJ investigation into potential antitrust violations related to graphics processing units and cards has been closed. No specific allegations were made against the Company during the investigation.

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On December 1, 2006, NVIDIA disclosed that it had received a subpoena from the San Francisco Office of the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with the DOJ's investigation into possible antitrust violations related to graphics processing units and cards.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce(R) products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro(R) products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla(TM) products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit http://www.nvidia.com/.

Copyright (C) 2008 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, GeForce, Quadro, Tesla, CUDA, and Tegra are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

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Tyco International Announces Extension of Exchange Offer

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco International Ltd. ("Tyco International") and Tyco International Finance S.A. ("TIFSA") today announced that they will extend the previously announced exchange offer to exchange their newly registered 7.0% notes due 2019 (the "New 2019 Notes") for an equal amount of their privately placed 7.0% notes due 2019 (the "Outstanding 2019 Notes") and exchange their newly registered 6.875% notes due 2021 (together with the New 2019 Notes, the "New Notes") for an equal amount of their privately placed 6.875% notes due 2021 (together with the Outstanding 2019 Notes, the "Outstanding Notes"). The New Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Tyco International and are substantially identical to the Outstanding Notes, except that the New Notes have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and certain transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions relating to the Outstanding Notes do not apply to the New Notes.

The registered exchange offer has been extended in order to allow additional Outstanding Notes to be tendered for New Notes.

This registered exchange offer was originally set to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 13, 2008. Pursuant to the extension announced today, Tyco International and TIFSA will accept for exchange any and all Outstanding Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the revised expiration of the exchange offer at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 16, 2008, unless extended.

The terms of the exchange offer and other information relating to Tyco International and TIFSA are set forth in a prospectus dated September 11, 2008. Copies of the prospectus and the related letters of transmittal may be obtained from Wilmington Trust Company, which is serving as the exchange agent for the exchange offer.

The address, email, telephone and facsimile of Wilmington Trust Company are as follows:

By mail, hand delivery or overnight courier: Wilmington Trust Company Rodney Square North 1100 North Market Street Wilmington, DE 19890-1600 By facsimile transmission (for eligible institutions only) Fax: 302-636-4139 Attention: Corporate Client Services Telephone: 302-636-6181 Exchange Offer Results as of 11:40 a.m. New York time, October 13, 2008: Notes Tendered for Exchange 7.0% notes due 2019 88 % 6.875% notes due 2021 94 %

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of offers to buy or exchange the New Notes or the Outstanding Notes. The exchange offer is made solely pursuant to the prospectus dated September 11, 2008, including any supplements thereto.

ABOUT TYCO INTERNATIONAL

Tyco International Ltd. is a diversified, global company that provides vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries. Tyco is a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products. Tyco had 2007 revenue of more than $18 billion and has 110,000 employees worldwide. More information on Tyco can be found at http://www.tyco.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting Tyco's businesses are examples of factors, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Tyco is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in Tyco's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007 and Tyco's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 28, 2008 and June 27, 2008.

Tyco International Ltd.

CONTACT: News Media, Paul Fitzhenry, +1-609-720-4261, or Investor
Relations, Ed Arditte, +1-609-720-4621, or Antonella Franzen, +1-609-720-4665,
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Borders Group Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Cross-Channel Retailing by RIS News

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders today announced that it has once again been honored with a Fusion Award from RIS News for its innovative cross-channel retail strategies. The Fusion Awards honor retailers for their excellence in cross-channel and e-commerce operations. RIS News also recognized Borders with a Fusion Award for its cross-channel strategies last year.

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Borders achieved a milestone in cross-channel retailing earlier this year when it launched its own e-commerce site -- Borders.com. The site is rich with innovations that bring the bookstore experience to life online, including the Magic Shelf(TM), a virtual bookshelf that allows customers to easily view book, music and movie titles much the way they browse the book tables and displays and bookshelves in their favorite Borders store. Displayed prominently on Borders.com -- and enjoyed by millions of Borders customers -- is Borders Media, the retailer's exclusive and original video programming that includes such popular programs as "Live at 01," which captures all the excitement and energy of in-store performances and author events held at Borders' first store in Ann Arbor, and "Borders Book Club," an online version of the neighborhood book club.

Among the most important cross-channel features on Borders.com is the ability for Borders Rewards(R) loyalty program members, which now number 29 million, to earn and redeem rewards and savings online. Borders.com is in the process of being introduced to Borders' brick-and-mortar stores on existing computer kiosks, so customers will be able to order items online in the store as well as at home or at work. They can choose to have items shipped to their home or office, or they can have their order shipped for free to the store. When using Borders.com in the store, customers will also be able to view staff and customer recommendations and access the wish lists they've compiled. There are any number of possible combinations of browsing and buying with the Borders cross-channel strategy giving customers the ultimate in convenience that truly suits their needs at any time and any place.

"With the launch of Borders.com, we've successfully combined the best of our online assets with the best of what our stores have to offer to create what we feel is a superior cross-channel experience for our customers," said Kevin Ertell, senior vice president of e-business for Borders Group. "We're honored to receive a Fusion Award from RIS News and pleased that the editors have recognized the work and creativity our team has put into creating and executing a successful cross-channel strategy that sets us apart in the bookselling industry."

About Borders Group

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. is a leading retailer of books, music and movies with more than 28,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates more than 1,100 stores worldwide primarily under the Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) brand names and recently launched Borders.com for online shopping. For more information, visit http://www.borders.com/aboutus .

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Decision '08: Vote Now for Citysearch's 'Best of Nightlife' CampaignCitysearch Launches Nightlife Campaign to Unveil the Best Bars & Clubs Across The Nation

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Citysearch, a leading online local guide and operating business of IAC , today opened polls for the "Nightlife" campaign under its highly successful "Best of Citysearch" award series voted on by Citysearch users. From Los Angeles to New York to Las Vegas and Dallas, users are encouraged to cast their votes for the best bars and clubs to hit after work, on the weekends and when traveling through their favorite cities.

Throughout the Nightlife campaign voting period, from October 10 - November 6, 2008 visitors to the Citysearch.com website are invited to vote for their favorite bars and clubs, including the best locations to enjoy a martini, sing karaoke or scope out the bartenders. The complete list of national "Best of Citysearch" Nightlife nominees can be found at: http://national.citysearch.com/allcities. Winners will be posted on Citysearch.com on November 14, 2008.

Throughout the voting period, thousands of users can cast their votes at http://www.citysearch.com/ in some of the following nightlife categories:

-- After work bar -- Bartenders -- Beach Bar -- Hotel Bar -- Wine Club -- Dive Bar -- Live Music Venue -- Sports Bar About Citysearch

Citysearch is the essential urban companion for living bigger, better and smarter in your city. Combining in-the-know editorial recommendations, candid user comments, and expert advice from local businesses, we keep you connected to the most popular and undiscovered places wherever you are. Citysearch is an operating business of IAC . For more information, visit http://www.citysearch.com/.

Contact: Nicole Myden, Citysearch 310.360.4415 Nicole.Myden@citysearch.com

Citysearch

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United Technologies Withdraws Unsolicited Bid for DieboldDiebold reaffirms 2008 earnings guidance

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a letter dated today, Diebold, Incorporated has learned that United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has withdrawn its unsolicited bid for the company of February 29, 2008. UTC released a copy of its letter publicly today.

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"The Diebold board of directors remains confident that the company is on the right path, and is encouraged by the continued improvement it has seen in the company's strategic initiatives to gain cost efficiencies and increase profitability," said John N. Lauer, non-executive chairman of the board for Diebold. "This gives the board confidence that Diebold is on-course for creating substantial shareholder value for its investors, despite current global financial market conditions."

Also, despite the current turmoil in the financial industry, Diebold increased its 2008 earnings expectations on Sept. 30, 2008, when the company became current with its financial reports. Today Diebold is reiterating those expectations as follows:

Earnings per share Previous guidance Current guidance (provided August 11, 2008) (provided Sept. 30, 2008) 2008 EPS (GAAP) $1.47 - $1.37 $1.62 - $1.52 Restructuring charges $.45 - $.56 $.45 - $.56 Non-routine expenses $.28 - $.32 $.28 - $.32 Impairment $.05 $.05 2008 EPS non-GAAP $2.25 - $2.30 $2.40 - $2.45

Diebold's current earnings expectations are the result of earlier-than- expected progress from its cost-reduction initiatives, improved profitability from the company's Brazilian voting and lottery businesses, continued demand for the company's solutions in the global financial markets and a lower anticipated effective tax rate.

"Since 2006, we have focused on putting the right leadership in place, improving the key drivers of profitability and positioning the company for future growth," said Thomas W. Swidarski, Diebold president and chief executive officer. "We are now seeing the tangible results of these efforts. Recognizing there's much more for us to accomplish, I am increasingly confident in our strategies and our ability to execute on those strategies."

Forward-Looking Statements

In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward- looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the company's future operating performance, the company's share of new and existing markets, the company's short- and long- term revenue and earnings growth rates, the company's implementation of cost- reduction initiatives and measures to improve pricing, including the optimization of the company's manufacturing capacity, and the ongoing SEC and DOJ investigations. The use of the words "will," "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "intends" and similar expressions is intended to identify forward- looking statements that have been made and may in the future be made by or on behalf of the company. Although the company believes that these forward- looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions regarding, among other things, the economy, its knowledge of its business, and on key performance indicators that impact the company, these forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Some of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

-- the results of the SEC and DOJ investigations; -- competitive pressures, including pricing pressures and technological developments; -- changes in the company's relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors and/or partners in its business ventures; -- changes in political, economic or other factors such as currency exchange rates, inflation rates, recessionary or expansive trends, taxes and regulations and laws affecting the worldwide business in each of the company's operations, including Brazil, where a significant portion of the company's revenue is derived; -- acceptance of the company's product and technology introductions in the marketplace; -- the amount of charges in connection with the planned closure of the company's Newark, Ohio facility; -- unanticipated litigation, claims or assessments; -- variations in consumer demand for financial self-service technologies, products and services; -- challenges raised about reliability and security of the company's election systems products, including the risk that such products will not be certified for use or will be decertified; -- changes in laws regarding the company's election systems products and services; -- potential security violations to the company's information technology systems; -- the company's ability to successfully execute its strategy related to the election systems business; and -- the company's ability to achieve benefits from its cost-reduction initiatives and other strategic changes. About Diebold

Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 17,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.diebold.com/.

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Verizon Keeps Southern California Wildfire Evacuees Connected With Free Call-ForwardingCompany Offers Service to Customers Affected by Marek Fire

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon customers who have evacuated their homes because of the Marek wildfire in the San Fernando Valley can add call forwarding to their account at no charge as part of the company's efforts to help those in need cope with the disaster.

"Staying in touch with family and friends is more important than ever during times of crisis, and free call-forwarding will help our customers remain connected during this evacuation," said Margaret Serjak, vice president of operations for Verizon's West Coast region.

Verizon customers who have been forced to evacuate can opt -- at no charge -- to have their telephone calls automatically forwarded to a working phone number at another location where they are staying, or to a wireless number. Customers will not be billed for the one-time setup fees or monthly charges for call forwarding, although customers will be responsible for any toll charges on forwarded calls and wireless airtime charges.

Residential customers who have been affected by the fire and want to set up call forwarding should call Verizon at 1-800-483-1000. Business customers should call 1-800-483-2000.

Verizon crews are assessing the extent of the damage to the company's network in the burned areas, and construction crews will replace facilities as needed as soon as the crews are able to enter the area safely.

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

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

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SonicWALL Identifies First Threats of Phishing Attack on Banking Customers During the Economic Crisis and Bank TurmoilEmail security expert Andy Klein outlines steps that banking customers can take to protect against phishing and other network security vulnerabilities

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Late last week SonicWALL, Inc. , a leading secure network infrastructure company, saw the first phishing threat to hit inboxes related to the banking-related crisis. The first threat targeted at Washington Mutual and Chase Manhattan online banking customers asks customers to verify their personal information using a dummy Chase website. If you are a Chase Manhattan or Washington Mutual customer and receive this type of email, you may be the victim of a phishing attack. Do not click on the link in the email and contact your bank immediately.

"We continuously monitor spam and phishing feeds for new threats. Given that scammers will often take advantage of topical subjects, we expected to see the recent banking industry shuffling generate phishing and other threat related emails. The Chase Manhattan phishing email hitting banking customer inboxes is a prime example," said Andy Klein, Sr. Product Manager, SonicWALL. "The merger and acquisition activities of Bank of America, Wachovia, Chase Manhattan, Washington Mutual and other banking institutions create an environment of confusion and inconsistency that scammers thrive upon. Banking customers will see a series of phishing emails asking for personal and financial details over the coming months and it is imperative to stay alert during this period of uncertainty."

With the rapid nature of the merger and acquisition activity in the financial sector that happened over the last few weeks and the lack of communication between financial institutions and their customers, phishers and hackers have an ideal opportunity to prey on uninformed banking customers. Information phishers seek varies -- anything from credit card information to account login info, to identity information. It can vary from attack to attack. In all cases, the phishing email will always direct the customer to a web site that looks like the real thing, but is not. Usually it is the "log in" page for that site. When someone enters their information it is usually sent to a "blind drop" -- another system somewhere whose purpose is to collect the information. The phisher will check the blind drop or at intervals will have the blind drop send the information to the phisher. The idea is to put as much distance between the phish and the phisher as possible.

As a precautionary measure, Andy Klein has outlined eight steps that banking customers could take to help further defend against these types of phishing-related security threats:

1. Be aware that phishing exists. 2. Improve your phishing IQ. SonicWALL has put together the phishing IQ test specifically to test your phishing knowledge. Go to: http://www.sonicwall.com/phishing/ 3. Understand how your bank communicates with you -- e-newsletter once a month, etc. 4. Assume that email that either directly asks or indirectly asks for your account, financial, or identity information is not good. 5. If you do online banking, always type in the bank URL into your browser or set up a "favorite", don't click on a link in an email. 6. If you have a question about an email, contact the bank using the phone number written down on the MAIL they sent you -- don't trust the phone number in the email. 7. Check your credit card statements for incorrect expenses. 8. If you suspect that you were phished, contact your bank immediately.

For more information on the topic of phishing and other related threats, go to: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/Email_Security_Anti-Spam_67.html

About SonicWALL, Inc.

SonicWALL is committed to improving the performance and productivity of businesses of all sizes by engineering the cost and complexity out of running a secure network. Over one million SonicWALL appliances have been shipped through its global network of ten thousand channel partners to keep tens of millions of worldwide business computer users safe and in control of their data. SonicWALL's award-winning solutions include network security, secure remote access, content security, backup and recovery, and policy and management technology. For more information, visit the company web site at http://www.sonicwall.com/.

Safe Harbor Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding forecast levels for banking spam emails, trends associated with the use of banking spam and the types of banking oriented spam. These forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. In addition, please see the "Risk Factors" described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, for a more detailed description of the risks facing our business. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to SonicWALL as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.

NOTE: SonicWALL is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

SonicWALL, Inc.

CONTACT: Colleen Nichols of SonicWALL, Inc., +1-408-962-6131,
cnichols@sonicwall.com

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

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Actel Corporation/In the news release, Actel Addresses Miniaturization and Portability Trends in Medical Equipment, issued earlier today by Actel Corporation over PR Newswire, the sixth paragraph, first sentence, should read "Because of the need for low-power consumption and extended battery life in home-based devices, Actel's feature-rich 5 microwatt IGLOO FPGA, with its ultra low power Flash*Freeze mode, can offer designers up to 1700 times lower power consumption than competing programmable solutions." rather than "55W IGLOO FPGA" as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. Complete, corrected release follows:Actel Addresses Miniaturization and Portability Trends in Medical EquipmentHighly Reliable, Mixed-Signal Fusion and Low-Power IGLOO FPGAs Advance Medical Applications

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leveraging its history of providing highly reliable FPGAs, Actel Corporation today announced that its mixed-signal Fusion and low-power IGLOO and ProASIC3 families are enabling designers of medical equipment to stay ahead of the growing trends toward miniaturization and portability. The ultra low-power, high-reliability, integration, small footprint and enhanced security advantages of Actel's flash-based FPGAs make them attractive for intelligent system and power management and various interface, display, communication and storage controls, as well as microcontroller functions. Today, the company also announced several successes in medical applications, ranging from home- based testing and monitoring devices and clinical equipment to imaging applications.

According to analyst firm Gartner Dataquest in September 2008, the medical electronics market for semiconductors is estimated to be approximately $3.42 billion in 2008. By 2012, this number is expected to reach $4.48 billion with FPGAs making up more than $323 million of that total.

"Today, medical manufacturers are moving entire systems into a portable unit the size of your hand-or smaller," said Actel vice president of product marketing and business development, Rich Kapusta. "As a result, high levels of integration, low power, small footprint and high reliability are required to meet battery specifications, reduce design footprint, ensure reliable operation and minimize heat dissipation. Actel's mixed-signal Fusion and low- power IGLOO FPGAs offer these advantages, giving designers an alternative for the design of their next-generation medical applications."

Home-based Test and Monitoring Devices

Healthcare is shifting toward home-based applications. Often battery powered, home infusion pumps, respiratory therapy products, and portable blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure monitors require low-power operation, small form factor and high reliability. Offering unprecedented integration, Actel's single-chip, mixed-signal Fusion FPGAs can perform the system, power and thermal management of home-based test and monitoring devices -- from system power-down/up functions to data logging and temperature sensing.

Because of the need for low-power consumption and extended battery life in home-based devices, Actel's feature-rich 5 microwatt IGLOO FPGA, with its ultra low power Flash*Freeze mode, can offer designers up to 1700 times lower power consumption than competing programmable solutions. In an insulin pump, Actel's ultra low power IGLOO FPGAs can also absorb additional glue logic and multiple functions -- from human machine interface (HMI), display, storage and communication control to microcontroller functions -- into a single chip, thereby reducing bill of materials, board area, power consumption and cost.

Clinical Equipment

Many clinical applications, such as diagnostic lab equipment, drug delivery systems, automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and hemodialysis machines, can benefit from the integration and capabilities that these mixed- signal FPGAs can offer. In a robotic surgery system, for example, Actel's mixed-signal Fusion FPGA can handle the system management and control functions and leverages its embedded flash for data logging or its analog quads for ADC, temperature and voltage sensing.

With varying densities, performance and features, Actel's low-power, flash-based FPGAs are also suitable for clinical equipment applications. Last year, Mindray Medical, China's leading developer and manufacturer of medical devices, selected Actel's flash-based ProASIC3 FPGAs for their portable patient monitoring systems due to the ultra low power, performance, reliability and enhanced security the FPGAs offered.

Imaging Applications

Though some medical imaging applications remain tethered to the wall, portable ultrasound imaging systems are impacted by the trend toward portability. As a result, these applications not only need extended battery life, but also require high-power computing and efficient memory access. Reiterating the growing emphasis on low power, reliability and small packaging for portable imaging applications, Actel's ultra low power IGLOO FPGA has been selected to handle the power and reset management functionality within next- generation portable imaging equipment, offering power savings and extending battery life.

About Actel

Actel is the leader in low-power and mixed-signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at http://www.actel.com/.

The Actel, Actel Fusion, Actel IGLOO and Actel ProASIC3 names and logos are trademarks of Actel Corporation. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Actel Corporation

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

Northrop Grumman's Reflector System Successfully Deploys Aboard Fourth Inmarsat Communications Satellite

CARPINTERIA, California, October 13 /PRNewswire/ --

A deployable reflector system made by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully deployed on-orbit Aug. 28 aboard the Inmarsat 4 F3 satellite.

An image accompanying this release is available at: http://media.primezone.com/noc

The third in the Inmarsat 4 series, the telecommunications satellite completes the constellation, providing worldwide coverage for Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network, with the exception of polar regions.

Radio frequency testing has confirmed the reflector fully deployed as planned with the expected shape and angle. All three Inmarsat 4 spacecraft utilize nine-meter diameter (30 feet) AstroMesh(TM) unfurlable mesh reflectors and boom support systems designed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman's Astro Aerospace business unit.

"This achievement underscores our commitment to reliable, space-deployable products," said Chris Yamada, general manager of Strategic Business Units, Northrop Grumman Space Technology. "AstroMesh reflectors are the only large aperture reflectors with a perfect on-orbit deployment record."

The reflector is a key part of the antenna system used by the spacecraft to provide broadband Internet communications. Enabled by the large reflector, the antenna system's sensitivity allows the use of mobile, laptop-size modems by users around the world. This recent deployment represents the seventh consecutive successful AstroMesh on-orbit deployment.

When fully commissioned, Inmarsat 4 F3 will be moved to its permanent geostationary orbit at 98-degrees west over the Americas. In addition to three nine-meter reflectors provided to EADS Astrium for the Inmarsat 4 program, Astro Aerospace has created five 12-meter (39 feet) AstroMesh reflectors for other space organizations.

Astro Aerospace, based in Carpinteria, Calif., is a business unit of Northrop Grumman Space Technology, a leader in the development of space, defense and electronics systems. For 50 years, Astro Aerospace has pioneered the technology of space deployable structures including AstroMesh furlable antennas and reflectors, truss masts, telescopic booms, storable tubular extendible members and planar array deployments. It has a 100 percent on-orbit deployment success rate on hundreds of flight-specific deployable units.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.

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

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Bob Bishop of Northrop Grumman Corporation, +1-310-812-5227, Cell, +1-310-251-0261, bob.j.bishop@ngc.com

General Dynamics to Produce M2 Heavy Barrel Machine Guns

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics , was awarded a $9 million contract from U.S. Army TACOM-Rock Island, Ill., for production of M2HB machine guns. Deliveries on the contract are expected to begin in late 2009.

According to General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products gun systems senior program manager, Dean Gagnon, "The .50 caliber M2 heavy barrel machine gun is a belt-fed, recoil-operated, air-cooled, crew-served weapon capable of right- or left-hand feed. The weapon's accuracy, durability and versatility make it ideal for offensive and defensive operations."

Production work will be performed at General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products' Saco, Maine, facility, which has delivered more than 25,000 M2 heavy barrel machine guns to the U.S. government since 1979. Program management will be performed at the company's Burlington, Vt-based Technology Center.

General Dynamics' Saco operation is the company's primary facility for production of single- and multi-barrel aircraft and crew-served weapon systems. The site provides complete production capabilities, from design and development to manufacturing, testing and integration. Crew-served weapons manufactured at the facility include the MK19 and MK47 40mm grenade machine guns and the M2HB 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) machine gun.

The Burlington Technology Center, located in Burlington, Vt., is General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products' Engineering Center of Excellence. By consolidating the company's engineering development and leadership functions, and investing more than $55 million in major systems upgrades, infrastructure, and training, the Burlington Technology Center is a key component of the company's success. The Technology Center encompasses five sites: the Lakeside office building; the newly expanded, 13,500-square-foot Engineering Development Lab; the Systems Modernization Initiative office; the Burlington manufacturing site; and an expansive test facility.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 84,600 people worldwide and anticipates 2008 revenues of approximately $29.5 billion. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at http://www.generaldynamics.com/.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products

CONTACT: Gail Warner of General Dynamics Armament and Technical
Products, +1-704-714-8014, Fax, +1-704-714-8089, gwarner@gdatp.com

Web site: http://www.gdatp.com/
http://www.generaldynamics.com/

Consumers in Leverett, Pelham and Windsor, Mass., Now Have High-Speed Access to the InternetVerizon Launches Broadband Service in 3 More Western Mass. Communities

LEVERETT, Mass., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers and businesses in Leverett, Pelham and Windsor, Mass., now have access to the Internet -- at rocket speeds powered by Verizon.

Verizon announced Monday (Oct. 13) that its High Speed Internet service is being offered in most areas of Leverett, Pelham and Windsor, the latest of 24 western Massachusetts communities where Verizon is bringing the service. Previously, these communities did not have access to broadband service.

Recently, Verizon introduced the service in the western Massachusetts communities of Blandford, Becket, Colrain, Cummington, Florida, Goshen, Hancock, Middlefield, Monroe, Montgomery, New Ashford, New Marlborough, Plainfield, Rowe, Sandisfield, Tolland, Washington and Worthington. The project is completely funded by Verizon, which is investing an additional $200 million in Massachusetts this year to expand its world-class broadband network.

Verizon's High Speed Internet service will give Internet users the ability to download at speeds of 768 Kbps (kilobits per second), 21 times faster than the current dial-up capability.

"We are proud to be able to bring the benefits of broadband Internet service to consumers in Leverett, Pelham and Windsor today and soon to thousands more consumers in western Massachusetts," said Donna C. Cupelo, Verizon region president for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. "Verizon's investments in Massachusetts have been and will continue to be a major contributor to growing the state's economy."

By year-end, Cupelo said, Verizon expects to also make the service available in Heath, Leyden and Westhampton and to make the service more widely available in Shutesbury. Cupelo said Verizon and other companies expect to be exploring ways to further expand broadband availability in western Massachusetts through the governor's broadband bill.

"The public and private sectors have been working together to expand broadband in western Massachusetts, and we've made significant strides in recent months toward our goal of helping more consumers in our region reap the benefits of high-speed Internet services," said state Sen. Stanley C. Rosenberg of Amherst.

State Rep. Stephen Kulik of Worthington said, "Expanding broadband is vital to the economic health and vitality of our citizens and businesses, and we're excited about this additional investment and commitment to our region."

Verizon will notify potential customers of the availability of the service in a number of ways, including direct mail, media advertising and contact with local officials in each community. Consumers can call 1-800-870-9999 or visit http://www.verizon.com/ to order the service or to determine whether the service is available to their home or business. Spanish-speaking customers can call 1-800-430-2222.

When the work is completed, Verizon expects High Speed Internet service will be available to 70 percent of the company's customer lines, on average, in the 24 towns. The new deployment of Verizon's High Speed Internet network will reach three-fourths of the western Massachusetts communities identified by the state as having no high-speed broadband services.

Prices for Verizon High Speed Internet service start at $19.99 per month.

The service is delivered on a dedicated line from Verizon's central office to the customer's home and is backed by live, 24 x 7 customer service and technical support. High Speed Internet subscribers have access to an extensive collection of features and services, including online protection with Verizon Internet Security Suite; Verizon Enhanced Email; Verizon Premium Tech Support; Online gaming; free news from ABC News Now; free sports from ESPN360; and more.

Verizon

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

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Digital Ally, Inc. Passes 2,500 Customer Mark as DVM-500 Systems Capture Growing Share of In-Car Video Systems Market

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Ally, Inc. , which develops, manufactures and markets advanced video surveillance products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial security applications, today announced that it has achieved another milestone, with its DVM-500 In-Car Rearview Mirror Systems now being used by over 2,500 law enforcement agencies.

Since Digital Ally began delivering its DVM-500 systems to customers in March 2006, the Company has shipped approximately 13,000 units to law enforcement agencies in all 50 states, the U.S. government, and 16 foreign countries.

"While we are very pleased to pass the 2,500 customer milestone, we believe Digital Ally has only scratched the surface of the market potential for its state-of-the-art digital video products," stated Stanton E. Ross, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "We have yet to supply a majority of the in-car video systems deployed in the vehicle fleets of our existing customers, and Digital Ally has sold products to less than 15% of the estimated 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States. In the U.S. alone, there are approximately 450,000 police cruisers and other law enforcement vehicles in service that require in-car video systems. About 70,000 of these vehicles are retired from fleets annually and are replaced with new vehicles that become candidates for our DVM-500 systems, as well."

"If one considers that the average law enforcement agency operates 20 to 25 patrol cars and that we have delivered only 13,000 units to our 2,500 customers, this would leave a potential of over 37,000 units, or over $150 million of sales potential within our existing customer base alone," continued Ross. "Given our potential for additional market share gains in the law enforcement industry, combined with opportunities for our new products in mass transit, commercial security, homeland security and military markets, we are confident that Digital Ally's sales will grow at impressive rates for the foreseeable future."

About Digital Ally, Inc.

Digital Ally, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets advanced technology products for law enforcement, homeland security and commercial security applications. The Company's primary focus is Digital Video Imaging and Storage. For additional information, visit http://www.digitalallyinc.com/

The Company is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, and its shares are traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "DGLY".

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. A wide variety of factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the Company's ability to have its new product offerings perform as planned or advertised; its ability to continue to increase revenue and profits as forecast; whether there will be a commercial market, domestically and internationally, for one or more of its new products; its ability to commercialize its products and production processes, including increasing its production capabilities to satisfy orders in a cost-effective manner; whether the Company will be able to adapt its technology to new and different uses, including being able to introduce new products; competition from larger, more established companies with far greater economic and human resources; its ability to attract and retain customers and quality employees; its ability to obtain patent protection on any of its products and, if obtained, to defend such intellectual property rights; the effect of changing economic conditions; and changes in government regulations, tax rates and similar matters. These cautionary statements should not be construed as exhaustive or as any admission as to the adequacy of the Company's disclosures. The Company cannot predict or determine after the fact what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or other statements. The reader should consider statements that include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "projects", "should", or other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends, to be uncertain and forward-looking. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information respecting factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in its annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 and Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For Additional Information, Please Contact: Stanton E. Ross, CEO at (913) 814-7774 or

RJ Falkner & Company, Inc., Investor Relations Counsel at (800) 377-9893 or

via email at info@rjfalkner.com

Digital Ally, Inc.

CONTACT: Stanton E. Ross, CEO of Digital Ally, Inc., +1-913-814-7774; or
RJ Falkner & Company, Inc., Investor Relations Counsel, 1-800-377-9893,
info@rjfalkner.com, for Digital Ally, Inc.

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

Lockheed Martin Delivers Key Hardware for U.S. Navy's Mobile User Objective System

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin announced today the successful delivery of the core structure with an integrated propulsion subsystem for the first satellite in the U.S. Navy's Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) constellation. It is the largest A2100 spacecraft core structure ever built by the company.

MUOS will provide significantly improved and assured communications for U.S. mobile warfighters. The Lockheed Martin design features third generation (3G) mobile technology that will deliver simultaneous voice and data services, as well as the ability to increase capacity and features over the life of the program.

Users of the current Ultra High Frequency Follow-On system will have improved service and complete interoperability with the MUOS legacy payload which ensures a smooth transition to the next generation of 3G mobile user equipment.

Developed and tested at Lockheed Martin's Mississippi Space & Technology Center, an advanced propulsion, thermal, and metrology facility located at the John C. Stennis Space Center, the propulsion subsystem is essential for maneuvering the MUOS satellite during transfer orbit to its final location as well as conducting on-orbit repositioning maneuvers throughout its mission life.

"Our entire team is focused on ensuring this critical tactical military communications system is deployed quickly and successfully for our customer," said Paul Scearce, Lockheed Martin's MUOS vice president. "Delivery of the first MUOS core structure, which represents the backbone of the MUOS satellite, is a major milestone and we look forward to our continued progress as we enter the integration phase of this vitally important system."

The system was delivered to Lockheed Martin's facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif., in preparation for spacecraft assembly, integration and test scheduled to begin later this year. MUOS satellites will be the largest of Lockheed Martin's flight-proven A2100 spacecraft series ever produced. The first MUOS satellite along with the associated ground system are scheduled for on-orbit hand-over to the Navy in 2010.

The Lockheed Martin-led team, which includes General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS), El Segundo, Calif., is under contract to design, build and deploy the first two MUOS satellites and the associated MUOS ground system.

The Navy's Program Executive Office for Space Systems, Chantilly, Va., and its Communications Satellite Program Office, San Diego, Calif., are responsible for the MUOS program. The contract also provides for options on three additional spacecraft.

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

NOTE TO EDITORS: for low- and high-resolution JPEG image files of the MUOS core propulsion structure, please visit our MUOS web page at: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/muos

Media Contact: Steve Tatum, 408-742-7531; e-mail,

Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Steve Tatum of Lockheed Martin, +1-408-742-7531,
Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

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

Northrop Grumman's Reflector System Successfully Deploys Aboard Fourth Inmarsat Communications Satellite

CARPINTERIA, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A deployable reflector system made by Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully deployed on-orbit Aug. 28 aboard the Inmarsat 4 F3 satellite.

An image accompanying this release is available at: http://media.primezone.com/noc

Northrop Grumman Corporation

CONTACT: Bob Bishop of Northrop Grumman Corporation, +1-310-812-5227,
Cell, +1-310-251-0261, bob.j.bishop@ngc.com

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

Newtech Interactive : Croissance des résultats au 1er semestre

TOULOUSE, France, October 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- > C.A. : + 19,7 % - REX : + 28,3 % - RN : + 27,1 %

Newtech Interactive (ML NEW), opérateur de contenus mobiles et solutions technologiques, annonce ses résultats semestriels 2008, arrÃªtés au 30 juin. La croissance du chiffre d'affaires s'est accompagnée d'une bonne progression des résultats : le résultat d'exploitation progresse de 28,3 % à 0,59 MEUR et le résultat net ressort en hausse de 27,1 % à 0,27 MEUR.

En MEUR au 30 juin 2008 2007 % Var 08/07 Produits d'exploitation 13,26 10,81 22,6% Chiffre d'affaires 12,75 10,65 19,7% Charges d'exploitation 12,67 10,35 22,4% Résultat d'exploitation 0,59 0,46 28,3% En % du CA 4,63% 4,32% Résultat financier -0,04 -0,02 75,0% Résultat exceptionnel -0,07 -0,08 -12,5% Résultat net avant impôts 0,49 0,37 31,1% Impôts 0,22 0,16 36,3% Résultat net 0,27 0,21 27,1% En % du CA 2,09% 1,97% Amort. des écarts d'acquisition Résultat net part de groupe 0,27 0,21 27,1% Capacité d'autofinancement 0,60 0,37 62,2%

Une activité génératrice de cash

Ces résultats positifs permettent à Newtech Interactive de générer une capacité d'autofinancement de 0,60 MEUR, en hausse de 62,2 % par rapport au premier semestre 2007. Au 30 juin 2008, la trésorerie ressort à 975 KEUR.

Après un léger tassement des résultats en mai et juin, Newtech Interactive a enregistré un rebond dès le second semestre.

Newtech Interactive fera le point sur les perspectives de fin d'exercice, à l'occasion de la publication du chiffre d'affaires 3e trimestre 2008, le 27 octobre prochain (après Bourse).

A propos de Newtech Interactive

Créé en 1997, Newtech Interactive est un acteur majeur de l'édition de contenu on-line. Le groupe concentre son activité autour du contenu << Mobile et Internet Mobile >> et de l'offre aux entreprises.

Newtech Interactive affiche un chiffre d'affaires de 23,7 millions d'euros en 2007.

Newtech Interactive est labellisée << entreprise innovante >> par l'OSEO-ANVAR et à ce titre, éligible aux FCPI. Newtech est côté sur le Marché Libre - Euronext Paris - FR000003740 - MLNEW

Newtech Interactive

Contacts: Newtech Interactive, René Carrillo - Président, r.carrillo@newtech.fr; Stéphane Faugeras - Directeur Général Délégué, s.faugeras@newtech.fr, Tél : +33(0)5-61-43-20-20; Communication Financière - Actifin, Stéphane Ruiz, sruiz@actifin.fr; Nicolas Meunier, nmeunier@actifin.fr, Tél : +33(0)1-56-88-11-11

Microsoft Releases Silverlight 2, Already Reaching One in Four Consumers Worldwide

REDMOND, Washington, October 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Microsoft announces new rich Internet applications development and streaming media features; company outlines plans for supporting Windows, Mac and Linux tools for developing Silverlight applications.

Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Silverlight 2, one of the industry's most comprehensive and powerful solutions for the creation and delivery of applications and media experiences through a Web browser. Silverlight 2 delivers a wide range of new features and tools that enable designers and developers to better collaborate while creating more accessible, more discoverable and more secure user experiences.

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Microsoft also announced further support of open source communities by funding advanced Silverlight development capabilities with the Eclipse Foundation's integrated development environment (IDE) and by providing new controls to developers with the Silverlight Control Pack (SCP) under the Microsoft Permissive License.

"We launched Silverlight just over a year ago, and already one in four consumers worldwide has access to a computer with Silverlight already installed," said Scott Guthrie, corporate vice president of the .NET Developer Division at Microsoft. "Silverlight represents a radical improvement in the way developers and designers build applications on the Web. This release will further accelerate our efforts to make Silverlight, Visual Studio and Microsoft Expression Studio the preeminent solutions for the creation and delivery of media and rich Internet application experiences."

Silverlight adoption continues to grow rapidly, with penetration in some countries approaching 50 percent and a growing ecosystem that includes more than 150 partners and tens of thousands of applications. During the 17 days of the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing, NBCOlympics.com, powered by Silverlight, had more than 50 million unique visitors, resulting in 1.3 billion page views, 70 million video streams and 600 million minutes of video watched, increasing the average time on the site (from 3 minutes to 27 minutes) and Silverlight market penetration in the U.S. by more than 30 percent. Broadcasters in France (France Televisions SA), the Netherlands (NOS), Russia (Sportbox.ru) and Italy (RAI) also chose Silverlight to deliver Olympics coverage online. In addition, leading companies such as CBS College Sports, Blockbuster Inc., Hard Rock Cafe International Inc., Yahoo! Japan, AOL LLC, Toyota Motor Corp., HSN Inc. and Tencent Inc. are building their next-generation experiences using Silverlight.

"CBS College Sports Network streams more than 20,000 hours of live content annually for our 150-plus college and university official athletic partners, so we demand that our video player environment be both consumer friendly and robust," said Tom Buffolano, general manager and vice president, Digital Programming and Subscription, CBS Interactive-Sports. "Silverlight was the perfect choice to help develop and power our new, exclusive online collegiate sports experience, as it features the best price and performance of any streaming media solution on the market today. Silverlight also gives us the most flexibility in expanding the product in the future as we develop embeddable players and mobile platforms and explore new advertising integration opportunities."

Continued Commitment to Openness and Interoperability

Microsoft announced plans to support additional tools for developing Silverlight applications by providing funding to Soyatec, a France-based IT solutions provider and Eclipse Foundation member, to lead a project to integrate advanced Silverlight development capabilities into the Eclipse IDE. Soyatec plans to release the project under the Eclipse Public License Version 1.0 on SourceForge and submit it to the Eclipse Foundation as an open Eclipse project.

Microsoft also will release the Silverlight Control Pack and publish on MSDN the technical specification for the Silverlight Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) vocabulary. The SCP, which will augment the powerful built-in control set in Silverlight, will be released under the Microsoft Permissive License, an Open Source Initiative-approved license, and includes controls such as DockPanel, ViewBox, TreeView, Accordion and AutoComplete. The Silverlight XAML vocabulary specification, released under the Open Specification Promise (OSP), will better enable third-party ISVs to create products that can read and write XAML for Silverlight.

"The Silverlight Control Pack under the Microsoft Permissive License really addresses the needs of developers by enabling them to learn how advanced controls are authored directly from the high-quality Microsoft implementation," said Miguel de Icaza, vice president, Engineering, Novell. "By using the OSP for the Silverlight vocabulary, they further solidify their commitment to interoperability. I am impressed with the progress Microsoft continues to make, and we are extremely satisfied with the support for Moonlight and the open source community."

Beyond funding development in the free Eclipse IDE, Microsoft currently delivers state-of-the-art tools for Silverlight with Visual Studio 2008 and Expression Studio 2. In addition, support is now extended to Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition, which is a free download.

"We wanted to build a cutting-edge, rich Internet application that enables our customers to search our vast database of content and metadata so they can access movie reviews, watch high-quality movie trailers, and either rent or buy movies from our new MovieLink application," said Keith Morrow, chief information officer, Blockbuster. "Because Silverlight 2 now includes several new rich controls such as data grids and advanced skinning capabilities, as well as support for the .NET Framework, allowing us to access our existing Web services, we were able to easily maintain the high standards of the Blockbuster brand and bring the application to market in record time."

Delivering Features for Next-Generation Web Experiences

Highlights of new Silverlight 2 features include the following:

-- .NET Framework support with a rich base class library. This is a compatible subset of the full .NET Framework.

-- Powerful built-in controls. These include DataGrid, ListBox, Slider, ScrollViewer, Calendar controls and more.

-- Advanced skinning and templating support. This makes it easy to customize the look and feel of an application.

-- Deep zoom. This enables unparalleled interactivity and navigation of ultrahigh resolution imagery.

-- Comprehensive networking support. Out-of-the-box support allows calling REST, WS*/SOAP, POX, RSS and standard HTTP services, enabling users to create applications that easily integrate with existing back-end systems.

-- Expanded .NET Framework language support. Unlike other runtimes, Silverlight 2 supports a variety of programming languages, including Visual Basic, C#, JavaScript, IronPython and IronRuby, making it easier for developers already familiar with one of these languages to repurpose their existing skill sets.

-- Advanced content protection. This now includes Silverlight DRM, powered by PlayReady, offering robust content protection for connected Silverlight experiences.

-- Improved server scalability and expanded advertiser support. This includes new streaming and progressive download capabilities, superior search engine optimization techniques, and next-generation in-stream advertising support.

-- Vibrant partner ecosystem. Visual Studio Industry Partners such as ComponentOne LLC, Infragistics Inc. and Telerik Inc. are providing products that further enhance developer capabilities when creating Silverlight applications using Visual Studio.

-- Cross-platform and cross-browser support. This includes support for Mac, Windows and Linux in Firefox, Safari and Windows Internet Explorer.

More information and details about Silverlight 2 are available by reading the Silverlight 2 fact sheet at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/silverlight/default.mspx.

Get Silverlight 2

Silverlight 2 will be available for download on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight. Customers already using a previous version of Silverlight will be automatically upgraded to Silverlight 2.

A technology preview of the Soyatec project is available today at http://www.eclipse4sl.org, with a complete version available in second half of 2009.

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

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

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Overstock.com Announces Settlement of Claims Against Gradient Analytics and Its PrincipalsAll Attention Now on Copper River and Its Principals

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. announced it has settled all claims against Gradient Analytics and its principals and officers named as defendants in Overstock's defamation case filed in Marin County, California.

Overstock.com chairman and CEO, Patrick Byrne said, "I am pleased to publish this statement from Gradient Analytics:

Gradient issues this Statement concerning research reports previously published by it regarding Overstock.com, Inc. Having reviewed all SEC filings, relevant accounting literature, and all other information available to it, Gradient now believes that, to the best of its knowledge, Overstock's stated accounting policies did in fact conform with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regrets any prior statements to the contrary. Some of Gradient's prior reports asserted that certain Overstock directors -- i.e., Allison Abraham, John Fisher and Gordon Macklin -- were not independent directors according to Gradient's criteria for evaluating independence. However, under NASD Rules, those directors were independent. Gradient extends its apology to the Macklin family for any remarks or observations concerning the suitability or independence of Mr. Gordon Macklin, who served with distinction as a past President of the NASD, was widely regarded as a pioneer in the financial industry, and, due to his expertise, was asked to serve on many corporate boards. Gradient has examined and improved its internal policies concerning how it communicates with clients, including hedge funds, and the media. Gradient acknowledges that former Executive Vice President of Research Matthew Kliber, a named defendant in this litigation, was not responsible for any of Gradient's research on Overstock. Gradient regrets that the parties have been embroiled in litigation over its reports and looks forward to both sides' moving forward with their respective businesses.

Byrne added: "I wish Gradient Analytics the best in their future endeavors. Overstock.com will now focus on the remaining defendants, Copper River, David Rocker, and Mark Cohodes."

The details of the settlement reached today are confidential. About Overstock.com

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

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

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

Overstock.com, Inc.

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

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

Call of Duty(R): World at War Launches Multiplayer Beta for the Xbox 360PC Multiplayer Beta Coming Soon

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The dogs of war are being unleashed today, as Activision Publishing, Inc. and developer Treyarch announced the launch of the multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: World at War on the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Console players can guarantee themselves a token by pre-ordering the game at North American GameStop retail locations,* or online at http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=71812. Call of Duty fans that register to become members at http://www.callofduty.com/ are also eligible to receive a token, but these tokens are limited in supply, so register today. Windows PC fans can expect a multiplayer beta soon. For more information about either beta and the opportunity to secure a beta token or key, fans can also visit http://www.callofduty.com/beta.

The Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer betas will provide players with an opportunity to play as U.S. Marines, German Wehrmacht, Japanese Imperial Army and Russian Red Army factions in a variety of game types (Team Death Match, Free-For-All, Capture the Flag and War), across three different maps:

-- Castle: The Imperial Japanese Army faces off against the Marine Raiders in a daytime battle, located on the grounds of an ancient, Japanese castle.

-- Makin: The U.S. Marine Raiders square off against the Imperial Japanese Army in a nighttime fight, set in an outpost on the Makin Atoll in the Pacific.

-- Roundhouse: The Wehrmact will fight the Red Army to the bitter end in a daytime struggle that features tank and infantry combat, set in a desolate, war-torn European train depot.

The betas will last for a few weeks; however, the full battle will commence on November 11, 2008 when Call of Duty: World at War is released to retailers nationwide.

Call of Duty: World at War is in development for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows(R), PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo(R) Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS. The title has been rated M for Mature for blood and violence by the ESRB. The Nintendo DS version has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

For more information and exclusive updates about Call of Duty: World at War, visit http://www.callofduty.com/.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision Publishing and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com/.

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Microsoft Releases Silverlight 2, Already Reaching One in Four Consumers WorldwideMicrosoft announces new rich Internet applications development and streaming media features; company outlines plans for supporting Windows, Mac and Linux tools for developing Silverlight applications.

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Silverlight 2, one of the industry's most comprehensive and powerful solutions for the creation and delivery of applications and media experiences through a Web browser. Silverlight 2 delivers a wide range of new features and tools that enable designers and developers to better collaborate while creating more accessible, more discoverable and more secure user experiences.

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Continued Commitment to Openness and Interoperability

Delivering Features for Next-Generation Web Experiences Highlights of new Silverlight 2 features include the following:

-- .NET Framework support with a rich base class library. This is a compatible subset of the full .NET Framework.

-- Powerful built-in controls. These include DataGrid, ListBox, Slider, ScrollViewer, Calendar controls and more.

-- Advanced skinning and templating support. This makes it easy to customize the look and feel of an application.

-- Deep zoom. This enables unparalleled interactivity and navigation of ultrahigh resolution imagery.

-- Advanced content protection. This now includes Silverlight DRM, powered by PlayReady, offering robust content protection for connected Silverlight experiences.

-- Cross-platform and cross-browser support. This includes support for Mac, Windows and Linux in Firefox, Safari and Windows Internet Explorer.

More information and details about Silverlight 2 are available by reading the Silverlight 2 fact sheet at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/silverlight/default.mspx.

Get Silverlight 2

A technology preview of the Soyatec project is available today at http://www.eclipse4sl.org/, with a complete version available in second half of 2009.

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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