UTC Names Gregg Ward as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Technologies Corp. today named Gregg Ward as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, effective Nov. 3. He will be responsible for leading UTC's federal and state governmental affairs activities, advising senior management on government relations, raising UTC's profile in Washington, D.C., and communicating the company's business interests to key public policymakers and organizations. He will report to UTC President and Chief Executive Officer Louis R. Chenevert.

Ward, 58, was most recently Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, for Siemens Corporation. While at Siemens, which he joined in 2001, Ward was responsible for the legislative, regulatory and political operations of Siemens' Washington office, and for representing the interests of the company's healthcare, energy, transportation and lighting businesses at the local, state and federal levels.

"Gregg has a solid record of experience and performance in Washington, D.C., and a thorough understanding of government affairs and business," Chenevert said. "I am confident he will be a strong leader, an astute advisor and an effective representative for UTC's interests with government."

Prior to joining Siemens, Ward held a series of positions in both the private and public sectors in Washington, D.C. He was Senior Vice President, Government Relations, for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from 1995 to 2001. Earlier in his career, Ward served in the U.S. Department of Energy as Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Ward holds a bachelor's degree in industrial relations from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and services to the aerospace and commercial building industries.

UTC-IR Contact: John Moran, UTC (860) 728-7062

United Technologies Corp.

CONTACT: John Moran of United Technologies Corp., +1-860-728-7062

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

2008 My Twinn Holiday Catalog Debuts with New Disney Princess Outfits, Beautiful New Fashions, Fun Accessories and a New ContestArtisans Create "Just-Like-Me" Dolls Based on Customer-Provided Photos

DENVER, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- My Twinn, the world's only company that handcrafts one-of-a-kind personalized dolls that look like that special child in your life, debuted its new 2008 Holiday Catalog. The 15th annual My Twinn holiday catalog features hundreds of unique gift ideas for girls to pretend, imagine and explore.

Highlights from the 2008 Holiday Catalog include: -- Girl and matching doll Disney princess outfits and accessories that can be purchased on the My Twinn doll or individually. -- Environmentally friendly matching girl and doll reusable bags and "Plant a Tree" t-shirts. -- Adorable new matching pajamas, perfect for holiday slumber parties -- An interactive doll-sized kitchen and accessories for budding chefs. -- Detailed beautiful doll-sized fancy ball gowns and a period sleigh with horse and bells. -- A doll-sized wheelchair and hearing aid. -- A host of new, reasonably priced My Twinn 15-inch Baby doll outfits and accessories, including a Canopy crib and a very special offer with the purchase of two Baby doll twins. -- A new "Flair for Fashion" contest giving girls the opportunity to win a $400 My Twinn Gift Card by sharing their best design ideas for new My Twinn fashions. (For more information, including rules and guidelines, please visit: http://www.mytwinn.com/flairforfashion.html)

My Twinn creates all designer-inspired outfits and accessories for the fully poseable 23-inch My Twinn Personalized Doll. The perfect "big special gift" for the holidays and special occasions, My Twinn artisans create each doll individually to look like girls ages 3-12.

Specially trained My Twinn artisans handcraft each doll, creating the doll's face and styling the doll's hair based on customer-provided photos. They also personalize each doll with the customer's choice of skin tone, eye color, hair color and hair length. The artisans will also hand-paint special features like freckles and birthmarks. The 23-inch dolls have high-quality vinyl heads, arms and legs and cuddly fully poseable bodies allowing them to sit, stand and even do the splits.

"Our dolls are created to be a playmate for today and a keepsake for years to come," said Craig Currie, Senior Vice President of My Twinn. "The My Twinn personalized doll is the world's only fully customized doll that really creates the likeness of each individual girl. No two dolls are ever the same."

About My Twinn

My Twinn creates one-of-a-kind personalized dolls designed to look like children ages 3-12. A handcrafted My Twinn doll makes the perfect gift -- a cuddly companion today and a cherished keepsake in the years to come. Our artisans create each doll using the finest quality vinyl for faces and limbs and a soft, fully poseable body for playability. A wide selection of matching girl and doll clothing, stylish accessories and unique furniture enhance the My Twinn experience.

ABOUT THE PARENT COMPANY

The Parent Company, Inc. is a leading commerce, content and new media company for growing families. The company provides comprehensive eCommerce and eContent resources to help families plan, play and grow. The company's toy business offers thousands of toys and children's products through its eToys.com web site, catalogs and strategic retail partnerships; and personalized dolls and accessories through its My Twinn.com brand. Through its baby business, the company is a leading online retailer of brand-name baby, toddler and maternity products sold through the BabyUniverse.com and DreamtimeBaby.com web sites. The company's luxury brands, PoshTots.com and PoshLiving.com, reach the country's most affluent consumers with luxury baby apparel and furnishings. With its content sites, BabyTV.com, PoshCravings.com and ePregnancy.com, The Parent Company has established a recognized platform for the delivery of content and new media resources to a national audience of expectant parents. The Parent Company is a market-leading digital content and eCommerce company focused on parents.

The Parent Company, Inc.

CONTACT: Julia Mayben of The Parent Company, +1-303-226-7041,
jmayben@parentco.com

Web site: http://www.babyuniverse.com/
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Tri-S Security Announces Amendment and Extension of Exchange Offer for 10% Convertible Promissory Notes due 2008

ATLANTA, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tri-S Security Corp. , a provider of security services and equipment for government and private entities, today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") an amendment to its Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO (the "Amendment") relating to its offer to exchange its 10% Convertible Promissory Notes due 2008 (the "Existing Notes"). The Amendment revises the consideration offered in the exchange offer to:

-- eliminate the previously offered opportunity to receive shares of common stock in exchange for the Existing Notes; -- increase the interest rate of the convertible promissory notes previously offered in exchange for the Existing Notes (the "New Notes") from 10% to 14% per annum; -- decrease the term of the New Notes from three years to two years; -- decrease the conversion price of the New Notes from $3.30 per share (calculated assuming a current market value for the common stock) to $1.75 per share (subject to certain limitations); -- reduce the exercise price of the warrants previously offered in combination with the New Notes from $3.30 per share (calculated assuming a current market value for the common stock) to a volume weighted average price of the common stock for a five-day period prior to the expiration of the exchange offer (subject to certain limitations); and -- reduce the coverage of the warrants from 50% to 18.23%.

The Amendment also (i) modifies the condition to the completion of the exchange offer that at least 95% of the aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes be tendered to require that at least 85% of the aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes be tendered, (ii) describes certain changes to be made to the board of directors in connection with the exchange offer, and (iii) extends until 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight time, on October 31, 2008, the expiration of the exchange offer. The exchange offer was previously scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight time, on October 17, 2008.

The Offer to Exchange filed with the SEC as an exhibit to the Amendment contains more detailed descriptions of the revisions described above and other important information that holders of Existing Notes ("Existing Noteholders") should consider in deciding whether to tender their Existing Notes. The exchange offer remains subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Exchange, initially filed with the SEC on August 20, 2008, as amended through the date hereof, and the related exchange offer materials, each as also amended through the date hereof.

The Company is distributing copies of the Offer to Exchange and the related exchange offer materials, each as amended through the date hereof, free of charge to Existing Noteholders. Additional copies of these materials are available to Existing Noteholders free of charge upon request made in writing or by telephone to Tri-S Security Corporation, Royal Centre One, 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 120, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022, telephone number (678) 808-1540. The Offer to Exchange and the related exchange offer materials are also available free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/.

The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight time, on October 31, 2008, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company.

This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of the Company.

Statements in this announcement include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by the Company from time to time in its filings with the SEC. As a result, the Company's actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and, except as required by law, the Company does not intend to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date. The Company is not giving any assurances that it will complete the exchange offer on the anticipated terms or at all. The Company's ability to complete the exchange offer will depend, among other things, on market conditions. The Company's ability to complete the exchange offer and its business are subject to the risks described in its filings with the SEC.

About Tri-S Security Corp.

Based in Atlanta, GA, Tri-S Security Corp. is a provider of security services and equipment for government and private entities. Security services include uniformed guards, personnel protection, access control, crowd control and the prevention of sabotage, terrorist and criminal activities. Tri-S Security assumes responsibility for the marketing, infrastructure and overall operational performance for its subsidiaries. Tri-S Security's management leverages highly trained government officers, experienced industry leaders, proven financial executives and infrastructure experts to consolidate the fragmented security industry into one efficient and effective security force.

Tri-S Security Corp.

CONTACT: Ronald Farrell, Chief Executive Officer, Tri-S Security
Corporation, +1-678-808-1540, ronfarrell@trissecurity.com, or investors: Booke
and Company, Inc., +1-212-490-9095

Web Site: http://www.sec.gov/

PacificNet Joins US Consul General Goldberg's Trade Delegation to Guangxi China

BEIJING, Oct. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PacificNet Inc. (Pink Sheets: PACT), a leading provider of e-commerce and gaming technology in China, announced its participation in the China Guangxi Investment Mission 2008 led by US Consul General Robert Goldberg and Harley Seyedin, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, from October 13-17 in Guangxi, China to seek market opportunities between the US and China. The mission was jointly held by the Consul General of the United States Guangzhou Province, the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham) and the Guangxi Investment Promotion Bureau.

During the Trade Mission, PacificNet Directors met with local governors and leaders including Mr. Zheng Kangjun, Mayor of Liuzhou, and Mr. Zhang Fuhai, Vice Mayor, to discuss business opportunities in the large and prosperous Guangxi Province, with a focus on the development of the Guangxi Beibu Gulf Special Economic Zone.

US Consul General Robert Goldberg commented, "In the course of my career I have been very involved in China's accession to the world and looking at China's economic development. I am looking forward to working with you to improve US-China relations and to further mutual understanding between the two countries. The trade relationship between South China and the United States is extremely important, as Guangdong alone accounts for about one-third of China's total exports. We hope to help American companies achieve the same kind of success in Guangxi as they have thrived in Guangdong province."

As the Consul General of the American Consulate in Guangzhou, Mr. Goldberg pledged to improve the overall relationship, especially economic ties, between South China and the United States. Coming to China for the first time in 1978, Mr. Goldberg has personally observed the dramatic transformation of Shenzhen from a fishing village to a part of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis and one of the wealthiest cities in China over the past two decades.

Victor Tong, CEO of PacificNet, said, "We are delighted to be part of US Consul General Goldberg's Guangxi China trade delegation and to serve as an example of how an American technology company can succeed in China. We have always felt the pulse of Asian market and our new gaming technology products reflect this as they are well suited for the China-ASEAN market because of the culture similarities. As such, we hope to expand quickly in these markets as the demand is there. Despite the global financial crisis, I believe PacificNet is well positioned for growth due to the vast number of potential customers in China that are seeking various technologies and products to streamline their operations and improve efficiencies."

About PACT

PacificNet (PACT, http://www.pacificnet.com/ ) is a leading provider of gaming and mobile game technology worldwide with a focus on emerging markets in Asia, Latin America and Europe. PACT's gaming products are localized to their specific markets creating an enhanced user experience for players and larger profits for operators. PACT's gaming clients include the leading hotels, casinos, and gaming operators in Macau, Europe and elsewhere around the world.

PACT employs about 500 staff in its various subsidiaries with offices in the US, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, and China.

For more information, please contact: PacificNet USA Office: Jacob Lakhany Tel: +1-605-229-6678 Email: investor@pacificnet.com PacificNet Beijing Office: Becky Zhao Tel: +86-10-5922-5000 23-F, Building A, TimeCourt, No. 6 Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District Beijing, China 100028 Email: Beijing@pacificnet.com PacificNet Macau Office: 14-F, Blocks B-C Chong Fok Commercial Centre No. 26 Avenida de Marciano Baptista, Macau Tel: +853-2872-8955 Email: pactgame@pacificnet.com

PacificNet Inc.

CONTACT: Jacob Lakhany of PacificNet USA Office, +1-605-229-6678, or
investor@pacificnet.com ; Becky Zhao of PacificNet Beijing Office, +86-10-
5922-5000, or 23-F, Building A, TimeCourt, No. 6, Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang
District, Beijing, China, 100028, or Beijing@pacificnet.com ; or PacificNet
Macau Office, 14-F, Blocks B-C Chong Fok Commercial Centre, No. 26 Avenida de
Marciano Baptista, Macau, +853-2872-8955, or pactgame@pacificnet.com

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

comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for September 2008Wall Street Turmoil Drives Traffic to Financial News and Online Trading SitesVisitation to BarackObama.com and JohnMcCain.com Surges as Election Nears

RESTON, Va., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at the top online properties for September 2008 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. The tumultuous financial markets and the upcoming presidential elections were the main drivers of Internet traffic for the month. Training and education sites gained as the fall season prompted many students to prepare for the college application process and a gloomy economic outlook led some Americans to consider going back to school.

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"As the financial crisis deepens, Americans have been anxiously following the latest news on the markets and carefully watching their personal financial accounts online," commented Jack Flanagan, executive vice president of comScore Media Metrix. "The ability to track the market on a minute-by-minute basis and access banking and trading accounts quickly enables Americans to make financial decisions in real-time. Whether these decisions are sound or not is another story."

Financial Crisis Causes Spike in Traffic to Online Trading and Financial News Sites

September proved to be a chaotic month for financial markets as several major banks crumbled and Congress raced to pass a $700 billion bailout plan to stabilize the financial markets. Consequently, visitation to business/finance - news/research and online trading sites soared with Americans keeping a watchful eye on the latest developments, as well as their personal finances.

Business/finance - news/research web sites saw a substantial increase in visitation in September, gaining 9 percent to more than 64 million visitors, while also increasing 16 percent in pages viewed and 29 percent in total time spent. These increases suggest that not only were more people visiting the sites in the category, but that they viewed more articles and content for longer periods of time on average.

Yahoo! Finance led the category with nearly 20 million visitors, a 30-percent jump from August. Several other sites experienced particularly strong growth amid the financial frenzy, including Russian financial site RBC.RU (up 155 percent to 1.2 million visitors), FoxBusiness.com (up 127 percent to 1.2 million visitors), and Google Finance (up 67 percent to 1.4 million visitors).

Top Gaining Sites in Business/Finance -- News/Research Category (Among sites with at least 1 million visitors) September 2008 vs. August 2008 Total U.S. -- Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) Aug-08 Sep-08 % Change Total Internet : Total Audience 188,937 189,468 0 Business/Finance -- News/Research 58,766 64,277 9 RBC.RU 466 1,190 155 FOXBUSINESS.COM 531 1,205 127 Google Finance 822 1,372 67 CNN Money 4,458 6,952 56 BLOOMBERG.COM 1,871 2,800 50 Yahoo! Finance 15,376 19,970 30 Bankrate.com Sites 2,902 3,742 29 Comcast.net Finance 1,309 1,571 20 CNBC.COM 1,270 1,524 20 Business Week Online 1,676 2,010 20

Online trading sites surged 10 percent to 12.6 million visitors in September, as investors kept watchful eyes on their dwindling portfolios and 401K's. Fidelity Investments led the category with 3.5 million visitors, followed by ShareBuilder.com with 2 million visitors and Scottrade Sites with 1.7 million visitors. E-Trade Financial Network (up 26 percent to 1.6 million visitors), TD Ameritrade.com (up 30 percent to 1.4 million visitors) and Schwab.com (up 36 percent to 1.1 million visitors) each experienced double-digit growth.

Election Fever Drives Traffic to Politics Category

Politics reigned as the top-gaining category for the second consecutive month, experiencing a 43-percent increase to more than 20 million visitors, as interest in the Republican National Convention in early September and the first presidential debate later in the month generated heightened interest. BarackObama.com, one of the fastest-gaining properties of the month, led the category with 5.4 million visitors (up 37 percent versus August). JohnMcCain.com ranked second in the category with 3 million visitors, a 109-percent gain from August, with the Republican National Convention and interest in vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin helping drive visitors to the site.

College Application Season Prompts Growth at Training and Education Sites

The college search and admission process began in September as many high school students prepared their applications and a slumping economy left some professionals considering further education. Careers services and development -- training and education sites experienced a 21-percent increase to nearly 12 million visitors during the month. College Board Property, which provides resources for college entrance exams, led the category with 2.6 million visitors (up 31 percent), followed by scholarship search provider Fastweb.com with 2.6 million visitors (up 44 percent), and EduPlace.com with 810,000 visitors (up 49 percent).

Education - information sites also gained during the month with September marking the first full month that most students were back in school across the country. The category grew 11 percent to more than 73 million visitors, led by Dictionary.com with 15 million visitors (up 39 percent), Pearson Education with 13.3 million visitors (up 34 percent), and Answers.com with nearly 11 million visitors (up 29 percent).

Top 50 Properties

Google Sites continued to lead as the most visited property in September with more than 144 million visitors, followed by Yahoo! Sites with 142 million visitors and Microsoft Sites with 122.3 million visitors. Wikimedia Foundation Sites, parent property of Wikipedia.org, climbed one place to capture the eighth position with 60.2 million visitors, while Glam Media moved up four spots to #10 with 52.3 million visitors. Strong interest in sports during the month of September, with Major League Baseball pennant races and the beginning of the NFL season, helped push ESPN up four spots to #32 with nearly 24 million visitors, while NFL Internet Group entered the ranking this month at #48 with nearly 18 million visitors.

Top 50 Ad Focus Ranking

Platform-A led the September Ad Focus ranking reaching 91 percent of the 189.5 million Americans online. Yahoo! Network reached 86 percent of the population followed by Google Ad Network with a reach of 83 percent. Traffic Marketplace entered the top 10 this month, capturing the ninth position and reaching 131.5 million visitors. 24/7 Real Media also experienced an increase, gaining three spots to #11 and reaching nearly 129 million visitors.

comScore Top 10 Gaining Properties by Percentage Change in Unique Visitors* (U.S.) September 2008 vs. August 2008 Total U.S. -- Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) Rank by Unique Aug-08 Sep-08 % Change Visitors Total Internet : Total Audience 188,937 189,468 0 N/A Technorati Media 3,066 11,269 268 90 ABC.COM 5,089 12,627 148 76 MANIATV.COM 2,793 4,716 69 233 Fantasy Sports Ventures 4,253 6,312 48 173 MEGAVIDEO.COM 3,430 5,067 48 217 Encyclopaedia Britannica 6,697 9,688 45 108 HotChalk 6,239 9,009 44 116 Nintendo Co. 3,728 5,216 40 209 HUFFINGTONPOST.COM 3,293 4,545 38 238 BARACKOBAMA.COM 3,913 5,350 37 204 *Ranking based on the top 250 properties in September 2008 comScore Top 10 Gaining Categories by Percentage Change in Unique Visitors (U.S.) September 2008 vs. August 2008 Total U.S. -- Home, Work and University Locations Source: comScore Media Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) Aug-08 Sep-08 % Change Total Internet : Total Audience 188,937 189,468 0 Politics 14,040 20,081 43 Career Services and Development - Training and Education 9,576 11,588 21 Genealogy 7,929 9,067 14 Religion 20,423 22,895 12 Retail - Food 15,115 16,851 11 Education - Information 65,908 73,170 11 Retail - Computer Software 20,280 22,445 11 Online Trading 11,427 12,550 10 Business/Finance - News/Research 58,766 64,277 9 Technology - News 43,647 46,868 7 comScore Top 50 Properties (U.S.) September 2008 Total U.S. -- Home, Work and University Locations Unique Visitors (000) Source: comScore Media Metrix Rank Property Unique Visitors (000) Total Internet: Total Audience 189,468 1 Google Sites 144,293 2 Yahoo! Sites 141,956 3 Microsoft Sites 122,338 4 AOL LLC 108,349 5 Fox Interactive Media 87,414 6 eBay 69,322 7 Ask Network 62,101 8 Wikimedia Foundation Sites 60,200 9 Amazon Sites 55,749 10 Glam Media 52,292 11 CBS Corporation 52,050 12 Apple Inc. 47,556 13 New York Times Digital 47,146 14 Turner Network 46,860 15 Viacom Digital 44,517 16 FACEBOOK.COM 41,416 17 Weather Channel, The 37,916 18 craigslist, inc. 35,258 19 Adobe Sites 35,100 20 Time Warner - Excluding AOL 30,851 21 AT&T, Inc. 30,134 22 Wal-Mart 29,003 23 Comcast Corporation 28,700 24 Disney Online 28,607 25 Target Corporation 28,213 Rank Property Unique Visitors (000) 26 Superpages.com Network 27,625 27 Verizon Communications Corporation 27,125 28 United Online, Inc 25,301 29 Gorilla Nation 25,024 30 Yellowpages.com Network 24,916 31 Bank of America 24,727 32 ESPN 23,869 33 WordPress 23,125 34 Monster Worldwide 23,104 35 Shopzilla.com Sites 22,702 36 CareerBuilder LLC 22,522 37 Weatherbug Property 22,427 38 Photobucket.com LLC 22,371 39 Demand Media 22,361 40 Answers.com Sites 22,253 41 Gannett Sites 21,689 42 Real.com Network 21,515 43 Hearst Corporation 19,403 44 iVillage.com: The Womens Network 19,183 45 WorldNow - ABC Owned Sites 18,884 46 WhitePages 18,664 47 Expedia Inc 18,279 48 NFL Internet Group 17,857 49 WebMD Health 17,263 50 The Mozilla Organization 17,179 comScore Ad Focus Ranking (U.S.) September 2008 Total U.S. -- Home, Work and University Locations Unique Visitors (000) Source: comScore Media Metrix Rank Property Unique Visitors (000) Reach % Total Internet: Total Audience 189,468 100% 1 Platform-A** 171,692 91% 2 Yahoo! Network** 161,996 86% 3 Google Ad Network** 156,355 83% 4 Specific Media** 153,435 81% 5 ValueClick Networks** 150,395 79% 6 Tribal Fusion** 141,850 75% 7 Yahoo! 140,200 74% 8 Google 136,219 72% 9 Traffic Marketplace** 131,458 69% 10 YuMe Video Network - Potential Reach 130,238 69% 11 24/7 Real Media** 128,775 68% 12 Casale Media - MediaNet** 128,585 68% 13 Tremor Media - Potential Reach 128,060 68% 14 Adconion Media Group** 122,632 65% 15 interCLICK** 121,987 64% 16 Revenue Science** 120,899 64% 17 DRIVEpm** 113,162 60% 18 CPX Interactive** 111,847 59% 19 ADSDAQ by ContextWeb** 109,570 58% 20 Collective Media** 109,489 58% 21 MSN-Windows Live 109,274 58% 22 AOL Media Network 108,349 57% 23 Burst Media** 101,493 54% 24 Turn, Inc** 101,462 54% 25 Undertone Networks** 85,722 45% Rank Property Unique Visitors (000) Reach % 26 Centro - Potential Reach 83,921 44% 27 AdBrite** 79,853 42% 28 YOUTUBE.COM 75,389 40% 29 NNN Total Newspapers: U.S. 73,880 39% 30 Vibrant Media** 73,323 39% 31 MYSPACE.COM* 73,035 39% 32 Gorilla Nation Media -- Potential Reach 64,303 34% 33 Ask Network 62,101 33% 34 Kontera** 58,809 31% 35 Pulse 360** 58,559 31% 36 MSN.COM Home Page 57,457 30% 37 EBAY.COM 55,476 29% 38 ITN National Broadband Networks -- Potential Reach 54,905 29% 39 Ybrant - Oridian - ADdynamix Network** 53,993 28% 40 IB Local Network 53,645 28% 41 IAC Ad Solutions - Potential Reach 52,405 28% 42 NNN Top 25 51,222 27% 43 Intergi -- Potential Reach 48,929 26% 44 Business.com Network 47,174 25% 45 QuadrantONE - Potential Reach 46,403 24% 46 AMAZON.COM 45,980 24% 47 TattoMedia** 44,894 24% 48 MapQuest 44,588 24% 49 AdOn Network** 43,719 23% 50 NNN Top 10 42,032 22%

Reach % denotes the percentage of the total Internet population that viewed a particular entity at least once in September. For instance, Yahoo! was seen by 74 percent of the 189 million Internet users in September.

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La Maestra Community Health Centers Expands Telemedicine Program$73,000 Grant From Verizon Improves Access to Care in Underserved Communities

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its efforts to provide state-of-the-art medical care to underserved residents of San Diego County, La Maestra Community Health Centers announced Friday (Oct. 17) the expansion of its telemedicine program, thanks to a $73,000 grant from Verizon.

The grant has been used to purchase new equipment including a camera that can be coupled to specialized medical devices such as dermascopes and ear, nose and throat scopes. The camera allows physicians at facilities elsewhere in the county to perform more thorough examinations of patients at La Maestra's clinic in the City Heights neighborhood here. Images are transmitted over secure point-to-point connections to ensure patient confidentiality.

"Bringing this kind of technology to our clinic will directly benefit our patients and our partners in remote areas of the county," said Zara Marselian, La Maestra's chief executive officer. "Thanks to Verizon, we have been able to expand our telemedicine capabilities in the areas of ENT diagnosis and dermatology. The dermascope we purchased will play a critical role in caring for patients with diabetes. Telemedicine is a big part of our future and one of the most important trends in health care today."

La Maestra has been a telemedicine provider since 2005 and is the first urban clinic in San Diego to implement a telemedicine program. Currently, La Maestra provides mental-health services to rural clinics in San Diego and Imperial counties and has created a network of specialty providers, such as the Scripps Mercy Hospital cardiology department, that are willing to participate in this innovative approach to increase access for patient care.

David Shaw, M.D., M.B.A, cardiologist and director of graduate medical education at Scripps Mercy Hospital, said, "This technology allows for further collaboration between clinics through extended clinical reach and the sharing of resources, which in turn offers the members of our community health care options they might not otherwise have access to."

Elva Lima, Verizon's vice president of strategic programs, said, "Broadband technology is revolutionizing the way we live, and nowhere is its potential greater than in the field of health care. Verizon is building the communications networks that are making this revolution possible, and, at the same time, we are investing in farsighted projects such as La Maestra's, which are leading the way in using technology to benefit everyone in our community."

About La Maestra

Since 1990, La Maestra has been providing quality healthcare and community services to more than 68,000 ethnically diverse clients in San Diego. La Maestra, the largest employer in City Heights, San Diego's most culturally diverse neighborhood, has a staff of more than 147 doctors, dentists, mental-health providers, nurses, counselors, social workers and staff who speak 19 different languages and dialects. Clients of La Maestra can receive a full range of primary medical services for all ages. Additionally clients can receive dental, behavioral health, vision and geriatric care. Social services including job placement, eligibility, outreach, transportation, translation, housing assistance, health education and a food pantry are also available. La Maestra currently provides services through an assortment of 14 converted residential buildings on a single city block in City Heights. La Maestra also has clinics in National City, El Cajon and a school based medical and dental clinic at Hoover High School. For more information, please visit http://www.lamaestra.org/.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 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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CONTACT: Katie Shultz, +1-619-787-4639, katie@prizepublicrelations.com;
or Jon Davies, +1-805-372-6969, jon.davies@verizon.com, both for Verizon

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Varian Medical Systems Schedules Fiscal Year End Review in New York

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian Medical Systems announced today that its management will hold a fiscal year 2008 review on November 5, 2008 at the Intercontinental The Barclay Hotel, 111 East 48th St, New York, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Management will include Tim Guertin, President and CEO; Dow Wilson, Executive Vice President and President Oncology Systems; Bob Kluge, Vice President and President X-Ray Products; Elisha Finney, Senior Vice President and CFO; Lester Boeh, Vice President Emerging Businesses; and Spencer Sias, Vice President, Investor Relations.

You may RSVP by contacting Anne Rambo at (650) 424-5834, or email: anne.rambo@varian.com.

The meeting will be webcast and may be accessed via: http://www.varian.com/investor

Web conferences will be archived on the company website for a year. Additional information about Varian Medical Systems can be obtained on the company's website. Investors can subscribe to receive automatic "e-mail alerts" regarding Varian news and events via the company website at http://www.varian.com/investor.

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California, is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection. Varian Medical Systems employs approximately 4,600 people who are located at manufacturing sites in North America and Europe and in its 60 sales and support offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com/.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Spencer Sias, (650) 424-5782 Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations spencer.sias@varian.com

Varian Medical Systems

CONTACT: Spencer Sias, Vice President, Corporate Communications and
Investor Relations of Varian Medical Systems, +1-650-424-5782,
spencer.sias@varian.com

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

Holland America Line Goes Multi-LingualLanguage options for Web site in German, Spanish and Dutch

SEATTLE, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- While Holland America Line's Web site -- http://www.hollandamerica.com/ -- has always enjoyed a global audience, the 135-year-old company announced today the addition of a translation feature that allows visitors to select the language of their choice to the Web site's highest traffic areas. Now, visitors to http://www.hollandamerica.com/ can display destination information, fares, online e-brochures, news articles, special offers, Mariner Society information and more in German, Spanish and Dutch.

"As a global company, we recognize the value of offering our Web site in a variety of languages," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs, Holland America Line. "It is our goal to make our Web site user experience as clear, convenient and as welcoming as possible."

Translation Access

Once on the Web site, visitors are able to switch between languages at any time simply by choosing a different language from the "Select a Language" drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner of each applicable Web page. If a visitor does not choose a language, the site will automatically default to English.

For more information about Holland America Line, visit http://www.hollandamerica.com/.

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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc ]

Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to 320 ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. A 15th ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, is scheduled to join the fleet in 2010.

Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.

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CONTACT: John Primeau, Rose Abello PHONE: 800-637-5029, 206-262-5870 FAX: 206-262-5934 EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com

Holland America Line

CONTACT: John Primeau or Rose Abello, both of Holland America Line,
1-800-637-5029, or +1-206-262-5870, Fax, +1-206-262-5934,
pr@hollandamerica.com

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

Integrated Automotive IC from STMicroelectronics Consolidates Door-Mounted Drivers for Cost, Assembly, and Reliability AdvantagesL99DZ70XP adds enhanced electrochrome mirror controller alongside motor, lighting, and heater drivers allowing door-zone control from one location

GENEVA, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , a leading supplier of integrated circuits for automotive applications, is the first to introduce a single chip that produces the major signals required to drive vehicle door-mounted systems as well as an improved method for controlling electrochrome (EC) rear-view mirrors. The L99DZ70XP combined driver IC eliminates discrete drivers normally mounted in multiple locations inside the door, allowing compact, integrated door-zone controllers that are easier to fit and deliver greater long-term reliability.

The expected 'creature comforts' inside modern cars include numerous powered systems that are mounted inside driver and passenger doors. In addition to motor-driven door-mirror adjustment, other mirror functions can include powered folding when the vehicle is parked, a heater for automatic defrosting, and electrochrome dimming to enhance night-time driving comfort. Motor-driven locks and deadlocks also enhance convenience as well as security in many types of vehicles. In addition, lighting features including interior orientation lighting, such as footwell lights, as well as functional lighting, such as safety lights or turn indicators, are also expected. In these lighting circuits, different lamp-driving characteristics are required depending on whether LEDs or conventional bulbs are used. By consolidating all the driver circuits for these high-end features on a single chip, the L99DZ70XP saves design and mounting of multiple individual assemblies, thereby reducing cost and time to market as well as saving space. By eliminating many connections and potential failure points, this single-chip solution also increases field reliability.

The L99DZ70XP's integrated EC-mirror controller is a first for automotive driver ICs. Conventional EC controllers typically use a regulator that requires a high-power external resistor, but the L99DZ70XP generates control signals for a small external MOSFET driving the EC element. This saves space and cost, and also allows closed-loop current control for enhanced reliability.

Six of the L99DZ70XP outputs are optimized for motor-drive applications such as mirror positioning and folding, and door-lock actuation. Up to four drivers are available for lighting applications, and two of these can be programmed to drive either LEDs or conventional bulbs. Another output is optimized to drive the mirror defroster. Each of the drivers uses pulse-width modulation for accurate current control. Other capabilities include soft starting for loads such as motors or bulbs, to prevent high initial currents causing potentially damaging surges within the vehicle wiring. Preventing such surges is extremely important as cars evolve to include increasingly sensitive electronic systems. The L99DZ70XP uses serial communications over an industry-standard SPI link to exchange information with the host controller, including diagnostic information for each output to aid fault-finding and repair.

The L99DZ70XP adds to ST's Door Zone family of integrated drivers, which already features seven devices offering a range of functions for driver-side, front-passenger and rear-passenger doors in vehicles targeting a variety of markets. The L99DZ70 is qualified to automotive standards and delivered in a 36-pin PowerSSO-36 package with enhanced thermal properties for high reliability in all automotive operating environments.

Samples are available immediately, with volume production scheduled for Q1 2009 at $3 for 100,000 pieces.

About STMicroelectronics

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

STMicroelectronics

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

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

Cobra Electronics to Host Webcast to Discuss Third Quarter Financial Results

CHICAGO, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cobra Electronics Corporation , a leading global designer and marketer of mobile communications and navigation products, announced today that it will host a webcast of its third quarter 2008 earnings conference call. The details of the webcast are as follows:

DATE: October 29, 2008 TIME: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time WHERE: http://www.cobra.com/

To listen to the live call, please go to Cobra's website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call and click on the Investor Relations tab to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call.

About Cobra Electronics

Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recently recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at http://www.cobra.com/.

Safe Harbor

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to factors such as the acceptance of Cobra's new and existing products by customers, the continued success of Cobra's cost containment efforts and the continuation of key distribution channel relationships. Please refer to Cobra's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a more detailed discussion of factors that may affect Cobra's performance.

Cobra Electronics Corporation

CONTACT: Michael Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, +1-773-804-6281, msmith@cobra.com; or Elizabeth
Dolezal of Financial Relations Board, +1-312-640-6771, edolezal@frbir.com, for
Cobra Electronics Corporation

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

Lockheed Martin Establishes Center for Cyber Security InnovationRetired Lt. General Charles E. Croom Jr. to Lead Cyber Security Strategy; Former Senior Executive Service Official Lee Holcomb to Lead Center

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin today announced the establishment of its new Center for Cyber Security Innovation (CCSI). The center of excellence represents an evolution for the company and its cyber security capabilities as it organizes to centrally manage its enterprise practice for technology innovation, best practices, and talent management.

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"This evolution does not change what we do in cyber security, but how we do it. We intend to uniformly execute the delivery of our cyber security solutions across the company to benefit our customers long-term," said Rick Johnson, Chief Technology Officer, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services (IS&GS).

As cyber operations and reliance on networks extend throughout a diverse set of civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies, Lockheed Martin's internal infrastructure and best practices will remain critical to mission resilience for its customers. By utilizing integrated cyber security technologies and a defense-in-depth approach, the company will continue to apply real-time protection and attack management to its network and for its customers' networks.

Charles Croom joins the company as Vice President of Cyber Security Solutions to lead the overall cyber security strategy after his recent retirement as U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General, Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, and Commander of the Joint Task Force for Global Network Operations. Croom will play a pivotal role in driving and shaping the corporation's cyber security strategy.

Former Senior Executive Service official Lee Holcomb has been appointed Vice President to lead the CCSI and manage technology solution development, process excellence, and talent development. Holcomb, also the former Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will play a key role in shaping technology initiatives with a significant focus on strategic research and development. Key partnerships with universities and industry will serve to facilitate innovation, leverage the best technologies and solutions, and create a pipeline for talent.

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.

For additional information, visit our web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

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CONTACT: Mary Phillips of Lockheed Martin, +1-301-240-5488,
mary.phillips@lmco.com

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

Waters Publishes Rapid and Specific Method of Detection for Melamine in Infant Formula and Liquid Milk, in Support of China's Ministry of Science and Technology

MILFORD, Mass., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waters Corporation today published a rapid method for the detection of melamine in infant formula and liquid milk as outlined by requirements of China's Ministry of Science and Technology (M.O.S.T.). The new method uses Waters(R) ACQUITY(R) TQD, liquid chromatography combined with tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry (UPLC/MS/MS) operated in Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) mode, and Waters MassLynx(TM) 4.1 Software with IntelliStart(TM) technology for data acquisition and MS parameters optimization.

Following an increased incidence of kidney stones and renal failure in infants in China believed to be associated with the ingestion of contaminated infant formula, M.O.S.T. issued guidelines for the development of melamine detection methods to be used throughout the nation. Specifically, M.O.S.T. is seeking accurate, reproducible detection of melamine of less than or equal to 2 mg/kg (ppm). Moreover, authorities in the US have declared that no tolerance can be set for the presence of melamine in infant formula. This indicates the need for an analytical method capable of accurately quantifying melamine across a wide range of concentrations.

Waters published method meets or exceeds these requirements. Specifically, Waters UPLC/MS/MS detection method can detect melamine contamination as low as 1 microgram/Kg (ppb) with an achievable sample throughput better than one sample every 15 minutes.

"Waters has a history of working with China's Ministry of Science and Technology by listening to their needs and providing solutions," said James Willis, Senior Director, Chemical Analysis Business for the Waters Division. "Analytical instrument companies in China are all providing training to assist food safety scientists throughout the nation. What is most important is that the foundation of this training is a scientifically sound, reproducible method that meets the requirements of China's highest scientific authorities for detection of melamine in milk and infant formula -- and that is what Waters has published today."

The rapid method for the screening and confirmation of melamine contamination in infant formula and liquid milk by UPLC/MS/MS, can be found on Waters' Website at: http://www.waters.com/waters/library.htm?locale=en_US&cid=514887&lid=10087429&xcid=91 86 (due to the length of the URL, please copy and paste into web browser).

About Waters Corporation (http://www.waters.com/)

Waters Corporation creates business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations by delivering practical and sustainable innovation to enable significant advancements in such areas as healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality worldwide.

Pioneering a connected portfolio of separations science, laboratory information management, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis, Waters technology breakthroughs and laboratory solutions provide an enduring platform for customer success.

With revenue of $1.47 billion in 2007 and 5,000 employees, Waters is driving scientific discovery and operational excellence for customers worldwide.

Waters, UltraPerformance LC, UPLC, ACQUITY UPLC, IntelliStart, MassLynx, and ACQUITY TQD are trademarks of Waters Corporation.

Media Contact Brian J. Murphy Public Relations +1 508-482-2614 brian_j_murphy@waters.com

Waters Corporation

CONTACT: Brian J. Murphy, Public Relations of Waters Corporation,
+1-508-482-2614, brian_j_murphy@waters.com

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

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results on October 23, 2008

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. , the global leader in core systems software, will report its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 5:30 a.m. PDT (8:30 a.m. EDT). To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-762-8779 or 480-629-9041. Investors may also access a live audio web cast of this conference call on the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.phoenix.com/webcasts.cfm

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A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The webcast replay will remain available for 90 calendar days. An audio replay will also be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call and will be made available until Friday, October 31, 2008. The audio replay can be accessed by dialing 800-406-7325 or 303-590-3030 and entering access ID number 3933510.

About Phoenix Technologies

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is the global market leader in system firmware that provides the most secure foundation for today's computing environments. The PC industry's top system builders and specifiers trust Phoenix to pioneer open standards and deliver innovative solutions that will help them differentiate their systems, reduce time-to-market and increase their revenues. The Company's flagship products and services -- AwardCore, SecureCore, Embedded BIOS, FailSafe, HyperSpace, BeInSync and eSupport -- are revolutionizing the PC user experience by delivering unprecedented performance, security, reliability, continuity, and ease-of-use. The Company established industry leadership and created the PC clone industry with its original BIOS product in 1983. Phoenix has 155 technology patents and 139 pending applications, and has shipped in over one billion systems. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, California with offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.phoenix.com/.

Phoenix, Phoenix Technologies, AwardCore, Phoenix SecureCore, Embedded BIOS, Phoenix FailSafe, HyperSpace, BeInSync, eSupport and the Phoenix Technologies logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Investor Relations Contact: The Piacente Group, Investor Relations Sanjay M. Hurry Tel. +1 212 481 2050 phoenix@thepiacentegroup.com

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CONTACT: Sanjay M. Hurry of The Piacente Group, Investor Relations,
+1-212-481-2050, phoenix@thepiacentegroup.com, for Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

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

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

WEST HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in New Haven County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along I-95, Boston Post Road, New Haven Avenue, and Jones Hill Road in West Haven, Connecticut, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested over $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $100 million during the first six months of 2008. As a result of these investments, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England provides wireless broadband connectivity.

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

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

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

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

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213, or Marcia
Simon of Thomson Communications for Verizon Wireless, +1-860-399-0191

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

Belzberg Technologies Inc. Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2008 Results

TORONTO, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belzberg Technologies Inc. (TSX:BLZ) will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, November 6, 2008 to discuss their operating results and outlook. Sidney Belzberg, Belzberg Technologies' Chief Executive Officer, will host the call.

The conference call may be accessed by dialing 416-644-3428 or 800-814-4861 several minutes before 8:30 a.m.

A re-broadcast will be available from 10:30 a.m. (EST) November 6, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. (EST), November 13, 2008, by dialing 416-640-1917 or 877-289-8525, pass code 21286396 followed by the number sign.

About Belzberg Technologies

Belzberg Technologies Inc. is a provider of technology-based brokerage services, trading equities and options through Electronic Brokerage Systems, Belzberg Technologies' wholly owned agency-only broker-dealer. Electronic Brokerage Systems is a member of most North American stock exchanges, options exchanges and clearing organizations, including the NYSE, NASDAQ, CBOE, NSCC and OCC. Using Belzberg's suite of integrated trading tools and network connectivity, Belzberg's customers have direct access to all North American equities and options markets. The firm's client-base includes over 200 leading U.S. and international brokerage houses and financial institutions. Belzberg Technologies is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (Ticker-BLZ) - additional information is available at http://www.belzberg.com/.

Forward looking statement disclaimer

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are based on forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainty. A variety of important factors could cause results to differ materially from such statements, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the company's operation, markets, products, prices and other factors.

Belzberg Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Sid Belzberg, Chief Executive Officer, Phone: (416) 360-1812,
E-mail: investorinfo@belzberg.com

ITT Technical Institutes in Texas Now Offer Bachelor Degree Programs

CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The seven ITT Technical Institutes located in Texas are offering three new bachelor degree programs of study. The three new programs lead to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology or Information Systems Security. These are the first bachelor degree programs that ITT Tech has offered in Texas.

"Technology transforms the workplace and has driven demand for the hands-on education that is taught at ITT Technical Institutes," said Kevin M. Modany, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of ITT Educational Services, Inc., which owns and operates the ITT Technical Institutes across the country. "A prepared and skilled workforce is a key to a community's long-term success, and ITT Technical Institute continues to explore and expand its curricula to help meet the needs of the workforce."

Employment data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition) projects 16-18 percent job growth between 2006 and 2016 in these three fields of study.

The Construction Management program is in the School of Drafting and Design and offers a foundation in construction management, construction techniques and legal issues relating to the construction management field.

The Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology program is in the School of Electronics Technology and emphasizes technical skills that can be used to help design, develop, install, test and maintain communications systems.

The Information Systems Security program is in the School of Information Technology and provides a foundation in both management and technical aspects of this field. Areas of study include, among other things, design, configuration, implementation and support of computer networks and systems.

The first classes in the three Bachelor of Science degree programs are scheduled to begin in the winter academic quarter that starts in early December.

The ITT Technical Institutes located in Texas include: -- Austin: 6330 Highway 290 East, Suite 150, Austin, TX -- Dallas/Ft. Worth area: 551 Ryan Plaza Drive, Arlington, TX; and 2101 Waterview Parkway, Richardson, TX -- Houston area: 2950 South Gessner, Houston, TX, 15651 North Freeway, Houston, TX; and 1001 Magnolia Avenue, Webster, TX -- San Antonio: 5700 Northwest Parkway, San Antonio, TX

More information about ITT Technical Institute can be found at http://www.itt-tech.edu/.

About ITT Technical Institute

Carmel, Indiana-based ITT Educational Services, Inc. owns and operates more than 100 ITT Technical Institutes in 36 states across the country. ITT Technical Institutes offer career-focused, technology-oriented programs of study that have been designed to teach knowledge and skills used in industry. Approximately 54,000 students are currently enrolled in the ITT Technical Institutes.

ITT Educational Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Staci Schneider of ITT Educational Services, Inc.,
+1-317-706-9274

Web site: http://www.itt-tech.edu/

Satyam Posts 28 Percent Year-over-Year Revenue Growth in Second Quarter Despite Slowdown in Key Markets

HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Satyam Computer Services Ltd. , a leading global consulting and information technology services company, today reported US GAAP results for its second quarter, which ended September 30, 2008.

Financial highlights

Despite a challenging market that impacted several key industries and regions, Satyam posted strong growth figures, and exceeded its guidance in the second quarter. Revenue was US$652.2 million, an increase of 28 percent year over year, and 2.3 percent sequentially. Net income was US$132.3 million, an increase of 29.8 percent year over year and 4.5 percent sequentially. In addition, basic earnings per ADS for the quarter was US$0.39, an increase of 25.8 percent year over year and 2.6 percent sequentially. Further, operating margin (earnings before interest and taxes) for the quarter was 20.3 percent.

"The second quarter was challenging in many respects, as problems in the US financial industry affected other regions and sectors," said Satyam Chairman and Founder B. Ramalinga Raju. "Despite this background, a heightened focus on operational efficiency, a comprehensive services portfolio and an ability to provide true transformation have enabled Satyam to excel."

Other highlights

The parent company ended the quarter with 48,434 Associates, an addition of 1,814 professionals, including 221 trainees. The total number of employees including subsidiaries and joint ventures is 52,865. Attrition, on a trailing 12-month basis, fell to 12.3 percent from 12.6 percent in Q1. Annualized attrition for the quarter stood at 12.7 percent, one of the lowest in the industry. In addition, Satyam added 33 new customers in the quarter.

Business Outlook

For fiscal 2009, under US GAAP, revenue is expected to be between US$ 2.55 bn and US$ 2.59 bn, implying a growth rate of 19.0% to 21.0% over fiscal 2008. Basic earnings per ADS* for fiscal 2009 is expected to be between US$ 1.47 and US$ 1.50, implying a growth rate of 17.6 % to 20.0% over fiscal 2008

For Q3 FY 2009, under US GAAP, revenue is expected to be between US$ 634.0 mn and US$ 652.2 mn. Basic earnings per ADS* for the quarter is expected to be between US$ 0.35 and US$ 0.36

* Excluding Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) on ESOPs

"Increased volatility witnessed in the currency environment in the second quarter continues having an adverse impact on our annual USD revenue growth rate of 3%," said Satyam Chief Financial Officer Srinivas Vadlamani. "Despite this, we have increased our annual earnings per share guidance driven by operational efficiencies."

Key Q2 Business Developments Indian consumer durables major

Based on its end-to-end capabilities in set-top-box solutions and industry expertise, Satyam was engaged to help an Indian consumer durables organization launch a direct-to-home broadcasting solution with conditional access system support.

Global technology and services conglomerate

Satyam has helped a global electrical products company's Chinese business units introduce more than 30 new products to US and European markets. The team has also helped remove more than $15 million in costs from the client's processes and systems.

Global soft drink company

Satyam is supporting and maintaining the soft drink company's SAP ECC 6.0 application in China. Chinese-speaking Satyam professionals are helping the client overcome language barriers with local SAP users, and optimizing the software's rollout and use.

UK-based insurance company

Satyam is defining an insurance company's operational and technical requirements, and identifying and recommending a solution to outline how it can meet its growth plans. The roadmap will also show how the company can introduce new treasury products to maintain its market leadership.

US-based financial services company

Citisoft is managing a front-office system selection exercise for the Private Wealth Management division of one of the world's largest financial services companies. Geographies involved include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The objective is to provide a unified, global, multi-asset class decision support and trading platform.

Global aluminum smelter

Satyam is managing a two-year plant automation and integration project at the client's United Arab Emirates facility. Satyam will supervise and manage plant automation related deliveries of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management, and carry out technical assurance audits and quality control checks.

Global chemical company

Satyam is managing the SAP implementation of a global chemical company. The project resulted from other successful SAP projects Satyam had managed for the organization, as well as its familiarity with the chemical industry and constantly expanding capabilities in the enterprise software.

Global thermal control manufacturer

Satyam won a data connectivity engagement with a leading thermal controls manufacturing company. The team will provide an enterprise data-management platform to store equipment data in SQL Server, providing users with consistent access to information through reports.

Global avionics company

Satyam is designing the system electrical integration scheme for one of the world's leading manufacturers of business, special mission and trainer aircrafts. Satyam began working with the client by handling mechanical system design.

UK-based pharmaceutical company

Satyam is helping a global pharmaceutical company-and longtime client-save nearly $800,000 by consolidating its services under a single work order. The account team has also optimized and automated a reporting mechanism, resulting in a more streamlined operation and reduced headcount.

European construction firm

Satyam won a major MDM project with a heavy equipment manufacturing company in Europe. The solution provides a closed-loop, multi-layer framework that ensures an accurate, reliable, 360-degree view of business entities by integrating master data from disparate source systems.

Healthcare initiative for rural Indians

Satyam delivers world-class healthcare to remote villages in India. The public/private partnership between the government of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and Satyam provides a fleet of healthcare vans-mobile health units (MHU)-that visit villages on designated days to residents, many of whom have never been seen by medical professionals before.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

Satyam will host a conference call at 6:30 p.m. IST today to discuss its second-quarter 2008 financial results. To participate, please dial +1 866 746 2133 [+91 22 6629 5728 in India] approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the call. The conference call will also be accessible live on the Investor Relations section of the Satyam Web site at http://www.satyam.com/.

The replay will also be available via telephone by dialing + 1 877 344 7529 [United States], +91 22 3065 1212 [India], +1 412 317 0088 [all other locations] and entering access code 728926# from 8:30 p.m. IST Friday, October 17th - Friday, October 24th, 2008.

About Satyam

Satyam , a leading global business and information technology services company, delivers consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in 20* industries and more than 65* countries.

Satyam leverages deep industry and functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced, global delivery model to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance. The company's 52,865* professionals excel in engineering and product development, supply chain management, client relationship management, business process quality, business intelligence, enterprise integration, and infrastructure management, among other key capabilities.

Satyam development and delivery centers in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, Hungary, Egypt, UAE, India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia serve 690* clients, including 185* Fortune 500. For more information, see http://www.satyam.com/.

*As of Sept. 30, 2008 Safe Harbor

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward- looking statements. Satyam undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements.

For a discussion of the risks associated with our business, please see the discussions under the heading "Risk Factors" in our report on Form 6-K concerning the quarter ended June, 2008 furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2008 and the other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov/.

Satyam Computer Services Limited Consolidated Statement of Income (US Dollars in million except per share data and as stated otherwise) Three months ended Six months ended Year ended September 30, September 30, March 31 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 (Un- (Un- (Un- (Un- audited) audited) audited) audited) (Audited) Revenues 652.2 509.6 1,289.5 961.9 2,138.1 Cost of revenues(1) (394.5) (330.3) (780.2) (619.5) (1,359.2) Gross profit 257.7 179.3 509.3 342.4 778.9 Selling, General and administrative expenses(2) (125.1) (89.0) (242.7) (162.0) (370.2) Total operating expenses (125.1) (89.0) (242.7) (162.0) (370.2) Operating income/(loss) 132.6 90.3 266.6 180.4 408.7 Interest income 15.5 16.8 31.7 33.2 67.4 Interest expense (4.3) (1.0) (5.7) (1.8) (5.1) Other income/(expense), net 0.7 - 0.9 - 1.8 Gain/(loss) on foreign exchange transactions 39.5 (1.2) 85.5 (24.1) (12.0) Gain/(Loss) on foreign exchange forward and option contracts (36.7) 11.7 (91.50) 33.8 9.0 Income/(loss) before income taxes, minority interest and equity in earnings/(losses) of associated companies 147.3 116.6 287.5 221.5 469.8 Income taxes (15.1) (14.7) (28.8) (26.5) (52.9) Minority interest - - - - - Income before equity in earnings/(losses) of associated companies 132.2 101.9 258.7 195.0 416.9 Equity in earnings/(losses) of associated companies, net of taxes 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.1 Net income 132.3 101.9 $258.9 195.0 $417.0 Earnings per share: Basic $0.20 $0.15 $0.39 $0.29 $0.63 Diluted $0.19 $0.15 $0.38 $0.29 $0.61 Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share (in millions) Basic 670.9 665.6 670.1 665.5 666.4 Diluted 682.2 679.6 681.3 679.6 679.4 (1) Includes stock based compensation of US$ 1.1 and US$ 3.0 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007(unaudited), US$ 2.4 and US$ 5.7 for the six months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007(unaudited) and US$9.8 for the year ended March 31, 2008 respectively. (2) Includes stock based compensation of US$2.2 and US$ 3.3 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007(unaudited), US$ 4.8 and US$ 6.5 for the six months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007(unaudited) and US$13.0 for the year ended March 31, 2008 respectively. Consolidated Balance Sheet (US Dollars in million except per share data and as stated otherwise) As of September 30, As of 2008 2007 March 31, (Un- (Un- 2008 ASSETS audited) audited) (Audited) Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 433.4 164.3 290.5 Investments in bank deposits 714.0 - 826.7 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful debts 552.8 451.1 508.4 Unbilled revenue on contracts 53.9 67.8 81.5 Deferred income taxes 25.3 21.2 23.7 Derivative financial instruments - 27.6 - Prepaid expenses and other receivables 137.7 49.9 131.7 Total current assets 1,917.1 781.9 1,862.5 Investments in bank deposits 0.1 832.3 - Investments in associated companies 3.8 4.5 4.7 Premises and equipment, net 256.7 203.3 236.6 Goodwill, net 92.3 72.8 80.0 Intangible assets, net 59.3 6.9 15.6 Other assets 53.7 74.3 43.9 Derivative financial instruments - 8.4 0.3 Total assets 2,383.0 1,984.4 2,243.6 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Short-term and current portion of long- term debts 80.1 23.4 29.3 Accounts payable 38.3 26.1 32.4 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 284.6 201.5 236.0 Derivative financial instruments 62.5 - 2.6 Unearned and deferred revenue 34.5 35.2 33.1 Total current liabilities 500.0 286.2 333.4 Long-term debt, excluding current portion 18.5 24.7 24.8 Gratuity, excluding current portion 12.0 11.7 12.6 Derivative financial instruments 10.4 - - Other liabilities-non current 13.5 - - Deferred income taxes 8.5 10.8 11.0 Total liabilities 562.9 333.4 381.8 Shareholders' equity Common stock - par value Rs.2 (US$0.04)* per equity share(800 million equity shares authorized as of March 31, 2008. 673487968 and 668,549,777 equity shares as of September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively and 670,479,293 as of March 31, 2008) 36.3 36.0 36.1 Additional paid-in capital 612.9 569.9 592.4 Shares subscribed but unissued 0.6 1.1 0.5 Retained earnings 1,283.8 867.7 1,069.8 Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (112.4) 177.5 164.1 1,821.2 1,652.2 1,862.9 Shares held by the SC-Trust under associate stock option plan(2,104,780 and 2,295,880 equity shares as of September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively and 2,201,680 as of March 31, 2008) (1.1) (1.2) (1.1) Total shareholders' equity 1,820.1 1,651.0 1,861.8 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 2,383.0 1,984.4 2,243.6 * The par value in US$ has been converted at the closing rate as of September 30, 2008, 1US$=Rs.46.45

The detailed highlights of Q2 fiscal 2009 is given in the investorLink document. We have also uploaded the financial statements on our website (http://www.satyam.com/) for easy access.

For further information, contact: Anomitra Bhattacharyya Mayfair Centre, S.P. Road, Secunderabad - 500 003. Ph: +91-40-30654182 Fax: +91-40-27840058 Email: Investorrelations@satyam.com Satyam Contacts: For clarifications, write to us at MediaRelations@Satyam.com Or contact our global Satyam PR representatives at: India Ajith Henry ajith.henry@ipan.com +91-982-081-4870 US James Swords James_Swords@Satyam.com +1-703-877-2225 Europe Sandeep Thawani Sandeep_Thawani@Satyam.com +44-783-010-3838 Asia-Pacific Dan Bleakman Dan@howorth.com.au +61-439-408-484 Reshma Wad Jain Reshma@wer1.net +65-98-140-507

Satyam Computer Services Ltd.

CONTACT: Anomitra Bhattacharyya, Phone: +91-40-30654182, Fax:
+91-40-27840058, Investorrelations@satyam.com; or for India: Ajith Henry,
+91-982-081-4870, ajith.henry@ipan.com; or for US: James Swords,
+1-703-877-2225, James_Swords@Satyam.com; or for Europe: Sandeep Thawani,
+44-783-010-3838, Sandeep_Thawani@Satyam.com; or for Asia-Pacific: Dan
Bleakman, +61-439-408-484, or Reshma Wad Jain, +65-98-140-507,
Reshma@wer1.net, all of Satyam Computer Services Ltd.

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

Stinger Systems Announces ISO 9001:2000 Certification

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stinger Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: STIY), a leader in advanced electro-stun technology today announced that it now holds the globally recognized ISO 9001 : 2000 certification for having established a high level process and system-oriented quality management (QM) based on ISO 9001 standards.

The ISO 9000 series of standards represents an international consensus of quality management practices. Providing a consistent set of criteria for the development and acceptance of corrective action and responses is a part of the audit process. This has assisted Stinger Systems in their drive to managing their manufacturing process effectively and giving customers continued confidence. The ISO certification validates the effectiveness and strength of Stinger's quality management systems as well as their assurance of continuous improvement.

Robert Gruder, Stinger's President stated, "Achieving ISO 9001-2000 certification reflects Stinger's dedication and on-going commitment to quality. Our customers already know that Stinger Systems manufactures the most advanced stun technology in the world and now they can be assured that Stinger strives to make the best quality stun product in the world as well."

ABOUT STINGER SYSTEMS

Stinger Systems, Inc., a leading provider of electro stun technologies, develops and sells a broad array of products utilizing advanced electro sparc- pulsed technology to police, corrections, and security sectors worldwide. http://www.stingersystems.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements are based on Stinger Systems' current intent, belief and expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements because of the risks described in Stinger Systems' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today's date. Stinger Systems undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.

Stinger Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Robert Gruder, Chairman and President of Stinger Systems, Inc.,
+1-866-788-6746, or info@stingersystems.com

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

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. Adds Exclusive Solar Representative for Europe

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SCIA) , a manufacturer of ceramics and metals for advanced applications in the physical vapor deposition industry, today announced the appointment of CCT-Solar as the Company's exclusive manufacturer's representative for 26 countries in Europe plus Russia and Turkey.

During the past two years the Company has been expanding its presence in the rapidly growing Thin Film Solar market. The specialized needs of this market complement SCI Engineered Materials' core manufacturing capabilities. The Company has developed planer and rotatable Transparent Conductive Oxide targets for the solar market, which extend the Company's growing lines of metal and ceramic sputtering targets. Specific production equipment has been added in response to increased customer demand and orders for Thin Film Solar targets in Asia, Europe and North America.

Mike Barna, Vice President of Sales, said, "Due to the rapid growth of Thin Film Solar photovoltaics we needed more support for our growing list of solar customers in Europe and Eurasia. Through this exclusive agreement, SCI Engineered Materials significantly enhances its capabilities to respond to customer needs as well as market opportunities. CCT-Solar is recognized as a leader in introducing new technologies in high tech industries throughout Europe and Eurasia through established relationships with Thin Film Solar manufacturers. This marketing arrangement accelerates implementation of the Company's strategy to serve the global Thin Film Solar market."

About SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. manufactures ceramics and metals for advanced applications such as photonics including solar, thin film batteries, and semiconductors. SCI Engineered Materials is a global materials supplier with clients in more than 40 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.sciengineeredmaterials.com/.

About CCT-Solar

CCT-Solar is part of the CCT Group which supports the Solar and Semiconductor markets in Europe and currently employs 10 people involved in marketing to the Solar and Semiconductor industry in Europe. The CCT Group is active in marketing to the High Tech industry since 1992. CCT-Solar is active with materials, equipment and measurement systems from the United States and Japan for the Solar industry in Europe.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Those statements include, but are not limited to, all statements regarding intent, beliefs, expectations, projections, forecasts, and plans of the Company and its management, and specifically include statements concerning the need for more support for the Company's growing list of solar customers and acceleration of the Company's strategy to serve the global Thin Film Solar market. These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007. One or more of these factors have affected, and could in the future affect, the Company's projections. Therefore, there can be no assurances that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other persons, that the objectives and plans of the company will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on information presently available to the management of the Company. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.

CONTACT: Sales: Mike Barna, SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.,
+1-813-876-0982, Investors and Media: Robert Lentz, +1-614-876-2000, for SCI
Engineered Materials, Inc.

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

Serco and SI International Announce Expiration of Waiting Period Under Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

RESTON, Va., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Serco Group plc (Serco) and SI International , today announce that the mandatory waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, in connection with the proposed acquisition of SI International by Serco, has expired without the U.S. Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission requesting additional information relating to the proposed merger agreement. This satisfies a condition to completion of the proposed acquisition.

As announced on August 27, 2008, Serco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SI International and the transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies. The closing of the acquisition remains conditional upon SI International stockholders' approval, other regulatory approvals including Exon-Florio, and customary closing conditions. SI International's stockholder vote to adopt the merger agreement and approve the merger is scheduled for November 13, 2008. The proposed transaction is expected to be completed before the end of 2008.

About Serco: Serco is an international service company which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos. We improve services by managing people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise policy makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and -- most of all -- deliver to the public.

Serco supports governments, agencies and companies who seek a trusted partner with a solid track record of providing assured service excellence. Our people offer operational, management and consulting expertise in the aerospace, defence, education, health, home affairs, local government, science, technology, transport and the commercial sectors. More information can be found at http://www.serco.com/

About Serco North America: Serco's North American division provides human capital management, engineering/logistics, C4ISR, port security, transportation management and professional services. Customers include federal, state and municipal governments, civil agencies and commercial clients. In 2005, Serco strengthened its presence in the substantial US federal contracting market by acquiring (RCI), a privately held defence contracting business. Since then, our North American business has expanded and developed new customer relationships with, among others, The Marine Corps, The US Army Sustainment Command and the US Navy's SPAWAR. More information can be found at http://www.serco-na.com/.

About SI International: SI International, a member of the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 indices, is a provider of information technology and network solutions (IT) primarily to the federal government. SI International combines technology and industry expertise to provide a full spectrum of state-of-the-practice solutions and services, from design and development to documentation and operations, to assist clients in achieving their missions. SI International is ranked as the 42nd largest Federal Prime IT Contractor by

Washington Technology and has approximately 4,500 employees. More information about SI International can be found at http://www.si-intl.com/.

Additional information and where to find it: This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of SI International by Serco. In connection with the proposed acquisition, SI International has filed a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents in connection with the proposed transaction with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. A definitive proxy statement has been mailed to security holders of SI International seeking approval of the transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND SUCH OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS, AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement and any amendments or supplements filed by SI International at the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) web site at http://www.sec.gov/ or at SI International's website at http://www.si-intl.com/. Investors also may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC from SI International by directing a written request to SI International, Inc., 12012 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 800, Reston, VA 20190, Attention: Company Secretary. SI International stockholders will receive information at an appropriate time on how to obtain transaction- related documents for free from SI International.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this press release should be construed as a profit forecast or be interpreted to mean that the future earnings per share of Serco will necessarily be the same as, or greater than, the earnings per share for completed financial periods.

This document contains 'forward-looking statements' with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Serco and to certain of Serco's plans and objectives with respect to these items.

Forward-looking statements are sometimes but not always identified by their use of a date in the future or such words as 'anticipates', 'aims', 'due', 'could', 'may', 'should', 'expects', 'believes', 'intends', 'plans', 'targets', 'goal', or 'estimates'. By their very nature, forward-looking statements are inherently unpredictable, speculative and involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or will occur in the future.

There are various factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the economies, political situations and markets in which the Group operates; changes in government priorities due to program reviews or revisions to strategic objectives: changes in the regulatory or competition frameworks in which the Group operates; the impact of legal or other proceedings against or which affect the Group; changes to or delays in programs in which the Group is involved; the completion of acquisitions and divestitures and changes in exchange rates.

All written or verbal forward-looking statements, made in this document or made subsequently, which are attributable to Serco or any other member of the Group or persons acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the factors referred to above. Serco does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release may contain forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on management's beliefs, assumptions and current expectations. Such statements are not considered historical facts and are considered forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward- looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Such risks include, without limitation, the risk that the transaction will not be consummated as a result of the failure to satisfy of any of the conditions precedent, such as the ability of SI International to obtain the approval of SI International's stockholders and to obtain government approvals required for closing the transaction. As a result, there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed during the expected timeframe, or at all. SI International undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to conform the statement to actual results or changes in expectations that may arise after the date of this release. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements.

SI International and its directors, executive officers and other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its stockholders in connection with the proposed merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of SI International and their respective interests in SI International by security holdings or otherwise is set forth in its proxy statement relating to the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on 18 April 2008. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of the participants by reading the proxy statement regarding the acquisition.

Contact: Serco Contacts Charles King Head of Investor Relations Serco Group plc +44 (0) 1256 745 900 Dominic Cheetham Corp. Communications Director Serco Group plc +44 (0) 1256 745 900 SI International Contact Alan Hill VP, Corp. Communications 703-234-6854 alan.hill@si-intl.com

SI International

CONTACT: Charles King, Head of Investor Relations, or Dominic Cheetham,
Corp. Communications Director, both of Serco Group plc, +44-0-1256-745-900; or
Alan Hill, VP, Corp. Communications of SI International, +1-703-234-6854,
alan.hill@si-intl.com

Web site: http://www.si-intl.com/
http://www.serco.com/
http://www.serco-na.com/

Coreworx Hires J. Paul Haynes as COOGrowing software firm adds experience and leadership

KITCHENER, Ontario Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Coreworx Inc., a subsidiary of Acorn Energy, Inc., today announced the appointment of J. Paul Haynes as Chief Operating Officer. Effective immediately, Mr. Haynes will lead the sales, services and software development teams at Coreworx, a fast-growing software solutions firm specializing in document control and workflow management for mega capital construction projects in the energy industry.

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"J has over 20 years experience growing and leading entrepreneurial high-tech companies," said Ray Simonson, Coreworx CEO. "In addition, with his engineering and energy industry backgrounds, he will add an important strategic dimension in managing and planning Coreworx future growth."

Prior to joining Coreworx, Haynes was a Managing Partner at Omazo Ventures, an investment firm focusing on early stage software firms, and President & CEO of ECM vendor, EVER America Corporation.

"Acorn's recent investment has provided Coreworx with the resources to dramatically grow its business. It is an exciting time to be joining this team." J continued "Building energy infrastructure around the world is a large and growing opportunity. Coreworx is well-positioned to become a major player. This will be fun!"

Mr. Haynes has presented at numerous industry conferences in North America and abroad, speaking on topics related to energy sector software and enterprise content management. He holds a B.Sc and M.Sc. in Alternate Energy Engineering, and is a founding Director of Acetech and is a professional engineer.

Coreworx is a proven web-based tool for document control and workflow management for large complex capital projects. It is an enterprise compatible solution with Microsoft and IBM as partners. Coreworx is currently being utilized by owner/operators and engineering and construction contractors to help manage the construction of hundreds of mega-projects around the world, including offshore oil production, refineries, mining operations and power plants.

About Coreworx

Coreworx Inc. provides integrated document control and automated workflow management for mega capital projects in the energy infrastructure and resource sectors. The Coreworx solution is a proven web-based enterprise software system that enables engineering and construction contractors and owner/operators to automate best practices and improve performance throughout the entire project lifecycle. Coreworx enables client companies to significantly reduce risk, improve control and communications, and mitigate costs. Coreworx has offices in Houston, Calgary and Kitchener. Coreworx is currently in use by its global customers on more than 400 capital projects with nearly 70,000 users. Coreworx Inc. is an Acorn Energy company.

About Acorn Energy, Inc.

Acorn Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company focused on two goals: improving the efficiency of the energy grid and reducing the environmental impact of the energy sector. Our operating companies leverage advanced technologies to transform the existing energy infrastructure. Acorn's strategy is to take primarily controlling positions in companies led by great entrepreneurs and add value by supporting those companies with marketing, strategy and business development. Acorn Energy is a global company with equity interests in CoaLogix, Comverge, Coreworx, DSIT, Gridsense, Local Power and Paketeria. For more information visit http://www.acornenergy.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. There is no assurance that the resources provided by Acorn's investment will allow Coreworx to dramatically increase its business as planned. A complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties which may affect Acorn Energy's business generally is included in "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACTS: Mike Marsh V.P. Marketing Coreworx Inc. (519) 772 3190 mmarsh@coreworxinc.com Julia Davis Marketing Manager Acorn Energy Inc. (302) 656 1707 jdavis@acornenergy.com

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CONTACT: Mike Marsh, V.P. Marketing of Coreworx Inc., +1-519-772-3190,
mmarsh@coreworxinc.com; Julia Davis, Marketing Manager of Acorn Energy Inc.,
+1-302-656-1707, jdavis@acornenergy.com

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

Zix Corporation Announces New Executive AppointmentSusan K. Conner appointed chief financial officer

DALLAS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zix Corporation (ZixCorp(R)), , the leader in hosted services for email encryption and e-prescribing, announced that it has appointed Susan K. Conner as the company's chief financial officer, effective October 16, 2008. Ms. Conner replaces Mr. Barry Wilson, who has served as the company's acting chief financial officer and treasurer since November 2006. Mr. Wilson will remain with the company as vice president - accounting & finance, and treasurer.

Ms. Conner's most recent position was as the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Pegasus Solutions, Inc. ("Pegasus"), which previously traded on NASDAQ under the trading symbol "PEGS." Pegasus is a leading service provider of reservation and distribution technology, and financial and hotel marketing services in the hospitality industry, and operates in a variety of countries throughout the world. Her responsibilities at Pegasus included oversight of the company's global financial functions, including accounting and controls, financial planning, treasury, tax, investor relations, strategic and profitability planning, merger and acquisition activities, and cost reduction and acquisition integration initiatives.

"I am pleased to announce Susan's appointment to our leadership team. The broad range of skills that she brings to the company fits with our overall plan to position the company for future growth and success," said Rick Spurr, ZixCorp's chief executive officer. "Her experience in the technology services industry will enhance her ability to quickly become an effective member of our leadership team." Spurr added, "I would also like to thank Barry for his commitment and dedication over the last two years while acting as our chief financial officer."

With more than 15 years of public accounting experience, Ms. Conner joined Pegasus from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where she served as a partner in Audit and Business Advisory Services for five years within the firm's Technology, Infocom, Communications, and Entertainment and Media group. Ms. Conner is a member of Financial Executives International (FEI) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Ms. Conner received her BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin where she also serves on the advisory board to the Department of Information, Risk and Operations Management within the McCombs School of Business.

In accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350, ZixCorp announced that the company awarded Ms. Conner options to acquire 130,000 shares of the company's stock with an exercise price of $1.70 per share, yesterday's closing price of the company's common stock, and with quarterly vesting over three years; and also recently awarded options to acquire 14,061 shares to five other newly-hired employees for a variety of non-executive positions throughout the company. The exercise prices for these grants ranged from $1.85 to $2.95 per share, with a weighted average price of $2.16. Approximately one-third of these latter options vest on the first anniversary of the grant, with the balance vesting on a pro-rata basis over the next eight quarters.

About Zix Corporation

ZixCorp is the leading provider of easy-to-use-and-deploy email encryption and e-prescribing services that Connect entities with their customers and partners to Protect and Deliver sensitive information in the healthcare, finance, insurance and government industries. ZixCorp's hosted Email Encryption Service provides an easy and cost-effective way to ensure customer privacy and regulatory compliance for corporate email. Its PocketScript(R) e-prescribing service reduces costs and improves patient care by automating the prescription process between payors, doctors, and pharmacies. For more information, visit http://www.zixcorp.com/.

Zix Corporation

CONTACT: Public Relations, Geoff Bibby, +1-214-370-2241,
publicrelations@zixcorp.com, or Investor Relations, Peter Wilensky,
+1-214-515-7357, invest@zixcorp.com, both of Zix Corporation

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

China 3C Group Establishes Mobile Phone Agreement with China Intime Group

Opens First Mobile Phone Retail Counter in Intime's LiQun Department Store

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China 3C Group (BULLETIN BOARD: CHCG) , a retailer and wholesale distributor of consumer and business products in China, today announced that an agreement has been signed with China Intime Group, which operates a leading department store chain in China. China 3C will open its first mobile phone retail counter in Intime's LiQun Department Store located in Hangzhou City, China. This is the first time China 3C has distributed its product to China Intime department stores.

Headquartered in Beijing, China Intime operates a large-scale department store chain that primarily sells high-end luxury products. China Intime operates eleven chain department stores and according to the company's website ( http://www.intime.com.cn/ ), its average per-store revenue and net income performance is among the leaders in the department store industry.

Mr. Zhenggang Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China 3C Group, commented, "Our agreement with China Intime is our first with a high-end retailer. We believe our penetration into its flagship store can further diversify our customer base and maximize sales of our leading mobile phone brands. Within this 30 square meter store (approximately 323 sq. ft), we will sell over 20 leading brands and 100 models of mobile phones, including the latest models from Nokia, Samsung, Sony-Ericsson and Motorola. This agreement allows us the opportunity to market our mobile phones to high-end consumer shoppers. We look forward to increasing our cooperation with this department store chain."

Mr. Wang Wei, General Manager of China Intime's LiQun Department Store said, "It's a pleasure to work with a highly professional, well-organized retailer like China 3C Group that can offer specialized consumer electronics retailer products to our growing customer base. We look forward to strengthening our relationship in the coming months."

About China 3C

China 3C is a leading wholesale distributor and retailer of 3C merchandise: computers, communication products and consumer electronics in Eastern China, focusing on products that make life more comfortable, convenient and connected. The company's goal is to become the number one retailer of 3C products in China. For more information, visit http://www.china3cgroup.com/ .

Forward-looking Statements:

Certain of the statements set forth in this press release constitute "Forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have included and from time to time may make in our public filings, press releases or other public statements, certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In some cases these statements are identifiable through the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "target," "can," "could," "may," "should," "will," "would" or words or expressions of similar meaning. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In addition, our management may make forward-looking statements to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts and represent only our beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and China 3C Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or to announce revisions to any of the forward-looking statements.

China 3C Group

CONTACT: Bill Zima of ICR, Inc., +1-203-682-8200, for China 3C

Web Site: http://www.china3cgroup.com/
http://www.intime.com.cn/

China Education Alliance to Present at Rodman & Renshaw Asia and Growth Track Conference

HARBIN, China, Oct. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Education Alliance, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CEUA) ("China Education Alliance" or "The Company"), a leading distributor of educational resources, offering high quality programs and training both through online networks and an on-site training center in China, today, announced that they will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Asia and Growth Track Conference on November 12, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. EDT at the New York Palace Hotel in New York.

Place: New York Palace Hotel Date: Wednesday, November 12th Time: 2:50 p.m., EDT About China Education Alliance, Inc.:

China Education Alliance, Inc. is a fast growing, leading China-based company offering high-quality education resources and services to students ages 11 to 18 and adults ages 18+. For students ages 11 to 18, China Education Alliance, Inc. offers supplemental online exam-oriented training materials and on-site exam-oriented training and tutoring services. All resources and tutoring services are provided by famous teachers within mainland China. The purpose of online exam orientated resources and on-site tutoring is to help Chinese students ages 11 to 18 to pass the two most important, and highly competitive exams in their educational career: senior high school entrance exam and college entrance exam. For graduates and professionals ages 18+, China Education Alliance provides vocational training including IT and Accounting training programs. In addition, as of April 2008, the Company has acquired 70% of the "World Exchange College of Language" English training business, headquartered in Toronto with sites expanding across China. Their comprehensive English programs are designed to assist graduates and professionals in learning the English language, both written and conversational in order to better able them to work for a foreign corporation or work-study abroad. For more information about CEUA, please visit http://www.chinaeducationalliance.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement:

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our ability to prepare the company for growth, the Company's planned expansion in 2008 and predictions and guidance relating to the Company's future financial performance. We have based these forward- looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs and are not a guarantee of future performance but they involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, which may include, but are not limited to, such factors as unanticipated changes in product demand especially in the education industry, pricing and demand trends for the Company's products, changes to government regulations, risk associated with operation of the Company's new facilities, risk associated with large scale implementation of the company's business plan, the ability to attract new customers, ability to increase its product's applications, cost of raw materials, downturns in the Chinese economy, the adoption by consumers of its new game business, the unproven advertising model that is dependent on attracting a large game user base, and other information detailed from time to time in the Company's filings and future filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release; readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of them and the Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the company's expectations.

For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Ms. Susan Liu Chief Financial Officer China Education Alliance, Inc. Tel: +1-778-388-8513 Email: susan@edu-chn.com Investor Relations Contact: Lauren Milner The Ruth Group Tel: +646-536-7026 Email: lmilner@theruthgroup.com

China Education Alliance, Inc.

CONTACT: for Company Contact: Ms. Susan Liu, Chief Financial Officer of
China Education Alliance, Inc., +1-778-388-8513, or susan@edu-chn.com ; for
Investor Relations Contact: Lauren Milner of The Ruth Group, +646-536-7026, or
lmilner@theruthgroup.com

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

LDK Solar Signs Three-Year Wafer Supply Agreement

XINYU CITY, China and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LDK Solar Co., Ltd ("LDK Solar"; NYSE: LDK), a manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, today announced that it has signed a three-year "Take or Pay" contract to supply multicrystalline solar wafers to a U.S.-based leading energy solutions supplier.

Under the terms of the agreement, LDK Solar will deliver approximately 90 MW of multicrystalline silicon solar wafers over a 3-year period, commencing in 2009 and extending through 2011. As part of the agreement, the customer will supply a minimum of 300 MT of polysilicon and make a down payment representing a portion of the contract value to LDK Solar.

"This contract contributes to our strong backlog and demonstrates the continued demand that we are experiencing in the marketplace for our wafers, we are very encouraged by the emerging growth in the North America market," stated Mr. Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of LDK Solar.

About LDK Solar

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, which are the principal raw material used to produce solar cells. LDK Solar sells multicrystalline wafers globally to manufacturers of photovoltaic products, including solar cells and solar modules. In addition, LDK Solar provides wafer processing services to monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cell and module manufacturers. LDK Solar's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi province in the People's Republic of China. LDK Solar's office in the United States is located in Sunnyvale, California.

Safe Harbor/Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, LDK Solar's ability to raise additional capital to finance LDK Solar's activities; the effectiveness, profitability, and marketability of its products; the future trading of the securities of LDK Solar; the ability of LDK Solar to operate as a public company; the period of time for which its current liquidity will enable LDK Solar to fund its operations; LDK Solar's ability to protect its proprietary information; general economic and business conditions; the volatility of LDK Solar's operating results and financial condition; LDK Solar's ability to attract or retain qualified senior management personnel and research and development staff; and other risks detailed in LDK Solar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about LDK Solar and the industry. These statements are based upon information available to LDK Solar's management as of the date hereof. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties.

LDK Solar undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although LDK Solar believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they cannot assure you that their expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

LDK Solar Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Jack Lai, Executive VP and CFO of LDK Solar Co., Ltd.,
+1-408-245-8801, IR@ldksolar.com; or Lisa Laukkanen of The Blueshirt Group,
+1-415-217-4967, lisa@blueshirtgroup.com, for LDK Solar

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

AT&T Recognized by Independent Research Firm as a Leader in Domestic North American Managed MPLS Services

DALLAS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that the independent research firm Forrester rated it as a leader in an evaluation of managed multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) services providers in The Forrester Wave(TM) Domestic North American Managed MPLS Services, Q4 2008 (October 2008) report. The report states, "AT&T leads its U.S. peers in operations support strength, domestic network scale, and access breadth and depth."

In extensive evaluations of leading telecommunications services providers, the report notes that AT&T, "has the greatest market presence, including the largest domestic managed MPLS customer base and revenues. It also has the strongest sales capabilities of any North American provider."

"We are pleased to be recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave's report on managed MPLS services," said Dale McHenry, vice president, Enterprise Networking, AT&T. "We continue to work very hard to deliver the most sophisticated IP-based MPLS services in the industry that drive real value for all of our customers."

To prepare The Forrester Wave Domestic North American Managed MPLS Services, Q4 2008 report, Forrester conducted primary research to develop a list of vendors that met its criteria to be evaluated for their MPLS services. Vendors were selected according to product and service fit, customer success and Forrester client demand. Forrester then evaluated the lead vendors according to criteria it had developed after examining user needs and conducting vendor and expert interviews. That criteria included areas such as the current MPLS offering, strategy, MPLS services presence, momentum and commitment to managed MPLS service as an avenue of growth(1).

(1) "The Forrester Wave Domestic North American Managed MPLS Services, Q4 2008," by Lisa Pierce and Brownlee Thomas, Ph.D., October. 2008 About AT&T

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

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

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

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Lordi, +1-908-234-6071, mobile, +1-908-329-4854,
mlordi@attnews.us, or Janet Wyles, +1-908-234-6067, mobile, +1-732-331-6754,
wyles@att.com, both of AT&T

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

Genuine Parts Company Reports Increased Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008Sales Increased 3%, EPS Increased 7%

ATLANTA, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genuine Parts Company reported increased sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.9 billion were up 3% compared to the third quarter of 2007. Net income for the quarter was $131.0 million, an increase of 2% over $128.6 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were 81 cents, up 7% compared to 76 cents for the third quarter last year.

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, sales totaled $8.5 billion, up 3% compared to the same period in 2007. Net income for the nine months was $387.6 million, an increase of 2% over $380.3 million recorded in the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $2.36, up 6% compared to $2.23 for the same period last year.

In review of the quarter, Mr. Gallagher commented, "We are pleased to report that the 3rd Quarter of 2008 was another period of steady and consistent sales and earnings growth for Genuine Parts Company. EIS, our Electrical Group, reported another excellent quarter and, once again, generated the strongest sales growth among our four business segments. They were up 13% in the quarter, following a 7% increase in the first quarter and 11% growth in the second quarter. Motion Industries, our Industrial Group, is also performing well, with their sales increasing 7% for the second consecutive quarter, following a 6% sales increase in the first quarter. We expect to see both EIS and Motion continue their positive sales trends in the fourth quarter. Our two most challenging businesses currently are Automotive and Office Products. The Automotive Group reported a 1% sales increase in the quarter and S.P. Richards, our Office Products Group, ended the quarter even with the prior year. Our results in each of these segments are reflective of the overall slowdown in their respective industries and, while we do not anticipate a quick recovery in either case, we do remain optimistic about our prospects in each of these businesses in the quarters ahead."

Mr. Gallagher added, "The Balance Sheet at September 30, 2008 remains in excellent condition and we continue to strengthen our financial position through steady and consistent earnings growth as well as working capital and asset management initiatives. The Company also continues to generate strong cash flows and our cash position remains sound. We have used cash in several key areas to maximize the total return to shareholders, including the dividends paid to shareholders, which we have increased for 52 consecutive years. Another priority for cash has been opportunistic share repurchases and as part of our share repurchase program, we have purchased approximately 6.7 million shares of our Company stock thus far in 2008. Other key uses for cash remain the ongoing reinvestment in our four business segments and strategic complimentary types of acquisitions in each of the businesses."

Mr. Gallagher concluded, "As we enter the last quarter of 2008, we are witnessing heightened levels of economic uncertainty, which are having an impact on all businesses, GPC included. Our Company remains in sound condition, however, and we believe that our continued focus on the consistent execution of our short and long term growth plans, as well as our ongoing initiatives to further strengthen our balance sheet, will pull our Company through the difficult economy. This proven strategy has allowed us to show steady and consistent progress over our 80-year history and we look forward to reporting another year of record sales and earnings in 2008."

Conference Call

Genuine Parts Company will hold a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results of the quarter and the future outlook. Interested parties may listen to the call on the Company's website, http://www.genpt.com/ , by clicking "Investor Services", or by dialing 877-422- 4780, conference ID 67330418. A replay will also be available on the Company's website or at 800-642-1687, conference ID 67330418, two hours after the completion of the conference call until 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on November 1, 2008.

Forward Looking Statements

Some statements in this release, as well as in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or otherwise release to the public and in materials that we make available on our website, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may relate, for example, to our future operations, prospects, strategies, financial condition, economic performance (including growth and earnings), industry conditions and demand for our products and services. The Company cautions that its forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward- looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, the growth rate of the market for the Company's products and services, the ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships, competitive product and pricing pressures, including internet related initiatives, the effectiveness of the Company's promotional, marketing and advertising programs, changes in laws and regulations, including changes in accounting and taxation guidance, the uncertainties of litigation, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and other reports to the SEC.

About Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S. and Canada through its Motion Industries subsidiary. S. P. Richards Company, the Office Products Group, distributes business products nationwide in the U.S. and Canada. The Electrical/Electronic Group, EIS, Inc., distributes electrical and electronic components throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) Net sales $2,882,115 $2,797,556 $8,495,073 $8,215,926 Cost of goods sold 2,033,110 1,973,068 5,974,372 5,776,909 849,005 824,488 2,520,701 2,439,017 Selling, administrative & other expenses 638,163 617,101 1,902,467 1,825,704 Income before income taxes 210,842 207,387 618,234 613,313 Income taxes 79,825 78,807 230,601 233,059 Net income $131,017 $128,580 $387,633 $380,254 Basic net income per common share $.81 $.76 $2.37 $2.24 Diluted net income per common share $.81 $.76 $2.36 $2.23 Weighted average common shares outstanding 161,603 168,819 163,324 169,862 Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock awards 673 1,006 689 1,022 Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution 162,276 169,825 164,013 170,884 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (in thousands) Net sales: Automotive $1,393,118 $1,381,007 $4,127,518 $4,037,568 Industrial 907,015 849,631 2,686,297 2,522,675 Office Products 458,968 460,425 1,332,167 1,342,932 Electrical/Electronic Materials 126,827 111,863 363,712 329,416 Other (1) (3,813) (5,370) (14,621) (16,665) Total net sales $2,882,115 $2,797,556 $8,495,073 $8,215,926 Operating profit: Automotive $111,730 $115,023 $317,888 $325,690 Industrial 77,220 69,669 222,781 204,330 Office Products 33,426 33,183 114,721 119,052 Electrical/Electronic Materials 10,272 7,685 29,175 23,224 Total operating profit 232,648 225,560 684,565 672,296 Interest expense, net (7,391) (4,706) (21,877) (16,550) Other, net (14,415) (13,467) (44,454) (42,433) Income before income taxes $210,842 $207,387 $618,234 $613,313 Capital expenditures $15,761 $31,015 $60,091 $83,781 Depreciation and amortization $21,768 $21,994 $66,469 $64,014 (1) Represents the net effect of discounts, incentives and freight billed reported as a component of net sales. GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (in thousands) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $124,428 $330,052 Trade accounts receivable, net 1,350,568 1,334,309 Merchandise inventories, net 2,318,215 2,225,718 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 279,932 243,296 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,073,143 4,133,375 Goodwill and other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization 147,940 70,539 Other assets 185,420 172,583 Net property, plant and equipment 412,755 458,597 TOTAL ASSETS $4,819,258 $4,835,094 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade accounts payable $1,070,513 $1,088,201 Current portion of debt 250,000 - Income taxes payable 18,506 19,559 Dividends payable 63,003 61,318 Other current liabilities 223,634 199,529 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,625,656 1,368,607 Long-term debt 250,000 500,000 Other long-term liabilities 206,058 191,750 Minority interests in subsidiaries 68,439 64,774 Common stock 160,557 167,900 Retained earnings and other 2,508,548 2,542,063 TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,669,105 2,709,963 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $4,819,258 $4,835,094 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, 2008 2007 (Unaudited) (in thousands) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $387,633 $380,254 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 66,469 64,014 Other 11,470 19,435 Changes in operating assets and liabilities 1,836 154,249 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 467,408 617,952 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (60,091) (83,781) Acquisitions and other (98,735) (20,316) NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (158,826) (104,097) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Stock options exercised 1,364 10,134 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 313 4,176 Dividends paid (188,805) (181,925) Purchase of stock (228,863) (152,161) NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (415,991) (319,776) NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (107,409) 194,079 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 231,837 135,973 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $124,428 $330,052

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CONTACT: Jerry W. Nix, Vice Chairman and CFO of Genuine Parts Company,
+1-770-612-2048

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

Bally Technologies Wins Summary Judgment Motions in IGT Wheel, Bally iVIEW(TM) Patent Infringement Litigation

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bally Technologies, Inc. today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada has issued written orders granting Bally's motions for summary judgment in a key patent case (Docket No. CV-S-04-1676-RCJ) between Bally and International Game Technology .

In its orders, the Court ruled that: -- IGT's two "wheel" patents are invalid. -- Even if the related patents were valid, the Bally games at issue would not infringe. -- IGT's touch-screen player-tracking patent is invalid. -- Bally's SDS and ACSC iVIEW player-tracking units do not infringe the two asserted player-tracking patents.

The Court also found issues of material fact regarding IGT's alleged inequitable conduct before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and ordered that Bally's antitrust counterclaims may proceed to trial.

"The Court's rulings validate Bally's approach to intellectual property and minimize any potential financial exposure for the Company," said Richard M. Haddrill, Chief Executive Officer of Bally Technologies. "These rulings strengthen Bally's anti-trust case against IGT and leave it as the only significant matter remaining in the case."

Mark Lerner, Bally's General Counsel and Senior Vice President, added, "The Court's summary judgment rulings in Bally's favor on both invalidity and non-infringement on multiple grounds is a powerful validation of Bally's position."

About Bally Technologies, Inc.

With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally's product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, and Class II, lottery and central determination games and platforms. As the world's No. 1 gaming systems company, Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. The Company also owns and operates Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg, Miss. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Director of Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com/.

This news release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Future operating results may be adversely affected as a result of a number of risks that are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release and represents that the information is only valid as of today's date.

- BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Investor Contact: Robert C. Caller Media Contact: Laura Olson-Reyes (702) 584-7982 (702) 584-7742 rcaller@ballytech.com lolson-reyes@ballytech.com

Bally Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor, Robert C. Caller, +1-702-584-7982,
rcaller@ballytech.com; or Media, Laura Olson-Reyes, +1-702-584-7742,
lolson-reyes@ballytech.com, both of Bally Technologies, Inc.

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

Oasis Joins Forces With Guitar Hero(R) World Tour to Bring New Album, Dig Out Your Soul, as Downloadable Content'Bag it Up,' 'Waiting for the Rapture' and Hit Single 'The Shock of the Lightning' to arrive in November; Full Album Available in 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gamers looking to shred, drum and wail away to the new sounds of beloved, multi-platinum UK rock band, Oasis, need not wait much longer as music from the band's critically acclaimed Dig Out Your Soul album will soon be available for download in Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Guitar Hero(R) World Tour.

Featuring "Bag it Up," "Waiting for the Rapture" and the hit first single "The Shock of the Lightning" from the band's seventh studio album, the Oasis Track Pack will be available on November 6th for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. In addition, the three tracks will be released as single downloadable songs for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. The Dig Out Your Soul album, in its entirety or via individual singles, will be available for download in 2009.

When the house lights go down on October 26th, a new generation of guitarists, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero's signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player "Battle of the Bands," which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock 'n' roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system. The Wii version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version is being developed by Budcat. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit http://worldtour.guitarhero.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/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook", "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes", "may", "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated. Other such factors include additional risk factors identified in Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

*Online gameplay is only available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) and may require an additional subscription.

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Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Jordan Dodge of RedOctane, +1-650-930-1258,
jdodge@redoctane.com, for Activision Publishing, Inc.

Web site: http://worldtour.guitarhero.com/
http://www.activision.com/

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