National Spokeswoman Eva Longoria Parker to Accept $200,000 Donation From AT&T to Benefit PADRES Contra El CancerAT&T's Three-Year Campaign Has Raised Approximately $700,000 to Support Young Cancer Patients and Their Families

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced a $200,000 donation to PADRES Contra El Cancer (PADRES) national spokeswoman Eva Longoria Parker to benefit the organization. PADRES is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families.

"We are extremely grateful for AT&T's generosity and commitment to PADRES and the Latino community," said Longoria Parker, actress and PADRES national spokeswoman. "The money AT&T raised will help us continue supporting families coping with the devastating effects of childhood cancer."

The donation is the result of AT&T's third annual campaign, which consisted of a fundraising effort to increase awareness of childhood cancer and collect donations from customers at more than 130 retail stores in the Greater Los Angeles area. Throughout the five-week program, AT&T offered a promotion throughout the duration of the campaign called "Get $100 and Help a Child with Cancer," in which customers who purchased AT&T Advanced TV and wireless service received $100 cash back and were encouraged to donate a portion of those savings to PADRES.

"In times like this it's more important than ever to provide help to those in need," said Andy Shibley, vice president and general manager of AT&T's Greater Los Angeles area. "AT&T has a long-standing tradition of supporting charitable organizations and initiatives that strengthen the community, and we're pleased to help support PADRES in giving hope to so many families."

Cancer affects approximately 1,500 children annually in California; nearly 50 percent of those children are Latino. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among children under 15 years old and is second only to accidents in most age groups.

"With nearly 50 percent of the children suffering from cancer in California being Hispanic, PADRES is providing critical support for families that need it most," said Beto Cuevas, three-time Grammy winner and PADRES Ambassador. "Thanks to AT&T's campaign, we can continue to help young cancer patients and their families."

To date, AT&T has donated approximately $700,000 to PADRES to aid in the organization's mission. For more information about PADRES, visit http://iamhope.org/.

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*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

ABOUT PADRES Contra El Cancer

PADRES Contra El Cancer (PADRES) is an organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families. PADRES programs, activities and services, while primarily oriented to the Latino community, serve childhood cancer patients from ALL races and ethnic origins. No family is turned away. Celebrating over 23 years of service, PADRES brings together children, families, healthcare professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders as well as effective methods for treatment. Please join our spokespeople Eva Longoria Parker and Fernando Del Rincon in the fight against childhood cancer. To learn more about PADRES, visit http://www.iamhope.org/.

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, the nation's fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage worldwide, and the nation's leading 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 their three-screen integration strategy, AT&T operating companies are expanding their TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's lists of the World's Most Admired Companies and America's Most Admired Companies. 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) 2009 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Debbie Lieberman Rapoport of Fleishman-Hillard, Office,
+1-323-762-1808, Mobile, +1-310-561-0621, dlieberm@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.

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

Perfect World Announces Shareholder Resolutions Adopted at Extraordinary General Meeting

BEIJING, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, announced shareholder resolutions adopted at its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held in Hong Kong today.

The company's proposals related to the amendments of the Share Incentive Plan ("Plan") was adopted at the extraordinary general meeting. Under the restated and amended Share Incentive Plan, the maximum number of ordinary shares(1) reserved for issuance pursuant to the Plan is increased from 32,145,000 to 42,145,000. Meanwhile, the Committee (as defined in the Plan) was expressly authorized to adjust the exercise prices per share subject to an option granted under the Plan when necessary.

For more information regarding these resolutions, please review the Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company available at the SEC website at http://idea.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1403849/000119312509031730/d6k.htm

About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com/)

Perfect World Co., Ltd. is a leading online game developer and operator in China. Perfect World primarily develops three-dimensional ("3D") online games based on the proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi" and "Pocketpet Journey West"; and a 3D online casual game: "Hot Dance Party". While a substantial portion of the revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Europe and South America. The Company also generates revenues from game operation in North America. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.

(1) These shares may be represented by the Company's American Depositary Shares, each of which represents five Class B ordinary shares.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "future," "plans," "believes" and similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our limited operating history, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our ability to respond to competitive pressure, changes of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact Perfect World Co., Ltd. Vivien Wang Investor Relations Officer Tel: +86-10-5885-1813 Fax: +86-10-5885-6899 Email: ir@pwrd.com http://www.pwrd.com/ Christensen Investor Relations Kathy Li Tel: +1-480-614-3036 Fax: +1-480-614-3033 Email: kli@christensenir.com Roger Hu Tel: +852-2117-0861 Fax: +852-2117-0869 Email: rhu@christensenir.com

Perfect World Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Vivien Wang, Investor Relations Officer of Perfect World Co.,
Ltd., +86-10-5885-1813, or fax, +86-10-5885-6899, ir@pwrd.com; Kathy Li,
+1-480-614-3036, or fax, +1-480-614-3033, kli@christensenir.com, or Roger Hu,
+852-2117-0861, or fax, +852-2117-0869, rhu@christensenir.com, both of
Christensen Investor Relations

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

Liberty Media Announces 2009 LibertyGives ThemeFoundation targets services for at-risk and disadvantaged Colorado youth

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberty Media Corporation today announced its 2009 giving theme for the LibertyGives Foundation. Liberty employees have elected to direct LibertyGives funds to causes aiding underprivileged and at-risk youth in Colorado focused on proactive and preventative services.

LibertyGives is accepting grant proposals for funding from $1,000 to $150,000 from public charitable organizations focused on helping Colorado's at-risk youth overcome impediments that restrict their opportunities to grow, learn and thrive.

"During these economically challenging times, Liberty Media's responsibility to give back to our community becomes even more important," stated Greg Maffei, President and CEO of Liberty Media. "We look forward to another year of helping in 2009. This year our employees have chosen to continue their focus on causes targeting Colorado's underprivileged and at-risk youth."

Organizations seeking funding may obtain a grant request form at http://libertymedia.com/liberty-gives.aspx. Proposals should be forwarded to the Foundation via email at LibertyGives@libertymedia.com or by mail at:

LibertyGives Foundation 12300 Liberty Boulevard Englewood, CO 80112

Grant proposals for 2009 will have an initial deadline of April 30, 2009 and one additional opportunity to submit requests by September 30, 2009.

About Liberty Media Corporation

Liberty Media Corporation owns interests in a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. Those interests are attributed to three tracking stock groups: (1) the Liberty Interactive group , which includes Liberty's interests in QVC, Provide Commerce, Backcountry.com, BUYSEASONS, Bodybuilding.com, IAC/InterActiveCorp, and Expedia, (2) the Liberty Entertainment group , which includes Liberty's interests in The DIRECTV Group, Inc., Starz Entertainment, FUN Technologies, Inc., GSN, LLC, WildBlue Communications, Inc., and Liberty Sports Holdings LLC, and (3) the Liberty Capital group , which includes all businesses, assets and liabilities not attributed to the Interactive group or the Entertainment group including our subsidiaries Starz Media, LLC, Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc., and TruePosition, Inc., and minority equity investments in Time Warner Inc. and Sprint Nextel Corporation. For more information, please see http://www.libertymedia.com/.

Liberty Media Corporation

CONTACT: Courtnee Ulrich of Liberty Media Corporation, +1-720-875-5420

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

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