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TheMarkets.com Wins CODiE AwardNamed Best Online Professional Financial Information ServiceRecognized for Vision and Achievement in the Software Industry

NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- TheMarkets.com, a leading provider of research, estimates and workflow solutions to institutional investors worldwide, today announced that its flagship research and estimates platform has been named a winner in the Software & Information Industry Association's 24th Annual CODiE Awards competition. The CODiE Awards recognize outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries, and are the only peer-judged awards of their kind.

TheMarkets.com was named the winner of the CODiE Award for Best Online Professional Financial Information Service. TheMarkets.com features real-time, global research and estimates from hundreds of contributors, and is used by over 2400 investment firms worldwide. The platform uniquely offers analyst earnings models in Excel format and contextual hyperlinks from its platform into the award-winning research portals of the world's leading broker-dealers.

"The CODiE Award is particularly meaningful because, to win it, participants must compete in front of a jury of peers," said David Kim, Vice President of Product Management for TheMarkets.com. "Winning this year, in particular, is exciting because, despite so much retraction among data vendors and software providers given the recent economic environment, TheMarkets.com has continued to innovate and expand our products. We've added content, enhanced our functionality and interface, and completed significant backend work--to keep raising the bar in what a research platform can do for investors."

David Eisner, CEO and President of TheMarkets.com, said, "The CODiE award underlines what our market successes tell us: in 2008, we continued to significantly outpace our competitors' growth rates, retained over 90% of clients, and achieved all-time high usage because we, quite simply, offer the best - and most cost-effective - research platform available. We know that, as budgets and headcounts are declining on the buy-side, it's more important than ever for analysts and portfolio managers to use their time efficiently. Our mission continues to be, in both bad and good times, to save investors time and money by making it easy to find the critical information and data they need, whenever and wherever they need it."

More than 800 nominations were submitted by 600 companies across all awards categories, according to the SIIA. "Now in its 24th year, the CODiE Awards continue to recognize those companies providing the best new technology products and services across a broad array of industries," said SIIA President Ken Wasch. "In addition, its winners are a prolific testament to the power of technology to deliver innovative solutions to businesses and consumers. SIIA warmly congratulates all of the winners and nominees of the CODiE Awards, whose innovation is essential for continuing America's leadership in the global knowledge economy."

CODiE Awards winners were announced at a gala on May 5th, 2009 in San Francisco, CA.

About TheMarkets.com

TheMarkets.com is a leading provider of research, estimates, and workflow solutions to over 2400 institutional investment management firms worldwide. TheMarkets.com is owned by: Banc of America Securities, LLC , Citi , Credit Suisse , Deutsche Bank , Dresdner Kleinwort, the commercial and investment banking division of Dresdner Bank AG, The Goldman Sachs Group , JPMorgan Chase , Morgan Stanley , UBS Investment Bank , and Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI; TSX: TRI; LSE: TRIL: Nasdaq; TRIN).

TheMarkets.com

CONTACT: Jasmine Swann, TheMarkets.com, +1-212-812-4631,
jswann@TheMarkets.com

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

Nanophase Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial ResultsNanophase Continues to Execute New Strategy

ROMEOVILLE, Ill., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nanophase Technologies Corporation , a technology leader in nanomaterials and advanced nanoengineered products, reported today financial results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2009.

First Quarter

Revenue for first quarter 2009 was $1.4 million, compared to $3.0 million for the same period in 2008. The net loss for the quarter was $2.1 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to a net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.04 per share, for the first quarter of 2008. Of the $2.1 million loss in Q1 of 2009, 37% was due to severance charges related to the Company's February 2009 reorganization.

Looking Ahead

"We remain focused on building our pipeline by leveraging our technology platform and applications development know-how," said Jess Jankowski, Nanophase president and CEO. "Our new way of going to market, with a major emphasis on our internal sales and application development team to drive new business, will make Nanophase fundamentally different and should lead to greater success. To that end, we have refocused our research and development efforts so that they are aligned with the market driven, direct-to-the-customer model. In addition to continuing to serve the needs of our existing partners, we are intent on building applications expertise in carefully selected market segments that we thoroughly understand, talking to customers and potential customers, tailoring our product offerings towards identified unmet needs where there is a strong value proposition."

"We believe this approach is already resulting in a higher number of quality opportunities and will improve the rate at which we can move those opportunities through the applications development and sales cycles to revenue. We have developed, and continue to develop, ready-to-go products that should serve the customer's needs much more directly. We expect the prospects for success will be improved relative to our previous model."

Shareholders and members of the financial community are encouraged to participate in today's conference call, where Jankowski will be discussing the company's first quarter performance and 2009 prospects.

1st Quarter Conference Call

Nanophase has scheduled its quarterly conference call for May 8, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. CDT (5:00 p.m. EDT), which will be hosted by Jess Jankowski, president and CEO. To participate in the call you may dial 800-344-8034, or 785-830-1990 and reference the conference identification of 7NANOPHASE. The call may also be accessed through the company's website, http://www.nanophase.com/, by clicking on the link under Investor Relations and Calendar of Events. If you are unable to attend, a replay will be available through May 15, 2009, by dialing 800-688-7036, or 402-220-1346, or by logging onto the company's website and following the above directions.

About Nanophase Technologies

Nanophase Technologies Corporation (NANX), http://www.nanophase.com/, is a leader in nanomaterials technologies and provides nanoengineered solutions for multiple industrial product applications. Using a platform of patented and proprietary integrated nanomaterial technologies, the Company creates products with unique performance attributes from two ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 facilities. Nanophase delivers commercial quantity and quality nanoparticles, coated nanoparticles, and nanoparticle dispersions in a variety of media.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains words such as "expects," "shall," "will," , "believes," and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements in this announcement are made based on the Company's current beliefs, known events and circumstances at the time of publication, and as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's results of operations, performance and achievements to differ materially from current expectations expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the following: a decision by a customer to cancel a purchase order or supply agreement in light of the Company's dependence on a limited number of key customers; uncertain demand for, and acceptance of, the Company's nanocrystalline materials; the Company's manufacturing capacity and product mix flexibility in light of customer demand; the Company's limited marketing experience; changes in development and distribution relationships; the impact of competitive products and technologies; the Company's dependence on patents and protection of proprietary information; the resolution of litigation in which the Company may become involved; and other factors described in the Company's Form 10-K filed March 25, 2009. In addition, the Company's forward-looking statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events, uncertainties or other contingencies.

NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, ASSETS 2009 2008 ---- ---- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $489,592 $723,069 Investments 5,141,210 6,908,888 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,000 on March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 739,488 1,092,125 Other receivables, net - 7,749 Inventories, net 1,232,282 1,154,207 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 657,526 482,452 ------- ------- Total current assets 8,260,098 10,368,490 Investments 5,340,000 5,340,000 Equipment and leasehold improvements, net 6,346,761 6,651,842 Other assets, net 39,150 39,765 ------ ------ $19,986,009 $22,400,097 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of capital lease obligations $12,858 $22,211 Current portion of long-term debt, less unamortized debt discount 1,052,906 1,570,346 Current portion of deferred other revenue 42,426 74,243 Accounts payable 355,631 356,853 Accrued expenses 1,266,458 1,493,262 Accrued severance 708,181 541,014 ------- ------- Total current liabilities 3,438,460 4,057,929 --------- --------- Long-term portion of capital lease obligations 7,174 9,219 Deferred other revenue, less current portion - - --- --- 7,174 9,219 ----- ----- Contingent liabilities: - - Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 24,088 shares authorized and no shares issued and outstanding - - Common stock, $.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 21,204,162 and 21,188,912 shares issued and outstanding on March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 212,042 211,889 Additional paid-in capital 91,913,456 91,597,529 Accumulated deficit (75,585,123) (73,476,469) ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity 16,540,375 18,332,949 ---------- ---------- $19,986,009 $22,400,097 =========== =========== NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) Three months ended March 31, As Adjusted 2009 2008 ---- ---- Revenue: Product revenue $1,296,813 $2,942,722 Other revenue 108,345 111,386 ------- ------- Total revenue 1,405,158 3,054,108 Operating expense: Cost of revenue 1,314,924 2,000,208 --------- --------- Gross Profit 90,234 1,053,900 Research and development expense 404,044 438,695 Selling, general and administrative expense 1,000,167 1,574,744 Severance charges 794,069 - ------- --- Loss from operations (2,108,046) (959,539) Interest income 34,003 167,221 Interest expense (20,907) (38,416) Other, net (13,704) 2,231 ------- ----- Loss before provision for income taxes (2,108,654) (828,503) Provision for income taxes - - --- --- Net loss $(2,108,654) $(828,503) =========== ========= Net loss per share- basic and diluted $(0.10) $(0.04) ====== ====== Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding 21,197,384 21,106,607 ========== ========== NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - EXPANDED SCHEDULE (Unaudited) Three months ended March 31 As Adjusted 2009 2008 ---- ---- Revenue: Product revenue, net $1,296,813 $2,942,722 Other revenue 108,345 111,386 ------- ------- Total revenue 1,405,158 3,054,108 Operating expense: Cost of revenue detail: Depreciation 259,374 238,044 Non-Cash equity compensation 219,039 16,771 Other costs of revenue 836,511 1,745,393 ------- --------- Cost of revenue 1,314,924 2,000,208 --------- --------- Gross profit 90,234 1,053,900 Research and development expense detail: Depreciation 57,043 58,458 Non-Cash equity compensation 22,274 31,032 Other research and development expense 324,727 349,205 ------- ------- Research and development expense 404,044 438,695 Selling, general and administrative expense detail: Depreciation and amortization 20,342 14,551 Non-Cash equity compensation 74,769 152,660 Trademark abandonment charge - 37,214 Other selling, general and administrative expense 905,056 1,370,319 ------- --------- Selling, general and administrative expense 1,000,167 1,574,744 Severance charges 794,069 - ------- --- Loss from operations (2,108,046) (959,539) Interest income 34,003 167,221 Interest expense (20,907) (38,416) Other, net (13,704) 2,231 ------- ----- Loss before provision for income taxes (2,108,654) (828,503) Provision for income taxes - - --- --- Net loss $(2,108,654) $(828,503) =========== =========

Nanophase Technologies Corporation

CONTACT: Nancy Baldwin, Investor Relations of Nanophase Technologies
Corporation, +1-630-771-6708

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

Fusion to Release First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on May 15, 2009

NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc. (NYSE Amex: FSN) announced today that it plans to release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, on May 15, 2009. Management has scheduled a conference call for 1:00 pm Eastern Time on May 15, 2009 to review the Company's first quarter results.

To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 604-9668 at least five minutes before the scheduled start time. Investors can also access the call in a "listen only" mode via the Internet at the Company's website at http://www.fusiontel.com/. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the website and download the necessary software to listen to the Internet broadcast.

For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a replay of the call will be available through Monday, May 18, 2009, at (888) 203-1112 (domestic) or (719) 457-0820 (international), (Passcode: 8389574). The online replay of the conference call is available via webcast for one year following the call.

About Fusion:

Fusion is a new breed of communications carrier, dedicated to providing a full range of advanced, IP-based voice and data solutions to corporate and carrier customers worldwide. The Company provides hosted IP-PBX applications, SIP trunking services, voice traffic termination, private networks, Internet access and a full suite of enhanced features and services.

For more information please go to http://www.fusiontel.com/.

Statements in this Press Release that are not purely historical facts, including statements regarding Fusion's beliefs, expectations, intentions or strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, introduction of products in a timely fashion, market acceptance of new products, cost increases, fluctuations in and obsolescence of inventory, price and product competition, availability of labor and materials, development of new third-party products and techniques that render Fusion's products obsolete, delays in obtaining regulatory approvals, potential product recalls, securing necessary financing and litigation. Risk factors, cautionary statements and other conditions which could cause Fusion's actual results to differ from management's current expectations are contained in Fusion's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available through http://www.sec.gov/.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050705/NYTU073LOGO ) CONTACT: Philip Turits, Treasurer Fusion 212-201-2407 pturits@fusiontel.com Damon Testaverde, Managing Director Network 1 Financial Securities 732-758-9001 ddtestaverde@netw1.com

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http://photoarchive.ap.org/ Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc.

CONTACT: Philip Turits, Treasurer of Fusion, +1-212-201-2407,
pturits@fusiontel.com; or Damon Testaverde, Managing Director of Network 1
Financial Securities, +1-732-758-9001, ddtestaverde@netw1.com

Astea International to Webcast First Quarter 2009 Results

HORSHAM, Pa., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Astea International Inc. will release the company's first quarter 2009 financial results on Friday, May 15, 2009. On Monday, May 18, 2009, management will host a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet. Zack Bergreen, Chief Executive Officer, Rick Etskovitz, Chief Financial Officer, and John Tobin, President, will host the call.

May 18, 2009 11:00 a.m. EDT http://www.astea.com/

The conference call can be found under the subheading, "About Us," and then "Investors," or use the following URL to access the link: http://www.astea.com/about_investors.asp. To listen to the live call via the Internet, please go to the website at least fifteen minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. To listen to the live call via the telephone, please call 1-877-407-3140. For calls from outside North America, please dial 1-201-689-8473. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available, via the Internet, two hours after the call and will remain available for sixty days.

About Astea International

Astea International is a global provider of service management software that addresses the unique needs of companies who manage capital equipment, mission critical assets and human capital. With the acquisition of FieldCentrix, Astea complements its existing portfolio with the industry's leading mobile field service execution solutions. Astea is helping companies drive even higher levels of customer satisfaction with faster response times and proactive communication, creating a seamless, consistent and highly personalized experience at every customer relationship touch point. Since its inception in 1979, Astea has licensed applications to companies, around the world, in a wide range of sectors including information technology, telecommunications, instruments and controls, business systems, HVAC, gaming/leisure, imaging, industrial equipment, and medical devices.

http://www.astea.com/. Service Smart. Enterprise Proven.

Astea International Inc.

CONTACT: Rick Etskovitz, Chief Financial Officer, +1-215-682-2500,
retskovitz@astea.com

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

Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

IRVINE, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PRO-DEX, INC. invites shareholders and investors to listen to a broadcast review of the Company's fiscal 2009 third quarter financial results.

The call is scheduled to be broadcast live over the internet on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 Pacific Time) and may be accessed by visiting the Company's website at http://www.pro-dex.com/. Mark Murphy, Chief Executive Officer and Jeff Ritchey, Chief Financial Officer, plan to host the call. If you would like to join the call, dial (877) 356-8625 U.S. and (706) 634-9779 International, conference I.D. 99525321. You can identify the call as the Pro-Dex Third Quarter Earnings Call.

An online archive of the broadcast will be available within two hours of the completion of the call and will be accessible on the Company's website for 30 days. Additionally, a telephone replay will be available 2 hours after the call for 48 hours by dialing (800) 642-1687 U.S. or (706) 645-9291 for international callers, conference I.D. number 99525321.

Pro-Dex, Inc., with operations in Irvine, California, Beaverton, Oregon and Carson City, Nevada, provides a pathway to product solutions rarely envisioned by customers. A unique blend of creativity and systemic discipline enables us to develop and manufacture innovative designs that powerfully complete a customer's strategic product offering. Pro-Dex leverages extraordinary human collaboration and superior technical capability to power and control products used in medical, aerospace, military, research and industrial applications requiring high precision in harsh environments. With expertise in multi-axis motion control, fractional horsepower motors and rotary drive systems, we identify and create unexpected value for our customers.

For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.pro-dex.com/.

Statements herein concerning the Company's plans, growth and strategies may include 'forward-looking statements' within the context of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding the Company's future events, developments and future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those suggested as a result of various factors. Interested parties should refer to the disclosure concerning the operational and business concerns of the Company set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pro-Dex, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Pro-Dex, Inc.,
+1-949-769-3200; or Jeff Stanlis, Investor Relations of Hayden Communications,
Inc., +1-602-476-1821

Web Site: http://www.pro-dex.com/

Shengkai Innovations, Inc. to Present at CCG IR's China Rising Conference in New York

TIANJIN, China, May 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Shengkai Innovations, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SKII) ("Shengkai" or the "Company"), a leading ceramic valve manufacturer with operations in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), today announced that its management will present at the upcoming China Rising Conference hosted by CCG Investor Relations in New York, NY on May 18, 2009.

The date, time and location of Shengkai's presentation at the China Rising Conference are:

Date: Monday, May 18, 2009 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Presenter: Mr. Jeffrey Roney, VP of Investor Relations Venue: The Yale Club 50 Vanderbilt Avenue New York, NY 10017 Webcast: http://www.chinarisingconference.com/webcast.html

A replay of the webcast will be available for up to one year following the presentation using the same link.

The China Rising Investment Conference is hosted by CCG Investor Relations and will provide over 250 fund managers and investors access to senior management from a wide range of Chinese growth companies in sectors including consumer staples, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, information technology, advanced materials, capital goods, and alternative energy. The conference will include over 30 US-listed Chinese companies and a number of private companies.

Interested parties and investors can find more information for the conference by visiting CCG's China Rising conference website at: http://www.chinarisingconference.com/ .

About Shengkai Innovations, Inc.

Shengkai Innovations is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic valves, high-tech ceramic materials and the provision of technical consultation and related services. The Company's industrial valve products are used by companies in the electric power, petrochemical, metallurgy, and environmental protection industries as high-performance, more durable alternatives to traditional metal valves. The Company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Tianjin, the PRC.

The Company is one of the few ceramic valve manufacturers in the world with research and development, engineering, and production capacity for structural ceramics and is the only valve manufacturer that is able to produce large-sized ceramic valves with calibers of 150mm or more. The Company's product portfolio includes a broad range of valves that are sold throughout the PRC, to North America, United Arab Emirates, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The Company has over 300 customers, and is the only ceramic valve supplier qualified to supply SINOPEC. The Company also became a member of the PetroChina supply network in 2006.

Safe Harbor Statements

Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth above that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the effect of political, economic, and market conditions and geopolitical events, legislative and regulatory changes, the Company's ability to expand and upgrade its production capacity, the actions and initiatives of current and potential competitors, and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Shengkai Innovations, Inc. Jeffrey Roney, VP of Investor Relations Tel: +1-434-531-4146 Web: http://www.shengkai.com/ Investor Relations Contact: CCG Investor Relations Crocker Coulson, President Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Tel: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office) Linda Salo, Financial Writer Phone: +1-646-922-0894 Email: linda.salo@ccgir.com Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com/

Shengkai Innovations, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeffrey Roney, VP of Investor Relations, Shengkai Innovations,
Inc., +1-434-531-4146; CCG Investor Relations: Crocker Coulson, President, at
+1-646-213-1915 or crocker.coulson@ccgir.com and Linda Salo, Financial Writer
at +1-646-922-0894 or linda.salo@ccgir.com

Web site: http://www.shengkai.com/
http://www.ccgirasia.com/

Service-Level Reporting Will Drive Stronger QoS in VoIP Networks, New Report FindsIP telephony managers will find the answer to the quality problems that plague their networks through SLR, says Light Reading's VoIP Services Insider

NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Service-level reporting (SLR) will help IP telephony (IPT) managers in their quest to fix the quality issues in their networks, according to the latest report published by Light Reading's VoIP Services Insider (http://www.lightreading.com/entvoip), a subscription research service from TechWeb's Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/).

Diagnosis Quality: Service-Level Reporting Delivers provides an in-depth look at the SLR market, including a comparative analysis of solutions. It also examines the vertical market strengths and strategies for various vendors. Additionally, the report examines challenges the market continues to face and trends to expect, as well as a competitive analysis of eight top vendors in the SLR industry.

For a list of companies covered in this report, please see: http://img.lightreading.com/evi/pdf/vsi0509_companies.pdf

"Many IPT managers are turning to SLR to learn as much as possible about the quality issues on their networks," says Denise Culver, research analyst with Light Reading's VoIP Services Insider and author of the report. "One of the overriding goals of SLR is to change the break/fix mentality that many IPT managers have to a mentality of true quality of service (QoS) analytics."

The SLR market will face challenges over the next 12 to 18 months, including a lack of awareness, the reduction of IT staff, potential consolidation, convergence, and educating the market, Culver says. "Worries about the economy continue to top the list of concerns for vendors of SLR solutions," she notes. "Confusion in the SLR marketplace could become an issue because of the prolific nature of some solutions."

Key findings of Diagnosis Quality: Service-Level Reporting Delivers include the following:

-- A top goal of service-level reporting (SLR) is to move away from the break/fix mentality of QoS and delve into deeper QoS analytics -- SLR enables companies to save money and sharpen focus by shedding functions that are not their core competency -- Proactive SLR can reduce customer churn, protecting and increasing revenue through new services -- Government is expected to have more funds for SLR over the next 12 to 18 months, largely due to the economic stimulus plan -- Economic concerns top the list of challenges for SLR vendors over the next 12 to 18 months -- M&A of service providers and enterprises will create a need for more intelligent SLR systems over the next 12 to 18 months

Diagnosis Quality: Service-Level Reporting Delivers is available as part of an annual subscription (six issues) to Light Reading's VoIP Services Insider, priced at $1,295. Individual reports are available for $900.

To subscribe, or for more information, please visit: http://www.lightreading.com/entvoip. For more information about other Light Reading Insider research services, please visit: http://www.lightreading.com/research.

To request a free executive summary of the report, or for details on multi-user licensing options, please contact: Jeff Claudino Director of Sales Insider Research Services 619-229-9940 claudino@lightreading.com Press/analyst contact: Dennis Mendyk Managing Director Insider Research Services 201-587-2154 mendyk@heavyreading.com About Light Reading

Founded in 2000, Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/) is the leading online media, research, and focused event company serving the $3 trillion worldwide communications market. Lightreading.com is the ultimate source for technology and financial analysis of the communications industry, leading the media sector in terms of traffic, content, and reputation. Light Reading's research arms, Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research, provide the most comprehensive communications research, market data, and technology analysis in close to 100 markets around the world. Light Reading produces nearly 20 targeted communications events including TelcoTV, Ethernet Expo New York and Ethernet Expo London, The Tower Summit @ CTIA, and Optical Expo, as well as focused one-day events tailored for cable, mobile, and wireline executives. Light Reading was acquired by United Business Media in August 2005 and operates as a unit of TechWeb.

About TechWeb

TechWeb (techweb.com/aboutus), the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3 million* business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

* 13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/.

Light Reading VoIP Services Insider

CONTACT: Jeff Claudino, Director of Sales, Insider Research Services,
+1-619-229-9940, claudino@lightreading.com; or Press/analyst, Dennis Mendyk,
Managing Director, Insider Research Services, +1-201-587-2154,
mendyk@heavyreading.com

Web Site: http://www.lightreading.com/entvoip

StratoComm Supports U.S. Stratospheric Regulatory Efforts

ALBANY, N.Y. and EATONTOWN, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StratoComm Corporation (STCO) has long supported ongoing regulatory efforts directed to assuring availability of telecommunications frequency spectrum required for use in the operation of High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS).

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071024/NYW094LOGO )

Dr. Y. C. Lee, StratoComm's Chief Technology Officer, and Mr. Roy LaRosa, Senior Wireless Network Architect for StratoComm have teamed with numerous international participants in support of frequency allocation for HAPS. Mr. LaRosa travels to Geneva this month to support the U.S. delegation attending working group meetings of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The ITU is the arm of the United Nations that regulates the global use of frequency spectrum. Dr. Lee and Mr. LaRosa are providing both analyses and support to this critically important effort to ensure that StratoComm's stratospheric altitude lighter than air platforms can co-hebetate with other wireless systems in a global marketplace.

This current effort is preparatory to StratoComm's participation in the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) to be held in 2011. Revisions to the ITU's International Radio Regulations will be formally considered at that time in order to provide frequency spectrum needed for the operation of High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) such as StratoComm's Stratospheric Telecommunications System.

The U.S. delegation and StratoComm have been supporting these issues since the last WRC held in 2007. StratoComm is providing the ITU technical and operational characteristics based on a StratoComm stratospheric airship payload conceptual design in conjunction with the U.S. preparatory effort lead by U.S. Department of Commerce/NTIA. HAPS ITU spectrum sharing studies are underway in the U.S. and StratoComm is a member of the U.S. delegation to the upcoming May meeting in Geneva intended to develop an interference analysis model that will be used for these studies.

StratoComm Corporation is a developer and provider of telecommunications infrastructure technologies with a specific focus to the delivery of ubiquitous and cost sensitive communication services to the developing world. The company is further committed to the allocation of a portion of each system's service capacity for the provision of low cost/no cost social and economic outreach programs.

Safe Harbor Disclosure - This Press Release contains or incorporates by reference " Forward-looking statements," including certain information with respect to plans and strategies of StratoComm Corporation. For this purpose, any statements regarding this announcement, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including StratoComm Corporation beliefs, expectations, hopes or intentions regarding the future. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and based on information available to StratoComm Corporation as of such date. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual events or actual results of StratoComm Corporation and its subsidiaries to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements.

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CONTACT: Roger D. Shearer, CEO, StratoComm Corporation, +1-518-608-8940,
ext. 15, info@stratocomm.net

Web Site: http://www.stratocomm.net/

Phonetime to host first quarter conference call Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. (ET)

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Phonetime Inc. (TSX: PHD), one of the world's fastest growing providers of international long-distance telecommunication services, announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2009 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). The Company will report its financial results via a news release on Friday, May 15 following the close of markets.

To access the conference call by telephone, dial 416-644-3414 or 1-800-732-9303. Please connect approximately 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation. The conference call will be archived for replay until Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at midnight. To access the archived conference call, dial 416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 and enter the reservation number 21305775 followed by the number sign.

A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available at http://www.phonetime.com/. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to join the webcast. The webcast will be archived at the above web site for 30 days.

About Phonetime Inc.

Established in 1994, Phonetime is a leading supplier of international wholesale and retail long distance telecommunications services with network facilities in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia. Through its Wholesale Division, Phonetime buys and resells long-distance services to major telephone carriers around the world using its proprietary call trading platform. Through its Retail Division, Phonetime provides subscription-based long distance services to targeted ethnic consumers across Canada and competitively markets a range of pre-paid long distance phone cards. Phonetime's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol PHD. More information can be found at the Company's website, http://www.phonetime.com/

Phonetime Inc.

CONTACT: Wayne Silver, Phonetime, President & C.E.O., (905) 361-8304,
wayne@phonetime.com; Rodney Franklin, Phonetime, Chairman & CFO, (905)
361-8305, rodney@phonetime.com; Joe Racanelli, Equicom Group, (416) 815-0700 x
243, jracanelli@equicomgroup.com

AT&T to Introduce GoPhone Three-Dollar Per Day Unlimited Calling Option May 11New Pay As You Go Feature Adds Flexibility to Get Unlimited Calling While Paying Only on Days Used

DALLAS, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced a new prepaid calling option will be available beginning May 11 that offers unlimited nationwide calling for just three dollars per day. AT&T GoPhone customers will enjoy the flexibility of unlimited calling with charges only applying on days when they make or receive voice calls.

The new AT&T GoPhone plan includes no roaming or long distance fees on the company's national wireless network, making it a convenient and affordable option for customers who prefer a "Pay As You Go" package. Customers on the new GoPhone Unlimited Calling plan will also be able to use text messaging and data service at the same pay per use rates as all other GoPhone Pay As You Go plans, or customers can add messaging or data packages. Refills are sold at more than 200,000 locations across the U.S.

For customers who primarily call other AT&T mobile subscribers, AT&T also offers an Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile plan, which provides unlimited calling to and from all 78 million AT&T wireless customers, and $0.10 for all other calls, for $1 a day.

"Prepaid customers are looking for more flexible options, and this new GoPhone offer bridges the gap between paying as you go and the need for unlimited calling," said Judy Cavalieri, vice president of Prepaid Products for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "Customers see value in an unlimited prepaid service that lets them pay only for the days they use and operates on a network they can trust, and GoPhone serves both needs."

AT&T GoPhone packages, which include a new device plus $15 airtime credit, are available in all AT&T stores, as well as other retail locations. Current GoPhone customers will be able to switch to the unlimited calling plan by calling 611 from their handset, or 800-901-9878 from a landline phone. Feature packages such as unlimited text messaging for $19.99 can be added by choosing the option 'Buy Features.' More information will be available at http://www.att.com/gophone.

AT&T also offers "Pick Your Plan" options which allow users to pay in advance for a monthly rate plan, without a contract, credit check or deposit. Both GoPhone offers include Rollover Balance(R), which lets customers carry over their unused account balances when they refill before their balances expire, up to the account maximum.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/.

*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 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. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's list of the World'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. 3G service not available in all areas. 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: Warner May, +1-404-986-1807, wmay@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.

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

Universal Travel Group to Present at the Las Vegas Money Show

SHENZHEN, China, May 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group (BULLETIN BOARD: UTVL) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a growing travel services provider in the People's Republic of China ("PRC") specializing in online and customer representative services to the travel service industry offering packaged tours, air ticketing, hotel reservation and air cargo agency services, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Las Vegas Money Show, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada May 11-14, 2009.

Universal Travel Group will participate in the Money Show from May 11 through May 14, 2009. The Company will have a presentation booth, which will showcase the Company's products, technology and investment highlights to an audience of prospective retail investors.

The Money Show was developed to join individual investors, expert speakers, leading financial services firms, and the top investment media partners together in a live forum. Since its inception, the Money Show has provided investors with specific advice and recommendations from leading investment and economic experts. This year, the Money Show in Las Vegas will feature more than 200 workshops, 100 speakers who will provide their insights and advice on the following topics: The Markets, Politics, and the Economy; Global Investing; Mutual Funds, ETFs, and REITs; Commodities and Options; and much more. For more information, please visit http://www.moneyshow.com/LVMS/ .

Company Contact: Mr. David Liu VP of Finance and Investor Relations Universal Travel Group Address: 1230 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Floor New York, NY 10020 Phone: +1-646-756-2666 Fax: +1-646-756-2999 Email: liudy@cnutg.com About Universal Travel Group

Universal Travel Group, a growing travel services provider in the PRC, is engaged in providing reservation, booking, and domestic and international travel and tourism services throughout the PRC via the internet and through customer representatives. Under the theme, "Wings towards a more colorful life," the company's core services include tour packaging for customers, booking services for air tickets and hotels as well as air cargo transportation. In 2007, Universal Travel Group completed the acquisitions of Speedy Dragon, specializing in air cargo transportation; Xi'an Golden Net, specializing in travel packaged tours; Shanghai LanBao, specializing in hotel reservation, and Foshan Overseas International, a PRC-based company that handles domestic and international travel inquiries. Universal Travel Group's goal is to become the PRC's leading travel services provider in all fields of the tourism industry including the aviation, cargo, hotel booking and tour packaging segments. For more information about the Company, please visit http://us.cnutg.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included herein are "forward-looking statements". Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the Company's ability to successfully expand its market presence and those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with and available from the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Universal Travel Group Mr. Jing Xie, Chief Financial Officer Phone: +86-755-8366-8489 Email: 06@cnutg.cn Web: http://us.cnutg.com/ Investor Relations Contact: CCG Investor Relations Mr. Crocker Coulson, President Phone: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office) Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Mr. Gary Chin Phone: +1-646-213-1909 Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com/

Universal Travel Group

CONTACT: Universal Travel Group, Mr. Jing Xie, Chief Financial Officer,
+86-755-8366-8489, 06@cnutg.cn; CCG Investor Relations, Mr. Crocker Coulson,
President, +1-646-213-1915 (NY office), crocker.coulson@ccgir.com and Gary
Chin, +1-646-213-1909, both for Universal Travel Group

Web site: http://us.cnutg.com/

Do You and Your 'Peanut' Fly Southwest Airlines?Southwest Introduces Mommy Blogger and Announces Contest

DALLAS, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In honor of Mother's Day, Southwest Airlines is introducing its mommy blogger, Jessica Turner, and launching a campaign called My Peanut and I Fly Southwest. To celebrate the launch, Southwest Airlines also is giving away one family four-pack of airline tickets to any destination the airline serves.

Southwest Airlines has created a variety of My Peanut and I Fly Southwest online buttons for moms and dads who fly with their kids. Parents who post the online button on their blog, Facebook profile, and/or other social media sites are eligible to win the prize pack.

"At Southwest, we love families and blogging, so inviting Jessica to be our mommy blogger made perfect sense for our Company," said Paula Berg, Manager of Emerging Media. "The My Peanut and I Fly Southwest button is a fun way for bloggers and social media participants to show their Southwest support - and maybe even win a great vacation package."

"I've always called my son, Elias, a little peanut, so I'm very excited about this campaign," said Southwest Mommy blogger Jessica Turner. "I am proud to represent parents across America who fly Southwest with their kids. The online button is such an easy way for parents like me to show our love for travel and Southwest."

The My Peanut and I Fly Southwest buttons are available on the Nuts About Southwest blog. For a chance to win a family four-pack of airline tickets, simply post a My Peanut and I Fly Southwest button somewhere online, then leave a comment on the May 8 Nuts About Southwest blog post about the buttons. Be sure to include a link to where you posted the button. If you post the button on multiple sites (ie: your blog and Facebook page), please leave one comment for each link. This contest ends May 31, 2009.

To download the My Peanut and I Fly Southwest buttons, visit: http://www.blogsouthwest.com/content/download-mommy-patches

To read a blog post from our new Mommy Blogger, visit: http://www.blogsouthwest.com/blog/my-peanut-and-i-fly-southwest-contest

About Southwest Airlines Mommy Blogger Jessica Turner

Jessica Turner is Southwest Airlines' new resident mommy blogger. Her guest blog posts and video blogs will focus on traveling with her baby, tips she discovers, and family-friendly activities to experience around the country. When she isn't traveling, she enjoys spending time with her family, working, blogging and scrapbooking. She and her husband, Matthew, live in Nashville, Tenn., with their ten-month-old peanut, Elias, who is currently into everything!

Southwest Airlines

After nearly 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines, the nation's leading low-fare carrier, continues to differentiate itself from other airlines -- offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience. Southwest offers a very comfortable ride with all premium leather seats and plenty of legroom with a young all Boeing 737 fleet. Southwest recently updated its gate areas and improved its boarding procedure to make flying Southwest even more convenient and simple. Southwest Airlines , the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 65 cities (will begin service to Boston Logan and New York LaGuardia later this year) in 33 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 35,000 Employees systemwide.

OFFICIAL RULES - Southwest Airlines Contest

1. To Enter: No purchase or obligation necessary. Contest runs May 8, 2009 at 8:00 am CDT - to May 31, 2009 at 11:59 pm CDT. To enter without purchase or obligation, you must download and post a My Peanut and I Fly Southwest button somewhere online, then leave a comment under the blog post with a link to where you posted the button.

2. Drawing: On or about June 1, 2009, a random drawing from all eligible entries received will be conducted by independent judges whose decisions are final. Entrants need not be present to win. All prizes are guaranteed to be awarded. Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

3. Prize: One (1) Grand Prize to consist of 4 roundtrip tickets on Southwest $1600. Value of Prize is approximately $1600

4. Eligibility: Contest open to all legal US residents, 18 years and older as of March 20, 2009. Employees of Southwest Airlines Co., its advertising and promotions agencies, and their immediate families (spouse and parents, children and siblings and their spouses) and individuals living in the same households of such employees are ineligible. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Contest subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By participating, entrants agree to these official rules and accept decisions of the Sponsor as final. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law. The promotion is offered in the United States only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to United States law. Do not proceed in this site if you are not located in the United States.

5. To Claim Prize: Winner only will be notified by Southwest Airlines via email, and will be required to complete and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release and, where legal, a Publicity Release, which must be returned within seven (7) days after prize notification or prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. If prize notification letter is returned undeliverable, the prize will be awarded to an alternate winner in a random drawing. Grand Prize winner's guests, or if minor(s) their parent(s)/legal guardian(s), must execute Liability Releases, and where legal, Publicity Releases prior to the issuance of travel documents. Unclaimed or undeliverable prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Prize is guaranteed to be awarded. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission (except where prohibited) to use winner's name, hometown and likeness for purposes of advertising, promotion and publicity in any media without additional compensation.

6. Limitation of Liability: Sponsor is not responsible for printing or typographical errors in any related materials; stolen, fraudulent, entries or mail; or transactions that are processed or lost due to computer or electronic malfunction. Winner is solely responsible for payment of all federal, state, and local taxes on prize and for any travel or other expenses not specifically mentioned in prize description. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or modify Contest if fraud or technical failures compromise the integrity of the Contest as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. This Contest offer is being made exclusively by Sponsor.

Sponsor not responsible for technical, hardware, software or telephone failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections or fraud, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission whether caused by Sponsor, user, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the promotion or by any technical or human error which may occur in the process of submissions which may limit a participant's ability to participate in this promotion.

7. Winner's List: To request a Winner's Name List, send a self addressed stamped return envelope, after June 1, 2009, to Southwest Airlines Emerging Media. All requests must be received by June 20, 2009. Utah and Washington residents may omit return postage. Winner's Name List will also be published on Southwest Airlines Web Site around June 1, 2009 after 12:00 pm CST.

8. Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Co., P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX. 75235-1611

http://www.southwest.com/

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CONTACT: Southwest Airlines Public Relations, +1-214-792-4847

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

Atom.com and COMEDY CENTRAL Greenlight New Web Series and TV Pilot Presentation 'The Fuzz,' from Waverly FilmsNew Development Deal Follows The Success Of The First Atom-Waverly Collaboration, "Stickman Exodus," Winner Of 2009 Webby Award For Best Animation

NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- COMEDY CENTRAL and its digital comedy network, Atom.com, announced today they are co-funding the new Web series "The Fuzz," from 2009 double Webby Award-winner, Waverly Films.

"The Fuzz," a procedural cop series in which humans and puppets join forces to crack down on criminals in a corrupt city, has been greenlit for five Webisodes that will premiere on Atom.com later this year. COMEDY CENTRAL will work closely with both Atom.com and Waverly Films to develop the series as a pilot for potential on-air distribution.

This new deal extends Atom.com's successful partnership with Waverly Films. It was announced earlier this week that the first collaboration "Stickman Exodus," earned two 2009 Webby Awards for Best Animation - for both the People's Voice Award ( determined by online voting) and the Webby Award (determined by an illustrious panel of industry judges). "Stickman Exodus," a series featuring a ragtag band of stick figures struggling to reach the "promised page" in a high school kid's notebook, debuted on Atom.com in June 2008 and has exceeded 500,000 plays to date. The Web series was distributed widely to consumers across Atom's multiplatform distribution network, including the "Atom TV" series on COMEDY CENTRAL, mobile phone partners including Verizon and AT&T and other leading Internet destinations including iTunes, AOL, Dailymotion, xBox Live and many more.

Atom.com, a division of Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks, is a digital comedy network for young men that reaches millions of consumers each month on the Atom.com Web site and millions more through multiplatform distribution on television, mobile phones and the Internet. Atom.com's programming lineup features daily new releases of original comedy including animation, live-action narrative, topical videos, sketch comedies and spoofs. The site also offers a library of thousands of comedy productions previously developed by, licensed by and uploaded to AtomFilms and COMEDY CENTRAL. Drawing on a strategic partnership with COMEDY CENTRAL and its own 10-year history of online video innovation and leadership (formerly as AtomFilms), Atom.com delivers Web comedy like nobody else.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 95 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is http://www.comedycentral.com/. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at http://www.comedycentral.com/press.

Waverly Films is a group of filmmakers from Brooklyn. They write, direct, produce and act in commercials, music videos, TV shows and funny clips on the internet.

COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

CONTACT: Aileen Budow, MTVN Entertainment Group, +1-212-767-3952,
aileen.budow@mtvn.com

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

Sonus Networks Announces Participation in Upcoming Financial Conferences

WESTFORD, Mass., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonus Networks, Inc. , providing network transformation through IP communications technology, announced today that Company executives will participate in the following upcoming events with the financial community:

Baird's 2009 Growth Stock Conference Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Time: 7:45 a.m. CT Location: Chicago, IL Speakers: Richard Gaynor, Chief Financial Officer, and Guru Pai, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sonus Networks UBS Global Technology and Services Conference Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Time: 2:45 p.m. ET Location: New York, NY Speakers: Richard Gaynor, Chief Financial Officer, and Guru Pai, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sonus Networks

For instructions on how to listen live to the presentations, or to access a playback following the event, please visit http://www.sonusnet.com/, About Us, Investor Relations.

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks Inc., providing network transformation through IP communications technology, is leading the evolution of communications networks to support the multi-media, multi-device demands of today's digital lifestyle. Sonus solutions and services enable fixed, mobile and cable operators to gain network awareness and new multi-media capabilities essential to retaining and expanding their subscriber base. Through standards based interoperable solutions and services, Sonus extends the investments made in traditional networks by enabling operators to seamlessly migrate to next generation technology and deliver the secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective network needed to grow their business. For more information visit http://www.sonusnet.com/.

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Risk factors include among others: the unpredictability of our quarterly financial results; risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's previous restatement of its historical stock option granting practices and accounting including regulatory actions; actions that may be taken by significant shareholders; risks associated with our international expansion; and the impact the current global financial market conditions may have on the telecommunications industry. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

For more information, please contact: Media Relations: Investor Relations: Lucy Millington David Roy / Karin Cellupica 978-614-8240 978-614-8353 / 978-614-8615 lmillington@sonusnet.com droy@sonusnet.com kcellupica@sonusnet.com

Sonus Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Relations, Lucy Millington, +1-978-614-8240,
lmillington@sonusnet.com, or Investor Relations, David Roy, +1-978-614-8353,
droy@sonusnet.com, or Karin Cellupica, +1-978-614-8615,
kcellupica@sonusnet.com, all of Sonus Networks, Inc.

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

China Information Security Technology Reschedules First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call to Monday, May 11th at 9am ET

SHENZHEN, China, May 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Information Security Technology, Inc. today announced that the Company plans to report its first quarter 2009 financial results on May 11, 2009 before the market opens. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET (instead of 8:30 a.m. ET, which was the scheduled time listed on the May 6th 1Q09 earnings date press release).

The dial-in numbers for the rescheduled call time remain the same. Listeners may access the call by dialing # 1-913-312-6676. To listen to the live webcast of the event, please go to http://www.chinacpby.com/ and click on the Investor Relations section where conference calls are posted. Please go to the website 15 minutes early to download and install any necessary audio software.

A replay of the call will be available from May 11, 2009 to May 18, 2009. Listeners may access the replay by dialing 1-719-457-0820, passcode: 3114935.

About China Information Security Technology, Inc.

Through its wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, China Information Security Technology, Inc. ("CIST" or the "Company") headquartered in Shenzhen, China ("PRC"), is a leading application software developer, systems integrator and full-service Geographic Information Systems ("GIS") solutions provider to the public security and civil-use markets in China, aiming to use information technology to improve public safety and information management. Its main business lines range from digital information security, to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and digital hospital information systems. The Company provides a broad portfolio of fully integrated solutions and services, including its First Responder Coordination Platform, Intelligent Border Control System, Residence Card Information Management System, Police- and Civil-use GIS products, and Digital Hospital Information System to serve the growing demand for digital hospital and electronic medical record systems in China. Its commitment to leading-edge technology and quality assurance has won the Company numerous government and enterprise contracts throughout China. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.chinacpby.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of China Information Security Technology, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website ( http://www.sec.gov/ ). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

For more information, please contact: Company Contact: China Information Security Technology, Inc. Ms. Iris Yan Investor Relations Manager Tel: +86-755-8370-4767 Email: ir@chinacpby.com Web: http://www.chinacpby.com/ Investor Relations Contact: ICR Michael Tieu Tel: +86-10-6599-7960 Email: michael.tieu@icrinc.com

China Information Security Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Ms. Iris Yan, Investor Relations Manager, China Information
Security Technology, Inc. at +86-755-8370-4767 or ir@chinacpby.com; or Michael
Tieu of ICR at +86-10-6599-7960 or michael.tieu@icrinc.com, for China
Information Security Technology, Inc.

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

DISH Network(R) Remote Access Service Gives Customers Power to Manage Their DVRs From Anywhere in the WorldIncludes all the features of a DVR remote control and comprehensive search functionality

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DISH Network(R) , today launched its DISH Remote Access service to customers across the country. Free to DISH Network customers with a broadband-connected ViP(R) Series DVR, DISH Remote Access gives customers total access to all the features of their DVR from any internet connected device, allowing them to manage their programming from anywhere in the world.

DISH Remote Access includes a comprehensive search functionality, which looks for desired content throughout a nine-day programming guide. It uses keywords and filters set by the user, such as genre, channel, sports, content rating and language, and more. Upon finding the programming event they want to record, customers simply click the record button next to the event description, selecting to either record the one event, all events or only new events.

"DISH Remote Access provides the most robust online DVR interface available," said Ira Bahr, Chief Marketing Officer for DISH Network. "No other service compares to the level of DVR control that DISH Remote Access offers. Not only can customers remotely set recordings, but they can also see and manage their DVRs in real time, as if they were at home."

In addition, DISH Network customers who lease or purchase the ViP(R) 922 HD DVR - available later this year - will have all the great benefits of the DISH Remote Access service plus the ability to view both their live and recorded DVR content via integrated Slingbox(TM) technology. The same integration is also available to customers who have a Slingbox connected to a DISH Network ViP(R) Series DVR.

DISH Network receivers eligible for the DISH Remote Access are: the ViP(R) 922 (when available), ViP(R) 722k, ViP(R) 722, ViP(R) 622 and ViP(R) 612 HD DVRs. To set up DISH Remote Access and learn more about the service, customers can visit http://www.dishnetwork.com/dishremoteaccess.

About DISH Network Corporation

DISH Network Corporation provides approximately 13.678 million satellite TV customers as of Dec. 31, 2008 with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most international channels in the U.S., state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the DuoDVR(TM) ViP(R) 722 DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine "Editors' Choice." DISH Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 250 company. Visit http://www.dishnetwork.com/.

DISH Network Corporation

CONTACT: Francie Bauer of DISH Network Corporation, +1-720-514-5351,
press@dishnetwork.com

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

Hazelton, Pennsylvania, Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

HAZELTON, Pa., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for its customers in Luzerne County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new site increases coverage and capacity at the Hazelton Airport Beltway and the Laurel Mall, as well as along Interstate 81 including the Humboldt Industrial Park and along Route 93 including the Lowes Shopping Complex.

The network expansion is part of an aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year (more than $1 billion every 90 days) to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. Verizon Wireless has spent more than $80 million in the first quarter alone to expand and enhance its wireless network across central, northeastern and southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, bringing the network investment in the region to more than $1.3 billion since 2001. Nationally, the company has invested more than $50 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services, including wireless data services such as picture messaging and text messaging and the company's exclusive V CAST service. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones over Verizon Wireless' high-speed EV-DO network. Verizon Wireless' high-speed third generation wireless broadband network has been enhanced with EV-DO Rev. A technology. This enhancement allows customers who use the company's flagship business data service, Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband, to interact with Web-based applications, download music over-the-air, access to e-mail, everyday corporate data, the Internet, and more at speeds that are eight to nine times faster than before. For example, Mobile Broadband customers with Rev. A compatible devices can now expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps, which means customers can download a 1 megabyte e-mail attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- in about eight seconds and upload the same sized file in less than 13 seconds.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2009 as the company added 1.3 million net new customers. For the 18th consecutive quarter, Verizon Wireless also led the wireless industry with an all-time high in customer loyalty. The company posted a churn (customer turnover) rate of just 1.47 percent, well below the rate reported by the other major wireless carriers.

Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors to ensure the Verizon Wireless network remains the Nation's most reliable. Nationally, Verizon Wireless' real-life test men and women drive 90 specially equipped vehicles almost 1 million miles annually on interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to determine if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit 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: Natalie Neyer, +1-717-231-5331, or Sheldon Jones,
+1-215-638-5668, Sheldon.jones@verizonwireless.com, both of Verizon Wireless

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

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

KUNKLETOWN, Pa., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for its customers in Monroe County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with the construction of two new cell sites. The new sites increase coverage and capacity in the areas of Jonas, Robin Hood Lake Estates, and Pleasant Valley Estates, as well as along Route 534, Jonas Road and Dotters Corner Road. Coverage has been increased throughout Cresco and along Routes 191 and 390 and Koerner Road.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Natalie Neyer, +1-717-231-5331 or Sheldon Jones,
+1-215-638-5668, Sheldon.jones@verizonwireless.com

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

Summit Hill, Pennsylvania, Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Calling, Data Access, and Music

SUMMIT HILL, Pa., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for its customers in Carbon County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site. The new site increases coverage and capacity along Routes 54 and 902, as well as at the intersection of Route 209 and West Patterson Street and along Route 209 a quarter of a mile before its intersection with Route 54.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Natalie Neyer for Verizon Wireless, +1-717-231-5331; or Sheldon
Jones of Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668, Sheldon.jones@verizonwireless.com

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

Hutchison Telecom: Successful Spin-Off and Listing of Hong Kong and Macau Operations on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

HONG KONG, May 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('Hutchison Telecom'; SEHK:2332; NYSE: HTX) today announced the successful spin-off and listing of the Company's Hong Kong and Macau operations on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ('Stock Exchange'). The listing was by way of introduction of the shares of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited ('HTHKH') on the Stock Exchange which began trading on 8 May 2009 .

As part of the spin-off, Peter Wong, the CEO and Executive Director of HTHKH, resigned today from the Board of Hutchison Telecom.

After the spin-off, Hutchison Telecom remains a leading telecom company focussed on growth in the dynamic markets of its Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Israel operations.

About Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('Hutchison Telecom' or 'the Group') is a leading global provider of telecommunications services. The Group currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Israel, and operates mobile telecommunications services in Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Israel and operates brands including "Hutch", "3" and "Orange".

Hutchison Telecom is a listed company with American Depositary Shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HTX and shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under the stock code 2332. A subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Group, Hutchison Telecom is dedicated to providing superior telecommunications services in dynamic markets. For more information about Hutchison Telecom, see http://www.htil.com/ .

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs and expectations of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('the Company'), are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company cautions you that if these risks or uncertainties ever materialise or the assumptions prove incorrect, or if a number of important factors occur or do not occur, the Company's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. Additional information as to factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's forward-looking statements can be found in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

For enquiries, please contact: Mickey Shiu Corporate Communications / Investor Relations Hutchison Telecom Work: +852-2128-3107 Mobile: +852-9092-8233 Email: mickeyshiu@htil.com.hk

Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited

CONTACT: Mickey Shiu, Corporate Communications or Investor Relations of
Hutchison Telecom, +852-2128-3107 or mobile, +852-9092-8233, or
mickeyshiu@htil.com.hk

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

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Killingly, CTInvestment in Windham County, Connecticut to Stay Ahead of Rising Demand for Wireless Voice, 3G Multimedia and Internet Access

KILLINGLY, Conn., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Killingly, CT. The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G coverage along State Route 695 between I-395 and the Rhode Island border.

Verizon Wireless, originally the first wireless provider to offer 3G speeds, today has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States, giving customers with notebook computers or smartphones the ability to:

-- Browse the web faster with quicker page loading times -- Quickly download and play music -- Watch streaming video -- Send emails with attachments -- Download and play 3D games -- Video conference with your contacts -- Rapidly share files

"Verizon Wireless' 3G network coverage across New England is unparalleled," said director for Network System Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright. "We've invested billions of dollars into New England believing that even the most sophisticated cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on. Our continued aggressive network investments provide customers with a 3G network advantage at home and on vacation."

The company has invested more than $50 billion since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested more than $2.4 billion into its New England network over the past nine years, including $240 million in 2008 alone. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in New England provide 3G wireless data connectivity.

Mobile Broadband Internet Access

Verizon Wireless' 3G high-speed wireless broadband network keeps customers connected. With Mobile Broadband from Verizon Wireless, notebook computer users can access email, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed (average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps). A one megabyte email attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- can be downloaded in about eight seconds and uploaded in less than 13 seconds.

V CAST: Video and Music

Powered by the company's 3G high-speed network, V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to download full song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their phones. With content updated daily, customers can watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather, sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips.

V CAST Music with Rhapsody

The company's wireless broadband network also powers its V CAST Music with Rhapsody service, which combines Verizon Wireless' world-class, over-the-air mobile music service with Rhapsody's leading desktop solution. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players, and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. With V CAST Music with Rhapsody, customers who purchase music over-the-air can download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.

Most Reliable Wireless Network

The company's 'America's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. By traversing more than one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas -- the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips around the world -- the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
michael.murphy(at)verizonwireless.com; or Diane Fortier for Verizon Wireless,
+1-978-499-9250, Ext. 225, diane(at)matternow.com

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

NetDragon Launches English Expansion Pack for Eudemons Online - 'The Divine Path'

HONG KONG, May 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon"), a leading online game developer and operator in the PRC ("NetDragon", with its subsidiaries collectively know as the "Group", stock code:777) announced the release of a new English language expansion pack, "The Divine Path", for its fantasy online game, Eudemons Online, on May 8, 2009. The English version follows the launch of the Chinese language expansion pack ("Zhong Shen Gui Lai") in January 2009, which features elements of Greek mythology and divine eudemons, offering a fresh experience to players, while maintaining the integrity of the original title. The launch of the English expansion pack is expected to bolster the influence of Eudemons Online in the overseas markets.

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Liu Luyuan, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of NetDragon, said, "2009 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of NetDragon. We have made great achievements in game development and operation in the year to date. The new game, 'Way of the Five' has gained popularity among players, and 'Zero Online' debuted in Vietnam. The English version of 'Tou Ming Zhuang Online' has been released, and both Chinese and English versions of the new expansion pack for our flagship product, Eudemons Online are now available. We are looking forward to continuously increasing our market share in both home and overseas markets based on our commitment to R&D, thereby rewarding our global players with more quality entertainment products."

Since its launch in 2006, Eudemons Online has gained tremendous popularity among markets and players, winning of several prestigious awards in the online game field. Versions in more than six languages have been launched including Portuguese, Malay and Indonesian. Eudemons Online has also enabled NetDragon to expand its overseas presence, making NetDragon an outstanding example of global expansion among China's domestic online game vendors.

About NetDragon Websoft Inc.

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is one of the leading online game developers and operators in the PRC. The Group's game portfolio comprises a range of MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) that cater to various types of players and gaming preferences. The Group has successfully developed and marketed many popular online titles of various styles. Its current offerings include the games Way of the Five, Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Tou Ming Zhuang Online and Heroes of Might and Magic Online. Some of the games are also available in foreign languages, including English, French and Spanish. The Group also has four games currently in development, including Tian Yuan, Disney Fantasy Online, Dungeon Keeper Online and CJ7 Online, which are expected to be launched from 2009. For more details please visit http://www.nd.com.cn/ or http://www.nd.com.cn/ir .

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CONTACT: Ms. Maggie Zhou (Investor Relations Department) of NetDragon
Websoft Inc., +86-591-8754-3120, Fax: +86-591-8754-1761, ir@nd.com.hk

Web site: http://www.nd.com.cn/
http://www.nd.com.cn/ir

BullMarket.com Updates Outlook on Heavy Equipment Stocks

PRINCETON, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, has provided subscribers with coverage of heavy equipment stocks, including Caterpillar , Deere , Terex , Manitowoc , and CNH Global , among others.

All paid and trial subscribers to BullMarket.com can now receive immediate access to the newsletter's exclusive daily reports. As a subscriber, you'll also gain access to our Recommended List of stocks, which outperformed the S&P 500 by 15% in 2008.

Start your 14-day free trial today: https://www.bullmarket.com/subscribe/pr/?refer=BMR516P

In its daily report, BullMarket.com wrote: "Various theories have been offered as to why CAT's stock has performed so strongly. One we saw recently was that based on the expectation of future inflation, gold sales and prices should spike along with demand for the metal. Most gold mining companies, as readers know from our reports last week, are certainly planning for increased output in the coming months and years. They also expect strong prices, though not every analyst agrees. Since Caterpillar is one of the leading makers of mining equipment, the extension of that thesis is that it should benefit from the increased demand for gold."

BullMarket.com looked at the following topics, among others: -- How important is China to Caterpillar's growth prospects? -- What could be a near-term catalyst for Manitowoc's stock? -- Why does Deere look like one of the best heavy equipment stocks? -- Why does Terex have the potential to outperform in the near term? About BullMarket.com:

Launched in 1997, BullMarket.com has a strong track record of creating wealth for its subscribers by providing sound, long-term investing advice. The BullMarket.com Recommended List includes about 50 companies across all major industries, including Financials, Healthcare, Energy, Technology, and Retail, among others. BullMarket.com is one of the oldest continuously published investment newsletters online, and its Recommended List has consistently outperformed the major market indices.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926. Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

Contact:

Marcie Martin, Bull Market Report, +1-888-278-5515

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

CONTACT: Marcie Martin, Bull Market Report, +1-888-278-5515

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

Equifax's SVP of Global Internet Solutions Receives 2009 CIO Ones to Watch Award

ATLANTA, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Equifax Inc. announced that Ed Smith, Sr. Vice President of Global Internet Solutions, has been selected as a recipient of the 2009 Ones to Watch award from IDG's CIO magazine and the CIO Executive Council. The CIO award recognizes 25 rising stars in Information Technology who bring tremendous leadership, innovation and value to their organization and have the potential to become future CIO's.

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The awards ceremony was held on May 4, 2009, at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. during CIO magazine's Leadership Event. After accepting the award, Smith said, "It is an honor to be recognized among such a talented group of professionals. I am excited to share this honor with my entire team, who have been extraordinarily effective, cooperative and collaborative. Exceeding our goals would not have been possible without their outstanding support and dedication."

Smith was named SVP of Global Internet Solutions in January 2007, where he helps ensure world-class service delivery and is responsible for software development (onshore/offshore) and operations support for Equifax's Global Internet Solutions business, which has more than 40 million consumers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. He is also a member of Equifax's Growth Council, an executive leadership team focused on expanding the scope and scale of the company's business.

"We congratulate Ed and his entire team on this important recognition. Outstanding leadership is critical to IT's ability to add real and sustained value to the enterprise. Ed's receipt of the CIO Ones to Watch award is another important indication that Equifax is leveraging people, process and technology to drive competitive advantage," said Robert Webb, Chief Information Officer who nominated Ed for this award.

"The Ones to Watch honorees are great technologists, project managers, information architects and risk managers. The one thing they all have in common is their ability to lead," says Maryfran Johnson, CIO editor in chief.

About CIO Magazine and the CIO Executive Council

Launched in 1987, CIO magazine addresses issues vital to the success of chief information officers (CIOs) worldwide. The CIO portfolio includes an award-winning website (http://www.cio.com/), CIO magazine, CIO Executive Programs and the CIO Executive Council. CIO properties provide technology and business leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT's role in achieving business goals. The U.S. edition of the magazine and website are recipients of 200 awards to date, including two Grand Neals from the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards and two Magazine of the Year awards from the National Society of Business Publication Editors. CIO magazine is published in more than twenty-five countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, South Korea and Sweden. CIO Executive Programs--a series of face-to-face conferences including CIO The Year Ahead Summit and the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards--provide educational and networking opportunities for pre-qualified corporate and government leaders. The CIO Executive Council is a professional organization of CIOs created to serve as an unbiased and trusted peer advisory group. CIO magazine, CIO.com, CIO Executive Programs and the CIO Executive Council are produced by International Data Group's award-winning business unit: CXO Media Inc.

About Equifax Inc. (http://www.equifax.com/)

Equifax empowers businesses and consumers with information they can trust. A global leader in information solutions, employment and income verification and human resources business process outsourcing services, we leverage one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data, along with advanced analytics and proprietary technology, to create customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Customers have trusted Equifax for over 100 years to deliver innovative solutions with the highest integrity and reliability. Businesses -large and small - rely on us for consumer and business credit intelligence, portfolio management, fraud detection, decisioning technology, marketing tools, HR/payroll services, and much more. We empower individual consumers to manage their personal credit information, protect their identity and maximize their financial well-being.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Equifax Inc. operates in the U.S. and 14 other countries throughout North America, Latin America and Europe. Equifax is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500(R) Index. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX.

http://www.equifax.com/

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CONTACT: Tim Klein, VP - Public Relations, Equifax Inc.,
+1-404-885-8555, tim.klein@equifax.com

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

Mindray Files Annual Report on Form 20-F with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

SHENZHEN, China, May 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Mindray Medical International Limited , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide announced today it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission an Annual Report on Form 20-F that included audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008. An electronic version of Mindray's Annual Report on Form 20-F is available online at Mindray's investor relations website at http://ir.mindray.com/ , or at http://www.sec.gov/ .

Investors may obtain a printed copy of Mindray's audited financial statements free of charge by contacting Mindray Investor Relations either by phone, e-mail or in writing at the address below:

ATTN: Investor Relations Mindray Building Keji 12th Road South, High-tech Industrial Park Nanshan, Shenzhen 518057 P.R. China. About Mindray

We are a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide. We maintain global headquarters in Shenzhen, China, U.S. headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey and multiple sales offices in major international markets. From our main manufacturing and engineering base in China and through our worldwide distribution network, we are able to supply internationally a broad range of products across three primary business segments, comprised of patient monitoring and life support products, in-vitro diagnostic products and medical imaging systems. For more information, please visit http://www.mindray.com/ .

For investor and media inquiries please contact: In the U.S.: Evan Smith, CFA FD Tel: +1-212-850-5606 Email: evan.smith@fd.com John Capodanno FD Tel: +1-212-850-5705 Email: john.capodanno@fd.com In China: May Li Mindray Investor Relations Tel: +86-755-2658-2518 Email: may.li@mindray.com

Mindray Medical International Limited

CONTACT: In the U.S.: Evan Smith, CFA, +1-212-850-5606,
evan.smith@fd.com, or John Capodanno, +1-212-850-5705, john.capodanno@fd.com,
both of FD; or In China: May Li of Mindray Investor Relations,
+86-755-2658-2518, may.li@mindray.com

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

Thomson Reuters to Present at the J.P. Morgan 37th Annual Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on May 19, 2009

NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert D. Daleo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI; TSX: TRI; LSE: TRIL; Nasdaq: TRIN), will present at the J.P. Morgan 37th Annual Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

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Mr. Daleo is scheduled to speak at approximately 9:20 a.m. EDT. The presentation may include forward-looking information. A live webcast will be available over the Internet. To participate in the webcast, please follow the directions below.

How to participate in the webcast: Direct link to the webcast is:

http://metameetings.com/webcasts/jpmorgan/technology09/directlink?ticker=T RIL-LON (Due to the length of the URL, please copy and paste into browser.)

Or, you can visit http://www.thomsonreuters.com/ and click on "Investor Relations" at the top of the page and then "Events & Webcasts" at the left side of the page.

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange ; Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TRI); London Stock Exchange ; and Nasdaq . For more information, go to http://www.thomsonreuters.com/.

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CONTACTS Fred Hawrysh Frank Golden Senior Vice President, Corporate Senior Vice President, Investor Affairs Relations 1.646 223 5285 1.646 223 5288 fred.hawrysh@thomsonreuters.com frank.golden@thomsonreuters.com Victoria Brough Head of External Affairs, EMEA +44 (0) 207 542 8763 victoria.brough@thomsonreuters.com

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CONTACT: Fred Hawrysh, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs,
+1-646-223-5285, fred.hawrysh@thomsonreuters.com; Frank Golden, Senior Vice
President, Investor Relations, +1-646-223-5288,
frank.golden@thomsonreuters.com; Victoria Brough, Head of External Affairs,
EMEA, +44 0 207 542 8763, victoria.brough@thomsonreuters.com

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