S&T Bancorp to Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

INDIANA, Pa., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Officials of S&T Bancorp, Inc. announced today that they plan to broadcast a conference call detailing the company's second quarter 2009 earnings live over the Internet at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Todd D. Brice, president and chief executive officer; and Robert E. Rout, senior executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, will conduct the conference call. The public is invited to listen.

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S&T Bancorp, Inc. intends to release its second-quarter earnings at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009.

PERTINENT USER INFORMATION: What: S&T Bancorp, Inc. Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: 4:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Where: S&T Bank's Investor Relations webpage: http://www.stbancorp.com/ How: Live over the Internet.

Simply go to S&T Bancorp's web page at the address listed above, click on "Investor Relations," and then click on "Presentations." Select the "2nd Quarter 2009 Conference Call," and follow the instructions. Participants are asked to access the webcast approximately 10 to 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the discussion. After the live presentation, the webcast will be archived on this website for 30 days. There is no charge to access this event.

To Ask Questions

Participants who log onto the conference call will have an opportunity to email their questions. Email questions will be accepted beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, until the conclusion of the presentation.

System Requirements

The minimum requirements to listen to the broadcast are Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.aspx and at least a 28.8 Kbps connection to the Internet. If you experience problems listening to the broadcast, send an email to webmaster@vcall.com.

Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release

The S&T Bancorp, Inc. Second Quarter Earnings press release can be accessed after 9:00 a.m. ET on Monday, July 20, 2009 at http://www.stbancorp.com/. Click on "Investor Relations" and then on "Press Releases."

About S&T Bancorp, Inc.

Headquartered in Indiana, PA, S&T Bancorp, Inc. operates 55 offices within Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Indiana, Jefferson and Westmoreland counties. With assets of $4.3 billion, S&T Bancorp, Inc. stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA.

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CONTACT: Rob Jorgenson of S&T Bancorp, Inc., +1-724-465-5448

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

Une nouvelle vidéo d'Avery Dennison montre comment le système IRF au niveau des articles a aidé American Apparel(R) à réaliser un inventaire exact à 99 % et à augmenter ses ventes de 14 %

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, July 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Une nouvelle vidéo qui guide les spectateurs tout au long des opérations les plus profondes du système de gestion des stocks au niveau des articles par IRF d'American Apparel est maintenant à la disposition des professionnels de l'industrie du vêtement, de la vente au détail et de l'IRF au http://www.ibmd.averydennison.com/american-apparel.

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Intitulée << Étude de cas d'IRF - American Apparel >>, la vidéo est la toute première production multimédia montrant comment le plus grand fabricant de vêtements des États-Unis a déployé un système d'IRF au niveau des articles afin de résoudre les problèmes d'exactitude d'approvisionnement des stocks dans certaines boutiques de détail, tout en augmentant les ventes de façon considérable.

La vidéo, produite par Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE : AVY), guide les spectateurs parmi toutes les étapes critiques du processus de gestion des stocks et offre des extraits filmés sur le plancher et dans l'arrière-boutique, des animations expliquant le roulement de la marchandise, des commentaires des clients et des employés des boutiques, ainsi que des remarques perspicaces formulées par des membres clés de l'équipe IRF d'American Apparel.

Le système

Le nouveau système de gestion des stocks au niveau des articles d'American Apparel comprend des incrustations d'IRF Avery Dennison AD-222 ; des imprimantes et des étiquettes d'Avery Dennison ; des antennes d'IRF ainsi que des lecteurs portables de Motorola ; et un logiciel de surveillance des stocks en boutique. Les incrustations d'IRF AD-222, qui constituent une partie essentielle de la solution, ont été choisies en raison de leur constance, de leur précision et de leur capacité à servir au-delà du marché du vêtement.

Selon Zander Livingston, directeur de l'IRF pour American Apparel, le système était entièrement opérationnel quatre mois avant le lancement du programme et a permis un rendement du capital investi à peine quatre mois plus tard.

En action, le système suit chaque numéro de référence de la réception jusqu'au traitement au point de vente. Il permet également de réapprovisionner les stocks à peine quelques minutes après une vente et d'aider à garantir l'exactitude de l'inventaire et l'approvisionnement en produits disponibles sur le plancher. Puisque les étiquettes d'IRF n'ont pas besoin d'être directement observées pour être lues, l'inventaire d'une boutique complète, qui pouvait prendre jusqu'à 120 heures, peut maintenant être réalisé en 15 heures. M. Livingston a déclaré : << J'ai été particulièrement épaté par la quantité de temps économisé. >>

Grâce au nouveau système d'IRF au niveau des articles, American Apparel réalise un bénéfice net sur les ventes substantiel. << Le [bénéfice le] plus facile à mesurer est l'augmentation de 14 % des ventes que nous avons observée dans les boutiques équipées d'un système d'IRF, comparativement aux boutiques ne comportant pas de système d'IRF >>, indique M. Livingston dans la vidéo. << Nous devons cette augmentation au fait que nous avons davantage d'articles sur les tablettes pour les clients et que le service à la clientèle est meilleur dans les boutiques équipées d'un système d'IRF. >>

M. Livingston explique ensuite que le système de gestion des stocks au niveau des articles par IRF améliore le service à la clientèle en permettant un réapprovisionnement plus rapide sur le plancher ainsi que des ventes plus nombreuses en raison de la disponibilité des articles. Le système guide les spécialistes du réapprovisionnement jusqu'aux zones appropriées des entrepôts, ce qui leur permet de récupérer rapidement les marchandises, de réapprovisionner le plancher et de répondre aux besoins des clients. Par conséquent, le délai de service est amélioré de 10 à 25 %.

Voici d'autres mesures clés du système de gestion des stocks au niveau des articles par IRF : Le système offre une visibilité de 99 % des stocks de la boutique et peut diminuer le travail de près de 30 % et le temps consacré à l'inventaire de 15 %.

À propos d'Avery Dennison Corporation

Avery Dennison est un leader reconnu de l'industrie qui met au point des solutions novatrices d'identification et de décoration pour les entreprises et les clients du monde entier. Parmi les produits de la société, on compte des matériaux d'étiquetage autoadhésifs ; des médias d'imagerie graphique ; des systèmes de billetterie et de marquage au détail ; des incrustations et des étiquettes d'IRF ; des fournitures de bureau ; des rubans pour usage spécial ; et une variété de marques spécialisées destinées aux secteurs automobile et industrielle, ainsi qu'aux marchandises durables. Société faisant partie du classement FORTUNE 500 et ayant enregistré des ventes de 6,7 milliards USD en 2008, Avery Dennison est basée à Pasadena, en Californie, et emploie plus de 36 000 personnes dans plus de 60 pays.

Consultez le : www.ibmd.averydennison.com

American Apparel(R) et les images liées à American Apparel sont la propriété d'American Apparel LLC. La présente utilisation est autorisée. Les autres marques de commerce sont la propriété de leurs propriétaires respectifs.

Avery Dennison Corporation

Bob Giuliano, relations avec les médias pour Avery Dennison, +1-610-328-1051, Portable : +1-610-996-3437, BobG@prplace.biz, ou Mark O'Donoghue d'Avery Dennison Corporation, +1-508-383-3250, Portable : +1-508-333-7297, mark.odonoghue@averydennison.com; Relations avec les investisseurs, Eric M. Leeds d'Avery Dennison Corporation, +1-626-304-2029, investorcom@averydennison.com; NOTE AUX RÉDACTEURS : Si vous souhaitez présenter un extrait de 30 secondes de la vidéo << Étude de cas IRF - American Apparel >> sur votre site Web, n'hésitez pas à visiter le lien suivant pour visionner l'extrait et obtenir le code html nécessaire : http://www.ibmd.averydennison.com/link-to-us; Photo : http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090701/PH41122

SouthernLINC Wireless Calls for Southern Heroes NominationsEnter a small business, business professional or work team that is 'paying it forward' at www.southernheroes.com

ATLANTA, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company , announced today it has launched its fifth Southern Heroes promotion. From now through Aug. 31, 2009, go to http://www.southernheroes.com/ to nominate a small business, business professional or work team from Alabama, Florida, Georgia or Mississippi for a chance to be honored as a Southern Hero.

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Three eligible nominees that exemplify the Southern Heroes spirit through empowering their local communities, improving the quality of life of residents, and giving back to those in need will be selected as winners. In order to help further each Southern Hero's altruistic efforts, a $2009.00 contribution will also be made, in accordance with promotional rules, to an eligible, not-for-profit organization of each winner's choosing.

"There are countless small businesses and entrepreneurs that, despite challenging economic times, continue to instill charitable initiatives into their company cultures and business practices," said Bob Dawson, president and CEO of SouthernLINC Wireless. "With this in mind, SouthernLINC Wireless will honor three Southeastern businesses that are passionate about helping others and making a difference in their local communities as 2009 Southern Heroes."

SouthernLINC Wireless will reward the winning Southern Heroes in several ways, including organizing a "hometown celebration" to publicly acknowledge their achievements, promoting each Southern Hero's story to appropriate media outlets, and contributing to each Southern Hero's favorite charity.

No purchase is necessary to submit a nomination or be selected as a Southern Hero. To nominate a prospective Southern Hero, learn more about the promotion or view the official promotional rules, visit http://www.southernheroes.com/. To receive regular updates about Southern Heroes, become a fan on Facebook and follow @SouthernHeroes on Twitter.

Nominations must be submitted via online entry on or before Aug. 31, 2009. One Southern Hero from the state of Florida and two Southern Heroes from Alabama, Georgia or Mississippi will be chosen by a qualified panel of judges from all eligible entries received by the deadline. The nominees selected as Southern Heroes will be notified and announced by Sept. 30, 2009.

About SouthernLINC Wireless

SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company , is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier with network coverage in the major metro and rural areas of Alabama, Georgia, southeast Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless bundles multiple communication options, including Push To Talk two-way radio, cellular service, text messaging, wireless Internet access and wireless data, into one hand-held device. For more information, please call 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visit http://www.southernlinc.com/.

About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are below the national average. Southern Company is consistently listed among the top U.S. electric service providers in customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Visit our Web site at http://www.southerncompany.com/.

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CONTACT: Jamie Schaff of SouthernLINC Wireless, +1-678-443-1527,
jschaff@southernco.com; or Lindsey Larkins of Edelman, +1-404-262-3000,
Lindsey.Larkins@edelman.com, for SouthernLINC Wireless

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

Overstock.com Makes Good on Promise to Reinstate Hawaii-Based Affiliate Advertisers Following Governor's Wise Veto.Assessing 'Negative Consequences,' Governor Labels Tax Affiliate Nexus Bill: 'Not Well Thought Out.'

SALT LAKE CITY, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Overstock.com, Inc. , which is located entirely in Utah, today reinstated its Hawaii-based affiliate advertisers, following Governor Lingle's laudable decision to veto legislation that would have forced the e-tailer to collect taxes on its Hawaii sales if it maintained ties with Hawaiian Internet ad affiliates.

Governor Lingle's veto closely followed Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Tuesday night veto of similar legislation in California.

Patrick Byrne, chairman and CEO of Overstock.com, stated, "Today we cheerfully comply with Governor Lingle's request that we promptly restore our relationships with her state. We are more than happy to do so and thank the Governor for seeing clearly on this bill."

In her veto, Governor Lingle cited one of the negative effects of the bill was its impact on non-profits, like the University of Hawaii, who depend in part on e-tailing banner ads on its bookstore website.

Only a handful of states have considered similar anti-Internet ad laws which attempt an end-run of U.S. Supreme Court Decisions preventing states from enforcing tax collection duties on out-of-state companies that have no "physical presence" in the state. The laws attempt to designate local, independent internet advertisers as a "physical presence" sufficient to justify tax collection obligations.

Overstock.com, and other prominent e-tailers, labeling the laws "unconstitutional" sued the State of New York when such a law first passed there in 2008. Only four other states (Hawaii, California, Rhode Island, and North Carolina) have followed New York; though additional legislatures have considered and rejected similar bills.

On Tuesday, Overstock.com canceled affiliate advertising contracts in all of those states, including California and Hawaii, but reversed the action in Hawaii and California following their governors' wise vetoes. The advertiser cancelation is still in effect in North Carolina where a bill is under consideration, and in Rhode Island were a bill became law on Wednesday.

About Overstock.com

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

Overstock.com(R) is a registered trademark of Overstock.com, Inc.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding reversal of the termination of Internet affiliates. Our Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2008, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.

Overstock.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Roger Johnson, +1-801-947-4430, rojohnson@overstock.com, or
Investors, Kevin Moon, +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com, both of
Overstock.com, Inc.

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

Perot Systems Wins Ft. Monmouth Army Contract

FAIRFAX, Va., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation announced today that one of its subsidiaries, the QSS Group, Inc., won the Army contract at Ft. Monmouth, valued at $37 million for three years. Perot Systems, along with team members Harris IT Services and General Dynamics Information Technology, has provided IT infrastructure and consolidation support services to Ft. Monmouth for two and a half years, helping transition the base to a single Directorate of Information Management (DOIM).

"Perot Systems is proud of the work we've done at Ft. Monmouth, especially in helping the base transition to a single DOIM. This move will help the overall Army warfighter to communicate more effectively," said Lee Carrick, president of Perot Systems' Government Services Business Unit. "We look forward to continuing to serve the Army, and to providing them with forward-looking, mission-focused solutions that will help them further consolidate and improve the cost effectiveness of their enterprise IT infrastructure."

About Perot Systems

Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2008 revenue of $2.8 billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com/.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov/, as updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K, for additional information regarding risk factors. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

Media Contact: Caitlin Carroll Phone: (703) 289-8135 caitlin.carroll@mail.ps.net

Perot Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Caitlin Carroll of Perot Systems Corporation, +1-703-289-8135,
caitlin.carroll@mail.ps.net

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

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Newest Expedia Travel Trendwatch Shows Some Travelers Planning to Extend Vacations This SummerYear-over-year change in prices for flights, hotels and vacation packages allows shifts in consumer behavior

BELLEVUE, Wash., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expedia.com(R), the world's leading online travel site, today released the summer issue of the Expedia Travel Trendwatch(R). This issue of the Trendwatch(R) illustrates how industry dynamics have produced an abundance of values for travelers this summer in destinations around the globe - and how some consumer behaviors are shifting in order to take advantage of these opportunities.

The report also highlights the affordability of several European destinations this summer, as well as the best value U.S. destinations and tips for saving money on car rentals.

"Summer vacations have never been more affordable," said Tim MacDonald, general manager of Expedia.com. "With year-over-year price reductions on flights, hotels and vacation packages in destinations worldwide, many Expedia(R) customers are taking advantage of these values by extending the length of their vacations."

The complete Expedia Travel Trendwatch can be found at http://www.expedia.com/tips. Key highlights from this issue include:

1. Economic Climate Affects Customer Booking Patterns -- In order to stimulate demand, many hotels are offering complimentary nights and other promotions, and some consumers are leveraging this value to extend their vacations. According to a survey of Expedia.com customers, 34 percent of summer vacations planned this year are four to six days in length, compared to 26 percent last year. -- Expedia.com booking data shows that the booking window is shrinking, and consumers are increasingly booking closer to their travel dates. In fact, Expedia.com has seen an increase in trip purchases in the seven- to 13-day out booking time frame. -- Travelers are also increasingly purchasing trip insurance to ensure flexibility in their travel plans; there was a 12 percent increase in trip insurance purchased with airfare on Expedia.com for summer travel this year. 2. Europe is Affordable Again -- Due to reductions in the cost of jet fuel and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, the European vacation is again within reach for many travelers. Compared to last summer's prices, average airfares to major European destinations have dropped for summer 2009 travel: London declined 23 percent, Paris declined 27 percent and Rome declined 26 percent. Hotel prices this summer, compared to last summer, have also dropped across Europe: average daily rates (ADRs) in Barcelona are down 35 percent, ADRs in Rome are down 23 percent and ADRs in London are down 25 percent. 3. Tips: Saving on Car Rentals -- Book Together & Save: Adding a car rental to a vacation package (flight + hotel) could mean savings of up to 30 percent off retail rates. -- Book Early: Reserve a car early and check back often for lower prices - on Expedia, there are no change penalties. -- Search Thoroughly: Sometimes a larger car class can be less expensive in a certain location based on the company's inventory. Take the time to review multiple car types while you're searching - you might be pleasantly surprised with what you can fit into your budget.

The data included in the quarterly Expedia Travel Trendwatch is just a sampling of current consumer travel trends. For more information or regional statistics and trends, please contact us at http://press.expedia.com/.

About Expedia.com

Expedia.com is the world's leading online travel site, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http://www.expedia.com/, 1-800-EXPEDIA) aims to provide personalized service, the latest technology and the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, and services. With the Expedia Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com promises to offer to its customers the best rates available online for all types of travel. Expedia.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. .

Expedia, Expedia.com, Trendwatch, Expedia Travel Trendwatch and the Airplane logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.

(C) 2009 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST: 2029030-40

Expedia, Inc.

CONTACT: Ian Jeffries of Edelman, +1-206-268-2291,
ian.jeffries@edelman.com, for Expedia, Inc., or Expedia Press Hotline,
+1-425-679-4317, ExpediaPR@edelman.com

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

TAT Technologies Ltd. Completes Merger With Limco-Piedmont Inc.

GEDERA, Israel, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. and Limco-Piedmont Inc., ( Formerly Nasdaq: LIMC) today announced the completion of their merger pursuant to which TAT (which owned 61.8% of Limco's common stock) acquired all of the shares of Limco's common stock held by the public. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each share of Limco common stock held by the public was converted into one half of an ordinary share of TAT. 9,326,585 shares of Limco common stock were voted in favour of the merger (of which 8,964, 256 shares were owned by TAT), 838,450 shares were voted against the merger and 1,112,633 shares abstained.

Upon the closing of the merger, Limco became a wholly-owned subsidiary of TAT. Limco common stock will no longer be traded on NASDAQ. In connection with the merger, TAT is issuing an aggregate of 2,520,372 ordinary shares to the former Limco shareholders representing 27.8% of the TAT ordinary shares now outstanding.

Commencing with the current fiscal quarter, TAT intends to include in its quarterly financial reports a Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations comparable to that contained in a Form 10-Q filed by U.S. companies.

About the Company

TAT Technologies Ltd. provides a variety of services and products to the military and commercial aerospace and ground defense industries through its Gedera facility in Israel, as well as through its subsidiaries, Bental Industries Ltd., in Israel and Limco - Piedmont, Inc., in the U.S.

TAT operates under four operational segments: (i) OEM of Heat Transfer products (ii) OEM of Electric Motion Systems (iii) MRO services; and (iv) parts services, each with the following characteristics.

TAT's activities in the area of OEM of Heat Transfer products primarily relate to the (i) design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on- board commercial, military and business aircraft; and (ii) manufacture and sale of environmental control and cooling systems and (iii) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines.

TAT's activities in the area of OEM of Electric Motion Systems primarily relate to the design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of electrical motor applications for airborne and ground systems. TAT activities in this segment commenced with the acquisition of Bental in August 2008 and accordingly, the results in this segment for fiscal year 2008 are not compared with the previous years.

TAT's MRO services include the remanufacture, overhaul and repair of heat transfer equipment and other aircraft components, APUs, propellers and landing gear. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates FAA certified repair stations , which provide aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT's parts segment focuses on inventory management and sale of APU parts, propellers and landing gear. TAT offers parts services for commercial, regional and charter airlines and business aircraft owners.

TAT's executive offices are located in the Re'em Industrial Park, Neta Boulevard, Bnei Ayish, Gedera 70750, Israel, and TAT's telephone number is +972-8-862-8500.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which include, without limitation, statements regarding possible or assumed future operation results, synergies, customer benefits, growth opportunities, financial improvements, expected expense savings and other benefits anticipated from the merger. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our operations including, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on form F-4, its annual report on form 20-F and its periodic reports on form 6- K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

For further information, please call Mr. Yaron Shalem, the Company CFO, at +972-8-8628503.

TAT Technologies Ltd

CONTACT: For further information, please call Mr. Yaron Shalem, the
Company CFO, at +972-8-8628503.

From Best Biker Bars to Best Mojito Citysearch Launches 'Best of Citysearch, Nightlife' CampaignFor the first time, Citysearch allows users to nominate their favorite spots for Best of Citysearch 2009

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Citysearch, a leading online local guide and operating business of IAC , today opened up nominations to users for the "Nightlife" campaign under its highly successful "Best of Citysearch" award series. In cities across the country, from Los Angeles to New York and Las Vegas to Dallas, users are encouraged to nominate and then cast their votes for the best bars and clubs to hit after work, on the weekends and when traveling through their favorite cities.

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Starting today, Citysearch has opened up nominations to their user base for the first time. Users can nominate their favorites bars, clubs and more simply by visiting the venue's page on Citysearch. Following the nomination period, the Nightlife campaign's voting phase will begin July 9, 2009 and run through July 29, 2009. Visitors to the Citysearch website are invited to vote for their favorite bars and clubs, including the best locations to enjoy a martini, sing karaoke or scope out the bartenders. The complete list of "Best of Citysearch" winners will be posted on Citysearch on August 19, 2009.

Thousands of users can nominate and vote at http://www.citysearch.com/ in some of the following nightlife categories:

-- After work bar -- Bloody Mary, Mojito, Martini -- Beach Bar -- DJ -- Wine Bar -- Biker Bar -- Live Music Venue -- College Bar About Citysearch

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

Contact: Jaclyn Johnson, PR Manager 310.360.4528 Jaclyn.Johnson@citysearch.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com/ Citysearch

CONTACT: Jaclyn Johnson, PR Manager of Citysearch, +1-310-360-4528,
Jaclyn.Johnson@citysearch.com

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

Rahaxi Oy Delivers in Excess of 1300 Terminals in Its Most Recent Rollout to Its Loyal and Ever Growing Customer Base as Its EMV Deployment Gathers Pace in FinlandPotential Revenue of $4,500 per year per terminal

HELSINKI, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rahaxi, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RHXI), an international card payments processor and technology company, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Rahaxi Processing has delivered in excess of 1300 new installations of POS terminals to various clients earlier this calendar year in Finland alone.

Fionn Stakelum, MD of Rahaxi Oy said, "These latest rollouts translate into a revenue model already in motion and could potentially yield in excess of $4,500 per terminal per year to Rahaxi's revenue model . Our charges and fee structure is such that we aim to maximize revenue from our continued high quality of product and service." Stakelum continued, "With several other opportunities in our pipeline this figure is likely to be enhanced as the year wears on. We envisage the trend to continue at an even faster pace for the rest of the year."

Ciaran Egan, CFO of Rahaxi commented, "Rahaxi not only derives revenue from the sale of each terminal but depending on the client also from annual and monthly maintenance and support fees as well as transaction fees. The expected life span of each terminal is 3 to 5 years. With this significant deployment in the first part of the calendar year, coupled with projected ongoing growth, Rahaxi is now delivering on its heavy investment in Software applications and Hardware technology."

About Rahaxi Incorporation

Rahaxi, Inc. provides mission-critical solutions to the financial industry worldwide. Working with merchants and acquirers in more than twenty countries, its product suite has empowered partners to focus on their core competencies, while its innovative driven approach has enabled them to benefit from first to market advantage and realize their true potential. Rahaxi, Inc. has adopted a partnership strategy for growth. Its partners are market leaders in their respective industries. These include IKEA, Finnair and Stockmann. Its subsidiaries, Rahaxi Processing Oy., Finland, FreeStar Technologies Ireland, Ltd., and FreeStar Dominicana S.A. Dominican Republic, continue to develop and implement first class products and solutions that enhance the service level its partners can offer their customers.

For more information, please visit http://www.rahaxi.com/

Rahaxi, Inc.

CONTACT: Fionn Stakelum of Rahaxi, Inc, (09) 612 0730,
f.stakelum@rahaxi.com

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

AT&T Hosts 'Kids Day at PETCO Park' for 600 San Diego Area KidsOuting Is the First Trip to the Ballpark for Many; 16 Local Organizations Come Together to Enjoy the Game

SAN DIEGO, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 600 kids from the San Diego area are being treated to today's Padres game during "Kids Day at PETCO Park," courtesy of AT&T*. For many of the children, who represent 16 local organizations from throughout San Diego County, this will be their first visit ever to a ballpark.

In addition to free tickets to the Padres vs. Astros game, AT&T provided T-shirts and coupons for a free hot dog, soda and snacks to the children who attended. The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation provided complimentary baseball caps.

In recognition of AT&T's third year of hosting San Diego area youths at a Padres game, City of Chula Vista Deputy Mayor John McCann presented the company with an official City commendation on the field prior to the game.

"We are grateful that AT&T has again, stepped up to the plate and provided this special opportunity to so many area children," said Deputy Mayor McCann. "Many of these kids are passionate about baseball but have never had an opportunity to go to a game. For many, this opportunity has been a dream come true."

Children and representatives from 16 San Diego-area organizations attended Thursday's game. They are: Boys and Girls Club of Chula Vista, Boys and Girls Club of East County, Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego, Boys and Girls Club of Imperial Beach, YMCA of San Diego County OZ Program, Congressman Filner's 51st District Art Competition Winners, Sweetwater Valley Little League, Urban League of San Diego County, Sherman Heights Community Center, San Diego After School All Stars, Bayview Charities, Athletes For Education, North San Diego County NAACP, Mottino Family YMCA, Armed Services YMCA, City of Chula Vista Heritage Park Community Center Day Camp and City of Chula Vista Loma Verde Recreation Center Day Camp.

"We are delighted to host today's event, which is all about young deserving people enjoying a great day out at the game," said Mark Leslie, vice president of External Affairs for AT&T in San Diego. "Investing in the local community is a key focus for AT&T, and today's initiative is another example of our commitment to organizations that serve our region's youth."

*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. 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.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: H. Gordon Diamond of AT&T Inc., +1-415-778-1230,
hgdiamond@att.com

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

Nanophase Technologies Announces Stockholder Meeting

ROMEOVILLE, Ill., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nanophase Technologies , a technology leader in nanomaterials and advanced nanoengineered products, announced that the Company's stockholder meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2009, beginning at 9:00 AM CDT, at Nanophase's facility located at 1319 Marquette Drive, Romeoville, Illinois.

The stockholder meeting agenda is: 1. To elect three directors to Nanophase's Board of Directors; 2. To ratify the appointment by the Company's Audit and Finance Committee of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP as the independent auditors of the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009; and 3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. 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 risk 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; and the resolution of litigation in which the Company may become involved. 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

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

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

Tollgrade Sends Letter to ShareholdersUrges Shareholders to Support the Board's Plans for Transforming Tollgrade by Voting for the Board's Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card

PITTSBURGH, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tollgrade Communications, Inc. today announced that it is has sent the following letter to shareholders:

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050603/CLF046LOGO ) Dear Fellow Tollgrade Shareholder: RE-ELECT TOLLGRADE'S DIRECTORS VOTE THE WHITE PROXY CARD TODAY

As you decide how to vote at the upcoming 2009 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of Tollgrade Communications, Inc. to be held on August 5, 2009, ask yourself the following question:

WHO WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE OVERSEEING THE TRANSFORMATION OF TOLLGRADE? THE TOLLGRADE BOARD, WHICH HAS: -- Developed a comprehensive plan to transform Tollgrade and reinvigorate its global franchise by refocusing on Tollgrade's core business and emphasizing its service assurance offerings to the telecom market. In 2008, the Tollgrade Board retained the investment banking firm of Needham & Company LLC to help it evaluate a range of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. At the conclusion of this process, the Board determined that the most appropriate strategy to enhance value was to emphasize Tollgrade's service assurance offerings to the telecom market and capitalize on the strength of its current customer relationships as it extended its capabilities to next generation architectures. Our refocused strategy, which involves the creation of new software offerings and partnerships, allows us to leverage our strong embedded base of customers, and enhance the value of our long term relationships and services agreements. Tollgrade also has the financial flexibility to execute on our refocused strategy, thanks to our strong balance sheet, which includes no debt and healthy cash reserves of more than $60 million. -- Embarked on a plan to enhance telecom industry expertise on the Tollgrade Board through a comprehensive search process. As part of the Tollgrade Board's plan to transform Tollgrade and reinvigorate its global franchise, the Board was unanimous in its view that Tollgrade would benefit from the addition of independent directors with deep experience in the telecom sector. Accordingly, the Board retained CT Partners, a nationally-recognized executive search firm, to assist in identifying candidates through a comprehensive search process. -- Appointed veteran telecom executive Edward H. Kennedy as its newest independent director pursuant to its plan to enhance the telecom industry expertise of the Tollgrade Board. Mr. Kennedy has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry including tenures as the President of Tellabs' North American operations and, prior to that, as the Chief Executive Officer, President and Co-Founder of Ocular Networks until its sale to Tellabs. Given Mr. Kennedy's years of telecom industry experience and technological expertise, as well as his experience as a business executive and a public company board member, we expect him to be a tremendous resource to Tollgrade as we refocus Tollgrade's core business by emphasizing our service assurance offerings to the telecom market and position Tollgrade for long-term growth, a return to profitability, market leadership and increasing returns for investors. Mr. Kennedy is the first candidate to join the Tollgrade Board who was identified through the comprehensive search process initiated by the Board to identify independent directors with deep experience in the telecom sector, and Tollgrade anticipates adding additional expertise to the Board in the future -- Sold off non-core assets, including Tollgrade's cable product line in May 2009 because the line did not support our refocused growth strategy. The sale of the cable line will afford us the opportunity to focus more on our core service assurance solutions and the data correlations aspects of test and measurement. -- Bolstered cash reserves, with particular emphasis on ensuring that we build on our current cash and short-term investment position to preserve significant financial flexibility and appropriate liquidity, an advantage in a tight financial market when we may be presented with attractive investment opportunities. -- Streamlined operations and reduced corporate overhead including: (i) consolidating functions performed at remote locations in Sarasota, Florida (acquired from Acterna) and Deerfield, Illinois (acquired from Teradyne) to our headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; (ii) reducing the number of members of our senior management team by almost 60%; and (iii) comprehensively reducing corporate operating expenses and other costs by more than $6 million annualized, based on Q1 2009 versus Q1 2008. A further $1.5 million in additional annual cost savings are expected based on actions taken in February of 2009. -- Strengthened the efficiencies of our supply chain by moving products representing 80% of our hardware revenue to a new direct fulfillment model. We expect to move all remaining products to this model by year's end, allowing us to reduce our internal fixed cost requirements which should drive improvements to gross margins. We have also reduced inventories by over $3 million year over year (Q1 2008 to Q1 of 2009), a reduction of almost 25%. -- Authorized a $15 million stock buyback program which reflects the faith that your Board and management have in Tollgrade's growth prospects and our belief that the current market valuation of Tollgrade's shares does not reflect Tollgrade's underlying long-term value. -- Made key management changes to strengthen the leadership and functional expertise needed to execute our growth strategy, including bolstering our sales and marketing organization and adding new talent and resources. The collective technology experience of these individuals, along with other members of our management team and our foreign and domestic employees, is an important ingredient in creating a path for growth in our core test and measurement markets where Tollgrade has an excellent reputation and significant embedded customer base. -- Continued to build on our solid foundation of already strong corporate governance practices by (i) adopting a stricter standard for determining director independence than the standard that applied to Tollgrade under the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market; (ii) requiring that at least two-thirds of the membership of the Tollgrade Board of Directors be comprised of independent directors that meet this new stricter standard; and (iii) requiring that the Tollgrade Board's Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees be comprised exclusively of independent directors that meet this new stricter standard. -- Attempted to avoid a costly, distracting and disruptive proxy contest so that we could move beyond this unnecessary distraction and keep our full attention focused on delivering on Tollgrade's very significant potential and our various initiatives for enhancing long-term value for all Tollgrade shareholders. Consider the following: -- Since February 2009, we have attempted to constructively engage with the Ramius Group to avoid a proxy contest which not only is very costly to Tollgrade but also distracts management's attention from working to build long-term value for you. In light of this, we made numerous attempts to settle this proxy contest with the Ramius Group. -- Subject to the execution of a customary proxy contest settlement agreement that would contain a standstill preventing the Ramius Group from waging another costly, distracting and disruptive proxy contest against Tollgrade at our 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, we offered to nominate a slate of candidates for election to the Tollgrade Board at our 2009 Annual Meeting that would include three new directors comprised of one Ramius representative and two independent telecom industry experts. One of the industry experts would be chosen by the Ramius Group and one by Tollgrade. -- The Ramius Group adamantly refused to consider a settlement agreement that would prevent it from pursuing another proxy contest against Tollgrade at our 2010 Annual Meeting and the only standstill that it offered us was, effectively, less than a year in duration. In addition, the proxy contest settlement that was proposed to us by the Ramius Group would have required us to appoint Peter A. Feld, a Ramius employee with no telecom industry experience, to the Tollgrade Board. OR ... THE RAMIUS GROUP, WHICH HAS: -- Initiated a distracting, disruptive and costly proxy contest against Tollgrade that only serves to interfere with the significant and substantial progress we are making in implementing our refocused strategy and effecting the transformation of Tollgrade. -- Disclosed no new ideas, plans or proposals to enhance value for ALL Tollgrade shareholders or their strategic "vision" for Tollgrade, despite a number of in-person meetings in Pittsburgh and New York City and numerous telephone calls between representatives of the Ramius Group and Tollgrade's Board and management. -- Failed to disclose their true plans and intentions for Tollgrade, should they be successful in having their hand-picked nominees elected to your Board. We believe that additional information concerning the ultimate plans of the Ramius Group represents material information that shareholders need to know, and are entitled to know, in order to make an informed decision on how to vote at the 2009 Annual Meeting. -- Historically been known as an opportunistic hedge fund with a focus on short-term gains and as specialists in financial reengineering. Accordingly, we are very concerned that the Ramius Group may be more attracted by our more than $60 million in cash reserves than Tollgrade's very significant potential for growing long-term shareholder value and may have undisclosed plans with respect to Tollgrade's cash reserves. We believe that the Ramius Group's nominees, if elected, will seek to advance the short-term focus of the Ramius Group and will be highly disruptive to the efforts of your Board and management team to create long-term shareholder value. -- Historically been known for being a highly disruptive and destabilizing influence on a public company's board of directors, following the appointment or election or its hand-picked nominees. If our shareholders have any doubt as to the disruptive and destabilizing influence that the Ramius Group can have on a public company's board of directors, we suggest that they observe the very bitter and acrimonious proxy contest currently being waged by the Ramius Group against CPI Corp., a company against which the Ramius Group had a few years earlier waged a consent solicitation that resulted in the Ramius Group securing representation on the CPI Board. -- Refused to enter into any proxy contest settlement agreement with Tollgrade that includes any "standstill" or other restrictions that would prevent the Ramius Group from initiating another costly, distracting and disruptive proxy contest against Tollgrade at the 2010 annual meeting of shareholders. We believe the Ramius Group's strident and adamant opposition to such a "standstill" and their steadfast insistence on preserving their ability to acquire substantial influence, if not effective control, over the Tollgrade Board, as opposed to working with us to identify a mutually acceptable independent director with telecom industry expertise, is clear and convincing evidence that the ultimate goal of the Ramius Group is to be able to exert substantial influence and effective control over Tollgrade disproportionate to their investment in Tollgrade: The Ramius Group's nominees, if elected, would account for close to 40% of the membership of your Board. -- Proposed two nominees to your Board, Scott C. Chandler and Edward B. Meyercord, III, who are receiving significant compensation from the Ramius Group for agreeing to be named and serve as nominees of the Ramius Group, irrespective of whether they are elected as directors of Tollgrade. In addition to receiving $20,000 each as compensation, each of Messrs. Chandler and Meyercord are being indemnified for any claims that may arise from the proxy contest being waged against Tollgrade by the Ramius Group. Given these compensatory arrangements, we question whether Messrs. Chandler and Meyercord can be expected to take actions that may be in the best interests of ALL Tollgrade shareholders other than the Ramius Group or that may conflict with the interests and agenda of the Ramius Group.

Given the above, we believe the choice is clear. Please vote today to support your Board's plan for the transformation of Tollgrade by electing your company's highly qualified and very experienced nominees on the WHITE proxy card TODAY.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! RE-ELECT YOUR DIRECTORS BY VOTING THE WHITE PROXY CARD TODAY

Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you own. To vote your shares, please vote TODAY by telephone, Internet or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed WHITE proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope provided. You may also vote by phone or Internet by following the instructions on the enclosed proxy card.

If you have any questions or need assistance in voting your WHITE proxy card, we encourage you to call our proxy solicitor, The Altman Group, Inc., Toll-Free at (866) 340-6685 or (201) 806-7300.

Thank you for your continued support of Tollgrade. We look forward to communicating with you further in the coming weeks.

Sincerely, Joseph A. Ferrara Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Your Vote Is Important, No Matter How Many Or How Few Shares You Own.

If you have questions about how to vote your shares, or need additional assistance, please contact the firm assisting us in the solicitation of proxies:

The Altman Group 1200 Wall Street West Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Shareholders Call Toll-Free: (866) 340-6685 Banks and Brokerage Firms Call Collect: (201) 806-7300 Important Information

In connection with the solicitation of proxies, Tollgrade Communications, Inc. has filed with the SEC and mailed to shareholders on or about June 22, 2009 a definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Tollgrade, its directors, nominees for director and certain officers, employees and other persons are deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Information regarding the interests of such participants is included in the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents filed and to be filed by Tollgrade with the SEC in connection with the proxy solicitation. WE URGE INVESTORS TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT TOLLGRADE WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders will be able to obtain, free of charge, copies of the definitive proxy statement and any other documents filed by Tollgrade with the SEC in connection with the proxy solicitation at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/ and Tollgrade's website at http://www.tollgrade.com/.

About Tollgrade

Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of network service assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test systems, test access and next generation network assurance technologies. Tollgrade's customers range from the top telecom providers, to numerous independent telecom and broadband providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of telecom companies, as well as for power distribution companies. For more information, visit Tollgrade's web site at http://www.tollgrade.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

The foregoing release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding future events or results within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company cautions readers that such "forward-looking statements" are, in fact, predictions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and that actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated events or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any current intention to update its "forward-looking statements," and the estimates and assumptions within them, at any time or for any reason. Any number of factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those contained in the "forward-looking statements" is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and any subsequently filed reports. All documents are also available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system at http://www.sec.gov/ or from the Company's website at http://www.tollgrade.com/.

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CONTACT: Bob Butter, Communications, Office, +1-412-820-1347,
bbutter@tollgrade.com

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

Arabian American Development Joins the Russell Microcap Index

DALLAS, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arabian American Development Co. today announced that it has been added to the Russell Microcap(R) Index.

Membership in the Russell Microcap Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. Russell determines membership for its equity indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

Nick Carter, President and CEO, Arabian American Development, commented, "The addition to the Russell Microcap Index increases the credibility and the visibility of Arabian American Development Company within the investment community and validates our achievements and progress over the past several years."

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for both passive and active investment strategies. An industry-leading $4 trillion in assets currently are benchmarked to them. Total returns data for the Russell Microcap and other Russell Indexes is available at http://www.russell.com/Indexes/performance/default.asp.

Annual reconstitution of Russell indexes captures the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks as of the end of May, ranking them by total market capitalization to create the Russell 3000 Index and Russell Microcap. These investment tools originated from Russell's multi-manager investment business in the early 1980s when the company saw the need for a more objective, market-driven set of benchmarks in order to evaluate outside investment managers.

About Russell:

Russell Investments provides strategic advice, world-class implementation, state-of-the-art performance benchmarks and a range of institutional-quality investment products. Russell has $136 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2009, and serves individual, institutional and advisor clients in more than 40 countries. Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

About Arabian American Development Company (ARSD)

Arabian American owns and operates a petrochemical facility located in southeast Texas just north of Beaumont, specializing in high purity petrochemical solvents and other solvent type manufacturing. The Company is also the original developer and is now a 50% owner of a joint venture in a mining project in the Al-Masane area of Saudi Arabia which is under construction and is scheduled to be in production in late 2010. The mine will produce economic quantities of zinc, copper, gold, and silver.

Safe Harbor

Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements are based upon management's belief as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Because such statements are based upon expectations as to future economic performance and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ from those projected. These risks, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in Arabian American's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Arabian American's annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and the Company's subsequent Quarterly Report Forms 10-Q.

Company Contact: Nick Carter, President and Chief Executive Officer (409) 385-8300 ncarter@southhamptonrefining.com Investor Contact: Cameron Donahue or Brett Maas Hayden IR (651) 653-1854 Cameron@haydenir.com

Arabian American Development Co.

CONTACT: Nick Carter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arabian
American Development Co., +1-409-385-8300, ncarter@southhamptonrefining.com;
or Investors, Cameron Donahue or Brett Maas, both of Hayden IR,
+1-651-653-1854, Cameron@haydenir.com, for Arabian American Development Co.

Cortix Launches Nearly 50 New Site Models Specially Designed for Microbusinesses and SMEs

MERIGNAC, France, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Cortix, the market leader for Internet site creation in France and Europe, is expanding its product range in June 2009 with 50 new site models specially designed for microbusinesses and SMEs. The objective: to meet the needs of the customer group, made up of small businesses, artisans and independent professionals, who continue to invest in the development of their website despite the difficult business environment. Currently, Cortix has a catalogue of over 200 available products. Below, we take a closer look at these companies and the new Cortix products.

Nearly 50 New Internet Site Models!

Since it was founded, Cortix has specialized in providing businesses with a complete range of tailor-made "turnkey" Internet sites, all the way from design and maintenance through to referencing and monitoring. Today, the company has a catalogue of over 200 products available. These digital site models are categorized by market sector (retail, construction, property, restaurants, hotels, agriculture etc.) and also by ambience (friendliness, relaxation, top-of-the-range, traditional, corporate etc.). As a result, all the professions which make up the microbusiness/SME sector are represented.

Site customization does not stop there: customers can include their own customized text, add visuals, adapt the model to follow their own graphics chart and range of colours, giving a truly unique result!

From June 2009, the Cortix catalogue is being expanded with the addition of 46 new sites made up of 19 different professions. From now on, over 50 professions will have dedicated models developed from marketing and graphics specifications. From florists and clairvoyants, right through to taxi drivers and photographers!

What Sort of Microbusinesses/SMEs are Investing in an Internet Site?

In these times of crisis, Internet site development represents significant expenditure for businesses, especially for smaller organizations which may be experiencing difficulties. Nevertheless, many are deciding to make the commitment. As proof of this and despite the economic situation, Cortix concluded 5,000 new contracts during the second half of 2008. However, we have observed significant differences between different types of companies:

Microbusinesses are a Significant Majority

Amongst Cortix customers, more than 8 out of 10 are microbusinesses.

With its turnkey sites, Cortix offers bosses of microbusinesses/SMEs the chance to manage their presence on the Net simply and efficiently. For example, site updates (text or photo modifications) are taken care of by Cortix Customer Relations, free of charge (up to 3 requests per year). Customers may also make their own site modifications using the self-administration modules, such as the "News", "Photo library" or "Catalogue" modules. Here too, they can take advantage of the Cortix hotline to receive training on the independent administration of their modules.

2 Business Sectors Particularly Well-Represented

Construction, retail and car repairs form Cortix's main customer base. Services, whether for the general public or the business sector, also make up an important part of Cortix's customer base. For these types of businesses in particular, an Internet site represents an ideal "shop window" for showcasing their products, services and trading methods. It's a real plus, or even a necessity, for increasing their sales. Accordingly, Cortix includes amongst its customers professionals who have been experiencing rapid growth for a number of years, such as domestic services or training companies.

An Example of an SME Present on the Internet: Batel Plaisance

For 4 years now, "Batel Plaisance" has been marketing water sports products. In November 2008, Nicolas Baud, the company chairman, called Cortix in for a fundamental rethink of his site, which had become a crucial part of his business. "We can't sell directly online, because who's going to buy a boat without having actually seen it or tried it out? But it's great for us to have an effective shop window which shows people we're serious. Today, two-thirds of those who buy from us visit our site first. And thanks to the Internet, we are increasing our sales throughout France!" http://www.batelplaisance.com

Additional information and visuals available on request.

Cortix, key info - French market leader in Internet site creation - Year founded: 1999 - Head Office: Mérignac, Gironde, France - Listed on the stock exchange since 2007, Chairman Hassane Hamza - 27 agencies in France and Europe - 20,000 sites currently - 450 employees - Sales 2007-2008: euro 28.3m

Cortix Press Contacts: Territoires & Co: Odile Lemoine, olemoine@territoires-co.com, +33(0)5-56-00-89-50,; Claire Iglesias, ciglesias@territoires-co.com, +33(0)6-82-91-35-75 ; Paris: Jean-Julien Pascalet,- +33(0)6-80-21-18-73, jjpascalet@territoires-co.com

Cortix

Cortix Press Contacts: Territoires & Co: Odile Lemoine, olemoine@territoires-co.com, +33(0)5-56-00-89-50,; Claire Iglesias, ciglesias@territoires-co.com, +33(0)6-82-91-35-75 ; Paris: Jean-Julien Pascalet,- +33(0)6-80-21-18-73, jjpascalet@territoires-co.com

Verizon FiOS Celebrates Fourth of July on VODSpecial Collection of Movies Available on Demand for Holiday Weekend

NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the long weekend, Verizon is offering FiOS TV customers a special collection of movies to help celebrate the July 4 holiday. From now through July 6, FiOS TV customers will find six of their favorite Independence Day-related movies in a special folder within the video-on-demand (VOD) section of the FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide, available for as little as $2.99.

"Verizon FiOS TV is always looking for ways to help our customers enjoy their service, and this special collection of films is a great way for them to save a little money by celebrating the holiday from the comfort of their own home," said Shawn Strickland, vice president of video solutions for Verizon. "Our video on demand is always a bargain compared with going to the movie theater. And with amazing picture-and-sound quality -- whether in pure HD or clear standard def -- you can't beat the FiOS TV experience."

The six films are: "American President," "Apollo 13," "Independence Day," "Air Force One," "National Treasure" and "The Patriot."

In addition to enjoying the holiday movies, customers can also enjoy the July 4 fireworks on TV. And by watching the fireworks in HD, customers will feel as though they are seeing them in person.

FiOS TV's Video on Demand boasts an industry-leading library with more than 15,000 titles per month, 70 percent of which are free. This includes everything from popular movies and concerts to exercise and kids programming -- all watched in the comfort of consumers' living rooms. The FiOS TV VOD service also features more than 1,400 HD titles per month, more than 1,000 of which are free.

Verizon FiOS TV offers customers a broad collection of programming, with more than 500 all-digital channels, including up to 130 HD channels. FiOS TV also offers an innovative Interactive Media Guide that provides next-generation, personalized interactive services, including news and entertainment widgets, fantasy football applications, casual games, and many other features.

FiOS TV is currently available to more than 9.7 million homes in 14 states. For more information, consumers can visit http://www.verizon.com/fiostv or call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 86 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations provide converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. Wireline also includes Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 237,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $97 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

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Herley Gets a $2.8 Million Contract Award for Integrated Microwave Assemblies for CAPTOR Radar for the Eurofighter Typhoon

LANCASTER, Pa., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Herley Industries, Inc. announced today that its Herley New England Division in Woburn, Massachusetts has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $2.8 million by an international customer to develop and produce a complex integrated microwave assembly (IMA) to be used in the CAPTOR Radar on the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Developed by Europe's leading aerospace companies, Eurofighter Typhoon is the aircraft of choice for six nations' Air Forces - Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Austria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The CAPTOR Radar is a multi-mode pulse-Doppler Radar which provides Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface features.

Richard Poirier, President of Herley New England, commented, "We look forward to a long business relationship with our international customer on this important program."

Herley Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of microwave technology solutions for the defense, aerospace and medical industries worldwide. Based in Lancaster, PA, Herley has seven manufacturing locations and approximately 1000 employees. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at http://www.herley.com/.

For information at Herley contact: Tel: (717) 735-8117 Peg Guzzetti http://www.herley.com/ Investor Relations

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AT&T Park Receives Upgrades to 'Giants Digital Dugout' Wi-Fi Portal to Enhance Fan ExperienceAT&T Wi-Fi Services at Sports Venues Take the Action Beyond the Game to Handsets and Laptops

DALLAS, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T*, the nation's largest Wi-Fi network provider with more than 20,000 domestic hot spots and more than 90,000 hot spots globally through roaming partners, announced recent upgrades to AT&T Park's Giants Digital Dugout, the interactive, in-stadium site for San Francisco Giants fans. The Digital Dugout provides an enhanced fan experience with unique applications and exclusive content delivered throughout the ballpark over complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi access for any ballpark visitor with a Wi-Fi enabled device.

Recent upgrades to AT&T Park's Digital Dugout include a new smartphone-friendly interface and additional features, including:

-- Food Finder, which allows hungry Giants fans to locate the nearest concession stand. -- FanCaptions, which provides closed captioning of PA announcements for hearing-impaired patrons. -- Pitch Tracker, so fans can enjoy live pitch tracking, score updates and statistics courtesy of MLB.com. -- Games, including Base Runner, Match Game and Buzz!, to challenge and entertain baseball fans with creative and innovative activities. -- Video Content Library, which provides a collection of player interviews, along with great moments in Giants' history.

"The Digital Dugout is really changing the game for Giants fans at AT&T Park," said Bill Schlough, San Francisco Giants chief information officer. "We strive to provide an outstanding entertainment experience for each and every one of our ballpark guests, and thanks to AT&T, we have been able to make their visits even more interactive and memorable."

By bringing fans the ability to experience detailed aspects of the game and have instant access through Wi-Fi access to information at their fingertips, fans receive a unique experience unlike that of a regular sports game. Wi-Fi access at sports venues combines the real-life virtue of "being there" with watching instant replay and game stats on TV -- a winning combination. AT&T Wi-Fi Services also provides access at a number of sports venues around the country, including AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, and Quicken Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

"Wi-Fi access is the perfect way to reach fans when they're enjoying a game," said Angie Wiskocil, senior vice president for AT&T Wi-Fi Services. "With the rising popularity of smartphones and other handheld devices offering Wi-Fi access, fans are craving more ways to connect with the game they love, and sports venues have an opportunity to engage fans even more deeply. We're excited to work with AT&T Park and other venues to enable that connection between our favorite teams and today's on-the-go lifestyle."

In 2004, AT&T Park became the first professional sports facility to provide universal Wi-Fi connectivity with the Digital Dugout, and in 2008, introduced its revolutionary AT&T Wi-Fi replay application, which allows fans to watch the game's most exciting plays from multiple angles virtually instantly. The popularity of Wi-Fi service at the venue has surged. AT&T Park now averages more than 840 Wi-Fi connections per game. Wi-Fi usage at AT&T Park has increased a staggering 517 percent in the last two years alone, driven by the proliferation of Wi-Fi enabled smartphones and devices.

In addition to the new Digital Dugout interface built for smartphone users, AT&T has installed 139 Wi-Fi access points at the park, enabling faster data transmission rates and a better solution for the increasing number of fans using smartphones. The growing smartphone usage at the park mirrors nationwide trends. AT&T recently announced that smartphones made up 4 million connections on its Wi-Fi network out of the total 10.5 million connections made in the first quarter.

"Wi-Fi is enabling businesses to reach out to customers in very unique ways with tailored applications designed to serve their needs," said Vince Vittore, Yankee Group principal analyst. "The Giants Digital Dugout is a great example of how successful these applications can be in enhancing the experience for customers or fans."

A full list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.attwifi.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.

Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company and owned and operated hot spots. An 802.11 b/g enabled device required.

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/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

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CONTACT: April Borlinghaus, +1-512-495-7166, aborling@attnews.us, for
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Web Site: http://www.att.com/
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AT&T Connects San Francisco Giants Fans With Exclusive Wireless Content, Team Chatter, News, Sweeps and Special Offers Via AT&T Park ActivitiesAT&T Launches Insider Alerts, Sweepstakes, Special Offers, Updates and More through New Integrated Shortcode Program for San Francisco Baseball Fans

DALLAS, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Connecting today's avid San Francisco sports lovers with the team information they crave, AT&T* announced today the AT&T Park Experience -- delivering behind-the-scenes San Francisco Giants player alerts, game scores and stats -- and a new exclusive sweepstakes offer -- all for baseball fans who opt in via text messaging.

To access the new exclusive content and wireless activities, fans in the stands just need to text various keywords to the San Francisco Giants shortcode at each game: 56418. In addition, as the exclusive communications provider for the San Francisco Giants, AT&T has enhanced the game experience for millions of fans through a host of wireless services and technology at AT&T Park.

"At AT&T, we're glad to help connect Giants fans with their favorite team - whether they are at the ballpark or watching remotely through the wireless technologies we offer," said Tim McGhee, executive director, AT&T Corporate Sponsorships. "The new AT&T Park Experience and the exclusive Giants content and activities are just a few more ways we're using our services to enhance the sports experience for our customers -- so that they never have to miss a step with the team -- and the games -- they love to watch."

Giants fans can now access exclusive updates and enter to win prizes by texting** keywords at each game through a few new programs:

Giants Chatter -- -- Fans texting the word "GIANTS" to 56418 will opt-in to Giants Chatter, receiving six to eight insider alerts during each game -- including player updates, injury reports, and insights from coaches, players and broadcasters. -- Content alerts, such as video recaps and images of same-day plays will be available to AT&T customers through the shortcode. -- Special offers -- including free tickets, discounts on Giants memorabilia and more -- texted to participants at the stadium. Text to Screen - -- Prior to each home game, spectators in the stadium will be invited to text personal messages to be displayed on screens in-stadium by texting the word "CHEER" to 56418 to start each submission. Keyword Sweepstakes*** -- -- The AT&T Video Vault will feature a series of videos of notable Giants moments on the Diamond Vision videoboard, along with invitations for fans in the stands to vote via text for their favorite plays for a chance to enter various sweepstakes. -- Throughout the season, two fans from each game will be randomly selected to receive tickets to an upcoming Giants game by texting G1, G2, or G3 to 56418. The winning play will be broadcast on the videoboard following the voting period and winners will be notified via text message. Users can redeem their prize at the ballpark's AT&T Fan Zone -- the headquarters of the AT&T Park Experience.

The hub of the AT&T Park Experience on site at the ballpark, the AT&T Fan Zone will include additional information on the Experience program, four interactive Internet stations, and a live bar featuring the latest premiere AT&T handsets.

Each fan participating in the AT&T Park Experience between now and October 1 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a smartphone, courtesy of AT&T. At select games, AT&T fans may receive a link to purchase content related to that game's theme, and participants may also receive additional Giants content for their phone.

** No purchase necessary. Standard text messaging applies.

*** To enter without sending a text message, hand print your full name, complete mailing address, daytime phone number (including area code), date of birth, and "AT&T Park Experience Alerts Sweepstakes" on a 3"x 5" paper & mail in a sealed, properly stamped and hand printed #10 envelope to: AT&T Park Experience Alerts Sweepstakes, The Marketing Arm, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201. Each mail-in entry must be mailed separately, postmarked by 10/2/09 and received by 10/12/09 to be eligible.

* 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/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

(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.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: April Borlinghaus of AT&T Inc., +1-512-495-7166,
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Web Site: http://www.att.com/

Lockheed Martin Wins Role on U.S. Air Forces Europe Advisory and Assistance Contract

GREENBELT, Md., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation has been selected to compete for future task orders under the U.S. Air Forces Europe Advisory and Assistance Services contract.

The Corporation is one of two awardees for this indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract. The contract has a one-year base and four one-year option periods, and a Lockheed Martin ceiling of $375 million.

"We are excited about the opportunity to support the Air Force's mission in Europe," said Lockheed Martin IS&GS-Defense President, John Mengucci. "I am confident that we will be able to provide USAFE with a cost effective program and a full range of management solutions."

The contract gives USAFE flexibility to obtain engineering and technical services, and management and professional support for operations in England, Germany, Italy, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Africa. Lockheed Martin's teammates include CIBER, Inc. of Greenwood Village, Colo.; TEAM Integrated Engineering, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas; and MacAulay Brown, Inc. of Dayton, Ohio.

USAFE, with headquarters at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is a major command of the U.S. Air Force. It is also the air component of the U.S. European Command, a Department of Defense unified command. USAFE directs air operations in a theater spanning three continents and covering more than eight million square miles.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

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

Lockheed Martin Corporation

CONTACT: John O'Sullivan of Lockheed Martin, +1-301-623-4497,
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Web Site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Continental Airlines and PetRelocation.com Offer Summer Pet Travel Safety Tips

HOUSTON and AUSTIN, Texas, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Airlines and PetRelocation.com are reminding holiday and summer travelers to protect their pets from extreme summer heat during travel. The following guidelines will help pets stay safe and cool when flying this summer season:

-- Choose the pet's airline carefully. Make sure the airline has a plan in place to protect animals from the heat, like climate-controlled vans and airport kennels. Continental Airlines provides this as part of their PetSafe program. -- To allow increased air flow, purchase a pet travel crate that has ventilation on all four sides and is one size larger than the typically recommended size. PetRelocation.com's educational video series offers advice on picking out the right pet travel crate: http://tinyurl.com/travelcrates or travelers can access Continental Airlines' website for details on "how to measure your pet:" http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/petcheckli st.pdf -- Acclimate the pet to his travel crate ahead of time. A pet that is comfortable with being in a travel crate will experience less stress, allowing him to breathe steadily and release heat more quickly from his body. Pet owners can watch a video on crate training at PetRelocation.com: http://tinyurl.com/travelcrates -- Professional under-coat grooming, rather than shaving, will keep long-haired pets cooler without removing the natural insulation that pet coats provide from the heat. -- Avoid putting thick blankets or beds in the travel crate as they restrict airflow and hold in heat. Instead use newspaper or absorbent puppy potty-training pads. -- Freeze water in the crate bowls the night before travel. As the ice melts, it will ensure the pet has water throughout the trip and will prevent water from spilling.

For daily advice and information on moving, traveling and flying with pets, visit the PetRelocation.com blog: http://blog.petrelocation.com/ or contact Continental's PetSafe Desk by dialing 1-800-575-3335 or +1-832-235-1541.

About Continental Airlines:

Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 2,750 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 133 domestic and 132 international destinations. More than 750 additional points are served via current alliance partners. With more than 43,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with its regional partners, carries approximately 67 million passengers per year and more than 120,000 pets in its award-winning PetSafe program.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture. For the sixth consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine named Continental the No. 1 World's Most Admired Airline on its 2009 list of World's Most Admired Companies. For more company information, go to continental.com.

Media Contact: Corporate Communications of Continental Airlines, +1-713-324-5080, corpcomm@coair.com / /Web Site: http://www.continental.com/

About PetRelocation.com: PetRelocation.com, the pet travel and pet transportation industry's leading service provider, offers full-service arrangements using pet friendly airlines for domestic and international pet transportation. Founded in 2004 in Austin, Texas, a strong emphasis is placed on assisting companies with relocating employees who own pets. For more information, please visit http://www.petrelocation.com/.

Media Contact: Rachel Farris, Rachel@PetRelocation.com / +1-512-264-9800 x113

PetRelocation.com

CONTACT: Rachel Farris of PetRelocation.com, +1-512-264-9800, ext. 113;
or Continental Airlines Corporate Communications, +1-713-324-5080,
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Web Site: http://www.petrelocation.com/
http://www.continental.com/

IBM Supports the City of Pilsen, Czech Republic with 'Smart City' VisionNew Smart IT Infrastructure Will Bring Increased Efficiency to Pilsen Municipality and Support Introduction of e-Government Services

PILSEN, Czech Republic, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM and the ICT Administration Office of the City of Pilsen (SITMP) have announced details of a new four-year contract, based on which IBM will participate in the strategic development of the information system for the City of Pilsen. The new system will bring benefits to the city, its subsidiary companies, other municipality-funded organizations and the citizens of Pilsen.

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IBM and the Pilsen Municipality will cooperate in building the foundations of a "smart city" that will use state-of-the-art information technologies to improve the efficiency of the city's internal processes and provide better access to information and public services for the 170,000 citizens of Pilsen. The new information system will be based on software from SAP, which IBM consultants will implement and develop as part of the agreement.

"It is vital for the future that we transform our cities into accessible, dynamic and thriving communities," said Vladek Slezingr, Global Business Services Leader, IBM Czech Republic. "In cities like Pilsen, technology provides a cost effective way of making local systems and infrastructure smarter, improving the quality of life for citizens."

The first stage of the project is the implementation of the city's Human Resource management system, which supports the city, its districts and the municipal police. The project will help to increase the efficiency of HR and payroll processes, improve management of education and training programs and increase the security of HR data.

Another goal of the collaboration is to leverage the information system to boost the business activities of Pilsen Urban Transport Company Inc. (Plzenske Mestske Dopravni Podniky Inc.), a subsidiary company of the city of Pilsen, which provides urban transportation services for the citizens of the city.

The new contract, which was signed in November 2008, builds on an earlier agreement between IBM and SITMP to implement new functionalities within the SAP system for the City's internal processes such as the planning, monitoring and assessment of the city's budget.

For additional resources for press on today's news, please visit: http://www.ibm.com/press/smartercities.

For more information about IBM, please visit: http://www.ibm.com/ For more information about SITMP, please visit: http://www.sitmp.cz/ CONTACTS: Vineeta Durani Vladimira Pavelkova IBM Media Relations, Worldwide IBM Media Relations, Czech Republic 917 472 3694 272 131 450 vineeta.durani@us.ibm.com vladimira_pavelkova@cz.ibm.com

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Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call

SAN DIEGO, July 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Qualcomm Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings Release -- The third quarter fiscal 2009 earnings release will be issued on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). -- After the release has been issued, Qualcomm Investor Relations representatives will not be available to return phone calls until the conclusion of the conference call at approximately 3:00 p.m. PDT. Qualcomm Conference Call -- Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. PDT. -- Live web cast available on http://www.qualcomm.com/. -- Questions during the live call will be taken from investment professionals only. Rebroadcast of Conference Call -- Rebroadcast will be available on Qualcomm's web site at http://www.qualcomm.com/ from July 22, 2009 beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m. PDT through Aug 22, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. PDT. -- To hear the rebroadcast U.S. callers may dial (800) 642-1687 and international callers may dial (706) 645-9291. -- Please use reservation number 16320448.

Financial and statistical information to be discussed in the conference call will be posted on Qualcomm's Investor Relations web site at http://www.qualcomm.com/ immediately prior to the commencement of the conference call.

The conference call will include a discussion of non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures. Information reconciling these non-GAAP financial measures to Qualcomm's financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP will be posted on Qualcomm's Investor Relations web site at http://www.qualcomm.com/ immediately prior to the commencement of the conference call.

Historical news releases and financial documents are available on the Company's web site at http://www.qualcomm.com/

Qualcomm Contact: John Gilbert Vice President of Investor and Industry Analyst Relations ph: (858) 658-4813 e-mail: ir@qualcomm.com

Qualcomm Incorporated

CONTACT: John Gilbert, Vice President of Investor and Industry Analyst
Relations of Qualcomm Incorporated, +1-858-658-4813, ir@qualcomm.com

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

Cortix lance près de 50 nouveaux modèles de sites dédiés aux TPE/PME

MERIGNAC, France, July 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- Leader de la création de sites Internet en France et en Europe

Cortix, leader de la création de sites Internet en France et en Europe, renforce son offre à compter de juin 2009 avec une cinquantaine de nouveaux modèles de sites Internet dédiés aux TPE/PME. Objectif : répondre aux besoins de cette clientèle, les petites entreprises, les artisans et les professions libérales, qui continuent d'investir dans le développement de leur site Internet malgré un contexte difficile. L'entreprise dispose à ce jour d'un catalogue de plus de 200 références. Le point sur ces entreprises et zoom sur les nouveautés Cortix.

Près de 50 nouveaux modèles de sites Internet !

Depuis sa création, Cortix s'est spécialisée dans l'offre globale sur-mesure et << clés en mains >> de sites Internet pour les entreprises, de la conception à la maintenance, en passant par le référencement et le suivi. L'entreprise dispose à ce jour d'un catalogue de plus de 200 références. Ces modèles de sites sur support numérique sont classés par secteurs d'activité (commerce, construction, immobilier, restauration, hôtellerie, agriculture...) mais également par ambiance (convivialité, détente, haut de gamme, tradition, corporate...). Ainsi les professions les plus caractéristiques des TPE-PME dans tous les secteurs d'activité sont représentées.

La personnalisation des sites ne s'arrête pas là : chaque client peut rédiger un texte personnalisé, ajouter ses propres visuels, adapter le modèle à sa charte graphique et à sa gamme de couleurs, pour un résultat véritablement unique !

A compter de juin 2009, le catalogue Cortix s'enrichit de 46 nouveaux sites représentant 19 professions. Au total, sur les 200 références, plus d'une cinquantaine de métiers disposent désormais de modèles ad hoc, développés à partir de cahiers des charges marketing et graphique : du fleuriste au voyant, en passant par le taxi ou le photographe !

Quelles sont ces TPE/PME qui investissent dans leur site Internet ?

En ces temps de crise, le développement d'un site Internet constitue un investissement important pour les entreprises, et particulièrement pour les plus petites d'entre elles, réputées fragiles. Certaines s'engagent néanmoins dans cette démarche. Pour preuve, Cortix, malgré la conjoncture, a remporté 5 000 nouveaux contrats au cours du second semestre 2008. On constate néanmoins de grandes disparités selon le profil des entreprises :

Les TPE très majoritaires

Parmi les clients de Cortix, plus de 8 entreprises sur 10 sont des TPE.

Avec ses sites clés en main, Cortix offre l'opportunité aux dirigeants de TPE/PME de gérer leur présence sur le net de manière simple et efficace. Les mises à jour du site (modifications de textes ou de photos) sont par exemple prises en charge par la Relation Client Cortix (3 demandes par an). Le client peut également modifier lui-même des parties de son site via des modules auto-administrables, tels que les modules << Actualité >>, << Photothèque >> ou << Catalogue >>. Là encore, il peut bénéficier de la hot line Cortix pour être formé à la gestion autonome de ses modules.

2 secteurs d'activité très bien représentés

La construction, le commerce et la réparation automobile figurent parmi les principaux clients de Cortix. Les services, qu'ils s'adressent aux particuliers ou aux entreprises, constituent également un pan important de la clientèle de Cortix. Dans ces types d'activité précisément, un site Internet représente en effet une << vitrine >> idéale pour faire connaître les produits, les services, les modalités d'intervention... Un vrai plus, voire une nécessité pour développer ses ventes. Ainsi Cortix compte également parmi ses clients des professions en fort développement depuis quelques années tels les services à domicile ou les instituts de formation.

Un exemple de PME présente sur Internet : Batel Plaisance

Depuis 4 ans, <> commercialise des produits pour les sports nautiques. Nicolas Baud, dirigeant de la société, a fait appel à Cortix en novembre 2008 pour repenser intégralement son site, devenu un véritable facilitateur de business : <> http://www.batelplaisance.com

Plus d'informations et visuels sur demande.

Cortix, les infos clés - Leader français de la création de sites Internet - Année de création : 1999 - Siège : Mérignac (33) - France - Cotée en Bourse dès 2007 et dirigée par Hassane Hamza - 27 agences en France et en Europe - 20 000 sites à ce jour - 46 nouveaux modèles de sites - CA 2007-2008 : 28,3 M EUR

http://www.cortix.fr

Contact presse Cortix : Territoires & Co, +33-(0)5-56-00-89-50 Odile Lemoine olemoine@territoires-co.com. Claire Iglesias, ciglesias@territoires-co.com, +33-(0)6-82-91-35-75 - Paris Jean-Julien Pascalet - +33-(0)6-80-21-18-73, jjpascalet@territoires-co.com

Cortix

Contact presse Cortix : Territoires & Co, +33-(0)5-56-00-89-50 Odile Lemoine olemoine@territoires-co.com. Claire Iglesias, ciglesias@territoires-co.com, +33-(0)6-82-91-35-75 - Paris Jean-Julien Pascalet - +33-(0)6-80-21-18-73, jjpascalet@territoires-co.com

Inmarsat Completes Investment in SkyWave Mobile Communications - Advances Position in Satellite Low Data Rate Services Market

LONDON, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has completed its previously announced strategic investment, long term global distribution agreement and new product development agreement with SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. of Ottawa, Canada.

Concurrent with this investment, SkyWave has acquired assets relating to the GlobalWave satellite low data rate (SLDR) products and services business from TransCore and entered into a sales distribution relationship with TransCore focusing on the North American trucking and rail segments of the SLDR market, designed to leverage TransCore's substantial presence in those segments.

Inmarsat has acquired 19% in the privately held SkyWave. In addition, Inmarsat and SkyWave have entered into a direct distribution agreement for the supply of satellite capacity to SkyWave on a global basis.

Perry Melton, Inmarsat's Chief Operating Officer said, "We are delighted to have completed on our investment in Skywave. We estimate that the SLDR market is worth US $600 million today in end user revenue and has significant growth potential. This investment and partnership with SkyWave fits our strategic commitment to pursue opportunities that leverage our satellite network assets."

Global distribution of SkyWave's Inmarsat-based products and services will be carried out through a network of highly successful and well established Solution Providers across the world, including TransCore, which will serve as the channel partner in North America serving the trucking and rail sectors.

Inmarsat was advised by Morgan Stanley on this transaction.

About Inmarsat

Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT) is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company's services are delivered through a global network of more than 500 distribution partners and service providers operating in 180 countries. For the year ended 31 December 2008, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$ 996.7 million (2007: $576.5 million) with an EBITDA of US$531.2 million (2007: $388.1 million).

For more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com.

About SkyWave Mobile Communications

SkyWave Mobile Communications is a global provider of two-way D+ and IsatM2M satellite terminals, integrated Satellite/GPRS telematics terminals and network services based on the global Inmarsat service. SkyWave's products enable land mobile, marine, oil & gas, government, defence and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications. With over 160,000 terminal units shipped globally, Solution Providers trust SkyWave to deliver highly reliable and cost-effective network services.

For more information, please visit http://www.SkyWave.com.

About TransCore

TransCore's 70-year heritage supporting the transportation industry spans a range of offerings for the toll, traffic management, airport, parking, access control, rail, intermodal, trucking, and homeland security markets. With products and installations in 46 countries, more than 100 patents worldwide, and pioneering applications of RFID and satellite communications technologies, TransCore's expertise is unparalleled in the markets it serves. TransCore has more than 1,700 employees in 80 locations throughout the world.

TransCore operates as a unit of Roper Industries. Roper Industries is a market-driven, diversified growth company with trailing twelve month revenues of $2.3 billion, and is a component of the Standard & Poor's S&P Mid-Cap 400, Fortune 1000, and Russell 1000 Indexes. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, radio frequency and research/medical applications. For more information, visit http://www.transcore.com

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include: general economic and business conditions; changes in technology; timing or delay in signing, commencement, implementation and performance of programmes, or the delivery of products or services under them; structural change in the satellite industry; relationships with customers; competition; and ability to attract personnel. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this announcement. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances.

Inmarsat plc

For further information, please contact: Chris McLaughlin, Inmarsat plc: +44(0)20-7728-1015 / +44(0)779-627-6033; Anu Sood, SkyWave Mobile Communications: +1-613-836-4844 / +1-613-255-1300; Barbara Catlin, Transcore: +1-972-740-7150

Latin America's Smartphone Market to Grow to 150 Million Handset Units through 2014, says Pyramid

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Given the growing interest by operators in smartphones, intensified competition among vendors, and the greater potential for growth in Latin America compared with other regions, the region's smartphone segment will represent an opportunity of 150 million handset units over the next five years -- 48 million handsets units in 2014 alone, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).

Smartphones in Latin America: Big Opportunities for Operators and Suppliers examines the potential for growth in Latin America's smartphone market, as well as the factors driving this trend, by analyzing operators' and vendors' strategies. The 14-page report provides Pyramid Research's five-year forecast on smartphone adoption in Latin America and looks at vendor positioning, focusing on three cases, Nokia, Research in Motion, and Apple, while also examining relevant moves by operators and the strategies of the major handset vendors in the market, including marketing campaigns and bundles. Download an excerpt of this report here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id=5&sc=PR070209_INLA1.5. Handset Forecasts are also available for 18 markets in Latin America, tracking handset sell-through by technology, feature set, price tier, and vendor, providing market share for 5 to 6 vendors per country. Learn more here: http://www.pyr.com/mhfcst.htm.

The smartphone segment will become one of the most important sources of data revenue growth over the next five years in Latin America, notes Omar Salvador, Senior Analyst at Pyramid and author of the report. "The market is still in its infancy, representing only 3 percent of total handset unit sales in 2008; globally the figure was 12 percent," he says. "However, Pyramid predicts the segment will grow from 7 million smartphones sold in 2009, representing 5.4 percent of total handsets sales, to 48 million in 2014, or 30 percent of the total," he adds.

"Given that Latin America's mobile subscriber growth rate declined from 24 percent in 2007 to 19 percent in 2008, operators are more interested than ever in increasing their ARPS and encouraging smartphone uptake is an excellent approach to reaching that goal," Salvador says. "Vivo, the leading player in Brazil, recently highlighted how crucial the smartphone base is to its data revenue growth, while smartphone vendors are stepping up competition in the region with aggressive tactics, including handset bundles, new models, expanded entry-level portfolios, and close cooperation with operators," he adds.

If competition intensifies among vendors and operators, service bundling becomes more aggressive, the prices of entry-level smartphones fall below US$100, and touchscreen phones become available in the midlevel price category, Pyramid believes smartphones can capture up to 39 percent of total handsets sales in 2014. "These growth drivers, supported by the growing 3G availability in Latin America, will push the Latin American smartphone market up toward the global average of smartphone handsets as a percentage of total handset sales," concludes Salvador.

Smartphones in Latin America: Big Opportunities for Operators and Suppliers is part of Pyramid Research's Latin America Telecom Insider report series. Telecom Insiders are packed with trend analysis, industry best practices, market sizing and forecasting, competitor analysis, and case studies, providing you information you can leverage to make better business decisions.

Download an excerpt of this report here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id=5&sc=PR070209_INLA1.5. This report is priced at US$595 and can be purchased online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/ins_la_090623.htm?id=5&sc=PR070209_INLA1.5 or by contacting Jeff Claudino via email at claudino@pyr.com or telephone at +1-619-229-9940.

About Pyramid Research

Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com) offers practical solutions to the complex demands our clients face in the telecommunications, media and technology industries. Our analysis is uniquely positioned at the intersection of emerging markets, emerging technologies and emerging business models, powered by the bottom-up methodology of our market forecasts for over 100 countries-a distinction that has remained unmatched for more than 25 years. As the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network, Pyramid Research works with Heavy Reading, providing the communications industry's most comprehensive market data, trusted research and insightful technology analysis.

About Light Reading

Founded in 2000, Light Reading (www.lightreading.com) is the leading online media, research, and focused event company serving the US$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 (http://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, and Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services including 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 US$2.5 billion.

*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on number 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.

Press contact: Jennifer Baker +1-617-871-1910 jbaker@pyr.com

Pyramid Research

Jennifer Baker, +1-617-871-1910, jbaker@pyr.com

Echotek VXS Digital Receiver from Mercury Computer Systems Separates the 'Wheat from the Chaff' in Mixed-Signal Processing ApplicationsMercury's Newest FPGA-Based Digital Receiver is Named Editor's Choice for VME and Critical Systems Magazine

CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The first in a new family of innovative, ultra-high-performance digital receivers from Mercury Computer Systems was selected for the Editor's Choice Award by VME and Critical Systems, a leading industry publication.

Chris A. Ciufo, OpenSystems Media, Group Editorial Director, Military and Aerospace Group, selected the Echotek Series DCM-V5-VXS, which is the newest member of the Virtex-5 Based FPGA Digital Receiver family, based on its uniqueness, technical relevance, problem-solving ability, and comparison to competitive offerings.

"The world is a noisy place. We're not talking about teenagers' cars cranking Usher. We're referring to all that chaff in the EM spectrum. If you're in the signals intelligence, beamforming, or direction-finding business, it's essential to extract the golden wheat (signals) and then process them," said Mr. Ciufo. "Mercury Computer Systems, the company that all but invented coherent processors bolted together by the industry's then-most popular fabric RACE++, brings us a new VME/VXS (VITA 41) card designed for signal sleuths."

The Echotek DCM-V5-VXS spearheads a new family of VXS-based A/D and D/A products that lead the industry in extracting clear signals from electronic clutter. Engineered for applications that require data-conversion flexibility coupled with extreme FPGA processing power, the DCM-V5-VXS incorporates VITA 57 FMC-compliant mezzanine cards and the largest available Xilinx FPGA processors to address tough mixed-signal computing problems as a cost-effective, single-slot solution. Moreover, high-speed data-transfer interfaces combine with a network of datapaths, making it one of the highest performing digital receivers available on the market today.

The DCM-V5-VXS is featured on VME and Critical Systems' site at http://www.vmecritical.com/products/EditorsChoice. For more information on the Echotek Series DCM-V5-VXS Virtex-5 Based FPGA Digital Receiver, visit http://www.mc.com/dcm-vxs, call Mercury at (866) 627-6951, or e-mail your request to info@mc.com.

About OpenSystems Media

OpenSystems Media has been a leading publisher of electronics magazines, e-mail newsletters, websites and product resource guides for more than 20 years. OpenSystems Media offers E-casts and Techcasts for engineers and provides interactive tools where engineers can communicate directly with presenters and top industry editors. Current publications include: CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA Systems, DSP-FPGA.com, Embedded Computing Design, Industrial Embedded Systems, Military Embedded Systems, PC/104 and Small Form Factors, and VME and Critical Systems. For more information, visit http://www.opensystemsmedia.com/.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Where Challenges Drive Innovation(TM)

Mercury Computer Systems (http://www.mc.com/, NASDAQ: MRCY) provides embedded computing systems and software that combine image, signal, and sensor processing with information management for data-intensive applications. With deep expertise in optimizing algorithms and software and in leveraging industry-standard technologies, we work closely with customers to architect comprehensive, purpose-built solutions that capture, process, and present data for defense electronics, homeland security, and other computationally challenging commercial markets. Our dedication to performance excellence and collaborative innovation continues a 25-year history in enabling customers to gain the competitive advantage they need to stay at the forefront of the markets they serve.

Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and serves customers worldwide through a broad network of direct sales offices, subsidiaries, and distributors.

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the Echotek Series DCM-V5-VXS module. You can identify these statements by our use of the words "may," "will," "should," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geo-political unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, continued funding of defense programs, the timing of such funding, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, and difficulties in retaining key customers. These risks and uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as are discussed in the Company's recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

VME and Critical Systems magazine. Copyright OpenSystems Media, 2009. All rights reserved; used with permission.

Challenges Drive Innovation is a trademark, and Echotek and RACE++ are registered trademarks of Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. Other products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Contact: Kathleen Sniezek, Public Relations Manager Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. 978-967-1126 / ksniezek@mc.com

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CONTACT: Kathleen Sniezek, Public Relations Manager of Mercury Computer
Systems, Inc., +1-978-967-1126, ksniezek@mc.com

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

Six Flags Expands Partnership With NintendoVisitors to theme parks can play Wii Sports Resort

NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six Flags, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SIXFQ), the world's largest regional theme park company, announced today that it will expand its partnership with Nintendo and provide theme park guests with the unique opportunity to play the upcoming Wii Sports Resort(TM) video game. The game features 12 different fun sports activities like archery, basketball and table tennis that everyone in the family can play and comes with the new Wii MotionPlus(TM) accessory, which makes games even more precise.

Wii Sports Resort will be showcased daily in the Wii Experience in nine theme parks across the country. In addition, Wii Sports Resort will be featured in an extensive in-park media program including commercials on Six Flags TV and its Jumbotron Network as well as signage and online presence on http://www.sixflags.com/.

Wii Sports Resort will be available for visitors to play beginning July 4th weekend, prior to the game's retail launch date of July 26th.

The nine participating Six Flags theme parks are: -- Six Flags Magic Mountain; Valencia, CA -- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom; Vallejo, CA -- Six Flags Great America; Gurnee, IL -- Six Flags Over Texas; Arlington, TX -- Six Flags Fiesta Texas; San Antonio, TX -- Six Flags Over Georgia; Austell, GA -- Six Flags New England; Agawam, MA -- Six Flags America; Largo, MD -- Six Flags St. Louis; Eureka, MO

"We're excited to expand our partnership with Nintendo and bring this exciting pre-launch opportunity to our entertainment-seeking guests," said David McKillips, Six Flags SVP of Corporate Alliances. "As proven over the last two seasons, Six Flags continues to provide an effective mix of brand exposure and experiential marketing benefits to help drive awareness, sampling and, ultimately, sales for our partners."

About Six Flags:

Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation headquartered in New York City and is the world's largest regional theme park company with 20 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

About Nintendo:

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Nintendo DSi(TM) systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System(TM), Nintendo has sold more than 2.9 billion video games and more than 496 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, as well as the Game Boy(TM), Game Boy Advance, Super NES(TM), Nintendo 64(TM) and Nintendo GameCube(TM). It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario(TM), Donkey Kong(TM), Metroid(TM), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(TM). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at http://www.nintendo.com/.

Six Flags, Inc.

CONTACT: Sandra Daniels, VP of Communications, Six Flags, Inc.,
+1-212-652-9393

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

BusinessWeek's 'Brand New Day' Blog Partners with CMO ClubFirst Weekly Survey Asks "Should GM Change Its Name?"

NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- BusinessWeek.com's marketing and advertising blog "Brand New Day" will partner with The CMO Club, a leading organization and network of top chief marketing officers, on a weekly survey, announced BusinessWeek.com Editor-in-Chief John A. Byrne.

Each week, Brand New Day and The CMO Club will survey the Club's members on a compelling issue pulled from the headlines. Every Thursday, Brand New Day will publish the results, as well as the thoughts of several leading CMOs on the issue.

The first survey will debut in the blog on July 2: "Should General Motors Change Its Name?" A clear majority of marketers say that the automaker should not change its name.

"We want to open up the blog to more participation from our most influential readers," said Byrne. "Being able to tap leading CMOs every week will put Brand New Day, already one of our most popular blogs, at the center of what is on the minds of top marketers."

"Our weekly poll questions, within The CMO Club, have been extremely valuable to our members," said Pete Krainik, founder of The CMO Club. "We are pleased to partner with BusinessWeek to provide their readers access to thought leaders within our CMO community and give our members a voice."

About Brand New Day

Brand New Day is a blog launched in 2004 by BusinessWeek, anchored by senior correspondent David Kiley, with contributions from Burt Helm, Helen Walters and Michael Arndt. The blog deals with the advertising, marketing and media issues: from the latest ad campaigns to the latest new product introductions, brand strategies and regulatory issues facing marketers.

About BusinessWeek

BusinessWeek is a global source of essential business insight that inspires leaders to turn ideas into action. Through content, context, and collaboration, BusinessWeek moderates global conversations and moves business professionals forward. Founded in 1929 and published by the McGraw-Hill Companies, BusinessWeek magazine is the market leader, with more than 4.8 million readers each week in 140 countries. Local language editions include Chinese, Thai, and Bahasa Indonesian. Launched in 1994, BusinessWeek.com is the preeminent provider of daily, essential business news, information, and services to business decision-makers. Business Exchange (http://bx.businessweek.com/) is an innovative online offering that aims to better serve the evolving information needs of business professionals.

About The CMO Club

The CMO Club was created for the unique purpose of bringing Chief Marketing Officers together in an environment of openness and contribution that enables them to become better at what they do. Tailored exclusively to top marketing executives, this club hosts dinners and events, shares reports and research from leaders in the marketing industry, and leverages the first online network for "CMOs only" for sharing ideas, helping each other, and serving as a resource for CMO career opportunities. The CMO Club was founded in 2006 by seasoned marketing executive Pete Krainik and currently has over 800 members. Find out more about The CMO Club at http://www.thecmoclub.com/.

BusinessWeek

CONTACT: Patti Straus, +1-212-512-2680, Heather Carpenter,
+1-212-512-2854

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

Four New Jersey Students Awarded Verizon Foundation ScholarshipsMore Than $4 Million in Scholarships to Benefit 809 Children of Verizon Employees Across the Country

NEWARK, N.J., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Paying for college just got easier for four New Jersey students. They are among 809 students nationwide who received scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year through Verizon's scholarship program for the children and dependents of company employees.

The students will receive $5,000 annually toward their college expenses. Each scholarship is renewable for three years and has a total value of $20,000.

This year's New Jersey recipients are: -- Stephanie Teodoro, daughter of Verizon employee Veronica Teodoro, who plans to attend Rutgers University. -- Dev Poonawala, son of Verizon employee Nitin Poonawala, who plans to attend Rutgers University. -- Caitlin Dorka, daughter of Verizon employee Heinz Dorka, who plans to attend the University of Vermont. -- Jennifer Walsh, daughter of Verizon employee Kenneth Walsh, who plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Verizon's scholarship program selects recipients based on financial need, academic achievement and extracurricular activities. The scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year institution.

Since 2001, 2,152 students from across the country have benefited from the scholarship program, which has invested more than $36 million toward the college education of children and dependents of Verizon employees. For the 2009-2010 academic year, the Verizon Foundation will invest more than $4 million toward the education of 809 Verizon scholars.

"Education is a key issue for Verizon and for New Jersey," said Dennis Bone, president of Verizon New Jersey. "We're proud to make a significant investment in the education of our future leaders and provide this tremendous benefit to our employees."

The Verizon Foundation awards the scholarships in partnership with Scholarship America, the nation's largest nonprofit, private sector scholarship and educational support organization, which was founded in 1958.

"Verizon's scholarship program is among the most generous in corporate America, providing students with the resources needed to complete their program of study and become productive citizens," said Scholarship America's senior vice president, Donald Lassere. "Scholarship America is proud to administer this important program for Verizon and the children of their employees."

A list of 2009 Verizon scholars is available on the Verizon Foundation Web site at http://www.verizonfoundation.org/about/press/scholstudents09.shtml.

The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education through its free educational Web site, Thinkfinity.org, and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2008, the Verizon Foundation awarded more than $68 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the U.S. and abroad. It also matched the charitable donations of Verizon employees and retirees, resulting in an additional $26 million in combined contributions to nonprofits. Through Verizon Volunteers, one of the nation's largest employee volunteer programs, Verizon employees and retirees have volunteered more than 3 million hours of community service since 2000. For more information on the foundation, visit http://www.verizonfoundation.org/.

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 86 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations provide converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. Wireline also includes Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 237,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $97 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Rich Young, Verizon, +1-973-649-2279,
richard.j.young@verizon.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonfoundation.org/

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