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Lands' End Announces 2009 Partners in Education Scholarship WinnersCompany Awards More Than $100,000 in Education Funding to Families and Schools

DODGEVILLE, Wis., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- While kids may be focused on friends, new clothes and cool school supplies when heading back to class, parents and administrators are focused on how to pay for a good education. Lands' End is lending a hand by awarding more than $100,000 in scholarships and school funding to five lucky families and schools that are currently part of the company's preferred school uniform program. The five winning families were randomly selected to each receive a $10,000 scholarship to be placed into a section 529 tuition plan for their child. Each of their schools will also receive a $10,000 funding contribution to be used for educational enrichment purposes. Lands' End has also awarded 100 additional preferred school uniform families with a $100 Lands' End Gift Card that can be used toward school uniform purchases.

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"We've been creating partnerships with schools across the country as their uniform and spiritwear supplier since 1997," said John Maher, Lands' End vice president. "The $10,000 Partners in Education prizes will help students further their education, and the matching awards will allow schools to provide educational enhancements that might not otherwise have been possible."

Winning Families, Winning Schools

The five families and their schools include the Jurss family of Bartlett, Ill., and Da Vinci Academy; the Kissinger family of Gallatin, Tenn., and Merrol Hyde Magnet School; the Smith family of Boerne, Tex., and Hill Country Montessori; the Soletski family of Green Bay, Wis., and St. Bernard School; the Williams family of Cibolo, Tex., and The Montessori School of San Antonio. The families entered themselves and their children's preferred partner schools - meaning the students and families purchase Lands' End school uniforms - in the Partners in Education drawing in early May hoping to win. They were all excited to learn about the program and are appreciative of the educational financial support.

More About Partners in Education

The Lands' End Partners in Education initiative was launched on April 26, 2009 and took final entries on July 15, 2009. Parents of students currently enrolled at a Lands' End preferred school - a school registered in the school uniform program - were eligible to submit an entry online for a chance to win a scholarship and funding for their child's school. On July 28th, Lands' End randomly selected 105 winning families.

About Lands' End

Lands' End is one of the world's largest merchants of casual and tailored clothing for women, men, children and infants around the world. Most recently Lands' End launched its 2008 Swim collection. Lands' End merchandise can be purchased online at http://www.landsend.com/, by calling 1-800-800-5800 and by visiting the Lands' End Shops at Sears. Lands' End is a proud member of Sears Holdings Corporation . And, all high-quality Lands' End merchandise is Guaranteed. Period.

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CONTACT: Michele Casper of Lands' End, +1-608-935-4633,
Michele.Casper@landsend.com

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

Cogent Communications CEO to Present at Kaufman Bros. 12th Annual Investor Conference

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cogent Communications Group, Inc. , one of the largest Internet service providers in the world, today announced that Dave Schaeffer, Cogent's chief executive officer, will present at Kaufman Bros. 12th Annual Investor Conference at 1:30 p.m. ET, September 10th. The conference is being held at the W New York Hotel.

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Investors and other interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the presentation by going to the Investor Relations section of Cogent's website (http://www.cogentco.com/us/ir_events.php) to access the link to the live audio webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available on Cogent's IR website for 90 days following the presentation.

About Cogent Communications

Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 135 markets located in North America and Europe.

Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in existence. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Cogent Communications is headquartered at 1015 31st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information, visit http://www.cogentco.com/. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.

Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Group, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent's registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

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CONTACT: Public Relations, Travis Wachter, +1-202-295-4217,
twachter@cogentco.com, or Investor Relations, +1-202-295-4212,
investor.relations@cogentco.com, both of Cogent Communications Group, Inc.

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

Grass Roots Research Issues a 'BUY' Rating with a $2.92 Target Price for Savoy Energy Corporation

HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Savoy Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SNVP) (hereafter "Savoy Energy") - A new research report has been issued on Savoy Energy by Grass Roots Research, Wall Street's leading independent research firm, with a "BUY" recommendation and a $2.92 long term price target.

For the full report please visit Savoy Energy's or Grass Roots' websites: http://www.savoyenergycorp.com/ http://www.grassrootsrd.com/ About Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc.:

Led by Paul Cohen, Grass Roots Research is one of Wall Street's #1 Independent Research Firm. As founder of Bear Stearns Western Regional Offices, Paul Cohen was one of the original 12 Dirty Dozen analysts, regarded by many to be the top 12 security analysts in the nation. Mr. Cohen was also the West Coast Senior Vice President of CBWL-Hayden Stone-American Express. Mr. Cohen's partners were Sanford I. Weill (past Chairman and CEO of CitiGroup and past Chairman of Solomon Smith Barney) and Arthur Levitt (past Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)).

Grass Roots Research includes nine PhD's (three with MD's), two MD's, six CFA's (chartered financial analyst), three with CPA's (certified public accountant) and 21 analysts covering most industries. The backbone of the fundamental research targeted at stock investment includes investigative research into significant corporate events, thorough review of SEC filings, in depth financial analysis, valuations, and management profiles. The Cohen Financial and Valuation Model, an analytical and portfolio management system, is a 100+ page income statement model with seven (7) equity valuation and three (3) cash flow analytical models. Our model covers 9,000 public companies. For more information, readers can visit the company's website at http://www.grassrootsrd.com/.

About Savoy Energy Corporation

Savoy Energy Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: SNVP) is an independent oil and gas company building a diversified portfolio of valuable oil and gas assets in the United States. The company is focused on identifying abandoned oil and gas assets, which are then brought online through recompletion and work-over activities, a meticulous process of evaluation, application of modern well technology, and stringent management controls. This process allows the company to increase its asset base and cash flow, while significantly reducing the cost of initial drilling, and takes away the risk of traditional exploration projects. Savoy Energy's financial structure allows it to minimize the high overhead of traditional E&P companies. (http://www.savoyenergycorp.com/)

Forward-Looking Statement: The statements in the press release that relate to the Company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the Company's results from acquisitions or actions in development are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements in this document may also contain "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. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and factors include, but are not limited to, future capital needs, changes, and delays in product development plans and schedules, or market acceptance.

Savoy Energy Corporation

CONTACT: Art Bertagnolli of Savoy Energy Corporation, +1-713-243-8788,
info@savoyenergycorp.com

Web Site: http://www.savoyenergycorp.com/
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Social Networking Sites Account for More than 20 Percent of All U.S. Online Display Ad Impressions, According to comScore Ad MetrixMySpace and Facebook Each Represent Nearly 10 Percent of Total U.S. Online Display Ads Delivered

RESTON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world today released a study of U.S. online display advertising on social networking sites in July 2009, based on data from the comScore Ad Metrix service. The study showed that social networking sites accounted for more than 20 percent of all display ads viewed online, with MySpace and Facebook combining to deliver more than 80 percent of ads among sites in the social networking category.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080115/COMSCORELOGO) Top Online Display Ad Publishers in Social Networking Category July 2009 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Ad Metrix Total Display Share of Ad Exposed Ad Impressions Display Unique (MM) Ads Visitors (000) -------------- -------- ---------- Total Internet : Total Audience 326,899 100.0 188,589 ------------------------------- ------- ----- ------- Social Networking 68,927 21.1 129,620 ----------------- ------ ---- ------- MySpace Sites 30,004 9.2 64,472 ------------- ------ --- ------ Facebook.com 26,813 8.2 67,389 ------------ ------ --- ------ Tagged.com 1,940 0.6 7,422 ---------- ----- --- ----- MocoSpace.com 496 0.2 1,067 ------------- --- --- ----- Hi5.com 461 0.1 3,459 ------- --- --- ----- Bebo 435 0.1 6,350 ---- --- --- ----- Classmates.com Sites 400 0.1 9,181 -------------------- --- --- ----- BlackPlanet.com 345 0.1 2,084 --------------- --- --- ----- GaiaOnline.com 258 0.1 1,859 -------------- --- --- ----- DeviantArt.com 204 0.1 3,681 -------------- --- --- -----

"Over the past few years, social networking has become one of the most popular online activities, accounting for a significant portion of the time Internet users spend online and the pages they consume," said Jeff Hackett, comScore senior vice president. "Social networking sites now account for one out of every five ads people view online. Because the top social media sites can deliver high reach and frequency against target segments at a low cost, it appears that some advertisers are eager to use social networking sites as a new advertising delivery vehicle."

AT&T Top Display Advertiser on Social Networking Sites in July

AT&T ranked as the top display advertiser on social networking sites in July with more than 2 billion ad impressions, which accounted for 30 percent of the company's total number of display ads delivered during the month. Experian Interactive, which delivered a heavy rotation of ads for educational degree programs and credit scores, ranked second with nearly 1.3 billion impressions in the category. Two of the top ten advertisers on social networking sites in July delivered the vast majority of their impressions within the category. Pangea Media, which primarily advertises a variety of love and celebrity quizzes, delivered 90 percent of its ads on social networking sites, while online gaming provider Zynga delivered 97 percent of its ads on these sites.

Top Online Display Advertisers in Social Networking Category July 2009 Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations Source: comScore Ad Metrix Total Display Share of Ad Exposed Ad Impressions Advertiser Unique (MM) Ad Visitors Impressions (000) -------------- ----------- ---------- Social Networking Category 68,927 21.1 129,620 -------------------------- ------ ---- ------- AT&T, Inc. 2,067 29.5 87,080 ---------- ----- ---- ------ Experian Interactive 1,250 23.9 58,991 -------------------- ----- ---- ------ Ask Network 950 44.6 41,379 ----------- --- ---- ------ Sprint Nextel Corporation 790 26.3 68,581 ------------------------- --- ---- ------ Pangea Media 572 89.6 33,079 ------------ --- ---- ------ Microsoft Sites 564 16.8 60,148 --------------- --- ---- ------ Apollo Group, Inc. 510 41.4 51,981 ------------------ --- ---- ------ Zynga.com 484 96.8 40,009 --------- --- ---- ------ GameVance.com 450 33.9 34,762 ------------- --- ---- ------ Verizon Communications Corporation 435 10.5 54,010 ---------------------------------- --- ---- ------

"Social media is becoming an increasingly attractive vehicle for major advertisers seeking to optimize campaign reach and frequency and smaller advertisers desiring to reach a highly targeted audience," added Hackett. "As social networking sites innovate on their existing ad offerings, the category should continue to grow in ad volume, while CPMs could also increase if the sites can demonstrate a high campaign ROI."

About comScore

comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital marketing intelligence. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/companyinfo.

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Lands' End FeelGood Collection and Campaign Benefit Nation's HomelessBuy a FeelGood Sweater and Lands' End Will Donate FeelGood Yarn to Volunteer Knitters

DODGEVILLE, Wis., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to feel good about shopping and giving? This fall, Lands' End will kick off the FeelGood Campaign, a terrific way to shop - and feel good about giving to homeless individuals and families across the country. Beginning September 1st, for every Lands' End FeelGood sweater purchased, the company will donate signature FeelGood yarn to One Heart Foundation's Warming Families, a nationwide knitting charity. Lands' End expects to donate thousands of pounds of yarn to the charity where volunteers plan to knit up to 25,000 hats and other items to warm the homeless and displaced.

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"We appreciate the hundreds of volunteer knitters donating their time and talent for this great cause," said Susan Sachatello, Lands' End senior vice president of marketing. "By joining forces, we can all do something amazing by bringing warmth to thousands of those in need this season."

To make a yarn donation, just choose a sweater from the new Lands' End FeelGood collection, which is knitted from proprietary yarn that's soft as cashmere - but offers the durability and price of cotton. The FeelGood products include a variety sweater styles, gloves and scarves for women in rich autumnal colors such as Aztec Gold, Charcoal Heather and Iris. The FeelGood sweater is available in a Cable or Striped Cardigan ($69.50) and Turtleneck ($49.50). Items from the FeelGood collection can be purchased online at http://www.landsend.com/, by calling 1(800) 800-5800 and by visiting the Lands' End Shops at Sears. Yarn donations will be made to volunteer knitters throughout the season.

"We are thrilled to work with Lands' End and this campaign is at the heart of our mission, helping families," said Alan Osmond, Warming Families. "Through yarn donations and knitting by our volunteers, we are confident that we will be able to help thousands of families in need this winter."

Vickie Howell, best-selling craft author, knitting personality and host of TV's Knitty Gritty is also working with Lands' End to help instruct novice knitters as well as create hat patterns for the campaign. Vickie is creating a ribbed-knit hat pattern in an adult and child size, exclusively for this initiative. Lands' End will share the patterns as well as provide additional information about how all knitters can lend a hand at http://www.landsend.com/feelgood.

About Lands' End

Lands' End is one of the world's largest retailers of casual and tailored clothing for women, men, children and infants around the world. In addition, Lands' End offers an innovative collection of fine-quality goods for the home. Lands' End merchandise can be purchased online at http://www.landsend/. com, by calling 1-800-800-5800 and by visiting the Lands' End Shops at Sears. Lands' End is a proud member of Sears Holdings Corporation . And, all high-quality Lands' End merchandise is Guaranteed. Period.

About Warming Families

Warming Families, http://www.warmingfamilies.com/, a project of the One Heart Foundation, is a 100% volunteer project that delivers blankets and other warm items to the homeless and displaced while strengthening families through charity work. At the heart of this project are area volunteers who function to coordinate efforts and locate and supply local shelters and nursing homes.

Special Note of Thanks

YRC Logistics, a global logistics services company, shipped the FeelGood yarn from the yarn vendor to Lands' End in Wisconsin free of charge. With this generous donation of shipping services we were able to expand the scope of our donation and help more people in need. UPS, donated shipping services to Lands' End in order to supplement the fees involved with delivering FeelGood yarn to knitters across the United States.

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CONTACT: Michele Casper of Lands' End, +1-608-935-4633,
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Web Site: http://www.landsend.com/

'Most Faded Cities': Jimmy Dean(R) Shines A Light On Sleepy U.S. Cities That Face Mid-Morning SlumpsAs more than one-quarter of Americans fall victim to the mid-morning slump, Jimmy Dean encourages people to Fight the Morning Fade(TM) with a protein breakfast

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jimmy Dean , America's favorite traditional breakfast, today announced the results of a nationwide survey identifying the country's "Most Faded Cities" to kick off its Fight the Morning Fade(TM) campaign. Conducted with Zogby International, the survey analyzed the early morning behavior of more than 5,000 Americans and identified the "sleepiest" cities whose residents are most likely to fall prone to the mid-morning slump known as the "morning fade." This is the time when people find their mind wandering from their work as they become groggy, anxious and more focused on what's for lunch rather than the task at hand. The survey also found that more than one-quarter of all Americans fail to eat a breakfast that leaves them satisfied and energized for the day ahead.

"The findings from the 'Most Faded Cities' survey confirmed our belief that a protein breakfast plays an important role in your productivity for the rest of the day," said Andy Callahan, vice president of breakfast and snacking for Sara Lee North American Retail. "It is our goal that through our Fight the Morning Fade campaign, we will educate Americans on how easy it can be to enjoy a satisfying protein-based breakfast every day of the week, even on the most hectic of mornings with our Jimmy Dean line of sausage products."

The national survey ranked Orlando at the top of the list as the nation's "Most Faded City" with 55 percent of Orlandians feeling distracted or hungry hours before lunch and most relying on carbohydrate vs. protein-fueled morning meals. Other chart-toppers on the "Most Faded List" include San Antonio (47 percent), Denver (45 percent), Indianapolis (44 percent), Columbus, Ohio (44 percent), Tampa (43 percent), Chicago (42 percent) and Minneapolis (41 percent). In nearly all of these cities, almost half of residents begin to crave lunch before 10 a.m.

The complete list of the "Faded Cities" rankings is as follows: Rank City Hungry & Distracted Craves Lunch Mid-Morning Before 10am (after carb breakfast)* ---- ---- ------------------- ------------ 1 Orlando 55% 49% - ------- -- -- 2 San Antonio 47% 61% - ----------- -- -- 3 Denver 45% 41% - ------ -- -- 4 Indianapolis 44% 49% - ------------ -- -- 5 Columbus, OH 44% 37% - ------------- -- -- 6 Tampa 43% 49% - ----- -- -- 7 Chicago 42% 55% - ------- -- -- 8 Minneapolis-St. Paul 41% 46% - -------------------- -- -- 9 Sacramento 41% 35% - ---------- -- -- 10 Seattle 39% 52% -- ------- -- -- 11 Portland, OR 37% 51% -- ------------ -- -- 12 Boston 37% 42% -- ------ -- -- 13 Atlanta 36% 53% -- ------- -- -- 14 Baltimore 35% 56% -- --------- -- -- 15 Detroit 34% 59% -- ------- -- -- 16 St. Louis 33% 47% -- --------- -- -- 17 Houston 33% 47% -- ------- -- -- 18 San Francisco 32% 47% -- ------------- -- -- 19 Dallas-Ft. Worth 31% 68% -- ---------------- -- -- 20 New York 31% 49% -- -------- -- -- 21 Los Angeles 31% 47% -- ----------- -- -- 22 Washington, DC 30% 52% -- -------------- -- -- 23 Philadelphia 30% 41% -- ------------ -- -- 24 Pittsburgh 28% 60% -- ---------- -- -- 25 Miami 28% 45% -- ----- -- -- 26 Cleveland 27% 58% -- --------- -- -- 27 Phoenix 25% 43% -- ------- -- -- National Average 36% 49% ---------------- -- -- *Carb breakfast defined as: bagels, oatmeal, cereal, pancakes or waffles

Additional information about Fight the Morning Fade and breakfast tips for starting the day with a satisfying breakfast that will keep you going in the morning can be found at FightTheMorningFade.com.

About Jimmy Dean

Jimmy Dean is America's number one breakfast sausage. Since 1969, the brand has ensured quality in every plate of Jimmy Dean goodness that families can sit down to enjoy. Jimmy Dean' offers a full line of breakfast sausage, bacon and sandwiches gives families that delicious, home-cooked flavor. Jimmy Dean Fresh Roll Breakfast Sausage, Fresh Links & Patties, Fresh Bacon, Fully Cooked Sausage Links & Patties, Omelets, Skillets, Sandwiches, Breakfast Bowls, Heat 'N Serve Sausage Links & Patties and Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick boast full flavors and top quality ingredients guaranteed to make any meal the best.

About Sara Lee Corporation

Each and every day, Sara Lee delights millions of consumers and customers around the world. The company has one of the world's best-loved and leading portfolios with its innovative and trusted food, beverage, household and body care brands, including Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, Senseo and Bimbo. Collectively, these brands generate approximately $13 billion in annual net sales covering nearly 200 countries. The Sara Lee community consists of 41,000 employees worldwide. Please visit http://www.saralee.com/ for the latest news and in-depth information about Sara Lee and its brands.

Sara Lee Corporation

CONTACT: Sara Matheu, Sara Lee Corporation, +1-630-598-8722; Lindsey
Winkler, MWW Group, +1-201-964-2374

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Perot Systems Launches Suite of 'Cloud' Integration and Secure Pay-Per-Use IT Services

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation (http://www.perotsystems.com/) today announced the launch of Perot Systems Cloud Integration Services and Perot Systems Virtual Services - a family of secure, enterprise-class pay-per-use IT infrastructure and desktop services to help clients operate their business more effectively and cost efficiently. The new services are expected to enable the company's clients to maximize cost efficiencies by selecting from a variety of proven pre-configured services, or they may choose a custom-designed solution to meet their specific needs.

"This is the beginning of an important transformation for the IT services industry in terms of secure, integrated product offerings and an advancement over the much publicized 'cloud' concepts of the past few years," said Jim Stikeleather, chief technology officer for Perot Systems. "Additionally, the new offerings are the result of our collaboration with leading providers in this space, such as Dell and VMware, to further enhance delivery of the most benefits at the lowest total cost of ownership and highest potential flexibility for our clients."

Perot Systems Cloud Integration Services provide enterprises with a trusted advisor and integration specialist to help clients navigate the universe of cloud offerings in the market and appropriately apply the various solutions through alliances. By providing integration expertise through the complete lifecycle of cloud services, including consulting, implementation, transformation and operations, Perot Systems helps companies achieve the specific level of services that best meet their needs.

Perot Systems Virtual Servers provide secure, enterprise-class pay-per-use computing, storage and back-up services, with public or private network access, that allow clients to scale as needed. They afford immediate operational and long-term strategic efficiencies, including scalability, fast provisioning and flexibility.

Perot Systems Virtual Desktops provide secure, enterprise-class pay-per-use desktop computing services so clients can simplify their desktop environment as well as enhance end-user satisfaction. Desktop solutions can also be deployed in the client's datacenter and be remotely managed by Perot Systems to provide low total cost of ownership with the privacy of on-premise solutions.

Perot Systems Virtual Desktops feature benefits for clients' IT departments that include simplified desktop management and support, and enhanced security and business continuity capability. The service offers end users increased productivity and mobility, as well as enhanced overall user experience.

"We have delivered IT and consulting services to organizations around the world for more than 20 years," said Raj Asava, chief strategy officer for Perot Systems," and now we have extended our integration capabilities and expertise as well as created pay-per-use offerings to deliver to our clients tighter financial control, increased productivity, and enhanced operating agility."

Perot Systems' new services are designed to enable its clients to rapidly acquire computing resources while avoiding the capital costs, time and resources associated with purchasing and provisioning their own hardware and software.

The launch of cloud integration services and pay-per-use IT solutions is the first step in a broad spectrum of cloud-based services that Perot Systems is currently developing and actively piloting with several clients. For more information on cloud integration and virtual services from Perot Systems, please visit

http://www.perotsystems.com/Services/VirtualServices . 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 CONTACTS: PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION US - GLOBAL Joe McNamara +1 972 577 6165 joe.mcnamara@ps.net Karen Modlin +1 972 577-3597 karen.modlin@ps.net

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

Top Brands Microsoft, Microsoft XBox, Verizon Wireless, Def Jam, U.S. Air Force and Sierra Mist Join BET's 2009 Black College Tour

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks announced it has secured several partners in support of their award-winning 2009 Black College Tour, including such high-profile brands as Microsoft, Microsoft XBox, Verizon Wireless, Def Jam, U.S. Air Force, and Sierra Mist. The 2009 BET Black College Tour, the largest and only tour of its kind, returns to 14 historically Black college and university campuses across the country for the eighth consecutive year. Together with its key marketing partners, BET will bring a day of entertainment, games, contests, product samples and consumer information exclusively for college students.

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"The BET Black College Tour is a highly impactful initiative on college campuses," said Michelle Garner, Vice President of BET Consumer Engagement. "This year, we've expanded the range of partners and opportunities we'll be presenting to the students to provide them with an even more engaging, relevant and lively school event."

The partnerships in support of the 2009 Black College Tour include: -- Microsoft

In their Tech Tent, first-time sponsor Microsoft will have a Tech Trends representative onsite to distribute free software, specifically their Dream Spark and IT Academy Student Pass e-learning courses. The Microsoft representative will also be available to discuss career opportunities and internships with students.

-- Microsoft XBox

Also, the Microsoft XBox business division will hold a Video Skills Challenge at each campus, where the winner will receive an XBox 360 game console.

-- Verizon Wireless

Longtime sponsor Verizon Wireless will continue to host the popular 3-point shoot-out basketball contest.

-- Def Jam Recordings

Def Jam will present a concert with up-and-coming artists, including Lil Ru, Ace Hood, Triple C's, Lil Scrappy and Playaz Circle.

-- U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force returns to host the exciting, action-packed, 2-on-2 basketball competition.

-- Sierra Mist

Sierra Mist will sponsor a Freestyle Flow rap battle. Sierra Mist is part of the Pepsi family, which has sponsored the Black College Tour since 2002.

In addition to the sponsored activities, BET Digital will engage the students in "Digital Karaoke," BET Off-Channel Marketing will have a game tent to promote BET's fall programming slate, and BET's pro-social initiative Rap-It-Up will be onsite to provide free testing for HIV/AIDS. Inroads will be onsite to speak with students about internship opportunities at major companies.

2009 Black College Tour Schedule Miles College Wednesday, September 2 Delaware State University Wednesday September 9 Morgan State University Friday, September 11 North Carolina A&T State University Friday, September 18 Alabama A&M University Friday, September 25 Jackson State University Friday, October 2 Fayetteville State University Wednesday, October 7 Winston-Salem State University Friday, October 16 Florida A&M University Wednesday, October 21 Grambling State University Friday, October 30 Xavier University Wednesday, November 4 Southern University Friday, November 6 Texas Southern University Wednesday, November 11 Prairie View A&M University Friday, November 13 About BET Networks

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 98 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

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CONTACT: Danielle Spigner, +1-212-205-3028, danielle.spigner@bet.net, or
Crystal Thomas, +1-310-481-3779, crystal.thomas@bet.net, both of BET Networks

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

Environmental Tectonics Corporation's BioMedical Systems Division Announces the Sale of a Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (BULLETIN BOARD: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") BioMedical Systems Division today announced the sale of a BARA-MED XD Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber to Dr. Garrett Post, a family practitioner serving the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a non-invasive therapy. In its clinical applications, the patient breathes 100% oxygen while fully enclosed in a specially designed chamber at ambient pressures up to three time's normal atmospheric pressure. HBOT is used to promote and support healing in the management of conditions in which oxygen transport to the tissues has been disrupted by traumatic injury, infection, inflammation, or edema.

Dr. Post commented, "The decision to acquire the ETC BARA-MED XD hyperbaric chamber was based largely on its computer operating system. ETC's Operating System for Control And Recordkeeping ("O.S.C.A.R." (TM)) is the only chamber on the market that provided both electronic medical records (EMR) and automation of the chamber, saving us time and money".

ETC is the manufacturer of the BARA-MED and BARA-MED XD, computerized monoplace hyperbaric chambers. O.S.C.A.R.(TM), is based on a 4th generation Windows(TM) based operating system, which produces a comprehensive EMR of each HBOT treatment. This automated system eliminates the need for operator dive time management and paper recordkeeping while ensuring comprehensive documentation of the treatment.

Don Webber, Vice President of Sales for ETC's BioMedical Division, stated, "The hyperbaric community is turning to ETC for automated hyperbaric chambers that provide patient comfort and safety. Our chambers reflect the latest in technology from ETC, a leader in mechanical and software engineering."

ETC was incorporated in 1969 in Pennsylvania and this year we will celebrate our 40th anniversary. Our core technologies include the design, manufacture and sale of Training Services (TSG) which includes (1) software driven products and services used to create and monitor the physiological effects of flight; (2) high performance jet tactical flight simulation, and; (3) driving and disaster simulation systems, and Control Systems (CSG) which includes: (1) steam and gas sterilization; (2) testing and simulation devices for the automotive industry, and; (3) hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers. Product categories included in TSG are Aircrew Training Systems (ATS) and flight simulators, disaster management systems and entertainment applications. CSG includes sterilizers, environmental control devices and hyperbaric chambers along with parts and service support.

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on ETC's current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about ETC and its subsidiaries that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the Company's vision, mission, strategies, goals, beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, intentions, financial condition, results of operations, future performance and business of the company, including but not limited to, (i) potential additional funding by H.F. Lenfest, a member of our Board of Directors and a significant shareholder, and PNC Bank, (ii) the trading of the Company's common stock on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (iii) projections of revenues, costs of materials, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, capital expenditures, growth prospects, dividends, capital structure, other financial items and the effects of currency fluctuations, (iv) statements of our plans and objectives of the Company or its management or Board of Directors, including the introduction of new products, or estimates or predictions of actions of customers, suppliers, competitors or regulatory authorities, (v) statements of future economic performance, (vi) statements of assumptions and other statements about the Company or its business, (vii) statements made about the possible outcomes of litigation involving the Company, (viii) statements regarding the Company's ability to obtain financing to support its operations and other expenses, and (ix) statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words, "may," "could," "should," "looking forward," "would," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," or the negative of such terms or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which are subject to change based on various important factors. Some of these risks and uncertainties, in whole or in part, are beyond the Company's control. Factors that might cause or contribute to such a material difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2009, in the section entitled "Risks Particular to Our Business." Shareholders are urged to review these risks carefully prior to making an investment in the Company's common stock.

The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Except as required by federal securities law, the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

Contact: Duane D. Deaner, CFO Tel: 215-355-9100 (ext. 1203) Fax: 215-357-4000 ETC - Internet Home Page: http://www.etcusa.com/

Environmental Tectonics Corporation

CONTACT: Duane D. Deaner, CFO of Environmental Tectonics Corporation,
+1-215-355-9100, Ext. 1203, Fax, +1-215-357-4000

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

Freddie Mac Prices $1 Billion Reopening of 2.125% Three-Year Reference Notes(R) Security

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Freddie Mac announced today that it auctioned a $1 billion reopening of its 2.125% three-year USD Reference Notes security that matures on September 21, 2012. The stop yield for the issue, CUSIP 3137EACE7, was 1.772%, priced at 101.042473 or approximately 31 basis points more than three-year U.S. Treasury Notes. The bid-to-cover ratio was 4.335 to 1.

After the reopening, which was conducted via an Internet-based auction, the outstanding size of the 2.125% three-year Reference Notes security will be $5.5 billion. The issue will settle on September 2, 2009, and is listed on the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

This announcement is not an offer to sell any Freddie Mac securities. Offers for any given security are made only through applicable offering circulars and related supplements, which incorporate Freddie Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 11, 2009, and all documents that Freddie Mac files with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c) or 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, excluding any information "furnished" to the SEC on Form 8-K.

Freddie Mac's press releases sometimes contain forward-looking statements. A description of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in these and other forward-looking statements can be found in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 http://www.freddiemac.com/investors/infostatand its reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, filed with the SEC and available on the Investor Relations page of the company's Web site at http://www.freddiemac.com/investors and the SEC's Web site at http://www.sec.gov/.

Freddie Mac was established by Congress in 1970 to provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the nation's residential mortgage markets. Freddie Mac supports communities across the nation by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Over the years, Freddie Mac has made home possible for one in six homebuyers and more than five million renters. http://www.freddiemac.com/

Freddie Mac

CONTACT: Media, Michael Cosgrove, +1-703-903-2123, or Investor, Sean
Forde, +1-571-382-4090

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

American Lorain to Attend the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

JUNAN COUNTY, China, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- American Lorain Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ALRC) ("American Lorain" or the "Company"), an international processed foods company based in Shandong Province, People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that the Company's management team will attend the upcoming Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference.

The date, time and location of American Lorain's presentation at the conference are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Time: 10:25AM Eastern Time Venue: Asia Track, Kennedy I Salon (4th Floor) New York Palace Hotel New York, NY Webcast: http://www.wsw.com/webcast/rrshq15/alrc.ob

The webcast will also be available under Investors > Events & Webcasts on American Lorain's website http://www.americanlorain.com/ . A replay of the presentation will be available for 90 days following the live presentation using the same link.

During the conference, the Company will be available to meet with analysts and portfolio managers. Interested parties and investors who wish to meet with American Lorain's management may contact mwoodson@rodm.com or call (212) 430-1782. Participation in the Rodman and Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference is by invitation only.

About Rodman & Renshaw, LLC.

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC is a full service investment bank dedicated to providing investment banking services to companies that have significant capital needs, along with research and sales and trading services to investor clients. Rodman is a leader in the PIPE (private investment in public equity) and RD (registered direct placements) transaction markets according to PrivateRaise a service of DealFlow Media Inc. and Sagient Research Systems, Inc.

About American Lorain Corporation

American Lorain Corporation ("American Lorain" or the "Company") is a Delaware corporation that develops, manufactures and sells various food products. The Company's products include chestnut products; convenience foods products (including ready-to-cook foods, ready-to-eat foods, and meals-ready-to-eat); and frozen, canned and bulk foods products. The Company currently sells over 234 products to 26 provinces and administrative regions in China as well as to 42 foreign countries. The Company operates through its four direct and indirect subsidiaries and one leased factory located in China. For more information about American Lorain, please visit our website at http://www.americanlorain.com/ .

For more information, please contact: American Lorain Corp Mr. Alan Jin, CFO Phone: +86-21-6145-3891 Email: alanjin@americanlorain.com Web: http://www.americanlorain.com/ CCG Investor Relations Mr. Crocker Coulson, President Phone: 646-213-1915 Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Ms. Linda Salo, Financial Writer Phone: 646-922-0894 Email: Linda.salo@ccgir.com Web: http://www.ccgirasia.com/

American Lorain Corporation

CONTACT: American Lorain Corp, Mr. Alan Jin, CFO, +86-21-6145-3891, or
alanjin@americanlorain.com; Or CCG Investor Relations, Mr. Crocker Coulson,
President, +1-646-213-1915, or crocker.coulson@ccgir.com; Or Ms. Linda Salo,
Financial Writer, +1-646-922-0894, or Linda.salo@ccgir.com

Web site: http://www.americanlorain.com/
http://www.ccgirasia.com/
http://www.wsw.com/webcast/rrshq15/alrc.ob

New Online Real Estate Question and Answer Feature on Realtor.comAsk A REALTOR Gives San Francisco Bay Area Sellers, Buyers Direct One-Click Access to Realtors With Answers On Local Real Estate

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask a Realtor, a new online question and answer feature recently launched by Realtor.com, offers homeowners, sellers and buyers answers to real estate questions from San Francisco Bay Area Realtors who know and understand the local market. This free online feature is now available on the Realtor.com Blogs homepage at http://www.realtor.com/blogs.

Through Ask a Realtor, visitors to the Realtor.com Blogs site can now ask questions free-of-charge and anonymously that will be answered only by licensed real estate professionals. Questions can be on any real estate-related topic ranging from local market trends, mortgages and home values to buying, selling, home inspections and more. Questions will be forwarded to a local Realtor or to one that specializes in the area of expertise most relevant to each question. Most participating Realtors in the Ask a Realtor program are active members of the Realtor.com Blogs community. Answers are emailed directly to the consumer by a Realtor.com moderator, and some are posted on the homepage of Realtor.com Blogs for everyone to read and enjoy.

In addition, all questions and answers are archived on the Realtor.com Blogs site, listed chronologically and by subject, for future reference in an easily accessible knowledgebase so other visitors can benefit from the professional expertise. While questions can be posed anonymously, visitors to the blogs can also request a personal follow-up by the responding Realtor, thereby establishing a relationship with a local real estate professional at any stage in the decision-making process.

"Ask a Realtor creates an informal yet highly informative, free service for anyone interested in or involved in real estate," said Realtor.com President Errol Samuelson. "Because homeownership is often one of the biggest investments consumers make in their lives, Ask a Realtor was developed to help people navigate real estate, establish relationships with local Realtors, and as a convenient method to ask questions that'll be answered by licensed professionals with hands-on experience in the local market. We look forward to helping millions of people become better informed as they engage with real experts offering real estate answers through Ask a Realtor."

Samuelson continues by explaining that Realtor.com's approach differs from comparable online sites in which anyone can attempt to answer a real estate question. "By design, the answers published on Ask a Realtor will come only from active members of the National Association of REALTORS , professionals with real estate expertise adhering to a strict code of ethics and conduct," said Samuelson. "That combination of local knowledge and professionalism sets Ask a Realtor apart."

Typically, Realtors have approximately 10 years of professional real estate experience, while brokers have 25 years of professional real estate experience.(1)

Ask a Realtor also provides an additional solution for Realtors to showcase their skills and market their brands on both the local and national levels to buyers and sellers that don't already have a relationship with a Realtor.

Danville, California native and San Francisco Bay Area Realtor, Kevin R. Kieffer says, "Ask a Realtor is a great way for anyone to ask questions about our real estate market and to connect with a Realtor that has local experience and connections. I'm excited to participate, and help people who might be contemplating a move or just curious about San Francisco Bay Area real estate or housing trends."

ABOUT REALTOR.COM

Realtor.com , where the world shops for real estate online, is operated by Move, Inc., and is the official Web site of the National Association of REALTORS . Ranked as the #1 homes-for-sale site, Realtor.com currently offers potential home buyers access to over four million property listings, as well as the most brokers and agents. It also provides REALTORS and the home sellers they represent with the Internet's largest real estate marketplace, reaching more than 8.3 million(1) consumers in June 2009. Agents and companies have the power to customize Realtor.com resources to maximize their brand and productivity.

REALTOR and Realtor.com are registered trademarks of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS . REALTOR is a federally registered collective membership mark, which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. All other trademarks appearing above are the property of Move, Inc., or of their other respective owners.

[1] 2009 NAR Member Profile [2] comScore Media Metrix, July 2009

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of Move's future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Move, its subsidiaries, divisions and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents Move files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Move's future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Move cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Move expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Realtor.com

CONTACT: Julie Reynolds, +1-805-557-3080, Julie.reynolds@move.com, or
Pierre Kacsinta, +1-805-557-3128, Pierre.kacsinta@move.com, both of
Move/Realtor.com; or Victor White of AccessPR, +1-415-844-6287,
move@accesspr.com, for Realtor.com

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

A Huge Success in 2008, FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY Returns to CBSSports.com on September 3FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY is a live show on Sunday mornings free to all fantasy football players providing them the latest information to make the tough decisions Presented by Ford, Sprint & Edge Shaving Gel, the show will feature segments from THE NFL TODAY and reports from CBS Sports NFL analysts in stadiums across the NFL

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CBSSports.com today announced the second season of its groundbreaking original live video production, FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY, will premiere in 2009 with two special Thursday editions, helping fantasy football players prepare for the kickoff of the upcoming football season. Additionally, the weekly Sunday editions of FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY have been extended by 30 minutes, taking viewers right up to kickoff of the 1 pm ET games.

In its debut for the 2008 season, FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY recorded tremendous traffic, averaging approximately 500,000 weekly viewers, making it easily the largest and most watched live program of its kind on the Internet.

Hosted by Jason Horowitz, the face of much of the original video on CBSSports.com, FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY features guests and experts, including segments with the cast of THE NFL TODAY on CBS Sports as well as reports from NFL ON CBS analysts in stadiums across the league, giving fantasy players around the world access the latest breaking NFL news and information.

In 2009, a new face will join the FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY set as CBS College Sports Network Studio Analyst and NFL veteran Brian Jones will accompany Horowitz and Fantasy Football experts from CBSSports.com. Together, the FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY crew will interact with viewers, providing expert advice to guide their fantasy football team, regardless of what fantasy sports provider they use.

The home for FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY is located at CBSSports.com Fantasy News (fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootballtoday) the leading news and information site specifically geared to the world of fantasy sports and is available to the public, regardless of what fantasy sports provider they use.

"Behind the success of March Madness on Demand and Amen Corner Live, CBSSports.com has become the definite leader in live sports video productions and as our explosive traffic in 2008 proved, FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY has joined that group and quickly become the premiere destination for fantasy players on Sunday mornings," said Jason Kint, Senior Vice President and General Manager, CBSSports.com. "What truly separates FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY from the competition is that this is the first live NFL themed production to be fully integrated with a network studio show and feature interviews with talent from stadiums across the country."

On Thursday, September 3 from 4-5 pm ET FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY will go live by giving viewers the latest reaction from all the preseason games, providing updates on sleeper candidates for 2009 and smart late-round pickups as well as who to pluck off the waiver wire for leagues that have already drafted.

The live premiere will be followed by a second Thursday edition of FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY, on September 10 from 7:30-8:30 pm ET, giving fantasy football players the latest news and information to help set their lineups for the start of the 2009 NFL season which kicks off that night when Tennessee visits Pittsburgh.

The first live Sunday edition of FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY will be the following Sunday (September 13) from 11 am - 1:00 pm ET, providing viewers with all the late breaking news right up to the kickoff of games. FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY will then will continue each and every Sunday in that time frame for the remainder of the NFL regular season.

A special preseason edition of FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY is now available on demand at fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootballtoday providing viewers insight on everything from the top overall Fantasy players by position to draft strategies, impact players on new teams and the 2009 Draft Class including which rookies will start, and which will shine.

Available free of charge by presenting sponsors Ford, Sprint & Edge Shaving Gel the 2009 FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY video player will showcase a wider screen (640 X 360 pixels) and an improved video stream (approx. 800 kb/s), utilizing Flash technology to deliver an optimal viewing experience. Additionally, during FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY viewers will have access to on-demand highlights from previous segments of the show so fans can get a quick recap of any important information they might have missed.

A link to the home of FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY will be distributed on demand via the CBS Audience Network and its over 300 partners, which include TV.com, AOL, MSN, Yahoo, Fancast, Joost, Bebo, Sling Media, IMDb.com, TVGuide.com, and Slide, as well as Web sites from CBS's 29 owned television, 144 radio, and up to 183 affiliated stations.

About CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com is at the leading edge of media companies providing Internet sports content, Fantasy sports and e-commerce. CBSSports.com is a unit of CBS Interactive, a leading online content network for information and entertainment. With more than 200 million people visiting its properties each month, CBS Interactive is the 8th largest Web property globally and the 5th largest Web property in the U.S. in terms of unique video viewers. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, BNET, CBS RADIO and Last.fm, span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and business.

For more information about CBSSports.com and for the latest sports news, scores and expert analysis, please visit cbssports.com.

More information about CBS and its businesses is available at http://www.cbscorporation.com/.

CBSSports.com

CONTACT: Alex Riethmiller of CBSSports.com, +1-954-489-4235,
ariethmiller@cbs.com

Web Site: http://www.cbscorporation.com/
http://www.cbssports.com/

The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) Highlights Comprehensive, Global Services

ATLANTA, September 1 /PRNewswire/ --

Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB) is introducing a new way to describe its service offerings, The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM), to dramatize the Company's competitive advantage, reinforce industry leadership and clarify its portfolio of businesses.

"Crawford provides the only truly comprehensive, global, integrated solution for all corporate, insurer and re-insurer claims administration," said Jeffrey T. Bowman, Crawford's president and chief executive officer. "We are probably best known for our property and casualty claim services, and they are indeed an important part of what we offer. But we have strategic assets in many other aspects of claims management, and we are committed to delivering the ideal suite of solutions to each client."

Under The System, Crawford's service offerings fall into three areas: Claims Services, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Consulting.

- Through Claims Services, Crawford delivers task and tactical claims solutions that range from property, motor/auto and general liability to large-scale, complex property and liability losses. - Through Business Process Outsourcing, Crawford delivers comprehensive claims solutions from first notice of loss to claims settlement for a variety of product lines. "We are a resource for insurers who for a variety of reasons need to establish fully outsourced claims departments, and for employers who self-insure their risks," Bowman says. "For example, the third-party administrative services Broadspire offers for workers' compensation claims management are part of our BPO model." - Clients also can engage Crawford on a Consulting basis to provide high-level analysis and insights in such areas as absence management, fraud detection, educational services and global program development.

Crawford began considering this new way to organize its services after Bowman became president and CEO in 2008. "As an outcome of strategic planning last year, we began discussing how we could better present our wide variety of services to both existing and potential clients," he said. "After a great deal of analysis of our capabilities, we came up with a way to describe our services that provides more simplicity and clarity and, at the same time, shows how much we offer beyond property and casualty claims services."

Crawford has launched a comprehensive marketing campaign to introduce The System to the market. The campaign includes advertising in key trade publications, additions to the Web site and new literature. To learn more about The Crawford System of Claims Solutions, visit the Company's Web site: www.crawfordandcompany.com.

None of Crawford's business unit names will change as a result of this service line redefinition. The Company will continue to report financial results for U.S. Property & Casualty, Broadspire, Legal Settlement Administration and International operations and will provide services through its existing brands.

About Crawford

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 locations in 63 countries. The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines including property and casualty claims management, workers' compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.

Crawford and Co.

Stephanie Zercher of Crawford & Company, +1-404-300-1908, stephanie_zercher@us.crawco.com

HeartWare International, Inc. Temporary Suspension of Trading

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and SYDNEY, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HeartWare International, Inc. today confirmed that trading of its CHESS Depositary Interests ("CDIs") on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") was temporarily suspended for the reasons stated below. In consequence, trading of the Company's common stock on NASDAQ is also temporarily suspended. Based on discussions with representatives of NASDAQ and the ASX, the Company believes that trading will recommence on both the ASX and NASDAQ exchanges tomorrow (September 2, 2009).

On August 14, 2009, the Company filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 3 and 6 month period ended June 30, 2009 ("Quarterly Report") with both the ASX and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Quarterly Report is prepared under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and otherwise in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

As permitted by ASX Listing Rules, the Company is entitled to file its Quarterly Report with the ASX for the purposes of satisfying Australian financial reporting requirements. However, it is a technical requirement of the ASX Listing Rules now that HeartWare is headquartered in the United States that, in addition to the Company's US reporting obligations, the Company's independent public accountant, Grant Thornton, must provide a brief review to Australian stockholders. In filing its Quarterly Report with the ASX, this supplemental review was omitted from our filing with ASX and, in consequence, the Company's securities on the ASX have been temporarily suspended pending filing of the relevant document (with NASDAQ trading being automatically suspended in consequence). Grant Thornton's review will be completed and filed with ASX today with trading expected to resume tomorrow (September 2, 2009).

Filing of this supplemental review does not impact or otherwise affect the Company's results, operations or disclosures as set out in the Quarterly Report. The Company believes that the Quarterly Report fully complies with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice, that it fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as at the relevant dates.

About HeartWare International - HeartWare International develops and manufactures miniaturized implantable heart pumps, or left ventricular assist devices, to treat Class IIIb and Class IV patients suffering from advanced heart failure. The HeartWare Ventricular Assist System features the HVAD(TM)pump, a small full-output circulatory support device (up to 10L/min flow) designed to be implanted next to the heart, avoiding the abdominal surgery generally required to implant competing devices. HeartWare has received CE Marking for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist System in the European Union. The device is currently the subject of a 150-patient clinical trial in the United States for a Bridge-to-Transplant indication.

HeartWare International, Inc. is a member of the Russell 2000(R) and its securities are publicly traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market.

For further information: http://www.heartware.com/ US Investor Relations Howard Leibman Matt Clawson HeartWare International Allen & Caron Inc Email. howard.leibman@heartware.com.au Email. matt@allencaron.com Tel. +61 402 440 644 Tel. +1 949 474 4300 Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's beliefs, assumptions and expectations and on information currently available to management. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including without limitation our expectations with respect to the progress of clinical trials. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they speak only as of the date when made.

We do not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We may not actually achieve the plans, projections or expectations disclosed in forward-looking statements, and actual results, developments or events could differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2008, and those described in other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

HeartWare International, Inc.

CONTACT: Howard Leibman of HeartWare International, +61 402 440 644,
howard.leibman@heartware.com.au; or US Investor Relations, Matt Clawson of
Allen & Caron Inc, +1-949-474-4300, matt@allencaron.com, for HeartWare
International

Marsulex appoints Randy Hull to new position of Senior Vice President, Development, Sales Marketing

TORONTO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marsulex Inc. (TSX: MLX) today announced the appointment of Randy Hull as Senior Vice President, Development, Sales Marketing, effective immediately.

Mr. Hull has extensive experience in the petroleum, energy and chemical industries, which are key targets for future growth of Marsulex's industrial services. He worked for 16 years with BOC/Linde Gases, an international industrial gases company, in a variety of increasingly senior positions focused on business development, sales and marketing as well as the development and commercialization of new process technologies in the petroleum refining industry. Most recently, Mr. Hull was Director, Global Refining/Energy Services Business Development at Praxair Inc., the largest industrial gases company in North and South America. He has also held positions at a management consulting firm and as President/COO of a renewable energy company. Mr. Hull holds a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude), Lehigh University and a Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School.

Mr. Laurie Tugman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marsulex, said, "Randy Hull is an important addition to our senior management team. His appointment to this newly created position reflects our strategy to pursue growth initiatives that will build on our solid track record of operational and customer service excellence. Randy's strong commercial and technical background will enhance our ability to take advantage of the changes that are beginning to occur in the oil refining and other industries that we have targeted as future growth opportunities. In particular, the refining industry is faced with significant challenges in meeting profitability goals in a market facing consolidation pressures, handling heavier and increasingly sour crudes, and meeting more stringent environmental regulations - areas where Randy brings knowledge and experience and where Marsulex has a strong value offering. With extensive knowledge of these industries and a solid base of contacts, Randy will lead initiatives to expand and leverage Marsulex's value proposition with existing and potential customers to meet our future growth objectives."

Marsulex, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, is a leading provider of industrial services, including environmental compliance solutions for air quality control, processing or handling of industrial by-products or waste streams, and is a producer and marketer of sulphur-based industrial chemicals. The Company's services and products are provided to a broad base of industrial customers in a wide range of industries. Website: http://www.marsulex.com/

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current views and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including risks, uncertainties relating to the Company's growth and profitability.

Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Additional information identifying risks, uncertainties and assumptions is contained in the Company's filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which are available at http://www.sedar.com/.

Marsulex Inc.

CONTACT: Laurie Tugman, President and CEO, Tel: (416) 496-4157

Walk the Weight Off with Shape Up Tips from Leading National Walking Expert Leslie Sansone and Nutrisystem

HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nutrisystem, Inc. , a leading provider of weight management programs, products and services, has partnered with fitness expert, Leslie Sansone, to offer consumers striving for a late-summer shape up, some easy, top-of-mind tips to keep healthy eating, heart rates and pedometers pumping all month long.

According to Sansone, there are many great, convenient ways to kick-start a personal exercise plan and stay motivated. Variety is often the key to helping weight loss and shape up efforts stick. However, there is also a wrong way to lose weight and consumers often attempt to drastically cut calories while working out obsessively, which can lead to 'yo-yo' dieting and the weight loss patterns that go hand-in-hand with these behaviors.

"'Walking is Man's Best Medicine for Life,'" Hippocrates said and today, some 1500 years later, still remains true" quotes Leslie Sansone, America's #1 Walking Expert. "I am thrilled to be working with Nutrisystem and have the opportunity to offer people the basic, one-step-at-a-time, tips to start a walking routine and attain the health rewards that come from Walking Our Way!"

"We are excited to partner with Leslie Sansone to help get people on their feet, active and motivated to walk their way to a better, healthier lifestyle," says Dr. Jay Satz, Nutrisystem's Vice President of Research and Development and Scientific Affairs. "It is our hope that the combination of Leslie's expert, attainable fitness tips along with our proven, scientific nutritionally based weight loss programs will jump start the journey of people out there searching for a healthier path this Fall."

To help consumers from coast-to-coast get psyched about their realistic diet and fitness regimens, Sansone offers the below handy tips designed to not only help people look great and feel confident as they close out the summer, but have them way ahead of the game with fall fitness and diet resolutions already behind them!

1. It's Late Summer- but there's still plenty of time before Labor Day to get moving! Grab a significant other, child or best friend and have them join you for a walk. Whether it's exploring a new trail at your local park, hitting the promenade at the beach or just taking a stroll around the neighborhood, take in the enjoyment of it all and then turn it into a habit. If it is too hot outside, you will need a "At Home Walk", it is the smart way to get fit. Just put in a DVD, in the comforts of your air conditioned home and get a great calorie burning work out. 2. Good nutrition is a must. Healthy eating and a proven weight loss food plan like Nutrisystem will rev up your metabolism, keep it going all day long and provide the fuel you'll need to embark on that morning, midafternoon or sunset walk. The nutrient dense foods keep your blood sugar levels steady. When blood sugar readings spike, you become ravenous and more apt to eat excessively. When blood sugar levels plummet, so does your energy. 3. Exercise is a foolproof metabolism booster. Aim for 5 or 6 sessions a week for 30 minutes. Walking briskly, jogging or biking will bump up your energy by increasing oxygen levels while releasing endorphins. Any activity that causes your heart to pump will increase your daily calorie burn significantly and aid in your weight loss. Get moving to get fit! 4. Hydrate your body; feel full faster. Eight glasses a day is the general recommendation for an average adult, and drinking plenty of water can help you lose weight. If you drink water before and during meals, you tend to fill up on less food. Be sure to bring a bottle of water while you walk to hydrate as you go and quench you at the end. 5. Don't "out eat" your exercise. A portion controlled eating plan like Nutrisystem will ensure this doesn't happen. Controlling calorie intake after a wonderful, invigorating workout is important if you want to see forward progress. You wouldn't want to spoil the benefits of a brisk walk by topping it off with a hot fudge sundae! 6. Strength training can do wonders for your looks. It gives your muscles definition and makes them stronger. Easy moves can be added to your exercise program using light weights or resistance bands. Don't overdo it. Heavy weights can stress joints! 7. Lean fit legs get more than compliments. Achieve a set of strong toned legs by doing lunges and climbing stairs whenever the opportunity arises. When out walking, head for the hills over the perfectly paved routes. The incline will give you stamina, beautiful lean leg muscles, and will break up the walk with new elevated surroundings to take in. 8. Flatten your tummy with good old-fashioned walking. Since your body cannot just eliminate fat in one specific area, "crunching" your way to a flatter stomach without exercising the rest of your body won't be effective. To achieve a flat stomach, your entire body has to get leaner. So, lace up your sneakers, swing those arms and get moving! 9. Never skip breakfast. The perfect boost to your metabolism everyday is a healthy breakfast. Your metabolism slows while you sleep, and it doesn't rev back up until you eat again. A Nutrisystem breakfast selection will jumpstart your morning. 10. Enlist the help of an exercise buddy. Let's face it, sometimes we just don't feel like exercising. A partner inspires you to push yourself when you might be inclined to skip a workout. Even the guilt of letting down a friend can be a great motivator! 11. Weigh yourself today, and track your progress. Nutrisystem offers a free online weight loss progress tracker that allows members to set a goal and record what they eat and their physical activity by day. This is a great way to stay motivated by checking your progress against goal and seeing where you went wrong or where you went right!

Sansone's tips, in addition to weight loss and fitness advice, are available free to members of Nutrisystem's popular online community. Membership is free, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/ to sign up today. In addition, a copy of Leslie Sansone's popular walking workout DVD is provided free of charge to Nutrisystem customers in the Women's Program Results Kit. For more detailed, media-friendly information on Nutrisystem in the news, spokespeople and success stories, please visit our social media newsroom http://www.nutrisystemnews.com/

All Nutrisystem programs are delivered straight to customer's homes and can be ordered online at Nutrisystem.com or by calling 1-877-681-THIN (8446). Now, for a limited time, consumers can save additional money with the Nutrisystem "One Month Free" offer. Customers can receive four weeks of gourmet-style food, 112 meals, absolutely free by visiting nutrisystem.com/monthfree or by calling 1-877-335-4741 for further details.

About Leslie Sansone In-Home Walking

Leslie Sansone In-Home Walking, located in New Castle, Pa., is the number one walking fitness program in the world. Creator, Leslie Sansone, has helped people of all shapes, sizes, and ages get fit and stay fit with their programs designed for anyone to achieve their total fitness. Leslie Sansone In-Home Walking has Web programs, fitness products, and more than 80 engaging fitness DVDs. Leslie Sansone has six certifications, including Group Exercise Leader from the American College of Sports Medicine and Cooper Institute. For additional information visit http://www.walkathome.com/

About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (Nasdq: NTRI) is a leading provider of weight management products and services. Nutrisystem is sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com for convenient home delivery. The company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight-loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the new clinically tested Nutrisystem D plan, formulated specifically to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight. The Nutrisystem program is based on 35 years of nutrition research and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying high-fiber, heart healthy, good carbohydrate meals that are low on the Glycemic Index and contain zero trans fats. Nutrisystem is hundreds of dollars cheaper than other weight loss programs, based on an independent study by National Business Research Institute (October 2008). The program has no membership fees and provides 24/7 weight management support by trained weight loss coaches and online weight management tools free of charge. In 2009 Nutrisystem was selected as the #1 overall online retailer in the Health and Beauty category and #46 out of the top 500 online retailers overall by Internet Retailer Magazine. For more information or to become a customer visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/ or call 1-877-681-THIN (8446)

Nutrisystem, Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Mandara of DeVries Public Relations, +1-212-891-0409,
mmandara@devries-pr.com

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

Raytheon Awarded $27 Million to Support Taiwan's Patriot Systems

TEWKSBURY, Mass., Sept. 1, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has been awarded $26.9 million for technical assistance in support of Taiwan's Patriot Air and Missile Defense System.

This award from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command represents the additional funding required for in-country support as a result of the ahead-of-schedule completion of Configuration-3 upgrades. It is a modification to a technical assistance contract awarded in 2008.

"We're very pleased that the upgrades are happening on an accelerated timeline. This will provide Taiwan with an enhanced level of security sooner than expected," said Sanjay Kapoor, vice president, Patriot Programs, at Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). "Upgrades ensure that Taiwan's Patriots are fully capable of detecting, classifying and engaging all known and future hostile threats including aircraft, ballistic and cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles."

Raytheon will provide field engineers to refurbish Taiwan's Patriot equipment and will extend the services of current advisors assisting with training, operational planning and sustainment of Patriot systems.

Raytheon IDS is the prime contractor for both domestic and international Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems and systems integrator for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles.

Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's leader in Global Capabilities Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

Contact: Roopa Bhide 978.858.1177

Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Roopa Bhide of Raytheon Company, +1-978-858-1177

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

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Storwize and Isilon to Demo Joint Solution, Reducing Capacity and Storage Load by 70% at VMworld

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Storwize, the leading provider of online capacity optimization solutions, and Isilon Systems , the proven leader in scale-out NAS, will be demonstrating Isilon IQ with the Storwize STN-6000 data reduction appliance, providing a complete primary storage optimization solution for VMware infrastructures at VMworld 2009, September 1 to September 3 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, at Booth #1932.

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The Storwize-Isilon demo will clearly show a 70% reduction of capacity for VMware ESX environments, dramatically lowering the Total Cost of Ownership for VMware storage by taking advantage of the high level of redundancy inherent in VMware storage files, and then optimizing those files by applying real-time data compression.

The combination of the Isilon IQ scale-out NAS, featuring industry-leading utilization rates of more than 80 percent and the Storwize STN-6000 capacity optimization solution, provides customers with industry-leading usable capacity per raw terabyte (TB) to simplify management, lower cost per TB, and reduced power, cooling and floor space requirements.

With experts estimating that companies spend at least $2.50 on network storage for every dollar spent on virtualization software, the combination of Storwize and Isilon technology shatters that assessment and redefines the economics of deploying VMware storage.

According to Peter Smails, Senior Vice President of Storwize, "VMware is a great platform for saving money on server infrastructure, but it moves the cost and complexity challenge to storage and potentially negates server savings. Storwize solutions address this challenge by enabling massive consolidation of the VMware storage infrastructure. VMware-based server virtualization has changed the way organizations acquire, allocate and assign physical servers and Storwize is changing the way IT looks at physical storage capacity requirements by creating 'end-to-end' savings and unparalleled ROI."

"File-based data continues to grow rapidly in both capacity and importance throughout the enterprise, regardless of budgeting pressure, requiring efficient, primary storage solutions that accelerate productivity and reduce costs," said Ram Appalaraju, vice president of marketing, Isilon Systems. "And, it is most evident in VMware environments. By integrating Isilon IQ storage solutions with Storwize's real-time data compression, enterprise users who have implemented server virtualization can reduce cost, maximize efficiency, and speed data access for mission-critical applications."

The Storwize-Isilon solution features primary data reduction performed in real-time at the point of origin so less data is physically written to primary disk, providing significantly greater efficiency than traditional NAS. Additionally, by reducing file sizes when data is written to disk, data reduction savings cascade throughout the entire data lifecycle as only the compressed files are migrated, replicated, archived, deduplicated, and backed up.

About Isilon Systems

Isilon Systems is the proven leader in scale-out NAS. Isilon's clustered storage and data management solutions drive unique business value for customers by maximizing the performance of their mission-critical applications, workflows, and processes. Isilon enables enterprises and research organizations worldwide to manage large and rapidly growing amounts of file-based data in a highly scalable, easy-to-manage, and cost-effective way. Information about Isilon can be found at http://www.isilon.com/

About Storwize

Storwize's unique real-time capacity optimization and data reduction solutions are deployed globally helping organizations dramatically reduce their cost of storage and optimize their storage infrastructure throughout the data lifecycle. To learn more visit http://www.storwize.com/.

CONTACT AGENCY: CONTACT STORWIZE: Judy Smith Peter Smails JPR Communications Senior VP Marketing 818-884-8282 peters@Storwize.com judys@jprcom.com CONTACT ISILON: Lucas Welch 206-315-7621 lucas.welch@isilon.com

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CONTACT: Agency, Judy Smith, JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282,
judys@jprcom.com; Peter Smails, Senior VP Marketing, Storwize,
peters@Storwize.com; Lucas Welch, Isilon Systems, +1-206-315-7621,
lucas.welch@isilon.com

Web Site: http://www.storwize.com/
http://www.isilon.com/

The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) Highlights Comprehensive, Global Services

ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB) is introducing a new way to describe its service offerings, The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM), to dramatize the Company's competitive advantage, reinforce industry leadership and clarify its portfolio of businesses.

Under The System, Crawford's service offerings fall into three areas: Claims Services, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Consulting.

-- Through Claims Services, Crawford delivers task and tactical claims solutions that range from property, motor/auto and general liability to large-scale, complex property and liability losses. -- Through Business Process Outsourcing, Crawford delivers comprehensive claims solutions from first notice of loss to claims settlement for a variety of product lines. "We are a resource for insurers who for a variety of reasons need to establish fully outsourced claims departments, and for employers who self-insure their risks," Bowman says. "For example, the third-party administrative services Broadspire offers for workers' compensation claims management are part of our BPO model." -- Clients also can engage Crawford on a Consulting basis to provide high-level analysis and insights in such areas as absence management, fraud detection, educational services and global program development.

About Crawford

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company (http://www.crawfordandcompany.com/) is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 locations in 63 countries. The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines including property and casualty claims management, workers' compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.

Crawford and Co.

CONTACT: Stephanie Zercher of Crawford & Company, +1-404-300-1908,
stephanie_zercher@us.crawco.com

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

Rolls-Royce Selects MTS for New Mechanical Test Operations Centre (MTOC)Innovative MTS testing solutions will be deployed to replicate complex jet engine operating environments

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MTS Systems Corporation today announced that it had secured a substantial order in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 for mechanical test equipment, software and consulting from Rolls-Royce, a leading manufacturer of advanced jet engines for civil and defense aerospace applications. The MTS testing solutions will be deployed at the new Rolls-Royce Mechanical Test Operations Centre (MTOC) in Dahlewitz, Germany to gain insight into the behavior of jet engine materials and components under demanding, real world operating conditions.

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The MTOC order comprises a variety of single and multiaxial servohydraulic load frames outfitted with MTS grips, high-temperature extensometers and environmental simulation systems, all driven by FlexTest digital controllers and SilentFlo(TM) hydraulic power units and backed by MTS' global service and support organization.

-- MTS Landmark(TM) servohydraulic test systems will be deployed for conducting uniaxial thermomechanical fatigue, high-temperature low cycle fatigue, fracture mechanics and tensile testing. -- A planar biaxial test system equipped with a high temperature and vacuum environment will provide precision multiaxial force and torque control for subjecting engine turbine materials to complex loading in high stress, elevated temperature environments. -- MTS TestSuite(TM) software will enable the standardization of test development, execution and reporting capabilities across all test systems and throughout the MTOC lab to facilitate more efficient sharing and analysis of test results. -- The order also includes laboratory layout consulting, hydraulic distribution systems, and upgrades for several existing servohydraulic and electromechanical test systems.

"We are very pleased to be selected by Rolls-Royce to help ensure the success of their new MTOC facility," said Laura B. Hamilton, CEO, MTS Systems Corporation. "We view this as a great opportunity to demonstrate the value our applications knowledge and real life simulation can bring to complex and demanding aerospace materials development. It is another example of how MTS collaborates closely with customers to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet their complete testing needs now and well into the future."

About MTS Systems Corporation

MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of test systems and industrial position sensors. The Company's testing hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures. MTS' high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS had 1,660 employees and revenue of $461 million for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2008. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com/.

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CONTACT: Elizabeth Walsh, Marketing Services Manager of MTS Systems
Corporation, +1-952-937-4333

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

Tiberius Capital Increases Its Tender Offer Price to $1.45 Per Share for All MathStar (OTC: MATH.PK) Common Shares; Extends Offer Until 11:59 p.m. New York City Time on September 30, 2009

CHICAGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiberius Capital II, LLC ("Tiberius"), a value-opportunity fund located in Chicago, announced today that it is increasing the purchase price in its tender offer for all MathStar (Pink Sheets: MATH) common shares from $1.35 to $1.45 net per share in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes). Tiberius also announced that it is extending the tender offer until 11:59 p.m. New York City time on September 30, 2009, and that it is increasing the "Minimum Tender Condition" to the tender offer from 3,000,000 shares to a majority of outstanding MathStar shares. As of August 31, 2009, approximately 1,438,000 MathStar common shares have been tendered and not withdrawn. All MathStar shareholders who have tendered will receive the higher $1.45 price, assuming all other conditions have been met and tenders are accepted.

"This outstanding offer is more than management's estimate of the liquidation value per share of $1.40," said John M. Fife, who along with Robert T. Sullivan is a principal of Tiberius. "Tiberius is offering more than liquidation value in recognition of the embedded value in MathStar's field programmable object array technology. We hope that MathStar shareholders finally see that Tiberius is serious in its commitment to MathStar. We hope that they do not pass on this outstanding opportunity to obtain liquidity and value for their shares. Tiberius' $1.45 offer is higher than the highest closing price for MathStar's stock during the last 52 weeks."

Tiberius urges all MathStar shareholders to tender all of their shares as soon as possible prior to the Expiration Date on September 30, 2009, at 11:59 p.m. New York City time.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature or that may necessarily depend on future events are forward-looking, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," "potential," "strategy," "pursue," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various factors such as delays in effecting the tender offer, unanticipated events, prolonged adverse conditions in the U.S. economy, and expectations regarding MathStar's financial condition and liquidity. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.

Tiberius Capital II, LLC

CONTACT: Mellon Investor Services LLC, 1-866-223-5707, for Tiberius
Capital II, LLC

Smurfit-Stone Appoints Timothy T. Griffith Vice President and Treasurer; Names Brian Gardner Assistant Treasurer

CREVE COEUR, Mo. and CHICAGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation today announced the appointment of Timothy T. Griffith as vice president and treasurer.

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"Tim's extensive treasury, finance and financial risk management experience will be a valued asset as we work to accomplish our long-term financial goals," said John Murphy, senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Prior to joining Smurfit-Stone, Griffith served as vice president and treasurer of Cooper-Standard Automotive in Novi, MI, and previously served in a variety of financial leadership roles for Lear Corporation, Citicorp Securities Inc., and Comerica Incorporated.

Griffith will be responsible for managing Smurfit-Stone's treasury function, including liquidity and cash management, capital raising and structure, investor relations, risk management, investment oversight, and corporate credit processes.

Smurfit-Stone also announces the promotion of Brian Gardner to assistant treasurer, a role he assumed August 1.

Gardner is responsible for capital issuance and monitoring Smurfit-Stone's debt compliance, as well as weekly and monthly debt reporting obligations. He will also oversee Smurfit-Stone's cash investment and monitor all of the company's defined benefit and defined contribution plan investment managers.

Gardner joined Smurfit-Stone in 1998 as a treasury analyst and has since held roles of increasing responsibility, including senior treasury analyst, manager of financial operations and, most recently, director of corporate finance. His background includes both credit and treasury analyst positions for Commerce Bank, Magna Bank and Bunge Corporation.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is one of the industry's leading integrated containerboard and corrugated packaging producers, and one of the world's largest paper recyclers. The company is a member of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Chicago Climate Exchange. Smurfit-Stone generated revenue of $7.04 billion in 2008; has led the industry in safety every year since 2001; and conducts its business in compliance with the environmental, health, and safety principles of the American Forest & Paper Association.

http://www.smurfit-stone.com/

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CONTACT: Lisa Esneault, +1-314-656-5786, or Tim Rowden, +1-314-656-5942,
both of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation

Web Site: http://www.smurfit-stone.com/

TechTeam Government Solutions Wins Second Recompete to Support FEMA Independent Study Program

CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TechTeam Global, Inc. , announced today that it has been awarded its second recompete contract for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Program (ISP). The award includes a base period and four option years with a total value of at least $3.5 million if all options are exercised.

TechTeam has operated the FEMA EMI ISP Support Center since 1999, assisting students using the ISP training Web site (http://www.training.fema.gov/), which provides access to 62 self-paced training courses, to help them with enrollment, obtaining course completion verifications and using online training materials. In addition, TechTeam manages the affiliated College Credit program, through which First Responders can obtain credit toward college degrees for coursework completed under the ISP.

FEMA's Emergency Management Institute serves as the national focal point for developing and delivering emergency management training that enhances the capabilities of the federal, state and local government, volunteer organizations and the private sector to minimize the impact of disasters on the American public.

"We are proud to continue serving FEMA and its training programs," said David Kriegman, president of TechTeam Government Solutions. "It says a lot about the service we deliver when we win recompetes like this one. We understand the importance of this mission to FEMA, and we'll continue to provide world-class quality service to meet this critical need."

About TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc.

TechTeam Government Solutions provides IT-based services to DoD, Federal Civilian, and state and local agencies. TechTeam has core competencies in cyber security, network engineering, ITIL -based managed services, enterprise architecture, net-centric operations, and modeling and simulation sciences. For information about TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc., please call 800-275-1177 or visit http://www.techteamgovt.com/.

About TechTeam Global, Inc.

TechTeam Global, Inc. is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and business process outsourcing services to large and medium businesses, as well as government organizations. The company's primary services include service desk, technical support, desk-side support, security administration, infrastructure management and related professional services. TechTeam also provides a number of specialized, value-added services in specific vertical markets. Founded in 1979, TechTeam has nearly 3,000 employees across the world, providing IT support in 32 languages. TechTeam's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "TEAM." For more information, call 800-522-4451 or visit http://www.techteam.com/.

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Contacts: TechTeam Government Boscobel Marketing Boscobel Marketing Solutions, Inc. Communications Communications Damon Scott Jessica Klenk Michael Rudd (703) 956-8160 (301) 588-2900 Ext. 121 (301) 588-2900 Ext. 115 damon.scott@techteam.com jklenk@boscobel.com mrudd@boscobel.com

TechTeam Global, Inc.

CONTACT: Damon Scott of TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc.,
+1-703-956-8160, damon.scott@techteam.com, or Jessica Klenk of Boscobel
Marketing Communications, +1-301-588-2900 Ext. 121, jklenk@boscobel.com, or
Michael Rudd of Boscobel Marketing Communications, +1-301-588-2900 Ext. 115,
mrudd@boscobel.com

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

China Kangtai Cactus Biotech to Launch Patented Cactus-based Low Tar, Low or Zero Nicotine Cigarettes

HARBIN, China, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CKGT) , a vertically integrated grower, developer, manufacturer and marketer of a variety of cactus-based products in China, announced today that the company has successfully completed the trial production of cactus-based cigarettes and plans to launch two products in the forth quarter in 2009: (i) low nicotine and (ii) zero nicotine cigarettes. The new patented cactus cigarettes, under the registered trademark "Shengcao" brand, are expected to increase sales by approximately $220,000 in the fourth quarter.

The low nicotine cigarette is made from cactus, honeysuckle, ginkgo biloba leaves and a small amount of tobacco leaves. This cactus-derived cigarette lowers tar and nicotine content by 70%.

The zero nicotine cigarette is made without any tobacco leaves. It offers taste and enjoyment equivalent to regular cigarettes, but eliminates nicotine. It also greatly reduces harm related to secondhand smoke.

China Kangtai CEO Jinjiang Wang said, "The cactus cigarette market shows huge potential for growth in China. China has about 390 million smokers, accounting for 30% of global smokers. Our revolutionary product can not only capture a significant portion of smokers, but also promote consumer consumption in our other health products such as nutraceuticals, nutritious food, health and energy drinks, beer, wine and liquor. We expect the launch of our cactus health-preserving cigarettes also will improve the brand name and reputation of our company."

China Kangtai was awarded patents for these two cactus cigarettes from China's State Intellectual Property Office in 2008. The patent numbers are 2006100102091 and 2006100102087.

About China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc.

China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc. is a leading grower, developer, producer, and marketer of cactus-derived products, including nutraceuticals, nutritious food, health and energy drinks, beer, wine and liquor, extracts and powders, and animal feed. China Kangtai controls over 387 acres of plants and maintains an active R&D group that holds 18 product patents and is seeking another 12. China Kangtai's high-quality "green" products are sold throughout China via a distribution network that covers 12 of China's 23 provinces and two of China's four municipalities. More information may be found at http://www.biocactus.com/ or via e-mail: chinakangtai@gmail.com.

An investment profile on China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc. is available at http://www.hawkassociates.com/profile/ckgt.cfm . For an online investor relations kit, visit http://www.hawkassociates.com/ . For more investor-related questions, contact Susan Zhou, Hawk Associates, at 305-451-1888, e-mail: cactus@hawkassociates.com. To subscribe to future releases via e-mail alert, visit http://www.hawkassociates.com/about/alert/ .

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks contained in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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D.C. Mayor, Key City Leaders Help Verizon Kick Off Major All-Fiber-Optic Network UpgradeNew All-Fiber Network Will Deliver FiOS TV and FiOS Internet to Some District Residents by Year's End

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- As excitement builds about Verizon bringing FiOS TV and more cable choice to the District of Columbia, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and key city leaders joined company officials on Tuesday (Sept. 1) for the official launch of Verizon's network upgrade to all fiber optics in the District.

District and Verizon representatives marked the launch with a ribbon-cutting and demonstration of the fiber-optic splicing operation that company technicians will perform as part of the massive network upgrade. The launch event was held in the Southeast, where technicians have begun working on the upgrade.

As Verizon upgrades to an all-fiber network -- something no major cable TV competitor is doing -- the company expects to begin offering its award-winning FiOS TV and FiOS Internet services in parts of the District later this year.

"The countdown to FiOS continues in the nation's capital, and our employees will be working hard over the next few years to bring the benefits of FiOS services throughout the District," said William R. Roberts, Verizon's regional president for Maryland and Washington, D.C. "FiOS truly is a game-changing product, and District citizens will love the superior picture-and-sound quality; the more than 120 high-definition channels; the ultra-fast Internet speeds; and the innovative, interactive features available only from FiOS."

Mayor Fenty said, "This partnership with Verizon illustrates the District's commitment to ensuring District residents have expanded options when it comes to cable television services. We look forward to bringing FiOS to all District neighborhoods in the near future."

According to the cable franchise agreement, Verizon will offer service within three years of the franchise's April 30 effective date to all residents in an initial service area that includes parts of the Barry Farms, Brightwood, Columbia Heights, Crestwood, Fort Stanton, Friendship Heights, Historic Anacostia, Petworth, Shepherd Park, Sheridan, Tenleytown, Van Ness and Woodley Park neighborhoods.

Verizon will expand its service availability within six years to an extended service area that will include parts of the Adams Morgan, Benning, Benning Heights, Buzzard Point, Deanwood, Dupont Circle, Eastland Gardens, Ft. McNair, Lincoln Heights, Logan Circle, Shaw and Southwest Waterfront neighborhoods.

Verizon will make its services available throughout the rest of the District within nine years of the franchise effective date, subject to a possible extension of one year based on certain success-based criteria.

Eric E. Richardson, director of the D.C. Office of Cable Television (OCT), said, "It's great to see the results of many months of hard work finally unfold as Verizon begins its network upgrade. We're pleased that Verizon will make FiOS TV available to residents in each of the District's eight wards over the next six years."

Councilmember Mary M. Cheh said, "This is a major step forward for District residents and businesses. I look forward to the day when all our residents will have another choice for their video services."

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 87 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 235,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $97 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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CONTACT: Sandra Arnette, Verizon, +1-202-392-1021,
sandra.u.arnette@verizon.com; or Kenneth Borden, OCT, +1-202-671-0057,
kenneth.borden@dc.gov

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