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Verizon FiOS TV to Add NBA LEAGUE PASS and NBA TVVerizon and NBA Digital Agreement Provides FiOS TV Customers With Full Season of Live Games and Original Programming

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon has entered into a multiyear agreement with NBA Digital to add NBA LEAGUE PASS and NBA TV to the FiOS TV channel lineup, providing basketball fans with access to a full season of the NBA through live games and original programming. The new agreement will expand the distribution of NBA TV to millions of new customers this year.

NBA LEAGUE PASS provides subscribers with up to 40 out-of-market, live NBA games each week to follow their favorite teams and players. Beginning Wednesday (Sept. 23) and continuing through Nov. 4, customers can subscribe to NBA LEAGUE PASS for early-bird pricing of $169 for the season by calling Verizon at 888-553-1555.

NBA TV, the NBA's 24-hour digital television network, offers live NBA games and signature studio shows featuring an Emmy Award-winning roster of announcers. The network is a fan's all-access channel for everything basketball, delivering breaking news, statistics and original programming -- in both standard-definition and HD. NBA TV will be available at no additional charge as part of FiOS TV's Extreme HD package, Verizon's most popular offering, together with ESPN HD, NFL Network HD and other popular programming services.

"FiOS TV is the best place to watch basketball and all other sports programming," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon. "Our stunning picture-and-sound quality gives FiOS TV customers the equivalent of a courtside seat for the entire NBA season, enabling them to experience the excitement of the game from the comfort of their own home."

NBA LEAGUE PASS subscribers can also take advantage of the NBA LEAGUE PASS Stats Central channel, which provides real-time updates including scores, stats and league news from around the NBA.

"We are excited to expand distribution of NBA LEAGUE PASS and NBA TV via Verizon's state-of-the-art FiOS TV service," said Bryan Perez, senior vice president and general manager, NBA Digital, "NBA Digital's multi-platform capabilities marry perfectly with FiOS, allowing us to bring the best in NBA games and programming to Verizon customers."

NBA LEAGUE PASS and NBA TV join Verizon FiOS TV's extensive channel lineup, which offers customers more than 500 total channels, including more than 118 HD channels, and more than 16,000 video-on-demand titles each month -- 70 percent of which are free. The service also offers an innovative Interactive Media Guide that provides next-generation, personalized interactive services, including free Facebook and Twitter social media applications, news and entertainment widgets, a robust search engine, and many other features.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

About Verizon

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/.

About NBA Digital

NBA Digital is a landmark partnership between the National Basketball Association and Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting, Inc., to jointly manage the NBA's digital assets, which include NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBADLEAGUE.com and WNBA.com.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Heather Wilner, Verizon FiOS TV, +1-908-559-6407,
heather.b.wilner@verizon.com; or Mike Wade, NBA, +1-212-407-8690,
mwade@nba.com

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Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of August 31, 2009.

Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings Portfolio % 1)New York St Mortgage Agy SFMR (New York St 9.69% Mortgage Agy) Series 01-29 5.45%, 4/01/31 2)New York NY GO Series 01B 5.50%, 12/01/31 4.87% (Prerefunded/ETM) 3)New York St UDC Series 02A 5.25%, 3/15/32 4.87% (Prerefunded/ETM) 4)Metropolitan Trnsp Auth NY Series 02A 5.125%, 4.87% 11/15/31 5)New York St Dormitory Auth (Maimonides Med 4.54% Ctr) MBIA Series 04 5.75%, 8/01/29 6)New York NY Trst for Cult Res (Museum of 4.50% Modern Art) AMBAC Series 01D 5.125%, 7/01/31 7)New York NY Mun Wtr Fin Auth Series 02A 4.47% 5.125%, 6/15/34 8)Tobacco Settlement Fin Corp. NY (New York St 3.68% Tobacco Asset Sec) AMBAC Series 03A-1 5.25%, 6/01/21 9)Puerto Rico GO 5.50%, 8/01/28 3.60% 10)Puerto Rico Hwy & Trnsp Auth Series 02D 3.16% 5.375%, 7/01/36 (Prerefunded/ETM) Sector/Industry Breakdown Portfolio % Prerefunded/ETM 25.85% Health Care - Not-for-Profit 12.31% Housing - Single Family 11.18% Water & Sewer 7.92% Special Tax 6.61% Toll Roads/Transit 5.55% Money Market 4.78% Revenue - Miscellaneous 4.50% Tax-Supported State Lease 4.19% Housing - Multi-Family 2.91% Higher Education - Private 2.79% Assessment District 2.08% Industrial Development - Airline 2.01% Local G.O. 1.98% Electric Utility 1.90% State G.O. 1.74% Insured 1.17% Primary/Secondary Ed. - Private 0.29% Health Care - Municipal 0.24% Total 100.00% State Breakdown Portfolio % New York 82.69% Puerto Rico 12.67% Florida 2.86% California 0.85% Colorado 0.28% Pennsylvania 0.23% Ohio 0.23% Illinois 0.19% Total 100.00% Credit Quality Breakdown Portfolio % AAA 52.40% AA 19.65% A 19.92% BBB 3.94% BB 2.78% B 0.78% A-1 0.53% Total Investments 100.00% Portfolio Statistics: AMT Percentage: 16.8% Average Coupon: 5.0% Percentage of Leverage: Bank Loans: 0.00% Investment Operations: 3.29% Preferred Stock: 26.28% Total: 29.57%* Avg. Maturity: 8.66 Years Duration: 5.40 Years Total Net Assets: $109.3 Million Net Asset Value: $14.20 Number of Holdings: 65

* The total percentage of leverage constitutes 26.28% in issued and outstanding preferred stock and 3.29% in investment operations, which may include the use of certain portfolio management techniques such as tender option bonds, credit default swaps, dollar rolls, negative cash, reverse repurchase agreements and when-issued securities.

The foregoing portfolio characteristics are as of the date indicated and can be expected to change. The Fund is a closed-end U.S.-registered management investment company advised by AllianceBernstein L. P.

Alliance New York Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

CONTACT: Shareholder Contact, +1-800-221-5672

AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of August 31, 2009.

AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings Portfolio % 1) Texas Transp Commission Series 07 5.00%, 3.41% 4/01/23 2) Chicago IL O'hare Intl Arpt (O'hare Intl 2.07% Arpt) MBIA Series A 5.375%, 1/01/32 3) Clark Cnty NV Arpt FGIC Series 01B 5.25%, 1.96% 7/01/34 (Prerefunded/ETM) 4) Wisconsin Hlth & Ed Fac Auth (Ministry 1.85% Health Care, Inc.) MBIA Series 02A 5.25%, 5) Univ of Illinois FSA Series 07A 5.25%, 10/01/26 1.71% 6) Indianapolis IN Loc Bond Bank MBIA Series 2A 1.70% 5.25%, 7/01/33 (Prerefunded/ETM) 7) Bexar Cnty TX HFC MFHR (Doral Club & Sutton 1.59% House Apts) MBIA Series 01A 5.55%, 10/01/36 8) Chicago IL GO FGIC Series 00C 5.50%, 1/01/40 1.47% (Prerefunded/ETM) 9) Twenty Fifth Ave Pptys WA (Univ of WA Dorm 1.44% 25th Ave) MBIA Series 02 5.25%, 6/01/33 10) Los Angeles CA Regl Arpts (Laxfuel 1.36% Corporation) AMBAC Series 01 5.50%, 1/01/32 Sector/Industry Breakdown Portfolio % Prerefunded/ETM 16.09% Health Care - Not-for-Profit 10.92% Airport/Ports 6.39% Insured 6.31% Local G.O. 6.11% State G.O. 4.38% Higher Education 4.27% Revenue - Miscellaneous 3.87% Special Tax 3.60% Assessment District 3.53% Transportation 3.41% Housing - Multi-Family 3.08% Housing - Single Family 2.64% Tax-Supported Local Lease 2.49% Guaranteed 2.34% Industrial Development - Utility 2.27% Industrial Development - Industry 2.20% Higher Education - Public 2.14% Tax-Supported State Lease 2.08% Water & Sewer 1.87% Money Market 1.72% Prepay Energy 1.64% Higher Education - Private 1.44% Industrial Development - Airline 1.36% Health Care - Municipal 1.26% Student Loan 1.18% Electric Utility 0.97% Primary/Secondary Ed. - Public 0.44% Total 100.00% State Breakdown Portfolio % Texas 18.80% Illinois 11.19% Florida 9.00% California 8.70% Nevada 4.05% Wisconsin 3.62% Alabama 3.29% Washington 3.15% New York 2.98% Michigan 2.91% Indiana 2.73% Colorado 2.61% Louisiana 2.57% Tennessee 2.52% Massachusetts 2.52% Ohio 2.00% Pennsylvania 1.69% South Carolina 1.61% Alaska 1.58% Puerto Rico 1.38% Virginia 1.18% Arizona 1.01% Georgia 0.92% New Jersey 0.89% New Hampshire 0.84% Rhode Island 0.82% Mississippi 0.73% North Carolina 0.65% Hawaii 0.64% Oregon 0.64% North Dakota 0.57% District of Columbia 0.54% Missouri 0.51% Arkansas 0.37% Minnesota 0.31% Utah 0.23% Kansas 0.16% Iowa 0.09% Total 100.00% Credit Quality Breakdown Portfolio % AAA 38.40% AA 18.94% A 24.31% BBB 14.35% BB 3.40% B 0.31% CCC 0.29% Total Investments 100.00% Portfolio Statistics: AMT Percentage: 20.79% Average Coupon: 5.16% Percentage of Leverage: Bank Loans: 0.00% Investment Operations: 5.17% Preferred Stock: 26.70% Total Fund Leverage: 31.87%* Avg. Maturity: 11.86 Years Duration: 7.71 Years Total Net Assets: $618.1 Million Net Asset Value: $13.11 Number of Holdings: 219

* The total percentage of leverage constitutes 26.70% in issued and outstanding preferred stock and 5.17% in investment operations, which may include the use of certain portfolio management techniques such as tender option bonds, credit default swaps, dollar rolls, negative cash, reverse repurchase agreements and when-issued securities.

AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

CONTACT: Shareholder Contact: 1-800-221-5672

Alliance California Municipal Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of

August 31, 2009. Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc. Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings Portfolio% 1)Los Angeles CA USD GO MBIA Series 02E 5.125%, 5.75% 1/01/27 (Prerefunded/ETM) 2)Los Angeles CA Dept W&P Pwr MBIA-RE Series 5.18% 01A 5.125%, 7/01/41 3)California GO 5.25%, 4/01/30 5.06% (Prerefunded/ETM) 4)Puerto Rico Hwy & Trnsp Auth Series 02D 3.69% 5.375%, 7/01/36 (Prerefunded/ETM) 5)Puerto Rico Elec Pwr Auth XLCA Series 02-2 3.48% 5.25%, 7/01/31 (Prerefunded/ETM) 6)Palo Alto CA Univ Ave AD Series 02A 5.875%, 3.34% 9/02/30 7)Los Angeles CA Cmnty Redev Agy (Los Angeles 3.33% CA CRA Grand Ctrl) AMBAC Series 02 5.375%, 12/01/26 8)California Infra & Eco Dev Bk (YMCA of Metro 3.09% Los Angeles) AMBAC Series 01 5.25%, 2/01/32 9)Los Angeles CA Harbor Dept 5.00%, 8/01/26 2.95% 10)Temecula CA Redev Agy MBIA Series 02 5.25%, 2.70% 8/01/36 Sector/Industry Breakdown Portfolio% Prerefunded/ETM 23.93% Special Tax 11.36% Health Care - Not-for-Profit 7.92% Airport/Ports 7.00% Tax-Supported Local Lease 6.90% Higher Education 6.59% Water & Sewer 6.35% Housing - Multi-Family 5.33% Revenue - Miscellaneous 4.91% Assessment District 4.34% State G.O. 3.86% Local G.O. 3.57% Toll Roads/Transit 2.59% Tax-Supported State Lease 1.96% Insured 1.59% Primary/Secondary Ed. - Private 1.08% Higher Education - Private 0.72% Total 100.00% State Breakdown Portfolio% California 89.84% Puerto Rico 8.76% Nevada 1.04% Ohio 0.22% Colorado 0.14% Total 100.00% Credit Quality Breakdown Portfolio% AAA 42.63% AA 22.81% A 24.52% BBB 8.60% BB 1.44% Total Investments 100.00% Portfolio Statistics AMT Percentage: 16.47% Average Coupon: 4.99% Percentage of Leverage: Bank Loans: 00.0% Investment Operations: 3.59% Preferred Stock: 27.00% Total Fund Leverage: 30.59%* Avg. Maturity: 11.32 Years Effective Duration: 7.32 Years Total Net Assets: $186.5 Million Net Asset Value: $13.35 Number of Holdings: 67

* The total percentage of leverage constitutes 27.00% in issued and outstanding preferred stock and 3.59% in investment operations, which may include the use of certain portfolio management techniques such as tender option bonds, credit default swaps, dollar rolls, negative cash, reverse repurchase agreements and when-issued securities.

Alliance California Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

CONTACT: Shareholder Contact: 1-800-221-5672

ACM Managed Dollar Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACM Managed Dollar Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of August 31, 2009.

ACM Managed Dollar Income Fund, Inc. Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings Portfolio % 1)Russian Federation 7.50%, 3/31/30 3.05% 2)Argentina Bonos 7.00%, 10/03/15 3.01% 3)Republic of Brazil 7.125%, 1/20/37 2.15% 4)Republic of Turkey 7.00%, 6/05/20 1.73% 5)RSHB Capital SA for OJSC Russian 1.70% Agricultural Bank 7.75%, 5/29/18 6)Republic of Brazil 8.875%, 10/14/19 1.65% 7)Republic of Brazil 8.25%, 1/20/34 1.53% 8)Gaz Capital SA 6.51%, 3/07/22 1.40% 9)Republic of Turkey 7.375%, 2/05/25 1.37% 10)Indonesia Government International Bond 1.37% 11.625%, 3/04/19 Security Type Breakdown Portfolio % Corporates - Non-Investment Grades: Industrial: Consumer Non-Cyclical 4.33% Communications - Media 3.76% Basic 3.33% Consumer Cyclical - Other 3.27% Capital Goods 2.82% Technology 2.43% Communications - Telecommunications 2.34% Energy 1.58% Consumer Cyclical - Retailers 1.47% Consumer Cyclical - Automotive 1.39% Other Industrial 0.76% Services 0.65% Transportation - Services 0.42% Transportation - Airlines 0.35% Transportation - Railroads 0.13% Consumer Cyclical - Entertainment 0.06% SUBTOTAL 29.09% Utility: Electric 2.98% Natural Gas 0.64% SUBTOTAL 3.62% Financial Institutions: Finance 1.41% Banking 0.56% Insurance 0.37% REITS 0.26% Brokerage 0.24% Other Finance 0.05% SUBTOTAL 2.89% Credit Default Index Holdings: DJ CDX.NA.HY-100 1.53% SUBTOTAL 1.53% SUBTOTAL 37.13% Emerging Markets - Sovereigns 29.91% Corporates - Investment Grades: Industrial: Basic 1.69% Communications - Telecommunications 1.34% Energy 0.58% Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.56% Capital Goods 0.46% Communications - Media 0.40% Consumer Cyclical - Retailers 0.14% Consumer Cyclical - Other 0.11% Technology 0.07% SUBTOTAL 5.35% Financial Institutions: Banking 1.70% Insurance 0.49% Other Finance 0.37% Finance 0.14% SUBTOTAL 2.70% Non Corporate Sectors: Agencies - Not Government Guaranteed 2.60% SUBTOTAL 2.60% Utility: Electric 0.74% Natural Gas 0.30% SUBTOTAL 1.04% SUBTOTAL 11.69% Governments - Sovereign Bonds 10.35% Quasi-Sovereigns: Quasi-Sovereign Bonds 6.16% Emerging Markets - Corporate Bonds: Financial Institutions: Banking 0.85% Other Finance 0.19% SUBTOTAL 1.04% Industrial: Consumer Cyclical - Other 0.18% Other Industrial 0.15% Energy 0.15% Basic 0.09% SUBTOTAL 0.57% Utility: Electric 0.15% SUBTOTAL 0.15% SUBTOTAL 1.76% Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities: Non-Agency Fixed Rate CMBS 1.33% CMOs: Non-Agency ARMS 0.68% Preferred Stocks: Financial Institutions 0.21% Non Corporate Sectors 0.02% SUBTOTAL 0.23% Governments - Sovereign Agencies 0.13% Short-Term Investments: Investment Companies 0.63% Total 100.00% Country Breakdown Portfolio % United States 38.66% Russia 12.19% Brazil 7.40% Venezuela 5.04% Indonesia 4.69% Turkey 4.42% Argentina 3.65% Philippines 3.62% Kazakhstan 2.61% Ukraine 2.23% Colombia 1.97% Peru 1.63% Uruguay 1.60% Panama 1.48% Canada 1.15% El Salvador 0.94% Hong Kong 0.90% Dominican Republic 0.83% United Kingdom 0.83% Singapore 0.56% Bermuda 0.51% Ireland 0.49% Gabon 0.49% India 0.47% Ghana 0.38% Netherlands 0.35% Jamaica 0.30% Costa Rica 0.17% Trinidad And Tobago 0.16% France 0.14% Cayman Islands 0.09% Japan 0.05% Total 100.00% Credit Quality Breakdown Portfolio % AAA 1.33% AA 0.08% A 1.52% BBB 32.39% BB 33.67% B 22.17% CCC 6.87% CC 0.89% C 0.12% D 0.33% A-1+ 0.63% Total Investments 100.00% Portfolio Statistics: Percentage of Leverage: Bank Borrowing: 0.00% Investment Operations: 6.15%* Preferred Stock: 0.00% Total: 6.15% Avg. Maturity: 9.53 Years Duration: 5.82 Years Total Net Assets: $111.3 Million Net Asset Value: $7.34 Number of Holdings: 368

* Investment Operations may include the use of certain portfolio management techniques such as credit default swaps, dollar rolls, negative cash, reverse repurchase agreements and when-issued securities.

ACM Managed Dollar Income Fund, Inc.

CONTACT: Shareholder Contact: +1-800-221-5672

AllianceBernstein Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AllianceBernstein Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of August 31, 2009.

AllianceBernstein Income Fund, Inc. Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings Portfolio % 1)U.S. Treasury Notes 1.00%, 7/31/11 10.90% 2)U.S. Treasury Notes 3.625%, 8/15/19 7.56% 3)U.S. Treasury Notes 1.75%, 8/15/12 6.65% 4)U.S. Treasury STRIPS Zero Coupon, 5/15/17 6.55% 5)U.S. Treasury Notes 2.625%, 6/30/14 5.68% 6)U.S. Treasury Bonds 11.25%, 2/15/15 4.80% 7)U.S. Treasury STRIPS Zero Coupon, 11/15/21 3.25% 8)U.S. Treasury Bonds 6.625%, 2/15/27 3.18% 9)Federal National Mortgage Association 5.375% 2.19% 6/12/17 10)Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Gold Series 1.73% 2006 6.00%, 9/01/36 Security Type Breakdown Portfolio % Governments - Treasuries: Treasuries 51.82% Mortgage Pass-Thru's: Agency Fixed Rate 30-Year 6.43% Agency ARMS 4.91% SUBTOTAL 11.34% Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities: Non-Agency Fixed Rate CMBS 8.24% SUBTOTAL 8.24% Corporates - Investment Grades: Financial Institutions: Banking 2.18% Finance 0.36% Insurance 0.14% Other Finance 0.02% SUBTOTAL 2.70% Industrial: Basic 1.06% Energy 0.26% Transportation - Airlines 0.15% Communications - Media 0.13% Communications - Telecommunications 0.07% Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.02% SUBTOTAL 1.69% Non Corporate Sectors: Agencies - Not Government Guaranteed 1.24% SUBTOTAL 1.24% SUBTOTAL 5.63% Inflation-Linked Securities 3.80% Corporates - Non-Investment Grades: Industrial: Communications - Telecommunications 0.64% Basic 0.63% Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.30% Communications - Media 0.28% Capital Goods 0.24% Consumer Cyclical - Retailers 0.22% Other Industrial 0.18% Consumer Cyclical - Other 0.09% Consumer Cyclical - Automotive 0.07% SUBTOTAL 2.65% Financial Institutions: Banking 0.48% Finance 0.35% Insurance 0.14% Brokerage 0.02% SUBTOTAL 0.99% SUBTOTAL 3.64% Agencies: Agency Debentures 2.19% Emerging Markets - Treasuries 1.88% Quasi-Sovereigns: Quasi-Sovereign Bonds 1.88% Bank Loans: Industrial: Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.31% Communications - Media 0.24% Technology 0.20% Basic 0.20% Consumer Cyclical - Other 0.14% Services 0.11% Energy 0.09% Consumer Cyclical - Retailers 0.08% Capital Goods 0.08% Communications - Telecommunications 0.07% Consumer Cyclical - Entertainment 0.06% Consumer Cyclical - Automotive 0.03% Transportation - Airlines 0.02% SUBTOTAL 1.63% Utility: Electric 0.12% SUBTOTAL 0.12% Financial Institutions: Finance 0.05% Other Finance 0.03% Insurance 0.02% REITS 0.01% SUBTOTAL 0.11% SUBTOTAL 1.86% Emerging Markets - Sovereigns 1.19% Governments - Sovereign Bonds 0.64% Emerging Markets - Corporate Bonds: Industrial: Basic 0.11% Other Industrial 0.11% Energy 0.10% Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.01% SUBTOTAL 0.33% Financial Institutions: Banking 0.16% Other Finance 0.01% SUBTOTAL 0.17% SUBTOTAL 0.50% CMOs: Non-Agency ARMS 0.13% Agency Fixed Rate 0.01% SUBTOTAL 0.14% Preferred Stocks: Financial Institutions 0.04% Non Corporate Sectors 0.01% SUBTOTAL 0.05% Local Governments - Regional Bonds 0.01% Short-Term Investments: Investment Companies 5.19% Total 100.00% Country Breakdown Portfolio % United States 86.10% Russia 3.53% Brazil 2.71% Turkey 1.17% Hungary 0.82% Colombia 0.73% Indonesia 0.71% Poland 0.65% United Kingdom 0.61% Kazakhstan 0.51% Hong Kong 0.36% Argentina 0.29% India 0.23% Venezuela 0.20% El Salvador 0.19% Jamaica 0.18% Peru 0.18% Netherlands 0.17% Australia 0.15% Canada 0.13% Bermuda 0.11% Switzerland 0.11% France 0.10% Germany 0.05% South Africa 0.01% Total 100.00% Credit Quality Breakdown Portfolio % AAA 74.87% AA 0.18% A 2.85% BBB 8.71% BB 5.06% B 1.68% CCC 1.21% CC 0.13% C 0.05% D 0.07% A-1+ 5.19% Total Investments 100.00% Portfolio Statistics Percentage of Leverage: Bank Borrowing: 0.00% Investment Operations: 33.46%* Preferred Stock: 0.00% Tender Option Bonds: 0.00% Total: 33.46%, as of 08/31/2009 Avg. Maturity: 8.86 Years Duration: Corporate 4.71 yrs Non Dollar Government 5.22 yrs Emerging Market 5.17 yrs US Treasury 3.73 yrs High Yield 2.34 yrs Total Portfolio: 4.64 Years, as of 08/31/2009 Total Net Assets: $1,976.7 Million Net Asset Value: $8.14 Number of Holdings: 309

AllianceBernstein Income Fund, Inc.

CONTACT: Shareholder Contact, +1-800-221-5672

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund Releases Monthly Portfolio Update

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of August 31, 2009.

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings Portfolio% 1) Argentina Bonos 7.00%, 10/03/15 2.85% 2) Republic of Brazil 12.50%, 1/05/16 - 1/05/22 2.77% 3) Turkey Government Bond 16.00%, 3/07/12 2.25% 4) Gaz Capital SA 6.51%, 3/07/22 1.45% 5) RSHB Capital SA for OJSC Russian 1.41% Agricultural Bank 7.75%, 5/29/18 6) Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage 1.39% Trust Series 2006-CD2, Class A2 5.408%, 1/15/46 7) Republic of Colombia 7.375%, 1/27/17 - 1.38% 9/18/37 8) GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II Series 1.34% 2006-GG6, Class A2 5.506%, 4/10/38 9) Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp. 1.34% Series 2005-GG5, Class A2 5.117%, 4/10/37 10) Republic of Philippines 9.875%, 1/15/19 1.30% Security Type Breakdown Portfolio% Corporates - Non-Investment Grades: Industrial: Basic 4.61% Consumer Non-Cyclical 3.64% Consumer Cyclical - Other 2.93% Capital Goods 2.68% Communications - Telecommunications 2.55% Communications - Media 2.22% Technology 2.00% Energy 1.79% Consumer Cyclical - Retailers 1.62% Other Industrial 1.19% Services 1.03% Consumer Cyclical - Automotive 0.96% Transportation - Services 0.45% Transportation - Railroads 0.13% Transportation - Airlines 0.13% Consumer Cyclical - Restaurants 0.10% Consumer Cyclical - Entertainment 0.10% SUBTOTAL 28.13% Financial Institutions: Banking 1.88% Finance 0.64% Insurance 0.64% Other Finance 0.20% REITS 0.20% Brokerage 0.12% SUBTOTAL 3.68% Utility: Electric 1.88% Natural Gas 0.47% SUBTOTAL 2.35% Credit Default Index Holdings: DJ CDX.NA.HY-100 0.82% SUBTOTAL 0.82% SUBTOTAL 34.98% Emerging Markets - Sovereigns 19.64% Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities: Non-Agency Fixed Rate CMBS 8.75% Corporates - Investment Grades: Financial Institutions: Banking 1.91% Insurance 0.81% Finance 0.37% Other Finance 0.27% SUBTOTAL 3.36% Industrial: Basic 1.57% Energy 0.59% Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.28% Communications - Telecommunications 0.17% Technology 0.09% SUBTOTAL 2.70% Non Corporate Sectors: Agencies - Not Government Guaranteed 2.24% SUBTOTAL 2.24% Utility: Natural Gas 0.29% Electric 0.15% SUBTOTAL 0.44% SUBTOTAL 8.74% Quasi-Sovereigns: Quasi-Sovereign Bonds 5.42% Governments - Treasuries: Treasuries 5.23% Emerging Markets - Treasuries 3.48% Governments - Sovereign Bonds 3.37% Bank Loans: Industrial: Communications - Media 0.48% Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.28% Services 0.19% Technology 0.19% Consumer Cyclical - Other 0.17% Capital Goods 0.16% Basic 0.10% Energy 0.08% Consumer Cyclical - Retailers 0.07% Consumer Cyclical - Automotive 0.02% SUBTOTAL 1.74% Utility: Electric 0.24% SUBTOTAL 0.24% Financial Institutions: Finance 0.06% Insurance 0.05% SUBTOTAL 0.11% SUBTOTAL 2.09% Emerging Markets - Corporate Bonds: Financial Institutions: Banking 0.74% Other Finance 0.25% SUBTOTAL 0.99% Industrial: Consumer Cyclical - Other 0.17% Energy 0.14% Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.12% Consumer Cyclical - Retailers 0.12% Basic 0.04% Other Industrial 0.03% SUBTOTAL 0.62% Utility: Electric 0.15% SUBTOTAL 0.15% SUBTOTAL 1.76% Equities: Common Stock 0.45% Warrants 0.10% SUBTOTAL 0.55% Governments - Sovereign Agencies 0.41% Asset-Backed Securities: Home Equity Loans - Floating Rate 0.37% Inflation-Linked Securities 0.32% Local Governments - Regional Bonds 0.31% CMOs: Non-Agency ARMS 0.29% Preferred Stocks: Financial Institutions 0.03% Non Corporate Sectors 0.01% SUBTOTAL 0.04% Short-Term Investments: Investment Companies 4.25% Total 100.00% Country Breakdown Portfolio% United States 46.87% Russia 9.09% Brazil 6.33% Indonesia 3.66% Argentina 3.63% Venezuela 3.41% Turkey 3.12% Colombia 3.02% Hungary 1.71% Philippines 1.67% Kazakhstan 1.46% Ukraine 1.38% Peru 1.34% Uruguay 1.33% United Kingdom 1.08% El Salvador 1.06% Canada 1.06% Panama 1.00% Dominican Republic 0.89% Hong Kong 0.84% South Africa 0.71% France 0.52% Ghana 0.52% Netherlands 0.44% Egypt 0.43% Gabon 0.40% Iceland 0.40% India 0.36% Jamaica 0.32% Germany 0.29% Singapore 0.22% Ireland 0.22% Bermuda 0.19% Luxembourg 0.16% Trinidad And Tobago 0.15% Cayman Islands 0.15% Japan 0.15% Australia 0.11% Nigeria 0.10% Italy 0.09% Poland 0.08% Belgium 0.04% Total 100.00% Credit Quality Breakdown Portfolio% AAA 9.09% AA 0.37% A 2.36% BBB 25.09% BB 29.08% B 21.58% CCC 6.68% CC 0.93% C 0.10% D 0.45% A-1+ 4.27% Total Investments 100.00% Portfolio Statistics Percentage of Leverage: Bank Borrowing: 0.00% Investment Operations: 15.61%* Preferred Stock: 0.00% Tender Option Bonds: 0.00% Avg. Maturity: 8.64 Years Duration: 5.27 Years Total Net Assets: $954.8 Million Net Asset Value: $12.51 Number of Holdings: 520

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc.

CONTACT: Shareholder Contact: +1-800-221-5672

Belden Brilliance(R) MaxiBend(TM) Tactical Fiber Optic Cables Are Field Rugged, 'Green' (Reusable) and Easy to Deploy

RICHMOND, Ind., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belden , a world leader in the development of signal transmission products for the broadcast, enterprise, industrial, building management, and security markets, introduces its MaxiBend Tactical Fiber Optic Cable line. The newly designed cable series features an ultra-rugged construction, and superior flexibility and bend resilience, over a broad range of outdoor temperatures and weather conditions. These characteristics, combined with smaller size and lighter weight than traditional tactical fiber cables, make them ideal for use in outdoor broadcasting applications. The cables are also well-suited for in-the-field digital camera transmissions such as HD-SDI and 1080p/50 or 1080p/60, electronic news gathering (ENG), emergency mobile communications, and military, mining and industrial field operations, where ruggedness, long runs and high bend tolerance are essential.

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Belden offers its MaxiBend tactical fiber series in eight (8) standard product codes, in single-mode and multimode constructions, with up to 12 fibers, and a variety of special options designed to meet diverse application requirements. Options include glass type, fiber count and jacket color and material.

Designed to stringent military standards, the tight buffered cables feature an aramid yarn strength member and an exceptionally tough, sunlight-resistant polyurethane outer jacket, making them highly resistant to abrasion, crushing and cut-through.

For installers, Belden MaxiBend Tactical Fiber Optic Cables offer multiple benefits:

-- They occupy less space and add less weight to mobile vans and trucks. -- Installation typically requires less time and significantly less effort than with traditional tactical fiber cables. -- Their rugged construction allows repeated deployment and retrieval for reuse at event after event, without compromising high quality, reliable performance. -- They are compatible with all optical fiber connector types.

For more information about the Belden Brilliance MaxiBend Tactical Fiber Optic Cables, request New Product Bulletin NP 305. Contact Belden at P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, 1.800.BELDEN.1. FAX: 765.983.5294. Or visit our Web site: http://www.belden.com/.

About Belden

Belden is a customer focused company. We ensure that our customers' communications infrastructure issues are resolved and that they benefit from the best signal transmission performance for their investment. We deliver leading-edge copper and fiber cabling/connectivity systems, wireless technologies, and active switch devices. We employ customer-centric go-to-market strategies and we implement and retain world class manufacturing processes. Our partners span the globe, helping our customers design, install, operate and maintain their communications applications. And our experience is vast, including expertise in Enterprise, Industrial, Infrastructure, Transportation, Professional and Enterprise Audio and Video, and Government applications. To obtain additional information contact Investor Relations at 314-854-8054, or visit our website at http://www.belden.com/.

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CONTACT: Alison McCreath of Belden, 1-800-BELDEN-1; or Janet Killen of
Adventive Marketing, Inc., +1-847-590-1110, for Belden

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

VIVUS Announces Closing of Public Offering and Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VIVUS, Inc. , announced today the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering. Prior to closing, the underwriters exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 1,350,000 shares of common stock. As a result, the Company sold a total of 10,350,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $10.50 per share. The gross proceeds from the sale of the shares, before underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, were approximately $108,675,000.

VIVUS anticipates using the net proceeds from the offering to fund its research and development efforts, including manufacturing activities and clinical trials for its proprietary product candidates and investment in select pre-commercial and commercial activities, and for general corporate purposes, including working capital.

J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. acted as sole book-running manager of the offering. JMP Securities LLC, Lazard Capital Markets LLC and Merriman Curhan Ford acted as co-managers of the offering. Trout Capital LLC acted as an advisor to the Company. A copy of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained by contacting J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, 4 Chase Metrotech Center, CS Level, Brooklyn, NY 11245 or by calling (718) 242-8002.

About VIVUS

VIVUS, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated" and "intend," among others. These forward-looking statements are based on VIVUS' current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; uncertainties of government or third party payer reimbursement; reliance on sole source suppliers; limited sales and marketing efforts and dependence upon third parties; risks related to the development of innovative products; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. Additional risks and uncertainties relating to the offering, VIVUS and its business can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in VIVUS' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, and in the final prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 18, 2009. VIVUS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT: VIVUS, Inc. Investor Relations: The Trout Group Timothy E. Morris Brian Korb Chief Financial Officer 646-378-2923 650-934-5200

VIVUS, Inc.

CONTACT: Timothy E. Morris, Chief Financial Officer of VIVUS, Inc.,
+1-650-934-5200; or Investor Relations, Brian Korb of The Trout Group,
+1-646-378-2923

Hercules Offshore Provides Update on Third Quarter and Recent Developments

HOUSTON, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. provided an update on third quarter activity and recent developments today in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). In the update, the company disclosed its anticipated financial performance for the third quarter.

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The company also filed a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC to update the historical financial statements included in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. This report was filed to reflect a new standard that changes certain aspects of accounting for outstanding convertible debt instruments, Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position APB 14-1 ("FSP 14-1"), which became effective on January 1, 2009 and applies to our outstanding convertible notes issued in 2008. The historical financial statements were also adjusted to reflect Hercules 100 and Hercules 110 as Assets Held for Sale, as these assets were sold in August 2009. All of these updates involved non-cash items.

HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. (THE "COMPANY") HAS FILED A REGISTRATION STATEMENT (INCLUDING A PROSPECTUS) AND A PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT WITH THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") FOR THE OFFERING TO WHICH THIS COMMUNICATION RELATES. BEFORE YOU INVEST, YOU SHOULD READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROSPECTUS AND THE PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT AND THE OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT THE COMPANY HAS FILED WITH THE SEC FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THIS OFFERING. YOU MAY OBTAIN THESE DOCUMENTS BY VISITING INTERACTIVE DATA ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS (IDEA) ON THE SEC WEB SITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV OR BY ACCESSING THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.HERCULESOFFSHORE.COM UNDER "INVESTOR INFORMATION - SEC FILINGS." ALTERNATIVELY, THE COMPANY, ANY UNDERWRITER OR ANY DEALER PARTICIPATING IN THE OFFERING WILL ARRANGE TO SEND YOU THE PROSPECTUS AND THE PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT IF YOU REQUEST IT BY CONTACTING:

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. ATTN: PROSPECTUS DEPARTMENT 180 VARICK STREET 2/F NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10014 TELEPHONE: 888-827-7275 OR EMAIL PROSPECTUS@MORGANSTANLEY.COM UBS INVESTMENT BANK ATTN: PROSPECTUS DEPARTMENT 299 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10171 TELEPHONE: 888-827-7275

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CONTACT: Stephen M. Butz, Vice President Finance and Treasurer,
+1-713-350-8315, or Craig M. Muirhead, Assistant Treasurer, +1-713-350-8346,
both of Hercules Offshore, Inc.

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

Hercules Offshore Announces Public Offering of Common Stock

HOUSTON, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. today announced its intention, subject to market conditions, to publicly offer up to 17.5 million shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering. The underwriters for the offering will also have the option to purchase up to 2,625,000 additional shares of common stock on the same terms and conditions to cover over-allotments, if any. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, including any net proceeds from the underwriters' exercise of their over-allotment option, to repay a portion of the indebtedness outstanding under the Company's term loan facility and for general corporate purposes, which may in the future include repaying indebtedness, among other things.

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Morgan Stanley & Co. and UBS Investment Bank are serving as Joint Bookrunning Managers of the offering. The offering is being made pursuant to an effective registration statement. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and related base prospectus for the offering may be obtained on the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") website at http://www.sec.gov/. Alternatively, the underwriters will arrange to send you the preliminary prospectus supplement and related base prospectus if you request them by contacting:

Morgan Stanley & Co. Attn: Prospectus Department 180 Varick Street 2/F New York, New York 10014 Telephone: 888-827-7275 or email prospectus@morganstanley.com UBS Investment Bank Attn: Prospectus Department 299 Park Avenue New York, New York 10171 Telephone: 888-827-7275

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities referred to above. An offering of any such securities will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and related prospectus. Any such prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

This press release includes forward-looking statements, which give Hercules' current expectations or forecasts of future events based on currently available information. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things, the closing of the offering and the use of proceeds therefrom. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those identified in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and elsewhere in its most recent report on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of such a development changes), or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those forecasted or expected.

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CONTACT: Stephen M. Butz, Vice President Finance and Treasurer,
+1-713-350-8315, or Craig M. Muirhead, Assistant Treasurer, +1-713-350-8346,
both of Hercules Offshore, Inc.

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

Universal Studios Singapore(R) Announces Launch of World's ONLY 'Madagascar' Theme Park Attraction From DreamWorks AnimationSingapore's Resorts World(R) Sentosa will also bring to life the world's FIRST 'Far Far Away' Castle from the world of Shrek

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's largest integrated resort in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, has created not one, but TWO world's firsts in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. within its Universal Studios Singapore theme park.

Themed after DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster movie Madagascar, Madagascar: A Crate Adventure will be a mega-attraction at Universal Studios Singapore when it opens in early 2010. Widely successful across audiences of all ages, the hit DreamWorks Animation film will be brought to life with a state-of-the-art indoor boat ride featuring animated figures, digital projection, evocative sound, and special effects that create a one-of-a-kind, funny and fun family ride.

Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park will also be home to the world's first Far Far Away Castle, a landmark in the box-office hit Shrek series. King Harold's 40-metre high castle will house attractions such as Shrek 4-D, Donkey Live and Magic Potion Spin.

Madagascar: A Crate Adventure and Far Far Away Castle are part of the world's biggest single collection of DreamWorks Animation theme park attractions making its debut at Universal Studios Singapore. The collection of six attractions, complemented by more than 10 DreamWorks Animation themed dining and shopping outlets, also features rides suitable for the entire family, such as the fairy tale themed junior-coaster Enchanted Airways and King Julien's Beach Party Go-Round.

Mr. Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa, which Universal Studios Singapore is part of, said: "Resorts World Sentosa has a sales network spanning 22 Asian cities. In each of these cities, Shrek and Madagascar are well-known animation films with beloved characters. We are ecstatic to have made these characters residents in Resorts World Sentosa's Universal Studios Singapore.

"We are excited about our relationship with DreamWorks Animation and Universal Studios Parks & Resorts, and I am sure that many Asian visitors will be too, when they see Universal Studios Singapore bring to life two of DreamWorks Animation's most successful box-office franchises."

"We are proud to announce the world-first Madagascar attraction in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation that will debut at Resorts World Sentosa's Universal Studios Singapore," said Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts. "These iconic animated characters promise to be another crown jewel in our collection of world-class rides and shows based on blockbuster movies that are loved by the entire family," he added.

Universal Studios Singapore is located within Singapore's massive family destination resort, Resorts World Sentosa. Universal Studios Singapore will feature 24 rides and attractions, 18 of which are either original or adapted for the park. Universal Studios Singapore opens in the first quarter of 2010.

DreamWorks Animation attractions at Universal Studios Singapore: 1. Madagascar: A Crate Adventure: The hit DreamWorks Animation films are brought to life with state-of-the-art animated figures, digital projection, evocative sound, and moving show-action effects that create a one-of-a-kind, immersive ride experience. Cast adrift while being transferred from the New York Zoo, our four heroes - Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria - arrive at the shores of Madagascar. Here, they meet the impulsive leader of the local lemurs, King Julien, who, between bustin' moves on the jungle floor, asks the New Yorkers to help defeat his nemesis - the dreaded Foosa. Aided by the technically-savvy but psychotic penguins, our heroes defeat the Foosa at the rim of a bubbling volcanic cauldron. 2. Shrek 4-D: Join Princess Fiona, Shrek and Donkey on a honeymoon adventure that picks up where the Oscar-winning movie "Shrek" left off, through an original 3-D film, complete with jumps, bumps, bounces, air blasts and water spray that bring the action to life for each guest - with an extra dimension of special effects through the miracle of Ogre Vision. 3. Donkey Live: Shrek's fairy tale sidekick Donkey will bring the crowd to its feet in this all-new, one-of-a-kind, interactive live show experience, where guests sing along and even talk with Donkey in an intimate theatre setting. Situated along Far Far Away's glamorous Romeo Drive, Hook's Knight Club is the hottest nightspot in town. 4. King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round: King Julien, the self-appointed king of the lemurs, knows how to move it, move it, and now he spins guests round and round to the beat of high-energy dance music in this crazy carousel, sure to be a family favorite. At this festive beach scene, King Julien and the Lemurs are throwing a party for their favorite freaks from New York: Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe. 5. Enchanted Airways: Guests of all ages climb aboard Donkey's beloved Dragon for a flight over Far Far Away and beyond. At Enchanted Airways, a merry cast of fairy tale creatures - from the Three Pigs to the Big Bad Wolf, from Gingerbread Man to Pinocchio - forms part of a magical airline in the form of a junior coaster that serves destinations throughout the World of Shrek! 6. Magic Potion Spin: As guests make their way past the bubbling vats of Fairy Godmother's Potion Shop, they'll encounter the fantastical heart of the factory, the Magic Potion Spin. This miniature Ferris wheel drives a clinking, clanking potion assembly line that circles the room, bottling magical elixirs from a giant wooden vat. About Resorts World Sentosa

Slated to be one of the world's most exciting family destinations, Resorts World Sentosa is a collection of resorts and attractions with fun-filled offerings for the entire family.

Taking pride of place on Singapore's resort island of Sentosa and spanning 49 hectares of lush greenery, this S$6.59 billion (US$4.2 billion) destination will be home to Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park, the world's largest Marine Life Park, and a destination spa - ESPA.

Besides attractions, Resorts World Sentosa offers six hotels and full conference and meeting amenities. Entertainment performances include the Crane Dance - the world's largest animatronic performance - set out at the Resort waterfront. Guests to the Resort can also choose from dozens of shopping and dining options at the Resort's bustling Strip, FestiveWalk.

Resorts World at Sentosa will have its soft opening in early 2010. About Universal Parks & Resorts

Universal Parks & Resorts (UPR), a unit of General Electric's NBC Universal, features some of the world's most popular entertainment destinations. Each year, millions of guests visit Universal's theme parks in Florida, California, and Japan to experience thrilling, world-famous attractions that combine interactive groundbreaking ride and show technology with the world's most recognized characters in movies and pop culture. New theme parks are planned for Dubai as well as Singapore.

Universal Parks & Resorts

CONTACT: Robin Goh of Resorts World Sentosa, + 65 6577 9778, cell, +65
9093 5772, robin.goh@rwsentosa.com; or Samantha Lee of Weber Shandwick
Singapore, +65 6825 8022, cell, +65 9791 7465, salee@webershandwick.com, for
Resorts World Sentosa

WellPoint to Hold Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Third Quarter Results on October 28, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WellPoint, Inc. will release third quarter 2009 financial results on October 28, 2009, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time ("EDT"). Management will review these results and its outlook during a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT that same morning. The conference call should be accessed at least 15 minutes prior to its start with the following numbers:

888-423-3268 (Domestic) 800-475-6701 (Domestic Replay) 651-291-5254 (International) 320-365-3844 (International Replay)

An access code is not required for the October 28, 2009, conference call. The access code for the replay is 977146. The replay will be available from 1:45 p.m. EDT on October 28, 2009, until the end of the day on November 11, 2009. The call will also be available through a live webcast at http://www.wellpoint.com/ under "Investor Info." A webcast replay will be available following the call.

About WellPoint, Inc.

WellPoint works to simplify the connection between Health, Care and Value. We help to improve the health of our communities, deliver better care to members, and provide greater value to our customers and shareholders. WellPoint is the nation's largest health benefits company, with approximately 34 million members in its affiliated health plans. As an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, WellPoint serves members as the Blue Cross licensee for California; the Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensee for Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area), Nevada, New Hampshire, New York (as the Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee in 10 New York City metropolitan and surrounding counties and as the Blue Cross or Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee in selected upstate counties only), Ohio, Virginia (excluding the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.), Wisconsin; and through UniCare. Additional information about WellPoint is available at http://www.wellpoint.com/.

WellPoint, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Michael Kleinman, +1-317-488-6713, Media,
Todd Siesky, +1-317-488-6548, both of WellPoint

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

R. Kerry Clark and Robert J. Palmisano Join Bausch & Lomb Board of Directors

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch & Lomb, the global eye health company, today announced R. Kerry Clark and Robert J. Palmisano have joined its board of directors.

"We are adding two outstanding business leaders with broad and relevant experience," said Gerald M. Ostrov, chairman and chief executive officer, Bausch & Lomb. "Choices like these help us become better positioned for long-term growth. We welcome Kerry and Bob and look forward to benefiting from their unique backgrounds and expertise."

Mr. Clark retired in September 2009 as chairman and chief executive officer of Cardinal Health, Inc. , a Fortune 20 company. Under his leadership, Cardinal Health acquired numerous medical technologies that helped the company expand its service to hospitals, pharmacies and clinicians across the United States. Before his leadership at Cardinal Health, Mr. Clark spent more than 30 years at Procter & Gamble Co., where he last served as vice chairman of the board. Mr. Clark is currently a director of Textron, General Mills and Hauser Capital Partners. He holds a bachelor's degree from Queens University.

Mr. Palmisano is the president, chief executive officer and director of ev3 Inc. , a leading global provider of technology for treating peripheral vascular disease and neurovascular diseases. Prior to ev3, Mr. Palmisano was president and chief executive officer for IntraLase Corp., which designed and developed laser products for vision correction, until IntraLase was acquired by Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. He also served as president and chief executive officer for pharmaceuticals firm MacroChem Corporation and Summit Autonomous, Inc., a global medical products company later acquired by Alcon, Inc. Mr. Palmisano has a long history with Bausch & Lomb, holding various executive positions within the company from 1985 to 1996. His last role with Bausch & Lomb was as senior vice president and president of its eyewear division. He holds a bachelor's degree from Providence College.

Mr. Clark and Mr. Palmisano join board members Joseph P. Landy, Elizabeth H. Weatherman and Sean D. Carney, all managing directors of Warburg Pincus LLC; D. Scott Mackesy, general partner, Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe; Richard Wallman, retired chief financial officer, Honeywell International, Inc.; and Gerald M. Ostrov.

About Bausch & Lomb

Bausch & Lomb is dedicated to bringing visionary ideas to eye health. Its core businesses include contact lenses and lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. The Bausch & Lomb name is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world. Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are available in more than 100 countries. More information is available at http://www.bausch.com/.

Bausch & Lomb

CONTACT: Elizabeth Murphy, Manager - Corporate Communications and Public
Affairs, Bausch & Lomb, +1-585-338-8528, Elizabeth.Murphy@bausch.com

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

Bounty(R) Says 'Yes To The Mess!' by Sponsoring First Ever Make-A-Messterpiece Ultimate Kids Creative Studio10,000-square-foot experiential studio opens in Illinois to promote creativity and curiosity in children

CINCINNATI, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Procter & Gamble's Bounty brand unveiled the first Make-A-Messterpiece ultimate creative studio for kids. Located in Glenview, IL, a suburb of Chicago, Make-A-Messterpiece demonstrates Bounty's commitment to encouraging creativity and curiosity for children in a fun, hands on way. Trusted by parents across America to clean up everyday messes, Bounty's aim is to provide parents an opportunity to help their children express their curiosity and learn by doing, without having to worry about the cleanup.

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The 10,000-square-foot creative studio is home to five experiential art and science centers, including Bubble'ology, Experimentation Station, Drum Roll, Creative Kitchen and Little Sprouts, as well as open play areas. In order to establish a well-rounded selection of engaging activities that encourage children to make their own "messterpiece," Bounty consulted leading industry experts such as child psychologists and development professors, to ensure each station encourages children to actively explore the world around them.

In addition to the Make-A-Messterpiece studio, Bounty has partnered with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, founded in 1995 by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons, to embark on a cross-country arts project. Under the creative direction of Rush Philanthropic Director of Education Meridith McNeal and featured artist Amanda Williams, the "Building Bounty-ful Bridges" program will engage youths in six cities to participate in a large-scale collaborative painting that "bridges" them creatively with others across the country. In addition to Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation founder and hip-hop pioneer, Russell Simmons, other celebrity supporters of this nationwide project include Mary J. Blige, Susan Sarandon, and Ana Ortiz. Through October, Bounty will sponsor youths from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and Cincinnati to participate in this special project which will be showcased in a children's art exhibit at the Rush Arts Gallery in New York in late October.

Bounty is proud to support hands on learning through arts and sciences, especially during challenging times when many schools have to make tough choices about what programs they are able to fund. According to a 2009 survey of school administrators, 65 percent said art education supplies were considered a "low priority" given other teaching needs in schools(1).

"At Bounty, we saw the Make-A-Messterpiece studio, along with the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation partnership, as opportunities to help children grow and learn by sponsoring fun, 'hands on' activities that encourage curiosity and creativity outside the classroom," said Eric Higgs brand manager for Bounty. "It is our way of saying 'never let messes get in the way of your children learning and trying new things.'"

"I'm excited that Rush Philanthropic is partnering with Bounty to help promote artistic expression among youth in communities all across the country," said Russell Simmons. "With the Chicago Make-A-Messterpiece facility, Bounty is providing a much-needed space for local children to realize their creative potential."

In addition to the children's creative spaces at Make-A-Messterpiece, there will be Club M, a dedicated area for parents to network, relax and recharge while their children create in the supervised stations. The studio will open September 23 with hours of operation from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Pricing starts at $10.

Bounty's sponsorship of Make-A-Messterpiece will be for a limited time only; after which, the brand will evaluate future possibilities to continue sponsoring the studio. For fun at-home art activities and more information on Bounty's Make-A-Messterpiece creative studio, visit http://www.bountymakeamessterpiece.com/.

About Bounty

Bounty has been America's most popular paper towel for over 30 years. In the U.S., P&G offers the following premium two-ply paper towel products: Bounty Select-a-Size; Bounty White; Bounty Extra Soft; and Bounty Fun Prints. Additionally, P&G offers Bounty Basic, a quality one-ply paper towel as well Bounty Quilted Napkins. For more information on Bounty, visit http://www.quickerpickerupper.com/.

About Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is dedicated to providing underserved urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, and to offering exhibition opportunities for underrepresented artists and artists of color. Rush was founded in 1995 by three brothers: Danny Simmons, visual artist and community builder; media mogul Russell Simmons; and Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC. Their goal was to fill the gap that poor and minorities face in both accessing the arts and exhibition opportunities. Over the past 14 years, Rush has developed a broad base of friends, collaborators and supporters dedicated to addressing these issues. In addition to the 2,000 students served each year in its education programs, Rush exhibits the work of 40 to 50 emerging and community-based artists in its galleries; welcomes over 10,000 gallery visitors; distributes grants to nonprofit arts organizations in NYC and South Florida; and provides unique opportunities for young people interested in careers in the arts. Rush currently operates galleries and arts education programs in Chelsea (Manhattan) on West 26th Street and Clinton Hill (Brooklyn) on Grand Avenue. Rush Education Programs are designed to inspire students, provide positive alternatives to high-risk behaviors, and support increased academic performance.

About Procter & Gamble [NYSE:PG]

Three billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers , Tide , Ariel , Always , Whisper , Pantene , Mach3 , Bounty , Dawn , Gain , Pringles , Charmin , Downy , Lenor , Iams , Crest , Oral-B , Actonel , Duracell , Olay , Head & Shoulders , Wella , Gillette , Braun and Fusion . The P&G community includes approximately 135,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com/ for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

(1) McCord, R.S., Ellerson, N.M. (2009) Looking Back, Looking Forward: How the Economic Downturn Continues to Impact School Districts. American Association of School Administrators. http://www.aasa.org/uploadedFiles/Resources/files/LookingBackLookingForward.pd f

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Italy's Gruppo Montepaschi Consolidates on Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse PlatformBank simplifies information technology infrastructure and lowers management expenses

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata Corporation , the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, today announced that Italy's Gruppo Montepaschi consolidated the data warehouses of multiple banks onto the Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse platform.

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Completed in the last year, the bank's Teradata Active EDW provides diverse users with valuable enterprise intelligence for marketing, sales monitoring and management reporting. Gruppo Montepaschi has been able to greatly simplify its information technology infrastructure and lower expenses. The Teradata Active EDW is accessed by corporate decision makers, executive users and thousands of managers from branch offices throughout Italy. The data warehouse provides business intelligence on several levels - from summary reports to detailed analyses of customer events.

"In a continuously evolving and highly competitive market, it is necessary to manage the complexity arising from the information requirements of business users with appropriate processes, people and technology," said Marco Bernardini, facility department manager of the Operational Consortium, Gruppo Montepaschi. "We found that Teradata offered the right technology and professional services needed to manage thousands of complex ad hoc and tactical queries in a single data warehouse environment."

The data warehouse has grown steadily from solely supporting decision-making for the marketing department to a strategic asset used by the entire organization. Gruppo Montepaschi considers business intelligence to be an essential tool for gaining a competitive advantage in its market.

The Teradata Active EDW helped Gruppo Montepaschi manage the complexity arising from the integration of multiple banks, enabling execution of ad hoc queries at the same time as advanced analytics, without duplicating data. In addition to performance, the deployment of the Active EDW lowered the total cost of ownership, eliminated the risk of data inconsistency and provided enterprise intelligence on a timely basis.

"Our experience confirms that Teradata technology is capable of supporting the most advanced business decision-making requirements," said Sergio Lonoce, solutions development department manager for the Operational Consortium, Gruppo Montepaschi. "Teradata enabled us to simultaneously manage thousands of queries; without this capability our business intelligence would be limited."

Gruppo Montepaschi

The Monte dei Paschi di Siena Bank, founded in 1472 as Monte di Pieta to lend aid to the underprivileged classes of Siena, it is considered the oldest bank in the world. Today, it is the leader of among the top five banking groups in Italy, with significant market share in all the sectors in which it operates. A member of the Monte dei Paschi di Siena Bank group, the Gruppo Montepaschi has a presence all over Italy and in the major international financial centers. It services include traditional banking, asset management, private banking (mutual funds, wealth management, pension funds, and life insurance policies), investment banking and innovative business financing (project finance, merchant banking, and financial counseling). Gruppo Montepaschi has special capability and experience with accounts for families, as well as small to medium businesses. With more than 30,000 employees, more than 3,000 branches, and a well-organized distribution channels, Gruppo Montepaschi offers its services to some six million customers. For further info please visit: http://english.mps.it/

About Teradata

Teradata Corporation is the world's largest company solely focused on raising intelligence through data warehousing, data warehouse appliances, consulting services and enterprise analytics. Teradata is in more than 60 countries and on the web at http://www.teradata.com/.

Teradata is a trademark or registered trademark of Teradata Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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

Inside Research Reports That comScore is Fastest-Growing Major Global Market Research FirmcomScore Global Revenues Up 400 Percent in Last 5 Years, More than Double the Next Fastest-Growing Firm

RESTON, Va., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. , a leader in measuring the digital world today announced that it was recognized by Inside Research, a leading market research industry publication, as the fastest-growing major global market research firm over the past five years. It is the second consecutive year that comScore has topped the Inside Research rankings. comScore's global revenues of $117.4 million in 2008 represented a 400-percent gain since 2003, more than double the growth rate of the next fastest-growing firm. The average five-year growth rate of the 36 firms included on the list was 54 percent, or approximately 11 percent per year.

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"It is an honor to once again be recognized by Inside Research for this distinction as the fastest-growing global market research firm," said comScore President & CEO Dr. Magid Abraham. "Such an achievement is a tribute to the efforts of comScore's talented employees and their commitment to delivering innovative products and exceptional client service, and also to the continued support of our more than 1,100 clients. We will continue to challenge the limits of what we are capable of, so that we might find ourselves on top of this list again next year."

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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CONTACT: Andrew Lipsman of comScore, Inc., +1-312-775-6510,
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Web Site: http://www.comscore.com/

City Council Names Harris VP Judy Rice to Chicago Public Library BoardAppointment Appends Rice's Already Impressive Resume of Civic Service

CHICAGO, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris today announced the appointment of Judy Rice, vice president and director of Government Affairs, to the Chicago Public Library Board by the Chicago City Council.

Nominated for the position by Mayor Richard M. Daley, Rice joins a distinguished board comprised of nine members charged with the governance of 79 libraries and 1,200 employees across the Chicago metropolitan area. In this role, Rice will assist the Commissioner and staff in decisions affecting the Chicago Public Library system.

"Having worked with Judy in the past, I know what a thoughtful, deliberative, and conscientious individual she is," said Mary Dempsey, Commissioner, Chicago Public Library. "We are honored and delighted to welcome her as a new board member."

Formerly the City Treasurer of Chicago, Rice joined Harris in 2007 with a strong background in public service. Her credentials include serving as the first female commissioner of two of Chicago's key infrastructure agencies, leading the Department of Water from 1996 to 1999, and the Department of Transportation from 1999 to 2000.

In 1989, Rice began her tenure with the City of Chicago as Assistant Corporation Counsel, rising steadily through the ranks to serve as Director of the Department of Revenue from 1993 to 1995. She earned her law degree from John Marshall Law School in 1988, and graduated cum laude from Loyola University in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in communications.

Rice's two-year appointment became effective Sept. 9. About the Chicago Public Library

The Chicago Public Library is comprised of the Harold Washington Library Center, two regional libraries and 76 neighborhood branches. All locations provide free access to a rich collection of books, DVDs, audio books and music; the Internet and WiFi; sophisticated research databases, many of which can be accessed from a home or office computer; newspapers and magazines; and continue to serve as cultural centers, presenting the highest quality author discussions, exhibits and programs for children, teens and adults.

About Harris

Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than 1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.

Harris is a trade name used by various financial service subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affiliates, Members FDIC. Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC-registered investment adviser. Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Investment banking services are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM), a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Products offered by HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value. The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser. Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, a SEC-registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services to institutional clients are provided by Harris Investment Management (HIM), a SEC-registered investment adviser. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.

Harris

CONTACT: Rachel Gerds of Harris, +1-312-461-7865

Marriott International Ranks #42 on Newsweek's List of The 'Greenest Big Companies in America'

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. earns a place on Newsweek's first-ever list of The Greenest Big Companies in America. Marriott received an overall 'green' score of 82.75 and ranked #42 out of 100.

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According to the publication, 500 companies were evaluated based on their environmental impact, as well as their green policies and reputation among their peers and environmental experts. For more information on the methodology, go to http://www.newsweek.com/green.

Building on more than 20 years of energy conservation experience, Marriott is committed to protecting the environment and addressing climate change. The company's Spirit To Preserve, a 5-point strategy plan calls for: Greening its $10 billion supply chain; further reducing fuel and water consumption by 25 percent per available room; creating green construction standards for hotel developers to achieve LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council; educating and inspiring employees and guests to support the environment; and helping protect the rainforest. Earlier this year, Marriott launched a program to help save the rainforest, inviting guests to "offset" their hotel stay by making a donation to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil when they make a reservation on Marriott.com.

Marriott has been recognized for its environmental leadership in the hotel industry by several groups, including Ceres, an alliance of investors and environmentalists; the non-profit organization ClimateCounts.org; and Travel + Leisure magazine. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored Marriott with its Sustained Excellence Award for the third straight year, and has awarded its ENERGY STAR label to more than 275 Marriott hotels.

For more information on Marriott's eco-friendly initiatives, visit http://www.marriott.com/spirittopreserve and follow Marriott Green on Twitter. Also, join the conversation about traveling green by becoming a fan of Travel Green on Facebook.

Visit Marriott International, Inc. for company information.

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CONTACT: Beth McGlasson of Marriott International, Inc.,
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Web Site: http://www.marriott.com/

CSC Selected to Enter Into Exclusive Negotiations With Zurich Financial Services Group for New IT Services Contract in Europe and North AmericaPotential Total Contract Valued at Approximately up to $2.4 Billion over 10 years

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CSC announced today that CSC has been selected to enter into exclusive contract negotiations with Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) for the provision of data center and information technology (IT) infrastructure managed services in Europe and North America and covering data center centralization and server virtualization. CSC and Zurich are currently negotiating a ten year master service agreement which will provide for country specific agreements to be entered into by the parties. The potential total contract value is estimated to be approximately up to $2.4 billion, assuming provision of the full scope of services over the ten year term. Services are expected to commence under the master service agreement and one or more country specific agreements in the first half of 2010.

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The exclusive negotiation period is for six months. Any agreements are subject to regulatory and other approvals and notifications, including certain workers councils. There can be no assurance that CSC and Zurich will reach a final agreement on the master service agreement or any particular country agreements, that required approvals will be received, or that a transaction will take place.

About CSC

CSC is a global leader in providing technology-enabled solutions and services through three primary lines of business. These include Business Solutions and Services, the Managed Services Sector and the North American Public Sector. CSC's advanced capabilities include systems design and integration, information technology and business process outsourcing, applications software development, Web and application hosting, mission support and management consulting. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., CSC has approximately 92,000 employees and reported revenue of $16.2 billion for the 12 months ended July 3, 2009. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.csc.com/.

All statements in this press release and in all future press releases that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements represent the company's intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the company's control. These factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a written description of these factors, see the section titled "Risk Factors" in CSC's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2009 and any updating information in subsequent SEC filings. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update these forward-looking statements whether as a result of subsequent event or otherwise, except as required by law.

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CONTACT: Joanne Davis, External Relations Manager, CSC Financial
Services, UK, +44-01252-536737, jdavis62@csc.com, or Chris Grandis, Director
Media Relations, Corporate, USA, +1-703-641-2316, cgrandis@csc.com, or Bryan
Brady, Vice President, Investor Relations, Corporate, USA, +1-703-641-3000,
investorrelations@csc.com, all of CSC

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

eFUEL EFN, Corp. announces that the Marketing and Advertising campaign for FastandEasyID.com through Viamedia Broadband Advertising Partner for Verizon FIOS to Broadcast 1,122 Commercials over a three month period, starting October 2, 2009.

TAMPA, FL, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- eFUEL EFN, Corp. (Pink Sheets: EFLN) is pleased to announce that the Marketing and Advertising campaign for FastandEasyID.com through Viamedia Advertising Partner for Verizon FIOS to broadcast one thousand one hundred twenty-two (1,122) 30 second commercials over a three month period on the following Networks/shows: Bravo, E!, CNN Headline, CNN, Fox News Channel, USA, TRU TV, VH1, Lifetime Movie Net, Soap Net, will begin broadcasting October 2, 2009 on the channels and networks set forth above.

http://www.fastandeasyid.com/ provides background checks and identity verification solutions for commercial as well as retail customers. We invite you to visit our website to make sure you know who is watching your children, who you are hiring, or if there is anything that you may need to know about the person you are dating.

http://www.fastandeasyid.com/ provides 3 levels of protection.

Level 1 - will verify Name, Date of Birth, SSN (if provided), provide Address History (when available), and perform a National Sex Offender Search.

Level 2 - Included Level 1 Service, PLUS: Criminal Records search in the state and county of residence, and a National Criminal Records search.

Level 3 - Included Level 1 and Level 2 Service, PLUS: additional 2 County Criminal Records searches performed in the 2 counties (found in the address history) your subject lived in prior to the current residence.

About eFUEL EFN, Corp.:

eFUEL EFN, Corp., ("eFUEL") is a publicly traded company listed on Pink Sheets under the symbol EFLN. eFUEL is an internet services company offering a wide variety of products including but not limited to background screening and verification sites, including http://www.valimate.com/, http://www.veritasid.com/, and http://www.fastandeasyid.com/, and also http://www.verifiamerica.com/, on-line dating sites http://www.outrageousencounters.com/ and http://www.positivelove.com/, and recently launched a new service called Easy ID, the fastest, easiest ID verification available on the internet. This product will be offered to all new members who purchase any http://www.efuelstore.com/ service. Simply enter a person's full name and birthday and the background information will be provided. This service is also available at the company's main site http://www.efuelstore.com/ or http://www.valimate.com/.

For additional Product information, go to our corporate site at http://www.efuelcorp.com/

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain Statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, changes in levels of competition, possible loss of customers, and the company's ability to attract and retain key personnel.

eFUEL EFN Corp.

CONTACT: Investor Relations: King Media, Inc., (732) 713-6883

Abbott's XIENCE V(R) Superior to TAXUS(R) in Key Safety and Efficacy Measures in SPIRIT IV Trial

SAN FRANCISCO, September 23 /PRNewswire/ --

At One Year, XIENCE V Demonstrates:

- Statistical Superiority on Primary Endpoint of Target Lesion Failure, with a 38 Percent Reduction Compared to TAXUS

- 74 Percent Reduction in Stent Thrombosis (Blood Clots) Compared to TAXUS

- Low Event Rates across Multiple Subgroups of Complex Patients

Late-breaking data from the SPIRIT IV trial demonstrated that Abbott's market-leading XIENCE V(R) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System achieved superiority in the key safety and efficacy measures of target lesion failure (TLF) and target lesion revascularization (TLR) compared to the TAXUS(R) Express2(TM) Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System (TAXUS) at one year. With 3,690 patients, the SPIRIT IV trial is one of the largest randomized clinical trials between two drug eluting stents.

In the trial's primary endpoint, XIENCE V demonstrated a statistically significant 38 percent reduction in TLF compared to TAXUS (4.2 percent for XIENCE V vs. 6.8 percent for TAXUS, p-value = 0.001). TLF is defined as a composite measure of important efficacy and safety outcomes for patients and is defined as cardiac death, heart attack attributed to the target vessel (target vessel myocardial infarction), and ischemia-driven TLR (ID-TLR). The standard was established to harmonize the definition of major adverse cardiac events across various drug eluting stent trials. XIENCE V also demonstrated a statistically significant 46 percent reduction in TLR (repeat procedure) compared to TAXUS (2.5 percent for XIENCE V vs. 4.6 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.001). TLR is one of the major secondary endpoints of the SPIRIT IV trial. The groundbreaking results were presented today by Gregg W. Stone, M.D., professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, during the 2009 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference in San Francisco.

In addition to demonstrating superiority in the primary endpoint of TLF and major secondary endpoint of TLR, XIENCE V demonstrated an impressive low rate of stent thrombosis (blood clots) at one year. Per protocol definition, XIENCE V demonstrated an observed 80 percent reduction in stent thrombosis compared to TAXUS (0.17 percent for XIENCE V vs. 0.85 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.004) at one year. Per Academic Research Consortium (ARC) definition of definite/probable stent thrombosis, XIENCE V demonstrated an observed 74 percent reduction in ARC definite/probable stent thrombosis at one year (0.29 percent for XIENCE V and 1.10 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.004). The ARC definitions of stent thrombosis were developed to harmonize the definition of stent thrombosis across various drug eluting stent trials.

"SPIRIT IV represents one of the largest randomized trials of two drug eluting stents completed to date. Importantly, this study was performed without routine angiographic follow-up, which may result in a tendency to treat lesions which may not be causing symptoms, and potentially impact results," said Dr. Stone, who is also immediate past chairman of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, New York; and principal investigator of the SPIRIT IV trial. "The SPIRIT IV results show that XIENCE V significantly reduces a patient's risk of experiencing a heart attack, the need for a repeat procedure or stent thrombosis."

Event Rates in Complex Patients

The SPIRIT IV trial included multiple complex patient subgroups, including more than 1,100 patients with diabetes, who typically are sicker and have more challenging artery disease. In patients with diabetes, there was no difference in TLF between XIENCE V and TAXUS at one year (6.4 percent for XIENCE V vs. 6.9 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.80). In patients without diabetes, XIENCE V demonstrated a 54 percent reduction in TLF compared to TAXUS at one year (3.1 percent for XIENCE V vs. 6.7 percent for TAXUS, p-value<0.0001). In the endpoint of ARC definite/probable stent thrombosis, XIENCE V demonstrated a 40 percent reduction compared to TAXUS in patients with diabetes (0.80 percent for XIENCE V vs. 1.33 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.52), and a 94 percent reduction compared to TAXUS in patients without diabetes (0.06 percent for XIENCE V vs. 1.00 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.0009).

In addition, XIENCE V demonstrated low event rates in multiple subgroup analyses, such as patients with smaller vessels (reference vessel diameter less than or equal to 2.75 mm), patients with longer lesions (lesion length greater than 13.3 mm) and patients with multi-vessel disease. In patients with smaller vessels, XIENCE V demonstrated a 43 percent reduction in TLF compared to TAXUS at one year (3.9 percent for XIENCE V vs. 6.8 percent for TAXUS). In patients with longer lesions, XIENCE V demonstrated a 35 percent reduction in TLF compared to TAXUS at one year (4.5 percent for XIENCE V vs. 6.9 percent for TAXUS). In patients with two or more lesions treated, XIENCE V demonstrated a 49 percent reduction in TLF compared to TAXUS at one year (5.1 percent for XIENCE V vs. 10.0 percent for TAXUS).

Key Results from the SPIRIT IV Trial

In the SPIRIT IV trial of 3,690 patients, XIENCE V demonstrated the following key results at one year:

-- A 38 percent reduction in TLF compared to TAXUS (4.2 percent for XIENCE V vs. 6.8 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.001). -- A 39 percent reduction in major adverse cardiac events (MACE) compared to TAXUS (4.2 percent for XIENCE V vs. 6.9 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.0009). MACE is a composite clinical measure of safety and efficacy outcomes for patients, defined as cardiac death, heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI), or ID-TLR driven by lack of blood supply. -- A 46 percent reduction in TLR compared to TAXUS (2.5 percent for XIENCE V vs. 4.6 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.001). -- A 31 percent reduction in cardiac death or target vessel myocardial infarction (MI) compared to TAXUS (2.2 percent for XIENCE V vs. 3.2 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.09). -- A 38 percent reduction in heart attacks (MI) attributed to the target vessel compared to TAXUS (1.8 percent for XIENCE V vs. 2.9 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.04). -- Comparable rates in cardiac death compared to TAXUS (0.4 percent for XIENCE V vs. 0.4 percent for TAXUS, p-value=1.00). -- An observed 80 percent reduction in stent thrombosis per protocol definition compared to TAXUS (0.17 percent for XIENCE V vs. 0.85 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.004). -- An observed 74 percent reduction in stent thrombosis per ARC definition of definite/probable stent thrombosis compared to TAXUS (0.29 percent for XIENCE V and 1.10 percent for TAXUS, p-value=0.004).

"In SPIRIT IV, XIENCE V demonstrated superiority to TAXUS in the clinically driven endpoint of target lesion failure, which links the results more closely to real-world practice," said Charles A. Simonton, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, vice president, Medical Affairs, and chief medical officer, Abbott Vascular. "The SPIRIT IV results confirm the consistent and outstanding performance of the XIENCE V stent. We believe these results have the potential to be practice-changing based on the strength of the data."

About XIENCE V

XIENCE V is used to treat coronary artery disease by propping open a narrowed or blocked artery and releasing the drug, everolimus, in a controlled manner to prevent the artery from becoming blocked again following a stent procedure. XIENCE V is built upon Abbott's market-leading bare metal stent, the MULTI-LINK VISION(R) Coronary Stent System. The VISION platform is designed to facilitate ease of delivery, making it easier for physicians to maneuver the stent and treat the diseased portion of the artery.

The XIENCE V stent is available on both over-the-wire (OTW) and rapid exchange (RX) delivery systems. Rapid exchange is the most widely used type of delivery system because it provides physicians additional flexibility to work as single operators during stent procedures.

Abbott's market-leading XIENCE V drug eluting stent is commercially available in the United States, Europe and other international markets. XIENCE V is an investigational device in Japan and is currently under review by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency.

Abbott also supplies a private-label version of XIENCE V to Boston Scientific called the PROMUS(R) Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System. PROMUS is designed and manufactured by Abbott and supplied to Boston Scientific as part of a distribution agreement between the two companies.

Everolimus, developed by Novartis Pharma AG, is a proliferation signal inhibitor, or mTOR inhibitor, licensed to Abbott by Novartis for use on its drug eluting stents. Everolimus has been shown to inhibit in-stent neointimal growth in the coronary vessels following stent implantation, due to its anti-proliferative properties.

XIENCE V is indicated for improving coronary luminal diameter in patients with symptomatic heart disease due to de novo native coronary artery lesions (lesions less than or equal to 28 mm) with reference vessel diameters of 2.5 mm to 4.25 mm. Additional information about XIENCE V, including important safety information, is available online at www.xiencev.com or www.abbottvascular.com/en_US/content/document/eIFU_XienceV.pdf.

About Abbott Vascular

Abbott Vascular, a division of Abbott, is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development, and advancing medicine through training and education. Headquartered in Northern California, Abbott Vascular offers a comprehensive portfolio of vessel closure, endovascular and coronary products.

About Abbott

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 72,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at www.abbott.com.

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Bank of North Carolina Promotes Richard D. Callicutt II to President

HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of the Bank of North Carolina has named Richard D. Callicutt II President and Chief Operating Officer, effective Oct. 1.

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Callicutt, who has been with Bank of North Carolina since its inception in 1991, currently serves as the Bank's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

As President, Callicutt will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Thomasville-based Bank, including retail banking, commercial banking, branch administration and mortgage functions.

W. Swope Montgomery Jr., who is currently Bank of North Carolina's President and Chief Executive Officer, will continue in his role as Chief Executive Officer of Bank of North Carolina and as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank's parent company, BNC Bancorp.

"Rick's elevation to this role is part of our succession plan and is in recognition of his 18 years of hard work and dedication to Bank of North Carolina," Montgomery said. "This decision also reflects the confidence that the board and management have in Rick's leadership abilities."

"With his intellect, communication skills and his keen understanding of business and markets, Rick has long served as a key leader of our Bank and earned the trust of our associates," said Thomas R. Sloan, Chairman of the BNC Bancorp Board of Directors. "We are proud to see him assume this new title and its responsibilities."

Callicutt, who is in his 29th year of banking, joined Bank of North Carolina as Senior Vice President and Senior Lender in 1991 when the organization was first established in Thomasville with 14 employees and $4.2 million in assets.

Today, Bank of North Carolina has 17 branches throughout central North Carolina, 264 employees and $1.67 billion in assets.

"The success I have enjoyed at Bank of North Carolina is a direct tribute to the exceptional staff and senior management of the Company," Callicutt said. "I'm proud to be a member of a great team of people who are truly dedicated to growing our Bank and to supporting the many communities we serve. We have a bright future, and I look forward to providing leadership and support to foster the continued success of our Company."

A native of Davidson County and a graduate of High Point University, Callicutt is married to the former Johnia Johnson with whom he has three daughters: Lindsay, Erin and Courtney. Callicutt, who played basketball and ran track at High Point University, has continued his interest in athletics as a coach for the girl's AAU program for the past nine years.

BNC Bancorp's stock is quoted in the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "BNCN," .

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CONTACT: W. Swope Montgomery Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Bank Of North
Carolina, +1-336-869-9200

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

P&G Announces Billion Dollar Commitment Towards Sustainable Products and Safer Drinking Water at 2009 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

CINCINNATI, Sept. 23, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- The Procter & Gamble Company unveiled two multi-year commitments to improve the lives of millions of families across the globe at this year's Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). At the conference's annual meeting in New York City, the Company announced its Future Friendly commitment where they will be placing P&G Sustainable Innovation Products in 30 million U.S. homes by the end of 2010. This supports their larger, previously announced goal of $50 billion in cumulative sustainable product sales between 2007 and 2012. The Company also pledged to provide four billion liters of clean drinking water by 2012 through the Children's Safe Drinking Water program.

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The sustainability commitment is part of P&G's new Future Friendly program, a natural resource educational initiative that will target millions of U.S. households by Earth Day 2010. Future Friendly is a multi-brand program that inspires and educates consumers on how to make sustainable choices that can have a positive impact on the environment. As part of this pledge, the Company will provide conservation education to at least 50 million U.S. households during the year.

To help P&G achieve the sustainability commitment, the Company's Pampers Brand unveiled a new diaper design that is 20 percent slimmer than before with no sacrifice in performance. It features reductions in key environmental indicators like global warming potential. And if current U.S. Pampers users* switched to the new Pampers slim diaper, they could together throw away the weight of a billion less diapers every three years.

P&G also committed to provide four billion liters of clean drinking water in the developing world through the Children's Safe Drinking Water program by 2012. This will save an estimated 20,000 lives and prevent an estimated 160 million days of diarrheal illness. As part of this effort, P&G will create an awareness campaign to reach at least 300 million people and will significantly expand its efforts to provide safe drinking water to people living with AIDS through new programs by AED, AMPATH, CARE, Child Fund International, FHI, FXB, International Council of Nurses, PSI, UNC- Chapel Hill Medical School, Village AIDS Clinics, and World Vision by providing at least 250 million liters of safe drinking water to this vulnerable population.

"P&G is proud to announce these two commitments at the Clinton Global Initiative to further transform and save lives of families throughout the world," said Dimitri Panayotopoulos, vice chair of Global Household Care. "We are grateful to the Clinton Global Initiative, President Clinton, and our many partners for all their inspiration and support as we move forward with these programs to provide environmentally sustainable products to our consumers and clean drinking water to those in need in the developing world."

About Procter & Gamble

Three billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers , Tide , Ariel , Always , Whisper , Pantene , Mach3 , Bounty , Dawn , Gain , Pringles , Charmin , Downy , Lenor , Iams , Crest , Oral-B , Actonel , Duracell , Olay , Head & Shoulders , Wella , Gillette , Braun and Fusion . The P&G community includes approximately 135,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

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CONTACT: Greg Allgood, Procter & Gamble Company, +1-513-602-7719,
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Media General to Announce Third-Quarter 2009 Results, Host Conference Call on October 21

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media General, Inc. will announce its third-quarter 2009 results on Wednesday, October 21, before the market opens. The full text of the release and financials will be available on the company's Web site, http://www.mediageneral.com/.

The company will hold a conference call with financial analysts that day at 11 a.m. ET. The conference call will be available to the media and general public through a limited number of listen-only dial-in conference lines and via simultaneous Webcast.

To dial in to the call, listeners may call 1- 800-901-5247 about 10 minutes prior to the 11 a.m. start. The participant passcode is "Media General." Listeners may also access the live Webcast by logging on to http://www.mediageneral.com/ and clicking on the "Live Webcast" link on the homepage about 10 minutes in advance.

A replay of the Webcast will be available online at http://www.mediageneral.com/ beginning at 2 p.m. on October 21, 2009. A telephone replay is also available, beginning at 1 p.m. on October 21, 2009 and ending at 2 p.m. on October 28, 2009, by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888, and using the passcode 10949244.

About Media General

Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeastern United States. Media General's operations are organized in five geographic market segments and a sixth segment that includes the company's interactive advertising services and certain other operations. The company's operations include 18 network-affiliated television stations and associated Web sites, 21 daily newspapers and associated Web sites, more than 200 specialty publications that include weekly newspapers, and niche publications targeted to various demographic, geographic and topical communities of interest. Many of the company's specialty publications have associated Web sites. Media General operates three interactive advertising services companies: Blockdot, which specializes in interactive entertainment and advergaming technologies; DealTaker.com, a coupon and shopping Web site; and NetInformer, a leading provider of wireless media and mobile marketing services.

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CONTACT: Investors, Lou Anne Nabhan, +1-804-649-6103; or Media, Ray
Kozakewicz, +1-804-649-6748, both for Media General, Inc.

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