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Tyco Electronics Donates Cash, Products and Services to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in China

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco Electronics Ltd. today announced a series of initiatives aimed at supporting earthquake relief efforts focused on the Sichuan Province in China. On behalf of the company's 94,000 employees around the world -- including 32,000 who are in China -- Tyco Electronics has made a US$150,000 (approximately 1 million RMB) cash contribution to the Red Cross Society of China to support the overall relief effort. The company is also matching dollar-for-dollar contributions made by its U.S. employees to the American Red Cross, earmarked for China Earthquake Relief, as well as creating a separate internal Tyco Electronics Earthquake Relief Fund to which its employees worldwide can contribute. This Tyco Electronics Earthquake Relief Fund will provide direct aid to the company's affected employees and their families in China. Finally, Tyco Electronics' business units in China are working with Chinese authorities to determine what products and services can be donated to help with the overall relief effort. So far, the company's Network Solutions business segment in China has committed nearly US$85,000 (approximately 600,000 RMB) worth of products and services to help rebuild critical telecommunications and energy networks. The company expects to make additional contributions of products and services as the situation unfolds in China and specific needs are identified.

According to Tyco Electronics' Chief Executive Officer Tom Lynch, "Our hearts go out to the millions of people who are impacted by this terrible tragedy. To the best of our knowledge at this time, it appears that all of our employees are safe, although the families of nearly 150 employees have suffered injuries or damaged property. To help them and other victims, we have launched this multi-pronged approach to provide assistance in the form of cash, products and services to assist those who are affected. We will continue to assess the situation in China and are prepared to offer additional assistance as appropriate."

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

CONTACT: Media Relations, Sheri Woodruff, +1-610-893-9555, Office,
+1-609-933-9243, Mobile, swoodruff@tycoelectronics.com, or Investor Relations,
John Roselli, +1-610-893-9559, Office, john.roselli@tycoelectronics.com, Keith
Kolstrom, +1-610-893-9551, Office, keith.kolstrom@tycoelectronics.com, all of
Tyco Electronics Ltd.

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

CBIZ Hosts Inaugural Analyst Day

CLEVELAND, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CBIZ, Inc. today announced that it hosted equity analysts and institutional shareholders for its inaugural analyst day on Thursday, May 15, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio. For those unable to attend the event a webcast can be found at http://www.cbiz.com/ .

The event included presentations by the Company's senior management team including Steve Gerard, Chairman & CEO; Jerry Grisko, President & COO; Ware Grove, SVP & CFO; Dave Sibits, President, Financial Services; Rob O'Byrne, President, Employee Services; Darrell Hulsey, President, Medical Management Professionals; Mike Kouzelos, SVP Strategic Initiatives and Mark Waxman, Chief Marketing Officer.

At the event, participants were advised that the Company's business outlook and prospects of the business appear strong. CBIZ's management reiterated its 2008 full-year guidance of at least 10% in revenue growth and 20% growth in earnings from continuing operations over the normalized $0.43 per diluted share, excluding a one-time gain of $0.07, the company reported for 2007.

"We were very pleased with our first-quarter results," stated Steven L. Gerard, Chairman and CEO. "Our revenue growth of 10.6% and 22.7% growth in earnings per diluted share puts us on track to achieve our 2008 guidance of a least 10% in revenue growth and at least 20% growth in earnings per diluted share over the normalized $0.43 we reported for 2007," concluded Mr. Gerard.

CBIZ, Inc. provides professional business services that help clients better manage their finances, employees and technology. As the largest benefits specialist, one of the largest accounting, valuation and medical practice management companies in the United States, CBIZ provides its clients with financial services which include accounting and tax, internal audit, merger and acquisition advisory, and valuation. Employee services include group benefits, property and casualty insurance, payroll, HR consulting and wealth management. CBIZ also provides information technology, hardware and software solutions, healthcare consulting and medical practice management. These services are provided throughout a network of more than 140 Company offices in 34 states.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to adequately manage its growth; the Company's dependence on the current trend of outsourcing business services; the Company's dependence on the services of its CEO and other key employees; competitive pricing pressures; general business and economic conditions; and changes in governmental regulation and tax laws affecting its insurance business or its business services operations. A more detailed description of such risks and uncertainties may be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CBIZ, Inc.

CONTACT: Lori Novickis, Director, Corporate Relations of CBIZ, Inc.,
+1-216-447-9000

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

CorVel Corporation Announces Earnings Release Webcast

IRVINE, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with CorVel Corporation's fiscal year earnings release, CorVel will be conducting a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, June 10th at 11:30 am Eastern Time.

Event: CorVel Corporation Fiscal Year Earnings Release Hosted by: Dan Starck, President and CEO Gordon Clemons, Chairman Date: 11:30 am Eastern Time, Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 Login: http://www.corvel.com/ Contact: CorVel's Investor Relations Department, 1-949-851-1473 About CorVel

CorVel Corporation is a national provider of leading-edge services and solutions in the field of healthcare management. CorVel specializes in applying information technology and e-commerce applications to improve outcomes in the workers' compensation, group health, auto and disability management insurance markets. The Company provides claims management solutions in addition to networks of preferred providers, case management, utilization management and medical bill review to more than 2,000 clients nationwide. Leveraging its commitment to flexibility and personal service, CorVel delivers custom solutions for employers, insurers, third party administrators and government entities.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risk that the historical financial performance of the Company may not be indicative of future financial performance and the risk that the recent performance of the Company's Common Stock may not be indicative of its future performance, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007, and the Company's most recent Form 10-Q.

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CorVel Corporation

CONTACT: Heather Burnham of CorVel Corporation, +1-949-851-1473

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

NetDragon fait un don d'un montant de 1,5 million de RMB aux victimes du tremblement de terre au Sichuan

HONG KONG, May 16 /PRNewswire/ --

NetDragon Websoft Inc. (<< NetDragon >>, la << Société >> ou le << Groupe >>, considérée avec toutes ses filiales ; code boursier : 8288.HK), l'un des principaux développeurs et exploitants de jeux vidéo en ligne en RPC, fait don d'un montant total de 1,5 million de RMB en espèces et marchandises pour soutenir le travail de reconstruction au Sichuan suite au récent tremblement de terre.

Ce don comprend une contribution en espèces d'un montant de 1 million de RMB et une somme totale de 500 000 RMB répartie entre des véhicules de transport, de l'eau potable, des denrées alimentaires, des équipements d'éclairage et des groupes électrogènes. Les marchandises seront bientôt acheminées vers les zones sinistrées pour aider les victimes du tremblement de terre à reconstruire leur vie.

NetDragon a également fait appel à ses employés possédant un savoir-faire médical pour former une équipe de bénévoles qui participera aux opérations d'aide humanitaire dont les victimes ont cruellement besoin. L'équipe médicale de NetDragon partira prochainement pour le Sichuan. Les employés de la société ont également organisé diverses activités caritatives et ont fait des dons volontaires pour venir en aide aux victimes du tremblement de terre. Ã€ ce jour, les employés de NetDragon ont fait don de plus 50 000 RMB à la branche de la Croix-Rouge de Fuzhou.

Ã€ propos de NetDragon Websoft Inc.

NetDragon Websoft Inc. est l'un des principaux développeurs et exploitants de jeux vidéo en ligne en RPC. Le portefeuille de jeux du Groupe comprend une gamme de MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games - jeux de rôle en ligne massivement multi-joueurs) qui répondent aux différentes préférences de jeux et satisfont divers types de joueurs. Le Groupe a développé et commercialisé avec succès de nombreux jeux en ligne très populaires dans plusieurs styles. Son offre de jeux actuelle comprend Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Tou Ming Zhuang Online, Era of Faith et Monster & Me. Certains des jeux sont disponibles en langues étrangères, dont l'anglais, le français et l'espagnol. Le Groupe compte trois autres jeux en cours de développement, soit Heroes of Might and Magic Online, Way of the Five et Tian Yuan, qui devraient tous Ãªtre lancés en 2008. NetDragon est coté sur le marché GEM de la Bourse de Hong Kong depuis le 2 novembre 2007 (code boursier : 8288.HK). Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site http://www.nd.com.cn .

Distribué par Porda International (Finance) PR Group pour et au nom de NetDragon Websoft Inc.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez contacter :

NetDragon Websoft Inc. Mme Angelina Li (responsable des relations avec les investisseurs) Tél. : +852-6303-1722 ou +86-1380-9508-688 Fax : +852-2850-7066 Courrier électronique : angelinali@nd.com.hk

Site Web : http://www.nd.com.cn

NetDragon Websoft Inc.

Mme Angelina Li (responsable des relations avec les investisseurs), +852-6303-1722, ou +86-1380-9508-688, ou fax, +852-2850-7066, ou angelinali@nd.com.hk

KEMET Named One of HP's Top Suppliers

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KEMET Corporation today announced that the company has been named one of HP's top suppliers. The suppliers on the list released by HP in April represent more than 95 percent of the company's procurement expenditures for materials, manufacturing, and assembly of HP's products worldwide.

This is the first time a major technology company has released a list of its largest suppliers. In sharing the list, HP's objective is to promote transparency and progress in raising social and environmental standards in the electronics industry supply chain. As the world's largest IT company, HP operates the largest supply chain in the technology industry and has a legacy of leadership in advancing supply chain social and environmental responsibility. The contract manufacturers, electronic manufacturing services providers, original design manufacturers, and commodity suppliers on the list must comply with the Electronic Industry Code of Conduct (EICC) and meet HP's stringent social and environmental responsibility expectations, wherever in the world the suppliers operate.

"We are very proud to be included on HP's list of its top suppliers," said KEMET CEO Per Loof. "Our company's goal is to become The Capacitance Company -- the first company any electronics manufacturer calls for everything from products to design collaboration to custom development. This means we have to be the number one provider of capacitance, regardless of technology, chemistry, form factor, or manufacturing process. It also means setting the standard in product and service excellence -- working in partnership with industry-leading customers such as HP to build the products and technologies of tomorrow while providing the service that differentiates us from the rest of the industry."

KEMET Corporation applies world-class service and quality to deliver industry-leading, high-performance capacitance solutions to its customers around the world. KEMET offers the world's most complete line of surface-mount and through-hole capacitor technologies across tantalum, ceramic, film, aluminum, electrolytic, and paper dielectrics. KEMET's common stock is listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KEM. Additional information about KEMET can be found at http://www.kemet.com/ .

Contact: Dean W. Dimke Director of Corporate and Marketing Communication deandimke@kemet.com 864-228-4448

KEMET Corporation

CONTACT: Dean W. Dimke, Director of Corporate and Marketing
Communication, KEMET Corporation, +1-864-228-4448, deandimke@kemet.com

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

Perfect World Files 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F

BEIJING, May 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2008. The annual report can be accessed on the Company's website at http://www.pwrd.com/ under the investor relations section. Perfect World will provide a hard copy of its annual report on Form 20-F containing complete audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to Perfect World Co., Ltd, 8th floor, Huakong Building, No. 1 Shangdi East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100085, People's Republic of China.

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

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

Safe Harbor Statements

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

For further information, please contact Perfect World Co., Ltd. Vivien Wang Investor Relations Officer Tel: +86-10-5885-1813 Fax: +86-10-5885-6899 Email: ir@pwrd.com Website: http://www.pwrd.com/ Christensen Investor Relations Peter Homstad Tel: +1-480-614-3026 Fax: +1-480-614-3033 Email: phomstad@christensenir.com Jung Chang Tel: +852-2117-0861 Fax: +852-2117-0869 Email: jchang@christensenir.com

Perfect World Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Vivien Wang, Investor Relations Officer of Perfect World Co.,
Ltd., +86-10-5885-1813, or fax, +86-10-5885-6899, or ir@pwrd.com; or Peter
Homstad, +1-480-614-3026, or fax, +1-480-614-3033, or
phomstad@christensenir.com, or Jung Chang, +852-2117-0861, or fax,
+852-2117-0869, or jchang@christensenir.com, both of Christensen Investor
Relations, for PWRD

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

Onstream Media Corporation Discusses Highlights of Fiscal Second Quarter Conference Call

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Onstream Media Corporation , an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, today announced key highlights from the fiscal second quarter financial results conference call, which occurred May 15, 2008.

Randy Selman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Onstream Media, commented, "During the call on May 15, we discussed our expectations for the fiscal third quarter, based on the strong sales volume we booked during April. Based on our webcasting business having the strongest April in our company's history, and as we evaluate our volume during the early part of May and our forecast for the remainder of the quarter, we believe third quarter revenue will reach record levels. This estimate also includes the ongoing growth in our DMSP customer base and the incremental growth related to Infinite Conferencing due to increased business from software and other conferencing companies. However, it does not include the benefit of any orders from our participation in the Qwest Networx contract, although we have begun to receive requests for quotations in connection with this contract and anticipate initial orders during the second half of our current fiscal year."

In addition, the Company's management discussed progress on the recently introduced iEncode product, which is completing final evaluation by test customers. Management believes this product will generate approximately $25,000 in webcasting revenue per user per year, and current expectations are for initial revenue contribution during the second half of this fiscal year.

"We have put in place a compelling array of catalysts which should begin to demonstrate enhanced revenue growth during the second half of the year, contributing to a record revenue-generating third quarter," Mr. Selman concluded. "During this second quarter call, we again reiterated our expectation of at least 40% top-line growth for the full fiscal year."

The conference call, which occurred on May 15, is available via webcast at http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=48545.

About Onstream Media:

Onstream Media Corporation is an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, corporate web communications and content management applications. Onstream Media's pioneering Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The DMSP provides our clients with intelligent delivery and syndication of video advertising, and supports pay-per-view for online video and other rich media assets. The DMSP also provides an efficient workflow for transcoding and publishing user-generated content in combination with social networks and online video classifieds, utilizing Onstream Media's Auction Video(TM) (patent pending) technology. In addition, Onstream Media provides live and on-demand webcasting, webinars, web and audio conferencing services. In fact, almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies and 78% of the Fortune 100 CEOs and CFOs have used Onstream Media's services.

Select Onstream Media customers include: AOL, AAA, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company, Bonnier Corporation, Dell, Deutsche Bank, Disney, National Press Club, NHL, MGM, PR Newswire, Rodale, Inc., Televisa, WireOne, Shareholder.com, and the U.S. Government. Onstream Media's strategic relationships include Akamai, Adobe, eBay, FiveAcross/Cisco and Qwest. For more information, visit Onstream Media at http://www.onstreammedia.com/ or call 954-917-6655.

Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by Onstream Media are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of the company or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward- looking statements include, but are not limited to fluctuations in demand; changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet. Onstream Media undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in Onstream Media Corporation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Media Relations: Investor Relations: Chris Faust Brett Maas FastLane Communications Hayden Communications 973-226-4379 646-536-7331 cfaust@fast-lane.net brett@haydenir.com

Onstream Media Corporation

CONTACT: Media Relations: Chris Faust, FastLane Communications,
+1-973-226-4379, cfaust@fast-lane.net, or Investor Relations: Brett Maas,
Hayden Communications, +1-646-536-7331, brett@haydenir.com, both for Onstream
Media Corporation

Web site: http://www.onstreammedia.com/
http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=48545

Actions Semiconductor Announces Change to Presentation Time at the Wedbush Morgan 6th Annual MAC: Management Access Conference for Micro-Small-Mid-Cap Companies

Company to Present Thursday, May 22, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

ZHUHAI, China, May 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced a change to its presentation time at the Wedbush Morgan 6th Annual MAC: Management Access Conference for Micro-Small-Mid-Cap Companies at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York, NY.

Chief Financial Officer Patricia Chou will now present on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A live audiocast of Actions Semiconductor's presentation will be available on the "Investor Relations" section of the company's website at http://www.actions-semi.com/.

About Actions Semiconductor

Actions Semiconductor is one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides mixed-signal and multimedia SoC solutions for portable consumer electronics. Actions Semiconductor products include SoCs, firmware, software, solution development kits, as well as detailed specifications of other required components and the providers of those components. Actions Semiconductor also provides total product and technology solutions that allow customers to quickly introduce new portable consumer electronics to the mass market in a cost effective way. The company is headquartered in Zhuhai, China, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit the Actions Semiconductor website at http://www.actions-semi.com/.

For investor information, please contact: Lisa Laukkanen The Blueshirt Group Email: lisa@blueshirtgroup.com Tel: +1-415-217-4967 Ernie Huang Investor Relations at Actions Semiconductor Email: ernie@actions-semi.com Tel: +86-756-3392353 x1095

Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Lisa Laukkanen of The Blueshirt Group for Actions Semiconductor,
+1-415-217-4967 or lisa@blueshirtgroup.com; or Ernie Huang of Investor
Relations at Actions, +86-756-3392-353 x1095 or ernie@actions-semi.com

Web site: http://www.actions-semi.com/

Actions Semiconductor Announces Change to Presentation Time at the Wedbush Morgan 6th Annual MAC: Management Access Conference for Micro-Small-Mid-Cap CompaniesCompany to Present Thursday, May 22, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

ZHUHAI, China, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. , one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced a change to its presentation time at the Wedbush Morgan 6th Annual MAC: Management Access Conference for Micro-Small-Mid-Cap Companies at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York, NY.

About Actions Semiconductor

Investor Contacts: Lisa Laukkanen Ernie Huang The Blueshirt Group Investor Relations at Actions Semiconductor lisa@blueshirtgroup.com ernie@actions-semi.com 415-217-4967 +86 756 3392353 ext 1095

Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: investors, Lisa Laukkanen of The Blueshirt Group,
+1-415-217-4967, lisa@blueshirtgroup.com, for Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd.;
or Ernie Huang of Actions Semiconductor Investor Relations, +86 756 3392353,
ext. 1095, ernie@actions-semi.com

Web site: http://www.actions-semi.com/

Los Angeles Chooses Pearson's Innovative Math Curriculum for K-5 StudentsAlgebra Readiness Starts in Kindergarten with enVisionMATH California

LOS ANGELES, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest school district in the nation, announced its choice of a single research-based, innovative math curriculum for the city's K-5 students on Wednesday. With the adoption of enVision Math California, all Los Angeles students will be learning from the same curriculum developed by education publisher Pearson and customized for California. Applauded by educators nationally for its visual, innovative, research-based approach, envisionMATH California becomes the most widely adopted curriculum in the state. The program is centered on conceptual development and problem-solving skills, and exposing young students to algebraic concepts as early as Kindergarten to build a rock solid foundation for higher-level math courses in middle and high school.

"This is a monumental decision given the Los Angeles School District's size and influence around the country," said Vicky Bush, Pearson's vice president for California. "Adopting enVisionMATH California as its only K-5 program makes a strong statement about the district's vision and commitment to the importance of boosting math performance for all learners from Kindergarten on up."

Bush said, "Across the nation, and especially in California, there has been a call to introduce algebraic concepts before formal algebra classes, to do so at a very early age, and then to sustain the focus in every grade." She noted that the importance of a foundation in algebra was one of the key findings of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel in its March 2008 report to President Bush and Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings.

"The significance of the Los Angeles adoption goes well beyond just the elementary grades," Bush said. "It represents recognition of the need for a holistic approach that yields benefits all the way into college, where too many students require remedial math instruction."

enVisionMATH California author Dr. Randall Charles, Professor Emeritus, Department of Mathematics at San Jose State University and past vice president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, is an author on four of the Pearson K-12 math programs approved for adoption by California school districts. Charles links mastery of algebra and math skills to the long-term fiscal health of our economy and future generations. "Virtually all of the research in recent years confirms that in order for our students to compete in the global 21st century economy, they simply must improve significantly in their understanding of math concepts and skills," he said. "Mathematics is a significant obstacle for many students, and this is no longer acceptable."

Bush said that all of the K-12 programs that Pearson is offering to California include a strong focus on algebra readiness and embedded intervention that will not only keep students in school, but give them the skills and confidence to realize that they can be successful in math

"We are emphasizing exactly the elements and skills cited by the National Math Advisory Panel and the State of California," said Bush. "Fractions, critical thinking and problem solving are the building blocks for algebra understanding and ultimate math success. Focus on these priorities is where school districts - such as Los Angeles - will see the biggest return on investment when it comes to dedicating funds to new programs."

About enVisionMATH California:

This first-of-its-kind elementary math curriculum integrates a comprehensive foundation in math conceptual development and problem-solving skills with visual animation and next-generation technologies to give students the mathematical grounding they need for future success. The program was created to conform directly to California Standards and is aligned to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Focal Points.

Four years in the making, enVisionMATH was developed by Pearson's elementary school publishers at Scott Foresman with research experts and the nation's top math authorities in collaboration with classroom teachers. Key authors of the program include Dr. Randall Charles, Professor Emeritus, Department of Mathematics, San Jose State University, and past Vice President of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics; and Dr. Francis "Skip" Fennell, immediate past president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, a member of the President's National Mathematics Advisory Panel, and Professor of Education, McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland.

Published in both English and Spanish, enVisionMATH California's strong, visual learning design includes a Visual Learning Bridge in each lesson, with step-by-step visuals that bridge the gap between the interactive learning activity and guided practice. Ongoing diagnosis and intervention, daily data- driven differentiated instruction, and regular assessment through Pearson's SuccessTracker ensure that enVisionMATH California gives every student the opportunity to succeed.

With both a full digital path and print textbook available, teachers will have the flexibility to use the digital or print stand-alone versions of enVisionMATH or a blended combination. Additional resources for students include online digital texts with enhancements including online tests and exercises through Pearson's SuccessNet, an interactive homework workbook, a daily spiral review workbook, and professional development for teachers.

About Pearson in California:

Pearson, the world's leading education publisher, has been providing education materials to California schools as far back as the 1800s. You may know us individually as Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Longman, SuccessMaker, NovaNet, AGS, Pearson School Systems, Pearson Assessment, Learning Teams, Achievement Solutions, and so many more - names in the world of education that are recognized and respected across the State and the globe. In fact, most teachers in California have learned their profession by studying with Pearson's Merrill or Allyn & Bacon textbooks, and many have benefited from our professional development programs. Today, nearly a thousand Pearson people are living and working in the State, providing educational materials that cover the gamut from birth through professional learning. In addition to Education, Pearson's other major businesses include The Financial Times Group and The Penguin Group. For more information, go to: http://www.pearsonschool.com/ .

Pearson

CONTACT: Kate Miller, 1-800-745-8489, kate.miller@pearson.com, or Stevan
Allen, +1-916-448-1336, stevan@allenstrategic.com

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

Stimulus Checks and Dex - a One-Two Punch in Sparking the EconomyDex's Print and Online Directories Help Consumers Increase the Power of Their Tax Rebate Checks

CARY, N.C., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Millions of dollars of tax stimulus checks are hitting mailboxes and recipients are planning ways to spend their rebates. According to a recent CBS News/New York Times poll, nearly 70% of taxpayers plan on either spending the money they receive or use it to pay bills. For consumers seeking places to spend their money, Dex(R) print Yellow Pages and DexKnows.com(TM), Dex's online local search site, provide information on thousands of local businesses, making it easier for shoppers to make the right choices when it comes to maximizing their tax refunds.

"Dex products were used over a billion times last year as consumers looked for qualified contractors and other service providers who best fit their need," said Maggie Le Beau, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Dex. "Dex offers deep content about local businesses, from their specialties and qualifications to maps, business hours and coupons, equipping consumers with the information to choose the right local business for their needs."

Yellow Pages remain a vital resource for adults seeking local businesses. According to a recent Knowledge Networks/SRI Industry Usage Study, approximately 87 percent of the U.S. population used the print Yellow Pages in 2007. Yellow Pages usage -- including print and online searches -- grew to 17.2 billion searches in 2007, up from 16.7 billion in 2006.

About Dex

Dex is part of R.H. Donnelley , which connects businesses and consumers through its portfolio of print and interactive marketing solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses look to the company's experienced team of marketing consultants to help them grow their businesses and drive sales leads. Consumers depend on the company's reliable, trusted, local business content to deliver the most relevant search results when they are seeking local goods and services. For more information, visit http://www.dexknows.com/ and http://www.rhd.com/.

R.H. Donnelley

CONTACT: Peter Larmey of Dex, +1-919-297-1521, peter.larmey@rhd.com

Web site: http://www.rhd.com/
http://www.dexknows.com/

B2Digital Announces the Resignation of Robert C. Russell

PHOENIX, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- B2Digital, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BTDG) -- The Board of Directors of B2Digital today announced that Robert C. Russell has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer to pursue other interests. He will remain as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of has elected Paul D. H. LaBarre, B2's Chief Operating Officer, as President and CEO. Mr. LaBarre is quoted as saying, "After our success with this year's Superbowl the Company is planning to focus on building up its direct sales to cable consumers and to professional markets."

The company does not expect to make any additional structural changes or executive leadership changes at this time.

About B2Digital

B2Digital is a leading innovator in the delivery of digital content. B2Digital is actively designing new technologies to be integrated into existing content delivery platforms for small to medium-sized cable television companies, allowing cable companies to deliver more and higher quality services through existing hardware platforms. B2Digital, through its wholly owned subsidiary Hotel Movie Network, also owns a minority interest in B2 Networks http://www.b2now.com/, a provider of community oriented content through Internet Protocol Television.

More information about the company is available at our website: http://www.b2digital.us/

Forward Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries. All such forward-looking statements are, by necessity, only estimates of future results and actual results achieved by the Company may differ materially from these statements due to a number of factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. Statements made in this release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Risk factors that may cause results to differ from projections include, without limitation, loss of suppliers, loss of customers, inadequate capital, competition, loss of key executives, declining prices, and other economic factors. The Company assumes no obligations to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such statements. Investors should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before making investment decisions.

B2Digital, Inc.

CONTACT: Paul D. H. LaBarre of B2Digital, Inc., +1-480-813-8371

Web site: http://www.b2digital.us/
http://www.b2now.com/

CryoCor, Inc. Subject of Lawsuit Relating to Tender Offer and Merger

SAN DIEGO, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CryoCor, Inc. , a medical device company focused on the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, announced today that on May 8, 2008, two alleged holders of CryoCor common stock filed a complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego, naming as defendants each member of the Board of Directors of CryoCor, CryoCor and Boston Scientific Corporation. The complaint is styled Secondido, et al. v. CryoCor, Inc., et al., Case No. 37-2008-00083630-CU-MC-CTL. Plaintiffs purport to bring the action on behalf of a class consisting of all holders of CryoCor common stock, except the defendants and their affiliates.

Plaintiffs allege in their complaint that the Board of Directors of CryoCor, aided and abetted by Boston Scientific Corporation, breached their fiduciary duties in approving the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 15, 2008, by and among Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation, Padres Acquisition Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. and CryoCor. The action seeks, among other things, an order enjoining the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement, compensatory damages in the event the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement is consummated, and the reimbursement of plaintiffs' attorney's fees and related costs of bringing the action.

Based on its review of the complaint, CryoCor believes that the action is without merit and intends, along with the Board of Directors of CryoCor, to defend the action vigorously.

About CryoCor, Inc.

CryoCor is a medical technology company that has developed and manufactures a disposable catheter system based on its proprietary cryoablation technology for the minimally invasive treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The Company's product, the CryoCor Cardiac Cryoablation System, or the Cryoablation System, is designed to treat cardiac arrhythmias through the use of cryoenergy, or extreme cold, to destroy targeted cardiac tissue. The Cryoablation System has been approved in Europe for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter, the two most common and difficult to treat arrhythmias, since 2002. In the United States, CryoCor is conducting a pivotal trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Cryoablation System for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and the Cryoablation System has been approved for the treatment of right atrial flutter. For more information please visit the Company's website at http://www.cryocor.com/ .

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words like "believe," "intend" and similar words. These forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and estimates using information available to us at the time and are not intended to be guarantees of future events or performance. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding defending against the legal action. If our underlying assumptions turn out to be incorrect, or if certain risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. These factors, in some cases, have affected and in the future (together with other factors) could affect our ability to implement our business strategy, consummate the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements expressed in this press release. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements.

We disclaim any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or in events, conditions, or circumstances on which those expectations may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this document.

Additional Information

Stockholders of CryoCor are urged to read the relevant tender offer documents because they contain important information that stockholders should consider before making any decision regarding tendering their shares. Boston Scientific Corporation, Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. and its acquisition subsidiary have filed tender offer materials with the SEC, and CryoCor has filed a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement with respect to the tender offer. The tender offer materials (including an Offer to Purchase, a related Letter of Transmittal and certain other offer documents) and the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement contain important information, which should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer. The Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other offer documents, as well as the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, are available to all stockholders of CryoCor at no expense to them. Stockholders of CryoCor may obtain a free copy of these statements and other documents filed by Boston Scientific Corporation and CryoCor with the SEC at the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov/ . The tender offer statement and related materials, solicitation/recommendation statement, and such other documents may be obtained for free by directing such requests to Investor Relations of CryoCor, Inc., 9717 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, California 92121.

In addition to the tender offer materials described above, CryoCor and Boston Scientific Corporation file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any reports, statements or other information filed by CryoCor or Boston Scientific Corporation at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. CryoCor's and Boston Scientific Corporation's filings with the SEC are also available to the public from commercial document-retrieval services and at the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov/ .

CONTACTS FOR CRYOCOR: Gregory J. Tibbitts Chief Financial Officer

CryoCor, Inc. (858) 909-2200 gtibbitts@cryocor.com

CryoCor, Inc.

CONTACT: Gregory J. Tibbitts, Chief Financial Officer of CryoCor, Inc.,
+1-858-909-2200, gtibbitts@cryocor.com

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

McGraw-Hill Professional Redesigns AccessMedicine, Highlighting Media and Educational Features

NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Professional, a leading global provider of information resources for the scientific and medical communities, today announced the redesign of its flagship product, AccessMedicine. Featuring a customizable home page, the redesign brings to the fore many of the clinical and educational tools available on the site, while streamlining the ability of users to locate images, video, and audio.

AccessMedicine is an innovative online resource that provides students, residents, clinicians, researchers, and other health professionals with access to more than 50 medical titles, updated content, thousands of photos and illustrations, interactive self-assessment, Case Files(TM), diagnostic tools, a comprehensive search platform, and the ability to download content to mobile devices. Updated frequently and expanded continuously, AccessMedicine provides fast, direct access to the information necessary for completing evaluations, diagnoses, and case management decisions, as well as pursuing research or medical education.

The newly redesigned homepage reflects the diversity of AccessMedicine's users, allowing individuals to customize their own view of the site through their personal profile. Now, users can decide whether they prefer a rich view of available features, a comprehensive list of McGraw-Hill's leading medical textbooks or a powerful advanced search interface as their homepage with a top-level tabbed navigation, semantic search engine, and recent updates and enhancements available on all views.

"We are proud to offer this new design of our flagship website, AccessMedicine," says Scott Grillo, medical publisher, McGraw-Hill Professional. "By simultaneously making our users more aware of the depth of the available resources while allowing them to choose the navigation that best suits their needs, we hope to improve the site for even our most dedicated users."

About AccessMedicine

McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine is an innovative online service that provides researchers, physicians, medical students and all health professionals with more than 50 medical titles, updated content, hundreds of illustrations, a self-assessment feature, videos, a comprehensive search platform, and the ability to download content to a mobile device. More information on these and other products can be found on http://www.accessmedicine.com/.

About McGraw-Hill Professional

McGraw-Hill Professional is a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies , has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 40 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com/.

Contact: Tom Stanton McGraw-Hill Education 1-212-904-3214 tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com

McGraw-Hill Professional

CONTACT: Tom Stanton
McGraw-Hill Education
1-212-904-3214
tom_stanton@mcgraw-hill.com

Web site: http://www.mheducation.com/
http://www.accessmedicine.com/

Vital Images Showcases the ViTAL Enterprise Solution at Stanford University's 6th Annual Face-OffAdvanced Clinical Functionality and Innovative Clinical Tools Deliver Exceptional Performance

LAS VEGAS, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vital Images, Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise-wide advanced visualization and analysis solutions featured ViTAL's solution at the 10th Annual International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT in Las Vegas. The solution, which was demonstrated at the 6th Annual Workstation Face-Off, highlighted the breadth and depth of clinical functionality through the interpretation of four highly complex and challenging CT studies: a CT Colonography using computer-aided detection and virtual endoscopic evaluation, a CT angiographic carotid stroke case with the evaluation of brain perfusion, a ten-phase combined coronary CT angiography and a thoracic aneurysm case, that was not provided in advance as a way to simulate an actual emergency case, read remotely from Fargo, ND, and a thoracic PET-CT case to evaluate pulmonary nodules.

The studies were timed and read by vendor-selected physicians live before the symposium audience of over 1,000 attendees. The intense and time-limited environment is intended to mimic a busy clinical practice.

"The ViTAL solution automatically segmented the three major coronary arteries in all ten cardiac phases -- unlike any other vendor -- in a very complex clinical case," said Tony DeFrance, MD, medical director of the CVCTA Education Center in San Francisco. "This advanced clinical functionality and workflow efficiency is crucial for diagnosis in a busy clinical practice."

"Advanced clinical solutions are increasingly important in acute care," said Lawrence Neil Tannenbaum, MD, FACR, director of CT and MR Imaging, Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. "I was able to complete diagnostic analysis in a carotid stroke case remotely from Fargo, ND, within four minutes. 'Time is brain' in the evaluation of stroke and this patient's brain had a great chance to be saved because of the flexibility and deep clinical functionality offered by ViTAL's solution."

The ViTAL solution provides an elegant workflow that simplifies complex medical imaging information. The result is a true enterprise-wide solution that enables easier communication among radiologists, cardiologist, technologists, and other clinical users, such as surgeons, oncologists and referring physicians.

About Vital Images, Inc.

Vital Images, Inc., established in 1988 and headquartered in Minneapolis, is a leading provider of enterprise-wide advanced visualization software solutions. The company's technology gives radiologists, cardiologists, oncologists and other medical specialists, time-saving productivity and communications tools that can be accessed throughout the enterprise and via the Web for easy use in the day-to-day practice of medicine. Vital Images also has offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.vitalimages.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by that Act. These statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause results to differ materially from those projected, including but not limited to dependence on market growth, challenges associated with international expansion, the ability to predict product, customer and geographic sales mix, regulatory approvals, the timely introduction, availability and acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on major customers, the ability to successfully manage operating costs, fluctuations in quarterly results, approval of products for reimbursement and the level of reimbursement, general economic conditions and other factors detailed from time to time in Vital Images' SEC reports, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Vital Images encourages you to consider all of these risks, uncertainties and other factors carefully in evaluating the forward- looking statements contained in this release. As a result of these matters, changes in facts, assumptions not being realized or other circumstances, the company's actual results may differ materially from the expected results discussed in the forward-looking statements contained in this release. The forward-looking statements made in this release are made only as of the date of this release, and the company undertakes no obligation to update them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Vital Images, Inc.

CONTACT: Susan A. Wood, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Marketing and
Technology of Vital Images, Inc., +1-952-487-9500

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

USATODAY.com Wins Two EPpy Awards

MCLEAN, Va., May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- USATODAY.com has been awarded two 2008 EPpy awards. USA TODAY collected honors as the best sports website (with more than one million unique monthly visitors) and for the best entertainment blog for Pop Candy, written by Whitney Matheson.

USA TODAY was a finalist in other categories including the best business blog category for its Today in the Sky blog written by Ben Mutzabaugh and best overall newspaper-affiliated website with more than one million unique monthly visitors.

The EPpy awards honor the best websites affiliated with the media industry. They are one of the nation's most prized and long-running honors for online content, now in their 13th year. The awards are co-sponsored by Editor & Publisher and Mediaweek magazines. The winners were announced yesterday at the Interactive Newspaper Conference and Trade Show in Las Vegas.

USA TODAY is the nation's top-selling newspaper. It is published via satellite at 34 locations in the USA and at four sites abroad. With a total average daily circulation of 2.3 million, USA TODAY is available worldwide. USA TODAY is published by Gannett Co., Inc. . The USA TODAY brand also includes: USATODAY.com, an award-winning news and information Web site that is updated 24 hours per day; USA TODAY Sports Weekly, a magazine for enthusiasts of college and professional football and baseball; USA TODAY Mobile, offering up-to-the minute news and information on a variety of mobile platforms and devices; and USA TODAY LIVE, the television arm of the USA TODAY brand that brings the spirit and quality of the newspaper to television.

USA TODAY

CONTACT: Heidi Zimmerman, Director/Communications, +1-703-854-5304,
hzimmerman@usatoday.com, or Alexandra Nicholson, Manager/Communications,
+1-703) 854-5872, anicholson@usatoday.com, both of USA TODAY

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

Siemens Healthcare Showcases Its Portfolio of Image Management Solutions at SIIM 2008Siemens Provides Advanced Clinical and Information Technology That Optimizes Cardiology and Radiology Workflow, Reduces Costs and Increases Efficiency

SEATTLE, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- . As a leader in advanced clinical and information technology (IT) for the healthcare market, Siemens Healthcare (http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) will demonstrate the syngo(R) Suite complete range of solutions for radiology and cardiology workflow and image processing at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) Annual Meeting in Seattle (May 15-18, Booth #317).

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syngo Suite is a Web-enabled radiology information system (RIS) and picture archiving and communications system (PACS) with intelligent post- processing applications, computer-aided detection (CAD) applications, embedded speech recognition or dictation and voice functions. With syngo Portal Radiologist, the workflow engine pulls only relevant information from syngo Workflow (RIS) and syngo Imaging (PACS) to optimize a radiologist's tasks. syngo Portal Radiologist helps simplify the work of the radiologist by delivering a role-based, context-sensitive and knowledge-driven reading environment.

"Healthcare professionals need technology that helps them address the time and financial constraints in which they work, while also providing them tools to address the administrative and clinical needs of a busy imaging department," said Ajit Singh, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Image & Knowledge Management division of Siemens Healthcare. "syngo Suite provides greater transparency and promotes a more efficient use of resources, while helping healthcare professionals to truly experience what we call living workflow intelligence."

The syngo Suite portfolio consists of various applications and solutions that will be demonstrated at SIIM, including:

syngo Imaging and syngo Imaging XS

syngo Imaging (PACS) stores all data in lossless DICOM JPEG 2000 format. In order to address the large image data volumes that are produced by new imaging modalities such as multi-slice computed tomography, a progressive transmission protocol enables the workstation to access large image series almost immediately.

Certain syngo-enabled Siemens imaging modalities can also transfer examinations to the syngo Imaging server in a fast transfer mode. syngo Imaging can communicate in traditional DICOM with imaging modalities or workstations that have only DICOM capability, thereby providing open DICOM- based access.

syngo Imaging XS is a scalable PACS solution that is tailored to a user's current volume and that supports either a centralized or de-centralized system architecture.

As part of the syngo Suite, syngo Imaging and syngo Imaging XS support numerous modules for digital image reading, archiving, and image distribution within an IT framework and departmental workflow.

syngo Imaging XS comes with many IT standards, such as Windows-based hardware and software, standards-based interfaces and it includes advanced features such as status handling, multi-monitor support, advanced image- reading (2D) and a cost-efficient 3D option (MIP, MPR, SSD, VRT).

syngo Workflow

syngo Workflow (RIS) supports the complete radiology workflow from order entry to image and report distribution. More efficient radiology diagnoses and interpretation are enabled via the syngo Portal Radiologist and these efficiencies are realized by combining the traditional information located in a healthcare information system (HIS), RIS and PACS into a single user interface and workspace.

The system features order entry and registration, supply tracking, event and patient tracking, coding, paperless communication, messaging, interactive documents, online order requisition, reaction tracking, technique capture, peer review, speech recognition and digital dictation, PACS integration, and bi-directional communication.

syngo Dynamics

syngo Dynamics (Cardiology PACS) is a multi-frame review and archiving system using evidence-based reporting to improve the efficiency of clinical procedures. The solution offers access to imaging studies at diagnostic workstations from anywhere in the hospital, helping to improve workflow efficiency for all members of the care team who need to consult cardiology imaging studies. By creating a filmless and paperless environment in echocardiography departments and cath labs, syngo Dynamics enables healthcare facilities to evolve to the digital hospital model.

syngo WebSpace

syngo WebSpace turns office personal computers (PCs) and laptops with internet access into CT workplaces. It offers real-time access to 3D data at a doctor's office or home, and even on the road through a network connection.

Medical professionals can connect to the server in a matter of seconds and work with a patient's CT scans anytime and anywhere, improving productivity and diagnostic capabilities. One of the latest enhancements to syngo WebSpace features Advanced Vessel Analysis, which includes a refined vessel segmentation algorithm, centerline editing capability, guided workflow (less steps), automated measurement tools (true/false lumen, stent planning) and improved reporting tools.

syngo TrueD

syngo TrueD is a multi-modality application for oncology, supporting PET- CT, SPECT-CT, CT and MR image registration over multiple time points. The application enables physicians to efficiently compare patient scans from different time points (e.g. pre- and post-therapy) and provides advanced image analysis and comparison, including a suite of change detection tools, to help make more informed diagnosis, therapy and follow-up decisions.

The application supports registration, visualization, quantification and reporting for up to three time-points. An advanced suite of registration options comprised of both rigid and non-rigid methods with built-in matrix navigational tools is available and includes: Deformable (non-rigid); Automatic (rigid); Visual alignment (rigid); Landmark matching (rigid); and Paging (rigid).

NextGen EPM/EMR

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., and NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a leading provider of ambulatory Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Enterprise Practice Management (EPM) software, have created a worldwide strategic alliance to meet the unique healthcare IT needs of the physician practice market. NextGen and Siemens will provide healthcare organizations and physician practices with access to longitudinal health records, streamlined processes across acute and ambulatory settings, and opportunities for enhanced patient safety and physician satisfaction. By combining the strengths of the NextGen EPM software and syngo Workflow, Siemens integrates the workflow processes of a diagnostic imaging center in order to streamline scheduling and results reporting and to optimize revenue and cost management.

About Siemens Healthcare

Siemens Healthcare is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first fully integrated diagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care -- from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. The company employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of euro 9.85 billion, orders of euro 10.27 billion, and group profit of euro 1.32 billion. Further information can be found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/healthcare .

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CONTACT: Jonathan Pocius of Siemens, +1-610-448-3236,
jonathan.pocius.ext@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare

Everything Channel's Institute for Partner Education & Development Presented Dynamic Channel ContentAnalysts Presented at the Microsoft Channel Partner Summit 2008, the Arrow May Days' 12th Annual International Partner Conference and TechSelect

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Everything Channel's (formerly CMP Channel) Institute for Partner Education & Development (IPED), the global leader in technology sales, presented this week at three industry events. IPED applies proven best practices to deliver customized consultations, analysis, and recommendations that accelerate channel revenue and provides channel intelligence to clients through its exclusive access to world's largest Solution Provider database.

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Greg Haskell, IPED's Principal Consultant, spoke at Microsoft Channel Partner Summit 2008 on May 14. His presentations were entitled "Breaking the Discount Cycle: Proven Tactics for Winning with Premium Prices in a Competitive Market" and "Microsoft CPS NSI Breakout the NSI Growth Roadmap: Lessons Learned."

Ryan Morris, IPED's Director, Channel Intelligence, spoke at the Arrow May Days' 12th Annual International Partner Conference on May 15. His presentation was entitled "Own Your Opportunity: Practical Strategies for Increasing Profits and Accelerating Growth."

Carolyn April, IPED's Principal Analyst and Jeannine Edwards IPED's Senior Engagement Manager both presented at TechSelect on May 16 and 17. April's presentations were entitled "Understanding and Capitalizing on the Market Dynamics of Managed Services" and "Growing Your Business: Organizing Practices and Increasing Your Revenues." Edwards' presentations were entitled "Becoming a Marketing Machine" and "Proven Tactics for Maximizing Revenues in a Managed Service Practice."

For additional information on IPED, go to: http://www.iped.com/ . To learn more about IPED keynotes and speaking opportunities, go to: http://iped.com/ceAd.php?id=43 .

Contact Kate Spellman Everything Channel 516 562 7383 kspellman@everythingchannel.com

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CONTACT: Kate Spellman of Everything Channel, +1-516-562-7383,
kspellman@everythingchannel.com

Web site: http://www.iped.com/
http://iped.com/ceAd.php?id=43

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uBid.com Holdings, Inc. Announces Approval of All Proposals at Annual Stockholders' Meeting

CHICAGO, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- uBid.com Holdings, Inc. announced today the voting results for proposals considered at its annual stockholders' meeting held on May 16, 2008. Two matters were presented for stockholder approval: 1. to re-elect Kenneth J. Roering (Class I Director, 2009 Term), Mary L. Jeffries (Class I Director, 2009 Term), David E. Baer (Class II Director, 2010 Term), Casey L. Gunnell (Class II Director, 2010 Term), Jeffrey D. Hoffman (Class III Director, 2011 Term) and Steven Sjoblad (Class III Director, 2011 Term) as directors; and 2. to ratify the selection of BDO Seidman, LLP as uBid.com Holdings, Inc.'s independent registered public accounting firm. All directors were re-elected by the stockholders and BDO Seidman, LLP was ratified as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.

For more information please visit http://www.ubid.com/. About uBid.com Holdings, Inc.

uBid Holdings, Inc. is the world's leading excess inventory solutions company that links brand name sellers with customers around the globe. uBid Holdings, Inc. does this through its multi-channel asset-recovery solution that includes an online auction platform located at http://www.ubid.com/, physical facilities, liquidation and a business-to-business selling platform. Brand name sellers are able to reduce excess inventory more efficiently and profitably than ever before. And however they choose to buy, shoppers now have an inside connection to the world's most trusted brands at prices far below retail. With more than 10 years experience in online commerce, uBid Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

uBid.com Holdings, Inc. is publicly-traded on the NASD OTC bulletin board (UBHI).

uBid Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Murphy of uBid.com, +1-773-272-4537, jimm@ubid.com

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

Alton, New Hampshire Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access

ALTON, N.H., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Belknap County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Routes 28 and 11 in Alton, New Hampshire, as well as the surrounding area.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested nearly $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $292 million in 2007 alone. As a result of these investments, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England offers wireless broadband connectivity.

BroadbandAccess offers computer users the nation's most reliable high-speed wireless mobile broadband network, operating at average upload speeds between 500 and 800 kbps, and download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 mbps over Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess with EV-DO Revision A network. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones.

Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers and, for the fourteenth consecutive quarter, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.

The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.murphy@verizonwireless.com; or Anne Elise O'Connor of Thomson
Communications for Verizon Wireless, +1-617-548-2765,
Aeoc@thomsoncommunications.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

China VoIP & Digital Telecom, Inc. Subsidiary Reports Record First Quarter Revenue & Profit

Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd. First Quarter Revenues Increase by 100 Percent Compared with the Same Period of Last Year

SHANDONG, Jinan, China, May 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CVDT) today announced that it reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 on May 15. Revenues were $1,999,741 as compared to $988,134 during the same period ended in 2007, an increase of $1,011,607 or 102%.

The company recorded operation gain of $666,434 during the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $123,570 during the same period of 2007,an increase of $542,864 or 439%.

Kunwu Li, Yinquan CEO, said, "In 2008, we see a great potential significant growth in our customer base and improvement in our financial results. We may develop more users due to newly developed technologies and marketing efforts. We have been profitable since the third quarter of 2007 and we will continue to enhance our profitability in 2008. Our cash position is very strong. Along with the additional $5 million fund we raised end of last year, we should be able to fuel our business expansion domestically and internationally through organic growth and or mergers and acquisitions activity."

Mr. Li added, "We continue to make progress toward our goal of strong top line revenue and bottom line earnings growth throughout 2008 and beyond."

Yinquan will continue to benefit from the ongoing market shift to IP-based products and services among domestic enterprises.

About China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc.

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. offers Voice over the Internet Protocol telecommunications service in People's Republic of China through its wholly owned subsidiary Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd. Through Jinan Yinquan, China VoIP is well positioned to take full advantage of the tremendous economic growth currently being experienced in China. The Company is currently marketing its NP Soft Switch system in China and is currently in the testing stage of other Information Technology products.

More information can be found at http://www.chinavoip-telecom.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the statements made in the press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'project,' 'plan,' 'seek,' 'intend,' or 'anticipate' or the negative thereof or comparable terminology. Such statements typically involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial projections or information regarding our future plans, objectives or performance. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in The People's Republic of China, variations in cash flow, reliance on collaborative retail partners and on new product development, variations in new product development, risks associated with rapid technological change, and the potential of introduced or undetected flaws and defects in products, and other risk factors detailed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

For more information, please contact: Yinquan Investor Contact: Michelle Wong Tel: +86-531-8702-7114 Email: michellewong@yinquan.cn Great Wall Research LLC John Armstrong Tel: +1-203-536-1928 Email: jarmstrong@greatwallresearch.com

China VoIP & Digital Telecom, Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Wong, +86-531-8702-7114, or michellewong@yinquan.cn; or
John Armstrong of Great Wall Research LLC, +1-203-536-1928, or
jarmstrong@greatwallresearch.com

Web Site: http://www.chinavoip-telecom.com/

The RoomPlace Selects AT&T For Network ServicesAT&T Will Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider for Illinois-Based Furniture Retailer

LOMBARD, Ill., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. announced a new contract to provide network services to The RoomPlace. The Lombard-based company operates 22 stores in Chicago, suburban Chicago and Indiana.

Under the terms of the three-year contract, AT&T will serve as The RoomPlace's primary network and data transport services provider. AT&T will equip 27 sites in all, including hosted data and disaster recovery centers and a state-of-the-art distribution center, by using AT&T's Multiprotocol Label Switching Private Network Transport (MPLS PNT) service and Ethernet Dedicated Internet Access on AT&T's OPT-E-MAN(R) service, a switched Ethernet service.

The RoomPlace's PNT service will be a managed network solution that will provide secure, fully meshed connectivity that's accessible simultaneously from all locations.

The OPT-E-MAN optical transport solution will be used by The RoomPlace to enhance Internet access and other real-time communication among its locations. By switching to the OPT-E-MAN scalable service, The RoomPlace will be equipped to meet demand for expanded bandwidth and will have the redundancy to protect its communications against interruptions.

"We're committed to creating a customer experience unlike any other furniture retailer," said Michelle Pacynski, chief information officer of The RoomPlace. "The solution provided by AT&T is going to support this by improving data and voice communications with more thorough order processing, inventory control and call center management."

Each location will enjoy the benefit of AT&T's secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, which will allow access to more data. The result will be faster, streamlined operations via an improved Enterprise Resource Planning application. Customers will experience faster deliveries and better response to product offerings.

About The RoomPlace

Founder Sam Berman sold furniture door-to-door before opening his first store in Chicago in 1912. Until 1985, The RoomPlace opened as a single store in the Windy City. Today, headquartered in Lombard, Ill., The RoomPlace operates 20 stores in Chicagoland, including three showrooms in metro Chicago; 14 in suburban Chicago; and single showrooms in Rockford, Ill., and Merrillville and Mishawaka, Ind. The company's newest showrooms opened in early 2008 and are located in Greenwood and Castleton, Ind. The company also operates a state-of-the-art distribution center in Woodridge, Ill. The RoomPlace showrooms create a retail environment unique and inviting to today's furniture customer. One-of-a-kind designs create an environment unlike those found in traditional furniture retailers. For more, visit The RoomPlace online at http://www.theroomplace.com/.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Bryan Blaise of AT&T Inc., +1-312-932-2831, bblaise@attnews.us

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

Fushi Copperweld Announces Participation in May Investor Conferences

DALIAN, China, May 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fushi Copperweld, Inc. , the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, automotive, power transmission and other electrical products, today announced that management will be participating in several upcoming investors conferences in May.

Management is scheduled to present at the following conferences:

The Brean Murray Carret & Co, All-Cap All-China Conference in New York City on Monday, May 19th at 11:00 a.m. ET at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. To listen to the live webcast of the Company presentation, please go to http://www.wsw.com/webcast/bmry3/fsin/ .

The ROTH China Discovery Tour whereby management's participation will consist of an investor tour of the Company's main operating facility in Dalian, China on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. local time.

The Oppenheimer & Co. 2nd Annual China Dragon Call Conference on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. ET at Oppenheimer's Executive Conference Center in New York City. To listen to the live webcast of this event, please go to http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/opco/chinadragon08/61207198.cfm .

Institutional investors who are interested in attending any of these events should contact their respective institutional sales representatives at each bank.

About Fushi Copperweld

Fushi Copperweld, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Fushi International (Dalian) Bimetallic Cable Co., Ltd., and Copperweld Bimetallics, LLC, designs, develops, manufactures and sells bimetallic composite wire products, principally copper-clad aluminum wires ("CCA") and copper-clad steel ("CCS"). CCA and CCS wire offers greater value than solid copper wire in a wide variety of applications such as coaxial cable for cable television (CATV), signal transmission lines for telecommunication networks, distribution lines for electricity, electrical transformers, wire components for electronic instruments and devices, utilities, appliances, automotive, building wire, and other industrial wire. For more information on Fushi Copperweld, visit the website: http://www.fushicopperweld.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may include certain statements that are not descriptions of historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. Forward- looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will" "believes", "expects" or similar expressions. These forward- looking statements may also include statements about our proposed discussions related to our business or growth strategy, which is subject to change. Such information is based upon expectations of our management that were reasonable when made but may prove to be incorrect. All of such assumptions are inherently subject to uncertainties and contingencies beyond our control and upon assumptions with respect to future business decisions, which are subject to change. We do not undertake to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. For a description of the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, see our most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 10-K, and our subsequent SEC filings. Copies of filings made with the SEC are available through the SEC's electronic data gathering analysis retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov/ .

For more information, please contact: Nathan Anderson Director of IR & Corporate Development Fushi Copperweld, Inc. Tel: +1-931-652-2433 Email: ir@fushicopperweld.com Bill Zima & Ashley Ammon MacFarlane Integrated Corporate Relations Tel: +1-203-682-8200

Fushi Copperweld, Inc.

CONTACT: Nathan Anderson, Director of IR & Corporate Development of Fushi
Copperweld, Inc., +1-931-652-2433, or ir@fushicopperweld.com; Or Bill Zima &
Ashley Ammon MacFarlane of Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-203-682-8200

China Display Technologies Announces First Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call

SHENZHEN, China, May 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ China Display Technologies, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: CDYT) ("China Display", or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of optoelectronic products, specializing in small to mid-sized LED and CCFL backlight units for LCD displays in China, today announced that it will conduct a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 19, 2008 to discuss the first quarter 2008 financial results.

To participate in the live conference call, please dial the following number approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: 866-800-8648. International callers should dial 617-614-2702. When prompted by the operator, please mention Conference Passcode 902 881 19.

If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available for 14 days starting on Friday May 16 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay dial 888-286-8010 and enter the passcode 394 643 66. International callers should dial 617-801-6888 and enter the same passcode 394 643 66.

About China Display Technologies, Inc.

China Display Technologies, Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary Suny Electronics (Shenzhen) Company Limited ("SUNY") in China, designs, manufactures and markets small- to mid-sized Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) backlights for various types of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs). Its products have applications in electronic consumer products, such as mobile phones, PDAs, GPS systems, portable DVD/VCD players, MP3s and MP4s, medical equipment and household appliances with displays. SUNY was organized in November 2004 and started operations in 2005. It has experienced rapid growth and became a publicly-traded company, listed on the OTC market, through a reverse merger in September 2007. The Company has 800 employees, with manufacturing facilities and management located in Shenzhen, China.

For more information, please contact: Company Contact: Mr. Jason Wang Executive Vice President China Display Technologies, Inc. Tel: +852-9257-8928 Email: jason@suny.hk Investor Relations Contact: Mr. Crocker Coulson President CCG Elite Investor Relations Tel: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office) Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com Web: http://www.ccgelite.com/

China Display Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Company Contact: Mr. Jason Wang, Executive Vice President of
China Display Technologies, Inc., +852-9257-8928, or jason@suny.hk; Investor
Relations Contact: Mr. Crocker Coulson, President of CCG Elite Investor
Relations, +1-646-213-1915 (NY office), or crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

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

'Case' in Point: Patient Control of Data Critical Catalyst for Online Health Care RevolutionRevolution Health CEO: 'We need to get the system out of the way'

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Internet visionary turned e-health entrepreneur Steve Case predicts that converging trends in public policy, technology and consumerism in health care will combine to effectively "shake the snow globe," simultaneously creating disruption and opportunity, and leading to a revolution in American health care.

The America Online co-founder, who now serves as chairman and CEO of Revolution Health, says in-part that consumers need to overcome security paranoia -- as they did in online financial transactions.

"Consumers must be in control of the electronic health record, as there is far too much focus on 'who possesses the electronic storage cabinet,'" Case said, adding that in addition to trusting the technology, consumers must also preserve trusted relationships. "One of the most sacred relationships is between physicians and patients. We need to get 'the system' out of the way."

Case delivered his comments in a keynote address to hundreds of attendees at Medco Health Solutions, Inc. 2008 Drug Trend "Predictions" Symposium.

Drawing comparisons between the skeptics of wired health care today and those who downplayed the development of the Internet in the mid 1980s, Case argued that once a secure, ubiquitous system is in place, patients and payors alike will be drawn to the financial efficiencies and clinical benefits of connected care.

"The conventional wisdom 15-20 years ago was that consumers wouldn't want interactivity, and most people didn't believe in eCommerce, because they didn't think anyone would want to share their credit card information," said Case. "Turns out the key to uptake was interactivity and convenience; not only did consumers share their credit card information, but they even allowed companies to store that information online and advise them on purchases based upon their personal purchasing habits."

Similarly, Case says empowering and engaging health care consumers to more actively manage their own care is key to accelerating what has been to date the painfully slow adoption of technology across health care.

"It's crazy to think that consumers have exceptional tools to manage their financial portfolios and fantasy football teams, but lack valuable tools to effectively manage their health care," said Case. "We need to get consumers much more engaged to be successful."

Case called for a user-friendly platform on which systems can operate across the health care spectrum, which will in turn stimulate innovation and launch a sweeping systemic change.

Case offered the following additional observations and assessments: -- On consumer engagement: "The health care system is really disease care, and is not much of a system. We need to move from a static situation -- when the patient has a problem -- to a more engaging application that will bring them back to online health resources more habitually." -- On web-based disease communities: "The community aspects of disease management present a huge untapped opportunity that has been sorely underdeveloped. Simply look at the success of Alcoholics Anonymous: the single greatest way to drive compliance is to create a community-based structure in which patients can communicate, support one another, and be accountable." -- On physician adoption of health care information technology: "Providing incentives will encourage adoption of health care information technology among physicians and other providers, but there are larger generational implications at play, with a natural embrace of technology by physicians who grew up on technology."

Case has taken a highly public position in advocating for increasing access to health care information for consumers as a means to improve care and lower costs. In 2005, Case was joined by other influential leaders including General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.) in launching Revolution Health Group, a business venture to transform how people approach their overall health and wellness.

About Medco

Medco Health Solutions, Inc., is the nation's leading pharmacy benefit manager based on its 2007 total net revenues of more than $44 billion. Medco's prescription drug benefit programs, covering approximately one-in-five Americans, are designed to drive down the cost of pharmacy health care for private and public employers, health plans, labor unions and government agencies of all sizes, and for individuals served by the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program and those served by its specialty pharmacy segment, Accredo Health Group. Medco, the world's most advanced pharmacy(TM), is positioned to serve the unique needs of patients with chronic and complex conditions through its Medco Therapeutic Resource Centers(R), including its enhanced diabetes pharmacy care practice through the Liberty acquisition. Medco is the highest-ranked independent pharmacy benefit manager on the 2008 Fortune 100 list. On the Net: http://www.medco.com/.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the risks and uncertainties that affect our business, particularly those mentioned in the Risk Factors section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer Luddy, mobile, +1-908-794-9226,
jennifer_luddy@medco.com, or Ann Smith, +1-201-675-3709, ann_smith@medco.com,
both of Medco

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