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FREMONT, Calif., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mattson Technology, Inc. , a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in the following investor conferences:

SEMInvest 2008(TM)

David L. Dutton, President and CEO, is scheduled to participate in SEMInvest 2008(TM). SEMInvest 2008 will be held in conjunction with SEMICON West and represents a partnership between SEMI and JPMorgan in order to provide small cap Semiconductor Equipment and Consumables companies a venue to present to investors. Mattson Technology will participate in the first of three panels, which are: Front End Equipment; Components and Sub Systems; and Materials and Consumables.

The event will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the San Francisco Marriott, 55 Fourth Street, in San Francisco, California. The event will not be web cast. The slides presented by Mr. Dutton will be made available by the Company on the Investor page of Mattson's website, http://www.mattson.com/.

Analyst Briefing at SEMICON WEST

The Company will provide an audio only live webcast of its presentation during the Mattson Technology Analyst Briefing at SEMICON West 2008. The Mattson Technology Analyst Briefing will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. PDT. at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California. Prospective attendees may RSVP by contacting Laura Guerrant of Guerrant Associates at (808) 882-1467 or via email at lguerrant@guerrantir.com.

The Mattson Technology Analyst Briefing at SEMICON West 2008 will be available to the public via a live audio only webcast, which will begin at 12:00 Noon PDT. Interested parties may access the event on the Mattson Technology Web site at http://www.mattson.com/. To listen to the live event, please go to the Company's website at least 15 minutes prior to the event in order to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. The slides presented by management will be made available on the Investor page of Mattson's website, http://www.mattson.com/.

About Mattson Technology, Inc.

Mattson Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets semiconductor wafer processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The Company is a leading supplier of dry strip and rapid thermal processing equipment to the global semiconductor industry. Its strip and RTP equipment utilize innovative technology to deliver advanced processing performance and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide for the fabrication of current- and next-generation devices. Mattson is expanding into the etch market with innovative products targeting high volume dielectric etch applications, and is also expanding into the millisecond annealing and thermal oxidation markets. The Company expects that entry into these new markets will enhance its technical leadership and deliver revenue and profitability gains. Mattson was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Fremont, California. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON/(510) 657-5900. Fax: (510) 492-5911. Internet: http://www.mattson.com/

Mattson Technology Contact Investor & Media Contact Andy Moring Laura Guerrant Mattson Technology, Inc. Guerrant Associates tel 510-492-5938 tel 808-882-1467 fax 510-492-5963 fax 808-882-1417 andy.moring@mattson.com lguerrant@guerrantir.com

Mattson Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Andy Moring of Mattson Technology, Inc., +1-510-492-5938, fax,
+1-510-492-5963, andy.moring@mattson.com; or Laura Guerrant of Guerrant
Associates, +1-808-882-1467, fax, +1-808-882-1417, lguerrant@guerrantir.com

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

Atari, Inc. Appoints Jeff Reese as Vice President of MarketingSeasoned Executive to Lead Product and Brand Marketing for North America

NEW YORK, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ATAR), an interactive entertainment company, announced today the appointment of marketing veteran Jeff Reese as its Vice President of Marketing, reporting to Jim Wilson, CEO and President of Atari, Inc.

"Jeff brings extraordinary industry and marketing expertise to Atari at one of the company's most exciting times," said Mr. Wilson. "I am pleased he is joining our leadership team and look forward to his success."

Said Mr. Reese, "With its iconic brand and established games portfolio, Atari is uniquely poised for growth. I look forward to joining the new leadership team to drive innovation, build further momentum and refresh the legacy behind this famed brand and company."

As Vice President of Marketing Mr. Reese will lead the development and execution of product and brand marketing strategies for Atari's North American retail and online businesses. In his role he will oversee all consumer and retail marketing activities and contribute to development of the company's publishing and third party distribution initiatives.

Most recently, Mr. Reese served as Director of Marketing for Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA), where he was responsible for setting PlayStation's First Party software product marketing roadmap and annual sales targets to deliver on revenue goals. Among his other accomplishments at SCEA, Mr. Reese managed all media strategies, advertising, consumer insights, and brand positioning to drive marketing campaign development and franchise growth across the company's product portfolio. Mr. Reese was also responsible for PlayStation's first EFFIE award for a new software product launch.

Prior to joining SCEA, Mr. Reese was the Group Manager, Worldwide Marketing for Intel Corporation where he handled brand development, global marketing campaigns, and overall growth strategies. During his time at Intel, Mr. Reese led Intel's most successful platform debut with the launch of the Centrino Mobile Technology brand, in addition to leading Pentium 4 processor PC gaming initiatives. Before joining Intel, Mr. Reese was an Account Supervisor for Hal Riney & Partners where he was responsible for establishing and growing the Saturn Corp. business and launching the EV1 from General Motors through strategic planning, creative and media campaign development, and successful integrated national and regional efforts.

Mr. Reese got his start in marketing as an Account Executive at Biederman, Kelly and Shaffer Advertising where he supported the re-launch of the Cadillac brand by targeting a younger audience which contributed to increased annual sales.

Mr. Reese holds a BS in Communications, TV Production, and Marketing from Hofstra University.

About Atari, Inc.

New York-based Atari, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: ATAR) publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The 1,000+ titles that are published and distributed by the Company include hard-core, genre-defining franchises such as Test Drive(R); and mass-market and children's franchises such as Dragon Ball Z(R). Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext - ISIN: FR- 0010478248), an interactive games publisher in Europe. For more information, visit http://www.atari.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

Atari, Inc.

CONTACT: Arturo Rodriguez, Atari, Inc., +1-212-726-4234

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

China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. Completes Jin Lin Acquisition

SHENZHEN, China, July 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. (the "Company" or "CSST") , a leading provider of digital surveillance technology in China, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Long Top Limited, a Hong Kong corporation. Long Top is a holding company and has no operations and assets other than its 100% ownership of Shenzhen Jin Lin Technology Co., Ltd. ("Jin Lin"). CSST originally announced an LOI to acquire this business on October 16, 2007.

Under the equity transfer agreement, the Company will pay a total amount of RMB 68,581,647 (approximately USD$10.0 million) in exchange for 100% ownership of Long Top, consisting of RMB 40,000,000 (approximately USD$5.83 million) in cash and RMB 28,581,647 (approximately USD$4.17 million) in shares of the Company's common stock. The number of shares issuable in satisfaction of the equity portion of the purchase price is 268,870 (based upon USD$15.5035 per share, which is the 20-day average closing price of the Company's stock prior to the signing of the equity transfer agreement) which will be issued within 90 days following the execution of the equity transfer agreement. The Company has paid off RMB 13 million (approximately USD$1.90 million) of the cash portion of the purchase price, the remaining RMB 27 million (approximately USD$3.93 million) of the cash consideration will be paid in several installments upon Jin Lin's achievement of certain net income thresholds from 2008 to 2010. The sole shareholder of Long Top also pledged a total of 215,096 shares of the equity portion of the purchase price to secure the achievement of such net income thresholds. The minimum after tax net income threshold for fiscal year 2008 is RMB 12 million (approximately USD$1.75 million). The minimum after tax net income target for fiscal year 2009 is RMB 15 million (approximately USD$2.19 million). The minimum after tax net income target for fiscal year 2010 is RMB 20 million (approximately USD$2.92 million).

Jin Lin, based in Shenzhen, provides professional intelligent security monitoring systems and specializes in intelligent transportation system (ITS) product development. Its product applications include electronic police systems and traffic junction controls (software and hardware manufacturer). This business also compliments China Security's existing suite for Safe City projects. Jin Lin was recently awarded the Shenzhen High-Tech Enterprise certificate.

Mr. Guoshen Tu, Chief Executive Officer of China Security commented, "We are excited to be acquiring a leading traffic management system provider. We officially welcome the Jin Lin executive management team to our company and look forward to their future contributions. Our reputation as a leading total solutions provider for security and surveillance needs continues to resonate with many local governments and businesses throughout China. This acquisition of Jin Lin further strengthens our total solutions offering and reinforces our leadership position in the market."

The monetary exchange rate used for this transaction is US$1.0=RMB6.86 About China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc.

Based in Shenzhen, China, China Security manufactures, distributes, installs and maintains security and surveillance systems throughout the PRC. China Security has manufacturing facilities located in China and an R&D facility which maintains an exclusive collaboration agreement with Beijing University. China Security has built a diversified customer base through its extensive sales and service network that includes numerous points of presence throughout the PRC. To learn more about the Company visit http://www.csst.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/ .

China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: Kewa Luo of China Security & Surveillance, +1-212-984-0688, or
ir@csst.com; Or Investor Contact: Bill Zima & Ashley Ammon MacFarlane, +1-203-
682-8200; Or Media Contact: Patrick Yu of Fleishman-Hillard Hong Kong, +852-
2540-2577, or Patrick.yu@fleishman.com

Web Site: http://www.csst.com/
http://www.sec.gov/

Emageon Selected by HealthNet L.L.C.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emageon Inc. , a leading provider of technology solutions for hospitals and healthcare networks announced today that the company's RadSuite product has been chosen by HealthNet L.L.C., a Montana technology joint venture, to include installs at Glendive Medical Center and Sidney Health Center. The agreement covers installation of enterprise PACS, workflow management and advanced visualization at both medical centers. It also includes software services for specialties in addition to radiology.

"This technology will bring major care enhancements to our patients and productivity to our physicians," said Dale Schwan, HealthNet's Information Systems Director. "Advancing our imaging and medical content management from paper and film will place HealthNet and its member facilities at the forefront of health care delivery in Montana."

"I am excited for our team," said Chuck Jett, the company's CEO and President, "and look forward to working with HealthNet. We have a proven team of individuals at Emageon that have remained focused despite industry-wide tough times. We have great customers, employees and products that will enable us to continue to meet the needs of the industry."

About Emageon Inc.

Emageon provides information technology systems for hospitals, healthcare networks and imaging facilities. Its enterprise family of solutions includes RadSuite(TM), HeartSuite(TM) and other specialty suites. All Emageon solutions are built on a unified Enterprise Content Management system offering advanced visualization and infrastructure tools for the clinical analysis and management of digital medical images, reports and associated clinical content. Emageon's standards-based solutions are designed to help customers enhance patient care, automate workflow, lower costs, improve productivity and provide better service to physicians. For more information, please visit http://www.emageon.com/.

Emageon Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Funderburk of Emageon, +1-205-280-7542,
bill.funderburk@emageon.com

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

Perot Systems to Webcast Second Quarter 2008 Results of Operations on July 29th

PLANO, Texas, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation today announced that the company will webcast a conference call with senior management on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (EDT) to discuss the Second Quarter 2008 Results of Operations. Interested parties may access the webcast via the company's web site at http://www.perotsystems.com/.

About Perot Systems

Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations, and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2007 revenue of $2.6 billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in North America, Europe, and Asia. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com/.

INVESTOR CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: John Lyon Joe McNamara phone: (877) PER-NYSE phone: (972) 577-6165 fax: (972) 577-6791 fax: (972) 577-4484 Invest@ps.net joe.mcnamara@ps.net

Perot Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Investors, John Lyon, 1-877-PER-NYSE, fax, +1-972-577-6791,
Invest@ps.net; or Media, Joe McNamara, +1-972-577-6165, fax, +1-972-577-4484,
joe.mcnamara@ps.net, both of Perot Systems Corporation

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/122686.html

RealNetworks to Announce Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 31, 2008

SEATTLE, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks, Inc. will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. The company will host a Webcast and conference call to review results and discuss the company's performance at 5 p.m. ET.

Webcast Details

Investors are invited to join the live Webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on July 31st, featuring slides and audio. The Webcast will be available at: http://investor.realnetworks.com/

Webcast participants will need RealPlayer(R) to hear and view the webcast, which can be downloaded at http://www.real.com/.

The on-demand Webcast will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live Webcast.

Conference Call Details 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) / 2:00 p.m. (Pacific) Dial In: 800-857-5305 Domestic 773-681-5857 International Passcode: Second Quarter Earnings Leader: Rob Glaser

Telephonic replay will be available until 8:00 p.m. (Eastern), August 14, 2008.

Dial In: 866-435-5410 Domestic 203-369-1030 International For More Information: Marj Charlier, RealNetworks, 206-892-6718 or mcharlier@real.com Elizabeth Pheasant, RealNetworks, 206-674-2330 or epheasant@real.com ABOUT REALNETWORKS

RealNetworks(R), Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer(R), the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody(R) digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade(R), one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading wireless carriers around the world. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/company.

RealNetworks, Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Hankes of RealNetworks, Inc., +1-206-892-6614,
bhankes@real.com

Web site: http://www.realnetworks.com/company

3G in More Places: Verizon Wireless Offers the Nation's Largest and Most Reliable High-Speed Broadband Network

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless' 3G high-speed data network covers 80 percent of the U.S. population -- the most people of any wireless service provider -- allowing customers to browse the Internet, download music, send e-mail and picture and video messages faster, in more places.

"Our high-speed network is the biggest and the best in the wireless industry, covering more Americans than any other wireless service provider, and with its size, scope and reliability gives our customers the best wireless experience in the industry," said Jack Plating, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Verizon Wireless. "Our dedication to investing in and expanding our voice and data network is the bedrock of what we do -- both for our customers and as a business."

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network and is a leader in building advanced wireless networks. In 2003, the company was the first to offer 3G wireless broadband service and has continued to build out and enhance its coast-to-coast wireless broadband network ever since. Last summer, it upgraded this national wireless broadband network to CDMA 1x Evolution-Data Optimized Revision A technology, allowing for faster uploads.

In November, the company announced plans to launch a 4G network. Beginning in the 2010 timeframe, the company will launch a 4G network, using LTE -- Long Term Evolution -- technology and the nationwide 700 MHz spectrum it recently purchased. LTE will enable customers to access data at even faster speeds, plus proved a common wireless technology platform with true global scale that is compatible with existing network technologies of both Verizon and Vodafone -- joint owners of Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Wireless' most reliable network claims are based on tests conducted by the company's real-life test men and women, who monitor and test the network every day to help deliver a great customer experience. The quality testing teams drive specially equipped test vehicles to test network performance, call quality and data network performance on the Verizon Wireless network and the networks of up to seven other wireless carriers.

Verizon Wireless invests more in its network than any other wireless service provider. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. In each of the last three years, Verizon Wireless has invested $6.5 billion or more to expand and advance its network for customers nationwide.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

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: Tom Pica of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516,
Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com

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

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Demonstrates 5th Generation Capabilities at Royal International Air Tattoo

RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter made its international air show debut outside North America today at the Royal International Air Tattoo held at RAF Fairford. The U.S. Air Force F-22 Aerial Demonstration Team put the aircraft through its paces, demonstrating its capability.

"The F-22 continues to compile an impressive record of performance and reliability since reaching full operational capability with the U.S. Air Force in 2007," said Larry Lawson, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics executive vice president and F-22 program general manager. "The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Demonstration Team gave the audience a small taste of the 5th generation capability this aircraft delivers by showcasing its aerodynamic properties. When combined with the mission systems, stealth properties and speed -- the Raptor is tough to engage in the air or on the ground."

The F-22 demonstrated superior performance recently during its second Red Flag and Northern Edge force-on-force exercises.

A total of 183 Raptors are on contract, and 122 have been delivered. The F-22 is produced in partnership with Boeing and Pratt & Whitney with parts and subsystems provided by approximately 1,000 suppliers in 44 U.S. states. F-22 production takes place at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facilities in Marietta, Ga.; Fort Worth, Texas; Palmdale, Calif.; and Meridian, Miss., as well as at Boeing's plant in Seattle, Wash. Final assembly and initial flight testing of the Raptor occurs in Marietta.

Raptors are currently assigned to six bases across the United States. Flight testing takes place at the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB, Calif. Operational tactics development is ongoing at Nellis AFB, Nev. Pilot and crew chief training takes place at Tyndall AFB, Fla. Operational Raptors are assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB, Va., the 3rd Wing at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska and the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB, N.M. Raptors will also be based at Hickam AFB, Hawaii.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

CONTACT: Rob Fuller, +1-770-494-2578, cell, +1-770-330-1921,
rob.fuller@lmco.com

Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
http://www.f22-raptor.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/117281.html

ISS Recommends EDS Stockholders Vote for Merger Agreement With Hewlett-Packard

PLANO, Texas, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDS today announced that ISS Governance Services (ISS) has published its report recommending that EDS stockholders vote FOR the proposal to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger under which EDS would be acquired by Hewlett-Packard Company. The company's special stockholders meeting regarding the vote is scheduled for July 31, 2008.

ISS, a unit of RiskMetrics Group, is a leading independent proxy advisory firm whose voting analyses are relied upon by hundreds of institutional investment funds, mutual funds and fiduciaries.

About EDS

EDS is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 46 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. Learn more at eds.com.

Additional information and where to find it

EDS has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement in connection with the merger. The definitive proxy statement will be sent or given to the stockholders of EDS. Before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the merger, investors and stockholders of EDS are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and any other relevant materials filed with the SEC because they contain (or will contain) important information about the merger. The definitive proxy statement and any other documents filed by EDS with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/. In addition, investors and stockholders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by going to EDS's Investor Relations page on its corporate website at http://www.eds.com/ or by directing a request to EDS at 5400 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024 -- Attention: Investor Relations.

EDS and HP and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from EDS stockholders in connection with the merger. Information about HP's directors and executive officers is set forth in HP's proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on January 29, 2008 and HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 18, 2007. Information about EDS's directors and executive officers is set forth in EDS's proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on March 4, 2008 and EDS's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2008. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the merger is included in the definitive proxy statement that EDS has filed with the SEC.

MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Bob Brand - EDS Deanna Rogers - EDS 972 605 1290 972 605 8933 bob.brand@eds.com deanna.rogers@eds.com

EDS; Electronic Data Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Media, Bob Brand, +1-972-605-1290, bob.brand@eds.com, or
Investors, Deanna Rogers, +1-972-605-8933, deanna.rogers@eds.com, both of EDS

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

Vice-premier of China's State Council, Li Keqiang Visited SORL Auto Parts

Encourages companies to adjust to the changing economic environment and look

for growth opportunities

ZHEJIANG, China, July 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves and other auto parts in China, announced that Mr. Li Keqiang, Vice-premier of China's State Council, visited SORL Auto Parts on July 7, 2008 in order to gain a better understanding as to how SORL is addressing the challenges of the current economic environment. Mr. Li was accompanied by Mr. Zhao Hongzhu, Secretary of the CPC's Zhejiang Provincial Committee, Mr. Lu Zushan, Governor of Zhejiang Province, and other provincial and city government officials. The officials held discussions with SORL senior management in order to exchange ideas as to how Chinese companies can adapt to the current economic conditions.

Zhang Xiaoping, CEO of SORL Auto Parts, commented, "We are honored to have these distinguished government leaders visit SORL and express their concern and support for our Company. Since the latter half of last year, our economy has seen quite a few changes, including the appreciation the Chinese currency, rising raw material and labor costs, and adjustments in China's tax refund policy for exports. These changes have created considerable pressure on Chinese companies as they seek to grow. At SORL our goal has been to react to these changes in a way that allows us to continue to grow regardless of the economic or regulatory environment. We have continued to expand our business both domestically and overseas. We have utilized process improvements and technical enhancements to increase our overall labor and manufacturing productivity. As a result, in the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008, our gross margin and net margin both improved. We expect this positive trend to continue in the second quarter of 2008."

Zhang Xiaoping, CEO of SORL Auto Parts, continued, "With respect to our long term goals, we will continue to increase our investment in the development of new products. We are also exploring potential partnership opportunities that will enable us to leverage our low cost sourcing and manufacturing ability, further expand our overseas sales network, improve our technical capability, and eventually enhance SORL's overall competitiveness in the global international markets."

Vice-premier Li Keqiang noted that he was impressed with SORL's sample display room, new product testing laboratory, and highly computerized manufacturing plant. Vice-premier Li further commented, "The fundamentals of the economy remain strong and growth is on track. China has abundant natural resources, a substantial domestic market, and a strong competitive advantage in the global economy. We are confident that China will be able to continue to grow rapidly in the years to come."

About SORL Auto Parts, Inc.

As China's leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive air brake valves, SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ranks first in market share in the segment for commercial vehicles weighing more than three tons, such as trucks and buses. The Company distributes products both within China and internationally under the SORL trademark. SORL ranks among the top 100 auto component suppliers in China, with a product range that includes 40 types of air brake valves and over 1000 different specifications. The Company has four authorized international sales centers in Australia, United Arab Emirates, India, and the United States, with additional offices slated to open in other locations in the near future. For more information, please visit http://www.sorl.cn/ .

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/ .

SORL Auto Parts, Inc.

CONTACT: Richard Cai, Director of Investor Relations of SORL Auto Parts,
Inc., +86-577-6581-7720, or richardcai@sorl.com.cn; Or Dan Joseph, +86-21-
6122-1077, or dan.joseph@icrinc.com; Or Bill Zima, +1-203-682-8200, or
william.zima@icrinc.com, both of ICR, Inc. for SORL Auto Parts, Inc.

Using Mediasite for Lecture Capture Found to Enhance Student Performance at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterGroundbreaking study reveals majority of students prefer Mediasite to podcasting, opting to watch on-demand lectures immediately after class

MADISON, Wis., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced findings from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine that medical students have adopted lecture capture with Mediasite as an essential part of their educational program.

A Mediasite campus since January 2004, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine deployed a pilot program at the onset of the 2007-2008 academic year to record lectures to first year medical students. Previously, the hospital and college had adopted Mediasite for grand rounds, continuing medical education, internal review board meetings and other campus education programs (http://media1.hmc.psu.edu/mediasite/catalog). Under the pilot, all large-room lectures would be mediasited and then posted online minutes after the classes ended. Due to the success of the pilot, the school made Mediasite a permanent program and expanded it to record lectures to all second year students in January. During this academic year, lectures to the first year students were viewed a total of 22,451 times, averaging out to about 59.1 views per lecture by a class of 154 students. Student Mediasite use increased throughout the academic year, with 97 percent of students using Mediasite to review lectures by the semester's end.

Almost half of the students surveyed (41 percent) cited reviewing complicated material as the number one motivator for using Mediasite. The majority (88 percent) agreed that Mediasite helps them achieve their educational goals. Much fewer (25 percent) said podcasting had the same effect.

"The fact that students prefer Mediasite over podcasting makes sense to us because in medical school the slides and the visual information are very important. You cannot learn a medical school curriculum just by listening to audio," said Dr. Russ Scaduto, Director of Education Technology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine. "Mediasite encapsulates the entire classroom experience, helping students put themselves back in that environment. Reviewing the lecture in its complete format helps them remember what happened in class, down to the hand gestures of the faculty member."

Faculty members reported that recording their lectures did not decrease class attendance. The survey also revealed a correlation between the grading method and the use of Mediasite. Students watch lectures more often via Mediasite for classes where grades are awarded as honors, high pass, pass and fail, vs. pass/fail.

Feedback received during the survey included anecdotal comments from the first and second year medical students, including:

-- "I love Mediasite, it helps me a lot because I am able to go back and listen to parts of the lecture that I didn't understand the first time or catch pieces of material I missed." -- "This is an amazing resource that has helped me to actively answer my own questions without having to waste both my and my professor's time by seeking them outside of class." -- "Mediasite is really great because I can pause the lecture to write notes and not miss anything." -- "I came to every class but use Mediasite for difficult to understand lectures, fill in my notes and clarify difficult points." Additional Penn State Hershey Medical Center findings include: -- Students took advantage of Mediasite's anytime, anywhere access to information by watching lectures around the clock, seven days a week. -- Most lectures were watched on Wednesdays (18 percent). On weekends, students accessed the same lectures, but with lower frequency (11 percent Saturday, 12 percent Sunday) -- Peak hours for students to watch lectures were between 3 and 5 p.m. followed by steady usage to 10 p.m. Students continued to watch throughout the night, with some viewing even between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. -- Students are using Mediasite to keep up with their studies and want the information as soon as it is presented. -- 30 percent of the viewing occurred the afternoon the day the lecture was recorded. -- 55 percent of the viewing occurred in the first 3 days. -- 95 percent of all viewing took place in the first 15 days.

Student surveys were performed on November 26, 2007 and May 5, 2008. In November, 85 percent of the respondents were Mediasite users. In May, 97 percent were Mediasite users. This groundbreaking study is the first to reveal student preference of rich media to podcasting and having immediate access to on-demand lectures. Additional information can be viewed at http://www.sonicfoundry.com/hershey-student-survey.

About Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Founded in 1963 through a gift from The Milton S. Hershey Foundation, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. The 501-bed Medical Center is a provider of high-level, patient-focused medical care. Annually the Medical Center admits more than 27,000 patients, accepts more than 788,000 outpatient visits, receives nearly 48,000 patients for emergency room visits and performs more than 23,000 surgical procedures. The Medical Center campus also includes Penn State College of Medicine (Penn State University's medical school), Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, and Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital -- the region's only children's hospital.

About Penn State College of Medicine

Enrolling its first students in 1967, the College of Medicine at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center confers the Doctor of Medicine degree and, in conjunction with Penn State's Graduate School, offers Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees in anatomy, biochemistry and molecular biology, bioengineering, cell and molecular biology, genetics, integrative biosciences, microbiology and immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and physiology. In addition, the College of Medicine offers Master of Science degrees in laboratory animal medicine, health evaluation sciences, and homeland security. Collectively, the College and Medical Center boasts a portfolio of approximately $100 million in funded research. Projects range from the development of artificial organs and advanced diagnostics to groundbreaking cancer treatments and understanding the fundamental causes of disease.

About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc.

Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry is the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, providing education and training solutions and services that link an information-driven world. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company has received numerous awards including the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Global Market Leadership Award, Ziff Davis Media's Baseline Magazine's sixth fastest-growing software company with sales under $150 million and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. Named a Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader, Sonic Foundry's webcasting and knowledge management solutions are trusted by education institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for education, business, professional advancement and safety. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.

Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sonic Foundry, Inc.

CONTACT: Tammy Kramer of Sonic Foundry, Inc., +1-608-237-8592,
tammyk@sonicfoundry.com

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

HEI, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Quarter Fiscal 2008

MINNEAPOLIS, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HEI, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HEII; http://www.heii.com/) today announced its financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended May 31, 2008.

Net sales for the third quarter were $10,204,000, compared to $8,905,000 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007. The Company generated net income of $179,000 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 compared to a net loss of ($1,755,000) for the same period of fiscal year 2007. Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal year 2008 were $30,164,000, compared to $30,917,000 for the same prior year period. We generated a net income of $388,000 through the third quarter of the current fiscal year compared to a net loss of ($4,960,000) for the first nine months of the prior fiscal year.

HEI CEO, Mark B. Thomas, remarked: "We are very pleased with our progress to date at all three of our operating divisions. Our objectives continue to be to build a strong foundation for sustained growth and profitability through our people, capital investments and expanding and strengthening customer relationships. Everyday, we strive to make HEI a better company and through collaborative innovation, continuous improvement, speed, responsiveness and high product quality we are helping our customers to be leaders in their markets."

HEI, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures ultra-miniature microelectronics, substrates, systems, and connectivity and software solutions for customers engaged in the medical, hearing, telecommunications, and industrial markets. HEI provides its customers with a single point of contact that can take an idea from inception to a fully functional and cost effective product utilizing innovative design solutions and by the application of state-of-the-art materials, processes and manufacturing capabilities.

Headquarters & Microelectronics Division PO Box 5000, 1495 Steiger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN 55386 -Advanced Medical Division 4801 North 63rd Street, Boulder, CO 80301 -High Density Interconnect Division 610 South Rockford Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

Information in this news release, which is not historical, includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "continue," and similar words. Statements contained in this press release, including the implementation of business strategies, growth of specific markets, improved results and the estimated HEI revenue, cash flow and profits, are forward looking statements. All of such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, continuing adverse business and market conditions, the ability of HEI to secure and satisfy customers, the availability and cost of materials from HEI's suppliers, our ability to satisfy financial or other obligations or covenants set forth in our financing agreements, adverse competitive developments, change in or cancellation of customer requirements, collection of receivables and outstanding debt, HEI's ability to control fixed and variable operating expenses, and other risks detailed from time to time in HEI's SEC filings. We undertake no obligation to update these statements to reflect ensuing events or circumstances, or subsequent actual results. See the risk factor section in our annual report on Form 10K for year ended September 1, 2007.

HEI, Inc. Summary Financial Statements Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, June 2, May 31, June 2, 2008 2007 2008 2007 (In thousands except (In thousands except per share and share data) per share and share data) Net sales $10,204 $8,905 $30,164 $30,917 Cost of sales 8,258 8,774 24,568 28,766 Gross profit 1,946 131 5,596 2,151 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 1,301 1,311 3,862 4,432 Research, development and engineering 320 502 960 1,821 Total operating expenses 1,621 1,813 4,822 6,253 Operating income (loss) 325 (1,682) 774 (4,102) Other income (expenses): Interest expense, net (146) (350) (517) (1,119) Other income (expense), net - 476 131 476 Income (loss) from continuing operations 179 (1,556) 388 (4,745) Income (loss) from discontinued operations - (199) - (215) Net income (loss) $179 $(1,755) $388 $(4,960) Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted: Income (loss) per share from continuing operations $0.02 ($0.16) $0.04 ($0.50) Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations $0.00 ($0.02) $0.00 ($0.02) Net income (loss) per share $0.02 ($0.18) $0.04 ($0.52) Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted 9,613,859 9,514,000 9,574,025 9,509,000 Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets May 31, 2008 September 1, 2007 (Unaudited) (Audited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $7 $177 Accounts receivable, net 5,481 4,449 Inventories 4,073 3,260 Deferred income taxes 528 528 Other current assets 464 321 Total current assets 10,553 8,735 Net property and equipment 5,188 5,891 Other long-term assets 1,006 1,076 Total assets $16,747 $15,702 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Checks issued in excess of cash in bank $479 $191 Current maturities of long-term debt 495 848 Accounts payable 2,521 3,215 Accrued liabilities 2,327 1,493 Total current liabilities 5,822 5,747 Total long-term liabilities, less current maturities 7,087 6,595 Total liabilities 12,909 12,342 Shareholders' equity: Convertible preferred stock and common stock 480 480 Paid-in capital 27,844 27,763 Accumulated deficit (24,486) (24,883) Total shareholders' equity 3,838 3,360 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $16,747 $15,702

HEI, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark B. Thomas, CEO of HEI, Inc., +1-952-443-2500

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

Johnson Controls Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call Webcast

MILWAUKEE, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast:

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) What: Johnson Controls Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call When: Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 11 a.m. Eastern time

How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/investors. Note: A slide presentation will be available that morning for downloading.

Replay: If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/investors/webcast_archive.html

Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.

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CONTACT: Glen Ponczak, Investor relations of Johnson Controls,
+1-414-524-2375

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/473547.html

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

COLCHESTER, Vt., July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Chittenden County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Routes 2, 7, and I-89 in Colchester, Vermont, 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; or Marcia
Simon of Thomson Communications, +1-860-399-0191, for Verizon Wireless

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

General Dynamics Awarded $374 Million Light Armoured Vehicle Lifecycle Support Contract by the Government of Canada

LONDON, Ontario, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Government of Canada has awarded a contract valued at $374 million (US $367 million) to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for a full range of lifecycle support services for the Canadian Forces fleet of Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicles. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company's parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics

Services provided under this contract include fleet management, supply support, repair and overhaul, major vehicle repair, obsolescence management, and engineering and technical services. The contract will cover a period of five years commencing on June 1, 2008, with additional option years to be exercised at the discretion of the government. This is the second phase of a lifecycle support contract originally awarded in April 2004 and successfully completed in May 2008.

Dr. Sridhar Sridharan, senior vice-president of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada said, "This represents the continuation of a government-industry partnership that has been working effectively for over 30 years. With such a large installed fleet of our vehicles in Canada, it is important for us to provide effective and timely support to our Canadian customer." General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is the original equipment manufacturer for the Bison, Coyote and LAV III vehicles supported by this contract.

Lifecycle support continues to be an important part of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada's overall business and has grown significantly over the last several years. In addition to expanded facilities in London, the company has established a new facility in Edmonton and a fleet management team that supports the Department of National Defence on site in Ottawa. Additional support is also provided through a network of Canadian suppliers located from coast-to-coast.

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, located in London, Ontario, Canada is a business unit of General Dynamics Land Systems of Sterling Heights, Michigan. For over 30 years, more than 1,800 highly skilled technical employees have designed, manufactured, delivered and supported to global customers a unique family of light armoured vehicles (LAV). More information on the company is available at www.gdlscanada.com.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 84,000 people worldwide and reported 2007 revenues of $27.2 billion. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada

CONTACT: Ken Yamashita of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada,
+1-519-964-5813, or Fax, +1-519-964-5488, yamashik@gdls.com

Web site: http://www.gdlscanada.com/
http://www.generaldynamics.com/

Next Inning Technology Updates Outlooks for Flextronics International, Benchmark Electronics, Celestica, and Jabil Circuit

PRINCETON, N.J., July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Flextronics International , Benchmark Electronics , Celestica and Jabil Circuit .

In a series of reports released in March, Editor Paul McWilliams advised readers it was time to buy specific tech stocks. His selections went up considerably with one very near doubling. However, in May and early June, he warned readers it was time to take some profits and prepare for the summer swoon he saw coming. Now that tech stocks have taken a significant hit, is it time to start buying again? Click to read his updated thoughts and enjoy a 21-day free trial of Next Inning:

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In his State of Tech report, McWilliams wrote: "Through its acquisition of Solectron, Flextronics is now the second largest EMS company in the world and possibly the most widely diversified. Naturally, with the potential benefits that come from the Solectron acquisition, there are also risks. However, as it stands today, it appears to me that Wall Street is too focused on these risks and too quick to discount the potential for success..."

McWilliams also looks at these topics:

-- Why might Wall Street be underestimating Flextronics' ability to profitably leverage the Solectron acquisition? Could the price of Flextronics double in the next year?

-- Is Benchmark's valuation attractive or is it a value trap?

-- Should recent improvements at Celestica convince investors that the company's uneven results are behind it?

-- Is Jabil's management being conservative with its forecasts? Will Jabil outperform expectations?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 224% since its inception versus 74% for the Nasdaq.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran.

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

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George Cope appointed to the boards of directors and as CEO of BCE Inc. and Bell CanadaNew Bell structure and executive team announced

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE) today announced that George Cope has been appointed to the boards of directors and as President and Chief Executive Officer of BCE and Bell Canada, effective today.

As previously announced, Mr. Cope will also lead the company following the completion of its acquisition by an investor group led by Teachers' Private Capital, the private investment arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Providence Equity Partners Inc., Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity. The transaction will close on or before December 11, 2008.

A proven senior executive who has served the Canadian telecommunications industry for more than 20 years, Mr. Cope joined Bell in 2005 as President and Chief Operating Officer of Bell Canada. Previously, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Telus Mobility, a position he assumed following Telus' acquisition of national wireless provider Clearnet Communications in 2000. Mr. Cope had earlier served for 13 years as President and CEO of Clearnet. He began his telecom career with Bell Cellular Distribution Services Inc.

Mr. Cope replaces the departing Michael Sabia as CEO of BCE and Bell. BCE also announced today Mr. Sabia's resignation from the BCE and Bell boards.

Bell focused on a clear goal

"I am very excited about the opportunities ahead for Bell's customers and our national team," said Mr. Cope. "Bell's goal is clear: to be recognized by customers as Canada's leading communications company. I look forward to leading a unified, re-energized organization focused on attaining that goal by delivering a better customer experience at every level."

Bell today announced a streamlined organizational structure and a new executive team made up of an experienced group of senior Bell leaders. The team has developed a strategic operating plan that will quickly re-focus the organization on improving the customer experience, while rolling out competitive new service, network and marketing initiatives.

Bell operates in all sectors of the Canadian communications marketplace and is the country's largest supplier of home phone, high-speed Internet, enterprise and small and medium business (SMB), and wholesale telecommunications services. Bell ExpressVu is the digital High Definition TV leader in Canada, while national wireless arm Bell Mobility delivers to Canadians the largest and fastest mobile data network across North America, digital coverage for 96% of the Canadian population, and international voice and data services.

New Bell executive team

The Bell executive team emphasizes the organization's focus on the customer experience and improved service delivery. The streamlined structure, led by Mr. Cope, reduces the total number of BCE and Bell executives from 17 to 12.

"Our executive team offers the experience and stability of a strong set of current Bell executives, several internal promotions and the return of a respected industry veteran," said Mr. Cope. "Every member of the team is passionate and enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead for Bell, and our ability to achieve our goal."

- Trevor Anderson, Executive Vice-President - Network: Serving with Bell since 1971 and in a wide range of technology and network leadership roles across multiple Bell businesses, Trevor was previously Senior Vice-President -Technology for Bell Canada. - Stephane Boisvert, President - Enterprise: In 2006, Stephane was appointed President of Bell Canada's Enterprise business, which serves large Canadian companies and public sector customers. He previously spent 20 years at IBM and Sun Microsystems, and served as Chairman of Sun Microsystems Canada. - Charles Brown, President - Small & Medium Business and Bell West: Charles joined Bell in 2006 as President of Bell Western Region. A manager at BCE Mobile and Bell Mobility early in his career, Charles has held senior executive positions with communications companies such as Clearnet Communications and Trillium Communications. - Michael Cole, Executive Vice-President and Chief Information Officer: Starting his career with Bell Canada in 1991, Michael has served in several Bell groups including Network and Customer Operations, and Business Planning and Information Systems. He was most recently Senior Vice-President, Bell Canada Operations. - Kevin Crull, President - Residential Services: Kevin was appointed President - Residential Services in 2005, responsible for wireline voice, Internet access and portal services and the Bell video group. Kevin has more than 20 years experience leading sales, marketing, and operational teams, including nine years in major consumer telecommunications businesses. - Wade Oosterman, President - Bell Mobility and Channels, and Chief Brand Officer: Wade was appointed President of Bell Mobility and BDI as well as CBO in 2006. A telecom veteran of more than 20 years, Wade began his career as an executive with Bell Cellular Distribution Services Inc. He later served as Executive Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Clearnet Communications and as EVP, Sales and Marketing for Telus Mobility and Chief Marketing Officer for Telus Corporation. - John Sweeney, President - Wholesale: John joined Bell in 2006 as Senior Vice-President - Carrier Services Group, the wholesale division of Bell Canada. John has worked in telecom since 1973, including as VP and General Manager of Motorola Canada, Division General Manager for Motorola's global iDEN business, and President of Kaval Wireless Solutions. - Mary Ann Turcke, Executive Vice-President - Field Services: Mary Ann joined Bell in 2005, and most recently served as Vice-President, Customer Experience and Operations - SMB. She previously worked with A.T. Kearney Management Consultants and as Vice-President of Operations and General Manager of Internet Pictures Corporation. - Martine Turcotte, Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer: Martine joined BCE in 1988 as Legal Counsel and has served with BCE companies including Bell Canada International, BCE Media and Bell Canada. She was appointed Chief Legal Officer of BCE in 1999. - Siim Vanaselja, Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer: Siim joined BCE in 1994 and has held a variety of senior positions in the company, including EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Bell Canada International. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer of BCE in 2001, and has served as CFO for BCE and Bell Canada. - David Wells, Executive Vice-President - Corporate Services: David returns to Bell, where he spent the first 25 years of his career. He joined Bell Cellular in 1985, and later worked as CFO, CIO and EVP, Human Resources at Bell Mobility and as President & CEO of Mobility Canada. He served as EVP of Corporate Services at Clearnet and later served in the same role at Telus Mobility. Transaction update

The Company also announced today that the Commissioner of Competition has extended, under the Competition Act (Canada), the period during which the privatization transaction may be completed under the original merger notification filing.

As closing of the privatization transaction will occur on or before December 11, 2008, the Toronto Stock Exchange has extended to January 30, 2009 time for the holding of the Company's annual meeting of shareholders. While the Company does not expect that an annual meeting will be necessary, to comply with legal requirements relating to public notice of the annual meeting date and venue, the Board of Directors has set January 30, 2009, in Montreal, as the date and location of its annual meeting, if required.

About Bell Canada

Bell Canada provides consumer and business customers with solutions to all their communications needs, including wireline and wireless voice and data services, high-speed Internet, digital TV and VoIP services, integrated information and communications technology (ICT) services to business and government, and Virtual Chief Information Officer (VCIO) services to small and medium size business (SMBs). Bell is proud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive Telecommunications Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. Please visit http://www.bell.ca/ for more.

About BCE

BCE (TSX, NYSE: BCE) is Canada's largest communications company. Under the Bell Canada brand, the Company's services include local, long distance and wireless phone services, high-speed and wireless Internet access, IP-broadband services, information and communications technology services (or value-added services) and digital television services. BCE also holds an interest in CTVglobemedia. BCE shares are listed in Canada and the United States. Please visit http://www.bce.ca/ for more.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the proposed privatization of BCE and other statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events. As a result, we cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize.

The timing and completion of the proposed privatization transaction is subject to each of the parties fulfilling their commitments under the transaction documents and to a number of terms and conditions, including, without limitation, the provisions of, and certain termination rights available to the parties under, the definitive agreement dated June 29, 2007, as amended by the final agreement dated July 4, 2008, governing the terms of the transaction. The conditions to the transaction, including the receipt of a refreshed U.S. anti-trust approval, may not be satisfied in accordance with their terms, and/or the parties to the definitive agreement may exercise their termination rights, in which case the proposed privatization transaction could be modified, restructured or terminated, as applicable. Failure to complete the proposed privatization transaction could have a material adverse impact on the market price of BCE's shares.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as may be required by Canadian securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, we undertake no obligation to comment on expectations of, or statements made by, third parties in respect of the proposed privatization transaction. For additional information with respect to certain of these and other assumptions and risks, please refer to BCE's 2007 annual management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") dated March 5, 2008 included in the Bell Canada Enterprises 2007 Annual Report, BCE's 2008 First Quarter MD&A dated May 6, 2008, as well as to the definitive agreement dated June 29, 2007, as amended, and BCE's management proxy circular dated August 7, 2007, all filed by BCE with the Canadian securities commissions (available at http://www.sedar.com/) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov/). These documents are also available on BCE's website at http://www.bce.ca/.

BCE Inc.

CONTACT: Media contact: Pierre Leclerc, (514) 391-2007, 1-877-391-2007,
pierre.leclerc@bell.ca; Investor contact: Thane Fotopoulos, (514) 870-4619,
thane.fotopoulos@bell.ca

Fuwei Films Designated as a Candidate for A-Category Taxpayer in Shandong Province

BEIJING, July 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co. Limited ("Fuwei" or "the Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic films located in China, today announced that Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. ("Fuwei Shandong"), the Company's fully owned operating subsidiary, has been designated a candidate for an A-Category taxpayer by the National Taxation Bureau and the Local Taxation Bureau of Shandong Province.

The A-Category is the top of the four ratings for corporate taxpayers in China. Candidates eligible for the category are reviewed and designated by the authorities every two years. During the past two years, A-Category companies accounted for fewer than 1% of the total taxpaying enterprises and in the past such companies have also enjoyed the exemption from some of the routine tax-related audits by the local government within two years and the priority service when applying for export tax rebates, etc.

"We are delighted to be considered for the prestigious classification of A-Category corporate taxpayer," said Mr. Xiaoan He, Chairman and CEO of Fuwei. "We believe that this is a confirmation of our excellent reputation in the local industry and our community. The taxpaying advantages that come with the classification would likely boost our confidence as well as potentially facilitate future growth."

About Fuwei Films

Fuwei Films conducts its business through its wholly owned subsidiary Shandong Fuwei Films Co., Ltd. Shandong Fuwei develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality plastic films using the biaxial oriented stretch technique, otherwise known as BOPET film (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate). Fuwei's BOPET film is widely used to package food, medicine, cosmetics, tobacco and alcohol, as well as in the imaging, electronics, and magnetic products industries.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to risks. Risk factors that could contribute to such differences include those matters more fully disclosed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission some of which are among other things, competition in the BOPET film industry; growth of, and risks inherent in, the BOPET film industry in China; uncertainty as to future profitability and our ability to obtain adequate financing for our planned capital expenditure requirements; uncertainty as to our ability to continuously develop new BOPET film products and keep up with changes in BOPET film technology; risks associated with possible defects and errors in our products; uncertainty as to our ability to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights; uncertainty as to our ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; and uncertainty in acquiring raw materials on time and on acceptable terms, particularly in view of the volatility in the prices of petroleum products in recent years. The forward-looking information provided herein represents the Company's estimates as of the date of the press release, and subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's estimates to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future. Therefore, this forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates of its future financial performance as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Actual results of our operations may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors.

For further information, please contact: In China: Christina He Investor Relations Manager Tel: +86-10-8518-5620 Email: fuweiIR@fuweifilms.com In the U.S.: Leslie Wolf-Creutzfeldt Investor Relations Grayling Global Tel: +1-646-284-9472 Email: lwolf-creutzfeldt@hfgcg.com

Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co. Limited

CONTACT: In China: Christina He, Investor Relations Manager, +86-10-
8518-5620, or fuweiIR@fuweifilms.com; In the U.S.: Leslie Wolf-Creutzfeldt,
Investor Relations of Grayling Global, +1-646-284-9472, or lwolf-
creutzfeldt@hfgcg.com

Emmis Interactive Extends Digital Services Offerings to Corus EntertainmentRadio industry leader in interactive revenue partners with Corus to deliver record growth

CHICAGO, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emmis Interactive, the U.S. radio industry's leader in generating interactive revenues, today announced a partnership with top Canadian broadcaster Corus Entertainment.

Emmis Interactive, Inc. serves 20 radio stations in six markets owned by Corus Entertainment. "Over the past year we have been working with Emmis Interactive to develop deeper and richer revenue streams at the local level," said David Huszar, General Manager of Splice Interactive Media, provider of interactive services to Corus radio properties. "Revenues in the markets served by Emmis Interactive have collectively increased 40 percent versus the prior year giving us tremendous momentum as we crossover to a new fiscal year on September 1st. We've enjoyed working collaboratively with a company that shares our approach to strategic selling and look forward to expanding on this partnership."

"We decided to partner with Emmis Interactive because we were looking for a way to augment the interactive franchise we had already developed," John Hayes, President of Corus Radio, said. "With Emmis Interactive's proven ability to mobilize interactive revenue, we can offer our advertisers powerful and unique opportunities. Emmis Interactive has developed a proven model for local broadcasters, and adding their expertise to our established efforts gives us a significant advantage in the marketplace."

Created five years ago, Emmis Interactive teaches the skills of selling integrated media solutions while providing, engaging interactive experiences for advertisers. Emmis Radio, supported by Emmis Interactive, Inc., has generated a greater percentage of its revenue from interactive sales than any other radio company.

"Advertisers want great ideas served up in multi-touchpoint, measurable campaigns. The interactive space provides a great return on investment and helps our industry deliver very interested consumers to our clients, completing the sale that the on-air commercial starts," said Deborah Esayian, Co-President of Emmis Interactive. This year interactive revenue for Emmis Radio will continue to grow over 20 percent versus year ago.

Since announcing its intent to market its services to radio broadcasters and other local media companies in late April, Emmis Interactive has announced partnerships with Lincoln Financial Media, Renda Broadcasting and Big League Broadcasting, as well as announcing a licensing agreement with the iTunes(R) Store to market its custom Storefront technology.

Emmis Interactive, Inc., an award-winning global software and consulting company, provides local broadcasters and publishers with profitable, sustainable interactive businesses. Combining years of broadcast and publishing experience with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service, Emmis Interactive empowers local media companies with a comprehensive digital strategy to maximize the value of their media brands. Services include interactive strategy for executive management, interactive sales training, content management consulting, proprietary technology platform and hosting services, custom website design and interactive product development.

Emmis Interactive Inc. is an Emmis Communications Company. For more information about Emmis Interactive, visit emmisinteractive.com.

About Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, Movie Central, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at http://www.corusent.com/.

Certain statements included in this report or in the financial statements contained herein which are not statements of historical fact, including but not limited to those identified with the words "expect," "will" or "look" are intended to be, and are, by this Note, identified as "forward-looking statements," as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future result, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statement. Emmis does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

Emmis Interactive, Inc.

CONTACT: Chris Campbell, Director of Sales Marketing, Emmis Interactive,
ccampbell@emmisinteractive.com, +1-312-986-7338

Web site: http://www.emmis.com/
http://www.corusent.com/

Notify Technology's Wireless Enterprise Solution to Support the Apple iPhoneNotifyLink solution will extend enterprise wireless synchronization to 12 additional email suites using Apple's new iPhone 3G and any iPhone or iPod touch upgraded with the new iPhone 2.0 software

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Notify Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: NTFY) , today announced that its NotifyLink Enterprise Edition will now support the Apple iPhone 3G and all iPhones and iPod touch devices once upgraded with the new iPhone 2.0 software. With the iPhone 2.0 upgrade for the iPhone and iPod touch, Apple is only providing enterprise wireless email and PIM synchronization support for Microsoft Exchange users. The NotifyLink Enterprise Edition will extend the enterprise functionality of the iPhone and iPod touch to include support for the wireless synchronization of email and PIM (calendar, personal address book, and global address book) to an additional 12 email suites. The NotifyLink support for the iPhone and iPod touch will include all supported email suites listed on Notify's website at http://www.notifycorp.com/. In the coming weeks, Notify will make separate joint announcements with many of its email suite partners regarding support for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.

"We are excited to publicly announce our support of the new iPhone 3G with our NotifyLink Enterprise Edition. With the new iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0 upgrade for the iPhones and iPod touch, we are able to offer our enterprise, government, and educational customers with a push wireless email and PIM synchronization solution that will meet their needs," said Paul DePond, President and Founder of Notify Technology. "Since the initial release of the iPhone last year, the customer demand for supporting this device with our NotifyLink Enterprise Edition has been unprecedented. We are very thankful to have been accepted into Apple's iPhone developer program and look forward to an exciting and prosperous future supporting the iPhone and iPod touch family of products."

NotifyLink Enterprise Edition Versions

The NotifyLink Enterprise Edition "On-Premise" version is ideal for organizations or enterprises who want to maintain and support their wireless email and PIM synchronization on site whereas the NotifyLink Enterprise Edition "On-Demand" version is hosted by Notify and designed for organizations or enterprises of all sizes wanting to avoid the maintenance and support of an "On-Premise" solution and still deploy any number of wireless devices.

Availability and More Information

The NotifyLink Enterprise Edition supporting the iPhone and iPod touch will be available in early August. For more information about the NotifyLink Enterprise Edition for the iPhone and iPod touch, please contact Notify directly at (408) 777-7930 or send an email to sales@notifycorp.com or visit our website at http://www.notifycorp.com/.

About Notify Technology Corporation

Founded in 1994, Notify Technology Corporation, (BULLETIN BOARD: NTFY) is an independent software vendor (ISV) specializing in wireless solutions and services. Notify's wireless solutions and services provide secure synchronized email and PIM access and management to any size organization or business on a variety of wireless 2-way devices and networks. Notify sells its wireless products directly and through authorized resellers internationally. Notify is an official Apple iPhone Development Partner, BlackBerry Alliance Member, Symbian Alliance Member, and Palm Select Partner. The Company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Media Contacts: Edward Toro Notify Technology Corporation Tel: 408-777-7929 etoro@notifycorp.com

Notify Technology Corporation

CONTACT: Edward Toro of Notify Technology Corporation, +1-408-777-7929,
etoro@notifycorp.com

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

CGSE to Sign Agreement With DigitalGlobe - Supplier of Satellite Imagery to Google Earth

LAS VEGAS, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. ("Columbus") (Pink Sheets: CGSE) today announced it has reached an important understanding with DigitalGlobe, world leader in high-resolution commercial imagery. DigitalGlobe also supplies the popular Google Earth website with its images. According to the understanding, Columbus will have access to DigitalGlobe's digital image bank for use in the Ranger navigation system.

DigitalGlobe operates three imaging satellites: Worldview I, Worldview II, and QuickBird. These satellites collect the highest resolution commercial imagery of the Earth, and offer the largest image size, and greatest on-board storage capacity and resolution compared to any other commercial satellite imagery available today.

The market has become increasingly aware of the advantages of navigation and Global Positioning System (GPS) tools, especially for vehicle navigation systems. These tools include both built-in systems and Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs), which are handheld devices that users can carry with them and use in their vehicles. Industry analysts estimate that sales of PNDs will grow from approximately 14 million units in 2006 to approximately 56 million units in 2011. As the demand for these personal navigation devices continues to grow, so does the need for better quality images covering more parts of the world.

Columbus is a rapidly growing player in the geographic imaging systems and navigation industry. The company's leading product, Ranger, is a cutting-edge navigation software package providing location-based, GPS mapping, navigation, and information solutions for the off-road environment.

"High-quality mapping images are an essential component of any effective navigation system. Access to DigitalGlobe's advanced images will enable us to dramatically improve the scope and quality of the Ranger," says Columbus CEO, Tsvika Freidman. "We are determined to maintain our position as a leading player in the world of navigation systems and are very excited to partner with DigitalGlobe to enable us to maintain and enhance this position."

About Columbus Geographic Systems

Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. is a rising player in the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and navigation applications. The Company brings advanced software capabilities to a wide range of users and devices, previously only accessible to trained professionals on dedicated devices.

Main products:

-- Highly-effective off road, outdoor GPS navigation tools, working on a full range of devices including Car PC, PDA, and Personal Navigation Devices (PND), with options for 3D imaging.

-- Innovative, affordable GIS tools easily used in a range of applications, including businesses, agriculture, surveys, and government agencies.

-- Aerial GIS applications for military and civilian aircraft operating in complex or threatening environments.

For more information, please visit http://www.columbusgis.com/ . Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release may contain 'forward-looking' information within the meaning of the Federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release may include forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties.

There can be no assurance that such statements will be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances or to reflect unanticipated events or developments.

Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd.

CONTACT: Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd., +972 8 8601001,
info@columbusgis.com

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

Peregrine Semiconductor Selects Eagle Test Systems for RF Testing

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eagle Test Systems, Inc. , announced today that Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation has selected the ETS-364/RF6000 platform to test its RF CMOS and Mixed Signal Communication Devices.

"Our team completed a comprehensive review of multiple ATE suppliers with RF test capability," said Vince DeMaioribus, Director, Assembly and Test Operations, Peregrin Semiconductor. "Eagle's ETS-364/RF6000 clearly demonstrated advantages that will enable Peregrine to achieve the most competitive overall cost-of-test results."

"Peregrine's evaluation was a very thorough and rigorous process, and their selection of Eagle's RF6000 is an extremely important validation for our product's value," stated Dan Faia, Vice President Global Sales and Marketing for Eagle Test. "I consider this a significant milestone for Eagle and a real testament to the advantages we offer the RF device market."

About Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

Eagle Test designs, manufactures, sells and services high-performance automated test equipment for the semiconductor industry. The company's products are used to test analog, mixed-signal and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors that are used in products such as digital cameras, MP3 players, automotive electronics, cellular telephones, computers and peripherals. The company was founded in 1976 and has offices located throughout the world in Asia, North America and Europe, with corporate headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Please visit http://www.eagletest.com/ for more information.

ETS-364(R), Eagle Vision(R), are registered trademarks of Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

About Peregrine Semiconductor

Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets high-performance communications RF ICs for the wireless infrastructure and mobile wireless; broadband CATV/DTV; communications infrastructure and aerospace markets. Manufactured on the Company's proprietary UltraCMOS(TM) silicon-on-sapphire process technology, Peregrine products are uniquely poised to meet the needs of a global RF design community in high-growth applications such as WCDMA, EDGE and GSM digital cellular, broadband, DTV, DVR and rad-hard space and defense programs. The Company, headquartered in San Diego, California, maintains global manufacturing and sales support operations and a worldwide technical distribution network. Additional information is available on the web at http://www.psemi.com/.

Company Contact Stephen J. Hawrysz Chief Financial Officer Eagle Test Systems, Inc. 847-327-1033

Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Stephen J. Hawrysz, Chief Financial Officer of Eagle Test
Systems, Inc., +1-847-327-1033

Web site: http://www.eagletest.com/
http://www.psemi.com/

Johnson Controls and IBM Develop Software Solution to Help Data Center ManagementIntegrated software helps tackle energy and facility management challenges

MILWAUKEE, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., the global leader in creating smart environments, today announced plans to integrate IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Energy Management software to help make data centers more energy efficient and sustainable. The offering fuses the advanced energy monitoring and control capabilities of Johnson Controls Metasys(R) building management system with data center energy management capabilities provided by IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Energy Management software.

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The integration of the two systems will help data center customers address the growing need to maximize energy efficiency, reduce power and cooling costs, and make real-time power decisions. For example, the Web-enabled offering will allow customers to decide whether to scale back data center power consumption, allocate energy consuming assets based on the priority needs of the business and make fast failover decisions to help ensure uninterrupted performance of critical IT services.

While the Metasys building management system provides real-time monitoring and control for building and system infrastructure, IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Energy Management software provides real-time monitoring and control for a facility's IT infrastructure. When integrated, data centers will have a complete solution that addresses both their systems and IT energy efficiency needs.

The Metasys building management system integrates building systems and equipment to provide centralized monitoring and control and a high degree of automation. Metasys software organizes and interprets events, audits and other critical data. It allows monitoring and control from any Web-enabled device. The result is buildings that are more comfortable, safe and sustainable.

The combination of the systems is intended to enhance an enterprisewide view of energy consumption -- from data centers to security systems, air conditioning and lighting. This information will allow customers to analyze events and alerts and then take action that can lower energy consumption and support quality delivery of IT services.

"As far as technology and solutions are concerned, this combined offering will provide customers with one comprehensive solution to help them improve energy efficiency," said David Love, director of Private Sector Solutions for Johnson Controls. "By combining IBM's software innovation with Johnson Controls' facility management expertise, customers around the globe will have efficient and manageable data centers. We will have truly set the standard."

Metasys software already includes features that reduce energy usage and lower utility bills. The latest Metasys software features expanded support for Demand Limiting and Load Rolling (DLLR). Demand Limiting predicts potential energy peaks by monitoring the utility meters and employs a flexible control strategy to defer energy consuming loads to times of the day when energy usage is billed at lower rates. Load Rolling provides a control strategy that reduces total energy usage by adjusting or resetting noncritical equipment, while maintaining occupant comfort. By incorporating IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Energy Management software into Metasys building management system, another layer of energy management will be added to an already robust platform.

In combination, Metasys with IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Energy Management software will consolidate views of energy management information, enabling optimization across data centers and building infrastructures. Web-enabled monitoring capabilities will offer customers the ability to understand energy usage remotely, allowing facility and IT managers to identify potential energy-related problems and take corrective or preventive action immediately. Additionally, historical trending and forecasting capabilities can enhance precision in existing environments. Energy planning features will allow customers to set power and usage thresholds to control energy usage regardless of demand.

"Customers today are faced with an array of energy challenges such as increased power and cooling costs, exceeding power capacity, and an inability to monitor and plan for power consumption," said Stuart McIrvine, director, Emerging Markets, IBM Tivoli. "IBM's software offers tools to monitor and manage power usage, and together with Johnson Controls, we will be able to expand on our data center management capabilities to include facility management in order to provide customers with a holistic view of energy consumption and its potential impact on their businesses."

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and 1 million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.

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CONTACT: Darryll Fortune of Johnson Controls, +1-414-524-7770,
darryll.l.fortune@jci.com; or Kirsten Helgeson, +1-414-227-3536,
khelgeson@ckpr.biz, for Johnson Controls

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

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Peregrine Semiconductor Selects Eagle Test Systems for RF Testing

BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois, July 11 /PRNewswire/ --

Eagle Test Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGLT), announced today that Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation has selected the ETS-364/RF6000 platform to test its RF CMOS and Mixed Signal Communication Devices.

About Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

ETS-364(R), Eagle Vision(R), are registered trademarks of Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

About Peregrine Semiconductor

Company Contact Stephen J. Hawrysz Chief Financial Officer Eagle Test Systems, Inc. +1-847-327-1033 Web site: http://www.eagletest.com http://www.psemi.com

Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

Stephen J. Hawrysz, Chief Financial Officer of Eagle Test Systems, Inc., +1-847-327-1033

Atari Revs its Engines With the Ultra Realistic Racing Experience 'RACE Pro'- Nothing Gets Closer to the Real Thrill of the Race Track on Xbox 360 this Fall 2008 -

NEW YORK, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari (OTC Pink Sheets: ATAR) is revving it up with the announcement of the ultra realistic racing video game RACE Pro, scheduled to speed into stores this fall 2008 exclusively for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by renowned award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators, RACE Pro brings SimBin's formidable skill and know-how to Xbox 360 for the very first time this fall.

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving gamers the ultimate racing simulation experience, all powered by Lizard, SimBin's own physics engine. With precision physics and handling, racers will feel every bend and burst of acceleration along with every emotion from pre-race tension in the pit lanes to the exhilaration of capturing the checker flag. RACE Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks. Putting players in the driving seats of their simulated racing careers, racers will have the opportunity to work their way up the leader boards through intense training and winning key races. RACE Pro has something for everyone, allowing players of all levels to pick up and play, while offering challenging tracks and advanced modes for the more experienced players.

RACE Pro offers a wealth of cars ranging from 200 to over 1000 horse power, as well as a host of championships including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW. GT cars from manufacturers including Aston Martin and Saleen take their place on the grid as well as production cars such as the Audi R8 and Dodge Viper SRT10. In addition, RACE Pro is exclusively bringing all the WTCC cars from manufacturers Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chevrolet and Seat to Xbox 360 for the very first time. For a blast of accessible fun, the Mini Cooper Challenge invites players of all abilities to take the wheel.

Gamers and racing fans alike will experience the thrill of racing these powerful cars on 13 real life tracks covering all continents, of which Macau, Porto and Pau are exclusive to RACE Pro, and US tracks Laguna Seca and Road America are brand new to SimBin fans.

"With five years worth of experience under SimBin's belt, RACE Pro ensures a unique racing experience unlike anything seen before on console," said Cyril Voiron, VP Brand Management, Worldwide Publishing, Atari. "Nothing gets you closer to the ultimate racing sensation than RACE Pro and Atari is proud to add this product to our holiday line-up."

"Having personally taken the leap from 20 years of championship racing to racing simulation development, I am really excited for SimBin to be taking its own leap from PC to Xbox 360," said Henrik Roos, CEO, SimBin Studios AB. "We are proud to be taking this significant move with Atari, our trusted partner since our very first game."

Online play via Xbox LIVE(R) online entertainment network for Xbox 360 and System Link support lets up to 12 players take on equally high-powered opponents and test their skills to the limit to reach the finish line ahead of the pack. For friends closer to home, the brand new 'Hot Seat' feature puts players in the driving seat for a limited amount of time before passing the controller to the next player and so on, demanding exceptionally quick reactions and precision racing from even the most seasoned drivers.

Nothing gets closer than RACE Pro, the ultra real racing simulation game exclusive to Xbox 360, scheduled for release this fall 2008.

About Atari, Inc.

One of the world's most recognized brands, New York-based Atari, Inc. is a third-party publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company's 1,000+ titles include genre-defining franchises such as Test Drive(R) and mass-market and children's franchises such as Dragon Ball Z(R). Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext - ISIN: FR0010478248). For more information, visit http://www.atari.com/.

About the SimBin Group

The SimBin group is a privately owned group of Swedish companies that occupies a total staff of 80 people, consisting of 50 employees and 30 distributed consultant's world wide. In the SimBin portfolio you will find award winning PC titles like "GTR - The FIA GT Racing Game", "GT Legends", "GTR 2 - The FIA GT Racing Game", "RACE - The WTCC Game" and "RACE 07 - The WTCC Game". GTR and RACE are registered trademarks owned by the SimBin group.

SimBin Studios AB is the mother company, responsible for the publishing and IP rights for all productions developed within the SimBin group. SimBin Studios AB is also responsible for Business Development, Finances, Marketing, PR and administration.

SimBin Development Team AB is a Swedish game developer founded in 2003 and is a subsidiary of SimBin Studios AB. SimBin Development Team AB handles all the game productions in the group and develops games for all leading platforms.

SimBin Distribution AB is a daughter company of SimBin Studios AB and has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. With RaceRoom, a franchise concept including marketing, branding, game software and hardware in a turn-key solution, SimBin Distribution offers a new business opportunity in the event and experience industry

For more information: http://www.simbin.com/ Safe Harbor Statement

With the exception of the historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain certain "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Some of the factors which could cause our results to differ materially include the following: the loss of key customers; delays in product development and related product release schedules; inability to secure capital; adapting to the rapidly changing industry technology, including new console technology; loss of our credit facilities; maintaining relationships with leading independent video game software developers; maintaining or acquiring licenses to intellectual property; fluctuations in the Company's quarterly net revenues and results of operations based on the seasonality of our industry; the terminati