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ShoreTel to Report First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Results

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ShoreTel(R), Inc. , a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications solutions, today announced that it will issue its press release reporting financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2008 following the close of the market on Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

The Company will host a corresponding conference call and live Webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on October 29, 2008. To access the conference call, dial +1-877-584-6502 for callers in the U.S. or Canada and +1-706-679-0430 for international callers and provide the operator with the conference identification number of 67950946. A live Webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's corporate Web site at http://www.shoretel.com/ and an archived recording will be available beginning approximately two hours after the completion of the call until the Company's announcement of its financial results for the next quarter. An audio telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on October 29, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on November 5, 2008, by dialing +1-800-642-1687 or +1-706-645-9291 for callers outside the U.S. and Canada and providing the conference identification number of 67950946.

About ShoreTel, Inc.

ShoreTel, Inc., is a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications systems. ShoreTel enables companies of any size to seamlessly integrate all communications-voice, data, messaging-with their business processes. Independent of device or location, ShoreTel's distributed software architecture eliminates the traditional costs, complexity and reliability issues typically associated with other solutions. ShoreTel continues to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction, ease of use and manageability while driving down the overall total cost of ownership. ShoreTel is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has regional offices in the United Kingdom, Sydney, Australia and Munich, Germany. For more information, visit http://www.shoretel.com/ or call 1-877-80SHORE.

Investor Contact: Tonya Chin ShoreTel, Inc. 408-962-2573 tchin@shoretel.com

ShoreTel, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Tonya Chin of ShoreTel, Inc., +1-408-962-2573,
tchin@shoretel.com

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

Anixter International Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call

GLENVIEW, Ill., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anixter International Inc. , a leading global distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable, fasteners and other small parts, today announced that it will report final results for the third quarter of 2008 on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and broadcast a conference call to discuss these results at 9:30 am central time.

The call will be Webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Anixter's Website at http://www.anixter.com/webcasts. The Webcast also will be available over CCBN's Investor Distribution Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call through CCBN's individual investor center at http://www.companyboardroom.com/, or by visiting any of the investor sites in CCBN's Individual Investor Network (such as America Online's Personal Finance Channel and Fidelity.com). Institutional investors can access the call via CCBN's password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (http://www.streetevents.com/). The Webcast will be archived on all of these sites for 30 days.

About Anixter

Anixter International is a leading global distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable, fasteners and other small parts. The company adds value to the distribution process by providing its customers access to 1) innovative inventory management programs, 2) more than 400,000 products and over $1 billion in inventory, 3) 214 warehouses with more than 6 million square feet of space, and 4) locations in 248 cities in 50 countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE.

Additional information about Anixter is available on the Internet at http://www.anixter.com/.

Anixter International Inc.

CONTACT: Dennis Letham, Chief Financial Officer of Anixter International
Inc., +1-224-521-8601; or Investor Inquiries, Chris Kettmann of Ashton
Partners, +1-312-553-6716, for Anixter International Inc.

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

Army Selects Goodrich for AH-64 Apache Helicopter Mission Data Recorder UpgradeMulti-channel upgrade improves pilot's safety and effectiveness against time-critical targets

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) to upgrade mission data recorders for the Apache helicopter's VUIT-2 program. Work will be done by Goodrich's Sensors and Integrated Systems (SIS) team in Monterey Park, Calif. with deliveries beginning immediately.

The Apache VUIT-2 system receives streaming battlefield video and metadata from unmanned aerial systems and displays it on the cockpit multi-purpose displays. The real-time video improves situational awareness and effectiveness against time-critical targets. Goodrich will upgrade Army-provided single-channel mission data recorders with multi-channel capabilities to enable recording of current Apache video sources as well as VUIT-2 program video.

"This upgrade allows Apache pilots to record and view critical video data without entering harm's way," said Jan Mathiesen, Vice President, Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems. "We're proud to be able to expand the capabilities of the Apache and the warfighter so quickly and successfully."

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information, visit http://www.goodrich.com/ .

Goodrich Corporation

CONTACT: Laurie Tardif, +1-704-423-7048, Lisa Bottle, +1-704-423-7060,
both of Goodrich Corporation

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

D.C. Office of Cable Television, Verizon Negotiate Franchise Agreement; Legislation Approving Franchise Introduced for D.C. Council Review

Residents and businesses in the nation's capital are closer to more choice for their TV service with the introduction Tuesday (Oct. 7) of legislation regarding a franchise agreement between the D.C. Office of Cable Television (OCT) and Verizon Washington, DC. The Council of the District of Columbia now will consider the agreement and subsequently vote on whether to approve it.

The legislation, which was introduced at the request of D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs, chaired by Councilmember Mary M. Cheh.

"The District of Columbia is the epicenter of one of the country's most technology-rich markets, and we look forward to the deployment of the latest video and broadband technology in our community," said Fenty.

OCT Director Eric E. Richardson said, "Verizon and OCT over the past 10 months negotiated a franchise agreement that ensures Verizon's deployment will touch on each of the District's eight wards over the next six years. The agreement also includes support for public, educational and governmental access channels and strong customer-service standards."

Subject to franchise approval by year-end, Verizon plans to begin designing and upgrading its network in the District to all fiber optics and could begin offering its fiber-optic-based FiOS TV service in the District within about a year.

Councilmember Cheh said, "This bill will put the District on track to reap the benefits of an advanced, all-fiber-optic network that will offer additional cable TV competition and significantly higher broadband speeds. We commend the Office of Cable Television and Verizon for their hard work in reaching this agreement, and I look forward to prompt review and consideration of the franchise legislation by my committee and the full Council that should be completed by the end of this year."

William R. Roberts, Verizon regional president for Maryland and Washington, D.C., said, "This franchise agreement paves the way for more TV competition in the nation's capital - a market Verizon has been proud to serve for more than a century. We're eager to roll up our sleeves and get to work, and we urge the mayor and Council to act for more choice and competition by approving this agreement expeditiously."

Under the 15-year agreement, Verizon will - within three years of the agreement's effective date - offer service to all residences in an initial service area served by three Verizon switching offices in the District's northwest and southeast quadrants. These offices serve customers in parts of the following neighborhoods: Barry Farm, Brightwood, Cleveland Park, Crestwood, Fort Stanton, Friendship Heights, Historic Anacostia, Petworth, Shepherd Park, Sheridan, Tenleytown, Van Ness and Woodley Park.

Within six years, Verizon will expand its services to an extended service area that will include three more switching offices in the northeast, northwest and southwest quadrants. These additional offices serve customers in parts of the following neighborhoods: Adams Morgan, Benning, Benning Heights, Buzzard Point, Deanwood, Dupont Circle, Eastland Gardens, Ft. McNair, Lincoln Heights, Logan Circle, Shaw and Southwest Waterfront.

Other franchise agreement highlights include: -- Nine initial public, educational and governmental (PEG) access channels, with a provision for up to five additional PEG channels. -- Payment of franchise fees equivalent to five percent of gross revenues on cable TV service. -- Financial support for the District's PEG channels and institutional network (known as an INET) equivalent initially to 3 percent of gross revenues on cable TV service. -- An extensive and appropriate set of customer service provisions.

The Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs plans to hold a public hearing on the franchise agreement before sending the legislation to the full Council for review and consideration.

More information about Verizon and the franchise review process is available at http://www.verizon.com/dc or http://www.oct.dc.gov/.

Verizon

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

Web Site: http://www.oct.dc.gov/
http://www.verizon.com/dc

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Salary.com(TM) Expands Talent Management Suite and Unveils Advanced Succession and Workforce Capabilities Management at HR Technology(R) Conference & ExpoSuccession Planning and Workforce Capabilities Products Illustrate Salary.com's Strategy to Deliver Integrated Competency-Driven Talent ManagementOn-site Demos at Booth #415

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Salary.com, Inc. (http://www.salary.com/) , a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions, http://www.salary.com/enterprise/layoutscripts/entl_talentmanager_landing.asp, today announced an important milestone in its strategy to deliver competency-driven talent management with the public debut of succession planning (launched in May 2008) and the launch of workforce capabilities management. This unique approach to talent management leverages Salary.com's proprietary job-competency model across all of the talent management functions. Customers can now develop and assess skills profiles by job and more effectively compensate, review and develop employees. With the addition of these products, Salary.com is uniquely positioned to offer enterprise customers a robust, integrated talent management suite to fuel employee performance and drive shareholder value.

TalentManager(R) succession planning and workforce capabilities management highlight an action-packed agenda for Salary.com at the 11th annual HR Technology Conference & Exposition in Chicago. The company will conduct TalentManager demonstrations as well as preview other new applications, including recently acquired InfoBasis learning and development solutions, at booth #415 for attending practitioners, analysts and media. In addition, the company will participate in the HR Technology "Shootout," a spirited contest between Salary.com and three competitors. Salary.com will showcase TalentManager's robust capabilities to integrate talent management functions using consistent, job-competency models and improve employers' abilities to develop their workforce, improve performance and achieve critical business goals. Finally, Salary.com will host a cocktail reception at Fulton's on the River, 315 N. LaSalle Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m., during which attendees can mingle with Salary.com executives and customers while enjoying the incredible Chicago skyline and river views.

The Leading Competency-Driven Talent Management Suite

Underscoring its mission to help customers identify, reward and retain their highest-performing employees, Salary.com's TalentManager succession planning product gives human resources executives the power to search for and select internal job candidates based on a combination of requirements including competencies, performance, readiness, potential and promotability for each position being planned. Providing as much visibility into candidate performance as needed, the system builds comprehensive employee profiles with key data for each candidate (e.g., work history, job title and responsibilities, education, salary, performance history and competencies). HR executives can configure and customize profile views to zoom in on the information most relevant to the succession plan in place and can compare and rank candidates side-by-side. They can also collaborate online with other planners using message boards and polling tools to discuss and evaluate best fit and readiness-these virtual collaboration features will greatly increase the efficiency of the succession planning process.

Integrated Talent Management Shootout

Selected to participate in the HR Technology Shootout, Salary.com will go toe-to-toe with competitors to determine which solution best solves the myriad of talent management challenges faced by a hypothetical multi-national manufacturer and distributor. In the Shootout, Chief Executive Officer Kent Plunkett will show how effectively and efficiently Salary.com's on-demand suite can be used to:

-- identify the new skills a particular employee must develop to make a transfer to a new department in a new region;

-- link bonus payouts with the performance of several similarly high- performing executives; and

-- help the direct reports of an overstressed executive deliver lofty performance goals despite unexpected events and the lack of a critical manager position tasked with mentoring and boosting the performance of the sales team.

New Workforce Capabilities Management Offering

Salary.com's new workforce capabilities application will enable employers to assess, identify and quantify the overall capabilities of their organization. Employers will be able to define what competencies are critical to the organization and determine if they are at risk in core areas crucial to business performance. Employers will not only be able to inventory and profile key skills by job but also quantify the skills gaps by division and for the entire organization. The new offering will help executives determine if they are spending their training dollars effectively, and identify the cost to make the organization competitive and fill gaps required to improve the organization's performance and business success.

"The addition of on-demand succession planning and workforce capabilities management solutions demonstrate our progress to deliver competency-driven software to customers of all sizes, in all industries," said Kent Plunkett, chief executive officer, Salary.com. "We look forward to continually bringing to market the most sophisticated and easiest-to-use software to help customers inspire a competency-based culture that's critical for success in the global marketplace."

About Salary.com, Inc.

Salary.com is a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions helping businesses and individuals manage pay and performance. Salary.com's highly configurable software applications, proprietary data and consulting services help HR and compensation professionals automate, streamline and optimize critical talent management processes including: market pricing, compensation planning, performance management, competency management and succession planning. Built with compensation and competency data at the core, Salary.com solutions provide businesses of all sizes with the most productive and cost-effective way to manage and inspire their most important asset -- their people. For more information, visit http://www.salary.com/.

Human Resource Executive's Technology(R) Conference & Exposition is Produced and Presented by Human Resource Executive(R) Magazine, LRP Publications and LRP Conferences, LLC, and is a registered trademark of Human Resource Executive Conferences

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These are statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "may," "will," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "should," "seeks," and similar expressions. This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, Salary.com's expectations and assumptions concerning future performance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, our ability to continue to release and gain customer acceptance of new and improved versions of our service, successful customer deployment and utilization of our services, our ability to expand our customer base and product and service offerings, interruptions or delays in our service or our Web hosting, our business model, breach of our security measures, the emerging market in which we operate, our ability to hire, retain and motivate our employees and manage our growth, and competition, as well as those risks and uncertainties described in Salary.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Salary.com expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

(SLRY-F)

Salary.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Rob Halpin of Version 2.0 Communications for Salary.com,
+1-617-426-2222, rhalpin@v2comms.com

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

Entertainment Industry Veterans Headline Platinum Studios Advisory BoardFormer Paramount, Viacom, Marvel Executives to Aid Company in Leveraging Comic Book-Based Content

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Platinum Studios, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PDOS) , an entertainment company that controls an international library of more than 5,600 comic book characters which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media, announced today that it is creating an Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is being formed to help further the company's pursuits of home video and theatrical distribution, marketing, and developing content for new media.

Inaugural members of the Advisory Board include Mark Canton, former Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and currently Chairman Atmosphere Entertainment; Richard Fowkes, Head of Business Affairs for Legendary Pictures and former EVP in charge of business affairs for the motion picture group at Paramount Pictures, Andrea Hein, former President of Viacom Consumer Products and current EVP of First Wives World; Michael Helfant, former President and COO of Marvel Studios; Gale Anne Hurd, Chairman of Valhalla Motion Pictures; John W. Hyde, former President and CEO of Film Roman, former Vice Chairman of Starz Media and currently Chairman of Rehab Incorporated; Jerry Katzman, former Vice Chairman of William Morris Agency; Steve Milo, former President of New Media for Marvel Comics; Gareb Shamus, Founder of Wizard Entertainment; Charlie Weber, former CEO of Lucasfilm; Glenn Rigberg, President of Rigberg Entertainment Group; and Ed Dille, Chairman of Fog Studios.

"The vast experience and success with various forms of entertainment that each advisory board member brings with them will allow Platinum to access additional contacts in the film, television, online, retail and video game industries and in development of the 5600 comic characters and storylines in the Platinum Studios portfolio," said Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, chairman of Platinum Studios. "I am excited by each and every member's willingness to join the Advisory Board and support Platinum in a more formal role."

The Advisory Board reflects Platinum's ongoing commitment to becoming an industry leader in developing comic-based content for use in all forms of media. Collectively, the Advisory Board members bring with them decades of varying experience and perspective in the entertainment industry and will each play an important role in the company's continued growth and development.

About Platinum Studios, Inc.

Platinum Studios (OTCBB: PDOS) is an entertainment company that controls an international library of comic book characters from all over the world, which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media including print, film, online, mobile / wireless, gaming, and merchandising. Platinum Studios' library contains more than 5,600 characters spanning a full range of genres and styles, and also includes properties such http://www.drunkduck.com/, the industry's preeminent webcomics community and Wowio, the world's leading distributor of free, copyrighted e-books, at http://www.wowio.com/. Working with leading companies in the entertainment and new media sectors, Platinum believes it is well positioned to emerge as one of the front-runners in the creation of new content across all media platforms. To learn more about the company and to sign up for our newsletter, please visit our website at http://www.platinumstudios.com/.

Platinum Studios Safe Harbor Statement

Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Although expected, actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectation of Platinum Studios and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting Platinum Studios and its operations; its markets, products, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently, and other factors detailed in reports filed by Platinum Studios with the SEC.

Platinum Studios, Inc.

CONTACT: Media, Randy Greenberg, +1-310-807-8100,
public.relations@platinumstudios.com, or Investors, Thomas Becker,
+1-702-478-7363, investors@platinumstudios.com, both of Platinum Studios,
Inc.

Web site: http://www.platinumstudios.com/
http://www.drunkduck.com/
http://www.wowio.com/

Ouverture officielle par Cognizant d'un centre de livraison en Hongrie en réponse aux besoins européens des clients Global 2000 en matière d'informatique near-shore et de BPO

TEANECK, New Jersey et BUDAPEST, Hongrie, October 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Cognizant (Nasdaq : CTSH), un prestataire de premier plan de services mondiaux de conseil, technologique et de processus métier, a annoncé aujourd'hui l'ouverture de son centre de livraison à Budapest, en Hongrie.

Le nouveau centre viendra à l'appui des clients européens de Cognizant avec des services de délocalisation proches (near-shore) dans un fuseau horaire similaire. Ce nouveau centre mettra à profit les capacités techno-fonctionnelles et multilingues de la région pour prendre en charge les besoins en délocalisation des processus métiers (BPO) des sociétés appartenant au classement Global 2000, en fournissant un ensemble très avancé de savoir-faire local grâce auquel Cognizant pourra répondre aux attentes des clients en Europe de l'Est et Centrale.

L'association de Cognizant avec Budapest a commencé plus tôt cette année avec des services de gestion de données cliniques (CDM) pour AstraZeneca, l'une des plus importantes sociétés pharmaceutiques au monde, réputée pour la qualité de ses médicaments. En plus d'AstraZeneca, le nouveau centre de Budapest fournit des services de développement et d'entretien d'application à un fabricant de premier plan de produits de grande consommation et des services d'architecture de système et d'assurance qualité à une société de réassurance.

Selon Eric Terhaerdt, vice-président des opérations cliniques américaines d'AstraZeneca : << Nous sommes ravis de travailler avec Cognizant, dont les opérations de gestion des données à Budapest garantiront que nos équipes mondiales peuvent partager leurs meilleures pratiques et nous aider à continuer d'obtenir des données cliniques de la plus haute qualité possible. >>

Comme tous les centres de livraison de Cognizant, le site de Budapest s'appuiera sur Cognizant 2.0, une plate-forme basée sur le Web 2.0 permettant aux ressources de Cognizant réparties dans le monde entier de collaborer virtuellement et de fournir aux clients des avantages significatifs en matière de commercialisation, de coÃ»t et de transformation.

<< Notre centre de livraison en Hongrie fait partie de nos efforts visant à offrir aux clients une gestion solide des liens locaux, associée à des capacités de services mondiaux robustes >>, explique Francisco D'Souza, président du conseil et PDG de Cognizant. << Nos investissements dans de nouveaux centres régionaux et locaux aideront nos clients à mettre à contribution les talents de façon optimale dans le monde entier, en conformité à leurs exigences et à leurs préférences de risque et tout en assurant la continuité des activités. Budapest nous permet d'étendre notre gamme de services en Europe en conformité aux réglementations de l'Union européenne concernant l'accès aux environnements et aux données des clients à l'intérieur des pays de l'Union. >>

A l'heure actuelle, l'Europe de l'Est est une destination informatique dynamique en raison d'une demande croissante des entreprises européennes pour des centres de services partagés capables d'opérer dans les langues européennes, offrant une bonne connectivité et une facilité de déplacement. Ces capacités de base pour les nouvelles fonctions mondiales de sous-traitance nécessitent plus d'interactions, des politiques et des procédures gouvernementales favorables ainsi qu'une compatibilité culturelle avec l'Europe occidentale et des perspectives à long terme économiques, politiques et sociales favorables. En plus de ses avantages économiques, de son infrastructure informatique et de télécommunication solide, la région offre un vivier important de talents parlant couramment l'allemand et l'anglais et possédant une expertise incontestable dans les domaines des sciences de la vie, des services financiers et des industries manufacturières.

A propos d'AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca est une société pharmaceutique internationale de premier plan engagée dans la recherche, le développement, la fabrication et la commercialisation de produits pharmaceutiques sur ordonnance, ainsi que dans la fourniture de services de soins de santé. Elle fait partie des plus importantes sociétés pharmaceutiques dans le monde avec un chiffre d'affaires de 29,55 milliards USD dans le domaine des soins de santé. Elle occupe également les premiers rangs en termes de ventes de produits dans le domaine gastro-intestinal, cardiovasculaire, neuroscientifique, respiratoire, oncologique et infectieux. AstraZeneca est inscrite à l'indice de durabilité Dow Jones (mondial) ainsi qu'à l'indice FTSE4Good. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez consulter le www.astrazeneca.com.

A propos de Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq : CTSH) est le prestataire mondial leader de services d'externalisation en matière d'informatique, de conseil et de processus métier. La raison d'Ãªtre de Cognizant est de consacrer sa technologie mondiale et son savoir-faire d'innovation, son expertise sectorielle et ses ressources mondiales à travailler ensemble avec ses clients pour renforcer leurs activités. Avec plus de 40 centres de livraison mondiaux et plus de 59 000 employés au 30 juin 2008, nous combinons un modèle unique de délocalisation proche ou éloignée, soutenu par une culture distincte de la satisfaction du client. Membre de l'indice NASDAQ-100 et de l'indice S&P 500, Cognizant est une société du classement Forbes Global 2000 ainsi qu'un membre de Fortune 1000. La société est aussi classée parmi les plus grandes sociétés de technologie de l'information dans le classement Hot Growth de BusinessWeek et dans la liste Top 50 Performers. Veuillez consulter le www.cognizant.com.

Enoncés prospectifs

Ce communiqué de presse contient des énoncés pouvant constituer des énoncés prospectifs formulés conformément aux règles refuges de la loi Private Securities Litigation Reform Act de 1995, dont la précision est nécessairement soumise à des risques, des incertitudes et des hypothèses concernant les événements futurs qui pourraient s'avérer incorrects. Les facteurs susceptibles d'entraîner des écarts considérables entre les résultats réels et ceux exprimés ou implicites comprennent la conjoncture économique générale et les facteurs décrits dans le formulaire 10-K le plus récent et d'autres documents déposés auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission. Cognizant se dégage de toute responsabilité de mettre à jour ou de revoir les énoncés prospectifs suite à de nouvelles informations, des événements futurs ou tout autre élément.

Site Web : http://www.cognizant.com http://www.astrazeneca.com

Cognizant

Presse, Alan Alper, marketing de l'entreprise et communications, +1-201-658-9041, alan.alper@cognizant.com ; Contact Europe : Harsh Kabra, marketing de l'entreprise et communications, +36-30-8702952, harsh.kabra@cognizant.com, tous les deux de Cognizant

Groupe Adomos : Bonne résistance au 1er semestre

PARIS, October 7 /PRNewswire/ --

En milliers d'euros * S1 2008 S1 2007 Variation Produits d'exploitation 11 678 12 501 -6,58,% Dont produits 10 851 12 501 -13,20% d'exploitation courants Dont produits 827 d'exploitation non récurrents** Résultat courant avant 513 2 228 -76,97% impôts Résultat net 468 2 926*** -84,01% Résultat net (part du 394 2 926 -86,53 groupe) Fonds propres 17 891 16 804 6,47% * chiffres consolidés non audités ** Produits issus de l'externalisation de l'activité de conquÃªte client d'Acheter-louer.fr *** dont 754 KEUR d'impôts différés actifs

Deux pôles d'activités complémentaires

Le groupe Adomos est présent à travers deux sociétés cotées sur Alternext et deux pôles d'activités complémentaires :

- L'épargne immobilière des particuliers sur Internet, avec Adomos SA, no1 français des courtiers en ligne - Les annonces immobilières de professionnels, avec Acheter-Louer.fr, no2 des audiences des sites d'annonces d'agents immobiliers (source Cyberestat de Mediamétrie aoÃ»t 2008) introduit en bourse en juillet 2007 et détenue à hauteur de 69,20% du capital par Adomos.

Dans un marché dégradé, le groupe Adomos est parvenu au premier semestre à maintenir une rentabilité positive avec un résultat courant avant impôt consolidé de 513 KEuros pour des produits d'exploitation courants de 10 851 KEuros en retrait de 1 650 KEuros par rapport au S1 2007 (-13%) et des charges d'exploitation (hors amortissements) stables.

Adomos SA résiste dans un marché difficile

Dans un marché de l'investissement immobilier en fort ralentissement, la société a enregistré une hausse des désistements des clients ayant réservé au second semestre 2007, entraînant au S1 2008 une baisse des ventes de 32% avec 310 signatures notariées.

L'environnement financier et médiatique défavorable, conjugué aux difficultés d'accès des clients au financement, ont par ailleurs entraîné une baisse des réservations nettes estimée à environ 50%, entraînant ainsi une forte hausse du coÃ»t d'acquisition clients et ayant un impact proportionnel sur le chiffre d'affaire attendu au second semestre. Ralentissement économique et attentisme des investisseurs confirment au 3ème trimestre la tendance baissière enregistrée du 1er semestre.

Un second semestre de transition

Dans ce contexte, Adomos a entrepris une série de mesures visant à diminuer l'impact lié à la dégradation du marché :

- extension de sa gamme de produits vers des biens accessibles au plus grand nombre (résidences étudiantes, résidences hôtelières, SCPI). - réduction de l'ensemble de ses coÃ»ts, notamment en matière de marketing grâce à une exploitation renforcée de son fichier prospects de plus de 700 000 internautes ayant procédé à une simulation d'investissement.

Ces mesures devraient avoir un impact concret à partir du premier semestre 2009.

Acheter-louer.fr : le modèle low cost prouve sa pertinence

Les résultats annuels du Groupe Acheter-Louer.fr coté sur Alternext depuis Juillet 2007 font l'objet d'un communiqué de presse spécifique diffusé ce jour et disponible sur le site d'Alternext et sur son site internet.

Acheter-louer.fr a conclu le 1er mai 2008 avec effet rétroactif au 1er janvier 2008 un accord avec un prestataire de services afin d'externaliser la conquÃªte clients. Cette nouvelle organisation a eu les impacts suivants :

- Acheter-Louer.fr a cédé à son coÃ»t de revient son stock d'abonnements au 31.12.07. Cette opération est sans impact sur les produits d'exploitation et le résultat. - Le prestataire a repris l'ensemble des coÃ»ts engagés pour la production des abonnés de janvier à avril 2008 (marketing et personnel), ainsi que les coÃ»ts des infrastructures matérielles et logicielles nécessaires à la conquÃªte des abonnés. L'impact de cette opération se traduit par un produit d'exploitation non récurrent sur le semestre de 827 Keuros. - Acheter-Louer.fr acquiert désormais des clients (abonnés nets) avec une garantie de remplacement par le prestataire en cas d'annulation, sécurisant ainsi considérablement l'activité. Les nouveaux abonnés acquis sont désormais immobilisés, permettant d'identifier clairement la valeur du fonds de commerce de l'entreprise. - La pertinence de cette nouvelle organisation, la solidité de la structure financière du groupe ainsi que ses bonnes performances commerciales du premier semestre ont permis à Acheter-Louer.fr de mettre en place fin juin 2008 auprès d'un pool de 5 banques une ligne de crédit moyen terme de 2,9 millions d'euros lui permettant de financer l'acquisition d'abonnés, confortant ainsi la société dans sa politique de conquÃªte de parts de marché

Nouvelle progression des indicateurs

Depuis janvier 2008, Acheter-Louer.fr a une fois de plus confirmé sa position de challenger parmi les sites de petites annonces immobilières de professionnels. Entre janvier 2008 et juillet 2008, tous les indicateurs progressent :

- Le site http://www.acheter-louer.fr a dépassé 2 800 000 visites mensuelles (source :Cyberestat de Mediametrie- aoÃ»t 2008), le confirmant parmi les leaders reconnus des sites d'annonces immobilières de professionnels. - De 195 000 annonces en janvier 2008, le site est passé à 330 000 annonces en juillet 2008 mises en lignes par 5 500 agences (contre 4 500 en janvier 2008) dans le cadre d'accords cadres signés avec les Principaux réseaux nationaux d'agences immobilières. - Acheter-louer.fr est passé de 1013 agents immobiliers abonnés nets facturés en janvier 2008 à 1388 agents en juillet 2008 soit une progression semestrielle nette de +37%.

Dans un contexte de marché tendu pour les agents immobiliers, le business modèle low cost confirme sa pertinence par l'excellence de son rapport qualité/prix.

Perspectives

Dans un environnement présentant peu de visibilité, le groupe Adomos s'appuie sur des bases solides : une trésorerie disponible de 5,3 millions d'euros, des fonds propres consolidés de 17,9 millions d'euros, deux business models complémentaires.

Le Groupe Adomos reste confiant dans sa capacité à traverser cette période de crise et à en sortir renforcé pour devenir un acteur incontournable de la gestion de patrimoine et de l'immobilier.

Adomos (ALADO, code ISIN FR0000044752), est le leader français de la distribution par Internet d'immobilier d'investissement locatif à destination du particulier. http://www.adomos.com/infofi

Contact : Fabrice Rosset, +33(0)1-58-36-45-00, fabrice.rosset@adomos.com ; Catherine Kablé, +33(0)1-44-50-54-75, catherine.kable@kable-cf.com .

Adomos S A

Contact : Fabrice Rosset, +33(0)1-58-36-45-00, fabrice.rosset@adomos.com ; Catherine Kablé, +33(0)1-44-50-54-75, catherine.kable@kable-cf.com .

EarthLink to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Earnings

ATLANTA, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EarthLink today announced it will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss its third quarter 2008 financial results. The earnings press release will be issued at 7:00 a.m. EDT.

EarthLink's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rolla P. Huff and Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Dotts will lead the call.

Investors in the U.S. and Canada interested in participating in the conference call may dial (800) 706-0730 and reference the EarthLink call. Other international investors may dial (706) 634-5173 and also reference the EarthLink call. EarthLink recommends dialing into the call approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Investors also will have the opportunity to listen to a live Webcast of the conference call via the Internet at the following site: http://ir.earthlink.net/index.cfm

A replay will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. EDT on October 28, through midnight on November 4, by dialing (800) 642-1687. International callers should dial (706) 645-9291. The replay confirmation code is 67249445.

The Webcast of this call will be archived on our site at: http://ir.earthlink.net/events.cfm

About EarthLink

"EarthLink. We revolve around you(TM)." A leading Internet service provider, Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal online intrusions and customizable features. Whether it's dial up, high speed, voice, web hosting or "EarthLink Extras" like home networking or security, EarthLink connects people to the power and possibilities of the Internet. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting EarthLink's website at http://www.earthlink.net/ .

EarthLink

CONTACT: Investors: Michael Gallentine, +1-404-748-7153,
gallentineml@corp.earthlink.net, or Media: Michele Sadwick, +1-404-748-7255,
sadwick@corp.earthlink.net, both of EarthLink

Web site: http://www.earthlink.net/
http://ir.earthlink.net/index.cfm
http://ir.earthlink.net/events.cfm

WebMD Highlights Presidential Candidates' Views on Health CareWebMD Visitors Submit Health-related Questions for Tonight's Presidential Debate

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WebMD, the leading source of health information, today features in-depth coverage of the presidential candidates' proposed health care policies, located at http://www.webmd.com/. The report looks at the candidates' stance on health insurance, medical and drug costs, Medicare, stem cells and other public health issues.

The in-depth coverage is just one component of WebMD's special report, "Health Matters in the 2008 Election" (http://www.webmd.com/election2008). Throughout the election season, WebMD has provided voters with the information they need to understand the issues, in language that is easy to understand. Among this special section's features are a comparison chart of the two candidates' health care platforms, an election message board and expert insights.

As previously announced, WebMD has teamed up with the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) to help educate WebMD's visitors about issues that are prominent during the 2008 general election debates. WebMD has gathered questions for tonight's presidential debate - a Town Hall format to be moderated by NBC News' Tom Brokaw.

During tonight's debate, the moderator will ask questions from audience members and may include health-related questions that were submitted online at WebMD.

About WebMD

WebMD Health Corp. is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and health-focused publications. WebMD Health Corp. is a subsidiary of HLTH Corporation .

The WebMD Health Network reaches more than 48 million visitors a month through its leading owned and operated health sites that include WebMD Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, eMedicine Health, RxList and theheart.org.

WebMD

CONTACT: Jennifer Newman, +1-212-624-3912, jnewman@webmd.net, for WebMD
Health Corp.

Web Site: http://www.webmd.com/
http://www.webmd.com/election2008

ANADIGICS Earnings Conference Call to Be Webcast October 22, 2008

WARREN, N.J., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ANADIGICS, Inc. , a leading supplier of wireless and broadband communications solutions, will host a conference call to review third quarter 2008 financial results and provide forward-looking guidance on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). The conference call will be web cast live on the Company's web site at http://www.anadigics.com/investors

A telephone playback of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the call's completion and can be accessed by dialing 800-642-1687. The playback will be available until Wednesday October 29, 2008.

ANADIGICS will distribute third quarter 2008 financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, October 22, 2008.

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules. For more information, visit http://www.anadigics.com/.

Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, order rescheduling or cancellation, changes in customers' forecasts of product demand, timely product and process development and protection of the associated intellectual property rights, individual product pricing pressure, variation in production yield, changes in estimated product lives, difficulties in obtaining components and assembly and test services needed for production of integrated circuits, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Actual results could differ materially from the Company's forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives, estimates, or goals are forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements include those factors discussed herein.

ANADIGICS, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Thomas Shields of ANADIGICS, Inc.,
+1-908-412-5995, tshields@anadigics.com

Web Site: http://www.anadigics.com/
http://www.anadigics.com/investors

CGI announces $15 million award from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to enhance Medicare Health Plan Management SystemStock Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE)

FAIRFAX, VA, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CGI Federal, Inc., a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Group Inc., (NYSE: GIB; TSX: GIB.A) announced today that it was awarded the Health Plan Management System (HPMS) Maintenance and Enhancement Services contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The award, which was made under CMS' Enterprise Systems Development (ESD) IDIQ contract, is worth $15 million over 5 years.

CGI's engagement will focus on three objectives: continued maintenance and operational support for HPMS constituents; enhancement and implementation of key HPMS functions focusing on streamlining business processes; and enabling strategic decision support tools while converting HPMS to a new technology architecture.

"The HPMS award is a significant step by CMS to introduce new technology and a new architecture to one of the core Medicare systems," said Cheryl Campbell, Vice President, CGI Federal. "The CMS-CGI partnership is strong and we are very pleased to continue contributing to CMS' strategy to evolve Medicare."

HPMS serves a critical role in the business operations of the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs. HPMS services both programs by facilitating strategic and operational initiatives mandated by legislation, including the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003.

About CGI Federal

CGI Federal (http://www.cgi.com/\usfederal) is a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Group Inc., dedicated to providing effective IT solutions for federal government agencies by combining over 30 years of government experience and technology skills. Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 27,000 professionals in over 100 offices across 16 countries. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North America, Europe and India. CGI's annual revenue run rate stands at $3.8 billion and at June 30th, 2008, CGI's order backlog was $12.03Ã‚Â billion. CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology and MidCap Indices. Website: http://www.cgi.com/.

CGI GROUP INC.

CONTACT: Peter Cutler Director, Communications, (703) 227-6933,
peter.cutler@cgifederal.com

Hop-on Releases Upgraded Anti-iPhone for $13.99

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hop-on, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HPNN) today announces that its GSM cell phone, the HOP1811, will be available in the United States for $13.99 with a Graffiti Wireless(TM) Airtime Plan. It will also be available worldwide with special incentives for Carriers. One of the new breed of ultra-convenient cell phones, the pre-paid HOP1811 is ideal as a backup cell phone when traveling abroad or for anyone looking for a super-affordable cell phone that does its thing extremely well -- making and receiving phone calls and text messages!

"I use a 3G iPhone, it is a complicated, expensive device. Our phone is an 850/1900 MHz with AMR. You are not going to drop calls in similar areas as our competitor's device. I challenge anyone to make a call faster than on the HOP1811," says Hop-on CEO Peter Michaels. "With the cost of living and a borderline recession, this phone is going to be a huge sell for Hop-on in the US and international commerce. We also have a European 900/1800 MHz phone for our international partners. Again, Hop-on is moving forward with innovative, cost-effective, huge demand products," Michaels said.

The HOP1811 is a dual-band 850/1900MHz, or 900/1800MHz phone for Europe and Asia, weighing a scant 79 grams, offers 4 hours of talk time, 150 hours of standby time and polyphonic ring tones. Though low in cost, the HOP1811 uses reliable Infineon chip sets for excellent audio quality, reception and call stability. An MP3 option can also be added to this low-end phone.

At a $13.99 price point in the US at retail and convenience stores, the HOP1811 could be considered disposable, but the company offers a $5 rebate for returning the phone to encourage recycling to "Keep it Green." This phone is perfect for AT&T and T-Mobile master agents, and 40 other US carriers, and many other worldwide carriers.

Co-Branding Opportunities

The HOP1811 is now available to retailers such as drug and convenience stores, big box retailers and businesses looking for a unique branding opportunity. Hop-on can imprint sports teams or corporate logos on the HOP1811, making it one of the most unique -- and useful -- premiums available. "Instead of another coffee mug, offering a branded cell phone is a memorable branding opportunity that will literally keep you in touch with your customers. What could be better for companies such as investment banking firms to give to their customers, so they can call in and ask, 'How's my 401(k)?'" adds Michaels.

For more information, visit http://www.hop-on.com/. About Hop-on, Inc.

HOP-ON (Pink Sheets: HPNN) develops and markets wireless phones and accessories for emerging markets and other domestic carriers and is best known for developing the world's first disposable cell phone. Currently, Hop-on is expanding into value-added services, like mobile gambling and SMS wagering. Hop-on's exclusive software will allow users to stream live interactive feed from legal jurisdictions to play poker, blackjack, roulette and baccarat on personal cell phones.

For more information, visit http://www.hop-on.com/.

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933, and are subject to Rule 3B-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All Statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and other results and further events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements.

CONTACT: Hop-on, Inc.

Danny Coleman (949) 756-9008

Hop-on, Inc.

CONTACT: Danny Coleman of Hop-on, Inc., +1-949-756-9008

Web site: http://www.hop-on.com/

More TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Hudson, Mass.Towns Approves Video Licenses for Verizon; Thousands More Households Soon Can Get FiOS TV

HUDSON, Mass., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of Hudson are a major step closer to having another choice for their cable television services, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service via the most advanced all-digital, fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.

The Board of Selectmen in Hudson granted a cable franchise to Verizon on Monday (Oct. 6), paving the way for video choice for thousands more Massachusetts households.

The vote of the board brings to 82 the total number of Massachusetts communities where Verizon's FiOS TV is or will soon be available.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring FiOS TV to residents in Hudson," said Donna Cupelo, Verizon region president for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. "Since the launch of FiOS TV in Massachusetts last year, we are continuing our efforts to meet the consumer demand for cable TV choice."

FiOS TV is the company's new fiber-optic television service, which offers a better-quality picture, more high-definition and on-demand programs, and more reliable service at competitive prices.

"As a result of this new franchise, consumers in Hudson will be able to choose their cable provider as easily as they choose their phone company," said Cupelo. "Competition drives innovation, value and service quality, and it puts the consumer in control."

Verizon is currently in negotiations with several other communities in Massachusetts to obtain additional FiOS TV franchises. For more information on the Verizon franchise process in the state, log on to http://www.verizon.com/ma.

Verizon research indicates 87 percent of Massachusetts residents favor more competition and choice for video services. Independent studies have shown that competition in the video market brings enormous benefits to consumers in the form of reduced prices, better packages and improved service.

The Hudson franchise agreement contains provisions for the network's future growth; financial support and capacity for educational and government access channels; cable service to government buildings; and other important benefits to the towns, including insurance, indemnification and enforcement protections.

"Verizon will compete aggressively for subscribers in Hudson with our FiOS services, which are fueled by our lightning-fast fiber-optic network," Cupelo said. Verizon soon will begin its door-to-door sales campaign in the community, explaining to local consumers the many advantages of FiOS TV.

Verizon is the first company to offer a fiber-to-the premises (FTTP) network, connecting homes and businesses directly to fiber optics on a widespread scale.

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, 85 high-definition channels, thousands of video-on-demand titles and more. Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen.

In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also allows the company to offer consumers and businesses high-speed FiOS Internet service at download speeds up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps.*

* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.

[In Massachusetts, FiOS TV is available in Abington, Acton, Andover, Arlington, Ashland, Bedford, Bellingham, Belmont, Boxborough, Boxford, Braintree, Burlington, Canton, Dedham, Dunstable, Framingham, Franklin, Georgetown, Hamilton, Hingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Ipswich, Lakeville, Lawrence, Lincoln, Littleton, Lexington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Marion, Marlborough, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Medfield, Medway, Melrose, Methuen, Middleborough, Millbury, Nahant, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, North Andover, North Reading, Northborough, Norwood, Plymouth, Reading, Rochester, Rockland, Rowley, Sherborn, Southborough, Stoneham, Stoughton, Stow, Sudbury, Sutton, Swampscott, Taunton, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Tyngsborough, Wakefield, Walpole, Waltham, Wareham, Wayland, Wellesley, Wenham, West Newbury, Westborough, Westwood, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn. FiOS TV also is available in parts of New York, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and Washington.]

Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 69 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 228,600 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

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

Verizon

CONTACT: Ellen Cummings, +1-508-624-2219, ellen.m.cummings@verizon.com,
or Phil Santoro, +1-617-743-4760, philip.g.santoro@verizon.com

Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/ma
http://www.verizon.com/news

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

Telecom Argentina S.A. Announces a Prepayment on its Outstanding Notes

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telecom Argentina (BASE: TECO2; NYSE: TEO), one of Argentina's leading telecommunications groups, announced today that, subject to any change in Argentine Central Bank regulations, its intends to make a Note Payment (as defined in the Notes) on October 15, 2008 or as soon as practicable thereafter. This Note Payment will result in the payment of the remaining 55% of the principal amortization payment scheduled to be paid on October 15, 2011. On the same date, Telecom Argentina intends to make the corresponding interest payment.

Series Currency Due Date ISIN No. % of the % of Original Original Principal Principal Amount Outstanding Amount after the Note Payment Series A US$ 2014 US879273AK60 3.9270% 41.160% XS0218481744 Not Listed Euro 2014 XS0218482122 3.9270% 41.160% XS0218482395 Not Listed AR$ 2014 Not Listed 3.9270% 41.160% JPY 2014 Not Listed 3.9270% 41.160% Series B US$ 2011 US879273AM27 4.1250% 0.000% XS0218482981 Not Listed

The payment shall be made to the holders of the Notes held in global form through the settlement systems of DTC, Euroclear or Clearstream, as applicable. Payments to holders of Notes in certificated form will be made by wire transfer to the accounts of the respective holders.

Telecom is the parent company of a leading telecommunications group in Argentina, where it offers directly or through its controlled subsidiaries local and long distance fixed-line telephony, cellular, data transmission and Internet services, among other services. Additionally, through a controlled subsidiary, the Telecom Group offers cellular services in Paraguay. The Company commenced operations on November 8, 1990, upon the Argentine Government's transfer of the telecommunications system in the northern region of Argentina.

Nortel Inversora S.A. ("Nortel"), which acquired the majority of the Company from the Argentine government, holds 54.74% of Telecom's common stock. Nortel is a holding company where the common stock (approximately 68% of capital stock) is owned by Sofora Telecomunicaciones S.A.. Additionally, Nortel capital stock is comprised of preferred shares that are held by minority shareholders.

As of June 30, 2008, Telecom had 984,380,978 shares outstanding. For more information, please contact the Investor Relations Department: Pedro Insussarry 54-11-4968-3743 Solange Barthe Dennin 54-11-4968-3752 Evangelina Sanchez 54-11-4968-3718 Ruth Fuhrmann 54-11-4968-4448 Voice Mail: 54-11-4968-3628 Fax: 54-11-4313-5842 E-mail: relinver@ta.telecom.com.ar For information about Telecom Group services, visit: http://www.telecom.com.ar/ http://www.personal.com.ar/ http://www.personal.com.py/ http://www.arnet.com.ar/ Disclaimer

This document may contain statements that could constitute forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company's expectations for its future performance, revenues, income, earnings per share, capital expenditures, dividends, liquidity and capital structure; the effects of its debt restructuring process; the impact of emergency laws enacted by the Argentine Government; and the impact of rate changes and competition on the Company's future financial performance. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "intends," "should," "seeks," "estimates," "future" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the Company's expected results. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact of emergency laws enacted by the Argentine government that have resulted in the repeal of Argentina's Convertibility law, devaluation of the peso, various changes in restrictions on the ability to exchange pesos into foreign currencies, and currency transfer policy generally, the "pesification" of tariffs charged for public services, the elimination of indexes to adjust rates charged for public services and the Executive branch announcement to renegotiate the terms of the concessions granted to public service providers, including Telecom. Due to extensive changes in laws and economic and business conditions in Argentina, it is difficult to predict the impact of these changes on the Company's financial condition. Other factors may include, but are not limited to, the evolution of the economy in Argentina, growing inflationary pressure and evolution in consumer spending and the outcome of certain legal proceedings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as the date of this document. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events and circumstances after the date of this press release, including, without limitation, changes in the Company's business or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are encouraged to consult the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, as well as periodic filings made on Form 6-K, which are filed with or furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for further information concerning risks and uncertainties faced by Telecom.

Telecom Argentina S.A.

CONTACT: Pedro Insussarry, +011-54-11-4968-3743, Solange Barthe Dennin,
+011-54-11-4968-3752, Evangelina Sanchez, +011-54-11-4968-3718, Ruth Fuhrmann,
+011-54-11-4968-4448, all of Telecom Argentina, Voice Mail, +011-54-11-4968-
3628, Fax, +011-54-11-4313-5842, relinver@ta.telecom.com.ar

Web site: http://www.telecom.com.ar/
http://www.personal.com.ar/
http://www.personal.com.py/
http://www.arnet.com.ar/

Arbitron Confirms 'Currency' Status of New PPM Radio Audience Estimates as the Basis for Buy/Sell Transactions in New PPM Markets

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arbitron Inc. today confirmed the use of Portable People Meter(TM) radio audience estimates as the basis for buy/sell transactions of radio commercial time among subscribing stations, agencies and advertisers.

The Company also stated that the September 2008 PPM(TM) survey month (August 21-September 17) ratings released to its subscribers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Nassau-Suffolk, Middlesex-Somerset-Union, Riverside-San Bernardino and San Jose are the actionable and timely estimates that the radio advertising industry needs in order to conduct its business.

"Radio broadcasters, agencies and advertisers independently determine whether or not to subscribe to Arbitron's services and can freely decide how they wish to use our services in their business transactions," said Steve Morris, president, chairman and chief executive officer, Arbitron Inc. "Our goal with the commercialization of the PPM is to help radio remain competitive in an increasingly challenging media marketplace."

In addition, the Company reiterated that the July and August PPM survey months, which Arbitron had previously released as "pre-currency" information, should also be used as "currency" data. In the New York markets, the currency data now consists of 13 PPM survey reports (October 2007 to September 2008). The Spring 2008 diary-based radio audience report (April 3-June 25) is no longer deemed "currency" for buy/sell transactions.

About the Portable People Meter

The Arbitron Portable People Meter system uses a passive audience measurement device -- about the size of a small cell phone -- to track consumer exposure to media and entertainment, including broadcast, cable and satellite television; terrestrial, satellite and online radio as well as cinema advertising and many types of place-based electronic media. Carried throughout the day by randomly selected survey participants, the PPM device can track when and where they watch television, listen to radio as well as how they interact with other forms of media and entertainment.

The PPM detects inaudible codes embedded in the audio portion of media and entertainment content delivered by broadcasters, content providers and distributors. At the end of the day, the meter is placed in a docking station that extracts the codes and sends them to a central computer. The PPM is equipped with a motion sensor, a patented quality control feature unique to the system, which allows Arbitron to confirm the compliance of the PPM survey participants every day.

About Arbitron

Arbitron Inc. is a media and marketing research firm serving the media -- radio, television, cable, online radio and out-of-home -- as well as advertisers and advertising agencies in the United States. Arbitron's core businesses are measuring network and local market radio audiences across the United States; surveying the retail, media and product patterns of local market consumers; and providing application software used for analyzing media audience and marketing information data. The company has developed the Portable People Meter, a new technology for media and marketing research.

Through its Scarborough Research joint venture with The Nielsen Company, Arbitron provides additional media and marketing research services to the broadcast television, newspaper and online industries.

Arbitron's marketing and business units are supported by a world-renowned research and technology organization located in Columbia, Maryland. Arbitron's executive offices are located in New York City.

Portable People Meter(TM) and PPM(TM) are marks of Arbitron Inc. Arbitron Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements regarding Arbitron Inc. and its subsidiaries in this document that are not historical in nature, particularly those that utilize terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "likely," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," or "plans," or comparable terminology, are forward-looking statements based on current expectations about future events, which we have derived from information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our results to be materially different from results implied in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, in no particular order, whether we will be able to:

-- successfully implement the commercialization of our Portable People Meter(TM) service; -- successfully maintain industry usage of our services in light of governmental regulation, legislation, litigation, activism or adverse public relations efforts prompted by various industry groups and market segments; -- successfully design, recruit and maintain PPM panels that appropriately balance research quality, panel size and operational cost; -- complete the Media Rating Council ("MRC") audits of our local market PPM ratings services in a timely manner and successfully obtain and/or maintain MRC accreditation for our audience measurement business; -- renew contracts with large customers as they expire; -- successfully execute our business strategies, including entering into potential acquisition, joint-venture or other material third-party agreements; -- effectively manage the impact, if any, of any further ownership shifts in the radio and advertising agency industries; -- respond to rapidly changing technological needs of our customer base, including creating new proprietary software systems and new customer products and services that meet these needs in a timely manner; -- successfully manage the impact on our business of any economic downturn, generally, and in the advertising market, in particular; -- successfully manage the impact on costs of data collection due to lower respondent cooperation in surveys, privacy concerns, consumer trends, technology changes and/or government regulations; and -- successfully develop and implement technology solutions to measure new forms of audio content and delivery, multimedia and advertising in an increasingly competitive environment.

There are a number of additional important factors that could cause actual events or our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in the caption "ITEM 1A. --- RISK FACTORS" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and elsewhere, and any subsequent periodic or current reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In addition, any forward-looking statements contained in this document represent our estimates only as of the date hereof, and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if our estimates change.

Thom Mocarsky Arbitron Inc. 410-312-8239 thom.mocarsky@arbitron.com

Arbitron Inc.

CONTACT: Thom Mocarsky of Arbitron Inc., +1-410-312-8239,
thom.mocarsky@arbitron.com

Presidential Debates Are Loud and Clear on V CAST

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2008 presidential election just weeks away, Verizon Wireless customers across the nation can access full coverage of the upcoming presidential debates when away from home. The nation's most reliable wireless network is offering customers two options for watching the presidential debates this evening and on Oct. 15. Both debates will be aired live beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET on CBS News through V CAST Video and V CAST Mobile TV. Additionally, Verizon Wireless customers can access full election coverage on Nov. 4 on CBS News through V CAST Video.

Verizon Wireless' V CAST Video and Mobile TV services have been a hotspot for customers needing to access all of their election '08 news throughout the campaign when they are on-the-go. Verizon Wireless customers watched the first presidential debate from Oxford, Miss., and most recently, the highly-anticipated vice presidential debates in St. Louis from their V CAST-enabled phones.

Customers can check out V CAST Video whenever they want for just $3.00 for 24-hour use or by signing up for the $15.00 V CAST VPak monthly subscription, which also includes access to Verizon Wireless' ESPN MVP, Get It Now(R) and Mobile Web services. Customers get unlimited basic video but application download fees may apply for 3D games and premium video. There are no airtime or megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription.

Monthly access packages for V CAST Mobile TV begin at $13.00 per month. For more information on V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless, including available markets, program guides and schedules, visit the V CAST Mobile TV Web site at http://www.verizonwireless.com/mobiletv.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 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: Jeffrey Nelson, of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/mobiletv
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

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The Game That Makes You Scream Woo-Hoo! Line Rider(TM) 2: Unbound for Wii(TM) Now Available From Genius Products'... is a blast to play.' - IGN'The new incarnation ... a full-fledged sequel.' - GamesRadar

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following the release of Line Rider(TM) 2: Unbound for Nintendo DS(TM) and PC, Genius Products, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GNPI) announced today that Line Rider 2: Unbound for Wii(TM) is now available at retail outlets. Capturing the fun and thrills of the addictive Web version, Line Rider 2: Unbound features three game modes, Story Mode, Freestyle Mode and Puzzle Mode, along with dozens of new tools to enable even more creative freedom -- plus the Wii version of Line Rider 2: Unbound supports Wi-Fi so players can trade and share tracks anywhere! Developed by inXile entertainment, Line Rider 2: Unbound for Wii is Rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB and is available for $29.99 MSRP.

In Line Rider 2: Unbound, the sled-stealing scumbag Chaz is up to no good and only you, as the clever and cunning Bosh, can defeat him. For Bosh to save his true love Bailey, players must solve over 40 mind-bending puzzles created by the #1 Line Rider player in the world, TechDawg. Players can also create their own puzzles and story-telling masterpieces and share them on the Internet by posting on sites such as YouTube, Facebook or the official Line Rider Web site http://www.linerider2unbound.com/.

Line Rider(TM) 2: Unbound is also available for Nintendo DS(TM) and PC for $29.99 MSRP and $19.99 MSRP respectively.

About Genius Products

Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB: GNPI - News), along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Animal Planet, Asia Extreme(TM), Discovery Kids, Dragon Dynasty(TM), Dimension Films(TM), Entertainment Rights group companies (Entertainment Rights, Classic Media and Big Idea), ESPN(R), IFC(R), RHI Entertainment(TM), Sesame Workshop(R), TLC, The Weinstein Company(R) and WWE(R). Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.

Genius Products, Inc.

CONTACT: Kirk Green of Gonzo Communications, +1-949-459-2165,
kirk@gonzocom.com, for Genius Products, Inc.

Web site: http://www.linerider2unbound.com/

TechTeam Global Appoints New Chief Financial OfficerTechTeam completes leadership transformation achieving another milestone in the continuing transformation of the Company

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechTeam Global, Inc. , a worldwide provider of information technology (IT), enterprise support, and business process outsourcing services, today announced that Margaret M. (Margo) Loebl has joined the company as Corporate Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. This appointment completes the company's planned leadership transformation announced earlier this year.

"For the past eight months, we have been building the foundation for a period of disciplined, focused and profitable growth based upon a well-defined strategy and business plan," said Gary J. Cotshott, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Margo's deep knowledge of international corporate finance, accounting, taxation, treasury and M&A will make her a key asset in the execution of our plan. In addition, her breadth of operations-oriented experience and best practices from key roles in leading global companies will contribute substantially to our goal of achieving functional excellence across the company."

Cotshott continued, "We now have a deep leadership team of industry and functional experts with substantial experience building and operating successful global businesses. This positions TechTeam well to achieve our strategic objectives."

Ms. Loebl is a seasoned global financial executive with over 25 years of experience and a proven record of success. She joins TechTeam from Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), where she was Group Vice President of Finance with responsibility for treasury, credit, private equity and benefit financing company-wide. In addition to being a strategic partner, Ms. Loebl drove numerous best practice initiatives at ADM and is most notably credited with the transformation of the Finance Group that resulted in significant cost savings and the restructuring of the ADM balance sheet.

Ms. Loebl has also held senior financial executive positions at Nike, Inc. and General Motors Corporation. Her background includes significant international assignments, including roles such as Treasurer of General Motors de Mexico, Controller of General Motors do Brazil and Treasurer of General Motors of Canada. She has had transactional experience in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Middle East/Africa and Asia. Her experience also includes working with financial planning and analysis, business planning, business development/M&A, risk management and tax teams. Ms. Loebl received her BA from Wellesley College and her MBA from the University of Chicago.

"TechTeam is implementing a major strategic and operational transformation, which will position the company to be a global IT service provider of choice," said Ms. Loebl. "I am particularly excited by the substantial market opportunity for TechTeam to provide leading global organizations with high quality and cost-effective IT, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services on a global basis. In this position, I plan to leverage my past successes in driving global profits and implementing best practices in finance and operating groups. Finally, I am especially looking forward to working with Gary Cotshott and all the other members of the leadership team to continue to grow the business and to drive maximum financial returns for the shareholders."

As an incentive to employ Ms. Loebl, the Company has awarded Ms. Loebl an option to purchase 150,000 shares of TechTeam's common stock and 35,000 shares of restricted stock, each of which vest in equal annual installments over four years.

About TechTeam Global, Inc.

TechTeam Global, Inc. is a worldwide provider of information technology, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services to Fortune 1000 corporations, multinational companies, product providers, small and medium-sized companies, and government entities. TechTeam's ability to integrate computer services into a flexible, ITIL-based solution is a key element of its strategy. Partnerships with some of the world's "best-in-class" corporations provide TechTeam with unique expertise and experience in providing information technology support solutions. For information about TechTeam Global, Inc. and its services, call 800-522-4451 from the United States or visit our Web sites at http://www.techteam.com/ and http://www.techteam.eu/. TechTeam's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "TEAM."

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, the potential impact of this acquisition on the Company's revenue and earnings performance going forward. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words including, but not limited to, "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "promises," "expects," "should," "conditioned upon," and similar expressions. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. There can be no assurance that it will have the impact on the Company's financial condition and results of operations contemplated in this release. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. Prospective investors should also consult the risks described from time to time in the Company's Reports on Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

TechTeam Global, Inc. Boscobel Marketing Boscobel Marketing Chris Donohue Communications Communications VP, Global Strategy & Jessica Klenk Michael Rudd Marketing (301) 588-2900 Ext. 121 (301) 588-2900 Ext. 115 248-357-2866 jklenk@boscobel.com mrudd@boscobel.com cdonohue@techteam.com

TechTeam Global, Inc.

CONTACT: Chris Donohue, VP, Global Strategy & Marketing of TechTeam
Global, Inc., +1-248-357-2866, cdonohue@techteam.com; or Jessica Klenk,
+1-301-588-2900, Ext. 121, jklenk@boscobel.com or Michael Rudd,
+1-301-588-2900, Ext. 115, mrudd@boscobel.com, both of Boscobel Marketing
Communications for TechTeam Global, Inc.

Web site: http://www.techteam.eu/
http://www.techteam.com/

McGraw-Hill Higher Education and National Journal Join Forces to Bring Today's Politics Into the ClassroomNew American Government Textbooks Contain Up-to-Date Political

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Young voters are headed to the polls in unprecedented numbers. At colleges and universities, these voters are also headed to courses in American government. As Election Day nears in one of the most historic American presidential races ever, it is important for students to understand the issues, listen to what the candidates are saying and take a stand for what they believe in at the polls. Instructors of American government courses are constantly looking for ways to help students make that connection between what they learn in the classroom, how politics gets done, and what that means to them as they learn to participate in their own civic life.

McGraw-Hill Higher Education and National Journal--the nation's premiere political insider information source--have joined together to create exclusive print and digital content for all McGraw-Hill Higher Education American government texts. This alliance combines the academic scholarship of McGraw-Hill authors with the most trusted source in current, non-partisan, political information, and will provide students and professors with the most current and relevant materials available in the market. This alliance is the first to join the exclusive beltway information resource with one of the nation's largest higher education publishers.

"Through ethnographic research of student learning behavior over the last few years, we know that students learn better when their reading materials are directly relevant to their lives," said Steve Debow, president of McGraw-Hill Higher Education's Humanities, Social Sciences and Languages Group. "Nothing could be more relevant during this historic election than the content National Journal brings to the table."

National Journal's "insight for insiders" has been providing unbiased reporting on the politics inside the beltway since 1969 and is the source of information for today's policy makers. This insider information will now be available to all students using McGraw-Hill American government content, including AMGOV (Losco), The American Democracy (Patterson), and American Democracy Now (Harrison) within every chapter of each text giving students a real lens into how politics gets done. The National Journal articles provided have been edited for undergraduates and will highlight key political issues, people and policies, providing them with up-to-date examples and content both in the texts and through weekly articles online.

"With the election energizing the student vote there has never been a better time to bring the dynamics of national politics through National Journal to textbooks in political science," said Timothy M. Shannon, managing director, business development, National Journal.

About McGraw-Hill Higher Education

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies , is a leading global provider of print and digital instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 60 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com/.

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

McGraw-Hill Higher Education

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

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

Next Inning Technology Updates Outlooks for Analog Devices, Intersil, Linear Technology, and Microchip Technology

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Analog Devices , Intersil , Linear Technology , and Microchip Technology .

In his extensive August 22nd Strategy Review, Next Inning Editor Paul McWilliams not only predicted the decline in stock prices we've endured during the last six weeks, he also described the catalysts. To learn which tech stocks McWilliams thinks investors should consider accumulating now and which he thinks investors should avoid, please accept this invitation to enjoy a complimentary 21-day Next Inning test drive by visiting the link below. Readers accepting this invitation will also receive copies of our quarterly State of Tech earnings season primer.

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In his State of Tech report covering Analog and Mixed Signal Semiconductors, McWilliams wrote: "Last year I began warning readers that we were going to see specific power control applications move down the gross profit food chain in 2008. I believe we'll see evidence of this in the Q3 reports that start in mid-October..."

McWilliams also looks at these topics: -- What are the trends McWilliams believes may favor Analog Devices going forward? -- What companies does McWilliams stand to be the winners and the losers as power control moves down the gross profit food chain? -- Does McWilliams expect Intersil's Q3 results and Q4 guidance to meet expectations? Should investors stay on the sidelines ahead of earnings? -- Does McWilliams expect Linear Technology to meet its Q3 earnings expectations? -- Is Microchip making the right move in pursuing an acquisition of Atmel?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 185% since its inception versus 43% 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.

CONTACT: Marcie Martin Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-278-5515

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

CONTACT: Marcie Martin of Next Inning Technology Research for Indie
Research Advisors, LLC, +1-888-278-5515

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inTEST Acquires Environmental Chamber Manufacturer

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- inTEST Corporation , an independent designer, manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor automatic test equipment (ATE) interface solutions and temperature management products, today announced its acquisition of privately-held Sigma Systems Corp.

Sigma Systems (http://www.sigmasystems.com/), founded in 1956, is located in El Cajon, CA, and is a leading manufacturer of thermal platforms, custom configured environmental chambers and other environmental test solutions for a variety of industries including automotive, medical/pharmaceutical, electronic, aerospace/defense and semiconductor.

Robert E. Matthiessen, inTEST's President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "inTEST Corporation has been involved primarily in the semiconductor business from its inception. The once-robust growth in the semiconductor capital equipment industry has slowed considerably in recent years. Consequently we embarked on a strategy of pursuing business opportunities outside of the semiconductor industry and our vehicle for this endeavor has been our Temptronic Corporation subsidiary. Presently, approximately 10% to 15% of inTEST's net revenues come from non-semiconductor customers. Sigma Systems will be joining our Temperature Management product segment in a strategic fit with Temptronic that will greatly expand our product offerings outside the semiconductor market. Sigma System's products are highly complementary to our other Temperature Management products and will greatly facilitate inTEST's further penetration into non-semiconductor markets."

About inTEST Corporation

inTEST Corporation is an independent designer, manufacturer and marketer of ATE interface solutions and temperature management products, which are used by semiconductor manufacturers to perform final testing of integrated circuits (ICs) and wafers. The Company's high-performance products are designed to enable semiconductor manufacturers to improve the speed, reliability, efficiency and profitability of IC test processes. Specific products include positioner and docking hardware products, temperature management systems and customized interface solutions. The Company has established strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers globally, which it supports through a network of local offices. For more information visit http://www.intest.com/.

CONTACT: Hugh T. Regan, Jr., Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, inTEST Corporation, 856-424-6886, ext 201 Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements do not convey historical information, but relate to predicted or potential future events that are based upon management's current expectations. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. In addition to the factors mentioned in this press release, such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in business conditions and the economy, generally; changes in the demand for semiconductors, generally; changes in the rates of, and timing of, capital expenditures by semiconductor manufacturers; progress of product development programs; increases in raw material and fabrication costs associated with our products; implementation of additional restructuring initiatives; costs associated with compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and other risk factors set forth from time to time in our SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

inTEST Corporation

CONTACT: Hugh T. Regan, Jr., Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer,
inTEST Corporation, +1-856-424-6886, ext 201

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

Verizon Adds 77 New Channels to FiOS TV Lineup - Including 57 in HD - for Customers in FloridaFirst in Series of Content Additions Offers Sports and Multicultural Programming, and Beats Bright House and Comcast with More HDNew FiOS TV Customers Eligible for a Free High-Def DVR for 12 Months and Free Month of HBO and Cinemax

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon FiOS TV is now even better for customers in Florida as the company Tuesday (Oct. 7) launched a total of 77 new channels, which includes 57 additional high-definition (HD) channels. FiOS TV customers in the area now have more than 780 HD choices available at any time, with 88 HD channels and more than 700 HD video-on-demand (VOD) titles offered each month.

As a result of this enhancement to the FiOS TV lineup, Verizon is now offering consumers here more HD than either Bright House or Comcast offers. Verizon will continue expanding its FiOS TV channel lineup this year, with a major focus on HD content. By year-end, Verizon plans to offer all available major HD programming.

To make the offer even sweeter, Verizon is offering a year's free use of either an HD DVR (digital video recorder) or an HD Home Media DVR to consumers who sign up for FiOS TV by Oct. 31. With Verizon's unique Home Media DVR, customers can use one DVR to record programming that can be watched on up to six other TV sets in the home. This includes viewing up to three separately recorded programs simultaneously on different TV sets, and the ability to pause recorded programming on one set and continue watching it on another. FiOS TV's Home Media DVR is bundled with Media Manager, a feature that allows customers to access photos and music from their personal computers and play them on their TV.

Verizon is also offering new FiOS TV customers, or existing customers who upgrade to a bundled package, one free month of HBO and Cinemax, which includes more than 25 premium channels and access to hundreds of additional titles on VOD. New customers who take advantage of this offer will save between $200 and $260 the first year, depending upon the DVR customers choose.

"FiOS TV is the only service to consider if you want the ultimate HD experience," said Michelle A. Robinson, president of Verizon's Southeast region. "With our increased number of HD channels, along with HD video-on-demand programming and our current HD DVR and premium movie promotion, we're blowing cable away.

"There's HD on FiOS, and then there's everything else," said Robinson. "The addition of new HD and sports channels, along with new multicultural content and more, is part of our commitment to lead the industry in the scope and quality of our programming."

Verizon Leads the Way With New HD Channels, and More to Come

FiOS TV customers in Florida now will get to see more of their favorite channels in HD, including Animal Planet, TLC, Science Channel and Smithsonian Channel. Other new HD programming that FiOS TV customers in the region now receive includes CNN, CNBC, Lifetime, Bravo, TBS, History Channel, Weather Channel, USA and SCI FI.

In addition, movie buffs now can get 11 new channels from Cinemax and 13 new channels from HBO in HD. FiOS TV's Movie Package also now has more HD, with 13 new HD channels from The Movie Channel, Starz and Showtime, including The Movie Channel Xtra, Starz Edge, Starz Comedy, Starz Kids and Family, Showtime, Showtime Showcase, Showtime Extreme and Showtime 2.

For sports fans in the area, Verizon has launched seven new HD sports channels. Verizon has always placed a high priority on major sports programming and offering as much as possible in HD.

The company has now added top college basketball and football action with the Big Ten Network in HD, and comprehensive tennis coverage from the Tennis Channel HD. Hockey and golf fans will find NHL games, PGA Tour events and original sports-related programming on the high-definition Versus/Golf Channel.

In addition, Verizon has launched four other HD sports channels: the Outdoor Channel 2, which provides high-definition programming that promotes traditional outdoor activities like fishing, hunting and shooting sports; World Fishing Network, which provides recreational and sport fishing enthusiasts with an entertaining and comprehensive lineup covering a wide range of programming; Mav TV, a 24-hour network targeting men and that features wrestling, fishing, roller derby and gaming; and ESPNU HD, a 24-hour college sports television network that will air all Thursday and Saturday college football games live as well as coverage of college basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, hockey and more.

New Standard-Definition Channels, Including Multicultural Content

In addition to the new HD content, Verizon has launched 20 new standard-definition channels for customers in Florida. New content includes Reelz, Veria TV and WAPA TV. Verizon also is now offering two new standard-definition sports channels: Big Ten Network and Setanta Sports, a premium channel dedicated to bringing European and International soccer and rugby to U.S.-based fans. Currently, no other cable provider offers Setanta.

Verizon also is offering customers in the area 15 new multicultural channels, including leading channels for Arabic, Portuguese and Russian audiences, among others. These new channels continue to make FiOS TV an outlet for emerging and independent networks to showcase their diverse programming.

Much of the multicultural content comes from World TV, a division of content management and delivery company GlobeCast, which previously signed a distribution deal with Verizon for top-tier international channels. The new GlobeCast World TV international television channels include MBT (Arabic), RTPI (Portuguese) and RTR Planeta (Russian). In addition to the World TV content, Verizon will offer Filipino channel GMA Pinoy TV.

Verizon's FiOS TV service offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, with more than 500 total channels and 11,000 video-on-demand titles per month, 70 percent of which are free. The VOD library also includes an increasing number of HD titles, and Verizon plans to have 1,000 HD VOD titles per month by year-end. FiOS TV is currently available to more than 7 million homes in 14 states. For more information on FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/fiostv. Consumers can also call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467.

[Note: A complete channel lineup can be found online at http://www22.verizon.com/content/fiostv/channel+lineup/channel+lineup.htm .]

Verizon

CONTACT: Heather Wilner, +1-212-321-8333, heather.b.wilner@verizon.com,
or Sharon Shaffer, +1-215-963-6200, sharon.b.shaffer@verizon.com

Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizon.com/fiostv
http://www.verizon.com/news
http://www22.verizon.com/content/fiostv/channel+lineup/channel+lineup.htm

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Majesco Entertainment and Interactive Game Group Announce 'Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009' Ships to Stores October 21st

EDISON, N.J., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company , an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 has gone gold and is scheduled to ship on October 21st for Wii(TM). The game is the first of its kind to integrate a celebrity fitness trainer --- Jillian Michaels, the strength trainer and life coach on the popular television series "The Biggest Loser" --- with the Wii(TM) system and is compatible with the ground-breaking Wii Balance Board(TM) accessory.

In Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 players become new recruits in Jillian's boot camp where they enroll in a unique training program composed of challenging fitness tests and an ever-changing series of workouts. Players choose their workout from four types -- Weight Loss, Strength Training, Intervals and Hill Climb -- and set the intensity to light, medium or hard. By completing Wii Remote(TM) and Wii Balance Board motion-based challenges that range from crossing monkeybars to boxing and rowing, players can reach their own personal fitness goals while tracking their progress based on calories burned and workout intensity. Players can also unlock lifestyle and fitness video tips from Jillian. In addition, a Multiplayer Mode lets two players race against each other through entertaining individual challenges or through the entire Physical Training course to earn the winning time.

Developed by 3G Studios and rated E for Everyone, Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii(TM) is due in stores October 21st at a suggested retail price of $39.99. To watch the gameplay trailer or pre-order your copy, please visit the official site at http://www.jillianmichaels.com/.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Nancy Drew(TM), Cooking Mama(TM) and Cake Mania(R) 2 for Nintendo DS(TM) and Cooking Mama: Cook Off for Wii(TM). The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com/.

About Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels' passion for fitness training originates from 13 years of martial-arts practice and 17 years of personal training. Best known as the strength trainer and life coach on NBC's hit series "The Biggest Loser," Jillian is a motivator to nearly 15 million viewers every week. But before she was a huge TV success, Jillian struggled with her own weight. She was determined to reach her goals -- and through dedication and hard work she did. Now, Jillian serves as a role model for others who want to better themselves and achieve their own personal fitness goals.

Jillian can be seen on TV shows in more than 35 countries and has her own DVD series, book and meal delivery plan. For more information please visit http://www.jillianmichaels.com/.

About Interactive Game Group, LLC

Interactive Game Group (I2G) is a company producing and acquiring video games and other interactive entertainment properties, whether packaged media, online or wireless. Created by Frederic Chesnais, former Chief Executive Officer of Atari Interactive, Inc. with a decade-long experience in acquiring, financing and licensing intellectual property rights in the video game industry, I2G is developing and financing a portfolio of video game properties, joining forces with the best studios, publishers and distributors for each project on a worldwide scale.

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Majesco Entertainment Company

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