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 Oakland Athletics Postgame Alert

July 31, 2006

Oakland 3, LA Angels 1 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Oakland Record: (56-50)
LA Angels Record: (54-51)

Winning pitcher - Dan Haren (8-9)
Losing pitcher - Ervin Santana (11-5)

1.5 MILLION SPECTATORS TURN OUT FOR ISTANBUL AIR RACE

1.5 million spectators crowded the banks of the Golden Horn estuary in

Istanbul, Turkey to watch American pilot, Kirby Chambliss win the Red

Bull Air Race for the third time this season.

Chambliss' dramatic victory further cements his status as the Series

favourite, although Bonhomme, flying in a new Edge 540, has made a

dramatic move to the top of the Air Race's leading flyers, joining the likes of

American Mike Mangold, the reigning World Series champion, and

Hungarian Peter Besenyei.

Flying at speeds of more than 400kph, the world's best pilots were

racing against the clock in a bid to win points in the fifth leg of the

international series. Chambliss currently has the overall lead with a

total of 22 points in the World Series standings, followed closely by

Besenyei and then Mangold. The results were the narrowest in the history of the Red

Bull Air Race, with Bonhomme just 0.48 seconds behind Chambliss. Mangold

missed out on a top spot after hitting an Air Gate and incurring a 10 second

penalty.

Chambliss was thrilled with his win, exclaiming "I am a very lucky man

today!" adding, "You have to be consistent. I go out there and always

fly aggressively. To me second place is nothing but the first loser."

Crowds watched in awe as the pilots raced through the high speed

course, negotiating a series of 'air gates' just metres above the water. Taking

place for the first time in Istanbul, chicanes were a brand new feature

of the race track, with pilots having to weave through the single pylons

as well as fly between the parallel gates.

The next race takes place on the River Danube in Budapest, Hungary on

20th August.

www.redbullairrace.com

Results - Race 5, Istanbul 29.7.06

1 Kirby Chambliss USA 02:56.86

2 Paul Bonhomme GBR 02:57.34

3 Peter Besenyei HUN 02:58.88

4 Mike Mangold USA 03:06.98

5 Nicolas Ivanoff FRA 03:07.63

6 Nigel Lamb GBR 03:08.43

7 Alejandro Maclean ESP 03:16.98

8 Steve Jones GBR 03:18.13

9 Klaus Schrodt GER 03:20.18

10 Frank Versteegh NED 03:28.38

World Series 2006 Overall Standing

1 Kirby Chambliss USA 22 points

2 Peter Besenyei HUN 19

3 Mike Mangold USA 17

4 Klaus Schrodt GER 6

4 Paul Bonhomme GBR 6

4 Nicolas Ivanoff FRA 6

7 Alejandro Maclean ESP 3

7 Michael Goulian USA 3

9 Nigel Lamb GBR 2

10 Steve Jones GBR 0

10 Frank Versteegh NED 0

Race Calendar 2006

Abu Dhabi, UAE 18th March

Barcelona, Spain 6th May

Berlin, Germany 27th May

St Petersburg, Russia 17th June (cancelled)

Istanbul, Turkey 29th July

Budapest, Hungary 20th August

Longleat, UK 2nd September

San Francisco, USA 7th October

Perth, Australia 19th November

*Michael Goulian did not take part in the Istanbul Air Race

Corey Pavin, on winning his first tournament in over a decade at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee 

Remarks by President Bush at Tee Ball Game

The following is a transcript of remarks by

President Bush at a tee ball game:

  The South Lawn   July 30, 2006    2:45 P.M. EDT  

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. You know, as we listen to our "National Anthem," it reminds us how blessed we are to live in a land where our boys and girls can grow up in a peaceful world. And on today, our hopes for peace for boys and girls everywhere extends across the world, especially in the Middle East. Today's actions in the Middle East remind us that the United States and friends and allies must work for a sustainable peace, particularly for the sake of children.

And so I want to welcome you here to the White House. What an honor to be with the Commissioner, Willie Mays. (Applause.) See, when I was growing up, I wanted to be the Willie Mays of my generation, but I couldn't hit a curve ball. So instead, I ended up being President.

Laura and I welcome you here, along with the Commissioner. It's a proud day for us to welcome -- a little hot for baseball, but I know these teams are up for it. First I want to welcome the Civitan Club of Frederick Challengers from Thurmont, Maryland. (Applause.) We're glad you all are here. We also want to welcome the Mayor, Mayor Marty Burns of Thurmont. Welcome, Mr. Mayor. (Applause.) Thanks for coming. There he is. (Applause.) Marty used to work at Camp David, by the way.

I also want to welcome the Challenger Braves from Shady Spring, West Virginia. (Applause.)

We welcome both teams, the coaches, the helpers, and the families. We're glad you're here. (Applause.) We're lucky today to have not only one Major Leaguer, but three Major Leaguers with us. Coaching first base, the lefty, Al Leiter. Welcome, Al. (Applause.) At third base, Dan Wilson. Glad you're here, Dan, thanks for coming. (Applause.) Proud you're here.

We welcome Steve Keener, who is the President and CEO of Little League International. (Applause.) We want to thank the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital who carried the colors. (Applause.) I want to thank Nichola Kouzes, who sang the "National Anthem." Nicola did a fabulous job here on the South Lawn. Thank you. (Applause.) She did a good job, didn't she. (Applause.) Not only a good job, but a great job.

We're lucky today to have an old hand at calling this game -- the former announcer of the Washington Senators, Charlie Brotman. Welcome, Charlie. Glad you're here, thanks for coming. (Applause.) Glad you're here.

And finally, we have a tradition here, and that is we actually don't throw out the first ball, we actually put the first ball on the tee. And joining me today is Kevin Turley. He's a Special Olympics gold medalist. Kevin, thanks for coming. Thank you for being a part of this. (Applause.)

You ready? Everybody ready? And right before we play ball we'll give the Little League Pledge. Ready for the pledge?

"I trust in God. I love my country and will respect its laws. I will play fair and strive to win. But win or lose, I will always do my best."

Play ball. (Applause.)

END 2:52 P.M. EDT

Source: White House Press Office

Bank of America Teams Up With Boston Red Sox To Host Youth Baseball Clinic; Future Big Leaguers To Take the Field in Merchantsauto.com Stadium

Former Red Sox Pitcher Jim Corsi to teach local youth fundamentals, values

WHAT:   More than 150 boys and girls, representing community organizations

from throughout New Hampshire, will become Boston Red Sox players 

for a day and experience the thrill of playing baseball with a  

major leaguer. As participants in the "Bank of America Play Ball

Youth Baseball Clinic," children aged 8-14 will learn about 

hitting, fielding, throwing and base running from former Red Sox

Pitcher Jim Corsi. After this once-in-a-lifetime coaching session, 

Corsi will speak with the young athletes about his own career in 

the Major Leagues and how his experiences with baseball have  

helped him to achieve both on and off the field.   

WHEN:   Tuesday, August 1           9:30 a.m.    

WHERE:  Merchantsauto.com Stadium, home of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats

One Line Drive           Manchester, New Hampshire    

WHO:    - Jim Corsi, former Red Sox pitcher           -

 Albert N. Romero, senior vice president, Bank of America 

150 children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater  

Manchester, Seacoast Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club

of Manchester, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, Child and 

Family Services, Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire, Salvation

Army and Nashua Children's Home will participate 

The Glen Marks 'Mad Max' Papis' Debut in NASCAR(R) NEXTEL Cup With Furniture Row(R) Racing

 Road-racing specialist Max Papis has earned another notch in his belt. Papis will make his driving debut in his career first NEXTEL Cup race with Furniture Row(R) Racing. Papis will be driving the #78 Chevy Monte Carlo at Watkins Glen International road course on August 13th.

Furniture Row(R) Racing is elated about the opportunity to work with Papis. Crew Chief, Joe Garone explains. "Max is a world class athlete, and we feel very fortunate to have him on board with us, as we head into our road course ventures at the Glen. We just returned from a test at Virginia International Raceway. This marks the first time we have worked together. Despite the bad weather, it was very promising."

Papis is known as a fierce competitor on the track in various series. Papis, earned the name "Mad Max," for his on-track prowess en route to winning the 24 Hours of Daytona race in 2002. Recently, he finished an IROC series career-best second place, behind NASCAR's Tony Stewart, at the Crown Royal IROC series race last month at Daytona.

Stewart acknowledged Papis after his IROC win. "To me it's a huge honor to win this race with guys like Max Papis, who are really good on the road courses," said Stewart. "This is probably one of the biggest wins I've had because of that."

Papis will utilize the expertise developed in his career to handle the Glen's 2.45 mile, 11-turn road course for Furniture Row(R) Racing. Papis is anxiously awaiting the opportunity. "I am very thankful for Furniture Row(R) giving me the opportunity to make my first Nextel Cup start. The crew has been great to work with and Joe (Garone) and I have a great relationship. I'm looking forward to getting in the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet and having a strong run."

2006 has been an exciting year for Papis both on and off the track. "I've run the Daytona 24 Hours race, the Indy 500, Le Mans, watched Italy win the World Cup and, the most exciting thing, watching my son, Marco, being born. I am truly enjoying life right now and my NASCAR debut just adds to the excitement. I'm proud to represent my country, Italy, and to be the first Italian in the modern era to be in NASCAR and I'm going to work as hard as I can to make the most of the opportunity and make my country proud. I hope to have a great weekend at The Glen," states Papis.

A native of Como, Italy, Massimiliano Papis moved up the ladder of European formulas during his late teens and early 20s before finding a Formula One test ride with Lotus and Honda in 1994. The following year, he competed in seven Formula One races with Arrows.

In 1996, Papis posted three wins in IMSA World Sports Car, and then joined CART, where he won three races in five years. Since then, Papis has been one of the top competitors in American sports-car racing. He posted an overall win at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2002, a Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series championship in 2004, and class wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring, and 24 Hours of Daytona. He also secured two runner-up finishes at the 24 Hours of LeMans. Papis also drives in the Crown Royal IROC Series.

Furniture Row(R) Companies is one of the largest family-owned specialty home furnishings and bedding retailers. The company is comprised of five specialty store brands including: Sofa Mart(R), Oak Express(R), Bedroom Expressions(R), Denver Mattress Company(R), and Big Sur Water Beds(R). For more information, please visit http://www.furniturerowracing.com/.

Dale and Thomas Popcorn(TM) the Official Popcorn of the New York Mets

The Classic American Snack Food Teams Up With The Most Exciting Team in Baseball.

Dale and Thomas Popcorn, the first brand in premium popcorn, is proud to announce, that last night, it launched its Popcorn, Indiana(TM) kettlecorn line at Shea Stadium in front of 50,000 fans, thus becoming the official popcorn of the New York Mets. Throughout the 2006 season, sports and snack lovers alike will have the opportunity to enjoy America's favorite pastime, while munching on a brand new and upscale version if the classic American snack food, with the premier of Popcorn, Indiana at Shea Stadium.

Popcorn, Indiana(TM) is a line of gourmet kettlecorn sold at specialty shops, supermarkets and many other outlets nationwide. Popcorn, Indiana, is inspired by a town of that name, 20 miles from Bloomington, IN, and celebrates the long tradition of kettlecorn as an authentic American snack food, served at country fairs, community gatherings and of course, baseball games.

At the fan packed Mets vs. Cubs game last night, the 14 member Popcorn, Indiana spirit squad, clad in Indiana red, got the game started with a "pop" by handing out 25,000 Popcorn, Indiana bags to ecstatic Mets fans, setting the tone for a exciting, memorable, and delicious evening of baseball and popcorn.

"We are so thrilled to launch Popcorn, Indiana at Shea Stadium," says Warren Struhl co-founder of Dale and Thomas Popcorn. "There is no other place we would rather showcase our fantastic kettlecorn than at the home of an exciting team like the New York Mets."

"The New York Mets could not think of a better brand to partner with than Dale and Thomas Popcorn," says Jeff Wilpon owner of the New York Mets. "Once I tasted Popcorn, Indiana I knew this was something Mets fans and New Yorkers just had to try -- that's why we are so proud to launch this great tasting, gourmet product at Shea Stadium."

Popcorn, Indiana is also available at many of the nation's top retailers including Shop Rite, select Whole Foods, Linens N' Things, Cracker Barrel and other major outlets. Popcorn, Indiana is rapidly becoming the hit of the snack food isle, shoppers have gravitated to the alluring red Popcorn, Indiana bag and have been snatching it up for parties, events and just for a fantastic everyday treat. Visit www.popcornindiana.com for more information.

About Dale and Thomas

Dale and Thomas, is a privately held company, which manufactures America's first line of farm fresh -- chef crafted -- premium popcorn products. The Englewood, New Jersey based snack food company sells through wholesale, retail and direct channels, and has recently introduced Popcorn, Indiana(TM) a wholesale, premium, kettle corn line sold at supermarkets, chain stores and boutiques throughout the county. The company has also achieved a high level of recognition as it was selected by Oprah Magazine as one of her favorite things. The company's Chef Ed has appeared on the Today Show, The View, as well as other national television appearances. Currently centers are located in: New York City, Teaneck, New Jersey, and Lake Success Shopping Center, with additional openings in Florida, Massachusetts and New Jersey in the coming months. Dale and Thomas Popcorn is also available at www.daleandthomas.com and 1800-POPCORN.

Source: Dale and Thomas Popcorn

Tiger Woods Commits to 2006 Deutsche Bank Championship:World No. 1 Woods Will Join Defending Champion Olin Browne and Leading Playing Field to Compete for 2006 Title

Tiger Woods has announced his intention to compete at the 2006 Deutsche Bank Championship, Aug. 29-Sept. 4 at the Tournament Players Club of Boston. Woods recently completed a successful defense of his British Open championship and won his 11th major title on Sunday, July 23rd.

Woods, the most recognizable golfer in the world, will return to Norton, Massachusetts to play in the Deutsche Bank Championship for the fourth consecutive year. He tied for second at the Deutsche Bank Championship in 2004 and is currently playing up to his renowned standard since the U.S. Open, finishing as runner-up at the Cialis Western Open before capturing his third British Open crown, which vaulted him to No. 1 on the PGA TOUR's money list. He continues to be the world's top-ranked golfer.

"It's a thrill to come back to the Deutsche Bank Championship, a tournament I have always enjoyed playing in a region where there is a deep appreciation for golf," Woods said. "I feel very positive about the shape of my game right now and I hope I can reward the fans in New England with a little extra something to cheer about."

2005 Deutsche Bank Championship winner Olin Browne, who used to spend many summers in Cape Cod as a young boy and played amateur golf in New England, hopes to successfully defend his Deutsche Bank Championship title, which provided him with renewed feelings of confidence and drive on the PGA TOUR.

"My roots are here and I have a lot of friends and a lot of memories in this part of the world so the Deutsche Bank Championship does feel like a home game for me," Browne said. "New England sports fans are among the greatest fans in sports. They're loyal to their teams. They'll always love their teams. They'll always love their players. It's about time we have golf back in Boston."

The $5.5 million Deutsche Bank Championship, which has become one of New England's Labor Day sports traditions is entering its fourth year and showcases a 156-player field vying for a winner's check of $990,000. Woods and Browne headline a world-class field that is scheduled to include 2003 champion Adam Scott as well as New England natives and fan favorites Billy Andrade, Brad Faxon, Brett Quigley, James Driscoll and Tim Petrovic.

Browne had not won on the PGA TOUR in six years until breaking a five-way tie after 54 holes at the 2005 Deutsche Bank Championship with a final-round, 4-under-par 67. He defeated Jason Bohn by a stroke and earned his third PGA TOUR title a $990,000 paycheck. The victory headlined Browne's career-leading year in golf in which he played in his first TOUR Championship and ranked 26th on the PGA TOUR money list; he earned $2,171,928, the highest in his golf career.

More importantly, Browne's victory at TPC Boston earned him exempt status on Tour for 2006 and 2007.

"It's a tremendous relief not to have to write letters," said Browne, who has made $419,537 on the PGA TOUR this year. "The Deutsche Bank Championship kept an eye on me last year and made sure I had a tournament to play in, and I'll be forever grateful for that."

New England fans will have plenty of hometown representation in New England natives Andrade (Bristol, RI native), Faxon (Barrington, RI resident), Petrovic (born in Northampton, Mass.), Quigley (Ft. Devens, Mass.) and Driscoll (Boston-born and living in Brookline, Mass.). Andrade was tied for the lead at last year's Championship after three rounds before tying for 15th alongside Petrovic and Faxon, whose best finish here was a tie for ninth in 2004. Driscoll, a rookie in 2005, missed the Championship last year due to a torn ligament in his left thumb. Quigley will hope to reach weekend play in his fourth start here.

"I love playing close to home," said Quigley, who, like his Champions Tour uncle, Dana Quigley, and Faxon, played golf for Barrington High School. "I've been thinking about the Deutsche Bank Championship a lot. I'll try to go out there and be a little more relaxed this year. You have people cheering for you all the time. You'll come up to a tee and see someone you haven't seen in 15 years, and that's really fun. At a tournament like this, close to home, you could see 500 people you know. It's nice to see the support of the fans and of Deutsche Bank to give golf fans in the area an outlet."

Added Andrade: "Having a tournament in the Boston area, it's a great place to have an event for golf -- a great market, and it is great for our community."

Championship week for the Deutsche Bank Championship begins with practice rounds Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, and a pro-am competition on Thursday, Aug. 31. The four-day Championship begins Friday, Sept. 1, and continues through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4 the only official Monday finish on the PGA TOUR. The first two rounds of the Championship will be covered on USA Network and the final two rounds will be televised on ABC-TV.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the official Championship website at www.dbchampionship.com or by calling (877) TIX-4DBC or 877-849-4322. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis for each day and are limited to 10 individual tickets per person. Limited daily tickets are still available.

About Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With Euro 1,035 billion in assets and 64,103 employees, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services in 73 countries throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

  www.db.com    About the Tiger Woods Foundation 

Established in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation empowers young people to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting community-based programs that promote the health, education and welfare of all of America's children. In addition to offering youth-driven programs through the Tiger Woods Learning Center and Start Something program, the Foundation hosts fundraising events during the year, including the Target World Challenge presented by Countrywide, Tiger Jam presented by AT&T and the TWLC Block Party. Information on the Foundation can be found at www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org .

About IMG and IMG Media

IMG is the world's premier Sports, Entertainment and Media Company. IMG is a diversified global business with two major business segments: IMG Sports & Entertainment, and IMG Media. IMG employs over 2,300 people in 30 countries. Forstmann Little & Co. purchased IMG in 2004.

IMG Sports & Entertainment includes: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, European football, rugby, cricket, motorsports, coaching, Olympic sports and action sports. In addition, IMG Academies are the world's largest and most advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport training and educational facility, delivering world-class sports training experiences to over 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult and professional athletes each year.

IMG Media, which includes our content production subsidiaries TWI and Darlow Smithson Productions, is recognized as a global leader in the delivery of traditional and new media content and services, with Internet, broadband and mobile expertise, transforming how audiences access and interact with content. IMG Media produces and distributes over 9,000 hours of sports, documentary, docu-drama, entertainment, and popular factual content annually, over multiple platforms across 200 countries, including award-winning television and radio programming. It also represents the broadcast rights to many of the world's premier sporting events and has the world's biggest sports archive with more than 200,000 hours of footage.

More information about IMG is available at www.imgworld.com and www.darlowsmithson.com .

About The Tournament Players Club of Boston

The Tournament Players Club of Boston is an addition to the PGA TOUR's prestigious Tournament Players Club Network. Featuring a signature Arnold Palmer-designed course, the TPC of Boston offers a quality golf experience for all levels of play. The course offers five sets of tees, measuring 7,178 yards from the championship tees, and features a 10-acre practice facility and elegant 34,000 square-foot clubhouse. Located in the Great Woods of Norton, MA, the TPC of Boston opened in June 2002 as the 22nd Tournament Players Club, which is owned by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties. The Network includes more than 30 facilities, including licensed courses and international facilities.

Source: Deutsche Bank

Richfield, Wis. Cabela's Set to Open September 22, 2006 :Destination Superstore Expects to Lure 4 Million Visitors, Becoming One of Wisconsin's Top Tourist Attractions

Cabela's(R), known as the World's Foremost Outfitter(R) of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will open its newest destination retail store in Richfield, Wis., Friday, September 22, 2006.

Four million people are expected to visit the Richfield store annually, making it one of the largest tourist attractions in the state. Extraordinary in design and showcasing thousands of products from its world-famous catalog, a customer's average length of stay is a remarkable 3 1/2 hours, with half of the visitors coming from outside of 100 miles.

The 165,000-square-foot, large-format superstore is being built on a 60-acre site in Washington County, generally described as the triangle formed by the intersections of U.S. Highway 41, U.S. Highway 45 and State Highway 145 in the towns of Richfield and Polk. Plans call for approximately 20 acres of the 60-acre site to be developed by additional businesses that could include hotels, restaurants, complementary retail stores or other travel and tourism-related businesses.

The Richfield location is the second Cabela's destination retail store in Wisconsin. The company operates a smaller retail store and massive distribution center in Prairie du Chien, Wis.

"The Badger state is a recreational outdoor wonderland. Those who are fortunate to live and work in Wisconsin and the region are passionate about hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor activities," said Dennis Highby, Cabela's president and CEO. "We could not be more excited to bring Cabela's to Richfield and to the greater Milwaukee area, which is enjoying substantial retail and commercial growth."

The Wisconsin DNR says sport fishing alone is a $2.3 billion dollar industry that supports more than 26,000 jobs in Wisconsin and generates $100 million in state tax revenue.

The Richfield, Wis., store will be built in Cabela's trademark style that evokes the feeling of the outdoors. Cabela's stores are known as top-notch educational and entertainment attractions.

The general contractor is Minneapolis-based Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, one of the country's top commercial general contractors and construction managers.

Equivalent to about three football fields in size, Cabela's is much more than a retail store, it's an experience. Cabela's provides unique attractions for every member of the family including:

   -- More than 400 animals in extensive museum-quality dioramas, including       an African scene, which re-create animals in action in their native       habitats;    -- The Cabela's hallmark, two-story Conservation Mountain, complete with       running waterfalls and stream, a trout pond and wild game displays in       their distinctive habitats;    -- Huge 40,000-gallon, walk-through aquarium, stocked with freshwater       fish, including those native to the region;    -- 8,000-square-foot wildlife museum with an extensive collection of       trophy mounts;    -- Hundreds of wild game trophies displayed in an exceptional showroom.    -- Other highlights include a boat showroom and maintenance shop, laser       arcade, furniture department, gun library, restaurant, general store,       fly fishing shop, bargain cave and gift shop.  

Store manager Scott Foley will hire up to 400 employees to carry on the company's tradition of excellent customer service. Cabela's employees, most of whom are expected to come from the area surrounding the Richfield store, are famous for living the outdoor lifestyle and having intimate knowledge of outdoor products. Visitors will find hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating and wildlife watching gear, as well as outdoor clothing and outdoors-styled gifts and furnishings ( http://www.cabelas.com/ ).

Store hours will be Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday. The store address is: One Cabela Way, Richfield, Wis., 53076.

About Cabela's Inc.

Cabela's Incorporated ( http://www.cabelas.com/ ), headquartered in Sidney, Neb., is the nation's largest direct marketer and a leading specialty retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the company's founding in 1961, Cabela's has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the United States and has long been recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter(R).

Through Cabela's established direct business and its growing number of destination retail stores, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Cabela's also issues the Cabela's Club(R) VISA credit card through which it offers a related customer loyalty rewards program as a vehicle for strengthening its customer relationships.

Cabela's Richfield store will be the company's 17th retail location in a line of famous destination stores. The company this year will open retail stores in Glendale, Ariz.; Boise, Idaho; and La Vista, Neb. Cabela's has announced plans to open stores in 2007 in Wheat Ridge, Colo.; East Hartford, Conn.; Adairsville, Ga.; Hoffman Estates, Ill.; Gonzales, La.; Hazelwood, Mo.; Reno, Nev., and East Rutherford, N.J. A Montreal, Quebec, store is scheduled for early 2008.

Cabela's operates retail stores in Kansas City, Kan.; Dundee, Mich.; Rogers, Owatonna and East Grand Forks, Minn.; Sidney and Kearney, Neb.; Hamburg, Pa.; Mitchell, S.D.; Fort Worth and Buda, Texas; Lehi, Utah; Prairie du Chien, Wis.; and Wheeling, W.Va.

    CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS   

      UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995  

This press release (other than historical information) contains "forward-looking statements" that are based on the Company's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of future events, taking into account the information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or financial condition to differ materially from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition that the Company expresses or implies in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability to negotiate favorable purchase, lease and/or economic development arrangements; expansion into new markets; market saturation due to new destination retail store openings; the rate of growth of general and administrative expenses associated with building a strengthened corporate infrastructure to support the Company's growth initiatives; increasing competition in the outdoor segment of the sporting goods industry; the cost of the Company's products; supply and delivery interruptions; adverse weather conditions; fluctuations in operating results; adverse economic conditions; increased fuel prices; labor shortages or increased labor costs; changes in consumer preferences and demographic trends; increased government regulation; inadequate protection of the Company's intellectual property; other factors that the Company may not have currently identified or quantified; and other risks, relevant factors and uncertainties identified in the "Factors Affecting Future Results" section of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005, which is available at the Company's website at http://www.cabelas.com/ and the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/ . The words "believe," "may," "should," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "objective," "seek," "plan," "will" and similar statements are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Given the risks and uncertainties surrounding forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on these statements. The Company's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Other than as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: Cabela's

Independent Tests Show Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta and Passat are Leaders in Safety:IIHS and NHTSA recognize Volkswagen's innovative active and passive safety equipment

 Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the four-door 2006 Rabbit has been named a "Top Safety Pick-Silver" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the latest in a series of accolades for the exceptional safety designed into Volkswagen models. Earlier this year, the IIHS named the 2006 Jetta a "Top Safety Pick- Silver."

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also recognized the safety and performance for the 2006 and 2007 four-door Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta, and Passat, giving them all four stars for driver and passenger frontal crash protection. The Rabbit and Jetta earned five stars for driver and rear passenger side crash protection and the Passat earned five stars for the driver and four stars for the rear passenger side crash protection.

The 2006 Passat carries a "Top Safety Pick-Silver" designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and earned the top performance rating in both the front and side impact tests conducted by the Institute.

"Safety is implicit in Volkswagen engineering," said Adrian Hallmark, executive vice president, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Our philosophy is to bring the most effective active and passive safety technology to the widest range of models, at a moderate price."

Advanced passive and active safety equipment is standard on all Volkswagens -- including driver and front passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system, Side Curtain Protection(R), rear passenger side thorax only (available as a $350 option on the Jetta, Passat, and four-door Rabbit), rear crash optimized head restraints, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and three-point safety belts for all seating positions. Front seat belts use pre-tensioners with load limiters to optimize occupant protection.

Contributing to Volkswagen's reputation as an innovative leader in safety is equipment that can help avoid accidents in the first place, such as four- wheel disc ABS brakes coupled with an Engine Braking Assist system (EBA). An electro-mechanical power steering system can help assist with straight-ahead driving adjustments. Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) is an active safety item that independent research shows is an increasing vital safety feature. Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, Electronic Brake- pressure Distribution and Hydraulic Brake Assist are additional available features that help to keep drivers and passengers safe.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Jetta, GTI, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Touareg and Phaeton through more than 600 independent U.S. dealers.

Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Team Toyo's Robby Gordon Wins at Las Vegas Terrible's Cup II

Robby Gordon, driving his Red Bull / Toyo Tires(R) Chevy trophy truck, bested the class at Las Vegas Terrible's Cup II, by winning Saturday's Main Event as well as the Heat Race. The off-road racing event was run on a special short course inside the dirt track at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Las Vegas Terrible's Cup II is part of the SCORE-International Off-Road Racing Series and was held in front of a near capacity grandstand crowd this past Friday and Saturday.

Enjoying a break in his busy NASCAR(R) schedule, Gordon brought his Toyo Tires(R) Open Country M/T(TM)-equipped race truck to Las Vegas to enjoy the intense 6-lap, sprint format races. Gordon dominated Saturday's races, finishing 35-seconds ahead of the field in the heat race, and then backing that up with an incredible 23-second margin of victory over SCORE Series Trophy Truck regulars during the Main Event. According to Gordon, "My Toyo Open Country M/T tires delivered all the traction I needed to dominate the main event. That helped to make this weekend a lot of fun."

According to Steve Hutchinson, Senior Director of Marketing, Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation, "Robby Gordon rocked Las Vegas with his performance this past weekend. Toyo Tires is excited to be a part of his winning effort."

To learn more about the Open Country line of tires from Toyo Tires(R), and to find out more about Team Toyo(TM) race drivers, log on to toyo.com. During 2006, Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Toyo manufactures and distributes a complete line of high performance and original equipment replacement tires for passenger car, light truck, commercial truck, bus, off-road and construction applications.

Source: Toyo Tires

TheCarConnection.com Test Drives the Retro Dodge Challenger, Goes Topless in the Volkswagen EOS Convertible, Previews the Next Mini Cooper, Uncovers the 2008 Chevrolet Impala - and More, This Week

Wonder what it'll be like to drive the 2008 Dodge Challenger? Get a sneak peek in this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com, http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . The Web's automotive authority takes the show-stopping Challenger concept car for a spin then reveals the must-know, inside story of the 2008 production coupe.

There's a refreshing change in the air at Volkswagen, and it goes by the name of EOS. Find out more about the German automaker's new hardtop convertible in this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com.

Evolution doesn't always move fast. The 2007 Mini Cooper is a case in point. But even if it gives you a sense of deja vu, you'll want to find out more about the changes in store for this big car in a small package.

Chevrolet's full-size front wheel drive sedan, the Impala, was given a major facelift for 2006, but TheCarConnection's spy photographers have captured an all-new Chevy full-size sedan undergoing high temperature testing in the Southwest desert. Is this the next-generation Chevy Impala? Find out more this week.

You'll also find exclusive preview shots of the next-generation Mercedes- Benz C-Class. Check it out on TheCarConnection.com or wait until next year's Geneva Motor Show.

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