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Oct 3- The annual league table of Taiwan Top 10 Global Brands has been a major initiative by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA in promoting Taiwan brands since 2003. Once again the Taiwan External Trade Development Council has executed the brand valuation with the collaboration of the Business Next and Interbrand in conducting the 2006 league table. The final results were unveiled on September 27, 2006.  From the account of 2006, the annual ¡§Taiwan Top 10 Global Brands¡¨ awards value certificates to Trend Micro, Asus, Acer, BenQ, Master Kong, Maxxis, Giant, Synnex, Zyxel and D-Link; the total value of this year¡¦s top 10 international brands has reached NTD$169.5 billion (US$5.1 billion).  Among the top 10 winners, Master Kong has the largest increase of 30% in value, while Asus has the second largest brand value increase of 22%.

For the first time this year, we also made a new ¡§Rising Star¡¨ award as well as the ¡§Emerging Brand¡¨ awards.  Based upon the assessment of the growth rate in both brand value and brand strength, the 2006 Rising Star brand award goes to BenQ for three years of consecutive brand value increases, with a compound average annual growth rate of 26% since 2003.  Among the top 11-20 finalists, Uni-President, Depo and A-Data have demonstrated strong growth in brand value and brand strength over a sustained number of years, and therefore this year¡¦s Emerging Brand awards go to these three brands.

Trend Micro, Asus and Acer lead the 2006 league table with significantly higher brand values.   These three brands still continue to hold the title of Taiwan¡¦s three largest brands in 2006, as each value has reached NTD$36.7 billion (US$1.27 billion), NTD$35.2 billion (US$1.1 billion) and NTD$28.4 (US$0.8 billion), respectively.  The total worth of Taiwan¡¦s top three global brands in 2006 is more than NTD$100 billion, which is 60% of the combined value of the Top 10 brands and 50% of the total worth of the Top 20 brands

Johnson Health Tech is the most noteworthy newcomer this year; it is ranked the 9th place with brand value at around NTD$8.3 billion. Compared with last year¡¦s report, the results of this year¡¦s survey show that among the 2006 Taiwan¡¦s Top 10 Global Brands, the overall growth rate of Asus, Acer, Master Kong, BenQ, Zyxel and D-Link in brand value has reached more than 10%, while the growth rate of Trend Micro, Maxxis and Giant in brand value is lower than 5%.

Unlike the previous year, Master Kong has performed strongly with the largest increase of 30% in brand value this year.  As a leading provider of 3C (computers, communications and consumer electronics) solutions, Asus has the second largest increase of 22% in value.

Since 2003, the valuation of Taiwan ¡¦s Top 10 Global Brands has been conducted for four consecutive years.  Interbrand, the leading global brand consultancy, uses its well-established brand valuation methodology to prepare financial valuations of Taiwan ¡¦s international brands.  The aforementioned methodology has also been applied to the Top 100 Global Brands report appointed by the management of Business Week.  The brand valuation itself is comprised of qualitative and quantitative financial analyses to help effectively pinpoint the role of Taiwan ¡¦s brands in the global market.

Joanna Stringer, strategy director of Interbrand, said in a telephone interview:  ¡§We are delighted to announce the continued growth in the value of Taiwan ¡¦s top brands, with the Top 10 up 13% in combined value from last year.  While in previous years the table has been dominated by the IT sector, we are beginning to see Taiwan holding competence in two additional sectors: Food & Beverage and Fitness Equipment & Components; the brands from these two sectors have taken a significant percentage of the global market share in this area.¡¨

The ranks of top media agency execs is right, the newspaper industry may be facing another big blow--not against its already battered national and local display ad business--but against another cash cow: freestanding inserts.

News of an impending shake-up in the so-called FSI category was broken by Carat CEO David Verklin during a panel of media agency chiefs at Media magazine's Forecast '07 conference in New York. Verklin, who heads up Carat's Americas and Asia units, dropped the bombshell that a major retailer has told agencies that future media plans would eliminate FSIs--the colorful supplements used to distribute coupons and promote retail sales--from its advertising plan by 2007.

Chased down after the panel, Verklin declined to elaborate. But it's worth noting that the Aegis-owned company is currently pitching retail giant Wal-Mart, in tandem with DraftFCB, the new brand-marketing agency. Carat is also the media agency for Radio Shack. A source familiar with the shop's strategy said it has been advising the electronics retailer to cut back on FSIs for several years.

With classified ads under siege from Craigslist, and help-wanted advertising losing its power to Web sites like Monster and HotJobs, freestanding inserts are among the last bastions of easy, old-fashioned profit for the newspaper industry.

One industry expert speculated that a big-box company like Best Buy would be ripe for a move away from inserts.

At an Advertising Research Foundation conference last Thursday, Patrick Keane, director of field marketing and sales strategy for Google, said that 40 percent of Best Buy's budget goes toward its Sunday advertising circular. He pointed out that it only represents 276 stock-keeping units. Online, however, a big-box store can provide access to over 250,000 units.

A spokesperson for Best Buy was unavailable for comment. But in a sign that something is happening within the company, chief marketing officer Mike Linton resigned last month.

"It doesn't really matter who it is," one marketing industry observer noted. "Once one of the big retailers does it, even in small doses, you could see a stampede away from the inserts."

Real estate deals online: U.S. Government fights for your rights

The U.S. Government believes you should get the best price on your next real estate transaction and is taking on the National Association of Realtors to help make sure you can use the Internet to get it.

United States of America Department of Justice, Antitrust Division v. National Assocation of Realtors (NAR), Defendant, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division last Fall, pursuant to Sherman Antirust Act, aims to:

enjoin the defendant — a national association of real estate brokers — from maintaining or enforcing a policy that restrains competition from brokers who use the Internet to more efficiently and cost effectively serve home sellers and buyers, and from adopting other related anticompetitive rules.

The U.S. Government antitrust action is ongoing and asserts:

Brokers with innovative, Internet-based business models present a competitive challenge to brokers who provide listings to their customers only by traditional methods. Many brick-and-mortar brokers fear the ability of VOW (Virtual Office Websites) operators to use Internet technology to attract more customers and provide better service at a lower cost.

The “Nature of the Offense” alleged by the US Government:

In response to concerns raised by certain NAR members about this new form of competition, NAR’s Board of Directors voted on May 17, 2003, to adopt the VOW Policy, a Policy governing use of MLS data in connection with Internet brokerage services offered by MLS Participants…

VOW Policy contains an opt-out provision that forbids any broker participating in an MLS from conveying a listing to his or her customers via the Internet without the permission of the listing broker…

In contrast, prior to NAR’s adoption of the VOW Policy, a broker could provide any relevant listing in the MLS database to any customer — by whatever method the customer or broker preferred, including via the Internet…

VOW Policy includes other provisions that impose greater restrictions and limitations on brokers with Internet-based business models than on traditional brokers…NAR’s member boards may forbid VOW operators from displaying advertising on any website on which MLS listings information is displayed. In contrast, no NAR rule limits the ability of traditional brokers to include advertisements in packages of printed listings they provide to their customers…

VOW Policy thus prevents brokers from guaranteeing customers access through the Internet to all relevant listing information, increases the business risk and other costs associated with operating an efficient, Internet-intensive brokerage, denies brokers a source of high-quality referrals, and withholds from Internet brokers revenue streams permitted to other participants in the MLS. Moreover, the opt-out provisions provide brokers an effective tool to individually or collectively punish aggressive competition by any Internet-based broker.

NAR has informed plaintiff of its intention to replace the VOW Policy with a new ‘Internet Listings Display Policy’ and to make restrictive membership rules changes. NAR’s revised policies continue to discriminate against brokers who use the Internet to more efficiently and cost effectively serve home sellers and buyers.

The Department of Justice is not the only U.S. Government entity rallying in support of Internet based competition in the real estate brokerage industry.

Michael G. Oxley (of Sarbanes-Oxley), Chairman, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Financial Services, called in 2004 for a General Accounting Office “review and report on how the provision of real estate services may be affected or benefit from new forms of information technology and electronic commerce.”

Last month, Chairman Oxley presided over a hearing before The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity on “The Changing Real Estate Market.” In his opening statement, Oxley put forth:

we will focus on residential real estate brokerage – a valuable service for millions of Americans each year – and the serious problems we have recently learned about the industry that can affect one of the most important financial transactions most people will ever undertake: buying or selling a home…

organized real estate brokers setting or using the rules to protect higher fees or stifle competition to the detriment of consumers and to the detriment of new brokerage models…

we have an obligation to make sure markets are fair and open, and to protect consumers.

Sometimes, the U.S Government is on our side, and on the side of open Internet competition!

Real estate industry stats estimate that “77% of real estate sales start on the Internet.”

Stay tuned to this Digital Micro-Markets Blog to find out more on how the Internet helps not only “start” real estate sales, but how it drives the home buying and selling process.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that Larry Dickenson has been named to lead the Boeing Commercial Airplanes sales team as vice president, Sales, reporting to Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson.

Dickenson, 63, replaces Carson, who was named president and CEO in September, effective immediately. Dickenson will have responsibility for sales of commercial airplanes and related services to airline customers and leasing companies around the world. His replacement in Asia/Pacific sales will be named shortly.

"Larry has been a proven leader in building and maintaining strong relationships with our customers," Carson said. "He understands our customers and knows how to bring our resources together to meet their needs. We look forward to Larry bringing his leadership and experience to the entire sales organization."

Dickenson has led the Commercial Airplanes Asia/Pacific sales organization for more than 20 years, where he was responsible for sales operations in China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and other markets in the region. During this time, Dickenson's team was integral to the launch of the Boeing 787 and 777 jetliners.

Prior to his career at Boeing and beginning in 1983, Dickenson was vice president of Aircraft Programs at Texas Air Corporation, which at the time was the parent company of Continental and Eastern Airlines. In this capacity, he was responsible for aircraft acquisition, sales and aircraft financing for the Texas Air fleet. Previously, he was vice president of Commercial Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa at McDonnell Douglas, beginning in 1978.

Dickenson is a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and serves as a board member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Holiday Gala and the National Economic Development Board at California State University-Fresno. He is also a member of the Callaway Golf Company's golf club test panel.

Dickenson holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University-Fresno and also attended The Advanced Management Policy Institute at the University of Southern California.

Six-Story High Pink Ribbon Kicks Off Fifth Anniversary of 'LIGHTS FOR THE CURE(TM)' CBS 3 and Komen Foundation Turn Philadelphia Area Skyline Pink Again

Cira Centre, Macy's Famed Pipe Organ Join Campaign

 CBS 3 (KYW-TV) and the Philadelphia Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will turn the skyline pink for the fifth year in a row this month with its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, LIGHTS FOR THE CURE™.

A consortium of 95 buildings and landmarks in the tri-state area will light their exteriors pink beginning at sunset (6:42 eastern daylight time) tonight, Monday, October 2, and throughout the month as a reminder to remain vigilant in the fight for a cure.

The Philadelphia region's newest addition to the skyline, the Cira Centre, will join the campaign for the first time with by debuting a six-story pink ribbon in lights on the north and south sides of the building. The design, measuring approximately 299 feet tall by 160 feet wide, is believed to be the largest pink ribbon ever used to promote breast cancer awareness. The building's unique lighting system incorporates more than 1,500 LED fixtures.

Launched in 2002 with 18 buildings in Center City Philadelphia, the campaign now extends to New Jersey and Delaware including landmarks on land, at sea and in the air. CBS 3 will be featuring the buildings all month long on "Eyewitness News at 11 p.m." in addition to airing a number of special features on breast cancer detection and treatment.

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Macy's Center City will also join this year's campaign by bathing its famed pipe organ and Grand Court in pink light and dedicating one of the store's windows to breast cancer awareness.

Other landmarks include: Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles; LOVE Park Fountain; Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Blimp; the Battleship New Jersey; the Spirit of Philadelphia at Penns Landing; Boathouse Row; Camden County Courthouse/City Hall in New Jersey, and Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware among many others.

Atlantic City will show its colors this Friday, October 6th with 10 participating landmarks participating including the new Pier at Caesars, where many of the stores in the multimillion-dollar luxury retail, dining and entertainment complex are also featuring special displays in support of breast cancer awareness.

Wilmington, Delaware will join the campaign all month long with 30 buildings aglow as part of the American Cancer Society's "Think Pink" campaign.

"We're gratified by the way the business community has embraced this effort the last five years and joined the Komen Foundation and CBS 3 in raising awareness of this disease," says Michael Colleran, president and general manager of CBS 3 and The CW Philly 57. It's not just a tribute to the many women and families touched by breast cancer but to the enormous heart of our region as well."

Elaine Grobman, executive director of the Philadelphia Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation adds, "We never imagined that so many people would be so inspired to show their support that they would light up the sky with the message of early detection and prevention. Each year, as we see more pink lights across the Delaware Valley, we know that more people are aware and that can save lives."

CBS 3 and The Komen Foundation acknowledge the support of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and philly.com, their media partners. LIGHTS FOR THE CURE is proudly sponsored by Cancer Treatment Centers of America and TH Properties. The Loews Philadelphia Hotel and Fairmount Park have also provided support for this campaign.

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has delivered the first EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack (AEA) aircraft to the U.S. Navy test site at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.

The first EA-18G, known as aircraft EA-1, made the two-hour flight from St. Louis to Maryland with U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Matt Doyle and weapons system operator U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jamie Engdahl on board. EA-1 is the first of two test aircraft built under a System Development and Demonstration contract Boeing signed with the Navy on Dec. 29, 2003.

"Delivering this aircraft today continues a promise we made to our customer," said Kevin Fogarty, Boeing EA-18G chief engineer. "We're delivering new capability ahead of schedule, and we look forward to the next step in flight test, where we can prove the advanced concepts and technologies the Growler brings to the AEA community and the Navy."

In addition to flight testing, EA-1 will undergo extensive ground testing in the Patuxent River anechoic chamber to assess on-board radar, receiver and jammer compatibility and performance. The second EA-18G will join the flight test program at Patuxent River later this year.

A derivative of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet, the EA-18G's highly flexible design enables warfighters to perform an array of AEA missions, operating from either the deck of an aircraft carrier or land-based fields. The EA-18G will replace the Navy's current AEA platform, the EA-6B Prowler, which has been in service since 1971. The first production Growler will join the Navy's aircraft fleet in 2008.

Boeing, acting as the weapon system integrator and prime contractor, leads the EA-18G Growler industry team. Northrop Grumman is the principal subcontractor and airborne electronic attack subsystem integrator. The Hornet Industry Team will divide EA-18G production across Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Electric and Raytheon manufacturing facilities. The System Design and Development program concludes with an Initial Operational Capability in 2009. Naval Air Systems Command PMA-265 is the U.S. Navy acquisition office for the EA-18G.

Century Aluminum Icelandic Subsidiary Energizes Expansion Capacity

In a dedication ceremony held today in Iceland, Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) announced that Nordural ehf, a wholly owned subsidiary, has energized all of the pots of the current expansion project at its primary aluminum smelter at Grundartangi, Iceland. With this expansion, the company continues to anticipate that the plant will reach full rated capacity of 220,000 metric tonnes per year (mtpy) by year-end 2006. The Nordural plant, located near Reykjavík, previously operated at a rate of 90,000 mtpy.

"We have been very pleased with the Nordural expansion, which remained on schedule and budget," said Century president and chief executive officer Logan W. Kruger. "We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with the Icelandic power companies and local communities as we further expand Nordural to 260,000 mtpy by the fourth-quarter of 2007."

Century Aluminum Company, the parent of Century Aluminum of West Virginia, owns primary aluminum capacity in the United States and Iceland, as well as an ownership stake in alumina and bauxite assets in the United States and Jamaica. Century's corporate offices are located in Monterey, California.

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. The company has based its forward-looking statements on current expectations and projections about the future; however, these statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, any of which could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in its forward-looking statements. More information about these risks, uncertainties and assumptions can be found in the risk factors and forward-looking statements cautionary language contained in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date such forward-looking statements are made.

Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return Fund Announces Its Net Asset Value at September 30, 2006

 Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: KYE), today announced its net asset value at September 30, 2006.

At September 30, 2006, the Fund's net assets were $779 million and its net asset value per share was $24.77 based on 31.4 million shares outstanding.

Equity and fixed income investments were 86% and 14%, respectively, of the Fund's total long-term investments of $1.0 billion as of September 30, 2006. Long-term investments were comprised of MLPs and MLP Affiliates (48%), Canadian Royalty Trusts (25%), Marine Energy Transportation (10%), Coal Companies (7%) and U.S. Royalty Trusts and Other Energy Companies (10%). At September 30, 2006, the Fund's total assets were $1.1 billion.

The Fund's ten largest holdings by issuer (excluding short-term investments) at September 30, 2006 were:

Amount Percent of ($ in Long-Term millions) Investments --------- ----------- 1. Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (MLP Affiliate) $92.4 8.8 % 2. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (MLP Affiliate) 72.7 6.9 3. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Pipeline MLP) 43.9 4.2 4. Crosstex Energy, Inc. (MLP Affiliate) 41.0 3.9 5. Pacific Energy Partners, L.P. (Pipeline MLP) 35.2 3.4 6. Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Pipeline MLP) 30.5 2.9 7. Harvest Energy Trust (Canadian Royalty Trust) 28.2 2.7 8. Penn West Energy Trust (Canadian Royalty Trust) 23.4 2.2 9. Bonavista Energy Trust (Canadian Royalty Trust) 22.9 2.2 10. Targa Resources Inc. (Pipeline) 22.4 2.1

The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund's investment objective is to obtain a high total return with an emphasis on current income by investing primarily in securities of companies engaged in the energy industry, principally including publicly-traded energy-related master limited partnerships and limited liability companies taxed as partnerships and their affiliates, energy-related U.S. and Canadian royalty trusts and income trusts and other companies that derive at least 50% of their revenues from operating assets used in, or providing energy-related services for, the exploration, development, production, gathering, transportation, processing, storing, refining, distribution, mining or marketing of natural gas, natural gas liquids (including propane), crude oil, refined petroleum products or coal.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains statements, estimates or projections that may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the company's historical experience and its present expectations or projections. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; commodity pricing risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; non-diversification risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in the Fund's filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Fund undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. There is no assurance that the Fund's investment objectives will be attained.

Mannatech, Incorporated Declares Dividend

(NASDAQ: MTEX) Mannatech, Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share payable on Friday, October 27, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, October 13, 2006. The dividend reflects a commitment to rewarding shareholders and encouraging long-term investment in Mannatech common stock.

Sam Caster, Chairman and CEO of Mannatech, said, "The strong financial position of our company supports our continuing dividend program. We take great pride in the success of Mannatech, and we intend to pursue continued growth for our shareholders."

About Mannatech, Incorporated

Mannatech, Incorporated is a global wellness solutions provider that develops innovative, high-quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical and skin care products, and weight management products that are sold through approximately 526,0000 independent associates and members located in the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark and Germany. For additional information about Mannatech, please visit www.mannatech.com.

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Please Note: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be identified generally by the use of phrases or terminology such as "may," "believes," and "will further" or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech's objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, Mannatech's inability to attract and retain Associates and Members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory changes and its planned growth into new international markets. Although Mannatech believes that its expectations, statements, and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions its readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.

Eagle Broadband to Present at 2006 Fall Global Equities Conference in Las Vegas

 Eagle Broadband, Inc. (AMEX: EAG), a national provider of broadband, Internet protocol (IP) and communications technology and services, announced today that it will present at Friedland Investment Events' Fall 2006 Global Equities Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on October 4, 2006. This national financial markets and investor conference is being held October 3-5, 2006.

The presentation by Eagle Broadband Chief Executive Officer Dave Micek is currently scheduled for 1:40 pm PST on Wednesday, October 4, and will include a discussion of the company, its services and ongoing activities. He will give attendees a review of current operations; including a description of the company's products and services for TV over the Internet (IPTV/STB), for satellite telephony (SatMAX®) and fiber communication systems. In addition, Micek will discuss Eagle's recent changes in strategic direction.

"We have lots of new developments to share with interested investors," said Dave Micek, chief executive officer for Eagle Broadband. "With our new super headend facility going live in Miami and steadily-growing sales in both our IPTV and satellite telephony divisions, we're seeing increased interest from a variety of untapped industries."

Tickets are required to attend the Fall 2006 Global Equities Conference. Complimentary tickets are available to members of the financial community and select investors by applying online at www.friedlandevents.com/lasvegas or phoning (212) 757-9454.

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About Eagle Broadband, Inc.

Eagle Broadband is a technology company that develops and delivers products and services in three core business segments:

-- IPTV -- Eagle Broadband's IPTVComplete™ provides direct access to more than 200 channels of high-demand programming from popular entertainment providers, often using Eagle's high-definition, set-top boxes. -- SatMAX® -- Eagle Broadband's SatMAX provides indoor/outdoor communications utilizing the global Iridium-based (www.iridium.com) satellite communications system. It offers both fixed and mobile solutions, including the emergency first responder SatMAX Alpha "SatMAX-in-a-suitcase" technology. -- IT Services -- Eagle Broadband's IT Services Group is a full-service integrator offering a complete range of network technology products including VoIP, remote network management, network implementation services and IT project management services.

About the 2006 Global Equities Conference in Las Vegas

The Fall 2006 Global Equities Conference in Las Vegas will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 3, 4 and 5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, www.hardrockhotel.com.

Attendees to this event include leading members of the of the financial community, including portfolio and fund managers, research analysts, investment bankers and brokers, private high-net-worth investors to meet and hear presentations by senior management of select publicly-held and privately-held companies.

The conference will also feature numerous panel discussions, speeches and roundtable discussions, as well as networking events.

Event sponsors include Herd on the Street, Friedland Capital Inc., www.friedlandcapital.com Richardson & Patel, Weinberg & Co., US Euro Securities, Alaron Financial, Vintage Filings, StockIM®, Cohen Independent Research, DT Securities, Wall Street Research, Royal Standard Minerals, Reed's Inc., CEO Radio Network, Adam's Golf, Spencer Edwards Investments, PIN Financial, AGS Specialists, Step Strategies and Laurus Funds.

About Friedland Investment Events

Friedland Investment Events LLC is the world's largest sponsor of financial and investment events, sponsoring hundreds of events annually, in 18 US cities and 3 European cities. These events include all-day conferences, breakfasts, luncheons and cocktail receptions. Friedland Investment Events LLC is an affiliate of Friedland Capital Inc. and Friedland Corporate Investor Services LLC (www.friedlandworldwide.com).

EAGG

Forward-looking statements in this release regarding Eagle Broadband, Inc., are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the company's products, increased levels of competition, new products and technological changes, the company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 Last-Minute Tip: Free, Easy No-Sew Halloween Costume Ideas at FabricLink.com

New! A Quick, Easy and Inexpensive 'Pirates of the
Caribbean' Costume Look

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eat like one with tips for making a 'treasure chest' cake
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click on 'The Complete Halloween Pirate Guide'
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Also in the new section is a totally no-sew pirate costume
designed especially for the FabricLink site by Velcro(R),
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fastener. Inspired by the popular 'Pirates of the Caribbean'
movies, it comes complete with directions for an
easy-to-make 'official' pirate's hat, plus simple ideas for
authentic looking accessories.

http://www.fabriclink.com is a free, informational website.
In addition to a large section on sewing and crafts, it also
has special menus and presentations on everything you ever
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more.

Curious about what that clothing label really means?
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sports apparel? Visit fabriclink.com site for these answers
and a whole lot more.

About FabricLink

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MRFD's Restructuring Results Look "Finger Lickin' Good"

October 02, 2006 -- Fast-food franchisee, Morgan's Foods, Inc. (OTCBB: MRFD) has been chosen for this week's "SPOT Feature" in the Knobias Small-Cap ClipReport. Each week, Knobias scours the small-cap universe to find overlooked companies with sound fundamentals and one or more growth catalyst on the horizon. The weekly "SPOT" feature may be accessed via our daily ClipReport newsletter (free to all subscribers). To receive the Small-Cap ClipReport daily, please visit: http://www.knobias.com/front/product/clipreport/

MRFD's Restructuring Results Look 'Finger Lickin Good'

Morgan's Foods, Inc. (OTCBB: MRFD) operates, through wholly owned subsidiaries, KFC restaurants under franchises from KFC Corp, Taco Bell restaurants under franchises or licenses from Taco Bell Corporation and Pizza Hut Express restaurants under licenses from Pizza Hut Corp and A&W restaurants under licenses from A&W Restaurants, Inc. respectively. The Company operates a total of 98 restaurants in 6 states.

The BULLS Say...

Tiny BB Serves Chicken, Pizza, Tacos and Root Beer. Did you know that a tiny $17M "OTCBB" company operated 98 A&W, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants, including the building and land ownership of 56 locations? Well, following a big restructuring program initiated in Nov-04, MRFD seems to have "turned the corner" with 7 quarters of profitability, improving margins, debt reductions and a reversal of its stockholders' equity from ($4.6M) in FY-04 to a net positive in Q2-06. Despite the improvements and recent stock momentum, MRFD still lags its peer valuations by a significant margin. With a turnaround in progress, Q3-06 is due in less than 3 months and MRFD sees the quarter "[exceeding] our budgeted expectations."

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The BEARS Say...

Thin-trade Jump Heading Into Winter. MRFD is a real thin trader and jumped from $5 to $6 on little volume following Q2 results. Management has made a non-committal statement alluding to an improved Q3, but MRFD's numbers are seasonal with revenues and income being the lowest heading into winter. Considering their "cold" region of operations, sequential declines may be coming.

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MaintenanceNet Introduces Campaign Manager to Drive Dramatic Improvements in Product Registration, Attach Rates and Service Sales for Manufacturers, Distributors and Solution Providers

New On-Demand Application Creates Customized Campaigns That Deliver Targeted Service Sales Opportunities While Streamlining and Automating Maintenance Business Processes

 October 02, 2006 -- MaintenanceNet, Inc., the leading provider of maintenance contract management services, today introduced Campaign Manager™, a new on-demand application designed to improve product registration rates and convert uncovered assets (products sold without service agreements) in order to build new service revenue streams for manufacturers, distributors and IT solution providers. MaintenanceNet customers can also utilize Campaign Manager to up-sell and cross-sell hardware and software supplies and consumables, or promote incentive programs.

Campaign Manager streamlines and automates product registration processes, providing manufacturers and their channel partners with easy and secure portal access to detailed customer registration data. It also reveals uncovered assets and other service revenue opportunities, incorporating valuable tools for developing and managing customer-defined sales campaigns. A push-based solution, Campaign Manager features telesales management capabilities and automatic email notifications to provide a broad-based foundation for service sales success.

According to Scott Herron, president and CEO of MaintenanceNet, Campaign Manager allows companies to create highly targeted and focused sales campaigns based on a specific, customizable data set. "Campaign Manager lets our customers meet and exceed their maintenance business goals by first extracting the maximum value out of existing registration and service contract data, and then leveraging that data to create customized campaigns that benefit every level of the supply and demand chain," he said.

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Manufacturers, distributors, resellers and end-customers alike can be granted access to a Campaign Manager portal, which provides views tailored to the needs of each party. Use of Campaign Manager begins with customized MaintenanceNet data management services to combine multiple data sources from manufacturers and channel partners, enabling complete visibility into end customers' registration and maintenance contract life cycles. The resulting intelligence is then presented in a custom web portal, which incorporates complementary services for automating product registration and inducing channel partners to increase attach rates or accomplish other important tasks.

Ingram Micro, Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor, uses MaintenanceNet's Campaign Manager service as an add-on module to its Reseller Services Portal.

"Campaign Manager offers our expansive reseller network an economical and efficient way to improve business processes surrounding product registration and uncovered asset discovery, building a better maintenance contract business overall," said Justin Crotty, vice president, channel marketing, Ingram Micro North America. "Through use of Campaign Manager, we have achieved a 90-percent or better product registration rate for HP products, putting us and our resellers in a better position to capitalize on new service renewal opportunities as they emerge."

Ingram Micro released the Reseller Services Portal in April 2006 to build incremental revenue on sales of HP, IBM and Cisco products, with future release of additional vendors soon. Designed by MaintenanceNet to make selling service contracts easier and more profitable, the Reseller Services Portal automates IT product service renewal contracts and is free of charge to all Ingram Micro customers in the United States.

As an Ingram Micro reseller, En Pointe Technologies Inc. makes use of the Ingram Micro portal to manage and identify new service sales opportunities. "Ingram Micro's Reseller Services Portal offers a smart and affordable way to manage and sell service renewals," said Brian Stora, manager of e-business for the leading national provider of information technology products and services. "The tracking and e-mail notification tools help remind our sales team about service renewal contracts and enable us to take a more proactive approach to servicing our customers."

Now available, Campaign Manager is priced according to the scope of the campaign and data integration services required. For more information, visit http://www.maintenancenet.com/pages/ solutions\channel-partner\maintenancenet_campaign-manager.htm.

About MaintenanceNet

MaintenanceNet is a leading provider of maintenance contract management services. The company's innovative web-based products and comprehensive data mining, aggregation and management services allow technology vendors to maximize service revenue opportunities while improving customer satisfaction and overall operational efficiencies. By connecting technology vendors with OEMs, channel partners and end-clients, MaintenanceNet facilitates the management, marketing and sales of maintenance-based services. For more information, contact (866) 699-7212 or visit www.maintenancenet.com.

MaintenanceNet is a registered trademark of MaintenanceNet Incorporated.

 The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today delivered a 737-800 to CR Airways, marking the first direct delivery of a Boeing Next-Generation 737 to a Hong Kong-based carrier.

CR Airways, which is already the first Hong Kong-based airline to operate the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800, is using the new airplane to open a new route between Hong Kong and Tianjin on Sept. 25, marking its maiden flight. This airplane is the third 737-800 in the CR Airways' fleet.

CR Airways turned to the 737-800 to begin jetliner service in June 2006, relying on the airplane's unsurpassed operating performance, economic efficiency and reliability to operate to China, Southeast Asia and the Philippines. The airline is pursuing a growth strategy that will see the airline incorporate Boeing single-aisle and wide-body jets into its fleet and increase its regional international routes to meet the demands of the market.

"We look forward to working closely with CR Airways as its enlarges its fleet and operations while providing its passengers with airplanes that combine superior operating economics and passenger appeal," said Rob Laird, vice president - China, Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

The delivery of the new 737-800 into CR Airways' fleet is all part of its ongoing effort to strengthen the airline as a strong Hong Kong-based carrier with a fuel efficient fleet and to strengthen Hong Kong as an Asian hub. CR Airways is the third passenger airline operating in Hong Kong.

The 737-800, which can seat between 162 to 189 passengers, can fly 260 nautical miles farther and consume seven percent less fuel while carrying 12 more passengers than the competing model.

The Next-Generation 737 has logged 450 gross orders in 2006. As of Aug. 31, 2006, 100 customers have placed orders for more than 3,300 Next-Generation 737s; the program has 1,360 unfilled orders with a value of about $91 billion at current list prices.

 After 64 unprecedented flights and numerous firsts in autonomous combat aviation, the two X-45A unmanned combat air vehicles designed and built by Boeing [NYSE: BA] in partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the U.S. Air Force are heading to two prominent aviation museums to be permanently displayed.

One aircraft is going to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and the other to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

"This is a fantastic honor," said Dave Koopersmith, X-45 vice president and program manager for Boeing Advanced Systems. "The X-45A made history and laid the groundwork for future unmanned combat aircraft with its 64 mishap-free flights. We take great pride that they will be displayed for the world to see at these museums."

The X-45A completed demonstration flights in August 2005, establishing multiple aviation milestones for unmanned combat aircraft, including the:

• First autonomous flight of a high-performance, combat-capable UAV

• First weapons release from an autonomous UAV

• First operation of multiple UAVs by a single operator

• First autonomous multi-vehicle coordinated flight

"The X-45 currently represents the leading edge of unmanned aerial vehicle technology. The aircraft's stealthy design and autonomous capability mark a turning point for the future of UAVs," said Dik Daso, curator of aeronautics, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Engineering work is scheduled to begin soon at the Smithsonian to prepare the X-45A display, which is planned to be suspended in mid-air.

The X-45A going to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will be displayed in the museum's Cold War Gallery near the revolutionary B-2 Stealth Bomber.

"The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has a comprehensive unmanned combat aerial vehicle collection dating back to World War I and the Kettering 'Bug,'" said Terry Aitken, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force senior curator. "We are very proud to add this latest technology leader to our ever growing collection. The X-45A has innovations that I'm sure we will see again in future designs."

First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Home Building Bancorp, Inc.

October 02, 2006 -- First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBEI) announced today that it completed its acquisition of Home Building Bancorp, Inc. effective October 1, 2006. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, shares of Home Building Bancorp were converted into either $43.50 in cash or 2.3016 shares of First Bancorp common stock. First Bancorp will issue approximately 294,000 shares and pay $5.55 million for all of the outstanding shares of Home Building Bancorp common stock.

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Those Home Building Bancorp stockholders who expressed a preference will receive the form of consideration that they elected, while those who made no election will receive approximately 1.5366 shares of First Bancorp common stock plus $14.49 in cash in exchange for their Home Building Bancorp shares.

First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. is the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville, Indiana. As a result of the merger with Home Building Savings Bank, First Federal Savings Bank now operates eight offices in the Evansville, Indiana area, one office in Washington, Indiana and one office in Petersburg, Indiana.

Finacity Closes Receivables Securitization Transaction for Alliance One International, Inc.

 October 02, 2006 -- Finacity Corporation ("Finacity") announced today the successful closing of a securitization transaction effective September 27, 2006, with Alliance One International, Inc. (NYSE: AOI) as the originator and servicer, and Finacity as the structuring agent, SPE-sponsor and ongoing information reporting agent. The three-year facility covers selected receivables from the sale of agricultural commodities to some two dozen non-OECD domiciled customers. The facility is expected to provide AOI with risk-mitigated monetization of up to US$55 million from time to time through the ongoing securitization of trade receivables generated by Swiss-based AOI AG.

AOI's treasurer Joel Thomas: "We are very pleased with the implementation of this innovative structure, which is in line with AOI's strategic financial goals. The transaction puts to use a strong AOI asset, and offers the company an opportunity to utilize the capital markets for attractively priced funding while de-leveraging our balance sheet. The structure also offers AOI additional liquidity, enhancing our financial flexibility."

"We are very proud to have served AOI in a complex cross-border commodity transaction designed to maximize liquidity and minimize cost-of-funds, while removing the ongoing administrative burden to our client AOI," said Adrian Katz, CEO at Finacity.

Alliance One International, Inc. is headquartered in North Carolina and engages in the purchase, processing, storage, and sale of leaf tobacco around the world. The company offers its products to manufacturers of consumer tobacco products and was founded in 1904. For more information about AOI please visit www.aointl.com.

Finacity Corporation is a company that specializes in the structuring and provision of efficient capital markets receivables funding programs, and state-of-the-art servicing and collections. Finacity is located in the USA and Europe. For more information about Finacity, please visit www.finacity.com.

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has completed Spacecraft Thermal Vacuum (SCTV) testing for the first of its Wideband Gapfiller Satellites (WGS). The tests, conducted at the Boeing Satellite Development Center in El Segundo, Calif., evaluated the WGS operating systems' ability to withstand the extreme temperatures of space.

"WGS has completed one of the most difficult and highest risk tests in the build process to evaluate its ability to withstand the extreme hot and cold temperatures of space," said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Lee, WGS Block I program manager. "The completion of these tests moves WGS closer to its scheduled 2007 launch date."

Over a two-month period, Boeing completed the demanding tests inside its largest thermal-vacuum chamber, which provided the best representation of the space environment by removing all air and eliminating the ability to dissipate heat through convection. WGS testers cycled between hot and cold temperature extremes to ensure that all subsystems perform properly throughout all mission phases.

"With the thermal-vacuum test complete, the team now is conducting final reviews of all environmental test data to confirm that the satellite is ready to proceed with final factory testing and shipment to the launch site," said Charles Toups, vice president of Navigation and Communications Systems for Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems. "Once it's launched, WGS will provide a tremendous boost in capacity and operational flexibility for our U.S. Department of Defense customers. We are extremely proud to deliver these satellites to support our nation's needs."

WGS is the key element of a high-capacity satellite communications system designed to quickly disseminate large amounts of data to the warfighter. With a growing need for bandwidth, including two-way, point-to-point, multicast and broadcast communications, WGS will provide additional network-centric communications capabilities for troops in the field.

Boeing is under contract to build three satellites for the WGS program. The U.S. Air Force also has authorized Boeing to begin non-recurring engineering and advanced procurement of parts for a fourth WGS satellite. Full production for the fourth satellite and advanced procurement of parts for a fifth satellite are anticipated at the beginning of the new government fiscal year. The WGS system is a multi-spacecraft constellation designed to provide improved communications support for America's warfighters.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently received the first phase of a $27 million U.S. Air Force contract for the Small Diameter Bomb I Focused Lethality Munition (SDB I FLM) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD).

"FLM is a very low collateral damage variant of our SDB I system that provides a large blast effect with very few metal fragments," said Boeing SDB Program Manager Dan Jaspering. "It will allow the warfighter to prosecute targets in confined areas while minimizing the risk of damaging adjacent structures."

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the U.S Air Force Research Laboratory developed the technology for the FLM warhead. Under the JCTD contract, Boeing will incorporate the FLM technology into the SDB I system, perform a series of ground and flight tests, and manufacture a limited number of FLM weapons.

The FLM warhead design features an advanced, multi-phase blast explosive and a composite carbon fiber warhead case allowing for pinpoint strikes with low collateral damage. "It is a very clever design, and early tests are encouraging," Jaspering said.

The weapons will undergo flight testing in August 2007. Boeing will deliver the first 50 weapons for operational assessment in January 2008, with the Air Force procuring as many as 450 SDB I FLM units through 2012.

An all-weather, 250-pound class weapon system, SDB I quadruples the number of weapons each aircraft can carry. At 71 inches long and with a standoff range of 60 nautical miles, the weapon is compatible with every U.S. fighter and bomber aircraft.

Boeing will manufacture more than 24,000 such weapons and 2,000 carriages for the Air Force. The Air Force is investing $1.2 billion for production, with deliveries planned beyond 2015.

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] this week installed the final Block E avionics modification kit on the U.S. Air Force's active fleet of 67 B-1B Lancer long-range heavy bombers, completing a five-year, $680 million contract for enhanced computer hardware, software and weapons delivery capability.

The installation concluded the third phase of the Conventional Mission Upgrade Program (CMUP) undertaken in 1993 to convert the B-1 from a nuclear to a conventional role. A small number of CMUP-equipped Lancers delivered more tonnage of ordnance while flying fewer sorties than any other aircraft during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"With at least 40 more years of airframe life, the CMUP-equipped B-1 forms a solid foundation for the network-centric upgrades currently being developed for it," said Greg Burton, Boeing director for B-1 and B-2 programs. "Connecting the airplane into the Global Information Grid will provide combat commanders with a potent long-range strike capability for decades to come."

The Block E modification replaces six computers with four, providing a 25-fold increase in throughput, memory and input/output margins required for conventional weapons capability, defensive systems upgrades and future growth. The package also integrates the Wind-Corrected Munitions Dispenser, the Joint Standoff Weapon and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, substantially augmenting the bomber's standoff capability.

Carrying the largest payload in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1B forms the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. Its low radar cross-section, variable-geometry wings, turbofan afterburning engines and advanced electronic countermeasures combine to provide long range, maneuverability and high speed while enhancing survivability.

Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Ryanair, Europe ’s largest and most profitable low-fares airline, announced today an order for 32 Next-Generation 737-800s.

Deliveries for this order to the Dublin-based carrier, valued at $2.25 billion at list prices, are scheduled to begin in 2008. The order involves exercising options included in a previous purchase contract.

“With its exceptional reliability, environmental performance and low operating costs, the Boeing 737-800 has played an important role in enabling Ryanair to deliver Europe’s lowest fares and unmatched punctuality to our passengers,” said Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Ryanair. “By adding 32 more Boeing 737-800s to our fleet, Ryanair will offer more low fares to even more destinations, and will grow to serve over 80 million passengers per year by 2012.”

Ryanair is the largest European operator of 737s and operates one of the youngest fleets in Europe , composed entirely of 737-800s. To date, Ryanair has ordered 281 737-800s.

“The Boeing 737-800 has played a key role in Ryanair's leadership in the low-fare market. Boeing is very proud of our strong partnership and Ryanair’s proven track record of delivering outstanding value to their customers and shareholders,” said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia , Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The popular Next-Generation 737 continues to bring exceptional value to Ryanair and travelers across Europe.”

The 737-800 is the most popular member of the Next-Generation 737 family, with more than 1,860 airplanes ordered. The 737-800’s market success is confirmed by air finance investors, who consistently rank it as the most preferred airplane due to its wide market base, superior performance efficiency and lowest operating costs in its class.

The newer 737s, which are known for their industry-leading reliability and efficient design, are 10 years younger than the competing A320 series and were designed to provide significantly more range and payload capability, improved emissions, and lower operating costs than earlier 737 models and competing models.

As of Aug. 31, 2006, 100 customers have placed orders for more than 3,300 Next-Generation 737s; the program has 1,360 unfilled orders with a value of about $91 billion at current list prices.

The Boeing [NYSE:BA] team that is building the Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) system has successfully completed a key risk reduction milestone by selecting a vendor for the optical sensor that will fly aboard the Pathfinder spacecraft.

Team leader Boeing, along with space vehicle provider Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., have selected Semiconductor Technology Associates Incorporated (STA) of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., as the supplier of the charge coupled device (CCD), which is a critical element in the optical payload that will collect images aboard the spacecraft. STA's CCD has successfully completed environmental and life testing as part of the down selection process, another example of the rigorous risk reduction approach the Boeing-led team has implemented to meet program requirements with high confidence.

"This is a major accomplishment for our team as we continue to progress towards the program's critical design review (CDR) in November of this year," said Howard Chambers, vice president and general manager of Boeing's Space & Intelligence Systems (S&IS) division. "We understand the critical capability that SBSS will provide to our country's space situational awareness, and our team is focused on delivering a high quality product to meet our customer's needs."

Lt. Col. Steven Nessmiller, program manager for SBSS at the Air Force's Space and Missile Center, said: "This is another example of how the government and contractor team continues to execute on our plan to launch the spacecraft in December 2008. We are very pleased with the extraordinary capability that this system will bring to the space surveillance network."

The SBSS Pathfinder team identified the CCD development effort as the highest technological risk on the program. As a result, Ball Aerospace contracted with two vendors to develop, test and deliver flight-grade components. This approach enabled a competitive environment that resulted in the delivery of high-quality, flight-grade CCDs from both vendors. In the competition, STA was teamed with the University of Arizona's Imaging Technology Laboratory, which provided raw wafer processing and coatings.

"Ball has made significant investments in detector technology over many years," said David Taylor, CEO of Ball Aerospace. "The success on SBSS shows that these investments and the parallel development risk reduction strategy are paying off."

Under a contract awarded in March 2004, the Boeing team is developing a spacecraft with a visible sensor and ground segment to support a December 2008 launch. In addition, the Boeing team has an option to operate the system for up to one year prior to transitioning operations and maintenance to the Air Force customer. SBSS Pathfinder will augment the existing space surveillance network (SSN) and provide an increase in capacity and timeliness of detecting and tracking orbiting space objects, including potential future threats to America's space assets. The Department of Defense will utilize data generated by the system to support worldwide military operations.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.8 billion business. It provides network-centric system solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer; a foremost developer of advanced concepts and technologies; a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global leader in sustainment solutions and launch services 

Gas Prices May Not Be a Grinch

BIGresearch Survey Shows Consumers Are Cautiously Optimistic About Holiday Spending

September 28, 2006 -- The impact of gas prices is down, confidence is up, and consumers are feeling better about increasing their spending this holiday season according to BIGresearch's September Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey (CIA) of over 8,000 consumers. In fact 42% reported that they plan to spend about the same if not more than last year.

"We are seeing this trend across the board, regardless of income," said Joe Pilotta, VP of research for BIGresearch. "Compared to last year's survey, consumer price sensitivity is down in spite of wildly fluctuating gas prices."

Sept. 2005 Sept. 2006 Confidence Very Confident/Confident 33% 43% Attitudes Toward Sales Sales not important 13% 16% I only buy on sale 23% 16% Attitudes Toward Spending I will be spending the same or more than last year for the holidays 40% 42% I will be spending less than last year 35% 30%

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Compared to this time last year, numbers are up not only on consumer confidence, but people are also more willing to abandon their "sales-only" shopping habits with 16% saying sales are not important compared to 13% in 2005. In 2005, 23% said they would buy only on sale. That number dropped significantly to 16% in 2006.

While consumer confidence is rebounding, many people remain skeptical of falling gas prices. When asked if they expect gas prices to be more, less or about the same by Thanksgiving, 44% of those surveyed said gas will cost more, 32% expected prices to be the same and 24% said gas prices will be less than they are now. In addition, respondents believe the average price of gas will be $2.84 per gallon.

"That's not cheap, so these findings indicate that consumers are taking a 'wait-and-see' approach to the temporary lows we're seeing at the pumps these days," said Pilotta. "They suspect higher gas prices may be coming, but apparently they're not going to let it ruin the holidays. Any value-add, such as coupons, that retailers can bring to the table during this window of opportunity will be key to capturing more dollars by making shopping trips worthwhile."

Additional information on CIA and other BIGresearch samples may be accessed by going to: http://www.bigresearch.com and clicking on Complimentary Top Line Findings.

To comment on this release visit the BIG research blog: http://whencustomerstalk.blogspot.com.

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BIGresearch is a market intelligence firm providing analysis of consumer behavior in areas of retail, financial services, automotive, and media. The syndicated Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey (CIA) monitors the pulse of more than 7,000 consumers each month. The syndicated Simultaneous Media Usage Survey (SIMM) monitors more than 15,000 consumers twice each year.

BIGresearch's methodology provides the most accurate consumer information in the industry with a margin of error of +/- 1 percent. www.bigresearch.com

VHA Health Foundation Finds Health Care Innovation Vital to Hospitals' Survival

 -- With the United States investing one sixth of its gross domestic product in health care, one would think that it would be among the country's most innovative industries. However, research conducted by the VHA Health Foundation and published jointly with VHA Inc. shows this is not the case. Eight different health care stakeholders -- including physicians, hospitals and health plans -- were examined for innovative practices over the past 10 years. Not only was there little evidence of innovation, but research found that most of the positive changes over the last decade have been the result of tweaking aged and overtaxed models and introducing incremental process improvements. When compared to other industry sectors such as technology and transportation, health care has fallen behind in its ability to innovate.

"This new research supports our belief that implementing viable new solutions in health care is critical because it can help ensure better care for patients and communities, while at the same time securing a hospital's role in the future," said Linda DeWolf, president of the VHA Health Foundation.

The study, which was conducted in conjunction with Doblin Inc., the Chicago-based innovation strategy firm, indicates that the rate of successful innovation rises when hospitals and health care providers: 1) know the fundamentals of innovation by diagnosing and assessing market patterns and opportunities; 2) ensure specific innovation goals are in place; 3) build fewer, bolder concepts; and 4) implement innovation clearly and swiftly.

When considering implementation of innovation, the study identifies key opportunities for hospitals and health care providers in four categories including: product offerings; business models and financing; processes; and delivery/customer experience.

"All innovation should start with the consumer's needs in mind. What is especially useful about this study is that it takes the hard-to-define topic of innovation and breaks it down into understandable types. It is essentially a map of the opportunity landscape in health care," states Leanne Kaiser Carlson, futurist and VHA Health Foundation board member.

The study, "The Power of Innovation," highlights examples of where innovation in health care is occurring including:

-- Business models: Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Alexandria, La., had a growing challenge of treating its uninsured population, many of whom ended up in the emergency room or the hospital because they lacked access to basic outpatient services. The hospital teamed with local business owners and created a payroll deduction program that employees could use to fund their primary care needs. The hospital worked with local radio stations and billboard advertisers to create a local media campaign and raise program awareness. -- Networks: Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow, Mont., is located in a small rural community with limited health care resources. Doctors, nurses and other clinicians have few opportunities to leave their practices to update their clinical skills. The hospital launched the Montana Mobile Education Delivery and Learning program. The mobile classroom goes to rural health care providers to conduct educational training. -- Services: As most small- to medium-sized hospitals, Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas, determined that it was financially not feasible to purchase an electronic health record system. However, the hospital was able to secure access to an EHR system developed by the federal government for the Veterans Administration hospitals. By using open source software, and positioning its innovation as a cultural shift, Midland expects to have a comprehensive, affordable solution that will improve patient safety and outcomes while lowering costs. -- Customer experience: Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., is focused on attaining a world-class leadership position in service delivery. At the root of the strategy is creating experiences for patients that are so positive that they can only be described as "WOW." The hospital launched an organization-wide project devoted to creating a WOW experience. A WOW Wizard staff training program was developed and a prototyping facility was used to design the hospital's new heart and vascular center.

For a copy of the study or more information, contact Linda DeWolf, ldewolf@vha.com at the VHA Health Foundation.

About the VHA Health Foundation -- The VHA Health Foundation, located in Irving, Texas, is a public foundation created by VHA Inc. to support leadership and innovative solutions to creating better health and health care. Efforts benefit VHA member health care organizations as well as non-members.

About VHA Inc. -- VHA Inc. is a national alliance of leading not-for-profit health care organizations that work together to improve the health of the communities they serve. VHA delivers industry-leading supply chain management services and enables regional and national member networks to improve clinical and operational performance, and drive sustainable results. Based in Irving, Texas, VHA has 18 local offices serving more than 2,400 health care organizations across the United States.

  Fountain Powerboats Continues Global Expansion

-- In the news release, "Fountain Powerboats Continues Global Expansion," issued earlier today by Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc. (AMEX: FPB), we are advised by the company that in the first four paragraphs, all instances of "Luxury Yachts," as originally issued, should instead read "Mirage Marine." Complete corrected text follows.

Fountain Powerboats Continues Global Expansion

Company Sets Solid Footprint in Australia

Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc. ("Fountain"; "Fountain Powerboats") (AMEX: FPB), a leading manufacturer of high-performance sport boats, fish boats and express cruisers, today announced that Fountain Worldwide, LLC, the international distributor for Fountain Powerboats, has added Mirage Marine Australia to its international dealer network. Mirage Marine, with operations in both Sydney and Perth, is recognized as one of the premier boat dealers in Australia.

Mirage Marine's official launch of the Fountain Powerboats line will be at the Mandurah Boat Show, in Mandurah, Australia in mid-October where they will be showcasing a Fountain 32 Center Console fishboat. Australia ranks among the top three importers of U.S. manufactured pleasure boats.

"Given the excellent brand awareness of Fountain boats and a very competitive pricing structure, we really believe we have a winner here," said Lyndon Davies, Managing Director for Mirage Marine.

Tim McSwiney, Director of Business Development for Fountain Worldwide, will be on-hand at the Mandurah show to represent Fountain Powerboats. "I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with the team at Mirage Marine as I believe they exhibit the excitement and dealership dedication that has made Fountain Powerboats a worldwide success, and will be an excellent addition to our network of world-class dealerships."

Senior management at Fountain Worldwide recently undertook a fact-finding mission focused on dealership opportunities in the People's Republic of China (PRC), and were invited to participate in the Shanghai International Boat Show. The exposure of Fountain Powerboats products in the PRC show will strengthen the company's planned market penetration of Asia.

In July of 2006, Fountain announced the addition of BlackFish Marine, located on Grandville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia, as an international dealer of its boats; and Fisherman's Boat Group of Miami, Florida was added to its domestic dealer network.

Fountain Powerboats, through its Fountain Worldwide group, currently has 13 dealers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia and recently expanded its international dealer network with the addition of Nautilux in Italy and 1st 4 Boats in the United Kingdom. Fountain Powerboats currently has a combined domestic and international dealership network of 66 dealers.

To further grow international sales, Fountain Powerboats will be represented in nine international boat shows during the 2007 season, including the world renowned Genoa International Boat Show in Italy, which historically has generated more sales than any other boat show in the world; and the famous Southampton Boat Show in the U.K., which now surpasses the London Boat Show in sales and attendance.

About Fountain Powerboats, Inc.

Fountain Powerboats, Inc., a subsidiary of Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc., has its executive offices and manufacturing facilities along the Pamlico River in Beaufort County, North Carolina. The company designs, manufactures and sells offshore sport boats, sport fishing boats and express cruisers that target the segment of the recreational power boat market where speed, performance, safety and quality are the main criteria for purchase. These recreational boats are based upon an innovative, award- winning design enabling world-class performance while using standard reliable power. There are currently 12 buildings located on 65 acres totaling over 237,000 square feet accommodating 40 to 45 boats in various stages of construction at any one time. The present plant site can also accommodate up to 300,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space. The land and buildings are wholly owned by Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc. and its subsidiary, Fountain Powerboats, Inc. For more information, visit www.fountainpowerboats.com.

Across America Real Estate Development Completes Private Placement

Private Equity Firms Contribute $20 Million in Equity and Subordinated Debt to Company

Across America Real Estate Corp. (OTCBB: AARD), a commercial real estate lending partner to retail developers and franchisees, announced it has completed financing which boosts its combined equity and subordinated debt to approximately $20 million. The Company believes that this new agreement will dramatically increase the scale of Across America's business and provide it with more leverage to execute commercial real estate transactions.

BOCO Investments, LLC, a private Colorado limited liability company, has agreed to provide Across America with new funding through a $7 million subordinated debt vehicle and a $3 million preferred convertible equity. Simultaneously, GDBA Investments, LLLP has agreed to restructure its $10 million in subordinated debt to mirror the structure of the BOCO Investments, LLC contribution, including $3 million preferred convertible equity. Across America plans to use this new capital to further leverage its senior debt commitments and increase transaction volume.

This increased funding has occurred concurrently with the opening of three new sales regions. Across America now has a presence in the Pacific Northwest, West, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, South-central, and Southeastern United States.

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"The retail segment of the commercial real estate market is forecast at $84 billion in new construction in 2007. This is 21% of total non-residential construction, a market which is benefiting from a healthy economy with sustained job creation and economic growth," said BOCO Investments CEO Joe Zimlich. "We believe that Across America has positioned itself to be a leader in the small pad retail niche of this market, which bodes well for future growth."

"Our new funding and sales staff ramp up couldn't come at a better time," said Across America President & CEO, Ann Schmitt. "As the banking community tightens up real estate lending policies, Across America is poised to fill that void and support retail development nationwide."

About Across America Real Estate Corp.

Based in Denver, Colorado, Across America Real Estate Corp. (OTCBB: AARD) partners with national retailers and their developers to provide 100% financing for rapid retail expansion. The Company operates in the niche that is small pad retail market in the commercial real estate industry. Across America provides guidance and creates financing solutions for increasing retail productivity and profit. Please visit us at our website www.aard.us

The statements included in this press release concerning predictions of economic performance and management's plans and objectives constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, factors detailed in AARD's Securities and Exchange Commission filings; completion of due diligence and certain other pre-closing conditions for all incomplete transactions; economic downturns affecting the operations of AARD, its subsidiaries or proposed transactions; the inability to initiate or complete any transaction; adverse financial performance by AARD or any of its subsidiaries; adverse equity market conditions and declines in the value of AARD common stock; and the unavailability of financing to complete management's plans and objectives. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and AARD disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

InterVideo WinDVD 7 Optimized for IntelClear Video Technology
Featured in the Latest On-market Intel G965 Express Chipset

High-definition software player for new Intel Graphics Core with HD acceleration

 InterVideo®, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVII), a leading provider of multimedia technologies, announced today its flagship software player InterVideo WinDVD® 7 is now optimized for Intel® Clear Video Technology to enable a rich high-definition video playback experience on PC.

"High definition is currently the most exciting part of people's digital life," said Steve Ro, CEO and President of InterVideo. "One of the major ways that consumers can enjoy high-definition video right now is to play it back on their PC-based devices, such as Media Center PCs. InterVideo's player software, partnered with Intel's HD-capable hardware, is an unbeatable combination."

WinDVD 7 is optimized for Intel Clear Video Technology to enable a rich, high-definition video playback experience on your PC without expensive add-in cards or decoders. Hardware acceleration support and advanced de-interlacing deliver stutter free playback with clearer, more detailed images by eliminating many of the jagged edges associated with interlaced content.

"Intel is working with key software developers like InterVideo to enable the full benefits of Intel Clear Video Technology for digital home consumers," said Intel's Richard Malinowski, Vice President, Mobility Group and General Manager, Chipset Group. "Intel Clear Video Technology enables a rich new media experience for Intel G965 Express chipset based platforms by using new chipset capabilities to deliver smooth, stutter free high-definition playback and sharp, colorful images. "

Intel's new line of chipsets features the G965 Express chipset, sporting new 3D capabilities as well as Intel Clear Video Technology. Intel Clear Video Technology is a combination of video processing hardware and software technologies delivering enhanced high-definition video playback, shaper images, precise color control and advanced display capability. Intel Clear Video Technology uses advanced de-interlacing technology and ProcAmp color controls to deliver sharper, more vibrant video images. This technology is available on all Intel G965 Express chipset-based platforms

InterVideo has been working with Intel to ensure the highest level of compatibility and synergy between Intel's processing hardware and InterVideo's industry-leading playback software.

Availability and Pricing
WinDVD 7 with Intel Clear Video Technology support is now available on InterVideo website at http://www.intervideo.com. Consumers can now download the trial version or purchase it at WinDVD 7 retail price.


About InterVideo, Inc.
InterVideo is a leading provider of integrated digital and high-definition multimedia and audio/video content solutions in the PC, CE and wireless industries. The company's broad suite of integrated multimedia software products are designed to enhance the consumer's entertainment experience, whether the content is delivered to a home system, HDTV set, wireless system, mobile or personal multimedia device. InterVideo's unique iMobi™ multimedia codec technologies are widely used by Smartphones, GPS units and portable entertainment device OEMs and ODMs to enhance music and video enjoyment…anyplace, anytime. The firm's worldwide headquarters is at 46430 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 510-651-0888, InterVideo also has major offices in Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China and around the globe. For more information, visit http://www.intervideo.com.

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Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding InterVideo products. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the ability to forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors, the market acceptance of our new products and product enhancements, the resolution of any notices of claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights, the ability to maintain or expand our relationship with PC OEMS and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's Form 10-Q for other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release.

InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Wyn Developments Inc. Moves to Complete the d-60-E/94-G-15 Prophet River Exploratory Well

 -- Wyn Developments Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: WL)(PINKSHEETS: WYDPF)(FWB: YXE) announces that the d-60-E/94-G-15 Prophet River Devonian exploratory well has reached total depth, and the partners have elected to complete the well.

The well was set with two strings of production casing from surface to the top of the Devonian horizon prior to drilling through this horizon to total depth. The drill rig will be released on Friday, September 29, 2006 and a completion rig has been ordered for the project. The completion rig will be used to test potential payzones of natural gas and complete the well for production. This well is non-confidential status, and subject to contractual confidentiality provisions, more information will be disclosed as operations progress. The completion rig will arrive to the site in October and the completion process is expected to take two weeks.

For more information on the Prophet River project and the Company's other natural gas and mineral projects, please visit www.wyndevelopments.ca.

On Behalf of the Board,

WYN DEVELOPMENTS INC.

David McMillan, President & CEO

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements including expectations of future production. More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning Wyn Developments Inc. future production estimates, expansion of oil and gas property interests, exploration and development drilling, regulatory applications, payout estimates, capital expenditures, and drilling locations to be drilled in 2006. These statements are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to: the risks associated with the oil and gas industry (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price, price and exchange rate fluctuation and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Wyn's operations or financial results are included in Wyn Development's reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Wyn Developments undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. Oil and Gas Advisory. This press release contains disclosure expressed as "Boe/d". All oil and natural gas equivalency volumes have been derived using the ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil. Equivalency measures may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the well head.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Greenberg Traurig Clients Receive $196 Million Verdict

 The international law firm Greenberg Traurig is pleased to announce the $196 million verdict that was received on July 31, 2006, for Gulsby Engineering and National American Insurance Company.

The four-month trial took place in the 215th Civil Court of Harris County, Texas. Verdicts of $21 million in actual and $85 million in punitive damages were awarded for Gulsby Engineering and $20 million in actual and $70 million in punitive damages were awarded for National American Insurance Company against Williams Energy Marketing and Trading (now Williams Power) and Gulf Liquids New River Projects, LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary.

"This was a true team effort that resulted in the restoration of Gulsby Engineering's business as well as the only time I am aware of that a jury has awarded substantial exemplary damages to an insurance company. Working with GT colleagues in Dallas and Houston as well as Rick Reyna of San Antonio on this case has been the highlight of my professional career," stated Steve Carlin of Greenberg Traurig.

The trial team consisted of Greenberg Traurig shareholder Steve Carlin, Rick Reyna of Brock Person Guerra Reyna, P.C. of San Antonio, Texas, as well as Greenberg Traurig associates Russ DePalma and Chris LaVigne.

About Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, full-service law firm with 1,500 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The firm is ranked seventh on The American Lawyer's Am Law 100 listing of the largest law firms in the U.S., based on number of lawyers.

Greenberg Traurig serves clients from offices in: Albany, NY; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Atlanta, GA; Boca Raton, FL; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Morristown, NJ; New York, NY; Orange County, CA; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Sacramento, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Tokyo, Japan; Tysons Corner, VA; Washington, D.C.; West Palm Beach, FL; Wilmington, DE; and Zurich, Switzerland. Additionally, the firm has strategic alliances with the following independent law firms: Olswang, London and Brussels; Studio Santa Maria, Milan and Rome; and Hayabusa Kokusai Law Offices in Tokyo.

For additional information, please visit the firm's Web site at www.gtlaw.com.

Pete Snyder, CEO of New Media Strategies, Named Fortune Small Business Best Boss for 2006

Fast-Growth New Media Strategies Celebrated as "Winning Workplace"

 New Media Strategies (NMS), the industry pioneer and market leader in Online Market Intelligence, Brand Promotion and Brand Protection services for the Web 2.0 environment, today announced that its CEO Pete Snyder was selected as a national winner of this year's Fortune Small Business Best Bosses by Winning Workplaces.

Drawing on his background as a nationally-known pollster and a media consultant, Pete founded New Media Strategies in 1999, and created an entirely new industry segment in market research, online marketing and communications. Due to New Media Strategies' comprehensive online intelligence, brand protection and word of mouth marketing services and to the explosion of Web 2.0, NMS has been named as one of the "Fastest-Growing Companies in America" by Inc Magazine.

"I am deeply honored and incredibly humbled to be named a Fortune Small Business Best Boss," said Snyder. "This award is a tremendous tribute to the culture that we've built over the past seven years and I'm truly grateful to my team members at New Media Strategies, who nominated me as a Best Boss and whose hard work and energetic spirit make NMS a 'winning workplace.'"

The winners were announced at the Winning Workplaces conference and celebration in Chicago on September 27, 2006 to mark the fourth annual Best Bosses competition. The winners were evaluated on the personal statement of the leader, and employee and customer satisfaction ratings and interviews. A related story will appear in the October 2006 issue of FORTUNE Small Business and the full list of winners are available online at winningworkplaces.org and FSB.com.

"The Best Bosses understand the connection between employee engagement and the bottom line," says Mary Corbitt Clark, executive director of Winning Workplaces. "Employees who are valued contribute in response."

Adds Elaine Pofeldt, senior editor of FORTUNE Small Business: "The Best Bosses are listening carefully to their workers and giving them what they want: opportunities to educate themselves continually; the chance to work alongside the best people in their fields; benefits that ease the complex demands of their lives outside of work."

This year's winners were selected through a nomination and application process that evaluated employee satisfaction, benefits, investment in training and the leader's personal vision. The finalists were screened by a panel of judges that included Winning Workplaces' management team and board members, small business owners and workplace consulting experts.

About New Media Strategies

New Media Strategies pioneered the Online Brand Promotion and Protection industry. An Online Market Intelligence and Word of Mouth marketing firm, NMS uses the power of the Internet to give clients and their brands a competitive advantage online, while safeguarding their products and services from the effects of negative perceptions and attacks. Working closely with many of the world's leading corporations, NMS serves as the "eyes, ears, and voice" online for some of the biggest and best known brands. Leading companies and organizations such as American Airlines, Dreamworks, HBO, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, NBC and USA Network all use NMS to add value to their brands and guard their bottom lines. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, NMS was founded by former pollster Pete Snyder, who also serves as CEO. NMS has been featured in the two most recent editions of Washingtonian Magazine's "50 Great Places to Work," and has also been named one of the "Fastest-Growing Companies in America" by Inc Magazine for the past three years. To learn more, visit www.newmediastrategies.net.

About Winning Workplaces

Winning Workplaces is an Evanston, IL-based not-for-profit, whose mission is to help the leaders of small and midsize organizations create great workplaces. Founded in 2001, Winning Workplaces serves as a clearinghouse of information on workplace best practices via a website and a monthly e-newsletter; recognizes outstanding leaders of small organizations through the Best Bosses collaboration with FORTUNE Small Business magazine; provides seminars and workshops on workplace-related topics; helps organizations assess their workplaces through employee surveys and other feedback tools.

About FORTUNE Small Business

FSB: FORTUNE Small Business is the premier magazine for -- and about -- small business owners. FSB is published by Time Inc. and is distributed 10 times a year through a partnership with American Express, reaching 1 million owners, partners and top managers of leading companies with fewer than 100 employees. Each issue provides hard-hitting, informative, inspiring coverage of the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. economy. Time Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner.

First Midwest Bancorp Announces Schedule for Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Release and Teleconference

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBI) today announced the following schedule and contact information for its third quarter 2006 earnings release and teleconference:

-- 3rd Quarter 2006 Earnings Release: October 25, 2006, prior to the market opening, by Market Wire distribution and First Midwest's web site at www.firstmidwest.com. -- Teleconference: October 25, 2006, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. EDT. Listen-only mode via telephone and Internet broadcast on the First Midwest web site at www.firstmidwest.com. -- Dial-in Numbers: (866) 510-0710; International (617) 597-5378; passcode 64068504. Please call 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the teleconference. -- Telephone Replay: (888) 286-8010; International (617) 801-6888; passcode 24297502. The replay will be available from 12:00 P.M. EDT on October 25, 2006 until 11:59 P.M. EDT on November 1, 2006. -- Web Replay: Access the web replay by selecting the Investor Relations section of the First Midwest web site at www.firstmidwest.com. The replay will be available beginning at 12:00 P.M. EDT on October 25, 2006 until 11:59 P.M. EDT on November 1, 2006.

First Midwest is the premier relationship-based banking franchise in the growing Chicagoland banking market. As one of the Chicago metropolitan area's largest independent bank holding companies, First Midwest provides the full range of both business and retail banking and trust and investment management services through 101 offices located in 62 communities, primarily in metropolitan Chicago. First Midwest was the only bank named by Chicago magazine as one of the 25 best places to work in Chicago.

Leading Media Auction Technology, Enversa, Hires Top Industry Executive to Lead Charge Into Ad Buying Sector

Capitalizing on Decision by Wal-Mart, Chrysler and Home Depot Amongst Many Others to Fix a Broken Process by Automating

-- Reinforcing the idea that the media auction format is the way forward for beleaguered media buyers, Enversa upped the ante by hiring media industry pro Jim Else as executive vice president.

Advertising execs are clamoring for a different way to buy media. Christine MacKenzie of Chrysler Group recently stated, "Chrysler strongly supports any model that enables us to lower media costs and better target our media spend." She's not alone. Ann Bybee of Lexus USA claims, "It's time for a change!"

Enversa, a Web-based media auction tool, and its newest executive are helping drive the change.

"Everyone knows the media market is ready for a change. However, what's not so clear is who will lead the charge and when. We're confident Enversa will be instrumental in making it happen sooner rather than later," stated Doug Levy, Enversa CEO. "With Jim -- a heavy-hitting industry veteran -- joining our executive team, we are showing the industry that Enversa is more committed than ever to its media auction tool."

Mr. Else joins Enversa from Time Inc., where he served as senior vice president for Time4 Media, the leading publisher of men's enthusiast magazines such as Golf Magazine, Popular Science and Field and Stream. While at Time Inc., he led category advertising sales strategies resulting in more than a 30 percent ad revenue growth from 2002 to 2004. In addition, he managed numerous multimedia initiatives including Toyota's Global Extremes program and the Amstel Light Iceland Open. Mr. Else also served as the vice president of corporate sales, where he led all corporate sales activities in New York City, Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles and managed two additional business units, Targeted Media Inc. and Time Inc.'s Corporate Marketing Information group.

"Enversa has enormous potential to transform the media-buying industry," said Mr. Else. "Joining this great team at such a significant phase in the company's development is an exciting opportunity. In my 18 years of experience in sales and management, I have yet to see a product that I am so confident will have such a profound impact on an industry."

Enversa is a real-time, Web-based media auction tool designed to benefit everyone involved in the media-buying process: agencies, advertisers and media properties. Used for print, online, outdoor, TV and radio media buys, Enversa typically delivers significantly more inventory than the current market rate.

For more information or to view a demonstration of how Enversa works, visit www.Enversa.com.

About Enversa

Enversa (www.Enversa.com) is the market-creating auction software that offers a customized, Web-based auction platform for advertisers, agencies and media properties to negotiate, buy and sell advertising space online, for TV and radio and in print and outdoor platforms. Located in New York City, Enversa serves a leading global client base, including many of the nation's top agencies, FORTUNE 500 advertisers in a variety of industries, and many of the most reputable media companies.

Radial Energy Announces Block 100 Peru Reserves Classed as "Proved Undeveloped"

 Radial Energy Inc. (OTCBB: RENG) (the "Company") wishes to advise that at the request of the Company, it today received a professional opinion from Boulder, Colorado-based Gustavson Associates, LLC, assessing the Block 100 project in the Huaya Anticline area of the Ucayali Basin of eastern Peru as containing Proved Undeveloped gross reserves of 15.3 MMBO with a net interest to Radial of 2.9 MMBO.

The report is encapsulated as follows:

Gustavson prepared a probabilistic reserves estimate for this area as described in our report dated April 30, 2006. As stated in the latest SPE/WPC reserves definitions, estimates of Proved reserves based on a probabilistic analysis must have at least a 90 percent probability of occurring, while Proved plus Probable reserves must have at least 50 percent probability of occurring. Finally, Proved plus Probable plus Possible must have at least 10 percent probability of occurring. Thus, our opinion of reserve categorization for the area, based on the probabilistic analysis, can be summarized as follows:

1. Proved Undeveloped: 15.3 MMBO Gross, 2.9 MMBO Net 2. Probable: 6.5 MMBO Gross, 1.2 MMBO Net 3. Possible: 7.7 MMBO Gross, 1.5 MMBO Net

Net reserves are those attributed to Radial's 20% working interest share, less the 5% royalty paid to the Peruvian government, for a 19% net revenue interest.

Reserve estimates presented in this report were based on data and records obtained from Radial Energy, Ziegler-Peru, Inc., Compania Consultora de Petroleo, or publicly available industry literature. Ownership interests have been accepted without verification.

Gustavson Associates, LLC, holds neither direct nor indirect financial interest in the subject property, the company operating the subject well, or in any other affiliated companies.

Company President G. Leigh Lyons commented, "This third party classification of proved undeveloped reserves further corroborates Radial's confidence in the Block 100 project and reflects the growth potential of our strategy of targeting overlooked or underdeveloped reserves."

About Radial Energy Inc. (OTCBB: RENG)

Radial Energy identifies, acquires and develops low risk oil and natural gas exploration and development opportunities throughout the Americas. The company's innovative strategy involves targeting overlooked or under-developed reserves that are under the radar of multinational oil companies and out of the reach of small independents.

Radial Energy has rapidly assembled an impressive portfolio of oil and gas plays including working interests in three separate oil and gas prospects located in Cherokee County, Texas as well as in the Block 100 oil project located within the Huaya Anticline area in the Ucayali Basin of eastern Peru. The company has also executed a Letter of Intent to acquire rights to explore and develop oil reserves on the Bosques Block play located in the prolific Middle Magdalena Valley of Colombia. The Company targets highly prospective oil and natural gas plays in historically productive regions with a primary focus on identifying previously drilled but undeveloped exploratory wells that due to factors at the time of initial drilling including the absence of pipeline infrastructure, lack of modern recovery technology, poor geological or engineering interpretation or low oil and gas prices, weren't fully exploited.

Radial Energy is led by a highly motivated team of industry veterans with proven expertise in North, Central and South American oil and natural gas development. Bolstered by first-rate management, shrewd acquisitions, the speed and agility to take advantage of changing market conditions, a firm commitment to building value for shareholders and the growing demand for energy worldwide, Radial Energy is taking maximum advantage of a tremendous opportunity to develop overlooked and under-developed oil and gas reserves in North and South America.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for statements of historical fact, the information presented herein may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include general economic and business conditions, the ability to acquire and develop specific projects, the ability to fund operations and changes in consumer and business consumption habits and other factors over which Radial Energy Inc. has little or no control.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Radial Energy Inc.

G. Leigh Lyons, President

J&B Restaurant Partners to Sponsor "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk at Jones Beach

 J&B Restaurant Partners (J&B), operators of all Friendly's LI restaurants, has announced that it will serve as a sponsor for the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk on Sunday, October 15 at Jones Beach State Park. The 5-mile walk to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer, starts at 8 AM at Field #5. Donations are dedicated to life-saving American Cancer Society research, education, patient support, and advocacy programs to defeat the disease. To become part of the J&B Walk team, contact Doreen Moody at 631-218-9067, ext. 132.

 

J&B is a major supporter of charitable events on Long Island. It has provided donations and gifts to numerous organizations working on behalf of children's issues, health and mental health concerns. "We are delighted to be part of this year's 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer,'" said Jamie Fahey, Sr. Executive Director of Operations for Friendly's LI. "'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' is an important nationwide event that raises money and awareness of the need for further research, education and advocacy in order to combat breast cancer," Fahey said. "Breast cancer is a significant healthcare concern on Long Island and J&B is very happy to assist the American Cancer Society in raising awareness about the incidents of breast cancer in our communities and the need for research and education," said Joe Vitrano, J&B's CEO and President.

"Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" is a grassroots walk-a-thon with teams of walkers from corporations, hospitals, schools, municipal and community organizations. Last year, nearly 44,000 participants joined the event at Jones Beach and helped raise approximately $2.3 million dollars in life-saving funds.

J&B also served as sponsors for the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" kick-off breakfast. In addition, the corporation will organize several teams of walkers, distribute promotional literature through restaurants and take part in several local activities along with the American Cancer Society to promote the October 15 walk.

J&B, headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, operates leading restaurant brands, including Friendly's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Express and all concessions at Jones Beach & Robert Moses State Parks. The company has grown dramatically over the past several years, earning a well-deserved reputation and has become one of the fastest growing companies in the food service industry.

For information about "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer," call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/longisland.

Silverstar Holdings Announces Financial Results for Period Ending June 30, 2006

Significant Quarterly and Annual Revenue Increase; Company Continues to Expand in Entertainment Software Marketplace

-- Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSTR) today reported its results of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2006.

The Company reported revenues from continuing operations of $467,000 for the fourth quarter, an increase of 32% over the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Revenues from continuing operations for the twelve-month period were $3.3 million as compared to $350,000 for the previous year. Revenues during the previous year reflect the ownership of Strategy First for two months only. Revenues in 2006 do not include sales from the operations of Fantasy Sports, Inc. which was sold in April 2006 and has been classified as discontinued operations.

For the fourth quarter, operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency losses, foreign tax expenses and acquisition costs were ($573,285) or ($0.06) per share as compared to ($274,077) or $0.03 per share for the same period in 2005.

For the twelve months, operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency losses, foreign tax expenses and acquisition costs were ($1,072,717) or ($0.11) per share as compared to ($890,696) or ($0.10) per share in 2005.

As of June 30, 2006, the Company balance sheet shows $17.5 million in total assets including non-restricted cash of $9 million and shareholders' equity of $11.4 million.

Clive Kabatznik, Chief Executive Officer of Silverstar Holdings, stated: "With approximately $9 million in cash, we are committed to aggressively increasing our exposure to the entertainment software industry. We perceive an opportunity to consolidate middle market entertainment software publishers to create critical mass that will enable us to more effectively compete in this highly fragmented industry. Our recent acquisition of Malfador Machinations' Space Empires franchise signals our intent to build on our current base."

Mr. Kabatznik concluded, "While our 2006 results were impacted by significant non-cash charges, we believe that we will be able to access opportunities that will enhance our portfolio while helping to boost the size and earnings performance of the Company in both the short and long term."

About Silverstar Holdings

Silverstar Holdings Ltd. is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: SSTR), focusing on acquiring controlling positions in high-growth retail-driven and fee-based electronic game businesses that stand to benefit from the economies of scale generated by the Internet and other technology-related platforms. It currently owns Strategy First Inc., a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC, as well as a stake in Magnolia Broadband, a fabless semiconductor company and innovator of radio frequency (RF) solutions for the cellular industry.

www.silverstarholdings.com The statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, regulatory approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. Consolidated Statement of Earnings Quarter Ended Quarter Ended June 30, 2006 June 30, 2005 -------------- -------------- Revenues $ 467,295 $ 353,343 Net Loss from Continuing Operations $ (2,359,469) $ (307,603) Depreciation and Amortization* $ 513,484 $ 27,701 Net Interest (Income) Expense $ 33,832 $ (134,030) Foreign Tax Expense $ 675,222 -- Foreign Currency Loss $ 527,012 $ 139,855 Acquisition Costs $ 36,634 -- Adjusted EBITDA $ (573,285) $ (274,077) Adjusted EBITDA Per Share $ (0.06) $ (0.03) Net Loss Per Share $ (0.09) $ (0.01) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding 9,157,177 9,026,948 -------------- -------------- * Includes ($461,644) Amortization of Convertible Debt Discounts and Issuance Costs. Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. Consolidated Statement of Earnings Twelve Months Twelve Months Ended Ended June 30, 2006 June 30, 2005 -------------- -------------- Revenues $ 3,316,429 $ 353,343 Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ (3,621,653) $ (263,798) Depreciation and Amortization* $ 950,050 $ 34,025 Net Interest (Income) $ (72,290) $ (579,150) Foreign Tax Expense $ 675,222 -- Foreign Currency (Gain) Loss $ 674,542 $ (81,773) Acquisition Costs $ 321,412 -- Adjusted EBITDA $ (1,072,717) $ (890,696) Adjusted EBITDA Per Share $ (0.12) $ (0.10) Discontinued Operations and Gain on Sale $ 1,642,463 $ 422,636 Net Income (Loss) Per Share $ (0.21) $ 0.01 Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding 9,102,286 9,170,411 -------------- -------------- * Includes ($769,566) Amortization of Convertible Debt Discounts and Issuance Costs.

Swift Transportation Co., Inc. Announces 2006 Third Quarter Earnings Expectations

 Swift Transportation Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: SWFT) today announced that it anticipates net earnings for the quarter ending September 30, 2006 will be between $0.38 and $0.42 per share, before taking into account a one-time impairment charge discussed below. This quarter's performance is an improvement over the third quarter of 2005, but is below the Company's original expectation for the third quarter of 2006.

The Company's operational results for the quarter have been negatively impacted by continued softness in the truckload freight environment as the typical seasonal increase in volume associated with peak season has been slow to develop this quarter. Also, similar to the industry as a whole, the Company continues to experience a driver shortage, which has negatively affected the Company's asset utilization.

In addition, the Company is evaluating the impairment of translucent trailers previously designated as assets held for sale related to the deterioration in their market value. The one-time pre-tax impairment charge, excluded from the anticipated net earnings noted above, is estimated to be between $5.0 million and $8.0 million and would be recognized in the third quarter. The Company plans to sell these trailers over the next twelve months.

Robert W. Cunningham, President and CEO, commented, "Our anticipated results this quarter, while lower than expected, reflect continued improvement over 2005 despite a significantly weaker freight environment and demonstrate the success of some of the initiatives we have implemented. We expected that we would face challenges along the road and that adjustments would be necessary as we executed against our long term plan. We are addressing the changes in the operating environment and remain committed to achieving our long term goals."

Swift will release its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, after the close of trading on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. The Company will hold a live conference call and webcast with a slide presentation to discuss its earnings release on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Individuals with questions in the U.S. and Canada may dial in at (866) 413-2055. International callers with questions may dial in at (706) 758-4456. The Conference ID is 7723045. For others, the conference call will be broadcast live on the Internet at http://www.earnings.com/. The slide presentation may be accessed through the company's website, http://www.swifttrans.com/, on the Investor Relations tab under the Financial Reports and Presentations link. Replays will be available on these websites for two weeks.

Highlighted Links Swift Transportation website

Swift is the holding company for Swift Transportation Co., Inc., a truckload carrier headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Swift's trucking subsidiary operates the largest fleet of truckload carrier equipment in the United States with regional operations throughout the continental United States.

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This press release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements, usually identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "expects," "intends" or similar expressions which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our anticipation of earnings for the quarter ending September 30, 2006 and our anticipation of impairment charges. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Swift's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

As to Swift's business and financial performance, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements: prevailing market conditions relating to our determination of the fair value of assets held for sale and related impairment charges; adverse developments in our relationship with IEL and, by extension, owner-operators whose tractors are financed by IEL; the impact of our new owner-operator fuel surcharge reimbursement program on operating results; excess capacity in the trucking industry; significant increases or rapid fluctuations in fuel prices, interest rates, fuel taxes, tolls, license and registration fees, insurance premiums and driver compensation, to the extent not offset by increases in freight rates or fuel surcharges; recessionary economic cycles and downturns in customers' business cycles, particularly in market segments and industries (such as retail and manufacturing) in which Swift has a significant concentration of customers; seasonal factors such as harsh weather conditions that increase operating costs; continuing difficulties in driver recruitment or retention issues involving Company drivers and/or owner operators; increases in driver compensation to the extent not offset by increases in freight rates; the inability of Swift to continue to secure acceptable financing arrangements; an adverse determination by the FMSCA with respect to Swift's safety rating and any resulting loss of customers or potential customers or a material increase in insurance costs; an unanticipated increase in the number or dollar amount of claims for which Swift is self insured; fluctuations in workers' compensation claims, which have benefited recent operating results due to improved claims management, but are not expected to continue at such levels in future periods; competition from trucking, rail and intermodal competitors; our ability to sell assets held for sale at or above their net book value; the potential impact of current litigation, regulatory issues, or other government actions; a possible adverse impact on the trading price of the Company's common stock as a result of the adoption of the Stockholders Protection Agreement; and a significant reduction in or termination of Swift's trucking services by a key customer.

A discussion of these and other factors that could cause Swift's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K of Swift, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at the Securities and Exchange Commission's internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Swift undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Furthermore, nothing herein shall constitute an adoption or approval of any analyst report regarding Swift, nor any undertaking to update or comment upon analysts' expectations in the future.

The Jewelry Factory in Bethesda to Become a Jewelry Exchange

 The Jewelry Factory in Bethesda, Maryland is changing their name to the "Jewelry Exchange." The store remains under the same ownership. The Jewelry Exchange is the nation's leading chain of independent jewelry stores, and operates in about 60% of the country under that name.

The company decided to rename the store in Bethesda in order to solidify their national brand name and eliminate any confusion in the marketplace. The name change took effect on September 20, 2006.

Highlighted Links Jewelry Exchange Web site Loose Diamonds

The Jewelry Exchange is owned by Goldenwest Diamond Corporation, and has been operating for over 30 years, doing business as the "Jewelry Exchange" in the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Tampa, Seattle, Denver, Philadelphia, and now in Washington, D.C. The company operates as the "Jewelry Factory" in the New York, Detroit, and Cleveland markets. In Houston, the company operates the "Jewelry Source."

"The Bethesda store has always been very vibrant, and will continue to provide our customers with unbeatable values, large selections, and casual shopping experiences -- with no commissioned salesmen," according to a company spokesman. "And, of course, the store will still provide our special factory-direct pricing -- so our customers can save up to 80% on their jewelry purchases."

The Jewelry Exchange is the largest private importer of diamonds in America, and has over 30,000 loose diamonds in stock. The Jewelry Exchange was also recently named one of the top 25 jewelers in America. For more information, call (800) 441-0715 or go online at www.jewelryexchange.com.

Tribune Names Financial Advisors
» Independent Special Committee Names Legal Counsel

 Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB) today named
Merrill Lynch and Citigroup as financial advisors to assist the
company as it explores strategic alternatives to create additional
shareholder value, and outlined management’s review process.

"In order to maximize shareholder value, our initial focus is
determining the best strategic alternatives for the company and its
publishing and broadcast groups as a whole, before evaluating
strategic alternatives for individual business units," said Dennis
FitzSimons, Tribune chairman, president and chief executive officer.
"Management will work closely with the independent special committee
of the board of directors during this process. We also remain
committed to reaching the goals of our previously announced
performance improvement plan."

The independent special committee today announced that it had retained
the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom as legal counsel, and
that it plans to retain its own financial advisor.

"Management and its financial advisors will present strategic
alternatives to the independent special committee," said William A.
Osborn, Tribune’s lead independent director. "The committee will
ultimately make a recommendation to the full board of directors."

The board will make an announcement when the process has been
concluded, which is expected before the end of the year.
 

Mellanox Technologies Files Registration Statement With SEC for Proposed Initial Public Offering

-- Mellanox™ Technologies, Ltd., a leading supplier of semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. will act as joint book-running managers for the offering, with Thomas Weisel Partners LLC and Jefferies & Company, Inc. acting as co-managers. The number of ordinary shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined.

The registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

When available, copies of the written preliminary prospectus relating to the offering can be obtained by contacting the prospectus departments at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, One Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010, (800) 221-1037, or J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., 4 Chase Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11245, (718) 242-8002.

About Mellanox Technologies

Mellanox Technologies is a leading supplier of semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products that facilitate data transmission between servers and storage systems through communications infrastructure equipment. Our products are an integral part of a total solution focused on computing, storage and communication applications used in enterprise data centers, high-performance computing and embedded systems. Based on InfiniBand technology, our field-proven adapter and switch integrated circuits deliver industry-leading performance and capabilities, and serve as the building blocks for creating reliable and scalable interconnect solutions.

Founded in 1999, Mellanox Technologies is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and Yokneam, Israel. For more information, please visit www.mellanox.com.

Mellanox is a registered trademark of Mellanox Technologies, Inc., and InfiniBlast, InfiniBridge, InfiniHost, InfiniRISC, InfiniScale, and InfiniPCI are trademarks of Mellanox Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

1-800 Radiator Opens Sixth Florida Franchise

Lake Wales Location Will Serve Central Florida

 September 27, 2006 -- This Monday rapidly expanding auto parts distributor 1-800 Radiator officially opened their sixth Florida outlet for business. The owner of the Central Florida location is local businessman Bill Finch. His 1-800 Radiator warehouse is one of seven locations opening this month.

1-800 Radiator's basic service is the delivery of brand new radiators to the auto shops and do-it-yourselfers that replace them. Their same-day service, doorstep delivery and lifetime warranty set them apart from other distributors. This innovative business model has enabled them to become the nation's largest independent direct distributor of cooling accessories, and 1-800 Radiator has grown from a three million dollar company to a company with over $64 million in revenue. Each 1-800 Radiator franchise consists of a warehouse and a protected territory for each franchisee. Because these territories are proprietary there are only 250 franchises available in the United States. The company expects to award all of these locations within the next three years.

Their franchise program enables customers to access 1-800 Radiator's wide selection, and competitive pricing through local outlets owned by local businessmen. Bill Finch is a longtime resident raising his family in the area and committed to the community, dedicated to providing good customer service to his central Floridian customers. Already, Finch has begun visiting his customers; "I want to get my name out there," he says, "meeting people, letting them know who we are and what we do." In addition to a vested interest in the community, Finch has 12 years of management experience and a general automotive background.

The background and dedication of the franchisees, combined with 1-800 Radiator's resources and pricing create a unique buying experience for 1-800 Radiator's customers. With the opening of Bill Finch's 1-800 Radiator outlet these services are available in central Florida.

About 1-800 Radiator:

1-800 Radiator is an auto parts distribution franchise and the largest independent parts distributor in the nation. The 1-800 Radiator business model provides retail and wholesale customers with radiators delivered to their doorstep in a matter of hours at competitive pricing. They offer their services through their online outlet, www.radiator.com, and through franchises locations across the country. To their franchisees, 1-800 Radiator provides unprecedented technological and practical support.

Cardinal Resources plc Announces 2006 Interim Results

September 27, 2006 -- Cardinal Resources plc (AIM: CDL) ("Cardinal" or "the Company"), an independent oil and gas production and exploration company operating in Ukraine, today announces its interim results for the six month period ending 30th June 2006.

Financial highlights for the period:

-- Group turnover, including the Company's share of joint venture turnover at the Bytkiv Field, increased 205% to $5.8 million. -- Gross profit increased to $3 million from $0.3 million. -- Cash at bank and in hand at the end of the period totalled $14.8 million. A further $14.1 million remains un-drawn from the $38 million Silver Point Capital (SPC) facility. -- EBITDA improved to a loss of $1 million from a loss of $2.1 million in the same period last year. -- Loss per ordinary share was $0.035, compared to $0.042 in the same period last year, and $0.093 at 2005 year-end.

Operational highlights during the period:

-- Well swap announced in March with joint activity partner, Ukrgazvydobuvannya (Ukrgaz), increased Cardinal's ownership and operational control of the Bilousivsko-Chornukhinska (BC) licence area. Work programme on Rudis assets was subsequently initiated. -- Exploration well #2 on the Dubrivska (DB) licence reached total depth in March and workovers on wells BC #13 and Bytkiv #506 were successfully completed in January and March, respectively. -- Highlights of Scott Pickford Ltd's reserve report were published in May, estimating Cardinal's P1 and P2 reserves at 32.5 MMBOE and the pre-tax present value of the Company's reserves, discounted at 10%, at $124.7 million. -- Average gas realisations for the Company during the period, including VAT, were $3.24/Mcf, an increase of 36% since year-end 2005. The price reached a high of $3.55/Mcf in April.

Post reporting period operational highlights:

-- BC well #3A reached total depth in September and is being prepared for testing. -- Well NY #4 spudded in September. -- 3-D seismic survey commenced on the DB licence in September. -- Recovery of production of BC well #111 was carried out and, in September, was being tested.

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Marathon Acquisition Corp. Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option and Separate Trading of Common Stock and Warrants

 September 27, 2006 -- Marathon Acquisition Corp. (AMEX: MAQ.U) (the "Company") announced today the underwriters for the Company's initial public offering (the "IPO") have exercised their over-allotment option and purchased an additional 2,535,850 units. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase an additional share of common stock. The IPO, including the exercise of the over-allotment option, generated total gross proceeds of approximately $320,286,800 to the Company.

The lead underwriter for the IPO was Citigroup Global Markets Inc., with Ladenburg Thalmann and UBS Securities acting as co-managers.

The Company intends to utilize the net proceeds from this offering to acquire one or more operating businesses through a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition, reorganization or similar business combination.

In addition, the Company announced today that commencing on September 29, 2006, the holders of the Company's units may elect to separately trade the common stock and warrants included in the Company's units. Those units not separated will continue to trade on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol MAQ.U, and each of the common stock and warrants will trade on the American Stock Exchange under the symbols MAQ and MAQ.WS, respectively.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained, when available, by contacting Citigroup Prospectus Delivery, Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th Street, 8th Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11220 (telephone: 1-800-831-9146 or e-mail: batprospectusdept@citigroup.com).

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Report: IBM Named a Leader in Human-Centric Business Process Management for Insurance

 September 27, 2006 -- A new, independent research report by Forrester named IBM (NYSE: IBM) as a leader in Human Centric Business Process Management (BPM). "The Forrester Wave™: Human-Centric BPMS for Insurance, Q3 2006" found that IBM's insurance specific attributes and strategies, and its overall BPMS functionality helped IBM achieve its leadership position.

Business processes are the underpinnings of any organization and include activities such as receiving orders, distributing products, or invoicing for services. Automating and reusing these processes throughout a company's various departments and divisions can result in significant cost savings by sharing best practices while eliminating the duplication of efforts. BPM software is increasingly being developed on a service-oriented architecture based on its ability to support changes to the processes without impacting the underlying technology.

Forrester found that "IBM is a Leader about to get stronger in the BPMS market for insurance."

"Business Process Management is critical to the success of an organization's SOA strategy because it enables business processes to be more agile, flexible, and competitive, and enables continuous process improvement and innovation," said Sandy Carter, vice president, SOA and WebSphere, IBM Software. "IBM's position as a leader in Human-Centric underscores the company's commitment to delivering BPM tools that support both the specific needs of this vertical market as well as the business needs across various industries."

IBM has a strong commitment to the BPM market, as evidenced by hundreds of customer implementations and a full range of software capabilities -- from process modeling tools for business analysts, to executive dashboards and the only Process Server in the industry that combines both strong human- and integration-centric capabilities. In addition, the IBM ecosystem for BPM offers Business Partners a set of frameworks for information, processes, events, business rules and workplace and business systems. These frameworks include tools for software developers, core IBM middleware technology, and technical education and support to enable Business Partners to provide customers with BPM solutions unique to their industries. IBM also recently announced its intent to acquire FileNet, a leader in content-centric BPM*.

IBM has also recently developed a BPM with SOA ROI Assessment Tool to help organizations assess their BPM readiness. The BPM assessment tool can be found at: http://www.ibm.com/software/info/bpmroitool/index.jsp

About IBM

For additional information please visit www.ibm.com/SOA.

* "The Forrester Wave™: Content-Centric Applications, Q1 2006."

Port Newark Container Terminal LLC Implements Internet Commerce Corporation's ICC.NET(TM)

 September 27, 2006 -- Internet Commerce Corporation (ICC) (NASDAQ: ICCA), a leader in business-to-business e-commerce solutions, announced that Port Newark Container Terminal LLC (PNCT) has implemented ICC.NET as its platform for transacting business-to-business eCommerce and meeting the stringent requirements of the Department of Homeland Security.

PNCT selected ICC.NET because of ICC's expertise in the transportation industry, their ability to provide connectivity to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 24 x 7 customer support, and innovative technology with Web-based document management capabilities through a real-time java application. The Web-based document management capabilities provide PNCT an easy-to-use tool for tracking, monitoring, processing and reviewing transactions, and the customer support ensures PNCT has a partner that understands the critical nature associated with monitoring and tracking their data 24 x 7.

"As PNCT continues to grow its business under rigorous security requirements, conducting business electronically means more complexity in our requirements and becomes more important to a streamlined operation," said Steven Shu, Manager of Information Technology, at PNCT. "The company requires a partner that provides a reliable, available, secure, and innovative solution as well as connectivity to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exceptional customer support and knowledge of the dynamics of our industry with regards to homeland security. With the ICC.NET solution, PNCT has enabled effective electronic information exchange with trading partners and gained a better overall visibility into the flow of information in our extended supply chain."

"ICC has been working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection since 2004 to ensure we understand and stay on top of the fast changing requirements to improve homeland security," said Thomas Stallings, ICC's chief executive officer. "Our expertise in business-to-business eCommerce and the transportation industry makes an ideal partnership between the two companies. ICC.NET has provided PNCT with the solution that meets their needs today and offers flexibility for requirements of tomorrow."

PNCT is a world-class facility that enhances customer services and increases productivity and capacity for the New York/New Jersey shipping community with its advanced 176 acre container terminal that has the capacity to handle one million containers (measured in 20-foot equivalent units).

About Internet Commerce Corporation (ICC)

Internet Commerce Corporation (ICC), headquartered in Norcross, GA, is a leader in business-to-business e-commerce solutions. Thousands of customers rely on ICC's comprehensive line of solutions, in-depth expertise, and unmatched customer service to help balance cost, fit, and function required to meet unique requirements for trading partner compliance, coordination, and collaboration. With its software solutions, network services, hosted web applications, managed services, and consulting services, ICC is the trusted provider of solutions for businesses, regardless of size and level of technical sophistication, to connect with their trading communities. For more information, visit www.icc.net.

About Port Newark Container Terminal LLC

Port Newark Container Terminal LLC (PNCT) is the joint-venture company of P&O Ports North America and Farrell Lines Incorporated, a U.S. company owned by the A.P. Moller-Maersk group. PNCT has a 30-year lease (signed in 2000) with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to operate a 176 acre container terminal in Port Newark, New Jersey. From 2001 - 2005, PNCT operated during three phases of a redevelopment project and is now a state-of-the-art design, service and throughput facility.

Proxim Wireless End-to-End Solutions Enable New Mexico Wireless Initiative

Tsunami(TM) MP.11 Delivers Capabilities of Fixed and Mobile WiMAX for License-Free Frequency Bands Today; Tsunami GX.32 Reduces Expense of Extending Network and Simplifies Installation

 September 27, 2006 -- Proxim Wireless Corporation, a global provider of broadband wireless equipment and wholly owned subsidiary of Terabeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRBM), today announced that its Tsunami™ MP.11 broadband wireless access products, delivering the capabilities of fixed and mobile WiMAX for license-free frequency bands today, as well as its Tsunami GX.32 point-to-point wireless Ethernet bridges, have been deployed in 12 New Mexico cities as part of the State's wireless initiative. The initiative was announced by Governor Bill Richardson in 2005 and will allow for ubiquitous and cost-effective state-of-the-art connectivity among state agencies in order to better serve the citizens of New Mexico. The project is being overseen and the network designed and installed by Access Technology, a wireless systems integrator and Proxim Wireless Platinum Partner.

In terms of area, New Mexico is the fifth-largest state in the United States, with a rugged landscape ranging from desert to mountains. This terrain makes the deployment of a traditional telecommunications infrastructure challenging, and the costs for wired broadband access services is correspondingly high. According to Marc Tapia, Telecommunications Engineer for the State of New Mexico, "Leasing T1 circuits to support rural New Mexico is cost prohibitive, so we opted to deploy broadband wireless technologies state-wide. We turned to Proxim Wireless and Access Technology, and they are delivering everything we need to drive the wireless initiative to completion."

A common configuration is the distribution of bandwidth from Proxim's Tsunami GX.32 point-to-point link in a city to a Tsunami MP.11 point-to-multipoint system, to municipal facilities including public safety, magistrate courts, departments of labor and transportation, corrections department, state land offices, health and human services and motor vehicle departments. This configuration has been deployed in 12 cities in New Mexico to date, connecting as many as 20 facilities in one city. The cities now pay a fraction of the previous cost of a T1 circuit for 20x more bandwidth and the capability to support advanced applications such as telemedicine, video arraignment, and distance learning.

"The State of New Mexico is committed to providing its departments and its citizens with state-of-the-art communications services via broadband wireless technologies," said Tapia. "Proxim Wireless and Access Technology have delivered a robust network solution that makes the high price of wireline circuits history. Now our state and local governments are able to offer advanced services to their constituents."

"New Mexico's initiative should have tremendous socio-economic impact on the state and should serve as a model for other local and state governments to follow. We are proud to be providing our end-to-end solutions to the State of New Mexico and working with our key partner, Access Technology, to deploy them," said Geoff Smith, Vice President, Worldwide Marketing, Proxim Wireless.

Tsunami MP.11 for Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Applications

The Tsunami MP.11 was awarded a 2006 Product Innovation Award by Frost & Sullivan for "truly innovative WiMAX solutions." Proxim's Tsunami MP.11 is a field-proven product offering the capabilities of WiMAX today for license-free frequency bands worldwide, including ruggedized base stations, indoor and outdoor subscriber units, and accessories. Key features include: versions available for 2.4 GHz and 5.1-5.8 GHz frequency bands; TCP throughput to 28 Mbps (35 Mbps in Turbo mode) based on an over the air data rate of 54Mbps; orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM); Listen before talk using CSMA/CA -- required for any unlicensed band; advanced Quality of Service (QoS) to optimize delivery of voice, video, and data traffic; state-of-the-art security including AES encryption; and support for mobile applications with seamless handoffs at up to 120 miles per hour.

Tsunami.GX.32 for High Speed Connectivity

Proxim's Tsunami.GX.32 is a full-duplex point-to-point wireless Ethernet bridge with an innovative split-box design. This 4th generation of high-capacity wireless bridges is designed to reduce the expense of extending IP networks and to simplify installation. Secure wireless technology significantly reduces total cost of ownership and speeds deployment, while a split-box design adds installation flexibility. The Tsunami GX.32 also provides enhanced system performance with native IP interfaces by eliminating the overhead associated with DS-3 or T1/E1-to-Ethernet connections.

About Proxim Wireless

Proxim Wireless Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Terabeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRBM). Proxim Wireless is a global pioneer in developing and supplying scalable broadband wireless networking systems for enterprises, governments, and service providers. From Wi-Fi to wireless Gigabit Ethernet -- our WLAN, mesh, point-to-multipoint, and point-to-point products are available through our extensive global channel network, backed by world-class support. Proxim is a Principal Member of the WiMAX Forum and is ISO-9001 certified. Information about Proxim and its products and support can be found at http://www.proxim.com.

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Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could contribute to such differences including those relating to the intense competition in our industries and resulting impacts on our pricing, gross margins, and general financial performance; and difficulties or delays in developing and supplying new products with the contemplated or desired features, performance, compliances, certifications, cost, price, and other characteristics. Further information on these and other factors that could affect our actual results is and will be included in filings made by Terabeam from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in our other public statements.

  

Hertz Canada Launches "Green Collection"

Fuel Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Cars Reservable by Make and Model

 September 27, 2006 -- Hertz Canada today announced the launch of a new collection of fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly cars that are both easy on the wallet and suitable for families and small groups traveling together. Reservable by make and model, with a Highway Fuel Efficiency rating of 10.0L/100 km or less based on Natural Resources Canada's annual fuel consumption guide, Hertz Canada's Green Collection features the Buick Allure, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and Toyota Camry.

Launching with more than 1,000 cars in Hertz Canada's Green Collection, Hertz guarantees availability at 7 major airport locations across Canada: Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.

"By creating the Green Collection, Hertz is offering travelers the option of choosing fuel efficient cars that are reservable by make and model," commented John Samuelson, Vice President and General Manager of Hertz Canada. "Hertz expands its lead as the only major car rental company to offer reservable vehicles that appeal to specific customer segments by offering a collection of fuel efficient cars for customers who want to save on gas and drive a car with environmental benefits while not sacrificing comfort or roominess."

For Canadian residents, reservations can be made at Hertz toll-free at 1-800-263-0600 (English) or 1-800-263-0678 (French) or visit the company online at http://www.hertz.ca. For more information or reservations, U.S. residents should call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3001 or visit the company online at http://www.hertz.com.

The Hertz Corporation, the largest worldwide general use car rental brand, operates from approximately 7,600 locations in 150 countries.

DreamTank LLC Peering Arrangement Brings Sirius Satellite Radio Programming to NYIIX & LAIIX

IPTV Platform Innovator Houses Its New York Offices at TELEHOUSE's Manhattan Center

September 27, 2006 -- TELEHOUSE America, the leading provider of high-level collocation, peering and business continuity solutions announces that DreamTank, an innovative entertainment and technology company, will make Howard Stern and Sirius Satellite Radio programming available to NYIIX & LAIIX members for peering. TELEHOUSE also announces that DreamTank will locate its New York offices in the TELEHOUSE 33 Whitehall Street facility, providing easy accessibility to DreamTank's collocation site, NYIIX and downtown Manhattan's technology community.

In July, DreamTank, through a peering and collocation arrangement, made TELEHOUSE's New York and Los Angeles exchanges an integral part of their extensive content distribution network (CDN). ISPs, via the exchanges' public and private peering distribution and access capability, have an entrée to DreamTank's high quality broadband media delivery and playback. NYIIX is already live; LAIIX will go live shortly.

DreamTank's innovative IPTV software platform provides peering distribution and access to Sirius Satellite Radio's programming including the morning show of Howard Stern, its flag bearer and radio's leading personality. DreamTank's proprietary technology raises online video delivery to a higher level, streaming television quality at 384 kilobit per second and DVD quality at only 768 kilobits per second over typical broadband connections.

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By peering through NYIIX, DreamTank utilizes the exchange's cost-effective broadband distribution and expansive business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets reach.

"By having our broadband distribution of Sirius Satellite Radio' and Howard Stern pass through the ports of metro New York's largest internet exchange, we immediately benefit from the NYIIX triple node's expansive accessibility to major providers," said DreamTank's Amnon Lisbona, Executive V.P. of Business Development. "We have peering access not only to the 200-plus companies at the BROADWAY Center, but to the 200-plus enterprise and carrier customers at 111 8th as well as 200-plus at 60 Hudson."

"Our exchanges continue to see growth in the use of IP peering options by the media and entertainment sector -- voice, data and video and access to the many carriers offering IP transit/transport services," said TELEHOUSE's Akio Sugeno, director of internet engineering. "Working with DreamTank illustrates our ability to meet a company's diverse needs -- broadband, peering, collocation and office space in this case."

About TELEHOUSE

TELEHOUSE America operates state-of-the-art peering exchanges NYC (NYIIX; http://www.nyiix.net/) and LA (LAIIX; http://www.laiix.net) together with carrier-neutral collocation "meet-me-centers" in New York City and Los Angeles. It pioneered the carrier-neutral collocation space and services concept. Companies from a wide range of industries locate and operate mission critical telecommunications, network and enterprise equipment within TELEHOUSE's secure, power-protected environments. Among the many benefits of collocating at TELEHOUSE are the potential business opportunities that exist from other TELEHOUSE customers. TELEHOUSE also provides cost-effective global services through its European and Asian sister companies. Please visit http://www.TELEHOUSE.com or contact us at NYIIX_25B_60H_111E@TELEHOUSE.com

About DreamTank

DreamTank is a fast growing and innovative creator of digital media services and proprietary IPTV broadcasting software. DreamTank will offer entertainment on demand to its customers including movies, TV shows, radio, games and VoIP phone, which are integrated into an easy to use interface. Broadcasters, network operators, media companies and enterprises will use DreamTank's products, services and network to deliver digital media to consumers through the use of PCs, televisions and other consumer electronic devices. Consumers can access and experience audio and video streaming at exceptional quality. DreamTank's software is available for download at www.ChannelsOnDemand.com. More information about DreamTank's systems, Content Distribution Network, and corporate information is located at http://www.DreamTank.com

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Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P. Announces Opening of the Sweetwater Processing Facility and Gathering Systems

 September 27, 2006 -- Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P. (NYSE: AHD) ("Atlas Holdings"), which owns 100% of the general partner and 12.6% of the common units of Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: APL) (the "Partnership"), announced today the opening of the Partnership's new 120 million cubic feet per day ("Mmcf/d") cryogenic gas processing plant and gathering systems in Beckham County, Oklahoma ("Sweetwater plant"). The new Sweetwater plant is located approximately 30 miles west of the Partnership's Elk City processing plant, and will further access natural gas production actively being developed in western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle. Initially, the Sweetwater plant will have inlet volume of approximately 80 Mmcf/d.

Robert R. Firth, President of Atlas Holdings, said that, "The Sweetwater plant expands our footprint in the region and provides state-of-the-art processing services to our customers in the area."

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. is active in the transmission, gathering and processing segments of the midstream natural gas industry. In the Mid-Continent region of Oklahoma, Arkansas, northern Texas and the Texas panhandle, the Partnership owns and operates approximately 2,565 miles of intrastate gas gathering pipeline and a 565-mile interstate natural gas pipeline. The Partnership also operates two gas processing plants and a treating facility in Velma, Elk City and Prentiss, Oklahoma where natural gas liquids and impurities are removed. In Appalachia, it owns and operates approximately 1,500 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines in western Pennsylvania, western New York and eastern Ohio. For more information, visit our website at www.atlaspipelinepartners.com or contact bbegley@atlaspipelinepartners.com.

Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P. is a limited partnership formed to own and control Atlas Pipeline Partners GP, LLC, the general partner of Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P., through which it owns the entire general partner interest, all of the incentive distribution rights and 1,641,026 common units in Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P.

Statements made in this release include forward-looking statements, which involve substantial risks and uncertainties. The Partnership's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in this release as a result of certain factors, including competition within the energy industry, climactic conditions and the price of gas in the Appalachian and Mid-Continent areas, actual versus projected volumetric production from wells connected to the Partnership's gas-gathering pipeline system, and the cost of supplies and services in the energy industry.

Vital Signs Announces Three-Year Contract With Novation, Inc.

 September 27, 2006 -- VITAL SIGNS, INC. (NASDAQ: VITL) today announced the award of a three-year supply agreement with Novation, the health care contracting services company of VHA Inc. and the University Healthsystem Consortium (UHC). The agreement is effective for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009 and covers anesthesia breathing circuit systems. It also includes participation in the Novation Anesthesia Standardization Program which offers Vital Signs the opportunity to broaden its sales to Novation members by providing them with additional savings opportunities.

"We are quite pleased to add this new Novation agreement to our GPO portfolio. This agreement provides the first opportunity for Vital Signs and Novation to partner in such an important product area. Our patented breathing system, LIMB-O™, when combined with our latex free breathing bags, will provide Novation members the option of selecting the most advanced product to address clinical efficacy and safety for both the patient and clinician," stated Mark Jefferson, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Vital Signs Inc.

Vital Signs, Inc. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market primarily single-use medical products for the anesthesia, respiratory/critical care and sleep/ventilation markets, achieving the number one market share position in five of its major product categories. Vital Signs is ISO 13485 certified and has CE Mark approval for its products.

All statements in this press release (including statements statement regarding potential new sales opportunities) other than historical statements constitute Forward-Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including difficulties in gaining additional market share through the Novation agreement, the reaction of competitors and the risk factors referred to by Vital Signs in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30th, 2005.

  

CPS Announces $247.5 Million Securitization With Improved Enhancement Levels

 September 27, 2006 -- Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPSS) announced that it closed a term securitization transaction today, issuing $220.275 million of investment grade Notes backed by automotive receivables.

In the transaction, qualified institutional buyers purchased $220,275,000 of Notes backed by automotive receivables originated by Consumer Portfolio Services. The Notes, issued by CPS Auto Receivables Trust 2006-C, consist of four classes. The ratings of the Notes were provided by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Services and were based on the structure of the transaction, CPS's experience as a servicer and a financial guaranty insurance policy issued by XL Capital Assurance Inc.

Standard & Note Interest Average Poor's Moody's Class Amount Rate Life Price Rating Rating A-1 $38.900 million 5.38568% 0.23 years 100.000 A-1+ P-1 A-2 $70.000 million 5.31000% 1.00 years 99.997 AAA Aaa A-3 $41.300 million 5.14000% 2.00 years 99.992 AAA Aaa A-4 $70.075 million 5.14000% 3.36 years 99.991 AAA Aaa

The weighted average effective coupon on the Notes is approximately 5.18%.

The 2006-C transaction has initial credit enhancement consisting of a cash deposit in the amount of 2.00% of the original receivable pool balance, plus subordinated interests of 11.00%. That enhancement level is to be supplemented by accelerated payment of principal on the Notes to reach a combined level of 18.75% of the then-outstanding receivable pool balance. These levels represent a decrease of 150 basis points from CPS's 2006-B transaction.

The transaction utilized a pre-funding structure, in which CPS sold approximately $172.2 million of receivables today and plans to sell approximately $75.3 million of additional receivables during October 2006. This further sale is intended to provide CPS with financing for receivables originated primarily in the month of September.

The transaction was a private offering of securities, not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, or any state securities law. All of such securities having been sold, this announcement of their sale appears as a matter of record only.

About Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. is a specialty finance company engaged in purchasing and servicing new and used retail automobile contracts originated primarily by franchised automobile dealerships and to a lesser extent by select independent dealers of used automobiles in the United States. We serve as an alternative source of financing for dealers, facilitating sales to sub-prime customers, who have limited credit history, low income or past credit problems and who otherwise might not be able to obtain financing from traditional sources.

Atlas America, Inc. Announces Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P.'s Opening of the Sweetwater Processing Facility and Gathering Systems

 September 27, 2006 -- Atlas America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATLS) (the "Company") announced today the opening of Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P.'s (NYSE: APL) (the "Partnership") new 120 million cubic feet per day ("Mmcf/d") cryogenic gas processing plant and gathering systems in Beckham County, Oklahoma ("Sweetwater plant"). The new Sweetwater plant is located approximately 30 miles west of the Partnership's Elk City processing plant, and will further access natural gas production actively being developed in western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle. Initially, the Sweetwater plant will have inlet volume of approximately 80 Mmcf/d.

"We are very pleased to have the Sweetwater plant operational, as this facility demonstrates our commitment to strategic organic projects as a means to profitable growth," said Edward E. Cohen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Robert R. Firth, President, Mid-Continent operations, stated, "The Sweetwater plant expands our footprint in the region and provides state-of-the-art processing services to our customers in the area."

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. is active in the transmission, gathering and processing segments of the midstream natural gas industry. In the Mid-Continent region of Oklahoma, Arkansas, northern Texas and the Texas panhandle, the Partnership owns and operates approximately 2,565 miles of intrastate gas gathering pipeline and a 565-mile interstate natural gas pipeline. The Partnership also operates two gas processing plants and a treating facility in Velma, Elk City and Prentiss, Oklahoma where natural gas liquids and impurities are removed. In Appalachia, it owns and operates approximately 1,500 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines in western Pennsylvania, western New York and eastern Ohio. For more information, visit our website at www.atlaspipelinepartners.com or contact bbegley@atlaspipelinepartners.com

Atlas America, Inc., is an energy company engaged primarily in the development and production of natural gas in the Appalachian Basin for its own account and for its investors through the offering of tax-advantaged investment programs. Atlas America also owns an 83% interest in Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P. (NYSE: AHD), a limited partnership which owns a 2% general partner interest in Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: APL), all the incentive distribution rights in APL and 1,641,026 common units of APL. For more information, please visit our website at www.atlasamerica.com, or contact Investor Relations at bbegley@atlasamerica.com.

Certain matters discussed within this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although Atlas America, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include financial performance, regulatory changes, changes in local or national economic conditions and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC, including quarterly reports on Form 10Q, reports on Form 8-K and annual reports on Form 10-K.

Legacy Communications President and CEO Featured in Interview With Wallstreet Reporter

 September 27, 2006 -- On September 25, Morgan Skinner, President and CEO of Legacy Communications Corporation (OTCBB: LGCC), updated the investment community in an interview with Wallstreet Reporter discussing the Company's recent developments and strategy.

In order to access the interview, please visit the Wallstreet Reporter website at www.wallstreetreporter.com.

Legacy Communications Corporation is a holding company for subsidiaries that acquire radio station licenses and permits to develop, upgrade, operate and market. The company seeks out broadcast properties that have significant upside potential when provided proper management, engineering, programming and marketing. The company pursues ownership of such broadcast properties, improves the performance of the properties and the company's return on investment.

The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including statements to the future financial performance of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, product development and acceptance, the impact of competitive services and pricing, or general economic risks and uncertainties.

Early Stage Venture Investing 2006 (7th Annual)

The Leading Industry Gathering for Early Stage Venture Capitalists; October 24-25, 2006 -- The Marriott, San Jose, CA

 September 27, 2006 -- Early stage investing is undergoing a major transformation. As VC dollars continue to flow in search of explosive growth, the maturation of technology and shift of market demands are influencing start-ups to drastically adjust their business models. On the industry front, the community is embracing a new breed of talent poised to be the next generation of investment professionals, many of which are demonstrating great potential and seasoned operational skills. How will this transition affect the industry? What does it take to be an early stage investor in this market?

An imperative in today's market is to stay abreast of the trends and strategies used by your early stage VC peers. IBF is pleased to announce the upcoming Early Stage Venture Capital Investing Conference (7th Annual), October 24-25, 2006 at The Marriott Hotel in San Jose. This conference provides a conducive atmosphere to capitalize on deal flow, business development, knowledge expansion and relationship cultivation.

Joseph Patellaro, Senior Vice President, BISYS Private Equity Services, will be the moderator for the session called "Optimizing Returns: How To Structure An Early Stage Fund In Today's Global Market." This panel discussion will take place on Tuesday, October 24th from 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm.

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm "Optimizing Returns: How To Structure An Early Stage Fund In Today's Global Market"

-- How can a VC firm think strategically about building their LP base across all of these buckets -- fund of funds, public pensions, private pension, endowments/foundations and family offices? -- What GPs should expect during the fundraising process -- How GPs should run the process -- PPMs, Pitch books and how to use them -- Due Diligence: Know your LPs -- A small dose of terms and conditions: Hot Buttons -- What terms are required in this cycle -- Who is on the selling team

Moderator: Joe Patellaro Senior Vice President BISYS Private Equity Services Steve Foster Managing Director Texas Pacific Group Ventures Steve Bowsher General Partner InterWest Partners Brandon Park Managing Director Pacific Corporate Group LLC Rick Bolander Managing Director Gabriel Venture Partners

About BISYS Alternative Investment Services

BISYS Alternative Investment Services is a leading global provider of administrative, accounting, advisory, and tax services for the alternative investment industry with over $225 billion in assets under administration. BISYS provides innovative and tailored solutions to approximately 500 clients and over 1,500 funds, including hedge funds, private equity funds, fund-of-funds, and other alternative investment products. BISYS Alternative Investment Services is a division of The BISYS Group, Inc.

To view the latest agenda, please visit www.ibfconferences.com. If you would like to register or receive additional details on this conference please contact IBF's Conference Registrar, Cathy Fenn at (516) 765-9005, ext. 21. When placing your registration please mention discount code: BISYSPR to receive $200 discount off the regular registration rate of $1,595. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer, does not apply to any other rates and cannot be applied to registrations that have already been processed.