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Verizon Business Earns Cisco's Master Unified Communications SpecializationDesignation Recognizes Channel Partners With Highest Level of Unified Communication Expertise, Lifecycle Services, Success in Sales

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon has achieved the Master Unified Communications Specialization from Cisco, recognizing that the company has fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support highly sophisticated applications-based Cisco Unified Communications solutions.

"As the only U.S.-based global service provider to achieve both Master UC and Master Security specializations, we can deliver some of the most secure, integrated solutions available today," said Anthony Recine, vice president of network and communications solutions marketing for Verizon Business. "The powerful combination of Verizon's network-based VoIP services and Cisco's UC platform - together with our professional consulting expertise - is enabling better business processes and productivity for our customers while assembling the building blocks to provide cloud-based unified communications as a service."

In addition to the Master Unified Communications Specialization, Verizon on Thursday (March 11) also announced it has achieved Cisco's Master Security Specialization and Advanced Data Center Networking Infrastructure Specialization in Europe. The two companies will demonstrate new and existing unified communications and collaboration capabilities at the VoiceCon trade show, March 22 - 24 in Orlando, Fla.

To achieve the Master Unified Communications Specialization, resale channel partners must first attain the Advanced Unified Communications Specialization. Partners must then meet stringent requirements that demonstrate their master-level sales, technical and services capabilities. Furthermore, master specialized partners must satisfy a number of Cisco and industry-standard technical certification requirements; provide customer references that document Cisco-prescribed design and deployment capabilities; and show evidence that they have the infrastructure to support a full menu of Lifecycle Services offerings and capabilities.

More information regarding the Master Unified Communications Specialization can be found at: http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/program/specializations/ucom/master/index.ht ml.

The Cisco Resale Channel Program provides partners with the training required to build sales, technical and Cisco Lifecycle Services skills, and then validates their skills through a third-party audit. Cisco resale partner certifications -- Select, Premier, Silver and Gold -- represent an increasing breadth of skills across key technologies and a partner's ability to deliver integrated networking solutions. Cisco resale partner specializations -- SMB, Express, Advanced and Master -- reflect an increasing depth of sales, technical and service expertise in particular technologies. Cisco master specializations provide Verizon Business access to comprehensive sales, technical, and lifecycle services training and support available from Cisco.

About Verizon Business

Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications , is a global leader in communications and IT solutions. We combine professional expertise with one of the world's most connected IP networks to deliver award-winning communications, IT, information security and network solutions. We securely connect today's extended enterprises of widespread and mobile customers, partners, suppliers and employees - enabling them to increase productivity and efficiency and help preserve the environment. Many of the world's largest businesses and governments - including 96 percent of the Fortune 1000 and thousands of government agencies and educational institutions - rely on our professional and managed services and network technologies to accelerate their business. Find out more at http://www.verizonbusiness.com/.

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Verizon Business

CONTACT: Debbie Lewis, +1-610-257-7974, debbie.lewis@verizon.com

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

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Pioneer Drilling Announces Closing of $250 Million Offering of 9.875% Senior Notes Due 2018

SAN ANTONIO, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pioneer Drilling Company (NYSE Amex: PDC) today announced that it has closed its previously announced private offering of $250 million of 9.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018. Certain of Pioneer's existing and future domestic subsidiaries fully and unconditionally guaranteed the notes. Pioneer intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to repay a portion of the amount outstanding under its senior secured revolving credit facility.

The notes were offered and sold inside the United States to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.

The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws. This press release is being issued pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act, and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a sale of, the notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties, including the use of the net proceeds therefrom. These risks and uncertainties include among other things, the stability of the capital markets, other market conditions, customary closing conditions, and other factors and uncertainties inherent in providing contract drilling and production services discussed in Pioneer's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Pioneer disclaims any obligation to update publicly its forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts: Lorne E. Phillips, CFO Pioneer Drilling Company (210) 828-7689 Lisa Elliott / lelliott@drg-e.com Anne Pearson / apearson@drg-e.com DRG&E / (713) 529-6600

Pioneer Drilling Company, Inc.

CONTACT: Lorne E. Phillips, CFO of Pioneer Drilling Company,
+1-210-828-7689; or Lisa Elliott, lelliott@drg-e.com, or Anne Pearson,
apearson@drg-e.com, both of DRG&E, +1-713-529-6600, for Pioneer Drilling
Company, Inc.

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

Morgan Keegan to Offer Farmer Mac Programs to Commercial Banking Clients

WASHINGTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) and Morgan Keegan & Company, a regional investment firm in Memphis, Tennessee, today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Morgan Keegan will begin marketing Farmer Mac programs designed specifically for Morgan Keegan's commercial banking clients that hold agricultural mortgage loans in their portfolios. The primary program to be offered through Morgan Keegan's Fixed Income Capital Markets division will be Farmer Mac's Long-Term Standby Purchase Commitment (LTSPC), which allows banks to improve their capital position by shifting the credit risk on pools of agricultural real estate loans from the bank to Farmer Mac. Loans placed in the LTSPC program are expected to receive favorable capital treatment, thereby freeing up the bank's capital for other purposes.

"Farmer Mac's LTSPC program is designed to give agricultural banks a reasonably priced option to improve a major indicator of their financial health and to help restore their ability to continue to grow their balance sheets," stated Michael A. Gerber, President and CEO of Farmer Mac. "We are pleased that after examining the LTSPC program and obtaining a thorough understanding of its benefits, the members of Morgan Keegan's management team have made the decision to add it to their suite of offerings for appropriate business clients. This arrangement allows us to effectively expand our marketing efforts and expose more agricultural lending institutions to the benefits that Farmer Mac can provide."

"Morgan Keegan is pleased to introduce Farmer Mac's LTSPC program to community depository institutions making agricultural loans throughout the U.S. This program will allow us to add value for our clients through creative solutions for the balance sheet," said Dodd Williams, CFA, managing director with Morgan Keegan Fixed Income Capital Markets.

Farmer Mac is a stockholder-owned instrumentality of the United States chartered by Congress to establish a secondary market for agricultural real estate and rural housing mortgage loans and rural utilities loans and to facilitate capital market funding for USDA-guaranteed farm program and rural development loans. Additional information about Farmer Mac is available on its website at http://www.farmermac.com/. Farmer Mac II LLC is a recently-organized Delaware limited liability company, in which Farmer Mac owns all of the common equity, that is now operating the Farmer Mac II business of purchasing and holding USDA-guaranteed loans. Additional information about Farmer Mac II LLC is available on its website at http://www.farmermac2.com/.

Morgan Keegan & Company is the investment and securities brokerage subsidiary of Regions Financial Corporation. With $142 billion in assets, Regions is a member of the S&P 100 index and one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage and insurance products and services. Morgan Keegan's Fixed Income Capital Markets division is recognized as one of the largest institutional fixed income operations outside of Wall Street, encompassing more than 500 professionals in bond research, sales, trading, underwriting and investment banking.

Farmer Mac; Morgan Keegan

CONTACT: Investor Inquiries, Richard Eisenberg, or Media Inquiries, Mary
Waters, both of Farmer Mac, +1-202-872-7700; or Eric Bran of Morgan Keegan,
+1-901-524-4114

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

Metalink Reports Q4 and Full Year 2009 ResultsRegains Compliance With NASDAQ Listing Requirements; Appoints Roni Eizenshtein Chief Financial Officer; To Delist From the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

YAKUM, Israel, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metalink Ltd. , today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2009: Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $0.7 million, comprising solely of WLAN sales, compared with revenues of $3.0 million for the comparable period in 2008, the majority of which were legacy DSL sales. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $1.6 million, or $(0.06) per share, compared to net loss of $1.5 million, or $(0.06) per share, for the fourth quarter of 2008. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 and 2008 includes stock-based compensation expenses of $0.07 million and $0.13 million, respectively.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: For the twelve-month period, revenues were $4.9 million compared to $7.2 million for 2008. Net loss for the year was $13.5 million, or $(0.54) per share, compared to net loss of $21.0 million, or $(0.89) per share, for 2008. Net loss for 2009 and 2008 includes stock-based compensation expenses of $0.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively.

FINANCIAL INCOME, net, in the fourth quarter of 2009 was $0.24 million, compared to $1.2 million financial expenses in the third quarter of 2009. The change from financial expenses to financial income is primarily attributable to a decrease in the face value of the loan, due to a recent amendment to the agreement with the lender, and to the cessation of amortization of the short term loan's discount during the third quarter (see below), all of which are non-cash expenses.

CASH STATUS: Metalink's cash and cash equivalents, as of December 31, 2009 were $2.3 million.

SHORT TERM LOAN: During the fourth quarter, the Company has entered into an amendment to its loan agreement with an institutional investor, under which the repayment of the $4,312,500 originally due upon the closing of the Lantiq transaction will be reduced to $4,100,000 and repaid in four installments: $3,750,000 at closing, which occurred on February 15, 2010, and the remainder in three installments by March 31, 2011.

CLOSING OF THE LANTIQ TRANSACTION: during the first quarter of 2010, the Company announced it has completed the sale of its wireless local area network (WLAN) business to Lantiq. Additional details regarding sale of the WLAN business, are included in the Company's Report on Form 6-K that was filed on February 16, 2010 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

COMPLIANCE WITH NASDAQ LISTING REQUIREMENTS: NASDAQ staff has informed the Company on March 8, 2010 that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement in Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and the minimum shareholders' equity requirement in Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). Accordingly, the staff has determined to continue the listing of the Company's securities on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

APPOINTMENT OF CFO: Mr. Rony Eizenshtein, 45, is a senior manager at Brooks-Keret Ltd., a reputable Israeli provider of financial and accounting services. He is an experienced CPA who served as a controller and CFO in various Israeli public companies. Mr. Eizenshtein will be serving as CFO commencing as of March 31st 2010, as part of the Company's engagement with Brooks-Keret to provide CFO and other financial and accounting services to the Company.

DELISTING FROM TASE: The Company also reported today that its Board of Directors resolved to delist the Company's ordinary shares from trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). Consequently, the Company requested the TASE to initiate the delisting process.

Under applicable Israeli law, the delisting of the ordinary shares from trading on the TASE is expected to become effective within three months from the date of application to the TASE. During the interim period, Metalink's ordinary shares will continue to be traded on the TASE. Metalink will announce the exact date of the delisting when it becomes available.

Metalink's shares will continue to be listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, and the Company will continue to file public reports in accordance with the rules and regulations of NASDAQ and of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Comission as they apply to a foreign private issuer such as Metalink.

---------- SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This press release contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the United States securities laws. Words such as "aim," "expect," "estimate," "project," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believe," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. For example, when we discuss our continued listing on NASDAQ, we are using a forward looking statement. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited those set forth from time to time in Metalink's filings with the SEC, including Metalink's Annual Report in Form F-20. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to republish or revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events. The Company cannot guarantee future results, events, and levels of activity, performance, or achievements.

METALINK LTD. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, December 31, --------------- --------------- 2 0 0 9 2 0 0 8 --------------- --------------- (in thousands, except share data) --------------------------------- ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,273 $ 5,166 Short-term investments - 677 Trade accounts receivable 461 2,515 Other receivables 602 1,529 Prepaid expenses 88 209 Deferred charges - 242 Inventories 1,068 2,508 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 4,492 12,846 ----------- ----------- Severance pay fund 1,229 1,195 ----------- ----------- Property and equipment, net 2,145 3,338 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 7,866 $ 17,379 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) Current liabilities Trade accounts payable $ 1,542 $ 739 Other payables and accrued expenses 3,239 3,257 Short term loan 4,100 2,101 Warrants to issue shares 289 196 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 9,170 6,293 ----------- ----------- Accrued severance pay 1,798 2,098 ----------- ----------- Shareholders' equity (deficiency) Ordinary shares of NIS 0.1 par value (Authorized - 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 26,637,232 and 24,752,232 shares as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively) 759 711 Additional paid-in capital 157,692 156,500 Accumulated other comprehensive loss - (124) Accumulated deficit (151,668) (138,214) ----------- ----------- 6,783 18,873 ----------- ----------- Treasury stock, at cost; 898,500 as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 (9,885) (9,885) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity (deficiency) (3,102) 8,988 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficiency) $ 7,866 $ 17,379 =========== =========== METALINK LTD. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three months ended Year ended December 31, December 31, --------------------- --------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (Unaudited) --------------------- --------------------- (in thousands, except share and per share data) ------------------------------------------- Revenues $ 671 $ 3,018 $ 4,916 $ 7,162 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cost of revenues: Costs and expenses 803 1,256 3,174 2,964 Royalties to the Government of Israel 26 86 160 218 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total cost of revenues 829 1,342 3,334 3,182 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit (loss) (158) 1,676 1,582 3,980 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Operating expenses: Gross research and Development 1,492 3,132 9,627 22,516 Less - Royalty bearing and other grants 607 541 1,898 3,068 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Research and development, net 885 2,591 7,729 19,448 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Selling and marketing 314 416 1,397 4,502 General and administrative 504 589 2,416 2,647 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total operating expenses 1,703 3,596 11,542 26,597 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Operating loss (1,861) (1,920) (9,960) (22,617) Financial income (expenses), Net 240 408 (3,494) 1,639 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net loss $ (1,621) $ (1,512) $ (13,454) $ (20,978) ========== ========== ========== ========== Loss per ordinary share: Basic $ (0.06) $ (0.06) $ (0.54) $ (0.89) ========== ========== ========== ========== Diluted $ (0.06) $ (0.06) $ (0.54) $ (0.89) ========== ========== ========== ========== Shares used in computing loss per ordinary share: Basic 25,738,732 23,807,288 24,828,636 23,569,711 ========== ========== ========== ========== Diluted 25,738,732 23,807,288 24,828,636 23,569,711 ========== ========== ========== ========== Eran Vital General Counsel Metalink Ltd. Tel: +972-9-9605555 Fax: +972-9-9605544 Eranv@MTLK.com

Metalink Ltd

CONTACT: Eran Vital, General Counsel, Metalink Ltd., Tel:
+972-9-9605555, Fax: +972-9-9605544, Eranv@MTLK.com

Volcano Announces Activities at the ACC 2010New Product Launches to Complement Expansive Slate of Presentations Highlighting the Limitations of Angiography and the Value of FFR, IVUS and OCT

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Volcano Corporation , a leading developer and manufacturer of precision intravascular therapy guidance tools designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, announced today its participation in the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference from March 14th to March 16th in Atlanta, GA.

"The Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedures that benefit from our technology are very complex, often involving multi-vessel disease, bifurcations, left mains, chronic total occlusions, intermediate lesions, or various combinations," commented Joe Burnett, Executive Vice President at Volcano. "Our message, however, is quite simple. Angiography alone is not enough. Multiple large studies including FAME, PROSPECT and STLLR have demonstrated that reliance on the two-dimensional x-ray image can be misleading, negatively impact hospital costs and deliver sub-optimal results to patients. It is inspiring to see that the agenda at ACC this year, which includes more than 50 symposium presentations, case reviews, abstracts and poster presentations discussing precision-guided tools like FFR, IVUS and OCT. These innovative technologies can augment angiography and confirm a therapeutic strategy and result."

Volcano will also introduce new products into its comprehensive suite of integrated lab systems, coronary and peripheral IVUS catheters, and physiology wires measuring both pressure and flow. The products on display at Volcano's booth #232 will include:

-- The new Eagle EyeÂ® Platinum Digital IVUS Catheter, which provides exceptional deliverability, the convenience of radiopaque markers, and three imaging modalities including grayscale IVUS, VHÂ® IVUS and ChromaFloÂ®; -- Integrated FFR compatibility with multiple hemodynamic systems vendors; -- The v3.2 software upgrade for our s5i system, which offers enhanced IVUS and FFR features that optimize procedure workflow and ease of use; -- The Xtract(TM) second generation aspiration catheter acquired from Lumen Biomedical; and -- Volcano's unique pipeline of imaging and therapeutic products still in development and not yet commercially available, which include Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Image Guided Therapy balloons, Forward Looking IVUS, and Forward Looking therapies.

"The recent FDA clearance of our Eagle EyeÂ® Platinum IVUS catheter, the integration of our FFR technology with hemodynamic monitoring systems, and our latest s5i software upgrade demonstrate the ongoing innovation occurring among all aspects of the Volcano business," continued Mr. Burnett. "We are pleased to introduce these new products to the attendees at ACC and continue our work with clinicians to drive education and awareness of the benefits of IVUS and FFR. Clinical studies have shown that angiography alone is not always enough. We believe the use of Volcano's technology to deliver therapy guidance to confirm disease severity and stent placement can greatly improve patient and clinical outcomes. The healthcare economy can no longer afford to ignore tools that will enable clinicians to treat their patients right the first time."

Volcano's innovative portfolio of therapy guidance technologies will be featured in live case transmissions and available for demonstration at Booth #232. Volcano's s5i family of imaging systems will be also be on display in other booths, including GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, Toshiba America Medical Systems, and Abbott Vascular.

About Volcano Corporation

Volcano Corporation offers a broad suite of devices designed to facilitate endovascular procedures, enhance the diagnosis of vascular and structural heart disease and guide optimal therapies. The company's intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) product line includes ultrasound consoles that can be integrated directly into virtually any modern cath lab. Volcano IVUS offers unique features, including both single-use digital and rotational IVUS imaging catheters, and advanced functionality options, such as VHÂ® IVUS tissue characterization and ChromaFloÂ®. Volcano also provides functional measurement (FM) consoles and single-use pressure and flow guide wires and is developing a line of ultra-high resolution Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems and catheters. Currently, more than 5,000 Volcano IVUS and FM systems are installed worldwide, with approximately half of its revenues coming from outside the United States. Volcano's wholly-owned subsidiary, Axsun Technologies, develops and manufactures optical monitors, lasers and optical engines used in telecommunications, medical imaging, spectroscopy and other industrial applications. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.volcanocorp.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements in this release regarding Volcano's business that are not historical facts may be considered "forward-looking statements," including statements regarding the potential benefits of the products and procedures described above, results and implications of the data from the STLLR trial, FAME study, and PROSPECT study, commercial release and market adoption of the company's technology, and the impact of clinical and other technical data. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current preliminary expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause Volcano's results to differ materially and adversely from the statements contained herein. Some of the potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are detailed in the company's annual report on Form 10-K and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date they are made. Volcano undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they are made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Volcano Corporation

CONTACT: Edrienne Brandon of Volcano Corporation, +1-858-720-4136

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

Verizon Wireless' CASIO G'zOne Brigade Offers Businesses a Tough Exterior for Extreme ConditionsFirst Verizon Wireless Push To Talk Clamshell Handset with Full QWERTY Keypad Lets Customers Text In Rain or Shine

IRVINE, Calif., and NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Verizon Wireless and CASIO today announced that the water, dust and shock resistant CASIOÂ® G'zOne Brigade(TM) is available today. The CASIO Brigade is the perfect device for business customers in industries such as construction, public safety and utilities who need devices that stand up to tough work conditions while still delivering high-performance mobile technology. This rugged device also sports a QWERTY keyboard; an HTML browser; and Document Viewer for reviewing MicrosoftÂ® WordÂ® documents, MicrosoftÂ® ExcelÂ® spreadsheets, MicrosoftÂ® PowerPointÂ® presentations, and PDFs; plus Push to Talk capabilities that leverage Verizon Wireless' 3G network for fast two-way communication.

Available colors: Matte Black with a unique crocodile texture exterior for enhanced grip

Key features: -- Tough Technology Design - Horizontal clamshell with QWERTY keypad -- 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, video capture and LED light -- Clear Talk for superior sound quality -- Water, shock, dust, immersion, vibration, humidity, salt fog, altitude, high and low temperature storage, and solar radiation resistant conforming to MIL-STD-810F -- Field Force Manager capable - A resource management tool that provides businesses with the ability to locate and communicate with their mobile field workers Lifestyle features: -- Document Viewer - Makes reviewing Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and PDFs a breeze -- Dedicated message keys - Provide one-touch access to messaging -- Text to Speech - Allows customers to listen to their text messages, multimedia messages and e-mails -- Best Shot(TM) - Has six presets for a perfect photo finish and automatically changes the setup of the camera based on the background -- Auto Focus - Offers single point, nine point and multi point and face detection, perfect for group shots -- V CAST Music with Rhapsody - Choose from millions of songs to download over the air -- V CAST Video on Demand - Watch favorite television shows while on the go, including live college football, college basketball and NHL hockey games, local and national news and weather, and family programming -- VZ NavigatorÂ® capable - Receive audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with others -- microSD(TM) storage for high-quality photos and music -- Speakerphone with front-facing stereo speaker Price and availability: -- The CASIO G'zOne Brigade is available today online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. -- To get the most out of the CASIO G'zOne Brigade, customers will need to purchase a data package beginning at $9.99 per month for 25 megabytes with Mobile Email, or add Push to Talk for $5 per month per line on top of a qualifying voice plan. Customers who activate Push to Talk service will also be eligible to receive a $30 discount on Push to Talk phones. -- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Business customers can contact their Business Sales Representatives at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of the CASIO G'zOne Brigade in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (Nasdaq and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications Co., Ltd.

Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. was established on April 1, 2004 as a joint venture between Casio Computer Co., Ltd. and Hitachi, Ltd. The company brings together the many highly competitive technological assets possessed by Casio and Hitachi to provide customers with highly innovative and reliable mobile phone products packed with cutting-edge technologies. For more information visit our website at http://www.ch-mobile.com/ or http://www.casiogzone.com/.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com; or Keita Williams of exposure Communications,
+1-212-226-2530, keita@exposure.net, for Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications
Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.ch-mobile.com/
http://www.casiogzone.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/

Domino's Pizza Opens 9,000th StoreCompany celebrates with symbolic openings in New Delhi & New Orleans

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Domino's Pizza , the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, added to that distinction today by opening its 9,000th store. To celebrate, the company conducted symbolic opening events at two stores, a world apart: the first in New Delhi, India's thriving capital city, and the second in New Orleans, Louisiana, in a neighborhood rebuilding itself after being ravaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Founded in 1960 and marking its 50th year in business, Domino's Pizza is the second largest pizza chain in the world and the largest focused on delivery of its products. The company marked the opening of its 8,000th store in 2006 in similar fashion, with symbolic openings in Chicago, Illinois, and in Panama City, Panama.

"For half a century, Domino's Pizza has been able to grow and thrive thanks to the dedication and efforts of franchisees and team members the world over, as demonstrated by our franchisees in India and Louisiana," said Domino's Chief Executive Officer J. Patrick Doyle. "These are two of the largest and best franchise organizations in our system, and it's appropriate that they are sharing in this distinction.

"Opening our 9,000th store is a great milestone," Doyle continued, "and we're looking toward one of the goals we set some time ago: we want to clip the ribbon on our 10,000th store within the first half of this decade. We are looking forward to making that happen."

India: Domino's Fastest-Growing International Market

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, the master franchisee for Domino's Pizza in India, marked a milestone of its own: the new store is the company's 300th in that country. Doyle, along with Executive Vice President of Domino's Pizza International Michael Lawton and Executive Vice President of Communication & Investor Relations Lynn Liddle, joined Master Franchisee Hari Bhartia and Jubilant FoodWorks President Ajay Kaul and others at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a press conference and the donation of products to feed 4,500 underprivileged children in the local community of Pitampura, a residential neighborhood in north New Delhi.

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd is Domino's fastest-growing franchise, with plans to open 65 stores by the end of its fiscal year, ending March 31, 2010. Domino's Pizza in 2009 was named as one of the Best Employers in India.

"Today is a historical moment for Domino's Pizza India," said Hari Bhartia, co-chairman of Jubilant FoodWorks. "We started our journey in India in 1996 with the opening of our first store in Delhi. With the opening of 300th store, we have come a long way in this fulfilling journey creating new milestones and benchmarks for ourselves and for the rest of QSR industry to follow. We have pioneered organized QSR and pizza retail in India. We also introduced and built the concept of home delivery in India. But we believe this is still the beginning as the Indian market has a very large potential."

RPM Pizza, LLC Rebuilding in Hurricane-Devastated New Orleans

Meanwhile, more than 8,300 miles away from Pitampura, Domino's largest U.S. franchisee, RPM Pizza, LLC, will be opening its 135th store, this one in New Orleans on Chef Menteur Highway, one of the areas decimated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The new free-standing store will be "hurricane ready" with generators, an extra-large cooler and the ability to reopen quickly to serve citizens of the community, as the franchise did in several areas throughout Louisiana and Mississippi five years ago.

"Our franchise is closing in on its 30th anniversary and we have remained committed to being there when our communities need it most," said Glenn Mueller, president of RPM Pizza, LLC. "We've always sought to have ours be the last restaurants to close and the first to open in times of great need. Opening a new store in this neighborhood is one more step toward rebuilding this great city. Domino's Pizza was the first chain to offer pizza delivery service and now Domino's is the first to service all areas of metro New Orleans."

Mueller noted that RPM Pizza, LLC plans to hire nearly 100 additional team members throughout the New Orleans area.

Domino's Executive Vice Presidents Scott Hinshaw and Jim Stansik joined Glenn Mueller and others at RPM Pizza, LLC, including franchise founder Richard Mueller Jr., at the ceremony, which featured two $9,000 donations: one to the Friends of the New Orleans Recreation Department to help rebuild parks and playgrounds, and one to Habitat for Humanity. The franchise also gave away 9,000 pizza slices and 9,000 cans of Coca-Cola products to customers visiting the store during the event.

About Domino's PizzaÂ®

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. Domino's is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "DPZ." Through its primarily locally-owned and operated franchised system, Domino's operates a network of 9,000 franchised and Company-owned stores in the United States and over 60 international markets. The Domino's PizzaÂ® brand, named a Megabrand by Advertising Age magazine, had global retail sales of over $5.6 billion in 2009, comprised of nearly $3.1 billion domestically and over $2.5 billion internationally. Domino's Pizza was named "Chain of the Year" by Pizza Today magazine, the leading publication of the pizza industry. In 2009, Domino's ranked number one in customer satisfaction in a survey of consumers of the U.S. largest limited service restaurants, according to the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Domino's has expanded its menu significantly since 2008 to include Oven Baked Sandwiches and BreadBowl Pasta, and recently debuted its 'Inspired New Pizza' - a permanent change to its core hand-tossed product, reinvented from the crust up with new sauce, cheese and garlic seasoned crust.

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Leading Sponge Maker Armaly Brands Acquires Brillo(R)

WALLED LAKE, Mich., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Armaly Brands, the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of polyester-based sponges including proprietary EstracellÂ® More Sanitary technology, today announced it has acquired the BrilloÂ® brand and assets from Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Brillo, the original steel wool soap pad, is among the world's best-known household brands, with distribution in stores nationwide and many other countries around the world. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Armaly said it plans to invest in product development and marketing for Brillo, expanding North American and global distribution.

"Brillo invented the steel wool cleaning pad and remains one of America's most recognizable brands," said John Armaly Jr, president of Armaly Brands. "The strength of the Brillo brand, coupled with its broad and complementary retail distribution, make it a great addition to our sponge products. Like our innovation leadership with Estracell, AutoShow and Armaly ProPlus brands, Brillo has technology that is preferred by consumers, and we look forward to expanding the product line and also leveraging this great brand to offer a broader suite of cleaning products to our consumers through our retail partners."

BrilloÂ® has been one of the most trusted names in household cleaning for more than 97 years and is one of America's most recognizable brands, featured in modern art, songs, movies - and of course, households nationwide.

Armaly products are the choice of more than two thirds of consumer and professional buyers who prefer polyester sponges. The company's products are recognized for offering a host of benefits, including better cleaning and wiping, faster rinsing and higher durability than standard cellulose-based products. Armaly's Estracell brand offers a More Sanitary line of sponge products and offers a range of simple yet effective cleaning solutions to pick up dirt and rinse it away. Independent test results demonstrate that bacteria will not feed and survive on the sponge fibers of the Estracell material...naturally! The unique cell structure rinses cleaner and dries out faster eliminating the perfect breeding condition for bacteria and fungal growth. These qualities make Estracell MORE SANITARY!

Sawaya Segalas & Co., LLC(1), a leading consumer investment banking firm, acted as exclusive financial adviser to Church & Dwight Co., Inc. in connection with the transaction.

About Armaly Brands Company:

Headquartered in Walled Lake, Mich., Armaly Brands (http://www.armalybrands.com/) is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of EstracellÂ® and polyester-based sponges. Armaly has a long history of innovation in sponge technology, including the introduction of Armaly ProPlusÂ® polyester sponges and EstracellÂ® More Sanitary sponges in the 60s and America's #1 selling driveway wash sponge AutoShow brand SoftGripÂ® in the 90's. Founded in 1908 in the Bahamas as a worldwide producer of natural sponges, Armaly has been an innovation leader and maintained its reputation as one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of consumer and commercial-grade sponge and cleaning products.

(1) Securities offered through Sawaya Segalas Securities, LLC.

Armaly Brands Company

CONTACT: Jeff Lambert, jlambert@lambert-edwards.com or Jeremy Bakken,
jbakken@lambert-edwards.com, both of Lambert, Edwards & Associates,
+1-616-233-0500

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

Jerry Goodman Appointed President of Health Care Systems for Smith & Nephew

LONDON, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Nephew plc today announced the appointment of Jerry Goodman to the newly created role of President of Health Care Systems. Goodman will be responsible for building and sustaining relationships with hospital systems, group purchasing organizations, key accounts, surgery center development companies and government associated contracting.

"As the health care industry evolves, focusing on the needs of our customers remains the key to our success. Under Jerry's leadership, we will offer our customers not only the best products available, but solutions that meet their unique needs and distinguish us as their company of choice," said David Illingworth, Chairman and CEO.

Goodman joined Smith & Nephew in 2001 as Vice President of US Sales for the Endoscopy business unit. Since then, he has held progressively senior commercial roles including general management. His career prior to joining Smith & Nephew includes progressively senior roles in sales and corporate accounts at US Surgical Corporation.

"The health care environment continues to change, and this impacts our customers in different ways," said Goodman. "Smith & Nephew is focused on bringing our customers solutions, tailored toward their specific needs, which enable them to leverage our broad portfolio in ways that enhance their ability to deliver great care to patients in an efficient way."

For more information about Smith & Nephew, please visit http://www.smith-nephew.com/.

Inquiries Investors +44 (0)20 7401 7646 Liz Hewitt Phil Cowdy Smith & Nephew Press +1 212 333 3810 Katie Cralle Brunswick Group About Us

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology business, specialising in Orthopaedics, including Reconstruction, Trauma and Clinical Therapies; Endoscopy and Advanced Wound Management. Smith & Nephew is a global leader in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one of the leading global orthopaedics companies.

Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives. The Company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeons and professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with high standards of performance, innovation and trust. The Company operates in 32 countries around the world. Annual sales in 2009 were nearly $3.8 billion.

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This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, statements regarding expected revenue growth and trading margins discussed under "Outlook" are forward-looking statements as are discussions of our product pipeline. These statements, as well as the phrases "aim", "plan", "intend", "anticipate", "well-placed", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "target", "consider" and similar expressions, are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors (including, but not limited to, the outcome of litigation, claims and regulatory approvals) that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Smith & Nephew, or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Please refer to the documents that Smith & Nephew has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including Smith & Nephew's most recent annual report on Form 20F, for a discussion of certain of these factors.

All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Smith & Nephew as of the date hereof. All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to Smith & Nephew or any person acting on behalf of Smith & Nephew are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing. Smith & Nephew does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Smith & Nephew's expectation with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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Smith & Nephew plc

CONTACT: Investors: Liz Hewitt or Phil Cowdy, Smith & Nephew,
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Beyond Commerce, Inc Announces New Website and Business StrategyThe newly redesigned website of Beyond Commerce, Inc is live today on the World Wide Web and provides the latest news and information about the Company, its products and technologies.

HENDERSON, Nev., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The newly redesigned website of Beyond Commerce, Inc (BULLETIN BOARD: BYOC) http://www.beyondcommerce.com/ is live today on the World Wide Web and provides the latest news and information about the Company, its products and technologies. The new redesign incorporates simple to use navigational tools to make virtual visits informative for both general visitors and investment community. Beyond Commerce, Inc is the first major company to offer customizable and fully integrated social commerce and local advertising solutions for B2B customers and digital properties. The new website will provide virtual press kits, news releases and high resolution digital images covering Beyond Commerce's business, along with quarterly inactive broadcasts through Ustream, http://www.ustream.tv/, where the shareholders can personally interact directly with the CEO Bob McNulty and management.

CEO Bob McNulty stated, "We have all felt the impact of our business being shattered; yes, we continue weathering the storm. Beyond Commerce is currently in the state of transition and diligently working through numerous financial issues".

As the Company enters the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2010, it will be redefining its business model. The fix, however, will not be quick and it will take time and capital to regain its value in the market and shareholder confidence. The Company is very optimistic that over time it will achieve its goals and recover from a near catastrophe that was purposely orchestrated by nefarious actions of other companies and individuals.

Safe Harbor Statement Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting Beyond Commerce, Inc. operations, markets, products and prices and other factors discussed in the Company's various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Miranda Freerksen Beyond Commerce, Inc. (702)463-7000

Beyond Commerce, Inc

CONTACT: Miranda Freerksen of Beyond Commerce, Inc., +1-702-463-7000

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

Hard to Treat Diseases (HTDS) Acquired Varicella Approval in Guatemala

SHENZHEN, China, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hard to Treat Diseases (HTDS; http://www.htdsmedical.com/) and its subsidiary Mellow Hope announce that the company received Registration Certificate for its MEVAC-Vari vaccine in Guatemala.

This is the first Final Approval for HTDS' Varicella vaccine in South America. In general, doctors regard Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, as a mild viral illness. However, approx. 1 in 50 cases chickenpox associates with complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis, and both diseases report high mortality rate.

A source close to HTDS said, "Varicella complications can be averted by a simple vaccination, and we are happy that we obtained the Registration Certificate for our Freeze-dried Varicella vaccine (Mevac-Vari) in Guatemala. As it is Mellow Hope's first Final Approval in South America, we see it as an important step and a very good start for our Varicella vaccine on the South American market. South America offers great potential for our affordable vaccines and our representatives continue their work to deliver Mellow Hope's vaccines to the developing world."

In other company news the HTDS management has learned that on line brokerage Scottrade has lifted restrictions for on line buys on HTDS as the oversold issue is being resolved. The company expects other online brokerages to shortly follow similarly.

The company reminds our shareholders and followers to monitor PinkSheets.com Filing Section and also our IR company web site section "PRESS RELEASES AND FILINGS" TAB http://www.minamargroup.net/. Non-newsworthy events are not press released however posted on these two separate support sites to keep our followers advised of day-to-day events. For any matters relating to retail investor queries or to send us the company directly a message please click on the "INVESTOR SUPPORT" TAB or this direct link http://www.minamargroup.net/helpdesk.

Don't be a victim. Report a stock basher. The company is mindful that short sellers, the company competitors and stock bashers stalk small cap Pink Sheets listed companies with hidden agendas, where amongst other things they continuously spread false rumors, dark propaganda and innuendos in order to manipulate the trading patterns and thwart company plans for their own "quick profits" and self serving needs. The company and its supporters are monitoring these activities and those are promptly being reported on the http://www.stockbasher.com/ website. Visit http://www.stockbasher.com/ and find out what criminal and civil actions the US authorities are taking against web sites like investorshub.com and other posters, and other media that provide safe refuge to these individuals and the remedies available to you as an individual investor.

Filings for this event are currently being reviewed and will be filed with Pink Sheets and Client Support Section in due course. To be included in company's email database for press releases, industry updates, and non-weekly activity at the company that may or may not be news released, please subscribe or opt in mailer at http://www.minamargroup.com/updates.

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CONTACT: For medical and scientific dialogue inquiry only, please contact medicalinfo@htdsmedical.com; For any corporate matters, please contact http://www.minamargroup.com/helpdesk

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Albemarle Selected as One of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's '100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010'

BATON ROUGE, La., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation a leading provider of innovative and sustainable specialty chemical solutions has been selected as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010. This prestigious list is widely accepted as the world's most respected corporate responsibility ranking and one of the top-three most important business rankings in the United States.

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Based on over 360 data-points of public information, the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List is scored in seven different categories including environment, climate change, human rights, philanthropy, employee relations and governance. Albemarle ranked #64 on the list, scoring particularly high in environment, climate change and philanthropy.

"This is our first appearance on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens and this recognition is a direct result of our employee's proactive efforts to drive a sustainable and purpose-driven business model that delivers consistent and dependable value to our shareholders while making a positive impact on the world around us," said Mark C. Rohr, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

"Each and every day, our employees bring their commitment, creativity, integrity and energy to our mission to be a positive force and a responsible corporate citizen. We are proud of their work and gratified they are being recognized in such a prestigious manner. Collectively, we remain energized by the opportunities our unique combination of innovation and stewardship can provide," Mr. Rohr concluded.

About the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

Companies appearing on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List are selected from among the large-cap Russell 1000 companies, based on data provided by leading environmental, social and governance investor data firm, IW Financial. The open and transparent methodology of the list is governed by a Methodology Committee of the Corporate Responsibility Officers Association (CROA) and is made available publicly at http://www.thecro.com/. The 100 Best List was first published in 1999 in Business Ethics Magazine and has been managed by the Corporate Responsibility Officers Association and Corporate Responsibility Magazine since 2007.

About Albemarle Corporation

Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a leading global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of highly-engineered specialty chemicals for consumer electronics, petroleum refining, utilities, packaging, construction, automotive/transportation, pharmaceuticals, crop protection, food-safety and custom chemistry services. The Company is committed to global sustainability and is advancing its eco-practices and solutions in its three business segments, Polymer Solutions, Catalysts, and Fine Chemicals. Albemarle employs approximately 4,000 people and serves customers in approximately 100 countries. To learn more, visit http://www.albemarle.com/.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding Albemarle Corporation's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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GeoEye Selects Lockheed Martin to Begin Engineering and Manufacturing of GeoEye-2, the Company's Next Commercial Earth-Imaging SatelliteGeoEye-2 Will Provide the World's Highest Resolution and Most Accurate Color Imagery to Government and Commercial Customers

DULLES, Va., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GeoEye, Inc. , a premier provider of superior satellite and aerial-based geospatial information and services, announced today it selected Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, a major operating unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation (Bethesda, Md., NYSE: LMT) to build GeoEye-2, the Company's next-generation, high-resolution Earth-imaging satellite system. Lockheed has already begun purchasing long-lead material and labor for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the satellite and the associated command and control system.

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Matt O'Connell, GeoEye's chief executive officer and president, said, "We chose Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company to build GeoEye-2 to ensure high confidence in mission success. They have a 50-year heritage of building imaging systems for the U.S. Government and have built several hundred Earth-imaging satellites--more than anyone else."

Bill Schuster, GeoEye's chief operating officer, said, "GeoEye-2 will be the same class of satellite as GeoEye-1 but will benefit from significant improvements in capabilities to better serve our customers' demands for increased quantities of imagery at higher resolution. Some of these improvements include enhanced tasking capabilities and the ability to collect more imagery at a faster rate."

Joanne Maguire, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, said, "GeoEye-2's increased resolution, along with the need for greater spacecraft agility, leverages our unparalleled experience in delivering highly reliable, precision remote sensing space systems for our customers."

Lockheed Martin built GeoEye's IKONOS satellite. Launched in 1999, IKONOS has exceeded 10 years of successful on-orbit operations. It continues to provide high-resolution imagery of the Earth to GeoEye's commercial and government customers around the world.

"The IKONOS satellite, which continues to perform with outstanding results for GeoEye, ushered in the first generation of commercial high-resolution space imaging systems, and we look forward to building a third-generation satellite that will provide even greater remote sensing capabilities for GeoEye's customers," added Maguire.

In October 2007, GeoEye announced it had contracted with ITT Corporation's Geospatial Systems Division (Rochester, N.Y., NYSE: ITT) to begin advance work on the camera for GeoEye-2.

Chris Young, president of ITT Corporation's Geospatial Systems Division, commented, "We designed GeoEye-2's advanced optics and sensor using a combination of flight-proven and state-of-the-art technologies. We feel confident that our imaging system's improved resolution and outstanding image quality will offer GeoEye the best sensor and most comprehensive capabilities for years to come."

"This two-year head start on the development of the camera and camera electronics enables us to launch GeoEye-2 in late 2012," added Schuster. "Our goal is to be ready when our government moves ahead with any contracting activity, so our government and other customers overseas have continued access to high-quality satellite imagery well into this decade."

About Lockheed Martin

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.

About GeoEye

GeoEye, Inc. is an international information services company serving government and commercial markets. The Company is recognized as one of the geospatial industry's imagery experts, delivering exceptional quality imagery products, services and solutions to customers around the world. Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, the Company has 534 employees, as of December 31, 2009, dedicated to developing best-in-class geospatial information products and services. GeoEye is a public company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol GEOY. The Company provides support to academic institutions and non-governmental organizations through the GeoEye Foundation (http://www.geoeyefoundation.org/). Additional information about GeoEye is available at http://www.geoeye.com/.

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Teradata Advances Discover's Data Warehouse CapabilitiesTeradata Platform Family optimizes analytical environment for price and performance

SAN DIEGO, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata Corporation today announced that Discover Financial Services has tapped the family of Teradata appliances, in addition to its existing Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse, to support operational and non-traditional data warehousing applications.

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As its demand for operational analytics and enterprise-wide information has grown, Discover has been able to respond by leveraging multiple elements and generations of the Teradata Purpose-Built Platform Family, including the new Teradata Data Warehouse Appliance, which optimizes their analytical environment.

"Our ongoing partnership with Teradata has helped us rapidly adapt to the changing market conditions and to drive enhanced decision support capabilities into key business functions," said Glenn Schneider, chief information officer, Discover Financial Services. "By fully leveraging our data warehouse using the Teradata platforms, we are operating more efficiently while delivering faster, deeper and more reliable insights into our customers' needs."

"We greatly value our relationship with Discover," said Rocky Blanton, president of Teradata Americas. "Our teams work together very well, and we are extremely proud to support Discover in the current business environment to help them control costs and reduce expenses. With the flexibility of our Platform Family, we truly are trusted advisors with Discover in helping them optimize their analytical environment for the best price and performance in meeting their unique business needs."

The Teradata Purpose-Built Platform Family offers customers options allowing them to optimize their data warehouse environments for price and performance. All of the Teradata Purpose-Built Platform Family members provide enterprise class capability for today's toughest environments. As customers analyze their analytical needs in developing their data warehouse architecture, Teradata is the trusted advisor that presents customers a range of options, instead of a single product with a single price.

About Teradata

Teradata Corporation is the world's largest company solely focused on raising intelligence and achieving enterprise agility through its database software, enterprise data warehousing, data warehouse appliances, consulting, and enterprise analytics. Visit Teradata on the web at http://www.teradata.com/.

Teradata is a trademark or registered trademark of Teradata Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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CONTACT: Dan Conway, Teradata Corporation, +1-858-485-3029,
dan.conway@teradata.com

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

GeoEye Selects Lockheed Martin to Build Next-Generation Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite System

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, a core business area of the Lockheed Martin Corporation , announced today that it has been selected by GeoEye, Inc. to build the company's next-generation, high-resolution Earth imaging satellite system known as GeoEye-2. Financial terms are not being disclosed at this time.

Lockheed Martin has begun start-up activities and procurement of long-lead components to support the earliest possible launch date for GeoEye-2. This effort will lead to a contract award for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the satellite and the associated command and control system.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems, a world leader in the most advanced space-based systems for government and commercial customers, designed and built the world's first commercial, high-resolution, Earth-imaging satellite, IKONOS, which has been providing 0.82-meter ground resolution imagery to GeoEye's customers around the globe for more than a decade.

These map-accurate images are used for applications in national security, environmental monitoring, state and local government, disaster assessment and relief, land management and for many other geospatial applications.

"GeoEye and Lockheed Martin have had a long and productive partnership since building and launching the first commercial remote sensing satellite," said Joanne Maguire, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Space Systems. "Our GeoEye-2 solution will leverage our strong government and commercial satellite system expertise and focus on operational excellence and mission success to provide GeoEye with another world-class, high-performance spacecraft for its customers."

Matthew O'Connell, GeoEye's chief executive officer and president, said, "We look forward to working with Lockheed Martin again and eagerly anticipate the construction and successful launch of another cutting-edge satellite which will provide proven reliability and greatly enhanced imaging capabilities for our customers."

Lockheed Martin's GeoEye-2 solution will build on the company's deep heritage and ability to execute within cost and schedule in this mission area and offer increased agility, resolution and flexibility over IKONOS and GeoEye-1. This will enable the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to provide critical geospatial situational awareness and global security information to intelligence analysts, war fighters and decision makers. Commercial users will also benefit from access to GeoEye-2's map-accurate color imagery. The spacecraft will feature a high-resolution ITT camera that has been in development for more than two years.

About GeoEye

GeoEye, Inc. is an international information services company serving government and commercial markets. The Company is recognized as one of the geospatial industry's imagery experts, delivering exceptional quality imagery products, services and solutions to customers around the world. Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, the Company has 535 employees dedicated to developing best-in-class geospatial information products and services. GeoEye is a public company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol GEOY. The Company provides support to academic institutions and non-governmental organizations through the GeoEye Foundation (http://www.geoeyefoundation.org/). Additional information about GeoEye is available at http://www.geoeye.com/.

About Lockheed Martin

Media Contact: Steve Tatum, 408-742-7531; e-mail, Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Steve Tatum of Lockheed Martin, +1-408-742-7531,
Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Web Site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
http://www.geoeye.com/

Spirit AeroSystems Named to Boeing Tanker Supplier Team

WICHITA, Kan., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. has been named to the Boeing NewGen Tanker Supplier Team. Boeing, Spirit's largest customer, is bidding on the KC-X program, the U.S. Air Force's next line of tanker aircraft.

Upon a contract award from the United States government to Boeing, Spirit will build the Boeing tanker's forward fuselage section in Wichita, Kan. After completion, Spirit will ship the hardware to Boeing's Everett, Wash., facility for final assembly.

"We're honored to continue to build quality airplane assemblies for Boeing, and ultimately, for the United States Air Force," said Richard "Buck" Buchanan, Spirit senior vice president and chief operations officer. "Spirit is proud to be part of the integrated Tanker Team, and is poised and ready to deliver world-class components to our customer."

Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., said, "I am pleased that the men and women of Spirit AeroSystems will play such a significant role on the NewGen Tanker. The Boeing/Spirit Team has a strong track record of delivering superior value to their customers and I know they will continue this success in building the world's finest tanker for the United States Air Force."

U.S. Congressman Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard., said, "The highly-skilled workers and engineers at Spirit AeroSystems are among the best in the world and will play an integral role in building the next generation of tankers. We are moving toward a tanker contract that will stimulate the aviation industry in Kansas and lead to even more high-quality, high-paying jobs. Spirit workers will provide nothing but the best components for the KC-767, and that is important for our military men and women to successfully carry out their missions."

On March 4, Boeing announced it would offer the Boeing NewGen Tanker, an airplane based off of the 767 platform, in the competition to supply the U.S. Air Force with a multi-mission aerial refueling aircraft that will meet all the warfighter's mission requirements for the next several decades.

Boeing will respond to the Air Force's KC-X Request for Proposal by May 10, and the Air Force is expected to announce its decision later this year.

The contract will be for 179 new KC-X aerial refueling tankers. On the web: http://www.spiritaero.com/ About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Based in Wichita, Kan., Spirit AeroSystems is the world's largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components. In addition to its Kansas facility, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla.; Prestwick, Scotland; Samlesbury, England; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and is developing new manufacturing facilities in Kinston, N.C.; and Saint-Nazaire, France. In the U.S., Spirit's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components. Additionally, Spirit provides aftermarket customer support services, including spare parts, maintenance/repair/overhaul, and fleet support services in North America, Europe and Asia. Spirit Europe produces wing components for a host of customers, including Airbus.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Lisa Conklin, Corporate Communications of Spirit AeroSystems
Holdings, Inc., +1-316-523-2438

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

Goodrich Delivers Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance Infrared Cameras to Naval Research Laboratory

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich Corporation has delivered the fourth of seven CA-247 airborne stabilized wide-area persistent surveillance (WAPS) production systems to the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for operational deployment. Goodrich's ISR Systems team in Barrington, Illinois produced and delivered the systems.

The CA-247 camera system integrates advanced optics, stabilization, and software resulting in a large field of view that provides broad-area situational awareness to troops on the ground. The camera can be augmented with a visible sensor to provide both day and night imaging. Designed for modularity, the system can be configured to host multiple sensor configurations based on mission-specific needs. The persistent view delivered by the CA-247 facilitates forensic backtracking and counter-improvised explosive device (IED) operations, and multiplies existing capabilities by allowing for simultaneous surveillance of multiple target locations with a single asset.

Dr. Paul Lebow, staff scientist, NRL said, "The CA-247 represents the latest technological success resulting from a long-standing partnership with NRL. The Goodrich ISR System team's historical leadership in airborne reconnaissance has made them the ideal integrator of key sensor technologies pursued by the Navy laboratory."

Tom Bergeron, president, ISR Systems at Goodrich, said, "Goodrich's WAPS technology has wide-ranging application to other platforms and mission scenarios, with the ultimate goal of supporting the ground forces wherever they may be in the theater of operations. In addition to the seven cameras on this production contract, Goodrich built several similar cameras in our WAPS camera family under other contracts. These initiatives both proved the maturity of the technology, and furthered the development of operational employment and concept of operations for this new generation of cameras."

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industry. Serving a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities, Goodrich is one of the largest aerospace companies in the world. For more information, visit http://www.goodrich.com/.

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as "Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.

Goodrich Corporation; GR - Electronic Systems

CONTACT: Laurie Tardif, +1-704-423-7048; or Lisa Bottle,
+1-704-423-7060

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

Octagon Appoints Veteran TV Packaging Executive John Ferriter to Expand Octagon Entertainment Capabilities in Los AngelesCOMPANY ALSO AFFILIATES WITH PREMIER NEWS AND HOSTING AGENCY KEN LINDNER & ASSOCIATES

LOS ANGELES, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Global sports and entertainment marketing leader Octagon today announced the appointment of John Ferriter as Managing Director of Octagon Entertainment within the agency's pre-eminent Athletes & Personalities Division. Ferriter will lead this division from the company's Los Angeles offices, where he will work with key new hires George Arquilla, Tom Repicci, Brian Speiser and Kyell Thomas. This initiative complements the already existing Octagon entertainment consulting capability also located in Los Angeles.

Simultaneously, Octagon announced the formation of an exclusive sports affiliation agreement with Ken Lindner & Associates, the nation's premier news and hosting talent agency, to collaborate on sports, news, hosting and media client opportunities.

The moves herald a major step forward in the growth and expansion of Octagon's entertainment footprint that now combines the power of comprehensive sports, television, music, film and branded content and representation services. Under Ferriter's leadership, Octagon's entertainment team will focus on packaging television entertainment projects of all genres and categories, and also tap into Octagon's stronghold in professional athlete representation, sports and branded content.

"John's unparalleled television packaging, television hosting and talent management skills are a perfect match that will drive the success of our Entertainment Division from day one," said Philip D. M. de Picciotto, President, Octagon Athletes & Personalities. "With the addition of John and his team, and our new affiliation with Ken Lindner & Associates, Octagon now offers our clients, both talent and brands, the highest levels of thought leadership and representation, as well as opportunities to engage in new television programming and sponsorship formats."

During the past 15 years Ferriter has packaged a myriad of breakthrough TV show concepts including "Project Runway," "The Weakest Link" and "The Biggest Loser," and has also been recognized for his ability in building the careers of television entertainment personalities such as Larry King, Piers Morgan, Ryan Seacrest, Nancy O'Dell, and Donny and Marie Osmond.

"It is wonderful to be joining a world class company with global resources where we can add immediate value by collaborating with the sports and sponsorship experts at Octagon," said Ferriter. "What attracted me most to Octagon is the company's work culture and spirit. Octagon is a powerful platform for developing great entertainment."

Ferriter was Executive Vice President, Board of Directors Member and Worldwide Head of Non-Scripted Television at William Morris where he spent nearly 20 years growing the agency's non-scripted TV department into a highly profitable division that was widely regarded as the most successful non-scripted television practice in the entertainment industry. Ferriter currently serves on the Board of the National Association of Television Programming Executives (NATPE).

Octagon is making an equally strong move on the news and hosting side. Over the last two decades, Lindner and senior executives Karen Wang Lavelle, Susan Levin, Melissa Van Fleet, Kristin Allen and CJ Woods have developed the careers of many of the most recognizable and well-respected national and local broadcast journalists (history and clients at http://www.kenlindner.com/). KLA's unique career path representation model has helped hundreds of news professionals ascend to the most coveted national and local anchoring, hosting and reporting positions. Under the exclusive affiliation between Octagon and Ken Lindner & Associates, the firms will provide a full range of best-in-class services to their clients.

"We are extremely excited to team up with Octagon, as it will allow us to provide the most effective and broad based multi-media and multi-platform representation to our clients," commented Lindner. "Our common philosophy and complementary service offering are a fantastic fit."

About Octagon

Octagon, the inaugural winner of the "Sports Agency of the Year" Award by the Sports Business Journal, is the world's largest sports and entertainment representation and marketing agency with global expertise in consulting, athletes & personalities, event management, property representation, marketing solutions, licensing and merchandising and talent procurement. As part of The Interpublic Group , one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services, Octagon employs more than 1,000 people in 60 offices around the world. For further information please visit: http://www.octagon.com/ or follow us on Twitter: @Octagon_AP.

For additional information: --------------------------- Rogers & Cowan for Octagon Entertainment Sallie Olmsted/Jason Magner (310) 854-8124 / 8128 At Octagon Scott Horner (703) 905-3379

Octagon

CONTACT: Sallie Olmsted, +1-310-854-8124, or Jason Magner,
+1-310-854-8128, both of Rogers & Cowan, for Octagon Entertainment; or Scott
Horner of Octagon, +1-703-905-3379

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

Spike TV to Present Special Telecast of 'The Lost Boys' this Saturday, March 13 in Tribute to Corey Haim

NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV will remember actor Corey Haim with a special telecast of one of his most memorable films, "The Lost Boys," this Saturday, March 13 at Midnight, ET/PT.

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Haim shot to fame in the late 1980s with film roles in "Lucas," "License To Drive" and "Dream A Little Dream," among others. Haim died earlier this week in Burbank, CA.

One of Haim's best-known roles was as "Sam" in the 1987 release "The Lost Boys" about two brothers who move to California and end up fighting a gang of teenage vampires. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film also stars Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Jami Gertz and Haim's longtime pal and frequent co-star, Corey Feldman.

Spike TV is available in 98.6 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom , MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is http://www.spike.com/ and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.

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CONTACT: Debra Fazio-Rutt, Spike TV, +1-212-767-8649,
debra.fazio@spiketv.com

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

IBM is Most Trusted IT Company According to Consumer SurveyPonemon Consumer Trust Study Ranks IBM #2 Overall

ARMONK, N.Y., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM is trusted by U.S. consumers more than any other IT company when it comes to securing and protecting the privacy of their personal information, according to a survey from privacy and information management research firm Ponemon Institute.

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IBM was ranked #2 overall and was the top-rated IT company in Ponemon's annual Most Trusted Companies for Privacy study. This is the third consecutive year that consumers recognized IBM at the most trusted IT company.

"We are honored to be recognized by consumers as the most trusted business-to-business company in Ponemon Institute's survey," said Harriet Pearson, vice president, Security Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at IBM. "As data rapidly moves from the desktop to the cloud, consumers are more aware and concerned than ever about the security and privacy of their personal and sensitive information. IBMers worldwide are committed to delivering trusted and secure technologies, services and solutions that protect the privacy of our clients' most valuable and critical assets and operations."

In addition to ranking the most trusted companies, the Ponemon study reported that only 41 percent of consumers feel they have control over their personal information, down from 45 last year and an overall drop from 56 percent in 2006. The survey also noted that identity theft is a top area of concern among consumers with fifty-nine percent of the respondents indicating that fear of identity theft was a major factor in brand trust diminishment, while 50 percent said notice of a data breach was a factor.

"The security of personal information is more important than ever to consumers and brand trust is closely associated with whether or not individuals believe that a company can provide privacy protection," said Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder, Ponemon Institute.

The Ponemon survey rankings were derived from responses given by 6,627 U.S. adults that included more than 38,000 individual company ratings, 229 of which were mentioned at least twenty times.

CONTACT: Chris Andrews 914-945-1195 candrews@us.ibm.com

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CONTACT: Chris Andrews, IBM, +1-914-945-1195, candrews@us.ibm.com

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

Massey Energy Statement on West Virginia Supreme Court Decision Denying Request for Reconsideration in Caperton vs. A.T. Massey Coal

JULIAN, W.Va., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Massey Energy Company today reported that the West Virginia Supreme Court has denied the request of plaintiffs to reconsider the earlier decision in Massey's favor in Caperton vs. A.T. Massey Coal. The Company also notes that the Court allowed it to withdraw a $72 million bond that had been posted while this case was under consideration.

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"The Company is pleased with this result and happy to have this matter finalized," said Shane Harvey, Massey Vice President and General Counsel.

Massey Energy Company, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia, is the largest coal producer in Central Appalachia and is included in the S&P 500 Index.

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CONTACT: Shane Harvey, General Counsel for Massey Energy Company,
+1-304-369-8500

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

Renhuang Announces Price Increase on Shengmai Granules

HARBIN, China, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RHGP) ("Renhuang" or the "Company"), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of botanical products, bio-pharmaceuticals and traditional Chinese medicines ("TCM"), announced today that it has recently increased its Shengmai Granules price by 12%. Shengmai Granule is an all-natural traditional Chinese medicine that alleviates female gynecological complications.

The price increase followed guidelines set by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), a Chinese government economic panel, in October 2009. The Company increased the price on Shengmai Granules based on continued strong sales volume and market demand for the product.

"While we had assumed a price increase for Shengmai Granules in our outlook, the ability to quickly implement this price increase reinforces our confidence in the fiscal 2010 guidance," said Mr. Shaoming Li, Renhuang's Chairman and CEO. "Renhuang remains committed to delivering the best value proposition for our customers by providing high quality healthcare products and investing in the development of new products to meet patient needs."

ABOUT RENHUANG PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of botanical products, bio-pharmaceutical products, and traditional Chinese medicines ("TCM"), in the People's Republic of China. All of the Company's products are produced at its three GMP-certified production facilities in Ah City, Dongfanghong and Qingyang. The Company distributes its botanical anti-depression and nerve-regulation products, biopharmaceutical products, and botanical antibiotic and OTC TCMs through its network of over 3,000 distributors and over 70 sales centers across 24 provinces in China. For more information, please visit the company's website (http://www.renhuang.com/ ).

Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain statements that may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based upon management's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of the Company's future operations and economic performance, taking into account the information currently available to management. These statements are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are not currently known that may cause actual results, performance or financial condition to be materially different from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans and expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to continue to increase prices, to meet financial guidance, to manage expansion of its operations effectively, competition in the marketing and sales of its products, and other factors detailed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented herein.

Company Contact: Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ms. Portia Tan, IR Contact Phone: +86-451-5392-5461 Email: ir@renhuang.com Website: http://www.renhuang.com/ CCG Investor Relations: Ms. Lei Huang, Account Manager Phone: +1-646-833-3417 (New York) Email: lei.huang@ccgir.com Website: http://www.ccgirasia.com/ Mr. Crocker Coulson, President Phone: +1-646-213-1915 (New York) Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com

Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

CONTACT: Portia Tan, IR Contact for Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc., +86-
451-5392-5461, ir@renhuang.com, or Ms. Lei Huang, Account Manager, +1-646-833-
3417 (New York), lei.huang@ccgir.com, or Crocker Coulson, President, +1-646-
213-1915 (New York), crocker.coulson@ccgir.com, both of CCG Investor
Relations

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

Stanley Awarded Department of State Global Support Strategy Contract

ARLINGTON, Va., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stanley, Inc. , a leading provider of systems integration and professional services to the U.S. federal government, today announced that it has been selected as one of two prime contractors on the 10-year multiple award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity Global Support Strategy (GSS) contract by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (DoS CA), to provide business process support services for both non-immigrant and immigrant visa-related operations at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad under a performance-based arrangement. The firm-fixed-price award has a $2.8 billion contract ceiling and includes a one-year base and nine one-year option periods.

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Under the contract, Stanley will have the opportunity to provide oversight and management of support services for worldwide U.S. visa operations in up to 149 GSS countries.

"We are proud of the capabilities we offer to the State Department on the GSS contract and believe our solution provides comprehensive, secure, customer-centric, scalable and efficient delivery of GSS services around the globe," said Howard Ady, Stanley vice president and GSS program manager. "Our team offers international experience with a detailed understanding of various factors affecting the countries and citizens who will be served. Stanley and our subcontractors, VFS Global, Computer Frontiers, STS-Corporation and IBM, look forward to beginning work under this essential contract vehicle and working with our global team members to meet all DoS CA expectations."

"Stanley has a long-standing, 17-year partnership supporting DoS CA in a wide range of passport and visa services, including modernization of consular systems, visa systems training at 250 overseas embassies and consulates, and implementation of the first-ever passport book print facilities," said Phil Nolan, Stanley chairman, president and CEO. "We greatly value our service to DoS CA and fully appreciate the importance of this GSS initiative."

About Stanley

Stanley is a provider of information technology services and solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian government agencies. Stanley offers its customers systems integration solutions and expertise to support their mission-essential needs at any stage of program, product development or business lifecycle through five service areas: systems engineering, enterprise integration, operational support, business process management, and advanced engineering and technology. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., the company has approximately 5,000 employees at over 100 locations in the U.S. and worldwide. Stanley has been recognized by FORTUNEÂ® magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" from 2007 through 2009. Please visit http://www.stanleyassociates.com/ for more information.

Any statements in this press release about our expectations about future financial performance, plans and prospects, including statements containing the words "estimates," "anticipates," "plans," "expects" and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and additional filings we make with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by us, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Joelle Pozza, Stanley, +1-703-310-3218,
Joelle.Pozza@stanleyassociates.com

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

Toyota Signs New Three-Year Deal With AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts

INDIANAPOLIS, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After a successful one-year partnership this past football season, the AFC champion Indianapolis Colts and Toyota have signed a new three-year contract which maintains the automaker's status as "Official Vehicle of the Indianapolis Colts."

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The contract was signed earlier this week and expires at the conclusion of the Colts' 2012-13 football season.

"Our Central Indiana Toyota dealers are excited to be extending this partnership with the Indianapolis Colts," said Michael Rocco, General Manager of Toyota's Chicago Region. "This past season was fantastic for Toyota because we were given the opportunity to promote our world-class vehicles and manufacturing presence in the state of Indiana, while supporting the Colts' historic march to the Super Bowl."

"We are absolutely thrilled to extend our partnership with Toyota," added Indianapolis Colts Owner and CEO Jim Irsay. "We take pride knowing that Colts fans are helping manufacture several Toyota models right here on our home turf in Princeton and Lafayette, Indiana."

Mirroring elements of the 2009-10 program, this new sponsorship contract includes Toyota vehicles being displayed at all entrances to Lucas Oil Stadium, as well as a special Toyota Zone seating area in the stadium's Northeast corner. During the season, Colts fans will have the opportunity to win Toyota Zone tickets by registering at any of the 11 Central Indiana Toyota dealers. In addition, fans attending each home game will have the chance to win two tickets to the next home game in a text-to-win contest that will highlight Toyota's economic and philanthropic contributions.

Other promotional elements of the program include sponsorship of the starting line-up announcements, as well as Tri-vision, Jumbotron and concourse signage. Toyota advertisements will also be aired during the full season on radio and pre-season on television.

Toyota has a large manufacturing presence in Indiana, with a plant in Princeton (Gibson County) that produces the Highlander, Sienna and Sequoia. The Toyota Camry is assembled in Lafayette by SIA.

About Toyota

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion. Established in 1957, TMS markets products and services through a network of nearly 1,500 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers which sold more than 1.77 million vehicles in 2009. Toyota directly employs 34,000 people in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $18 billion. For more information about Toyota, visit http://www.toyota.com/, http://www.lexus.com/, http://www.scion.com/ or http://www.toyotanewsroom.com/.

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CONTACT: Curt McAllister, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. - Detroit,
+1-313-259-4598, curt_mcallister@toyota.com

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

Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. to Present at the 22nd Annual ROTH Capital Partners OC Growth Stock Conference on March 16

CHENGDU, China, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. (NYSE Alternext: TPI), a manufacturer and supplier of modernized traditional Chinese medicine ("TCM") based in Chengdu, China, today announced it will present at 22nd Annual ROTH Capital Partners (ROTH) OC Growth Stock Conference being held March 15-17, 2010 in Dana Point, California. Presentation details are noted below.

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Time: 10:30 AM PST (Track 3) Location: The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel Presenter: Mr. Allen Tang, Assistant to the Chairman and CEO

Conference participation is by invitation only and registration is mandatory. For more information on the conference, or to book a one-on-one with the Company, contact your ROTH representative or visit http://www.roth.com/ .

About Roth Capital Partners, LLC

Founded in 1984, ROTH Capital Partners is a full service investment banking firm dedicated to the small-cap public market. The firm has raised over $12.6 billion for public companies and completed approximately 160 merger, acquisition and advisory assignments. ROTH has participated in underwriting IPOs for small-cap companies, has helped develop the PIPE financing structure, and more recently in underwriting offerings from shelf registration statements. ROTH was one of the first U.S. investment banks to focus on financing small-cap Chinese companies, and established a Representative Office in Shanghai in 2007.

About Tianyin Pharmaceuticals

Tianyin is a manufacturer and supplier of modernized Traditional Chinese Medicine ("TCM") in China. It was established in 1994 and acquired by the current management team in August 2003. It has a comprehensive product portfolio of 39 products, 23 of which are listed in the highly selective National Medicine Catalog of the National Medical Insurance program. Tianyin owns and operates two GMP manufacturing facilities and an R&D platform supported by leading Chinese academic institutions. The Company has a pipeline of 17 pharmaceutical products pending approval. Tianyin has an extensive nationwide distribution network throughout China with a sales force of 720 salespeople. Tianyin is headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province with two manufacturing facilities and a total of 1,365 employees. For more information about Tianyin, please visit http://www.tianyinpharma.com/ .

Safe Harbor Statement

The Statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release or upcoming conference 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, government 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. For more information, please contact:

For the Company: Allen Tang, Ph.D., MBA, Assistant to the CEO Tel: +86-158-2122-5642 Email: Allen.y.tang@gmail.com Investors: Mr. Matthew Hayden, HC International Tel: +1-561-245-5155 Email: matt.hayden@hcinternational.net Web: http://www.hcinternational.net/

Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.

CONTACT: Allen Tang, Ph.D., MBA, Assistant to the CEO, +86-158-2122-5642,
or Allen.y.tang@gmail.com; Or Investors: Mr. Matthew Hayden, HC International,
+1-561-245-5155, or matt.hayden@hcinternational.net

Web site: http://www.tianyinpharma.com/
http://www.hcinternational.net/

Capital Gold Corporation Announces Second Fiscal Quarter Conference Call

NEW YORK, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Capital Gold Corporation (NYSE AMEX: CGC; TSX: CGC) will report its second fiscal quarter 2010 results on Monday, March 15, 2010. There will be a conference call that morning at 11 AM Eastern Time, which will be accessible through dial-in conferencing.

Dial-in Numbers: 1-800-926-5171 (North America) 1-212-231-2904 (International)

John Brownlie, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Chris Chipman, Chief Financial Officer, will host the conference call. Colin Sutherland, President and CEO of Nayarit Gold (TSX: NYG), will also participate on the call. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the call. Please call in and register at least five minutes prior to the conference start time. This call will be archived and available on the Company's website within 48 hours.

About Capital Gold

Capital Gold Corporation (CGC) is a gold production and exploration company. Through its Mexican subsidiaries and affiliates, it owns 100% of the "El Chanate" gold mine located near the town of Caborca in Sonora, Mexico. It also owns and leases mineral concessions near the town of Saric, also in Sonora, that are undergoing preliminary exploration for gold and silver mineralization. Additional information about Capital Gold and the El Chanate Gold Mine is available on the Company's website, http://www.capitalgoldcorp.com/.

Statements in this press release, other than statements of historical information, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ materially from those projected or suggested due to certain risks and uncertainties, some of which are described below. Such forward-looking statements include comments regarding a national stock exchange listing and future growth of the company. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include timing of and unexpected events during construction, expansion and start-up; variations in ore grade, strip ratio, tonnes mined, crushed or milled; delay or failure to receive board, national exchange or government approvals; the availability of adequate water supplies; mining or processing issues, and fluctuations in gold price and costs. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those anticipated by management.

Any forecasts contained in this press release constitute management's current estimates, as of the date of this press release, with respect to the matters covered thereby. We expect that these estimates will change as new information is received and that actual results will vary from these estimates, possibly by material amounts. While we may elect to update these estimates at any time, we do not undertake to update any estimate at any particular time or in response to any particular event. Investors and others should not assume that any forecasts in this press release represent management's estimate as of any date other than the date of this press release.

Additional information concerning certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual, results to differ materially from that projected or suggested is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the past 12 months, copies of which are available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from the Company.

Capital Gold Corporation

CONTACT: Kelly Cody, Investor Relations Manager, Capital Gold
Corporation, +1-212-344-2785, or Fax, +1-212-344-4537,
kelly@capitalgoldcorp.com: or Media Inquiries, Victor Webb, or Madlene Olson,
Marston Webb International, +1-212-684-6601, fax, +1-212-725-4709,
marwebint@cs.com

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

UTStarcom Releases Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009

ALAMEDA, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom, Inc. , today reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for the full year ended December 31, 2009.

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"I am pleased we managed to deliver sequential revenue growth in the fourth quarter, particularly as we have repositioned the Company to focus on our core IP-based technology. Our fourth quarter results also reflect continued progress towards executing our restructuring aimed at returning the Company to profitability," said Peter Blackmore, UTStarcom's chief executive officer and president.

Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Net sales for the fourth quarter 2009 were $116 million as compared to $241 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Gross margins for the fourth quarter 2009 were 30% as compared to 12% in the fourth quarter of 2008. The operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 and 2008 was $41 million and $79 million, respectively.

The GAAP net loss attributable to UTStarcom for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $39 million, or a loss of $0.31 per share, as compared to a loss of $81 million, or $0.65 per share in the fourth quarter of 2008.

The fourth quarter GAAP operating expenses of $76 million was negatively impacted by a $33 million non-cash asset impairment charge related to the Company's Hangzhou facility. As previously disclosed, the company entered into a sale and lease-back agreement related to the Hangzhou facility on December 21, 2009.

Full Year 2009 Financial Results

Net sales for the year 2009 were $386 million as compared to $1.6 billion for the year 2008. Gross profit for the year 2009 was $65 million as compared to $261 million for the year 2008. Gross margins for the year 2009 were 17% as compared to 16% in 2008. The operating loss for the full year 2009 and 2008 was $219 million and $176 million, respectively.

The GAAP net loss attributable to UTStarcom for the full year 2009 was $226 million, or a loss of $1.77 per share, as compared to a loss of $150 million, or $1.22 per share in the prior year.

Net cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2009 was $267 million compared to $314 million on December 31, 2008. The cash balance of $267 million includes $7 million deposit related to the sale of the Company's Hangzhou facility, and the remaining net proceeds are expected to be received upon closing of the transaction.

Non-GAAP Results

To enable a comparison of the financial results for the Company on a year-over-year basis the Company has prepared certain non-GAAP results which present the Company's results as if both the divestiture of PCD and the wind-down of the Company's Korea-based handset operations were completed prior to each time period presented.

The fourth quarter 2009 non-GAAP revenue was $104 million, the non-GAAP gross margin was 32% and the non-GAAP operating loss was $43 million. This compares to the fourth quarter 2008 non-GAAP revenue of $149 million, the non-GAAP gross margin of 23% and the non-GAAP operating loss of $70 million. The decrease in non-GAAP revenues is primarily due to the expected decline in the PAS businesses and the divestiture or wind-down of our non-core businesses.

The full year 2009 non-GAAP revenue, gross margins and operating loss were $330 million, 26% and $192 million, respectively. This compares to the full year 2008 non-GAAP revenue, gross margins and operating loss of $634 million, 30% and $199 million, respectively. The decrease in non-GAAP revenues reflects the expected low demand for the PAS infrastructure products, the exit from certain low margin Broadband products, and lower handset sales due to the continued wind-down of the Company's China handset business.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. (PST) / 5:00 p.m. (EST) on March 11, 2010 and 6:00 a.m. China time on March 12, 2010.

The conference call dial-in numbers are as follows: United States 877-405-3429; International 702-928-6906. The conference ID number is 5738-4442.

A replay of the call will be available for 7 days. The conference call replay numbers are as follows: United States -- 800-642-1687; International -- 706-645-9291. The Access Code is 5738-4442.

Investors will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call and the replay over the Internet through the investor relations section of UTStarcom's Web site at: http://www.utstar.com/.

To listen to the live call, please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, and to download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will also be available on this site.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

On July 1, 2008, the Company divested its Personal Communications Division ("PCD") which has historically represented a significant portion of the Company's revenues. On December 18, 2008, the Company announced actions to wind down its Korea-based handset manufacturing operations. To enable a comparison of the financial results for the Company on a year-over-year and a quarter-over-quarter basis the Company has prepared certain non-GAAP results which present the Company's results as if both the divestiture of PCD and the wind down of the Company's Korea-based handset operations were completed prior to each time period presented. The reconciliation between GAAP and these non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this press release and on the Company's website.

In addition, these non-GAAP measures are among the information management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

About UTStarcom, Inc.

UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The Company sells its solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the Company has research and development operations in the United States, China, and India. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the Company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's strategy to reduce operating expenses, achieve profitability, investment in selective products and certain geographic regions and transition to a new business model. These statements are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include the ability of the Company to realize anticipated results of operational improvements, increase bookings, successfully transition to a new management team and headquarters location and execute on its business plan as well as risk factors identified in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is in a period of significant transition and in the conduct of its business is exposed to additional risks as a result. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement.

UTStarcom, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) (Unaudited) December 31, December 31, 2009 2008 ---- ---- ASSETS Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $266,881 $313,865 Accounts and notes receivable, net 43,773 169,496 Inventories and deferred costs 202,753 304,716 Prepaids and other current assets 74,354 144,515 ------ ------- Total current assets 587,761 932,592 Long-term assets: Property, plant and equipment, net 130,612 175,287 Long-term deferred costs 184,978 149,258 Other long-term assets 25,760 53,669 ------ ------ Total assets $929,111 $1,310,806 ======== ========== LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $54,115 $176,384 Customer advances 120,364 144,700 Deferred revenue 170,777 117,584 Other current liabilities 147,914 181,852 ------- ------- Total current liabilities 493,170 620,520 Long-term liabilities: Long-term deferred revenue and other liabilities 179,790 222,644 ------- ------- Total liabilities 672,960 843,164 Total equity 256,151 467,642 ------- ------- Total liabilities and equity $929,111 $1,310,806 ======== ========== UTStarcom, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three months ended Years ended December 31, December 31, 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales $116,337 $241,097 $386,344 $1,640,449 Cost of net sales 81,361 211,209 321,365 1,379,207 ------ ------- ------- --------- Gross profit 34,976 29,888 64,979 261,242 ------ ------ ------ ------- Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 26,452 46,360 140,742 257,559 Research and development 11,260 26,634 63,243 143,291 Amortization of intangible assets - 278 - 4,111 Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets 33,287 27,220 33,287 27,220 Restructuring charges 5,010 13,059 46,495 13,059 Gain on divestiture (432) (4,327) (100) (7,782) ---- ------ ---- ------ Total operating expenses 75,577 109,224 283,667 437,458 ------ ------- ------- ------- Operating loss (40,601) (79,336) (218,688) (176,216) ------- ------- -------- -------- Interest income (expense), net 275 776 1,541 (2,948) Other income (expense) 5,644 (2,680) 2,303 35,427 ----- ------ ----- ------ Loss before income taxes (34,682) (81,240) (214,844) (143,737) Income taxes benefit (expense) (4,694) 309 (10,860) (7,087) ------ --- ------- ------ Net loss (39,376) (80,931) (225,704) (150,824) Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest (16) (18) 16 508 --- --- --- --- Net loss attributable to UTStarcom, Inc. $(39,392) $(80,949) $(225,688) $(150,316) ======== ======== ========= ========= Net loss per share attributable to UTStarcom, Inc. -Basic and Diluted $(0.31) $(0.65) $(1.77) $(1.22) Weighted average shares used in per share calculation: Basic and Diluted 128,581 124,843 127,346 123,490 ======= ======= ======= ======= UTStarcom, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Years ended December 31, 2009 2008 ---- ---- (In thousands) Net cash used in operating activities $(67,448) $(55,164) -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Property, plant and equipment, net (2,012) (14,214) Deposit received on pending sale of building 7,307 - Net proceeds from divestitures 11,508 214,051 Proceeds from disposition of an investment interest 2,639 33,429 Proceeds from repayment of loan by a variable interest entity - 7,728 Change in restricted cash (1,973) (8,216) Short-term investments, net 3,214 12,907 Other 635 361 --- --- Net cash provided by investing activities 21,318 246,046 ------ ------- Cash flows from financing activities: Borrowings, net - (325,317) Other (388) (7,295) ---- ------ Net cash used in financing activities (388) (332,612) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 2,758 13,884 ----- ------ Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (43,760) (127,846) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 309,603 437,449 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $265,843 $309,603 ======== ======== UTSTARCOM, INC. March 11, 2010 Conference Call RECONCILIATION OF GAAP REVENUE TO NON-GAAP REVENUE ($ in millions) (Unaudited) To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, UTStarcom uses certain non-GAAP measures which are adjusted to present those metrics as if both PCD had been divested and the Korea handsets business had been wound down prior to each time period reflected below. We believe this enables year over year comparisons to our recent financial results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of UTStarcom's underlying results and trends. In addition, these adjusted non-GAAP results are among the information management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-08 30-Jun-08 30-Sep-08 31-Dec-08 31-Dec-08 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- GAAP Revenue (a) $586 $633 $181 $241 $1,641 Less: PCD Segment Revenue (b) 431 449 - - 880 Less: Korea Handset Sales to PCD (c) - - 35 92 127 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Non-GAAP Revenue $155 $184 $146 $149 $634 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-09 30-Jun-09 30-Sep-09 31-Dec-09 31-Dec-09 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- GAAP Revenue (a) $119 $80 $71 $116 $386 Less: PCD Segment Revenue (b) - - - - - Less: Korea Handset Sales to PCD (c) 39 (3) 8 12 56 --- --- --- ---- ---- Non-GAAP Revenue $80 $83 $63 $104 $330 === === === ==== ==== (a) GAAP Revenue for each period is the consolidated revenue as reported on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, as applicable, for such period, except for the consolidated revenue for the quarters ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, which is derived from the revenue reported in the Form 10-Qs and Form 10-K with respect to fiscal years 2008 and 2009. (b) Effective July 1, 2008 the PCD segment was divested by the Company. (c) Prior to the July 1, 2008 divestiture of PCD, Korea handset did not record revenue for units shipped to PCD as this activity was an intercompany transfer. After July 1, 2008 this activity was recorded as a third party sale in the Handset segment. UTSTARCOM, INC. March 11, 2010 Conference Call RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT ($ in millions) (Unaudited) To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, UTStarcom uses certain non-GAAP measures which are adjusted to present those metrics as if both PCD had been divested and the Korea handsets business had been wound down prior to each time period reflected below. We believe this enables year over year comparisons to our recent financial results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of UTStarcom's underlying results and trends. In addition, these adjusted non-GAAP results are among the information management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-08 30-Jun-08 30-Sep-08 31-Dec-08 31-Dec-08 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- GAAP Gross Profit (a) $92 $82 $57 $30 $261 GAAP Gross Margin % 16% 13% 31% 12% 16% Less: PCD Segment Gross Profit (b) 33 36 - - 69 Less: Korea Handset Gross Profit from Sales to PCD (c) 2 0 6 (4) 4 --- --- --- --- ---- Non-GAAP Gross Profit $57 $46 $51 $34 $188 === === === === ==== Non-GAAP Gross Margin % 37% 25% 35% 23% 30% Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-09 30-Jun-09 30-Sep-09 31-Dec-09 31-Dec-09 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- GAAP Gross Profit (a) $22 ($16) $24 $35 $65 GAAP Gross Margin % 18% (20%) 34% 30% 17% Less: PCD Segment Gross Profit (b) - - - - - Less: Korea Handset Gross Profit from Sales to PCD (c) 3 (28) 2 2 (21) --- --- --- --- --- Non-GAAP Gross Profit $19 $12 $22 $33 $86 === === === === === Non-GAAP Gross Margin % 24% 14% 35% 32% 26% (a) GAAP Gross Profit and GAAP Gross Margin % for each period is the consolidated gross profit and gross margin % as reported on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, as applicable, for such period, except for the consolidated gross profit and gross margin % for the quarters ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, which is derived from the gross profit and gross margin % reported in the Form 10-Qs and Form 10-K with respect to fiscal years 2008 and 2009. (b) Effective July 1, 2008 the PCD segment was divested by the Company. (c) Prior to the July 1, 2008 divestiture of PCD, Korea handset earned a gross profit on the intercompany transfer of inventory to PCD. This gross profit was recorded in the Handset segment. After July 1, 2008 this activity was recorded as a third party transaction. UTSTARCOM, INC. March 11, 2010 Conference Call RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING EXPENSE TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSE ($ in millions) (Unaudited) To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, UTStarcom uses certain non-GAAP measures which are adjusted to present those metrics as if both PCD had been divested and the Korea handsets business had been wound down prior to each time period reflected below. We believe this enables year over year comparisons to our recent financial results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of UTStarcom's underlying results and trends. In addition, these adjusted non-GAAP results are among the information management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-08 30-Jun-08 30-Sep-08 31-Dec-08 31-Dec-08 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- GAAP Operating Expense (a) $123 $113 $92 $109 $437 Less: PCD Operating Expense (b) 8 7 - - 15 Less: Korea Handset Operating Expense (c) 9 10 10 5 34 ---- --- --- ---- ---- Non-GAAP Operating Expense $106 $96 $82 $104 $388 ==== === === ==== ==== Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-09 30-Jun-09 30-Sep-09 31-Dec-09 31-Dec-09 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- GAAP Operating Expense (a) $81 $70 $58 $76 $285 Less: PCD Operating Expense (b) - - - - - Less: Korea Handset Operating Expense (c) 3 2 1 - 6 --- --- --- --- ---- Non-GAAP Operating Expense $78 $68 $57 $76 $279 === === === === ==== (a) GAAP Operating Expense for each period is the consolidated operating expense as reported on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, as applicable, for such period, except for the consolidated operating expense for the quarters ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, which is derived from the operating expenses reported in the Form 10-Qs and Form 10-K with respect to the fiscal years 2008 and 2009. (b) Effective July 1, 2008 the PCD segment was divested by the Company. (c) Both prior to and after the July 1, 2008 divestiture of PCD, all direct operating expense relating to Korea handset has been recorded in the Handset segment. UTSTARCOM, INC. March 11, 2010 Conference Call RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING LOSS TO NON-GAAP OPERATING LOSS ($ in millions) (Unaudited) To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, UTStarcom uses certain non-GAAP measures which are adjusted to present those metrics as if both PCD had been divested and the Korea handsets business had been wound down prior to each time period reflected below. We believe this enables year over year comparisons to our recent financial results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of UTStarcom's underlying results and trends. In addition, these adjusted non-GAAP results are among the information management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-08 30-Jun-08 30-Sep-08 31-Dec-08 31-Dec-08 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- GAAP Operating Loss (a) ($31) ($31) ($35) ($79) ($176) Less: PCD Operating Profit (b) 25 28 - - 53 Less: Korea Handset Operating Income (Loss) (c) (7) (10) (4) (9) (30) ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- Non-GAAP Operating Loss ($49) ($49) ($31) ($70) ($199) ==== ==== ==== ==== ===== Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-09 30-Jun-09 30-Sep-09 31-Dec-09 31-Dec-09 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- GAAP Operating Loss (a) ($59) ($85) ($34) ($41) ($219) Less: PCD Operating Profit (b) - - - - - Less: Korea Handset Operating Income (Loss) (c) - (30) 1 2 (27) ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- Non-GAAP Operating Loss ($59) ($55) ($35) ($43) ($192) ==== ==== ==== ==== ===== (a) GAAP Operating Loss for each period is the consolidated operating loss as reported on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, as applicable, for such period, except for the consolidated operating loss for the quarters ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, which is derived from the operating loss reported in the Form 10-Qs and Form 10-K with respect to fiscal years 2008 and 2009. (b) Effective July 1, 2008 the PCD segment was divested by the Company. (c) Both prior to and after the July 1, 2008 divestiture of PCD, the operating loss relating to Korea handset has been recorded in the Handset segment. UTSTARCOM, INC. March 11, 2010 Conference Call ABBREVIATED NON-GAAP P&L STATEMENT (a) ($ in millions) (Unaudited) To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, UTStarcom uses certain non-GAAP measures which are adjusted to present those metrics as if both PCD had been divested and the Korea handsets business had been wound down prior to each time period reflected below. We believe this enables year over year comparisons to our recent financial results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of UTStarcom's underlying results and trends. In addition, these adjusted non-GAAP results are among the information management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-08 30-Jun-08 30-Sep-08 31-Dec-08 31-Dec-08 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Non-GAAP Revenue $155 $184 $146 $149 $634 Non-GAAP Gross Profit 57 46 51 34 188 Non-GAAP Gross Margin % 37% 25% 35% 23% 30% Non-GAAP Operating Expense 106 96 82 104 388 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- Non-GAAP Operating Loss ($49) ($49) ($31) ($70) ($199) ==== ==== ==== ==== ===== Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Qtr ended Year ended 31-Mar-09 30-Jun-09 30-Sep-09 31-Dec-09 31-Dec-09 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Non-GAAP Revenue $80 $83 $63 $104 $330 Non-GAAP Gross Profit 19 12 22 33 86 Non-GAAP Gross Margin % 24% 14% 35% 32% 26% Non-GAAP Operating Expense 78 68 57 76 279 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- Non-GAAP Operating Loss ($59) ($55) ($35) ($43) ($192) ==== ==== ==== ==== ===== (a) Please refer to the preceding reconciliation tables for the adjustments to GAAP Revenue, Gross Profit, Operating Expense and Operating Loss.

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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Launches on Vodafone UK

NEWBURY, England, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

- Available in Venus Ruby Exclusively for Vodafone Customers

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz (http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/sony-ericsson-vivaz) is now available to buy from Vodafone UK, the UK's best network.

Vodafone customers can select the stylish, curved handset packed full of high-end features in either Venus Ruby (exclusive to Vodafone) or Moon Silver.

With an 8.1 megapixel camera with 4 x digital zoom and face and smile detection, ensures users capture the perfect picture every time. View the results on the crystal-clear 3.2 inch high definition widescreen and share with friends by uploading via the inbuilt Wi-Fi.

The jewel in the Sony Ericsson Vivaz's crown is the HD video allowing consumers to produce and broadcast their favourite experiences with the latest video capture features. The added auto focus helps customers record life's moments in high quality.

The device is pre-loaded with the Vodafone 360 Homescreen, giving customers access to Vodafone My Web, VIP contacts and the 360 Apps & Games Shop. On top of that, customers can access the Vodafone Music service to buy and download DRM-free tracks from a catalogue of more than 2 million songs.

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is available for free from Vodafone UK on a GBP30 (24 month price plan) with 600 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of mobile internet. For more information and to pre-order the device visit: http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/sony-ericsson-vivaz.

Vodafone UK

Dan Bowsher, Vodafone UK, +44-(0)1635-666777

La Fondation Avon pour le bien-Ãªtre des femmes (Avon Foundation for Women) alloue 500 000 USD au fonds du Secrétariat du département d'Ã‰tat américain en faveur du leadership international des femmes

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

- Ce don financera des programmes internationaux destinés à faire cesser les violences faites aux femmes

La Fondation Avon pour le bien-Ãªtre des femmes (Avon Foundation for Women - http://www.avonfoundation.org) a accordé une aide de 500 000 USD au fonds du Secrétariat du département d'Ã‰tat américain en faveur du leadership international des femmes (Fund for Global Women's Leadership) afin d'accélérer le mouvement mondial de lutte contre les violences faites aux femmes. Andrea Jung, présidente et présidente directrice général d'Avon, et Reese Witherspoon, ambassadrice d'Avon dans le monde et présidente honoraire de la Fondation Avon, en ont fait l'annonce lors de la cérémonie de remise des prix International Women of Courage organisée par la Secrétaire d'Ã‰tat américaine Hillary Rodham Clinton au Département d'Ã‰tat américain.

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La violence à l'égard des femmes est une épidémie mondiale, mais les ressources manquent pour financer des actions de prévention. Près d'un milliard de femmes dans le monde, soit une femme sur trois, sera victime de violences au moins une fois dans sa vie. Pourtant, lorsqu'ils existent dans le monde, les services d'aide aux victimes sont souvent limités et de nombreux pays ne se sont pas dotés de lois pour protéger les femmes ou ces lois ne sont pas appliquées. Les femmes victimes de mauvais traitement ne peuvent développer leur potentiel social ou économique, ce qui nuit à leurs familles, leurs communautés et à des pays tout entiers, notamment les pays en développement dont l'essor dépend en grande partie de l'engagement des femmes.

Les fonds octroyés au Département d'Ã‰tat américain serviront à financer des programmes audacieux et novateurs élaborés par les organisations internationales non gouvernementales pour mettre un terme aux violences envers les femmes.

<< C'est un immense privilège de travailler en partenariat avec le Département d'Ã‰tat américain et de contribuer avec eux à la lutte contre la violence à l'égard des femmes. En tant que marque dévouée aux femmes, notre objectif est à la fois d'offrir aux femmes la possibilité de saisir une opportunité économique et d'apporter des réponses aux problèmes cruciaux auxquels les femmes sont confrontées dans le monde >>, a souligné Andrea Jung. << La résolution de ce problème complexe réside, selon nous, par la conclusion de partenariats solides avec les secteurs publics et privés. En alliant nos atouts, à savoir les vastes ressources et l'investissement marqué du secteur privé d'une part et l'expertise régionale du secteur public et des réseaux locaux d'autre part, nos efforts collectifs pourront ouvrir la voie à un monde dénué de violence à l'égard des femmes. >>

Ces initiatives, au nombre desquelles figure le programme de lutte contre l'indifférence face aux violences faites aux femmes (Speak Out Against Domestic Violence) lancé en 2004 par Avon et la Fondation Avon pour le bien-Ãªtre des femmes (Avon Foundation for Women), témoignent de l'engagement soutenu d'Avon en faveur de l'élimination des violences à l'égard des femmes. Elles concernent aujourd'hui 45 pays, dont le Mexique et la République tchèque oÃ¹ des programmes primés ont été mis en place. Le succès de ces initiatives est étroitement lié à la mobilisation indispensable des citoyens et aux fonds levés par Avon grâce à son réseau de 6 millions d'ambassadrices dans le monde. Ã€ ce jour, Avon a engagé plus de 16 millions USD pour lutter contre la violence à l'égard des femmes, dont 8 millions USD générés par la vente, à l'échelle mondiale, des produits pour l'émancipation des femmes mis au point par Avon en partenariat avec Reese Witherspoon.

<< Je suis fière d'Ãªtre l'ambassadrice d'Avon dans le monde et de représenter une société sensible à des problèmes graves qu'elle a le courage d'aborder. Bien que les problèmes dans le monde soient nombreux, rien n'est plus important que de veiller à la sécurité des femmes et des jeunes filles >>, a déclaré Reese Witherspoon. << Des investissements comme celui annoncé aujourd'hui par la Fondation Avon et le Département d'Ã‰tat américain sont indispensables au développement et à la mise en place de programmes de lutte contre cette crise mondiale. >>

La Fondation Avon pour le bien-Ãªtre des femmes (Avon Foundation for Women) travaille par ailleurs avec le Département d'Ã‰tat américain, en partenariat avec Vital Voices, à l'organisation d'une conférence d'une durée de trois jours, intitulée The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women (partenariat mondial pour que cessent les violences faites aux femmes), qui se tiendra du 9 au 11 mars à Washington, D.C. Ce partenariat public-privé novateur, qui part du principe que les experts locaux sont les mieux placés pour savoir quelles solutions mettre en oeuvre dans leur propre communauté, favorisera la coopération intersectorielle dans le but ultime de réduire les violences faites aux femmes.

Pour faciliter la mise en oeuvre de ce partenariat mondial, Avon et la Fondation Avon pour le bien-Ãªtre des femmes (Avon Foundation for Women) ont annoncé l'allocation de 1,2 million USD à Vital Voices dans le but de réunir 15 délégations nationales composées de dirigeants de différents secteurs du monde des affaires, des sphères gouvernementales, de la justice, des ONG, des communautés locales et du monde universitaire, lors d'un forum mondial destiné au partage de connaissances, à l'établissement de liens et à la recherche de moyens pour surmonter des problèmes culturels épineux qui constituent une entrave au progrès. Ce partenariat mondial prÃªtera son concours à des évènements régionaux qui seront organisés en Inde et en Argentine à l'automne 2010. Il créera par ailleurs un guide pratique pour les campagnes de lutte contre les violences à l'égard des femmes qui fournira des informations et des stratégies pour mettre sur pied des programmes et des campagnes de sensibilisation et de lutte efficaces sur lesquelles les ONG pourront s'appuyer pour réduire la violence à l'encontre des femmes dans tous les pays.

Avon Products, Inc.

Avec un chiffre d'affaires annuel de plus de 10 milliards USD, Avon, la marque pour les femmes, est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de produits de beauté. Première marque mondiale de produits de beauté en vente directe, Avon commercialise ses produits dans plus de 100 pays grâce à un réseau d'environ 6 millions de représentantes indépendantes Avon. La société propose des produits de beauté, des produits pour la maison et des accessoires de mode. Elle possède des marques connues comme Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, Avon Naturals et Mark. Pour plus d'informations sur Avon et ses produits, veuillez consulter le site http://www.avoncompany.com.

Fondation Avon pour le bien-Ãªtre des femmes (Avon Foundation for Women)

La Fondation Avon pour le bien-Ãªtre des femmes (Avon Foundation for Women) (http://www.avonfoundation.org) est la plus importante fondation d'entreprise au monde oeuvrant en faveur des femmes. Depuis sa création en 1955, elle a vocation à améliorer la vie des femmes et de leur famille. La mission de cette organisation caritative régie par l'article 501(c)(3) du Code des impôts des Ã‰tats-Unis s'articule aujourd'hui autour de deux axes principaux : le cancer du sein et les violences conjugales. En 2009, la Fondation a fait don de plus de 725 millions USD à une cinquantaine de pays pour soutenir des causes féminines essentielles.

Avon Foundation for Women

Debbie Coffey, +1-917-754-2932

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