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Mommy's Story and The Motivator Recognized in the 19TH Annual APEX Awards

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) was honored twice in the 2007 APEX Awards competition. Mommy's Story, MSAA's children's booklet, received the APEX Grand Award for One-of-A-Kind Publication. MSAA also earned a Publication Excellence Award for their quarterly magazine, The Motivator. This was the first time MSAA entered the APEX Award competition.

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"MSAA is extremely proud to have won two APEX Awards in our first year participating in the competition," says MSAA President and CEO Doug Franklin. "To be awarded such honors from respected communications professionals is a tribute to our staff, which has always produced high quality educational materials for the MS community."

The APEX Awards recognizes excellence in publications work by professional communicators. In this year's competition almost 5,000 entries were evaluated with 114 Grand Awards selected in all 11 major categories and 1,521 Awards of Excellence were given in 105 subcategories. The APEX Awards began in 1988 and is based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve communications excellence.

Copies of MSAA's award-winning booklet, Mommy's Story and The Motivator, as well as all of MSAA's publications, are currently available by contacting MSAA at (800) 532-7667, or by logging onto MSAA's website ( http://www.msassociation.org/ ) and selecting "Publications." Copies of The Motivator and all other MSAA publications may be ordered free of charge.

For more information, please contact Amanda Bednar at (800) 532-7667, extension 122 or via email at abednar@msassociation.org .

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is a national nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. MSAA offers programs and services including a toll-free Helpline (1-800-532-7667); support groups; equipment ranging from grab bars to wheelchairs; MRI funding and insurance advocacy; educational literature including a quarterly magazine, The Motivator; Lending Library; cooling program for heat-sensitive individuals; awareness events; and more.

To make a donation to MSAA or to inquire about volunteering or fundraising, please contact MSAA at (800) 532-7667 or visit MSAA's website at http://www.msassociation.org/ for more information.

The most common neurological disorder diagnosed in young adults, multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. This disorder damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves, causing reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. Common symptoms include visual problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and coordination, and various levels of impaired mobility. MS is not contagious or fatal.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchasing Power, full service provider of voluntary employee computer purchase programs, today announced being included in the elite Entrepreneur Magazine's 2007 Hot 500 list of fastest growing companies in the United States. The annual listing of Hot 500 companies is featured in the August issue of the magazine and ranks the Atlanta based organization at number 121.

Purchasing Power is the fastest growing market leader in helping employees purchase quality, name-brand personal computers and a variety of consumer electronics through payroll deduction or alternatively, a cash discount program.

Since the launch of its computer purchase program in 2001, Purchasing Power has experienced considerable growth while making continual improvements to its product offering. Since 2002, the company has seen an impressive average growth rate of 147% annually. After adding major clients over the past four years including Fortune 500 companies and large government agencies, the company has positioned itself as a formidable player in the voluntary benefits industry.

"This is a remarkable achievement for our organization," stated Keith Calhoun, Chief Executive Officer of Purchasing Power. "As I look back on where we started, I can only be proud of what we have accomplished over the last few years. We are excited at what the future holds and will continue to invest in the growth and profitability of our company."

As part of Purchasing Power's commitment to furthering its growth, the company launched a new website during the second quarter of 2007, featuring updated functionality for customers and unique content for clients and stakeholders. Purchasing Power is dedicated to investing in a number of initiatives in 2008 as well in order to improve its offering to customers.

About Purchasing Power

Purchasing Power, based in Atlanta, Georgia, has more than 20 years of industry experience and an established reputation for offering unique voluntary employee benefit programs. While striving to assist organizations in achieving their overall objectives, they provide employees with the opportunity to own name-brand personal computer bundles and related products and services, regardless of credit status and with the convenience of payroll deduction. For more information about Purchasing Power, visit www.PurchasingPower.com.

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Erotic Short Stories are Exclusive to eBook Formats

TORONTO, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Harlequin Enterprises Limited, one of the world's leading publishers of women's fiction, today launched Spice Briefs, erotic short stories available exclusively in the eBook format. In just 5,000 - 15,000 words these sexually explicit short stories pack all the passion and plot readers expect from full-length Spice novels. Regularly priced at $2.99 U.S., Harlequin is introducing Spice Briefs at a special price of 99¢ each from their August 1 launch until August 15, 2007.

"These bold, pushing-the-envelope, highly erotic short stories are convenient, easily accessible and the perfect length for the discerning woman in today's busy lifestyle," says Susan Swinwood, editor for Spice Books. "In addition to being compact, they still contain imaginative and engaging premises, well-constructed plots and believable characters. Quality editorial is paramount in Spice Briefs."

Spice Briefs launch titles are Letting Go by Sarah McCarty and Invite Me In by Delilah Devlin. Spice Briefs, like Spice Books, stands above its competitors by bringing a broad spectrum of arousing editorial to the erotica marketplace. Contemporary, ethnic, mystery/suspense, historical, literary, thrillers and paranormal stories are some of the various genres in which readers can enjoy these sexy tales. Spice Briefs also features some of the most well known authors of erotic fiction, including Megan Hart and Nancy Madore.

Offering two new titles per month, Spice Briefs stories are available in all eBook formats (including Adobe PDF, Microsoft Reader and Mobipocket) and can be downloaded through eHarlequin.com and all other eRetailers.

Already an industry front-list leader in eBooks, Harlequin is at the leading edge of digital publishing, offering approximately 100 new titles every month in eBook format and regularly topping the eBook bestseller lists.

Spice Books began publishing in May 2006 and releases one title bimonthly.

For more information, please check out www.SpiceBriefs.com and eHarlequin.com.

About Harlequin Enterprises Limited

Harlequin Enterprises Limited is the global leader in series romance and one of the world's leading publishers of women's fiction, with titles issued worldwide in 26 languages and sold in 109 international markets. The company releases 120 titles monthly and publishes more than 1,300 authors from around the world. Harlequin Enterprises Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, a broadly based media company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TS.nv.b). Harlequin's Web site is located at www.eHarlequin.com. Harlequin has offices in 18 countries, including offices in Toronto, New York and London. For more information please visit www.eHarlequin.com or press.eHarlequin.com.

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CONTACT: Don Lucey, Assistant Manager, Public Relations Communications
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellissima Magazine, San Diego County's new exclusive resource for healthy living, launched its premiere issue July 23, 2007. Bellissima will serve San Diego County as the voice of health and wellness locally, and will be available monthly at no charge to readers at local distributor locations.

Bellissima Magazine provides San Diego with a local angle on wellness issues, including nutrition, fitness, balance, anti-aging and more. The magazine also covers advances made in the health, medical and life science industries throughout the county.

"San Diegans should be proud to know their county is a hub for health and life science activity," said Co-Publisher and Executive Director, Bonni Parsons Mitchell. "These businesses make a difference in people's lives around the world, and Bellissima will present their advances, and other health stories, in a consumer-friendly format."

"Our region is very health conscious," adds Parsons Mitchell. "From residents to businesses to weather, we are lucky to have so many avenues that help us maintain healthy habits. I'm grateful to be part of the increased activity to live healthier, and hope that Bellissima will inspire San Diegans to live a better, more balanced life."

In April 2006, Co-Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Pia Mangini saw the need to publish a wellness resource to report on the advances of local healthcare, and to provide general health-related news happening throughout San Diego. In January 2007, Mangini partnered with Parsons Mitchell to create DuAmici Media LLC so that local businesses and active San Diegans could come together in Bellissima Magazine.

Bellissima means, "Bravo" and "Wonderful" and the magazine itself is an oversized and beautiful glossy magazine, printed on heavy stock and distributed at popular restaurants, retail locations, resorts, doctor's offices, fitness and health centers, and spas throughout the county. The Bellissima website also launched in July and will host a wellness calendar, forums, and a local business directory by September 2007.

Bellissima's contributing writers are physicians, clinicians, and wellness experts who bring a local angle to the magazine each month. Featured departments include Body & Balance, Fitness, Nutrition, Health, Environment, Lifestyle and Generations. In addition the magazine has a section called, San Diego Uncovered, which highlights an event, individual, or business that is unique to the San Diego region.

Editorial and Advisory Board positions are available, and Bellissima is asking San Diegans to be involved and share their ideas. For a complimentary issue, or to tell your health story, please contact the publishers at info@bellissimasandiego.com.

Bellissima is published by DuAmici Media LLC, a new media company located in San Diego County. For more information visit http://www.bellissimasandiego.com/.

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CONTACT: Editorial Opportunities, Pia M. Mangini, Co-Publisher and
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Distribution, Bonni Parsons Mitchell, Co-Publisher and Executive Director,
+1-760-468-3400, bonni@bellissimasandiego.com, both of Bellissima Magazine

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King Fish is Highest Ranking Custom Media Firm on the Exclusive List

SALEM, Mass., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- King Fish Media(TM) has been named one of the fastest growing businesses in 2007 by Entrepreneur Magazine. King Fish is ranked 232, and is the highest ranking custom media solutions company on the exclusive list of entrepreneurial companies.

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Since its founding by Cameron Brown, President, in 2001, King Fish has experienced strong revenue growth by creating measurable custom media solutions for companies ranging from Fortune 500 companies to leading media companies to non-profit organizations. King Fish's Private Media(TM) platform agnostic approach to deliver marketing solutions focused on customer relationship management has fueled its growth. In addition, the ability to offer comprehensive turnkey solutions for print, interactive, web casting, live events and market research makes King Fish unique among custom media companies.

"Our rapid growth is all about the people working at King Fish. As a creative and professional services company, it is critical to hire the smartest and most motivated people. Our staff has shown time and again to be the most nimble and innovative, in their thinking, and approach," said Brown. "Our focus is always on our client's needs and their marketing objectives, and the entire team is dedicated to making our customers successful."

Entrepreneur Magazine compiled the Hot 500 list from a database of over 19 million U.S. businesses with the help of the Corporate Research Board, a leading provider of economic and business data, research and information. Criteria for each company included factors such as a minimum level of sales growth, positive job growth from 2002 to 2006, and company sales for 2006 exceeding $1 million.

For additional information on King Fish Media, visit: http://www.kingfishmedia.com/.

About King Fish Media

King Fish is the leading Private Media(TM) marketing solutions company delivering custom programs designed to spur relationship marketing and customer retention, and drive qualified leads. King Fish is a forward-looking, strategic partner with expertise in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets. Our Private Media services range from custom publishing (print and interactive) to webcasts, face-to-face events and custom research.

Founded in 2001, King Fish consistently delivers measurable custom marketing solutions for a diverse base of clients, spanning a variety of industries -- both business to business and business to consumer. Visit http://www.kingfishmedia.com/ to view samples of our work executed for Albertsons, Affinion, CMP Media, Compass Bank, Nuance, ON24, PC Connection, Sun Trust, Verizion, and others.

Recent awards include Fastest Growing Privately Held Company by the Boston Business Journal, Best Places to work, Boston Business Journal, CPC Gold Pearl Award, the Society of Illustrators four Print Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) awards from Print Solutions Magazine, and the Hatch Award

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WARRENDALE, Pa., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The deadline for SAE International's inaugural Commercial Vehicle Excellence in Media Awards is fast approaching. Entries need to be received by Aug. 31, 2007.

The SAE International Commercial Vehicle Excellence in Media Awards are designed to recognize journalists, broadcasters and photographers for outstanding work covering the commercial vehicle industry. Commercial vehicles include trucks, farm equipment vehicles, public transportation vehicles and construction equipment vehicles.

SAE International will award a grand prize of $500 and four runner-up prizes of $100 for the best entries in the categories of print articles, broadcasts, books and photographs about the commercial vehicle industry. Nominated work must have appeared for the first time between Aug. 1, 2006, and July 31, 2007.

The competition will be judged by an independent panel of respected journalism professors with newsroom experience. Final tabulations will be calculated by Stelmack Dobransky & Eannace, LLC, a certified public accounting firm.

The awards will be presented at the 2007 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition, Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Rosemont, Ill.

For complete award rules and entry information, visit http://pr.sae.org/.

Contact: Nancy Lewis or Shawn Andreassi, 248-273-4092 or pr@sae.org

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CONTACT: Nancy Lewis or Shawn Andreassi, +1-248-273-4092 or pr@sae.org,
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Fans Begin Online Voting Process to Select Top Three Finalists for the Comic Book Challenge on the AT&T blue room hollywood Site

SAN ANTONIO and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ten aspiring comic book creators have moved one step closer in their bid to win a rare multi-media development and publishing deal as part of the second annual Platinum Studios' Comic Book Challenge, presented by AT&T. The top 10 entrants were named on the AT&T blue room (http://www.attblueroom.com/) after judges deliberated over the top 50 entrants who convened in San Diego during the 2007 International Comic-Con convention to present their comic property concepts during the pitch phase of the competition.

Today through Aug. 25, fans can check out the comic creators and their entries, and cast their ballot for their favorite new comic book idea on the blue room site. Visitors can also view a video of each entrant's pitch. Votes through Aug. 13 will whittle the field from ten to three entrants, and subsequent votes through Aug. 25 for the three finalists will determine the winner who will ultimately receive a development and publishing contract with Platinum Studios. Fans can vote more than once for their top comic book picks.

AT&T will make supplemental contest content available regularly on the blue room through the end of September, including video back-stories, judges' feedback, and additional commentary and interviews.

AT&T will also distribute video-on-demand clips featuring the contest entrants across its wireless and TV screens through AT&T U-verse(SM) TV, AT&T Homezone(SM) and MobiTV on Mobility services, brought to subscribers by AT&T Universal Card. The content is being directed, written and produced by AT&T's expanding in-house creative group.

The panel of comic book experts and Hollywood insiders that moderated the pitches and selected the top 10 included John H. Williams, producer for the "Shrek" film series; actor Donald Faison of hit TV program "Scrubs"; and Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, chairman of Platinum Studios.

"The pitch phase of the competition was nothing short of absolutely amazing," said Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, chairman of Platinum Studios. "We knew the Comic Book Challenge would bring together some of the industry's best and brightest creators, but given the difficulty we had narrowing the field from the top 50 entrants to the top 10, I'm glad to now be putting the judging into the hands of the fans."

"This event highlights the unique capability AT&T is developing to link entertainment and technology at every step of the process," said Michael Goldfine, head of development and production of AT&T Entertainment Services. "We started with the concept of someone achieving his or her lifelong dream, brought it to life through content we developed in-house, and now are delivering it to consumers across the three screens that they use most -- the PC, the TV, and the wireless screen."

The top 10 entries were submitted by Jorge Vega (Brockton, Mass.); Shawn Granger (La Verne, Calif.); Josiah Grahn (Richmond, Ky.); Mike Whittenberger (College Point, N.Y.); Kevin Buckley (San Francisco, Calif.); Melissa Diaz (Norristown, Pa.); Chris Rhodes (Westover, W.V.); David Davis (Hemet, Calif.); John Smallwood-Garcia (Brookfield, Conn.); and George Brawn (Alhambra, Calif.).

The winner of the 2007 Comic Book Challenge will be formally announced in late August, and the winner's comic book or graphic novel will be published and premiered at a major Wizard World convention in 2008.

Last year's Comic Book Challenge winner, D.J. Coffman, has earned fan accolades and winning reviews for the sold-out debut of his graphic novel "Hero By Night." The story centers on Jack King, a young man who discovers the secret lair of a 1950's superhero in his new apartment building and must decide whether to use the hero's source of power to become a superhero himself.

Endeavor Agency helped broker the relationship between AT&T and Platinum Studios.

AT&T blue room hollywood is part of the AT&T blue room experience, which brings together gaming enthusiasts, music fans, tailgaters and the Hollywood-minded through a single online portal housing AT&T's unique sports, music, gaming and entertainment content.

Note: This AT&T release and other news announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

(C) 2007 AT&T Knowledge Ventures. All rights reserved. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Knowledge Ventures. Subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. provide products and services under the AT&T brand. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

About Platinum Studios http://www.platinumstudios.com/

Platinum Studios controls one of the world's largest independent library's of comic book characters which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media including print, film, online, mobile / wireless, gaming, and merchandising. Platinum Studios' library contains more than 3,800 characters spanning a full range of genres and styles, and also includes properties such as http://www.drunkduck.com/, the industry's preeminent Web comics community. Working with leading companies in the entertainment and new media sectors, Platinum is a recognized leader in the creation of new content across all media platforms.

Platinum Studios -- Comics Fueling Media EVERYWHERE!

Platinum Studios Safe Harbor Statement

Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. While anticipated and planned for, no certainties can be given that the additional property development scenarios and publication contracts will occur. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of Platinum Studios and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting Platinum Studios and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors detailed in reports filed by Platinum Studios.

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CONTACT: Heather Buffington of AT&T Inc., +1-314-982-0291,
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Jordan@allisonpr.com, for AT&T Inc.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The factor most influencing corporate giving priorities in 2007 is aligning the giving program more closely with business needs, according to a report released today by The Conference Board.

The report is based on a survey of 50 North American companies to ascertain the profile of the corporate communication executive and the corporate giving challenges and priorities that their companies are facing in 2007.

Seventy-seven percent of the companies surveyed cited aligning more closely with business needs as the single most critical factor affecting their corporation's giving.

Other factors critical to corporate giving practices are limits on budgetary resources (58%); directions from the CEO and/or the Board (45%); and strengthening the brand (45%).

The three top management priorities are the relationship to the broader corporate citizenship agenda (mentioned by 72%); measurements of results and outcomes (63%); and volunteerism (61%).

The challenge of instituting global giving was mentioned most frequently as the single biggest new issue to be addressed in 2007.

The size of the business presence in a foreign market is the most important factor in determining international giving priorities (39%). Humanitarian needs were second at 29%; and opportunity for business growth in local market was third at 24%.

Asia is receiving the bulk of the attention as companies devote more resources to giving abroad, with particular attention devoted to China. There is much less interest in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.

The two biggest changes in corporate giving programs observed since 2006 are the greater alignment of giving programs with the business and cuts in budget and staff.

According to Carolyn Cavicchio, Senior Research Associate for Global Corporate Citizenship at The Conference Board, "These survey results confirm what we've been hearing from our member companies. Companies are recognizing that their giving portfolios are not in alignment with the increasingly global nature of their businesses, and they're beginning to shift dollars into countries outside the U.S. This will have a significant impact on U.S.-based nonprofit organizations."

Some observations about corporate contributions executives based on the survey:

-- Almost 40% are at the director level in their company.
-- The majority (69%) report to a Senior VP or VP.
-- In addition to philanthropy, 70% are involved in community relations.
-- A majority have been at their company for more than six years.
-- A majority have been in the philanthropy field more than six years.
-- Sixty-three percent have spent the bulk of their careers in the private
sector.
-- Most come from public affairs/PR or foundation backgrounds.

Source: Corporate Giving Priorities and Challenges in 2007
Executive Action #238

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce its 2007 awards for excellence in the study, teaching, and practice of politics. The awards will be presented at the 103rd APSA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, August 30 at 12:45 PM in the Crystal Rooms of the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Career Awards

The Honorable David Obey (U.S. House of Representatives, D-Wisconsin) will receive the Hubert H. Humphrey Award in recognition of notable public service by a political scientist.

Ronald Brownstein (Los Angeles Times) will receive the Carey McWilliams Award to honor a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of politics.

Laurence E. Lynn (Texas A&M University) will receive the John Gaus Award and Lectureship to honor a lifetime of exemplary scholarship in the joint tradition of political science and public administration and to recognize achievement and encourage scholarship in public administration.

Anthony Downs (The Brookings Institution) will receive the Benjamin E. Lippincott Award, granted to a living political theorist for a work of exceptional quality that is still considered significant after a time span of at least 15 years since the publication date. His book is entitled An Economic Theory of Democracy (Harper and Brothers, 1957).

Robert D. Putnam (Harvard University) will receive the Charles E. Merriam Award, presented biennially to a person whose published work and career represent a significant contribution to the art of government through the application of social science research.

Lawrence Lessig (Stanford University) will receive the Ithiel de Sola Pool Award and Lectureship, presented triennially to honor the memory and contributions of Ithiel de Sola Pool and given to a scholar to present a lecture exploring the implications of research on issues of politics in a broad range of scholarship pursued by Ithiel de Sola Pool.

Book Awards

The Ralph J. Bunche Award is for the best scholarly work in political science published in the previous calendar year that explores the phenomenon of ethnic and cultural pluralism. The 2007 joint recipients are co-authors Fredrick C. Harris (Columbia University), Valeria Sinclair-Chapman (University of Rochester), and Brian D. McKenzie (Texas A&M University) for Countervailing Forces in African-American Civic Activism, 1973-1994 (Cambridge University Press, 2006), and Mark Q. Sawyer (University of California, Los Angeles) for Racial Politics in Post-Revolutionary Cuba (Cambridge University Press, 2006).

The Gladys M. Kammerer Award is for the best political science publication in the previous calendar year in the field of U.S. national policy. The 2007 recipients are co-authors Benjamin I. Page (Northwestern University) and Marshall Bouton (Chicago Council on Global Affairs) for The Foreign Policy Disconnect: What Americans Want from Our Leaders But Don't Get (University of Chicago Press, 2006).

The Victoria Schuck Award is for the best book published in the previous calendar year on women and politics. The 2007 joint recipients are Shireen Hassim (University of Witwatersand) for Women's Organizations and Democracy in South Africa (University of Wisconsin Press, 2005), and Kathrin S. Zippel (Northeastern University) for The Politics of Sexual Harassment: A Comparative Study of the United States, the European Union, and Germany (Cambridge University Press, 2006).

The Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award is for the best book published in the U.S. during the previous calendar year on government, politics, or international affairs. The award is supported by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. The 2007 joint recipients are Stathis Kalyvas (Yale University) for

The Logic of Violence in Civil War (Cambridge University Press, 2006), and co-authors Daron Acemoglu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and James Robinson (Harvard University) for Economic Origins of Democracy and Dictatorship (Cambridge University Press, 2005).

Paper and Journal Article Awards

The Heinz Eulau Award is for the best journal article published in American Political Science Review and Perspectives on Politics during the previous calendar year (an award is made for each journal). The 2007 APSR award recipients are co-authors Daron Acemoglu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) with James Robinson (Harvard University) for "Economic Backwardness in Political Perspective," Volume 100, Issue 01, February 2006, pp. 115-131. The 2007 Perspectives on Politics award recipient is Jonas Pontusson (Princeton University) for "The American Welfare State in Comparative Perspective: Reflections on Alberto Alesina and Edward L. Glaeser, Fighting Poverty in the U.S. and Europe," Volume 4, Issue 02, June 2005, pp. 315-326

The Franklin L. Burdette Pi Sigma Alpha Award is for the best paper presented at the previous annual meeting. The 2007 recipients are co-authors Dennis Chong and James N. Druckman (Northwestern University) for their article "Democratic Competition and Public Opinion."

Dissertation Awards

Emmanuel Teitelbaum (Cornell University) will receive the Gabriel A. Almond Award for the best doctoral dissertation in the field of comparative politics. His dissertation is entitled "Mobilizing Restraint: Unions and the Politics of Economic Development in South Asia."

Ronald S. Smith (Indiana University) will receive the William Anderson Award for the best doctoral dissertation in the field of state and local politics, federalism, or intergovernmental relations. His dissertation is entitled "Discerning Differences in Social Capital."

Maria D. Popova (Harvard University) will receive the Edward S. Corwin Award for the best doctoral dissertation in the field of public law. Her dissertation is entitled "Judicial Independence and Political Corruption: Electoral and Defamation Disputes in Russia and Ukraine."

Vanda Felbab-Brown (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) will receive the Harold D. Lasswell Award for the best doctoral dissertation in the field of policy studies (supported by the Policy Studies Organization). Her dissertation is entitled "Shooting Up: The Impact of Illicit Economies on Military Conflict."

Jason Lyall, (Cornell University) will receive the Helen Dwight Reid Award for the best doctoral dissertation in the field of international relations, law and politics (supported by the Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation). His dissertation is entitled "Paths of Ruin: Why Revisionist States Arise and Die in World Politics."

Michael M. Franz (Bowdoin College) will receive the E.E. Schattschneider Award For the best doctoral dissertation in the field of American government. His dissertation is entitled "Choices and Changes: Interest Groups in the Electoral Process."

Lars Tonder (The Johns Hopkins University) will receive the Leo Strauss Award for the best doctoral dissertation in the field of political philosophy. His dissertation is entitled "Experiences of Tolerance: Immanence, Transcendence, Hilaritas."

Daniel Gingerich (Harvard University) will receive the Leonard D. White Award for the best doctoral dissertation in the field of public administration. His dissertation is entitled "Corruption in General Equilibrium: Political Institutions and Bureaucratic Performance in South America."

The American Political Science Association (est. 1903) is the leading professional organization for the study of politics and has over 14,000 members in 80 countries. For more news and information about political science research visit the APSA media website, http://www.politicalsciencenews.org/.

Source: American Political Science Association

CONTACT: Bahram Rajaee of the American Political Science Association,
+1-202-483-2512, brajaee@apsanet.org

Web site:

http://www.politicalsciencenews.org/

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New Design Showcases Enhanced Lifestyle Content

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- General Mills Inc, today re-launched its highly successful Spanish-language lifestyle magazine, Que Rica Vida, featuring enhanced content and new layout and design. Additionally, the publication has partnered with LA-based publisher EnEspanol and will increase the number of issues to become a quarterly publication.

The magazine's re-launch is intended to better reflect its stated role as, "Una Amiga Para Siempre" or "a friend for life" for Latina consumers. In its new format, each issue of the magazine will provide consumers valuable information in four distinct categories that can be paired with appropriate General Mills brands - "Ser Madre" (Being a Mom), "Ser Amiga" (Being a Friend), "Ser Mujer" (Being a Woman) and "Ser Mejor" (Self-Improvement). Both the magazine's image and content were revised in response to consumer feedback and the company's desire to provide high quality lifestyle tips and recipes to its consumers while maintaining its leadership position during the second year of the Que Rica Vida marketing initiative.

"Que Rica Vida exceeded its first-year goal of enlisting 100,000 subscribers, and in its second year, we have decided to focus on further improving the magazine's appeal and readability," said Editor Ursula Mejia- Melgar, General Mills' Hispanic Marketing Manager. "For that reason we listened to our consumers and worked with our design team, the Betty Crocker Kitchens, in-house food stylists and photographers to create a beautiful publication and an integrated platform that will truly connect with our readers, emotionally as well as practically. We've expanded our team and focused our efforts to make this effort a success. Working together we will increase the number of issues published and deliver the targeted content consumers have requested."

Translated, Que Rica Vida means, "What a Rich and Wonderful Life." The magazine, along with its website (www.quericavida.com), is the cornerstone of General Mills' year-old, multi-brand, Hispanic marketing initiative of the same name. The magazine constitutes an important resource for Hispanic moms struggling to navigate their way through the acculturation process, and is distributed quarterly and free of charge via direct mail as well as at stores and community-based venues. Its overall quarterly circulation, including subscriptions, is 350,000.

"General Mills has dedicated significant resources in understanding and reaching out to Hispanic consumers," said GMI Multicultural Marketing Director Rudy Rodriguez. "Consumers have told us that we are successfully establishing an emotional connection with them. The Que Rica Vida initiative allows our company to provide Latina consumers with the very things general-market consumers have come to expect from our company: relevant lifestyle information, expert advice and delicious, convenient recipes."

In addition to the magazine's re-launch, the Que Rica Vida initiative this year will execute both community and public relations programs created in conjunction with Hispania Public Relations, of Miami, and Latino Family Media, of Los Angeles. These initiatives will include events to help familiarize Latinas with American holiday traditions and showcase specially created recipes, developed in General Mills' Cocina by Chef Adriana Amione, founder of La Cocina Hispana, the Hispanic Kitchen of General Mills' iconic Betty Crocker Kitchens, and its Latin face since 2004.

About General Mills

General Mills, with annual net sales of $13.4 billion, is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of consumer foods products. Its global brand portfolio includes Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Haagen-Dazs, Old El Paso and more. It also has more than 100 U.S. consumer brands, more than 30 of which generate annual retail sales in excess of $100 million. General Mills is also a leading supplier of baking and other food products to the food service and commercial baking industries.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: General Mills Inc.

CONTACT: Enrique Carrillo of Hispania Public Relations, +1-305-271-5680
ext. 29; or Kim Bow Sundy of GMI Multicultural Marketing, +1-763-764-2591

Web site:

http://www.quericavida.com/

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KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dr. H. Andreas Kalmes, Vice President of Pharmacology of CellCyte Genetics Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CCYG) based in Bothell, Washington, talked about imaging technology solutions the biotechnology company is using in an interview published in the July issue of Biophotonics International Magazine, which covers the latest global developments and techniques in the photonics industry. (http://www.photonics.com/.) This technology is used to advance CellCyte's work in discovering and developing stem cell therapeutic products that will make delivery of the cells to specific organs much more specific and efficient.

Dr. Kalmes explained how CellCyte's therapeutic products, the first of which is under development for patients with myocardial infarction (heart attack), have been discovered by use of a single-photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT) system. In early studies with these drugs, 70 to 80 percent of cells reached the heart, and a majority portion of them remained there. To aid the drugs' development, Dr. Kalmes said the company recently purchased the NanoSPECT/CT system from Bioscan Inc. This state-of-the-art system, which is designed for use in small animals, increases imaging sensitivity ten-fold and improves spatial resolution to the sub-millimeter range. The animal-imaging system combines SPECT and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), a radiological imaging system that offers animal anatomy maps.

"To get really precise localization, you need an anatomic map of the animal," said Dr. Kalmes, who has an extensive background in biomedical research with expertise in preclinical cardiovascular disease models. He also noted that conventional CT offers a "very nice picture of the skeleton" and even some degree of soft tissue contrast. The combined system provides precise information about the localization of delivered stem cells the company needs, he said.

Dr. Kalmes said CellCyte and Bioscan have signed an agreement to collaborate to develop the SPECT/CT system further for the specific needs of the drug-developing company. Representatives from both companies will meet to discuss ways in which to optimize the software for dual-isotope imaging.

"We will be able to track the localization of the delivered stem cells and at the same time monitor the biodistribution of our drugs, which is very important for us," said Dr. Kalmes. He also noted that both CellCyte and Bioscan intend to streamline data tracking to keep track of all the study parameters so they are readily available when the time comes to submit an application to the FDA.

CellCyte is planning to install the system in its new 26,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters and large-scale research facilities in Bothell, Washington. The company will use the system for studies designed to complete the investigational new drug application process, in this case for following delivery of the stem cells to the heart. "If we don't give our drug or if we give a control, then the majority of the cells will go to the spleen and liver," Dr. Kalmes said. "With our drug, most of the stem cells will go to the heart."

About CellCyte Genetics

CellCyte Genetics, a Washington State company, is an emerging biotechnology company engaged in the principle business of the discovery, development and commercialization of breakthrough stem cell enabling therapeutic products.

For further information see: http://www.cellcyte.com/.

Symbol: OTCBB -- CCYG; Frankfurt/Berlin Symbol -- LK6 WKN. No.: A0MLCV.

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First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: CellCyte Genetics Corporation

CONTACT: CellCyte Genetics Corporation Media Relations, North America,
1-877-688-5050, or Europe, (+49) 69.7593.8451

Web site:

http://www.cellcyte.com/

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NEW YORK and BANGKOK, Thailand, August 1 /PRNewswire/ -- BusinessWeek and Bangkokstation Network Co. Ltd., a publishing company based in Bangkok, announced today the release of the first issue of the Thai language edition of BusinessWeek. The debut issue of BusinessWeek/Thailand was sent to 30,000 directors, senior executives and business professionals in Thailand, and was also distributed to selected bookshops and news stands throughout the Kingdom.

BusinessWeek/Thailand will be published monthly and available on newsstands and via subscription; the cover price is 175 baht. BusinessWeek/Thailand will be distributed throughout Thailand, with 80% of its readers based in Bangkok. Editorial content will consist of selected materials from BusinessWeek and BusinessWeek.com as well as local editorial material developed by Bangkokstation Network specifically for publication in BusinessWeek Thailand.

"I am extremely proud to be able to bring the world-class standards of BusinessWeek journalism to Thai business professionals in their native language," said BusinessWeek/Thailand editor-in-chief Chakrit Tubsungnearn. "BusinessWeek/Thailand provides unparalleled insight into the global business world, whilst also covering Thai business issues with the same principles that BusinessWeek readers have come to expect."

"We look forward to working with Bangkokstation Network Co. to produce a Thai language edition of BusinessWeek," said Gary Hopkins, Senior Vice President, Operations, BusinessWeek. "We are confident that BusinessWeek/Thailand will be a successful, high-quality publication based on high standards that will meet everyone's expectations."

About BusinessWeek

BusinessWeek is a leading global business media organization, providing unparalleled insight and analysis to a worldwide audience of business leaders. Founded in 1929 and published by the McGraw-Hill Companies, BusinessWeek magazine is the market leader, with more than 4.8 million readers each week in 140 countries. Local language editions include Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Romanian, Turkish and Bahasa Indonesian. Launched in 1994, BusinessWeek.com is the preeminent provider of daily, essential business news, information, and services to business decision-makers. Reaching 80% of the nation's households, BusinessWeek Weekend delivers important business, consumer and financial news to television viewers every week.

About Bangkokstation Network Co. Ltd:

Bangkokstation Network Co. Ltd is a progressive, forward-thinking publishing company with talented and committed staff who are dedicated to producing high quality, informative and respected publications. As part of the Asia Partnership Fund Group, the company has the backing to become one of the leading publishing companies in Thailand. BusinessWeek Thailand is the first international licensed title to be produced by the Bangkok-based organization.

Source: BusinessWeek

CONTACT: Bangkokstation Network Co. Ltd. Contacts:
Tel:+66 (0) 2652-8964 (office)
Kotaro Maru, CEO, (Thai and Japanese)
Cell 66(0)8180-84793
email: maru@bangkokstation.co.th
Andrew Batt, Executive Director (English)
Cell 66(0)8594-67000
email: andrew@bangkokstation.co.th
BusinessWeek contact:
Patti Straus
Associate Dir. of Communications
(212) 512-2680
patti_straus@businessweek.com

Web site:

http://www.businessweek.com/

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Widgets Allow Members to Showcase Their PhotoWorks Photo Albums on Personal Web Sites and Blogs

SEATTLE, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PhotoWorks(R), Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PHTW), the Internet-based digital photo-publishing company, today announced the launch of widgets that allow members to easily showcase slideshows of photo albums stored on their PhotoWorks accounts from within their personal Web sites, homepages or blogs.

Widgets will allow Web site owners to syndicate photo albums hosted on their My Share pages, the personal pages on PhotoWorks.com that members can use to publicly share photo albums and photo projects. By packaging members' My Share photo albums into a rich but compact presentation that fits into common Web site layouts, PhotoWorks now provides members with the HTML markup needed to easily add this content to their Web pages.

"The launch of PhotoWorks' My Share page widgets is recognition that customers want to share the photos they entrust to us in the places they already express themselves and share their lives online, namely, their personal Web sites and blogs. We look forward to continuing to open up the PhotoWorks platform to give our members increased access to their images in the coming months," said Jeff Few, Technical Product Manager.

"My Share widgets are another step toward providing our members with a comprehensive, one-stop-site for all their photo needs, and yet another way PhotoWorks continues its commitment to helping our members tell their stories through photos," said Andy Wood, President and CEO of PhotoWorks.

About PhotoWorks

PhotoWorks(R), Inc. is an Internet-based personal publishing company and photography community. The company's web-based services allow PC and Mac to share and store their digital photos, host personalized Web pages and Storefronts, and create hardbound photo books, customized greeting cards, calendars, prints and other photography-sourced products. Formerly known as Seattle Film Works, PhotoWorks has a 30-year national heritage of helping photographers share and preserve their memories with innovative and inspiring products and services. More information on the Company is available at www.photoworks.com.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: dgriffin@maloneyfox.com

https://www.photoworks.com

Source: PhotoWorks Inc.

CONTACT: Genesa Garbarino of PhotoWorks, +1-206-281-1397,
genesa@photoworks.com, or Hal Bienstock of Maloney & Fox, +1-646-356-8307,
hbienstock@maloneyfox.com

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New Entertainment Magazine Designed by American Airlines Publishing

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today will unveil ON American Airlines(SM), a new monthly entertainment magazine featuring news and reviews on technology, games, music, TV and DVDs. The publication will be provided on all entertainment-equipped flights, including Boeing 737, 757, 767, and 777 and Airbus 300 aircraft, and will point out complete inflight audio and video options available to passengers on board American Airlines.

(Photo:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070801/LAW049)

"We are excited to bring ON American Airlines to our customers," said Lauri Curtis, American's Vice President - Onboard Service. "ON American Airlines will entertain and educate and is another way that American is further improving the inflight experience."

The 28-page magazine, produced by American Airlines Publishing, is a redesign of AAttractions, the previous guide that listed audio and video information.

"We are pleased to be the official publisher of ON American Airlines," said Rick Morrison, President - American Airlines Publishing. "We've created an entertainment-focused magazine that we hope will enhance the customer travel experience through engaging and relevant content."

With a controlled circulation of 172,000, the complimentary advertising-based magazine is the primary source for entertainment, technology, trends, and instructions on how to use the onboard entertainment systems. Leading advertisers in the inaugural issue include CBS, Bose(R), Sky Radio Network, American Airlines(R), AA.com(R) and Citi(R)/AAdvantage(R).

American Airlines is a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance.

About American Airlines Publishing

ON American Airlines is published by American Airlines Publishing. American Airlines Publishing has done exclusive publishing work for companies such as AA Federal Credit Union, Dell, Genesco, DIRECTV, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Dwyer Group, AAdvantage and AA Vacations. American Airlines Publishing produces a variety of travel and retail marketing solutions including award-winning publications such as American Way, Celebrated Living, and American Airlines Nexos magazines.

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 3,900 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve more than 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, the AmericanConnection(R) airlines, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:AMR)

American Airlines(R) We know why you fly(R)
Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.
The address is http://www.aa.com

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: rick.wilbins@aa.com

Photo: NewsCom:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070801/LAW049
AP Archive:

http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: American Airlines

CONTACT: Charles Wilson, Corporate Communications of American Airlines,
+1-817-967-1577, corp.comm@aa.com

Web site:

http://www.aa.com/

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American Takes First in Top 10 White Wines Category, Places Second in Top 10 Reds Category

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The celebratory corks are popping once again at American Airlines. According to Global Traveler magazine, when seeking the world's finest wine selection at 30,000 feet, American Airlines is a prize-winning choice.

The annual "Wines on the Wing" International Business Class Airline Wine Competition winners were recently announced in the August issue of Global Traveler, and American Airlines received accolades in two categories. In the Best International Business Class White Wine category, American received first place for J. Wegeler-Erben Riesling Spatlese Bernkasteler Doctor 2004. The airline also earned second place in the Best International Business Class Red Wine for its Chateau Batailley Pauillac 2003.

"American Airlines is delighted that Global Traveler magazine has recognized our exceptional Business Class wines," said Lauri Curtis, American's Vice President-Onboard Service. "We take great pride in selecting fine wines for our customers to enjoy inflight and are continuing our efforts to take wine offerings to another level."

According to Global Traveler, 25 airlines submitted two white wines, two red wines and one champagne or sparkling wine currently on their international business class wine lists, along with the lists themselves, for a blind taste test. The tasting was organized by Global Traveler's wine columnist and noted wine expert, Eunice Fried, using 36 independent judges who are noted wine-industry experts. The airlines with the highest totals won.

American Airlines continues to take steps to ensure that wine-loving passengers can taste the finest reds, whites and champagnes with international wine-judging professional and connoisseur Diane Teitelbaum as the airline's wine consultant. Recently, American announced that First and Business Class customers onboard transcontinental flights can savor specific wine recommendations -- offered by Teitelbaum -- with select premium cabin menu entrees. While the pairing of certain foods and wines helps educate customers on the variety of wines American Airlines offers on its flights, it also demonstrates that American continues to enhance the onboard dining experience.

In an effort to bring customers the finest wines available in First and Business Class, American maintains 15 different wine lists specially selected for various routes. In addition, American, a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, changes its wine list regularly and produces an online pamphlet describing in detail each route's selections. For more information and to view the current list of American's award-winning wines, please visit http://www.aa.com/wine.

Earlier this year, American continued a tradition of receiving accolades for its wine program in the Cellars in the Sky 2006 Awards conducted by Business Traveller and Wine & Spirit Magazine. American Airlines was named a winner in two categories: Best First Class Wine Cellar for overall selection and Wild Card Wine for its Lustau La Plaza Vieja sherry.

About American Airlines

American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection(R) airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:AMR).

AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(R)

Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed via the Internet.
The address is http://www.aa.com/

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: rick.wilbins@aa.com

Source: American Airlines

CONTACT: Charley Wilson, Corporate Communications of American Airlines,
+1-817-967-1577, corp.comm@aa.com

Web site:

http://www.aa.com/

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NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Not every man has the body to wear designer clothes. Whether you are tall or short, stocky or lanky, there are style secrets to making a suit look better on you. In the August issue, GQ takes four familiar body shapes and shows you how to look your best-no matter how you're built.

SHORT

The 5 Tips Every Short Man Should Know
1. Be honest with yourself. Admit you're short and buy short-length
suits.
2. A pant leg with very little break will help you look taller.
3. Show some cuff to lengthen the look of your arms.
4. A peak lapel helps elongate your physique.
5. A lower button stance creates long lines, and that essentially
stretches you out.

Don'ts
-- Don't wear a longer suit jacket. It just makes your legs look
shorter.
-- Don't wear fat ties and wide lapels; keep it slim.

TALL

The 5 Tips Every Tall Man Should Know
1. Lighter colors add width to a narrow frame.
2. A two-button suit works great on a tall man-as long as the suit has
relatively high-cut lapels.
3. Just because you're tall doesn't mean you need an extra-long suit
size. Try on 5.a long first.
4. Keep the amount of cuff you show to a minimum.
5. Ask for a decent amount of break in your trousers, so your long legs
don't look too long.

Don'ts
-- Don't buy suits with oversize, padded shoulders. They swallow you up,
making you look frailer, not bigger.
-- Don't wear extra-slim ties. You need ties with a bit of width so they
won't appear to elongate your torso.

LARGE

The 5 Tips Every Large Man Should Know
1. Wear a pocket square. It brings the focus to your chest, not your
gut.
2. Keep your jacket buttoned unless you're sitting down.
3. Wear a simple, elegant shirt. Avoid plaids and checks.
4. You can wear flat-front pants. They are engineered to be comfortable,
even without pleats.
5. Avoid superskinny ties and lapels. Proportion with your torso is key.

Don'ts
-- Don't wear a roomy suit. It doesn't make you look slimmer-it makes you
look sloppy.
-- Don't go untucked.

ATHLETIC

The 5 Tips Every Athletic Man Should Know
1. A solid build doesn't mean your suit should be a size too large.
2. Two-button jackets sync up with the V shape of your torso.
3. Low-collar shirts work well with a thicker neck.
4. Your jacket will likely need to be taken in at the sides.
5. Yes, you can wear narrow-cut trousers. It's your chest that needs
room, not your ankles.

Don'ts
-- Don't wear peak lapels. Your chest and shoulders are broad enough- no
need to accentuate them.
-- Don't wear a pocket square. It's not necessary to call more attention
to your already proud chest.

For more information on how to look your best, please visit GQ.com. To request photos or to speak with a GQ editor, please contact:

Dan Scheffey, GQ (212) 286-4622, dan_scheffey@condenast.com
Beth Andrews, GQ (212) 965-3426, beth_andrews@condenast.com

GQ is the leading men's general-interest magazine and is published by Conde Nast Publications.

Source: GQ

CONTACT: Dan Scheffey, +1-212-286-4622, dan_scheffey@condenast.com, or
Beth Andrews, +1-212-965-3426, beth_andrews@condenast.com, both of GQ

Web site:

http://www.gq.com/

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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO), a leader in automated rich media communications technology, today announced the company's Mediasite Event Services group will webcast Chief Executive magazine's annual CEO of the Year award ceremony. The event will take place tonight at 6:00 p.m. ET at the New York Stock Exchange.

The Chief Executive 2007 CEO of the Year is Target CEO Bob Ulrich, who was selected by a panel of his peers. For 22 years, Chief Executive together with the CEO community has taken this opportunity to give recognition to a respected colleague's leadership skills and exemplary achievement in leading a vibrant company. Past honorees of this prestigious award have included George David, Frederick Smith, Michael Dell and Sandy Weill.

During the event, the reigning CEO of the Year, Mr. A.G. Lafley of Procter & Gamble, will pass the baton to Ulrich. Trained Sonic Foundry technicians will work on-site to capture the audio, video and visual aids during the presentation, which will then be automatically webcasted using Sonic Foundry's patented Mediasite(R) web communications platform.

"We look forward to offering wider online access to this exclusive event," said Edward M. Kopko, chairman and CEO of Chief Executive magazine. "By webcasting with Mediasite Event Services, we can extend this unique program to a much broader executive audience who is unable to attend physically, yet stands to benefit greatly from the intelligence and insight of our CEO of the Year."

Sonic Foundry's Mediasite Event Services group consists of systems engineers with specialized knowledge of event recording and conference webcasting. The group supplies technical webcasting services and expertise to organizations who seek to complement their conference or event with viewing over the web. Since its launch in January of this year, the Mediasite Event Services group has provided live and on-demand webcasting for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and university associations to sporting events and charitable organizations.

About Chief Executive

Chief Executive is the only magazine written strictly for CEOs and their peers. As the leading source of intelligence for and about CEOs, it provides ideas, strategies and tactics for top executive leaders seeking to build more effective organizations. Chief Executive conveys the full range of the CEO experience: the corporate challenges, as well as the personal pressures and satisfactions that come with the most demanding job in business. The readers of Chief Executive include the world's most influential leaders -- the CEOs of major corporations around the globe. They are not only shaping new economies around the world, but new societies as well. Chief Executive offers clear-eyed reporting of their successes -- and their failures -- in ways that illuminate, educate, entertain and inspire other CEOs.

About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc.

Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ:SOFO) is a technology leader in the emerging rich media communications marketplace, providing enterprise solutions and services that link an information driven world. Ziff Davis Media's Baseline Magazine named Sonic Foundry to its list of the top ten fastest-growing software companies with sales under $150 million. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the Web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for work, professional advancement, safety and education. The company's integrated Webcasting and Web presentation solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, education institutions and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is based in Madison, WI. For more information about Sonic Foundry, visit the company's Website at http://www.sonicfoundry.com/.

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

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Sonic Foundry, Inc.

CONTACT: Katherine Fleming of Chief Executive, +1-201-930-5950,
kfleming@chiefexecutive.net; or Erica St. Angel of Sonic Foundry, Inc.,
+1-608-443-1600, ericas@sonicfoundry.com

Web site:

http://www.sonicfoundry.com/

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Cooking Demo Webisodes Launch Bertolli's New Mediterranean Style Frozen Dinners - Naturally Lighter-Tasting Cuisine of the Southern Italian Coast Ready in Less Than 10 Minutes

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Bertolli, a brand known for its Italian origins of culinary craftsmanship and trademark values of guaranteed quality, consistency and authenticity is partnering with celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito to empower the home cook with ideas for making restaurant-quality Mediterranean-inspired dinners at home - the simple and accessible way.

With its new line of Mediterranean Style pasta dishes, Bertolli wants to inspire people to reconnect with loved ones over a simply delicious, lighter- tasting Italian dinner at home. According to DiSpirito, "Food is meant to be enjoyed and shared; to comfort, nourish and delight us - it's an interpersonal connector. Bertolli really 'gets it,' by helping empower the home cook with easy-to-prepare dinners that are fresh-tasting even though they're frozen. These meals are so quick and easy there's more time to spend enjoying the meal with someone - rather than making it!"

Prepared with ingredients like extra virgin olive oil and wholesome sun- ripened vegetables, succulent shrimp or chicken, each Bertolli Mediterranean Style variety captures the essence of cuisine from the sun-kissed coast of Southern Italy. Bertolli Mediterranean Style(TM) comes in four chef-inspired varieties: Chicken, Rigatoni & Broccoli; Rosemary Chicken Linguine & Cherry Tomatoes; Garlic Shrimp, Penne & Cherry Tomatoes; and Shrimp & Penne Primavera.

As part of the launch of its Mediterranean Style line, Bertolli and DiSpirito are inviting food lovers to enter a contest to win a chance to co- host an online cooking show with him. By submitting a video demonstrating "why you would make a great co-host" and "what Mediterranean Style means to you", a lucky winner will be able to show off his or her skills cooking alongside DiSpirito.

The centerpiece of the online site will be cooking webisodes where DiSpirito gives tips on how to easily make great Mediterranean dishes, while weaving in personal anecdotes from his life. Some of his tips include how to use "flavor detonators" - like herbs, pastes and jarred items like marinated artichokes - simple and delicious ways to pump up flavor without adding a lot of fat or calories to a Mediterranean meal. He also recommends ways to save time with pre-made ingredients like garlic puree in a tube. DiSpirito's main message is that making great-tasting food does not need to be intimidating, complicated or preparation-intensive - it can be done easily and quickly so that you can enjoy what really matters: the company. On the web site, DiSpirito will also be hosting a blog, which will build off of his webisode topics and highlight simple recipes that can be made easily at home. Contest information, DiSpirito's webisodes and blog, are found on www.whatsyourmedstyle.com.

In 1999, DiSpirito was named Food & Wine's Best New Chef, and in 2000, Gourmet magazine called him "America's Most Exciting Young Chef." He also authored three top selling cookbooks and sells his own cook wear line. His upcoming book, entitled "Real Life Recipes," is due out in November 2007.

"By dedicating his efforts and activities toward empowering the home cook, DiSpirito is the perfect partner for Bertolli," said Brian Manning, Senior Marketing Director at Unilever. "With his great ideas and passion for Mediterranean cuisine, he truly inspires you to want to cook."

About Unilever

Unilever (NYSE:UL)(NYSE:UN), one of the world's largest consumer products companies, aims to add vitality to life by meeting everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care. Each day, around the world, consumers make 150 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. The company has a portfolio of brands that make people feel good, look good and get more out of life.

In the United States these brands include recognized names such as: Axe, "all," Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Hellmann's, Knorr, Lipton, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Snuggle, Suave, Sunsilk and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever in the United States employs approximately 13,000 people in more than 60 office and manufacturing sites in 24 states and Puerto Rico - generating nearly $10 billion in sales in 2006. For more information, visit www.unileverusa.com.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Bertolli

CONTACT: Gina DeCandia of Ogilvy PR Worldwide, +1-212-880-5317,
gina.decandia@ogilvypr.com

Web site: http://www.whatsyourmedstyle.com/
http://www.unileverusa.com/

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Meetings Create Huge New Export Opportunities for Greater China Suppliers

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nine buyers with combined annual sales of US$250 billion met Greater China exporters of camping and leisure products at Global Sources' (NASDAQ:GSOL) Private Sourcing Event ( http://www.privatesourcingevents.com/ ) in Hangzhou on July 26.

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Global Sources' Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: "Free-of-charge to both our buyers and suppliers, Private Sourcing Events add value to our comprehensive print, online and face-to-face channels.

"They complete our end-to-end solution which facilitates trade across all stages of the sourcing cycle."

Buyers at the Camping & Leisure Private Sourcing Event included:

-- A.S. Watson -- Hong Kong's largest retail and manufacturing group --
$12.7 billion annual sales
-- Carrefour -- the world's second-largest retailer -- $105 billion in
annual sales
-- Casino - France's largest convenience store operator -- $33 billion in
annual sales
-- El Corte Ingles -- Spain's largest retailer -- $20.5 billion in annual
sales
-- Kmart (Australia) -- one of Australia's largest discount chains -- $3.3
billion in annual sales
-- QVC -- the world's largest television shopping network -- $6.5 billion
in annual sales
-- Sears -- the fourth-largest US retailer -- $53 billion in annual sales
-- Staples -- the world's largest office products retailer -¡V
$18.2 billion in annual sales
-- The Warehouse -- New Zealand's largest general retailer -- $1.3 billion
in annual sales

Sears Holdings Divisional Vice President, Jay Burdett, said: "Private Sourcing Events save us time and money and leverage our internal sourcing department. We're able to concentrate efforts on suppliers with a high business potential without hours and days of research. Private Sourcing Events are a fast track to good products and partners."

One supplier, Zhejiang Feijian Industry & Trade's General Manager, Xia Feijian, said: "We make products that are built to last -- so they're a bit more expensive. Buyers we met today were very focused on quality and willing to pay more for it."

World's Top Buyers Scheduled to Attend Upcoming Private Sourcing Events

Some of the world's top buyers, including A.S. Watson, Metro, Sears and Target Australia are scheduled to attend upcoming Private Sourcing Events. The next three events are:

-- Summer Garments: Wuxi -- August 9
-- Sporting Goods: Shanghai -- August 23
-- Baby & Children's Bedding & Furniture: Shanghai -- August 24

Global Sources has scheduled more than 50 Private Sourcing Events for 2007. A complete list of Private Sourcing Events to be held this year is available at http://www.privatesourcingevents.com/ .

Suppliers wishing to participate should contact csm@globalsources.com. Buyers may apply by contacting privatesourcingevents@globalsources.com.

Private Sourcing Events are part of the company's sourcing and product information services which include Global Sources trade magazines, Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com/ ), Global Sources Direct ( http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com/ ) and the China Sourcing Fairs ( http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/ ).

For more information, visit http://corporate.globalsources.com/ .

About Global Sources

Global Sources is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media company and a primary facilitator of two-way trade with Greater China. The core business is facilitating trade from Greater China to the world, using a wide range of English-language media. The other key business segment facilitates trade from the world to Greater China using Chinese-language media.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 635,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 230 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 1.8 million products and more than 150,000 suppliers annually through 13 online marketplaces, 12 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and nine specialized trade shows which run 22 times a year across seven cities.

Suppliers receive more than 18 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com/ ) alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 36 years. In mainland China it has over 1,700 team members in 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

Global Sources Press Contact in Asia:
Camellia So
Tel: +852-2555-5021
Email: cso@globalsources.com

Global Sources Investor Contact in Asia:
Eddie Heng
Tel: +65-6547-2850
Email: eheng@globalsources.com

Global Sources Press Contact in U.S.:
James W.W. Strachan
Tel: +1-602-978-7504
Email: strachan@globalsources.com

Global Sources Investor Contact in U.S.:
Moriah Shilton & Christiane Pelz
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Tel: +1-415-433-3777
Email: cpelz@lhai.com

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b
PR Newswire Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Global Sources

CONTACT: Press contact in Asia: Camellia So, +852-2555-5021,
cso@globalsources.com; Press contact in U.S.: James W.W. Strachan, +1-602-978-
7504, strachan@globalsources.com, both of Global Sources; Investors contact in
Asia, Eddie Heng of Global Sources, +65-6547-2850, eheng@globalsources.com;
Investor Contacts in U.S.: Moriah Shilton & Christiane Pelz, +1-415-433-3777,
or cpelz@lhai.com, both of Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. for Global
Sources

Web site:

http://www.globalsources.com/
http://corporate.globalsources.com/
http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/

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