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K2.net Shows off People Ready Business Solutions Highlighting Advanced Workflow at the Microsoft SOA and Business Process Conference

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October 13, 2006

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SourceCode Technology Holdings Inc. (SourceCode) continues their support of the Microsoft partner ecosystem as a platinum sponsor of the Microsoft SOA and Business Process conference. The conference was held on Oct 3-6 in Redmond, WA and drew close to 1000 business and technical professionals from industry partners and customers. K2.net(TM) was highlighted in a keynote address and their next generation product, code-named "K2.net BlackPearl," was demonstrated during which, attendees were shown how K2.net helps existing customers maximize their current investments in Microsoft technologies. A significant part of the demonstration included showing the attendees how K2.net extends and enhances the next generation of the Microsoft products and technologies, including Microsoft BizTalk Server, Windows Workflow Foundation, Microsoft's 2007 Office system -- including integration with SharePoint, Live Communications Server, InfoPath, and Visio. "We were very impressed by what we saw in K2.net BlackPearl. We think the possibilities to provide tight integration with our existing infrastructure and to meet the needs of our future plans are very much aligned." said Justin Myrick, Solutions Architect, ClearChannel Communications -- A SourceCode customer. At Data#3 we are always looking to help our customers to be more agile and to utilize their existing assets. K2.net combined with BizTalk Server and the Microsoft Office system allows us to build solutions that meet these needs. We were really excited to see SourceCode showing the (K2.net) BlackPearl product offering at the Microsoft SOA conference." Said Nivesh Jaiswal, Principle Architect -- BPM and e-Forms @ Data#3 -- A SourceCode partner in Australia "We were aware of K2.net as a workflow tool, but after reviewing their (K2.net) BlackPearl plans we are convinced this is a product that can help us extend the value of our Microsoft-based business process management solutions within our consulting practice. Our customers are demanding solutions that cross departments, span divisions, and often encapsulate external customer and partner information and systems. We think (K2.net) BlackPearl will be a key component to make this possible and facilitate the interactions between these disparate constituencies and systems," said Trey Johnson, Vice President and Chief Architect, Microsoft Solutions -- Idea Integration -- An established National Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a new SourceCode partner. "We were happy to show how K2.net continues to evolve as a both a platform and a foundation for innovative solutions that our partner ecosystem continues to develop across a variety of industries" said Olaf Wagner, CIO of SourceCode. "At the SOA conference we were able to highlight both the current and next generation of K2.net and to how it will help customers and partners to design, develop and deploy people ready business solutions." During the event K2.net was demonstrated and discussed in several sessions where real-world business process automation solutions were shown extending both the Microsoft BizTalk Server environment and the Microsoft Office 2007 system platforms. The K2.net development environment can be used to create industry specific solutions for financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government and many other vertical industries. "We were really pleased to see so many of our customers and partners in attendance at the Microsoft SOA and BPM Conference. It helps reinforce our commitment to the Microsoft platform and our decision to make an early investment in the .NET platform. Our success is supported by the fact that we have some of the largest BizTalk Server and Office system deployments in the world using K2.net" said Rob D'Oria, SourceCode Business Development Director. "We continue to see our competitors trying to catch up by emulating what we have done. The difference is that we are showing it while they are just talking about it. This bodes well for our customers and partners," he added. SourceCode's continued involvement in the Microsoft SOA and Business Process conference is an important step in the evolution of the Microsoft partner ecosystem that should encourage System Integrators and Independent Software Vendors to develop solutions for the Microsoft platform. About SourceCode SourceCode Technology Holdings, Inc. develops the award-winning K2.net(TM) 2003 enterprise workflow offering. K2.net 2003 is the leader in business process management for .NET by enabling rapid solution assembly to optimize interactions between people, systems and process. Customers derive significant value from their Microsoft investments by leveraging K2.net 2003 powerful, proven and seamless integration across a range of products including: Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003, Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003, Microsoft Office Project Server 2003, Microsoft Content Management Server 2002, Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, and Microsoft Visual Studio.NET. In conjunction with its global partner network, SourceCode has developed solutions to help manage and monitor processes that are designed to help customers increase profitability, reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain compliance efforts. SourceCode Technology Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Redmond, Washington and has offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, South Africa, Australia, and Singapore. NOTE: SourceCode Technology Holdings, Inc. products K2.net(TM) 2003 components and the K2.net 2003 SmartForms(TM) controls are trademarks of SourceCode Technology Holdings, Inc. All other company, brand and product names are the property and/or trademarks of their respective companies. For more information, please contact: Jeff Shuey Sourcecode Technology Holdings, Inc. Tel: +1-425-883-4200 Email: jeff@k2workflow.com SOURCE SourceCode Technology Holdings Inc.
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Corning Receives Technical Achievement Award from American Ceramic Society

October 13, 2006

CORNING, N.Y. Oct. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) has been awarded the Corporate Technical Achievement Award from the American Ceramic Society. The award recognizes corporations that have taken a technically demanding idea and developed it into a commercial product. Corning received the honor for its EAGLE2000(TM)glass substrates, which were developed to help its customers create lighter, thinner liquid crystal display (LCD) devices. With its unique, low-density composition, EAGLE2000 reduced manufacturing and systems costs for display makers, enhanced the performance of displays, and enabled new product and process innovations. After its introduction in 2000, EAGLE2000 quickly became the industry standard for display glass. In early 2006, Corning introduced the successor to EAGLE2000, EAGLE XG(TM) glass substrates. EAGLE XG offers all of the attributes and benefits of EAGLE2000, but contains no added heavy metals, making it the most environmentally friendly LCD glass on the market. Created to help customers minimize the environmental impact of their processes and products, this breakthrough invention is the next step in the evolution of the EAGLE family of glass substrates. "EAGLE2000 has been instrumental in supporting the explosive growth of the LCD market, and we are pleased that the American Ceramic Society has chosen to recognize the important role this glass has played," said James P. Clappin, president, Corning Display Technologies. "By creating the glass that makes lighter, thinner devices possible, Corning has helped redefine the way we access data and enjoy entertainment. Today, we're continuing the innovation with EAGLE XG, which offers all of the advantages of EAGLE2000 in a more environmentally friendly package." The award will be presented at the American Ceramic Society's annual meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio on Oct. 16. For more information on the event, please visit http://www.acers.org/annualmeeting/home.asp . About Corning Incorporated Corning Incorporated ( http://www.corning.com ) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a variety of business risks and other uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the possibility of changes in global economic and political conditions; tariffs, import duties and currency fluctuations; product demand and industry capacity; competition; manufacturing efficiencies; cost reductions; availability and costs of critical components and materials; new product development and commercialization; order activity and demand from major customers; changes in the mix of sales between premium and non-premium products; facility expansions and new plant start-up costs; possible disruption in commercial activities due to terrorist activity, armed conflict, political instability or major health concerns; adequacy and availability of insurance; capital spending; equity company activities; acquisition and divestiture activities; the level of excess or obsolete inventory; the rate of technology change; the ability to enforce patents; product and components performance issues; stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation or regulatory developments. Additional risk factors are identified in Corning's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events. For more information, please contact: Media Relations Contact - China: Lydia Lu Tel: +86-21-5467-4666 x1900 Email: lulr@corning.com Media Relations Contacts - Corning: James E. Terry Tel: +1-607-974-7343 Email: terryje@corning.com Lisa A. Burns Tel: +1-607-974-4897 Email: burnsla@corning.com Investor Relations Contact: Kenneth C. Sofio Tel: +1-607-974-7705 Email: sofiokc@corning.com SOURCE Corning Incorporated
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West Clinic Marks Opening of Cancer Center in Singapore

October 12, 2006

(Memphis-based Cancer Center Partners With Excellence Healthcare-Singapore to Offer World-Class Cancer Care in Southeast Asia)
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Memphis-based West Clinic, a premiere cancer center, announced today the opening of The West Clinic Excellence Cancer Center in Singapore. The comprehensive center is a joint venture with Excellence Healthcare, a multi-disciplinary medical center. The Center will provide world-class U.S.-based medical treatment to cancer patients in Southeast Asia by U.S. physicians and nurses. It will house state-of-the-art imaging technologies including Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography (PET/CT). Steven J. Tucker, MD, will serve as Medical Director for The West Clinic Excellence Cancer Center. An eminent prostate cancer specialist, Dr. Tucker is the former Director of the Prostate & Genitourinary Oncology Program with The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute in Santa Monica, California. Additionally, he served as Attending Physician with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine. "Singapore's Ministry of Health has demonstrated its commitment to deliver outstanding medical care, promote health, and reduce illness for Singaporean residents," states Tucker. "We are pleased to partner with Excellence Healthcare, an outstanding subspecialty medical center." The West Clinic plans to recruit physicians from the U.S. and/or Singapore over the next 3-5 years for this and other sites throughout Southeast Asia and recruit local nurses under the direction of Nancy Bailey, Director of Oncology Nursing and Clinic Operations. Ms. Bailey is the former Director of Research at The West Clinic and a nurse practitioner. Research Vista for Southeast Asia According to Lee S. Schwartzberg, MD, Medical Director, The West Clinic, and President/Chief Medical Officer, Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network (ACORN), "The West Clinic Excellence Cancer Center looks forward to becoming a center of translational research in Southeast Asia and plans to assist local physicians in outlying areas attain access to the latest protocols. We are committed to building an unprecedented research network in Southeast Asia through the Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network (ACORN) in collaboration with local oncology providers and major healthcare institutions." ACORN is a U.S.-based network of over 150 oncology investigators offering access to a broad range of clinical trials for most major cancer types in addition to studies on quality of life and symptom management. Asian physicians participating in the ACORN network will have access to U.S.-ACORN physicians for consultation. A Technology First for Southeast Asia: The PACE System(TM) The Center will be the first facility in Southeast Asia to implement the PACE System(TM) (Patient Assessment, Care, and Education), a revolutionary information technology developed by Supportive Oncology Services, Inc. (SOS). PACE enhances patient care and improves quality of life through a comprehensive exchange of information between patient and physician at point-of-care as touch-screen, wireless e/Tablets deliver Patient Care Monitor(TM) questionnaires. PACE also presents the Cancer Support Network(TM), a comprehensive patient education and information repository. "We are very pleased that The West Clinic has chosen Singapore for The West Clinic Excellence Cancer Center in partnership with Excellence Healthcare," states Mr. Yeoh Keat Chuan, Director, Biomedical Sciences Group, Economic Development Board. "The West Clinic is a renowned U.S. cancer center whose presence here will enhance our standing as a premier location for the delivery of quality healthcare services and support the Singapore Medicine initiative. It will also strengthen Singapore's capabilities in translational research." The West Clinic Excellence Cancer Center is located at One Orchard Boulevard, #15-01 Camden Medical Centre, Singapore 248649. For more information or enquiries, please call (65) 6565-6888; Fax (65) 6565 9988; email: info@westexcellence.com; visit http://www.westexcellence.com . For more information, please contact: Deborah D. Coble Director of Public Affairs The West Clinic Tel: +1-901-683-0055 x1312 Email: dcoble@westclinic.com SOURCE The West Clinic
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UN Secretary-General's Study Reveals Full Range And Scale of Violence Against Children

October 12, 2006

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Much violence against children remains hidden and is often socially approved, according to the United Nations Secretary-General's Study on Violence against Children presented yesterday to the UN General Assembly. For the first time, a single document provides a comprehensive global view of the range and scale of violence against children. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040610/CNTH001LOGO ) Violence against children includes physical violence, psychological violence, discrimination, neglect and maltreatment. It ranges from sexual abuse in the home to corporal and humiliating punishment at school; from the use of physical restraints in children's homes to brutality at the hands of law enforcement officers; from abuse and neglect in institutions to gang warfare on the streets where children play or work; from infanticide to so-called `honour' killing. "The best way to deal with violence against children is to stop it before it happens," says Professor Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, the Independent Expert appointed by the Secretary-General to lead the Study. "Everyone has a role to play in this, but States must take the primary responsibility. That means prohibiting all kinds of violence against children, wherever it occurs and whoever is the perpetrator, and investing in prevention programmes to address the underlying causes. People must be held accountable for their actions but a strong legal framework is not only about sanctions, it is about sending a robust, unequivocal signal that society just will not accept violence against children." The Study, which combines human rights, public health and child protection perspectives, focuses on five `settings' where violence occurs: the home and family, schools and educational settings, institutions (care and judicial), the workplace, and the community. Extreme violence against children may hit the headlines but the Study concludes that for many children violence is routine, a part of their daily reality. Although much violence remains hidden or unreported, and figures therefore often underestimate the scope of the problem, the statistics in the report reveal a startling picture. For example: -- In 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that some 53,000 children aged 0-17 died as a result of homicide; -- According to the International Labour Office's (ILO) latest estimates, 5.7 million children were in forced or bonded labour, 1.8 million in prostitution and pornography, and 1.2 million were victims of trafficking in 2000. -- In 16 developing countries reviewed by a Global School-Based Health Survey, the percentage of school-aged children that reported having been verbally or physically bullied at school in the previous 30 days ranged from 20 per cent in some countries to as much as 65 per cent in others; -- According to the Study, children in detention are frequently subjected to violence by staff, including as a form of control or punishment, often for minor infractions. In 77 countries, corporal and other violent punishments are accepted as legal disciplinary measures in penal institutions. Although the consequences may vary according to the nature and severity of the violence inflicted, the short- and long-term repercussions for children are very often grave and damaging. The physical, emotional and psychological scars of violence can have severe implications for a child's development, health and ability to learn. Studies have shown that experiencing violence in childhood is strongly associated with health risk behaviours later in life such as smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, physical inactivity and obesity. In turn, these behaviours contribute to some of the leading causes of disease and death, including cancers, depression, suicide and cardiovascular disorders. "No matter whether it occurs in the family, school, community, institution or workplace, health workers are the front line for responding to violence against children," says Dr Anders Nordstr?m, WHO Acting Director-General. "We must make our contribution to ensuring that such violence is prevented from occurring in the first place, and that where it does occur children receive the best possible services to reduce its harmful effects. States should pursue evidence-based policies and programmes which address factors that give rise to such violence, and ensure that resources are allocated to address its underlying causes and monitor the response to these efforts." "Violence against children is a violation of their human rights, a disturbing reality of our societies," says Louise Arbour, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. "It can never be justified whether for disciplinary reasons or cultural tradition. No such thing as a `reasonable' level of violence is acceptable. Legalized violence against children in one context risks tolerance of violence against children generally." "Violence has a lasting affect not just on children and their families, but also on communities and nations," says UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman. "We welcome this comprehensive study on the impact of violence against children." The report to the General Assembly calls for a wide range of actions to be taken to prevent and respond to violence against children across all the settings where it occurs. Twelve overarching recommendations address areas such as national strategies and systems, data collection and ensuring accountability. At a global level, the report calls for the appointment of a Special Representative on Violence against Children, with an initial mandate of four years, to act as a high-profile global advocate to promote prevention and elimination of all violence against children and to encourage cooperation and follow-up. About the United Nations Secretary-General's Study on Violence against Children In 2001 the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to conduct `an in-depth study on the question of violence against children'. Independent Expert Professor Paulo Sergio Pinheiro was later appointed to lead the Study, in collaboration with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). For further information, please contact: June Kane, Lead Communication Officer, UN Secretary-General's Study on Violence Against Children Tel: +1-917-640-0184 or after 14 October: +41-79-695-6488 OHCHR: Jose Diaz, Spokesperson (Geneva) Tel: +41-22-917-9242 Renata Sivacolundhu, Information Officer UN HQ Tel: +1-212-963-2932 UNICEF: Karen Dukess (NY) Tel: +1-212-303-7910 Email: kdukess@unicef.org WHO: Laura Sminkey, Technical Officer, Advocacy & Communications Tel: +41-79-249-3520 Email: sminkeyl@who.int URL and video access: download from: http://www.thenewsmarket.com/unicef Full report can be found under: http://www.violencestudy.org SOURCE World Health Organization
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W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. Invites You to Join Its

October 12, 2006

Third Quarter 2006 Conference Call
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. will announce earnings results for the third quarter of 2006 on Thursday, 26th October, 2006 in a press release that will be issued at 8:00am (EDT). The press release also will be available on the Company's website at http://www.wpstewart.com . In conjunction with the third quarter earnings release, John C. Russell, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be hosting a conference call at 9:15am (EDT). Complete details to participate in the conference call are as follows: What: W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd.'s Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Release When: Thursday, 26th October, 2006 9:15 a.m. (EDT) - 10:00 a.m. (EDT) How: By teleconference, dial: 1-800-370-0898 (within the United States) + 973-409-9260 (outside the United States) Password: "W.P. Stewart 7990805" Or: Visit our website at http://www.wpstewart.com and click on the Investor Relations tab for a link to the webcast (Minimum requirements to listen to the Internet broadcast: RealPlayer software and at least a 28.8 Kbps connection to the Internet. RealPlayer is downloadable at no charge on a trial basis from http://www.real.com/player . You should complete your download well in advance of the Internet broadcast. If you experience problems listening to the Internet broadcast, please send an e-mail to webcastsupport@tfprn.com.) The teleconference will be available for replay from Thursday, 26th October, 2006 at 12:00 noon (EDT) through Friday, 27th October, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). To access the replay, please dial 1-877-519-4471 (within the United States) or + 973-341-3080 (outside the United States). The PIN number for accessing this replay is 7990805. You will be able to access a replay of the Internet broadcast through Thursday, 2nd November 2006, on the Company's website at http://www.wpstewart.com . The Company will respond to questions submitted by e-mail, following the conference. W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. is an asset management company that has provided research-intensive equity management services to clients throughout the world since 1975. The Company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda and has additional operations or affiliates in the United States, Europe and Asia. The Company's shares are listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WPL) and on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX: WPS). For more information, please contact: Fred M. Ryan W.P. Stewart Investor Relations Tel: +441-295-8585 Email: IRINFO@wpstewart.com Web: http://www.wpstewart.com SOURCE W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd.
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AU Optronics to Unveil its Latest Technology for Mobile Device Applications

October 12, 2006

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced its latest lightweight, power-saving, and environmentally-friendly technologies for mobile device applications. These technologies include; ATR-MVA (Advanced Transflective MVA) featuring Sunlight Readability; APE (AUO Picture Enhancer), which can save up to 45% in power consumption; Color Sequential, featuring high resolution; and 1.3mm super slim mobile TFT-LCD modules. These latest technologies will be unveiled at the FPD International Exhibition 2006, from October 18 to October 20, in Yokohama Japan. "Due to the popularity of mobile telecommunications, the role of image display has gained increasing importance. Additionally, with the rapid growth market of telecommunication applications, the demand for quality flat panels has increased even more. Therefore, in addition to the features of wide viewing angle and high resolution, it is believed that lightweight and power saving features are to become the key future prerequisites for mobile device applications," Dr. CT Liu, Vice President of AUO Technology Center said. "Aiming to meet the needs of the future market, AUO has developed a series of improved and innovated technologies solely for small to medium sized applications. The accelerated product development allows us to service our customers with on-hands efficiency and enhanced added value." ATR-MVA (Advanced Transflective MVA) Technology featuring high contrast ratio >500:1 and sunlight readability AUO's ATR-MVA technology allows for reading under sunlight conditions in addition to providing lower power consumption. With ATR-MVA technology, the wide viewing angle increases to above 160 degrees as well as a 500:1 high contrast ratio. Due to improvements in panel transmittance, this technology provides low power consumption benefits and solves the problem of gray level inversion, which makes it a perfect solution for outdoor usage applications such as mobile phones, DSCs, and DVCs. AUO Picture Enhancer (APE) Technology on Mobile Devices, allowing high contrast ratio of 14,000:1 and saving up to 45% in power consumption AUO will unveil APE technology in its 2.2" mobile phone panels with a high contrast ratio of 14,000:1 and power saving up to 45% on average. The mobile phone panels applied with APE technology are able to advance several digital image processes, including ambient backlight, hue refinement, and saturation enhancement. Color Sequential Technology with improvement in high resolution Unlike conventional TFT-LCDs containing three sub-pixels (red, green, and blue per pixel), Color Sequential technology utilizes solely one dot in one pixel without a color filter. AUO will introduce Color Sequential technology in its 2" mobile phone panel with the features of high resolution (pixels) of 240 x 320 (QVGA) and high color saturation of 97% NTSC. Its temporal multiplexing of RGB LED in a backlight can achieve around 2.5 times improvement in light efficiency, reaching a high brightness of 400 nits. These advanced specifications can meet the demand for the upcoming 3G mobile phone market, allowing people to even clearly see movie subtitles on their mobile phones. 1.3 mm Super Slim Mobile TFT-LCD Module In anticipation of the needs of mobility, AUO will unveil its new self-developed 1.9" mobile phone panel with a super slim 1.3mm module thickness. This is the thinnest mobile TFT-LCD in the industry. About AU Optronics AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is one of the top three largest manufacturers* of large-size thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels ("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 20.9%* of global market share with revenues of NT$217.4billion (US$6.75 bn)* in 2005. TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely used flat panel display technology. Targeted for 40"+ sized LCD TV panels, AUO's next generation (7.5-generation) fabrication facility production is scheduled for mass production in the fourth quarter of 2006. The Company currently operates two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation, one 4th-generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT- LCD fabs, in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and new product development. AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to large- size (1.5"-46") TFT-LCD panels, which enables it to offer a broad and diversified product portfolio. * As shown on DisplaySearch Quarterly Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated August 25, 2006. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2005 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.2039:USD1. Safe Harbour Notice AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the world's third largest manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 1st, 2006. For more information, please contact: Yawen Hsiao Corporate Communications Dept. AU Optronics Corp. Tel: +886-3-500-8899 x3211 Fax: +886-3-577-2730 Email: yawen.hsiao@auo.com SOURCE AU Optronics Corp.
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Sontec Selects EPC Gen 2 Silicon from Texas Instruments to Deliver Improved Mount-on-Metal RFID Tag Performance

October 12, 2006

Retail Supply Chain Management Solution for Consumer White and Electronics Goods
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for ultra-high frequency (UHF) application and metal products or environments compliment one another about as well as oil and water, making RFID-enabled retail supply chain (RSC) management of metal goods a difficult challenge. Sontec Co. Ltd., a leading Korean developer and manufacturer of RFID components and middleware, today announced the availability of various types of mount-on-metal tags and its RFID transponder for metal, which is based upon EPC Gen 2 integrated circuit (IC) chips from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN). According to the agreement, Sontec will purchase 10 million Gen 2 IC chips from TI. Initial shipments have been made with the remainder to be delivered to Sontec by the first half of 2007. Sontec's new RFID transponder features high read-range performance to facilitate supply chain optimization for consumer goods suppliers of appliances, electronics and products with high metal content. The company will i nitially target sales to white-goods and electronics manufacturers in Asia, though ultimately the manufactured products will ship to global retail markets including Japan and the U.S. Traditionally, the radio waves emitted from an RFID tag are reflected by metals at ultra-high frequencies and weakened by the eddy currents metals produce. This effect reduces read-range performance and renders the tags less effective in retail supply chain applications where read distances of 10 to 30 feet are required. "Sontec's tag , based on TI Gen 2 technology , is the first practical UHF Gen 2-based RSC management solution for the normally difficult application environment associated with metals," said Dong-Jin Lee, CEO of Sontec, Incorporated. "Retailers no longer need additional handheld or labor-intensive solutions to move white-goods and electronics through the supply chain; they can now provide regular retail supply tracking performance when shipping high-content metal materials." "Normal UHF transponders can suffer pronounced reductions in read-range performance when attached to metal due to the fact that the UHF signal is drastically attenuated by the metal surface," said Mikael Ahlund, director of asset tracking for TI's RFID Systems division. "Sontec's mount-on-metal packaging technology enables the UHF Gen 2 tag to operate effectively with a very good read range, especially when attached to metal. This is one step towards providing a multitude of solutions needed to move beyond compliance in the supply chain." TI recently announced the availability of the EPCglobal(TM) certified Gen 2 UHF IC chip used in the Sontec tag. Offered in wafer and strap form factors, TI has developed its Gen 2 silicon on the most advanced analog process node at130 nanometer and a built-in Schottky diode for more efficient conversion of RF signal energy, resulting in chips with low power consumption and increased chip-to-reader sensitivity. About Texas Instruments RFid Systems Updated May 2006 Texas Instruments is the world's largest integrated manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders and reader systems. Capitalizing on its competencies in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics packaging, TI is a visionary leader and at the forefront of establishing new markets and international standards for RFID applications. For more information, contact TI-RFid(TM) Systems at 1-800-962-7343 (North America) or +1-214-567-7343 (International), or visit the Web site at http://www.ti-rfid.com . Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company includes the Educational & Productivity Solutions business. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries. Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.ti.com . About Sontec, Inc., Ltd. Sontec Co., Ltd. is a high-tech Korean company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of RFID components and middleware. The company has developed an extensive line of RFID components that support the deployment of RFID-based solutions in industrial and logistic-intensive environments. These components include EPC RFID metal tags based on copper, silver and electronic ink technologies, antennas, car-sticker tags, access control/ID-cards, handheld readers, and middleware. Trademarks TI-RFid is a trademark of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. For more information, please contact: Stephen Jones OMA Marketing and Communications Tel: +1-415-265-7204 Email: sjones@omaorg.org SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated
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London Business School Visits Hong Kong

October 12, 2006

Demand Continues to Grow for Qualified Business Professionals in Asia
HONG KONG, Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The number of Chinese students enrolling in London Business School's Masters in Finance programme has nearly doubled over the last year. This growth reflects an increasing interest by Chinese executives for stronger business knowledge, coupled with a demand from employers for greater financial expertise. Senior staff from London Business School are in Hong Kong this week to meet with prospective students considering undertaking an MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA), Masters in Finance degree (MiF) or Sloan Fellowship. Representing the School are Ms. Sabine Vinck, Associate Dean of the MiF programme; Ms. Ruth Allen, MBA programme manager; and Ms. Linden Selby, Senior Admissions Manager for the EMBA and Sloan Fellowship programmes. The team will host an information session at the Conrad Hotel on October 12. London Business School offers the widest range of degree programmes among top business schools, The School's top-ranked MBA programme develops multi-skilled professionals into tomorrow's global leaders. The 20-month part-time EMBA and EMBA global programme (run in association with the Columbia Business School in the U.S) are as equally demanding as the full-time programme but more flexible for fully employed professionals. The Masters in Finance programme is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, and provides training in the principles and practice of finance. The Sloan Fellowship is a 10-month, full-time, business masters programme for mid-career professionals leading to an MSc qualification. "We have witnessed a strong increase in the number of Hong Kong and Mainland China students on the Masters in Finance programme over the past two years," says Vinck. "This reflects a growing demand for suitably qualified business and finance professionals in the region. "The number of Mainland China students in the School's MiF programme has nearly doubled over the past year, from 7 percent of graduates in 2006 to 13 percent expected to graduate in 2007. Currently, 52 percent of all students on the MiF courses are from Asia, a quarter of whom are from Mainland China." More than 300 alumni from London Business School's degree programmes are now working in Hong Kong and Mainland China, representing a mix of nationalities. They are working in a wide variety of industries but predominately in finance, investment banking, consulting and with multinationals. Some are also entrepreneurs. The MBA programme at London Business School has undergone changes to its curriculum over the past year, making the programme more flexible for students. There is now an option to complete the programme in 15-21 months. "In addition, our Entrepreneurship module has now become a compulsory subject, reflecting the popularity of this module and the results of our study among 100 senior business leaders, "Global Business Capabilities", which identified innovation as a key requirement from MBA graduates," Allen says. The School will also host a whole class of Hong Kong University MBA students for a term next year to further links with the Hong Kong-Mainland China region. London Business School has a strong alumni community, with more than 25,500 alumni in 100 countries worldwide. Hong Kong-based alumni from MBA, Sloan, EMBA global and MiF programmes will be on hand at today's information session to share their experience of studying at the School, and the benefits they have experienced from their degrees, with the prospective students. The London Business School team is also visiting Tokyo and Singapore this month, and representatives from the School will be travelling to Shanghai and Beijing later in the year to meet prospective students in Mainland China. Notes for Editors London Business School's Vision is to be the pre-eminent global business school, nurturing talent and advancing knowledge in a multi-national, multicultural environment. Founded in 1965, the School graduated over 800 MBAs, Executive MBAs, Masters in Finance, Sloan Fellows and PhDs from over 70 countries last year. The School's executive education department serves over 6,000 executives on its programmes every year. London Business School is based in the most accessible and international city in the world and is one of only two UK business schools to have twice been awarded the highest research rating of five-star (5*), by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), confirming the School as a centre of world-class research in business and management. http://www.london.edu For more information, please contact: Jenny Chan Burson-Marsteller Hong Kong Tel: +852-2963-5625 Email: jenny_chan@hk.bm.com Kerry Taylor Senior Press Officer London Business School Tel: +44-207-000-7252 Email: kerrytaylor@london.edu SOURCE London Business School
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Election of WHO Director-General -- Guidelines and Information for Media

October 12, 2006

The election of the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General will take place in Geneva from 6-9 November 2006. There will be two separate meetings in two separate venues. Below journalists can find practical information relating to accreditation, access to meetings, and news conference, photo and broadcast opportunities. The WHO Executive Board (EB) will meet from 6 to 8 November at WHO Headquarters and will nominate a person for the post of Director-General. Journalists will be able to listen to proceedings during the public sessions, which include the short opening session on the morning of 6 November, the late-afternoon session on 6 November when the short-list is announced, and the closing session on 8 November when the name of the person nominated for the post will be made public. Otherwise, the EB will conduct proceedings related to the nomination in a session which is open only to Members of the Board and one representative for each Member State. Journalists will not be allowed in the Executive Board room during these sessions. On 9 November 2006, the World Health Assembly will meet at the United Nations Palais des Nations Assembly Hall for a special session. The Health Assembly will consider the nomination of the Director-General at a private meeting and shall come to a decision through a secret ballot. Journalists will be able to follow the public sessions from the media gallery (on the 2nd balcony). These include the opening of the session in the morning and the closing of the meeting when the successful candidate will be publicly announced and will make a speech. Media Accreditation procedures Correspondents wishing to cover the Executive Board from 6-8 November must apply to the Communications Department at the World Health Organization. To do this, journalists should send a fax (+41 22 791 4858) or email (mediainquiries@who.int) requesting accreditation, along with a letter signed by their editor indicating the reason for accreditation, the dates for which accreditation is required and a photocopy of media credentials. Accreditation badges will be available to journalists at the reception of WHO during the afternoon of Sunday 5 November from 16.00hrs to 17.30hrs and on Monday 6 November from 08.00hrs. Correspondents wishing to cover the World Health Assembly on 9 November must apply to the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. This must include a letter signed by their editor indicating the reason for accreditation, a photocopy of media credentials and passport. Journalists can call +41 22 917 2313, or +41 22 917 2336, or email Catherine Fegli at cfegli@unog.ch for more information. To facilitate the accreditation process, journalists are strongly encouraged to apply early. Once these documents have been approved by DPI, journalists can collect their accreditation at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, at the Pregny gate (in front of the International Committee of the Red Cross). Facilities for Media -- WHO During 6-8 November, journalists will have access to a conference room in headquarters from which they will be able to monitor, by video conference, the public sessions. News material, news conferences and other announcements will be made available in this room on an on-going basis throughout the meeting. Facilities for Media -- UN Palais des Nations During the Asssembly, WHO will organize its press conferences at Press Room III (Gate 6). To avoid access problems, journalists must wear their accreditation badges visibly. Press conferences will be announced via the loudspeaker system and will be posted on a notice board situated in Press Room I (Gate 6). Important documents, news releases, the scheduling of news conferences and briefings, and other items of interest to correspondents will also be available in Press Room I. Photographs Information on the WHO Photo Service for media can be obtained from Mr Chris Black, email blackc@who.int, Tel. +41 22 791 1460 or mobile: +41 79 472 6054. Video for Broadcasters -- related to both meetings For information on taping of events in the Assembly Hall, taping of interviews for broadcast TV and the feedpoint to EBU Geneva through WHO TV Studios or UNTV Geneva, please contact Jean-Marc Glinz, email: glinzj@who.int Tel.: +41 22 791 3924 or mobile: +41 79 475 5515. Please note that: -- WHO will only provide tapes for broadcasters (in Betacam SP PAL) -- To reserve a live link from EBU Geneva to the final destination, please contact EBU planning at +41 22 717 2900 or send email to bookings@eurovision.net. General information for photo & television correspondents -- WHO requests that photo journalists respect the rules set out by Security and Protocol Officers at the Executive Board and World Health Assembly. Flash units may be used, but photographers are encouraged to use telephoto lenses and avoid grouping around speakers so as not to disturb their work. -- Due to space limitations, access to the floor of the EB and WHA during public sessions will be limited and a pool situation for video and photographs will likely be in effect. List of related documents: Process -- The Resolution to accelerate the election of the DG http://www.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/EB118/B118_20-en.pdf -- Director-General: Nomination for the post -- Note by the Legal Counsel http://www.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/EB119/B119_ID1-en.pdf -- Proposals for DG candidates including the list of candidates http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/notes/2006/np22/en/index.html -- Questions & Answers DG election http://www.who.int/mediacentre/selection_faq/en/index.html -- Composition of the Executive Board http://www.who.int/governance/eb/en/index.html For further information, please call the WHO Media Centre at (+41 22) 791 2222 or contact: Christine McNab, Communications Officer, WHO, Geneva Tel: +41-22-791-4688 Mobile: +41-79-254-6815 Email: mcnabc@who.int Fadela Chaib, Communications Officer, WHO, Geneva Tel: +41-22-791-3228 Mobile: +41-79-475-5556 Email: chaibf@who.int Iain Simpson, Communications Officer, WHO, Geneva Tel: +41-22-791-3215 Mobile: +41-79-254-3215 Email: simpsoni@who.int For audiovisual requests: Jean-Marc Glinz Tel: +41-22-791-3924 Mobile: +41-79-475-5515 Email: glinzj@who.int Chris Black Tel: +41-22-791-1460 Mobile: +41-79-472-6054 Email: blackc@who.int All WHO Press Releases, Fact Sheets and Features as well as other information on this subject can be obtained on Internet on the WHO home page: http://www.who.int/ SOURCE World Health Organization
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Sight Test and Glasses Could Dramatically Improve the Lives of 150 Million People With Poor Vision

October 12, 2006

WHO Releases New Global Estimates to Mark World Sight Day
GENEVA, Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- A simple sight test and eyeglasses or contact lenses could make a dramatic difference to the lives of more than 150 million people who are suffering from poor vision. Children fail at school, adults are unable to work and families are pushed into poverty as a result of uncorrected visual impairment. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040610/CNTH001LOGO ) To mark World Sight Day, 12 October 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released new global estimates which, for the first time, reveal that 153 million people around the world have uncorrected refractive errors (more commonly known as near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism). Refractive errors can be easily diagnosed, measured and corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses, yet millions of people in low and middle income countries do not have access to these basic services. Without appropriate optical correction, millions of children are losing educational opportunities and adults are excluded from productive working lives, with severe economic and social consequences. Individuals and families are frequently pushed into a cycle of deepening poverty because of their inability to see well. At least 13 million children (age 5 to 15) and 45 million working-age adults (age 16 to 49) are affected globally. Fully 90% of all people with uncorrected refractive errors live in low and middle income countries. "These results reveal the enormity of the problem," said Dr Catherine Le Gales-Camus, WHO Assistant Director-General, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health. "This common form of visual impairment can no longer be ignored as a target for urgent action." WHO previously estimated that 161 million people were visually impaired from eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Uncorrected refractive errors were not included in these earlier estimates. These latest WHO estimates add to the previous number and effectively double the estimated total number of visually-impaired people worldwide, bringing it to some 314 million people globally. The estimates also confirm that uncorrected refractive errors are a leading cause of visual impairment worldwide. As part of the VISION 2020 Global Initiative to eliminate avoidable visual impairment and blindness worldwide, WHO has been working with its partners to improve access to affordable eye exams and eyeglasses for people in low and middle income countries. This new information concerning the prevalence of refractive errors will strengthen the efforts of the VISION 2020 partnership to raise awareness of the magnitude of the problem and spur increased commitment for action. "Correction of refractive errors is a simple and cost-effective intervention in eye care," said Dr Serge Resnikoff, Coordinator of WHO's Chronic Disease Prevention and Management unit. "Now that we know the extent of the problem of uncorrected refractive errors, especially in low and middle income countries, we must re-double our efforts to ensure that every person who needs help is able to receive it." Note to Editors: Refractive errors occur when the eye is not able to correctly focus images on the retina. The result is blurred vision, which is sometimes so severe that it creates functional blindness for affected individuals. The three most common refractive errors are: -- Myopia (nearsightedness) -- this is difficulty in seeing distant objects clearly. -- Hyperopia also known as Hypermetropia (farsightedness) -- this is difficulty is seeing close objects clearly. -- Astigmatism -- This is distorted vision resulting from an irregularly curved cornea. Related links: WHO's site on the prevention of blindness and visual impairment: http://www.who.int/blindness/en/ Vision 2020 and World Sight Day: http://www.v2020.org/ For further information, or to arrange one-on-one interviews, please contact: Alexandra Touchaud, Communication officer, WHO Geneva Tel: +41-22-791-5053 Mobile: +41-79-754-7763 Email: touchauda@who.int Dr JoAnne Epping-Jordan, Senior Programme Adviser, WHO Geneva Tel: +41-22-791-4646 Email: eppingj@who.int All press releases, fact sheets and other WHO media material can be found at http://www.who.int . SOURCE World Health Organization
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Cummins Selects Corning as Supplier of Emissions Control Products for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

October 12, 2006

Agreement Will Help Cummins Meet US 2007 Emissions Control Regulations
CORNING, N.Y., Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and Cummins Emission Solutions, a business unit of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), jointly announced on Oct 11, 2006 that they have entered into a long-term agreement for the supply of Corning emissions control products. This multi-year agreement will help Cummins meet EPA 2007 regulations which take effect Jan. 1, 2007. Corning and Cummins Emission Solutions worked jointly to integrate Corning DuraTrap(R) filters and Corning Celcor(R) substrates into an advanced aftertreatment platform optimized for a range of Cummins medium- and heavy-duty engines which will be used in EPA 2007 on-highway applications. "We are pleased that Corning has been awarded the opportunity to serve Cummins emission control needs for the growing heavy-duty diesel market," said Thomas R. Hinman, senior vice president and general manager of Corning Diesel Technologies. "Our agreement further strengthens our long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship. This announcement represents a significant milestone for Corning and reinforces our position as a leader in heavy-duty emissions control solutions." "This agreement is the culmination of years of work within Cummins Emission Solutions, including millions of miles of product testing on multiple engine families," said Mike Cross, vice president and general manager of Cummins Emission Solutions. "Corning has actively supported this work since the research phase of the project." Corning continues to work with leading engine and vehicle manufacturers to strengthen its position as a leader in heavy-duty emissions control solutions as global demand for diesel aftertreatment grows. The company continues to leverage its materials and manufacturing expertise as well as its design-in and service capabilities to develop innovative technology solutions to help customers meet tightening emissions regulations. Corning is a leading supplier of advanced cellular ceramic substrates and particulate filters to all of the world's major manufacturers of gasoline and diesel engines and vehicles. The company invented an economical, high-performance cellular ceramic substrate in the early 1970s that is now the standard for catalytic converters worldwide. In 1978, Corning developed the cellular ceramic particulate filter to remove soot from diesel emissions. Since 2001, Corning has announced investments totaling $365 million for its diesel manufacturing facility in the Corning, N.Y. area which is designed to make the large filter and substrate products that are used in diesel engine exhaust treatment systems. The facility began production in 2004. About Cummins Emission Solutions Cummins Emission Solutions is a market-leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of exhaust aftertreatment systems and devices for the on and off highway medium duty, heavy duty and high horsepower engine markets. With key operations in Columbus, Indiana, Wisconsin, the UK and South Africa, Cummins Emission Solutions products serve both OEM and Retrofit customers. Cummins Emission Solutions products include Mobile Selective Catalytic Reduction (MSCR) systems, Active and Passive Particulate Filters, Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs), hydrocarbon injection systems and aftertreatment software/control systems. About Cummins Inc. Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins serves customers in more than 160 countries through its network of 550 Company-owned and independent distributor facilities and more than 5,000 dealer locations. Cummins reported net income of $550 million on sales of $9.9 billion in 2005. Press releases can be found on the Web at http://www.cummins.com . About Corning Incorporated Corning Incorporated ( http://www.corning.com ) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries. For more information, please contact: Corning Media Relations Contacts: Lydia Lu Tel: +86-21-5467-4666 X1900 Email: lulr@corning.com Lisa A. Burns Tel: +1-607-974-4897 Email: burnsla@corning.com Corning Investor Relations Contact: Kenneth C. Sofio Tel: +1-607-974-7705 Email: sofiokc@corning.com Cummins Contact: Loretta Evans Tel: +1-901-546-5731 Email: Loretta.k.evans@cummins.com SOURCE Corning Incorporated
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Miami Honors 'Grandmother' of Erotic Art

October 12, 2006

World Erotic Art Museum Celebrates First Anniversary
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's most unique art collectors, 71 year old Naomi Wilzig will be presented with the Key to the City of Miami Beach to mark the one year anniversary of her World Erotic Art Museum ( http://www.weam.com ). The tribute, in recognition of her help in "enhancing the cultural stature of Miami Beach," will be presented to her by Tourism Director, Michael Aller, on Wednesday, October 18th. "I am honored and proud. This past year has been a revelation to me. I have welcomed a wide spectrum of visitors of all ages, and most personally thank me for opening their eyes to this hidden genre of art -- which they never realized existed," says "Miss Naomi." The anniversary ceremony also marks the unveiling of thirty new pieces consisting of Asian and European acquisitions to be added to the extensive collection, housed at 1205 Washington Avenue, in Miami Beach. "The Museum is a validation that I have done something important for the community. Collecting erotic art has inspired and enhanced my life as an older person. I am convinced my passion for sexual liberation and tolerance will benefit humanity," says Wilzig. It was Wilzig's son, recording artist Sir Ivan, who first sparked her interest in erotica: "Fifteen years ago, I asked my mother, while antique shopping, to do me a favor and buy me a piece of erotic art for my new apartment. Instead she wound up doing the world a favor by purchasing 4,000 pieces of erotica and opening the museum," said Sir Ivan. Her Museum collection traces the evolution of erotica from biblical times to the contemporary world as illustrated by such memorable sculptures as the male prop made famous in Stanley Kubrick's controversial 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange. An avid collector of erotica, Naomi Wilzig has published five books about her collection, and lectures on erotic art to college students of Human Sexuality. The World Erotic Art Museum is open daily, from 11 A.M. to Midnight. On Wednesday, October 18, from 11 A.M. until 5 P.M., the price of $15 will admit two for the price of one. For information call (305) 532-9336 or online at http://www.weam.com . For more information, please contact: Rob Goldstone Oui 2 Public Relations Tel: +1-212-541-5698 SOURCE World Erotic Art Museum
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CNH Global N.V. to Release 3rd Quarter 2006 Earnings and Hold Conference Call on Wednesday, October 25, 2006

October 12, 2006

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH) will release third quarter financial results at approximately 8:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. The full text of the release, along with the financial statements, will be available both from PR Newswire and on http://www.cnh.com . Also on October 25, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, CNH will provide a live, listen-only, audio Webcast of the company's quarterly conference call with securities analysts and institutional investors. The Webcast can be accessed either through http://www.cnh.com or CCBN's individual investor center at http://www.earnings.com . Anyone unable to listen to the live Webcast can access the replay at either site for two weeks following the event. CNH Global N.V. is a world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment businesses. Supported by more than 11,000 dealers in 160 countries, CNH brings together the knowledge and heritage of its Case and New Holland brand families with the strength and resources of its worldwide commercial, industrial, product support and finance organizations. CNH Global N.V., whose stock is listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNH), is a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. (FIA.MI; NYSE: FIA), More information about CNH and its Case and New Holland products can be found online at http://www.cnh.com . For more information, please contact: Thomas Witom, News and Information, CNH Global N.V. Tel: +1-847-955-3939 Albert Trefts, Jr., Investor Relations, CNH Global N.V. Tel: +1-847-955-3821 SOURCE CNH Global N.V.
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Visa Announces Global Restructuring

October 11, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Visa announced today that it intends to restructure its organization in order to create a new public global corporation called Visa Inc. As a part of this restructuring, Visa Europe will remain a membership association, owned and governed by its European member banks, and become a licensee of Visa Inc. Visa expects the proposed restructuring will best position the company to meet the evolving needs of its customers and will accelerate its growth by improving organizational efficiency, addressing certain legal claims that exist in some markets, and increasing access to capital. "This is a great time in Visa's history to make this transition -- we continue to be a leader in the payments industry, our growth and emerging market strategies are succeeding, and the growth potential in the global payments industry is tremendous," said William I. Campbell, chairman of the Visa International Board of Directors. "We expect that the new structure will accelerate Visa's growth and position us to better serve our financial institutions and merchants." Under the proposed restructuring, Visa Inc. will be created through a series of mergers involving Visa Canada, Visa USA and Visa International, which includes the operating regions of Asia Pacific; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. The reorganization will result in a new stock corporation owned by Visa members. After the mergers are complete, the global corporation intends to begin the IPO process and list its shares on a major stock exchange. It is expected that a majority of the shares in the reorganized company will be sold to the public. The boards of directors of Visa's six regions and Visa International unanimously approved the recommendation for the restructuring. The restructuring is subject to approval by Visa members and regulatory authorities. Within the new model, Visa Europe will retain its member-owned association structure, with continued ownership by its 4,500 European member banks, and will operate as a licensee of Visa Inc. This structure will enable Visa Europe to focus on the significant opportunities arising from the formation of an internal market for payments in Europe through the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). Visa Europe will be a minority stockholder in the global company, and Visa Inc. will have a minority investment interest in Visa Europe. "Visa recognises that the unique features of the European market require a tailored approach," said Jan Liden, chairman of the Visa Europe Board of Directors. "This is a European solution for Europe. It will benefit all of our stakeholders -- our member banks and their customers -- retailers and consumers. And it supports the European Commission's stated goal of creating European-wide payments systems." Visa's new structure is expected to strengthen global coordination and accelerate product development and innovation, while preserving the advantages of Visa's strong local market expertise and execution. As a result, Visa anticipates that it will improve its ability to service global customers while continuing to meet the needs of local markets. Visa intends to continue to ensure the highest levels of interoperability, reliability and security throughout the global enterprise. "Visa's approach provides it with the best of both worlds, combining the efficiencies of global scale with the recognition of Europe's unique business and economic environment," said Campbell. "The new structure differentiates us from other global brands and increases our ability to compete more effectively using Visa's key global assets -- brand and network." As part of the restructuring, the board of Visa Inc. will be comprised of a majority of independent directors. A search for independent directors and a chief executive officer for Visa Inc. is underway. About Visa: Visa connects cardholders, merchants and financial institutions through the world's largest electronic payments network. Visa products allow buyers and sellers to conduct commerce with ease and confidence in both the physical and virtual worlds. Visa is committed to the sustained growth of electronic payment systems to support the needs of all stakeholders and to drive economic growth. Visa products currently generate more than US$4 trillion in sales volume worldwide. Visa has unsurpassed acceptance at more than 24 million locations worldwide including one million ATMs. For more information, visit http://www.corporate.visa.com . This information is based upon unanimous, non-binding agreement by the Visa International board and Visa regional boards. It is all subject to Definitive Agreements being acceptable to all parties, all necessary corporate and member approval, and completion of all necessary due diligence. This material is not intended, and should not be construed, as an offer to sell, or as a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities. This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "will," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about the proposed restructuring and related transactions, strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management and events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur. The forward-looking statements reflect Visa's current views and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual and future results and trends to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to ability to obtain approval by Visa's members for the proposed restructuring and related transactions; successful completion of the restructuring and related transactions; the outcome of legal proceedings; uncertainties inherent in operating internationally; and the impact of law and regulations. Many of these factors are beyond Visa's ability to control or predict. Given these factors, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. For more information, please contact: Sandra Chu Visa International Tel: +1-650-432-2154 Email: globalmedia@visa.com Fiona Wilkinson Visa Europe Tel: +44-207-795-5331 Email: europeanmedia@visa.com SOURCE Visa
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Record Wins for Otis in India

October 11, 2006

FARMINGTON, Conn., Oct. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), won two contracts to supply and install 174 elevators and escalators for a new super mall in Mumbai and a major IT complex in Pune. The awards are the largest to date for Otis in India. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061011/NEW003-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061011/NEW003-b ) "We are proud to be the undisputed leader in one of the world's fastest growing markets," said Otis President Ari Bousbib. "India's service and IT sectors have spawned unprecedented infrastructure development." In Mumbai, India's commercial and entertainment capital and most populous city, Otis will install 62 elevators and 28 escalators at the 1.1-million-square-foot (102,190-square-meter) Dreams mall. The mall, which incorporates 15 20-story residential buildings, will be the largest of its kind in India. In Pune, a thriving center for India's software and IT industries, Otis will provide 84 elevators for the Eon Free Zone. This 45-acre complex will feature technology "clusters" comprised of software development, business process outsourcing (BPO) and 24/7 call center businesses. Otis Elevator Company is the world's largest manufacturer and maintainer of people-moving products including elevators, escalators and moving walkways. With headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut, Otis employs 60,000 people, offers products and services in more than 200 countries and territories and maintains 1.5 million elevators and escalators worldwide. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. For more information, please contact: Tizz Weber Director, Communications of Otis Elevator Company Tel: +1-860-676-6127 Email: Tizz.Weber@Otis.com SOURCE Otis Elevator Company
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University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur, Switzerland: Bachelor of Science in Tourism

October 11, 2006

CHUR, Switzerland, Oct. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- St. Moritz, Davos, Arosa -- three resounding Swiss tourism destinations. All three towns lie in the canton of Grisons (Graubunden), the capital of which is Chur, home to the University of Applied Sciences Chur HTW Chur, founded in 1963. Approximately 1,400 students may choose from five Swiss federally approved and internationally recognized Bachelor programs. The Bachelor of Science in Tourism degree program in particular is proving very popular internationally. The HTW Chur Bachelor of Science in Tourism is designed to appeal to individuals from around the world who are interested in pursuing a comprehensive qualification in tourism which dynamically combines theory with practice, in a country associated with excellence in education, a profound depth of historicity in tourism, and a uniquely attractive environment. Very good English skills, both spoken and written, are a must, as the entirety of this 3-year full-time degree program is conducted in English, delivered by a highly qualified and internationally experienced faculty. Content-wise, emphasis is laid on an integrative approach to tourism management, on a careful balance of exploration and investigation of key tourism-related management principles on the one hand, and cutting-edge general management and leadership issues on the other. The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur may be fairly small, but it nonetheless offers all the advantages of a youthfully vigorous institution of higher learning which is very much in tune with international trends and developments in education while ascribing to excellence, both quantitatively and qualitatively. In the latter terms, significantly, classes are of a manageable size, allowing students to contribute actively and learn efficiently while benefiting from the unique networking experience afforded by an international student body. For more information, please contact: Tel: +41-81-286-39-34 Web: http://www.fh-htwchur.com SOURCE HTW Chur - Hochschule fuer Technik und Wirtschaft
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Portman Holdings Expands Internationally With Major Deals and Executives

October 11, 2006

Company Projects Span Fast-Growth Far East
ATLANTA, Oct. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Officials of Portman Holdings today announced that it is well along on developments in China, India and Korea in tandem with its U.S. activities, and is in discussions about future projects in the Middle East. Separately, the company said that, in support of its stepped up global development efforts, it has added three senior officers to its management team and opened a new office in India, to join the existing offices in Atlanta and Shanghai. Development Update * China -- Portman Holdings announced the formation of a joint-venture to develop Jian Ye Li, a 458,000 square-foot mixed-use, luxury project comprised of high-end residential, serviced apartments, retail and parking in a historically protected neighborhood in the Xuhui District of Shanghai at a cost of $105 million, with an opening expected in the first quarter of 2009. In addition, the company is in the early phases of a number of other projects in China. * India -- The company has finalized a $150 million venture called Sansara to develop a portfolio of luxury serviced-apartments in major cities throughout India. Site acquisition, design of a prototype, selection of an operator and assembly of a dedicated team based in Mumbai are proceeding on schedule. * Korea -- Portman Holdings has executed a project development agreement as a first step in the potential development of approximately 1,500 acres of reclaimed land from the Yellow Sea in Incheon, Korea. The company is lead developer of a consortium of Korean partners that is master-planning as much as 60 million to 70 million square feet of space with the first phase to include a 151-story mixed-used Incheon Tower, comprised of hotel, office, retail, and housing components. When completed, it will be the tallest building in Northeast Asia. Key Executive Additions The three new senior officers recently added to the company's management team are Alex Chui, W. Dean Wilkerson and Martin Taxson: * Alex Chui, Managing Director - China -- Based in Shanghai, he will be responsible for Portman's real estate activities in China. This includes overall responsibility for the implementation of Jian Ye Li, as well as identifying and executing other transactions in major markets throughout China. "Alex has a broad development background that includes mixed-use, retail, hospitality, industrial and high-end residential," said Thomas Arasi, president of Portman Holdings. "We have a long track record in China, having developed the renowned Shanghai Centre mixed-use property, which consists of luxury apartments, office, retail, and the Portman Ritz-Carlton hotel. Furthermore, John Portman and Associates has designed some of the country's most exceptional luxury hotels, including the Portman Ritz-Carlton, The Westin Shanghai at Bund Centre and J.W. Marriott at Tomorrow Square in Shanghai, as well as the Park Hyatt at Beijing Yintai Centre and other projects in Jinan and Hangzhou." Prior to joining Portman, Chui had a long and successful career as director and general manager at Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) in China, where he reported directly to Walter Kwok, chairman of SHKP. Chui's primary responsibilities included actively sourcing and developing new investments for SHKP, ranging from residential to multi-use complexes, as well as acquiring and redeveloping distressed assets. * W. Dean Wilkerson, Senior Vice President of Construction -- Based in Atlanta, he will have project management responsibility for many of the company's international projects. "Dean has more than 30 years of experience and adds great depth to our team in project-oversight," said Warren Snipes, executive vice president of Portman Holdings. "Functionally, he will provide centralized oversight and accountability for Portman's overseas project management activities and regional and on-site project directors. Previously, he was project director for HDC International, where he provided total program management for the design and construction of a $227 million hotel and convention center in Schaumburg, Ill., outside Chicago." * Martin Taxson, Senior Project Director -- Headquartered in the company's Shanghai office, Taxson will be the Asia regional project director with overall responsibility for various projects in Asia, including Jian Ye Li. In this role, he will act as a liaison with on-site project managers and provide business development support. "Marty has tremendous international experience, including the Middle East, Russia and the Caribbean," Snipes said. "He knows all aspects of construction and has hands-on experience with hundreds of projects in the hospitality, office and government segments." With a career spanning nearly four decades, Taxson most recently served as project director of the newest and most prestigious timeshare complex on Aruba, with overall development responsibility for the 450- unit villa development owned by Marriott Vacation Club International. "There are tremendous opportunities in development in the Far East due to the phenomenal economic growth taking place in countries such as China and India, and there is also growing interest in the Middle East," Arasi said. "With these additional 'boots on the ground,' Portman is well positioned to source a pipeline of attractive, large-scale deals and deploy the expertise to capitalize on opportunities." About Portman Holdings Headquartered in Atlanta with international offices in Shanghai, China and Mumbai, India, Portman Holdings has developed some of the world's premier real estate assets, including Embarcadero Center in San Francisco, Marina Square in Singapore, the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles, Peachtree Center in Atlanta, Shanghai Centre in China, the Brussels Trade Mart in Belgium, and the Westin Charlotte in North Carolina -- developments with an estimated collective value of more than $7 billion in today's market. Portman Holdings is the development division of the Portman companies, a real estate owner, developer and architectural firm, founded in 1953. Its other divisions include AmericasMart, the largest wholesale market of its kind in the world with 4.2 million square feet of exhibit space; and John Portman and Associates, one of the world's most prestigious architectural firms. Additional information about the company may be found on the division's web site, http://www.portmanholdings.com . For more information, please contact: Chris Daly Daly Gray Public Relations Tel: +1-703-435-6293 SOURCE Portman Holdings
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DTCC Deriv/SERV Connection Now Available on SWIFTNet

October 11, 2006

SYDNEY, Australia and NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that a connection to its Deriv/SERV over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives matching and confirmation service is now available on SWIFTNet, SWIFT's Internet Protocol (IP) messaging platform. The link between the two services allows customers on the SWIFTNet platform to deliver real-time, transaction data to DTCC Deriv/SERV for matching and confirmation without having to create a separate, direct computer-to-computer connection to DTCC. "Our ability to provide customers with access to Deriv/SERV via SWIFTNet enables them to reuse their investment in the SWIFTNet infrastructure and communicate with Deriv/SERV in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner," said James P. Donovan, Head of Securities Industry Division and Member of the Executive Committee, SWIFT. "This eliminates the need to operate and maintain multiple links or the need to perform spreadsheet uploads of data into Deriv/SERV." DTCC Deriv/SERV provides automated matching and confirmation for a wide range of credit, interest rate and equity derivatives products. Its global customer base includes over 640 dealers and buy-side firms in more than 25 countries worldwide. SWIFT is the industry-owned co-operative supplying standardized messaging services and interface software to the financial industry. In addition to computer-to-computer messaging, market participants can also connect to Deriv/SERV via a secure Web-browser interface or a spreadsheet upload capability via the Internet. "Our collaboration with SWIFT expands the options available to buy- and sell-side firms to transmit real-time data to Deriv/SERV," said Peter Axilrod, managing director, DTCC business development. "This allows us to provide even greater automation levels and accuracy to the market place." Connectivity to Deriv/SERV is made available though the SWIFTNet InterAct messaging service. It is secured with SWIFTNet PKI for message authentication, encryption and integrity control. "This link with SWIFTNet is another example of how DTCC is working with a number of complementary solution providers to provide the market with greater access to Deriv/SERV and the benefits of automated processing," added Axilrod. Background on DTCC Deriv/SERV LLC: DTCC's derivatives services are offered through DTCC Deriv/SERV LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of DTCC. Deriv/SERV is a global service offering focused on automating the entire life cycle of OTC derivatives. The service line includes: Affirmation: AffirmXpress(TM) is DTCC's first foray to bring automation into the front-office for OTC derivatives. It is a single-screen post-trade affirmation platform that lets traders and front-office staffs affirm credit derivative trades from multiple IDBs. Initially, AffirmXpress will support credit derivatives, including single-name and index credit default swaps (CDS), and tranched index swaps. Future releases will include interest rate and equity derivatives products. Matching and Confirmation: Deriv/SERV provides automated matching and confirmation for OTC derivatives contracts, including credit, equity and interest rate derivatives. According to major market participants, 70% of credit derivatives traded globally are electronically confirmed through Deriv/SERV, up from 15% in 2004. Payments: Deriv/SERV provides payment matching and bilateral netting services, providing greater accuracy and straight-through processing. In 2005, more than 3.5 million payment transactions were processed through Deriv/SERV. Trade Information Warehouse: The warehouse will comprise a comprehensive database containing the most up-to-date record of each contract, as well as a processing component that will standardize and automate "downstream" processing over a contract's life cycle. Beginning with credit derivatives, this global infrastructure solution, which is being developed in close collaboration with leading dealers and buy-side firms for launch later this year, will eventually accommodate interest rates, equities and other OTC derivatives. About DTCC The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), through its subsidiaries, provides clearance, settlement and information services for equities, corporate and municipal bonds, government and mortgage-backed securities and over-the-counter credit and equity derivatives. DTCC's depository also provides custody and asset servicing for more than two million securities issues from the United States and 100 other countries and territories. In addition, DTCC is a leading processor of mutual funds and insurance transactions, linking funds and carriers with their distribution networks. DTCC has operating facilities in multiple locations in the United States and overseas. DTCC's derivatives services are offered through DTCC Deriv/SERV LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of DTCC. For more information on DTCC, visit http://www.dtcc.com . For more information, please contact: Judy Inosanto, DTCC Tel: +1-212-855-5424 Email: jinosanto@dtcc.com SOURCE The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
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Libin Zhang Joins Baker Botts as Partner; Provides Depth, Experience in Corporate and Investment Transactions Involving China

October 11, 2006

HONG KONG, Oct. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Chinese lawyer Libin Zhang has joined Baker Botts as a partner in its expanding China presence. Prior to joining Baker Botts, Zhang was legal counsel at ABB (China) Limited. Zhang is a New York-qualified lawyer with nearly 15 years of experience working on cross-border transactions involving both foreign in-bound investors to China and Chinese companies investing abroad. Zhang worked for many years with Baker Botts partner John Kuzmik at White & Case. "With Baker Botts' global commitment to our clients, building our China practice team is an essential objective," said Walt Smith, Managing Partner of Baker Botts. "Zhang's depth of experience advising on U.S. and PRC-related transactions will help us maintain the Baker Botts tradition of providing the highest standard of service to our clients as we continue to develop the Firm's practice in Asia." Zhang's ability to work across cultures and jurisdictions has led to his success in working with both Western and Chinese clients on significant mergers and acquisitions, direct investment and large-scale infrastructure projects. "We could not be more pleased to bring Zhang on board with our growing China practice," said David Powers, Partner in Charge of Baker Botts' Hong Kong office, which opened in 2005 to serve as a regional base for the firm's Asian operations. "His direct experience with foreign and Chinese multi-nationals, and in particular his involvement in the power industry, fits precisely with our plans in Asia." Baker Botts partner John Kuzmik, head of the firm's China practice, said: "On both a personal and professional level it will be good to work with Zhang again. He brings a steady hand to our growing China-focused resources, a quality which will be increasingly important as both China's economy and legal system mature." Zhang joins Baker Botts with a strong sense of identification with the Firm's roots. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1997. "Having graduated from the University of Texas, I learned to think of Baker Botts as not only the preeminent global oil and gas firm but as a national U.S. powerhouse," Zhang said. "Now that Baker Botts has lawyers with extensive local experience in China, it provides an unrivalled practice platform for cross-border transactions involving China." About Baker Botts L.L.P. Baker Botts L.L.P., founded in 1840, is a leading international law firm with offices in Austin, Dallas, Dubai, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Moscow, New York, Riyadh and Washington. With approximately 700 lawyers, Baker Botts provides a full range of legal services to regional, national and international clients. For more information, please visit http://www.bakerbotts.com . About Baker Botts in Asia and China Baker Botts has represented clients involved in major energy projects in Asia over the course of three decades. In 2005, the firm enhanced our practice in the region by establishing an office in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the firm's first office in Asia, and it serves as a regional hub, supporting our work throughout the region. Baker Botts' China team has extensive specialist experience addressing the issues which arise in transactions involving China. Baker Botts also expects to open an office in mainland China in the near future. For more information, please contact: Michael A. Cinelli Public Relations Manager - Firmwide Tel: +1-713-229-1764 Email: mike.cinelli@bakerbotts.com London, Katie Harrington International Client Relations Manager Tel: +44-20-7726-3412 Email: katie.harrington@bakerbotts.com SOURCE Baker Botts L.L.P.
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Waves Opens Semiconductor Office in China

October 10, 2006

Sales of Audio Algorithms Embedded Into Low Cost ASICs Show Strong Growth to OEMs in China
SHENZHEN, China and TEL-AVIV, Israel, Oct. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- WAVES AUDIO LTD., a leading provider of audio signal processing technologies, announced today that it has opened a new semiconductor sales and technical support office in Shenzhen, China. Waves' semiconductor sales continue to show strong growth to OEMs in China and Asia due to its valuable audio technologies, low cost products and simple IP business model. Waves' new China sales and technical support office is located on the 51st floor of the prestigious Di Wang Commercial Centre in Shenzhen. The Di Wang Commercial Centre is the tallest building in Shenzhen and the eighth tallest building in the world, surpassing the Empire State Building by a few feet. "Waves MaxxBass(R) ASIC products are being rapidly adopted by a large number of Chinese OEMs for both domestic and export markets," said Eric Chai, Waves' China semiconductor sales manager. "Waves new office in the Di Wang Commercial Centre allows us to deliver more support to our rapidly growing semiconductor business in China." "Waves' MaxxBass ASIC has enabled several of our highly successful portable audio products," said Wallace Xia, Director, Zowee in Shenzhen, China. "We are pleased with the Waves' products and feel that Waves' new Shenzhen office will help us utilize their products in more of our OEM designs." "Our customers appreciate our patented MaxxBass technology and low cost ASIC implementation, as well as our straightforward business model," said Paul Bundschuh, vice president of sales and marketing, Waves Semiconductor Division. "Waves' IP business model is ideal for OEMs in China, and it's very simple -- you can buy and use our MaxxBass chip today without additional licensing or royalty payments. While many technology firms have struggled with how to license intellectual property in China, Waves solves this problem by embedding our patented and proprietary technologies into low cost ASICs. This model is much simpler for OEMs and also reduces risks to Waves." Not a Bass Boost Technology MaxxBass is not a bass boost technology. Instead, it uses a Waves-patented psycho-acoustic algorithm which extends perceived bass response by up to 1.5 octaves. By enabling small speakers to deliver full range sound, Waves is improving the performance for a wide variety of consumer electronics products, including portable loudspeakers, car audio, LCD TVs, computers and home theater systems. About Waves Audio Ltd. Waves is the world's leading developer and provider of professional digital audio processing tools. Waves technologies are used to improve sound quality in the creation of hit records, major motion pictures, popular gaming and multimedia titles the world over. For more information, visit http://www.waves.com . About Maxx(R) With more than a decade of leadership in the development of psycho-acoustic algorithms, Waves now offers a variety of solutions under the Maxx(R) brand. Manufacturers of consumer electronics are dramatically improving performance and reducing system costs using Maxx technologies. These solutions include custom semiconductor devices and licensing Waves proprietary algorithms to DSP and computer platforms. Maxx solutions are rapidly being adopted by firms such as Sony, Sanyo, Samsung, JVC, NEC, Altec Lansing and others. For more information, visit http://www.maxx.com . Waves China Office: Room 5106-5107, Di Wang Commercial Centre, Shun Hing Square 5002 Shennan Road East Shenzhen 518008, P.R. China Waves North America Office: Waves, Inc., 306 West Depot Avenue, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917 Tel: +1-865-909-9200 Fax: +1-865-909-9245 Email: info@waves.com Web: http://www.waves.com Waves Corporate Headquarters Israel Waves Audio Ltd., Azrieli Center, The Triangle Tower, 32nd Floor, 132 Derech Petach-TikvaTel-Aviv 67027, Israel Tel: +972-3-608-4000 Fax: +972-3-608-4056 Web: http://www.waves.com Maxx and MaxxBass are registered trademarks of Waves Audio Ltd. in the US and other countries. For more information, please contact: Alan Weinkrantz Alan Weinkrantz And Company Tel: +1-210-820-3070 x103 Fax: +1-210-820-3080 Email: alan@weinkrantz.com SOURCE Waves Audio Ltd.
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Symbol Technologies Introduces Next Generation Wearable Mobile Computer

October 10, 2006

Industry Pioneer Meets Demand for Hands-Free, Voice-Directed Functionality in Extreme Environments
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Post Expo -- Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SBL), The Enterprise Mobility Company(TM), today introduced a new wearable mobile computer and scanner system for high-performance computing in extreme environments. Designed for warehouse and distribution customers that require hands-free operation, the WT4000 series of wearable mobile computers deliver increased productivity to industrial applications including distribution center order picking, receiving, replenishment, loading, maintenance and repair. In addition, it is well-suited for logistics applications including package sorting and handling. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041029/SYMBOLOGO ) Worn on either the wrist or the hip, Symbol's WT4000 series of wearable mobile computers allow users to move freely and scan data, access business-critical information, and accurately perform data entry in real-time. For maximum flexibility, Symbol's new wearable mobile computer also offers headset support for voice picking. "Target Express chose Symbol's wearable mobile computers and MC3090 series of mobile computers because they offered all of the features needed to connect our people in real-time and drive our business expansion," said Chris Bale, information technology director, Target Express. "One critical benefit has been the reduction of our integration workload which has been simplified by the fact that Symbol's products are optimized to work together across data capture, wireless data transmission and device management. Symbol's platforming approach also meant that the application work we did earlier this year for the MC3090 mobile computer was easily adapted for the new wearable mobile computer -- delivering on the investment protection promise." Featuring IP-54 sealing rating and the ability to withstand four foot drops to concrete across a range of operating temperatures, the new WT4000 wearable mobile computer system is built to withstand the rigors of everyday use in the most demanding environments including dusty warehouse floors and cold storage freezers. With its hands-free and highly ergonomic design, Symbol's new wearable mobile computer supports voice-only, text-only and combination voice and text applications to meet the versatile needs of Symbol customers. "Symbol's new wearable mobile computer and scanner system offers the multi-modal voice and data capabilities necessary to significantly improve warehouse and supply chain operations," said Steve Banker, analyst, ARC Advisory Group. "I believe this new device will not only increase productivity, but will also improve worker satisfaction with a versatile mobile computing tool for a variety of applications." Symbol's new RS309 and RS409 scanners deliver high-performance scanning and accurate reading of both poorly printed and damaged bar codes. The RS309 wearable scanner delivers a wide scan range for workers picking items to fill orders in the warehouse, and also provides protection from condensation when moving between freezer and non-freezer environments. Positioned out of the way on the back of the hand, the RS309 scanner generally can be worn for a full shift without fatigue. The RS409 ring scanner offers form and function, allowing unparalleled freedom of movement and versatility in scanning, picking, and sorting applications. The RS409 scanner is a lightweight, rugged device delivering the latest in scanning technology for everyday use both indoors and outdoors. The RS409 can be worn directly on the finger or over a gloved hand, and is ideal for a wide range of applications -- from workers processing deliveries in a postal facility to pickers loading cases of produce onto a pallet truck to hospitality workers scanning lift tickets on a ski slope. "Symbol is the pioneer of the wearable mobile computing category and the new WT4000 series of wearable mobile computers is the result of more than a decade of experience designing, selling and supporting wearable mobile computing products," said Brian Viscount, vice president of product marketing for Symbol's Mobile Computing Division. "With the development of ergonomics that improve user comfort and safety, as well as increased ruggedization, the new WT4000 series is Symbol's third generation wearable mobile computer and sets the standard for productivity enhancements for workers across a range of warehouse and logistics environments." Symbol devices are utilized in harsh environments and often subjected to abuse that would cause most other products to fail. Given their importance to business operations, even the most rugged and dependable products require a maintenance plan and a support strategy. The WT4000 series of wearable mobile computers are eligible for Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage, which significantly reduces unforeseen repair expenses by covering accidental damage to displays, keypads, and other internal and external components at no extra charge. In addition, Service from the Start Service Center Support agreements help to maximize uptime on the RS309 and RS409 scanners -- ensuring customers derive full value from their technology investment. About Symbol Technologies Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility Company(TM), is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture, move and manage information in real time to and from the point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio frequency identification technology, mobile computing platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and world-class services programs. Symbol enterprise mobility products and solutions are proven to increase workforce productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the world's leading companies. For more information, please contact: For media information: Traci Hoch Symbol Technologies, Inc. Tel: +1-631-738-5426 Email: traci.hoch@symbol.com Susan Toh Symbol Technologies Tel: +65-6796-9629 Email: susan.toh@symbol.com Ana Williams Spark Communications Tel: +44-207-436-0420 Email: ana@sparkcomms.co.uk Ethan Rasiel Edelman Public Relations Tel: +1-212-704-4521 Email: ethan.rasiel@edelman.com For financial information: Lori Chaitman Symbol Technologies, Inc. Tel: +1-631-738-5050 Email: lori.chaitman@symbol.com For industry analyst information: Shirley Schroedl Symbol Technologies, Inc. Tel: +1-631-738-4823 Email: shirley.schroedl@symbol.com SOURCE Symbol Technologies, Inc.
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Analysys International Says China Unicom's BREW Services Market Size Continued to Drop to RMB 47.46 Million in Q2 2006

October 10, 2006

BEIJING, Oct. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Analysys International, a leading Internet based provider of business information about technology, media and telecom (TMT) industries in China, says in its recently released report "China's MVAS -- BREW Service Market Quarterly Tracker Q2 2006," that China Unicom's BREW service market size kept on decreasing to reach RMB 47.46 million in Q2 2006 with a drop down of 3% over Q1 2006. According to Analysys International's research, China Unicom's BREW services continued to be sluggish, and the market size of the BREW services dropped 3% to RMB 47.46 million. The main reason to cause this situation was that China Unicom failed to expand its systems in time and resulted in the fact that there was no new product to go live this quarter. http://english.analysys.com.cn/3class/detail.php?advertisement=002&id=248&name=report&FocusAreaTitleGB=&daohang=Report&title= In this quarter, Great Wall Software (Sichuan) retained the first of BREW services, followed by CTTnet and Tencent. "Similar to China Unicom's other 2.5G services, there are no changes and highlights in the SP list, revenue and ranking. All those problems, which constricted the development of the advanced services bearing China Unicom's great expectation, still haven't been solved. And SPs felt depressed," says Jin Hui, analyst from Analysys International, "The development of the CDMA1X and terminals in the first half of 2006 was not desirable, and this made the BREW business even worse. We think China Unicom's 2.5G services including BREW services cannot walk out the mire of continuous stagnancy until China Unicom works out practical and effective measurements." This subject is further discussed in Analysys International's research report "China's MVAS -- BREW Service Market Quarterly Tracker Q2 2006." For more information, please check the website: http://english.analysys.com.cn . About Analysys International Analysys International is the leading Internet based provider of business information about technology, media and telecom (TMT) industries in China with the mission to help their clients make better business decisions. They provide data, information and advice to 50,000 clients worldwide, representing 1,500 distinct organizations; they also deliver over 150 consulting engagements a year, and hold more than 20 events that draw in over 8,000 attendees. Their clients include executives from companies like technology vendors, vertical information technology users, as well as professionals from professional service companies, the investment community and government agencies. For more information, please visit the website at http://english.analysys.com.cn . For more information, please contact: Jessica Wang Analysys International Tel: +86-10-6466-6565 x394 Fax: +86-10-6466-7103 Email: jessica_wang@analysys.com.cn SOURCE Analysys International
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FXI Statement in Response to SSE INFONET Litigation

October 10, 2006

HONG KONG and LONDON, Oct. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- FTSE Xinhua Index (FXI), the leading China index provider set up by global index provider FTSE Group and China market specialist Xinhua Finance, is the subject of a legal challenge by SSE INFONET with regards to its right to maintain calculation of its suite of real time indexes for the China market. The court case is scheduled to take place on 11 October 2006 in Shanghai. Mark Makepeace, Co-Chairman, FTSE Xinhua Index Limited, today issues the following statement in response to the court action filed by SSE INFONET: "FXI is meeting the needs of domestic and international investors in China. Its practices are no different than any other index provider in China, of which there are many. We believe that China wants to be part of the global market place and FXI has been facilitating this by bringing China's markets to the world. "All global markets encourage diverse products to be created and listed on exchanges worldwide for transparency and liquidity and FXI products are doing this for China. We feel the outcome of the court case is important for the development of China's financial market. "The Shanghai Stock Exchange is the only provider of stock market prices for companies listed on the exchange. It is the responsibility of all exchanges globally to provide access to quotes on equitable terms to all parties. "FXI has not violated its contract with SSE. More importantly, we believe quotes should be in the public domain as they are elsewhere in the world." Notes to Editors About FTSE Xinhua Index Established in late 2000, FTSE Xinhua Index (FXI), a joint venture between Xinhua Finance Limited and FTSE, came into being to facilitate the creation of real-time indices for the Chinese market. The indices can be used as a basis for the trading of derivatives, index-tracking funds, Exchange Traded Funds and as performance benchmarks. The combination of FTSE's expertise in international indexing with Xinhua Finance's strong presence and capabilities in China creates a level of expertise in the Chinese market that is unprecedented. Providing the combined coverage for the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges, all of the FTSE Xinhua indices are designed according to internationally proven index methodology to ensure products are transparent, clear and consistent. For daily data and further information, please visit http://www.ftsexinhua.com . About FTSE Group FTSE Group is a world-leader in the creation and management of indices. With offices in London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, New York, San Francisco, and Tokyo, FTSE Group services clients in 77 countries worldwide. It calculates and manages the FTSE Global Equity Index series, which includes world-recognised indices ranging from the FTSE All-World Index, the FTSE4Good series and the FTSEurofirst Index series, as well as domestic indices such as the prestigious FTSE 100. The company has collaborative arrangements with the Athens, AMEX, Cyprus, Euronext, Johannesburg London, Madrid, NASDAQ and Taiwan exchanges, as well as Nomura Securities, and Xinhua Finance of China, FTSE recently signed an agreement with Dow Jones Indexes to develop a single sector classification system for global investors. About Xinhua Finance Limited Xinhua Finance Limited is China's unchallenged leader in financial information and media, and is listed on the Mothers board of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (symbol: 9399) (OTC ADRs: XHFNY). Bridging China's financial markets and the world, Xinhua Finance serves financial institutions, corporations and re-distributors through four focused and complementary service lines: Indices, Ratings, Financial News and Investor Relations. Founded in November 1999, the Company is headquartered in Shanghai with 20 news bureaus and offices in 19 locations across Asia, Australia, North America and Europe. For more information, please visit http://www.xinhuafinance.com . For more information, please contact: Hong Kong Joy Tsang Xinhua Finance Tel: +852-3196-3983/+86-21-6113-5999 Email: joy.tsang@xinhuafinance.com Meredith Blakemore FTSE Asia Pacific Tel: +852-2230-5801 Email: meredith.blakemore@ftse.com Beijing Catherine Song FTSE Xinhua Beijing office Tel: +86-10-5864-5275 Email: catherine.song@xinhuafinance.com SOURCE FTSE Xinhua Index
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KDDI to Use JBlend(TM) as Open-apps Player

October 10, 2006

Launch Set for Spring 2007
TOKYO, Oct. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Aplix Corporation (TSE:3727) announced today that KDDI Corp. and Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co. plan to build in Aplix's JBlend(TM) Java(TM) platform as an "Open-apps player" in their new handset models planned for launch in Spring 2007. KDDI and Okinawa Cellular plan to launch several new models in 2007 equipped with this "Open-apps player", adding significantly to the number of JBlend-equipped handsets available on the market. Users of KDDI au handsets will still be able to access the comprehensive services based on the existing BREW(R)-based EZ applications, but the addition of JBlend will make it possible for them to enjoy a rich trove of additional, highly flexible, Java-based applications. This will broaden the base of available content, appealing to the needs and desires of a broader range of users. The Java used in the KDDI handsets to be launched in Spring 2007 will operate on the KDDI Common Platform (KCP) for mobile phones. KCP uses Qualcomm Inc.'s BREW platform, and Aplix has already worked closely with Qualcomm to optimize the use of JBlend on the BREW platform. As a result, mobile phone makers will have ready access to the "Open-apps player" already optimized for KCP, enabling them to provide their customers an appealing and enjoyable range of Open-apps. Masahiro¡@Inoue, Associate Senior Vice President and General Manager of "au" Service & Product Planning Division "au" Business Sector at KDDI said, "KDDI has decided to use JBlend, to broaden the range of services we provide to our customers. This will make it possible to utilize Open-apps created by ordinary Java developers, opening up a wider range of diverse content. We think this will further broaden the range of services we can offer to our users. We will continue to devise innovative new services that address the needs of our customers." Keiji Takao, Corporate Officer and Deputy Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Division at Aplix, said, "We are very happy that JBlend will be used in KDDI handsets. We look forward to seeing all the different kinds of content leveraging Java's merits that emerge for KDDI handsets. Looking ahead, we aim to further strengthen our partnership with KDDI and offer solutions to enable more attractive services." Java technology is increasingly gathering momentum as a technical platform for digital appliances in the era of ubiquitous computing. JBlend is our unique platform enabling never before seen features on mobile phones, and increasingly on digital devices. The JBlend platform has been deployed on over 233 million mobile devices around the world as of the end of June 2006. Aplix continues its innovative efforts to contribute to the development of consumer products that are even more appealing and easier to use than those we have today. About Aplix Corporation Aplix Corporation is the global leader in deploying Java technology in mobile phones. Aplix was first established in 1986 and has been a Sun Java licensee since 1996. Aplix was publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Mothers) in 2003. On August 24, 2004 Aplix and the Taiwan based company iaSolution finalized the integration of the corporations. Headquarters: Tokyo Other offices: San Francisco, Munich, Taipei, Shanghai, Beijing, Seongnam and Seoul For more information, please visit: http://www.aplixcorp.com/ and http://www.iasolution.net/ About the JBlend Platform The JBlend platform is the de facto solution for running Java applications and services in consumer electronics devices, including mobile phones. The platform has been licensed by over 50 companies as of December 2005. JBlend technology: -- Sets the pace by maintaining market leadership through innovation. -- Has proven results, enabling first-to-market deliveries for our customers. -- Over 233 million mobile phones and consumer electronics devices have been shipped with JBlend as of June 2006. -- JBlend and all related trademarks thereto are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aplix Corporation in Japan and other countries. -- Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. -- QUALCOMM and BREW are registered trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. -- All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. For more information, please contact: Aplix Corporation Maggie Zhang Tel: +86-10-5869-5837 Email: maggie@aplixcorp.com Web: http://www.aplixcorp.com SOURCE Aplix Corporation
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World Mental Health Day 2006: `Building Awareness -- Reducing Risks: Suicide And Mental Illness'

October 10, 2006

The World Health Organization Calls for Improved Treatment for Mental Illness to Reduce Suicide
GENEVA, Oct. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the World Federation for Mental Health's World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2006, which focuses this year on `Building Awareness -- Reducing Risk: Mental Illness and Suicide'. It calls attention to suicide as a leading cause of premature and preventable death. WHO recognizes the need to build awareness and reduce risks in the areas of suicide and, more broadly, mental illness. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040610/CNTH001LOGO ) "All too often, suicide represents a tragic consequence of failing to diagnose and treat serious mental illness," said Dr Anders Nordstrom, Acting Director-General of WHO, "It requires a concerted public health response globally, nationally, and also from communities and families, to reduce suicide by reducing mental illness. World Mental Health Day is an important opportunity to recognize the magnitude of the problem, as well as the necessary steps towards the solutions." An estimated 873,000 people commit suicide every year, which represents 1.4% of the global burden of disease. The proportion of the global disease burden due to suicide varies regionally, from 0.2% in Africa up to 2.6% in the Western Pacific Region. Suicide among young people is of significant concern: in some regions, suicide is the third leading cause of death in the age group 15-35 years. Suicide is the leading cause of death for this age group in China and the second in the European region. "More than 90% of all cases of suicide are associated with mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia and alcoholism," notes Dr Benedetto Saraceno, Director of the Department of Mental Health for WHO, "Therefore, reducing the global suicide rate means effectively addressing the serious and growing burden of mental illness around the world." At any time, 450 million people worldwide are affected by mental, neurological or behavioral problems, and the rate is steadily rising. In spite of existing knowledge about effective treatments for most psychiatric disorders, huge gaps in treatment and resources exist. For example, a recent WHO study in 14 countries showed that, in developing countries, between 76 to 85% of serious cases of mental illness did not receive any treatment within the prior year. Furthermore, data from the WHO Mental Health Atlas 2005 show a tremendous human resource gap in the developing regions of the world. In order to effectively address these gaps, mental health policy, plans and legislation must be integrated into national health systems. Promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders, mainstreaming cost-effective interventions in primary health care, promoting community care, and engaging with local communities should be key components of national mental health plans and policies. WHO provides guidance to reduce the burden of mental disorders and suicide worldwide. WHO has initiated a global action program to assist countries to create and implement coherent and comprehensive mental health policies, plans and legislation, and to ensure adequate mental health care is available at the community level, including development of human resources for mental health. LINKS: World Mental Health Day 2006: World Federation of Mental Health website: http://www.wfmh.com/wmhday2006.htm WHO Mental Health website http://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/suicideprevent/en/ Mental Health Atlas 2005 http://www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/atlas/ For further information, please contact: Dr Benedetto Saraceno, Director of WHO's Department of Mental Health, Geneva Tel: +41-22-791-3603 Email: saracenob@who.int Jane McElligott, Communications officer, World Health Organization, Geneva, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Tel: +41-22-791-3353 Email: mcelligottj@who.int All press releases, fact sheets and other WHO media material can be found at http://www.who.int . SOURCE World Health Organization
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