David Pryor, Chris Boskin Join CPB Board of Directors

David Pryor, Chris Boskin Join CPB Board of Directors

Senate Confirms Former Arkansas Senator Pryor and Magazine Executive

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday night, the United States Senate unanimously confirmed the nominations of David Pryor and Chris Boskin to terms on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Board of Directors. Pryor is a former United States Senator and Governor from Arkansas, and Boskin is a former magazine executive and six-year veteran of the Board of public television station KQED in San Francisco.

Pryor and Boskin were nominated by President Bush in June to serve on CPB's nine-member Board. On September 21, the Senate Commerce Committee held a confirmation hearing on the two nominees; and on September 27 the Committee unanimously reported the nominations to the full Senate.

"We are excited to have both Senator Pryor and Ms. Boskin on our Board, as their extraordinary breadth of perspectives, experiences and expertise have informed them about the vital role public broadcasting plays as a 'connector to community'," said CPB president and CEO Patricia Harrison. "I have no doubt that their contributions to our Board will help public broadcasting fulfill its mission and promise, and we look forward to working with them on behalf of all public broadcasting stakeholders."

"On behalf of their board colleagues, I congratulate Senator Pryor and Chris Boskin and thank them for their service to the American people," said CPB Board Chair Cheryl Halpern. "I look forward to having the benefit of their experiences and insight on the Board as we address the challenging work ahead."

David Pryor served three terms in the U.S. Senate, representing Arkansas from 1979 until his retirement in 1997. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1966 to 1973, and as Governor of Arkansas from 1975 to 1979. During his time in the Senate, Pryor served as Chairman of the Committee on Aging and as Secretary of the Democratic Conference. In 2000, Pryor became Director of the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Most recently, he has served as Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Chris Boskin is a highly respected veteran of magazine publishing, with a career that has included publishing and marketing positions with Worth Media, the New Yorker Magazine, Hearst Corporation and East West Network. She has served on the Board of Directors of KQED-TV, San Francisco's public television station for six years. Her other board and advisory affiliations include Board of Directors, Yoga Journal; Board of Directors, College Track; Board of Directors, Educate Girls Foundation; Member, Leadership Council, Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries; and Advisory Board, School of Journalism University of California, Berkeley.

Pryor was confirmed to a term of the Board of Directors that will expire on January 31, 2008. Boskin was confirmed to a term that will expire in 2012.

Links to the statements they delivered at their September 21 confirmation hearing are below:

http://commerce.senate.gov/public/_files/DavidPryorStatement.pdfhttp
://commerce.senate.gov/public/_files/ChrisBoskinStatement.doc

About the Corporation for Public Broadcasting:

CPB, a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government's investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,000 locally owned and operated public television and radio stations nationwide, and is the largest single source of funding for research, technology, and program development for public radio, television, and related on-line services.

Source: Corporation for Public Broadcasting

CONTACT: Michael Levy, Corporate and Public Affairs, CPB,
+1-202-879-9758, press@cpb.org

Web site: http://www.cpb.org/

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The American Liver Foundation Applauds Steven Tyler for His Frank Discussion About Hepatitis C

The American Liver Foundation Applauds Steven Tyler for His Frank Discussion About Hepatitis C

Serious Blood Disease Affects Almost Four Million Americans

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Liver Foundation (ALF), a national nonprofit organization that provides education, advocacy and research on behalf of the 30 million Americans affected by liver disease, today thanked Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith, for his recent announcement that he has been battling hepatitis C, a dangerous liver disease that claims 8,000 - 10,000 lives a year in the United States.

"Mr. Tyler has done something very commendable," said Fred Thompson, president and CEO of the American Liver Foundation. "By speaking out about his personal struggle with hepatitis C, he helps draw attention to a terrible disease that affects almost 4 million Americans. We need more brave people to speak out about this terrible disease that is far too often ignored. It is estimated that, for the years 2010-2019, the direct and indirect costs of hepatitis C to the U.S. health care system will be $85 billion. More proof of how liver disease affects all Americans."

Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States. "There are 36,000 new cases of hepatitis C in the U.S. each year," said Thompson. "But many of those infected have no idea they are sick because the disease doesn't have any specific symptoms. If Mr. Tyler's action can motivate more people to get the simple blood test necessary to screen for the disease, he will have improved the lives of thousands."

Facts about hepatitis C
-- Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood borne infection in the
United States.
-- The World Health Organization has estimated that roughly 3% of the
world population has been infected with the hepatitis C virus and that
there are more than 170 million chronic carriers who are at risk of
developing liver cirrhosis and/or liver cancer.
-- Hepatitis C is four time more infectious than the AIDS virus.
-- Hepatitis C turns into a chronic disease for over 70 percent of those
infected.
-- If not treated, hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis (scarring) of the
liver, liver cancer, liver failure and death.
-- Chronic hepatitis C is the leading indication for adult liver
transplantation in the U.S.

About the American Liver Foundation

The American Liver Foundation is the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases including hepatitis. Please visit the American Liver Foundation's Web site at http://www.liverfoundation.org/

Source: American Liver Foundation

CONTACT: Paul Gibney, Manager, Marketing & Communications of American
Liver Foundation, +1-212-668-1000, ext. 131, pgibney@liverfoundation.org

Web site: http://www.liverfoundation.org/

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Hard Rock International Partners With the Go-Go's to Launch Rocktoberfest

Hard Rock International Partners With the Go-Go's to Launch Rocktoberfest

Global Initiative to Benefit Breast Cancer Research

Limited-Edition Collectable Hard Rock Pin and Live Music Events Worldwide to Aid in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock out for a cause during Rocktober at Hard Rock Cafes worldwide! Hard Rock International has joined forces with The Go-Go's in an effort to raise awareness and money to aid in the fight against breast cancer. Through the proceeds of a special limited-edition Hard Rock Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, Hard Rock will donate 100 percent of net profits to breast cancer research organizations. In the United States, proceeds will benefit the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, and abroad, local breast cancer research organizations will be chosen as beneficiaries. In addition, Hard Rock Cafes worldwide will be hosting Rocktoberfest -- live music events featuring popular and up-and-coming female artists -- throughout the month of Rocktober (October) to raise additional funds for this worthy cause.

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"Philanthropy is an integral part of Hard Rock culture," said Sean Dee, Chief Marketing Officer, Hard Rock International. "In past years, we've donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to breast cancer research, and this year, we are raising the bar with the global Rocktoberfest initiative by doing what we do best -- rockin' -- and raising funds for worthy causes."

The Go-Go's recently performed for a packed crowd at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando, playing their classic hits that have influenced a whole new generation of pop stars, including "Our Lips Are Sealed," "We Got the Beat" and "Vacation." In addition to their appearance at Hard Rock, the Go-Go's, who are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the release of their landmark debut "Beauty and the Beat," graciously recorded a Public Service Announcement for Hard Rock International's Rocktoberfest awareness campaign.

"Breast cancer is something that has touched each one of us in some way, whether it be through a family member, a friend or a fan," said Belinda Carlisle, of the Go-Go's. "We are honored to be part of Hard Rock International's initiative to raise funds and awareness for this life-threatening disease through the month of Rocktober!"

Collectible Pink Pins

Beginning October 1, the symbolic 2006 Hard Rock Breast Cancer Awareness pin will be sold exclusively at select Hard Rock International properties worldwide, including Cafes, Hotels and Casinos, and on http://www.hardrock.com/ for $11.00. The pin features an acoustic guitar bearing the iconic pink ribbon, a symbol for breast cancer, along with the message "Stop Breast Cancer for Life."

Rocktoberfest

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, cafes throughout the global Hard Rock network will prove that women rock! Live music events will be held throughout Rocktober and proceeds from these events will be donated to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and individual local charities abroad.

Rocktoberfest artists performing in U.S. cafes include Alexa Ray Joel, Toby Lightman, The Randies, The Duhks, Liz Berlin, the Thrusters and Slacktone. Across the pond, popular songstresses including Melanie C, Bonnie Tyler and Keisha White are poised to take the stage in Rocktober at Hard Rock Cafes in Europe.

Drink Pink

Hard Rock Cafes worldwide will also feature "Pink Drinks" during Rocktober, with a portion of the sale from each delicious libation also benefiting the charity. Choice cocktails include a Blush Martini with SKYY Berry Vodka, Pink Sunset with 1800 Silver Tequila, Ruby Red with ABSOLUT RUBY RED Vodka, and a favorite, the Cosmopolitan with ABSOLUT CITRON.

About Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation

The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation's mission is to eradicate breast cancer within our lifetime and to improve the quality of women's lives through innovative breast cancer research, education, and advocacy. To learn more about the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, visit http://www.dslrf.org/

About Hard Rock International

With 124 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes, seven Hotel & Casinos and one stand-alone Casino in 43 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally-recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by The Rank Group Plc (RNK.L). For more information on Hard Rock, visit http://www.hardrock.com/.

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The Legendary Sam Moore Wins the Mobo for Lifetime Achievement!

The Legendary Sam Moore Wins the Mobo for Lifetime Achievement!

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam was the first ever artist to be honored at the Mobo Awards (Music Of Black Origin) in London, England with a Lifetime Achievement Award!

"The highlight of the evening's BBC televised show came at the end when soul legend Sam Moore brought the house down with a blistering rendition of 'Soul Man.'" -- Daily Mirror

Sam was presented the award at the Royal Albert Hall ceremony by close friend and legendary performer in his own right Steve Winwood, who's also featured on Moore's new album Overnight Sensational, out now worldwide.

Sam brought the house down with a dazzling performance of "I Can't Stand The Rain" with lucky UK soul singer Keisha White before closing the show with his Grammy Award-winning hit "Soul Man" to a rapturous applause and standing ovation.

For years Sam Moore was best known for his work with the historic soul duo Sam & Dave. The rapid-fire style, built on the call and response of gospel, was fashioned and pioneered by Sam, whose unmistakable if not incredible voice became his trademark. Songs like "Hold On I'm Coming," "I Thank You," "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby," "Soul Sister," "Brown Sugar," "Wrap It Up" and his monster hit "Soul Man" catapulted him up both the Pop and R & B Charts selling more than 10 million records worldwide.

The album Sam Moore Overnight Sensational has recently been released. Incomparably produced by Randy Jackson, the famous bass player/record executive/talent judge, the album features an amazing array of 22 of Sam's friends and fans like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Sting, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, Paul Rodgers, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Billy Gibbons, and Wynonna, who celebrate Sam by adding a touch here and there on material by writers ranging from Diane Warren and Garth Brooks to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.

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Sam Moore performs at the Mobo Awards
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C4CC Congratulates Californians on Cable Competition Law; Launches Drive to Remind U.S. Senate that All Consumers Want Cable Choice

C4CC Congratulates Californians on Cable Competition Law; Launches Drive to Remind U.S. Senate that All Consumers Want Cable Choice

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers for Cable Choice (C4CC) today thanked Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for putting California consumer needs on the front burner and signing into law a bill that encourages competition in the cable television industry.

The national advocacy group also launched a pledge drive to prompt the U.S. Senate to take the same kind of consumer-friendly action with its own pot of simmering federal cable legislation.

"This is great news for California consumers," said Jim Conran, C4CC executive director, predicting cost savings will begin as soon as competitive providers start signaling interest in the West Coast market.

California is the 8th state in the union to embrace the benefits of competition by updating cable laws to eliminate barriers to competition. Under the new law, companies wanting to enter the cable television market can seek one, statewide authorization to serve throughout the state rather than having to negotiate separate agreements with each city and town.

"While I'm excited at the consumer possibilities this law offers my fellow Californians, our job isn't finished," Conran said. "The U.S. Senate has back-burnered legislation that could extend consumer benefits to the rest of America. We need our senators to make cable savings a national priority."

Conran said any doubts about the positive consumer effects of competition in the marketplace should be put to rest once competition takes root in California.

"Consumers here are poised to save $852 million a year thanks to competitive market pressure," he said. "Every American deserves this same opportunity."

Conran urged all American consumers -- even those in states where the welcome mat is already out to competition -- to visit http://www.consumers4choice.org/, sign the C4CC pledge to fight for cable choice and tell the Senate they want competitive choice.

"Consumers already understand that when cable companies compete, customers win," Conran said. "Our senators need to be reminded."

About Consumers for Cable Choice, Inc.

C4CC is a national alliance of consumer advocacy groups, private citizens -- including hundreds of Californians -- who are committed to promoting maximum choice for consumers in cable, video and broadband services. Conran has been advocating for policies that benefit residential and small business consumers for more than 20 years.

Media contact:

Jim Conran
925-253-1937
consumersfirst@pacbell.net

Source: Consumers for Cable Choice

CONTACT: Jim Conran, +1-925-253-1937, consumersfirst@pacbell.net, for
Consumers for Cable Choice

Web site: http://www.consumers4choice.org/

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The Following Is Being Issued By RCA Records on Behalf of Avril Lavigne

The Following Is Being Issued By RCA Records on Behalf of Avril Lavigne

Avril Apologizes to Fans

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to reports that Avril Lavigne recently had a run in with paparazzi while spending private time with her husband, Deryck Whibley, she has this to say:

I'd like to sincerely apologize for my behavior with the Paparazzi. It's trying at best dealing with their insistent intrusions. I meant no offense to my fans, whose relationship I truly value. I have and will always go out of my way for my fans. My behavior was a reaction to the persistent attack from the paparazzi.

Avril

Source: RCA Records

CONTACT: Sherry Ring of RCA Records, +1-212-833-6394

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

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Microsoft Corp./

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Microsoft Corp./

In the news release, /C O R R E C T I O N -- Microsoft Corp./ issued yesterday, Sept. 28 by Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) over PR Newswire, which was sent to clarify inaccuracies in the release Microsoft to Put Zune Experience in Consumers' Hands on Nov. 14, we are advised by the client that in the second paragraph, the first bullet should read "and a built-in FM tuner" rather than "FM transmitter" as the original correction indicated. Complete, corrected release follows:

Microsoft to Put Zune Experience in Consumers' Hands on Nov. 14

Zune device to retail for $249.99.

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is putting the social into digital music, starting this holiday. Today the company announced that the Zune(TM) digital media player and online service will be available to consumers in the U.S. on Nov. 14, 2006, just in time for the holidays. The Zune device will retail for $249.99 U.S. (ERP) and will create new ways for entertainment fans to connect and share media experiences device-to-device through the use of wireless technology and new software scenarios.

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For $249.99, consumers will get an incredible entertainment experience right out of the box:

-- 30GB digital media player will come equipped with wireless
functionality for Zune-to-Zune sharing of music, pictures and home
recordings; a bright, three-inch LCD video screen that works in
portrait or landscape mode to view pictures and videos; and a built-in
FM Tuner. The device will be available in three colors: black,
brown and white.
-- A selection of preloaded content including songs, music videos and film
shorts are installed on the device's hard drive to help consumers
discover new artists and entertainment.

Zune makes it easy to find music you love -- whether it's songs in your existing library or new music from the Zune Marketplace:

-- Its dynamic music service will be continually updated with new content
and experiences so there is always something to discover. The Zune
Marketplace lets users browse and purchase songs individually.
-- A Zune Pass subscription gives consumers access to millions of songs
for $14.99 per month.
-- Users can purchase songs individually using Microsoft(R) Points for 79
points per track. Similar to a pre-paid phone card, Microsoft Points is
a stored value system that can be redeemed at a growing number of
online stores, including the Xbox Live(R) Marketplace.

In addition, consumers can choose from a full line of accessories to enhance the Zune experience and help Zune users enjoy their entertainment where they want to, at home or on the road. Accessories range in price from $19.99 to $99.99.

"On Nov. 14 we're delivering not only a device, but a shared, social experience that will be shaped by the collective imagination of consumers," said Chris Stephenson, general manager of global marketing for Zune. "We're infusing the spirit of discovery and sharing into everything we do -- from the experience we crafted around the device and service to pre-loading music and videos on every device to expose people to something new."

Pre-Loaded Content

Zune is a vehicle to explore new sounds and experiences. With that in mind, Microsoft pre-loaded each Zune device with a variety of songs and music videos from hot, new artists as well as some fun films and images. With something for everyone, the pre-loaded Zune content may just help you discover your new favorite band. Zune preloaded content includes the following:

Audio Tracks
-- Band of Horses, "Wicked Gil" (Sub Pop Records)
-- Bitter:Sweet, "The Mating Game" (Quango Music Group)
-- CSS, "Alala (Microsoft edit)" (Sub Pop Records)
-- Darkel, "At The End of The Sky (edit)" (Astralwerks)
-- Every Move a Picture, "Signs of Life" (V2)
-- Small Sins, "Stay" (Astralwerks)
-- The Adored, "Tell Me Tell Me" (V2)
-- The Rakes, "Open Book" (V2)
-- The Thermals, "A Pillar of Salt" (Sub Pop Records)

Music Video
-- 30 Seconds to Mars, "The Kill" (Virgin Records)
-- BT, "1.618" (DTS Entertainment)
-- Chad VanGaalen, "Red Hot Drops" (Sub Pop Records)
-- Coldcut featuring Roots Manuva, "True Skool" (Ninja Tune)
-- CSS, "Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above" (Sub Pop Records)
-- Fruit Bats, "Live: The Wind That Blew My Heart Away" (Sub Pop Records)
-- Grandaddy, "Elevate Myself" (V2)
-- Hot Chip, "Over and Over" (Astralwerks Records)
-- Kraak & Smaak featuring Dez., "Keep Me Home" (Quango Music Group)
-- Kinski, "Live: The Snowy Parts of Scandinavia" (Sub Pop Records)
-- Paul Oakenfold, "Faster Kill Pussycat (Featuring Brittany Murphy)"
(Maverick Records)
-- Serena-Maneesh, "Drain Cosmetics" (Playlouderecordings)

Film Shorts
-- 5 Boro: "A New York Skateboarding Minute" (Skateboarding)
-- Radical Films: "Kranked - Progression" (Mountain Biking)
-- TGRTV The North Face (Skiing/Snowboarding)

Images

-- A variety of images to personalize a Zune device, including 12 classic rock posters from "Art of Modern Rock"

Zune Accessories

For entertainment fans who want to experience their media from anywhere, Microsoft will offer the following accessories:

-- Zune Home A/V Pack. The Home A/V Pack includes everything you need to
amplify your Zune experience. This set of five products integrates Zune
with your big-screen TV and the best speakers in your house. The
wireless remote puts you in control from virtually anywhere in the
room. When you buy the Zune Home AV Pack, you'll get the AV Output
Cable, Zune Dock, Zune Wireless Remote with Lithium Battery, Zune Sync
Cable and Zune AC Adapter for $99.99.
-- Zune Travel Pack. The Travel Pack includes everything you need to
travel with your Zune device in style. This set of five products is
designed to keep you and your friends and family entertained while you
travel. When you buy the Zune Travel Pack, you'll get the Zune Dual
Connect Remote, Zune Premium Earphones, Zune Gear Bag, Zune Sync Cable
and Zune AC Adapter for $99.99.
-- Zune Car Pack. The Car Pack includes everything you need to hit the
road with your Zune device. With AutoSeek, setup is easy, and you can
enjoy your music on the go and charge at the same time. When you buy
the Zune Car Pack, you'll get the FM Transmitter with AutoSeek and the
Zune Car Charger for $79.99.

Sold Individually
-- Zune AV Output Cable. The A/V Output Cable lets you connect your Zune
device to a TV and home stereo. Ideal for listening to music and
showing pictures and video, the A/V Output Cable is simple to set up
and use, and will retail for $19.99.
-- Zune AC Adapter. The AC Adapter lets you charge your Zune device
without a PC. For convenience, the AC Adapter will charge your Zune
device in about three hours and will retail for $29.99.
-- Zune Sync Cable. The Sync Cable lets you connect your Zune device to
your PC or the Zune AC Adapter (sold separately). It works as a
replacement for your original sync cable or as a spare for travel and
charging, and will retail for $19.99.
-- Zune Car Charger. The Car Charger lets you charge your device in the
car while listening to your favorite music and even while using the
FM transmitter with AutoSeek (sold separately). The Car Charger will
retail for $24.99.
-- Zune Dock. The Dock elegantly displays your Zune device anywhere in
your home or office. Featuring a connector port and an audio/video
output, the Dock is ideal for syncing, charging and connecting with
home A/V equipment. (A/V connectivity requires the Zune A/V Output
Cable, sold separately.) The Dock will retail for $39.99.
-- Zune Wireless Remote for Zune Dock. Designed for use with Zune Dock
(sold separately), the Wireless Remote lets you control your device
from across the room. The Wireless Remote gives you quick access to
your current playlist as well as full control over menu navigation and
volume. The Wireless Remote will retail for $29.99.
-- Zune Dual Connect Remote. The Dual Connect Remote offers convenient
playlist control and two headphone jacks with independent amplifiers
and volume controls so you can listen with a friend or family member.
The Dual Connect Remote will retail for $29.99.
-- Zune FM Transmitter With AutoSeek. The FM Transmitter with AutoSeek
lets you wirelessly listen to music through your car's stereo through
the FM radio. AutoSeek automatically finds the optimal station so it's
easy to set up, and will retail for $69.99.
-- Zune Gear Bag. The Gear Bag lets you bring Zune and related accessories
with you wherever you go. The Gear Bag comes with a rugged exterior and
fitted compartments to protect your device while you travel. The Gear
Bag will retail for $29.99.
-- Zune Premium Earphones. Designed exclusively for use with Zune, the
Premium Earphones produce superior sound and feature a noise-isolating,
in-ear design. With a convenient storage case and three earpiece sizes
to choose from, you can listen to your music with added comfort and
quality. The Premium earphones will retail for $39.99.

The Next Step in Connected Entertainment

In addition to the rich service and Zune-to-Zune sharing capabilities available at launch, the built-in wireless technology and powerful software provide a strong foundation for Zune to continue to build new shared experiences around music and video. "We're offering a compelling experience right out of the box and providing customers with a solid base to customize and personalize their entertainment," Stephenson said. "This is just the beginning."

About Zune

Zune is Microsoft's music and entertainment platform that provides an end- to-end solution for Connected Entertainment. The Zune experience includes a 30GB digital media player, the Zune Marketplace music service, and a foundation for an online community that will enable music fans to discover new music. Inspired by the vast and varied community of music fans, Zune focuses on helping emerging artists shape the digital canvas. Zune is part of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division and supports the company's software-based services vision to help drive innovation in the digital entertainment space. More information can be found online at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/zune .

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Prices herein are estimated retail prices. Actual retail prices may vary.

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The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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IBMA Awards Recipients Named

IBMA Awards Recipients Named

The Grascals Cap an Incredible Year as Entertainer of the Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grascals continue to ride an incredible wave of success taking home the coveted Entertainer of the Year at the 17th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. Their honors come only one year after the group took home the Emerging Artist of the Year trophy in 2005.

Marty Stuart played the role of host and performer at the show, which also featured an incredible performance by Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder with 20- piece orchestra, the Nashville String Machine, Vince Gill performing with Del McCoury, The Grascals with Steve Wariner, Cherryholmes, Claire Lynch, Curly Seckler with Larry Sparks, Blue Highway, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, 3 Fox Drive, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, U.S. Navy Band Country Current, and The Lewis Family and The Isaacs with Jeff and Sheri Easter. The 2005 Recipients for all Instrumental Performer categories also performed.

Winning in the Male Vocalist category was Tim O'Brien, who also took the honor in 1993. O'Brien was also recognized for Song of the Year with "Look Down That Lonesome Road," a cut from the Fiddler's Green disc.

Rhonda Vincent carried home the Female Vocalist award for the seventh consecutive year, breaking her own record of six set with a win in 2005.

For a sixth year in the Vocal Group of the Year category is Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Lawson was another multiple winner of the evening, taking the Gospel Recorded Performance trophy for "He Lives In Me."

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder continued wearing the crown of Instrumental Group of the Year for the eighth consecutive year. Skaggs was not only a winner as a performer, but as a label chief. Skaggs Family Records released the Album of the Year winner, Celebration of Life: Musicians Against Childhood Cancers. The Album features a virtual who's who of the bluegrass world with 3 Fox Drive, Lonesome River Band, Seldom Scene, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Cherryholmes, J.D. Crowe & The New South, BlueRidge, IIIrd Tyme Out, James King Band, Larry Cordle, Wayne Benson, Clay Hess, Greg Luck, Aubrey Haynie, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Tony Rice, Ronnie Bowman & The Committee, Larry Stephenson Band, Blue Highway, Gena Britt, Randy Kohrs & The Lites, Steve Thomas, Scott Vestal, David Parmley & Continental Divide, Karl Shiflett & the Big Country Show, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Wildfire, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Lost & Found, The Grascals, Alecia Nugent, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, Bradley Walker, Dan Tyminski, Bela Fleck, Barry Bales, Joe Mullins, Bryan Sutton, Jim VanCleve, Clay Jones & Keith Garrett. Bob Kelly, Jack Campitelli & Darrel Adkins produced the record.

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper were honored in the Instrumental Album of the Year for, Let 'Er Go Boys. Cleveland also won the prize in 2004 for Live At The Raged Edge. Not stopping at Album of the Year, Cleveland was named 2006 Fiddle Player of the Year, a fourth trophy to add to his collection

The Steep Canyon Rangers won the coveted Emerging Artist of the Year, on the strength of their latest release, One Dime At A Time.

Individual achievements were also recognized in the Instrumental Performer categories. Rob Ickes of Blue Highway was named Dobro Player of the Year for the eighth time. Jim Mills was named Banjo Player of the Year following his 2005 win in the same category. It is his sixth time receiving the honor. Missy Raines, who tours with the Claire Lynch Band, once again, took home the Bass Player of the Year. She, too, has taken the award six times. Rounding out the Instrumental Performers were Bryan Sutton, taking his fifth trophy for Guitar Player of the year and Adam Steffey, of Mountain Heart, doing his fifth turn at Mandolin Player of the Year.

The 2006 Hall of Honor inductees are the late Sydney Nathan and The Lewis Family. Both considered pioneers in their respective fields in bluegrass, record shop owner Sydney Nathan founded King Records in Cincinnati during November 1943 and would create one of the most significant repositories ad distributors of classic bluegrass recordings. The Lewis Family has played a highly significant role in popularizing the bluegrass gospel genre and bringing it to prominence since the all-family group's formation in 1951.

The show was carried live on XM Satellite Radio's Bluegrass Junction (channel 14) in addition to being syndicated to over 300 radio stations worldwide, making it the largest syndicated bluegrass radio special of its kind. The show is sponsored by GAC TV, Martha White, MerleFest, GHS Strings, Deering Banjos and Western Kentucky's Bluegrass, Blues and Barbecue Region. For broadcast information, contact Tina Potter, Marketing/Public Relations with the IBMA at 1-888-GET-IBMA. For more information on the International Bluegrass Music Association, call us or visit our website at www.ibma.org.

A complete list of winners follows.

THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS

THE RECIPIENTS

HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEES
The Lewis Family
Syd Nathan

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
The Grascals

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Tim O'Brien

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Rhonda Vincent

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

SONG OF THE YEAR
"Look Down That Lonesome Road" by Tim O'Brien, written by Tim O'Brien

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Celebration of Life: Musicians Against Childhood Cancer, featuring 3 Fox
Drive, Lonesome River Band, Seldom Scene, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage,
Cherryholmes, J.D. Crowe & The New South, BlueRidge, IIIrd Tyme Out, James
King Band, Larry Cordle, Wayne Benson, Clay Hess, Greg Luck, Aubrey
Haynie, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Tony Rice, Ronnie Bowman & The
Committee, Larry Stephenson Band, Blue Highway, Gena Britt, Randy Kohrs &
The Lites, Steve Thomas, Scott Vestal, David Parmley & Continental Divide,
Karl Shiflett & the Big Country Show, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Wildfire,
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Lost & Found, The Grascals, Alecia Nugent,
Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, Bradley Walker,
Dan Tyminski, Bela Fleck, Barry Bales, Joe Mullins, Bryan Sutton, Jim
VanCleve, Clay Jones & Keith Garrett, produced by Bob Kelly, Jack
Campitelli & Darrel Adkins, Skaggs Family Records

GOSPEL RECORDED PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
"He Lives In Me" by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver produced by Doyle Lawson,
Crossroads Records

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Let 'Er Go Boys by Michael Cleveland, produced by Jeff White & Michael
Cleveland, Rounder Records

RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR
Back to the Well by The Daughters of Bluegrass featuring: Lorraine Jordan,
Gena Britt, Julie Elkins, Becky Buller, Vickie Simmons, Frances Mooney,
Mindy Rakestraw, Jeanette Williams, Beth Lawrence, Angela Oudean, Michelle
Nixon, Donica Christensen, Dale Ann Bradley, Heather Berry, Megan
McCormick, Valerie Smith, Louisa Branscomb & Dixie Hall, produced by
Lorraine Jordan & Dale Perry, Blue Circle Records

EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Steep Canyon Rangers

BANJO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jim Mills

DOBRO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Rob Ickes

BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Missy Raines

FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Michael Cleveland

GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Bryan Sutton

MANDOLIN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Adam Steffey

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Fred Bartenstein
The Boys From Indiana
Bill Grant
Ronnie Reno
The Whites

BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR
Red Shipley, WAMU-FM, Washington, D.C.

BLUEGRASS EVENT OF THE YEAR
The Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, produced by the Boston Bluegrass Union

PRINT MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Bob Black

BEST GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR RECORDED PROJECT
Spencer Walts, Eyewerks Studio & Sarah Lainie Smith (designers) for She
Waits For Night by Uncle Earl, Rounder Records

BEST LINER NOTES FOR RECORDED PROJECT
Tom Adams (writer) for Let 'Er Go Boys by Michael Cleveland, Rounder
Records

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Source: International Bluegrass Music Association

CONTACT: Tina Potter of International Bluegrass Music Association,
+1-615-256-3222, or tina@ibma.org

Web site: http://www.ibma.org/

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Fifth Annual Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome to Benefit the Trisomy 21/ Down Syndrome Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Fifth Annual Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome to Benefit the Trisomy 21/ Down Syndrome Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Join more than 4,000 participants at the 5th Annual Buddy Walk for Down syndrome to benefit the Trisomy 21 Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Sunday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Villanova University Stadium.

This family fun day is full of great food and entertainment for all ages and great raffle prizes. PBS KIDS Sprout, the first and only 24-hour preschool destination available on TV, on demand and online, is excited to announce that Noddy of "Make Way for Noddy(TM)" and Jay Jay the Jet Plane will appear at the event.

Kids' activities include moonbounces, facepainters, "tattoo" artists, a basketball throw with an NBA referee, soccer shoot, football toss, martial arts, jugglers, balloons and more. Participants will meet local celebrities and mascots such as the Phillie Phanatic, all while listening to the tunes of Mr. Pete and D.J. Rockin Dave.

Participants can register and pick up their Buddy Walk materials and t-shirt at 9:30 a.m. The entertainment with Noddy and Jay Jay will take place at 11:00 a.m., and the 2-mile fun walk around the stadium track begins at 11:30 a.m.

Parking is across the street on Lancaster Avenue, or handicapped access is adjacent to the stadium.

The Buddy Walk is sponsored by Foresters, Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, TD Banknorth and Seneca Foods Corporation. Media partners include NBC10, PBS KIDS Sprout and Parents Express.

Individuals or teams can register at http://www.tri21center.org/ or the day of the event.

ABOUT:

The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia performs clinical assessments and provides ongoing treatment for children and adults with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). The Program also conducts high-quality Trisomy 21 research and supports individuals, families and healthcare teams with educational materials and comprehensive reviews of developmental, behavioral, psychosocial and medical issues relevant to individuals with Trisomy 21.

Media Contact: Rachel Salis-Silverman
267-426-6063
Salis@email.chop.edu

Source: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

CONTACT: Rachel Salis-Silverman, The Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia, +1-267-426-6063, Salis@email.chop.edu

Web site: http://www.tri21center.org/
http://www.chop.edu/

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Liberty Completes Final Stage of IDT Entertainment Acquisition

Liberty Completes Final Stage of IDT Entertainment Acquisition

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ:LINTA)(NASDAQ:LCAPA) and IDT Corporation (NYSE:IDT)(NYSE:IDT.C) announced today the completion of the final stage of Liberty's acquisition of IDT's Entertainment Division. Today's closing encompasses the division's Australian and Canadian operations and follows the closing of the U.S. and U.K. operations which occurred on August 24, 2006.

Liberty Media Corporation is a holding company that owns interests in a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. Those interests are attributed to two tracking stock groups: the Liberty Interactive group, which includes Liberty's interests in QVC, Provide Commerce, IAC/InterActiveCorp and Expedia, and the Liberty Capital group, which includes all of Liberty's assets that are not attributed to the Liberty Interactive group, including Liberty's interests in Starz Entertainment Group and News Corporation.

Starz Entertainment Group LLC (SEG) is a premium movie service provider operating in the United States. SEG offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz(R) and Encore(R) brands with approximately 14.6 million and 26.4 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment Group airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HDTV, Starz On Demand and Vongo(SM). Starz Entertainment Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation that is attributed to Liberty Capital Group. www.Starz.com.

IDT Corporation is an innovative and opportunistic multinational holding company with operations that span various industries. Through its Telecom subsidiary, IDT provides telecommunications services worldwide to the retail and wholesale markets. IDT's Capital division incubates newer businesses, and the company's Spectrum subsidiary holds its spectrum license assets.

IDT Telecom provides retail and wholesale telecommunications services and products, including pre-paid and rechargeable calling cards, consumer local, long distance, and wireless phone services, and wholesale carrier services. Through Net2Phone, the company also provides a range of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) communications services. IDT Capital's operations include an Energy Services Company (ESCO) in New York State, ethnic food distribution, brochure distribution and other initiatives. IDT Corporation's Class B Common Stock and Common Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IDT and IDT.C, respectively.

Source: Liberty Media Corporation

CONTACT: John Orr of Liberty Media Corporation, +1-720-875-5622; or Tom
Southwick of Starz, +1-720-852-5821; or Gil Nielsen of IDT Corporation,
+1-973-438-3553

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Verizon Statement on Cable-Franchising Bill: California Consumers Win as Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Video Franchise Reform Legislation

Verizon Statement on Cable-Franchising Bill: California Consumers Win as Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Video Franchise Reform Legislation

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed into law a statewide cable-franchising bill that received overwhelming bipartisan support in the state Legislature. The law, authored by Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez and Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee Chairman Lloyd Levine, streamlines the process for companies to obtain video franchises and opens the cable TV market to new competitors.

Verizon, connecting the nation's largest fiber-optic network directly to customers' homes, is building its all-fiber-optic network in many of the wireline telephone areas it serves in California. The 100-percent fiber-optic network is the technological platform from which customers receive Verizon's crystal-clear FiOS TV, ultra-fast FiOS Internet Service and reliable FiOS phone service.

The following statement should be attributed to Verizon West Region President Tim McCallion:

"Gov. Schwarzenegger's signing of the Digital Infrastructure and Cable Competition Act is a huge victory for California's consumers. Under this law, California sets a new standard for accelerating cable-TV competition, and customers can expect new choices, greater value and improved service in terms of video providers.

"This landmark legislation unlocks the vast potential of Verizon's all-fiber network and enables us to more rapidly offer a new alternative to cable -- FiOS TV -- in dozens of communities where we have already built our 100-percent fiber-optic network. The new law also provides the certainty for Verizon to commit hundreds of millions of dollars in additional investment to accelerate fiber deployment in California, creating hundreds of new jobs and stimulating our state's economy.

"Customer acceptance of Verizon's FiOS services continues to grow at a record pace because we have established best-in-class standards for TV picture quality, programming choice, broadband speeds and customer service."

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), a Dow 30 company, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 55 million customers nationwide. Verizon Business operates one of the most expansive wholly-owned global IP networks. Verizon Telecom is deploying the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network to deliver the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services to customers. Based in New York, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 252,000 and generates annual consolidated operating revenues of approximately $90 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Source: Verizon

CONTACT: Jon Davies of Verizon, +1-805-231-3985, or
jon.davies@verizon.com

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

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Detroit Tigers and MLB to Stage 'Rally Monday' Fan Event on October 2

Detroit Tigers and MLB to Stage 'Rally Monday' Fan Event on October 2

Club to Host Community Celebration at Comerica Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHAT: Detroit Tigers fans will celebrate the arrival of the 2006 Major League Baseball postseason and their chance to play for the 2006 World Series Championship during "Rally Monday" on October 2. "Rally Monday" consists of fan celebrations staged by each of the eight playoff-bound Clubs in their respective home markets in conjunction with Major League Baseball.

The Detroit Tigers "Rally Monday" is open to the public, free of charge and will take place rain or shine.

WHEN: Monday, October 2, 2006
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: In front of Comerica Park - Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich.

WHO: Michigan native and actor/playwright Jeff Daniels will perform his new song, "The Lifelong Tiger Fan Blues Revisited," live on the mainstage. Local band 50 Amp Fuse will also perform.

Former Tiger greats Gates Brown, Barbaro Barbey, Alex Johnson, Scott Lusader, Larry Pashnick, Dan Petry and Jon Warden are scheduled to sign autographs.

The event will be emceed by Fox Sports Net Detroit's Mario Impemba and Rod Allen, and will include special appearances by Tigers Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell and Tigers champions Al Kaline and Willie Horton.

Several fan activities and promotions will be offered, including ticket giveaways, the opportunity for fans to sign a giant "Go Tigers" billboard, and special MLB batting cages, pitching cages and cyber ballpark gaming areas.

ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS:
The Detroit Tigers "Rally Monday" is sponsored by AT&T

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
Interviews with company officials and fans will be available.
Opportunity to shoot video and still photos of event and participants.

MEDIA CONTACT: Karen Cullen, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., (313) 983-6079
Joel Scott, Detroit Tigers, Inc., (313) 471-2000

PRNewswire -- Sept. 29
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Source: Detroit Tigers, Inc.

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Belo Adopts Majority Voting Policy for Election of Directors

Belo Adopts Majority Voting Policy for Election of Directors

DALLAS, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belo Corp. (NYSE:BLC) announced today that its Board of Directors has amended Belo's Corporate Governance Guidelines to include a majority voting policy in the election of directors.

"The Board's decision to adopt this policy for the election of directors reinforces Belo's commitment to sound corporate governance practices," said Robert W. Decherd, Belo's chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Under Belo's policy, if an incumbent director is nominated for another term on the Board but does not receive at least a majority of the votes cast, the director must promptly submit his or her resignation to the Board. The Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will make a recommendation to the Board to accept, reject, or take other action in regard to the tendered resignation. The Board must take action on the resignation, and publicly disclose its decision, including the rationale behind the decision, within 90 days from the date of certification of the election results. The director who submits his or her resignation will not participate in the Committee's or the Board's consideration of the matter.

The full text of the amendment, which is effectively immediately, can be found in the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are available in the "About Belo" section of the Company's Web site, http://www.belo.com/ , under the heading "Corporate Governance".

About Belo

Belo Corp. is one of the nation's largest media companies with a diversified group of market-leading television, newspaper, cable and interactive media assets. A Fortune 1000 company with 7,700 employees and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenues, Belo operates in some of America's most dynamic markets in Texas, the Northwest, the Southwest, the Mid-Atlantic and Rhode Island. Belo owns 19 television stations, six of which are in the 15 largest U.S. broadcast markets. The Company also owns or operates seven cable news channels and manages one television station through a local marketing agreement. Belo's daily newspapers are The Dallas Morning News, The Providence Journal, The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA) and the Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, TX). The Company also publishes specialty publications targeting young adults, and the fast-growing Hispanic market, including Quick and Al Dia in Dallas/Fort Worth, and El D and La Prensa in Riverside. Belo operates more than 30 Web sites associated with its operating companies. Additional information is available at http://www.belo.com/ or by contacting Carey Hendrickson, vice president/Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, at 214-977-6626.

First Call Analyst: Carey P. Hendrickson

Source: Belo Corp.

CONTACT: Carey Hendrickson, vice president-Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications of Belo Corp., +1-214-977-6626

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

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Belo Announces Quarterly Dividend

Belo Announces Quarterly Dividend

DALLAS, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belo Corp. (NYSE:BLC) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 for each outstanding share of Series A stock and Series B stock to be paid December 1, 2006, to shareholders of record on November 10, 2006.

About Belo

Belo Corp. is one of the nation's largest media companies with a diversified group of market-leading television, newspaper, cable and interactive media assets. A Fortune 1000 company with 7,700 employees and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenues, Belo operates in some of America's most dynamic markets in Texas, the Northwest, the Southwest, the Mid-Atlantic and Rhode Island. Belo owns 19 television stations, six of which are in the 15 largest U.S. broadcast markets. The Company also owns or operates seven cable news channels and manages one television station through a local marketing agreement. Belo's daily newspapers are The Dallas Morning News, The Providence Journal, The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA) and the Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, TX). The Company also publishes specialty publications targeting young adults, and the fast-growing Hispanic market, including Quick and Al Dia in Dallas/Fort Worth, and El D and La Prensa in Riverside. Belo operates more than 30 Web sites associated with its operating companies. Additional information is available at http://www.belo.com/ or by contacting Carey Hendrickson, vice president/Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, at 214-977-6626.

First Call Analyst: Carey P. Hendrickson

Source: Belo Corp.

CONTACT: Carey Hendrickson, vice president-Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications of Belo Corp., +1-214-977-6626

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

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Tigers Invite Fans to 'Rally Monday' Event at Comerica Park

Tigers Invite Fans to 'Rally Monday' Event at Comerica Park

Post-Season Rally on October 2nd from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE to General Public

DETROIT, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- "Rally Monday" in Detroit, sponsored by AT&T, kicks off at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2006 in front of Comerica Park on Woodward Avenue. Celebrating the Tigers' first post-season run in 19 years, the event is free to the public and will feature a variety of activities designed for fans to show their support for the 2006 Tigers. The Tigers will start their run for the American League Division Series (ALDS) on Tuesday, October 3.

"We look forward to welcoming hundreds of fans to 'Rally Monday,'" said Duane McLean, Tigers senior vice president of Business Operations. "We are thrilled to share the excitement of the 2006 Detroit Tigers with the fans that have supported us this summer. This is a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate an incredible season!"

Highlights for "Rally Monday" include:

* Michigan native and award-winning actor/playwright Jeff Daniels will perform his song, "The Lifelong Tiger Fan Blues Revisited" live at the event.

* Former Tiger greats will be on hand signing autographs for fans at this Tigers post-season celebration. Currently scheduled to sign autographs are: Gates Brown, Barbaro Garbey, Alex Johnson, Scott Lusader, Larry Pashnick, Dan Petry and Jon Warden.(1)

* Fox Sports Net Detroit's Mario Impemba and Rod Allen will emcee the event -- which will also include a special appearance by Tigers Hall-of-Fame broadcaster, Ernie Harwell. Former Tiger Champions Al Kaline and Willie Horton are also currently scheduled to make an appearance on stage at "Rally Monday."

* The Major League Baseball Road Show will be on site featuring an MLB Authentic Collection Merchandise area, a cyber ballpark gaming area, a batting cage and a pitching cage.

* Local band 50 Amp Fuse will perform "live."
* Fans invited to sign a giant "GO TIGERS" billboard.
* Exclusive playoff merchandise on sale.

Additionally, the first 2,500 fans will receive a free Tigers Rally Towel and the first 5,000 fans in attendance will have an opportunity to win American League Division Series tickets. In addition, the first 5,000 fans can enter to win game-used bases and baseballs from the 2006 ALDS games to be played at Comerica Park.

"We want Tigers fans everywhere to be a part of the celebration," added McLean. "Whether in person at the 'Rally Monday' event at Comerica Park or spirit days at schools and businesses, this is a great time for our city and for our state and we want everyone to participate." The Detroit Tigers are asking fans across the State to wear Tigers gear or Tigers colors to show their support.

The following radio stations will carry the event live: WRIF, WKQI, WWJ, WXYT, 89X/CIMX and WCSX. Local television stations in Detroit are also currently scheduled to cover the event. Fans are encouraged to check station listings for more complete broadcast information on Monday.

Finally, Tigers broadcast partner FSN Detroit will include coverage of "Rally Monday" on its Playoff Preview Show which is scheduled to air Monday night, October 2, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

For more information on "Rally Monday" call the Tigers at 313-471-2000 or visit http://tigers.com/ .

(1) subject to change

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Source: Detroit Tigers, Inc.

CONTACT: Tigers Media Relations, +1-313-471-2000

Web site: http://tigers.com/

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Texas vs Sam Houston State Football Offered to Time Warner Cable Customers in North Texas

Texas vs Sam Houston State Football Offered to Time Warner Cable Customers in North Texas

This Saturday Time Warner Cable customers will be offered the excitement of Longhorn football when Texas faces Sam Houston State. The game will be available live on pay-per-view for all Time Warner Cable's North Texas customers. The game will be carried on channel 960 in all areas and will be available at a price of $29.95. Football fans may order this game by calling Time Warner Cable at 972-PICK-TWC, or from the convenience of the customers' remote control. To order with your remote control simply go to channel 960, and follow the on-screen direction. Kickoff time is 6:00 PM (CT) Saturday evening.

The Longhorns will face Oklahoma next week in the famous Red River Shootout, so some people wonder if there is a temptation for Texas to look ahead, and not focus closely on Sam Houston. That could be a mistake. The Bearkats like to throw the ball, and Texas has shown some vulnerability to air attacks. In any event it is sure to be an exciting game! To see the defending national champion Longhorns face Sam Houston State, Time Warner Cable customers in north Texas should tune to channel 960 and follow the on- screen instructions. Additionally, customers may contact Time Warner Cable at 972-PICK-TWC (972-742-5892) or by visiting their website - http://www.timewarnercable.com/ .

About Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable owns and manages cable systems serving 14.4 million subscribers in 33 states. Passing approximately 28 million homes, Time Warner Cable includes some of the most technologically advanced and best-clustered cable systems in the country, with nearly 85 percent of the Company's customers located in five geographic regions: New York, Texas, Ohio, the Carolinas and southern California. Leveraging its leadership in innovation and quality customer care, Time Warner Cable delivers advanced products and services such as video on demand, high definition television, digital video recorders, high-speed data and Digital Phone. Time Warner Cable is a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX).

CONTACT: Gary Underwood of Time Warner Cable, +1-409-658-7686, or gary.underwood@twcable.com .

PRNewswire -- Sept. 29

Source: Time Warner Cable

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

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Scripps To Report Third Quarter Results; Webcast of Conference Call Available

Scripps To Report Third Quarter Results; Webcast of Conference Call Available

CINCINNATI, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The E. W. Scripps Company will report third quarter 2006 operating results before trading on the New York Stock Exchange begins Tuesday, Oct. 17. A telephone conference call with members of the company's senior management team will follow at 10 a.m. EDT.

Scripps will offer a live webcast of the conference call. To access the webcast, visit www.scripps.com and follow the "shareholders" link at the top of the page. The webcast link can be found under the "upcoming events" heading on the "shareholders" landing page.

To access the conference call by telephone, dial 1-888-428-4480 (U.S.) or 1-612-332-0932 (International) approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call. Callers will need the name of the call (third quarter earnings report) to be granted access. Callers also will be asked to provide their name and company affiliation. The media and general public are provided access to the conference call on a listen-only basis.

A replay line will be open from 1:30 p.m. EDT Oct. 17 until 11:59 p.m. EDT Oct. 24. The domestic number to access the replay is 1-800-475-6701 and the international number is 1-320-365-3844. The access code for both numbers is 843889.

A replay of the conference call will be archived and available online for an extended period of time following the call. To access the audio replay, visit www.scripps.com approximately four hours after the call, choose "shareholders," then follow the "audio archives" link on the left side of the page.

About Scripps

The E. W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP) is a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; leading online search and comparison shopping services, Shopzilla and uSwitch; and United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: The E. W. Scripps Company

CONTACT: Tim Stautberg of The E. W. Scripps Company, +1-513-977-3826, or
stautberg@scripps.com

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

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Guns N' Roses Announce 'Chinese Democracy' North American Tour and Strategic Relationship With Major League Baseball Advanced Media

Guns N' Roses Announce 'Chinese Democracy' North American Tour and Strategic Relationship With Major League Baseball Advanced Media

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot on the heels of their sell out shows last week in Las Vegas, San Francisco and KROQ's Inland Invasion in Los Angeles, Guns N' Roses announce the first leg of their "Chinese Democracy" North American Tour.

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The tour, which will kick off on the 20th of October in Jacksonville, Florida, finds the band in top form having spent the summer in Europe playing to 700,000 plus people over 32 shows in 18 countries, making it one of the biggest tours of the year on the continent and in the UK. Concert goers were not let down as Axl Rose and his band mates Dizzy Reed, Robin Finck, Richard Fortus, Tommy Stinson, Chris Pitman, Brain and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal burned through classics such as "Welcome to the Jungle," "Paradise City," "Nightrain," "Mr. Brownstone," "November Rain" and "Sweet Child O' Mine" as well as highlighting soon to be favourites from the forthcoming "Chinese Democracy" album.

Just this week, the Hollywood Reporter's concert review of KROQ's Inland Invasion observed, "when headliner Guns N' Roses took the stage everything old became new again -- and everything new on the bill, just couldn't hold a candle in comparison ... the night belonged to Guns N' Roses!"

Axl Rose commented, "We had an amazing tour in Europe this summer and last week's shows here in the US were great. It's been a long time getting here but we look forward to coming to your town and having a lot of fun."

Sebastian Bach who has been guesting with Guns N' Roses on "My Michelle" will open the entire tour with the Special Guest slot going to a number of great bands starting with Papa Roach for the dates through the 3rd of November. The shows have been planned to cater to a Guns N' Roses rock n' roll party atmosphere with Sebastian hitting the stage every night at 8 pm followed by the Special Guest at 9 pm and Guns N' Roses shortly after 10 pm and lots of great music in between.

Guns N' Roses are also delighted to announce that they have partnered with Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLB.COM) to provide their fans with premium ticketing opportunities and up to the minute information on the tour and the band's other activities via gunsnroses.com which will be launched as of tomorrow.

As for Guns N' Roses forthcoming "Chinese Democracy" album the only comment at this time is that there are 13 Tuesdays left between now and the end of the year.

The itinerary for the "Chinese Democracy" North American Tour is as follows. Tickets for most dates go on sale on the 30th of September with up to the minute information and pre-sales available now at gunsnroses.com.

October

10/20/06 Jacksonville, FL Vets Memorial Arena
10/22/06 Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment Center
10/24/06 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center
10/25/06 St. Petersburg, FL St. Pete Times Forum
10/27/06 Estero, FL Germain Arena
10/29/06 San Juan, Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum

November

11/2/06 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
11/3/06 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Superstore Arena
11/5/06 East Rutherford, NJ Continental Airlines Arena
11/6/06 Portland, ME Cumber County Civic Center
11/8/06 Worcester, MA Worcester Centrum
11/10/06 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
11/13/06 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner
11/15/06 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
11/17/06 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank
11/18/06 Quebec Colisee Pepsi
11/20/06 Halifax, NS Halifax Metro Centre
11/24/06 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
11/25/06 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
11/27/06 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
11/29/06 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center

December

12/1/06 Ames, IA Hilton Coliseum
12/2/06 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
12/4/06 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
12/6/06 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome
12/7/06 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
12/10/06 Everett, WA Everett Events Center
12/11/06 Portland, OR Rose Garden
12/13/06 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
12/15/06 Oakland, CA Oakland Coliseum
12/17/06 Universal City, CA Gibson Amphitheatre
12/19/06 Universal City, CA Gibson Amphitheatre

January

1/10/07 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
1/11/07 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Arena
1/13/07 Reno, NV Reno Events Ctr
1/16/07 San Diego, CA iPayOne Center

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CONTACT: Jim Gallagher of MLB.com, +1-212-485-3182, or cell,
+1-914-953-1103, jim.gallagher@mlb.com; or Tina Chang, +1-310-205-5000,
Tina.Chang@sanctuarygroup.com, for Guns N' Roses

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The Harlem International Film Festival Screens 77 Films from Around the World

The Harlem International Film Festival Screens 77 Films from Around the World

* Confirmed attendees include: Mario Van Peebles (Director of "New Jack City" and "Panther"), Adrian Grenier (star of "Entourage" and "The Devil Wears Prada"), Lou Diamond Phillips ("La Bamba," "Courage Under Fire") * Including: "El Cortez" featuring Lou Diamond Phillips, Glenn Plummer and James McDaniel and Mario Van Peebles' "Hard Luck" featuring Wesley Snipes and Cybill Shepherd * Harlemite Adrian Grenier of HBO's "Entourage" and the blockbuster "The Devil Wears Prada" will also be present to screen his directorial debut of "Euthanasia"

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, October 4 through Monday, October 9, New York will host the Harlem International Film Festival (HIFF). The festival offers features, documentaries, shorts, animated works, youth films and the Renaissance Awards, which honor inspirational individuals in entertainment, business and community development.

This wonderful event will take place at the Magic Johnson AMC Theatre on 124 Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd., including a news conference on October 5 at 6 p.m. This year's Renaissance Awards will honor Mario Van Peebles.

Co-founded by three Harlem-based filmmakers and dedicated to supporting the artistic life of Harlem, HIFF screens over seventy films from around the world that spotlight the life, history and the people of Harlem.

The only international film festival that takes place in Harlem, New York, HIFF is committed to exemplifying the excellence that this world-famous neighborhood has played in the entire entertainment history. The film programming and events are designed to serve the diverse communities of Upper Manhattan including Spanish Harlem, Central Harlem, Morningside Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood and the student communities of Columbia University, Bard College and City College.

The festival will focus on a broad range of topics ranging from the political crisis in the Middle East to the tragedy and fall out of Hurricane Katrina. Many of these films will shed light on the continued black experience of racism and sexism that still exists in America and around the world.

For a full listing of screenings please visit http://www.harlemfilmfestival.com/films06.shtml .

For details on the 2006 HIFF and to purchase tickets please go to: http://www.harlemfilmfestival.com/ . For information on press credentials please contact the Press Office at press@harlemfilmfestival.com or call (212) 330-8160.

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Source: Harlem International Film Festival

CONTACT: B. Lorenzo Roache of Harlem International Film Festival,
+1-212-568-3036

Web site: http://www.harlemfilmfestival.com/
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Dallas PRSA Hosts Annual Media Day with CNN Anchor as Keynote Speaker

Dallas PRSA Hosts Annual Media Day with CNN Anchor as Keynote Speaker

DALLAS, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is hosting its annual Media Day on October 20, 2006. CNN Anchor, Betty Nguyen, will deliver the lunch keynote address, while the breakfast keynote will be Paul Burka, editor of Texas Monthly. Attendees will gain valuable insight to sharpen their communication skills as well as hear from media executives first-hand to learn about the expected media industry standards of today.

Media Day 2006 will feature two tracks to choose from, allowing attendees to attend sessions more closely aligned with their topics of interest, featuring experts who have direct experience in these areas. Track one will consist of top communication executives who will speak on emerging technologies and the landscape of "new media," including topics such as blogging, podcasting, Web 2.0 and social networking.

Track two will consist of meet the press roundtables, enabling attendees to sit at a table with journalists to hear exactly what the media likes and looks for in placements. Journalists participating in this session include print, broadcast and diversity media including those from the Dallas Morning News, KXAS-TV, Univision, Fort Worth Star Telegram and Dallas Business Journal.

Nguyen will be featured as the lunch keynote speaker. She is based in the network's world headquarters in Atlanta, joining the CNN network in April 2004. Nguyen anchors CNN's weekend news programs, CNN Saturday Morning and CNN Sunday Morning. Before joining CNN, Nguyen was an anchor for KTVT in Dallas.

Media Day 2006 will take place at the Las Colinas Country Club located at 4440 N. O'Connor Blvd. in Irving. Breakfast registration begins at 7:00 a.m., followed by a keynote speaker from 7:30 - 8:50 a.m. Track sessions last from 9 - 11:50 a.m. The luncheon will begin at noon, featuring the keynote address. Pricing for this event is as follows:

- Member full day: $95; walkups $115
- Member lunch only: $40; walkups $50
- Guest prepaid online full day: $105; Walkups $125
- Guest prepaid online lunch only: $50; Walkups $60
- Student full day: $55
- Student lunch only: $30
- Reserved Table for 10: $850

To register for this program or for more information, go to http://www.prsadallas.org/mediaday06_lunch.html . The deadline for registration is Monday, October 16, by 5 p.m. Cancellations are due three days before the event. For specific information on the cancellation policy or to make a cancellation, please contact Liz Kennedy at LKennedy79@aol.com .

The complete list of Media Day 2006 participants is as follows: Rick Murray, Edelman; Steve Lee; Jeff Beringer, GolinHarris; Stephen Wright, KXAS-TV, News Assignment Editor; Alexis Brito, Univision, Anchor; Rex Seline, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Managing Editor/News; Cliff Williams, WFAA; Doug Helton, TX State Network, Anchor; Doug Swanson, Dallas Morning News; Stephen Wright, KXAS-TV, News Assignment Editor; Adam McGill, DallasCEO, Editor; Chris Tucker, writer of three inflight publications; Victor Godinex, Dallas Morning News, Business Writer; Glenn Hunter, Dallas Business Journal, Editor, Cooper Smith, President, Cooper Smith Agency and Kristiana Heap, Society Editor, Stacey Yervasi, Assistant Managing Editor, J.D. Sparks, Managing Editor all of People's Newspapers.

About Dallas PRSA

The Dallas Chapter of PRSA is the 13th largest PRSA chapter in the country, serving more than 380 practitioners of public relations in North Texas. The chapter was founded in 1951, just three years after the 1948 founding of the national society. The chapter provides members with a variety of professional services such as the Communicator's Job Bank, a monthly newsletter, professional development programs, monthly luncheons and college outreach programs. For more information, visit http://www.prsadallas.org/

About the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

The Public Relations Society of America (http://www.prsa.org/ ), based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society has more than 28,000 professional and student members. PRSA is organized into 114 Chapters nationwide, 19 Professional Interest Sections along with Affinity Groups, which represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has 266 Chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Source: Dallas Chapter of Public Relations Society of America

CONTACT: Leah Ekmark, +1-972-931-7576, or Leah@PharrPR.com , for Dallas
Chapter of Public Relations Society of America

Web site: http://www.prsadallas.org/mediaday06_lunch.html
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Kay Jewelers Offers a 'Dream' Sweepstakes

Kay Jewelers Offers a 'Dream' Sweepstakes

Win a trip to the Dreamgirls Movie Premiere in New York City

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Kay Jewelers, the number one specialty jewelry brand in the U.S., will send one winner and a guest to New York City for the movie premiere of the Broadway musical, Dreamgirls, starring Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Danny Glover and Eddie Murphy. In addition, the winner will receive a Diamond Right Hand Ring from Kay Jewelers.

The film's compelling storyline of three young female singers trying to make it big in the late 1960s chronicles the trio's determination for success leveraging independence, personal style and friendship for a shot in the spotlight. This theme is a natural tie-in to the Diamond Right Hand Ring. The left hand is reserved for engagement, wedding and anniversary bands, whereas a ring worn on the right hand is a celebration of a woman's independent spirit. Hence, the Diamond Right Hand Ring's advertising campaign: "Women of the World Raise Your Right Hand."

From September 23 to October 29, 2006, participants can complete an entry form at any Kay Jewelers store or online at www.kay.com for the chance to win a Right Hand Diamond Ring valued at $2,199, as well as a trip to the New York City premiere of Dreamgirls this December. Paramount Pictures will provide roundtrip airfare to and from New York City, hotel accommodations for two days and one night, ground transportation and two tickets to the movie premiere. The total prize package is valued at nearly $5,000.

Kay Jewelers, the No. 1 specialty jewelry brand in the United States has more than 800 stores conveniently located in malls and off-mall shopping centers. Kay Jewelers' parent company, Akron, Ohio-based Sterling Jewelers Inc., operates 1,257 stores in all 50 states and employs more than 15,000 associates. Sterling Jewelers Inc. is the U.S. division of London-based Signet Group plc, making it part of the largest specialty jewelry retailer in the world. For a Kay Jewelers location near you call 1-800-681-8796 or visit www.kay.com.

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Source: Kay Jewelers

CONTACT: David Bouffard of Sterling Jewelers Inc., +1-330-668-5369

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

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Return of the Coreys Not the RETURN OF THE LOST BOYS: Clearing a Blurred Reality

Return of the Coreys Not the RETURN OF THE LOST BOYS: Clearing a Blurred Reality

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary duo Corey Feldman and Corey Haim begin pre-production on their new, as of yet untitled, television show. Executive producers Feldman and Haim are truly thrilled to be working together again for the first time in over ten years, and greatly look forward to a successful partnership with production company RDF Media, and the A&E Network. The show, a reality based comedy, reunites the long time friends, and also stars Corey's wife of four years, Susie Sprague-Feldman. Unfortunately, there have been several false statements made in various publications and on the internet regarding the show, as well as Feldman and Haim. The Feldman camp wishes to issue the following statements to clear up any potential misconceptions.

* RETURN OF THE LOST BOYS is simply a working title for the project, and
will NOT be the airing title of the show

* There have been references to Feldman's "return to acting." Tracie May
of Fabulous PR, Corey Feldman's publicist, replies "If we are going to
talk "reality," Mr. Feldman has worked consistently as an actor in
Hollywood for 32 years. Anyone with access to the IMDB can see that.
He just received a best actor award for his outstanding work in the
film "The Birthday." His animated Toon Disney show Super Robot Monkey
Team Hyperforce Go! is currently airing its third season. The
statement that he is returning to acting is simply ridiculous."

* Mr. Haim has been referred to as "broke and homeless." The show's plot
involves the typical life at home with the Feldman family that becomes
dramatically altered by a friendly visit turned stay by Haim. For
dramatic effect only, Haim's character on the show will be "broke and
homeless"; Mr. Haim in his real life is in fact not.

* A topic raised in several articles was Feldman and Haim's former
substance abuse issues. In response. Feldman's issues were more than
fifteen years ago when he was a teenager, and he is now focused on
career, family, and his commitment to animal and environmental rights;
he is being recognized with an award for dedication to animal rights in
two weeks by the Wildlife WayStation. Haim is also doing better than
ever, and looks forward to beginning work on this show.

* Feldman quotes "Corey and I have been looking for the right opportunity
to work together again, and now is the time, as Corey looks great and
is doing better than ever."

For press inquiries regarding Corey and Susie Feldman, please contact Tracie May of Fabulous ... PR tracie@fabulouspr.com

Source: Fabulous PR

CONTACT: Tracie May of Fabulous PR, +1-213-488-9923,
tracie@fabulouspr.com

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Santa Clarita Valley Wine Tasting Festival Offers Weekend of Wine, Art, Golf, Food, and Events

Santa Clarita Valley Wine Tasting Festival Offers Weekend of Wine, Art, Golf, Food, and Events

The Loose Goose Wine Festival Returns to Valencia and the Santa Clarita Valley With Four Days of Wine Tasting, Art, a Golf Tournament, Wine Pairing Dinners at Restaurants, Live Entertainment, and Other Fun Events.

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The premier wine festival in the Los Angeles and Valencia region of California began in 2005 and returns Oct. 5 - 8 with a full schedule of wine tasting, golf, entertainment and more.

The Loose Goose Wine Festival Bridgeport Park, 23520 Bridgeport Lane, Valencia is only a short 35-mile drive from Los Angeles, which makes this the perfect fall get-away weekend event.

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"From chic wine pairing dinners, to the Loose Goose Golf Classic scramble tournament, and the exclusive reserve-tasting Golden Goose Gala, all roads lead to the main festival event in Bridgeport Park, Valencia, Oct. 7 and 8, where guests will enjoy a selection of the finest varietals today's wine world has to offer," described Peter Goossens, founder and namesake of The Loose Goose, a personal wine purveyor and consulting company.

The main event is the Loose Goose Wine Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. Festival-goers will be able to sample wines from a preferred mix of large, medium and smaller up-and-coming vineyards from California, domestic and international vineyards exclusively selected to participate by invitation only. The festival includes expertly prepared gourmet cuisine, dancing, luxury-related vendors, and live entertainment.

Famed Latin jazz Pete Escovedo Orchestra, featuring Sheila E., Peter Michael and Juan Escovedo, will perform on Sunday, Oct. 8, preceded by the D'Anbino Family Jazz Band from Paso Robles. Saturday evening's lineup includes the Doctor Wu Band, a Steely Dan tribute band. The Loose Goose Golf Classic will be held at the Tournament Players Club, 26550 N. Heritage View Lane, Valencia, Thursday, Oct. 5. The Golden Goose Gala, a black-tie dinner and V.I.P. reserve-tasting event, is on Friday, Oct. 6.

General weekend festival admission tickets are $30 in advance and $45 at the door. Detailed information and festival tickets are available online at http://www.loosegoosewinefestival.com/, or at participating vineyards, vendors and restaurants. Ages 21 and over. For more information call 661-799-9463.

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CONTACT: Teresa Todd for The Loose Goose Wine Festival, +1-661-299-4000

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

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Pianist Matt Bengtson Does the Circuit

Pianist Matt Bengtson Does the Circuit

A Polish foundation tops the list of concert performances for this busy keyboard artist

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh back in Philadelphia from a spate of September performances in Newtown, PA, the University of Pennsylvania, Baltimore, King of Prussia, and Pottstown, pianist Matthew Bengtson resumes a busy schedule of out-of-town concerts from fall through the Christmas season.

On Sunday, October 1 at 3 p.m., inside An die Musik Concert Hall at Charles and Centre streets in Baltimore, MD, Bengtson will perform with the Tononi Quartet in a performance of Dvorak's "Piano Quintet in A major."

At Cumberland County College at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, Bengtson will perform a solo recital featuring the works of Medtner, Faure, Chopin, Debussy, Scriabin, Rachmaninov and Schubert. CCC is located at 3322 College Drive in Vineland, NJ.

And on Friday, November 3, at 4 p.m. inside the Marshall Auditorium of Haverford College, Bengtson will perform alongside tenor Thomas Lloyd and Richard Stone, lute and theorbo, in a mixed-period program consisting of works by d'India, Strozzi, Schubert, Berlioz, Monteverdi and Purcell. Lloyd is the college's director of vocal music, and Stone is the director of the Swarthmore Baroque Ensemble. Bengtson will be performing on a Nanette Streicher copy fortepiano, built by Thomas and Barbara Wolf, and generously loaned by Rutgers University, Camden.

Promoting Polish culture

Back in Philly, the pianist caps his schedule with a recital for The Kosciuszko Foundation's annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 4 p.m.

The organization's Philadelphia Chapter sponsors and hosts a variety of Polish cultural events throughout the year. The Foundation itself is a nonprofit organization named for Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko and is based in New York City. It was established in 1925 to encourage and promote the study of Polish culture, history, language, and tradition in the United States.

Joined by violinist Blanka Bednarz, Bengtson will perform the music of Polish composer Karol Szymanowski. Szymanowski re-invigorated Polish music education and established a contemporary Polish idiom in his music that inspired a whole generation of Polish composers. Attracted by the wide range of moods in this composer's music, Bengtson has immersed himself in Szymanowski, enough to record on compact disc all twenty-two of Szymanowski's mazurkas.

Bengtson has a growing number of compact discs to his credit, having also recorded the works of Beethoven, Brahms, Bartok and Scriabin. A recent review of Bengtson's Scriabin playing stated, "Only Horowitz and Richter can compare to what Bengtson achieves on this disc" (American Record Guide).

Bengtson has soloed with a number of symphony orchestras in addition to being a regular recitalist and participant in worldwide piano competitions. He teaches at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges and at the University of Pennsylvania, and serves on the piano staff of the Curtis Institute of Music. Despite a demanding schedule, Bengtson finds time for some competitive chess and golf. A FIDE master (FM), he competes internationally with some of the world's finest chess masters and won the Midland Open, a Grand Prix event in England. He has also won several amateur golf tournaments and has a 3 handicap. He is also a co-president of the Penn Go Society.

http://www.mattbengtson.com/

Source: Matthew Bengtson

CONTACT: Matthew Bengtson, +1-215-704-4600, mattbengtson@earthlink.net,
or Publicist, Trish Doll, Publicity Works, +1-717-445-6377,
tdoll@publicity-works.com

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

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