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TORONTO, March 28 /PRNewswire/ — NRX, the market leader in Asset Information Management (AIM) solutions, is pleased to announce that CONSOL Energy, the largest producer of high-Btu bituminous coal in the United States, has purchased an enterprise license for the NRX Asset Center and VIP solutions to drive operational excellence across all CONSOL Energy’s mines.Mining operations and personnel face many challenges, such as accessing mission critical asset information and spare parts. Errors in parts- identification and ordering as well as excessive search times lead to equipment downtime, which causes production and productivity losses. Another major issue is keeping asset information current; equipment has to be modified for different mining conditions, so machinery is often repaired and rebuilt on-site or with local contractors. As a result, systems may not get updated and a tremendous level of complexity is added to the management of change (MOC) processes for asset information.NRX Asset Center, an SAP-Endorsed Business Solution, will allow CONSOL Energy to address these challenges by ensuring CONSOL’s mining operations have immediate access to asset information. Combined with VIP, an intuitive role- based workspace, the right information can be deployed to the right person to make the right decision. Mining operations as a whole will benefit from improved asset visibility, and standardized maintenance work management, MRO supply chain and MOC processes. The result is improved equipment uptime and higher workforce productivity and morale.”We are excited about CONSOL Energy’s decision to deploy Asset Center and VIP company-wide,” said Paul Gray, CEO of NRX. “CONSOL Energy is a market leading company that recognizes the strategic role of Asset Information Management (AIM) in the creation of competitive advantage and the achievement of its corporate objectives.”About CONSOL EnergyCONSOL Energy Inc., a high-Btu bituminous coal and coal bed methane company, is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Equity Index and has annual revenues of $3.7 billion. It has 17 bituminous coal mining complexes in six states and reports proven and probable coal reserves of 4.5 billion tons. CONSOL Energy was named one of America’s most admired companies in 2005 by Fortune magazine. It received the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining National Award for Excellence in Surface Mining for the company’s innovative reclamation practices in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Also in 2003, the company was listed in Information Week magazine’s “Information Week 500″ list for its information technology operations. In 2002, the company received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Protection Award. Additional information about the company can be found at its web site: .About NRXNRX is the market leader in Asset Information Management (AIM) solutions The NRX solution enables operational readiness for capital projects by reducing schedule and cost, data migration complexity, and accelerating time to full production. For operating assets, the solution enables operational excellence through increases in reliability, and maintenance and MRO supply chain efficiency. NRX Asset Center is purpose built to address asset information management challenges across the entire asset lifecycle. The solution combines data, document, and project management software and methodologies to enable asset owners and engineering companies to define their requirements; manage the data and document collection and transformation process; and easily deploy and sustain asset information. For more information: Terence Leung Vice President, Marketing and Solutions tel: 1 (877) 603 4679 email: NRX

CALGARY, Canada, March 28 /PRNewswire/ — First Calgary Petroleums Ltd. (”FCP”, “the Company”) today announced that ISS/RiskMetrics and Glass Lewis, two leading independent proxy advisory firms, have rejected dissident shareholder proposals to oust Richard Anderson, President and CEO of First Calgary Petroleums. Furthermore, both advisory firms have supported the FCP slate of directors. Gar Emerson, Chairman of First Calgary Petroleums, said, “We are pleasedwith ISS and Glass Lewis’ recommendation that shareholders vote in favour ofFCP’s management team and against Waterford Finance & Investment Limited.These recommendations by two highly respected and independent advisory firmsaffirm our position that FCP’s current management team and board of directorsare the best choice to represent the interests of all shareholders.” ISS/RiskMetrics’ recommendation states, “Given that management has aclear strategy and an experienced team to implement strategy and that thedissidents fail to propose any new or substantially different development orfinancing strategy other than to select another CEO once elected, currentmanagement continuity is obviously in the interest of the company.”(x) The ISS report also states, “…FCP appears to be on the right track tocreating value and restoring market confidence, contingent upon the criticalproject debt financing within three to four months.”(x) Glass Lewis echoed the recommendation of ISS/RiskMetrics’, stating thatthey see “no reason for shareholders to support” the proposals put forth byWaterford and question that the dissident shareholder group “has not provideda plan for progress or a replacement for Mr. Anderson.” Additionally, GlassLewis states that it “does not believe that Mr. Anderson, or the board forthat matter, has undertaken any action clearly contrary to the interests ofshareholders.”(x) In addition to recognizing the strength of the FCP management team, ISSand Glass Lewis also recognize the experience and expertise the incumbentBoard together with the additional management nominees will provide to FCPshareholders. ISS/RiskMetrics and Glass Lewis are widely recognized as leadingindependent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firms. Theiranalyses and recommendations are relied upon by many major institutionalinvestment firms, mutual funds and fiduciaries throughout North America. An Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders is scheduled for April 8,2008 and a new slate of directors will be elected by the shareholders of FCPat that meeting. For up to date information we encourage you to visit the First Calgarywebsite (http://www.fcpl.ca). Board Nominations FCP has nominated the Honourable Roy MacLaren, Stuart McDowall, KennethTaylor and David Savage to join Messrs. Richard Anderson, Gar Emerson, ShaneO’Leary, Darryl Raymaker and John van der Welle on the board of directors forthis upcoming meeting, as announced on March 10, 2008. Considerations FCP has a clearly defined business plan for its Algerian assets and hasmet major milestones as it moves towards the objective of achieving productionin 2010. Under Richard Anderson’s leadership, FCP entered into a valuableproduction-sharing contract with Sonatrach, the Algerian national oil company.Management of First Calgary has worked extensively with Algerian authoritiesto obtain government approval for a phased development plan for the MLE oiland gas field and the completion of front end engineering and design work forthe MLE gas plant, pipeline and gathering systems. First Calgary expects toaward the contract for main construction by July 2008. The dissidents have not outlined a strategic or business plan should itacquire effective control of First Calgary through its proposed slate ofdirectors. They have also failed to outline a plan for First Calgary’s future.Their proposals might delay First Calgary’s development plan to bring thereserves into production and jeopardize years of essential goodwill withSonatrach and the Algerian government.<> How to cast your BLUE proxy You can support First Calgary by voting the BLUE proxy form shareholdersreceived in the mail, with a VOTE AGAINST the resolution to remove Presidentand CEO Richard Anderson and replace the Board of Directors. It is vital you fully understand what may happen to your investment ifthe dissidents seize effective control of your Company. The depth ofexperience and strategic vision of the FCP nominees are best suited to leadyour Company. Every vote is important and your support is needed to ensure that FCP cancontinue to execute on its well articulated strategy, on behalf of allshareholders. YOU MAY ALSO RECEIVE FORMS OF PROXIES AND OTHER MATERIALS FROM THEDISSIDENTS. PLEASE DISCARD SUCH PROXIES AND USE ONLY THE BLUE PROXY Voting is a very quick and easy process. To be effective, your BLUE proxymust be received before and no later than 10:00 a.m. (MT) April 4, 2008, usingany one of the methods described on the BLUE proxy Due to the limited timeavailable, we recommend voting by Internet, telephone or facsimile. Even if you have already voted using the dissident proxy you have everyright to change your vote by simply executing the BLUE proxy as indicatedbelow. It is the later dated proxy that will be counted. The Board recommends that you vote your BLUE proxy: FOR fixing the number of directors at nine; FOR the election of the First Calgary Petroleums Ltd., nominateddirectors; AGAINST the Removal Resolution; AGAINST the first two resolutions of the First Shareholder Proposal; FOR the third resolution of the First Shareholder Proposal; AGAINST the Second Shareholder Proposal; and FOR the appointment of KPMG LLP as our auditors. Should you have any questions or require assistance in voting your BLUEproxy, please contact Georgeson, the Proxy Solicitation Agent hired by FCP at:<> First Calgary’s circular is available on SEDAR (http://www.sedar.ca). Mr. Richard Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of FirstCalgary was interviewed by Business Network News (BNN) on Thursday, March 27,2008. To listen to the interview, please visit www.fcpl.ca orhttp://broadband.bnn.ca/bnn/?id(equal sign)2223&vid(equal sign)41066. First Calgary Petroleums Ltd. Profile First Calgary is an oil and gas company actively engaged in internationalexploration and development activities in Algeria. The Company’s common sharestrade on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada (FCP) and on the AIM market ofthe London Stock Exchange in the UK (FPL). Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements based onassumptions considered reasonable at the time they were prepared. Anystatements that are contained herein that are not statements of historicalfact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These statements speakonly to the conditions in existence as of the date of this press release, andthe Fund maintains no obligation to update such statements. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, necessarily involve risksand uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially fromthose contemplated by the statements. Such risks and uncertainties include,but are not limited to, risks associated with operations such as competition,dependence on the construction industry, supplies of raw materials, dependenceon key personnel, labour relations, regulatory matters, environmental risks,the successful execution of acquisition and integration strategies, foreignexchange fluctuations, the effect of leverage and restrictive covenants infinancing arrangements, product liability, the ability to obtain insurance,energy cost increases, the ability to fund necessary future capitalinvestments, and changes in tax Legislation. When used in the interview, words such as “believe,”"estimate,”"forecast,”"anticipate,”"expect,”"project,” and similar expressions areintended to identify forward looking statements. Such statements are subjectto certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of theserisks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions proveincorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those expected. Youcan find a discussion of those risks and uncertainties in our Canadiansecurities filings. For further information: First Calgary Petroleums Ltd.: Jeffrey P. Angel,Vice President Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Tel: 1-403-264-6697; Other Contacts: James Henderson, Pelham Public Relations, Tel: 44(0)20-7743-6673; Carina Corbett, 4C - Burvale Limited, Tel: 44(0)20-7559-6710; Mandy Dinning, Hill & Knowlton Canada, Tel: 1-403-268-7858 (FCP.)First Calgary Petroleums Ltd.

NEW YORK, March 28 /PRNewswire/ — MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, will present fans with its largest product initiative ever in preparation for Opening Day of the 2008 season. The highlight of the launch is the introduction of real-time video alerts across two of the site’s most popular platforms, Gameday at MLB.com and mobile devices.ENHANCED GAMEDAY/VIDEO ALERTSMLB.com has enhanced the real-time application with real-time video alerts, in-depth Game Previews, the MLB.com Daily Rewind recap and other game-specific video. The real-time video alerts, up to 10 per game, will be available via an exclusive free trial for the month of April. In addition, cutting edge technology and collaboration with baseball operations personnel across the Major League will provide precise pitch speed, trajectory and location data from all 30 Major League parks, including unprecedented real-time pitch identification for every pitch thrown this season.VIDEO ALERTS - MOBILEBeginning on Opening Day, MLB.com will be delivering real-time video alerts to mobile devices. The alerts will appear within 2-4 minutes from the conclusion of the play on the field and will be offered to Team Alert subscribers at no additional charge from the current rate of $3.99 per month. Fans can sign up by texting “GET (Club nickname)” to 65246. For example, a Mets fan would send the text “GET METS” to 65246.MLB.TV IN “NexDef”In 2008, premium subscribers of MLB.TV can watch live games from their computers in “NexDef” at 1.2 megabits per second stream with a 16×9 widescreen format. All 2,430 out-of-market games in the regular season will be available live on both MLB.TV and MLB.TV Premium. MLB.com

NEW YORK, March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that R.E.M. (Warner Bros. Records) will take over its Spectrum channel for an entire week. Radio R.E.M. will launch in conjunction with the release of the band’s 14th studio album Accelerate and feature music from band’s expansive repertoire. The channel will premiere on Monday, March 31 at 7 am ET.(Logo: )Radio R.E.M., hosted exclusively by band members Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills, will include insights from the band on the inspiration for each song on Accelerate, as well as conversations with R.E.M. covering a variety of topics ranging from the state of the band to their personal worldviews.During the take over, listeners will hear songs from R.E.M.’s nearly three-decade career as well as hand selected music from some of their favorite artists.”R.E.M.’s creative contributions to music are unparalleled and for three decade these rock pioneers have defined what it means to be ‘alternative’,” said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS President, Entertainment and Sports. “SIRIUS is the only place R.E.M. fans will be able to listen to music from the band’s entire catalog, every song from its new release, and hear exclusive interviews from the band’s prolific members.”Accelerate, in stores April 1st, is R.E.M.’s 14th studio album. The album was recorded in Vancouver, Canada; Dublin, Ireland; and R.E.M.’s hometown of Athens, Ga. with Grammy(R) Award winning producer Jacknife Lee, who is noted for his work with U2 (How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb), as well as Snow Patrol, Bloc Party and Kasabian. One of rock’s best-selling and most critically acclaimed bands, the multiple award-winning trio, along with original drummer Bill Berry, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2007. R.E.M. will kick off their world tour May 23rd in Vancouver, British Columbia.Radio R.E.M. continues SIRIUS’ tradition of creating exclusive limited run artist branded channels dedicated to iconic figures at the top of their game. Recent limited run exclusive channels launched on SIRIUS include Rolling Stones Radio, E Street Radio, JAY-Z Nation, Duran Duran’s Red Carpet Radio and Garth Brooks Radio, among many others.To learn more about Radio R.E.M. please visit or .About SIRIUSSIRIUS, “The Best Radio on Radio,” delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR, NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is an Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 80 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.SIRIUS Backseat TV (TM) is the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring three channels of children’s programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network, for the subscription fee of $6.99 plus applicable audio subscription fee.SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available at shop.sirius.com and in more than 20,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and RadioShack.As of December 31, 2007, SIRIUS radios were available as a factory and dealer-installed option in 116 vehicle models and as a dealer only-installed option in 37 vehicle models.SIRIUS has agreements with Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes- Benz, Mercury, MINI, Mitsubishi, Rolls-Royce, Volvo, and Volkswagen to offer SIRIUS radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment in their vehicles. SIRIUS has relationships with Toyota and Scion to offer SIRIUS radios as dealer-installed equipment, and a relationship with Subaru to offer SIRIUS radios as factory or dealer-installed equipment. SIRIUS radios are also offered to renters of Hertz vehicles at airport locations nationwide.Click on to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. (”XM”), including related uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive position versus other audio entertainment providers. P-SIRI MEDIA CONTACT: Neel Khairzada SIRIUS 212-584-5243SIRIUS

MANHATTAN, Kan., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Many assignments for college classes go no farther than between the student completing it and the professor grading it.But assignments in Michael Wesch’s anthropology classes at Kansas State University have been seen around the world and by as many as 1.5 million other people.The spring 2007 intro to cultural anthropology class created the video “A Vision of Students Today,” which has been viewed more than 1.5 million times and prompted others to respond with their own videos. The video is up for a YouTube award for most inspirational video of 2007. It features Wesch’s class describing what it’s like for them to be college students today. Mark Hanson, senior in anthropology, Manhattan, did much of the camera work. The video can be viewed at The digital ethnography class is an upper-level anthropology class at K-State in which students examine YouTube and the future of the website that lets users share videos with one another. Wesch assigns two videos, the first of which is a viral video project. The other video assignment is more research-based, Wesch said. The videos are posted at “The purpose of the viral video assignment is so that students start to think about what attracts viewers to a video and what is the culture of this video world and how you tap into it,” Wesch said. “A lot of them come in and they’ve never made a video before.”I often get asked how do you teach students to make a video, and all I do is just ask students to make a video. It’s the wrong way to go about it if you tell them how. I save the face-to-face time in class to talk about the aesthetics and the video culture.”When these videos make their way onto the Internet, often via YouTube, the students’ work gets exposure in a way that traditional classroom assignments don’t. A video posted in February by Jessie Stone, senior in anthropology from Bakersfield, Calif., received comments in Portuguese just a few hours after being posted. Her video, which has been viewed at least 1,000 times, explores the way in which video means that political candidates are judged as much on how they look or dress as their qualifications and stances. You can watch Stone’s video, “Those Groovy Politicians,” at Another video with at least 1,000 hits is “Introduction to Girl Talk” by Nick Kimminau, a December 2007 graduate from Andover. Kimminau used a mash-up of music videos found on YouTube to accompany a song that another artist created by layering songs over one another. You can watch Kimminau’s video at Adam Bohannon, a senior in anthropology from Overland Park, took Wesch’s digital ethnography class in 2007. One of his videos has gotten nearly 4,000 views. You can view it at Bohannon’s video skills led to a job with Diigo, an online research tool that’s better explained through video than through words. That’s why Diigo had Bohannon create a video to explain what it’s all about. The video can be viewed at Bohannon now is working on creating teaser and tutorial videos for a new version of Diigo, as well as helping evaluate alpha software. He said the company gives him creative leeway with his videos but also offers opinions and suggestions when they conference via Skype.”It’s a great learning experience and eventually leads to some pretty awesome results in the end,” Bohannon said.Several K-State graduates are among those whose videos have found popularity on the Internet. Rebecca Roth is a December 2007 graduate from South Lyon, Mich., and research intern with Ethnographic Insights. At K-State, she created “The Internet Has a Face,” which garnered more than 10,000 hits and will be featured on the AT&T Tech Channel. Roth’s video can be viewed at Robert Hinderliter, a May 2007 graduate, has gotten more than 26,000 views for “A History of YouTube,” which can be viewed at Wesch’s students and their video projects also have drawn attention of media from NBC to BBC. Yet the students’ work makes its way around the Internet without orchestrated marketing.”That gets at the complexity of today’s media environment,” Wesch said. “The students don’t advertise. They get the videos out on blogs, people start linking to them, and other people find them.”Kansas State University

DALLAS, March 27 /PRNewswire/ — - Company Teams With Menlo Worldwide, CSC and Olgoonik Logistics toDeliver Multi-Party 21st Century Demand-Driven Transportation Solution One Network Enterprises, a pioneer in multi-enterprise and multi-partysense-and-respond solutions, announced that it has been selected to provideits Demand-Driven Transportation solution for the Defense TransportationCoordination Initiative (DTCI). One Network is deploying an integrated suiteof on-demand software applications and services for the initiative under asubcontract with DTCI’s prime contractor and program manager, Menlo WorldwideGovernment Services. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071024/LAW154LOGO) DTCI is a strategic logistics improvement program directed by the UnitedStates Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) within the Department of Defense(DoD), with the goal to streamline and modernize domestic transportation anddistribution operations for all four branches of the United States military. One Network will be the sole provider of transportation managementsoftware applications and services to Menlo in support of DTCI. One Networkjoins a strong team of leading technology, software and service providersparticipating in Menlo’s winning proposal for the DTCI program, includingComputer Sciences Corporation (CSC), selected to provide IT infrastructurehosting, network management and integration services and Olgoonik Logistics,which will provide professional services supporting the participation ofminority-owned and small business firms as service contractors for DTCI.Under the prime contract, potentially worth US$1.6 billion, an integratedlogistics solution is being delivered for shipment planning, optimization,shipment execution and overall transportation resource management, governingDepartment of Defense material shipments in the 48 contiguous United States.”DTCI is a critical program and we’re proud to be partnered with Menlo,CSC and Olgoonik. This award is a strong testimony to the success of ourDemand-Driven Transportation suite,” stated Greg Brady, One Network ChiefExecutive Officer. “USTRANSCOM has a clear mission to improve service leveldelivery and reduce costs and an equally clear vision for the deployment of anext-generation transportation solution that will manage, unify and optimizethe end-to-end process for domestic military logistics operations.” The program will deploy One Network’s Demand-Driven Transportationsoftware suite, a proven solution in use by more than 2,800 customers tomanage over US$150 billion in annual trade. The solution includes highlyfunctional Transportation Applications, including strong capabilities foroptimization of freight volumes and networks, a powerful softwareinfrastructure for multi-enterprise collaboration and transaction managementand a high performance global trading network that unites the user andservice provider trade community. Benefits from the DTCI program are expected to include increasedoperational efficiencies and cost savings, as well as better visibility offreight movements. The improved visibility will enable more effectiveplanning and execution across modes of transportation, enabling USTRANSCOM tobetter meet customer delivery expectations.”One Network’s next-generation Transportation Management suite was aprincipal component of our integrated solution proposal,” said Andy Dyer,Vice President, Menlo Worldwide Government Services. “Their advancedoptimization capabilities, coupled with a powerful network-based architecturewill play a fundamental role in the successful deployment of thismission-critical technology platform for DTCI.” About Menlo Worldwide Menlo Worldwide, LLC, is a global provider of logistics, transportationmanagement and supply chain services with operations in North America and 20countries. As a third-partly logistics provider, San Mateo, Calif.-basedMenlo Worldwide’s services range from dedicated contract logistics towarehouse and distribution management, transportation management, supplychain re-engineering and other value-added services including packaging,kitting, order fulfillment and light assembly through a strategic network ofmulti-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 13 million squarefeet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europeand Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo createseffective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needsof leading businesses around the world. Menlo Worldwide, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), aUS$4.2 billion freight transportation and logistics company and FORTUNEmagazine’s “Most Admired Company” in transportation and logistics for 2007.For more information, please visit http://www.menloworldwide.com. About One Network Enterprises, Inc. One Network Enterprises is a pioneer in multi-enterprise and multi-partysense-and-respond solutions. One Network operates industry-specific networksand applications that are proven to deliver rapid results. One Network’ssolutions provide visibility, decision-support, execution and analyticsacross multiple internal divisions and trading partners, while embracingexisting IT and B2B infrastructure, policies, and business processes. Theprocess and data models required are fundamentally different fromenterprise-centric models and are powered by our unique many-to-manyintegrated Platform. In the supply chain execution space, One Network’s solutions continuouslymonitor demand, supply, and logistics signals and incrementally orchestrateexecution across the multi-party network to optimize customer experience. Theproprietary demand sensing provides advance visibility and the multi-partyoptimization provides the best customer service at the lowest total landedcost. This results in lower lead-times and very fast value networks withtremendous benefits to all the partners. We call this Demand-Driven. Thesecapabilities are flexible and can be employed to power a subset or completeend-to-end business process that can range from order management, inventorymanagement, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, to procurement in amulti-party environment. One Network’s mission is to make multi-enterprise and multi-partybusiness processes simple and efficient. One Network is one of the fastestgrowing SaaS companies with more than 2,800 customers in the retail, consumerproducts, high-tech, defense and logistics industries. For more information,please visit http://www.onenetwork.com. Web site: http://onenetwork.com http://www.menloworldwide.comOne Network Enterprises

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 27 /PRNewswire/ — Sorouh Real Estate, one of the largest real estate developers listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market with a market cap close to AED 24 billion ($6.5 billion USD), today announced it has signed an agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Rubicon, Inc. (Rubicon) to explore the development of entertainment opportunities within Sorouh’s real estate portfolio.(Logo: )The first project, intended to be a large-scale entertainment destination, is to feature unique concepts and will establish new industry benchmarks, by presenting a blend of western and Middle Eastern cultures and traditions that are unique to the region.Sorouh Real Estate Vice Chairman and Director General of the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei said: “Through our partnership with MGM and Rubicon, we hope to leverage the unique opportunities available within our real estate portfolio and, ultimately, raise the profile of the entertainment destinations offered by Sorouh for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Both MGM and Rubicon are well known and respected players in the entertainment industry and we are extremely proud to have been given the opportunity to be part of such a unique alliance.”This agreement marks a new phase in the location-based entertainment space for MGM announced in the past twelve months. In spring of 2007, MGM signed a licensing agreement for MGM Studio World, the studio’s first retail, dining and entertainment center in Shanghai with Tianhong Real Estate and Tengxun. MGM Studio World Shanghai is under construction and targeted to open in spring 2010 to coincide with The World’s Fair Expo in Shanghai.Sorouh Real Estate, committed to the development of tourism in Abu Dhabi, is currently developing several projects in the region including Shams Abu Dhabi; a completely new self-sustaining city for 55,000 residents — a city of canals and parks which integrates world-class master planning practices and extends the lush green of Abu Dhabi’s landscape; in addition to numerous mixed-use developments throughout Abu Dhabi.Working collaboratively, Sorouh, MGM and Rubicon will develop a broad and varied entertainment platform and creative content for a high quality themed entertainment and leisure facilities. The collaboration will take a phased approach to creating and implementing entertainment concepts and theme-related real estate developments. The strategic alliance will also explore other business opportunities, seeking to establish a long-term, multi-faceted relationship.Mr. Al Mazrouei said: “This partnership is a testament to Sorouh’s continuous commitment to providing added value to both customers and investors alike. It is our hope that this partnership will enhance Sorouh’s position to further cement Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a leading tourism and lifestyle destination.”"We are pleased to embark on this significant relationship with one of the premier land developers in the United Arab Emirates,” said Harry Sloan, MGM’s Chairman and CEO. “MGM’s brand and myriad of successful entertainment franchises are recognized around the world and, in working with Rubicon on this project, we can develop and create unique entertainment destinations in the region.”Fawaz H. Zu’bi, Chairman of Rubicon, said: “Rubicon is truly proud to be a partner in this very important program. We see the clear vision of Abu Dhabi’s government and understand the underlying desire of Sorouh to create a balanced environment integrating relevant aspects of culture, media and entertainment in their developments to meet the needs and desires of coming generations in the United Arab Emirates as well as the region. Along with MGM, we will work to create such a balanced environment with a view to serve the long term objectives of our partners.”MGM, a worldwide producer and distributor of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and consumer products, signed an agreement with Jordan-based Rubicon to start a relationship that involves the establishment of a consumer products business throughout the Middle East and North Africa region as well as location-based entertainment initiatives. The pairing of MGM and Rubicon aims to further the growth of the entertainment industry throughout the region.About Sorouh Real Estate P.J.S.C.Abu-Dhabi based Sorouh was established on 26 June 2005, with a capital of AED 2.5 billion. Today, it is one of the largest real estate developers listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market with a market cap close to AED 24 billion. It is one of the most widely-held issues with approximately 40,000 shareholders. Sorouh employs in excess of 200 highly qualified professionals operating in the field of master-planning and master-development.Sorouh now has in excess of AED 45Bn of projects under development. These include:SHAMS Abu Dhabi, Sorouh’s flagship project — a AED 25Bn landmark development on Al Reem Island. A complete new city for 55,000 residents, SHAMS Abu Dhabi will be a self sustaining city of canals and parks which integrates world-class master planning practices and extends the lush green of Abu Dhabi’s landscape.The Gate District at SHAMS Abu Dhabi — a cluster of eight towers located at the entrance to SHAMS Abu Dhabi. Architecturally renowned worldwide, the AED 11Bn residential, office and retail development is designed as a gateway to the peninsula from Al Reem Island. The Gate District also includes the 74 storey Sky Tower which will be a pinnacle of luxury for its residential and commercial occupants when completed. Located next to the Sky Tower, the 65- storey Sun Tower is home to elegant residential spaces with captivating views of the Gulf and Abu Dhabi skyline.Alghadeer - a development located in Saih As Sidairah between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Expected to be home to over 18,000 people, the 3 million sq m site is a complete community offering easy access to the UAE’s commercial centers airports and ports.Sorouh is also developing the Golf Gardens close to the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, the Tala Tower on Al Reem Island, Saraya development on the Abu Dhabi Corniche as well as the Abu Dhabi Aviation Authority residential project and the Al-Shamkha national housing project.In addition to other achievements, Sorouh was awarded three prestigious accolades during 2007. It won the “Best New Business” category at the Middle East Business Achievements Awards, the “Cityscape Best Commercial Project” for the Gate District, and also won the “CNBC Arabian Property Award” for Best development for Central Park at Shams Abu Dhabi.In 2008, Sorouh was awarded the “Best Customer Service Company - Real Estate category” by the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute. The award recognizes Sorouh for its unmatched customer care and for the innovative services provided to its customers.These awards are indications of the positive direction Sorouh has taken and will always continue to take forward.About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution In, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit .About RubiconRubicon is the MENA Region’s premier company in interactive multimedia e- education and 3D animation/ CGI. Since its inception, Rubicon has gone full thrust in the creation and development of innovative entertainment and edutainment solutions based on cutting edge technologies in the fields of multi-media programming and CGI. For more information, please contact: Jeff Pryor Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications MGM Tel: 1-310-449-3446 Email: Shaza Albein Assistant Marketing Manager Sorouh Real Estate P.J.S.C. Tel: 971-2-6978956 Mob: 971-50-3130130 Email: Farah Nami Junior Account Executive Hill & Knowlton Tel.: 971-4-3344930 Fax: 971-4-334-4923/33 Email: Yasmine Muna PR & Corporate Outreach Rubicon Tel.: 962-6-4655300 Fax: 962-6-4616800 Email: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

PENNINGTON, N.J., March 27 /PRNewswire/ — Because of the increased interest in European cruising, Cruise Critic(R) (), the world’s leading online resource for consumer-oriented cruise reviews and news, conducted a survey about cruising in Europe. More than 1,400 travelers from around the world completed the survey. Forty-two percent of survey respondents are planning to take a European cruise within the next three years.”According to our survey, Europe is a draw because cruisers can experience a variety of different cultures and attractions in one trip,” said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief, Cruise Critic.Europe = VarietyNearly one third of survey respondents indicated that what they find most appealing about a European cruise is the opportunity to experience a variety of different cultures and attractions. Another 27 percent said it is the opportunity to visit many different European cities/locations during one vacation.Mediterranean Tops Cruise ItinerariesThe Mediterranean is the top choice for cruise itineraries in Europe, with 32 percent of respondents choosing the Eastern Mediterranean (Athens, Istanbul, Greek Islands) and 20 percent opting for the Western Mediterranean (Rome, Naples, Barcelona) as the European cruise vacation itinerary that interests them most.When it comes to the ports travelers are most interested in visiting, the Greek Islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Ios) were the favorite for 25 percent of respondents. Moving into northern waters, St. Petersburg, Russia is second with nine percent.Rome (15 percent) and Venice (13 percent) are the most popular destinations for travelers that want to add an on-land vacation to their cruise trips.Big Ship StyleWhen it comes to the style of a cruise vacation in Europe, just over half (51 percent) of the respondents said their preference is for a big ship with lots of activities and entertainment. The next most appealing European cruise experience is on a small ship/yacht (31 percent) followed by a river cruise (19 percent.)Cost ConcernsThe main deterrent to taking a cruise in Europe is cost, with the high exchange rate especially worrying American travelers (33 percent), as is the cost of the airfare (14 percent.)Sailing SaversThe most common cost-cutting tip given by cruisers is to either book early or last-minute. Other popular suggestions include booking your own air and transfer arrangements, staying in a cheaper category of cabin, using a travel agent or cruise broker, and researching online.When asked how to save money during a cruise vacation, the most frequent recommendations concern shore excursions, drinks and gambling. The top tip is to arrange your own excursions and not take those organized by the ship. Suggestions for avoiding the bar bill blues (alcohol and sodas) include smuggling a private supply on board, checking the bar tab daily, ordering the drink-of-the-day or purchasing an all-inclusive package. The recommendation for gambling is — “don’t.”Top 10 European Cruise Ports, (in alphabetical order)Compiled by Cruise Critic editors, this list provides travelers with the names of ports that are almost certain to be the highlight of any cruise vacation in Europe. — Barcelona — Copenhagen — Dubrovnik — Florence (Livorno) — Istanbul — London (Dover, Harwich, Southampton) — Rome (Civitavecchia) — Santorini — St. Petersburg — Venice About Cruise CriticLaunched in October 1995, by The Independent Traveler, Inc., Cruise Critic was the first consumer cruise site on the Internet. It is both an interactive online cruise guide providing ship reviews and editorially driven cruise- related features and an active community, where travelers can share opinions and experiences. Cruise Critic is ranked the number one cruise information Web site by Hitwise. In the last five years, traffic on Cruisecritic.com has grown 350 percent and it currently attracts more than five million visitors per year. In response to this burgeoning demand and worldwide growth, Cruise Critic launched its U.K.-based sister site Cruisecritic.co.uk, in January 2008. Cruise Critic and The Independent Traveler were acquired by TripAdvisor(R), LLC, the world’s largest travel community and an operating company of Expedia, Inc. in May 2007.Cruise Critic and The Independent Traveler are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Independent Traveler, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Bryan Olender, 1-781-444-1113 x560, CONTACT: Carolyn Spencer Brown, 1-609-730-9155 x17,Cruise Critic

NEW YORK, March 27 /PRNewswire/ — Cleantech Indices, LLC, in conjunction with the American Stock Exchange (AMEX), today announced the quarterly rebalancing of The Cleantech Index , effective March 29, 2008.(Logo: )Spain’s Telvent GIT S.A. and California-based Power Integrations will join The Cleantech Index and replace International Rectifier , Power-One and EnerNOC, Inc. .The changes will also be reflected in the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based upon CTIUS: the PowerShares Cleantech Portfolio ETF and the KSM Cleantech ETF (Bloomberg ticker: KSMCLNT) in Israel.”We selected Telvent and Power Integrations for their strong growth potential, technology, impact, sector representation and leadership,” said managing partner and index advisor, Rafael Coven of Cleantech Indices. “Both companies excel at applying innovative cleantech solutions to a broad array of applications that millions of people use everyday: from appliances, lighting and telecom networks to public transport and highways systems.”Telvent, a global information technology company, provides real-time services and products to customers in energy and energy transmission and for intelligent transportation systems for roadways and public transport networks. Telvent also provides IT solutions for water and wastewater management, and continuous monitoring of emissions, air & water quality and weather conditions.Power Integrations Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of proprietary high-voltage analog integrated circuits (ICs) used in power conversion. Utilizing its Eco-Smart(R) technology, the company’s ICs have enabled compact, lightweight power supplies that are more energy-efficient and reliable for a broad range of consumer and industrial products.About The Cleantech Index(TM) (CTIUS)The Cleantech Index is the first, and only, equity index intended to reflect the surging global demand for clean technology products and services. CTIUS is comprised of 46 public companies that are leaders in cleantech innovation and commercial deployment across a broad range of industry sectors: from energy efficiency and renewables to advanced materials, air & water purification, eco-friendly agriculture/nutrition, etc.By tracking the market performance of the premier cleantech companies, CTIUS is the industry standard index used for a growing range of financial products. Investors now have an easy, cost-effective, and liquid means to invest in the broad cleantech investment category — and do so with less risk than previously possible. For more information visit: . About Cleantech Group(TM), LLCThe Cleantech Group, LLC provides insight, opportunities and builds relationships that catalyze and accelerate market adoption and commercialization of clean technologies globally. The Cleantech Group family of companies founded the cleantech investment category and through its membership services brings together investors, executives, thought leaders, policy makers and entrepreneurs to facilitate the growth of cleantech globally. Cleantech Group, LLC