EPA AND NASCAR providing motorists with tips to improve fuel efficiency while helping improve the environment

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (July 21, 2008) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) are arming NASCAR fans and motorists nationwide with fuel-saving car care tips to help Americans maximize fuel economy and improve the environment.

A few easy-to-follow tips can help motorists to attain better fuel mileage, which will, in turn, ease the stress on their pocketbooks and decrease emissions. Motorists can see anywhere from a four to ten percent increase in gas mileage by performing these maintenance steps, which can mean saving up to 45 cents per gallon with today's average gas prices.

"You don't have to be a car expert to maximize your vehicle's performance and get better gas mileage," said Brett Bodine, director of cost and research at NASCAR's Technical Institute, which trains and educates professionals to compete in NASCAR's three national series. "By performing simple maintenance, motorists can save money, preserve their vehicles, and help the environment."

Following are the Top Five Car Care Tips from the NASCAR and the EPA:

1. CHECK AND ROTATE TIRES

NASCAR teams may go through up to 12 sets of Goodyear Eagle tires on a given weekend.  For the average motorist, replacing tires comes about every three years. Tire pressure changes with changing temperatures, so it's important to check tire pressure after weather changes. An under-inflated tire not only reduces the life of a tire, but can cause vehicle gas mileage to plummet by as much as 15 percent. Finally, motorists should rotate tires roughly every 5,000-10,000 miles to extend tread life. Car owners should check their owner's manual for exact intervals. A good rule is to rotate tires after every oil change.

2. CHANGE THE AIR FILTER

The air filter prevents dust and other impurities from getting into the combustion chambers of the cylinders, resulting in wasted gas and weaker engine performance. According to the Car Care Council, replacing a clogged filter can improve mileage by as much as 10 percent, which translates to approximately 15 cents per gallon. Motorists should change the air filter every six months, and more frequently in dusty locations.

3. CLEAN THE CABIN

Extra weight in the car reduces fuel mileage by as much as two percent per 100 pounds.  Discard the debris that's been hibernating all winter. Remove unnecessary cargo from the trunk and be sure to check the air pressure in your spare tire. Most likely it will need air; motorists are encouraged to add air the next time they fill the gas tank.

4. CHECK THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUGS

A NASCAR driver can switch to a backup battery during a race, but motorists don't have that option in consumer vehicles. High heat is brutal on a car's battery. During summer, a battery's best defense against hot temperatures is making sure it stays fully charged. To prevent battery failure, make sure battery posts and connections are secure and free of corrosion. Clean battery terminals with a wire brush and baking soda. Have a professional technician perform checks on the vehicle's battery and spark plugs. Spark plugs fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles. That's a lot of heat and wear and tear in the form of electrical and chemical erosion. Dirty spark plugs cause misfiring, which wastes fuel by as much as 30 percent.

5. CHECK THE RADIATOR AND GAS CAPS

A snug radiator cap helps raise the cooling system pressure, giving added protection against boil-overs. Radiator caps don't last forever, and must be replaced when the cooling system is flushed. With gas at record prices, be sure there's a tight seal on the gas cap, too, to prevent that high-priced octane from vaporizing. Nearly 20 percent of vehicles have gas caps that are damaged, loose or missing altogether, wasting some 147 million gallons of gas every year.

Under the umbrella of EPA's SmartWay program, NASCAR and the EPA are working together to provide smart energy-saving tips to millions of NASCAR fans.  SmartWay is committed to promoting smart transportation choices for individuals and companies: more choices when buying new vehicles and trucks, more fuel options, and more smart ways to move freight. Those who choose SmartWay are helping to reduce emissions and reduce the impact on the environment.
The manufacturers competing in NASCAR - Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and Toyota - all offer clean and fuel-efficient vehicles that are EPA certified SmartWaySM and SmartWay Elite. Vehicles that qualify for the SmartWay mark are the cleanest and most fuel-efficient available in today's market.  For detailed information on the fuel economy and environmental performance of SmartWay cars and trucks go to www.epa.gov/greenvehicles. 
"With a large national fan base and a brand centered on the automobile, NASCAR can effectively share with fans car-care tips that save money and help the environment," said Marcus Jadotte, Managing Director of Public Affairs for NASCAR.  "We are excited about partnering with the EPA on these messages and other energy-saving communications programs in development."

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR), celebrating 60 years in 2008, is the sanctioning body for one of North America's premier sports.  NASCAR is the No. 1 spectator sport - holding 17 of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S., and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in more than 30 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and as a result more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.
 
NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series), four regional series, and one local grassroots series, as well as two international series.  NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. Based in Daytona Beach (Fla.), NASCAR has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte (N.C.), Concord (N.C.), Conover (N.C.), Bentonville (Ark.), Mexico City, and Toronto.

Ohio and PLANTATION, Fla. - June 11, 2008 - DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, has teamed up with Hall of Famer Johnny Bench to deliver brand-new baseball equipment to at-risk children from the Cincinnati area Boys & Girls Clubs, helping to launch the annual Reds Rookie Success League summer baseball program.

The special delivery by DHL and Bench in a convoy of yellow and red trucks took place today at Rockdale & Harvey Field in Avondale.  Bench surprised more than 100 kids from the local Boys & Girls Clubs and the Reds Rookie Success League and caught the ceremonial first pitch during a recreational game with the children.

The donation of equipment, including new baseball bats, balls, gloves and catcher equipment, will benefit the Reds Rookie Success League, a non-competitive, coed, character-building summer baseball program for more than 1,500 at-risk kids in the Cincinnati area.

DHL's special delivery also marks the launch of the Cincinnati Reds'; annual equipment drive in partnership with the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a joint initiative of Major League Baseball® and the Major League Baseball Players Association.  Members of the Cincinnati community can participate in the equipment drive, which will culminate on July 5, by contacting the Reds Community Fund at www.redsyouthbaseball.org.

DHL is the Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of the Cincinnati Reds and is in its fourth season as an official sponsor of Major League Baseball, serving as the Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of Major League Baseball and MLB.com®.

About DHL
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.  DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets.  DHL's international network links more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.  Some 300,000 employees, including more than 40,000 employees in the U.S., are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers'; expectations.  Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of more than 63 billion euros (more than $93 billion) in 2007.

About the Reds Community Fund
The Reds Community Fund is the official non-profit organization of the Cincinnati Reds dedicated to improving the lives of youth through its baseball-themed outreach efforts.  Since its inception in 2001, more than 25,000 kids have benefited from the Reds Rookie Success League, youth baseball and softball funding, field renovation, youth baseball "match" and Greater Cincinnati RBI programs.

About The Reds Rookie Success League
Entering its sixth season, the Reds Rookie Success League (RRSL), administered by the Reds Community Fund, brings character-based education and introductory baseball instruction to more than 1,500 kids.  Over a six-week period, Volunteer Coaches will introduce these young people to the game of baseball by utilizing the "Six Stars of Success" - Cooperation, Integrity, Respect, Education, Determination and Spirit (CI REDS).
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MATTHEWS, N.C. - Windstream Corp.(NYSE: WIN), a phone, broadband and digital TV provider, announced that it will host 2,500 soldiers and military families from Fort Bragg and the XVIII Airborne Corps at the upcoming Windstream Pole Night qualifier for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca Cola 600 on Thursday, May 22 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

"The soldiers and families in Fort Bragg and of the XVIII Airborne Corps have made enormous personal sacrifices for our country and it is our privilege to thank them for their service," said Stacy Hale, vice president of Windstream operations for the Carolinas. "We hope they take this time to enjoy a night with their families and experience all the excitement Windstream Pole Night brings."

Additionally, Windstream is partnering with NASCAR legend and Lowe's Motor Speedway race winner Bobby Allison on its Green Truck Tour for two events leading up to Windstream Pole Night. On Tuesday, May 20, Allison will be at the Chik-Fil-A in Matthews from 6:30 to 8 a.m. and on Wednesday, May 21, at Concord Mills Mall from 2 to 4 p.m. for a special autograph session celebrating Windstream Pole Night.

Consumers and race fans are encouraged to stop by either of these free events to meet one of NASCAR's greatest drivers and to pick up a free family four-pack of tickets for Windstream Pole Night. Limit one four-pack of tickets per person while supplies last.

The Green Truck Tour is designed to give back to the local communities that Windstream serves and educate the public about landline safety. The tour, which promotes Windstream's phone, broadband and digital TV products and services, runs through November with more than 90 stops in 14 states and donates more than $200,000 before concluding in November. For additional information about the Green Truck Tour and its scheduled stops, visit http://www.greentrucktour.com/.

About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides voice, broadband and entertainment services to customers in 16 states. The company has approximately 3.2 million access lines and about $3.3 billion in annual revenues. For more information, visit http://www.windstream.com/.
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Long, a consensus first team All-America and son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long, became the first ever Cavalier football player to have his jersey retired (No.91) while he was still active. The 2007 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award recipient's football prowess, strong character and likeable personality are just a few reasons why scouts, general managers, head coaches and media members have been raving - making him an ideal choice by SUBWAY Restaurants to feature him in the latest SubwayFreshBuzz webisode series.

Filmed by Rooftop (New York) and produced and edited by Source Communications (New York / New Jersey), the 12-webisode series chronicles Long's life on- and off-field as he prepares for one of the most important moments in his football career - draft day. Beginning April 18, new online videos will debut on www.SubwayFreshBuzz.com each weekday leading up to draft day.

Hosted by FOX Sports'; Pro Football Insider and FOXSports.com Senior Writer Jay Glazer, the webisodes include Long taking SUBWAY Guy Jared Fogle through his demanding training regimen and providing tips on increasing speed and strength. In other installments, Long discusses his experience playing for Cavaliers Head Football Coach Al Groh, playing in his final collegiate game, interests away from the gridiron, a rare peak inside his family and his favorite SUBWAY sandwich.

"We're really pleased to add Chris Long to the growing list of pro football prospects that provide our customers a very personal, behind-the-scenes preview as he gets ready for the pro football draft," said Tony Pace, Chief Marketing Officer of the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust. "Chris is a passionate, highly athletic football player, and in that regard he fits perfectly with the SUBWAY brand. He has been very successful to date, and we know he is going to have a bright future. We look forward to following his professional career - wherever he ends up playing football."

"And when he starts earning a pro football paycheck, he'll be able to buy an unlimited number of SUBWAY $5 Footlongs for his family and friends," Pace added.

This SubwayFreshBuzz.com series was shot on location at Long's high school, St. Anne's-Belfield School in Charlottesville, VA. Previous pro football draft picks featured in the SubwayFreshBuzz.com series include USC Heisman Trophy winner and current New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (2006), and former Notre Dame standout quarterback and current Cleveland Brown Brady Quinn (2007).

"I am very honored to be a part of the SubwayFreshBuzz.com series," said Long. "I was very excited to find out I would be working with Jared Fogle and really enjoyed my experience shooting the webisodes and sharing some of my training tips with both Jared and Jay Glazer. The fact that Subway promotes an active healthy lifestyle made it an easy choice to partner with them on this program."

About SUBWAY Restaurants

The SUBWAY restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 29,000 locations in 86 countries. In 2002, the SUBWAY chain surpassed McDonald's in the number of restaurants open in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Milford, Conn., the SUBWAY restaurant chain was co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. That partnership marked the beginning of a remarkable journey - one that made it possible for thousands of individuals to build and succeed in their own business. The SUBWAY chain was named the number one franchise opportunity in all categories by Entrepreneur magazine in its Annual Franchise 500 Ranking for 2007 - for the 15th time in 20 years. For more information about the SUBWAY restaurant chain, visit www.subway.com. SUBWAY is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY - September 25, 2007 - Displaying a dynamic and energetic new look, Pyramid Public Relations introduced today a new corporate identity to support its position at the forefront of strategic media relations and its unique approach to digital and emerging media. Established in October of 2005, the agency will now operate as Catalyst. The new identity also reflects the agency's significant growth over the past two years representing leading consumer brands such as Reebok, Timex, vitaminwater and XM Satellite Radio.

The evolution of Catalyst, which specializes in consumer public relations, was spearheaded by Managing Partner Bret Werner, whose vision and leadership sparked the growth of the agency's talent and resources. With a deeper and more diverse foundation of intellectual capital, Werner has guided Catalyst to embrace and develop a more strategic approach to media relations, grounded in consumer insight and analysis.

Our new corporate identity reflects our unique selling proposition in the fast changing world of marketing communications," said Werner. "Today's consumer is digesting information in multiple channels, requiring brands to look at the traditional media landscape as well as emerging platforms to engage consumers. Catalyst has built a successful foundation to help leading brands reach the hearts and minds of consumers who are passionate about sports, entertainment and an active lifestyle."

Catalyst worked closely with SME to develop the new brand position and identity. The naming strategy was derived from the brand essence, which expresses core agency qualities that are energetic, passionate and emerging.

The new corporate mark is clean and contemporary, showcasing motion and energy. It features a "C" surrounded by multiple layers of fiery orange, red and yellow - fitting colors of a true catalytic reaction. Complementing the mark is the tagline, "Thinkable Results," conveying the company's mission of delivering positive business building outcomes to client partners through the power of knowledge and insight.

Catalyst's growth to a $3.75 million, 25-person company in just two years has been fueled by a strong and diverse roster of seasoned public relations professionals and a culture that has maintained a 90% employee retention rate since its start.

This growth led to expansion beyond its New York headquarters with the opening of a Charlotte, N.C. office earlier this year and a new presence in Los Angeles. The Charlotte office focuses primarily on the motorsports category, while Catalyst Los Angeles handles entertainment-related initiatives.

The roll-out of the Catalyst brand will be supported by a multi-tiered marketing campaign featuring a major sponsorship of the annual Sports Sponsorship Symposium in New York, a fully redesigned website, on-site partnerships at marquee sports and entertainment events and a trade advertising campaign commencing in Q1 of 2008.

Contact: Rob Bronfeld, (212) 643-1068
rbronfeld@catalystpublicrelations.com

About Catalyst
Catalyst, founded in October of 2005, is at the forefront of strategic media relations through its extensive knowledge of traditional and emerging media. Blending these techniques across various marketing communications disciplines, Catalyst utilizes a proprietary six-step rigorous media relations process grounded in insight and analysis to develop concepts that shape attitudes and drive consumer behavior. The agency partners with the foremost brands such as ATP, Ironman, Nestle Purina, Reebok, Subway Restaurants, TicketsNow, Timex, Versus, vitaminwater, XM Satellite Radio, Yahoo! and yellow tail wines to reach the hearts and minds of consumers who are passionate about sports, entertainment and leading an active lifestyle. Catalyst, formerly known as Pyramid Public Relations, has 25 professionals with offices in New York, Charlotte and Los Angeles. Experience the evolution of public relations at www.catalystpublicrelations.com

"Aflac Iron Girl events promote health and wellness and provide women with opportunities for competition and camaraderie," said Paul S. Amos II, President, Aflac; COO, U.S. Operations. "We are pleased to partner with Iron Girl to provide a venue to allow women to achieve their personal best."

The 10 Aflac Iron Girl events for 2008 are:

• April 5 - Aflac Iron Girl Clearwater, Fla. (10K/5K Run/Walk Event)
• April 12 - Aflac Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas, Nev. (Triathlon)
• May 4 - Aflac Iron Girl Denver, Colo. (5K Run/Walk Event)
• June 22 - Aflac Iron Girl Solana Beach, Calif. (10K/5K Run/Walk Event)
• June 29 - Aflac Iron Girl Atlanta, Ga. (Triathlon)
• July 20 - Aflac Iron Girl Irving, Texas (Triathlon)
• Aug. 24 - Aflac Iron Girl Columbia, Md. (Triathlon)
• Sept. 7 - Aflac Iron Girl Seattle, Wash. (10K/5K Run/Walk Event)
• Sept. 21 - Aflac Iron Girl Bloomington, Minn. (Duathlon)
• Dec. 6 - Aflac Iron Girl Tempe, Ariz. (10-Mile/5K Run/Walk Event)