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Argus Media Makes Hurricane Katrina Impact News Feed Available

HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Media has made their news feed on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on energy markets free to read. Please see website below for the latest information on infrastructure outages, supply issues, prices and other market related news.

http://www.argusmediagroup.com/katrina.html

Here is a sample of the latest headlines:

02 Sep 2005 16:53 GMT Katrina: IEA ready to act, says Mandil
02 Sep 2005 16:49 GMT Analysis: Katrina highlights US energy bill
failings
02 Sep 2005 16:41 GMT Analysis: Katrina scrambles third quarter outlook
02 Sep 2005 16:36 GMT Katrina: US midcontinent supply worries, prices
easing
02 Sep 2005 16:22 GMT Katrina: Refinery storage key constraint on
restarts

Please see website below for all our Katrina news.
http://www.argusmediagroup.com/katrina.html

This is updated throughout the day so you may wish to bookmark the page.

News Media may contact the following individuals at Argus for more
information and interviews:

Crude Oil Production and Markets:
Tim Mingee, Editor 713 968 0054
Gasoline and Diesel Production and Markets:
Matthew Wood, Editor 713 968 0012
Natural Gas and Power
David Givens, Senior Editor 202 349 2868

Or email us at feedback@us.petroleumargus.com

For more information see: http://www.argusmediagroup.com/

Source: Argus Media

CONTACT: Crude Oil Production and Markets, Tim Mingee, Editor,
+1-713-968-0054, or Gasoline and Diesel Production and Markets, Matthew Wood,
Editor, +1-713-968-0012, or Natural Gas and Power, David Givens, Senior
Editor, +1-202-349-2868, all of Argus Media, feedback@argusmediagroup.com

Web site: http://www.argusonline.com/
http://www.argusmediagroup.com/katrina.html

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Emergency Insurance Information for Hurricane Katrina Victims

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Many residents of the Gulf states are being relocated to surrounding states in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. While it is uncertain when they will be able to return to their homes, those leaving devastated areas may have questions about their insurance, but do not know where to turn for help. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is coordinating consumer assistance divisions nationwide to assist evacuees with questions regarding their insurance. Those numbers are listed below.

In addition, to obtain electronic access to a list of insurance carriers that have set up disaster hot lines to help their policyholders, consumers may visit the NAIC Web site at: http://www.naic.org/ . Insurance company toll-free numbers are also listed below.

Consumers are encouraged to contact their insurance carrier for assistance with questions about claims or their policies. The NAIC recognizes that extensive flooding, loss of electricity and displacement of people has hindered insurance adjustors' access to affected residents and business owners.

Other emergency contact information is also listed here and on the NAIC Web site.

State Government Insurance Help Lines

Alabama Department of Insurance Consumer Help Line
800-433-3966
334-241-4141

Louisiana Department of Insurance Consumer Help Line
800-259-5300
225-342-5900

Mississippi Department of Insurance Consumer Help Line
800-562-2957
601-359-2453

Texas Department of Insurance Consumer Help Line
800-252-3439
800-578-4677

Georgia Department of Insurance
800-656-2298
404-656-2056

Florida Department of Insurance
800-882-3054
850-413-3131
800-342-2762 - (FL only)

Tennessee Department of Insurance
800-342-4029
615-741-2241

Arkansas Department of Insurance
800-282-9134
501-371-2600

Immediate Disaster Assistance from the American Red Cross

If you have immediate emergency needs for food, clothing, shelter, or medical care contact one of the local offices of the American Red Cross. You can visit a local office or call their toll-free number at 1-866-438-4636.

Federal Government Help Line

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
You may qualify for assistance from the federal government. You can
apply by calling 800-621-FEMA (800-621-3362). The information you will
need includes:
The street address of your damaged property
Your current mailing address and a telephone number where you can be
reached in the event you have been forced to relocate
Your Social Security Number
Your household's approximate gross income at the time of the flood or, if
you are reporting business damages, the gross income of the business
Information on the type of insurance coverage you have, particularly
flood insurance

Insurance Company Toll-Free Catastrophe Hot Lines

If you have homeowners, automobile, flood, renters, or other insurance,
please contact your insurance company to file your claims. The
following insurance companies have set up hotlines for insureds
displaced by Katrina:

A

ACE USA Clients receive individual 800 numbers or call 800 433-0385 (ACE
USA/INAMAR Marine claims); 800 234-7354 (Disaster Mortgage Protection
claims)
Acuity 800-242-7666
Alfa Insurance Group 888-964-2532
Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation 866-239-AMIC
Allmerica 800-628-0250
Allstate 800-54-STORM (800-547-8676)
Allstate Floridian Insurance Company 800-54-STORM (800-547-8676)
American Bankers Insurance Company 800-245-1505
American Federation Insurance Company 800-527-3907
American General Property Insurance Company of Florida 800-321-2452
American International Group 800-433-8880 (auto & home)
American National Property & Casualty Company & Affiliates 800-333-2861
American Reliable Insurance Company 800-245-1505
American Skyline Insurance Company 888-298-5224
American States Insurance Company 888-557-5010
American Strategic Insurance 866-ASI-LOSS (274-5677)
American Superior Insurance 954-577-2202
Arch Insurance 800-817-3252
Argus Fire & Casualty Company 954-331-4722
Armed Forces Insurance Exchange 800-828-7736
Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company 800-945-7461
Atlantic Preferred Insurance Company 800-673-4952
Auto Owners Insurance Group (Palm City) 800-783-1269
Auto Owners Insurance Group (Ft. Meyers) 800-437-2256
AXA Re Property and Casualty 800-216-3711

B

Bankers Insurance Company 800-765-9700
Bankers Security Insurance Company 800-765-9700
Bituminous 800-822-2905 (Florida); 800-605-0311 (Mississippi &
Louisiana); 800-678-3104 (National)
Bristol West Insurance Group 800-BRISTOL

C

Capital Preferred 800-734-4749 or 888-388-2742
Catawba Insurance 800-711-9386
Century Surety Insurance Company 800-850-0422
CHUBB Insurance Group 800-252-4670 (800-CLAIMS-0)
Church Mutual Insurance 800-554-2642
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. 866-411-2742 (866-411-CPIC)
Cincinnati Insurance Company (call your local agent first and then
1-877-242-2544)
Clarendon National Insurance Company 800-216-3711
Clarendon Select Insurance Company 800-509-1592
CNA 877-262-2727
Colony Insurance Company 800-577-6614 ext. 1715
Companion Property & Casualty 800-649-2948
Cotton States Mutual Group 800-282-6536
CUNA Mutual 800-637-2676
Cypress 888-352-9773

E

EMC Insurance Companies 800-910-4988
Encompass Insurance Company 800-588-7400
Erie Insurance Group 800-367-3743

F

Farmers 800-435-7764
FCCI (first report of injury) 800-226-3224
Federal Mutual 888-333-4949
Federated National Insurance Company 800-420-7075
FEMA 800-621-3362 (800-621-FEMA)
Fidelity & Casualty Insurance Company 800-725-9472
Fidelity National Insurance Company 800-220-1351
Fidelity National Property and Casualty Insurance Company 800-725-9472
Fireman's Fund 888-347-3428 (888-FIREHAT)
First Floridian 800-252-4633 (800-CLAIM33) (personal); 800-238-6225
(business)
First Premium Insurance Group (Lloyd's Mobile Home) 800-432-3072
First Protective Insurance Company 877-744-5224
First Trenton 800-468-7341
Florida Family Insurance Company 888-486-4663 or 888-850-4663
Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Companies 800-330-3327
Florida Select 888-700-0101
Florida Preferred Property Insurance Company 800-673-4952
FM Global 877-639-5677 (877-NEWLOSS)
Foremost Insurance Company 800-527-3907

G

GE Employers Re 866-413-8978
GEICO 800-841-3000
General Star Indemnity Company 800-624-5237
General Star National Insurance Company 800-624-5237
Georgia Casualty & Surety 800-279-8279 (claim reporting); 866-458-7506
(claim dept.)
Georgia Farm Bureau 866-842-32276
GMAC Insurance (Auto Claims) 800-468-3466
Granada Insurance Company 800-392-9966
Great American 800-221-7274
Guide One 888-748-4326

H

Hanover Insurance (Allmerica) 800-628-0250
Harbor Insurance Company - 800 216-3711
The Hartford - 800-243-5860
Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest 800-637-5410 or 800-243-5860
Hartford Steam 800-HSB-LOSS
Holyoke Mutual - 800-225-2533

I

ICAT 866-789-4228
Industrial Risk Insurers - 860-520-7347 (Business claims)
Interstate Fire & Casualty 800-456-8458, Ext. 770

L

Liberty Mutual - 800-2CLAIMS (800-225-2467)
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company 800-637-0757 (in state);
800-633-1833 (24 hour)
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation 800-274-9830
Louisiana Farm Bureau 866-275-7322

M

Main Street America Group 877-282-3844
Mercury Insurance Group 800-987-6000
MetLife Auto & Home 800-854-6011
Mississippi Farm Bureau 866-275-7322

N

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - 1-800-427-4661
National Insurance Company 800-239-2121
Nationwide 800-421-3535
North Pointe Insurance Company 877-878-1991

O

Ohio Casualty and West American Insurance Company 888-701-8727
Old Dominion Insurance Company 877-425-2467 or 800-606-7992
Omaha Property & Casualty 800-638-2592 (Flood only)
Omega Insurance Company 800 216-3711
OneBeacon 877-248-4968

P

Poe Financial Group 800-673-4952
Progressive Auto Insurance 800-PROGRESSIVE (766-4737)

Q

QualSure Insurance Corp. 877-563-0150

R

Regency (Tower Hill) 800-216-3711
Republic Fire & Casualty (Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Auto & Commercial)
800-451-0286
Republic Group (Republic Fire & Casualty, Republic Underwriters Southern
Ins Co, Southern Underwriters Ins) 800-451-0286
Republic Underwriters (Commercial) 800-451-0286
RLI Insurance Company 800-444-0406
Royal & Sun Alliance 800-847-6925

S

SAFECO 800-332-3226
Scottsdale Insurance Company 800-423-7675
Security National Insurance Company 800-Bristol
Selective 866-455-9969
Service Insurance Company 800-780-8423
Shelter Insurance Group 800-SHELTER (800-743-5837)
Sompo Japan 800-444-6870
Southern Family Insurance Company 800-673-4952
Southern Fidelity 866-874-7342
Southern Insurance Company (Commercial) 800-451-0286
Southern Underwriters (Commercial) 800-451-0286
Southwest Business Corp. (Lloyd's Excess Flood) 800-527-0066 Ex. 7389
St. Johns Insurance Company 800-748-2030
St. Paul Insurance Companies 800-CLAIM 33 (800-252-4633) -Auto and Home
Claims;
800-STPAUL (800-787-2851) - Business Claims
St. Paul Travelers 800-CLAIM33 (800-252-4633) - Auto and Home Claims;
800-787-2851 - Business Claims; 800-356-6663 -Flood Claims
State Farm Insurance 800-SF-CLAIM (800-732-5246)
Sunshine State Insurance Company 877-329-8795

T

TAPCO 888-437-0373
Texas Farm Bureau 800-772-6535
Tower Hill Insurance Companies 800-216-3711 or 800-509-1592
Travelers 800-252-4633 (800-CLAIM 33) - Personal Claims; 800-238-6225 -
Business Claims;
800-356-6663 (Flood claims)
Travelers Boat & Yacht 800-772-4482
Travelers WC (first report of injury) 800-238-6225

U

United Fire Insurance Company 800-343-9131
United Property and Casualty Company 800-861-4370
Universal Insurance Company 888-846-7647
USAA 800-531-8222
USF&G 800-787-2851; 800-631-6478 (homeowners claim); 407-660-9000
(customer service)
USLI 800-523-5545

V

Vanguard Fire & Casualty Company 888-343-5585

X

XL Insurance 800-688-1840

Z

Zenith (first report of injury) 800-440-5020
Zurich Insurance Company 800-987-3373

The NAIC recommends taking the following actions in the event of weather- related loss:

-- Contact your insurer and let them know that you have a claim. Ask them
for immediate financial assistance in covering additional living
expenses that are generally provided under homeowner's policies.
-- Let your insurer know how to get in touch with you. Cooperate with your
insurer in completing any claim forms and proof of loss forms that they
may require. Let your agent or insurance company know of your temporary
forwarding address and phone number.
-- If you have a dispute with your insurer about the amount of the claim
settlement, contact your state insurance department for assistance.
-- If your home is damaged or is currently awaiting repairs, take steps to
protect your home from further damage and document the state of your
home with photos or video.
-- Beware of downed power lines, especially near water - to avoid risk of
electrocution.
-- When returning home, do not drive through flooded areas or through road
barriers - they are there for your safety.
-- If your house is damaged, shut electricity off at the breakers. Keep
power off until an electrician has inspected your system for safety.
-- Copies of your household inventory and other documentation will assist
the adjuster in assessing the value of the destroyed property.
-- Immediately report property damage or additional damage to your
insurance agent and company.
-- If you have difficulty reaching your insurance company, contact your
state insurance department's consumer hotline for assistance. Links to
all state insurance departments can be found on http://www.naic.org/ .
-- Do not have permanent repairs made until your insurance company has
inspected the property and you have reached an agreement on the cost of
repairs.
-- Beware of fly-by-night repair businesses. Hire licensed and reputable
service and repair people. Get references and use local businesses,
when possible.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your insurance coverage, your state insurance department is your best resource to provide you with the help and assistance you need.

About the NAIC

Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a voluntary organization of the chief insurance regulatory officials of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. The association's overriding objective is to protect consumers and help maintain the financial stability of the insurance industry by offering financial, actuarial, legal, computer, research, market conduct and economic expertise. Formed in 1871, it is the oldest association of state officials. For more information, visit the NAIC on the Web at http://www.naic.org/pressroom .

Source: National Association of Insurance Commissioners

CONTACT: Scott Holeman, +1-816-783-8003, or Miun Gleeson,
+1-816-783-8077, both for National Association of Insurance Commissioners

Web site: http://www.naic.org/
http://www.naic.org/pressroom

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Marriott Rewards(R) Allows Members to Redeem Points to Help Hurricane Victims

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Marriott Rewards(R), Marriott International, Inc.'s (NYSE:MAR) guest loyalty program, who wish to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina can redeem points for Marriott Gift Cheques. The cheques can be used towards payment of hotel rooms or food at Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn hotels and Marriott Vacation Club International. The cheque will be sent to the member, who can then forward it to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will distribute the cheques to victims needing assistance paying for hotel rooms and food.

The points can be redeemed by calling 1-801-468-4000 or 1-800-450-4442.

$50 Marriott Gift Cheque 18,000 Marriott Rewards Points code 3571
$100 Marriott Gift Cheque 33,000 Marriott Rewards Points code 1941
$250 Marriott Gift Cheque 60,000 Marriott Rewards Points code 3581
$1000 Marriott Gift Cheque 180,000 Marriott Rewards Points code 1951

The cheques can be sent to the American Red Cross at:

The American Red Cross
Attn: Marriott Rewards Member Contribution
2025 E Street, NW
Mail Stop NW7 -- 104C
Washington, DC 20006

Please designate that the cheques be used for the Disaster Relief Fund.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 2,600 lodging properties in the United States and 65 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Bulgari, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn and SpringHill Suites brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 133,000 employees. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by Fortune(R) magazine. In fiscal year 2004, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $10 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com/.

Source: Marriott International, Inc.

CONTACT: Laurie Goldstein of Marriott Communications, +1-301-380-5296,
or laurie.goldstein@marriott.com

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/532963.html

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Hancock Timber Resource Group Completes PruTimber Acquisition

Leading Manager Of Timberland For Institutional Investors Strengthens Global Position In Marketplace

BOSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hancock Timber Resource Group (HTRG) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Prudential Timber Investments, Inc. (PruTimber), the timberland investment management unit of Prudential Financial, Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

With the acquisition, HTRG assumes management responsibility for PruTimber's approximately 340,000 acres of timberland, worth approximately $540 million. The new timberlands include 150,000 acres in the United States, 145,000 acres in New Zealand and 45,000 acres in Brazil.

The transaction brings HTRG's total acreage and assets under management to 2.4 million acres and $3.1 billion.

HTRG, a division of the Hancock Natural Resource Group, Inc, an operating company of MFC Global Investment Management, manages timberland in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast United States as well as Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Additional information about HTRG may be found at its website: http://www.hancocktimber.com/.

MFC Global Investment Management is the institutional asset management arm of Manulife Financial Corporation. Based in North America with investment offices in Toronto, Boston, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, the firm has more than 100 years of experience managing funds. Additional information about MFC Global Investment Management may be found at its website: http://www.mfcglobal.com/.

Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$364 billion (US$297 billion) as at June 30, 2005.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at http://www.manulife.com/.

Source: Hancock Timber Resource Group (HTRG)

CONTACT: Brian Carmichael for Hancock Timber Resource Group (HTRG),
+1-617-572-6409

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

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TVA to Redeem Debt Securities

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- TVA announced today that on October 2, 2005, it will redeem five bonds in the TVA electronotes(R) series.

TVA will redeem all of its 2001 6.35 percent electronotes(R) due June 15, 2021. The bonds are identified by the CUSIP number 88059TAE1. Approximately $28 million of the 88059TAE1 bonds are currently outstanding.

TVA will redeem all of its 2001 6.10 percent electronotes(R) due August 15, 2021. The bonds are identified by the CUSIP number 88059TAJ0. Approximately $23 million of the 88059TAJ0 bonds are currently outstanding.

TVA will redeem all of its 2002 6.00 percent electronotes(R) due May 15, 2017. The bonds are identified by the CUSIP number 88059TAZ4. Approximately $40 million of the 88059TAZ4 bonds are currently outstanding.

TVA will redeem all of its 2003 5.50 percent electronotes(R) due August 15, 2018. The bonds are identified by the CUSIP number 88059TCG4. Approximately $43 million of the 88059TCG4 bonds are currently outstanding.

TVA will redeem all of its 2003 5.625 percent electronotes(R) due October 15, 2023. The bonds are identified by the CUSIP number 88059TCM1. Approximately $14 million of the 88059TCM1 bonds are currently outstanding.

Each of the bonds will be redeemed at 100 percent of par value. The redemption price and any accrued interest will be paid to eligible holders of the bonds through The Depository Trust Company (DTC). TVA will realize approximately $1 million in annual interest savings from redeeming the bonds.

TVA's electronotes(R) program offers securities for retail investors in a variety of structures and maturities. Including the five bonds being called in October, 54 separate issues of electronotes(R) were outstanding as of August 31, 2005. TVA's rated securities are rated Aaa by Moody's Investors Service and AAA by Standard and Poor's and Fitch Ratings.

TVA is a wholly owned U.S. government agency and the nation's largest public power system. Its power system is self-supporting through power revenues and proceeds from power program financings. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributor customers that serve more than 8.5 million consumers in seven southeastern states.

www.tva.com

Source: TVA

CONTACT: John Moulton of TVA, +1-865-632-8048, or TVA News Bureau,
Knoxville, +1-865-632-6000

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

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Sunoco CEO to Present at Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy / Power Conference

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE:SUN) said today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John G. Drosdick will be a presenter at the Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy / Power Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 7:45 a.m. ET.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19981105/PHTH006 )

A webcast of the presentation and the accompanying slides can be accessed through Sunoco's web site, http://www.sunocoinc.com/. An archived version will be available for approximately 10 days following the presentation.

Individuals wishing to listen to the call on the company's web site will need Windows Media Player(TM), which can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft or from Sunoco's Conference Call page. To view and print the slides, you will need Acrobat Reader(TM), which can be downloaded free of charge from Adobe or from Sunoco's Conference Call page.

Sunoco, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products. With 900,000 barrels per day of refining capacity, approximately 4,800 retail sites selling gasoline and convenience items, over 4,300 miles of crude oil and refined product owned and operated pipelines and 38 product terminals, Sunoco is one of the largest independent refiner-marketers in the United States. Sunoco is a significant manufacturer of petrochemicals with annual sales of approximately five billion pounds, largely chemical intermediates used in the fibers, resins and specialties markets. Utilizing a unique, patented technology, Sunoco also currently has the capacity to manufacture over 2.5 million tons annually of high-quality metallurgical-grade coke for use in the steel industry.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19981105/PHTH006
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Source: Sunoco, Inc.

CONTACT: Jerry Davis (media), +1-215-977-6298, or Terry Delaney
(investors), +1-215-977-6106, both of Sunoco, Inc.

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/829144.html

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Tejas Incorporated Announces $200,000 Donation and In-Kind Support of Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tejas Incorporated (BULLETIN BOARD: TEJS) today announced that it has pledged to make both cash and in-kind contributions to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

In response to one of the worst natural disasters in the country's history, Tejas Incorporated will donate $200,000 to the American Red Cross relief effort. In addition, Tejas has made an offer, submitted to the NASD, to donate office space to any brokerage firm that was impacted by hurricane Katrina at no charge to the firm through February, 2007.

John Gorman, Chairman of the Board of Tejas Incorporated, commented, "We are shocked and saddened by the scope and breadth of this extraordinary natural disaster and want to help those in need during this time of tragedy."

On Wednesday, Tejas Board member Barry Williamson traveled to Louisiana to help with the relief effort. Williamson noted, "I have never seen such devastation. Words cannot describe the human suffering and need of so many people."

Mr. Gorman added, "We are honored to make a contribution to those in need and extend our best wishes and condolences to all those affected by this extraordinary event."

Constellation Energy to Present at Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference

BALTIMORE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced that E. Follin Smith, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, will speak at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Thursday, Sept. 8 in New York City.

A live webcast of Smith's presentation will be available on Constellation Energy's Web site at http://www.constellation.com/investors/index.asp beginning at 3:05 p.m. EDT. The webcast will be archived and available for replay later that day.

Constellation Energy (http://www.constellation.com/), a FORTUNE 200 company based in Baltimore, is the nation's largest competitive supplier of electricity to large commercial and industrial customers and the nation's largest wholesale power seller. Constellation Energy also manages fuels and energy services on behalf of energy intensive industries and utilities. It owns a diversified fleet of more than 100 generating units located throughout the United States, totaling approximately 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. In 2004, the combined revenues of the integrated energy company totaled $12.5 billion.

Source: Constellation Energy

CONTACT: Media Contact: Angelique Rewers, +1-410-234-7433, or Investor
Contact: Kevin W. Hadlock, +1-410-783-3647, both of Constellation Energy

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

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/084087.html

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Rebuilding Together to Announce a New Home Modification Program Serving Severely Injured Military Personnel

Who? Rebuilding Together
The nation's largest volunteer organization renovating and
rehabilitating low-income homes and communities, and a recognized
expert in home modifications; in association with Founding
Sponsor: Countrywide Financial Corporation, the nation's largest
residential mortgage lender*

What? SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE
Announcement of a new non-profit initiative to provide critically
needed home modification services to military personnel returning
from service in Iraq and Afghanistan with severe injuries

When? Thursday, September 8, 2005
9:00 A.M.

Where? Capitol Hill; Washington, DC
Longworth House Office Building
Room 1537

Why? Severely injured military personnel face life-altering
situations. This initiative will provide many of these American
heroes with basic accessibility and security in their own homes.

Participants:
Patricia Johnson, President & CEO, Rebuilding Together
James S. Furash, President & CEO, Countrywide Bank
Honorary Co-Chairs of Serving Those Who Serve (invited):
Rep. Spencer Bachus, AL
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, CA
Rep. Silvestre Reyes, TX
Sen. Ted Stevens, AK
John Molino, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense
Cmdr. David Julian, Military Severely Injured Support Ops Center

For further information:
Contact Jennifer Shreve, Rebuilding Together, (202) 483-9083

PRNewswire -- Sept. 2

Source: Rebuilding Together

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Parkway Properties Releases Hurricane Katrina Update

JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parkway Properties, Inc. (NYSE:PKY) released the following statement today related to Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the Company.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030513/PARKLOGO )

Steven G. Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "As reported earlier this week, all of our team members are safe. The five properties that we own in Jackson, Mississippi, including our corporate headquarters are now fully operational. In addition, the Company's web site and other technology resources have been completely restored."

Parkway's exposure in New Orleans directly is limited. The Company owns approximately 12 acres of land in East New Orleans with a book value of approximately $1.5 million. Additionally, Parkway is the 50% partner in a one-story, 32,325 square foot office building in East New Orleans, which is 100% occupied by the Company's partner through 2009. The Company will be unable to assess physical damage to the building for some time, however the building is covered by insurance. Parkway's share of net operating income for the office building during the six months ended June 30, 2005 was approximately $50,000.

Steven G. Rogers further stated, "In compliance with the request of the Governor of Mississippi, many employers in Jackson, including Parkway, are working with essential personnel only to conserve fuel until the gas pipelines and fuel distribution channels are repaired and power restored to critical facilities throughout our state. We expect our offices to be fully staffed on Tuesday following the Labor Day holiday. We will be working throughout the holiday weekend with our customers who have significant operations in the New Orleans area to help them get their businesses operational following this horrific disaster."

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. There can be no assurance that future developments with respect to Hurricane Katrina or other weather related events that may affect the Company will be as presently anticipated by the Company.

Parkway Properties, Inc., a member of the S&P Small Cap 600 Index, is a self-administered real estate investment trust specializing in the operation, acquisition, ownership, management, and leasing of office properties. The Company is geographically focused on the Southeastern and Southwestern United States and Chicago. Parkway owns or has an interest in 65 office properties located in 11 states with an aggregate of approximately 12,036,000 square feet of leasable space as of September 2, 2005. The Company also offers fee-based real estate services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Parkway Realty Services, to its owned properties and to its third party and minority interest properties.

Parkway Properties, Inc.'s press releases and additional information about the Company are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.pky.com/ .

Contact: STEVEN G. ROGERS
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WILLIAM R. FLATT
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(601) 948-4091

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Source: Parkway Properties, Inc.

CONTACT: Steven G. Rogers, President & Chief Executive Officer, or
William R. Flatt, Chief Financial Officer, of Parkway Properties, Inc.,
+1-601-948-4091

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

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- CheckFree Corporation/

In the news release, CheckFree Purchases Integrated Decision Systems to Expand Leadership Position in the Managed Accounts Industry, issued earlier today by CheckFree Corporation (NASDAQ:CKFR) over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the fifth paragraph, fourth sentence should read "with underlying earnings per share unchanged at $0.37 to $0.39" rather than "unchanged at $0.19 to $0.22" as originally issued inadvertently.

PRNewswire-FirstCall -- Sept. 2

Source: CheckFree Corporation

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

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John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund Declares Quarterly Managed Distribution

BOSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE:BTO) declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the fund's 10% managed distribution policy today as follows:

Declaration date: September 2, 2005
Ex-dividend date: September 8, 2005
Record date: September 12, 2005
Payment date: September 30, 2005

Source of Distribution Per Share
Long-term capital gain $0.24866
Income $0.03834
Total $0.28700

The plan requires the fund to make quarterly distributions of at least 2.5 percent of the fund's net asset value as of the preceding calendar year-end, or at least 10 percent annually. To maximize tax efficiency, the distributions will come first from net long-term capital gains, followed by ordinary income, net short-term gains, and if necessary, a return of capital. Because net assets of the fund will vary following each year-end, the quarterly distribution may represent more or less than 2.5 percent of the fund's net assets at the time of distribution. Also, if the distributions under John Hancock Advisers' plan are less than the amount the fund is required to distribute under the Internal Revenue Code, the fund will distribute more than required under the plan. The fund's board of trustees will periodically review the plan to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing the fund's discount to net asset value.

Based on the December 31, 2004 Year-End Net Asset Value of $967,697,104 and 84,400,000 shares outstanding, the fund will pay at least $0.28664 per share/per quarter or $1.14656 per share/annually.

As of the fund's most recent annual reporting period ended April 30, 2005, BTO had over $875 million in net assets of which 54% was net unrealized appreciation of investments. For individual taxable accounts, long-term capital gains are subject to at a maximum Federal tax rate of 15%. For the 1- year period ending July 31, 2005, BTO posted an average annual total return at net asset value of 15.67%; 3-year, 15.85%; 5-year, 17.90% and 10-year, 14.96%.

John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund is a diversified, closed-end fund. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by normally investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of U.S. regional banks and thrifts and holding companies that primarily own or receive a substantial portion of their income from regional banks or thrifts.

John Hancock Funds, a premier investment management company, managed more than $33.4 billion in open-end funds, closed-end funds, private accounts, retirement plans and related party assets for individual and institutional investors as of June 30, 2005. Additional information about the company can be found on the website: http://www.jhfunds.com/.

John Hancock Funds is a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation. Founded in 1862, John Hancock Financial Services and its subsidiaries today offer a broad range of financial products and services, including whole, term, variable, and universal life insurance, as well as college savings products, mutual funds, fixed and variable annuities, long-term care insurance and various forms of business insurance.

Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$364 billion (US$297 billion) as at June 30, 2005.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at http://www.manulife.com/.

Source: John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund

CONTACT: Kimberley Dietrich +1-617-375-0311 or Investors:
+1-800-843-0090, both of John Hancock

Web Site: http://www.jhfunds.com/
http://www.manulife.com/

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Volkswagen Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Bentley Financial Services Defer Payments for Hurricane Katrina Victims

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Volkswagen Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Bentley Financial Services, the finance arms of Volkswagen of America, Inc., Audi of America, Inc., and Bentley Motors, Inc., have announced that they will defer payments, forgo late charges and suspend interest for their customers affected by the disaster.

Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley customers living in counties and parishes of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that have been declared disaster areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency will have their retail loans automatically extended and lease payments deferred for 90 days from their most recent due dates. Additionally, customers will not be responsible for late charges during this period.

For more information, customers should call their respective financial service representatives; Volkswagen customers please call (800) 428-4034, Audi customers please call (888) 237-2834, and Bentley customers please call (877) 237-3878. Additionally, letters have been mailed in the hope that some mail service may be resumed.

"At this very difficult time for our customers, we want to try and help ease some of the hardship suffered by such devastation," said Kevin Kelly, VCI and AFS president.

VW Credit, Inc. (VCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA), was founded in 1981 to function as the financial service arm of VWoA. VCI is a captive finance company, servicing authorized VW, Audi and Bentley dealers and their affiliated stores. The company provides competitive financial products and services to dealers and their customers in the United States and Canada.

Bentley Motors, Inc.

Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.; Audi of America, Inc.;

CONTACT: Steve Keyes of Volkswagen of America, Inc., +1-248-754-5054; or
Jennifer Cortez of Audi of America, Inc., +1-248-754-4729

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/948250.html

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IBERIABANK Corporation: Update Regarding Hurricane Katrina Impact

LAFAYETTE, La., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ:IBKC), the holding company for 118-year-old IBERIABANK, today provided an update regarding the impact of Hurricane Katrina. The Company continued full operations throughout the week in areas unaffected by Hurricane Katrina. With the exception of the New Orleans market, which accounts for approximately 17% of the Company's branch distribution system, all other branches are open under normal hours of operations.

Daryl G. Byrd, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented this morning, "We have located our key people from our New Orleans franchise. We have expended significant effort over the last few days working to relocate these people and their families. Our intention is to get their personal situations addressed, including providing the comfort and security necessary to rebuild their lives. We are now working energetically, taking care of business with our current clients and addressing the needs of potential clients."

Byrd continued, "Unlike many other banks in the area, our operations center and headquarters were unaffected by the hurricane. We have been up and running throughout the hurricane and the subsequent aftermath. Our people stand ready to serve our clients' needs and we encourage commercial and private banking clients from New Orleans to contact us as soon as possible. We want to help clients get back on their feet as quickly as possible."

In addition to the New Orleans market, IBERIABANK operates 34 offices in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, and the Acadiana region of Louisiana. Clients have the option of using the Company's network of 37 ATMs outside of New Orleans, the telephone banking and call center service by dialing (800) 968-0801, and the internet banking service by going to www.iberiabank.com . The deposits of IBERIABANK are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to the full extent provided for by law and regulation.

Byrd continued, "The catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina is causing a significant shift in commerce in Louisiana. The population of metropolitan areas surrounding the affected areas expanded very rapidly. Baton Rouge and Lafayette attracted many displaced families, given these communities' quality of life and proximity to New Orleans. We suspect these communities are quickly becoming staging grounds to rebuilding families and businesses. As evidence of this situation, school enrollment opportunities, office space, and quality housing in these communities are being consumed extremely rapidly. With over half of our franchise serving these markets, including our headquarters, and the economic conditions this situation presents, we believe we are favorably positioned."

Byrd continued, "Like everyone watching the devastation of this storm, we were horrified by the destruction and humbled by her unfathomable strength. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friends and colleagues from New Orleans and to our neighbors in Mississippi and Alabama that were affected by this tragic event."

IBERIABANK Corporation continues to demonstrate tremendous strength. At June 30, 2005, the Company had total assets of $2.7 billion, shareholders' equity of $264 million and a Tier 1 Leverage capital ratio of 7.61%. The Company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "IBKC".

To the extent that statements in this press release relate to future plans, objectives, financial results or performance of IBERIABANK Corporation, these statements are deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements, which are based on management's current information, estimates and assumptions and the current economic environment, are generally identified by the use of the words "plan", "believe", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "project" or similar expressions. IBERIABANK Corporation's actual strategies and results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected due to various risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in market and economic conditions; changes in interest rates, deposit flows, loan demand and real estate values; competitive pressures; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in the Company's loan or investment portfolio; legislative or regulatory changes; changes in monetary or fiscal policies; military or terrorist activities; litigation costs and expenses; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting the Company's business activities and prospects. Factors affecting IBERIABANK Corporation are discussed in the Company's periodic and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov , and the Company's website, www.iberiabank.com .

Source: IBERIABANK Corporation

CONTACT: Daryl G. Byrd, President and CEO, +1-337-521-4003, or Beth
Ardoin, Executive Vice President, +1-337-521-4701, or John R. Davis, Senior
Executive Vice President, +1-337-521-4005, all of IBERIABANK Corporation

Web site: http://www.iberiabank.com/
http://www.sec.gov/

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Heritage Bankshares, Inc. Updates Review of Financial Statements

NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heritage Bankshares, Inc. ("Heritage") (Pink Sheets: HBKS) updates the review of its financial statements.

As previously announced, earlier this year Heritage discovered accounting errors in its financial statements reported for 2004, relating to the treatment of stock options under APB 25 and the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Heritage then concluded and announced that the financial statements for 2004 should no longer be relied upon and would need to be restated.

Heritage continues to review various items in its previous financial statements and will not restate its financial statements or file its SEC reports until after that review is complete.

Heritage's continued review of its financial and accounting records for 2004, as well as for prior periods, has revealed a number of errors, some of which raised complex issues and have involved substantial time to resolve. One of those errors, at this time unresolved, involves the application of SFAS 91, "Accounting for Non-Refundable Fees and Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Indirect Costs of Leases." Due to the complications involved in applying SFAS 91 to Heritage's accounting records, Heritage has not yet completed its analysis and, as a result, has not determined the impact on the company's financial statements when combined with the additional errors uncovered. Once the SFAS 91 analysis is complete, there could be additional material adjustments to the 2004 financial statements as well as previous financial statements. Management believes that Heritage's financial position remains strong and its business and operations will not be threatened by any adjustments that might be made.

Heritage is the parent company of Heritage Bank & Trust (http://www.heritagenorfolk.com/). Heritage Bank & Trust has four full-service branches in the City of Norfolk and one branch in the City of Chesapeake. Heritage Bank & Trust provides a full range of financial services including business, personal and mortgage loans, insurance, and annuities.

Forward Looking Statements

The press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our "forward looking statements" include the timing of the next update, the possible materiality of the adjustments, Heritage's financial position, and the effect of the adjustments on Heritage's business and operations. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Heritage's actual results, performance, achievements, and business strategy to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance, achievements or business strategy expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such actual results, performance, achievements and business strategy to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, achievements and business strategy include: general and local economic conditions, competition, capital requirements of the planned expansion, customer demand for Heritage's banking products and services, and the risks and uncertainties described in Heritage's most recent Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Heritage disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: Heritage Bankshares, Inc.

CONTACT: John O. Guthrie of Heritage Bankshares, Inc., +1-757-523-2600

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

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Katrina Storm Victims' Credit Card Interest & Fees Waived By New Millennium Bank

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Millennium Bank (BULLETIN BOARD: NMNB) , a leading nationwide secured credit card lender, today announced it will waive late fees and interest charges to its cardholders in the region ravaged earlier this week by Hurricane Katrina.

Announcing the move, Chris Van Der Stad, President & CEO of New Millennium Bank, citied the need for financial institutions to demonstrate compassion and support for those most directly affected by the devastation in the Federally- declared major disaster areas of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi.

"Those caught in the turmoil on the Gulf Coast face major challenges in the days, weeks and months ahead," Chris Van Der Stad said. "By waiving late fees and interest charges, we're helping our customers stay focused on the recovery and renewal process ahead." The Bank expects to continue the hurricane relief program for at least three months.

Holders of credit cards issued by New Millennium Bank may contact the Bank at 732-729-4395 to discuss their particular account needs and concerns.

Source: New Millennium Bank

CONTACT: Chris Van Der Stad, President & CEO of New Millennium Bank,
+1-732-729-1100

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Meta Financial Group Declares Cash Dividend

STORM LAKE, Iowa, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH) announced that the Company will pay a cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2005. This dividend will be payable on or about October 1, 2005 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2005.

At June 30, 2005, Meta Financial Group had assets of $768.7 million and shareholders' equity of $43.1 million, or $17.20 per common share outstanding.

Corporate Profile: Meta Financial Group, Inc. (doing business as Meta Financial Group) is the holding company for MetaBank and MetaBank West Central. MetaBank is a federally-chartered savings bank with four market areas: Northwest Iowa, Brookings, Central Iowa, and Sioux Empire; and the Meta Payment Systems prepaid debit card division. MetaBank West Central is a state-chartered commercial bank located in West Central Iowa. Seventeen offices support customers throughout northwest and central Iowa, and in Brookings and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MetaBank and MetaBank WC, may from time to time make written or oral "forward-looking statements," including statements contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in its reports to shareholders, and in other communications by the Company, which are made in good faith by the Company pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the Company's beliefs, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control. Such statements address the following subjects: future operating results; customer growth and retention; loan and other product demand; earnings growth and expectations; new products and services, such as those offered by the Meta Payment Systems Division; credit quality and adequacy of reserves; technology; and our employees. The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance to differ materially from the expectations, estimates, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Company conducts operations; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary, and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board; inflation, interest rate, market, and monetary fluctuations; the timely development of and acceptance of new products and services of the Company and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users; the impact of changes in financial services' laws and regulations; technological changes; acquisitions; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; and the success of the Company at managing and collecting assets of borrowers in default and managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional discussion of factors affecting the Company's business and prospects is contained in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any intent or obligation, to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

Source: Meta Financial Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations, of Meta Financial Group, Inc.,
+1-712-732-4117

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Four Closed End Funds (Amex: CCA, CFX; NYSE: CXH, CMK) Issue Notices of Distribution Declarations

BOSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following regular monthly distributions have been declared:

COLONIAL CALIFORNIA INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND (AMEX:CCA)

CURRENT MONTH PRIOR MONTH
Income Amount: $0.0700 $0.0700

Record Date: September 16, 2005 August 16, 2005
Payable Date: October 4, 2005 September 2, 2005
Ex Date: September 14, 2005 August 12, 2005

COLONIAL INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST (NYSE:CXH)

CURRENT MONTH PRIOR MONTH
Income Amount: $0.0500 $0.0500

Record Date: September 15, 2005 August 15, 2005
Payable Date: October 3, 2005 September 1, 2005
Ex Date: September 13, 2005 August 11, 2005

COLONIAL INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND (AMEX:CFX)

CURRENT MONTH PRIOR MONTH
Income Amount: $0.0700 $0.0700

Record Date: September 16, 2005 August 16, 2005
Payable Date: October 4, 2005 September 2, 2005
Ex Date: September 14, 2005 August 12, 2005

COLONIAL INTERMARKET INCOME TRUST I (NYSE:CMK)

CURRENT MONTH PRIOR MONTH
Income Amount: $0.0540 $0.0540

Record Date: September 15, 2005 August 15, 2005
Payable Date: October 3, 2005 September 1, 2005
Ex Date: September 13, 2005 August 11, 2005

Source: Bank of America

CONTACT: Tom Gariepy of Bank of America, +1-617-346-3467, or
tom.gariepy@bankofamerica.com

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

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Analysts International Comments on Computer Horizons' Shareholder Vote

Analysts Shareholders Overwhelmingly Supported Transaction; Company Expects Significant Growth and a Return to Profitability Going Forward

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Analysts International (NASDAQ:ANLY) today discussed the Computer Horizons' shareholder vote indicating an apparent rejection of the planned merger of the two companies.

Jeff Baker, President of Analysts International, stated, "Our voting shareholders approved this transaction with over 97% voting in favor. This certainly validates that our rationale for pursuing this transaction was sound and well-reasoned."

"Today, our Company is in a strong position to grow and expand the business organically," Baker continued. "Recent contract awards and extensions put us in the enviable position of expecting to see revenues increase by 15% to 18% in the fourth quarter and our staffing headcount increase by over 150. We believe that we are positioned to return to profitability in the fourth quarter and to continue to grow profitably through 2006, reaching revenue levels that we have not seen in many years."

"We remain convinced that ours is an industry in need of change and, despite today's setback, we will continue to look for opportunities to play a significant role in its inevitable consolidation," Baker concluded.

About Analysts International

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Analysts International is a diversified IT services company. In business since 1966, the company has sales and customer support offices in the United States and Canada. Lines of business include Full Service Staffing, which provides high demand resources for supporting a client's IT staffing needs; Business Solutions Services, which provides business solutions and network infrastructure services; and Outsourcing Services, which provides onshore and offshore strategic solutions. The company partners with best-in-class IT organizations, allowing access to a wide range of expertise, resources and expansive geographical reach. For more information, visit http://www.analysts.com/ .

Cautionary Statement for Purposes of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Statements contained herein, which are not strictly historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "intends," "possible," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," or "plans" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on the Company's current expectations relating to future revenues, earnings, results of operations and future sales or growth. The Company's actual results may vary materially from those projected due to certain risks and uncertainties such as the general state of the economy, volume of business activity, continued need for its services by current and prospective clients, client cancellations or re-bidding of work, the Company's ability to control and improve profit margins, including its ability to control operating and labor costs and hourly rates for its services, the availability and utilization of qualified technical personnel, the loss of a material contract, its ability to grow through new opportunities due to recently signed contracts and extensions with national accounts, its success with continued implementation of and investments in the solutions area. For more information concerning risks and uncertainties to the Company's business refer to the discussion in the "Market Conditions Business Outlook and Risks to Our Business" section in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended January 1, 2005, and the Company's prior Annual Reports on form 10-Ks, 10-Qs, other Securities and Exchange Commission filings and investor relations materials.

Media Contacts:
Bill Bartkowski Jeff Baker
Partner President
MeritViewPartners Analysts International
Phone: 612-605-8616 Phone: 952-835-5900
bartkowski@meritviewpartners.comjpbaker@analysts.com

Source: Analysts International

CONTACT: Bill Bartkowski, Partner of MeritViewPartners, +1-612-605-8616,
bartkowski@meritviewpartners.com ; or, Jeff Baker, President of Analysts
International, +1-952-835-5900, jpbaker@analysts.com

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

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Sabine Royalty Trust Declares Monthly Cash Distribution for September

DALLAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bank of America, N.A., Dallas, Texas, as Trustee of the Sabine Royalty Trust (NYSE:SBR), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.31159 per unit, payable on September 29, 2005, to unit holders of record on September 15, 2005.

Due to the timing of the end of the month of August, approximately $173,000 of revenue received will be posted in the following month of September in addition to normal receipts during September.

This distribution reflects primarily the oil production for June 2005 and the gas production for May 2005. Preliminary production volumes are approximately 56,980 barrels of oil and 468,106 mcf of gas. Preliminary prices are approximately $53.17 per barrel of oil and $6.27 per mcf of gas.

For additional information on Sabine Royalty Trust, please visit our website at http://www.sbr-sabineroyalty.com/ .

Source: Sabine Royalty Trust

CONTACT: Ron E. Hooper, Senior Vice President of Bank of America, N.A.,
+1-800-365-6541, for Sabine Royalty Trust

Web site: http://www.sbr-sabineroyalty.com/

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