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HighJump Software Introduces Survey Management Solution for Direct Store Delivery Businesses

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--March 31, 2008--HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced the release of a survey management application which helps direct store delivery (DSD) companies manage market intelligence by collecting and analyzing market data gathered at retail locations. The HighJump Survey Management solution provides a structured approach to the design, execution and measurement of field data collection as part of a company's overall market intelligence initiatives.

The HighJump Survey Management system enables companies to monitor and make decisions based on product performance through the collection of real-time data. This provides visibility into items such as share of shelf space, utilization of point-of-purchase materials, pricing and promotions for proprietary or competitive brands. Collection of valuable customer feedback is facilitated through secure completion of on-site customer satisfaction surveys. Customer feedback coupled with measurement of pay-for-performance results assists managers in evaluating presales team member performance.

The HighJump Survey Management system is designed to configure surveys triggered by specific account attributes or events that take place during the presales process. Surveys are assigned based on employee role or route type. HighJump Survey Management leverages data from the host route accounting system to hasten the completion of surveys by the presales team.

"Winning the battle on the shelf begins with better competitive intelligence. We're confident that HighJump Survey Management is a critical tool in helping our clients maximize sales on their key brands," said Chad Collins, vice president of global strategy, HighJump Software. "This new extension to our comprehensive suite of DSD products provides our clients with the opportunity to gain an edge and maximize revenue results in an increasingly competitive marketplace."

About HighJump Software, a 3M Company

Forward-thinking companies entrust HighJump Software to power their supply chains. HighJump Software simplifies the art and business of creating, selling and moving products across global networks. Building upon 3M's history of innovation, HighJump Software helps more than 1,300 clients worldwide drive growth and manage change. www.highjump.com

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries.

HighJump is a trademark of 3M.

Contacts

LaBreche
Mark Holterhaus, 612-392-7616
mholterhaus@labrechereputations.com
or
HighJump Software LLC
Cara Strohack, 519-746-3736 ext. 5010
http://www.3m.com/PressContact

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Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit Against MoneyGram International, Inc.

SAN DIEGO-- March 28, 2008 --Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("Coughlin Stoia") (http://www.csgrr.com/cases/moneygram/) today announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of an institutional investor in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota on behalf of purchasers of MoneyGram International, Inc. ("MoneyGram") (NYSE:MGI) common stock during the period between January 24, 2007 and January 14, 2008 (the "Class Period").

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than 60 days from today. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, please contact plaintiff's counsel, Darren Robbins of Coughlin Stoia at 800/449-4900 or 619/231-1058, or via e-mail at djr@csgrr.com. If you are a member of this class, you can view a copy of the complaint as filed or join this class action online at http://www.csgrr.com/cases/moneygram/. Any member of the purported class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member.

The complaint charges MoneyGram and certain of its officers and directors with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. MoneyGram, through its subsidiaries, provides payment services in the United States, as well as through a network of retail agents in North America, Latin America, western Europe, eastern Europe, Africa, India, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, defendants issued materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business and financial results related to its investments. As a result of defendants' false statements, MoneyGram stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period, trading in the $28-$30 per share range during most of the Class Period.

On January 14, 2008, the Company announced that it had completed a valuation of its investment portfolio and had experienced additional net unrealized losses of $571 million as of September 30, 2007, bringing its cumulative net unrealized losses to $860 million. In addition, the Company announced it had needed to obtain amendments and waivers under its credit agreements. On this news, MoneyGram's stock declined to as low as $5.66 per share before closing at $6.15 per share on January 15, 2008, on volume of 19 million shares, a one-day decline of 50%.

Later, on March 25, 2008, the Company publicly disclosed that the SEC had launched an investigation into its financial statements, reporting and disclosures related to its investment portfolio.

According to the complaint, the true facts, which were known by the defendants but concealed from the investing public during the Class Period, were as follows: (a) the Company lacked requisite internal controls to ensure that the reserves for the Company's investments in asset-backed securities were adequate, and, as a result, the Company's projections and reported results issued during the Class Period were based upon defective assumptions and/or manipulated facts; and (b) the Company concealed the extent of its potential losses arising from its exposure to asset-backed securities containing uncollectible debt.

Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of all purchasers of MoneyGram common stock during the Class Period (the "Class"). The plaintiff is represented by Coughlin Stoia, which has expertise in prosecuting investor class actions and extensive experience in actions involving financial fraud.

Coughlin Stoia, a 190-lawyer firm with offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Boca Raton, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Atlanta, is active in major litigations pending in federal and state courts throughout the United States and has taken a leading role in many important actions on behalf of defrauded investors, consumers, and companies, as well as victims of human rights violations. The Coughlin Stoia Web site (http://www.csgrr.com) has more information about the firm.

Contacts

Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP
Darren Robbins, 800-449-4900 or 619-231-1058
djr@csgrr.com

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Holiday Postage Stamps now available online, by visiting HolidayPostageStamps.com. All orders are shipped to customers home or office, and are shipped the same day the order is placed, through, www.StampsByMail.us. No more standing in long lines to buy your Holiday Stamps or have Stamp Resellers tell you they are sold out.

(PRWEB) November 16, 2007 -- Holiday Postage Stamps now available online, by visiting HolidayPostageStamps.com. All orders are shipped to customers home or office, and are shipped the same day the order is placed, through, www.StampsByMail.us. No more standing in long lines to buy your Holiday Stamps or have Stamp Resellers tell you they are sold out.

There are two ways to order Holiday Postage Stamps, either by phone or online. All orders can be delivered to customers home or office. In addition to ordering by phone or online, people can enroll in a Stamp Subscription Program, and automatically receive Stamps Monthly or Bi-Weekly through, www.StampsByMail.us.

StampsByMail.us sells First Class Flag Stamps in the form of books or rolls. In addition, they offer the new Forever Stamps and Postcard Stamps. All stamps are bought from the USPS and are sold at regular US Postal rates, however, depending on the quantity ordered, there is a small shipping charge. These charges range from $.79 for 1 book of stamps or $1.09 for 2 books.

StampsByMail.us is focused on providing a service which saves people time. Buying stamps is something most Americans do every month, and up to this point most Americans went to the Post Office to buy their stamps. With the delivery service StampsByMail.us provides, Americans can now have their stamps delivered to their home or office, rather than go to either the Post Office or locate another retailer to buy their stamps.    

StampsByMail.us offers a great referral program. Once people have signed up for the referral program, they receive a member number. This number is used to promote the StampsByMail.us Stamp Subscription Program, which allows people to receive their books or roles of Stamps Monthly or Bi-Weekly. Customer orders are sent to their home or office.

Referral members can promote the Subscription Program to friends, family, co-workers or anyone else they can think of. Every month, the person you helped enroll in the Stamp Subscription Program makes a payment, the referral member will receive $.50 cents. Once a member has signed up 20 or more monthly subscribers, they will receive $1.00 for EACH person they signed up. This is a great way for people to make extra money working from home, and set their own hours.

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Press Contact: Jim Wigen
Company Name: HolidayPostageStamps.com
Phone: 877-257-8267
Website: www.StampsByMail.us

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