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July 31

Bristol-Myers Squibb Proposes to Acquire ImClone Systems for $60.00 Per Share in Cash

Offer Represents Approximately 30% Premium to the Closing Price of ImClone\'s Stock on July 30, Approximately 40% Premium to the Average Share Price of ImClone Common Stock During the Most Recent One-Month Period and Premium in Excess of 40% for the Average Share Prices of ImClone Stock During the Most Recent Three-Month and 12-Month Periods

Combination Is Natural Development in Companies\' Successful, Seven-Year-Long Relationship around ERBITUX(R)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced that it has proposed to enter into an agreement to acquire ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL), a global leader in the development and commercialization of novel antibodies to treat cancer, for $60.00 per share in cash, or a total payment of approximately $4.5 billion, to equity holders of ImClone, other than Bristol-Myers Squibb. Bristol-Myers Squibb currently owns approximately 17 percent of all outstanding shares of ImClone.

Published: 31 July 2008

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Webroot Announces New Customer, as Trader Media Group Adopt Anti-Spyware Solution as “Best Option”

BRACKNELL, UK, July 31st, 2008 - Webroot, a leading security provider for the consumer, enterprise and SME markets, today announced that it has expanded its security client portfolio. Trader Media Group, one of Europe’s largest specialist media publishers, has joined the growing number of companies who rely on Webroot’s expertise in security by adopting Webroot® AntiSpyware Corporate Edition.

Trader Media Group is a publisher of 70 leading classified titles, such as the vehicle pricing guide Auto Trader, and runs a selection of popular and profitable websites.

Published: 31 July 2008

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Angel Investors and VCs Join Forces in Groundbreaking Video Advertising Opportunity

MirriAd Wins ‘Best Structured Deal’ Award

31 July 2008, London, UK – The innovative funding structure of embedded advertising specialist, MirriAd, has been recognised by the British Business Angels Association (BBAA) as the ‘Best Structured Deal between a VC and Angels’ at the association’s annual awards.

The BBAA awards are designed to raise awareness of the importance of early stage finance for the growth and success of businesses across the UK. The MirriAd deal structure brought together the existing Angel and VC investors – including London Seed Capital, Oxford Technology Management and South East Growth Fund – with a range of private investors led by Seraphim Capital.

Published: 31 July 2008

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Purple Labs to Acquire Sagem’s Mobile Application Software Portfolio and Associated Software Engineering Team

Deal Follows Last Month’s $32 Million Acquisition of Openwave Browser Business

Chambéry, France – July 31, 2008 – Purple Labs, the leading software provider for mass-market mobile phones, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire the mobile applications suite and software engineering team of Sagem Mobiles, a French manufacturer that develops mobile phones branded by Sony Ericsson, Orange, Vodafone and other customers.

Published: 31 July 2008

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July 30

High Grade Hinge #4 Zone Extended Along Strike and to Depth

Dale Ginn, CEO of San Gold Corporation (TSX-V: SGR), is pleased to report that drilling has extended the newly discovered Hinge #4 zone to depth and along strike to the east. The Hinge #4 zone has now been drill tested between section 0 east and 600 east (feet), and to depths of over 1,200 feet (400 m) demonstrating excellent continuity in both structure and grade. All of the holes listed below contain visible gold within quartz veining displaying clear, sharp contacts with the host volcanic rocks, as well, core recoveries were nearly 100%. San Gold is also pleased to report that the Hinge area drill data is now available for viewing as a \"work in progress\" at http://www.corebox.net/properties/rice_lake/.

Results from the new holes are tabulated below:

Published: 30 July 2008

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ImClone Systems Incorporated ( IMCL )

Webroot Announces New Customer - Trader Media Group Adopt Anti-Spyware Solution

Angel Investors & VCs Join Forces - Groundbreaking Video Advertising Opportunity

Purple Labs to Acquire Sagem’s Mobile Application Software

San Gold Corporation ( SGR )