Be Prepared, Be Alert, Stay Safe; Avoiding the Dangers Presented by Crowds Requires Planning; Expert Provides Crowd Safety and Preparedness Tips.

WHAT:     In light of Wednesday's concert shootings, many people are
          asking questions about how to stay safe in a crowd. Crowd
          behavior expert Larry Perkins, CPP, CMP is available for
          interviews to discuss personal safety tips while attending
          large crowd events. Mr. Perkins offers advice on both
          preparation and last minute actions.

WHO:      Larry Perkins, CPP, CMP, is a world-renowned expert on
          crowds and their behavior. He is the author of Crowd Safety
          and Survival-Practical Event and Safety Tips which will be
          through Lulu (www.Lulu.com). Mr. Perkins is currently the
          Assistant General Manager of the RBC Center in Raleigh,
          North Carolina and the 2nd Vice President of the
          International Association of Assembly Managers. Perkins
          served as Vice President of Guest Services & Facility
          Operations for the Giants Stadium and Continental Airlines
          Arena.

          He has consulted on crowd management for the 1995 visit of
          Pope John Paul II, presidential visits, and other
          high-profile public events including the Super Bowl, NCAA
          Final Four, and the World Cup.

WHEN:     Immediate Availability

WHERE:    Television, radio, and print interviews accepted. Phone and
          affiliate station availability.

For more information, to schedule interview, or to receive a tip sheet by e-mail contact Britt Carter at [phone]