deCODE genetics Announces Webcast of Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter2009 Financial ResultsREYKJAVIK, Iceland, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — deCODE genetics, Inc.(Nasdaq:DCGN) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2009financial results in a press release to be issued on Monday, May 11, afterthe close of the market in New York. Johnson, Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer 785-263-3350 X164 Hagen and Partners Debbie Hagen 913-652-6547 . Factors which couldsignificantly change results include but are not limited to: sales performance,expense levels, competitive activity, interest rates, changes in the Company’sfinancial condition, and factors affecting the retail category in general.Additional information regarding these and other factors may be included in theCompany’s 10-Q filings and other public documents, copies of which are availablefrom the Company on request and are available from the United States Securitiesand Exchange Commission.-0-CONTACT: Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc Donny R. These forward-looking statements reflectmanagement’s current views and projections regarding economic conditions, retailindustry environments, and Company performance. Anyforward-looking statements are made by the Company in good faith, pursuant tothe safe-harbor provisions of the Act. To learn more about Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.visit statementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements, as referenced in thePrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“the Act”). With 258 stores, Duckwall-ALCO Stores isproud to have continually provided excellent products at good value prices toits customers for 108 years.

The Company offers an exceptionalselection of quality products and recognized brand names at reasonable prices.Its specialty is delivering those products with the friendly, personal serviceits customers have come to expect. is a regional broad line retailer that specializes inmeeting the needs of smaller, underserved communities across 23 states,primarily in the central United States. In 2010, stores will be included as same-storesbeginning in their fourteenth fiscal period of operation.About Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. The Company hadhistorically included stores as same-store at the beginning of their thirdfiscal year of operation. First quarter fiscal2010 same-store sales continued to grow and costs continued to be reducedsignificantly.”Same-storesThe Company has changed its definition of same-stores. All strategic elements of our turn around program, whichbegan last fall, are meeting or exceeding expectations. Same-store salesincreased 6.1%, a fourth consecutive month of same-store sales growth.Sales for the first quarter increased 11.0% to $114.1 million compared to theprior year $102.8 million and same-store sales increased 6.2%.Larry Zigerelli, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are verypleased with the momentum we are currently generating despite the challengingeconomic environment.

Duckwall-ALCO Stores Reports April Same-Store Sales Increase of 6.1%, TotalSales Up 10.6%ABILENE, Kan., May 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.(Nasdaq:DUCK) today announced that sales from continuing operations for the mostrecent fiscal four week period ending May 3, 2009 increased 10.6% to $35.9million compared to $32.5 million in the prior-year month. The TJX Companies, Inc.Sherry LangSenior Vice PresidentInvestor and Public Relations(508) 390-2323 Copyright Business Wire 2009. We do not undertake topublicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience orfuture changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied insuch statements will not be realized. All statements that address activities,events or developments that we intend, expect or believe may occur in the futureare forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking StatementSAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF1995: Various statements made in this release are forward-looking and involve anumber of risks and uncertainties. TheCompany routinely posts information that may be important to investors in theInvestor Information section at The Company encourages investors toconsult that section of its website regularly. Important Information at WebsiteArchived versions of the Company`s recorded messages and conference calls areavailable at after they are no longer available by telephone. A real-time webcast of the call will beavailable at A replay of the call will also be available at or (866) 367-5577 through Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

ET that day, CarolMeyrowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer, TJX, will hold a conferencecall with stock analysts to discuss the Company`s first quarter Fiscal 2010results, operations and business trends. First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Conference CallThe Company expects to release its first quarter Fiscal 2010 earnings onTuesday, May 19, 2009, before 9:30 a.m ET At 11:00 a.m. Concurrent with that press release, a recordedmessage with more detailed information regarding TJX`s May sales results,operations and business trends will be available via the Internet at, or by calling (703) 736-7248 through Thursday, June 11, 2009. TheCompany expects to release its May 2009 sales results on Thursday, June 4, 2009,at approximately 8:15 a.m ET. TJX`s press releases andfinancial information are also available on the Internet at April and May Fiscal 2010 Sales Recorded CallsA recorded message with more detailed information regarding TJX`s April 2009sales results, operations and business trends is available via the Internet at, or by calling (703) 736-7248 through Thursday, May 14, 2009. The solution is designed to helpsmall physician practices overcome cost and IT complexity barriers.”Our partnership with Cardinal Health provides a trusted channel to helpphysician offices enter the electronic healthcare highway cost-effectively andwith minimal IT headaches,” said Glen Tullman, Chief Executive Officer ofAllscripts.”As physicians move to take advantage of the stimulus incentives,our focus is on successful adoption and use of electronic health records, notsimply acquisition.” About AllscriptsAllscripts (Nasdaq: MDRX) uses innovation technology to bring health tohealthcare.