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In his new role, Mr.
Cross Company, a manufacturer and supplier of writing instruments,
timepieces, business accessories and eyewear. and
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Headquartered in Miami, NGC has sales offices worldwide.

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----The Fairchild
Corporation (NYSE:FA ) announced today that during the next six months,
it may buy back up to 500,000 shares of its current outstanding Class
A common stock, subject to market conditions.T.

About Rocky Shoes and Boots
Rocky Shoes and Boots is a Nelsonville, Ohio-based manufacturer and
retailer of outdoor and occupational footwear.

About New Generation Computing
New Generation Computing Inc.,
Russell Corp.

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Leon also held positions as Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for Dome Publishing Company; national
accounts manager for At-A-Glance Company; National Accounts Manager
for A.rockyboots.

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The Company's actual results could differ materially from those set
forth in the forward-looking statements, as a result of the risks
associated with the Company's business , changes in general economic
conditions, and changes in the assumptions used in making such
forward -looking statements.ampad.

Rocky Shoes and Boots Selects New Generation Computing's e-SPS to Help Streamline Global Production

(NGC), a
wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc., Gold Toe Brands Inc. Founded in 1932, the company
has more than 3,000 retail and catalog outlets nationwide. For more
information, visit http://www.

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, Kellwood Company, Russell Corp.ngcsoftware.

Forward Looking Statements:
It should be noted that this press release contains forward-looking
statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.

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He will also evaluate new product needs
and initiate development and introductions.T. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc.

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About The Fairchild Corporation:

The business of Fairchild consists of three segments: sports +
leisure, aerospace, and real estate operations. Its customers
include VF Corporation , Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.

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fairchild. "Our growth and profitability goals
require someone like Peter with deep market knowledge, strategic
skills and a business philosophy that aligns directly with our
business principles.
Rocky Shoes and Boots has installed the software at its Nelsonville , Ohio,
headquarters. Form 10-K for the
year ended April 30, 2004 and other reports and documents subsequently filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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MIAMI, New Generation Computing Inc.

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As a member
of the Ampad executive team, Mr. Previously, he was Vice
President of Sales for Southworth Company, a manufacturer of fine
business paper products. has selected NGC's Web-based
sourcing and production system, e-SPS to help streamline its global production
of footwear. For more information, call NGC at (305) 556-9122, send an e-mail
to http://www.

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(Nasdaq: AMSWA), today
announced that Rocky Shoes and Boots Inc. A.

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Fairchild Announces Stock Repurchase Program

Fairchild Sports designs and sells motorcycle
protective apparel, helmets and a large selection of technical
accessories for motorcyclists.
Fairchild's real estate operations segment owns and operates a
shopping center located in Farmingdale, New York. Additional
information is available on The Fairchild Corporation web site
(www. Mr. Current
e-SPS users include VF Corporation, Maidenform Inc. For further
information about risks the Company could experience as well as other
information , please refer to the American Software, Inc.

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"Peter has a strong track record for directing sales of
globally-branded products, and he brings solid leadership experience
to the Ampad team," said John Bermingham, President and Chief
Executive Officer for Ampad. He earned a bachelor's degree in science from
Suffolk University. NGC's business applications include the NGC
SQL Series, the only integrated product development, global sourcing and ERP
system that is available today to sewn products enterprises.

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com . For more information, contact:
Vincent C.

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Together, Hein Gericke and PoloExpress
operate 229 retail shops in Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria,
Belgium, France , Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. In addition, IFW designs and produces
protective apparel under private labels for third parties, including
Harley-Davidson. Leon will manage the development ,
communication and implementation of sales plans and strategies.
"NGC's e-SPS will provide us with end-to-end visibility of our entire
global sourcing functions," said David Sharp, COO of Rocky Shoes and Boots. Manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and
importers use NGC's business applications to manage the design, sourcing and
production of finished products.

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This news release may contain forward looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27-A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21-E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Leon as Vice President of
Sales. He
will lead the sales and customer service teams, insuring they execute
company strategies and deliver optimal customer service. Leon will contribute to the
development of corporate business strategies and assess market pricing
conditions and competition .

About Ampad

Ampad is a leading manufacturer and distributor of writing pads,
filing supplies, retail envelopes and specialty papers and serves many
of the largest and fastest growing office products retailers and
distributors in North America. Additional information on Ampad can be
found at www., Kellwood Company, Hugo Boss, Gold Toe Brands Inc.

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Peter J. Leon Joins American Pad + Paper as Vice President of Sales

"We conducted extensive research and found that NGC's software products are
recognized as the industry standard by leading apparel and footwear
manufacturers ."
NGC's e-SPS consists of 11 software modules: e-Product Development,
e-RFQ's + Bids, e-Pre Production, e-Production Tracking, e-Collaboration,
e-Pack, e-Shipment Tracking, e-Exceptions, e -Quality, e-Executive Information
Systems and Reporting, and Event Tracking and Management System ., Wilsons Leather, Jos.

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(NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Software Inc. NGC's other products are EZ-Ship, a labeling,
scan/pack and shipping system; e-RMM, a raw-material management system; TPM a
shop-floor control and manufacturing execution system; AMAS, a specialized
apparel business control, accounting, import management and MRP system; and
Full Package.com .

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Its sports and leisure
segment, known as Fairchild Sports, is comprised of Hein Gericke,
PoloExpress and IFW. and William
Carter Co.

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Leon has more than 30 years of experience with six
industry-leading business accessory product companies, and he brings
nine-plus years of executive experience in office product sales ,
marketing and distribution, which includes development and
implementation of several key initiatives in North and South American
markets. Cross; and sales positions with Russell Stover Candies and
Hallmark Cards, Inc. There are
a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those anticipated by statements made herein.

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e-SPS will enable the company's sourcing team to complete steps
in the production lifecycle in real time via the Internet.

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IFW, located
in Tustin, California , is a designer and distributor of motorcycle
protective apparel, boots and helmets, under several labels, including
First Gear and Hein Gericke.com

, has 25 years of experience developing software for the apparel
and sewn products industries.
Bank Clothiers Inc.

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Business Editors

MCLEAN, Va.
The NGC SQL Series consists of e-SPS, a global sourcing and production
system; e-PDM, a product lifecycle management tool; and RedHorse, a
comprehensive ERP system.,
(404) 264 -5477 or fax: (404) 237-8868.

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Fairchild's aerospace segment stocks a wide variety of aircraft
parts and distributes them to commercial airlines and air cargo
carriers, fixed-base operators, corporate aircraft operators and other
aerospace companies worldwide, and also manufactures airframe
components .

Business Editors

RICHARDSON, Texas----American Pad +
Paper LLC ("Ampad"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of writing
pads, filing supplies, retail envelopes and specialty papers ,
announced today the appointment of Peter J.
Mr. Leon joins Ampad from his most recent position as Vice
President of Sales for the North and South American markets of A., Wilsons Leather, Dick 's
Sporting Goods Inc., Little Me, Haggar Clothing Company, Maidenform Inc. These factors include , but are
not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the
market for the Company's products and services including economic conditions
within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance
of these products and services; the effect of competitive products and
pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic
alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues.

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Mr. Schwab Company.