IDEX 2013 – ABU DHABI – FEBRUARY 17, 2013 — Textron Marine & Land Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today introduced the addition of two vehicles to its COMMANDO(TM) family of vehicles at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2013). The new COMMANDO Select Mortar Vehicle and COMMANDO Utility Baserunner are being shown in Booth 03-B30 during IDEX 2013.

Designed to meet growing requirements of international combat units for a more operationally flexible and adaptable under-armor indirect fire capability, the new COMMANDO Select Mortar Vehicle is capable of firing up to 120mm mortars from a common mount, and stowing up to 82 rounds of high explosive, illumination and smoke rounds. The vehicle is expandable to other fire control systems. The Mortar Vehicle mount also can fire at an azimuth of up to a 360-degrees and a firing elevation of 45 to 85 degrees.

Three other COMMANDO Select variants are currently being produced and fielded for the Afghanistan National Army. Like all vehicles in this line, the Mortar Vehicle exceeds MRAP levels of crew protection and takes advantage of the proven mobility and survivability of TM&LS’ COMMANDO family of armored vehicles. COMMANDO Select vehicles are easy to operate and maintain, with readily available parts, training and service support.

TM&LS’ new Baserunner 4x4 selectable gas/electric hybrid COMMANDO Utility vehicle is built to facilitate missions in forward and rear echelon operational environments. These vehicles perform demanding tasks with ease, allowing users to efficiently and safely complete tasks. In gas mode the Baserunner powers through rough terrain and adverse conditions while electric mode provides quiet vehicle operation.

The COMMANDO Utility vehicle line also includes the Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle(TM) (SCTV) System, an MRAP-style fully armored monocoque v-hull crew capsule designed to replace the crew compartment of the HMMWV in a one-for-one exchange. The SCTV is offered by Granite Tactical Vehicles Inc. and Textron Marine & Land Systems.

“These vehicles offer current and potential customers the new capabilities they seek,” said Tom Walmsley, TM&LS senior vice president and general manager. “A number of international militaries have expressed a need for a Mortar vehicle that combines indirect fire capabilities with outstanding mobility and protection, while others have expressed a desire for a robust and flexible utility vehicle to support military base operations. We’re pleased to bring both to market while expanding the range of our COMMANDO vehicle lines.”

Rigorously tested and proven in the toughest environments, the COMMANDO family of vehicles offers a range of protection up to and exceeding MRAP level, unmatched on-road/off-road mobility and ample firepower. TM&LS produces four lines of COMMANDO four-wheeled vehicles – COMMANDO Utility, COMMANDO Advanced, COMMANDO Select and COMMANDO Elite.

As an end-to-end armored vehicle provider, TM&LS also offers its customers COMMANDO fielding, training, maintenance and logistics support throughout each vehicle’s life cycle.

About Textron Marine & Land Systems

Textron Marine & Land Systems designs, produces and supports advanced wheeled combat vehicles and cutting-edge maritime craft used by U.S. and international armed forces, as well as civilian entities around the globe. Its COMMANDO family of armored vehicles offers a full range of vehicle options delivering enhanced survivability, mobility, lethality and sustainability. Textron Marine & Land Systems’ innovative turret technology and related subsystems also deliver outstanding performance and reliability. Its strategic business, MillenWorks, operates an Engineering Center of Excellence with a reputation as a highly sought-after solution center, which designs and develops advanced mobility solutions for demanding on- and off-road applications. Textron Marine & Land Systems is an operating unit of Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textronmarineandland.com.

About Textron Systems

Textron Systems has been providing innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities for more than 50 years. Headquartered in Providence, R.I., the company is known for its unmanned aircraft systems, advanced marine craft, armored vehicles, intelligent battlefield and surveillance systems, intelligence software solutions, precision smart weapons, piston engines, test and training systems, and total life cycle sustainment and operational services. Textron Systems includes AAI Logistics & Technical Services, AAI Test & Training, AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Advanced Systems, Aerosonde, ESL Defence, Lycoming Engines, Medical Numerics, MillenWorks, Overwatch, Textron Defense Systems and Textron Marine & Land Systems. More information is available at www.textronsystems.com.

About Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements which may project revenues or describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters; these statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our ability to keep pace with our competitors in the introduction of new products and upgrades with features and technologies desired by our customers; the efficacy of research and development investments to develop new products or unanticipated expenses in connection with the launching of significant new products or programs; changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. Government defense budget, including those related to military operations in foreign countries; changes in worldwide economic or political conditions that impact demand for our products, interest rates or foreign exchange rates; our ability to perform as anticipated and to control costs under contracts with the U.S. Government; changes in foreign military funding priorities or budget constraints and determinations, or changes in government regulations or policies on the export and import of military and commercial products; and performance issues with key suppliers, subcontractors or business partners.

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Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on Health Reimbursement Accounts. Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in defined contribution and health reimbursement arrangements.

According to Zane Benefits’ website, a Health Reimbursement Account, which is another term for Health Reimbursement Arrangement, or HRA, is a type of self-insured group health plan under which an employer makes available a specified maximum dollar amount to employees for the reimbursement of medical expenses and/or health insurance premiums.

Zane Benefits’ website outlines FAQs about Health Reimbursement Accounts:

What is the tax treatment of Health Reimbursement Accounts?

Assuming certain IRS rules are met, HRA reimbursements are excludable from employees' gross income under Sections 105 and 106 of the Internal Revenue Code.

How does a Health Reimbursement Account work?

An HRA works as follows:

1. A business establishes an HRA Plan with a specified monthly allowances for employees.

2. An Employee incurs a medical care expense (e.g. purchase of health insurance or doctor visit).

3. The Employee submits documentation for reimbursement to the HRA.

4. The HRA plan reimburses the employee tax-free for the expenses subject to the plan terms.

How does an employee benefit from a Health Reimbursement Account?

Health Reimbursement Accounts benefit employees because employees don’t pay taxes on the reimbursed expenses.

What happens to money in a Health Reimbursement Account at the end of the year?

Depending on the HRA plan design, unused HRA dollars during a plan year may roll over to the next plan year.

What expenses are covered under a Health Reimbursement Account?

Only eligible expenses can be reimbursed by an HRA. These expenses are defined by IRS rules and the HRA plan document.

Eligible expenses are those employees pay for out of pocket for medical care that’s provided to the employee, employee's spouse, and eligible dependents. Generally, IRS rules state that medical care includes items and services that are meant to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent illness or disease. Transportation that is primarily for medical care is also included. Health insurance premiums are also included to the extent that they have not already received favorable tax-treatment. Examples include:

1. Health plan deductible expense

2. Doctor’s office visit copay

3. Pharmacy expense

4. Individual health insurance premium

5. LASIK eye surgery


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About Zane Benefits
Zane Benefits was founded in 2006 to provide a revolutionized SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) administration platform ("ZaneHRA") for Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and defined contribution healthcare. The flagship software provides a 100% paperless administration experience to employers and insurance professionals that want to offer better health benefits without a traditional group health insurance plan at lower costs. For more information about ZaneHRA, visit http://www.zanebenefits.com.

More than 100 guests representing a broad panorama of civic, community and religious groups filled the Alhambra Auditorium at the Center of Scientology in Tel Aviv-Jaffa December 20 for a forum held in observance of Human Rights Day.

The forum marked the 64th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document of particular historical significance for Israel that applies all the more today. Eleanor Roosevelt, chair of the commission that drafted the document, stated on the occasion of its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly: “Man's desire for peace lies behind this Declaration. The realization that the flagrant violation of human rights by Nazi and Fascist countries sowed the seeds of the last world war has supplied the impetus for the work which brings us to the moment of achievement here today.”

Sefi Fichler, Director of Public Affairs of the Center ofScientology in Tel Aviv, hosted the forum. Speakers hailed from the broad cultural and religious tapestry of the country, including an advisor to the Prime Minister on Bedouin affairs; representatives from the Ministry of Justice, the Israel Anti-Drug Authority, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Lions Club, leaders of the Druze Community and other human rights advocates. The wide variety of topics they discussed all contributed to the central theme: peace and cooperation among all people.

Biblical scholar Dr. Rimon Kasher, a guest speaker at the Center’s grand opening in August 2012, spoke of the heritage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, giving specific examples of the human rights mandated by biblical commandments and laws.

Druze leader Sheikh Abu-Rukun praised Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard whose legacy has brought together so many different groups and faiths in the name of peace.

Scientology supports United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights. Scientologists on five continents engage in collaborative efforts with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations to bring about broad-scale awareness and implementation of the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the world’s premier human rights document.

The Church of Scientology International has published a new brochure, Scientology: How We Help—United for Human Rights: Making Human Rights a Global Reality, to meet requests for more information about the human rights education and awareness initiative it supports. To learn more, visit http://www.Scientology.org/humanrights.

Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “Human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream,” and the Scientology religion is based on the principles of human rights. The Code of a Scientologist calls on all members of the religion to dedicate themselves “to support true humanitarian endeavors in the fields of human rights.”

Press Contact: Karin Pouw Tel: (323) 960-3500 eMail: MediaRelations(at)ChurchofScientology(dot)net

Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) Under New Healthcare Reform Laws. Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in defined contribution and health reimbursement arrangements.

According to Zane Benefit’s website, a recent set of FAQs published on the Department of Labor website has created enormous confusion regarding Health Reimbursement Accounts. Despite the confusion, Health Reimbursement Accounts can still reimburse premiums.

What is a Health Reimbursement Account?

According to Zane Benefits’ website, a Health Reimbursement Account, which is another term for Health Reimbursement Arrangement, or HRA, is a type of self-insured medical expense reimbursement plan that allows employers to set aside funds to reimburse employees tax-free for qualified out-of-pocket medical care expenses.

Can a Health Reimbursement Account Still Reimburse Individual Health Insurance Premiums?

According to Zane Benefits’ website, yes. The recently issued DOL FAQs did not do away with reimbursing premiums from an HRA. Nothing in PHS Act Section 2711 (or the Affordable Care Act) removes individual health insurance premiums (whether purchased inside or outside an exchange) from being tax deductible within the definition of "medical care" via IRC Section 213(d).

So, according to Zane Benefits’ website, assuming an HRA can comply with the 2711 regulations (e.g. the 106(c)(2) exemption), an HRA (or any section 105 self-insured medical reimbursement plan) can still reimburse the non-subsidized portion of individual health insurance premiums (and the reimbursement can be excluded from income as allowed by IRC Section 105(b) via IRC Section 213(d)).

What Does Non-Subsidized Mean?

According to Zane Benefits’ website, non-subsidized refers to the portion of an individual health insurance premium that is not subsidized by the federal government via a tax credit.

For example, an individual’s premium is $10,000 per year. The government subsidizes $8,000 via a tax credit. The individual pays the remaining $2,000 out-of-pocket. The $2,000 is the non-subsidized portion of the premium.


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About Zane Benefits
Zane Benefits was founded in 2006 to provide a revolutionized SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) administration platform ("ZaneHRA") for Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and defined contribution healthcare. The flagship software provides a 100% paperless administration experience to employers and insurance professionals that want to offer better health benefits without a traditional group health insurance plan at lower costs. For more information about ZaneHRA, visit http://www.zanebenefits.com.

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What: Several South Florida Artists will compete in the Art of Printmaking Competition sponsored by The National Society of Arts & Letters Florida East Coast Chapter, a non-profit student scholarship and arts advocacy organization.

When: February 16, 2013 1pm

Where: Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Details:
Prizes; $3,000 (1st place)
$1,500 (2nd place)
$750 (3rd place)
Local 1st place winner will have a chance to compete for a $15,000 Grand Prize and an all expense paid trip to the National Competition in Pittsburgh, PA. May 17-20, 2013.


About The National Society of Arts and Letters:
The National Society of Arts and Letters' is a non-profit organization. Our objective is to encourage and assist promising young artists through arts competitions, scholarships and other career opportunities. Some of the dance titans who have served or do serve on our advisory board are Rudolf Nureyev, Placido Domingo, Patricia McBride, Peter Martins, Maria Tallchief, Tommy Tune and Edward Villella. Since the first competition in 1941 NSAL has presented over 4,000 awards to talented young artists. Shari Upbin is President of the Florida East Coast Chapter.

Media: To interview Competition Director Judi Asselta or any of the competiting artists contact Tandi Wilder at She Got Game Media: twilder@shegotgame.com (914) 572-3671