"QVC recognizes the importance of culture, family and religion in the
Hispanic community and is proud to offer a jewelry line that embodies the same
sense of meaning.com.

Fitch Upgrades Ratings of Banco Santander Santiago After Sovereign Upgrade

The Bank has the highest credit ratings
among all Latin American companies with an 'A ' rating from Standard and
Poor's, 'A' by Fitch and a 'Baa1' rating from Moody's, which are the same
ratings assigned to the Republic of Chile.

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Using FAS Construction in Progress Accounting, small
and mid-sized businesses and organizations can:

-- Import transaction details from spreadsheets or other accounting
systems;
-- Manage unlimited projects of any type or size, up to thousands of
individual components;
-- Accumulate and summarize numerous purchase orders, invoices , receipts,
and tasks;
-- Manage both capitalized and expensed assets for project tracking .

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"The latest release of FAS Construction in
Progress Accounting delivers additional features to an outstanding product,
and provides Best Software customers with an industry-leading solution to
manage the construction of fixed assets.
Capturing the timeless traditions of faith and cultural pride, "Latin
Treasures" adds an important variety to QVC's extensive jewelry offering. QVC is a subsidiary of Liberty Media
Corporation.

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FAS Asset Accounting delivers
advanced fixed asset accounting , depreciation, and reporting for any
business needing effective asset management tools in integrated accounting
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August Marks the First Anniversary for the Symbolic Jewelry Collection on QVC

WEST CHESTER, Pa. For many, this type
of jewelry is used not only as an accessory , but also as a direct expression
of hard work, prestige and committed faith," says Bargueiras. SANTIAGO, Chile, Fitch Ratings has
today upgraded the long-term and short-term foreign currency ratings of Banco
Santander Santiago (NYSE: SAN) to 'A' from 'A-' and to 'F1' from 'F2',
respectively .

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For more
than 25 years, Best Software has delivered easy-to-use, scalable and
customizable applications through its portfolio of leading brands,
including Abra, ACCPAC, ACT!, BusinessWorks, CPASoftware , FAS, MAS 90, MAS
200, MAS 500, MIP, Peachtree, SalesLogix, and Timberline Office, among many
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latest version of its product for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and
organizations , as well as small enterprises, that need to better control
their capital budgets and streamline capital asset accounting processes.com/FAS. Its parent company, The Sage Group
plc (London: SGE. The Latin
Treasures jewelry collection is available through QVC at 800.

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0 includes enhancements that improve security and
make the product even easier to use, while providing more detailed
reporting for tracking projects. "I look forward to
receiving the new version, so we can take advantage of the enhanced
security and other features.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-BEST. The ratings follow the recent upgrade of Chile's sovereign long-
term foreign currency ratings.

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For more information about FAS fixed asset management solutions from Best
Software, please contact (800) 368-2405, or visit www.
Designed in 14K gold, the "Latin Treasures" collection features pieces in
yellow gold, two-toned and tri-colored styles.cl

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Users can now import an invoice and
assign it to an asset later, and can quickly and easily spread a single
invoice across several fixed assets evenly or in varying amounts.-based
corporation specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative
medical devices for use in cardiovascular applications. All other trademarks and
copyrights are the property of their respective holders.345.QVC.

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Best Software today announced general
availability of FAS Construction in Progress Accounting version 2.

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"As a member of the Latin community I understand the value and
significance that gold jewelry represents within our culture, especially to
those who are immigrants to the United States, as I am.1515 and
http: //www. The stock is traded on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE: SAN) and the Santiago Stock Exchange (SSE: Bsantander).

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FAS Asset Accounting delivers advanced fixed
asset accounting , depreciation, and reporting for any business needing
effective asset management tools in integrated accounting environments. For more information, please visit the Web site at
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QVC Celebrates Time -Honored Traditions of Hispanic Culture in a Special Anniversary Show for 'Latin Treasures' Jewelry

Since premiering on QVC last August, the collection has built a strong
customer base with particular success surrounding popular Latin holidays like
Our Lady of Guadalupe Day (December 12).

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FAS software integrates as part of a complete end-to-end series of
accounting and operations management software from Best Software, and can
also integrate with many other accounting systems. With a variety of pendants,
earrings, bracelets and rings, the prices range from approximately $31 to
approximately $209.

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PRESS RELEASE Best Software Ships FAS Construction in Progress Accounting Version 2.0

Accumulating expenses and tracking details about fixed assets that are
built or assembled before being placed into service, FAS Construction in
Progress Accounting 2.L), supports 4.

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, Honoring the enduring, rich
customs of the Hispanic culture, QVC introduced the "Latin Treasures" jewelry
line in August 2004 and is now set to celebrate its success in a one-year
anniversary show featuring new items and precious favorites. On August 8,
2005 at 1 AM (ET), QVC will present a special two-hour show with guest Rene
Bargueiras, creator of the religious-inspired gold collection. Other divisions /subsidiaries
include QVC.
The full rating actions by Fitch are as follows:

Banco Santander Santiago

* Long-term foreign currency rating upgraded to 'A' from 'A-',
Outlook Stable;
* Long-term local currency rating affirmed at 'A+', Outlook Stable;
* Short-term foreign currency rating upgraded to 'F1' from 'F2';
short-term local currency rating affirmed at 'F1'
* Individual rating affirmed at 'B';
* Support rating affirmed at '2'.santandersantiago.

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bestsoftware. The Outlook for the long-term ratings,
following the rating actions, is Stable.

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Additionally, a new import wizard offers greater flexibility to easily
import purchase order or invoice data, even across multiple projects. budget spending, track project completion , and easily access
project information.

About QVC
QVC, Inc.7 billion company, is an e-commerce leader, marketing a
wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishings,
licensed products, fashion, beauty, electronics and fine jewelry.

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FAS Construction in Progress Accounting and FAS Asset Accounting are part
of Best Software's
award-winning FAS line of fixed asset management products, which also
includes FAS Asset Inventory and FAS Report Writer , as well as FAS
Nonprofit and FAS Gov, designed specifically for nonprofit organizations
and government entities.
Tune in on August 8 at 1 AM (ET) as Bargueiras and QVC host Jacque
Gonzales present the special "Latin Treasures" anniversary show. QVC reaches
over 87 million homes in the United States.

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Fixed assets can be automatically moved
from FAS Construction in Progress Accounting to Best Software's FAS Asset
Accounting solution upon completion.

About Best Software/The Sage Group plc

Best Software offers leading business management products and services that
support the needs, challenges and dreams of more than 2.

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Additional features aimed at giving customers more
control include improved asset creation capabilities, with the addition of
more fields shared between FAS Construction in Progress Accounting and FAS
Asset Accounting, and an enhanced security system, allowing users to
quickly define who has access to each project and which tasks each person
can perform.com, Q Direct, Q Records and Video, QVC @, QVC Local, and QVC
ProductWorks.94% of Banco Santander Santiago.

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"Accurate tracking of construction in progress projects is a vital aspect
of solid business management, and in today's financial environment has
never been more important," said Chris Donie, VP and general manager of
Best Software's FAS Solutions."

The new Project Snapshot feature reveals the exact status of projects
instantly, providing a variety of charts and graphs that display a
project's status.

"We recently purchased a new building , and FAS Construction in Progress
Accounting was instrumental in helping us track the associated expenditures
as we underwent a complete renovation," said Stefanie Daughters, assistant
controller at AGA Medical Corporation, a Golden Valley, Minn.4 million small and
mid-sized customers in North America.5 million customers worldwide. Many of the "Latin Treasures" pieces
are also designed as gifts for important cultural celebrations, such as the
quinceanera, which recognizes a young girl 's entry into womanhood.
The Bank's main shareholder is Grupo Santander, which directly and indirectly
owns 83.

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Pending and split transaction capabilities improve FAS Construction in
Progress Accounting's flexibility.bestsoftware.

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With multiple levels of detail tracking and built-in reports , FAS
Construction in Progress Accounting also enables companies to monitor
actual vs."

FAS Construction in Progress Accounting and FAS Asset Accounting are part
of Best Software's
award -winning FAS line of fixed asset management products, which also
includes FAS Asset Inventory and FAS Report Writer, as well as versions
specifically for nonprofit organizations and government entities , FAS
Nonprofit and FAS Gov, respectively. The preservation of tradition and cultural heritage lay at
the heart of 'Latin Treasures' and we're looking forward to celebrating its
first anniversary on QVC by offering some great new pieces," stated Karen
Fonner, QVC's director of merchandising for gold, watches and costume jewelry., a $5. The QVC Studio Tour is located at the company's world
headquarters in West Chester, Pa.

As per latest public records published by the Superintendency of Banks
(SBIF) for December 2004, Banco Santander Santiago was the largest bank in
Chile in terms of loans and deposits.

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