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CHICAGO — Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation (NYSE Amex: WGA) announced
today that it will release its fourth quarter and twelve months 2009
financial results on Friday, February 12, 2010 just before the market
opens and will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 AM Eastern
Time on Friday, February 12, 2010. Both the call and webcast are open to
the general public.

Founded in 1925, Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation is a distributor
and manufacturer of color video monitors and other related distribution
products for a variety of markets including, but not limited to, gaming
machine manufacturers, casinos, coin-operated video game manufacturers
and other display integrators. The Company has the majority of its LCDs
monitors manufactured in Mainland China. In addition, the Company’s
American Gaming Electronics, Inc. subsidiary (“AGE”), a leading parts
distributor to the gaming markets, sells parts and services to over 700
casinos in North America with offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, Hammonton,
New Jersey, Miami, Florida and McCook, Illinois. AGE also sells
refurbished gaming machines on a global basis as well as installs and
services some brands of gaming machines in casinos in North America.

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My Search for Safer Art Materials In 1987, I walked into the textiles lab at the University of Wollongong School of Creative Arts, excited to learn all I could about fiber arts. I was especially excited by the first semester curriculum, which would include dye techniques that I expected to be intensely useful to me as a costume and set designer. I learned a lot about dyeing cloth and yarns but, after one semester, I was driven out of the textiles lab by what turned out to be a sensitivity to diazo dye powders. Despite following all the mandated safety protocols, including dust masks while measuring and precision weighing the powders, and very thorough clean-up procedures, I spent the five months of the session feeling like I had gravel in my eyes every time I went into the workshop. These were industrial level “artist quality” dyes. I had never before had any kind of allergic reaction to commercial consumer dyes in either powder or liquid form. Luckily, my costuming needs and my home dyeing have been amply supplied by those dyes that are available at the supermarket. While it is true that the dye powders I was using all those years ago were certainly not to be considered, nor labeled, “non-toxic,” my experience shows that for some users the ordinary recommended safety precautions may be inadequate. I remain wary of powdered pigments of any kind.
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The president has done it again: called Guantanamo Bay a “recruiting tool,” something that causes Muslims to join up with the jihad. He said, “Make no mistake: We will close Guantanamo Prison, which has damaged our national-security interests and become a tremendous recruiting tool for al-Qaeda.
The president has done it again: called Guantanamo Bay a “recruiting tool,” something that causes Muslims to join up with the jihad. He said, “Make no mistake: We will close Guantanamo Prison, which has damaged our national-security interests and become a tremendous recruiting tool for al-Qaeda.

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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAY I HAVE YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION PLEASE!” Small guy, big mouth: Hes maybe 15, black, skinny kid, but his voice fills up the noisy New York City subway car and then some. “I am selling candy! I got Snickers! I got Peanut MMs! I am trying to make some money! This isnt for school, this isnt for a basketball team, this is for ME! So I can get more candy and MAKE MORE MONEY!” The straphangers appreciate his no-malarkey sales pitch and his entrepreneurial spirit. He does a bit of business, and a few people just give him a buck and skip the candy. His name is Will, and he is not turning down a dollar. But its a tough hustle: Accounting for the cost of his product and his subway pass, it takes him about three hours to earn $20 free and clear, an implied wage of $6.67 an hour–well under minimum wage. On the other hand, its tax-free, and he sets his own hours. Will wants to go to college–and then what? “Be an independent businessman.” Hes already that, and, if persistence really does pay, hes going to do fine for himself. Theres a whole weird little economy on the subway, from candy hustlers like Will to the Chinese ladies who sell pirated DVDs of movies that have just opened in the cinemas. There are acrobats and mariachi bands, good old-fashioned panhandlers, poets, preachers, and percussionists. Its all part of the famous entrepreneurial bustle of New York. But stay on that No. 4 train a few more stops, north of Harlem and into the Bronx, and that entrepreneurial energy evaporates. Not far from the Kingsbridge Road stop is the Eighth Regiment Armory, a fantastically out-of-place 575,000-square-foot brick castle. Its been a lot of different things over the years–barracks, homeless shelter, boat-show venue, a pre-creepified set for Will Smiths I Am Legend–but it currently is vacant, as are a lot of buildings in the Bronx. Passing by, late on a weekday morning, is a local who calls himself “C,” a black man as sturdily built as the armory itself. C very much wants a cigarette. This is a problem, because he is not currently in funds, in no small part because he does not have a job. In fact, at 35 years old, C has never held a job. His friends, acquaintances, known associates (C is a little foggy on whether hes on probation or parole, but hes got some known associates): no jobs, never really had them. His father? Do not ask C about his father. In fact, the only people C can think of who have jobs are women: His mother worked, the mother of his children works. He did know a woman who was dating a taxi driver once. C says he would like to work but is more of an independent businessman. He describes the informal work he has done as “this and that,” and says he would like to “have his own place,” a bar or a nightclub. But dont expect to see him selling candy on the No. 4 train anytime soon. Asked about the recently defeated plan to convert the gigantic fortress that looms over his neighborhood into a shopping mall, C says he hasnt heard about it. If the plan had gone through, Manhattan-based developer Related Companies would have received about $50 million in tax subsidies for a project that would have created as many as a thousand retail jobs and, during its construction, employed a thousand or more highly paid union hardhats. But the city council killed the project. The Bronx delegation demanded that Related enforce upon its leaseholders a requirement that all of the jobs in the mall pay at least $10 an hour, plus benefits, much more than the prevailing wage in the Forever21-and-food-court racket, to say nothing of the $7.25 minimum wage. So a $300 million project, and a couple of thousand new jobs in a neighborhood that needs them, never happened. Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. infamously declared: “The notion that any job is better than no job no longer applies.” The New York Post pithily pointed out that when it comes to real jobs, Diaz has never had one–not in the private sector, anyway–and neither has any other member of the Bronxs city-council delegation: All are lifelong politicians, many of them having held elected offices or political appointments since their early 20s. Diaz himself has been an officeholder since he was 23 years old. Its good work, if you can get it. But theres not much other work to be had in the Bronx, where unemployment is currently at about 13.1 percent. Much of the Bronx is young and black or young and Hispanic. Nationally, the unemployment rate among blacks rose to 16.2 percent in the year-end numbers, while the rate for whites fell to 9.0 percent. For black youths, the numbers are startling: 50 percent for 16-19-year-olds, 26 percent for 20-24-year-olds. A study from the Community Service Society of New York puts actual work-force participation among black men 16-65 years of age in New York City at about 50 percent, and the number for young black men nationwide is just 40 percent.
AND so the sun sets on a once-promising solo career. After the opening instalments puny ratings of 2.5million, week two of Amanda Holdens Fantasy Lives haemorrhaged another 300,000 viewers. And thats a disaster. Amid widespread apathy, the plucky blonde headed for Hollywood to fulfil her alleged dream of becoming a stuntwoman. But, despite its crashbang-wallop noisiness, this dreary little offering was a snailpaced snooze-fest.
AN upcoming Ferrari sale could become the worlds most valuable car deal ever, when RM Auctions offer a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO by private treaty. One of only 36 made – with a properly documented racing history – bids for it could go ballistic, given the current strong market for antique autos.

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Mobile Operator Forecast on Sweden provides over 50 operational and
financial metrics for the Swedish wireless market and is one of the best
forecasts in the industry. We provide five-year forecasts at the
operator level going out to 2014. We also provide quarterly historical
and forecast data starting in 1Q2003 and ending in 3Q2011. Operators
covered for Sweden include: TeliaSonera AB, Tele2 AB, Telenor Sverige
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In a region traditionally known for producing loud, blustery autocrats who champion failed economic policies (Castro, Ortega, Chavez), Chile is a quietly remarkable success story. On January 11, it signed an accession agreement to become the first South American member of the OECD. Less than a week later, Chilean voters elected a conservative government for the first time since General Pinochet stepped down 20 years ago.
In a region traditionally known for producing loud, blustery autocrats who champion failed economic policies (Castro, Ortega, Chavez), Chile is a quietly remarkable success story. On January 11, it signed an accession agreement to become the first South American member of the OECD. Less than a week later, Chilean voters elected a conservative government for the first time since General Pinochet stepped down 20 years ago.

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Save The World Technologies
(PINKSHEETS: SWTG) today announced that following entering into a deed of
settlement that the company will discontinue any and all involvement in the
tree business, agroforestry and related carbon sequestration projects.

Effective 31 March 2010, control of Save The World Technologies (SWTG) will
be handed back to the Muller Group with all current Directors and officers
resigning and Lynn Muller appointed as Director and President.

Martin Tindall will continue as acting-President to facilitate the
changeover until his resignation becomes effective 31 March 2010.

During this period independent shareholders of SWTG wishing to maintain an
investment in the tree and forestry related business will be provided an
opportunity to exchange their SWTG shares to ECO2 Forests shares through a
non-affiliate third party, also a party to the deed of settlement.

ICE Corp CEO Luther L. Jao stated, “Currently the float of the companys
common stock is less than 7% of the total issued and outstanding shares. We
believe that this three-for-one split will provide a meaningful increase in
the liquidity of our shares in the market, and make ICE Corp stock more
attractive to a broader range of investors. We see significant potential
for growth in our business as the company prepares for location based
services, and we remain committed to attracting investors who share our
enthusiasm and take a long-term view of the companys growth
opportunities.”

There will be no change in the trading symbol. However, the letter “D” will
be appended to the symbol (OTCBB: ICMCD) for a period of twenty days. After
20 calendar days the “D” will be dropped.

Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement: This news release may contain
“forward-looking” statements. These forward-looking statements are only
predictions and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking
statements in this press release. Additional risks and uncertainties are
identified and described in the Companys SEC reports. Statements made
herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied
upon as of any subsequent date. The Company does not undertake, and the
Company specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, events, or
circumstances after the date of such statement.

NEW YORK — CIT
Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of financing to small
businesses and middle market companies, today announced that its Board
of Directors has elected John A. Thain Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer effective immediately. The Board has tasked Thain (54) to
continue CIT’s transition to a more streamlined commercial lender
focused on serving the small business and middle market sectors and
optimizing the Company’s business model.

Thain replaces Peter
J. Tobin, who has been acting as interim Chief Executive Officer.
Tobin will remain a Director of CIT.

Vice
Admiral John Ryan, Lead Director, speaking on behalf of the Board of
Directors, said, “John is a well respected financial services executive
and proven leader who is uniquely qualified to lead CIT at this critical
stage. CIT and its customers will benefit enormously from his breadth of
experience, industry acumen and deep knowledge of the financial services
sector. We have the utmost confidence in John and are pleased to welcome
him to CIT.”

Speaking about his appointment, Thain commented, “I am pleased to have
the opportunity to lead the newly reorganized CIT. The Company’s
numerous market-leading positions are evidence of the resiliency of the
franchise and its unwavering commitment to its customers.”

Thain continued, “Much has been accomplished in recent months to
position CIT for renewed success. We will build upon this progress and
work even harder to support small and mid-market businesses. CIT can and
will serve an important role in the recovery of the U.S. economy and the
creation of jobs.”

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MACCLESFIELD 0 STEVE LESLIES stunning second-half goal was enough to see Shrewsbury leave with the points. Macclesfield dominated the first period and could have gone ahead when Ricky Sappleton put his effort wide. But Shrewsbury improved after the break and Leslie gave them the lead when he thumped home from 25 yards.
IDBS, the leading
worldwide provider of research data management and analytics solutions to
RD organizations, today announced the launch of the IDBS Biomarker
Discovery and Validation Solution, which streamlines biomarker research and
improves collaboration, intellectual property (IP) management and
scientific understanding of complex disease, leading to new therapies.

The Biomarker Discovery and Validation Solution, based on the InforSense
and E-WorkBook Suites, is the result of customer deployments with leading
organizations such as Celera, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. The solution streamlines the speed and
accuracy of biomarker research by enabling scientists to find, analyze and
visualize complex phenotypic and genomic data. It provides multiple
components supporting gene expression, genome wide association studies
(GWAS) and proteomics techniques, which are packaged and deployed as web
applications that guide scientists through quality control and analysis
processes.

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Biomarker research is iterative, going from cohort selection and
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incorporates many levels of decisions and multiple data points. Currently,
much of this important scientific knowledge and IP is dispersed across
paper lab notebooks, spreadsheets and presentations, with only a small
fraction being published or secured in a structured manner. Pharmaceutical
companies and medical institutes need an Electronic Laboratory Notebook
(ELN) to capture and manage their decision making and IP in biomarker
research. By providing a central, secure, scalable and searchable biomarker
ELN, organizations can improve their scientific productivity by ensuring
experiments are not repeated, relevant data can be easily found and reports
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CHRISTMAS has come and gone, even for the Eastern Orthodox, and the stores are looking ahead to Valentines Day. But many upstate lawns still have their Christmas decorations: Santa, Frosty, inflated penguins (penguins were big this year, even though they dont live at the North Pole). They stand like unbudgeable guests who have stayed at a party after the host has unplugged the coffee urn and gone to bed. They are better-humored, for they are still waving merrily, but the feelings they induce are unsettling. They have lingered past their time, like ghosts. They represent the black backside of upstate: depression. Depression manifests itself in lack of will. That is what the belated Santas show. People, in a burst of holiday cheer or a bout of family obligation, put them out. But those same people are unable or unwilling to take them down. Routine is supposed to be the great deadener of souls; how much worse is the half-completed task, the broken round, the unfulfilled routine? As usual there is a diagnosis for it–seasonal affective disorder–and as usual it tells only part of the story. The cold keeps people inside and makes them stircrazy, while the short days put them spiritually to sleep. Cold is no friend: It slips in, through door cracks and floorboards, and slaps your face as soon as you step outside. Bundling up to keep it off makes you heavy and stiff. Dusk at five oclock is no pick-me-up either. Maybe bears have the right idea: grow a girdle of fat and go to sleep. But, although the cold stays until February, the light starts growing longer after the solstice, and becomes noticeably so by New Years. Besides, winter cant explain why so many people upstate seem depressed all year long. What are the signs of depression? How about piles of stuff in the yard? This is a tricky point. One of the benefits of owning an acre of land is that you have room to put stuff. Rural residential zoning allows you to put down anything, short of a junkyard, and rural gun ownership guarantees that it will stay put, though who would want a pile of field stone anyway? But sometimes the stack of two-by-fours, or the rusted-out burn barrel, or the boat under a tarp, or the truck with a mismatched hood and fender and a notional price chalked on its windshield (the price and the truck havent changed in years), or all of these things together cross the line from husbandry to clutter. “If a man have not order within him, he cannot spread order about him,” said Ezra Pound, who should have known about inner disorder. Some lawns have all the cheer of old cemeteries. Another sign of depression is the unpainted outbuilding. Here again it is a matter of degree. The weathered barn slat can look like a wise face in an old photograph: Lincoln, Whitman. But when the slats begin to show gaps, trouble has begun. Once the horizontals and the verticals start to slip and sag, the end is near: Only an effort on the order of Robert Moses can save the outbuilding now. I remember a two-storey house on the grounds of a small, broken-down summer resort (but not dead–cars and laundry always decorate a handful of the cottages come July). Its collapse took about two weeks; my friend Doug, who has put up many buildings in his time, said, with grim relish, “Its moving!” A good wet snow brings the untended outbuilding down, like a bomb. The degrees of serious depression are measured by how long the pieces stay, uncleared.
HOUSE prices are starting to rise, private building applications are up and plots of land are selling quickly, so the time is right to consider a renovation or self-build project. Were giving ONE HUNDRED Homes Holidays readers the chance to get their hands on a pair of tickets worth pounds 28 to The National Homebuilding Renovating Show at the Birmingham NEC from March 18- 21. So get entering now. HOW TO ENTER Answer this question for a chance to win: Q: The base of a house is known as its. ?
THE Bay of Fundy in Canadas New Brunswick is a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of the Natural World – w w w. n e w 7 w o n d e r s . com). Fundys incredible tides – with a rise and fall of up to 70ft, the highest in the world – attract whales every summer from humpbacks to the endangered right whale.

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70% drivers have never checked the oil level of their current car, according to an online survey of 1,300 customers carried out by Swinton, the UKs leading high street retailer of car insurance.

Women were the worst offenders with a staggering 85% admitting to not checking their oil compared to 52% of men.

The survey found the top five reasons for not checking oil were:

Running low on oil can cause a lot of damage to a car as the engine gets worn far quicker. In some cases it may ruin an engine completely which can prove very costly as this damage is not covered by motor insurance as all drivers have a duty of care to maintain their vehicle in road worthy condition.

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IT was gone midnight when we passed the “Sea Level” sign. So it was only the ear-popping which gave away the fact we were closing in on the lowest point on Earth. the Dead Sea, 422 metres below. The waters health properties have been revered since Old Testament days when Herod the Great used it as a resort. The mudbath that followed was an altogether different experience. After being plastered in mud, I was placed in a human sling, wrapped in something which felt (and looked) like clingfilm and lowered into a bath of hot water. Think Guantanamo Bay for tourists! Cleopatra and Queen Sheba are among those who swore by the Dead Sea mud – thats the thing about Jordan, wherever you go, you touch ancient history.
Reporters largely ignored it, but the Department of Health and Human Services released a study showing that Head Starts positive effects peter out by the end of first grade. The study included 44 tests, of which 42 found no statistically significant and lasting improvement. Some positive results are to be expected when you run that many tests, and a footnote points out that the two apparently lasting results disappear after correcting for that tendency.

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Reporters largely ignored it, but the Department of Health and Human Services released a study showing that Head Starts positive effects peter out by the end of first grade. The study included 44 tests, of which 42 found no statistically significant and lasting improvement. Some positive results are to be expected when you run that many tests, and a footnote points out that the two apparently lasting results disappear after correcting for that tendency.
ALL cancer patients will get one-to-one care and support from specialist nurses under a new pledge from Gordon Brown. Around 1.6 million people who suffer from the disease or are in remission will benefit from the new guarantee over the next five years. The move is part of a raft of pledges to ease the financial worries of older people about the cost of their care. Mr Brown will reveal full details of the promise in a speech to medical experts tomorrow. In his weekly podcast last night he said: “To be truly free of worry, to be able to get on with your lives, you need firm assurances.

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Squawq provides immediate feedback from Twittersphere on America’s
discussions about ads, brands and teams

MINNEAPOLIS — The Doritos “House Rules” commercial was the most talked about
television advertisement on Twitter during the 2010 Super Bowl,
according to Squawq, a Web tool created by ad agency Colle McVoy that
tracks and analyzes conversations on Twitter. The Doritos brand as a
whole received more than 35,000 tweets during the game for its ads, but
most of these (more than 21,000 tweets) were received immediately after
the “House Rules” spot aired, indicating its popularity.

“We’re not sure if the House Rules spot will ultimately win the big
prize money in the Doritos Crash The Super Bowl promotion, but they won
on Twitter tonight,” said Mike Caguin, executive creative director of
Colle McVoy.

“We created Squawq last year for our clients to track conversations
about their brands and businesses on Twitter,” said Caguin. “Squawq has
been extremely useful, fun and easy to use, so we wanted to see what it
would reveal during a major television event like the Super Bowl. Never
before have we been able to gauge public interest and opinions so
quickly.”

Business Deal is Slap in the Face to Local Environmentalists

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — “It’s an outrageous slap in the face,” says longtime Charlotte County
Commissioner Adam Cummings. “For years we fought Mosaic’s efforts to
expand strip mining in the Peace River Basin. We spent $12 million doing
it. Now the Tampa Bay Rays want to put the Mosaic name on our sports
center. It’s as if Mosaic is going to get the naming rights for Florida
Field and change its name from the Swamp to the Clay Pit because
that is what they do to natural wetlands.”

The dispute centers on the Tampa Bay Rays need to acquire a sponsor for
the Charlotte County Sports Park. The County allowed the Ray’s to sell
naming rights. The County will receive $75K annually from the agreement.
The Rays propose to sell call the park, “Mosaic Field.”

“For those of us who know the environmental damage and the threats to
our water supply which this company causes, it’s a disgrace,” said Sue
Reske with the Greater Charlotte Harbor Group of the Sierra Club.
“Mosaic’s latest water permit request is for 3 times the amount which
all 250,000 of us downstream use each day. It’s simply outrageous for
the Rays to ask Charlotte County, which has been working to reinvent
itself as a green community, to consider selling our primary public
symbol to this greedy polluter.”

“It’s indisputable that the Peace River basin is suffering from the
effects of wall-to-wall phosphate strip mines,” said Dennis Mader,
President of 3PR, an environmental group working to protect the Peace
River Watershed.

The following is a statement from The
American Consumer Institute (ACI):

We applaud yesterdays statement by the U.S. Department of Justice
expressing its problems with the proposed Google Book Search Settlement,
stating that the settlement is “an attempt to use the class action
mechanism to implement forward-looking business arrangements that go far
beyond the dispute before the court in this litigation.” We wholeheartedly
agree.

Because the deal would give Google the first and only online search book
deal and allow Google to use some authored works without compensation, and
because Google already has a formidable share in the search and search
advertising markets, the settlement would hand Google a market advantage
that other competitors cannot overcome. We believe that these
anticompetitive risks outweigh any public benefits.

“Considering that this process began with Google allegedly violating author
copyrights by scanning and putting books online, it would seem that the
current deal is a reward for illegal behavior when punishment is in order,”
noted Steve Pociask, president of the American Consumer Institute. “For
other firms to compete against Google, they would need to violate copyright
laws, be sued and settle on their own, losing valuable first mover
advantage. The public benefit of an online book database should not be a
justification for permitting illegal activities and using the courts class
action process to cement a profitable business venture.”

The American Consumer Institute believes that Google should be required
either to: 1) destroy the copyrighted materials that it illegally copied;
or 2) provide all would-be competitors the same materials that were
illegally scanned and give all competitors the same settlement terms as
Google. Then all competitors would be free to add works, differentiate
their product and customize their service offerings to the public. “Our
approach would put these authors works online for the benefit of the
public, without sacrificing the benefits of market competition,” added
Pociask.

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CanalDigitaal significantly expands its Dutch HDTV lineup

LUXEMBOURG — SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG), announced today that
it has signed a long-term agreement with M7 Group for two additional
transponders on ASTRA 23.5 degrees East. The newly contracted capacity
will be used for the further extension of the HDTV lineup of
CanalDigitaal, M7 Group’s direct-to-home (DTH) platform for the Dutch
market and will bring the number of total transponders contracted by M7
Group at this orbital position to four. The Luxembourg-based M7 Group
provides DTH-services in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg using
the brand names CanalDigitaal, TV Vlaanderen and TéléSAT.

Following the agreement, CanalDigitaal will launch a broad range of new
HD channels from mid-February onwards, including HD channels from the
Dutch public broadcaster NPO, and commercial broadcasters RTL and SBS.
As a result, the CanalDigitaal HD channel lineup for the Dutch market
will more than double over the next three months.

In addition to the four transponders now contracted by M7 Group at 23.5
degrees, M7 Group currently also operates four transponders at the ASTRA
19.2 degrees East position. By using an ASTRA DUO LNB, Dutch DTH homes
are capable of receiving programmes from both orbital positions via a
single fixed dish.

Alexander Oudendijk, Chief Commercial Officer SES ASTRA, commented: “We
are very pleased with this new agreement as it further strengthens our
solid and long-standing relationship with the M7 Group. The agreement
confirms the rapid success and key importance of ASTRA 23.5 degrees East
as a fast-growing HDTV hotspot for the Benelux. It also demonstrates
that in markets dominated by land-based infrastructures, satellite DTH
plays a key role for the development of the HDTV market. With the launch
of additional HD channels at 23.5 degrees East, ASTRA becomes the
largest HD platform in the Netherlands with a lineup of over 20 HDTV
channels, including all major public and commercial channels.”

Kitchen THERES a big surge in fruit motifs for spring/summer with Tesco taking the lead. Also be proud to be British and fly the flag with the Union Jack design on everything from mugs to worktop savers at Lakeland. Bright colour is the big story at Next so get funky and make your house a home.
Hot tip: Switch your fuel and save pounds 1,400 NEWS that British Gas now has the cheapest fuel on the market was welcomed by its 16 million customers this week – and all the new ones who will now switch supplier. It will not make any difference to the 1.4million homes heated by oil, though. Jeremy Hawksley of the Oil Firing Technical Association said: “Homes heated by oil will be able to switch to bio-fuel with very little effort and at very low cost. We hope the fuel will be available from later this year.” If approved, the scheme would start in April 2011.

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Anthony Aaron John Poli Our beloved son, fiance, father, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and friend, Anthony Poli age 22, passed away on Feb. 04, 2010. We mourn his loss, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. But, we know he is at peace and with his Heavenly Father, and long to see his smiling face again someday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sarah Palin declared “America is ready for another revolution” and repeatedly assailed President Barack Obama on Saturday before adoring “tea party” activists, a seemingly natural constituency should she run for president. “This movement is about the people,” the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee said as the crowd roared. “Government is supposed to be working for the people.” Her audience waved flags and erupted in cheers during multiple standing ovations as Palin gave the keynote address at the first national convention of the “tea party” coalition, an anti- establishment, grass-roots network motivated by anger over the growth of government, budget-busting spending and Obamas policies. Filled with Palins trademark folksy jokes, the speech amounted to a 45-minute pep talk for the coalition and promotion of its principles. The speech also was rife with criticism for Obama and Democrats who control Congress, but delivered with a light touch. But, aside from broad conservative principles like lower taxes and a strong national defense, it was short on her own policy ideas that typically indicate someone is seriously laying the groundwork to run for the White House.

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DENVER PERTH, Australia — Samson Oil Gas Limited (ASX: SSN) (NYSE AMEX: SSN) advises that the
Gene #1-22H as at 0600 hours CST Thursday, February 4th was
laying down drill pipe, and has completed the drilling of the 8 and ¾
inch hole to a measured depth of 11,547 feet, true vertical depth (TVD)
of 11,226 feet. At this depth the well bore is horizontal as planned,
and within the middle Bakken target zone. Characteristic oil and gas
shows have been recorded entering the zone and within the target
confirming the location of the drill bit and stratigraphy.

The forward operation is to run and cement 7 inch casing and then begin
drilling the production interval horizontally to a measured depth (MD)
of 17,060 feet (TVD 11,239 feet) where a casing liner, equipped with
external casing packers, will be run such that the middle Bakken
Formation can be fracture stimulated sequentially along the full extent
of the 5,500 foot horizontal section.

Samson’s Ordinary Shares are traded on the Australian Securities
Exchange under the symbol “SSN.” Samsons American Depository Shares
(ADSs) are traded on the New York Stock Exchange AMEX under the symbol
“SSN.” Each ADS represents 20 fully paid Ordinary Shares of Samson.
Samson has a total of 1,169 million ordinary shares issued and
outstanding, which would be the equivalent of 58.5 million ADSs.
Accordingly, based on the NYSE AMEX closing price of US$0.26 per ADS on
February 4th, 2010 the company has a current market
capitalization of approximately US$ 15.2 million. Correspondingly, based
on the ASX closing price of A$0.017 on February 4th, 2010,
the company has a current market capitalization of A$19.8 million.

For and on behalf of the board ofSAMSON OIL GAS LIMITED

What are the key applications for wireless M2M communication in the
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JUST as people have pondered down the ages what a Scotsman wears under his kilt, so the Irish nation often wondered what former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern wore under his famous anorak. The rare times we saw beneath it, he could be wearing anything from a yellow suit to The a Dubs GAA top. But if the Mayor of Cork, Daragh Murphy, is to be understood, apparently the former Taoiseach was fond of “going commando”. However, Daragh was not to be daunted. He intended to let Biffo know Cork needed flood relief funds, so he decided to give the Taoiseach a letter about it. “If you require precedent, I recall your predecessor solving the flood problem in North Dublin,” wrote the Mayor to the Taoiseach.
SALT LAKE CITY — Toyota owners looking for company-prompted repairs are flowing into Utah dealerships, but the real flood is expected to begin next week. “Were scheduling more and more appointments,” Mark Tetzlaff, spokesman for Menlove Toyota in Bountiful, said Friday, when the dealership performed repairs for about 30 customers. “Next week will probably be (an even) heavier week.” There are 2.3 million vehicles involved in the recall, which also was announced last month. That recall came just months after Toyota recalled 4.2 million vehicles because of gas pedals that could become trapped under floor mats, causing the vehicle to accelerate. Toyota has already begun installing a modified gas pedal in newly built vehicles at its U.S. plants that should alleviate the problem.
TOLUCA, Mexico — A landslide killed at least 11 people in central Mexico on Friday, adding to 18 deaths this week from severe and unseasonable winter storms that closed schools and freeways and flooded thousands of homes. Ten men and a woman died in Mexico State after mud and boulders loosened by heavy rains swept down onto a highway Friday afternoon. At least 20 more people were reported missing in the slide 30 kilometers (20 miles) west of Toluca, Mexico State prosecutors spokesman Alfredo Albitir said. Michoacan authorities said several people were still missing and at least 2,000 homes were damaged. The federal government declared three Michoacan townships disaster zones, opening access to relief funds.

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WASHINGTON — Residents and businesses affected by tornadoes, severe storms and
flooding that occurred on Jan. 21 in Bradford County, can apply for
low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration,
SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today.

Administrator Mills made the loans available in response to a letter
from Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Jan. 29, requesting a disaster
declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers the county of Bradford
and the adjacent counties of Alachua, Baker, Clay, Putnam and Union in
Florida.

“The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Florida with
the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist
homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes with federal disaster
loans,” said Administrator Mills. “Getting our businesses and
communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at
SBA.”

“Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace
damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible
for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed
personal property,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Disaster Field
Operations Center in Atlanta. SBA’s customer service representatives
will be on hand at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center to answer questions
about the disaster loan program, explain the process, issue and help
individuals complete their applications.

The Center will be located in the following community and will open as
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For every friend you refer who purchases a RedEye universal remote control
system before March 31, you will be automatically entered for a chance to
win an Apple iPad. All friends referred will receive a 15 percent discount
on the purchase of a RedEye system.

“Apples new tablet inspired us to develop a version of the RedEye app that
takes advantage the iPads enormous touchscreen,” said ThinkFlood president
and co-founder Matt Eagar. “Were looking forward to showing our
sweepstakes winners all the new RedEye features and content made possible
by internet connectivity and the iPads extra screen real estate.”

Like the iPad, the RedEye system is designed to blend into any homes
design with both functionality and style.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: HVAC in the U.S., 2nd Edition – Green and Global The U.S. HVAC market grew 41% in heating systems and 45% in air conditioners from 1997 through 2006. This period of growth hit a wall, however, with the housing and credit market collapse of 2007 and the historic rise in unemployment. From 2006 to 2007 heating system installations dropped 24% and air conditioners saw a similar decline of 23%. As the housing market starts to pick up again, the credit crisis subsides and unemployment figures begin to drop, economic conditions will once again lead to increased growth in the industry. The green HVAC market should benefit in particular from federal and state support of more energy efficient homes and buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “the average home spends about $1,900 annually on energy bills. Heating and cooling accounts for as much as half of a homes energy use.” The DOE estimates that home owners can reduce their energy bills by up to 20% merely by replacing furnaces, boilers, central air conditioners and heat pumps with more efficient models. Electric Air-Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) and Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHPs) offer some of the most efficient heating and cooling methods available today.
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KETTLEMAN CITY, Calif. — State and federal officials are scrambling to determine what caused the deaths of three children in this central California farming town of about 1,500 that shares a ZIP code with the largest hazardous waste treatment site west of the Mississippi. Over a 15-month period in 2007 and 2008, six children of mothers from Kettleman City were born with serious birth defects, including cleft palates, deformities and brain damage. Three of those infants subsequently died. Last week, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency toured the landfill and visited with families of the children with birth defects. That action came less than a week after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered the State Department of Public Health and Californias Environmental Protection Agency to look into what he called “an abnormal percentage of birth defects” occurring here. On Tuesday, the first report from the state is expected to be delivered to the Kings County Board of Supervisors, which recently approved an expansion of the waste facility, owned by Waste Management, the largest recycler and waste-handling company in North America. The company operates hundreds of other landfills nationwide.

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Two heavily tattooed guys were stubbing out their cigarettes in the cold as we pulled up to City Greek Express, a little gyro shop tucked into a brick building on downtown State Street. The guys werent part of City Greek Express; they belonged to the tattoo parlor next door, which was doing a land-office business on the Saturday we arrived for a late lunch. Theres a beautiful old radio cabinet, made of glowing golden wood, near the entrance. The only seating in this long, narrow dining space is bar-style, giving the whole place a lunch-counter feel, and my kids amused themselves for 20 minutes pretending to make calls on the old copper-finish dial pay phone that bisects the seating on the north wall. “I wish you called people on our phone like this,” my youngest daughter said.
Going ape Houston firefighters were called to a shopping center recently, where they found a burning gorilla thrashing about and setting a roof on fire. The gorilla in question was one of those King Kong-type inflatables. The tethered balloon had deflated and caught fire, igniting the roof and causing slight damage to two stores. Wed like to imagine the fire captain and the police chief standing together, looking somberly at the melted gorilla. The captain would say, “Well, the fire got him.” And the chief would say, “It wasnt the fire. It was butane killed the beast.”

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Because doctors spend less time on the job when their perceived risk of being sued for malpractice rises, those lost hours mean some 7 million people nationwide must find someone else to treat them. Thats the crux of a new study published this week by Brigham Young University economist Mark Showalter, who hastened to add that he and his research colleague, Eric Helland, are “not spouting any party line” regarding current proposals to cap malpractice awards nationwide. The researchers found that doctors reduce their workload by almost two hours per week when expected liability risk increases by 10 percent. That decline in hours nationwide equals one in every 35 physicians retiring without a replacement, Showalter said. The study came out last week in the Journal of Law and Economics. Showalter and Helland, who previously served on the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, used government survey data from the mid- and late 1980s to make the projections contained in the study.

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ImageXpres Corporation (PINKSHEETS: IMJX),
today announced that its Surg-i-Scan™ “digital” Surgical Safety
Checklist system will soon be available as an Apple software “app” via the
Apple iTunes Online Store. The Surg-i-Scan™ “digital” surgical safety
checklist software has been designed to reinforce and document improved
surgical safety protocols resulting from hospital use of surgical safety
checklists now being used by hospitals in the U.S. and abroad.

John Zankowski, ImageXpres President and CEO, states, “The ImageXpres
Surg-i-Scan™ digital Surgical Safety Checklist Software, and
accompanying checklist flatscreen displays, has been undergoing rigorous
testing, and the software is now ready for large-scale sales to hospitals,
clinics, and physicians offices. The downloadable software will be
available as a free, 30-day evaluation by the hospital surgical staff, to
determine its effectiveness and performance in their own operating rooms.
Once the trial period is over, the software, with requisite customization,
will be licensed to the hospital on a one-time, per user basis. ImageXpres
will provide all upgrades and support for the software, as well as back-up
storage for hospital provider personnel, at a yearly or monthly rate. Our
goal is to make the digital checklist very affordable for millions of
hospital providers, thus generating strong market pull for the unique,
patient safety product. General availability for hospital sales through the
iTunes store is anticipated to be no later than March 1, 2010.”

ImageXpres is working closely with a key Apple software development
partner, along with a number of medical surgical supply organizations, in
order to reach thousands of hospitals in a timely manner. The U.S. market
is estimated at over $25 million annually, based upon the number of
surgical operating suites, and could reach over $100 million annually by
2012.

ImageXpres also manufactures and markets analog, custom-designed
Surg-i-Scan™ Safety Checklist boards for operating rooms. The digital
software product can augment the effectiveness of the analog
Surg-i-Scan™ Safety Checklist boards, or can be used independently,
using an Apple iPhone, or iPod Touch device, providing valuable
documentation of all surgical procedures on an ongoing, daily basis.

Mr. Zankowski, concludes, “We are very excited about this particular
product, as it is one is one that truly can benefit every hospital and
surgical suite no matter where they are located. The WHO study has
documented the benefits of surgical safety checklists for hospitals and
patients, in terms of lowered deaths and lowered surgical procedural
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improvements in patient safety.”

PETALUMA, Calif. — Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCLS):

Recently Achieved Milestones:

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCLS) today announced financial
and operating results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, ended
December 31, 2009. Oculus reported total revenue of $1.6 million in the
third quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $1.2 million in the third
quarter of fiscal 2009. The worldwide product revenue growth was 36%,
with increases in the United States, Europe, India, Mexico and
Singapore. During the nine months of the fiscal year, the product
revenue growth adjusted for the drop in the peso was 51% while the
dollar revenue growth was 34%.

ORLive, your destination for live and
on-demand surgery video, will present a live discussion and surgical case
review, two on-demand versions of last weeks broadcasts, and the latest
case from the Virtual Brain Tumor Board. This week will start with a live
no-visible-scar colectomy presentation that will review a recent no visible
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robotic assisted prostatectomy from Baptist Health Miami, and a bariatric
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Each week ORLive also invites you take part in the latest installment of
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FASCRS , of the Washington University School of Medicine, as they
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DEAR AMY: My mother is my fathers third wife. My father loves my mother very much, and were quite comfortable with his discussing his first wives because we know he loved them very much. Both of my fathers earlier wives died while vacationing with other family members, girlfriends, etc., and this has terrified my father into the belief that this will happen to my mother, too. He doesnt allow her to go on vacations without him. This is the only “controlling” thing he does. After this, my siblings and I tried to convince him that what happened with his first wives was coincidence and would not happen to my mother, but he refuses to see this. Weve considered paying for counseling, therapy or anything that might help him. Your advice? — Worried Kids
Miep Gies used to say she was just an ordinary housewife. Austrian by birth, and Catholic, she married a Dutchman named Jan Gies and lived in Amsterdam. In the war, Miep and Jan helped hide Otto Frank and his family in a secret room, daily risking their own lives to do so. For Miep, Otto Franks young daughter Anne was a girl “full of the joy of just being alive,” and she remembered seeing Anne writing her diary with a look of utter intensity in her face.

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KAWASAKI, Japan DUESSELDORF, Germany SANTA CLARA, Calif. — NEC Electronics (TOKYO: 6723) today introduced its new Camera Engine 151
(CE151) system-on-chip (SoC) , an image-processing device for camera
phones to provide clear and high-quality images comparable to
digital-still cameras (DSCs).

In 2007, NEC Electronics launched the CE131 SoC, which provided the
eight-megapixel mobile-phone market segment with accumulated shipments
exceeding 30 million units. NEC Electronics also introduced the CE143
SoC in 2009, which enabled processing of 12-megapixel images and full
high-definition (HD) video. To continue this success, the new CE151 SoC
provides advanced picture quality, performance, and functions for still
images and video data, using even lower power consumption.

The new SoC also enables mobile phones to output full-HD (1080-pixel)
video stream and still-image data up to 13 megapixels received by the
CMOS sensor. The Camera Engine Software Platform is designed for
re-usability with a rich and easy-to-use command-layer
application-programming interface (API). Backward compatibility with
previous NEC Electronics’ CE series supports a smooth transition for
existing customers to reach new heights in camera performance and
functionality in mobile phones.

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SALEM — Utah County detectives are asking for the publics help in identifying a woman who may have witnessed a “suspicious circumstance” at a Salem gas station involving persons of interest in the slaying of retired BYU professor Kay Mortensen. A security camera captured an image of the woman at Fast Gas at 10:10 p.m. on Nov. 16, a few hours after Mortensen, 70, was found with his throat slashed in a bathtub in his Payson Canyon home. “We dont know exactly what information (the woman) may be able to provide to us, but wed like to talk to her,” said Utah County Sheriffs Lt. Yvette Rice. According to Gina Dedrickson, a manager at the gas station, the woman bought cigarettes that day, “loitered around” for a minute, then asked for change to use the pay phone. She started to make a call and then left.
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in
this release, words such as “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,”
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risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current
expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update
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HAYWARD — Karl George Sanft was charged Friday with two counts of murder in the knife slayings of a security guard and truck driver at an auto lot on Tuesday. Sanft, a 34-year-old Union City resident, also was charged with carjacking and robbery related to the same spree. The murder charges carry a host of special circumstances — murdering a witness to a crime, multiple murder, and murder in the course of committing another crime — that could result in the death penalty. Police believe James Wightman, 53, witnessed what happened and was slain in the cab of his truck. The Central Point, Ore., resident worked as a transport truck driver and often did pick ups and deliveries at the lot, or used it as a place to rest, co-workers said. Sanft was arrested by Sunnyvale police later on Tuesday when they investigated reports of an “out of place” car parked in a neighborhood.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah-based Internet retailer Overstock.com says its recalculating more financial statements because of accounting errors that already had the company under review by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The president has done it again: called Guantanamo Bay a “recruiting tool,” something that causes Muslims to join up with the jihad. He said, “Make no mistake: We will close Guantanamo Prison, which has damaged our national-security interests and become a tremendous recruiting tool for al-Qaeda.

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Through Canadas Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada is strengthening the sheep and goat industry by helping to eradicate disease, enhance traceability and improve on-farm food safety practices. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, with Member of Parliament David Tilson (Dufferin-Caledon), today announced an investment of up to $6 million to help sheep and goat farmers come through this economic recovery stronger than ever.

“As Canada begins to show signs of economic recovery, the Government of Canada knows that the sheep and goat industry can deliver tremendous returns as it already brings in over $100 million to the farm gate,” said Minister Ritz. “A strong animal health and traceability system will position Canadas sheep and goat producers for the premium prices their top-quality products deserve around the world.”

The AgriFlexibility fund, a commitment made under Canadas Economic Action Plan, will deliver up to $4.5 million to determine the prevalence of scrapie, a fatal neurological disease, in Canadian sheep. This information will help establish a time frame in which scrapie can be eradicated from Canada and international markets can be reopened.

The remainder of the investment of more than $1.5 million will go towards the following three projects:

- $733,000 will support the Canadian Sheep Federations pilot project to have a select number of producers implement full-scale Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to demonstrate the benefits RFID can provide to the industry.

Reporters largely ignored it, but the Department of Health and Human Services released a study showing that Head Starts positive effects peter out by the end of first grade. The study included 44 tests, of which 42 found no statistically significant and lasting improvement. Some positive results are to be expected when you run that many tests, and a footnote points out that the two apparently lasting results disappear after correcting for that tendency.

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Delaware Ford
dealers revel at the launch of Willis Fords revolutionary new web
system. Smyrna car dealers have been
struggling to sell new vehicles, but Santosh Viswanathan, VP of Willis
Ford, has discovered a solution for difficult times and continues to turn
big profits every month. On January 1, JP Automotive Marketing delivered a
brand new website for Santosh who has redirected his attention to improving
the quality and selection of his used cars and creating a solid online
profile.

” Ford Dealers in
Delaware are seeing new car sales down across the board; however the
used car market is very strong. Ive focused my ad spend where it counts,
online. When Christian Jorn spoke at our NADA meeting I knew that search
engine optimization would be the future for car dealers. The transition to
JPMs services was very smooth, our website is amazing, and we have seen an
significant increase in Internet sales already.”

– Santosh Viswanathan, VP Willis Ford, Smyrna DE

Willis Ford chose Jorn and Price Marketing for SEO with the goal of
increasing the number of targeted leads from Googles search network.
Fortunately, Willis Ford has a reputation for excellence and has been
delivering world class service for many years. Cindy Pangburn is head of
the Internet department and was intricately involved in the design of the
website.

“The support staff at JP Marketing is incredible, its nice to have one
company that handles it all, the switch from our previous provider was
quick, and adjustments along the way have been handled quickly and
professionally. Now Im busy selling cars.”

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Lots of zeros Wow, it is amazing how arrogant the California Democratic Party leadership treats the residents of this great state. Just two days after a nationalized health care system was thwarted by the Massachusetts senatorial vote, our Democratic leadership has introduced Senate Bill 810. This bill will cost the state $170,000,000,000. That is a lot of zeros. Come to think of it, we have a lot of zeros representing us in the state legislature. We need to throw all the bums out and go to a part-time Legislature. At least that way, they cannot do too much damage to this state. Throw the rats out. After all, you cannot spell arrogant and Democrat without rat.
“As the World Turns”: Jack and Carly had themselves tested as bone marrow donors for Liberty. Janet wanted to believe the chemo would be all she needed, but she went for testing herself and ran into Dusty, who helped her overcome her fear of needles. Jack and Carly were proud to see Parker comforting Liberty. Emily told Alison that she and Paul had Mick arrested, and that Mick was claiming to be James Stenbeck. Mick passed out at the police station and was taken to the hospital, from which he escaped with Alison in tow. At the Bell Tower, he explained that Stenbeck made him do his bidding as a boy and now was in his brain, urging him to hurt Paul and his loved ones. Paul arrived with a gun, but Alison covered for Mick, then ran home. Mick resolved to carry out his plans at the wedding. Lily found Meg in her house and set off the alarm, but Molly rescued Meg from being picked up by the cops. Lily told Luke not to let thoughts of Damian turn him against Holden, but secretly she wondered if Holden killed Damian. Reid had Henry quarantined for tuberculosis to stop him from interfering. “The Bold and the Beautiful”: Brooke told Bridget all she knew about Sandy, horrifying Nick. Bridget then questioned Sandy about her feelings for Nick and gave her a stern warning. Touched by the surprise party the Jackie M staff threw for her, Sandy decided to open up about her past, but Bridget spitefully revealed her true identity and insisted that Sandy be called Agnes. Agnes assured Nick she wouldnt interfere in his marriage. Whip promised Taylor hed help her get over Ridge. Bill and Katie argued about Steffy, and Bill made a confession about her, causing Katie to storm out. Steffy witnessed the argument and planned to use it to her advantage. Brooke worried about Hope being thrust into the spotlight at Forrester Creations. “Days of our Lives”: Melanie wrote Nathan a letter asking him to clarify his feelings, but Stephanie read it and kept it from Nathan, telling Melanie he refused it. Carly found out Vivian knew her daughters identity and raced to the Kiriakis mansion to warn Melanie, but she hit her head and briefly lost her memory. When it came back, she tried to leave the hospital but was intercepted by Gus, who took her captive in a basement. Vivian gave Melanie the poisoned comb, but Victor foiled her plan. Carly overpowered Gus and lured Vivian to the basement, where Hope revealed Victor had switched combs. Vivian panicked and ran, knocking over a pile of crates that trapped Carly and knocked out Hope. Carly freed herself and took off after Vivian with Hopes gun. Melanie and Philip were married. Sami and Rafe reunited. Chloe learned she was pregnant. “General Hospital”: Dante told Sonny he lied to protect him because of Michael, Morgan and Kristina but wanted nothing to do with him. Drinking at Jakes, Lucky rebuffed Elizabeth. Johnny pushed Lucky too far, and Lucky stopped himself from shooting him, gaining a new insight into his parents. Jason warned Sonny that Dante could still destroy him, but Sonny urged Jason not to take any action. Jason told Johnny thered be no retaliation for his betrayal, but he was cut off from Sonnys organization. Johnny visited Anthony in prison in an attempt to take back the reins of the Zacchara family. Helena paid Nikolas a surprise visit. Jason comforted Elizabeth when she had a meltdown in Kellys. Sonny insisted on taking the fall for Michael, who went to Mac to confess to Claudias murder, but Mac didnt believe him. Jax jumped to the wrong conclusion when he saw Carly and Sonny embracing. Lucky found Elizabeths lifeless body at the church where theyd first exchanged vows.

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MT headline file The feeding camp in Makalle, Ethiopia, housed 120,000 people in tents. But it was the 30,000 people outside the camp — those who had arrived at the gate after traveling hundreds of miles to find relief from starvation, only to learn there was a waiting list to get in — who captured the hearts of two visiting officials from Salt Lake City.
SALT LAKE CITY — Following the events surrounding the World Trade Center attacks in 2001, the U.S. government moved quickly to enact a law intended to “provide appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism.” This month, Congress will revisit three of the 16 provisions in the Patriot Act. It will be a time for citizens to weigh in on a law that originally involved little citizen input. Hermans points outlined the reasons why Americans should be aware of and care about what is happening at Guantanamo Bay and other detention centers where thousands of people are being held against their will because of vague associations with what government has deemed dangerous. The “dragnet,” as she calls it, has picked up people all over the world, as well as inside the United States, stripping them of their rights “for no reason.” “There is a tremendous cost to all these broad laws,” Herman said, adding that innocent people have been prosecuted for donating to the “wrong charities,” not knowing they were associated with terrorist agencies, however loosely defined that may be.
Economic Woes Offer Travelers $10 One-Day Tour to New York

ARCADIA, Calif. — Tours4Fun Reveal Their Winter Special Offer – A famous singer once said
“You can live wherever you want, as long as people think you live in New
York.” Such is the charm of this city that attracts millions of visitors
every year due to its unique magnetism. When the time arrived to choose
a tourist destination for their 2010 blow-out deal, there was hardly any
dispute in the Tours4Fun’s office. The “City That Never Sleeps” received
the highest votes for their $10
One Day Tour Special winter offer. “One of the foremost reasons we
selected the Big Apple, was because it was one of the cities which
celebrates the seasonal changes every year with a unique aplomb. The
natural metamorphosis in the weather does not affect the
high-spiritedness of the city, making it worthwhile to visit any time of
the year. We wanted to kick-start the New Year by offering a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to all those who love to travel and have
a desire to discover the magic of this charming city for less,”
according to Maggie Lang, Co-Founder and Product Development, Tours4Fun,
Webeez, Inc.

Tours4Fun’s $10
One-Day New York Tour is an all day guided tour that includes a
Waterway cruise on the New York City harbor, showcasing the citys
magnificent skyline, the iconic monument of freedom and peace – Statue
of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge from the Hudson River. The tour will
take its travel group to all the well-known hotspots and provide an
opportunity to experience the razzle-dazzle and glamour exuded by this
charismatic city. Tours4Fun’s affordable $10
New York Tour covers the sites that attest the city as the fashion
capital and celebrity hub of the nation – the famous Rockefeller Center,
NBC studios, the shopping arcade along the Fifth Avenue, the
attractively illuminated Times Square and the Broadway Theatre District,
and an optional tour of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. The highlight of the
blow-out deal is the tour at the top of the Empire State Building, the
architectural pride of the nation, to enjoy striking views of the city.

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SALT LAKE CITY — Following the events surrounding the World Trade Center attacks in 2001, the U.S. government moved quickly to enact a law intended to “provide appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism.” This month, Congress will revisit three of the 16 provisions in the Patriot Act. It will be a time for citizens to weigh in on a law that originally involved little citizen input. Hermans points outlined the reasons why Americans should be aware of and care about what is happening at Guantanamo Bay and other detention centers where thousands of people are being held against their will because of vague associations with what government has deemed dangerous. The “dragnet,” as she calls it, has picked up people all over the world, as well as inside the United States, stripping them of their rights “for no reason.” “There is a tremendous cost to all these broad laws,” Herman said, adding that innocent people have been prosecuted for donating to the “wrong charities,” not knowing they were associated with terrorist agencies, however loosely defined that may be.
The site will be the first of its kind, and provide online consumers
with the best possible fares advertised by the discounted airline
carriers in the growing online travel industry. TWG’s experience and
expertise in the sector, having served as the IT consulting firm for
Allegiant Airlines, World Airways, and North American Airlines, among
others, has been invaluable to the Company.

Essential Elements of Agreement Stay in Place

LAS VEGAS — Bergamo Acquisition Corp. (OTC Pink Sheets: BGMO) is addressing the many
questions that have surrounded its funding agreements. First the funding
agreement with Esoft Informatics Private Ltd., originally announced on
January 12, 2010, has been renegotiated to the benefit of Bergamo
shareholders. The terms of the funding has been changed from a loan to
an equity investment. Funding of this transaction is anticipated to take
place when Mr. Herzog travels to India next week to meet with Mr. Vivek
Sinha, the President of Esoft Informatics Private Ltd.

In addition, the previous announcement concerning the Company’s funding
through its European banking associates will now be addressed as part of
Mr. Herzog’s travels which start in India and conclude in London.

It is important to note that previous announcements concerning the
Pakistani Energy Projects are still valid. The Company, through Mr.
Herzog, would like to positively state that all prior announcements
regarding funding of the energy projects as well, as the Companys
overall involvement in these energy projects, will be followed through
to completion. Again, the Company, through Mr. Herzog, would like to
positively state that these energy projects will be funded and completed
without delay.

All of other acquisitions are still in place as well. These include
GreenSafe Demanufacturing Inc., Suntrough Energy Inc., and the Mobile
Software Technologies company from Japan.

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Criminal Law: Child Pornography – Warrantless Search – Parole Search U.S. v. Hamilton (MLW No. 60093/Case No. 08-3233 – 18 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Hansen, J.) Where a defendant formerly convicted of a sex-abuse crime was subjected to a warrantless search by parole officers who immediately found evidence that he violated his parole by drinking alcohol and upon opening his laptop found a file labeled “Daddy and Daughter,” the officers had reasonable suspicion to search further for child pornography, and the district court properly denied a motion to suppress evidence seized during the search, and a subsequent search warrant with a defect did not call for application of the exclusionary rule because the defect was the result of a clerical error by a detective. U.S. v. Hamilton (MLW No. 60093/Case No. 08-3233 – 18 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Hansen, J.) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas, Hendren, J. (Larry R. Froelich, Fayetteville, Ark., argued for appellant) (Kyra E Jenner, Fort Smith, Ark., argued for appellee).
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Anacor Pharmaceuticals announced today that it will present a poster and
oral presentation on a novel systemic anti-inflammatory candidate,
AN6415, at the upcoming 8th Cytokines and Inflammation
Conference, taking place January 28-29, 2010 in La Jolla, California.

Title: AN6415: A Novel, Highly Potent PDE4 Inhibitor with Oral
Activity and Broad Spectrum Cytokine Suppression

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SALT LAKE CITY — Toyota owners looking for company-prompted repairs are flowing into Utah dealerships, but the real flood is expected to begin next week. “Were scheduling more and more appointments,” Mark Tetzlaff, spokesman for Menlove Toyota in Bountiful, said Friday, when the dealership performed repairs for about 30 customers. “Next week will probably be (an even) heavier week.” There are 2.3 million vehicles involved in the recall, which also was announced last month. That recall came just months after Toyota recalled 4.2 million vehicles because of gas pedals that could become trapped under floor mats, causing the vehicle to accelerate. Toyota has already begun installing a modified gas pedal in newly built vehicles at its U.S. plants that should alleviate the problem.
TOLUCA, Mexico — A landslide killed at least 11 people in central Mexico on Friday, adding to 18 deaths this week from severe and unseasonable winter storms that closed schools and freeways and flooded thousands of homes. Ten men and a woman died in Mexico State after mud and boulders loosened by heavy rains swept down onto a highway Friday afternoon. At least 20 more people were reported missing in the slide 30 kilometers (20 miles) west of Toluca, Mexico State prosecutors spokesman Alfredo Albitir said. Michoacan authorities said several people were still missing and at least 2,000 homes were damaged. The federal government declared three Michoacan townships disaster zones, opening access to relief funds.

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American Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPI)
announced today that Breht T. Feigh, Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer, will present at the UBS Global Healthcare
Services Conference in New York City on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 12:30
p.m. EST.

American Dental Partners is one of the nations leading business partners
to dental group practices. The Company is affiliated with 27 dental group
practices, which have 267 dental facilities with approximately 2,276
operatories located in 19 states.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: With the exception of the historical information contained in this
news release, the matters described herein contain “forward-looking”
statements that involve risk and uncertainties that may individually or
collectively affect the matters herein described, including but not limited
to the Companys risks associated with overall or regional economic
conditions, dependence upon affiliated dental practices, contracts its
affiliated practices have with third-party payors, government regulation of
the dental industry, impact of health care reform, dependence upon service
agreements and the impact of any terminations or potential terminations of
such contracts, business interruptions, the outcome of pending litigation
and the Companys acquisition and affiliation strategy, which are detailed
from time to time in the “Risk Factors” section of the Companys filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the annual report on
Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

Protectus Medical Devices, Inc. (”Protectus
Medical Devices”) (OTCBB: PTMD), a developer and marketer of innovative
medical devices, announced today that the Company has filed a patent for
its “Living Hinge,” a critical component in the functioning of the
Companys Safety Dental Syringe, Safety IV Catheter and Safety Phlebotomy
devices. The innovative Protectus Safety Syringe is designed to
significantly reduce or eliminate accidental needlestick injuries that have
plagued the healthcare workplace for decades.

“The Living Hinge is a significant addition to Protectus Medical Devices
Intellectual Property portfolio,” said Dr. John Salstrom, President and CEO
of Protectus Medical Devices, Inc. “The Living Hinges unique, innovative
design by Jack Dillard, COO, has two opposing teeth that are spring-biased
and clamp over a lip that holds the protective sliding sheath back to
expose the needle during use, but which retracts automatically immediately
after use. This patent, when issued, will afford the Company an additional
layer of protection for our Safety Dental Syringe, Safety IV Catheter and
Safety Phlebotomy Devices. We intend to continue to add value to the
Company with additional patents in the near future.”

About Protectus Medical Devices, Inc. (formerly, E-18 Corp.)

Protectus Medical Devices, Inc. (”Protectus
Medical Devices”) (OTCBB: PTMD), a developer and marketer of innovative
medical devices, announced today that the Company has filed a patent for
its “Living Hinge,” a critical component in the functioning of the
Companys Safety Dental Syringe, Safety IV Catheter and Safety Phlebotomy
devices. The innovative Protectus Safety Syringe is designed to
significantly reduce or eliminate accidental needlestick injuries that have
plagued the healthcare workplace for decades.

“The Living Hinge is a significant addition to Protectus Medical Devices
Intellectual Property portfolio,” said Dr. John Salstrom, President and CEO
of Protectus Medical Devices, Inc. “The Living Hinges unique, innovative
design by Jack Dillard, COO, has two opposing teeth that are spring-biased
and clamp over a lip that holds the protective sliding sheath back to
expose the needle during use, but which retracts automatically immediately
after use. This patent, when issued, will afford the Company an additional
layer of protection for our Safety Dental Syringe, Safety IV Catheter and
Safety Phlebotomy Devices. We intend to continue to add value to the
Company with additional patents in the near future.”

About Protectus Medical Devices, Inc. (formerly, E-18 Corp.)

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When first entering their workshop the eye is overcome with set pieces. Youll notice stacks of chairs, background paintings on tall plywood sheets leaning one on the other. Dozens of ramps, and parts of stages. Youll see multitiered wedding cakes and a grand piano. Its while Tabor describes how he built the carriage that one understands his passion for theater. His eyes light up, and he introduces his pieces one by one, as if were at a cocktail party, telling each pieces background and story. Cinderellas carriage was designed to be large enough and strong enough to hold the actors. Tabor describes how he built the carriages leaf-springs from hand. How he sculpted its pumpkin- shaped walls. and the carriages fold-down tongue to be drawn by four actors dressed as horses. “It was a lot of fun to create,” he says. “Each new production is always a learning experience and thats the fun part for me. I like it best when they tell me what they want and turn me loose.”
Going ape Houston firefighters were called to a shopping center recently, where they found a burning gorilla thrashing about and setting a roof on fire. The gorilla in question was one of those King Kong-type inflatables. The tethered balloon had deflated and caught fire, igniting the roof and causing slight damage to two stores. Wed like to imagine the fire captain and the police chief standing together, looking somberly at the melted gorilla. The captain would say, “Well, the fire got him.” And the chief would say, “It wasnt the fire. It was butane killed the beast.”

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SEATTLE — Rabbi Steven Greenberg is not shy about proclaiming who he is, though it raises eyebrows. He is, he says, the worlds first openly gay Orthodox rabbi. Since he came out in 1999, Greenberg has traveled the world, speaking at Jewish organizations, community groups and forums. His aim: To get congregations to be more welcoming and understanding of gays and lesbians — which sometimes means just helping them learn how to even bring the topic up.
BENSALEM, Pa. — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating
potential claims against the board of directors of Airgas, Inc.
(“Airgas” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ARG) related to the proposed
acquisition of Airgas by Air Products Chemicals Inc. (“Air Products”).
The proposed transaction is valued at approximately $7 billion,
including assumed debt.

Under the terms of the offer, Air Products would acquire Airgas for
$60.00 per share in cash. The offer provides a premium of 38% to the
closing share price of Airgas on February 4, 2010, the last trading day
prior to the announcement of the offer.

Previously, in October 2009, Airgas received an all-stock proposal from
Air Products with an implied value of $60 per share, and in December
2009 Airgas received a cash-and-stock proposal from Air Products with an
implied value of $62 per share. Both offers were rejected by the Airgas
board of directors.

The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other
violations of law related to rejection of the offers by the Airgas board
of directors.

Jerold Heber Jerold Heber Ellison, 74, peace-fully passed away on January 29, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jerry was born in Lethbridge, Alberta Canada on June 20, 1935 to Delbert Heber and Tearona Fisher Ellison.

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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Sparton Corporation (NYSE: SPA) today announced that Sparton Medical
Systems will be an exhibitor in Booth 1883 at the MDM West show from
February 9-11, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
MDM West is the world’s largest medical design and manufacturing event.

O2 Living, dedicated to building a global
community for healthy living, today announced the launch of O2Living.me . O2 Living is the
brainchild of Rosemary Devlin, CEO and founder of O2 Living Spa and
Holistic Wellness Center in Cross River, NY, known by many for its
innovative approach to cultivating wellness through natural health,
nutrition, and Live Food Café. O2Living.me offers a singular destination
for those who want to be educated and interact with leading doctors,
natural health experts and like-minded holistic wellness seekers.

“Americans are increasingly aware of the limits of modern medicine in
addressing health ailments and preserving overall health,” said Rosemary
Devlin. “With four in ten adults and one in nine children turning to
alternative medicine and wellness care, I recognized the need for community
in exploring, learning, and sharing similar experiences in support of
holistic living.”

“O2Living.me is an online resource and community dedicated to educating
and improving the way individuals live their lifestyles throughout the
world,” said Devlin. The Community features include:

– Your World
section will feature interviews with and articles written by renowned
authorities and authors in the educational, nutritional, cleansing,
wellness, and counseling arenas; along with topics unique to every age and
demographic. Content sections for children and teens slated to be added in
July of this year.

– Connect Section gives members the opportunity to interact directly with
experts as well as tell their stories, share their knowledge, and create
new friends, clubs and groups.

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Just in time for the 52nd Annual Grammy
Awards, professional poker player Lee Watkinson recently created a new line
of the popular Hard Core Elegance jewelry and apparel. Last week, famous
musicians and Hollywood celebrities were seen walking the red carpet in
Hard Core Elegance fashion, and performers hit the stage donning the newest
HCE merchandise.

Guitar Center gave its nod of approval by ordering the new HCE line for its
Rock Museum located in its flagship store. This is the first time Guitar
Center has agreed to feature such a product.

Guitar player “Slash” has made HCE a wardrobe staple over the past two
years, and during his Grammy performance he wore the signature HCE wallet
chain, while wife Pearla paraded the HCE Glam Rock bracelet. The lead
member of the Zac Brown Band showed off his HCE Dragon wallet chain while
walking the red carpet and also during his onstage performance. But HCE saw
its crowning moment when each of the band members sported HCE while
accepting their “Best New Artist” award.

Black Eyed Peas Allan Pineda Lindo, better known as “apl.de.ap,” also
walked the red carpet and performed live onstage wearing a HCE Predator
wallet chain. He also took it for a spin on the “E” 360 style cam. Other
Grammy celebrities draped in HCE jewelry and apparel included Smokey
Robinson, Aaron Carter, Miranda Lambert, Lionel Richie, Mick Fleetwood,
Roberta Flack, Justin Bieber, American Idol winner Kris Allen, Black Eyed
Peas “Taboo,” each member of Lady Antebellum, All American Rejects, Alice
in Chains Jerry Cantrell, Randy Jackson, Jamie Foxx, T-Pain, Kimora Lee
Simmons, Imelda May, Grammy winner Maxwell, and three-time Grammy nominee
Anthony Hamilton.

“It was quite a week,” said the unassuming and usually private Watkinson.
During Grammy week, he and fiancee Timi DeRosa exhibited the new HCE line
of jewelry and apparel inside the Grammy Gift Suite.

Byline: DAVE BLACK LADIES who like to shop, swapped til they dropped to refresh their wardrobes at a charity event. Bargain-hunters were able to exchange their unwanted clothes, shoes, hats and handbags for someone elses cast-offs, without spending a penny. The Duchess of Northumberlands Alnwick Garden was the venue for the swishing party, organised by daisy green events in aid of the nominated charity Smile. People were allowed to bring along up to 15 highquality and clean items of clothing and were then issued with a ticket letting them take away up to the same number of garments, shoes or bags which others had donated.
Just one fatal flaw — a ripped lining, an outdated shoulder pad – - can banish once-loved garments to the back of closets, where they languish, left for dead, for years. Sometimes decades. Theres a reason you held onto that special something. And you can rekindle the flame. Its time to apply the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra to your wardrobe. It might require a few dollars and a few minutes for a few small repairs. But once that lost treasure returns to your arms, youll wonder why you waited so long. — Wendy Donahue

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LEEDS, England, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ — MYA Cosmetic Surgery, one of the UKs leading cosmetic surgery providers, has reported a 15% increase in enquiries compared to the same period last year. MYA looked at figures from the 1st – 14th January 2010 and compared them to the previous year. Breast enlargement is the most popular procedure requested so far in 2010 with this procedure seeing an impressive 21% increase in enquiries compared to the same period last year. “January is always a busy time for the cosmetic surgery industry,” states John Ryan, MYA Chairman and previous owner of cosmetic surgery provider Transform. “After the Christmas and New Year period people often start setting new goals or New Years resolutions. These goals often include improving ones appearance or completing a goal they never achieved last year. We get a lot of people coming in saying that they have been interested for a while but have never got round to arranging a consultation!” Figures from MYA Cosmetic Surgery enquiries have shown that so far in 2010 the five most popular procedures with young women have been:
Beaufield Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: BFD) is pleased to announce that it has commenced drilling on its 100% owned Tortigny property located 100 kilometres northwest of the town of Chibougamou, Quebec. The objective of the drill campaign is to enlarge the size of the Tortigny deposit by drilling 3 holes, each approximately 300 metres to follow up on hole TO-08-05 that intersected 12.55 metres of 15% Zinc, 6.02% Copper and 145.50g/t Silver (January 15, 2010 and April 8, 2008 news releases).

Beaufield presently owns 838 claims for a total of 298 square kilometres in the Troilus mining camp where Tortigny is located. An additional 134 claims covering 73 square kilometres has been staked increasing Beaufields land position in the Troilus region to 972 claims.

Contained within the Beaufield claim group, Globestar Mining Corporation (TSX: GMI) holds a group of claims that cover a lithium deposit which the GMI website reports to host 5.34 million tonnes grading 1.51% lithium oxide. Beaufield has requested by map staking an additional 77 claims in the area.

Beaufield has also acquired by map staking a 100% interest in 297 claims covering a surface area of 127 square kilometers in the Eastmain area of James Bay in northern Quebec. Several companies have recently announced interesting lithium discoveries in this area.

Beaufield has in excess of $7 million available for exploration, acquisitions and investments.

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Communications professionals looking to help
their company boost productivity, maximize value and ensure greater
employee satisfaction by improving their internal employee communication
strategy should attend this 90 minute audio conference titled: “Employee Communications Report Card– How Does Your
Company Score? (Six Ways to Improve Your Grade Now).”

This exclusive PR University audio conference takes
place on Thursday, February 18, at 1PM EST (noon CST, 11AM MST, 10AM PST).

Alan Brakoniecki , Assistant Director,
Employee Communications, Eastman Kodak

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Design Group; Former Senior Director, Global Employee Communications, Sun
Microsystems

COMPLICATION INSURANCE® Provides Financial Security for Surgical
Patients

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Surgical Risk Solutions, LLC announced today the introduction of a
unique new insurance product designed to provide financial resources to
surgical patients in the event that they have adverse outcomes following
surgery. COMPLICATION
INSURANCE® is a patent-pending insurance product that provides
accidental death and dismemberment insurance to patients at a reasonable
cost.

“Every surgery, no matter how minor, comes with risks. Fear of an
unforeseen adverse outcome is every patient’s concern,” says Andrew
Kagan, Chief Executive Officer of Surgical Risk Solutions (SRS). “What
will happen to my family if my recovery is delayed or if I don’t
survive? What can I do to protect my family from financial problems if
my medical expenses balloon? What if I am not around to provide for
them? COMPLICATION INSURANCE® provides an easy
and affordable way to assure that additional money is available to help
offset unexpected costs. Most importantly, this policy pays whether
or not there is medical error or fault involved in a covered accident.
Having COMPLICATION INSURANCE® in place provides peace of
mind for both the patient and his family.

Kagan developed the concept for COMPLICATION INSURANCE® after he
heard about a Florida man who died from a blood clot following a total
joint replacement. The man’s family filed a lawsuit but lost at trial
after the jury ruled that the physician had done nothing wrong. “The
family spent years fighting in court, and they lost everything. They
were broke. It was nobody’s fault that their loved one died,” Kagan
says. “I kept thinking that there should have been some kind of
protection for that family.”

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Aquifer Solutions, Inc. is a full-service design-build environmental
engineering services firm. Our experience spans a wide range of
projects, from infrastructure and construction projects to vadose zone
and groundwater characterization and in-situ groundwater remediation.
Aquifer Solutions is a woman-owned small business headquartered in
Evergreen, Colorado.

Since its inception in 2001, the company has performed projects in 16
states in the U.S. and in Mexico, Australia, and Canada. Our clients
include government and industrial PRPs, law firms, property managers,
and consultant teaming partners.

Aquifer Solutions is an international leader in soil and groundwater
remediation technology application. We solve the toughest remediation
problems with an approach that balances disciplined performance,
client-inspired mindful execution, and resourceful implementation.

Our remediation expertise and hands-on track record of success spans
multiple treatment technologies and contaminants at challenging sites
across the U.S. and internationally. Our firm is anchored by
industry-leading expertise that encompasses a wide range of remediation
processes and hard to treat contaminants.

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) will announce funding for targeted research projects at the University of Western Ontario and other universities across Canada designed to provide social, environmental or economic benefits for Canadians.

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Ethel Cleone She worked hard throughout her life. She had a love of music, jewelry and clothes. If mom was to pick her favorite activity it would probably be spending time with children of all ages, especially her own
BOSTON — Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists in his second straight outstanding game against the Miami Heat, leading the Boston Celtics to a 107-102 victory Wednesday night. Miami lost for the fifth time in six games despite 30 points and 13 assists from Dwyane Wade. Pierce was on the bench in street clothes for the rematch after spraining his left foot Monday night. Coach Doc Rivers said Pierce would miss at least one more game. LAKERS 99, BOBCATS 97: At Los Angeles, Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Lamar Odom scored 19 points and Phil Jackson became the winningest coach in Lakers history. The Lakers, who returned from an eight-game trip to improve the NBAs best home record to 24-3 with their eighth consecutive victory at Staples Center.
MIAMI — As relief and recovery efforts in Haiti continue, Perry Ellis
International (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today that it is lending a helping
hand to the victims of the devastating earthquake by partnering with
Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) and donating over $100,000
worth of clothing to those in need.

Since the first news reports of the Haiti earthquake tragedy, K.I.D.S.
has been working to get donations of NEW clothes, underwear, water,
vitamin bars, blankets, diapers and other supplies for distribution in
Haiti. The response has been very generous – as of February 1, more than
90 donor companies have provided or pledged close to $8 million worth of
product. “We are so thankful for the generosity of Perry Ellis
International,” said K.I.D.S. President Janice Weinman. “A new shirt or
a pair of pants reminds disaster survivors that life can get back on
track and that someone cares. We are continuing to work with retailers
and manufacturers for donations of desperately needed new products,
because the effort to help Haiti recover will be going on for months.”

“We at Perry Ellis International are deeply saddened by the events that
have recently unfolded in Haiti, and recognize that it is in times like
these that we act as selfless as possible and help those in need,”
commented Fanny Hanono, Treasurer of Perry Ellis International. “We are
extremely proud to partner with such a great organization as K.I.D.S.
and fully support their efforts in providing aid to the Haitian people.”

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KAWASAKI, Japan DUESSELDORF, Germany SANTA CLARA, Calif. — NEC Electronics (TOKYO: 6723) today introduced its new Camera Engine 151
(CE151) system-on-chip (SoC) , an image-processing device for camera
phones to provide clear and high-quality images comparable to
digital-still cameras (DSCs).

In 2007, NEC Electronics launched the CE131 SoC, which provided the
eight-megapixel mobile-phone market segment with accumulated shipments
exceeding 30 million units. NEC Electronics also introduced the CE143
SoC in 2009, which enabled processing of 12-megapixel images and full
high-definition (HD) video. To continue this success, the new CE151 SoC
provides advanced picture quality, performance, and functions for still
images and video data, using even lower power consumption.

The new SoC also enables mobile phones to output full-HD (1080-pixel)
video stream and still-image data up to 13 megapixels received by the
CMOS sensor. The Camera Engine Software Platform is designed for
re-usability with a rich and easy-to-use command-layer
application-programming interface (API). Backward compatibility with
previous NEC Electronics’ CE series supports a smooth transition for
existing customers to reach new heights in camera performance and
functionality in mobile phones.

1) Further improved noise-reduction
function

Telecom Italia has succeeded where many other telcos have failed: in
developing a successful portal strategy that provides a sales channel
for its communication and multimedia service, as well as generating
additional revenue from other sources such as Internet advertising. In
order to be successful in both aspects, however, it has kept the
functions separate. Its own branded portal, Alice, is used as a
traditional telco portal to market, sell and manage its communication
and multimedia products. Its Virgilio portal, which it acquired, is left
as an independent unit to search out new Internet revenue opportunities
such as online advertising.

Key Topics Covered:

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Metso Corporations press release on February 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

Metso has received an order for a complete customized shredder plant from
Karl
Kaufmann AG, based in Switzerland. The shredder plant will be delivered
during
the second half of 2010. The order is included in the Energy and
Environmental
Technologys Q4 orders received for 2009.

Metsos delivery includes a complete, customized shredder plant for
shredding
light to medium-heavy mixed scrap, car bodies, new sheet scrap and aluminum
scrap. In addition, Metso will deliver a specially designed de-dusting
system as
well as a state of the art plant control system. The new medium-sized plant
will
produce up to 90, 000 tons of ferrous output per year and will contribute
to
increase the productivity of one of the most efficient sites in
Switzerland.

The value of these types of shredder plant orders is usually under EUR 10
million. Metso is the global market leader in metal recycling equipment.
About
one-third of the worlds metal scrap is produced with Metso equipment.

Karl Kaufmann AG was founded in 1860. The enterprise belongs to the most
eminent
Swiss recycling companies and is specialized in the processing of ferrous
and
non-ferrous metals, electrical and electronic scrap, paper and cardboard as
well
as in demolition works.

Bombardier Transportation announced today that it won a contract with the Agence metropolitaine de transport (AMT) to provide locomotive and passenger rail car maintenance service for part of the AMT fleet. The value of this three-year contract, awarded following a competitive tendering process, is approximately $34 million CDN ($31 million US, 23 million euros) to which mobilization activities are added.

“The Montreal commuter rail system is undergoing an important transformation and we are very pleased to be able to contribute in collaboration with the AMT, to one of this continents most important public transit agencies,” declared Raymond Bachant, President, Bombardier Transportation, North America.

Ann MacDonald, Vice President, Business Development and Communications, Bombardier Transportation North America, commented: “By winning this bid, we are reiterating our commitment to Montreal and its mass transit system. We are delighted to be able to work with the AMT again.”

This new maintenance service contract means that Bombardier will be fully responsible for the maintenance of rolling stock for the Dorion-Rigaud, Blainville-St-Jerome and Delson-Candiac lines over the next three years. The Bombardier team will gradually mobilize itself over the next few months with a view to taking over all maintenance on July 1, 2010.

An established Bombardier customer, the AMT is the second largest commuter train transit system in Canada and the sixth largest region in terms of traffic in North America. In addition to operating the commuter trains in the metropolitan area, the AMT is the organization responsible for planning, integrating and coordinating mass transit services in the Greater Montreal area. Over the years, Bombardier has provided the AMT with commuter rail cars, electric multiple units and aluminum BOMBARDIER BiLevel cars, and since fall 2009, Bombardier has begun the delivery of 160 stainless-steel multilevel commuter rail cars. In 2008, Bombardier also received an order for 20 dual-powered locomotives, scheduled for delivery in 2011.

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JOIN thousands of people quitting smoking for their New Years resolution and save your looks. Thats the message from NHS Yorkshire and Humber and hypnotherapist Debbie Taylor-Payne from Hypnotherapy Rooms, Marsh. Ms Taylor-Payne says an increasing number of smokers are coming to her for help because of concerns about premature physical ageing that their habit causes. Smoking can cause ageing of the skin, premature wrinkles around the eyes and lips and it dehydrates the body and depletes it of vital vitamins. Ms Taylor-Payne said: “I have a special interest in helping people to achieve their youthful best and think thats its never too late to stop smoking and enhance your looks and health.”
Byline: HILARIE STELFOX PAIN-FREE labour without drugs sounds like every mother-to-bes idea of perfect childbirth. The reality is often quite different. But, says hypnotherapist Karen Riley, there really is a way to give birth painlessly. One of her clients, Jill Wilson from Brighouse, used hypnotherapy techniques during labour and to achieve a successful pregnancy. She was so inspired by her experiences that she is now training to be a hypnotherapist herself in order to help other women. Karen, an applied biology graduate and member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis, specialises in working with women who are having difficulty conceiving and couples who want to learn techniques to assist a natural birth. She is the UK director of the HypnoFertility Foundation, which originated in the US, and leads workshops for other therapists. Karen, who lives in Outlane, said: “HypnoFertility works on a physical level. If you get very stressed about something and fertility treatment is very stressful then the bodys fight or flight reaction kicks in and the blood supply to the uterus is diverted to the legs and other parts of the body. “So, at the very time you need a good hormonal balance and a rich blood supply to the uterus, all these resources are going somewhere else.

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The Palms Hotel Spa in Miami Beach enters
a new decade with the completion of a luxurious $20 million enhancement
project and two new exemplary designations, which include a AAA 4-diamond
rating and membership in the iconic Preferred Hotels Resorts program.

Reintroducing itself as one of South Floridas most exclusive independently
owned hotels, where wellness and environmental awareness are at the center
of each guest experience, The Palms announced the projects completion with
a private Reinvention Celebration on January 15, 2010. The extensive 16-
month enhancement project, which includes a 5,000 square-foot flagship
AVEDA destination spa and salon, The Palms Spa; a new signature restaurant
and lounge, Essensia; beautification of the pool and garden facilities;
renovated meeting and event facilities and upgrades to the lobby areas,
furthers the hotels long-term commitment to providing guests with an
overall sense of well-being, while highlighting the hotels inspiring
natural surroundings with botanical and coastal design elements.

“Through the years, our family has always sought to improve our product,”
said Katja Janzon, Vice President and Co-Owner at The Palms Hotel Spa.
“The reinvention of The Palms is by far my favorite undertaking. No stone
was left unturned as we thoroughly evaluated years of guest feedback. We
have made sure all guests needs are addressed so they will remember their
stay for its complete offering, and leave with a generally improved sense
of well-being.”

All 251 guestrooms rooms, including 155 city view rooms, 79 oceanfront
rooms, 13 superior oceanfront rooms with sofa bed and extended seating area
and 4 suites, were redesigned with new spa-inspired bathrooms highlighting
both style and function, while upgraded furnishings and amenities in the
sleeping area offer a more luxurious and sensuous experience. These
upgraded offerings, along with new services, such as 24-hour in-room dining
and daily turn down, elevated The Palms Hotels status in line with the
Standards of Excellence embraced by Preferred Hotels Resorts.

The décor of the renovated guestrooms draws upon the soft hues of sand and
sea with custom designed wood furnishings and contrasting fabrics in
varying shades of brown, cream and turquoise. Rooms feature pillow-top
mattresses and 400-thread count Egyptian cotton linens. Spa-inspired
bathrooms highlight all-new fixtures, including rain shower heads and
Carrara marble mosaic tiles and a majority of rooms now contain a separate
powder room for additional comfort.

The Fairmont Pacific Rim, fronting one of Vancouvers best addresses, is a newcomer to an area rich in history and intrigue. With unobstructed views of the north Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and Coal Harbour, guests are treated to the vistas that have transfixed travelers since Captain Vancouver arrived in 1792. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan, but casual and contemporary, the hotel combines the best of Asia and the west coast, in its plan, decor, and culinary offerings. A downtown oasis, it was designed to five star standards with resort features such as a rooftop swimming pool, meditation pods, outdoor fireplaces, and spa.

Guests enter the marble-clad lobby, via a bridge flanked by waterfalls, where a one-of-a-kind $225,000 Fazioli piano takes centre stage. Soaring across the ceiling is a 180-foot long sculpture handcrafted by master origami artist Joseph Wu, while floor-to- ceiling windows allow light and views to enter and a sleek fireplace warms the room. The Lobby Lounge serves afternoon artisan teas and tableside cocktails via an Art Deco trolley and has a raw bar that features seasonal seafood, sushi and comfort foods with a twist. Live entertainment is played throughout the week and on Sunday afternoons.

The Pan-Asian bistro, ORU – a derivation of the Japanese word that means “to unfold” – serves authentic dishes from the scratch kitchen. A tandoori oven bakes naan, bannock and lavish and is accompanied by house-made sambal. Homemade noodles, Ocean-Wise seafood, locally sourced and organic ingredients are presented in a menu that represents the diversity of the Pacific Rim and the culinary skills of executive chef David Wong. ORU boasts the largest in the city, a wine list that emphasizes Pacific Northwest labels, a private dining room, communal table and front-row chefs table.

Giovane is an Italian-inspired cafe with deli, charcuterie, ooh-la-la specialty cakes and house-roasted ethical coffee. A 50-foot long emporium wall features an eclectic assortment of local crafts and culinary items, including fresh breads made in the pastry shop, to purchase.

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SAN ANTONIO — During Sunday’s big game, H-E-B will give its customers one more reason
to cheer as it debuts new TV spots that reinforce its commitment to
helping Texas families save money.

The series of 60-second ads will air regionally during the game in
Texas, and prominently highlights H-E-B’s cost saving campaign message
of “No Store Does More for Less.”

One particular ad spot features Scott McClelland, President of H-E-B
Houston, who stresses that unlike other retailers, H-E-B customers don’t
need a special discount card to save, but rather everyone enjoys low
everyday prices at H-E-B. The ad then highlights photos of real H-E-B
customers that have chosen H-E-B as their number one shop and save
destination.

A second ad features children secretly planning their day of activities,
which will see them using up paper towels, shampoo, laundry detergent,
diapers and more, all in the spirit of adventure. The ad underscores the
value associated with families stocking up on key items at H-E-B, and
calls to mind the company’s recent lowering of prices on more than 5,000
products that customers use the most.

“We know our customers are looking at every opportunity to stretch their
dollars and save. We are committed to helping them do just that, while
offering the freshness and quality that we have built our reputation on
for more than 100 years,” said Cory Basso, H-E-B Group Vice President of
Marketing and Advertising.

CARMICHAEL, Calif. — For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the 2010 Winter
Games in Vancouver, Canada, will include chiropractic care inside the
Olympic Village Polyclinic, a multi-disciplinary facility that offers
comprehensive health care and medical services. While doctors of
chiropractic (D.C.s) have historically been included on the Olympic
medical staff, the upcoming events mark the first time that D.C.’s from
the host country will be treating athletes and officials from around the
world directly inside the Polyclinic.

“This is an historic event not only for the chiropractic profession, but
also the athletes who will now have access to the care that will help
them prepare their bodies for competition,” states Michael Reed, D.C.,
MS, DACBSP, and Team USA Medical Director (USOC). “These athletes train
hard and endure significant physical demands. Sports-focused D.C.s,
along with other members of the sports medicine team, are specially
skilled to assist them in reaching peak performance.”

Throughout the years, chiropractic has become a mainstay in the care of
world-class athletes, leading to a growing number of D.C.s included in
the Olympic Games. Countless athletes attribute the care they receive
from their chiropractors — working along-side other health care
professionals – as a key to properly preparing their bodies to perform
optimally.

Chiropractic care has experienced several major moments in Olympic
history, dating back to Leroy Perry, D.C., who provided chiropractic
care to athletes representing Antigua during the 1976 Games in Montreal,
Canada. During the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, NY, George
Goodheart, D.C., became the first official chiropractor appointed to the
U.S. team. With each subsequent Olympic Games and Pan American Games,
the U.S. teams — along with a growing number of other national teams —
have included at least one doctor of chiropractic on their medical
staff, culminating with the 2010 Winter Games incorporation of
chiropractic care inside the Polyclinic.

“Inclusion inside the Polyclinic is another major milestone for the
chiropractic profession, and we are grateful to the Host City of
Vancouver, the head of Medical Services at the Polyclinic, Jack Taunton,
M.D., and to Robert Armitage, D.C., who helped make this possible,”
concludes recently promoted USOC Director of Sports Medicine Clinics,
Bill Moreau, D.C., DACBSP.

Macworld DEMO: Best of Show Unveils Hottest New Products for
Apple-products Marketplace and Guy Kawasaki Hosts Visionaries from Tech
Industry in Revolutionary Feature Presentation

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Macworld
2010 is the place to see the industry’s game-changing innovations
for the Apple marketplace next week, IDG World Expo, owner of Macworld
2010, announced today. Macworld, a showcase event for emerging
technologies and a forum for industry visionaries, will reveal
new-to-market products through a special DEMO event, highlight the
year’s best products through the Macworld Best of Show awards,
provide a look into the future from industry legend Guy Kawasaki, and
spotlight products launching at the show through the First Looks program.

New-to-market products and industry innovators will be unveiled at Macworld
DEMO: Best of Show on Thursday, February 11, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm in
Room 134 of the North Hall in the Moscone Center. Macworld 2010 launched
this ground-breaking new program in collaboration with DEMO
and Macworld.
Matt Marshall, editor and CEO of Venture Beat and producer of DEMO, will
unveil the hottest new-to-market products from TenOne Design, SachManya,
Microvision, Canson, Quickoffice and Carina Software, and will be joined
by CEOs and product managers demoing their company’s products live, on
stage and for the first time. DEMO is regarded as the premier platform
for companies, from well-known players to emerging start ups, to launch
their products and garner recognition for their innovative work.

Additionally, Macworld Best of Show Awards will be announced on
Thursday, February 11, 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm; Friday, February 12, 11:45 am
– 12:30 pm; and Saturday, February 13, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm. All Best of
Show presentations take place on the Main Stage, centrally located on
the expo floor. Macworld will present its Best of Show awards to
the best products, innovations and upgrades as selected by their
editors. Dozens of best-in-class products will be announced, from
companies including Cisco, FastMac, Frolicware, Sanho and Other World
Computing.

Guy Kawasaki Feature Presentation: “Revolution from the Rest of Us”
takes place on Friday, February 12, from 9:00 am – 10:00 am in Room 134
of Moscone North Hall. Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop.com and a Mac
industry legend, will discuss the current state of innovation and
revolution in the tech market, as well as the characteristics of
visionaries who drive innovation. Kawasaki will host industry
visionaries from the Apple-products market: Square’s Jack Dorsey, Bing’s
Florian Voss, Boinx Software’s Oliver Breidenbach, and HearPlanet’s
Steve Echtman, all of whom have succeeded in delivering game-changing
products due to their creative approach to technology design.

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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAY I HAVE YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION PLEASE!” Small guy, big mouth: Hes maybe 15, black, skinny kid, but his voice fills up the noisy New York City subway car and then some. “I am selling candy! I got Snickers! I got Peanut MMs! I am trying to make some money! This isnt for school, this isnt for a basketball team, this is for ME! So I can get more candy and MAKE MORE MONEY!” The straphangers appreciate his no-malarkey sales pitch and his entrepreneurial spirit. He does a bit of business, and a few people just give him a buck and skip the candy. His name is Will, and he is not turning down a dollar. But its a tough hustle: Accounting for the cost of his product and his subway pass, it takes him about three hours to earn $20 free and clear, an implied wage of $6.67 an hour–well under minimum wage. On the other hand, its tax-free, and he sets his own hours. Will wants to go to college–and then what? “Be an independent businessman.” Hes already that, and, if persistence really does pay, hes going to do fine for himself. Theres a whole weird little economy on the subway, from candy hustlers like Will to the Chinese ladies who sell pirated DVDs of movies that have just opened in the cinemas. There are acrobats and mariachi bands, good old-fashioned panhandlers, poets, preachers, and percussionists. Its all part of the famous entrepreneurial bustle of New York. But stay on that No. 4 train a few more stops, north of Harlem and into the Bronx, and that entrepreneurial energy evaporates. Not far from the Kingsbridge Road stop is the Eighth Regiment Armory, a fantastically out-of-place 575,000-square-foot brick castle. Its been a lot of different things over the years–barracks, homeless shelter, boat-show venue, a pre-creepified set for Will Smiths I Am Legend–but it currently is vacant, as are a lot of buildings in the Bronx. Passing by, late on a weekday morning, is a local who calls himself “C,” a black man as sturdily built as the armory itself. C very much wants a cigarette. This is a problem, because he is not currently in funds, in no small part because he does not have a job. In fact, at 35 years old, C has never held a job. His friends, acquaintances, known associates (C is a little foggy on whether hes on probation or parole, but hes got some known associates): no jobs, never really had them. His father? Do not ask C about his father. In fact, the only people C can think of who have jobs are women: His mother worked, the mother of his children works. He did know a woman who was dating a taxi driver once. C says he would like to work but is more of an independent businessman. He describes the informal work he has done as “this and that,” and says he would like to “have his own place,” a bar or a nightclub. But dont expect to see him selling candy on the No. 4 train anytime soon. Asked about the recently defeated plan to convert the gigantic fortress that looms over his neighborhood into a shopping mall, C says he hasnt heard about it. If the plan had gone through, Manhattan-based developer Related Companies would have received about $50 million in tax subsidies for a project that would have created as many as a thousand retail jobs and, during its construction, employed a thousand or more highly paid union hardhats. But the city council killed the project. The Bronx delegation demanded that Related enforce upon its leaseholders a requirement that all of the jobs in the mall pay at least $10 an hour, plus benefits, much more than the prevailing wage in the Forever21-and-food-court racket, to say nothing of the $7.25 minimum wage. So a $300 million project, and a couple of thousand new jobs in a neighborhood that needs them, never happened. Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. infamously declared: “The notion that any job is better than no job no longer applies.” The New York Post pithily pointed out that when it comes to real jobs, Diaz has never had one–not in the private sector, anyway–and neither has any other member of the Bronxs city-council delegation: All are lifelong politicians, many of them having held elected offices or political appointments since their early 20s. Diaz himself has been an officeholder since he was 23 years old. Its good work, if you can get it. But theres not much other work to be had in the Bronx, where unemployment is currently at about 13.1 percent. Much of the Bronx is young and black or young and Hispanic. Nationally, the unemployment rate among blacks rose to 16.2 percent in the year-end numbers, while the rate for whites fell to 9.0 percent. For black youths, the numbers are startling: 50 percent for 16-19-year-olds, 26 percent for 20-24-year-olds. A study from the Community Service Society of New York puts actual work-force participation among black men 16-65 years of age in New York City at about 50 percent, and the number for young black men nationwide is just 40 percent.
I just got an e-mail from my client. He has been watching the Massachusetts Senate returns closely–he says it reminds him a lot of what happened to him in 1994, when he was president. As you know he remains one of the smartest political minds around. He had a thought hed like to run by your client, whenever she gets the time–know shes busy with all of this Haiti stuff and other DepState business.

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GbBIS, Americas leading resource for
geography-based business information solutions, announced today the
introduction of advanced direct mail targeting tools for its franchise
territory management systems. The announcement is being made at the 50th
meeting of the International Franchise Association Annual Convention being
held in San Antonio, Texas.

The new tools help franchise organizations and their franchisees profile
their customers and target direct mail into their territories. Using your
Internet browser, this direct mail targeting system is easily accessible on
the Web. These tools offer a unique combination of easy to use maps,
accurate geographic databases, a wide selection of demographic data and a
complete selection of mailing list sources.

“The new web-based applications dramatically simplify the process of
targeting direct mail into franchise territories,” explains Dan Olasin,
President and CEO of Intelligent Direct, Inc. “Once a client has identified
their best customers and neighborhoods, they easily acquire the best, most
cost effective mailing list. The direct mail system is a great compliment
to our franchise territories management systems. Now, in addition to
designing, promoting and managing optimal franchise territories, our
clients get the best, most effectively targeted mailing lists.”

Green Energy Live (OTCBB: GELV) announced
yesterday that they have moved their corporate headquarters into an office
suite in Michigan, effectively merging all aspects of the corporation under
one roof. The move is a significant step to organizing a rapidly expanding
business.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized the long-term
renewable fuels mandate that originated in 2007. The mandate is for 36
billion gallons of renewable fuel annually by 2022. When the 36 billion
gallons of renewable fuel criteria is met, over 328 million barrels of oil
a year will be saved, the equivalent of 27 million cars off of US roads.

Green Energy Live, with its proprietary biomass-to-energy conversion
solutions aimed at the $154 billion farming industry will benefit greatly
from all clean fuel legislation. Green Energy Lives gasification
technology gives the user almost complete energy independence, and in some
cases, the ability to generate income from selling back excess energy
production to the local power companies.

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BURNABY, British Columbia — Ableauctions.com Inc. (AMEX:AAC) (the “Company”) released a statement
today about its acquisition of SinoCoking, a coal and coke producer
based in central China.

“We are pleased to announce our acquisition of SinoCoking, a coal and
coke producer based in the Henan Province in the People’s Republic of
China,” said Abdul Ladha, Chief Executive Officer of Ableauctions.com,
Inc. The closing of the acquisition is scheduled to occur at the close
of business on February 5, 2010. Mr. Ladha further added “this
acquisition has provided our shareholders with a unique opportunity to
participate as equity holders in what we believe to be a company that
has good fundamentals and growth potential as a supplier of products of
vital economic importance within China’s fast-growing economy. Moreover,
the transaction allows our pre-acquisition shareholders to receive the
full liquidation value of our pre-acquisition business assets in
addition to a 3% aggregate stake in the reorganized company to be
renamed SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc. We are
excited about the potential of SinoCoking to grow and build shareholder
value.”

Mr. Ladha, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Ableauctions
since 1999, will step down as CEO on February 5, and will be succeeded
by Mr. Jianhua Lv, who is an initial founder and current President of
SinoCoking. In addition, on February 5, 2010, the current board of
directors of Ableauctions will step down and be succeeded by seven new
directors designated by SinoCoking.

Mr. Jianhua Lv, the incoming CEO of the Company stated “As a coal
producer and coke manufacturer, SinoCoking has been a significant
supplier of the vital commodities of thermal and metallurgical coal and
coke to industrial customers such as power plants, steel mills and other
industrial buyers in China since 1996. SinoCoking is a
vertically-integrated processor that uses coal from both its own mines
and that of third-party mines to provide basic and value-added coal
products to its client base. SinoCoking currently holds mining rights
for approximately 2.5 million tons of coal from mines located in central
China. SinoCoking began producing metallurgical coke in 2002, and since
then has expanded its production to become an important supplier to
regional steel producers in central China. Coke, which is an essential
ingredient in steel-making, is manufactured in SinoCoking’s on-site
facilities by heating selected coal with certain thermal and chemical
properties at extremely high temperatures in an oxygen-free environment.
For the year ending June 30, 2009, SinoCoking produced and sold 154,631
tons of coke, 55,360 tons of washed coal, and 72,923 tons of raw coal,
and generated $51 million in revenue from sales consisting primarily of
these products. During its 2009 fiscal year, SinoCoking had audited net
income of approximately $17 million on a GAAP basis.”

Mr. Lv went on to say “We produce essential products that power the
industrial growth of China – coal and coke, and we see this moment as
only the beginning of a long-term secular expansion. Currently, the
demand from our customers significantly exceeds our current production
capacity, and we think that demand from Chinese industrial purchasers
will continue to increase. We are investing heavily in building our
production capacity, and since we are a larger producer that utilizes
advanced manufacturing processes with less impact on the environment, we
enjoy strong support from the Henan provincial and local governments.

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Truesport Alliances Entertainment, Ltd.s
(OTCBB: SEWE) interim CEO, Eddie Wenrick, along with other Truesport
Alliances Entertainment, Ltd. executives will be attending an exclusive
mixed martial arts (MMA) networking event.

“Truesport Alliances Entertainment, Ltd. is constantly making influential
contacts and establishing a strong placement in the mixed martial arts
community. By being one of the top companies in manufactured MMA equipment
and event support, Truesport Alliances Entertainment is creating a brand
that is becoming an industry leader,” said Eddie Wenrick, CEO of Truesport
Alliances Entertainment, Ltd.

Truesport Alliances Entertainment, Ltd. touts the TapouT RD Training
Center, which hosts such MMA notables as Chuck Liddell, Mark Coleman and
Team Tompkins. Also in the Companys portfolio is support at amateur and
professional MMA events in production logistics.

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There is such a thing as preemptive surrender to the jihad. We have seen this in case after case–and the latest involves the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This is one of the most important cultural institutions in America, indeed the world. The New York Post reports that the museum “quietly pulled images of the Prophet Mohammed from its Islamic collection and may not include them in a renovated exhibition area slated to open in 2011.” Why? “The museum said the controversial images–objected to by conservative Muslims who say their religion forbids images of their holy founder–were under review.” The New Criterions Roger Kimball had a pointed comment about “controversial images”: “You know what, Ill bet there are some prudish types who object to the exhibition of naked women.

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Get on with it What? We havent finished this business yet? Get the job done — get our basic human needs established and lets move on to other business. To think that this health care reform caused so much agitation and aggravation with no conclusion is so embarrassing for me as your constituent. Good grief, if this was the private sector, youd be all fired. Get on with it. Do the right thing, make it straightforward and equal for all. Single-payer.
RESTON, Va. — Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NGM: LTRE) has announced the
introduction of a new management course entitled Applying Strategic
Thinking to Operational Management. Over three days, attendees will gain
the practical skills to effectively integrate strategic thinking with
daily operations while meeting stakeholder needs. They will also learn
to align departmental goals with organizational strategic vision and
mission and create an innovative culture that takes advantage of their
departments core competencies. This course is presented in Learning
Tree’s exclusive RealityPlus™ format in which attendees are immersed in
real-world case studies and led through activities by an expert
instructor so that participants may learn and apply new skills
immediately.

Attendees will learn how to:

Attendees have three ways to attend this course:

1. Learning Tree will begin presenting Applying Strategic
Thinking to Operational Management at its Education Centers in North
America in February 2010.

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