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Three years on from the introduction of tougher in-car mobile phone rules, many motorists are still flouting the law, according to figures published today.

Swinton, the UKs leading high street retailer of car insurance , has seen a 42% increase from 2008 to 2009 in the number of quotes for people convicted of using a mobile phone while driving (CU80 conviction code).

Following official RoSPA statistics showing that 78% of crashes were caused by driver inattention Swinton is warning motorists to beware of the potentially dangerous effects of using a mobile while driving.

Steve Chelton, Insurer development manager at Swinton, said: “We are seeing more and more motorists using mobiles phones while driving, not only to make or receive calls, but also to text, surf the internet and even check messages on Facebook and Twitter. We would like to advise all of our car insurance customers that this is illegal, even when in stationary traffic or stopped at traffic lights.

“We urge all motorists to adhere to the rules by not using a hand-held mobile phone while driving. There are plenty of alternative options, including hands-free kits and Bluetooth headphones.

This Lent Swinton Commercial is urging van drivers to think about the way they drive and give up any bad habits.

Van insurance retailer Swinton Commercial surveyed 1,200 online customers and found that 86% admitted to picking up bad driving habits.

According to the poll, 47% admitted to still making calls and texting while driving.

Twenty-seven percent admitted to grabbing a quick snack while on the road with a further 16% changing lanes without indicating. Nine percent admitted to rushing through an amber light before it changes to red.

The most unusual bad habit that van drivers admitted to while driving was having a shave (1%).

A leading broker specialising in lorry insurance has condemned a recent rise in thefts of lorry batteries around the UK. The thieves target vehicles which are parked up in lorry compounds for the night, cutting through the steel fences of the compounds and breaking in to cut through the battery mounts and take batteries from large numbers of lorries. A tonne will fetch on average Pounds Sterling 350. The thefts have taken place in a number of depots around the country and police have warned lorry drivers and haulage firms to be vigilant.

A representative of HGV insurance specialists Staveley Head commented: “This is very bad news for road hauliers and owner lorry drivers. In these hard times haulage firms are already under pressure and these thefts can only add to that.”

“We hope the police are successful in catching those responsible. As always we are working closely with drivers and haulage firms across the UK to try to minimise the problems caused.”

Staveley Head are based in Flintshire, North Wales. They have been in business for over 15 years and have built up a reputation for offering affordable, reliable insurance to lorry drivers and road haulage companies.

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Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, announced today the new Fluke 233/A Wireless Remote Display Automotive Digital Multimeter Kit, the industrys first digital multimeter with a detachable wireless display, designed specifically for automotive troubleshooting.

By simply sliding the wireless display out of the meter body of the Fluke 233/A, the technician can place the display where it is most easily seen — up to 10 meters (33 feet) from the point of measurement — while putting the meter in the best position to take measurements. The removable display has a magnetic back and flat bottom so it can be mounted or placed on any flat surface where it can be conveniently seen. When the display is attached to the meter body, the Fluke 233/A operates as a conventional multimeter.

The detachable wireless display lets the user:

The 233/A uses a low-power 2.4 GHz ISM Band wireless signal that is resistant to electromagnetic interference from ignition systems and other EMI sources, and will not interfere with other nearby electronic devices. The radio transmitter automatically turns on when the display is removed from the meter and shuts off when the display is reattached.

YOUNGSTERS are in pole position for a career in the motorsport industry. Students at Gateshead College are gearing up for the regions first motorsport national diploma which offers them the chance to work with a professional racing team. The college has linked up with Tornado Motorsport to give students the knowledge, skills and experience to start a career as a motorsport engineer, technician or mechanic.
Several Salt Lake County fire departments will soon have Bluetooth technology that allows emergency medical technicians to transmit EKG data directly from ambulance to hospital, allowing faster diagnosis of heart attacks.

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CHICAGO — Fitch Ratings has placed the following classes of Credit Suisse First
Boston (CSFB), series 1999-C1, on Rating Watch Negative:

Class H has been placed on Rating Watch Negative due to interest
shortfalls which began in February 2010. Class G has been placed on
Rating Watch Negative due to adverse selection and a high concentration
of specially serviced loans.

Interest shortfalls on the transaction are a result of appraisal
reductions and special servicing fees. There are currently six loans
(47.6%) in special servicing, the largest of which is Tallahassee Mall
(31.9%), an REO property. The monthly ASER on this mall is approximately
80% of the total monthly shortfall.

HASSELT, Belgium — MabCure, Inc. (OTCBB:MBCI) (“MabCure”), a biotechnology company using
its proprietary technology to create highly specific monoclonal
antibodies (MAbs) for the early detection of cancer, today announced
that it has recently completed a private placement in the aggregate
amount of $1 million. The amount is comprised of a $500,000 cash
investment and the conversion of a $500,000 bridge loan that was made in
September 2009, into equity securities (together, the “Investment
Transactions”).

Under the terms of the Investment Transactions, MabCure will issue
2,000,000 units to the investors at a price of $0.50 per unit. Each unit
consists of: (i) one share of MabCure common stock; (ii) one two-year
non-transferable common stock purchase warrant exercisable at a price of
US$0.60 per share; and (iii) one two-year non-transferable common stock
purchase warrant exercisable at a price of US$0.70 per share.

The new investment capital will be used by MabCure to pursue its
clinical trials in Europe and Asia. Clinical trials to diagnose ovarian
cancer are already underway after MabCure signed a clinical research
agreement with the Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University in Bangkok,
Thailand. The study aims to evaluate MabCure’s panel of anti-ovarian
MAbs in diagnosing ovarian cancer in the blood and urine of patients
suspected of having the disease.

Dr. Amnon Gonenne, MabCure’s president and CEO commented, “We are very
pleased to close this private placement and to convert our bridge loan
into equity securities, particularly during challenging times for
raising private equity. The funds will provide us with the near-term
liquidity we need to sustain our clinical trials program and to grow the
business.”

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ATTEMPTS are underway to send military veterans to special “care” units instead of prison if they commit a criminal offence. The key figure behind the controversial move is the SNPs Angela Constance, who represents Livingston at Holyrood. On Friday, she held a high-profile summit at the Scottish Parliament with criminal justice agencies and veterans charities to test support for her proposal, which would see a secure care unit established for traumatised war veterans as an alternative to custody. The MSP believes there is a “moral responsibility” to support veterans both during military operations and when they return home, even if they find themselves on the wrong side of the criminal justice system. Tom Fox, Scottish Prison Service (SPS) spokesman, confirmed that prisoners were not routinely asked if they were in the armed forces. The SPS has estimated that it has 121 veterans in Scottish prisons. Critics, including Mrs Constance, say the SPS figures are an “under- representation”.
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China gymnastic product manufacturing Industry, 2010 is valuable for
anyone who wants to invest in the gymnastic product manufacturing
industry, to get Chinese investments; to import into China or export
from China, to build factories and take advantage of lower costs in
China, to partner with one of the key Chinese corporations, to get
market shares as China is boosting its domestic needs; to forecast the
future of the world economy as China is leading the way; or to compete
in the segment. The report provides in-depth analysis and detailed
insight into the gymnastic product manufacturing industry, market
drivers, key enterprises and their strategies, as well as technologies
and investment status, risks and trends.

Data sources: Governmental statistics organizations, market research
(monitoring) centers, industry associations and institutions, import and
export statistics organizations, and others.

This report is divided into 9 parts with 19 chapters as follow:

Premium Rate SMS services have developed into a $200 million market.
However this is a far cry from the predictions made in the late 1990s,
which anticipated a multibillion-dollar market. Despite a decade of
mobile data hype the access charges to PSMS remain far too high and in
2009 the market started to contract. With the advent of capped mobile
services and new smart phones such as the iPhone, we now see users
moving to the Internet to access a far wider variety of Apps based
mobile content and communication services. In the PSMS market the mobile
operators maintain an iron grip on this market through their m-payment
facilities. The high costs limits the market to the more lucrative areas
of gaming, adult services, horoscopes, etc. Subscription-based services
were introduced to address the bill shock problems produced by these
high charges but in some cases this has only made matters worse. Only
those with high margins to spare can participate in this market.
International entrants have increased their market share to above the
50%. This report covers: Sybase 365, Netsize Group, mBlox, Jumbuck
Entertainment, iTouch, Mobile Messenger, 5th Finger, SMS Central and
Communicator.

Year 2009 saw a steady growth in the China Pharmaceutical Industry.
Meanwhile, Chinas chemical pharmaceutical industry, however, suffered
from pressure in every aspect: grim global economic situation, foreign
trade met with setbacks, restructuring in all sections of the industry
etc. By November 2009 the growth rate of sales value of Chinas chemical
pharmaceutical industry dropped 9.04 percentage points compared to the
same period of the year before. On the basis of production, trading and
marketing as well as financial information of the main products of the
industry, this report makes prediction about the future development of
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FOOD?? Q: Getting ready for bed is like preparing for battle. Catabolism is your bodys weapon, your muscles are the casualties and the war is over blood glucose. Your body wants to maintain it at all costs, so it attacks your muscle. Whats your best choice for ammunition, whey or casein protein?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

These products contain hydrolysed vegetable protein manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada. Basic Food Flavors initiated a recall of the hydrolysed vegetable protein due to Salmonella contamination.

This is an ongoing food safety investigation. As more products are identified, the CFIA will continue to update its list of recalled products.

The following foods, manufactured in the U.S., are affected by this alert:

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Westland Insurance Group Ltd. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Thunderbird Insurance Services Ltd., an independent insurance agency located in Port Alberni, BC. The transaction marks the continuation of Westlands acquisition strategy of insurance agencies through out British Columbia. The purchase will complete on March 31st, 2010. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1973, Thunderbird Insurance has served the communities of Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino for over 35 years. The firm specializes in automobile, house, condo, tenant, travel and business insurance. Located in the heart of Port Alberni, Thunderbird Insurance generates over $1,000,000 in annual commissions and has 13 employees.

Alan Anderson, president of Thunderbird Insurance Services, said, “We look at this acquisition as very positive for the staff and community. We see it as a great fit as well as a great opportunity for the community to benefit from the products, markets and value a company like Westland can bring.”

Jason Wubs, president and CEO of Westland Insurance, said, “Im delighted to welcome the employees of Thunderbird Insurance Services to our firm. As a well-managed firm with highly qualified professionals and a reputation for excellent service, Thunderbird Insurance fits perfectly with the type of organization we have worked hard to build at Westland Insurance.”

Three years on from the introduction of tougher in-car mobile phone rules, many motorists are still flouting the law, according to figures published today.

Swinton, the UKs leading high street retailer of car insurance , has seen a 42% increase from 2008 to 2009 in the number of quotes for people convicted of using a mobile phone while driving (CU80 conviction code).

Following official RoSPA statistics showing that 78% of crashes were caused by driver inattention Swinton is warning motorists to beware of the potentially dangerous effects of using a mobile while driving.

Steve Chelton, Insurer development manager at Swinton, said: “We are seeing more and more motorists using mobiles phones while driving, not only to make or receive calls, but also to text, surf the internet and even check messages on Facebook and Twitter. We would like to advise all of our car insurance customers that this is illegal, even when in stationary traffic or stopped at traffic lights.

“We urge all motorists to adhere to the rules by not using a hand-held mobile phone while driving. There are plenty of alternative options, including hands-free kits and Bluetooth headphones.

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THEIR horns are supposed to have amazing aphrodisiac effects, but Dublin Zoo is having to use human fertility treatments to help their rhinos conceive. Artificial insemination and hormone treatment are two of the 21st Century fertility practices being used to help the female rhinos become pregnant. In 2008, rhino Ashanti gave birth to a female calf called Zuki but the other two females in the herd, Zanta and Leni, have yet to become mothers. One of the world leading experts on rhino fertility, Robert Hermes, has travelled to Dublin Zoo to carry out ultrasounds and electro-ejaculation on the herd of southern white rhinos.
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The Medipattern Corporation (”Medipattern”) (TSX VENTURE: MKI), a pioneer in the development of medical software solutions that help improve imaging workflow and productivity, is pleased to announced that it has signed its largest B-CAD-FOR-LIFE™ agreement to date with Doshi Diagnostic Imaging Services (”Doshi”). Doshi operates 38 sites with more than 115 sonographers located in both New York and Florida, and plans to deploy the B-CAD-FOR-LIFE package throughout all its locations. Installation has started and will commence based upon a rollout schedule over the next several months.

B-CAD® is computer aided detection (CAD) for breast ultrasound imaging. B-CAD can streamline workflow, provide a consistent communication platform, eliminate transcription costs and maintain compliance with the ACR BI-RADS (American College of Radiology – Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) standards for breast ultrasound. It is an ideal tool for large imaging groups where communication is a key part of an accurate reporting process. Under the B-CAD-FOR-LIFE package all of the separate components that are required to install, train, use and maintain B-CAD are available under one monthly fee.

After decades of delivering exceptional service to its patients, Doshi Diagnostic, the premier radiology provider on the east coast, created “TOTAL BREAST CARE” – a program solely dedicated to improving the delivery of breast care for women. The Center is focused exclusively on breast health by providing the most advanced tools and techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease and breast cancer. Doshi Diagnostics Total Breast Care program provides every facet of breast cancer care on-location. This patient-focused, world-class center incorporates every facet of optimal breast health management. To minimize waiting for results, the center strives to provide women with results from their screening examinations and any additional studies needed before they leave the Center.

“We provide the most innovative testing available in the management of breast care, including Digital Mammography, Breast Ultrasound, Breast MRI, Stereotactic Biopsy, Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy, MRI-Guided Biopsy, Pathology, Surgery, and Oncology in a centralized medical center setting. Now, we are pleased to include CAD for breast ultrasound in our TOTAL BREAST CARE package,” comments Dr. Leena Doshi, founder and medical director of Doshi Diagnostic Imaging. “DOSHI has grown from my first office in Flushing to be the largest privately owned imaging practice in the United States. Weve grown through our active pursuit of quality in patient care, and B-CAD exemplifies our mission. B-CAD improves quality of communication, thoroughness in reporting and enrichment of evidence-based medicine which all contribute to improved patient care. The B-CAD-FOR-LIFE addresses many of the purchasing decisions facing imaging centers in the U.S. today. This was one of the easiest decisions weve made.”

Prestigious Awards Recognize Excellence in New Product Development,
Marketing and Innovation

BOTHELL, Wash. — SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in
hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, announced today that the
6 lb. NanoMaxx™ ultrasound system was selected as a finalist for the
prestigious Edison Best New Product Awards. The awards are inspired by
the enormous contributions of renowned inventor Thomas Edison and honor
significant achievements in new product development, marketing, and
innovation.

SonoSite’s NanoMaxx
system is an extremely portable, high-resolution imaging tool that
provides point-of-care visualization to a variety of medical
specialties. Empowering physicians to meet the highest standard of
patient care, the NanoMaxx system targets applications that will improve
patient safety and minimize complications. With one-dial control,
advanced proprietary imaging algorithms, a 20 second boot-up time, and a
rugged form factor (successfully drop-tested from three feet), the
NanoMaxx system is a breakthrough technology that truly meets an unmet
clinical need.

The Edison Award finalists were selected by a rigorous peer-reviewed
voting system, which comprised of an estimated 2,000 members of
not-for-profit Marketing Executives Network Group (MENG), America’s top
executives, and academic researchers. The NanoMaxx system was judged on
six main categories that were inspired by the persistence and excellence
personified by Mr. Edison’s achievements—marketplace innovation,
marketplace success, technological innovation, market structure
innovation, societal impact, and design innovation.

“Innovation is more important now than ever,” said Sarah Miller
Calidicott, great grandniece of Thomas Edison and chair of the Edison
Awards Steering Committee. “The finalists we announced are the moving
parts in the engine of economic growth. They inspire people to think
outside the box and improve the lives of people around the world.”

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Lending Stream Ltd, a leading payday loans company in the UK, wishes to draw the attention of its customers and members of the general public to the prevalence of fraudulent activity being perpetuated by fraudsters aiming to defame the company and mislead its customers. It has been noticed that the name of the company, its logo as well as its address are being misused in attempts to defraud the public through false correspondence and other scams. This type of fraud may be via email, letters, text messages, facsimile or by using a website claiming to be that of Lending Stream Limited.

The customers of Lending Stream are being supplied with false, unscrupulous and misleading information by the scammers. The information includes business deals or non-existent products, as well as false payday loan products and product lines through anonymous letters. In order to provide legitimacy to their mails, the scammers send their letters on imitation Lending Stream Limited letterheads or through anonymous letters.

“We believe in responsible lending and it is a matter of grave concern that some of our customers are being misled with false information. We strongly advise customers to exercise caution while providing personal information, sending money or disclosing bank details to any person claiming to represent Lending Stream or to have a relationship with the company,” a spokesperson from Lending Stream commented.

Lending Stream is leaving no stone unturned to trace and curb such unsolicited correspondence and is working closely with all regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies to bring such fraudsters to Justice.

“It is our constant endeavour to provide the best and unparalleled support to our esteemed customers, while working earnestly to protect them from falling prey to certain scammers evil motives. We will do all we can to uphold our strong values, goodwill and clean reputation that we have built in this business for around two years,” the spokesperson stated.

BRISTOL CITY 2 DONCASTER 5 Orr 9, 15 Emmanuel-Thomas 2, 43 Sharp 12, 34, Orr og 61 JAY Emmanuel-Thomas starred for Doncaster as they eased to a thrilling victory at Ashton Gate. Emmanuel-Thomas, on loan from Arsenal, and Billy Sharp both scored twice, but were outdone by Citys Bradley Orr who scored three – including an own goal. Delighted Doncaster boss Sean ODriscoll said: “Jay suits our style of play perfectly and it is quite something for a club like us to attract a player from Arsenal. Rovers roared into the lead after two minutes when Sharp slid the ball across the goalmouth for Emmanuel-Thomas to slot home.

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ATTEMPTS are underway to send military veterans to special “care” units instead of prison if they commit a criminal offence. The key figure behind the controversial move is the SNPs Angela Constance, who represents Livingston at Holyrood. On Friday, she held a high-profile summit at the Scottish Parliament with criminal justice agencies and veterans charities to test support for her proposal, which would see a secure care unit established for traumatised war veterans as an alternative to custody. The MSP believes there is a “moral responsibility” to support veterans both during military operations and when they return home, even if they find themselves on the wrong side of the criminal justice system. Tom Fox, Scottish Prison Service (SPS) spokesman, confirmed that prisoners were not routinely asked if they were in the armed forces. The SPS has estimated that it has 121 veterans in Scottish prisons. Critics, including Mrs Constance, say the SPS figures are an “under- representation”.
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BREA,Calif. — New Century Infusion Solutions, Inc. (NCIS), the first Oncology
Benefit Management (OBM) company, is pleased to announce the publication
of a white paper by the Lewin Group: “Medicare Cancer Care
Coordination Using The Integrated Single Specialty Provider (ISSP)
Model.” The report estimates that over a 10-year horizon, a payer could
realize oncology savings of “$16.3 million for every 10,000 Medicare
beneficiaries included in the ISSP arrangement.”

According to Joel Menges, a Lewin Group Managing Director and the
report’s lead author, “The Integrated Single Specialty Provider model’s
ability to initially hold flat a payer’s outpatient cancer costs creates
considerable savings given the sharp trends typically occurring in this
sector.” In addition, commented Menges, “Applying the model
more broadly in the Medicare arena creates particularly large-scale
savings opportunities.”

Chris Nee, PharmD, a founder of New Century Infusion Solutions,
said: “The white paper is indicative of the range of oncology savings
we’ve provided to various payer groups across the country during the
past several years. Since its introduction almost four years ago, the
ISSP model has enabled our Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial healthcare
clients to shift the cost curve for cancer care and realize ongoing cost
reductions while providing evidence-based care.”

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. — Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE:SKH) today announced that the
Company has accepted the resignation of Kelly J. Gill as Executive Vice
President and President of Hallmark Rehabilitation GP, LLC and Hospice
Care of the West, LLC. Due to personal reasons, specifically the desire
to spend more time with his family, Mr. Gill has accepted a position
with a healthcare company based near his home in Tennessee. Mr. Gill
will continue to assist the Company with the transition of his
responsibilities until March 31, 2010, at which time responsibilities
for oversight of Hallmark Rehabilitation GP, LLC and Hospice Care of the
West will be assumed by Jose Lynch, President of the Company, and Boyd
Hendrickson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
respectively.

“It is with sadness that I announce the departure of a long-time
business colleague. Kelly has been a terrific addition to the Company
over the past year and has made great strides advancing quality care and
program improvement initiatives at both Hallmark and Hospice Care of the
West. We appreciate Kelly’s commitment, hard work and accomplishments
during the past year,” said Mr. Hendrickson. “From the entire Skilled
Healthcare team, we wish him all the best.”

Mr. Hendrickson continued, “At the same time, we are fortunate to have
strong leadership within the operations at both Hallmark and Hospice
Care of the West. The current Senior Vice President of Hospice Care of
the West, Scott Robinson, has been instrumental in the improvements in
quality and profitability of the Hospice business. Following Kelly’s
departure, Scott will report directly to me and I believe that the
Hospice programs will continue to make great strides in operational
improvements and growth. Likewise, the strong leadership within Hallmark
positions us well to move that business under the oversight of our
President, Jose Lynch. I believe this change will better facilitate
continued coordination of therapy programs within our skilled nursing
facility companies and strengthen Hallmark’s competitive appeal to
third-party providers. I am also extremely proud of the strong
leadership we have within our long-term care segment. The leadership and
support teams in place are experienced and well positioned to enable
Jose to dedicate the additional time needed to Hallmark.”

HigherGround, Inc. is a premier software developer of call recording,
quality assurance, data integration and reporting tools. The innovative
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Heres the perfect recipe to celebrate awards season: see the Asian silk jacket Meryl Streep wore while dining in a French cafe in “Julie Julia,” the white tuxedo Brad Pitt donned as he toasted Nazis in “Inglourious Basterds” and see the rugged jacket and jeans worn by Chris Pine as a young, rebellious James Kirk riding a motorcycle in “Star Trek.”

“Each studio contributed to this years exhibit which features items from some of the top contenders for Oscars, Golden Globes, guild and critics awards, including (500) Days of Summer, and The Young Victoria,” says museum president and founder Donelle Dadigan. “We are excited to feature items from both Best Actress nominees, Meryl Streeps from Julie and Julia and Sandra Bullocks from The Blind Side. We also have Brad Pitts costumes from the Best Picture Nominee Inglourious Basterds. Our exhibit also will include the years most popular films such Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Twilight: New Moon.”

“There is something for everyone of all ages at the Hollywood Museum. This is where you can discover the glamour of old Hollywood from Elvis to Marilyn Monroe and see costumes and red carpet fashion from Hollywoods rising stars from films like Twilight: New Moon,” states Dadigan.

Cinema possesses a rich history of collaboration between artists of sound, narrative, and image. However, traditional tendencies to perceive music as a strictly supportive background or accompaniment have been subjected to in-depth critique only recently. Abigail Childs interactions with musicians in Is This What You Were Born For? (1981-89) and Bill Morrisons partnership with composer Michael Gordon in Decasia (2001) exemplify (but by no means exhaust the possibilities of) the broader range of collaborative textures that cinema has always suggested. Not coincidentally, these works represent the influence on cinema of two popular music practices: the ubiquitous re-mixing that has emerged from hip-hop culture and the group composition typical of many rock bands. Abigail Child (also a poet, critic, and scholar) has had an influential career as an experimental filmmaker since the mid-1970s when she turned from professional documentary work to the creation of independent films focusing on gender, sexuality, class, and the critical possibilities of montage. Recycling found footage from a wide variety of sources, such as porn, industrial films, and home movies, and progressing cinematic techniques often associated primarily with the historical avant-garde of the early twentieth century, Child has created an oeuvre of incredible beauty and continuing social relevance. Her films are shown at major art museums and in experimental cinema venues and can be obtained through a variety of distribution channels. Is This What You Were Born For?, the series of short films Child created in the 1980s, underscores her exploration of interdisciplinary collaboration and these endeavors have had on her work. Michael Gordons award-winning career as a composer has resulted in a variety of notable intermedia collaborations, including for example operas with diegetic film components progressing beyond the more familiar application of projection as scenery and non-narrative music performances incorporating video. Gordon is a founding member of the highly regarded new music organization Bang on a Can, a group dedicated to facilitating the composition and performance of new music, often with an interdisciplinary dimension and independently of conservative academic contexts. Decasia, Gordons internationally celebrated collaboration with filmmaker Bill Morrison, is a symphony for full orchestra paired with a montage of archival nitrate footage in various states of intriguing and evocative decomposition. The final version of the film, edited to fit the live recording of the symphony performance, was featured in the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. Decasia synaesthetically elucidates subtleties inherent to myriad generative tensions: progress/tradition, memory/time, darkness/illumination, and mini-malism/totalism.
Espinoza Paz Earns Songwriter of the Year Crown; “Te Presumo” Named
Song of the Year; Editora Arpa Musical Earns Latin Publisher of the Year

LAS VEGAS — Leading U.S. music rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held
its 17th annual Latin Music Awards tonight at the Bellagio in
Las Vegas. Juanes received the BMI President’s Award; Espinoza Paz
claimed his third consecutive Songwriter of the Year title; “Te Presumo”
earned Song of the Year honors for writer Hussein Barreras and publisher
LGA Music Publishing; and Editora Arpa Musical garnered its third
consecutive Publisher of the Year win. Hosted by BMI President CEO Del
Bryant and Delia Orjuela, BMI Vice President, Latin Music, the black-tie
ceremony also saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s 50
most-performed Latin songs on U.S. radio and television.

The BMI President’s Award is presented on unique occasions when an
individual or group has distinctly and profoundly influenced the
entertainment industry. In receiving the BMI President’s Award, Juanes
joins a small but elite list of past honorees that includes Emilio and
Gloria Estefan, Willie Nelson, Pete Townsend, and 2009 recipient Taylor
Swift.

Juanes is redefining superstardom. Award-winning songs including “Fijate
Bien,” “Es Por Ti,” “A Dios Le Pido,” “La Camisa Negra,” “Lo Que Me
Gusta a Mi,” “Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor,” “Fotografia,” and “Me Enamora”
convey poignant emotion that transcends borders. BMI first recognized
Juanes’ promise in 2001 with a special certificate of achievement,
saluting his contributions to the worldwide success of Latin music. The
recipient of 18 Latin Grammy and Grammy awards and a leading
humanitarian, Juanes was named one of the 100 most influential people in
the world by Time.

The ceremony also featured the presentation of the BMI
Foundations seventh annual peermusic
Latin Scholarship to Samuel Genao.

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U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed in its forecast
report (Dec 2009) that 2009 would be the year in which the global demand
for petroleum registered an all-time low ever since 2005. In 2009 China
natural crude oil had a cumulative output volume of 189.4897 million
tons; there proves to be a fall in the output volume of crude oil
compared to the previous year and the import volume kept climbing. The
cumulative output volume of natural gas in 2009 was some 82.992 billion
square meters, which basically maintained the growth momentum on
year-on-year basis despite the growth rate lower than the same period of
the year before.

This report makes analysis about China oil gas industry in terms of
production, trade as well as market. Moreover, taking the index as a
tool, the report elaborates the financial situation of oil gas
industry respectively from the perspective of the industry as a whole,
corporate size and legal status.

1 Production of Main Products in 2009 1. Production of Natural Crude Oil
1.2 Production of Natural Gas

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed in its forecast
report (Dec 2009) that 2009 would be the year in which the global demand
for petroleum registered an all-time low ever since 2005. In 2009 China
natural crude oil had a cumulative output volume of 189.4897 million
tons; there proves to be a fall in the output volume of crude oil
compared to the previous year and the import volume kept climbing. The
cumulative output volume of natural gas in 2009 was some 82.992 billion
square meters, which basically maintained the growth momentum on
year-on-year basis despite the growth rate lower than the same period of
the year before.

This report makes analysis about China oil gas industry in terms of
production, trade as well as market. Moreover, taking the index as a
tool, the report elaborates the financial situation of oil gas
industry respectively from the perspective of the industry as a whole,
corporate size and legal status.

1 Production of Main Products in 2009 1. Production of Natural Crude Oil
1.2 Production of Natural Gas

PR professionals looking to “mobilize” their corporate, PR and even IR content so consumers, business media and investors alike can access it on their Blackberrys and other mobile devices should attend this webcast tutorial titled: “3G PR: Mobile Marketing Secrets — How to Land Your Brand a Place on the Most Valuable Real Estate in the World.”

This exclusive PR University webcast tutorial takes place on Thursday, March 18, at 1PM EDT (noon CDT, 11AM MST; 10AM PDT).

Jeff Beringer , Senior Vice President, Interactive Media, GolinHarris
Webster Lewin , Senior Vice President, Director, Digital Innovation Strategy, MSL Digital
Elizabeth Robinson , President, Founder CEO, Volume Public Relations
Stephanie Weingart , Social Media Strategist, 10e20

In just 90 minutes, PR pros will learn the ten best and worst practices in mobile marketing today — and outline exactly how mobility is changing what PR pros need to know to create a program that works with mobile audiences. Whats more, this panel will outline the best tools (from devices like phones, netbooks and tablets to apps and even networks) to help PR pros mobilize their content to reach mobile audiences, reveal how to create a “mobile site” using tools like WordPress plugin and MoFuse Premium — and give them proven best practices for creating successful integrated mobile strategy for your company or clients.

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Aside from playing a role in numerous bodily functions, magnesium has also been found to be critical for strength. Research from Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) has found that it can reduce the risk of heart disease in men. We suggest zinc and magnesium aspartate (ZMA), which provides 450 mg of magnesium and 30 mg of zinc.
Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: MMTC) announced that it has changed its company name to Micro Identification Technologies to better reflect the extensive capabilities of its ID technology software. The company currently produces the MIT 1000 Rapid Microbial Identification (ID) System that can identify bacteria in less than five minutes with a laser that uses the principles of light scattering and with proprietary PC-based software algorithms to test bacteria samples at less than $0.10 per test.

“Our companys mission is to become an advanced identifier for a variety of applications spanning several industries and we felt our name should reflect this objective,” stated Michael Brennan, MITs Chairman and CEO.

MITs primary focus is in food safety where over the past few years a vast amount of food contamination events have been recorded. The Center for Disease Control reports that over 325,000 food contamination events cause 5,000 deaths annually.

MITs technology can also be used for applications in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical and semiconductor processing as well as drinking water testing. Each of these applications will be pursued over the next few years. The technology is also adaptable to perform identification in air.

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WikiLoan Inc. (OTCBB: WKLI) has announced they have renegotiated their ACH clearing and have lowered their users payment fee to $.99.

WikiLoan provides a Social Media approach to microfinance. WikiLoan allows users to submit their terms for lending and allows them to connect with borrowers directly or invite friends and family to help meet their lending needs.

Microfinance has been at the forefront of financial news recently, with big name business people throwing their hat into the ring like, Richard Branson of Virgin purchasing a majority stake in Circle Lending and Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay, donating $100 million to Tufts University to start a for-profit fund dedicated to microfinance.

Other active stocks are Virgin Media (NASDAQ: VMED) American International Group (NYSE: AIG) and Americas Energy Company (PINKSHEETS: AENY)

LOS ANGELES — Thomas Properties Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TPGI) reported today the results
of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

“Last year was one of the most difficult ever for the real estate
industry and the impacts were felt across the board in all sectors,”
said James A. Thomas, Chairman and CEO. “Even in this environment, we
were able to increase cash flow as evidenced by improvements in the
fourth quarter, and we favorably restructured some of our debt and loan
terms to better position our properties for the future.”

The results of operations presented in this release include a
consolidated net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2009 of
$(7.7) million or $(0.30) per share compared to a consolidated net loss
of $(7.7) million or $(0.33) per share for the three months ended
December 31, 2008. The consolidated net loss for the year ended December
31, 2009 was $(21.6) million or $(0.86) per share compared to $(5.5)
million or $(0.24) per share for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Included in the consolidated net loss for the three and twelve months
ended December 31, 2009 are pre-tax, non-cash impairment charges of $4.4
million and $13.0 million, respectively, related to the Murano
condominium project, and $14.0 million and $16.0 million, respectively,
related to joint venture investments.

After tax cash flow (ATCF) for the three months ended December 31, 2009
was $2.5 million or $0.10 per share compared to after tax cash flow of
$0.5 million or $0.02 per share for the three months ended December 31,
2008. The increase in ATCF for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 over
the prior year period resulted from an increase in gains from sales of
condominium units at the Murano property and a reduction in interest
expense, partially offset by reductions in property net operating income
and net revenues from the investment advisory management, leasing and
development services business. ATCF for the twelve months ended December
31, 2009 was $8.2 million or $0.33 per share compared to ATCF of $22.5
million or $0.95 per share for the twelve months ended December 31,
2008. The reduction in ATCF for the year ended December 31, 2009
compared to the prior year primarily resulted from a decline in gains
from sales of condominium units at Murano and a reduction in property
net operating income. The Company defines ATCF (a non-GAAP financial
measure) as net income (loss) excluding the following items:
non-controlling interests, deferred income taxes, non-cash charges for
depreciation and amortization and asset impairment, amortization of loan
costs, non-cash compensation expense, straight-line rent adjustments,
adjustments to reflect the fair market value of rent, and gain from
extinguishment of debt. ATCF is further described in note (c) to the
financial statements below.

Thomas further stated, “We have accomplished a number of financing and
capital transactions, reducing our consolidated debt balances by $69.7
million at December 31, 2009 compared to December 31, 2008. Also,
subsequent to year end, we negotiated on behalf of the California State
Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), our partner in City National Plaza
in downtown Los Angeles, for CalSTRS to acquire all $219.1 million of
mezzanine debt on that property. CalSTRS will contribute this debt to
the partnership’s equity, reducing the leverage on the property from
$568.0 million to $348.9 million, all of which is first mortgage debt.
We are in discussions with CalSTRS to obtain an option to participate in
the loan purchase, on or after the maturity of the mezzanine debt, based
on our current pro rata share of 25% of the existing City National Plaza
equity. We are confident that the increased equity, together with the
property’s substantial cash reserves, will facilitate the refinancing of
the mortgage later in 2010.”

Tampa-based HomeBancorp, Inc. has named Jeffrey D. Saunders as its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. He is based in HomeBancorps Tampa headquarters, located at 101 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 4100.

HomeBanc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tampa-based HomeBancorp, Inc., with six retail offices in Lake Mary, Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota), Belleair Bluffs and in Tampa at Rocky Point, on Dale Mabry at I-275 and Westchase. HomeBanc also operates six loan-production offices in Tampa, Lake Mary, Brandon, Lakeland, Gainesville and Bonita Springs.

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iCarhireinsurance.com has launched today with a pledge to take the jargon, hassle and expense out of hire car insurance by offering policies that are;

– Cheaper than those sold at car rental desks

– More comprehensive than those sold at car rental desks

– Can be used with all car rental agreements worldwide

Beverly Beverly Christensen Chamberlain of Orem, Ut reunited with her loving Father in Heaven Feb. 27, 2010. She was born May 21, 1929 in Castle Dale, Utah to Charley and Leah Christensen. The second of four girls, she proved you can take the girl out of Emery County but you cant take Emery County out of the girl.

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Company Purchases 2,960,350 Shares of Its Common Stock at $30.00 Per
Share

BOTHELL, Wash. — SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in
hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today announced the final
results of its modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer which expired at
5:00 p.m. New York City time on February 19, 2010.

Based on the final count by the depositary, an aggregate of 2,960,350
shares of common stock were properly tendered and not withdrawn at
prices at or below $30.00. Accordingly, pursuant to the terms of the
Offer to Purchase, the Letter of Transmittal and applicable securities
laws, SonoSite has accepted for purchase 2,960,350 shares of its common
stock at a purchase price of $30.00 per share. These shares represent
approximately 16.9% of the shares outstanding as of February 24, 2010.
With the completion of the tender offer, SonoSite will have
approximately 14,509,464 shares of common stock outstanding. The
aggregate purchase price that will be paid by SonoSite in connection
with the tender offer is $88,810,500, excluding transaction costs.

The depositary will promptly pay for the shares accepted for purchase.

The tender offer was made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase and Letter of
Transmittal, each dated January 19, 2010, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on January 19, 2010, as amended on January 28, 2010,
February 16, 2010 and February 22, 2010.

Attention: Business/Financial Editors

The Medipattern Corporation (”Medipattern”) (TSX VENTURE: MKI), a pioneer in the development of medical software solutions that help improve imaging workflow and productivity, is pleased to announced that it has signed its largest B-CAD-FOR-LIFE™ agreement to date with Doshi Diagnostic Imaging Services (”Doshi”). Doshi operates 38 sites with more than 115 sonographers located in both New York and Florida, and plans to deploy the B-CAD-FOR-LIFE package throughout all its locations. Installation has started and will commence based upon a rollout schedule over the next several months.

B-CAD® is computer aided detection (CAD) for breast ultrasound imaging. B-CAD can streamline workflow, provide a consistent communication platform, eliminate transcription costs and maintain compliance with the ACR BI-RADS (American College of Radiology – Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) standards for breast ultrasound. It is an ideal tool for large imaging groups where communication is a key part of an accurate reporting process. Under the B-CAD-FOR-LIFE package all of the separate components that are required to install, train, use and maintain B-CAD are available under one monthly fee.

After decades of delivering exceptional service to its patients, Doshi Diagnostic, the premier radiology provider on the east coast, created “TOTAL BREAST CARE” – a program solely dedicated to improving the delivery of breast care for women. The Center is focused exclusively on breast health by providing the most advanced tools and techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease and breast cancer. Doshi Diagnostics Total Breast Care program provides every facet of breast cancer care on-location. This patient-focused, world-class center incorporates every facet of optimal breast health management. To minimize waiting for results, the center strives to provide women with results from their screening examinations and any additional studies needed before they leave the Center.

“We provide the most innovative testing available in the management of breast care, including Digital Mammography, Breast Ultrasound, Breast MRI, Stereotactic Biopsy, Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy, MRI-Guided Biopsy, Pathology, Surgery, and Oncology in a centralized medical center setting. Now, we are pleased to include CAD for breast ultrasound in our TOTAL BREAST CARE package,” comments Dr. Leena Doshi, founder and medical director of Doshi Diagnostic Imaging. “DOSHI has grown from my first office in Flushing to be the largest privately owned imaging practice in the United States. Weve grown through our active pursuit of quality in patient care, and B-CAD exemplifies our mission. B-CAD improves quality of communication, thoroughness in reporting and enrichment of evidence-based medicine which all contribute to improved patient care. The B-CAD-FOR-LIFE addresses many of the purchasing decisions facing imaging centers in the U.S. today. This was one of the easiest decisions weve made.”

After 19 years of providing care for patients at the Faulkner-Sagoff
Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Centre, internationally recognized breast
imaging expert, Elsie Levin, M.D. will lead the first freestanding
imaging center in the greater Boston area dedicated exclusively to
breast health. “The mission of our center is to provide a specialized
imaging environment focused on compassionate breast health care. We will
be offering the most advanced screening technologies, as well as
accurate and timely results for all of our patients and referring
physicians” said Levin, the center’s medical director. She added, “We
hope to change the patient experience and replace the clinical
atmosphere of hospitals and imaging centers with a warm, comfortable,
relaxing, spa-like environment. We want to raise the level of care for
women seeking breast imaging services throughout the region.”

Unlike most other breast centers in the area, Boston Breast Diagnostic
Center offers same day consultation with the radiologist. According to
Dr. Levin, “Our patients can get their screenings, and if necessary, a
diagnostic ultrasound, MRI or biopsy in the same location and, often on
the same day. This helps alleviate the anxiety often associated with
breast imaging and awaiting results, which at some centers can take
weeks.”

State-of-the-Art Technology Raises the Level of Care

In Massachusetts, breast cancer affected more than 4,800 women last
year, and remains one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in women.
With that in mind, Dr. Levin and her team felt strongly about offering
their patients and referring physicians the most advanced technology
currently available for the early detection of breast disease.

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Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR), a global
technology leader in high-speed optical communications, today announced
that that Company management will speak at two upcoming investor
conferences including the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media Telecom
Conference to be held in San Francisco on Thursday, March 4th and the
Jefferies Annual Global Technology Conference to be held in New York on
Monday, March 8.

Lihir Gold Limited (LGL) (TSX: LGG)(NASDAQ: LIHR)(ASX: LGL) declared a final dividend of US$0.015 (1.5 US cents) per ordinary share on 18 February 2010.

The record date for this dividend was 2 March 2010 (Record Date).

Shareholders with a registered address in Australia, Papua New Guinea (PNG), New Zealand, the United Kingdom or Canada will receive their dividend in the currency of the country where they are registered. The following exchange rates, set as at the Record Date, will apply to the dividend when paid in a currency other than US$:

Please note that as LGL is a PNG registered company, the dividend will be subject to PNG withholding tax at the rate of 10% and will be unfranked.

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DETROIT (MCT) — When Alayna Kurek panicked one day about forgotten homework, the 9-year-old stunned her school counselor by using a yoga breathing technique to calm down. That stress-relief method is a reason Sherri Kurek said she takes her two children, Alayna and Olivia, 7, to classes for kids at the Yoga Studio of Shelby. “Its the one thing they stick with,” said Kurek, an in-home transcriptionist from Shelby Township, Mich. Karen Lutz, who teaches child yoga classes at Providence Hospital in Novi, Mich., said, “A 4-year-old — they have a short attention span. They really dont care where their feet are.” But as younger yogis mature, she said, “They want to know, Where do my feet go? “
SPi Healthcare, a leading provider of medical
transcription solutions announced today the release of the latest version
of its transcription platform — eGlobal Enterprise. eGlobal Enterprise is
a web-based technology platform that seamlessly integrates dictation,
transcription, report distribution and electronic signature to provide
customized documentation solutions that meet the business needs of
healthcare providers.

Commenting on the occasion, Ethan Cohen, President, SPi Healthcare, said,
“We are very excited about the enhanced features and functionality of this
new release and the value it creates for our Clients. The advanced
workflow capabilities will improve our transcriptionists productivity and
accelerate turnaround times for our Clients. Further, the enhanced
web-portal will provide our Clients with real-time access to information,
improved reporting and greater control over the management of their
documents.”

Peter Maquera, President and CEO of SPi, stated, “SPi is committed to
growing its medical transcription business and to making the required
investments in people, processes and technology to serve our clients more
efficiently and effectively. Our investment in a talented development team
of 25 and the resulting deployment of the latest version of eGlobal
Enterprise is a reflection of our commitment to this business. With the
development team in place, our Clients and employees can rest assured that
the power and functionality of eGlobal Enterprise will continue to expand
as the needs of the medical transcription business evolve.”

The new version of eGlobal Enterprise is the culmination of over 12 months
of research and development and was based upon feedback from our Clients,
our transcriptionists, and domain and technology experts. Some of the
unique features of the system include:

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Ms. Kathleen Roberge joined Compushare , Inc. March 1st as Chief Business Development Officer to oversee all business initiatives and sales. Compushare is the leading Financial Technology Management solutions provider for community and regional financial institutions across the United States.

Ms. Roberge was formerly EVP of the Security and Compliance Division at Perimeter E-Security, the market leader of enterprise-class information security services covering hosted email, encrypted email, firewall management and monitoring, vulnerability scanning, host intrusion and prevention, email antivirus and spam, remote data backup and email archiving. Perimeter services 10,000 institutions in the United States, including over 2,000 financial institutions. Ms. Roberge joined Perimeter in 1999 and was largely responsible for its rapid growth and expansion to a 60-million dollar sales organization.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kathleen to our Executive Management team,” said Romir Bosu, President CEO of Compushare. “I have known Ms. Roberge for many years, and she is an absolute game changer who will elevate our sales and grow our business exponentially.”

“Compushare is an extremely well run corporation, with best of breed management, technology and service delivery. They are uniquely positioned to take the company to the next level, and I am excited about the opportunity to leverage my experience to bring this to fruition,” said Kathleen Roberge.

Ms. Roberge is a current member of the Bank Compliance Association of Connecticut, and served as President of the Association of Financial Technology (AFT).

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market, category and segment level data including value, volume,
distribution share and company brand share. This report also provides
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WEVE teamed up with awardwinning travel group Monarch and Barcel Hotels Resorts so one lucky reader can win a seven-night holiday to Gran Canaria for two. The prize includes return flights with M o n a r c h f r o m Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton or Manchester airports, half-board accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Barcel Margaritas in Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria, and travel insurance courtesy of insurefor.com. CORRECTLY answer this question for a chance to win.
SHOPPERS who suffered horrific burns from “toxic sofas” will renew their multi-million-pound compensation battle tomorrow. More than 350 Land of Leather customers blame the imported Chinese furniture for causing skin rashes and serious blistering. The damages bill as the High Court case resumes could reach pounds 20million, the biggest consumer injury action in UK legal history.

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I am what you might call a pack mouse, not a pack rat. I dont have a huge clutter problem–just a little one, I think. But people have varying degrees of clutter tolerance, Ive discovered. A few years ago, a young woman came in for an interview, stood at the door of my office and gasped, literally, before stepping inside. (She didnt get the job, poor dear.) Then again, a friend of mine said the nicest thing when I apologized for the state of my house: “It doesnt look messy, it looks like a family lives here.” I admit, though, that Im always trying to improve in this area. Thats why I love this issues feature “Cluttered?” (pg. 72). Its full of simple solutions for painless organizing in every room of the house. But reading it didnt make me feel like a pathological hoarder. Instead, it was soothing to hear that many of us hang on to things because of the desires and memories attached to them–or because were just too busy to deal with all the stuff that comes into our lives. Clutter isnt necessarily bad, our experts say–its a problem only when it starts interfering with your ability to be happy. Spring is an excellent time to take a look at cleaning up your body, too. In “The Doable Detox,” on pg. 58, we break down the process of flushing out toxins into three phases that you can incorporate into your everyday life: the preparation, the actual detox and the transition back into your regular routine. Its a great primer for a beginner, as well as a motivating refresher course for the experienced detoxer. In with the new weve got some additions to Natural Health departments as well: On pg. 22 youll find the first Vital Love, which covers your most important relationships: family, friendships and romance. And on pg. 48, we debut The Bliss Factor, where well run essays about the emotional side of life. Also in this issue, Lisa Fayne Cohen joins Natural Health as a contributing book editor.
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009, North Koreans awoke to find that their savings had lost 99 percent of their official value. Kim Jong Ils dictatorship dropped two zeros from the North Korean won, making a 100-won note worth only one. Exchange of old currency for new is capped at 300,000 of the old won per family in bank savings and half that amount in cash. The limit is a de facto ceiling on savings, rendering worthless any currency held above the cutoff. The sudden revaluation may be an attempt to crack down on the black markets that have long existed in the comers of North Koreas centralized economic system. Defending the monetary change, which was imposed against a background of rampant inflation and widespread poverty, an official at the countrys central bank told a pro-Pyongyang paper in Japan that “in the future, a large share of economic activities will be subject not to the market, but the planned supply and distribution system.”

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Supply chain planning company, Barloworld Supply Chain Software, today announced its partnership with Kinaxis. Barloworld Supply Chain Software will now include the Kinaxis on-demand supply chain software service, RapidResponse among its product offerings to the European, Middle East and African (EMEA) markets.

RapidResponse helps companies immediately respond to the changes in demand and supply that come from the volatility inherent in todays increasingly unpredictable world.

Richard Forrest, CEO of Barloworld Supply Chain Software says, “Kinaxis RapidResponse helps manufacturers manage increasing complexity and react swiftly to unexpected events which impact their business. RapidResponse is a proven solution for demand and supply chain planning, monitoring and response. Our partnership with Kinaxis is part of our strategy to provide our customers with a comprehensive Supply Chain Planning Software offering.”

Donna McAllister, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Kinaxis adds, “Given the success of RapidResponse within North America, we are very pleased to partner with Barloworld Supply Chain Software to extend our presence within the EMEA market. Barloworld Supply Chain Software has a track record of not only providing world class supply chain planning tools to the market, but also ensuring their clients get a greater competitive advantage by supplementing these tools with effective processes and experienced supply chain planning advice. We are excited by the opportunities this partnership represents for both organizations.”

With over 30,000 users, innovative market leaders, such as Casio, Research in Motion (RIM), Honeywell, Jabil, Qualcomm, Raytheon and Toshiba have all turned to RapidResponse for better supply chain performance.

Supply chain planning company, Barloworld Supply Chain Software, today announced its partnership with Kinaxis. Barloworld Supply Chain Software will now include the Kinaxis on-demand supply chain software service, RapidResponse among its product offerings to the European, Middle East and African (EMEA) markets.

RapidResponse helps companies immediately respond to the changes in demand and supply that come from the volatility inherent in todays increasingly unpredictable world.

Richard Forrest, CEO of Barloworld Supply Chain Software says, “Kinaxis RapidResponse helps manufacturers manage increasing complexity and react swiftly to unexpected events which impact their business. RapidResponse is a proven solution for demand and supply chain planning, monitoring and response. Our partnership with Kinaxis is part of our strategy to provide our customers with a comprehensive Supply Chain Planning Software offering.”

Donna McAllister, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Kinaxis adds, “Given the success of RapidResponse within North America, we are very pleased to partner with Barloworld Supply Chain Software to extend our presence within the EMEA market. Barloworld Supply Chain Software has a track record of not only providing world class supply chain planning tools to the market, but also ensuring their clients get a greater competitive advantage by supplementing these tools with effective processes and experienced supply chain planning advice. We are excited by the opportunities this partnership represents for both organizations.”

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ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009, North Koreans awoke to find that their savings had lost 99 percent of their official value. Kim Jong Ils dictatorship dropped two zeros from the North Korean won, making a 100-won note worth only one. Exchange of old currency for new is capped at 300,000 of the old won per family in bank savings and half that amount in cash. The limit is a de facto ceiling on savings, rendering worthless any currency held above the cutoff. The sudden revaluation may be an attempt to crack down on the black markets that have long existed in the comers of North Koreas centralized economic system. Defending the monetary change, which was imposed against a background of rampant inflation and widespread poverty, an official at the countrys central bank told a pro-Pyongyang paper in Japan that “in the future, a large share of economic activities will be subject not to the market, but the planned supply and distribution system.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators have shut down banks in Washington and Nevada, marking the 21st and 22nd failures this year of federally insured banks. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was appointed receiver of Rainier Pacific Bank in Tacoma, Wash., on Friday.
The Company also announced that on February 26, 2010, concurrent with
the closure of the Bank, all of the directors of Rainier Pacific Bank
resigned from its board.

The Company’s shares of Rainier Pacific Bank were its principal asset,
and as a result of the Bank’s closure, the Company will either be
dissolved and liquidated by its board of directors or file a Chapter 7
bankruptcy proceeding for liquidation.

Any questions should be directed to Jonathan W. Blado, Esq., of Blado
Kiger, P.S., the Registered Agent of Rainier Pacific Financial Group as
indicated below.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Attorney General Jerry Brown subpoenaed financial records from the states seven largest health insurance companies Thursday, saying hes concerned companies are unjustly raising premiums. The subpoenas include Anthem Blue Cross, the states largest for- profit health insurer, which has come under fire recently for a proposed rate hike of up to 39 percent. “Not only are the rate increases devastating to Californians strapped by the economy, but in some cases, they are possibly illegal,” Brown said in a statement. The subpoenas cover fee-for-service health plans that reimburse doctors and hospitals for each service performed. Last month, Browns office issued subpoenas to the same seven companies regarding their managed care plans, known as HMOs.

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Barbara enjoyed canoeing on the Minnesota lakes, as well as ice skating in winter. Playing tennis was a great hobby. She and her husband were in Minnesota about seven years. (1937-1943). In 1944 they were advised that Utah was expanding their medical school from a two year to a four year program. So they moved to Salt Lake City where her husband was appointed as chairman of the bio chemistry department and Barbara worked in the laboratory with him. Utah was very different from Minnesota, and they enjoyed the mountains very much. They met some very good friends there including Joy Hashimoto, Marjorie Riches-Gunn and Alida Tyler, whose husbands also worked at the medical school. Barbara also taught English to foreign students of the Guadalupe Center. She spent many years volunteering at the V.A. Hospital.
P2 Solar, Inc. (OTCBB: PTOS) (the “Company”) is proud to announce that it entered into a Letter of Intent with South Korean EPC, OSolar. The two companies are working to form a Strategic Alliance as part of the project team for the 25MWp Solar Power Station proposed for Punjab India.

OSolar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise with its stellar team of engineers and technicians. Formerly known as Conergy Korea, the company separated from Conergy of Germany and changed its name to OSolar on January 11, 2010. It is currently responsible for designing, constructing and operating one of the largest Solar Power Stations in Asia at 24MWp in size.

Both companies participated in working on the technical feasibility study that was submitted to the Indian government agencies at the end of January. As part of the Strategic Alliance, OSolar will provide various consulting, design, and construction, services, as well as assist in the funding. This being the first and largest solar power project of its kind in this region, it will become a showcase project for Punjab India.

“We are very excited to be working with such a skilled and experienced team and look forward in having the unique knowledge and hands on experience of OSolar to assist us with our project in Punjab India,” said Mr. Raj-Mohinder Gurm, President / CEO of P2 Solar.

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DENTON, Texas — On Monday, March 8, El Fenix CEO and Owner Mike Karns joins Denton Mayor
Mark Burroughs for the grand opening of El Fenix’ 17th
location. A ribbon cutting celebration with live entertainment begins at
10:30 a.m. with lunch service immediately following. The 91-year-old
restaurant legend adds this location at 2229 South I-35E, in front of
the Golden Triangle Mall, at the corner of Loop 288 and Interstate 35E.

The new 6,021 square foot restaurant seats 206 and features the
company’s updated design. The décor selected for this location features
lighting, furniture, tiles, pottery and other elements handcrafted by
artisans throughout the United States and Mexico. Mr. Karns and Mayor
Burroughs are also very proud to announce that this store opening has
created 65 new jobs!

“El Fenix is honored to serve the residents of Denton. We decided to
join the Denton community because of the large number of requests asking
El Fenix to come here, especially from our friends at the University of
North Texas,” says Karns. “We are proud to share the legacy of the
Martinez family with Denton area residents.”

Miguel “Mike” and Faustina “Mama Cha-Cha” Martinez began the legacy of
El Fenix when they opened the first restaurant in 1918 in what was then
the “Little Mexico” neighborhood of Dallas. From that beginning, Miguel
and Faustinas children and grandchildren grew the business to 15
stores. El Fenix has been a beloved DFW tradition for over 91 years and
is best known for their award-winning chips and salsa, as well as their
Wednesday Enchilada Special. Since acquiring the restaurants in 2008,
Karns has added two new stores and has plans to open four more this
year, including a new location scheduled to open May 5 near Cowboys
Stadium in Arlington.

Financial close process standardized, improving productivity and
creating enterprise-wide accounting uniformity

BOSTON — Nucleus Research analysts examined the deployment of IBM Cognos TM1 at
Huntsman Corporation, which generated a return on investment (ROI) of
1,060% with a payback in five weeks.

Huntsman Corporation manufactures products for a variety of global
industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation,
textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology,
agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture,
appliances and packaging. Operating in five segments, the publicly held
company employing approximately 12,000 people identified an opportunity
to achieve cost reductions while upgrading its systems for compliance
with Sarbanes Oxley.

Administrators at Huntsman initially relied on three different
deployments for closing monthly, quarterly and annual statements, each
requiring different systems for multiple ERP solutions. Analytical tools
available from non-IBM reporting vendors were not flexible enough to
provide the granularity of financial analysis required. A systems review
found the fully automated IBM Cognos TM1, already in use in an existing
deployment, was the most functional solution and was implemented
enterprise-wide across all accounting workflows.

In using pre-existing accounting software, the full deployment of IBM
Cognos TM1 increased reporting visibility and did not require additional
accounting staff to achieve Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Audit fees were
greatly reduced because all data resided in one deployment and audit
reporting became far more rapid. Accountant efficiencies have improved
enterprise-wide, eliminating manual workflows, reconciliations and
rework during the financial close process and increasing productivity by
50%.

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Everyone has a theory about the current atmosphere of hostility. Some go back to blame the Newt Gingrich-led Republican Revolution, while others date it back to the Civil War, when there were fisticuffs and caning to win over opponents to their way of thinking. Whatever the origin, it continues today, and civility is becoming a thing of the past. Not that caning an opponent nearly to death was civil, but they used flowerier words when they did it. Why cant Congress just get along? We all look longingly for a bipartisan approach to Americas problems, but we can forget it. It wont happen. Cooperation is against biological principles of temperament, child development and survival techniques possessed by the men and women who walk the halls of power. Our elective representatives are adults by age, but they were once babies. While these leaders pretend to act grown up, they all started like the rest of us in diapers. We all passed through childhood; some just didnt get all the way. Everyone is born with a temperament. This is a collection of characteristics many feel are hard-wired into each of us. Some of the attributes are intensity, persistence and activity. Newborns who are intense, persistent and active grow up to be intense, persistent, active adults who run for political office. There are other developmental reasons why there is no joy inside the Beltway. It has to do with the child-rearing techniques of the parents of politicians. There is a three-way approach to dealing with crying children. You can ignore them, you can smother them with attention or you can sense what the child needs and respond consistent to the need. Then back off and let the child explore. The experts call the first two styles insecure and the last secure. Guess who goes into politics? You are right. The insecure avoidant and the insecure smothered. Who else needs the juices of power running through their veins to overcome their insecurities? The secures go about their business content with life and its simple pleasures, not needing the jolt of crowd adoration or the opiate of being in charge.
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Route1 Inc. (TSX VENTURE: ROI), a security and identity-based services company, today announced the closing of a non-brokered private placement of 38,000,000 units (Units) at $0.05 per Unit (the Unit Price) for aggregate proceeds of CDN$1,900,000 (the Offering) to Route1. Each Unit is comprised of one common share and one common share purchase warrant of Route1 (a Warrant). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.15 per common share for a period of 60 months (the Expiry Date) following the closing date.

The Offering has been conditionally approved by the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). According to TSXV rules and applicable securities legislation, the securities issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a four-month and one day hold period, commencing on the closing date and ending on June 27, 2010.

Proceeds of the Offering will be used for general working capital and corporate purposes. No fees or commissions were paid as part of the Offering.

All members of the Route1 board of directors with the exception of K. Andrew White have participated in the Offering.

Further, Route1 has been granted an extension on the repayment of its debt obligations to its lender from February 28, 2010 to May 31, 2010.

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Compliance rates low on egress, fire safety For the first time in several years, The Joint Commission standards and goals with the lowest compliance rates are not directly related to the delivery of health care. In its annual listing of the standards or goals with the highest rates of noncompliance for the first six months of 2009, The Joint Commission listed the following: Life Safety (LS) 02.01.20: The hospital maintains the integrity of the means of egress, 45% noncompliant; Record of Care, Treatment, and Services (RC) 02.03.07: Qualified staff receive and record verbal orders, 40% noncompliant;
SALT LAKE CITY — A skycap at Salt Lake City International Airport suffered minor injuries Thursday when a passenger mishandled the gun he was checking, causing a round to fire. Just before noon, a passenger was checking his bag and declaring his weapon in front of Terminal 1 when he either dropped or mishandled his semiautomatic handgun, said Dave Korzep, the airports director of operations. The gun accidentally fired, striking the pavement. A piece of shrapnel from that bullet struck a skycap in the foot, penetrating his shoe, Korzep said. Airport police were investigating the incident to determine if further action needs to be taken, Korzep said. Flights and operations inside the airport were not affected by the disturbance.
LOS ANGELES — VCA Animal Hospitals located near the northeastern Los Angeles areas of
La Crescenta, La Canada Flintridge, Acton and nearby foothills are
offering free boarding for companion animals whose families have once
again been forced to evacuate due to the heavy rains expected overnight.

“VCA is committed to assisting evacuees by providing free boarding for
their pets so families can focus on protecting their personal safety and
property,” said Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal
Hospitals. “For the hundreds of homeowners again required to evacuate,
we hope this free boarding option will minimize their stress since they
have a place that can keep their pets safe and comfortable.”

VCA
Animal Hospitals located in Los Angeles near the affected
communities can provide pets a safe and secure environment on a space
available basis for as long as the mandatory evacuations persist.

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Dole Food Company, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has
set the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders for May 6, 2010, at
11:00 a.m., Pacific Time, at the Company’s World Headquarters, One Dole
Drive, Westlake Village, California 91362, and has set March 25, 2010 as
the record date for those eligible to receive notice of and to vote at
such meeting.

Dole, with 2009 net revenues of $6.8 billion, is the world’s largest
producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables,
and is the leading producer of organic bananas. Dole markets a growing
line of packaged and frozen fruit and is a produce industry leader in
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Dole Food Company, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has
set the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders for May 6, 2010, at
11:00 a.m., Pacific Time, at the Company’s World Headquarters, One Dole
Drive, Westlake Village, California 91362, and has set March 25, 2010 as
the record date for those eligible to receive notice of and to vote at
such meeting.

Dole, with 2009 net revenues of $6.8 billion, is the world’s largest
producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables,
and is the leading producer of organic bananas. Dole markets a growing
line of packaged and frozen fruit and is a produce industry leader in
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While the economy founders, government grows, and therefore lobbying thrives as a recession-proof industry. The K Street crowd spent a record sum last year–$3.47 billion–which sounds like a lot but is not even peanuts (subsidized to the tune of $3.5 billion in the last farm bill) when one considers what is at stake in this era of trillion-dollar federal boondoggles.
DOHA, Qatar — Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (3) (Ras Laffan 3)
today announced the completion and start-up of Train 7 at Ras Laffan
Industrial City, Qatar. The project is a joint venture of Qatar
Petroleum (70 percent) and ExxonMobil Ras Laffan (3) Limited (30
percent) and represents another expansion of LNG production facilities
operated by RasGas Company Limited.

Ras Laffan 3 Train 7 is the fourth 7.8 million tons per year LNG plant
brought online by Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil joint ventures within
the past 12 months. It matches the capacity of Ras Laffan 3 Train 6, one
of the largest operating LNG production facilities in the world,
inaugurated in October 2009. These mega facilities have sufficient scale
to competitively reach markets around the globe. Qatars giant North
Field, which is estimated to contain in excess of 900 trillion cubic
feet of natural gas, will supply both trains.

“The startup of Ras Laffan 3 Train 7 represents a significant
accomplishment in the further development of natural gas from the North
Field to help supply growing global energy demand,” said Neil Duffin,
president, ExxonMobil Development Company. “Initiating LNG production
from Ras Laffan 3 Train 7 marks another major milestone in the
unprecedented effort between Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil to design
and effectively implement the largest liquefaction trains, LNG vessels
and terminals in the world.

“We are particularly proud of our unique and historic partnership with
Qatar Petroleum, the government and people of Qatar and believe our
joint success is a testament to what is possible when national and
international energy companies work together. We have achieved
industry-leading performance and delivery of projects, while effectively
protecting sensitive environments.”

Ras Laffan 3 is part of a full value-chain investment that includes the
facilities associated with natural gas production and liquefaction in
Qatar. Also involved are investments by affiliates of Qatar Petroleum
and ExxonMobil in 12 new, more efficient Q-Flex LNG vessels and one
Q-Max LNG vessel. The Q-Flex and Q-Max designs can carry about 45 and 80
percent, respectively, more LNG than the average carrier operating today
and can access LNG terminals in all of the world’s major LNG markets.
The final key component of the value chain is the Golden Pass LNG
terminal, under construction near Sabine Pass, Texas, capable of
re-gasifying 15.6 million tons per year of LNG. The joint venture
consists of affiliates of Qatar Petroleum (70 percent), ExxonMobil (17.6
percent) and ConocoPhillips (12.4 percent) and is expected to start up
in 2010.

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BEATING gum disease and taking care of teeth can be a simple matter of good oral healthcare. The smile is commonly the first thing someone notices about a person, while bacteria in the mouth can cause bad breath. so poor oral hygiene can create a bad impression in our day-to-ay lives and is a big turn-off romantically. Regular dental check-ups are vital as often as the dentist recommends. Dentists can professionally clean teeth to help beat gum disease. Book an appointment when signs of gum disease such as inflammation of gums, bleeding gums, bad breath, loose teeth or regular infections are present. Dentists will advise on correct oral care routines and can also check soft tissues of the mouth for oral cancer. RAWCLIFFE AND ROBSON DENTAL PRACTICE is set to help patients take The Great No Smoking Day Challenge.
BIOLASE Technology (NASDAQ: BLTI) will
introduce a new, breakthrough laser at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Show
this week, Feb. 25-27. This new product is unlike anything else on the
dental market and is designed to change the way dentists and hygienists
perform a full range of soft tissue and hygiene procedures. Company
management will be holding a press conference at 10:30 a.m. at the show on
the opening day (Thursday) to showcase the laser. B-roll, high resolution
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IHI program building foundation for more quality-conscious providers Open School med students are initiating their own QI programs The goal of the school, she says, is “to advance health care improvement and safety competencies in the next generation. Its an attempt to address the fact that many academic organizations were teaching improvement and safety in a very limited capacity — some not at all — so we wanted to bring it directly to students.” The schools offerings, she explains, “vary from what feel like formal courses to case studies, video clips on YouTube, discussion boards, and journal articles.” Probably the development the IHI found most interesting, she continues, “is that while the program was initially targeted at students, weve also found a large number of faculty members showing interest. They view the content and integrate it with their course curriculum and share it with other faculty so the knowledge can be spread.”
President Obama invited congressional Republicans to a “health summit” to discuss their positions, while his legislative allies continued to seek ways to enact health-care legislation that Republicans and the public have already rejected. Republicans have accordingly concluded that he has no sincere interest in negotiation, but believe that the public wants to extend him the benefit of the doubt.

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OLDWICK, N.J. — A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of
A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of CNA Surety
Corporation Group (CNA Surety) (Chicago, IL) and its members.
Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of “bbb” of its immediate
parent, CNA Surety Corporation (headquartered in Chicago, IL)
(NYSE:SUR). The outlook for all ratings is stable. (See below for a
detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)

These ratings reflect CNA Surety’s solid risk-adjusted capitalization,
historically profitable operating results and leading market position in
the contract and miscellaneous surety bond markets. These positive
rating factors are derived from the group’s clearly defined target
markets, extensive distribution network, disciplined underwriting and
credit risk management and strong servicing capabilities. In addition,
CNA Surety maintains a well-diversified surety and fidelity book of
business with respect to products, geography and market segments,
enabling the group to leverage its broad-based expertise to develop and
expand its leadership position in the surety marketplace. CNA Surety
benefits from the financial flexibility of CNA Surety Corporation, which
has low financial leverage and strong coverage ratios, as well as its
majority owner, CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE:CNA).

Partially offsetting these positive rating factors is the variability in
CNA Surety’s operating results during the prior soft market cycle due to
adverse loss reserve development, severity and frequency of losses and
higher corporate defaults. A further negative impact during this period
was an increase in the retention levels and costs associated with more
restrictive reinsurance treaties. However, in recent years, the group’s
loss reserve development has been favorable (particularly in 2008 and
2009) and net reinsurance retention levels have decreased, reinsurance
costs have moderated, and terms and conditions have become less
restrictive.

While A.M. Best expects CNA Surety will continue to generate favorable
earnings over the near term, margins may be pressured by growing
competition and the negative impact of the current weak economy on
contractors as well as increasing corporate default rates.

The FSR of A (Excellent) and ICRs of “a” have been affirmed for CNA
Surety Corporation Group and its following members:

CHICAGO — CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) recently hosted the official grand
opening of its newest branch office: Chicago. Located in downtown’s
“South Loop,” the new Chicago branch continues CNA’s “winning company”
strategy announced in 2009 by extending the global business insurer’s
geographic footprint and enabling closer proximity to its agents,
brokers and customers.

Any forward-looking statements made in this press release are made by
CNA as of the date of this press release. Further, CNA does not have any
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained
in this press release, even if CNA’s expectations or any related events,
conditions or circumstances change.

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Focus on the Family, the evangelical Christian group, bought air time to run an ad during the Super Bowl. In the ad, Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow will reportedly praise his mother for ignoring the advice of her doctors to abort him. NOW and NARAL urged CBS not to run the ad. But why? The advance publicity does not suggest that the ad says anything about how governments should treat abortion.
A study suggested that abstinence-education programs delay and reduce sexual activity among teenagers. Robert Rector of the Heritage Foundation argues that they therefore also have some beneficial side effects that are not obvious: “When an abstinent teen is matched against a sexually active teen who is identical in gender, race, parental education, family income and structure, educational aspiration, and self-esteem, the abstinent teen is.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BY MOST MEASURES, Andrea Gaines, 42, had it all going on: good looks, a successful career, a happy family and a healthy lifestyle. Yet, something was nagging at her, disturbing her rest and preventing her from enjoying her downtime: clutter. “Im pretty neat, so it didnt really look like a huge problem,” says the life and wellness coach from Evanston, Ill. “But little piles were collecting in the corners. There was too much junk in the basement, too many bills and papers piling up all around me. The bookcases were overflowing. Id walk in my door and start to feel vaguely anxious.” Then she happened to come across a flier for “clutter buster” Brooks Palmer and booked an appointment, hoping that Palmer would work some magic and get her organized. As the two of them worked their way through Gaines house room by room, she began to realize just how much her clutter was weighing her down. And when they reached the master bedroom, Gaines had a breakthrough. “I had a huge collection of marriage self-help books in there, and Brooks was encouraging me to let them go,” she recalls. “I didnt want to, but then he asked me: Do you really want these books? Or do you want what the books represent?”

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BOULDER, Colo. — BoldeReach, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the lives of women around
the world, today announced it has selected Bicycles for Humanity (B4H)
Colorado as the beneficiary of its 2010 fundraising efforts. The funds
raised for B4H Colorado will help the organization deliver thousands of
donated bikes to rural towns in Africa while benefitting the local
economy through the creation of community-based bike shops.

Each year, BoldeReach chooses an issue in the world that impacts women
and children in extreme need, finds a local organization doing excellent
work in that area and fundraises for that organization for a year.
BoldeReach chose B4H Colorado because of its commitment to helping women
in rural Africa by providing transportation and employment at its
community-based bike shops.

“B4H Colorado is changing lives for people in Africa and is particularly
focused on helping women in rural African towns by providing
transportation that enables them to provide a better life for their
families and access to healthcare and education,” said Cindy Lindsay,
president, BoldeReach. “In the bike shops, women are given the
opportunity for a career and training in skills needed to make the shop
a success. Profits from the bike shop not only pay the salaries of the
employees, but provide needed funds to local health care service
providers. This commitment makes B4H Colorado an ideal fit for our
mission to help empower women and children internationally.”

B4H Colorado is a 501(c)(3) that uses 100 percent of its proceeds to
ship donated bikes to rural towns in Africa where there is no means of
transportation beyond walking. After donating some of the bikes to
mobile healthcare workers, the rest are arranged for sale in the
retrofitted shipping container-turned community bike shop, providing a
boost to the local economy. B4H Colorado is committed to creating
opportunities for women and in Singalamwe, Namibia where it recently
delivered its second shipment. The organization trained and certified
five bike mechanics, three of whom are women. The bike shop is also
managed by a woman, marking her first form of paid employment.

“For people living on $2 per day, a bicycle is far beyond their reach
which means they lack transportation to access healthcare, economic and
educational opportunities,” said Joshua Pace, president, B4H Colorado.
“We are particularly focused on opening up more opportunities for women
by giving them much needed transportation and a way in which they can
help provide a better life for their families. We are honored to be
chosen as the 2010 beneficiary of BoldeReach’s efforts and look forward
to partnering with them to change the lives of rural Africans.”

The Science on Women and Science, edited by Christina Hoff Sommers (AEI, 340 pp., $20) The famous Title IX provision in the 1972 civil-rights legislation sounds quite sensible: “No per son in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” In the pattern of feminist activism with which we have become familiar, however, what sounded like a reasonable attempt to ensure fairness to individuals soon became a coercive instrument for enforcing decidedly unreasonable kinds of group rights. Title IXs first application was to high-school and college athletics. Since the premise of feminism is that men and women are alike apart from inconsequential physical differences and arbitrary social construction, disparities in the numbers of each sex in any area must be the result of discrimination. College administrators realized that in order to forestall lawsuits and loss of federal money, they had to demonstrate “statistical proportionality”: that the participation of men and women in sports was proportional to their numbers in the student population. But women outnumber men at many colleges, and even with the prompting and funding that markedly increased female participation in the wake of Title IX, women on the whole continued to show less interest in sports than men. Thus, perfectly viable mens teams had to be eliminated in order to make the numbers proportional. As mean and unjust as has been Title IXs application to college sports, its proponents are now employing it for something even more pernicious: the attempt to achieve gender parity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. And, as ever, the government is at the ready to do their bidding.
DALLAS — When a federal panel late last year recommended that American women in
their 40s need not get annual screening mammograms, Susan G. Komen for
the Cure® raised concerns that the new guidelines would result in denial
of the potentially life-saving procedure for too many young women.

Evidence appears to be building that those concerns over the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force guidelines may have been justified.

“Our great fear at Susan G. Komen for the Cure continues to be that
women who should be getting mammograms aren’t getting them because of
the confusion over this issue,” said Elizabeth Thompson, Komen for the
Cure’s senior vice president of medical and scientific affairs. “As the
world’s leading breast cancer organization, Komen’s position is
unchanged: women in their 40s should have no impediment to regular
mammography, and women at increased risk for breast cancer absolutely
should be talking with their health care providers about screening.”

Today, the Avon Foundation for Women released results of a survey
showing fewer women under 50 are getting mammograms since the release of
the new mammogram guidelines. The Avon study further showed that
several states are cutting funding to screening programs aimed at
low-income women.

Those new numbers follow a poll from the Annals of Internal Medicine
released last week that shows, of the doctors who responded, 67 percent
said they will stop routinely advising women in their 40s to get annual
mammograms and 62 percent will advise women 50 to 74 to get a mammogram
every other year rather than annually. In addition, 41 percent will stop
advising women to do monthly self-examinations and 19 percent will stop
doing clinical breast examinations.

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The IT conference held in Bremen, Germany at The Park Hotel from Tuesday, 23rd to Thursday, 25th February 2010 is renowned as the premier event for global CIOs to meet and discuss wide ranging developments with peers. Also known as the CIOEU Summit 2010, the event is a must attend calendar date for senior business and information technology professionals.

The CIO Summit selects the respected CIO executives throughout Europe through its advisory board GDS; with its exclusive partners IDC it invites attendees for the top global organisations.

Siim Vips, CEO at Modera comments, “CIO Summit Europe 2010 is prestigious event and allows Modera to meet more of its peers at an amazing venue in within a relaxed environment. At the Bermen summit we are able debate the impact that IT and the current financial climate is having upon our industry. We can discuss the influences that have been experienced across all areas of business sharing our expertise on what it has meant for various sectors.

With a great number of meetings, panels, roundtables and one-to-one workshops, Modera is able to continue sharing the knowledge it is developing in the information management industry.”

Last Exit to Utopia: The Survival of Socialism in a Post-Soviet Era, by Jean-Francois Revel (Encounter, 300 pp., $23.95) Jean-Francois Revel was marvelously intelligent, witty, no respecter of persons, a lover of the good life, cosmopolitan with a bias in favor of Italy, up to date with the news and the gossip and the latest books in several languages–in short, the kind of Frenchman everyone hopes to meet but hardly ever does. He and Raymond Aron were editors and columnists for LExpress, the weekly magazine that used to have a readership of 3 million, and its not much of an exaggeration to say that in their day they were the two commentators in Paris most worth reading. Born in 1924, Revel describes in his autobiography, memorably titled Thief in an Empty House, how he was educated first by the Jesuits and then at one of the famous institutions of higher learning that groom the countrys elite. This gave him the grounding afterwards to write polemics knocking the stuffing out of assorted charlatans like Sartre, Jacques Lacan, Teilhard de Chardin, Heidegger, and Husserl. Aged 16 when France collapsed under the German blitzkrieg of 1940, he had some experience of totalitarianism in action. However menacing the Nazi occupation might be, the collaborationist Vichy regime of Marshal Petain seemed to him more comic than anything else. It fell to Revel in 1945 to escort to prison the preposterous and anti-Semitic publicist Charles Maurras, and he loved to laugh remembering how Maurras had said of his arrest, “This is the revenge of Dreyfus.” For years Revel mocked General de Gaulle as an operetta-style dictator and perpetual fountain of purple prose. President Mitterrands pretensions were equally dismissed. But it was the hold that Communism acquired over French intellectual life that really set Revels adrenaline racing. He was influenced by Raymond Arons masterpiece The Opium of the Intellectuals, published in 1955, and the first fully informed and sustained demolition of Marxism by a Frenchman. In one carefully argued book after another, Revel took to pieces the ideology of Communism and exposed the misconceptions, contradictions, illusions, and group-thought of those who adhered to it. This was in a country where Picasso could say on behalf of influential artists, “I went to Communism as one goes to a fresh spring of water,” and Sartre could say on behalf of influential writers, “An anti-Communist is a dog.” Following leads of that kind, Communism had acquired a mind-numbing hold on public opinion. The irrationality of it was like some tidal wave swamping everything. About a third of the electorate voted for the Communists at the height of the partys success. To expose French Communist-party leaders and propagandists as crooks, dupes, and paid agents of Moscow was not enough. Georges Marchais, a long-standing general secretary of the party, even got away with having volunteered during the war to work in Nazi Germany in an armaments factory. At the outset of the Cold War, leading Communists trooped into a courtroom to testify that the Gulag was the slanderous invention of a Soviet defector, and that slave labor was unknown in the Soviet Union. From 1945 to as late as the 1980s, governments were taking Communists into coalition and giving them important ministries. Again, its not much of an exaggeration to say that Revel was obliging people to understand that crime, degradation, and failure of intellect and morality are inherent in Communism. This was to change the terms of public debate.
BEDFORD, Mass. — Interactive Data Corporation (NYSE: IDC), a leading provider of
financial market data, analytics and related solutions to financial
institutions, active traders and individual investors, today announced
that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$0.20 per share of Interactive Data common stock, payable on March 31,
2010 to stockholders of record on March 3, 2010. This is the Company’s 13th
consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

The declaration of future quarterly dividends, and the establishment of
related record and payment dates, is subject to final determination of
the Board of Directors of Interactive Data.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and
federal securities laws, and is subject to the safe-harbor created by
such Act and laws. Forward-looking statements include our statements
discussing our goals, beliefs, strategies, objectives, plans, future
financial conditions, results of operations and cash flows or
projections, including those statements related to any potential future
quarterly dividends, including the timing, nature and financial impact
of issuing any such dividend. These statements are subject to known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may
cause actual results to be materially different from those contemplated
by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not
limited to: (i) the ability of our majority shareholder to exert
influence over our affairs, including the ability to approve or
disapprove any corporate actions submitted to a vote of our
stockholders; (ii) the difficulty in predicting our future cash needs;
(iii) the nature of other investment opportunities available to us from
time to time; (iv) our operating cash flow; and (v) other factors
identified in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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NORWALK, Conn. — IMS Health (NYSE: RX), the world’s leading provider of market
intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today
announced that it expects to close the merger providing for its
acquisition by entities created by certain affiliates of TPG Capital,
L.P. (“TPG”) and the CPP Investment Board (“CPPIB”) by the end of
February 2010.

The consummation of the merger remains subject to the satisfaction or
waiver of certain closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement
and discussed in detail in the Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule
14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by IMS Health on
December 29, 2009.

If the merger closes as expected by the end of February 2010, IMS Health
will not declare a first-quarter 2010 dividend to its stockholders of
record.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — First DataBank a leading provider of drug
databases that help drive patient safety, today announced that
veteran healthcare industry executive, Bob Katter, has joined the
company as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Katter joins First
DataBank from McKesson Corporation’s RelayHealth division, where he most
recently served as Vice President, Strategy and Business Development.
Katter is based in the company’s headquarters in South San Francisco.

“I’m pleased to join First DataBank because of the tremendous
opportunity to support our vision of creating a world free of medication
errors by collaborating with our partners to provide the industry’s most
trusted medication information to doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other
healthcare providers,” said Bob Katter, Vice President, Sales and
Marketing.

“As the leading provider of integrated drug information, First DataBank
is ideally positioned to capitalize on the substantial investment in
health information technology through the federal stimulus program, the
emergence of new technologies and the increased participation of
consumers in healthcare delivery and decision-making,” continued Katter.

Katter has more than 15 years of experience at leading companies in the
healthcare technology and services industry where he has been
instrumental in developing and bringing to market emerging technologies
focusing on health information exchange. Prior to his tenure at
RelayHealth, Katter served as Vice President of Business Development at
MedicaLogic/Medscape, a provider of digital
health records and online
health information. Earlier in his career, Katter served on the
executive team at Vivra Specialty Partners, a practice management
company, in operations and business development roles. Katter earned an
MBA degree from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut and a BA degree
in Chemistry from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.

“Bob is uniquely qualified to assume this position given his breadth of
experience in healthcare information technology, especially as it
relates to the development of interoperable systems and the increasing
importance this represents to our customers,” said Donald Nielsen, MD,
President, First DataBank. “Bob has strong relationships within the
industry segments that comprise the majority of First DataBank’s
customer base, which is essential to ensure the voice of our customers
is well represented in all our marketing and sales activities.”

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THE Government has scrapped plans to replace the sunken sailing vessel Asgard II and is instead to hand over the EUR3million insurance payout to Brian Lenihans Department of Finance. Former Defence Minister Willie ODea torpedoed the popular Sail Training Scheme despite the offer of a FREE tall ship. Now it is highly unlikely that any Irish sailing ships will take part in the Tall Ships Race which is due to be the biggest tourist event in Ireland when it visits Waterford during 2011. The Department of Defence considered refloating the Asgard II but the EUR2million cost was seen as prohibitive.
Motorcyclists are largely in favour of the bike scrappage scheme, according to a survey of customers by Swinton Bikes.

An online survey of 1,200 customers by Swinton Bikes, one of the UKs leading motorbike insurance brokers, found that almost 50% would be encouraged to buy a new motorbike if the scrappage scheme were to be put in place.

With sales of motorcycles dipping in 2009, the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has called for measures to boost bike purchases, following the success of the car scrappage scheme.

According to reports, a total of 111,513 motorcycles, scooters and mopeds were sold in the UK last year – 20% fewer than in 2008.

The MCI is calling for local authorities, transport planners and the Government to view motorcycling as an alternative to the use of cars and public transport.

UK van drivers are turning to traditional fish and chips as their favourite British takeaway, according to figures released today.

An online survey of 1,200 customers by van insurance retailer, Swinton Commercial, found that a staggering 75% of van drivers voted for the traditional British takeaway.

The poll found that another British favourite, the infamous bacon or sausage sarnie, came in second place with 11% of the votes. The more exotic offerings of chicken tikka masala, lamb doner kebab and sweet and sour chicken scored less well with Swinton van insurance customers.

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SALT LAKE CITY — Auto technician Gene Foulger spent $2,000 to become certified in installing kits that would allow vehicles to run on natural gas. But after spending the money and hours in training, Foulger, owner of Certified Automotive on West Temple, refuses to touch a kit. “Its because of threats from the EPA,” Foulger said. “You can get fined something like $25,000 to $50,000 for each kit for tampering with a vehicle.” Sponsored by Rep. Jack Draxler, R-Sandy, the bill permits retrofitted vehicles to be inspected by technicians, who must have training in compressed natural gas fuel tanks and must follow inspection guidelines by organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association.
— Industry Leader in Handheld Wireless Test Solutions Joins
Organization that Serves as Voice of Tower Professionals –

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Anritsu Company (NATE – Booth 628) announces it has become a member of
the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), a non-profit
organization that serves as the unified voice of the tower erection,
service, and maintenance industry. Anritsu joined NATE as part of its
ongoing commitment to provide field engineers, technicians and other
wireless field professionals with the test solutions they need to
conduct their jobs safely and efficiently.

“Anritsu shares many of the same initiatives as NATE in terms of
representing the professionals who are deploying, installing, and
maintaining wireless networks. We plan on being a very active member of
NATE to help advance the entire industry and ensure that the voice of
the wireless field professional is heard and their needs are met,” said
Donn Mulder, Vice President and General Manager, Microwave Measurements
Division of Anritsu Company.

Wireless field professionals have been relying on Anritsu handheld
instruments for more than a decade. Anritsu is the market leader in
providing analyzers that are compact, lightweight and easy to use. The
Anritsu family of field instruments has made it simpler for field
professionals to conduct measurements, and eliminates the need to carry
multiple instruments that are bulkier and more difficult to operate.

Anritsu’s portfolio of handheld test instruments includes the Site
Master™, Spectrum
Master™, Cell
Master™, and BTS
Master™ analyzers. All of the products are robust, lightweight and
have the functionality of multiple instruments, saving money and
improving efficiencies. An intuitive user interface, high-quality
construction, and unmatched price/performance are trademarks of the
analyzers. In addition to providing the technology necessary for today’s
field testing requirements, Anritsu offers certified training and
world-class support for field technicians.

Sponsor and registration count is
heating up for Autotask
Corporations spring interactive face-to-face conference, Autotask Community Live
2010 . The agenda is final for the conference that is set to take place
in Miami, FL on April 18th – 20th. The action-packed agenda boasts tips and
ideas to better manage an IT service business as well as details for
owners, technicians, operations managers, sales professionals, even finance
personnel.

The conference kicks off with a welcome reception and sponsor showcase on
Sun., April 18th. Initial sponsors for the event include: Platinum sponsor
Zenith InfoTech Ltd.; Gold sponsors Intronis Inc., Level Platforms Inc. and
N-able Technologies; and, Silver sponsors Asigra, CompTIA, OwnWebNow Corp.,
and Reflexion. Autotask CEO Bob Godgart anticipates more sponsors to join
in the upcoming weeks. “Were already attracting a record number of U.S.
and international attendees and sponsors who are taking part in this years
event. When everything is said and done we will have the most diverse
group involved in a PSA user conference.”

The agenda is based on feedback from last years event and includes topics
for both new and advanced Autotask users:

– Sunday kicks off with the nearly sold-out Autotask Academy Accelerator Bootcamp offering jam-packed tips and
tricks to maximize the popular IT services management platform, and
additional pre-conference events including CompTIA s
Mastering Business Strategy and Karl Palachuk s Execution and a Zero Downtime Migration
seminar

– On Monday, an opening keynote with Autotask CEO Bob Godgart on his
vision for ways to maximize and “Manage the Product and Services Lifecycle
with Autotask” as well his view on cloud-based IT services

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PETER STORRIE has lifted the lid on the financial chaos engulfing Portsmouth and the reasons why the club are drowning in debt. Chief executive Storrie decided to speak out after growing increasingly agitated by speculation over the clubs fate. He said: “Naturally there are lessons to be learned from what has gone on at Portsmouth but fundamentally the club was run no differently than Chelsea, whereby we had owners supporting substantial debt. “When Milan Mandaric was at the club he personally supported the debt and overdraft facilities. Obviously the level of spending during his time was in line with what the club could afford.
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COVERING UP THE inconvenient facts of his resume, donning new identifies the way other men change suits, the hidden persuader at the center of AMCs Mad Men has a talent for duplicity that would seem to place him squarely in pop cultures rich canon of ad industry villains. But even with his fake name, appropriated past, perfect show family, and less than ethical approach to client management, Don Draper stands apart from the cynics, hoodwinks, hacks, and evil mesmerists who populate the pages of such anti-advertising tomes as The Hucksters, The Hidden Persuaders, and No Logo. At home in his dining room or at a fancy restaurant wooing clients, Draper may be a lying, boozing con man. But when hes in his office, dreaming up catch phrases to sell products, the specters of candor and authenticity possess him. “You are the product,” Draper tells a neophyte copywriter. “You, feeling something. Thats what sells” He doesnt just want to sell us the sizzle of girdles and popsicles; he wants to sell us their souls. Art Copy, a 2009 documentary about the advertising business, is built around interviews with eight of the industrys most celebrated practitioners. One of them, the legendary ad man George Lois, echoes Drapers passion. “I can get excited about selling a new kind of pin; growls Lois, a pugnacious blusterer whose campaigns for MTV and Tommy Hilfiger helped turn them into cultural mainstays. Contemplating a pins very pinness–identifying the precise qualities that make it useful to us and enhances our lives–is the path toward great advertising. The contrarian theme that advertising is at heart a medium for profound truth telling runs throughout Art Copy, which will be out on DVD this summer. The more common nonindustry view is of advertising as a fundamentally crooked enterprise that aims to brainwash us into buying products we dont really need to solve problems we dont actually have and attain ideals we dont genuinely aspire to. Art Copy departs from this stereotype in large part because its not a nonindustry depiction. While aimed at general audiences and directed by Doug Pray, whose past work includes documentaries on suffers, graffiti artists, turntablists, and the Seattle music scene, the movie was funded by The One Club, which describes itself as “the worlds foremost non-profit organization for the recognition and promotion of excellence in advertising”
– Acquisition Expands 3M’s Office Supplies Product Offering,
Accelerates 3M’s Global Label Growth Initiative -

ST. PAUL, Minn. TOKYO — 3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to
acquire a majority stake in the A-One branded consumer and office label
business and related operations. Terms of the transaction were not
disclosed.

A-One is the number one office and consumer label brand in Asia, and the
second largest worldwide. It has been majority owned and operated by the
Arai family continuously since its inception in 1959, offering the
highest level in Japanese quality, design and innovation. A-One label
products have been manufactured from its Togane plant for office and
consumer customers throughout Japan for over 50 years. A-One has
distribution at all major retail and stationery channels throughout
Japan. A-One CEO Hiroaki Arai will continue to lead the business after
closing, bringing A-One within the 3M global network.

3M entered the U.S. consumer and office label market in 2009 under the
flagship Post-it and 3M brands, and brought new innovation and
excitement to the category. The acquisition of A-One will accelerate
3M’s growth in this important category and provide valuable technical
expertise.

“A-One will significantly enhance our ability to create a global label
platform that services our customers and delights our loyal 3M
end-users,” said Bill Smith, vice president, 3M Office Supplies
Division. “A-One not only provides immediate critical mass in Japan and
valuable know-how for label production, it accelerates our penetration
through the Asia region and underscores 3M’s commitment to be a global
leader in the consumer and office label business.”

ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009, North Koreans awoke to find that their savings had lost 99 percent of their official value. Kim Jong Ils dictatorship dropped two zeros from the North Korean won, making a 100-won note worth only one. Exchange of old currency for new is capped at 300,000 of the old won per family in bank savings and half that amount in cash. The limit is a de facto ceiling on savings, rendering worthless any currency held above the cutoff. The sudden revaluation may be an attempt to crack down on the black markets that have long existed in the comers of North Koreas centralized economic system. Defending the monetary change, which was imposed against a background of rampant inflation and widespread poverty, an official at the countrys central bank told a pro-Pyongyang paper in Japan that “in the future, a large share of economic activities will be subject not to the market, but the planned supply and distribution system.”

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SALT LAKE CITY – Thanks to a “refresh” grant from the David Bohnett Foundation, the University of Utahs Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center will be getting an upgrade. The Utah Pride Center also received one of Bohnetts grants, as did schools and facilities in more than two dozen states. Since 1999, the foundation has provided more than $35 million in funding, technology and technical support to innovative organizations and institutions, including a broad spectrum of arts, educational and civic programs, LGBT-related causes, voting rights and registration initiatives, research and public policies to reduce the toll of firearm violence, and animal research and rights.
More Than 725 Million Visits Provide a Collective $20 Billion
Economic Impact to Communities Surrounding 6,000 State Park Units
Nationwide

Americans demonstrated a strong demand for budget-friendly outdoor
recreation and cultural tourism within easy access to home, with more
than 725 million visits to state parks in 2009. Whether hiking in the
Rocky Mountains, kayaking in the Chesapeake Bay, visiting an historic
battlefield or surfing a Southern California beach, state parks ranked
among the most important leisure time choices for Americans. Despite
this remarkable demand from the public during the recession, these green
spaces are in peril.

“Building state parks creates jobs and operating state parks stimulates
outdoor recreation and tourism spending. That translates to a huge boon
to our local economies,” said NASPD President Joe Elton, Director of
Virginia State Parks. Elton further stated that, “In 2009 visitors to
state parks across America helped create a $20 billion economic impact,
which is an incredible return on investment given that the overall
budget expenditure nationwide is less than $2.3 billion.”

State parks also play a pivotal role in helping combat obesity, one of
the nation’s most pressing health issues. First Lady Michelle Obama,
along with doctors and public health officials, are citing the need for
more activity among children.

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NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings takes the following rating actions on Aurora West School
District No. 129, Kane County, Illinois as part of its continuous
surveillance effort:

–$2,000,000 lease certificates, series 2001 (qualified zone academy
bonds), affirmed at A ;

–$1,000,000 lease certificates, series 2003 (qualified zone academy
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The conference will be held at Ruths Chris Steak House at 225 N.E. Mizner
Boulevard, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33432 from 8:00 AM ET until 4:30 PM ET
and ICOP Executives are scheduled to present at 10:00 AM. The presentation
will highlight ICOPs mission to provide its customers with the highest
quality mobile video solutions for public safety markets worldwide, that
are relied upon in daily operations, and in responding to crisis
situations. The presentation will also focus on recent developments and
strategic vision for continued growth and success in 2010.

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SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ:BABY) today announced that the
Company intends to release its 2009 fourth quarter and full year
financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 4, 2010.
Natus management will host an investment-community conference call the
same day beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time)
to discuss those results and to answer questions.

Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by
dialing 866-730-5762 for domestic callers, or 857-350-1586 for
international callers, and entering reservation code 94499105. A
telephone replay will be available for 48 hours following the conclusion
of the call by dialing 888-286-8010 for domestic callers, or
617-801-6888 for international callers, and entering reservation code
28704719.

Natus is a leading provider of healthcare products used for the
screening, detection, treatment, monitoring and tracking of common
medical ailments in newborn care, hearing impairment, neurological
dysfunction, epilepsy, sleep disorders, and balance and mobility
disorders. Product offerings include computerized neurodiagnostic
systems for audiology, neurology, polysomnography, and neonatology, as
well as newborn care products such as hearing screening systems,
phototherapy devices for the treatment of newborn jaundice, head-cooling
products for the treatment of brain injury in newborns, and software
systems for managing and tracking disorders and diseases for public
health laboratories.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Premier
Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced new agreements for cribs,
bassinets and youth beds have been awarded to Homewood Health Care
Products Inc. of Dublin, Ohio, a veteran owned business enterprise; and
NK Medical Products Inc. of Clarence,�N.Y., a small business enterprise.

Effective April 1, 2010, the agreements are available to acute care and
continuum of care members of the Premier
healthcare alliance.

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recipient

The Premier
healthcare alliance is more than 2,300 U.S. hospitals and
64,000-plus other healthcare sites working together to improve
healthcare quality and affordability. Owned by not-for-profit hospitals,
Premier maintains the nations most comprehensive repository of
clinical, financial and outcomes information and operates a leading
healthcare purchasing network. A world leader in helping deliver
measurable improvements in care, Premier works with the Centers for
Medicare Medicaid Services and the United Kingdoms National Health
Service North West to improve hospital performance. Headquartered in
Charlotte, N.C., Premier also has offices in San Diego, Philadelphia and
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SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ:BABY) today announced that the
Company intends to release its 2009 fourth quarter and full year
financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 4, 2010.
Natus management will host an investment-community conference call the
same day beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time)
to discuss those results and to answer questions.

Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by
dialing 866-730-5762 for domestic callers, or 857-350-1586 for
international callers, and entering reservation code 94499105. A
telephone replay will be available for 48 hours following the conclusion
of the call by dialing 888-286-8010 for domestic callers, or
617-801-6888 for international callers, and entering reservation code
28704719.

Natus is a leading provider of healthcare products used for the
screening, detection, treatment, monitoring and tracking of common
medical ailments in newborn care, hearing impairment, neurological
dysfunction, epilepsy, sleep disorders, and balance and mobility
disorders. Product offerings include computerized neurodiagnostic
systems for audiology, neurology, polysomnography, and neonatology, as
well as newborn care products such as hearing screening systems,
phototherapy devices for the treatment of newborn jaundice, head-cooling
products for the treatment of brain injury in newborns, and software
systems for managing and tracking disorders and diseases for public
health laboratories.

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Pacamor Kubar Bearings manufactures high performance miniature and
instrument ball bearings for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental,
industrial, and commercial industries.

Customers include major aerospace manufacturers and key resellers as
well as various national laboratories and prestigious government
organizations such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA). PKB provides these industries with precision ball bearings,
including those with unique designs and materials used at sub-cryogenic
temperatures.

Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) FAA TSO-C149 Aircraft Bearings are
manufactured and assembled at our ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004
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customers.

Remedent, Inc. (OTCBB: REMI), an
international company specializing in the research, development, and
manufacturing of oral care and cosmetic dentistry products, announced the
current information for the replay of the conference call held on February
18, 2010.

A telephone replay of the call is available until March 17, 2010.
Toll-free replay number: 1-800-839-5490
International replay number: 1-402-220-2550
(No passcode required)

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HAMILTON, Bermuda — Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: AGII), an
international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance
products, announced today its Board of Directors has reinstated a
quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.12 on each share of common
stock outstanding to be disbursed on March 15, 2010, to shareholders of
record on March 1, 2010. This is equivalent to an annual dividend of
$0.48 per share.

Mark E. Watson III, Argo Group CEO, said, “Over the last several
quarters we have shared our strategy for deploying capital and that
repatriation would be considered if conditions warranted. Our Board
agreed the most effective and equitable means of doing so is to pay a
cash dividend to owners of our common stock.

“The Boards action to pay a dividend reflects Argo Groups continued
strong operating performance, which has improved our financial and
liquidity positions. This has enabled us to grow our balance sheet,
invest in attractive opportunities, expand our platform to international
markets and now provide cash returns to our shareholders,” said Mr.
Watson.

The declaration and payment of dividends is at the discretion of the
Board and will depend on the Companys financial results, cash
requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the
Board.

Shareholders will not be required to take any action. The cash dividend
will be administered by American Stock Transfer Trust Company, Argo
Groups transfer agent.

OLDWICK, N.J. — A.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of “bbb” to the recently
issued $200 million 7.5% 10-year fixed rate senior notes of The
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (THG) (Worcester, MA) (NYSE: THG). The
rating outlook is stable.

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Based on the
proceeds of the debt offering, THG’s unadjusted debt-to-total capital
ratio is calculated at approximately 22%, which is below A.M. Best’s
tolerance levels.

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“Although 2009 was a challenging year, the men and women of AtriCure
demonstrated their high level of commitment, skillfulness and resolve.
We successfully executed our strategic priorities of accelerating
profitability, advancing FDA atrial fibrillation approvals and expanding
our market leading position through the development of new, innovative
growth platforms,” said David J. Drachman, President and Chief Executive
Officer. “As we look forward to 2010, we are focused on capitalizing on
our growth opportunities and we are confident that AtriCure is well
positioned to deliver results for patients, physicians and shareholders.”

2009 Financial Results

Revenues for 2009 were $54.5 million, a $0.7 million decrease as
compared to 2008 revenues of $55.3 million. Revenues from domestic open
heart products for 2009 increased to $27.5 million from $27.1 million.
Revenues from domestic minimally invasive products declined from $19.8
million for 2008 to $16.6 million for 2009. 2008 revenues from minimally
invasive products benefited from the inclusion of sales associated with
the OR Lab™ system. International revenues for 2009 grew $2.1 million to
a record $10.4 million, representing growth of 24.9 percent on a GAAP
basis or 28.2 percent on a currency neutral basis. The increase in
international revenues was driven primarily by market share gains.

Atrion Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRI) announced today
that revenues and earnings were higher for the fourth quarter and the full
year 2009 compared to the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $24,403,000 compared to
$23,590,000 in the same period of 2008, representing a 3% increase.
Excluding a pension plan settlement charge in the fourth quarter of 2009
described below, diluted earnings per share were up 8% to $2.10 from $1.94
in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Commenting on the Companys performance for the fourth quarter of 2009
compared to the fourth quarter of 2008, Emile A. Battat, Chairman CEO,
said, “We are pleased with the operating performance of the Company in the
fourth quarter of 2009 where revenues from fluid delivery and ophthalmic
products showed solid growth, overcoming a 20% decline in sales of valves
to the Aviation and Marine markets that continue to suffer from the
recession. The change of our product mix in favor of proprietary medical
products led to an 8% increase in our adjusted diluted EPS, before the
settlement charge in the 2009 period. This favorable comparison comes
despite the fact that the fourth quarter of 2008 was an especially strong
quarter with diluted EPS showing a 24% increase over the same period in the
2007. The settlement charge in the 2009 fourth quarter results from our
decision, described in prior filings, to terminate our defined benefit
plans as of December 31, 2007. Having finally received governmental
approvals for that termination, the non-cash charge of $1 million, or $0.32
per diluted share, was booked in the fourth quarter of 2009.”

For the full year 2009, Atrions revenues increased 5% to $100,643,000 from
$95,895,000 in 2008. Net income per diluted share of $8.68 in 2009 was 11%
higher than net income of $7.82 per diluted share in 2008, excluding from
the 2009 results the $.32 per share special charge attributable to final
settlement of the defined benefit pension plans termination. Net income
per diluted share for 2009 was $8.36 on a GAAP basis.

Mr. Battat spoke to the overall results of 2009, remarking, “For the year
as a whole, we are extremely pleased with the increase in diluted EPS,
which represents our eleventh consecutive year of double-digit growth in
earnings, excluding the 2009 charge for pension plans termination discussed
above.” Mr. Battat added, “In recognition of the Companys strong financial
position, the Board of Directors declared on January 4, 2010, a special
cash dividend of $6.00 per share. The Company believes that its substantial
remaining cash, along with future cash flows and available low-cost
borrowings, should be adequate to fund internal and external growth
opportunities for the foreseeable future.”

Commenting on expectations for the current year, Mr. Battat stated,
“Assuming that the worst of the recession is over, we expect to continue to
show low double-digit growth in diluted EPS this year.”

SOUTHLAKE, Texas — GOGO Worldwide Vacations, a leading wholesaler of value and
amenity-packed vacation packages, has partnered with Moneydirect to
process travel agency commission payments.

GOGO and their network of agency partners expect to gain significant
benefits from the Moneydirect solution, which automates settlement,
reconciliation and reporting of all commissions between GOGO and travel
agencies.

“We are pleased to partner with Moneydirect in the United States to
automate the processing of payments to our travel agency partners,” said
Michele Kish, president of GOGO Worldwide Vacations. “Moneydirect allows
us to migrate from remitting paper checks to a completely electronic
solution. Our agency partners see tremendous value in receiving their
commission payments directly into their bank account with the
accompanying reports being sent to their designated e-mail address – all
at no additional cost to them.”

GOGO has been piloting the new solution since January with exceptional
results.

“It’s nice to see a company that gets it right the first time,” said
Julius Sterling, owner of Sterling Travel in Freeport, New York. “I
especially liked the detail report so I could see what the entire
deposit was for.”

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Sally DeFord is a popular, brilliant LDS composer and arranger. Youve no doubt heard her compositions performed by your ward choir, especially if you have a budget-savvy choir director. DeFord offers her sheet music for free on her Web site. Those who have discovered DeFords talents are eager to spread the word.
LOS ANGELES — Kathryn Grayson, whose beauty and lilting soprano voice brightened such popular MGM musicals of the 1940s and 50s as “Anchors Aweigh,” “Show Boat” and “Kiss Me Kate,” has died. She was 88. Grayson died Wednesday at her Los Angeles home, the actress longtime secretary and companion, Sally Sherman, told The Associated Press. “She just went to sleep and didnt wake up,” Sherman said Thursday. “I thought they were wasting their time and money,” Grayson recalled of her first days at the studio. “I even told (studio boss) Louis B. Mayer that. He said he knew a lot more than a 16-year-old girl who is and who isnt good material for pictures.

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Tweens, teens and thirty-something gamers beware – Grandma and Grandpa are the newest force to be reckoned with in the family Wii showdown.

The Wii™ video game system has increasingly found a home at seniors living residences and community centres across the country – creating new opportunities for residents to interact with each other, and allowing seniors to take on a younger generation at what was traditionally considered their domain.

Members of Edmonds Community Centre for 55 in Burnaby, British Columbia, were treated to some fun in the virtual sun as representatives from Nintendo and Nurse Next Door , Canadas fastest growing in-home senior care provider, encouraged seniors to try their skills with the Wii Sports Resort game. While playing together with each other and kids from a local youth centre, Edmonds members also had the opportunity to learn about and experience the Wii system.

Denise Kelly, Captain of Relationships Community Care from Nurse Next Doors Burnaby, BC franchise, has been incorporating Nintendo games as a regular past time amongst the senior population it services, and has found that seniors genuinely enjoy playing interactive games on Wii and reap far greater benefits.

Futuremed Healthcare Income Fund (TSX: FMD.UN) today announced the monthly cash distribution for February 2010 has been set at $0.0771 per unit, or $0.925 per unit on an annualized basis.

The distribution will be paid on March 15, 2010, to unitholders of record as at February 28, 2010.

Futuremed is Canadas leading value-added distributor of consumable nursing home supplies and specialized furniture and equipment to the growing long-term care facilities sector.

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