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Aspiring Artists Taught By Industry Leading Experts

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Gnomon
School of Visual Effects, the industry leader in professional
training for artists in the entertainment and design field, recently
announced its first full-time three-year curriculum for aspiring artists
wanting to work in production for movies, games and television.
Beginning in summer 2010, the Entertainment
Design and Digital Production Program blends one year of foundation
art and design classes with two years of digital production to prepare
students for a career as a digital artist in the film, video game or
broadcast industries. As with all of Gnomons programs, the goal of the
new comprehensive curriculum is to develop the digital entertainment
industry’s most well-rounded and production-ready artists.

“The Gnomon School has long been recognized as a leading institution for
advanced training within the digital entertainment industry, and we are
now proud to expand access to Gnomon though the new Entertainment Design
and Digital Production program,” said Alex Alvarez, Founder of Gnomon
School of Visual Effects. “With the new three-year program, students
without a foundation in art can now quickly and affordably develop their
skills to begin a career in one of the most exciting and lucrative
fields for artists today. As Gnomon instructors are working
professionals in the industry’s leading studios, our students receive
exclusive hands-on instruction that makes them ideal job candidates upon
graduation.”

Unlike some conventional curriculums, Gnomon’s Entertainment Design and
Digital Production Program is blended to provide both a core foundation
of toolsets, as well as specialized tracks that prepare students to work
in the field of their choice. Gnomon’s curriculum is geared towards the
development of both artistic and cutting-edge technical skills to ensure
that students’ skills can be applicable to all industries of
entertainment, including games, broadcast or film. In addition, Gnomon
uniquely provides an advanced learning experience with classes taught by
leading visual effects artists that specialize in each field of study.

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LONDON — Fine Living Network, a full-spectrum lifestyle television channel
and interactive brand, will debut April 1 across more than 60 countries
in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The international distribution of Fine Living Network, or FLN as
it is also known, is the latest product of a joint venture that was
created last year between Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:SNI)
and Chellomedia’s UK-based business unit Chello Zone, part of Liberty
Global, Inc.

As part of a rebranding initiative, FLN will step into the distribution
footprint created by Zone Club, a women’s lifestyle and entertainment
channel that Chello Zone contributed to the joint venture when it was
created in November. From the outset, FLN will be seen in 2.6 million
households throughout the EMEA region.

FLN’s debut follows quickly on the heels of the launch of Food Network,
the joint venture’s first channel launch. Food Network is now
distributed to over 10 million homes in the U.K. and EMEA.

FLN further enhances Zone Club’s lifestyle offering by targeting five
content genres – Home, Cuisine, Travel, Style and Wellbeing. The service
will draw on premier productions from Scripps Networks, as well as
complementary programming from third-party producers.

Ground-Breaking Project Will Grow Customer Bases and Increase ROI for
Content Providers and Advertisers

AMSTERDAM — Irdeto,
a leading expert in content and business model protection solutions and
services, today announced that middleware and interactive TV technology
provider Selevision has selected Irdeto’s middleware solution and
conditional access system (CAS) for its new High Definition Personal
Video Recorders (HD PVRs). The HD PVRs, currently in field testing in
Saudi Arabia, will enable content providers to run highly tailored
advertisements – a market first in the Middle East. In addition,
Selevisions HD PVRs will be protected by Irdetos CAS and secure chip
set – another first for the region – to allow the company to
comprehensively secure premium content, while delivering a personalized
experience for consumers, through uniquely selected programs and
commercials.

“Irdeto’s technology meets our needs for a flexible solution that
enables us to deliver targeted content to consumers, while protecting it
against piracy, which continues to be rife in this region,” said Dr.
Raed Khusheim, CEO and founder of Selevision. “Irdetos solution allows
us to constantly enhance our targeted advertising capabilities. Irdeto
was a natural choice for us, given the company’s proven track record of
delivering industry-leading conditional access solutions in the Middle
East. We look forward to expanding our services to other regions, and to
continuing to work with Irdeto.”

According to Informa,
at the end of 2014, the Middle East and North Africa region will have
approximately 50 million multichannel TV homes. This means that more
than 70 percent of households will have either cable or satellite
television. In response to this growth as well as the need to
differentiate themselves to both advertisers and viewers, Selevision
selected Irdeto’s industry-leading middleware technology to empower
advertisers to effectively reach a wide range of viewers with ads that
are directly relevant to consumers.

“The advanced features and functionality that the Selevision HD PVR
offers to consumers and advertisers is a testimony to the maturity that
Irdeto middleware has reached,” stated David Canellos, senior vice
president, sales and marketing for Irdeto. “The Middle Eastern market is
ripe for innovation, and the ability to reach viewers with targeted
advertising is increasingly important, as audiences are progressively
looking for content that is personalized and relevant.”

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Can you crunch the code? Each number represents a letter. Every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the clue letters, below the main grid, to get started. Do you know which letter is represented by Number 1 in Codebreaker? Call 0901 609 1899 Or text SMCRUNCH, followed by a space, then your answer, to 84080. Closes midnight Tuesday March 9. Winner picked at random from correct entries.
WHATS it all about, Alfie? Thats what the cynics are asking after Gareth Thomas, the most capped Welsh RU player in history with 100 appearances, joined Crusaders on an 18-month deal. But ex-dual international full-back Clive Griffiths reckons its no gamble by the Wrexham-based club to persuade 35-year-old Thomas, nicknamed Alfie, to switch codes. Griffiths, who joined St Helens for a record pounds 27,000 in 1979, said: “Gareth [right] is a fantastic player and has all the attributes. The bookies dont share Griffithss confidence, offering odds of 10-1 for Thomas to make 40 Super League appearances, 25-1 to score 10 tries and 50-1 to represent Wales in the 2013 RL World Cup.

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Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that it has shipped over 200 million ispMACH® 4000 complex programmable logic devices (CPLD). The Lattice ispMACH 4000 CPLD family provides a variety of design solutions, from glue logic and general purpose I/O expansion to voltage level translation and LED drivers. Engineers around the globe have widely adopted the ispMACH 4000 CPLD as a standard due to its balance of price, power and packaging options.

“Congratulations to Lattice Semiconductor on this significant business achievement in shipping over 200 million units of the ispMACH 4000 CPLD family. Samsung uses the ispMACH 4000 devices in Mobile WiMAX projects because Lattice has consistently met our standards for quality, delivery and price,” said Seung Gu Kang, Vice President, H/W Group Telecommunication Network Business, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. “I appreciate Lattice Semiconductor as a supplier because Samsung has become considerably more competitive in the market by virtue of their devices. I expect Lattice to continue to strongly support Samsung with the best device quality and price for us to strengthen our worldwide market share in the future.”

CPLDs continue to be a popular alternative to discrete digital logic, given the flexible nature of in-system programmable logic and I/O buffers that support a variety of signal standards and voltage levels. Compared to FPGAs, CPLDs offer the advantages of low cost solutions with predictable and very fast timing characteristics. With tiny packages down to 4×4mm, static power consumption down to 10uA and prices starting as low as $0.50, the ispMACH 4000ZE CPLD family is an ideal design solution for battery-powered or low standby power devices such as smartphones, portable GPS products and home appliances like digital set-top-boxes.

“The ispMACH 4000ZE CPLD family offers customers a low price, low power solution that continues to be used at an accelerating rate by both consumer and system focused customers,” said Chris Fanning, Lattice Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Low Density and Mixed Signal Solutions. “Shipping over 200 million ispMACH 4000 CPLDs is an important milestone for both Lattice and the programmable logic industry, because it demonstrates the value CPLDs offer to a myriad of digital system designs. Its important as well to customers, who demand immediate availability and reliability from their supply chain partners.”

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ALEX Salmond yesterday urged voters to “rage” against the Westminster machine at the coming General Election by looking beyond Labour and the Conservatives and backing SNP “national and local champions” to fight for jobs instead. Launching his partys election campaign in Edinburgh, the First Minister said picking between Gordon Brown or David Cameron was like choosing between “tweedledumb or tweedledee”. Both planned savage cuts based on a “metropolitan political consensus” which largely ignored Scotland and left families suffering. “I say this to the London parties – there is not going to be business as usual. At this election the people of Scotland will make their voice heard. And they wont be voting just for politicians. They will be electing local champions.” The SNP leader said it would be “good” to have a hung parliament after the election, giving the SNP and other smaller parties greater influence over policy and spending. “The London parties talk about cuts as though it was all about numbers on a balance sheet. But we know different. Behind those cuts will be real people, real services, real jobs. At this election, the choice is clear. We must do all we can to protect those people, those services and those jobs,” said Mr Salmond.
James Bulgers family are understandably the most vocal about wishing to have this information. Its natural that the victims of the ruinous crime will forever be tormented by every aspect of it, and being kept in the dark concerning the whereabouts and activities of the two killers, now 27-year-old men, must form part of that pain. Perhaps, they think, they might have already encountered Venables or Robert Thompson on the street without knowing it. How can they be sure they havent sat beside one of them at a football match or queued behind them in the supermarket? Perhaps the Bulgers unconsciously hunt in the sea of faces every time they are confronted with a crowd, or maybe that subconscious search among strangers is instead a longing to see the face of their own son, now forever lost. Who can be sure? But while their deepest motivation for wishing to be informed about Venables must remain mere guesswork on our part, the fact remains that they do not have the legal right to know. The reason for this is quite clear. Informing the victims family could lead to a breach of anonymity, intentional or unintentional, and the law has been tasked with keeping the new identity of the two murderers secret. So who else is demanding that this law be broken? Ah yes. The Sun newspaper. It wants us to sign a petition to put Venables back on the front pages where he belongs. Oh, and the Daily Mail. And Carol Vorderman, bizarrely, judging by her peculiar, shouty indignation on last weeks Question Time. But why? Well, we cant speak for Vorderman, as she was unable to give an intelligent reason why outing Venables would be a good thing for anyone involved, so the origins of her strident insistence will have to remain a mystery. But The Sun and Daily Mails agenda is at least crystal clear. It would sell more newspapers.

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MASSIVE interest as BBC3s First Time Voters Question Time pulled in a vast audience of 200,000. Wow! Who says young people dont care about politics?
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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Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., whose support for civil unions is again attracting national attention, said Thursday he hasnt seen a controversial new commercial from an anti-gay marriage group and hasnt paid attention to their campaign. “I havent given it a seconds thought. My concern is with the economy of this state, heath-care reform, energy,” Huntsman said during his monthly press conference on KUED Channel 7 when asked about “The Gathering Storm” commercial sponsored by the National Organization for Marriage. Huntsman was also asked about the involvement of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the organization that produced the commercial. Utah Valley University President Matthew Holland recently stepped down from the organizations board and was replaced by author and Mormon Times columnist Orson Scott Card.
WASHINGTON — MANIFEST HOPE:DC, a diverse coalition of organizations working to achieve shared goals, and its partners, the MoveOn political action committee, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Obey Giant, recently held an online art contest that called for entries of visual artwork from artists across the United States. The group asked for works that used positive messages to convey the urgency and importance of encouraging national dialogue about heath-care reform, the economy and workers rights. Entrants were allowed to submit up to one work per category. Submissions were reviewed by a panel of judges, including famed artist Shepard Fairey–the co-creator of MANIFEST HOPE:DC and designer of the popular “HOPE” logo seen on Barack Obama memorabilia-film director Spike Lee, musician Eric Hilton and representatives of the Smithsonians Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the SEIU, MoveOn.org and Green For All. Fifteen finalists were selected to show their entries in the MANIFEST HOPE:DC Gallery alongside the works of Fairey and several other artists during President Obamas inauguration in January. “MANIFEST HOPE:DC celebrates the role art played in the recent Presidential election,” the group says. “Through this contest, we invited artists to contribute to this remarkable moment in history by creating a forum for both artists and activists to use their powerful voices in maintaining the momentum that will bring about true change in the United States.”
Panel Discussions To Be Held Feb. 15 in Orange County Feb. 18 in
San Diego

WHAT: “The Changing Landscape of Healthcare”—panel discussions
presented by the Southern California HBA—will feature many of the
region’s healthcare industry leaders. Separate panel discussions will be
held in Orange County (Feb. 15) and San Diego (Feb. 18).

WHY: Healthcare in the U.S. is experiencing unprecedented, rapid
change—with rising costs, reform efforts, technological advances and
government involvement. The HBA panel discussions will explore changes
in the healthcare industry and identify ways to be successful in this
challenging environment.

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China biological, biochemical products manufacturing Industry, 2010 is
valuable for anyone who wants to invest in the biological, biochemical
products manufacturing industry, to get Chinese investments; to import
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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 biological, biochemical products
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:

Part 1 Industry Overview 1 Industry definition and development overview
2 Industry macroscopic environment and its influence analysis 3 Industry
international market analysis 4 Industry domestic market analysis

The Kuwait Retail Report provides industry professionals and
strategists, corporate analysts, retail associations, government
departments and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and
competitive intelligence on Kuwaits retail industry.

BMIs Q110 Kuwait Retail Report predicts that the countrys retail sales
will grow from US$41.59bn in 2009 to US$59.27bn by 2014. Key factors
behind the forecast growth in Kuwaits retail sales are a favourable
long-term economic outlook, a sophisticated consumer base and high
levels of disposable income.

Kuwaits nominal GDP was US$113.38bn in 2009, with 2009s decline of
2.4% expected to translate into growth of 2.0% in 2010 as the economy
slowly begins to recover. Average annual GDP growth of 2.0% is now
predicted by BMI between 2009 and 2014. With the population rising from
its 3.2mn in 2009 to reach 3.5mn by the end of the forecast period, GDP
per capita is predicted to rise by more than 53% by 2014, reaching
US$53,950.

Approximately 80% of the Kuwaiti population are expatriates, while
foreign workers crossing the border from Iraq also stimulate the retail
market.

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BENSALEM, Pa. — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating
potential claims against the board of directors of Novell, Inc.
(“Novell” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:NOVL) related to an offer to acquire
the Company from Elliott Associates, L.P. (“Elliott Associates”). The
proposed cash transaction is valued at approximately $1.8 billion.

Under the terms of the offer, Elliott Associates would acquire all of
the shares of Novell common stock it doesnt already own for $5.75 per
share in cash. Elliott Associates currently owns approximately 8.5% of
the common stock of Novell. The price offered represents a premium of
approximately 21% over Novell’s closing price of $4.75 on March 2, 2010.
The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other
violations of law related to the Novell board of directors’
consideration of the proposed transaction.

Richard J. Giusto, a shareholder with international law firm Greenberg Traurig P.A., has been named to the Board of Directors of the I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding gentler cures for childhood cancer. Giusto is Co-Managing Shareholder of the firms Miami office and Co-Chair of the Miami Real Estate Department.

I Care I Cure increases public awareness about the painful side-effects of current cancer treatments for children and raises money to fund targeted therapeutic research, so that medical treatment will be gentler and more tolerable for children and their families.

“This organization is special in that it is one of the few grassroots organizations committed solely to funding research for gentler, more effective childhood cancer treatments,” Giusto said. “I am honored to be able to play an active role in helping to find more humane treatment for childhood cancer and eradicating the psychological and health problems, such as hair loss, weakened immune systems, and isolation, that accompany current treatments.”

Giusto is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (2007-2010 editions), the oldest legal industry peer-review publication, and the 2008 and 2009 editions of the Legal 500 US, an internationally recognized client referral guide based on interviews with thousands of lawyers and with clients around the world.

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On behalf of the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation,,Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, today announced the Government of Canada will continue support for Burmese refugees and displaced persons living in Burmas border areas.

“Canadas renewed support builds on the significant results being achieved in Burmas border areas. Over the past five years, CIDA-funded health care initiatives have treated nearly one million cases of malaria, acute respiratory infections, tuberculosis, and severe malnutrition, provided food aid to approximately 145,000 refugees, and health care services to approximately 500,000 refugees,” said Minister Oda. “These results, along with support for community-based organizations working on human rights and environmental issues, demonstrate how Canadas assistance is helping those in need.”

“Canada, through this support, is focusing on meeting the needs of people in the border areas,” said Ms. Block. “This funding will contribute to building capacity within the Burmese population, while ensuring that basic services, such as health care and food are provided to both refugees and surrounding communities.”

The renewed funding amounts to $15.9 million over five years, and builds on CIDAs $12.4 million contribution for assistance in the region provided over the previous five years. CIDA is continuing to provide assistance in the region through Inter Pares Canada, a Canadian humanitarian organization, which supports numerous organizations, including the Thailand-Burma Border Consortium and the Mae Tao Clinic.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — American HomePatient, Inc. (OTCBB: AHOM), one of the nation’s largest
home health care providers, today announced its financial results for
the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $61.3 million compared to
$67.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2008, representing a decrease of
$6.5 million, or 9.6%. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009
were $236.3 million compared to $266.9 million for the same period in
2008, representing a decrease of $30.6 million, or 11.5%. Medicare
reimbursement reductions effective January 1, 2009 reduced revenues by
approximately $6.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $27.4
million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Further reductions in
revenues in 2009 resulted from the impact of Medicare policy changes
related to coverage guidelines for positive airway pressure devices, a
change in inhalation drug product mix resulting from Medicare
reimbursement reductions, and the Company’s reduced emphasis on less
profitable product lines such as non-respiratory durable medical
equipment and infusion therapy. These revenue decreases were partially
offset by growth in sleep therapy revenue.

Operating expenses declined in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to
the fourth quarter of 2008 by approximately $1.6 million, or 4.9%.
Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to the
same period in 2008 declined by $8.0 million, or 6.0%. The decreases in
operating expenses for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31,
2009 were primarily the result of improved operating efficiencies and
the resulting reduced operating costs, partially offset by increases in
certain expenses associated with the development and implementation of
initiatives designed to provide additional productivity improvements.
Areas of focus have included centralization of branch functions,
consolidation of branches, improved routing and delivery systems, and
more effective utilization of leased space.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)
is a non-GAAP financial measurement that is calculated as net income
excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted
EBITDA (EBITDA excluding discontinued operations and debt restructuring
expenses) was $9.4 million, or 15.3% of net revenue, for the fourth
quarter of 2009 compared to $14.2 million, or 20.9 % of net revenue, for
the same period of 2008. Adjusted EBITDA was $32.7 million, or 13.8% of
net revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to $51.6
million, or 19.3% of net revenue, for the same period of 2008.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $(1.2) million, or $(0.07)
per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.5 million, or $0.09 per
diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2008. Net loss for the year
ended December 31, 2009 was $(13.1) million, or $(0.75) per diluted
share, compared to net income of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted
share for the same period in 2008.

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Federal CIO, Vivek Kundra, attended the event and gave a short speech that reiterated the theme of this years event, “Washington Breeds Innovation.” He highlighted the states diverse technology community, ranging from global corporations to impressive start-ups, and noted its importance to U.S. global competitiveness.

“The winners for this years Industry Achievement Awards represent the broad range of talent and innovation that make Washington State a global leader in the technology industry,” said Ken Myer, president and CEO of the WTIA. “Wed like to congratulate the winners and thank everyone who participated.”

The IAA event recognizes local companies, individuals and students who best demonstrate innovation and excellence in creating new technologies, applications and services. Winners were determined by a panel of local industry experts, with the exception of the Technology Leader of Tomorrow, which was determined by online community voting. The 2010 winners are:

Commercial Product or Service of the Year: Talyst® for AutoCool®

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — kabookaboo Marketing was awarded thirteen ADDYs by the Advertising
Federation of Greater Miami, the local affiliate of the American
Advertising Federation that represents 50,000 professionals in the
advertising industry throughout the country. The ADDYs Awards Show is
the industry’s most significant awards competition in the nation and
honor the best and most innovative creative of the year. Alan Brown,
Principal at kabookaboo Marketing was the Chair of the 2010 ADDY Awards
Show and Camila Correa, Director of Operations at kabookaboo Marketing,
was an integral part of the coordination of both the event.

“The judges for this year’s ADDYs were flown in from around the United
States and truly represent a broad spectrum of creative thinking. We’re
excited to have been recognized for exceptional creative work for the
campaigns we developed,” stated Alan Brown, Principal at kabookaboo
Marketing.

Anchored by a Gold ADDY for the Sound Theory logo, kabookaboo Marketing
also won awards for the Terremark Worldwide rich media banners, the
Goldstein Schechter Koch integrated marketing campaign, the Richman
Greer integrated marketing campaign, the Majestic Mirror advertising
campaign, and the NewArt Miami Website.

kabookaboo Marketing, based in Coral Gables, is a brand development and
strategic marketing company led by principals Ari Rollnick and Alan
Brown. The award-winning firm serves international, national, regional
and local clients including Kaplan Education, EJ Gallo Winery, Cartier
Jewelry, The Cereal Bowl, Flagler Development, The Setai South Beach,
Terremark Worldwide, The United Way of Miami-Dade and the YMCA of
Greater Miami.

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.”

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Kinross (TSX: K)(NYSE: KGC) today announced several aid initiatives in the wake of the earthquake that struck Chile on February 27, 2010.

Following the earthquake, Kinross provided transportation for rescue workers to the affected area, and has made its mine rescue teams available to assist in the relief effort if requested by local authorities. Today, the Company announced Cdn $705,000 in humanitarian relief initiatives, focused primarily on rebuilding housing and providing social support.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the people of Chile affected by this terrible disaster, and are committed to assisting the country in its efforts to rebuild. In addition to our financial aid, our people and operations in Chile are ready to provide whatever practical assistance they can to assist the affected communities,” said Kinross President and CEO Tye Burt.

Kinross currently operates the La Coipa and Maricunga mines in Chile, and employs approximately 1,000 people in the country. Both Kinross mines are located approximately 1,000 kilometres north of the area most affected by Saturdays earthquake. No employees working at the mines or in the companys offices were injured during the earthquake. The mines experienced no damage and only limited disruption to production due to a brief power outage in the region.

NEW YORK — Rediff.com India Limited (NASDAQ: REDF).

Indian-American structural biologist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan,
who won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on the
structure and function of the ribosome, was named the India Abroad
Person of the Year 2009 at an impressive ceremony in New York City
on March 5.

The who’s who of the Indian-American community attended the event held
at the National Museum of the American Indian in the magnificent
Alexander Hamilton US Customs House, a stones throw from the financial
districts famed Wall Street Bull.

It was the seventh annual India Abroad Person of the Year Awards gala, a
marquee event on the Indian-American community calendar hosted by India
Abroad, the oldest and most widely circulated weekly newspaper
serving the Indian Diaspora, published from New York, Chicago, Dallas,
Los Angeles and Toronto.

India Abroad, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is
owned by Indian Internet leader Rediff.com.

On March 8, International Womens Day will be recognized and celebrated globally. Yellow Brick House, in its recognition of this special day, will participate in a sobering panel discussion about the support and work that is desperately needed in York Region.

On Saturday, March 6, Yellow Brick House will participate in a special collaborative event Reflect Acknowledge and Take Action: Celebrate the Strength of Women on International Womens Day at the Upper Canada Mall (17600 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4Z1, Centre Court) between 11a.m. – 5p.m.

Daniele Zanotti, CEO, United Way York Region will moderate a panel discussion with leaders in services for women in York Region. Lorris Herenda, Executive Director will participate as a panelist addressing the critical need for services and support in York Region for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. “Though International Womens Day is a celebration, it is also a reminder of the need to fill the gap in services needed for women and children who face violent situations in their own homes in our Region” said Herenda.

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — National HealthCare Corporation (NYSE Amex: NHC) (NYSE Amex: NHC.PRA),
one of the nation’s leading operators of senior care services, announced
today that it has recently opened NHC Bluffton, a 120-bed skilled care
and dementia center in Bluffton, South Carolina. The $22.6 million
project is located in one of the fastest growing senior population areas
of the country and is near the DelWebb development of Sun City, Hilton
Head.

The health care facility, located off S.C. 170 in Bluffton, provides
both nursing and therapy services, including a rehabilitation unit, a
long-term care unit and a specialized memory care unit for Alzheimers
and dementia care. The new patient-friendly design of each 40-bed wing
is comprised mostly of private rooms and the semi private rooms are
designed to create a private living space for both residents.

The project architect was Johnson and Bailey of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
and the general contractor was American Constructors, Inc. of Nashville,
Tennessee.

This new facility increases NHC’s operations that are owned and managed
in the South Carolina region to over 2,100 beds in 14 locations, in
addition to 4 homecare offices and 7 hospice locations. The
administrator for the center is Wade Taylor. Mr. Taylor was previously
the administrator for the 119-bed Haysville HealthCare Center in
Haysville, KS, and has been employed by NHC since 2001.

“The superior quality of NHC’s services to the senior care
community in the state of South Carolina is well known”, Steve Flatt,
NHC’s President said. “We have been a strong provider in the Upstate and
Midland region for over 30 years. This additional location allows us to
better serve the Low Country area as well. We are grateful for the help
and cooperation of our South Carolina regional staff and the citizens of
Beaufort County in getting this new center off to a great start.”

SAN DIEGO — Robbins
Umeda LLP has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of
fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by certain officers and
directors at Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (”Psychiatric Solutions” or the
“Company”) (NASDAQ:PSYS). Psychiatric Solutions provides inpatient
behavioral healthcare services in the United States. Its services
include nursing observation and care, daily interventions and oversight
by a psychiatrist, and coordinated treatment by a physician-led team of
mental health professionals. The Company was founded in 1988 and is
headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.

Robbins Umeda LLPs investigation concerns whether the Companys
directors and officers caused the Company to make material
misstatements, as well as fail to maintain adequate safeguards and
controls over Psychiatric Solutions operations, including at its
Riveredge Hospital (”Riveredge”) facility. Specifically, the Company
failed to properly account for its contingent liabilities related to the
deficiencies surrounding its operations.

These alleged material misstatements and omissions may have caused
Psychiatric Solutions stock to trade at artificially inflated prices.
On February 25, 2009, the Company announced disappointing fourth quarter
and year end financial results due to the problems at Riveredge. Upon
this news, Psychiatric Solutions stock fell $9.79 per share to close at
$17.50 per share on February 26, 2009, a one day decline of 35%, causing
substantial losses to shareholders.

A lawsuit alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 has
been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired
Psychiatric Solutions stock between February 21, 2008 and February 25,
2009, seeking recovery from Psychiatric Solutions and certain of its
officers for the damages they have suffered as a result of the officers
mismanagement of the Company. Securities class actions like this can
potentially cause additional damage to the Company.

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Marking the Sixth Language Offering to Its Global Customer Base

WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. the leading hybrid model salvage auto
auction company, has begun supporting a sixth language on its Web site –
Mandarin Chinese. In addition, IAA also provides English, French,
Polish, Russian, and Spanish language interface options. An estimated 30
plus percent of IAA’s vehicles are sold to foreign buyers, which further
strengthens its hybrid auction model, offering healthy competition and
escalating returns.

“Nearly one billion people speak Mandarin Chinese, making it one of the
most widely-spoken languages in the world. We are delighted to offer
this emerging client base the opportunity to experience IAA’s
live-online auctions,” said Tom O’Brien, CEO. “No matter what language
our clients may speak, there remains a solid demand overseas for U.S.
salvage vehicles. We understand their desire for a user-friendly bidding
and buying platform and will continue to focus on providing an
ever-growing global client base with great on-line experiences.”

For the past 28 years, Insurance Auto Auctions has continued to develop
and cultivate a mature and global customer base. Now customers have
access to six languages that will expand bidding and buying options on a
global scale. Today, more than 12 percent of customers choose a language
other than English when they log in to IAAI.com. The team at IAA
believes this percentage will continue to increase as they anticipate
the needs of their international clients.

Chartwell Seniors Housing Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: CSH.UN) announced today results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2009.

2009 HIGHLIGHTS:

Same property net operating income (”NOI”) decreased $0.3 million or 0.7% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to the same period last year. For the year ended December 31, 2009 same property NOI decreased $0.9 million or 0.5% compared to last year. The implementation of rent increases on renewal and turnover, increased ancillary revenues, and targeted cost reductions partially offset the negative impact of reduced occupancies, property and commodity tax increases, and a one-time increase in vacation and benefit cost estimates compared to the prior year. Same property occupancy was 91.8% in the fourth quarter of 2009, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous quarter of 2009 but down from 93.1% in last years fourth quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2009 same property occupancy was 91.6% compared to 93.3% in the prior year.

In the Canadian Retirement portfolio same property NOI decreased $1.0 million or 4.3% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to the same period last year. For the year ended December 31, 2009 same property NOI decreased $1.8 million or 1.8% compared to last year. The NOI declines are primarily attributable to lower occupancies, particularly in the British Columbia portfolio, as well as one-time increases in estimated liabilities for employee vacation and benefits recorded in the fourth quarter of 2009. Same property occupancies in Ontario were healthy at 93.1% in the fourth quarter of 2009, up from 92.1% in the third quarter of the year and lower than 94.1% in the fourth quarter of last year. Customer traffic and expected future arrivals maintained positive trends and management is optimistic that this improvement will translate into continued increases in occupancies in 2010. In addition, the spillover effect from significant waiting lists for long-term care beds in the province should continue supporting the increased demand for retirement suites. Performance in the Quebec portfolio continues to show steady growth with same property average occupancy improving to 88.6% in the fourth quarter of 2009, up from 87.8% in the third quarter of 2009 and from 85.5% in the fourth quarter of last year. In Western Canada, while Alberta occupancies remained strong, continued oversupply conditions in two British Columbia markets, combined with reduced occupancies at one long-term care community, resulted in same property occupancies declining to 90.3% in the fourth quarter of 2009 from 91.0% in the third quarter of 2009 and 95.0% in the fourth quarter of the prior year.

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FLINT, Mich. — The spring open house at Kettering University in Flint, Mich., Saturday,
March 13, will show how Kettering’s faculty, labs, and programs bring
theory and practice together in engineering, business, math, science and
technology. The event is called Discover Kettering, and it is free and
open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Kettering’s learning structure has a tremendous amount to offer
students who don’t want a run-of-the-mill college experience, but
instead seek an innovative approach to their college education,” said
Frank Hribar, vice president for Enrollment Services. “Kettering is the
only university in the country with a campus-wide lead in
‘Entrepreneurship Across The Curriculum.’”

Hribar said Kettering has some of the best engineering facilities
available to undergraduates in the world. “Our world-class faculty and
current students will be in the labs and classrooms, ready to talk to
families who want to experience the campus and the spirit of the
University. You’ll have an opportunity to discuss Kettering’s renowned
cooperative education format, its relevant majors, minors and
concentrations, such as chemical engineering, computer gaming and
aerospace engineering. Kettering’s new Pre-Med program will be featured,
too,” he added.

Registration starts at 9 a.m., followed by a Welcome to all participants
at 10 a.m. Guests attending Discover Kettering will see Kettering’s
Crash Safety Center, the Fuel Cell Center, and labs in acoustics, lasers
and a wind tunnel.

Prospective students and their families will have a chance to meet
current faculty and students, tour campus facilities and attend an
Academic Expo from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a University Expo from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Students can meet with admissions, co-op and financial
aid representatives. A panel of current Kettering students will share
insights about their class and job experiences. A special session is
offered for transfer students.

Company Announces Acquisition of Lenetix Medical Screening Lab, Inc.

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — BioReference Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRLI) (Numbers in Thousands
Except Per Share Data or where otherwise noted) released its first
quarter, fiscal year 2010 earnings today for the three months ending
January 31. The Company had net revenues for the quarter of $99,261, an
increase of 31% over the $75,735 of net revenues recorded in the first
quarter fiscal year 2009. The net revenue increase was based on patient
count of 1,242, an increase of 29% over the prior year quarterly patient
count of 965. Revenue per patient rose 2% from $77.79 per patient in the
same quarter 2009 to $79.21 in the current quarter. Operating income
rose to $7,458 in the current fiscal quarter, an increase of 50% over
the prior year, same quarter operating income of $4,970. On a fully
taxed basis, the Company reported net income of $4,005, resulting in a
fully diluted EPS of $.29 per share compared to the same quarter prior
year net income on a pro forma operating results basis of $2,663 and
$.19 per share, increases of 50% and 53% respectively. The Company
reported gross profit for the current quarter of $47,507, resulting in a
margin for gross profit on revenues of 48% compared to the prior year
based on pro forma operating results of $35,695, which resulted in a
margin of 47%. Net income before taxes for the current quarter increased
57% to $7,205 from the prior year quarter net income before taxes based
on pro forma operating results of $4,580. (2009 numbers are based on a
pro forma computation, which excludes a one-time restitution amount
resulting from an agreement with a discharged employee that occurred in
Q1FY09).

The Company noted that esoteric testing had climbed to 54% of net
revenues compared to 51% of net revenues in the first quarter of the
prior year. While the strong patient count numbers clearly indicate the
broad success of the Company across all business units, including the
regional clinical business as well as the national esoteric operations,
the Company observed that the first quarter of the previous year had
flat patient count numbers over the prior year and the expansion seen in
the current quarter is probably aided by economic improvements in the
healthcare market. The Company further observed that the first quarter
of 2009 was the last quarter that it had noted any softness due to
economic conditions.

On March 2, 2010, the Company completed the purchase of substantially
all of the tangible and intangible assets, excluding cash, receivables
and certain other assets, of Lenetix Medical Screening Laboratory, Inc.
(“Lenetix”) from Lenetix and its sole stockholder. These assets were
utilized in Lenetix’s operation of a clinical testing laboratory located
in Mineola, Long Island, New York. The Laboratory performs both clinical
laboratory diagnostic testing and genetic testing. The purchase price of
$5,490,000 included a down payment of $4,740,000 and a hold-back of
$750,000 to insure the accuracy of the Sellers’ representations and to
protect the Company from any claims based on the operations of the
Laboratory prior to the closing. Since Lenetix specializes in prenatal
and genetic testing, the acquisition will enhance the Company’s Genetic
and Women’s Health programs. Because of its size, the acquisition will
have minimal effect on current financial metrics, but provides the
Company with valuable technology and licensing that will broaden and
enhance the Company’s current test offerings.

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“Although many markets have seen a slow down in price gains, Im encouraged that prices have remained positive through the first two months of the year despite all the negative economic news and threat of more REOs hitting the markets,” said Dr. Alex Villacorta, Senior Statistician, Clear Capital. “If the increase in demand that preceded the end of the last tax credit is any indication, home prices may dip only slightly into negative territory before getting an added boost before the April tax credit deadline.”

“We observed an expected increase in REO saturation this month as the flow of foreclosures continued to come into the market, while traditional non-distressed sales wait to be listed in the spring and summer months,” added Villacorta.

WikiLoan Inc. (OTCBB: WKLI) is a website that provides tools for person-to-person (P2P) borrowing and lending.

Microfinance has been pushed to the forefront of news by TIME Magazine after the success of Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, along with Richard Branson of Virgin and Pierre Omidyar, founder of Ebay, investing in the sector; all of which have seen the value in bringing finance to a market that traditional lending ignores.

WikiLoan has taken it to the next level by bringing microfinance to the Social Media platform. By matching borrowers with lenders and managing the documentation, escrow services and ACH Payments, WikiLoan cuts out having to deal with commercial lending institutions.

Other active stocks are Wells Fargo and Company (NYSE: WFC), Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) and Cascadia Investments (PINKSHEETS: CDIV).

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Did you know that you could be doing damage to
your body by simply sitting still? Its true: Many do not realize just how
important it is to keep our bodies in motion. This March is the seventh
annual Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month and to kick things off,
the Coalition to Prevent DVT is
introducing the DVT Awareness in Motion national education program.
Working with Mary Ann Wilson, RN, founder and host of PBS program “Sit and
Be Fit,” the Coalition has developed an educational video that features
simple, low-impact movements to help increase blood circulation. The best
part is the movements featured in the video are tailored to settings where
mobility is usually restricted, such as:

A New Horizon may be the solution and help with Debt Management , Budget Management and Credit Counseling. A New Horizon Credit Counseling is a well established Credit Counseling company with over 15 years experience as a non-profit organization assisting individuals and families from all walks of life in both maintaining control and regaining control of their finances.

With the new Credit Card Act in place what does this mean to consumers? Consumers may now see a return to annual credit card fees. Although the new Credit Card Law restricts certain fees, such as those charged for surpassing credit limits or paying credit cards late but there are plenty of other charges that remain fair game. We may start seeing credit cards ramp up additional fees. For instance, Fifth Third Bank last year began charging some cardholders $19 for not using their cards for 12 months. There is NO LIMIT to how high annual percentage rates can go. Some banks have raised interest rates to record levels weeks before the new laws went into effect.

According to CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report the national average interest rate on new credit card offers hit 14.62 percent. This increase in the interest rates was the highest since they started tracking in 2007. Six months ago the average was 12.7% and now its 14.6%.

Not only are the banks raising rates to restore the profits they might be losing, they have also started changing some of their card products to variable rates from fixed rates. Many of the largest issuers, including Bank of America and Chase, switched their customers over to variable rate cards in 2009.

“The changes brought on by this new legislation are significant, and protective of the consumer, but they are worthless if the card holder fails to read and understand the notices, updates, and credit card offers they are receiving from their creditors daily,” warned Steven Stark, General Counsel and COO of A New Horizon Credit Counseling Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

These levels of growth are indicative of the increased emphasis banks are placing on using technology in their daily operations. This innovative web-based technology allows banks to automate the investment process for their corporate clients who invest in money funds and fixed income securities with the bank. Banks and financial institutions are partnering with Cachematrix to assist them in achieving this goal which helps all parties significantly streamline their trading and reporting operations.

“As the industry continues to trend toward full automation, Cachematrix is well positioned to continue to capture market share,” said Cachematrix Founder and CEO, George Hagerman. “We are in the unique position of being the only Software as a Service provider in the portal space. This means Cachematrix is able to provide banks with the customized solutions they need to function more efficiently, and by hosting and maintaining the systems for them it allows them to operate in a more profitable environment.”

Hagerman adds, “We are in exciting times as more and more financial institutions look to restructure and modernize their investment operations. As institutions move to address these technology needs and subsequently recognize the revenue producing power, money market portals are capable of providing we expect and look forward to continued growth.”

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Controversial ideas take center stage at NESEA’s “Public Forum”
during BE10 Conference

BOSTON GREENFIELD, Mass. — The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) has the oldest
“green energy” conference in the region, but NESEA’s Building Energy
Conference and Trade Show is perhaps best known for its legacy as a
platform for spirited, unfiltered debate about current, controversial
topics. Now in its 35th year, BuildingEnergy 2010 will be
showcasing innovative thinking at this year’s “Public Forum”,
which takes place on Tuesday, March 9, from 6PM to 8PM.

“The Public Forum is an opportunity to invite the public into the ‘NESEA
lair’,” says John Abrams, moderator of the Public Forum and author of The
Companies We Keep. “I dont really know to what degree that works,
but I do know that the forums have, of late, been kicking off the
Building Energy conferences by tackling big issues – sometimes very
controversial ones – in an open setting that fosters compelling
conversation. My hope is that all attendees will leave with something
new – a new idea, a new perspective, a new approach – and more
fire-in-the-belly than they had when they came in and sat down.”

Jennifer Marrapese JD MA, interim executive director of NESEA agrees.
“This is not the kind of event where people will hear a litany of all
the things that are wrong – this session is about experts sharing what
real people are doing to create change, connect with their neighbors and
figure out a new way, at the grassroots level. It’s a great shot in the
arm!”

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Novelist and screenwriter Jerry Erwin is proud to announce the upcoming publication of his book “Invaders From Another Womb,” via Crossing Chaos / Enigmatic Ink literary press. Due out on April 1, 2010, “Invaders” showcases the darkly charismatic wit of Erwin, with his gift of satire and genius on full display.

Earlier works from Erwin include “When Spirits Walk,” sold as a screenplay to AM films, “Convoluted Prayers of a Well-Intended Degenerate” and “Off,” available in both novel and screenplay form. All of Erwins novels are available via Amazon and Barnes Noble.

Erwin is also sharing his writing with his audience through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. He is currently tweeting the entire contents of Chapter 6 of the “Invaders” novel via Twitter — 140 characters at a time, sharing a critical moment between the novels two main characters.

The “Invaders” protagonist is P.O. Felix — gas jockey/forlorn poet. When he takes a job as driver for a suspiciously disabled young woman, Joanne, the reader is cued that strange things are likely to happen. They do — with a vengeance. P.O. soon finds himself naked, enthralled and incoherent (in an addictive fashion) within her erotic and fully functional “Vessel.” It only gets worse when Joanne takes P.O. down some bizarre and dangerous corridors of her being, challenging his manhood, humanity and ultimately, his soul.

“I gain inspiration by NOT thinking and just letting things come to me, such as particular emotions or moments in time, and then isolating them and focusing on their personal, touching or traumatic nature,” Erwin said. “When I leave this world, I want people to remember that despite my often dark and confrontational nature, I was always open to and appreciating the profound mystery and value of true love.”

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Solutions Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SOLU) announced today that its subsidiary idrive Monitoring Systems, srl, will begin offering Managed Services for its VEDR camera.

Beginning April 1, customers of idrive monitoring systems can opt for the new idrive service to process, review and determine the severity of an event that comes from the customers in-vehicle recordings. Utilizing two offshore locations, and beginning with 25 direct employees, idrive is well positioned to offer this initial service. Pricing has not been set but is expected to be in the $20-$30 per camera per month range. “With nearly a third of our customers asking for this service, it was only natural that we add it to our product offering. In addition, this fits very well with our business model as it creates a recurring revenue stream, at the same time as it simplifies our clients use of idrive,” stated Stefan Dragomir, President of idrive Monitoring Systems, srl. Based on visibility, idrive expects this service to add up to 3 million dollars in Revenue to 2010.

About Solutions Group, Inc. :
Solutions Group, Inc. is an international provider of Managed Engineering Services. The Company seamlessly integrates its regional design centers in North America with its lower cost off-shore engineering locations in Romania and Mexico to provide exceptional blended pricing solutions and reduced product design cycle times. Solutions Group creates greater value for its shareholders by leveraging its core engineering competencies into other opportunities including royalty partnerships, intellectual property creation and selective acquisitions. SGIs customers currently include major Fortune 500 companies, small and mid-range OEMs and early stage product companies.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) welcomed a U.S. District Judge’s
decision yesterday that reaffirmed the legality of speed and
intersection safety cameras in 18 cities across the state of Washington.
(Todd, et al. v City of Aberdeen, et al., USDC W.D. Wash. No. CV
09-1232 JCC).

U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour who presides in the United States
District Court for the Western District of Washington rendered his
ruling Tuesday morning. The decision wholly rejected three separate
challenges to the use of safety cameras brought by more than 40 traffic
infraction violators who received tickets.

Although the plaintiffs argued that the cities violated state law
requirements for issuing tickets because the infraction forms were not
treated in the same manner as parking tickets, the Court disagreed. In
his order, Judge Coughenour explained that state law allows for
differences in how the form of parking tickets and safety camera tickets
are developed. Furthermore, regarding the question of whether the fees
associated with the violations were unreasonable, the judge held that
state law “grants municipalities flexibility in determining fine levels,
and that the fines are not excessive.”

George Hittner, vice president and general counsel for ATS, called the
judge’s ruling “yet another validation of the legality of safety
cameras. Across the country, courts have consistently upheld the
constitutionality and use of safety cameras. ATS will continue to work
with states and municipalities to bring life-saving technology to
communities to protect motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.”

The Todd ruling aligns with court decisions in numerous states,
as well as the with U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Idris
v. City of Chicago (U.S. 7th Cir., No. 08-1363, decided Jan. 5, 2009;
holding “No one has a fundamental right to run a red light.”),
which upheld the use of photo safety cameras as legal law enforcement
tools to protect the public’s safety.

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Dr. Jason Horgesheimer sees a daily parade of children whose black or missing teeth remind him of mouths he saw in a Third World country. These Utah children, and so many more like them, dont get the dental care they need. The Pew report chided Utahs 2008 Medicaid reimbursement rate of 45.1 percent for ranking far below the national average of 60.5 percent that year. But that was before legislators cut funding even further in 2009, paring it back to “one of the lowest rates in the nation,” Horgesheimer said.
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Willamette Dental recently promoted Justin West to Senior Director of
Finance. In his new role he will be responsible for accounting, patient
accounts, purchasing, and information technology. He will continue to be
a member of the Senior Management Team at Willamette Dental. “Justin has
been a significant contributor to Willamette Dental’s success, and we’re
pleased to have him on the leadership team,” stated Yuen Chin, Chief
Financial Officer.

Justin joined Willamette Dental Management Corporation in February of
1999 as Accounting Supervisor. In 2004 Justin left Willamette for just
under two years to work as an FBI Agent. He returned as Controller in
December of 2005 and was soon promoted to Director of Finance.

Justin is a graduate of Oregon State University with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Finance.

Willamette Dental, headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, has been
providing high quality dentistry for 40 years. Willamette Dental’s
unique delivery model delivers superior patient care through a
partnership with patients to stop the disease/repair cycle by means of
evidence based methods of prevention and treatment. The Company operates
more than 55 offices throughout the Northwest in Washington, Oregon and
Idaho, serving high quality dental care to more than 330,000 patients.

PHILADELPHIA — DentalVibe™ a new dental device now on the market takes the fear and
pain out of dental injections. The product design firm, Bresslergroup,
teamed with Dr. Steven G. Goldberg, DDS, to design the easy to use tool.
Research shows that fear of a painful anesthetic injection keeps 50% of
the patient population away from the dentist. DentalVibe™ officially
launched at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting, February 27, 2010.

Dental Vibe™ employs the “Gate Control Theory“ of pain management. This
means creating a diversion for the brain. The DentalVibe™ hand held tool
rapidly vibrates the oral mucosa (gum tissue) surrounding the injection
site. These rapid vibrations are processed in the patient’s brain, while
the injection is simultaneously administered. The patient’s brain
registers the vibrations, not the pain. The DentalVibe™ instrument also
retracts the lips and illuminates the injection area. These additional
features help avoid accidental needle sticks and greatly enhance
operator visibility.

Bresslergroup is in the business of helping companies define and design
innovative new products. Through research they determined that steady
vibration would quickly be decoded and ignored by the brain. The
breakthrough discovery was to engineer an intermittent pulse – applying
vibration for a brief period, followed by a quick stillness period. “We
designed the DentalVibe™ tool with a stop and start vibration pattern
that continually tricks the brain and masks the pain of the injection,”
notes David Schiff, Bresslergroup Director of Engineering.

The microprocessor controlled VibraPulse™ technology sends a pulsed,
percussive form of vibration. This vibratory stimulation travels along
the A-beta nerve fibers and is transmitted quickly to the brain. Pain
sensations travel along the slower C fibers. So in the race to the
finish, the brain feels the vibration, not the pain of injection.

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“Capping off a successful year of top and bottom line growth was our
merger with Triumph HealthCare in November, which has rebalanced our
business portfolio between managed and owned operations and given us
extensive expertise across the post-acute continuum,” said John H.
Short, Ph.D, RehabCare President and Chief Executive Officer. “The
addition of Triumph has provided a new foundation for our Hospital
operations to deliver strong, sustainable returns.

“Our outlook for the Skilled Nursing and Hospital Rehabilitation
Services divisions underscores the strength of our contract services
management team and effectiveness of our mitigation strategies in the
face of challenging economic and regulatory conditions. In addition, our
application of new technologies continues to differentiate our products
and drive greater clinical and operational results.”

QUARMBY mum Jan Taylor, 52, is among the thousands of people living with glaucoma. The special care baby nurse was diagnosed with the condition in her 40s when high eye pressure was spotted as she underwent treatment for a thyroid condition. She has since undergone eye surgery in her left eye to create a channel to aid drainage and ease the pressure. But she has lost a small part of her eyesight for good.
Laura Skandera Trombley, President of Pitzer College and Author of the soon-to-be-released “Mark Twains Other Woman: The Hidden Story of His Final Years,” will discuss her book with TOWN HALL Los Angeles on the release date, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at The Regency Club .

Knopf Publishers describes the book: “Sixteen years of sleuthing by Laura Skandera Trombley reveals the carefully hidden — and often deliberately ignored — truth about Twains final years. Isabel Lyon was Twains assistant and constant companion. She handled his schedule and finances, nursed him through illnesses, managed his daughters, ran his household and traveled with him. Yet, Twain fired her, blackmailed her, publicly denounced her and called her a traitor, a conspirator, a filthy-minded slut pining for seduction. Through Lyons secret journals and letters, the book reveals the destructive relationship between them and the dark secrets of Twains last years.”

Said Trombley, “My view of Twain has always been that he was an extraordinary human being. And through sheer genius he managed to overcome all of the obstacles in his life. In some ways weve never really done a very good job of accounting for that. I think in many ways the work that Ive done helps us understand a little bit what motivated him, what encouraged him and what he feared.”

Trombley became the fifth president of Pitzer College in 2002. During her tenure, Pitzer students and alumni have received more Fulbright Fellowships per 1000 students than any other college or university in the US. Trombley has authored dozens of scholarly articles on Twain. Trombleys other books on Twain include “Mark Twain in the Company of Women” and “Constructing Mark Twain: New Directions in Scholarship.”

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced today that its
subsidiary, Teledyne Scientific Imaging, LLC, has acquired a minority
interest in Optical Alchemy, Inc. Optical Alchemy, located in Nashua,
N.H., is a designer and manufacturer of ultra-light electro optical
gimbal systems. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“Given their low weight, Optical Alchemy’s inertially stabilized,
geo-referenced imaging systems are especially well suited for UAV
applications which require persistent surveillance and precise
targeting,” said Robert Mehrabian, chairman, president and chief
executive officer of Teledyne. “Our investment in Optical Alchemy
further increases Teledyne’s involvement in infrared and visible imaging
systems for tactical military operations.”

“We are pleased to have Teledyne as a strategic investor in the
company,” said Bill Hanley, chairman and chief executive officer of
Optical Alchemy. “In addition, we see Teledyne enhancing the
capabilities of Optical Alchemy’s systems by providing proprietary focal
plane arrays, camera subsystems, and Teledyne’s unique positioning and
timing devices.”

As part of its investment in Optical Alchemy, Teledyne received options
to purchase a controlling stake in the company after three years, and
100% of the shares after five years; in each case, at a
formula-determined price per share that is based on Optical Alchemy’s
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
for the prior twelve month period.

NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings takes the following rating action on Troy, Michigan (the
city) as part of its continuous surveillance effort:

–$5 million outstanding streets, roads and streetscape improvements
general obligation unlimited tax bonds, series 2001 downgraded to AA
from AAA;

–$920,000 outstanding public safety facilities general obligation
unlimited tax bonds, series 2001 downgraded to AA from AAA;

–$6.6 million outstanding community center and recreational facilities
general obligation unlimited tax bonds, series 2001 downgraded to AA
from AAA;

–$11 million outstanding public safety facilities and city hall general
obligation unlimited tax bonds, series 2003 downgraded to AA from
AAA;

NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings takes the following rating action on Troy, Michigan (the
city) as part of its continuous surveillance effort:

–$5 million outstanding streets, roads and streetscape improvements
general obligation unlimited tax bonds, series 2001 downgraded to AA
from AAA;

–$920,000 outstanding public safety facilities general obligation
unlimited tax bonds, series 2001 downgraded to AA from AAA;

–$6.6 million outstanding community center and recreational facilities
general obligation unlimited tax bonds, series 2001 downgraded to AA
from AAA;

–$11 million outstanding public safety facilities and city hall general
obligation unlimited tax bonds, series 2003 downgraded to AA from
AAA;

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The Notebook RTE One – Wednesday, 9.35pm OKAY, let me get this upfront at the start – this isnt one for the boys. But if youre a female, this sweeping romantic tale of love and loss is bound to grab you by the tear-ducts and yank, hard.
A BLIND man died when he fell off a trolley after being abandoned by doctors and nurses at Stafford General. Grandfather Christopher Woolley was in a distressed state with a chest infection. But he was left alone in a cubicle in AE because the resuscitation unit he should have been in was full. Confused and upset, Mr Woolley, 58, fell from the trolley and received fatal brain injuries. Son Carl said: “Dad was registered blind and disabled and had serious heart and breathing problems. “He couldnt look after himself – which should have been obvious to any nurse or doctor.”
RAFA BENITEZ is set for showdown talks with Spain coach Vicente del Bosque over his plan to play Fernando Torres in this weeks friendly with France. The Liverpool boss is furious Del Bosque has announced that Torres will start for the European champions in Paris on Wednesday night even though the striker has just returned after a five-week absence following a knee operation. But while Benitez has been careful to nurse his pounds 20m hitman through his rehabilitation so that he is available for Liverpools push for the top four and UEFA Cup, that doesnt concern Del Bosque. A source close to Benitez said: “Rafa is not happy that there has been no discussions with anyone from the Spanish national team about Torress fitness.

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Green Energy Live Inc. (OTCBB: GELV), a growing clean energy company engaged in developing sustainable biomass-to-energy conversion solutions for the U.S. livestock industry, has executed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the stock of Peck Electric Inc, Vermonts leading provider of electrical contracting services. Green Energy Live is pleased to announce that Pecks electrical services business is thriving with strong and consistent revenue, longstanding relationships with key customers, and opportunities to expand with clean energy products and services.

Peck Electrics established electrical contracting services division currently employs 60 people with training and experience in all aspects of electrical wiring for commercial, industrial and residential projects as well as control wiring and logic controllers, high voltage power distribution, lighting and 24 hour emergency service. The company is licensed, insured and has been servicing customers since 1972. Peck generated $6 million in gross revenue in 2009 with the majority of sales attributed to its electrical division.

IBM, UPS, Energizer Battery Company, PBM Nutritionals, Ben Jerrys, Husky Injection Molding, Fletcher Allen Health Care, University of Vermont and Champlain College are among Pecks customers. The company has worked with most major general contractors throughout Vermont. In addition to electrical contracting Peck installs telecommunications systems, provides solar power installations, and designs and develops clean energy products.

Karen Clark, President/CEO of Green Energy Live, commented: “Peck Electric is a solid, well-run company with multiple and consistent revenue streams as well as potential for significant expansion in clean energy offerings. In spite of extremely tough economic conditions Peck maintained its revenue levels last year, generating $6 million in gross revenue in 2009 as it did in 2008. Green Energy Live is extremely pleased to be moving forward with the acquisition of this growing enterprise.”

On February 23, 2010 Green Energy Live updated its Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of the stock in Peck Electric. Upon acquisition, Peck will become a wholly owned subsidiary. Green Energy Live is conducting its due diligence and intends to commence the required financial audits in March 2010. Upon completion of these pre-acquisition investigations, Green Energy Live and Peck Electric will determine a closing date for this transaction.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We dont have to tell you about the healing power of relationships. Theres nothing like sharing a belly laugh with your best friend or leaning on your partner when times are tough. And two new studies prove pairing up does more than provide an emotional outlet: Your loved ones can also decrease physical pain. In one study, scientists at the University of Oxfords Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology found that members of a rowing team who exercised together were able to tolerate twice as much pain as they could when they trained on their own. The researchers concluded that acting as a group ramped up the athletes pain thresholds.
2. PHOTOGRAPHY IN SCOTLAND DOCTOR Sam Jones shows how to capture beautiful landscapes on a weekend break to the Isle of Mull.

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Your article, “Antibiotic Alternatives,” (Good Medicine, December/January 20l0) was my go-to handbook this winter. When I felt a sore throat coming on or started to get a little congested, Id refer to this article and go down to my local health-food store to pick up the supplements you recommended. And I didnt have to go to the doctor once.
In the December/ January 20l0 issue, the recipe shown on pg. 69 is Moroccan Couscous with Saffron, not Azuki Beans with Kabocha Squash as captioned. For both recipes and photos, go to naturalhealthmag.com/kinddiet.
Data hold the key to low readmit rates As a first step toward decreasing readmission rates, examine your data, says Margaret VanAmringe, MPH, vice president of public policy and government relations in the Washington, DC, office of The Joint Commission. “Look at readmissions and discern whether there are opportunities to reduce the number,” she advises. “That will, of course, depend on disease category, population, age, and many different factors.” It will behoove you “to really analyze readmissions, assess these data, use a random sample of charts, and look to see if there is a certain group of patients in these three areas where you feel there could be the potential to prevent readmissions,” VanAmringe says. Michael C. Choo, MD, MBA, FACEP, FAAEM, ACHE, president and CEO of Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, OH, says, “Its always been very important to evaluate the data on a monthly basis and find solutions.” Choo, who served for 10 years as the ED medical director at Dayton Heart Hospital, is bringing what he learned there to his new position. “Congestive heart failure is the most difficult of the three because its especially problematic in [the Medicare] population,” he says. “Initiatives weve used include trying to identify at the time of discharge those patients who need extra support at home or additional education.” For those patients who are identified as high-risk, arrangements are made for intense home health care followed by outpatient therapy sessions, he says. His current health system has congestive heart failure clinics, where patients status is monitored to make sure they stay stable and dont return to the ED or the hospital, he says.

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A PAEDOPHILE was arrested after he put child porn on his iPod – and then sold it to Cash Converters. Frederick Appiah, 35, was caught when the shop assistant looked through the MP3 player and found the vile videos. When the father-of-one went to reclaim the gadget, detectives arrested him. But despite having disgusting “Level Four” images – some of the worst possible involving children as young as three being raped – Appiah escaped jail.
BRITAINS biggest-ever lottery winners have given their pounds 400,000 house and a car to their long-serving cleaner. Generous Nigel Page, 43, and Justine Laycock, 41, rewarded hard- working Denise Kelso with the four-bedroom detached home she helped keep spotless for years. The couple – who scooped a Euromillions jackpot of pounds 56million two weeks ago – also gave her Justines black Honda Civic to thank her for cleaning their home every week. Meanwhile, Nigel and Justine have moved to a spectacular ecohome in the West Country which they have bought for pounds 4million.
Bus travelers in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, are riding greener because of 20 zero-emission, fuel cell hybrid buses produced by California-based ISE Limited (TSX: ISE). ISEs hybrid drive system technology is helping BC Transit progress into a low carbon future.

Rick Sander, CEO and President of ISE, said, “This is an exciting opportunity for visitors from all over the world to see the commercial strength and viability of these hybrid buses. This represents another milestone for ISE as a global leader in zero-emission hybrid technologies for a cleaner world.” The BC Transit fleet is comprised of 20 hybrid buses that use ISEs core technologies in the complete hybrid propulsion system: energy storage, controls software and power electronics. The hybrid buses also use Ballard fuel cells and New Flyer chassis.

ISE Limited Conducted Rigorous Performance Tests

Since ISE was first selected to provide the drive systems inside these
state-of-the-art vehicles, ISE has conducted hundreds of complex and rigorous performance tests over more than 12 months to ensure their safety, reliability, and performance in extreme conditions.

To assess operational performance ratings in freezing weather and on tough terrains, cold chamber testing was conducted on each hybrid fuel cell vehicle. The low temperature assessments test safety as well as optimal functionality in temperatures as low as -20C. These tests provide real-world data regarding operation and reliability of the hybrid fuel cell vehicles in environments that simulate the coldest winter temperatures in Vancouver.

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LANXI COUNTY, China, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — China Linen Textile Industry, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTXIF), a China-based company engaged in the production and sale of linen yarn and various types of linen fabric, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Heilongjiang Lanxi Sunrise Linen Textile Industry Co., Ltd., has signed a contract to deliver pure linen fabric to the Italian market. The contract is valued at approximately $2.2 million, and shipment will occur in the first quarter of 2010. Mr. Gao Ren, chairman and chief executive officer of China Linen Textile Industry, stated: “The Italian market has long proven a consistently profitable venue for our linen products, so we are very pleased to announce this new agreement that will further strengthen our presence in the country. This order provides a fresh example of our commitment to producing the highest quality fabrics and demonstrates the speed and efficiency of our production process.” China is the worlds largest linen textile producer, and China Linen ranks among the countrys leading manufacturers in the industry. China Linen expects worldwide demand for linen products to exceed $20 billion within five years, and the company is increasing production capacity to meet anticipated strong demand. Revenue through the first nine months of 2009 totaled $20.57 million, a 14.7% increase over the same period in 2008; net income for the nine months rose 9.5% to $4.29 million. About China Linen Textile Industry, Ltd. China Linen Textile Industry Co., Ltd., is principally engaged in the production and sale of linen yarn and various types of linen fabric. It is also involved in consultation, research and development related to of linen technology and linen products. The Company carries on all of its business activities through its subsidiary, Heilongjiang Lanxi Sunrise Linen Textile Industry Co., Ltd., which was established as a privately owned business enterprise in June 2002. Its manufacturing facility is located in Lanxi County, Heilongjiang Province, in the northeast section of the Peoples Republic of China near the city of Harbin.
Some of cinemas most iconic creatures including Count Dracula, Frankensteins monster and The Mummy hark back to the golden age of Universal Studios in the 1930s and 1940s, when Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and Claude Rains stalked the big screen with malicious intent. The furry fiend known as The Wolf Man first howled at the silvery moon in 1941 with a suitably hirsute Lon Chaney Jr in the lead role. Almost 70 years later, the eponymous beast runs free again across the blood-spattered English countryside in director Joe Johnstons affectionate remake. By turns gleefully gory and tongue-in-cheek camp, The Wolfman is a diverting yarn, so long as you accept the film in the spirit it is intended: As a B-Movie with expensive make-up and visual effects. A hokey gypsy proverb – “Even a man who is pure of heart and says his prayers by night may become a wolf when the wolfsbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.” – sets the tone, followed by a grisly prologue establishing the existence of the voracious creature in the woods surrounding the late 19th century hamlet of Blackmoor. At the behest of his brothers fiancee, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), stage actor Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) returns to the sleepy community to help search for his sibling Ben (Simon Merrells), who has vanished without trace.

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Weslayan Massage Heights in Houston opens
its doors in time for the most romantic day of the year — Valentines Day.
Massage Heights Houston opened its 12th Houston massage spa location on
Friday, February 5th, 2010 in the Weslayan area of Houston.

Valentines Day is the most romantic holiday for couples and Massage
Heights Weslayan is opening just in time for this romantic couples
holiday. Specially designed couples massage rooms, soothing
surroundings, candles, calming music, and experienced massage therapists
are available at Massage Heights Weslayan, located at 5460 Weslayan St.,
Houston, TX 77005 tel (713) 432-7529.

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senses by adding fragrant rose or chocolate aromatherapy.

“Massage Heights Weslayan brings all the comforts and luxuries of a
high-end spa at a reasonably priced rate to customers near the Weslayan
area of Houston,” stated Kathy Coffee, owner. “Customers who sign up for
one of our memberships can routinely receive a variety of massages and
services at affordable prices.”

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ALMOST 30 talented hair and beauty students from New College Durham will compete in the regions biggest hairdressing competition next month. The students will compete in teams against nine other colleges, including City of Sunderland College and South Tyneside College, at the regional heat of the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) competition.

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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.

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — NIP Group, Inc. published the results of the Transportation Insurance
Pricing Survey (TIPS™) for the fourth quarter of 2009. Used to benchmark
changes in availability and rates in the transportation insurance
market, the survey was issued to leading transportation insurance
brokers, wholesalers and underwriters representing thousands of account
placements.

The majority of survey participants have responded that they believe the
market is softening and that rate decreases have intensified especially
in Auto Liability since the prior quarter. Respondents also suggested
that there appears to be more insurance carriers chasing premium in the
transportation insurance market.

Participants report that rate decreases have picked up across most
policy types; Workers Comp being the one clear exception. Rates in Auto
Liability have been hit especially hard, as 30% more respondents
believed that there were significant rate decreases in 4Q09 vs. 3Q09,
and the number of reported rate increases also fell sharply.

The survey also measures premium changes across ten different
transportation segments including:

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BOTHELL, Wash. — SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in
hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today announced the
preliminary 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 preliminary analysis by the depositary, an aggregate of
2,973,050 shares were properly tendered and not withdrawn, including
approximately 1,073,209 shares that were tendered through notice of
guaranteed delivery, 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 expects to accept for payment up to
an aggregate of 2,793,050 shares of its common stock at a purchase price
of $30.00 per share.

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 10, 2010, as amended on January 28, 2010
and February 16, 2010.

The Dealer Manager for the tender offer was J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.
and the Information Agent was Georgeson Inc.

The number of shares to be purchased in the tender offer and the price
per share are preliminary. The determination of the final number of
shares to be purchased is subject to confirmation by the depositary of
the proper delivery of the shares properly tendered and not withdrawn.
The actual number and percentage of outstanding shares properly tendered
and not withdrawn, the final price per share for shares purchased in the
tender offer and the number of shares of SonoSite common stock that will
be outstanding after payment for the tendered shares will be announced
promptly following the completion of the confirmation process. Payment
for the shares accepted for purchase will occur promptly thereafter.
Payment for shares will be made in cash, without interest. SonoSite
intends to fund the payment for shares from available cash.

Q4 2009 Operating Income Grows 117% as Operating Margins Hit 15.4%
Excluding Non-recurring Items

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BOTHELL, Wash. — SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in
hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today reported financial
results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 were $69.7 million, a decrease of
1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2008. Full year of 2009 revenues
were $227.4 million, down 7% versus full year of 2008.

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Gorilla glue and Gatorade come in handy for a couple of Utah medical personnel who winged their way to Haiti to do some doctoring in the roughest areas in the days following the Jan. 12 earthquake. Clinton family practitioner Corey Ericksen and Kaysville physical therapist Nylin Johnson wandered through several tent cities treating everything from dehydrated babies to infected lacerations. They were armed with 5,000 antibiotic capsules, Pedialyte for infants, baby bottles and bandages. When they walked through Champs de Mars, one of the largest of about 600 makeshift communities in the Port-au-Prince area, this one in a park near the presidential palace. A crowd quickly gathered at the edge of a concrete bench under a large tree where several families had shelters of bed sheets and corrugated sheet metal. A pile of laundry dried on a bush and an older woman swept debris from her gravel floor. Women carrying babies ringed Ericksen and Johnson.
ALMOST 30 talented hair and beauty students from New College Durham will compete in the regions biggest hairdressing competition next month. The students will compete in teams against nine other colleges, including City of Sunderland College and South Tyneside College, at the regional heat of the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) competition.

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National Golf Emporium Files for Name Change and Prepares for
Stock Symbol Change

Idle Media’s Datpiff.Com Reaches Milestone with over 2.5 Million
Registered Users

GOLDEN, Colo. — National Golf Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:NGLF) announced last week it
entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with Idle Media, LLC to
acquire certain Web properties including DatPiff, LLC, a fast growing
and popular digital music portal. Terms of the Agreement were not
disclosed.

Idle Media’s wholly owned operating companies include an impressive
portfolio of online applications, Mobile interfaces, online gaming,
social media and a digital music portal. The decision for National Golf
Emporium to enter into this agreement was based on several conditions,
particularly Idle Media’s DatPiff.com.

DatPiff.com has gained much notoriety recently when various music
industry experts and well talented music artists have acknowledged using
DatPiff.com and endorsed the digital music portal in providing another
avenue in reaching their fans as well as increasing their fan base.
Music artists such Souljah Boy and Lil Wayne
regularly use DatPiff.com to release mixtapes.

AUSTIN, Texas — Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: GOLF) today announced
financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 ended January
2, 2010. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 represented a 13-week period
compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, which was a 14-week
period.

Fourth Quarter Highlights:

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Idle Media’s Datpiff.Com Reaches Milestone with over 2.5 Million
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GOLDEN, Colo. — National Golf Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:NGLF) announced last week it
entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with Idle Media, LLC to
acquire certain Web properties including DatPiff, LLC, a fast growing
and popular digital music portal. Terms of the Agreement were not
disclosed.

Idle Media’s wholly owned operating companies include an impressive
portfolio of online applications, Mobile interfaces, online gaming,
social media and a digital music portal. The decision for National Golf
Emporium to enter into this agreement was based on several conditions,
particularly Idle Media’s DatPiff.com.

DatPiff.com has gained much notoriety recently when various music
industry experts and well talented music artists have acknowledged using
DatPiff.com and endorsed the digital music portal in providing another
avenue in reaching their fans as well as increasing their fan base.
Music artists such Souljah Boy and Lil Wayne
regularly use DatPiff.com to release mixtapes.

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PALO ALTO, Calif. — Affymax, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFY) today announced that Jeffrey Knapp, the
company’s chief commercial officer, will participate in a panel
discussion at the RBC Capital Markets Healthcare Conference on
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9 a.m. EST in New York.

Nextrials’ Prism™ Continues to Set the Standard for Enabling
Information Sharing between Clinical Trial and Hospital Sites

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Nextrials, Inc., a leader in clinical research software and services,
will showcase the interoperability of its award-winning electronic data
capture (EDC) technology for clinical trials and healthcare, Prism™, at
the 2010 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
(HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition, being held in Atlanta’s Georgia World
Congress Center March 1-4. Nextrials recently completed a successful
demonstration of Prism’s interoperability at the 11th Annual
IHE North America Connectathon in January, and it will now be one of 73
vendor products participating in the HIMSS10 Interoperability Showcase™.

The Showcase is configured in multiple scenarios where patient health
information is exchanged electronically — from application to
application, system to system and setting to setting — across multiple
healthcare enterprises. Additionally, the NHIN and CONNECT programs, led
by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Federal
Health Architecture (FHA), are hosting demonstrations illustrating the
progress toward health IT interoperability nationwide. In addition to
Nextrials, participants include federal government, states, cities,
providers and health IT vendors clustered around the categories for
meaningful use: quality measurement reporting, diagnostics,
administrative efficiency, consumer empowerment, care coordination
improvement, and population and public health improvement.

“Nextrials was one of the first companies to recognize the importance of
the integration of electronic data capture formats used in clinical
trials with platforms used by the healthcare industry for electronic
health records,” commented James Rogers, CEO and co-founder of
Nextrials. “As one of the organizations taking a lead role in the
development of interoperability standards, we believe cooperative demos
such as the HIMSS Showcase are key to furthering this initiative. It has
enormous implications and benefits for the pharmaceutical RD and
healthcare industries, ranging from cost benefit improvements to
furthering the adoption of a national IT standard for healthcare
information.”

Nextrials’ award-winning Prism melds sophisticated clinical trial
management functionality with EDC in a single, integrated package. By
receiving a constant flow of data, Prism enables sponsors and sites to
fully utilize real-time integration of disparate information and data
sources, such as a hospital’s EHR or patient records, to better provide
a continuum of care for patients enrolled in clinical trials.

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Essex Property Trust, Inc., (NYSE: ESS) a
real estate investment trust (REIT) with apartment communities located in
targeted West Coast markets, announced that its Board of Directors has
approved a $0.01 per share annualized increase to its regular cash
dividend. Accordingly, the first quarter dividend distribution, payable on
April 15, 2010 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2010, will be
$1.0325 per share. On an annualized basis, the dividend represents a
distribution of $4.13 per common share.

The Board of Directors declared quarterly distributions of $0.48828 and
$0.30469 per share, which represent annual distributions of $1.9531 and
$1.2188 per share, on its 7.8125% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred
shares and its 4.875% Series G Cumulative Convertible Preferred shares,
respectively. Distributions for the 7.8125% Series F Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred shares are payable on June 1, 2010 to shareholders of record as
of May 14, 2010. Distributions for the 4.875% Series G Cumulative
Convertible Preferred shares are payable on April 30, 2010 to shareholders
of record as of April 1, 2010.

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at
1:00 p.m., at the Stanford Park Hotel, located at 100 El Camino Real, Menlo
Park, CA 94025. Shareholders of record as of February 26, 2010 will be
entitled to vote at the meeting.

WASHINGTON — I dont know whether it will win the Oscar for Best Foreign-Language Film — and the fact that a very talented relative of mine is director of a movie competing in the same category is tearing my conscience apart — but “The White Ribbon” by Austrias Michael Haneke is as good a contender as I can remember. A series of mysterious events — the string that trips the doctor as he rides his horse, the kidnapping and thrashing of the barons son, the burning of a barn, the near blinding of a midwifes son — punctuates the communitys descent into suspicion and guilt. The episodes of human frailty and cruelty — the puritanical pastor preventing his son from touching himself impurely by binding him to a bed, the doctor having an apparently incestuous encounter with his daughter, the subservient peasant rejecting his childrens plea to avenge their mothers death — open many possibilities as to who bears responsibility for the strange happenings. We are never told. The victims of abuse have reasons to bear a grudge, but their own actions, in this tale narrated years later in voice-over by a reminiscing schoolteacher, also inspire doubt. The person or persons responsible for the events sometimes target those guilty of harming the weak, and sometimes innocent members of the community. Its as if a response to evil with evil was a form of redemption. Haneke employs a sobriety of means that is the films touch of genius. Nothing here is melodramatic. The story unfolds in a matter- of-fact tone and pace that are both chilling and enthralling. The fact that the culprits go unrevealed conveys the ambiguity of human nature that is suggested throughout the film. The pastor, a monstrous disciplinarian who makes his children wear a white ribbon as an emblem of shame, is genuinely moved by his sons care of a bird; the doctor who imposes humiliation on his own lover also saves lives in the village.
Amid serene Main Channel waters and a yacht-filled harbor youll find Marina del Reys most comprehensive residential collection: Marina Harbor — a stunning waterfront community with spectacular apartments,
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A 48-acre, on-the-water community, Marina Harbors apartments are known for their community-building activities that ensure a friendly atmosphere. So much more than a place to live, Marina Harbor is a place to thrive and get the most out of life. Its location puts residents within walking distance to the beach and a host of restaurants. The communitys monthly social events help create genuine friendships and camaraderie among neighbors. Whether enjoying Mimosa Night, a holiday mixer or breakfast treats, Marina Harbor residents have ample opportunities to mix, mingle and have a great time.

Beyond the monthly social events, Marina Harbor offers a variety of coveted, private amenities. Residents soak up the sun at waterfront sundecks and view parks, relax at the pools and spas, play rounds of tennis at the courts, or jog along waterfront paths. Other community amenities include a premier fitness studio, steam rooms and saunas and a business center.

Marina Harbor is comprised of two apartment communities: The Villa and The Tides Waters Edge. Both residential collections present an array of studio, one, and two-bedroom floorplans to choose from.

The Tides Waters Edge at Marina Harbor is a contemporary apartment community offering modern architecture and comfortable living spaces. Oversized windows and balconies maximize Marina del Rey views, interior features include maple cabinets and granite countertops, and waterside recreational amenities abound. Rent for the studios and one, two and three-bedroom apartments start at $1,540 per month.

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Companies Join Forces to Encourage Patient Compliance

NEW YORK — MedTera™, an integrated marketing solutions company dedicated to
improving education, promotion and communications in the healthcare,
life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, today announced that David
Duplay, the company president, has joined the advisory board for
HealthPrize Technologies, a wellness company and industry leader in
developing technology solutions used to enhance medication compliance.
As a member of the board, Duplay will provide counsel for the company’s
executive team and its direction, specifically driving how HealthPrize
will align itself with MedTera to deliver unique patient education
solutions.

HealthPrize, founded in 2009, is committed to helping people get healthy
and stay healthy by motivating them to properly adhere to prescription
therapy instructions through various incentives. Leveraging a
proprietary technology platform, the company tracks when consumers have
taken their medication and provides them with awards, prizes and
sweepstakes entries for doing so. The HealthPrize system utilizes a
combination of financial incentives, fun and education to motivate
consumers to take better care of themselves by following doctors’
orders. By utilizing Duplay’s expertise in patient education, and
MedTera’s focus on innovative and creative marketing solutions,
HealthPrize will continue to develop new ways to engage patients with
its platform, increasing therapy compliance and improving the quality of
patient’s lives.

“Dave will be a critical member of our advisory board, helping to shape
our direction and go-to-market strategy,” said Thomas Kottler,
co-founder and CEO, HealthPrize Technologies. “The truth is, only 50
percent of patients actually take their medication as prescribed. This
chasm isn’t just bad for their health, but it negatively impacts the
entire healthcare system. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge in patient
education to our team and we’re looking forward to working closely with
him and MedTera.”

With healthcare reform at the top of everyone’s minds, it’s more
important than ever for pharmaceutical companies to invest in quality
patient education, particularly those that communicate the importance of
therapy compliance and adherence. MedTera specializes in helping
companies develop educational tools that are appropriate for a variety
of products and disease states. And with evolving regulatory and
compliance standards around patient education forming, making sure it’s
done right is crucial. MedTera’s patented dimensional designs and
creative online tools, paired with HealthPrize’s leading-edge
technology, are designed to engage patients in an opt-in, long-term
relationship that ensures everyone wins.

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.
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) today announced its results
of operations for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
The Company also reported Funds From Operations (“FFO”) available to
common stockholders for the three months ended December 31, 2009 of
$24.9 million or $0.29 per common share. The $24.9 million of FFO
available to common stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2009 includes
$3.9 million associated with a provision for uncollectible straight-line
accounts receivable and deferred revenue related to one tenant, $1.6
million of costs associated with a fourth quarter acquisition, $0.5
million of non-cash restricted stock expense and net income of $3
thousand associated with owned and operated assets. FFO is presented in
accordance with the guidelines for the calculation and reporting of FFO
issued by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
(“NAREIT”). Adjusted FFO was $0.36 per common share for the three months
ended December 31, 2009. FFO and Adjusted FFO are non-GAAP financial
measures. Adjusted FFO excludes the impact of certain non-cash items and
certain items of revenue or expenses, including: results of operations
of owned and operated facilities during the period, expenses associated
with acquisitions in the fourth quarter of 2009, a non-cash provision
for uncollectible accounts receivable, deferred revenue and restricted
stock expense. For more information regarding FFO and Adjusted FFO, see
the “Funds From Operations” section below.

For the three-month period ended December 31, 2009, the Company reported
net income of $16.2 million, net income available to common stockholders
of $14.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted common share on operating
revenues of $49.4 million. This compares to net income of $15.7 million,
net income available to common stockholders of $15.6 million, or $0.19
per diluted common share on operating revenues of $49.2 million for the
same period in 2008.

For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009, the Company
reported net income of $82.1 million, net income available to common
stockholders of $73.0 million, or $0.87 per diluted common share on
operating revenues of $197.4 million. This compares to net income of
$78.1 million, net income available to common stockholders of $70.6
million, or $0.94 per diluted common share on operating revenues of
$193.8 million for the same period in 2008.

The increases in net income and net income available to common
stockholders for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009
compared to the prior year were primarily due to the impact of: (i) full
year revenue associated with $188 million of new investments completed
in 2008; (ii) $4.0 million of net cash flow associated with legal
settlements; (iii) a $1.2 million reduction in interest expense; (iv) a
net decrease in real estate impairments of $5.4 million; and (v) a net
change in provision for uncollectible accounts receivable of $1.5
million. This impact was partially offset by: (i) increased depreciation
expense associated with the new investments of $4.8 million; (ii)
acquisition related expenses of $1.6 million; and (iii) a $0.5 million
charge relating to the write-off of deferred financing credit facility
costs recorded in the second quarter of 2009.

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An X-ray of the abdomen revealed a grossly distended large intestine. Ultrasound showed increased ascitic fluid. A total colectomy with an ileostomy was performed. Histological examination of the colon (Fig. 2) was consistent with a diagnosis of hollow viscus myopathy. The patient died after a second laparotomy.
BOTHELL, Wash. — SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in
hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today announced the
preliminary 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 preliminary analysis by the depositary, an aggregate of
2,973,050 shares were properly tendered and not withdrawn, including
approximately 1,073,209 shares that were tendered through notice of
guaranteed delivery, 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 expects to accept for payment up to
an aggregate of 2,793,050 shares of its common stock at a purchase price
of $30.00 per share.

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 10, 2010, as amended on January 28, 2010
and February 16, 2010.

The Dealer Manager for the tender offer was J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.
and the Information Agent was Georgeson Inc.

The number of shares to be purchased in the tender offer and the price
per share are preliminary. The determination of the final number of
shares to be purchased is subject to confirmation by the depositary of
the proper delivery of the shares properly tendered and not withdrawn.
The actual number and percentage of outstanding shares properly tendered
and not withdrawn, the final price per share for shares purchased in the
tender offer and the number of shares of SonoSite common stock that will
be outstanding after payment for the tendered shares will be announced
promptly following the completion of the confirmation process. Payment
for the shares accepted for purchase will occur promptly thereafter.
Payment for shares will be made in cash, without interest. SonoSite
intends to fund the payment for shares from available cash.

COWGATE and central Blakelaw, two outer-city estates which experience high levels of deprivation and poor life “health chances”, have now got a new multi-purpose health centre on Ponteland Road. The multimillion-pound Government-funded centre includes a family doctor, a walk-in service for minor injuries and illnesses and x-ray and ultrasound services. The centre is open from 8am to 8pm every day of the week, including bank holidays. Until recently, residents of both estates have had to travel some distance to visit a doctor. People were registered with up to 63 GPs who practised outside the area. This made no sense, given that the population of both estates is more than 5,000.

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Dear Abby: My husband and I have two children, ages 13 and 6. Our older son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year. Because of this, we must carefully watch everything he eats. Were struggling to deal with it, but lately we have other issues we need help with. Dear Trying to Be Fair: This is something you should discuss with your older sons doctor. It is my understanding that years ago, diabetes was treated more with diet. But with the advent of glucose meters and better insulin, most people with Type 1 diabetes, while trying to eat healthfully, do not completely deprive themselves of treats but accommodate them by adjusting their level of insulin. If your husband refuses to budge on the “treats” issue, then your younger child should be given something else to compensate. Dear Abby: My wife and I threw a party for which we hired a bartender, so we could spend more time with our guests.
Appeal Comes One Day after GlaxoSmithKline Announced it Will Stop
Manufacturing, Marketing and Advertising Three Super PoliGrip Products
Made with Zinc

GREAT NECK, N.Y. — The attorneys at Parker Waichman Alonso LLP have urged all major retail
chains that sell Super PoliGrip denture creams, including Wal-Mart, CVS,
Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Target and Duane Reade, to immediately remove three
varieties of these products from store shelves. These three products –
Super PoliGrip ‘Original’, Super PoliGrip ‘Ultra Fresh’ and Super
PoliGrip ‘Extra Care – are all made with zinc. Long-term, excessive
exposure to zinc in denture cream has been associated with severe
neurological injuries in some individuals. GlaxoSmithKline announced
yesterday their decision to voluntarily stop the manufacture,
distribution and advertising of these Super PoliGrip denture adhesive
products.

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP has filed many lawsuits on behalf of the
victims of Super PoliGrip. These lawsuits allege that GlaxoSmithKline
misled consumers about their risks and failed to provide adequate
warnings and instructions to prevent deviation from accepted use.

A small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced diet. However, being
exposed to an excessive amount of zinc can result in copper depletion
and serious negative adverse neurological effects. In August 2008, the
peer reviewed journal “Neurology” reported on four patients suffering
from neuropathy and other neurological symptoms typical of zinc
poisoning and copper depletion. The article specifically linked excess
zinc in Super PoliGrip to “profound neurologic disease” in the patients
reviewed.

Parker Waichman Alonso yesterday applauded the decision GlaxoSmithKline
finally made to protect the public from zinc-containing Super PoliGrip
varieties. However, because GlaxoSmithKline has stopped short of issuing
a full recall, Super PoliGrip adhesives that contain zinc remain on
store shelves, and still pose a serious public health risk. For that
reason, Parker Waichman Alonso has appealed to Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens,
Rite-Aid, Target and Duane Reade and all other major national retail
chains to immediately remove these denture creams from their stores.

WHEN Arlene Phillips saw the Strictly Come Dancing tour on DVD, her eye was caught by one of the dancers – one who was so much bigger than the others. “I saw this fat blob dancing around at the back and thought, Who the hells that?” she says. “And then I realised it was me. It was pure horror because I was looking at a blob. I was more than 10 stone and Im 5ft 3ins. I was as wide as I was tall.” She says: “The food is just fantastic and I was enjoying eating it. Once I open a tub of ice cream I dont stop.” But while Arlene has now lost more than two stone after last years tour and is still enjoying the current one, she is adamant that she wont be returning as a judge on TVs Strictly.

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DENVER — rentbits.com
is pleased to announce the re-launch of their newly optimized website.
With a fresh logo in place, the site now offers consumers a clean,
intuitive rental search experience and enhanced search functionality.

“We felt it was time to give consumers a haven for unpolluted rental
information,” explained Dan Daugherty, CEO of rentbits.com.
“Our team has spent the last year aggregating, optimizing, and
facilitating the use of this information.”

Neighborhood search – a major enhancement in the re-launch – allows
consumers to search rentals based on neighborhoods rather than city or
town names. Soho, for instance, is the neighborhood in New York City
which lies south of Houston street. With neighborhood search, the renter
is able to search that area alone.

Several other enhancements were added to the new site. Advertising
features now deliver additional distribution and increased lead
generation to rentbits.com
advertisers. Navigation and search optimization were a major focus as
well.

“Renters have been asking us for a clean, intuitive search experience
for single family home, apartment and condo rentals. We feel the
re-launch of rentbits.com
delivers on this request from our customers and provides fast, easy
search functionality and more comprehensive and accurate results,” said
Tim Moynihan, Chief Operating Officer at rentbits.com.

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR), a
leading provider of vehicle rental services, today announced that David B.
Wyshner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present
at the Credit Suisse 12th Annual Global Services Conference on Monday,
February 22, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. (ET).

TORONTO, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Genterra Inc. (TSX-V: “GIC”) announced today that its board of directors have declared a cash dividend on its Class A Preference Series 1 Shares payable on February 19, 2010 to the holders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2010. As at February 19, 2010, an aggregate of $645,212 of cumulative dividends have accrued and will be paid on the Class A Preference Series 1 Shares. The payment of the dividend will be credited against the amount accrued to date. The Class A Preference Series 1 Shares are not listed on any stock exchange. Genterra Inc. is a management holding company whose assets include rental real estate properties and investments. Disclaimer: TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Video gets patients more involved in hand hygiene Patients, physicians report more questions asked The video, called “Hand Hygiene Saves Lives,” was tested in common areas and patient rooms at 17 Catholic Health Partners hospitals; the research was coordinated by the Premier Healthcare alliance. The video encourages patients, family, and visitors to play a role in their own care by helping health care professionals remember to clean their hands before and after touching patients. After the video was shown, patients were twice as likely to report reminding nurses to wash their hands, and doctors were twice as likely to report being asked by patients to wash their hands. In addition, after watching the video, the majority of patients:
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According to a recent article in Modern Healthcare, the latest trend in
medical record-keeping is a growing class of workers called scribes.

Staffing companies are supplying scribes to hospitals seeking to not
only improve physician productivity but to ease the transition into
electronic health records (EHRs.)

“The word is biblical,” said Linda Pierog, practice manager for ER
staffing company Emergency Medicine Services of Orange County, or EMSOC,
and its ScribeMD service. Emergency rooms have given scribes a toehold
in modern healthcare record-keeping operations because, unlike in some
other medical specialties, ER records are created concurrent with
patient care, said Pierog. Notes the article, “scribes do more than
transcriptionists by assisting physicians in fully documenting a patient
encounter, [and] most recently, entering encounter data in an EHR.”

(NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – CAE Healthcare today announced that is has partnered with Ornge, a leader in the field of Transport Medicine, to become the exclusive provider of Ornges simulation and education programs for healthcare practitioners worldwide.

“We believe Ornges suite of programs is an excellent addition to our growing portfolio of best-in-class medical education and simulation solutions. We share a common vision with Ornge for the delivery of innovative and quality education to health practitioners in order to improve patient care and safety,” said Guillaume Herve, President of CAE Healthcare. “Transport medicine requires healthcare providers to be highly trained in providing specialized medical care in a mobile environment. Ornges expertise in providing patient care and education coupled with CAEs simulation-based aviation training experience will be deployed in air, ground and marine medical transport applications. CAE Healthcare will be able to offer its customers comprehensive solutions that bring a new level of excellence to critical care transport and emergency medical services.”

Under terms of the agreement, CAE Healthcare will be the exclusive provider worldwide of Ornges current and future product portfolio of educational programs save and except that Ornge will continue to provide Transport Medecine solutions including these educational programs in Ontario. This includes the only Canadian Medical Association (CMA) accredited Critical Care Flight Paramedic program in Canada, as well as Ornges CMA-accredited education program for Advanced Care Flight Paramedics. All educational programs are based on innovative and flexible models that integrate different types of learning. Students participate in classroom sessions, videoconferences, seminars, high fidelity patient simulations, on-line learning, and placements in hospitals, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and land ambulances.

“We are delighted to partner with CAE, a brand that is well respected and globally recognized. This opportunity will enable Ornge to leverage CAEs expertise in simulation and modelling technology, educational program development, and its sales channel to expand our transport medicine offerings to healthcare providers worldwide,” said Dr. Chris Mazza, President and CEO of Ornge.

CAE Healthcare and Ornge will jointly develop solutions for transport medicine and critical care programs. Both organizations will be attending and exhibiting at HELI-EXPO 2010, taking place in Houston Texas from February 20 to 23.

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LOGAN — A 22-year-old Logan man was booked into Cache County Jail on Thursday for investigation of two counts of child abuse. The charges against Jonathan J. Monsen stem from injuries sustained by his infant son, said Logan City Police Capt. Jeff Curtis. Police say the 24-day-old boy was taken to Primary Childrens Medical Center on Jan. 13 with head injuries, two broken legs and a broken rib. X-rays revealed the child had two other ribs that had been broken but were healing. The child is expected to survive and is now out of the hospital. The abuse was reported to Logan police by the state Division of Child and Family Services, which was notified by Primary Childrens after the child was admitted.

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The Department for Work and Pensions is considering setting up a new Employers Liability Insurance Bureau, which will trace EL policies and, where they cannot be traced, provide an insurance fund of last resort. The Employers Liability Insurance Bill has now had its second reading in the House of Commons.

The proposal has caused concerns among insurers that the bureau may have a negative effect, as some employers may feel less obliged to make adequate health and safety provisions for their employees.

A spokesperson for leading insurance broker Flint Insurance commented: “We are concerned about the effect that a dedicated Employers Liability Insurance Bureau will have on the attitudes of some employers who may then decide not to take the health and safety of their employees seriously. However, setting up a tracing system could help thousands of employees receive the compensation they deserve.”

The ABI has stated its opposition to the scheme on these grounds, fearing that it could cause a “serious moral hazard.” There are also objections on the grounds of fairness; the fund is to be financed by the insurance industry, which would mean that reputable firms would have to pay for the failings of others. However, the ABI recognises the usefulness of a system for tracing insurers, pointing out that in fact it introduced such a code 10 years ago. The TUC has welcomed the principle of a system to assist those whose original insurers cannot be found, such as asbestos victims.

Flint Insurance are an independent broker specialising in a range of commercial insurance such as public liability insurance . Based in Harrow, Middlesex, they have now expanded their workforce to include an office in Sidcup, Kent. Flint have over 30 years experience of offering both personal and commercial cover across the UK, working with a panel of over 35 insurers to provide the most appropriate cover for their clients.

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Kevin Hale, Executive Vice President of Mutual of Omaha Bank, will be
available to the news media on Monday, Feb. 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. at the Mutual of Omaha Bank (formerly Marco Community Bank) at 1770
San Marco Road in Marco Island.

Mutual of Omaha Bank opened in Marco Island taking over the deposits and
loans of the failed Marco Community Bank.

Mutual of Omaha Bank assumed substantially all the deposits and loans of
the failed bank, including those that exceeded the FDIC insurance limit,
after federal regulators closed the banks on Friday. Depositors of the
failed bank automatically became depositors of Mutual of Omaha Bank and
no depositor lost money as a result of the failure.

With more than $4 billion in assets, Mutual of Omaha Bank operates a
network of full-service community banks in Florida, Arizona, California,
Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Nevada and Texas, and has loan production
offices in Iowa and Kansas. It recently opened its first full-service
Florida bank in Naples, and a Tampa location is slated to open this
spring.

For more information or to make other coverage arrangements, please
contact Jim Nolan at (402) 616-6455.

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This new type of modern eldercare will postpone, if not eliminate, many elderly persons from having to endure the loneliness and loss of independence due to leaving their own homes and living in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. Their families can now better manage the difficult decisions regarding independence they allow their now dependent aged parent while minimizing the concern and risk the adult care giving child is willing to assume to enable an acceptable level of independence and consequent risk (to the care giver) for their now dependent parent.

“For the last several years, the US eldercare crisis is commonly portrayed as not happening until the baby boomers reach the age of great reliance on their children and younger family members. The truth of the matter, since the US is the only country in the top ten of the worlds industrialized nations without national healthcare, is that we really dont have solid statistics for our true bottom line annual US eldercare costs. Many middle class baby boomers are presently suffering significant financial, time and emotional pressures attempting to care for their surviving WWII and Korean War era parents,” observed Martin Spencer, President/CEO, GeckoSystems.

At the time of the companys founding, extensive primary market research was performed to determine the demographic profiles and the market segments appropriate to identify the probable early adopters of eldercare capable personal robots. Not surprisingly the scientific statistical analyses revealed that elderly over 65 living alone in metropolitan areas with broadband Internet available and sufficient household incomes to support were identified as those most likely to adopt initially. Using U.S. Census Bureau data from the 2000 census the pent-up demand, to the degree possible for metro areas only, is — to those not privy to this type of statistical analysis — nearly unbelievable. Due to the high cost of assisted living, nursing homes, etc. the payback for a CareBot™ is expected to be only six to eight months while keeping elderly care receivers independent, in their own homes, and living longer due to the comfort of more frequent attention from their loved ones.

“We project the available market size in dollars for cost effective, utilitarian, multitasking eldercare personal robots in 2011 to be $74.0B, in 2012 to be $77B, in 2013 to be $80B, in 2014 to be $83.3B, and in 2015 to be $86.6B. With market penetrations of 0.03% in 2011, 0.06% in 2012, 0.22% in 2013, 0.53% in 2014, and 0.81% in 2015, we will anticipate CareBot sales, from this consumer market segment, only, of $22.0M, $44.0M, $176M, $440.2M, and $704.3M, respectively. We expect these sales despite — and perhaps because of — the present recession due to pent up demand for significant cost reduction in eldercare expenses,” opined Spencer.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Medical Connections Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:MCTH)
one of the nation’s fastest growing healthcare staffing companies
specializing in allied health, nurse and physician staffing and
recruiting services announced today that the Company sees significant
growth potential within a healthy MA healthcare sector.

After much due diligence, Company management has found that in 2009
healthcare MA had its second best year in this decade. Healthcare
acquisitions comprised 13% of all completed transactions in terms of
value, behind only the financial sector at 21%.

Medical Connections President, Anthony Nicolosi, commented, “We have
made it clear to our shareholders that we are committed to growing
Medical Connections through strong acquisitions. Medical Connections
Holdings will continue its due diligence on several acquisitions we are
exploring. We remain committed to keeping our shareholders informed as
events continue to unfold. Please standby for further updates on
acquisitions and our plans to move to a larger exchange.”

Medical Connections, Inc. is a fast growing early stage national
provider of medical recruitment and staffing services. Established in
2002 to satisfy the increasing need for highly qualified healthcare
professionals, the Company’s business is to identify, select and place
the industries most talented healthcare specialists, nurses,
pharmacists, physicians and hospital management executives. The Company
provides recruiting and staffing services for permanent and contract
positions, leaving options for both clients and candidates to decide the
optimal formula for working together.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking
statements (within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of
1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding
us and our business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects. Forward-looking statements in this report reflect the good
faith judgment of our management and the statements are based on facts
and factors as we currently know them. Forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may
differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the
forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements, as a result of either
the matters set forth or incorporated in this report generally or
certain economic and business factors, some of which may be beyond the
control of Medical Connections. These factors include adverse economic
conditions, entry of new and stronger competitors, inadequate capital to
support our operations, projections of revenues and profitability. Readers
are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. We
undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking
statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise
after the date of the press release.

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CryptoLogic Limited (TSX: CRY)(TSX: CXY)(NASDAQ: CRYP)(LSE: CRP) announced today that its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 will be released on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 2:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and 7:00 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time.

Brian Hadfield, CryptoLogics President and CEO, cordially invites analysts and shareholders to participate in the companys conference call to be held on March 2, 2010 at 8:30 am (EST) and 1:30 pm (GMT). A live webcast of the call will be available. Management will review the financial results for the fourth quarter and year 2009 and discuss recent developments, followed by a question and answer period.

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Beneficial Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BFHJ), a casino and hospitality investment and management holding company, previously announced its intention to issue a share dividend of 6 shares of free trading common stock for every 1 share of unrestricted common stock that a shareholder owns (holders of restricted shares will receive restricted certificates). This means that the shareholder will have 7 shares of common stock after the dividend for every 1 share currently held.

The Company issued a resolution directing that the ex-date for the dividend will be March 5, 2010. The Company requested that the shares be prospectively distributed on March 10, 2010. However, the Company notes that these dates are tentative in nature and subject to approval by FINRA. In the event that FINRA cannot perform their review in time for the March 10 date, the distribution may be delayed; however, the ex-date probably will not be delayed. The ex-date is the date you must have settled your positions to receive the dividend. This will not be treated as an ordinary forward split, so shareholders must factor in the settlement times for the
ex-date when deciding when to purchase or sell their shares. In the event that the Company is notified of any changes, it will advise shareholders promptly.

In addition, the Company received information that a large portion of the daily sales of its common stock is due to short sellers and not retail investors trying to sell their shares. This short selling action is precisely why the Company needed to issue a dividend to make our common stock more liquid. Our shareholders cannot benefit from liquidity when short sellers are manipulating the price of the securities by creating a wall.

The following information was received from FINRAs published reports.

February 19, 2010: 220600 short shares of 306612 volume (72%).
February 18, 2010: 157000 short shares of 619360 volume (25%).
February 17, 2010: 660383 short shares of 1419469 volume (47%).
February 16, 2010: 255864 short shares of 324864 volume (79%).
February 12, 2010: 6000 short shares of 34500 volume (17%).
February 11, 2010: 75000 short shares of 213000 volume (35%).
February 10, 2010: 135000 short shares of 170700 volume (79%).
February 09, 2010: 729786 short shares of 853186 volume (86%).
February 08, 2010: 105000 short shares of 132895 volume (79%).
February 04, 2010: 125000 short shares of 155400 volume (80%).

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GLEN BURNIE, Md., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ — VetCentric, Inc., the nations largest practice-to-home delivery provider of prescription medications and veterinary therapeutic and wellness diets, announced today a partnership with Pfizer Animal Health, opening up the full suite of Pfizer products to VetCentrics partner clinics for home delivery. Pfizer Animal Health is the worlds leader in the discovery, development and manufacture of veterinary-prescription vaccines and medicines for livestock and companion animals worldwide. “We are excited about this agreement and what it means for our partner clinics,” says Ted Root, President and CEO of VetCentric. “In addition to expanding access to the complete Pfizer product line, we are pleased that our clinics now can be assured of the full-manufacturers guarantee for all of their home delivery products fulfilled by VetCentric.” Veterinarians partner with VetCentric for many reasons, including the companys ability to increase patient compliance on average over 200%. This increased compliance results in more successful therapeutic results. This partnership further substantiates VetCentrics commitment to supporting the veterinary industry and its recognition that VetCentric only deals with partner veterinarians where there is a validated Vet-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR). VetCentric, Inc., a privately-held company headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington area, is the only national veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA and EPA approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications and diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary clinics. Its comprehensive suite of services provides clinics with an online store that allows customized product selection and pricing, home delivery and client communication services. VetCentric firmly supports the Veterinarian-Client-Patient relationship in all its business practices, allowing veterinarians to stay at the center of their patients care while improving service, encouraging compliance and decreasing clinic operating costs.
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KATE Moss is one supermodel who will do literally anything to avoid those dreaded wrinkles. And Mossy took her beauty regime to extraordinary – and icy – new levels on a night out, when she decided she need a facial pick-me- up. The swish after-show bash, held at exclusive private members venue The Brompton Club in Fulham, saw Kate order a huge ice bucket to be sat in front of her before she hilariously started plunging her face in to the chilly water. My mole tells me: “Kate was drunk and knocking back glass after glass of Laurent Perrier Rose champagne. “She was dancing with her friends, including Naomi, to hits like Madonnas Borderline and Jay-Z and Alicia Keys Empire State Of Mind.

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I HAVE been considering buying an infrared sauna, which comes in a flat pack and plugs in to the wall socket. Can you tell me if infra-red saunas are safe and what, if any, are the drawbacks? – J Drew Grove, Newry ZENA SAYS: Independent authorities claim they are more effective than traditional saunas as they heat objects which means you instead of the air so they get deeper under the skin.
AT least 32 people died on the holiday island of Madeira yesterday when torrential rain caused flooding and mudslides. Witnesses told how water and mud swept through the streets of the Portuguese islands capital Funchal, flipping over cars and destroying houses. An elderly woman died when the roof of her house caved in while two others were crushed by a falling crane. A further 68 people needed hospital treatment. British holidaymaker Cathy Sayers said Funchal had been left “a ghost town”.

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CHELTENHAM 2 MORECABME 0 JuLIan aLsoP wrote himself into the record books as Cheltenham grabbed a crucial victory. morecambe were left to rue early chances from Paul mullin and david artell as alsop headed home his 38th goal for Town from a corner – equalling the clubs all-time League scoring record.
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 rrun no differently than Chelsea, whereby we had owners supporting substantial debt. “But when Sacha Gaydamak took control we were hit with screaming headlines of pounds 100million to spend on players.

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Leading caravan parks operator Haven are delighted to announce a series of major improvements to their sites in time for the 2010 season. The company has invested over GBP 40 million across their sites, in order to offer the very best holiday experience for all of the family.

All 35 of the groups holiday parks offer heated indoor and outdoor pools, daytime and evening entertainment, activities, childrens clubs and a variety of attractions, ranging from fishing lakes to climbing walls. Every park benefits from a superb location and is close to some of the UKs most beautiful beaches, resorts and countryside.

Improvements are being added across the board, including new model accommodation and a range of leisure and entertainment facilities, including 14 new Mash Barrel Lounge-Bar-Cafes. Haven is also committed to improving its childrens entertainment options, with the addition of improved pool facilities, including the spectacular Space Bowl Flumes at several parks.

In addition, improved and upgraded adventure golf courses, tennis and sports courts and kids play areas are to be added to a number of Parks, including the popular Hopton, Littlesea and Marton Mere sites.

2009 was a record year for the British holiday industry, with more and more people than ever opting to stay at home rather than travel abroad. In 2010, Haven is expecting this to continue, with one of its busiest years ever at its caravan parks across England, Scotland and Wales.

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.

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THE husband of TV star Kerry Katona is seeking a divorce – because of her growing friendship with a handsome Marine.
Hamiltons McMaster University of the mid-1960s had a thriving campus art scene. The annual arts festival attracted prestigious and daring North American guests, such as Amiri Baraka, Cannonball Adderly, Andy Warhol and the Velvet Underground, and Leslie Fiedler among others. In 1966, mature student John Hofsess, a frequent contributor to the campus newspaper, began to produce 8mm and then 16mm films. Hofsess founded an organization of student filmmakers called the McMaster Film Board (MFB), a group funded by the student union. Hofsesss interests in sexual revolution and American underground art made for a tense relationship between the McMaster Film Board and the student union. Through the McMaster Film Board, John Hofsess began Palace of Pleasure (1966/67), a series of experimental films. Intended as a trilogy, only two parts were completed. The films were designed as showcases for Hofsesss concept of cinematherapy, (1) an experiment that combined ideas from contemporary media–from Warhol and McLuhan–with ideas gleaned from writings on psychoanalytic liberation. His project was similar, if more in spirit than practice, to Wilhelm Reichs orgasm theory, wherein the organism was freed from its neurosis through the total release of dammed-up orgastic energies. Reich envisioned a healthy and functional mankind that could build a sex-positive society away from the tyranny of repressive institutions. Hofsess saw his films operating in opposition to a filmmaker such as Jack Smith (Flaming Creatures), whose shocking work, in Hofsesss estimation, could only reinforce the alienation of the neurotic and their bond to the repressive institution. The ideas underlying the productions were Hofsesss own, but the first part (Redpath 25) was a collaboration between Hofsess, McMaster art community organizer Patricia Murphy, who starred in it, and Robin Hilborn, a science student who applied bleach effects during the films processing. The second and more substantial part of the trilogy (Black Zero) was announced in the student press as being co-directed by McMaster Film Board president Peter Rowe, who was primarily responsible for the cinematography. Hofsess had also cast members of the McMaster Dramatic Society, specifically its director David Martin, who would go on to make a film with the McMaster Film Board titled To Paint the Park (1968), a single-screen experimental narrative that was heavily influenced by Hofsesss work. Martins performance in Black Zero, according to Hofsesss model of therapeutic film form, was “flattened out” in editing. The film was presented in dual projection: tension would dissipate between the two screens. The film acts as a sensual experience by emancipating the viewer from the expectations placed on them by the narrative tradition, their view of the film disrupted by the intentional compromise of performance elements as well as frequent obstructions of kaleidoscopic psychedelic images and appropriated magazine advertisements. Palace of Pleasure is an auteur work, supported through a manifesto that Hofsess contributed to Take One Magazine that expressed his unique aesthetic perspective (”Toward a New Voluptuary: From the Black Zero Notebook”), but it was made with conscious attention to the participation of others, in the spirit of collaborative practice. Hofsess showed a dedication to filmmaking as a social experience, here as well as in his community work as founder of the McMaster Film Board,

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THOMPSON (Leam Lane). Peacefully in hospital on 12th February, aged 83 years, Connie (Constance, nee Pearson), a truly loved daughter of Eunice, a dearly beloved wife of the late Jimmy, a much loved mam of Carole, Elaine and Julie, a devoted nana of Ashleigh, Thomas, Daniel, Kylie, Stacey and Liam, a special Nana Connie of Shannon and Skye, a dearest sister of Ann and her husband George. Would friends please meet for service at Saltwell Crematorium Chapel on Thursday February 18th at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, for which a donation box will be provided. Everyone welcome afterwards to Leam Lane Social Club. Peacefully in hospital on February 14th, aged 58 years, Barry, loving son of the late Gilbert and Janet, much loved brother of Annette and Marilyn, brother-in-law of Ray. Will be sadly missed by his friends and family, especially all his friends at Elpha Lodge, Broomhill. Friends please meet for service at Cowpen Crematorium, on Thursday 18th February at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be sent for the Elpha Lodge, Broomhill, c/o Melrose and Dennis Funeral Services, 159 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay. WALKER (Bensham). Charlton Walk. Peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 13th February 2010, aged 81 years, Laura (nee Brown), beloved wife of the late Albert (Bertie), much loved mam of Linda, Brenda, Malcolm, Brian, Glynis, Keith and Trevor, dear mother-in-law, nanna, great grandma and sister of the family. Cortege to meet on Thursday 18th February for Funeral Service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium at 11.00am. Friends please meet at crematorium. Enquiries to Watsons Ltd. Tel. (0191) 4771484. WIGHAM (Chester-le-Street). Peacefully in St. Marys Nursing Home on 11th February, aged 88 years, Amy (nee West), beloved wife of the late Ron, a devoted mam of Keith, Karen and Neil, mother-in-law of Janet, Joe and Michelle, a much loved nana and great nana. Maisie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service to be held at Birtley Crematorium on Friday 19th February at 11.00am. By request family flowers only, donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K.
The exclusive Spring Creek Ranch in Colorado is available this Spring for one family to enjoy a dream cattle ranch vacation , complete with the rare experience of a real, live cattle drive. Guests can choose to participate in everything from branding to driving more than 400 head of cattle for 20 miles on horseback, before returning to luxurious accommodations and a professionally prepared delicious dinner back at the ranch.

With trees and flowers in full bloom and newborn calves and chicks running around the grounds, this is an opportunity to experience the western ranch at its most beautiful and most active time of the year. Spring Creek Ranch, a private residence, offers up a rich experience with the amenities you would expect from a luxury hotel as well as the activities of a working cattle ranch.

Just a little over an hour away from Aspen, the 1,200-acre guest ranch is nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and boasts sweeping views of undeveloped national forest. Once featured on the cover of House and Garden Magazine, the 4,800 square-foot ranch house has a total of five beautifully-appointed bedrooms, and is tastefully decorated in a blend of Ralph Lauren designer furnishings and western antiques. The Ranchs rustic charm is further highlighted by the wrap-around porch and handcrafted wood work.

MyBuys, the leading provider of
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Robert Cell will be delivering the opening keynote at the “eTail West 2010″
conference in Palm Desert, CA. Cell will also moderate a panel comprised of
industry leaders from 1-800-Flowers, Crocs, ChannelAdvisor, ShopNBC, Barnes
and Noble, ShoeBuy.com, sysIQ, Walgreens, Guitar Center, and Aeropostale.
The panel, titled “Making Informed Decisions to Prioritize Projects Based
upon Their ROI Potential,” looks at how leading retailers are assessing
value across a broad range of strategies, including mobile, social media
and personalization initiatives.

“2009 was a challenging year for ecommerce — while we saw overall growth
relative to 2008, the increase came from a heavy reliance on promotional
pricing, which has an obvious impact on margins and profitability,” said
Robert Cell, CEO MyBuys. “2010 started off with a slower-than-expected
January, but we think theres good news on the horizon, with signs
suggesting were on the path to more rational growth in 2010. I look
forward to sharing these insights at eTail West.”

Additionally, MyBuys Vice President of Client Success Shaun Schooley will
be hosting an interactive roundtable at the conference alongside Erik
Martinez, Director of e-Commerce at the Peruvian Connection. The session is
titled “Personalization 2.0 – Whats Coming Next?” and will cover the next
phases of growth in the personalization market. A study conducted by MyBuys
and the eTail group showed that more than 3 out of every 4 consumers expect
retailers to know them, and to make product recommendations based on their
interactions with the company. Thus, the question is no longer “should we
do personalization,” but “how are we going to do it most effectively?”
Schooley and Martinez will discuss the best practices around multi-channel
personalization to ensure that retailers are giving shoppers the most
personalized experience possible every time they interact with your brand.

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There were no ski coaches, no recommended menus, no technicians to tune skis and no instruction booklets. Back when Jim Gaddis raced, he was on his own. He was his own teacher, took care of his own skis, found his own transportation, planned his own meals and, very often, had to help prepare the very course he would race. Which is a far cry from the regimen followed by todays world- class ski racers. It was not that easy back in the 1950s when Gaddis first ran gates. Not that racers held more passion for the sport than todays competing class, only that racing required a lot more of its competitors.
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.

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