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LOS ANGELES — On February 1, 2010, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled in
favor of Good Samaritan Hospital Los Angeles, represented by Jeffer
Mangels Butler Marmaro LLP, and against the Service Employees
International, United Healthcare Workers-West (SEIU or the Union),
overturning a union decertification election narrowly won by SEIU in
April 2008. The ruling was based on findings that SEIU attempted to
bribe voting members before an election that would have allowed Hospital
employees to choose or reject union representation.

Ten days before voting began, 126 SEIU members received checks from SEIU
which, in an announcement made more than a week later, the Union claimed
were the reimbursement of union dues that the Hospital had allegedly
over-deducted from the paychecks of employees. The announcement also
suggested that the over-deductions may have been intentional and warned
that employees would have no recourse against their employer without a
union.

In most cases, the employees were reimbursed for much more than they
were owed, sometimes as much as three times the correct amount. Some
voting employees received reimbursements that were not owed; others
should have received checks but did not. Overall, the Union sent checks
for $12,000 over what employees were actually owed.

The NLRB concluded that the Union’s distribution of reimbursement checks
improperly interfered with the election results and, therefore,
overturned the election and ordered that a new election take place. SEIU
had won the election by a slim margin, with 209 employees voting in
favor of the Union and 180 supporting decertification.

This is Good Samaritan’s second round against SEIU. The decertification
election in 2008 was a re-run of a 2007 election arising out of the same
decertification petition. SEIU won that election by an extremely narrow
margin, but the election was overturned after the NLRB found that the
Union had interfered with results by engaging in bribery and verbal and
physical coercion.

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In an effort to save the imperiled health-care bill, Democrats cut a tentative deal with organized labor that would exempt unionized employees from an excise tax on high-cost healthcare plans. Of the many unsavory bargains and rotten deals that have characterized the rush to get this thing passed (the “Louisiana Purchase,” the “Cornhusker Kickback,” etc.), the “Labor Loophole” surely takes the prize.

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ — PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTC) today announced the initiation of an additional clinical trial of ataluren (PTC124) in boys and young men with nonsense mutation Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy (nmDBMD) who have permanently lost the ability to walk independently. This trial is evaluating the best methods for measuring functional abilities in patients who have lost independent mobility. Patients with nmDBMD develop progressive muscle weakness that leads to deterioration of ambulation, wheelchair dependency, progressive loss of upper limb strength, and eventual respiratory and cardiac failure. The study, which is expected to complete enrollment rapidly, is being funded in part by a $1 million grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and will involve MDAs five-center DMD Clinical Research Network and a site in the United Kingdom. “Given the relentlessly progressive course of DBMD and its impact on multiple organ systems, we believe patients could benefit from therapeutic interventions at all stages of the disease. This trial is an important step in understanding the best methods for evaluating new clinical treatments for these boys and young men,” stated Langdon Miller, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at PTC. “The Muscular Dystrophy Association is proud to provide $1 million in funding towards this ground-breaking study in DBMD patients who have lost the ability to walk,” said Valerie Cwik, M.D., Executive Vice President — Research and Medical Director, Muscular Dystrophy Association. “This trial underscores the importance of MDAs translational research effort. In April 2005, MDA awarded an initial $1.5 million grant to PTC in support of early clinical development of ataluren in nmDBMD. Now we have a trial that will provide valuable information on older DBMD boys and young men that will assist in the design of future clinical trials.”
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Elevation Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of new aerosol therapies for patients with respiratory diseases, announced today the closing of a $30 million tranched Series A financing. Investors participating include Canaan Partners, TPG Growth, Care Capital, and Mesa Verde Venture Partners. Concurrent with this financing, Elevation has added to its board of directors Brent Ahrens, General Partner at Canaan, Heather Preston, Managing Director at TPG Biotech, and Jan Leschly, Chairman and Partner at Care Capital. Existing directors include co-founders Cam Garner, Chairman, and Bill Gerhart, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We have a great opportunity to significantly improve the standard of care for those patients most in need of better aerosol therapies, and we are very fortunate to have attracted a syndicate of accomplished and experienced investors to help realize this vision,” said Mr. Gerhart. “This capital will enable development of our first candidate through mid-stage clinical trials as well as begin development of a pipeline of product candidates targeted at underserved patient subpopulations with respiratory disease.” Elevations lead candidate (EP-101) is a long-acting bronchodilator targeted at patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Elevation has partnered with PARI Pharma for development of EP-101 in combination with an Investigational eFlow Nebulizer system, a portable high efficiency nebulizer customized for delivery of Elevation drug candidates. The combination of EP-101 and the shorter treatment times offered by the eFlow technology is expected to significantly reduce the treatment burden and improve clinical outcomes for COPD patients requiring nebulizer therapy. COPD is a slow progressive disease comprising chronic bronchitis and emphysema caused largely by smoking. Despite anti-smoking campaigns, COPD is the fastest growing major disease in the U.S. and around the world. COPD is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and is expected to be the third leading cause by 2020. The disease is largely managed with inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids to improve lung function and reduce the frequency of exacerbations. Longer-acting agents and combinations have proven successful for treating the majority of COPD patients, but the sicker and older segment of the COPD population requiring nebulizer therapy are limited to shorter-acting agents and long treatment times resulting in reduced compliance and outcomes. “A large number of COPD patients in the U.S. and around the world are not able to effectively treat their disease with conventional inhaled therapies,” states Brent Ahrens, a General Partner at Canaan Partners. “With a focused strategy, proprietary technology, and an experienced management team in respiratory drug development, Elevation is poised to develop new drug products with significant market potential that meet this need.”

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In an effort to save the imperiled health-care bill, Democrats cut a tentative deal with organized labor that would exempt unionized employees from an excise tax on high-cost healthcare plans. Of the many unsavory bargains and rotten deals that have characterized the rush to get this thing passed (the “Louisiana Purchase,” the “Cornhusker Kickback,” etc.), the “Labor Loophole” surely takes the prize.
ENGLAND 30 TWO-TRY James Haskell broke Welsh hearts as England scrambled to victory in their opening Six Nations clash. The flanker grabbed one in both halves – the second finishing off a thrilling break away move when the Red Dragon had roared back into the game and was looking very dangerous. With Wales on the rampage coming back from 17 points down to just three points behind, Stephen Jones pass was snaffled by England and the hosts ran 60 yards with the ball before Haskell touched down.
ITS time to take a shower, to sluice away the stench of the sewer. Its taken a strong stomach, and blind faith, to wade through footballs effluent. The temptation has been to surrender to the suspicion the game is not worth the effort. Only natural, really. The England squad resembles a care in the community programme. C l u b owners have abandoned the pretence of affinity with fans who bolster the bottom line.

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While much of the country watched two
high-powered offenses battle it out on the gridiron, Miller High Life took
a timeout for common sense by giving four small businesses 30 seconds in
the spotlight with their very own “Big Game” commercial.

Miller High Lifes ad featured Dels Barber Shop in
Escondido, Calif., Tims Baseball
Card Shop in Chicago, Ill., Lorettas Authentic
Pralines in New Orleans, La. and Bizarre Guitar Drum in Phoenix,
Ariz., proving there should always be room for the “Little Guys” on the Big
Game.

“We always say that it wouldnt be the High Life if we didnt help people
live it,” said Miller High Life Brand Manager Joe Abegg. “What better way
to help small businesses live the High Life than by giving them a Big Game
ad?”

The commercial aired across the country through buys with local CBS
affiliates and owned-and-operated stations during todays game. Miller High
Life began building anticipation for the debut with a national 30-second
teaser ad that debuted the week of January 25, most of which was filmed on
location at Dels Barber Shop in Escondido, Calif.

“To feature Dels Barber Shop in a Big Game ad is like a ninety-million
dollar commercial for a twenty-five cent business,” said owner Dan
Engelbrecht, “and we are thrilled to be a part of it.”

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UNLESS youve been on another planet youll know everyone from Mariah, Leona, Kylie, Take That and Robbie have got together for Simon Cowells Helping Haiti single – a cover of REMs Everybody Hurts. Its a corker of a charity record. I dont care if you hate it; this is life-or-death for the people of Haiti. Please download it or buy a copy in the shop. ACTRESS Lisa B and model Yasmin Le Bon have been busy setting up charity Mothers 4Children. Theyve even teamed with Elemis to give a percentage to UK childrens charities. Good for them! In the past few weeks Chicago Rib Shack in Londons posh Knightsbridge has played host to Jimmy Page, James Corden, Jamie and Louise Redknapp and Alexandra Burke.

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THE Bay of Fundy in Canadas New Brunswick is a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of the Natural World – w w w. n e w 7 w o n d e r s . com). Fundys incredible tides – with a rise and fall of up to 70ft, the highest in the world – attract whales every summer from humpbacks to the endangered right whale.
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Miep Gies used to say she was just an ordinary housewife. Austrian by birth, and Catholic, she married a Dutchman named Jan Gies and lived in Amsterdam. In the war, Miep and Jan helped hide Otto Frank and his family in a secret room, daily risking their own lives to do so. For Miep, Otto Franks young daughter Anne was a girl “full of the joy of just being alive,” and she remembered seeing Anne writing her diary with a look of utter intensity in her face.

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Kitchen THERES a big surge in fruit motifs for spring/summer with Tesco taking the lead. Also be proud to be British and fly the flag with the Union Jack design on everything from mugs to worktop savers at Lakeland. Bright colour is the big story at Next so get funky and make your house a home.
Over a third of UK homeowners value electronic equipment more than any of their other possessions, according to a poll by Swinton.

Items such as laptops, iPods and mobile phones are deemed more precious than photos and family heirlooms.

Swinton, the UKs leading retailer of home insurance polled 1,200 online customers and found that 35% put electronic gadgets at the top of the list as the most treasured possessions in the home.

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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAY I HAVE YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION PLEASE!” Small guy, big mouth: Hes maybe 15, black, skinny kid, but his voice fills up the noisy New York City subway car and then some. “I am selling candy! I got Snickers! I got Peanut MMs! I am trying to make some money! This isnt for school, this isnt for a basketball team, this is for ME! So I can get more candy and MAKE MORE MONEY!” The straphangers appreciate his no-malarkey sales pitch and his entrepreneurial spirit. He does a bit of business, and a few people just give him a buck and skip the candy. His name is Will, and he is not turning down a dollar. But its a tough hustle: Accounting for the cost of his product and his subway pass, it takes him about three hours to earn $20 free and clear, an implied wage of $6.67 an hour–well under minimum wage. On the other hand, its tax-free, and he sets his own hours. Will wants to go to college–and then what? “Be an independent businessman.” Hes already that, and, if persistence really does pay, hes going to do fine for himself. Theres a whole weird little economy on the subway, from candy hustlers like Will to the Chinese ladies who sell pirated DVDs of movies that have just opened in the cinemas. There are acrobats and mariachi bands, good old-fashioned panhandlers, poets, preachers, and percussionists. Its all part of the famous entrepreneurial bustle of New York. But stay on that No. 4 train a few more stops, north of Harlem and into the Bronx, and that entrepreneurial energy evaporates. Not far from the Kingsbridge Road stop is the Eighth Regiment Armory, a fantastically out-of-place 575,000-square-foot brick castle. Its been a lot of different things over the years–barracks, homeless shelter, boat-show venue, a pre-creepified set for Will Smiths I Am Legend–but it currently is vacant, as are a lot of buildings in the Bronx. Passing by, late on a weekday morning, is a local who calls himself “C,” a black man as sturdily built as the armory itself. C very much wants a cigarette. This is a problem, because he is not currently in funds, in no small part because he does not have a job. In fact, at 35 years old, C has never held a job. His friends, acquaintances, known associates (C is a little foggy on whether hes on probation or parole, but hes got some known associates): no jobs, never really had them. His father? Do not ask C about his father. In fact, the only people C can think of who have jobs are women: His mother worked, the mother of his children works. He did know a woman who was dating a taxi driver once. C says he would like to work but is more of an independent businessman. He describes the informal work he has done as “this and that,” and says he would like to “have his own place,” a bar or a nightclub. But dont expect to see him selling candy on the No. 4 train anytime soon. Asked about the recently defeated plan to convert the gigantic fortress that looms over his neighborhood into a shopping mall, C says he hasnt heard about it. If the plan had gone through, Manhattan-based developer Related Companies would have received about $50 million in tax subsidies for a project that would have created as many as a thousand retail jobs and, during its construction, employed a thousand or more highly paid union hardhats. But the city council killed the project. The Bronx delegation demanded that Related enforce upon its leaseholders a requirement that all of the jobs in the mall pay at least $10 an hour, plus benefits, much more than the prevailing wage in the Forever21-and-food-court racket, to say nothing of the $7.25 minimum wage. So a $300 million project, and a couple of thousand new jobs in a neighborhood that needs them, never happened. Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. infamously declared: “The notion that any job is better than no job no longer applies.” The New York Post pithily pointed out that when it comes to real jobs, Diaz has never had one–not in the private sector, anyway–and neither has any other member of the Bronxs city-council delegation: All are lifelong politicians, many of them having held elected offices or political appointments since their early 20s. Diaz himself has been an officeholder since he was 23 years old. Its good work, if you can get it. But theres not much other work to be had in the Bronx, where unemployment is currently at about 13.1 percent. Much of the Bronx is young and black or young and Hispanic. Nationally, the unemployment rate among blacks rose to 16.2 percent in the year-end numbers, while the rate for whites fell to 9.0 percent. For black youths, the numbers are startling: 50 percent for 16-19-year-olds, 26 percent for 20-24-year-olds. A study from the Community Service Society of New York puts actual work-force participation among black men 16-65 years of age in New York City at about 50 percent, and the number for young black men nationwide is just 40 percent.
TEL AVIV, Israel — Ampal-American Israel Corporation (Nasdaq:AMPL), a holding
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businesses, with emphasis in recent years on energy, chemicals,
communications and related fields, announced today that it has been
advised by East Mediterranean Gas Co. (”EMG”), in which Ampal has a
12.5% interest, that Israel Electric Corporation (”IEC”) has informed
EMG that IEC has received all of the required approvals for the coming
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SALT LAKE CITY — The foothills along the Wasatch Front may be dusted with snow, but the heat of summer will bring the threat of wildland fires, and not everyone is shouldering the cost it takes to fight them. A legislative bill that may wind it way through the session that begins next Monday seeks to infuse some equity into the cost of fighting wildland fires. Counties in control of unincorporated areas have paid into the states wildland suppression fund to help buffer the expensive price tags attached to putting helicopters and airplanes in the skies to reach rugged terrain. “Every year we have seen an increase in urban interface development throughout the state and with that comes an increase in the need for fire suppression costs,” said Dick Buehler, state forester.
OGDEN (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a murder charge filed against a man in the death of his son. David Swapp was charged in the May 2008 death of his 3-month-old son, David Swapp Jr. Swapp spent a year in jail before he could make bail. In August, a 2nd District judge threw out Swapps alleged confession to Ogden police, citing Swapps developmental disabilities and his attempts to try to please people by telling them what he thinks they want to hear.
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No matter how you cut it, Austin Collie is going to have an impact on todays Super Bowl in Miami. The former BYU receiver has been handed a fairly decent chunk of the offense for Indianapolis, a script that fits alongside veteran stars Reggie Wayne, tight end Dallas Clark and Pierre Garcon. Collie could get key passes thrown his way and make some big plays. Or he could be another part of the Colts table dressing in a loss, and not be a factor. His impact could then be that he didnt have any. Wayne came up hurting in practice on Friday and the three-time All Pro left practice 20 minutes early with an aggravated soft tissue issue below his kneecap. The Colts say Wayne will play today against the Saints. But if he doesnt, or he is limited, Collie could find a bigger piece in Peyton Mannings game plan.
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LONDON CHICAGO — 29West, Inc., the market leader in high-performance, low-latency
messaging solutions, and Orc Software, the leading global provider of
technology for advanced trading and connectivity, have entered into a
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Save The World Technologies
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settlement that the company will discontinue any and all involvement in the
tree business, agroforestry and related carbon sequestration projects.

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

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

During this period independent shareholders of SWTG wishing to maintain an
investment in the tree and forestry related business will be provided an
opportunity to exchange their SWTG shares to ECO2 Forests shares through a
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Save The World Technologies
(PINKSHEETS: SWTG) today announced that following entering into a deed of
settlement that the company will discontinue any and all involvement in the
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Effective 31 March 2010, control of Save The World Technologies (SWTG) will
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Martin Tindall will continue as acting-President to facilitate the
changeover until his resignation becomes effective 31 March 2010.

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investment in the tree and forestry related business will be provided an
opportunity to exchange their SWTG shares to ECO2 Forests shares through a
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IRVINE, Calif. — Kofax plc (LSE: KFX), the leading provider of document driven
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The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Jamaica.

“I am extremely pleased that we have been able to enhance our air service arrangements with Jamaica,” said Minister Kent. “This designation will play an important role in strengthening the people-to-people links between our two countries and contributing to prosperity in both countries.”

“Todays designation highlights Canadas continued action to provide more options for Canadians when choosing an air carrier to Jamaica,” said Canadas Transport Minister John Baird. “Jamaica is Canadas 13th-largest bilateral air travel market, and this new designation will facilitate new air services from cities across Canada, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec and Halifax.”

Under Canadas international air transportation policy, all Canadian air carriers may apply to the Minister for designation to operate scheduled international air services. This designation was made possible by the 1985 Air Services Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Jamaica, as amended in 1987.

The Government of Canada is proud of its record in providing more choices to Canadians for their international air travel. Since January 2006, the Government of Canada has negotiated open, new or expanded air service agreements with nearly 50 countries:

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GerrityStone, New Englands premier interior
stonework specialist, is pleased to be recognized for “Best Kitchen Bath
Countertops” by the 2010 Best of Boston Home Awards.

Boston Home, the sister publication of the venerable Boston Magazine,
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one professional. “Unlike other suppliers, which merely show you a sample
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February is Black History Month, and among all the events and other activities available to American youths are recently released books that celebrate the power of hard work and the ability to overcome adversity. “BACK OF THE BUS,” by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Floyd Cooper, Philomel, $16.99 (ages 6-8) As the bus makes its way through town, it becomes full with passengers and black people are told to give up their seats. All but Mrs. Parks move out of the way and the police are called. Not long after, shes taken away in handcuffs and the young boy realizes that something in his world has changed. With lilting phrases and colorful illustrations, Parks memorable actions are seen through the innocent, but observant, eyes of a child.

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Black genealogy event is today To commemorate Black History Month, the Utah Chapter of the Afro- American Historical and Genealogical Society and the Family History Library will stage the seventh annual African American Family History Research Series. The free event will be today at the Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City. The daylong series of classes and workshops will begin with a keynote address by author and genealogist Darius Gray. His presentation, “The African American Family: We Must Remember!” will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the main floor classroom.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Antoine Agudio hit a 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds left to give the Albuquerque Thunderbirds an 88-87 victory over the Utah Flash on Saturday night. Utah has dropped two games in as many days and will now take 10 days off during the NBAs annual All-Star break. Utah took a seven-point lead four minutes into the third quarter, but the T-Birds battled back and reclaimed the lead on a Jason Horton free throw with 1:25 to play in the quarter. Those were the last points of the quarter for Albuquerque, and Utah held a 68-63 lead at the end of the third period. The T-Birds trailed 85-79 with 3:13 remaining in the game, but Carlos Powell cut the lead to two points on back to back jump shots to ignite the Thunderbirds home crowd.

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TAMPA, Fla. — The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review
Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) is pleased to announce the 2010 HCQM Board
Certification with the National Board of Medical Examiners®
(NBMESM).

ABQAURP, an independent non-profit organization, has certified over
9,400 physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals through
its ultimate goal to improve the quality of our nation’s healthcare. For
the past 15 years, ABQAURP’s examination methodology has undergone
rigorous review by the NBME.

Joel V. Brill, MD, AGAF, CHCQM, Board member and Chair of the Continuing
Education Committee noted, “In an era of accountability, Health Care
Quality and Management (HCQM) certification demonstrates professionals
have the practical knowledge and tools that can reduce medical errors,
ensure patient safety, eliminate waste and unnecessary services,
coordinate and avoid potentially harmful delays in care. Certification
demonstrates to internal entities that you, your group, your practice,
your hospital, are accountable. The result is a safer, more efficient
and cost-effective value-driven system that better satisfies the needs
of patients, providers, purchasers, and payers.”

Professionals who have achieved certification in HCQM are deeply
committed to patient safety, healthcare quality, and effective care.
Those certified in HCQM demonstrate superior skills in their ability to
critically evaluate literature, identify evidence-based best practices,
and make a recommendation that balances appropriateness of services with
cost and quality. HCQM certification addresses the need for
effectiveness, efficiency, equity, safety, and timeliness.

“Physicians and other healthcare professionals throughout the world are
now eligible to sit for ABQAURP’s professional certification
examination,” said Dr. Brill. “We encourage healthcare professionals
worldwide to be recognized for their commitment to value-driven, quality
care through earning the CHCQM (Certified in Health Care Quality
Management) credential.”

Registered nurses who want to move into
nursing management have a new online preparation option through The
University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing, one of the nations
largest and best-ranked nursing schools.

Applications for the first cohort in the new Masters of Science in Nursing
Administration program are due Feb. 15, with classes beginning March 1.
The Academic Partnership program, delivered using Higher Ed Holdings
state-of-the-science distance education platform, allows graduate nursing
students to earn a masters degree in 18 months on a flexible schedule
geared toward the working professional.

Content is delivered through a blended learning model that includes
technology-enhanced courses with clinical experiences supervised by UT
Arlington faculty at partner hospitals across Texas. The masters program
incorporates contemporary management theory using the Essentials of
Masters Education guidelines established by the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing.

Graduates gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed to excel in
leadership and management roles in the ever-changing healthcare
environment.

UT Arlingtons MSN/Nursing Administration program is the College of
Nursings third Academic Partnership offering. Registered nurses may earn
their bachelors of science in nursing through a similar partnership. UT
Arlington began offering an option for students to enroll in a prelicensure
BSN degree program through the partnership early this year.

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Winning Massage Schools Receive $2500 Grants for 2009 Community
Service

SAN DIEGO — BIOTONE
today announced that the Potomac
Massage Training Institute (PMTI) in Washington, D.C., and MTTI-WellSpring
in Kansas City, Mo., are the recipients of the annual BIOTONE Community
Outreach Award. Each school will receive a $2500 grant from BIOTONE
in recognition of its volunteer program in 2009 to provide massage
therapy to members of the community.

“We congratulate these two institutions for the contribution to their
communities,” said Jean Shea, BIOTONE founder and CEO. “Massage therapy
is about caring for and helping individuals. This empathy inspires a
strong spirit of volunteerism among our industry professionals.”

The BIOTONE Community Outreach Award, established in 2007, rewards two
massage therapy schools each year for helping their community, providing
students with unique, hands-on training experiences and advancing public
awareness of the value of massage therapy for a range of healing needs.
In making its selection, BIOTONE evaluates the impact of a school’s
program on the community, benefits to recipients and ability to meet
stated goals.

WASHINGTON — With a season of record-breaking snowfalls and eight weeks of winter to
go, Washingtonians have become all too familiar with the icy sidewalks,
the sore muscles, and the coughs and colds that come along with winter
weather. But for those feeling the effects of a recent fall or tighter
joints due to a lack of exercise, therapeutic massage – including simple
tips you can do at home – can offer much-needed relief.

“We tend to be less active in the cold weather months, catch more colds
and flus, and get depressed more easily. Massage is proven to help with
all these winter ailments,” says Winston Moore, massage therapist and
the Regional Operations Manager for Massage Envy, which has 19 locations
in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. “Massage increases circulation,
boosts the immune system and causes your body to release more
stress-fighting hormones. With winter not even half over, we can all use
that right about now,” adds Moore.

Massage Envy reports a significant increase in clients with aches and
pains, and many are weather-related. Integrating therapeutic massage as
a regular health practice can not only help alleviate pain but increase
overall wellness during the cold weather months and beyond.

But what happens when you’re snowed in? Moore says fighting the winter
woes can be easier than you think, and can be had with simple items from
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ITS FOGGY and hard to see anything. But then, a glimpse: Yes, they are there, gracefully gliding across the cold, damp ground. This is the tai chi group Ive passed countless times as they quietly retain balance, spirit and tradition — all at once flowing together. Ive longed to pop in, but Im not a party crasher. But on this day, I cant take it anymore and convince myself to join in. About 10 years ago, this group of seniors started doing tai chi (TIE-chee) in Antiochs Eagleridge Park. John Tiu leads the way every morning, except when it rains. When that happens, individuals do the workout at home, but “its better with people and outdoors,” says Tiu, who at 65 years old is the young one in the group. Tius wife, Monica, also does tai chi with the members, who live in Antioch and Pittsburg.
One Saudi Arabian braved flash floods in Jeddah to rescue two family members and dozens of strangers from drowning. This act of heroism was made more remarkable by the fact that the driver, who threw a rope to stranded cars and then dragged them out, was a woman–which makes it a violation of Saudi Arabias ban on woman drivers.
MIAMI — Southern Wine Spirits of America, Inc. (Southern) is delighted to
announce the appointment of Mary Barranco to the position of National
Director of Training. This newly-created position will become effective
March 1st, 2010 and recognizes Southern’s continued
commitment to Talent Management and Employee Development.

Ms. Barranco will report to Andrew Harman, Vice President of
Organizational Development, Southern Wine Spirits of America and will
be involved in all aspects of Southern Wine Spirits University (SWSU),
the company’s in-house education and training center. SWSU was
introduced in 2008 and has been successful in developing and executing a
range of employee education programs across geographies, levels and
disciplines.

Commenting on Ms. Barranco’s appointment, Mr. Harman said, “We are
extremely excited about Mary’s new role, and we are proud that we have
such an exceptionally talented and experienced professional available to
assume these new responsibilities.” Ms. Barranco is currently the
Director of Education for Southern Wine Spirits in Illinois and
Kentucky and has over 20 years experience in the industry. Ms. Barranco
began her career working for a number of the nation’s leading wineries
before joining Southern’s predecessor in Illinois as Director of
Education and Recruiting.

Will Conniff, General Manager of Southern Wine Spirits of Kentucky and
Illinois, offered that Ms. Barranco has been extremely successful in her
role and has not only designed and taught numerous sales and leadership
programs but has also pioneered industry hospitality classes and
beverage awareness training throughout the Midwest. Mr. Conniff
commented, “Mary has had a very positive impact on recruiting and
training and is dedicated to education and career building. She has
created and delivered major initiatives, including Sales Mentorship,
Leadership Development and recently co-authored—along with SWS
mixologist Bridget Albert—an innovative cocktail book entitled Market
Fresh Mixology.

Brad Vassar, Executive Vice President-General Manager at Southern
commented that, “Mary Barranco’s appointment underscores Southern’s
continued commitment to the development of our people—our greatest
resource. By focusing on the growth and development of our employees,
Southern is better positioned to add value to our customers and our
suppliers.”

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DENVER — Apartment Investment and Management Company (NYSE:AIV):

Fourth Quarter 2009

In connection with its recourse obligations, Aimco is subject to Debt
Service and Fixed Charge Coverage covenants. On February 3, 2010, Aimco
and its lenders agreed to reduce these Debt Service and Fixed Charge
Coverage covenants from 1.50:1 and 1.30:1 to 1.40:1 and 1.20:1,
respectively.

SALT LAKE CITY — Legislative approval is the only thing the Utah Office of Rehabilitation needs to use the $1.5 million of secured federal stimulus funding to build two residential training facilities for the blind and visually impaired. The project would be built on 8,000 square feet at the corner of 250 North and 1950 West, bringing 60 new construction jobs, which is how it earned American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Approximately $41,000 in state funds, currently being used for apartment rentals, would help to light and heat the new buildings.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Regulatory News:

Skanska (STO:SKAB) has acquired two cooperative-housing projects from
SBC, Sveriges Bostadsrättscentrum AB. The acquisition entails building
rights and progressive project plans for a total of about 280
cooperative apartments in prime locations in the Gothenburg area.
Skanska’s total investment following the completion of the projects is
estimated at about SEK 1.2 billion.

The Fiskebäck project is located by the Fiskebäck marina southwest of
Gothenburg. The project is situated on the coast and encompasses about
140 apartments, 140 underground-parking places and 125 berths. Sales are
expected to commence in 2010 with preliminary occupancy in 2011-2012.

The other project, Johanneberg, is located within walking distance of
the central districts of Gothenburg. The project encompasses about 140
apartments with 130 underground parking places. Sales at Johanneberg are
expected to commence in 2012, with occupancy in 2013.

“New homes are in strong demand among Skanska’s customers. It is
gratifying that, through the acquisition of two excellent land plots in
Gothenburg, Skanska has the opportunity to offer its customers new,
energy-efficient homes in prime locations,” says Lars Björklund,
President of Skanska Residential Development Nordic.

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Results find 96% of consumers satisfied with work done by
independent auto repair shops

BOSTON — The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced the results of
the most recent poll to determine the true need for the so-called Right
to Repair bill. Commissioned by the Alliance, The Clarus Research Group
surveyed 501 Massachusetts residents over the age of 18 who own or
regularly use one car that is no longer covered by the original
manufacturers warranty to determine if in fact consumers found
independent auto repairers unable to complete necessary automobile
maintenance and repair work.

The results show that 96% of consumers surveyed were satisfied with the
repair and maintenance work done to their cars by independent auto
repairers. And contrary to the proponents’ claims that this issue is an
epidemic in need of immediate action, only 17% percent of respondents
even knew the legislation existed.

The poll found that consumers are overwhelmingly satisfied with repair
work completed at independent auto repair shops. 91% of consumers who go
to independent auto repair shops said that they have never had a problem
getting their car serviced or repaired because the shop couldnt get
information or tools from the manufacturer. Additional results show the
independent auto repairers are already completing consumers repair
needs.

The poll also confirmed that important role independent repair shops
play in the vehicle repair industry. 58% of consumers bring their
automobile to an independent auto repair shop post warranty rather than
a dealership, while only 26% of consumers bring the car to a dealership
for post warranty repair (the remaining answered either they do the work
themselves or they did not know).

Results find 96% of consumers satisfied with work done by
independent auto repair shops

BOSTON — The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced the results of
the most recent poll to determine the true need for the so-called Right
to Repair bill. Commissioned by the Alliance, The Clarus Research Group
surveyed 501 Massachusetts residents over the age of 18 who own or
regularly use one car that is no longer covered by the original
manufacturers warranty to determine if in fact consumers found
independent auto repairers unable to complete necessary automobile
maintenance and repair work.

The results show that 96% of consumers surveyed were satisfied with the
repair and maintenance work done to their cars by independent auto
repairers. And contrary to the proponents’ claims that this issue is an
epidemic in need of immediate action, only 17% percent of respondents
even knew the legislation existed.

The poll found that consumers are overwhelmingly satisfied with repair
work completed at independent auto repair shops. 91% of consumers who go
to independent auto repair shops said that they have never had a problem
getting their car serviced or repaired because the shop couldnt get
information or tools from the manufacturer. Additional results show the
independent auto repairers are already completing consumers repair
needs.

The poll also confirmed that important role independent repair shops
play in the vehicle repair industry. 58% of consumers bring their
automobile to an independent auto repair shop post warranty rather than
a dealership, while only 26% of consumers bring the car to a dealership
for post warranty repair (the remaining answered either they do the work
themselves or they did not know).

ATI FirePro™ professional graphics earn certifications for
AutoCAD® 2010 and Autodesk® Showcase® 2010

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — AMD
(NYSE: AMD) has announced its entire currently available family of ATI
FirePro™ professional graphics have been certified by Autodesk®
for AutoCAD® 2010 software on Windows® 71.
As an industry leader in 2D and 3D design and documentation software,
AutoCAD 2010 technology supports the latest Microsoft operating system
to help deliver fast performance and exceptional stability for
professionals working on complex design projects.

In addition, the ATI FirePro™ V5700, ATI FirePro™ V7750, ATI FirePro™
V8700, and ATI FirePro™ V8750 accelerators have been certified for use
with Autodesk® Showcase® 2010 software on Windows 71.
Autodesk Showcase visualization software facilitates informed decision
making on digital prototypes by allowing users to create highly
accurate, realistic imagery from 3D CAD data to help communicate brand
character.

Adding to the ever-growing list of more than 90
certifications for the AMD professional line of graphics products,
various AMD products are also certified for use with the Autodesk®
software listed below. Information on certified AMD products for each
Autodesk software application is available through the linked product
names.

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The school board has decided that furloughs are the way to go to save jobs and deal with a $1 million shortfall for the 2010-11 school year. Other steps also must be taken, including increasing some class sizes, eliminating one custodian and one grounds/maintenance person and not filling some positions. “This is a bitter pill. but it will avert layoffs. Its not a long-term solution,” trustee Rich Raushenbush said at the Jan. 26 school board meeting. The furlough days will occur on Nov. 22-23, Dec. 17, Jan. 31 and June 17. The instructional calendar will be moderately affected but not compromised, Hubbard said. Five minimum conference days will be replaced with two full non-student days as part of the solution.
SAN LEANDRO — Alameda County residents will find it harder to access county services. Road maintenance will be delayed. Safety improvements projects will be put on hold. Delays in environmental reports are likely. Backlogs may develop in processing assessment appeals. Those were pieces of a tough fiscal year Supervisor Alice Lai- Bitker described in her final State of the County District 3 speech Thursday evening, while also noting recent accomplishments and previewing some of her goals before she leaves office later this year. Despite the bleak news, the supervisor highlighted signs of recovery, particularly in her district, which includes San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Alameda, portions of Ashland, and the Chinatown and Fruitvale areas of Oakland. In San Leandro, for example, plans for large transit-oriented developments are moving forward, Lai-Bitker said.
SAN LEANDRO — Alameda County residents will find it harder to access county services. Road maintenance will be delayed. Safety improvements projects will be put on hold. Delays in environmental reports are likely. Backlogs may develop in processing assessment appeals. Those were pieces of a tough fiscal year Supervisor Alice Lai- Bitker described in her final State of the County District 3 speech Thursday evening, while also noting recent accomplishments and previewing some of her goals before she leaves office later this year. Despite the bleak news, the supervisor highlighted signs of recovery, particularly in her district, which includes San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Alameda, portions of Ashland, and the Chinatown and Fruitvale areas of Oakland. In San Leandro, for example, plans for large transit-oriented developments are moving forward, Lai-Bitker said.

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NEWARK — For years, Landa Bishop did clerical work at Ohlone College. It was a job she enjoyed, but by the time she was in her mid- 30s, she had a change of heart. She wanted to do more. She wanted to follow the footsteps of several relatives. Bishop wanted to be a teacher. “I always admired teachers because they are in a position to influence kids.” And so at age 35, Bishop traded her stapler for a pencil and became a kindergarten teacher.
STAMFORD, Conn. — World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) today declared the
Company’s regular quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share on its Class A
shares of common stock. As previously announced, members of the McMahon
family have waived $0.12 per share of the dividends. As a result, all
Class A and Class B shares owned by the McMahon family will instead
receive dividends in the amount of $0.24 per share. The record date for
the dividend will be March 15, 2010, and the payment date will be March
25, 2010.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE:
WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in
global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses
that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global
audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of
its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital
media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145
countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes
worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices
in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, Toronto and
Sydney.

Trademarks: All WWE programming,
talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks,
copyrights and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling
Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos
and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This
news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which
are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and
uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events,
broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet,
entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance
of the Company’s brands, media and merchandise within those markets;
uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing
live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties
associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and
renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements;
and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results
could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In
addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a
number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected
cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition,
contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such
other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

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

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

– Santosh Viswanathan, VP Willis Ford, Smyrna DE

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

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

WASHINGTON — The job market is lurching toward improvement. It just has a long way to go. The outlook for jobs became a bit less bleak Friday when the government released Januarys unemployment rate showing an unexpected decline from 10 percent to 9.7 percent. It was the first drop in seven months. The economy is growing, and normally job creation would be strengthening. But the job market is weighed down by employers who remain slow to hire because consumers are not spending enough. Companies worry about their prospects once government stimulus aid fades. They also fret about possibly higher costs related to taxes or health care measures from Congress and statehouses. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since August because a Labor Department survey of households found a sharp rise in the number of Americans with jobs. The survey found that 541,000 more Americans had jobs last month.
During this economic recession, many people have felt the need to enhance their academic and business skills in order to compete in the market. However, many fail to realize the importance that etiquette skills can have on business deals. Fisher told a story about a young man who applied for a prominent job that seemed to be a perfect fit for him. He was academically brilliant with a great resume. When asked why the student didnt get the job, the employer agreed that the student was brilliant but he had made too many mistakes at the dinner table and was too much of a liability. “Believe it or not, the skills you have at the table may be as important as your academic and business skills because deals are often made around the table,” said Fisher.

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HOUSTON — COADE announced today that Sonia Delgadillo, senior applications
specialist at COADE, will be presenting a technical seminar at 9:00 a.m.
on February 9, 2010, during SPAR 2010 that will discuss how to easily
build intelligent, specification-driven 3D plant models from laser scan
data, all within the unified AutoCAD environment. The seminar, titled
“COADE moves heaven to earth – Point Clouds to Intelligent 3D Models”,
will highlight how the same 3D model can be used to automatically create
such deliverables as fabrication isometrics, plans, sections, elevations
and complete bills of material. Also included will be a demonstration of
the time saving bi-directional link between CADWorx plant design and
CAESAR II, for pipe stress analysis.

The seminar will feature CADWorx fieldpipe for Leica CloudWorx,
developed for the back office creation of accurate as-builts from point
cloud data. Included are ISOGEN Isometrics, CADWorx Plant Professional,
CADWorx Design Review, live database links, links to stress analysis,
specification-driven modeling, collision checking and intelligent
point-cloud-to-modeling capabilities.

Annie Chiu, M.D., a board-certified
dermatologist, has joined the physician team at the Murad Inclusive Health
Medical Group (MMG) in El Segundo and will begin seeing patients on
weekdays beginning February 1 and on alternate Saturdays starting February
13.

Dr. Chiu comes to Murad from Cedars Sinai Medical Group and practices a
full range of medical dermatology, including a multidisciplinary approach
to acne, skin cancer diagnoses and surgical treatments for benign and
malignant growths. She specializes in the aesthetics of the face –
utilizing scientifically proven methodologies to provide subtle cosmetic
rejuvenation. Techniques she specializes in include Botox®, fillers, laser
treatments, cosmeceuticals tailored to specific patient needs and peels,
including Howard Murad, M.D.s proprietary, individualized Techno
Resurfacing Skin Treatments.

Dr. Chiu, an advocate of Dr. Murads Inclusive Health philosophy, takes an
inside-out approach to patient care and works closely with each patient to
achieve beautiful skin as a reflection of total mind and body wellness. She
has participated in research studies on acne, Botox®, photoaging, eczema,
and will be an active part of the ongoing research at Murad. She has
authored numerous publications, book chapters and review articles.

MMG will be holding an open house on February 25 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm where
guests will have the opportunity to hear Dr. Murad speak on Inclusive
Health and meet Dr. Chiu and the entire MMG team.

Dr. Chiu received her Medical Degree from Stanford University and her
Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she
graduated with honors and was a University Medal finalist. She completed
her dermatology residency at Emory University. She is actively involved in
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Turn-key solution provides a cost-effective fiber migration
strategy and delivers up to 96 ports of connectivity

MINNEAPOLIS — Clearfield,
Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD), a specialist in fiber management solutions for
fiber to the premises (FTTp) deployments, announced today a turn-key
package for small-count fiber deployment. Teaming with Channell
Commercial Corporation, Clearfield is announcing the integration of
the FieldSmart Fiber Delivery Point (FDP) “PON in a PED” Insert with a
custom variation of the Channell MAH1212 pedestal and underground vault.
The new solution provides fiber connectivity, cable drop splicing,
sheath-to-sheath splicing, and optical component housings within the
Clearview Cassette and integrates it with the slack storage
functionality of the Channell pedestal/vault product offerings.

“Many of our clients expressed a desire to provide the same level of
slack storage access for small count installations as we provided with
our fiber distribution hubs but couldn’t find a commercially available
pedestal/vault solution to address their requirement,” explains Johnny
Hill, COO of Clearfield. “In working with Channell Corporation, we were
able to make some simple alterations to their product to make it
fiber-ready. In its simplest configuration, service providers can use
this solution today while future-proofing their network for long-term
fiber migration strategies.”

“We are pleased to be selected by Clearfield to partner in this turn-key
solution,” explains Rick Powell, Director of Product Management for
Connectivity and Fiber Products at Channell. “Channell’s long-standing
reputation for a quality pedestal and vault solution and Clearfield’s
reputation as the emerging expert in fiber management solutions is a
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Leading courier insurance specialists Staveley Head are warning their clients to be wary following the decision of Westminster County Council to scrap free motorbike parking in the borough from the end of January.

This controversial move will have a huge impact on couriers operating in the area, most of whom have to make many short stops throughout the day and are likely to fall foul of the new rules. Since August, motorcyclists have been forced to use bike parking bays at a charge of Pounds Sterling 1 a day.

This decision has now been made permanent under a new bylaw and has been opposed by several groups. Most notably, the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) are urging riders to donate to a legal fighting fund in order to challenge the decision. The fund has already raised around Pounds Sterling 30,000, however the group has stated that more is needed in order to save free bike parking nationally. A spokesperson for the group commented:

“Westminster City Councils decision to make permanent their controversial scheme for motorcycle parking charges could have national implications and therefore makes it more important than ever that motorcyclists fight this retrograde move. Currently standing at some Pounds Sterling 30,000, the fund needs at least another Pounds Sterling 20,000 to meet the expected minimum legal costs of Pounds Sterling 50,000.”

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LOS ANGELES — Brittany Murphy, the star of “Clueless” and “8 Mile,” died from pneumonia, with prescription drugs and anemia also playing a role, a coroners official said Thursday. The Dec. 20 death of the actress was accidental and likely could have been prevented if Murphy had seen a doctor sooner, Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said. He noted, however, that she did have an appointment scheduled with a physician a few days after she died. Winter said Murphys community-acquired pneumonia was serious and proved lethal when combined with the medications and iron deficiency anemia. Murphy died at age 32 after collapsing in her Hollywood Hills home. Her mother and husband have said the actress didnt abuse prescription medications or have an eating disorder.
SEATTLE — Northwest Physicians Network:

SALT LAKE CITY — A Senate committee unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that would require the state to notify doctors if their patients are convicted of driving under the influence of prescription drugs. The bill, which has been approved by the House, is designed to help physicians manage their patients prescription drug use. Lindon police officer Darrell Bingham said research has found that many doctors may not be adequately explaining the dangers of driving while using certain medications. “We found that, in many cases, these conversations are simply not happening,” Bingham said.

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WITH VALENTINES DAY approaching, what better way to show your loved ones you care than by making them a delicious culinary masterpiece that youve prepared with fresh locally-grown produce from the farmers market. Fresh lettuce and greens, crab and other seafood, plump strawberries and juicy oranges, and sweet local honey are all here. Gather some gourmet food items, olive oil, cheese, and bread for another gift idea. Youre sure to find something for your special valentine.

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On Friday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary
Kathleen Sebelius will join Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Director Thomas Frieden in announcing the release of new grants to
states and U.S. territories to support public health efforts to reduce
obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and decrease
smoking.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — EFT BioTech Holdings, Inc., (OTC: EFTB.PK) a proprietary e-commerce
solutions Company providing “made in the USA” health, beauty and
nutraceutical products under the EFT brand to its affiliate member
network, boasting over one million registered members, announces the
continuation of EFT’s Asian membership rallies with the first ever rally
in Bangkok, Thailand. Following the Taiwan Rally, the Company packed the
auditorium with hundreds of new and longtime affiliate members from the
countries of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.

George Curry, Vice President of Marketing commented, “We are overwhelmed
by the continued success of our Asian rallies. We have seen an increase
in new affiliate members in the Thai region and will continue to make
these rallies a major part of our growth strategy for our core business.”

Jack Qin, President and CEO commented, “This rally was special in that
it was the first time to hold a rally in this region of the world and we
are extremely happy with the 1200 plus guests that attended. It was also
a great forum to discuss the future plans of EFT and some of the new and
exiting products that we will offer through our affiliates in the
future. We will continue with our planned aggressive membership drive
schedule for 2010 and also plans to introduce new products and services
to our existing members across the world.”

About EFT

EFT is a worldwide business to consumer e-commerce marketing Company
utilizing a large individual affiliate membership base to sell
proprietary personal products and other unique services. Headquartered
in Southern California the Company services members primarily in Asia,
Eastern Europe and Latin America. Through a joint venture with Excalibur
International Marine, the Ocean LaLa, Excalibur’s Flag Ship, is the
first and only license holder for ferry ship transport providing service
between Taiwan and Mainland China. The Company anticipates the advent of
new products and services further fueling growth.

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

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“China environmentally friendly tricycle market analysis” is an
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or to compete in the segment. The report provides in-depth analysis and
detailed insight into the environmentally friendly tricycle industry,
market drivers, key enterprises and their strategies, as well as
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market drivers, key enterprises and their strategies, as well as
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KAWASAKI, Japan DUESSELDORF, Germany SANTA CLARA, Calif. — NEC Electronics (TOKYO: 6723) today introduced its new Camera Engine 151
(CE151) system-on-chip (SoC) , an image-processing device for camera
phones to provide clear and high-quality images comparable to
digital-still cameras (DSCs).

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

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

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Wedding expert Kelli Deary is the sites lead blogger and webmaster. Ms. Deary comes to her position with years of wedding experience, including editorial positions at Emerald Coast Weddings and Events Magazine, Southern Dream Weddings Magazine and Gulf Coast Bride Magazine. “Brides planning a destination wedding are looking for convenience and visual examples,” said Ms. Deary. “The Sandestin wedding blog gives them exactly that. WeddingsatSandestin.com is an easy-to-navigate site and provides detailed information on everything a bride would need to see for a memorable event, including a “Real Weddings” gallery, example venues, tips, articles with expert advice, and regular updates on events.” Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and Floridas Emerald Coast have long been a favorite destination for weddings of all sizes because of the beautiful sugar white sand beaches and variety of venues. The property was recently recognized as “Best Resort” by Emerald Coast Magazine. Frommers, the market leader in travel guides, named the Florida panhandle beaches area as one of its top 2010 destinations.
Following a terrific year of growth in 2009,
Traffic Engine is proud to announce the launch of their new
TrafficEngine.com domain. The site will include all of the services from
the former .net domain, along with many upgrades and improvements designed
to simplify traffic services for clients.

Traffic Engine, Inc. is one of the largest search companies in the industry,
with an expansive network of search engines and destination websites.
Traffic Engine offers a unique private-label SMarT platform option for
webmasters interested in leveraging the efforts of others, while improving
their own long-term profitability with self-branded publisher or traffic
monetization services. The system enables clients to monetize their
customers traffic with a self-branded advertising platform.

“We are so excited to celebrate the New Year with our new .com domain and
the many advancements we have in store for 2010,” said Kevin Kaufman, CEO
of Traffic Engine, Inc. “Our new domain makes it even easier to keep
informed and in contact with us. Were so pleased with the response our
site has received from the many connections made at our high-traffic booth
during ad:tech NY 09. The new year promises to be highly competitive and
very rewarding.”

Complementing the SMarT platform, Traffic Engine is pleased to announce
another technology solution for search marketing industry providers. To
meet marketplace demand, self-service PayPerClick technology will be
available for licensing, allowing premium website brands and communities in
every industry to gain stakeholder rights as providers of PPC advertising
and XML feed syndication. This will assist companies seeking to reach a
wider advertiser base and benefit by the scaled growth of ad inventory from
XML-based publisher syndication of their own PPC advertiser portfolio.

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In the news release,
“Sino Green Land to Supply Green Foods to East Timor Through Cooperative
Agreement,” issued Monday, January 11, by Sino Green Land Corporation
(OTCBB: SGLA), we are advised that the company wishes to clarify that the
Government of Timor-Leste has not endorsed the companys participation in
the development of the agricultural sector of East Timor and/or the
companys proposed business or investment activities. Complete corrected
text follows.

Sino Green Land Announces Plans to Supply Green Foods to East Timor Through
Cooperative Agreement With Members of the Private Sector

NEW YORK, NY and GUANGZHOU, CHINA — January 11, 2010 — Sino Green Land
Corporation (OTCBB: SGLA), a leading distributor of high-end fruits and
vegetables in China, today announced the signing of a cooperation agreement
with local business representatives in Timor-Leste (”East Timor”).

Mr. Anson Fong, Chairman, stated, “After extensive discussion and a
thorough examination of our operations and facilities, we are pleased to
announce this cooperation agreement with local business representatives in
East Timor. Sino Green Land hopes to introduce and promote green foods and
cooperate with the local business representatives to participate in and
contribute to the development of agricultural opportunities in East Timor.
This is an important geographic expansion for Sino Green Land and we are
excited about the potential prospects.

About Sino Green Land Corporation

CLEVELAND — Although professional services organizations largely understand the
valuable role surveys can play in their overall marketing programs, many
such research efforts fall short of delivering the intended value
because they do not incorporate the practices that are critical to
producing surveys that generate superior return on investment, according
to a new white paper from thought leadership marketing firm Alterra
Group.

In “The Value of Surveys in Generating Awareness and Leads,” Alterra
Group consultants Bernie Thiel, Susan Buddenbaum and Sam Brown explore a
number of important practices that firms should follow across the survey
design, execution, analysis and promotion process. Ten of these, they
say, are the most important to creating surveys that are powerful lead
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Regulatory News:

Skanska (STO:SKAB) has acquired two cooperative-housing projects from
SBC, Sveriges Bostadsrättscentrum AB. The acquisition entails building
rights and progressive project plans for a total of about 280
cooperative apartments in prime locations in the Gothenburg area.
Skanska’s total investment following the completion of the projects is
estimated at about SEK 1.2 billion.

The Fiskebäck project is located by the Fiskebäck marina southwest of
Gothenburg. The project is situated on the coast and encompasses about
140 apartments, 140 underground-parking places and 125 berths. Sales are
expected to commence in 2010 with preliminary occupancy in 2011-2012.

The other project, Johanneberg, is located within walking distance of
the central districts of Gothenburg. The project encompasses about 140
apartments with 130 underground parking places. Sales at Johanneberg are
expected to commence in 2012, with occupancy in 2013.

“New homes are in strong demand among Skanska’s customers. It is
gratifying that, through the acquisition of two excellent land plots in
Gothenburg, Skanska has the opportunity to offer its customers new,
energy-efficient homes in prime locations,” says Lars Björklund,
President of Skanska Residential Development Nordic.

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LEXINGTON, Mass. — AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAG), a biopharmaceutical company
focused on the development and commercialization of a therapeutic iron
compound to treat anemia and novel imaging agents to aid in the
diagnosis of cancer and cardiovascular disease, today provided a safety
update on Feraheme® (ferumoxytol) Injection for intravenous use.

Since the commercial launch of Feraheme in July 2009, serious
adverse events have been reported at a rate consistent with that
contained in the U.S. package insert. Of the estimated 35,000 patient
exposures to date, 40 serious adverse events have been reported, an
approximate rate of 0.1 percent. No mortality signal has been observed.
A single reported death occurred in a patient two days post-Feraheme
treatment, which the Company does not believe was the result of Feraheme.

Important Safety Information about Feraheme

Feraheme is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia
in adult patients with chronic kidney disease. Feraheme is
contraindicated in patients with evidence of iron overload, known
hypersensitivity to Feraheme or any of its components, and
patients with anemia not caused by iron deficiency.

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

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SAN FRANCISCO — AMERICAN SHARED HOSPITAL SERVICES (NYSE AMEX:AMS), a leading
provider of turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgical and
radiation therapy services, announced today that it has entered into a
contract to supply a Leksell Gamma Knife� PerfexionTM
system to Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. This new Perfexion
system, the eighth placed by AMS to date, will replace an existing Gamma
Knife supplied by AMS and is expected to begin treating patients later
this year.

Michael Beaver, Chief Operating Officer of Methodist Hospital, said,
“Methodist is known for quality, and quality care means exceeding our
patients expectations. This upgrade to the Leksell Gamma Knife
Perfexion system will help us achieve this goal. The Perfexion system
refines and expands the therapeutic potential for radiosurgery
procedures in the brain, cervical spine and head neck regions, and is
widely regarded as the most advanced stereotactic radiosurgery system
available today.” Opened in 1963, Methodist Hospital, the pioneer
facility of the world-renowned South Texas Medical Center, is the
flagship facility of the Methodist Healthcare System, the largest and
most preferred health care provider in South Texas.

AMS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ernest A. Bates, M.D., said,
“Methodist Hospital has been a Gamma Knife customer of ours for twelve
years. We are pleased that our creative financing solutions have made
possible this upgrade to next-generation radiosurgery technology at an
affordable price.”

About Leksell Gamma Knife� PerfexionTM

Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion maintains full clinical compatibility with
the classic Leksell Gamma Knife and is supported by efficacy and outcome
data from 500,000 treated patients worldwide and thousands of
peer-reviewed scientific articles, making it a proven choice for
radiosurgery of the brain. According to Elekta, Leksell Gamma Knife
Perfexion reduces unwanted body dose to the patient by up to 100 times
compared with competing technologies, which is particularly important
for treatment of children and women of childbearing age, and allows for
a dramatically increased treatable volume, which is expected to increase
the number of patients that can benefit from Gamma Knife surgery. Elekta
estimates that the fully automated and efficient single push-button
approach can save 3-5 working weeks of physician time per year at an
average Gamma Knife center.

In an effort to save the imperiled health-care bill, Democrats cut a tentative deal with organized labor that would exempt unionized employees from an excise tax on high-cost healthcare plans. Of the many unsavory bargains and rotten deals that have characterized the rush to get this thing passed (the “Louisiana Purchase,” the “Cornhusker Kickback,” etc.), the “Labor Loophole” surely takes the prize.

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CHICAGO — The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced it has
exclusively endorsed Design Clinicals’ MedsTracker® for medication
reconciliation management. MedsTracker medication reconciliation
software automates medication management and improves the medication
reconciliation workflow for hospital and clinic physicians and nursing
staff. AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the AHA, awards AHA
endorsement for products and services which help member hospitals and
health care organizations achieve organizational excellence.

Medication reconciliation can be an unwieldy process for providers when
caring for patients. From point of admission, through transfers out to
discharge, medications must be reconciled each step of the way.
MedsTracker, designed by practicing physicians and hospital IT
professionals, has an exceptionally high physician adoption rate, with
some clients reporting greater than 90 percent. MedsTracker helps
increase medication safety and improves patient understanding and
compliance with their medications. MedsTracker also drastically improves
efficiency in reconciliation at admission, transfer and discharge,
saving clinicians valuable time. MedsTracker flexibly integrates with
any existing hospital IT system.

“It is crucial for hospitals to implement an automated medication
reconciliation solution that is robust, but that also respects and
supports clinician workflow, ensuring adoptability,” said Anthony Burke,
president and CEO, AHA Solutions, Inc. “MedsTracker from Design
Clinicals meets this criteria, and also enhances clinician communication
and patient understanding in medication management.”

AHA selected MedsTracker for endorsement following an intensive
evaluation process dedicated to helping hospitals improve patient safety
through automated medication reconciliation. MedsTracker was shown to be
intuitive and inclusive, supporting multidisciplinary use by physicians,
nurses and pharmacists. It is an excellent solution for organizations of
any size, from critical access hospitals to multi-hospital systems.

“Our entire Design Clinicals team is honored to have MedsTracker
endorsed by the AHA,” said Dewey Howell, MD, PhD, president and CEO of
Design Clinicals, Inc. “We are dedicated to improving the delivery of
patient care through innovative solutions that increase patient safety
while improving communication and workflow. Recognition from the AHA for
MedsTracker tells us we’ve accomplished these goals with our product.”

SALT LAKE CITY — ARUP
Laboratories announced the release of three groundbreaking tools,
downstream cost calculators, to its Suite of Utilization Management
Services.

“Our clients, including pathologists and other laboratory professionals,
play an important role in promoting cost-effective use of laboratory
tests. This requires knowledge of the clinical settings in which tests
are being ordered. It also requires knowledge of the clinical decisions
being made based on those results and the cost implications of these
decisions,” said Khosrow Shotorbani, ARUP senior vice president of sales.

According to Brian Jackson, MD, MS, ARUP’s medical director of medical
informatics, the true cost of a diagnostic test includes many factors
beyond the direct price of performing the test. For example, an
apparently inexpensive test, ordered in the wrong clinical setting or at
the wrong time, can sometimes lead to expensive follow-up testing and
even therapy. “On the other hand, an apparently expensive test might
turn out to be cost-saving if it averts costly procedures and/or
therapy,” added Jackson.

To demonstrate the power of this concept, ARUP has created three
calculators for use by the general public. The consequences of improper
lab utilization in any one of these areas can have a dramatic impact on
patient well-being. They address testing concerns in three important
areas:

In an effort to save the imperiled health-care bill, Democrats cut a tentative deal with organized labor that would exempt unionized employees from an excise tax on high-cost healthcare plans. Of the many unsavory bargains and rotten deals that have characterized the rush to get this thing passed (the “Louisiana Purchase,” the “Cornhusker Kickback,” etc.), the “Labor Loophole” surely takes the prize.

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HUNT VALLEY, Md. — Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) (the “Company”) today
announced the pricing of a private placement of $200 million aggregate
principal amount of 7½% senior notes due 2020 (the “Notes”). The Notes
were priced at 98.278% of par value (before initial purchasers’
discount). The offering is expected to close on February 9, 2010 subject
to customary closing conditions. The Notes will be unsecured senior
obligations of the Company and will be guaranteed by substantially all
of the Company’s current subsidiaries. The notes will be offered only to
qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to non-U.S. persons outside
the United States under Regulation S of the Securities Act.

The Company will use the net proceeds of the offering to repay mortgage
debt assumed in connection with the Company’s recent acquisition of 40
facilities, to repay outstanding indebtedness under its senior revolving
credit facility, for general corporate purposes and to pay related fees
and expenses.

The Notes issued in this offering have not been registered under the
Securities Act, or any applicable state laws. Accordingly, the Notes may
not be offered or sold in the U.S. or to U.S. persons absent
registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This notice does
not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. Omega has agreed to
file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, pursuant to which it would exchange the privately placed
notes for notes that are registered.

The Company is a real estate investment trust investing in and providing
financing to the long-term care industry. At December 31, 2009, the
Company’s portfolio of investments consisted of 295 healthcare
facilities located in 32 states and operated by 35 third-party
healthcare operating companies.

This announcement includes forward-looking statements. Actual results
may differ materially from those reflected in such forward-looking
statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, among other
things: (i) uncertainties relating to the business operations of the
operators of the Companys properties, including those relating to
reimbursement by third-party payors, regulatory matters and occupancy
levels; (ii) regulatory and other changes in the healthcare sector,
including without limitation, changes in Medicare reimbursement; (iii)
changes in the financial position of the Companys operators; (iv) the
ability of operators in bankruptcy to reject unexpired lease
obligations, modify the terms of the Companys mortgages, and impede the
ability of the Company to collect unpaid rent or interest during the
pendency of a bankruptcy proceeding and retain security deposits for the
debtors obligations; (v) the availability and cost of capital; (vi)
competition in the financing of healthcare facilities; (vii) the
Companys ability to maintain its status as a real estate investment
trust; and (viii) other factors identified in the Companys filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements regarding future
events and developments and the Companys future performance, as well as
managements expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections
relating to the future, are forward-looking statements.

HUNT VALLEY, Md. — Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) (the “Company”) today
announced that it intends to offer $200 million aggregate principal
amount of senior notes due 2020 (the “Notes”) in a private placement,
subject to market and other conditions. In connection with the offering
of the Notes, the Company will agree to file a registration statement
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (”SEC”) relating to an offer
to exchange the Notes for publicly tradeable notes having substantially
identical terms in accordance with published SEC interpretations.

The Notes will be offered and sold to qualified institutional buyers
under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“Securities Act”), and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States
under Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes have not been
registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in
the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from
the registration requirements.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to repay
mortgage debt assumed in connection with the Company’s recent
acquisition of 40 facilities and outstanding indebtedness under its
senior revolving credit facility, for general corporate purposes and to
pay related fees and expenses.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a
solicitation of an offer to purchase any of these securities and shall
not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or
jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful.

The Company is a real estate investment trust investing in and providing
financing to the long-term care industry. At December 31, 2009, the
Company’s portfolio of investments consisted of 295 healthcare
facilities located in 32 states and operated by 35 third-party
healthcare operating companies.

SCOTT BROWN didnt defeat just Martha Coakley in the Massachusetts Senate race. He also defeated a hardy band of political cliches. That Republicans cant win Senate races in deep-blue Massachusetts. That the state is devoted to “the Kennedy legacy.” That the Republican party has become hostage to extremists who would rather lose than support a pro-choice candidate. That the GOP has become a southern regional party. That what Democrats call “healthcare reform” is a fait accompli. That President Obama has magical powers of persuasion. Democrats are blaming Coakley for running a bad campaign. Actually, it was a terrible one. But she had won statewide before, and the local party establishment expressed no alarm when she won the nomination. They either didnt see her flaws or thought that in Massachusetts it wouldnt matter. What made a weak candidate a losing candidate was the national environment. Liberals–some of the same people who chalked up Obamas win to the publics new zeal for progressivism–blame the economy for the public mood. But is it really high unemployment that has moved the public against the health-care legislation, abortion, and gun control? Remember that just a few months ago the conventional wisdom was that a weak economy would build public support for Obamacare. The Massachusetts race was as close to a referendum on that legislation as can reasonably be imagined, and it lost. So another Democratic excuse is making the rounds: Massachusetts is a special case, since it already has near-universal coverage and thus has more to lose than gain from the legislation. But a lot of states, and indeed the whole country, will lose more than gain, and know it. Some Democrats have talked about putting Obamacare into law by having Democratic appointee Paul Kirk vote for it before Brown can be seated. We suspect that move would be too disgraceful to work. But to push the Senate bill through the House and make it law that way would also be to ignore the clear will of even blue-state voters. Democrats will deserve the thrashing they will get if they follow this course.

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PHOENIX — The Society of American Business Editors and Writers, in cooperation
with the family of the late David J. Morrow, will create a memorial fund
in his name that will aid students and honor superior business
journalism, Society officials announced Thursday.

Morrow, a SABEW board member, pioneer of TheStreet.com and the first
Donald W. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Business Journalism at the
University of Nevada, Reno, died Monday night at 49 after a brief battle
with cancer.

Contributions to the fund, called the Dave Morrow Prize for Audacious
and Talented Financial Journalists, were kicked off Thursday with a
$50,000 contribution from Jim Cramer, co-founder and chairman of
TheStreet.com and host of CNBC’s “Mad Money.”

SABEW will be the fund’s host. Donations in the form of checks should be
made payable to the Dave Morrow Prize and sent to SABEW, University of
Missouri – Columbia, School of Journalism, 134 Neff Annex, Columbia MO,
65211-1200. Make credit card donations by calling SABEW’s Vicki Edwards,
(573) 882-2878. SABEW is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and
donations will be tax deductible. SABEW’s tax identification number is
36-3297751.

Morrow’s successor as TheStreet.com editor-in-chief, Glenn Hall, said
Thursday that Morrow’s family has requested that money be used for both
college tuition for promising students aspiring to careers in financial
journalism as well as for students or young journalists seeking to
attend SABEW’s annual conference.

LOS ALTOS, Calif. — Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS), one of the world’s premier technology
licensing companies, today announced that Kevin Donnelly, senior vice
president of IP Strategy, will serve as the IP Summit Chair for the
DesignCon 2011 conference. The announcement was made during the Keynote
Luncheon at DesignCon 2010.

“Rambus is a respected leading vendor of semiconductor IP and a
long-time supporter of DesignCon in all aspects of the event,” commented
Barry Sullivan, content director, International Engineering Consortium.
“I’m personally pleased to recognize Kevin’s expertise and have his
guidance in the development of the IP Summit and DesignCon 2011 event
overall.”

Mr. Donnelly leads the development of Rambus’ IP business strategies.
Prior to this position, he served as senior vice president of
Engineering, where he led future technology development for Rambus’
memory and logic interface products. He holds a bachelors degree in
electrical engineering and computer sciences from the University of
California, Berkeley and a masters degree in electrical engineering
from San Jose State University. Mr. Donnelly holds numerous patents in
high-speed clocking and I/O circuits.

“Throughout DesignCon’s 15-year history, the show has evolved into a
valuable Silicon Valley venue where engineers and industry leaders
converge to discuss, share and showcase the best electronic design
technologies from chip, package, board, and system domains,” said Kevin
Donnelly, senior vice president of IP Strategy at Rambus. “Rambus is
proud of its decade-long association with DesignCon, and I look forward
to helping move the DesignCon conference forward over the next year.”

Presented by HBO® and the National Latino
Media Council, NALIP’s Annual Conference will be held at the
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, Ca. April 9 – 11

Hollywood is on the precipice of a new era: conquering the entertainment
industry is tougher than ever, yet getting your content viewed by the
masses has never been easier. NALIP 2010 will showcase
what is actually working right now for writers, directors, producers and
performers. “The barriers to entry level production are almost
non-existent,” states co-chair Alexis Garcia. “The challenge to becoming
commercially successful, however, is being able to tailor the story you
want to tell and match your aspirations with what the consumer wants to
see and is willing to pay for at the box-office. NALIP 2010
highlights these opportunities for our members.” As the main media
organization for the United States largest ethnic minority, NALIP
provides members and non-members alike an opportunity to learn about
funding directions, and to discuss new models of production and
distribution in a rapidly changing environment.

Latinos comprise less than 1% of executives in Hollywood; the percentage
of minority industry writers in film and television has been frozen at
6% since 1999, and the percentage of directors is lower still; on public
television in the last two years, under 19% of their programs featured
minorities, any minorities, down from 25% ten years ago; and less
than 7% of minority programming is seen in prime time. NALIP serves as a
hub for the development of untold stories and fresh approaches to media
production, both locally and globally. “The NALIP conference provides
both new and seasoned content providers with opportunities, insider
knowledge and tools for success, while cultivating and inspiring
ingenuity. Creating content you are passionate about and that appeals to
a broad audience takes just the right mixture of timing, talent and
determination. NALIP is a compass and guide through the unknown,” states
co-chair Peter Murrieta. For the eleventh year in a row, NALIP answers
the call by remaining the premiere resource for Latinos in the
entertainment industry and provides tools that are essential to making
it in Hollywood.

NALIP will bring in heavy hitters like CNN’s Soledad O’Brien to give a
keynote speech and QA with attendees. Additionally, NALIP 2010
will recognize Latino media luminaries for their exemplary contribution
to the entertainment industry in the following categories: Lifetime
Achievement Award goes to renowned actor Martin Sheen; Lifetime
Achievement for Advocacy goes to NHMC Chair and longtime media activist
Alex Nogales; and Outstanding Achievement Awards go to Emmy-award
winning producer Peter Murrieta and new 2009 talk show host and star
George Lopez. In addition, NALIP recognizes the Disney/ABC Television
group for their dedication to diversity and commitment to Latino media.
Two “rising star” filmmakers will be awarded the $7,500 Estela Award
grants, endowed by the McDonald’s corporation.

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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 Home Diagnostics,
Inc. (“Home Diagnostics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:HDIX) related to the
Company’s agreement to be acquired by Nipro Corporation (“Nipro”). The
transaction is valued at approximately $215 million, including assumed
debt.

Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement entered into by the
parties, Nipro will acquire all outstanding shares of Home Diagnostics’
common stock for $11.50 per share in cash by means of a cash tender
followed by a second-step merger in which untendered Home Diagnostics’
shares will be acquired at the same $11.50 net cash price per share. All
Home Diagnostics stock options and stock appreciation rights will
receive cash equal to the excess, if any, of $11.50 over their exercise
price. The parties expect the tender offer to commence on or about
February 10, 2010. The investigation concerns possible breaches of
fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to approval of the
merger agreement by the Home Diagnostics board of directors.

Heres a happy story: Two thugs broke into the garden of a British television personality and new mother, but she scared them off by brandishing a kitchen knife and shouting from her window. Unfortunately, the Hertfordshire coppers who responded to Myleene Klasss call were not impressed by her self-described display of “mummy powers”–they advised her to let the police handle all intrusions in the future.

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Retail Same Store Sales Up 7%; Wholesale Store Sales up 5%

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX: TLF) reported today that sales for
the month of January were $4.5 million, up 3% compared to January 2009
sales.

Retail Leathercraft’s sales rose 8% to $2.3 million compared to January
2009 sales of $2.1 million. The 74 comparable stores’ sales were up 7%
for the month compared to the same period last year. The 1 store opened
since January 2009 added January sales of $16,000.

Wholesale Leathercraft posted sales of $2.1 million for January, up 1%
over January 2009 sales of $2.1 million. Within the Wholesale
Leathercraft division, the wholesale stores’ sales were up 5% for the
month while the National Account group posted a January sales decline of
19%.

International Leathercraft, which consists of one store in the UK,
reported January sales of $112,000, an 8% increase over sales of
$104,000 in January 2009. The UK store opened in February 2008 as a
combination retail and wholesale store.

Americo Inc., a leading manufacturer of vinyl fabrics for
table covers and upholstery, has introduced a designer line of premium vinyl
upholstery fabrics for business. The “Distinctions Collection” features
16 patterns and 149 colors to provide designers, decorators and architects
with vinyl that is fashionable and affordable.

“We developed this exclusive collection based on requests from customers,
who wanted a broader selection of designer patterns in vinyl upholstery,”
said Ed Straub, president and CEO of Americo.

“In this economy, architects and designers need fabrics that look great,
but dont cost a fortune to purchase or maintain,” added Straub. Americo
vinyl upholstery provides a low-maintenance alternative to expensive
leathers and high-end woven fabrics.

Americos vinyl
upholstery fabrics are all performance-tested. They are ideal for
chairs, barstools, booths, benches and other furnishings because they
retain their softness and color even in high-use settings, such as
restaurants, offices, hotels, hospitals, and more.

The Distinctions Collection features designs that range from contemporary
to traditional, ethnic to urban, formal to casual. Color choices cover the
spectrum from elegant neutrals to tropical hues and include coordinating
leather-grain and woven-look solids.

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WASHINGTON — Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, introduced a bill Wednesday that is designed to create new jobs by giving a “tax holiday” to employers who make new hires. The bill would allow any private-sector employer that hires a worker who has been unemployed for at least 60 days not to pay the employers share (6.2 percent) of the Social Security payroll tax on that employee for the remainder of 2010. “This is an affordable, effective and targeted proposal to get the American people back to work,” Hatch said. Hatch and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., are pushing the legislation together.
Intensifying its commitment to help hospitals
and health care systems streamline and enhance their supply chain processes
to lower their supply costs, VHA Inc., a national health care network,
today announced it has hired Edwin C. Streeter as senior director of
logistics.

Streeter possesses more than 25 years of executive-level experience in
operations, inventory management, warehousing and strategic sourcing in the
manufacturing and consumer packaged goods industries. Both are recognized
industry leaders in supply chain use. At VHA, Streeter will inject his
knowledge of those topics into VHAs health care supply chain networks to
improve planning and operations logistics.

Most recently, Streeter was vice president of Supply Chain Operations for
ACCO Brands Corporation, a leading global supplier of branded office
products. Previously, Streeter was senior vice president of Global Supply
Chain at the Katun Corporation, a large manufacturer of aftermarket parts
and supplies for the printing and copying industry. Earlier, Streeter held
executive positions at health care device manufacturers Medtronic Inc. and
Boston Scientific. There he led, developed and implemented a series of
enterprise wide, automated global logistics systems that increased
efficiency and sales volume, centralized operations and decreased costs and
operating expenses.

“Working at VHA, I have the opportunity to apply strategies that have
yielded tremendous success in other industries to help hospitals,” said
Streeter. “Thats exciting, given the nationwide emphasis on building a
better health care system.”

A frequent and respected speaker at logistics and management conferences,
Streeter earned a bachelors degree in Distribution/Economics at the
University of Maryland, College Park, Md.

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Dishler Laser Institute announced today that Dr. Jon Dishler has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the leading Laser Eye Surgeons of the United States for 2009 The list of leading Laser Eye Surgeons of the United States has been published in the November 30th issue of Forbes Magazine Internationally recognized, leader of numerous FDA laser vision trials, and originator of LASIK in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Jon Dishler has personally performed over 50,000 vision correction procedures spanning 25 years GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ — Dishler Laser Institute announced today that Dr. Jon Dishler has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the leading Laser Eye Surgeons of the United States for 2009. The list of leading Laser Eye Surgeons of the United States is scheduled to be published in the November 30th issue of Forbes Magazine. “It is a great honor to be selected by Goldline Research and to receive this distinction as one of only ten LASIK surgeons to be listed in the 2009 Forbes magazine,” said Dr. Dishler.. “As one of the first ten doctors in the United States to introduce LASIK, I believe that we have come full circle and now deliver to our patients the most outstanding care and technology available in the world.” “There are more than ten thousand laser eye surgeons in the United States. The practices that we selected provide outstanding patient service that exceeds the industry standard,” said Victoria Coryelle, Analyst, Goldline Research. “We believe that these practices are setting the benchmarks for patient service for the industry.” About Dr. Jon G. Dishler, Dishler Laser Institute
CINCINNATI and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — LCA-Vision Inc. , a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus[R] brand, announced today that it has joined forces with the Wounded Warrior Project to provide free LasikPlus[R] corrective vision surgery to U.S. military veterans and their spouses/caregivers across the nation. LCA-Vision supports the Wounded Warrior Project, and is doing its part to enhance the lives of Americas heroes. David L. Thomas, COO of LCA-Vision and West Point graduate, states, “With two major military operations in play, more and more U.S. servicemen and women are coming home with life changing injuries. What many dont realize is that even simple daily tasks such as putting on glasses or contact lenses are virtually impossible due to a wide range of injuries for thousands of our heroes. LCA-Vision is doing our part to help these men and women alleviate one less daily burden while enhancing quality of life.” “It is an honor to partner with LCA-Vision and help our wounded warriors receive the gift of perfect vision,” stated Wounded Warrior Project Executive Director Steven Nardizzi. “We urge wounded warriors from across the country to contact us to learn more about qualifying for the program.”

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STAMFORD, Conn. — InsightExpress, a leading digital marketing research firm,
released today Mobile InsightNorms through Q4 2009, including a
comparison of mobile media types and verticals. Benchmarked to the
impact of online advertising, these findings continue to show the power
of mobile as an advertising channel.

The study used norms developed in online ad testing as a benchmark to
draw conclusions around the performance of advertising on mobile
devices. InsightExpress compared the two using InsightNorms, the
company’s normative database containing over one thousand online ad
effectiveness campaigns and over one hundred mobile ad effectiveness
campaigns. Mobile InsightNorms are based on InsightExpress’ flagship
mobile brand effectiveness solution, Mobile AdInsights, which employs a
test/control design to measure the brand impact of mobile advertising
campaigns.

InsightExpress found mobile campaign norms were 4.5 to 5 times higher
than online norms against measures of unaided awareness, aided
awareness, ad awareness, message association, brand favorability and
purchase intent. “Online campaigns continue to offer exceptional reach,
flexibility and variety,” said Joy Liuzzo, Senior Director of Marketing
Mobile Research at InsightExpress. “However, the high levels of
engagement, the explosion in technical capabilities, low levels of
clutter and the novelty of mobile advertising all likely contribute to
increased brand impact.”

A comparison of three different mobile media types (Mobile Internet, SMS
and Mobile video) revealed that Mobile Internet is the current
powerhouse. Mobile Internet campaigns resulted in increases of 9
percentage points for unaided awareness, 9 percentage points for aided
awareness and 24 percentage points for ad awareness. SMS is also
effective at increasing upper level purchase funnel metrics such as
awareness measures. SMS campaigns generated increases of 5 percentage
points for unaided awareness, 10 percentage points for aided awareness
and 18 percentage points for ad awareness.

Mobile video is still emerging, but shows campaign impact on par with
SMS across most key brand metrics. This channel drove especially strong
results against brand favorability. With an increase of 13 percentage
points, compared to 12 percentage points for Mobile Internet and 7
percentage points for SMS, mobile video is demonstrating promise as a
way to move the important brand favorability measure.

Leading Provider of One-Click Access to Apartment Information
Revamps Web Site in Response to Consumers’ Wants and Needs, Gives
Advertisers Enhanced Traffic and Lead Volume

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — As the leading source of critical information for apartment seekers in
the multi-family industry, ApartmentFinder.com
has launched its new 5.0 web site to provide apartment shoppers with a
simplified, better search experience, and drive higher lead volume for
advertisers.

With one of the largest collections of apartments for rent anywhere
online, ApartmentFinder.com provides one-click access to apartment
information, and has re-engineered its site in direct response to what
consumers said they want and respond to.

“In the first two weeks after launching ApartmentFinder.com 5.0,
our e-mail lead conversion rate more than doubled, and we experienced
235% improvement in advertiser URL click-through conversion and a 49%
increase in lead generation, creating more high-quality leads for our
customers during an especially challenging time in the business cycle.
Combined with its 65% increase in unique visitors over the past year as
a result of proprietary SEO optimization techniques, ApartmentFinder.com
has established itself as the pre-eminent fixed-cost, high-volume lead
generator in the multi-family category,” said Marcia Bollinger,
president of Apartment Finder.

The smarter, simpler, more powerful ApartmentFinder.com 5.0 provides
more options for shoppers to connect with advertisers. Features include:

Leading Provider of One-Click Access to Apartment Information
Revamps Web Site in Response to Consumers’ Wants and Needs, Gives
Advertisers Enhanced Traffic and Lead Volume

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — As the leading source of critical information for apartment seekers in
the multi-family industry, ApartmentFinder.com
has launched its new 5.0 web site to provide apartment shoppers with a
simplified, better search experience, and drive higher lead volume for
advertisers.

With one of the largest collections of apartments for rent anywhere
online, ApartmentFinder.com provides one-click access to apartment
information, and has re-engineered its site in direct response to what
consumers said they want and respond to.

“In the first two weeks after launching ApartmentFinder.com 5.0,
our e-mail lead conversion rate more than doubled, and we experienced
235% improvement in advertiser URL click-through conversion and a 49%
increase in lead generation, creating more high-quality leads for our
customers during an especially challenging time in the business cycle.
Combined with its 65% increase in unique visitors over the past year as
a result of proprietary SEO optimization techniques, ApartmentFinder.com
has established itself as the pre-eminent fixed-cost, high-volume lead
generator in the multi-family category,” said Marcia Bollinger,
president of Apartment Finder.

The smarter, simpler, more powerful ApartmentFinder.com 5.0 provides
more options for shoppers to connect with advertisers. Features include:

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In 2009, Widhelm was instrumental in driving Pandoras success with
entertainment, film and TV advertisers. Communicating the value of
innovative multi-platform advertising solutions that perfectly meet the
needs, challenges and goals of clients in the entertainment arena is how
Widhelm created awareness among one of the most forward-thinking industries
about the unique benefits to advertising on Pandora. “Its my passion to
thoroughly understand the moving dynamics of user experiences on Pandora,”
said Widhelm. “By understanding our users and what engages them, I can
create opportunities for entertainment marketers to get their brand in
front of users when they are actively engaged and the advertiser message
actually enhances the user experience.”

Pandora gained critical traction in the entertainment category in 2009.
“Our promotion of Lizzie into this position reflects both her success at
developing the market and Pandoras expanded focus on and commitment to the
entertainment industry,” said John Trimble, chief revenue officer.
“Clearly, Pandoras audience is a core target for the entertainment
industry — theyre young, affluent and influential. Theyre the first to
see new films, discover new TV series and buy the latest video games which
they in turn recommend to their family and friends. As a result, the
entertainment business is a major component of Pandoras focus going
forward.”

Since February 2008, Widhelm, based in Los Angeles, has served as regional
sales vice president overseeing Pandoras West Coast ad sales team and will
continue that oversight in her new capacity. She joined Pandora in March
2006 as director of west coast sales and opened Pandoras first field sales
office in Los Angeles. Widhelm has successfully signed some of Pandoras
largest advertisers, including Visa, Nike, Honda, H-P and ABC. Prior to
working at Pandora, Widhelm spent several years working with startups
including Broadband Enterprises, a video network, and game companies iWin,
Uproar and Flipside before and subsequent to their sale to Vivendi
Universal.

In her new position, Widhelm will continue to report to Cheryl Lucanegro,
senior vice president of ad sales.

Leading Provider of One-Click Access to Apartment Information
Revamps Web Site in Response to Consumers’ Wants and Needs, Gives
Advertisers Enhanced Traffic and Lead Volume

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — As the leading source of critical information for apartment seekers in
the multi-family industry, ApartmentFinder.com
has launched its new 5.0 web site to provide apartment shoppers with a
simplified, better search experience, and drive higher lead volume for
advertisers.

With one of the largest collections of apartments for rent anywhere
online, ApartmentFinder.com provides one-click access to apartment
information, and has re-engineered its site in direct response to what
consumers said they want and respond to.

“In the first two weeks after launching ApartmentFinder.com 5.0,
our e-mail lead conversion rate more than doubled, and we experienced
235% improvement in advertiser URL click-through conversion and a 49%
increase in lead generation, creating more high-quality leads for our
customers during an especially challenging time in the business cycle.
Combined with its 65% increase in unique visitors over the past year as
a result of proprietary SEO optimization techniques, ApartmentFinder.com
has established itself as the pre-eminent fixed-cost, high-volume lead
generator in the multi-family category,” said Marcia Bollinger,
president of Apartment Finder.

The smarter, simpler, more powerful ApartmentFinder.com 5.0 provides
more options for shoppers to connect with advertisers. Features include:

Cardlytics has appointed 11-year
digital marketing veteran Wendy Newberg strategic account director.

Newberg will lead all sales efforts for Cardlytics transactional
marketing platform in the Southwest region from the companys
Dallas-based office. She will manage the companys relationships with
national and regional organizations in the retail, grocery, gas, travel,
and service industries in that area.

Prior to Cardlytics, Newberg was an account executive for New York-based
AOL Advertising, where she sold advertising products including display,
rich media, search, behavioral targeting, affiliate and mobile across the
leading online network. In this role, she was responsible for increasing
the depth of relationships with existing clients and leading the
acquisition of several new major brands.

Newberg has held similar positions with Dallas-based Blockdot, Belo
Interactive Media and Match.com, as well as Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Yahoo!
She has a bachelors degree in Radio, Television and Film from the
University of Texas at Austin.

“Wendy brings a wide array of digital marketing experience and
relationships with many of the major advertisers in the Southwest,” said
Hans Theisen, chief revenue officer of Cardlytics. “She will serve as a
vital cornerstone to our national sales team as we continue to attract new
retailers looking to leverage transaction data.”

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In an effort to save the imperiled health-care bill, Democrats cut a tentative deal with organized labor that would exempt unionized employees from an excise tax on high-cost healthcare plans. Of the many unsavory bargains and rotten deals that have characterized the rush to get this thing passed (the “Louisiana Purchase,” the “Cornhusker Kickback,” etc.), the “Labor Loophole” surely takes the prize.
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SALT LAKE CITY — ARUP
Laboratories announced the release of three groundbreaking tools,
downstream cost calculators, to its Suite of Utilization Management
Services.

“Our clients, including pathologists and other laboratory professionals,
play an important role in promoting cost-effective use of laboratory
tests. This requires knowledge of the clinical settings in which tests
are being ordered. It also requires knowledge of the clinical decisions
being made based on those results and the cost implications of these
decisions,” said Khosrow Shotorbani, ARUP senior vice president of sales.

According to Brian Jackson, MD, MS, ARUP’s medical director of medical
informatics, the true cost of a diagnostic test includes many factors
beyond the direct price of performing the test. For example, an
apparently inexpensive test, ordered in the wrong clinical setting or at
the wrong time, can sometimes lead to expensive follow-up testing and
even therapy. “On the other hand, an apparently expensive test might
turn out to be cost-saving if it averts costly procedures and/or
therapy,” added Jackson.

To demonstrate the power of this concept, ARUP has created three
calculators for use by the general public. The consequences of improper
lab utilization in any one of these areas can have a dramatic impact on
patient well-being. They address testing concerns in three important
areas:

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Dear Abby: Shortly before my wedding, I decided to have my teeth fixed. The dentist quoted me a price of $4,000, which my husband and I could not afford, since we were paying for our entire wedding. Am I wrong for not wanting to give them the dollar amount or tell them what each guest gave at our wedding? They call me at work and insist I tell them because they “must” know if their family and friends “disrespected” them. I feel that whatever people gave us is whatever they could afford, and my husband and I are very happy with the gifts we received. — Newlywed in Darien, Conn. Dear Newlywed: Your parents are wrong to attempt to blackmail you into sharing the list with them. That information is none of their business. I hope you stand firm, call your dentist and work out a payment plan. Dear Abby: Im a 73-year-old man in reasonably good health who would like to own a dog. However, I have two concerns: A dog might outlive me, or I might outlive the dog — which would be traumatic for me. Id appreciate your opinion. — Thinking of Adopting in Las Vegas
CIGNAs Online Dental Health Toolkit Has Been Enhanced in time forFebruary’s
National Children’s Dental Health Month

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — A catchy new song by singing doctor DocRock, a dental Sudoku puzzle, and
other fun activities are some of the new additions to CIGNAs
Online Dental Health Toolkit. It is designed to educate parents
and children about the importance of oral health. The toolkit updates
coincide with the American Dental Association’s National Children’s
Dental Health Month in February.

In addition to the “Dental Sudoku” puzzle for children ages 10 to 14,
CIGNA’s online dental health toolkit includes:

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

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

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

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The National Holistic Institute will donate all proceeds from massages given Thursday at their Emeryville and San Francisco campuses to a Haiti relief fund. The institute is a training school for massage therapists. The cost for a 50-minute massage is $35. Students, graduates, administrators and teachers are all donating their time and skills to help raise money for Haiti after the massive earthquakes earlier this month, said institute President Tim Veitzer.

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THIS is Jean Treacy, the elusive ex-mistress of Eamon Lillis, the man accused of murdering his wife. She is photographed when she worked as a lifeguard in her hometown before pursuing a new career and moving to Dublin where she met Lillis and started an affair with him eight weeks before Celine Cawley was found dead. The picture, taken a few years ago, calls to mind Celine as a young woman. But now, Jean has been indelibly linked to the tragedy when 46- year-old Celine lost her life on December 15, 2008 at her luxury EUR3million home on Howth Head.
Theater Wednesday: “Fiddler on the Roof,” starring irrepressible Harvey Fierstein, opens at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, where it plays through Feb. 21. Thursday: Aurora Theatre Company opens the world premiere of Joel Drake Johnsons dramedy “First Grade,” about a schoolteacher who rescues a troubled physical therapist, adding to her already complex extended family. It plays through Feb. 28 at the Berkeley theater.

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NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings yesterday released its annual analysis of the U.S.
insurance brokerage industry. Despite a continued softening of the
commercial insurance market and overall challenging global economic
conditions, profitability for insurance brokers remained relatively
stable in 2009. Fitch expects overall industry profitability to be flat
to modestly improved in 2010, but organic revenue growth and meaningful
operating margin improvement could continue to prove elusive.

Fitch notes that many brokers have adapted to the tougher operating
environment by right-sizing their operating platforms through reducing
headcount and streamlining operating systems. The industrys credit
fundamentals have shown modest improvement over the past nine months as
higher earnings and stable financial leverage have produced lower
debt-to-EBITDA and higher interest coverage ratios than in 2008.

The five publicly traded brokers tracked by Fitch have seen average
organic revenue growth turn negative for the first nine months of 2009.
However, average consolidated operating income rose over the same
period, with four of these five companies experiencing a year-over-year
increase. This improvement reflects earnings accretion from acquisitions
completed in 2008, as well as lower restructuring expenses and the
resulting cost benefits falling to the bottom line.

Although brokers are likely to fall well short of peak profitability
levels for the foreseeable future, Fitch anticipates sufficient cash
flow to support debt-servicing requirements.

Leading courier insurance specialists Staveley Head are warning their clients to be wary following the decision of Westminster County Council to scrap free motorbike parking in the borough from the end of January.

This controversial move will have a huge impact on couriers operating in the area, most of whom have to make many short stops throughout the day and are likely to fall foul of the new rules. Since August, motorcyclists have been forced to use bike parking bays at a charge of Pounds Sterling 1 a day.

This decision has now been made permanent under a new bylaw and has been opposed by several groups. Most notably, the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) are urging riders to donate to a legal fighting fund in order to challenge the decision. The fund has already raised around Pounds Sterling 30,000, however the group has stated that more is needed in order to save free bike parking nationally. A spokesperson for the group commented:

“Westminster City Councils decision to make permanent their controversial scheme for motorcycle parking charges could have national implications and therefore makes it more important than ever that motorcyclists fight this retrograde move. Currently standing at some Pounds Sterling 30,000, the fund needs at least another Pounds Sterling 20,000 to meet the expected minimum legal costs of Pounds Sterling 50,000.”

Flintshire based Staveley Head are in full support of this action, with a spokesperson commenting:

ATLANTA — In order to expand its specialty property and casualty divisions,
American Safety Insurance announced the recent hiring of several
talented underwriters.

William “Bill” Kropp, Assistant Vice President- Property Underwriting,
will be opening a west coast office for ASI’s surplus lines property
division in Woodland Hills, Calif. Bill has more than 15 years of
experience in the excess surplus lines property/package business and
will be focusing on geographic diversification in the Western U.S.
He has previously worked at WKFC Agency, Chubb Custom Markets and Topa
Insurance Company.

“Bill’s knowledge and strong broker relationships will be instrumental
in our expansion into the west coast property market,” said Jeannette
Guercio, Vice President- Property Underwriting for ASI. “We are excited
to welcome him to our team.”

Robert Williams joined ASI’s Tinton Fall, New Jersey, office as
Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter. Bob has more than 20 years of
casualty underwriting experience including the past 15 years at
Firemans Fund.

Shawn Buckman joined ASI’s Atlanta office as Senior Excess
Casualty Underwriter. Shawn came to ASI from Markel and has more than 19
years experience as a casualty underwriter, including 15 years at
Genstar.

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