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Coremetrics , the leader in marketing optimization, today announced new enhancements to Coremetrics Impression Attribution™ that enable businesses to accurately analyze how Facebook presence and investments drive key business objectives, such as website sales, orders and conversion events. Fully integrated into the Coremetrics Continuous Optimization Platform™ , Impression Attribution links individual visits to Facebook fan pages, exposures to Facebook ads, and interactions with Facebook applications to subsequent website visits, behaviors and conversions, enabling marketers to measure the return on investment (ROI) of their campaigns. Coremetrics clients have complete control over what information they wish to collect and analyze, from simple demographic information and activity level, to more sophisticated attribution metrics.

“Seton Hall University requires measurable results from Facebook and other forms of social media,” said Robert Brosnan, director of web and digital communications, Seton Hall University. “The university is focused on tying Facebook investments directly to specific metrics, such as student enrollment. Coremetrics approach to quantifying Facebooks contribution to the bottom line, grounded in the broader analysis of the contributions of other impression-based campaigns such as syndicated videos, rich Internet applications and micro-sites, is an extremely sophisticated, market-leading take on social media analytics.”

While existing solutions depend on link clicks to associate Facebook interactions with website behaviors, Impression Attribution measures the impact that Facebook has on the business by fully capturing both click-through and view-through visitor activity. View-through refers to users who visit Facebook and in a later period arrive indirectly at the businesss website via a different channel, such as paid search. In that case, Impression Attribution will assign credit to Facebook for its role in influencing the website visit.

Impression Attribution uses a lightweight process to intelligently identify a visitors exposure to a brands content. Businesses can send any information they want through Impression Attribution. They can deploy static impression tags on their fan pages via Facebooks Static FBML application, or dynamically in Facebook apps and custom tabs. For instance, they can leverage the Facebook API to access user profile or activity information and seamlessly integrate it into the Coremetrics Continuous Optimization Platform. Coremetrics Impression Attribution will then report on website sales, orders, conversion events and other business-impacting metrics that were associated with that Facebook information.

All data collection conforms to Facebooks Terms of Service, its commitment to user privacy, and the privacy settings selected by each individual user.

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

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

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

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

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

SEATTLE — Marchex, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHX), a leading performance marketing company,
today announced that Leigh McMillan, SVP and GM for Marchex Call
Analytics, will lead a Webinar titled, “Call Tracking: Great Way to
Boost Conversions” on March 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. PT. Sponsored by
AdvertisingAge, the event is free and open to the public.

While tracking online activities through Web analytics has become an
integral part of most marketing programs, using call analytics to
capture online-to-offline conversion is often overlooked. Yet having the
ability to measure the source of a phone call can dramatically increase
the overall ROI of a campaign — as well as clearly display a campaign’s
true performance.

In addition to discussing how marketers can use call analytics to
capture offline conversions and improve overall conversion rates,
McMillan will answer the following questions:

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Leading hospitality executive in the sports and entertainment
industry honored for his commitment to enhancing experiences for fans

PHILADELPHIA — Marc Bruno, president of ARAMARK Sports, Entertainment and Conventions,
has been named to SportsBusiness Journal’s “Forty Under 40” Class
of 2010, which recognizes the best and brightest young executives in the
sports business industry.

“This recognition is emblematic of Marc’s commitment to enhancing the
game day experience,” said Liza Cartmell, group president of ARAMARK
Sports and Entertainment. “Marc’s vision and leadership enables ARAMARK
to continue to transform the role food and beverage providers play in
the sports and entertainment industry.”

As one of ARAMARK’s youngest and most accomplished executives, Bruno is
responsible for ARAMARK’s operations at more than 170 premier sports,
entertainment and convention centers across North America as well as the
company’s Olympic catering projects. ARAMARK delivers memorable guest
experiences by designing industry-leading hospitality, dining and
catering, retail merchandise, and housekeeping and other related
facility service programs. The company’s client roster includes nearly
100 arenas, ballparks and stadiums and more than 40 major league sports
teams, for which it serves 60 million guests annually.

Under Bruno’s leadership, the company has re-defined its role,
previously limited to simply managing services to becoming a true
partner in the success of the venues where it operates and helping drive
revenue through new innovations and fan engagement initiatives.

POLICE have appealed for witnesses to a three-car crash in which adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes apparently swerved into the opposite carriageway. Sir Ranulph, the oldest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Everest, was left dazed and bloodied following the collision in Stockport on Saturday afternoon. His Jaguar hit a Nissan Micra travelling in the opposite direction on the A6, then struck a Ford Focus before it mounted a pavement and came to a halt near the front window of an Italian restaurant. Sir Ranulph, 67, was uninjured but was taken to hospital. The male driver of the Nissan suffered leg injuries which were not thought to be life-threatening.

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High-Brightness and Advanced Color Management Make This New Model
Ideal For Those With the Most Discerning Image Quality Needs

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging, today announced the
launch of the REALiS SX7 Mark II Multimedia LCOS Projector. This new
model combines the award-winning features of REALiS projectors with an
impressive 4000 lumens of brightness and a Photo Image Mode to assist
users with advanced color management and adjustments for ambient
lighting conditions.

The Photo Image Mode allows users to easily make changes to improve the
look and feel of the content being projected. Within this mode the Color
Level and Color Temperature functions allow for fine-tuning of both the
intensity of colors and the color temperature by selecting from
easy-to-use presets. In addition, the Photo Image Mode includes an
Ambient Light function which can be used to compensate for lighting
conditions for both the type of lighting (Tungsten, Fluorescent and
Fluorescent H) and intensity (Low, Medium or High). The ambient light
function is ideal for users displaying content and cannot control the
lighting conditions – such as educators speaking in classrooms or
photographers showing their work in an art museum/gallery or at a
seminar. The functions available in the Photo Image Mode allow users
greater control of color reproduction and image quality.

“Whether presenting photographs, videos, presentations, or any other
content, the color accuracy and amount of ambient light will play a
major role in the perceived quality of work,” said Yuichi Ishizuka,
executive vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group,
Canon U.S.A. “The high-brightness and Photo Image Mode included on the
REALiS SX7 Mark II allows users to display their images with outstanding
detail and superb quality.”

The REALiS SX7 Mark II Multimedia LCOS Projector features advanced LCOS
(Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology with Canon’s patented,
proprietary AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) Optical Engine. This
advanced technology, combined with the projectors SXGA (1400 x 1050)
native resolution and 4000 lumens of brightness, delivers extraordinary
detailed, lattice-free motion and still images. This combination makes
the REALiS SX7 Mark II ideal for classrooms, meeting/board rooms, photo
studios and seminars/conferences.

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PINGDINGSHAN, Henan Province, China — Jianhua Lv, the Chief Executive Officer of SinoCoking Coal and Coke
Chemical Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCOK) (the “company” or “SinoCoking”)
today made a general announcement regarding recent trading activity.

“In response to inquiries regarding the recent trading activity in our
stock, subsequent to our March 3 press release regarding our
commencement of construction of a new coking facility, SinoCoking is not
aware of any other recent or pending material announcements or recent or
pending corporate developments that would account for the unusual
trading activity in our stock.” Mr. Lv added that “We wish to remind
shareholders that we are a newly listed company, and our stock price may
be volatile. Shareholders and the investment community should carefully
review our filings with the SEC, including our financial information, in
addition to the company’s other public announcements and disclosures,
before making any investment decision with regard to our stock.”

About SinoCoking

SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries, Inc., a Florida
corporation (NASDAQ: SCOK) is a vertically-integrated coal and coke
processor that uses coal from both its own mines and that of third-party
mines to produce basic and value-added coal products for steel
manufacturers, power generators, and various industrial users.
SinoCoking currently has mining rights and capacity to extract 300,000
tons of coal per year from mines located in the Henan Province in
central China. SinoCoking has been producing metallurgical coke since
2002, and acts as a key supplier to regional steel producers in central
China. SinoCoking, a Florida corporation, owns its assets and conducts
its operations through its subsidiaries, Top Favour Limited, a British
Virgin Islands holding company, Pingdingshan Hongyuan Energy Science and
Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Hongyuan”), Henan Province
Pingdingshan Hongli Coal Coke Co., Ltd. (“Hongli”), Baofeng Coking
Factory, Baofeng Hongchang Coal Co., Ltd. and Baofeng Hongguang
Environment Protection Electricity Generating Co., Ltd.

For further information about SinoCoking, please refer to the Definitive
Proxy Statement of the Company (previously named Ableauctions.com, Inc.)
filed on November 27, 2009 on Schedule 14A, in addition to other reports
and filings filed by the Company filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

Now heres what someone is liable to call a post-feminist conundrum: Wags or not? Modern women in modern, albeit bling- encrusted, relationships who take a serious interest in their partners careers, or deeply irritating eye candy? Discuss. For lets be honest: for some sections of my trade, the wives and girlfriends phenomenon is a sight more interesting than anything liable to happen on the field of play in South Africa. The precedent established by the last tournament, not to mention the torrid tale of Tel, makes gender relationships news. And news affects football. The motordrives are ready, the diary columns primed. If Im any judge, wily sub-editors will already have a few made-to-measure headlines ready. One prequel is in draft: will Mrs Terry brave the media in South Africa? If so, mayhem. If not, mayhem. Since husband John is already looking erratic on the park, all of this matters, absurd as that sounds. Self-evidently, certain affairs – I almost said of the heart – have already cost Capello a captain and an option in defence. He has tried to isolate the players partners to extend the concentration spans, such as they are, of the menfolk. An early attempt was made to create an offshore Wag Republic, but already they are staking out locales closer to the team.

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ATTEMPTS are underway to send military veterans to special “care” units instead of prison if they commit a criminal offence. The key figure behind the controversial move is the SNPs Angela Constance, who represents Livingston at Holyrood. On Friday, she held a high-profile summit at the Scottish Parliament with criminal justice agencies and veterans charities to test support for her proposal, which would see a secure care unit established for traumatised war veterans as an alternative to custody. The MSP believes there is a “moral responsibility” to support veterans both during military operations and when they return home, even if they find themselves on the wrong side of the criminal justice system. Tom Fox, Scottish Prison Service (SPS) spokesman, confirmed that prisoners were not routinely asked if they were in the armed forces. The SPS has estimated that it has 121 veterans in Scottish prisons. Critics, including Mrs Constance, say the SPS figures are an “under- representation”.
HEALTH Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has been criticised by a powerful trade union over her call to scrap lavish bonuses for doctors. The British Medical Association said that ending the distinction awards scheme for consultants would damage the NHS. However, the BMAs comments have been undermined by the Health Minister in the Welsh Assembly backing the Scottish Governments position. The row comes amid increasing public scrutiny of an awards system that provides year-on-year income top-ups to hospital doctors who can already earn around pound(s)100,000.

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HEALTH Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has been criticised by a powerful trade union over her call to scrap lavish bonuses for doctors. The British Medical Association said that ending the distinction awards scheme for consultants would damage the NHS. However, the BMAs comments have been undermined by the Health Minister in the Welsh Assembly backing the Scottish Governments position. The row comes amid increasing public scrutiny of an awards system that provides year-on-year income top-ups to hospital doctors who can already earn around pound(s)100,000.
ATTEMPTS are underway to send military veterans to special “care” units instead of prison if they commit a criminal offence. The key figure behind the controversial move is the SNPs Angela Constance, who represents Livingston at Holyrood. On Friday, she held a high-profile summit at the Scottish Parliament with criminal justice agencies and veterans charities to test support for her proposal, which would see a secure care unit established for traumatised war veterans as an alternative to custody. The MSP believes there is a “moral responsibility” to support veterans both during military operations and when they return home, even if they find themselves on the wrong side of the criminal justice system. Tom Fox, Scottish Prison Service (SPS) spokesman, confirmed that prisoners were not routinely asked if they were in the armed forces. The SPS has estimated that it has 121 veterans in Scottish prisons. Critics, including Mrs Constance, say the SPS figures are an “under- representation”.
BENEFITS cheat Peter Ollerton-Wright claimed thousands of pounds in England – while relaxing in Thailand.

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Colin Fleming has waited several years to make an impression in the Davis Cup but yesterday he made up for lost time as he and Ken Skupski put Britain in a winning position in their Europe/Africa Group II tie in Vilnius. Flemski, as the pair are affectionately known on the tour, survived a courageous challenge from Dovydas Sakinis and Laurynas Grigelis to win 6-0, 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 and put Britain 2-1 up. Having most of his family, plus a travelling brigade of fans from Linlithgow who did their best to drown out the locals inside the Vitus Gerulaitis Memorial Tennis Centre, to support the AEGON GB team clearly helped their cause. But they were fully deserving of their win, even if it took longer than they might have expected. When they raced through the first set it looked as if they would cruise to victory but in the end, the way they shrugged off the loss of the second set to eventually clinch a convincing triumph gave captain John Lloyd more pleasure than if they had breezed home.
Colin Fleming has waited several years to make an impression in the Davis Cup but yesterday he made up for lost time as he and Ken Skupski put Britain in a winning position in their Europe/Africa Group II tie in Vilnius. Flemski, as the pair are affectionately known on the tour, survived a courageous challenge from Dovydas Sakinis and Laurynas Grigelis to win 6-0, 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 and put Britain 2-1 up. Having most of his family, plus a travelling brigade of fans from Linlithgow who did their best to drown out the locals inside the Vitus Gerulaitis Memorial Tennis Centre, to support the AEGON GB team clearly helped their cause. But they were fully deserving of their win, even if it took longer than they might have expected. When they raced through the first set it looked as if they would cruise to victory but in the end, the way they shrugged off the loss of the second set to eventually clinch a convincing triumph gave captain John Lloyd more pleasure than if they had breezed home.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) today introduced a family
of enhancement mode power transistors based on its proprietary gallium
nitride on Silicon technology.

Spanning a range of 40 Volts to 200 Volts, and 4 milliohms to 100
milliohms, these power transistors demonstrate significant performance
advantages over state-of-the-art silicon-based power MOSFETs. EPC’s
technology produces devices that are smaller than similar resistance
silicon devices and have many times superior switching performance.
Applications that benefit from this newly available performance are
DC-DC power supplies, point-of-load converters, Class-D audio
amplifiers, notebook and netbook computers, LED drive circuits, telecom
base stations and cell phones, to name just a few.

EPC’s enhancement mode (normally OFF) GaN technology was explicitly
developed to replace power MOSFETs. The products are produced in a
standard silicon CMOS foundry on 150mm (6 inch) silicon wafers. The use
of this low-cost infrastructure has allowed EPC to price the initial
product offerings aggressively in order to accelerate the conversion
from silicon power MOSFETs.

“EPC’s GaN on silicon power transistors represent the first major
breakthrough in power conversion technology since the development of the
commercial power MOSFET. We have developed a very cost effective and
reliable technology that is also very easy for anyone with power MOSFET
experience to use in a way that will significantly boost their power
management system performance,” said Alex Lidow, EPC’s co-founder and
Chief Executive Officer.

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Edinburghs Standard Life and Glasgow engineer Weir Group will usher in a fresh era for corporate Scotland this week when their new chief executives both outline their visions for the future as they announce yearly trading results. The two bosses will stress that they have inherited their jobs from positions of strength with robust trading news, but will be expected to step out of the shadows left by their predecessors to announce their own plans for future expansion. That is because the groups share price has done little more than mark time over the past year despite the improved trading climate with brokers at Bank of America Merrill Lynch describing them as the “ugly ducklings” of the life assurance world. “The low level of expectations should work in Nishs favour if he comes up with the right noises on future expansion on Wednesday,” commented one analyst.
Tatyana Hristova * As a teen in Bulgaria I had the propensity to gain weight, and I was overweight by the time I reached my early 20s. In 2000 I was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a heart condition that can cause an extremely fast heart rate and trigger ventricular fibrillation, a leading cause of sudden cardiac death, and exercise wasnt recommended. Yet I was in physical pain due to my bodyweight of 200 pounds, and I felt even worse looking in the mirror. My best friend who worked out a lot helped me decide to start exercising in spite of my doctors advice. I began a fat-loss program in 2004 in which I worked up to 40-60 minutes of cardio six days a week and four weightlifting sessions weekly; I changed up my routine every two weeks and ate four strict meals a day. Now Im on a program to gain muscle, so I limit my cardio and eat more protein. I love to use free weights and try new workouts, and Ive added elements of martial arts to my training to make it more fun and challenging. Im healthier than ever–Ive lost 75 pounds of fat and gained 23 pounds of muscle–and my heart condition no longer exists. American physicians say my diet and exercise regimens helped immensely. Living and feeling healthy is my biggest achievement, and I hope to someday compete in bodybuilding. Now Im 36, and my fear of the gym has become a passion and an addiction. I thought I had reached the stars with my transformation, but then a German friend showed me how much more power I had inside. For all those who struggle with their weight, I say, “Theres no such thing as cant.” I just kept imagining the outcome I wanted to achieve and this motivated me to continue.
WHEREVER I went last week for a bite to eat I seemed to bump into a celebrity. Nicky Hilton sat next to me one day at the Fred Segal caf, while Geri Halliwells former movie producer lover Sacha Gervasi (and the father of Geris baby Bluebell) brought along an extremely attractive girl to eat on the other side of me. Then I was alongside Groundhog Day star Bill Murray at Cecconis the day before. KENDRA Wilkinson seems like a sensible lass. The former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner whose reality show Kendra is on E! Entertainment, says she doesnt want her newborn son Hank growing up in front of the cameras. She told me: “People already ask if I think hes going to be a sports star like my husband or an actor or something. I want him to decide what he wants to be. The reality show will stop – I dont want him growing up for everyone to see.”

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SCOTTISH and Southern Energy (SSE) confirmed that it is to cut its gas bills for domestic customers by 4% from March 29. The average annual household bill will drop by pound(s)30, according to the Perth-based energy provider. SSEs announcement comes a month after British Gas cut its standard household gas prices by an average of 7% with others expected to follow suit. The utility has 3.5 million gas customers. Electricity prices will remain unchanged. Shares closed at pound(s)11.24. BALFOUR Beatty, the construction and infrastructure group, boosted profits by selling interests in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and a sewerage project in north-east Scotland to funds run by the Australian firm, AMP Capital Investors. Underlying pre-tax profit in 2009 rose 7% to pound(s)267 million, in line with forecasts. Chief executive Ian Tyler said: “Our business has continued to perform well and finished the year with a strong order book of pound(s)14.1 billion.” Shares closed at 287.5p.
IRVINE, Calif. — Roland DGA Corp. has introduced the MPX-90 desktop impact printer, an
easy-to-use personalization device for jewelry, gift items and
accessories.

Based on the Roland Photo Marking System (RPMS), the MPX-90 uses a
durable diamond-tipped stylus to imprint hard surfaces including
stainless steel, titanium, iron, gold, silver, copper, platinum, brass,
aluminum, nickel and acrylic. This innovative system produces flawless
photographs, vector images and fonts up to 529 dpi. The MPX-90 features
a maximum printing area of 3.1” x 3.1” and imprints items as large as
3.9” x 7.9” x 1.5” with the cover closed. Users can also insert items of
virtually any length when the cover is open. Additional features include
automatic surface detection, a center vise, USB connectivity and a
user-replaceable print head cartridge.

The MPX-90 is designed for jewelers, engravers, retailers, gift shops,
kiosks and any business specializing in personalization. In addition to
flat items such as pendants, dog tags and key chains, the MPX-90 adds
text, graphics and photographs to curved objects including pens, cuff
links and money clips. Quiet and compact, the MPX-90 leaves no residue
behind, making it ideal for retail environments.

The MPX-90 comes with Metaza Studio photo editing software, which
imports data files in AI, EPS, JPEG or BMP format and accepts data from
digital cameras and compatible scanners. Users can add text, frames and
borders, remove backgrounds, and rotate text and images. In addition, it
supports vector designs which allows for faster, more precise production
of text and line art.

SCOTTISH and Southern Energy (SSE) confirmed that it is to cut its gas bills for domestic customers by 4% from March 29. The average annual household bill will drop by pound(s)30, according to the Perth-based energy provider. SSEs announcement comes a month after British Gas cut its standard household gas prices by an average of 7% with others expected to follow suit. The utility has 3.5 million gas customers. Electricity prices will remain unchanged. Shares closed at pound(s)11.24. BALFOUR Beatty, the construction and infrastructure group, boosted profits by selling interests in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and a sewerage project in north-east Scotland to funds run by the Australian firm, AMP Capital Investors. Underlying pre-tax profit in 2009 rose 7% to pound(s)267 million, in line with forecasts. Chief executive Ian Tyler said: “Our business has continued to perform well and finished the year with a strong order book of pound(s)14.1 billion.” Shares closed at 287.5p.

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What is iFS Intralase? iFS creates a precise, unique, reverse cut flap in
the eye with less energy, providing patients with quicker procedures,
faster recovery times and less risk of complications.

“Our clinical team at TLC La Jolla selected the iFS technology in order to
provide our patients a faster, stronger and safer LASIK experience,” said
Dr. David J. Schanzlin, TLC La Jolla Medical Director and Professor of
Ophthalmology, Director, Keratorefractive Surgery at the UCSD Shiley Eye
Center. “Our initial 250 cases performed late last year confirm the
findings of a Navy study which shows improved vision as compared to
previous models of Intralase Technology. iFS is now the preferred treatment
of Naval aviators.”

“My experience at TLC La Jolla was nothing short of amazing,” says San
Diego resident Randi Stieglitz and one of the first 250 to receive the new
iFS treatment. “Dr. Schanzlin is truly a master at his craft. I have him,
my optometrist Dr. Goldsmid, and the rest of the TLC staff to thank for my
perfect vision.”

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BOJIDOG FILMS, specializing in corporate film, EPKs and short films, announced 40 hours of verite “MAKING OF FOOTAGE available for broadcast.

The footage, by Chris Boal, was shot over seven weeks in Amman, Jordan and the Jordanian desert during principal photography on the Oscar nominated film, “The Hurt Locker.”

A brief sampling of the footage can be seen on the “Hurt Locker” DVD, but much more was announced as available today, including compelling behind the scenes shots cast and crew interviews.

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Original artwork from Utah high school students will be on display through March 26 in the 38th annual Utah All-State High School Art Show at the Springville Museum of Art.

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

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

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

kabookaboo Marketing, based in Coral Gables, is a brand development and
strategic marketing company led by principals Ari Rollnick and Alan
Brown. The award-winning firm serves international, national, regional
and local clients including Kaplan Education, EJ Gallo Winery, Cartier
Jewelry, The Cereal Bowl, Flagler Development, The Setai South Beach,
Terremark Worldwide, The United Way of Miami-Dade and the YMCA of
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OneScreen Inc. (PINKSHEETS: OSCN), has been facilitating video syndication for movie and Broadway content across several Internet web sites. Based on the essence of the OneScreen Media Exchange, video content creators can generate revenue from syndicating content to publishers where advertisers are looking to place their campaigns. Movie and Broadway content is one of many supported category verticals on the OneScreen Media Exchange.

Network Global, a company that operates Broadway.tv, is currently featured on out-of-home television screens in New York City taxi cabs and is now syndicating through the OneScreen Media Exchange. ZAMM.com, a content portal founded by Martin Grove and partnered with Alloy Media for monetization, has also chosen to syndicate movie review content through OneScreen. Moviezen.com, one of the worlds most comprehensive resource for movies with a thriving community of cinema lovers, is also one of the first web publishers to enable movie review content from the Media Exchange among their many movie reviews, celebrity and movie news, photos, and videos. Monetization is provided by advertising networks, including Tremor Media, Scanscout, and Adify Network NCM (National CineMedia). These advertising networks provide targeted video and display advertising with both content creators and publishers sharing in the revenue.

These content providers and publishers are all utilizing OneScreens Media Sites video integration, which provides them instant-on video capabilities without the need to change existing properties or manage complex implementations. The Media Player integration provides advertising network and server optimization and is fully integrated into playlist management provided by OneScreen. These sites are found at videos.broadway.tv, videos.zamm.com, and videos.moviezen.com. “Implementation and customization continues to be an important need of our clients,” stated Spencer Scott, Chief Revenue Officer of OneScreen. “We satisfy this need with robust products that can easily adapt to maximize revenue generation efforts.”

“Since the launch of our OneScreen Media Exchange from its closed beta, we have been seeing significant traction across many verticals,” stated Atul Patel, Chief Executive Officer of OneScreen. “Content companies are joining our exchange at a rapid pace, providing publishers more ways to engage and monetize their users, and offering advertisers better ways to target their messaging to the right audience, at the right place, and against the right content.” OneScreen continues to build enablement technology for all platforms, including Internet, IPTV, mobile, and out-of-home, allowing all the parties to take full advantage of the trends in digital video.

In todays challenging economy, businesses are looking for an advantage to help them pull out of the recession and avoid losses, layoffs, or worse. Companies are focusing on a single task — increasing sales. To help businesses learn how to quickly implement powerhouse direct mail marketing campaigns proven to sell, Modern Postcard is providing an exclusive opportunity to learn the tools, tricks and techniques behind capturing better leads for new customers and driving increased revenues. The Direct Mail Crash Course , a national seminar series, will be presented in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) where attendees will receive new and proven strategies to increase business leads and revenues.

Direct mail is one of the most effective types of advertising a business can do today. According to the Mail Moment™ research gathered by the USPS, 98 percent of consumers bring in the mail the day it is delivered; and according to the Direct Marketing Association, direct marketing yields an average return on investment of over 1100 percent based on the lifetime value of a new customer. Attendees will learn how to make these numbers a reality in their own marketing.

With the new technologies available in direct marketing, todays smart marketers are learning how to better integrate new media and social media marketing, including Facebook, Twitter and other social networks, with traditional mass media, print and direct mail campaigns to maximize the effectiveness of their advertising dollars. Lead generation and customer acquisition is one of the most coveted aspects of marketing, but it must be successfully targeted to the right customers. Direct marketing can bring a company excellent results — quality lead generation for increased sales and revenues.

These unique seminars will include a complete buffet breakfast and commence in San Jose with additional stops in San Francisco and Sacramento as follows:

According to the U.S. Postal Services Household Diary study released in August 2009 advertising mail spending was at $59.7 billion in 2008, accounting for 22 percent of all advertising spending and ranked only below television.

Those presenting include a group of top direct mail experts with over 50 years of combined experience in the direct marketing industry. Keith Goodman is a 20-year direct marketing veteran who has helped companies such as IBM, Hughes and Amway increase their direct mail profitability and achieve greater return on investment for their marketing dollars. Dan Anglin, a list development expert, has 10 years of data experience and has worked with Fortune 500 firms such as Microsoft, AOL and Time Warner. Arnie Cohen has assisted businesses in effectively executing mailings for 23 years and will focus on improving mail delivery and reducing postage costs. Cohen is active in various industry groups and heavily involved with new U.S. Postal Service technological advances.

“Marketers often do not realize how critical data is to the success of their direct mail campaigns,” said Dan Anglin, a seminar co-presenter, “and there are so many new data products available on the market that it is hard to understand when to use the different solutions. We walk the attendees through everything they need to know to tackle even complex projects such as modeling their existing database to identify prospects that most resemble their best existing customers.

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PARIS — VINCI, the worlds leading concession and construction group, reports
results for the full year 2009. Vinci CEO Xavier Huillard comments on
results and outlook.

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With award season in full swing and the glamorous Oscars on their way, opportunities for some real life face time with the A list are aplenty.

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Vancouver : A lesser known celebrity hangout, Vancouver is home to North Americas third largest film industry. It served as the movie set to the entire cast of the recently released Twilight film as well as hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics. Often spotted within its glitzy bars and restaurants are the likes of Uma Thurman, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, and even Bill Clinton. See if you raise a glass to one of these famous faces with flights from just GBP 355 return.

Dubai : Having recently served as an escape from scandal for Toni Terry, Dubai plays host, and even home, to many an A list celeb. Last year alone it served as a film set for X Factor hopefuls who performed before the Minogue sisters, while also hosting the likes of Beyonce, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Michael Douglas during the launch of the famous Atlantis The Palm Hotel. Having recently plunged into economic crisis, Dubai still draws the glitz for a lot less spend, so visitors can holiday in five star luxury at three star prices. Join the ranks of big names like the Beckhams and Brangelina, and enjoy shopping, sunshine and beaches from GBP 287 return.

Hawaii : Close to the USAs west coast yet far from the hustle and bustle, Hawaii has long been a getaway for the rich and famous. Paparazzi regularly capture the high flying antics of A listers like Jennifer Aniston, Clair Danes, John Stamos, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, John Travolta, and others. Now, throw Obama mania into the mix and Hawaiis celebrity stock climbs even further. Get your own travelling antics snapped with flights starting at GBP 444 return.

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Depomed, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEPO) today reported financial results for the
fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

“The fourth quarter of 2009 saw the completion of Phase 3 development of
DM-1796 for postherpetic neuralgia, and encouraging results in our Phase
3 program in Serada for menopausal hot flashes. We look forward to the
filing of an NDA for DM-1796 for postherpetic neuralgia before the end
of the first quarter, and to initiating a Phase 3 trial for Serada by
the end of April 2010. We are very pleased to report a cash and
marketable securities balance of $81.8 million at the end of 2009, which
is flat relative to 2008 and marks our second consecutive year of
positive or flat cash flow without equity financing,” stated Carl A.
Pelzel, president and chief executive officer of Depomed.

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $57.7 million, and
included a $10.0 million license payment from Merck Co. Inc. related
to the Company’s license arrangement with Merck for fixed dose
combinations of sitagliptin and extended release metformin entered into
in July 2009, compared to $34.8 million for the year ended December 31,
2008, which included a one-time recognition of $6.3 million in product
sales of GLUMETZA related to previously deferred revenue.

Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $74.5
million, and included $23.6 million in promotion fee expense related to
the Company’s promotion agreement for GLUMETZA® with Santarus
due to increased GLUMETZA product sales. Operating expenses for the year
ended December 31, 2008 were $46.2 million, and included a one-time gain
of $7.5 million on litigation related to the IVAX settlement, which had
the effect of reducing operating expenses for the year. Stock-based
compensation expense was $2.7 million for the year ended December 31,
2009 compared to $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2008.

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THE WILDLIFE group which sends golden eagle chicks to Ireland plans to pull out of the project unless the Irish Government drafts laws stopping farmers from using poisoned meat. Its now believed at least five of the majestic birds have been killed by rogue farmers – the latest found on a snowy Sligo mountain on February 18. Now the Scottish National Heritage Trust, which supplied all the 53 golden eagles for the reintroduction project here, says enough is enough. Lorcan OToole, co-ordinator of the Golden Eagle Trust based in scenic Glenveagh National Park in Co Donegal, says he is devastated by the latest poisoning. But he says he is not surprised by the strong reaction of the Scottish grouptext.

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EDINBURGH financiers hopes of reinventing Lloyds TSB Scotland as an independent Scottish-headquartered bank look likely to be dashed because parent Lloyds Banking Group is providing billions of pounds to fund loans to customers, the Sunday Herald can reveal. The latest accounts of Lloyds TSB Scotland, run in recent years by Susan Rice, show its loans to customers exceeded deposits by more than pound(s)5 billion at the end of 2008. Loans, at pound(s)11.6bn, were nearly double customer deposits of pound(s)6.5bn. The vast bulk of this gap is plugged by loans from Lloyds Banking Group. Ben Thomson, who headed Edinburgh investment bank Noble, has been fronting the group of financiers looking at Lloyds TSB Scotland. Leith Robertson, former deputy chief executive of RBSs global banking and markets division, is, like Mr Mathewson, believed to have had some involvement, along with other senior figures in the Scottish financial community. Mr Mathewson is chairman of First Minister Alex Salmonds Council of Economic Advisers. Mr Thomson is also said to be close to Mr Salmond.
If Ayr escape the drop and dodge a relegation play-off, they will surely reflect on this result as a defining one in their season Beating Morton left them just two points behind their eighth- placed visitors and eight ahead of the increasingly doomed-looking Airdrie United. “The clubs above us will be looking over their shoulders now,” said Ayr manager, Brian Reid. “This was a big win for us.” Morton co-manager James Grady said: “The reaction after Ayrs second went in told me a lot about my team.
BRISTOL CITY 2 DONCASTER 5 Orr 9, 15 Emmanuel-Thomas 2, 43 Sharp 12, 34, Orr og 61 JAY Emmanuel-Thomas starred for Doncaster as they eased to a thrilling victory at Ashton Gate. Emmanuel-Thomas, on loan from Arsenal, and Billy Sharp both scored twice, but were outdone by Citys Bradley Orr who scored three – including an own goal. Delighted Doncaster boss Sean ODriscoll said: “Jay suits our style of play perfectly and it is quite something for a club like us to attract a player from Arsenal. Rovers roared into the lead after two minutes when Sharp slid the ball across the goalmouth for Emmanuel-Thomas to slot home.

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Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, is included in many fat-burners and preworkout products for its thermogenic effects, but can the pungent plant improve physical performance? Researchers from the University of Oklahoma (Norman) measured the [VO.sub.2] maxes (aerobic capacities) of 20 college students, along with their one-rep maxes on the bench press and leg press.
* DELAYED-ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS) is a double-edged sword. On one hand, muscle damage and soreness promote intracellular repair processes that make your muscles bigger and stronger. On the other hand, when DOMS is extreme, it can limit your range of motion and affect how often you train. Enter BounceBack, a blend of proteolytic enzymes, cur-cumin and phytosterols from avocado and soybean oils, resveratrol and vitamin C. Researchers from the UCLA School of Medicine (Los Angeles) recently reported that in a small study of 10 men and women, 30 days of BounceBack supplementation significantly reduced pain and tenderness induced by Smith machine squats. A small improvement in range of motion (knee flexion) was also noted, along with trends for decreases in serum markers of muscle damage. * CREATINE CONTINUES TO IMPRESS. In addition to improving muscle strength and size, bone health and even cognition in vegetarians, it now appears to help lifters recover their strength faster after a hard workout. Researchers from Australia, Baylor University (Waco, Texas) and Tasmania teamed up to study the effects of creatine monohydrate administered five days before and 14 days after a standardized lower-body resistance-training session (four sets of 10 reps of the eccentric-only leg press, leg extension and leg curl). Five days before exercise, subjects took about 20 grams of creatine and 84 grams of glucose or a placebo. Fourteen days later, they took about 7 grams of creatine and 28 grams of glucose or a placebo. The effects of creatine were dramatic: a 21% greater recovery of strength and 84% less muscle damage compared to the placebo group. This study underscores the importance of daily creatine supplementation, especially on “off” days, to accelerate recovery from intense weight training.
As spring approaches and the weather starts to improve, motorcyclist enthusiasts across the UK will be bringing their bikes out of winter storage.

Swinton Bikes, the UKs leading high street retailer of motorcycle insurance , is urging bikers to ensure their bike is safe and roadworthy before hitting the roads.

Swinton Bikes is offering the following tips to ensure bikers get the best out of their bikes post-winter:

- Uncover the motorcycle and remove the protections over the intake and exhaust manifolds

- Check the battery, which should be fully charged or close to fully charged

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The Fraser Institute, one of Canadas leading public policy think-tanks, today released its annual report card on Ontario elementary schools, an invaluable tool for comparing the academic performance of schools across the province.

“The report card is the only easily accessible, objective tool that helps parents assess the performance of their childs school,” said Peter Cowley, Fraser Institute director of school performance studies.

The report card measures whether academic performance in a school is improving or declining. It allows parents to compare schools based on key demographic factors such as parental income or number of ESL students, and it shows the number of students not meeting provincial standards in reading, writing, and arithmetic.

“These detailed results provide parents with the information they need to ask the principal at their childrens school important questions about a schools performance,” Cowley said.

“In the spirit of encouraging academic excellence, the report card also offers educators the ability to compare the academic performance of their school to others with similar characteristics, helping them identify areas in which improvement can be made.”

* DELAYED-ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS) is a double-edged sword. On one hand, muscle damage and soreness promote intracellular repair processes that make your muscles bigger and stronger. On the other hand, when DOMS is extreme, it can limit your range of motion and affect how often you train. Enter BounceBack, a blend of proteolytic enzymes, cur-cumin and phytosterols from avocado and soybean oils, resveratrol and vitamin C. Researchers from the UCLA School of Medicine (Los Angeles) recently reported that in a small study of 10 men and women, 30 days of BounceBack supplementation significantly reduced pain and tenderness induced by Smith machine squats. A small improvement in range of motion (knee flexion) was also noted, along with trends for decreases in serum markers of muscle damage. * CREATINE CONTINUES TO IMPRESS. In addition to improving muscle strength and size, bone health and even cognition in vegetarians, it now appears to help lifters recover their strength faster after a hard workout. Researchers from Australia, Baylor University (Waco, Texas) and Tasmania teamed up to study the effects of creatine monohydrate administered five days before and 14 days after a standardized lower-body resistance-training session (four sets of 10 reps of the eccentric-only leg press, leg extension and leg curl). Five days before exercise, subjects took about 20 grams of creatine and 84 grams of glucose or a placebo. Fourteen days later, they took about 7 grams of creatine and 28 grams of glucose or a placebo. The effects of creatine were dramatic: a 21% greater recovery of strength and 84% less muscle damage compared to the placebo group. This study underscores the importance of daily creatine supplementation, especially on “off” days, to accelerate recovery from intense weight training.

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* DELAYED-ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS) is a double-edged sword. On one hand, muscle damage and soreness promote intracellular repair processes that make your muscles bigger and stronger. On the other hand, when DOMS is extreme, it can limit your range of motion and affect how often you train. Enter BounceBack, a blend of proteolytic enzymes, cur-cumin and phytosterols from avocado and soybean oils, resveratrol and vitamin C. Researchers from the UCLA School of Medicine (Los Angeles) recently reported that in a small study of 10 men and women, 30 days of BounceBack supplementation significantly reduced pain and tenderness induced by Smith machine squats. A small improvement in range of motion (knee flexion) was also noted, along with trends for decreases in serum markers of muscle damage. * CREATINE CONTINUES TO IMPRESS. In addition to improving muscle strength and size, bone health and even cognition in vegetarians, it now appears to help lifters recover their strength faster after a hard workout. Researchers from Australia, Baylor University (Waco, Texas) and Tasmania teamed up to study the effects of creatine monohydrate administered five days before and 14 days after a standardized lower-body resistance-training session (four sets of 10 reps of the eccentric-only leg press, leg extension and leg curl). Five days before exercise, subjects took about 20 grams of creatine and 84 grams of glucose or a placebo. Fourteen days later, they took about 7 grams of creatine and 28 grams of glucose or a placebo. The effects of creatine were dramatic: a 21% greater recovery of strength and 84% less muscle damage compared to the placebo group. This study underscores the importance of daily creatine supplementation, especially on “off” days, to accelerate recovery from intense weight training.
Icelands president yesterday called on Gordon Brown to show statesmanship and agree a reduction in the multi-million-pound bill his country faces to compensate Britain for lost deposits of the failed internet bank Icesave. Opinion polls suggest that as many as three-quarters of Icelanders would vote No to paying pound(s)2.3 billion to Britain and pound(s)1.2bn to the Dutch in yesterdays referendum. The Reykjavik parliament approved the payments to compensate for funds the British and Dutch governments paid out to about 340,000 investors in Icesave. Britain and the Netherlands last week offered improved terms – including a significant cut on the 5.5% interest rate under the original deal hammered out at the end of last year.

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

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

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

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

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

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company
headquartered in the Netherlands, today announces the following management
changes:

Mr. Ben van Kooten (1951), at present Business Group Director DSM Resins,
will
retire after a long and successful career at DSM of more than 35 years.

He will be succeeded byMr. Dimitri de Vreeze (1967), at present Business
Unit
Director DSM NeoResins . In this role he will report to Mr. Nico Gerardu,
Member
of the DSM Managing Board. Dimitri de Vreeze will work together with Ben
van
Kooten through a transition period and will assume responsibility for DSM
Resins
at the beginning of Q4 2010.

Mr. Steve Hartig (1958), at present President DSM Biomedical, will succeed
Dimitri de Vreeze as Business Unit Director DSM NeoResins . In this role he
will
report to Dimitri de Vreeze. As announced earlier, Steve Hartig will be
succeeded as President DSM Biomedical by Mr. Christophe Dardel (1960) as
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SALT LAKE CITY — The way David Lacy tells it, he opened the door on an early June morning to find guns pointing his way. But federal agents who testified Tuesday in U.S. District Court said they were stationed on the other side of the high school teachers home and didnt know whether guns were drawn. Lacy was indicted in May 2009 on nine counts of selling, stealing or offering to sell a number of archeological artifacts, including a turkey feather blanket, a basket mat fragment, a female apron/loin cloth, one complete woven sandal and two partial woven sandals believed to have been taken in violation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The sting that netted Lacy was the culmination of a 21/2-year investigation conducted by the FBI and Bureau of Land Management that named several prominent community members from the southern Utah town of Blanding. He was arrested following police interviews and a search of his home on June 10.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDRA) today presented data on the
mechanism of action of IMO-3100, an antagonist of Toll-like Receptor
(TLR) 7 and TLR9, in a preclinical primate model at the Keystone
Symposia conference “Tolerance and Autoimmunity” being held February
21-26 in Taos, New Mexico. Idera is developing IMO-3100 for the
treatment of autoimmune diseases. The presentation entitled “IMO-3100, a
novel antagonist, suppresses TLR7- and TLR9-mediated immune responses in
non-human primates” was made by Idera scientists. The data presented
showed that subcutaneous administration of IMO-3100 suppressed TLR7- and
TLR9-mediated immune responses in primates, reducing production of
cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interferon-alpha
(IFN-α), IP-10, and IL-6.

“We are very encouraged to have demonstrated the mechanism of action for
IMO-3100 in the primate model, and we have incorporated a similar
pharmacodynamic evaluation in our Phase 1 clinical trial in addition to
safety assessment,” said Tim Sullivan, Ph.D., Vice President,
Development Programs. “We expect that the pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic results from the ongoing rising single-dose clinical
trial will facilitate the initiation of subsequent clinical trials of
IMO-3100 in autoimmune diseases.”

In the studies presented today, the mechanism of action of IMO-3100,
which is inhibition of TLR7- and TLR9-mediated immune responses, was
evaluated in non-human primates. IMO-3100 was administered to cynomolgus
monkeys by subcutaneous injection. Blood samples were taken prior to
IMO-3100 administration and at 24-hour intervals through 96 hours after
dosing and at one week after dosing, using blood collection sites remote
from the injection site. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were
isolated from the blood samples and cultured in the presence of TLR7 or
TLR9 agonists. Cytokines and chemokines in supernatants from the cell
cultures were measured by multiplex assay. Cytokine and chemokine
induction in PBMC cultures was compared between samples collected prior
to and after IMO-3100 dose administration. Results demonstrated that
IMO-3100 inhibited induction of cytokines and chemokines, including
TNF-α, IFN-α, IP-10, and IL-6. This inhibition was dependent on both the
dosage of IMO-3100 administered and the time after administration of
IMO-3100. IMO-3100 inhibition was specific to TLR7 and TLR9, with no
significant reduction in cytokine levels inducted in PBMCs cultured with
TLR4 or TLR8 agonists.

IMO-3100 is a DNA-based antagonist of Toll-like Receptor (TLR) 7 and
TLR9, and has been shown in preclinical studies to suppress immune
responses mediated through TLR7 and TLR9, including induction of IFN-α,
TNF-α, IP-10, IL-6, and activation of B cells. Studies from independent
researchers have suggested that immune complexes involved in certain
autoimmune diseases induce inflammatory responses mediated through TLR7
and TLR9. Blocking these responses using a TLR antagonist represents an
innovative approach to the treatment of autoimmune diseases. In
preclinical mouse models of autoimmune diseases including lupus,
rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis, IMO-3100 has shown potent activity
in reducing pathologic and immunologic manifestations of disease. Idera
continues to evaluate IMO-3100 and other TLR antagonist drug candidates
in preclinical models of autoimmune, inflammatory, and hyperlipidemia
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(NYSE Amex: NLP) – NTS Realty Holdings
Limited Partnership (the “Company”) announced today that the board of
directors of its managing general partner, NTS Realty Capital, Inc.,
approved a quarterly distribution of $0.05 per unit on the Companys
limited partnership units. The distribution will be paid on January 15,
2010 to limited partners of record at the close of business on December 31,
2009.

Distributions to limited partners are made in accordance with the Companys
distribution policy as described in its most recent annual report on Form
10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2009.
The Company previously indicated that its distributions in 2009 have been
reduced in comparison to the distributions made in corresponding quarters
of 2008 primarily because of uncertainties concerning real estate taxes
payable for three of the Companys properties located in Marion County,
Indiana. The Company successfully appealed the tax assessments for these
properties for the assessment year 2006. However, shortly after the
Company prevailed in its appeal, the taxing authority imposed new
assessments for the assessment year 2007 at values similar to those that
existed prior to the Companys successful appeals. The Company has filed
appeals for the newly assessed amounts, but does not expect the appeals to
be resolved until 2010. Additionally, the overall condition of the U.S.
economy, although not currently presenting any specific significant concern
to the Company, continues to have the potential to adversely affect the
Companys operations. Due to the continued uncertainty of the real estate
tax situation and the ongoing uncertainty related to U.S. economic trends
and events, credit market volatility and predicted high unemployment in
many markets in which we operate our properties, the board of directors of
the Companys managing general partner approved the aforementioned fourth
quarter distribution in an amount consistent with the first, second and
third quarter distributions in 2009.

A spokesperson for the Company indicated that, “Although the Company
currently expects to continue its conservative philosophy with respect to
distributions in the first quarter of 2010, the amount of any future
distributions will be subject to the performance of the Companys
properties, its potential acquisitions and dispositions, the need for cash
reserves and other factors, including, but not limited to the continued
volatility being exhibited in the global financial markets and the U.S.
economy and the outcome of the pending tax appeals. In addition, the
actual amount and timing of all future distributions must be approved by
the managing general partners board of directors.”

The Company directly, as a tenant in common with unaffiliated co-owners, or
as a majority joint venture partner with an affiliate, currently owns
twenty-four properties comprised of fourteen multifamily properties, seven
office buildings and business centers and three retail properties. The
properties are located in and around Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky,
Nashville and Cordova, Tennessee, Richmond, Virginia, Fort Lauderdale and
Orlando, Florida, Indianapolis, Indiana and Atlanta, Georgia. The
Companys limited partnership units are listed on the NYSE – Amex platform
under the trading symbol of “NLP.”

(NYSE Amex: NLP) – NTS Realty Holdings
Limited Partnership (the “Company”), through 8 newly formed wholly-owned
subsidiaries, has executed a Mortgage Loan Application (the “Application”)
with Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (”HFF”) for 8 mortgage loans under The
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company (”Freddie Mac”) CME Program to refinance
the Companys existing mortgage loans in the aggregate amount of $140.0
million from The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
(”Northwestern”). The Northwestern loans are scheduled to mature in the
first quarter of 2015 and are secured by the Companys Park Place, Willow
Lake and Willows of Plainview properties located in Louisville, Kentucky,
its Lake Clearwater and Castle Creek properties located in Indianapolis,
Indiana, its Grove at Whitworth and Grove at Richland properties located in
Nashville, Tennessee and its Grove at Swift Creek property located in
Richmond, Virginia (the “Eight Properties”). Under the terms of the
Application, it is intended that the new loans from HFF/Freddie Mac will be
secured by the Eight Properties, be in the approximate aggregate amount of
$156.0 million, carry a 5.40% fixed rate of annual interest, have a 30-year
amortization and a 10-year term, which would extend the maturity date of
the debt on the Eight Properties by an additional 5 years beyond the
current maturity dates. Additionally, the Company has made deposits with
HFF of approximately $3.2 million for the purpose of paying underwriting,
application and commitment fees and to secure an early rate lock for the
loans. The unapplied deposits may be partially refundable to the Company
under certain circumstances in the event the loans are not completed.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the new loans, in part, to
retire the Northwestern loans (together with a prepayment premium in an
amount equal to 3% of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the
Northwestern loans), to pay down the Companys line of credit from PNC
Bank, National Association, and to provide funds for working capital and
for capital improvements at the Companys existing multifamily and
commercial properties.

Although the Company believes that it will be able to complete the
refinancing of the Northwestern loans with HFF/Freddie Mac, there can be no
assurance that HFF/Freddie Mac will issue commitments to make the new
mortgage loans on the terms described in this release or on any other
terms.

The Company directly, as a tenant in common with unaffiliated co-owners, or
as a majority joint venture partner with an affiliate, currently owns
twenty-four properties comprised of fourteen multifamily properties, seven
office buildings and business centers and three retail properties. The
properties are located in and around Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky,
Nashville and Cordova, Tennessee, Richmond, Virginia, Fort Lauderdale and
Orlando, Florida, Indianapolis, Indiana and Atlanta, Georgia. The Companys
limited partnership units are listed on the NYSE – Amex platform under the
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I WAS very saddened to read of the death of Michael Foot (left). While no one could argue that 96 is not a good innings, he will be much missed.

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Verena Minerals Corporation (”Verena” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE: VML) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ryan Ptolemy as Chief Financial Officer and Patrick Gleeson as Corporate Secretary. Ryan Ptolemy is Certified General Accountant and CFA charter holder. Mr. Ptolemy is also currently CFO of Rodinia Minerals Inc., a Canadian mineral exploration company with a primary focus on lithium exploration and development in North and South America. From August 2005 to September 2009, Mr. Ptolemy was at an independent investment dealer in Toronto, most recently serving as CFO where he was responsible for financial reporting, auditing, budgeting and internal controls. Patrick Gleeson is a corporate lawyer in Canada and an officer of a number of public resource companies.

In addition, the Company also announces it has agreed to grant options to purchase an aggregate of 6,605,000 common shares to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The options can be exercised at $0.34 per common share for a period of five years from the date of the grant. The grant of options remains subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approval, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Verena Minerals Corporation is a Canadian based mineral exploration company with portfolio of properties including gold and Alexandrite gemstones in Brazil. Verenas prime focus is on completing a feasibility study and expanding its 100% owned Volta Grande Project, located in Para State. Verena trades on the TSX Venture Exchange and has approximately 136 million common shares issued and outstanding.

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ONE Show host Christine Bleakley says she fell for footie hunk Frank Lampard because she realised “he is very, very smart”. Christine, 31, has been dating the Chelsea star, also 31, since the pair met at an awards bash in October. Franks known for being a very intelligent bloke. “Obviously, I see that, it contents me. You need someone to be on the same wavelength as you.”
Watsonians trotted out on to the Philiphaugh pitch almost five minutes before Selkirk joined them, but the Edinburgh side lagged behind their Borders opponents in almost every other regard. Most critically, they trailed them at the finish on the scoreboard, a result that makes it more and more likely that Myreside will not be playing host to top-tier rugby next season. It wasnt as if Selkirk were inclined to strangle the life out of the game either. They play with an uplifting gusto at times, but have a maddening habit of going right off the boil as well. They left the door open for Watsonians on a couple of occasions, and would almost certainly have been punished by a better side. Still, they will be delighted with the points that could make a critical contribution towards keeping them in the Premiership for another season. Selkirk also added icing to their cake when Lee Jones, the winger who turned out for the Barbarians against Bedford last week, made a sizzling break to the left corner to score the try that earned them, a bonus point. It is still tight enough in the lower reaches of the division for such things to be significant, so they deserve huge credit for sticking to their task right to the death. The game had begun in equally dramatic fashion when home fly- half Gavin Craig shot through a gap in the Watsonians defence near the 10-metre line and jinked and shimmied another 40 metres for a marvellous individual try.
SIMEON JACKSON scored in each half to ease Gillinghams relegation fears. The Terriers got off to a nightmare start when they conceded after seven minutes as Jackson lashed home from the edge of the box.

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Dear Dr. Gott: During the latter part of 2007, I was diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer. My doctors recommended chemotherapy treatments from November 2007 to May 2008. I underwent surgery in June 2008 for removal of the bladder, prostate and two lymph nodes. In July, my kidneys failed, and that, too, was successfully treated. So far, so good. I am doing fine and have regained my weight back to 216 pounds. Unfortunately, the surgery has left me with numb feet — no pain, just numb. After several doctor visits, including trips to a neurologist, podiatrist and neurosurgeon, I have been told that this is a side effect from the chemotherapy. I would like to know whether you or any readers could recommend something that might help me. I read your articles every day and hope there is something someone can suggest to improve my condition. I do realize that I have been blessed to overcome this medical condition with only numbness in my feet as a residual. Dear Reader: Yes, you certainly have a lot for which to be grateful. To be a cancer survivor and to reverse or stabilize kidney failure is a testimony to your constitution and the superb care you received from your team of physicians.
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The 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting OTO EXPO, held this year in San Diego, was the site of a presentation of research conducted at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston which found a protective effect for the B vitamin folate against the development of hearing loss in older men.* Over the course of the follow-up, 3,559 men developed hearing loss. Although no association was noted between the condition and other vitamin intake, men over 60 whose intake of folate from food and supplements was among the highest 20% of participants had a 21% reduction in the risk of developing hearing loss compared with those in the lowest fifth. The intake of alcohol, which can impede the bioavailability of folate, did not impact the relationship observed between folate intake and hearing loss, however, men whose alcohol intake was highest had a reduced risk of hearing loss with greater vitamin B12 intake. The investigation is the first large epidemiologic study to prospectively examine the relation between diet and hearing loss. “The association between folate intake and incident hearing loss in our cohort is consistent with previous data showing that folic acid supplementation slowed the decline in low frequency hearing in older adults,” the authors write. “A possible explanation for the impact of age on the relation between folate intake and hearing loss is the increased prevalence of folate malabsorption and folate depletion in the older age group. Higher folic acid intake may be necessary to meet the optimal folate needs in this age group.”

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LEICESTER 35 LONDON IRISH 19 TOBY FLOODS hopes of ripping the No10 jersey off Jonny Wilkinsons back were dealt a blow at Welford Road. The Tigers star sustained an injury during this comprehensive win over Irish – ruining his latest chance to shine in front of Martin Johnson. The England Team Manager looked on as Flood sat with his head in his hands in the dugout, despairing at his unfortunate latest injury setback. He had taken an off-the-ball blow in the first half, and finally withdrew after the break unable to continue. Tigers scored four tries to increase their lead over Northampton at the top of the Guinness Premiership.

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A FREAK hailstorm hit Melbourne yesterday causing widespread damage and flooding. Horse-racing was cancelled as hail buried the course. And in the city centre shoppers waded knee deep in water as 25mm of rain fell in an hour. A train station had to be evacuated after the storm tore a hole in its roof. “It was a very dangerous thunderstorm,” said fore- caster Richard Carlyon.
LEICESTER 35 LONDON IRISH 19 TOBY FLOOD gave England an injury scare as he took a bash on the head during the crushing win over London Irish. But the Tigers fly-half should recover in time to take his expected place on the bench in Saturdays Calcutta Cup clash at Edinburgh. Flood -aiming to shine in front of watching Martin Johnson -lost his chance to impress because of a first-half collision. It was a pity for Flood, who is so desperate to rip the No.10 jersey off Jonny Wilkinsons back. But Flood kicked two penalties and two conversions before going off, leaving his teammates to steal the show. Tries from Alesana Tuilagi (above), Scott Hamilton, Martin Castrogiavanni and George Chuter gave Tigers a bonus point win and stretched their lead at the top of the table over Northampton.
FARGO, N.D. — Salesmen in Fargo are hawking products with names like the Muscle Wall and the Sandbagging Buddy. Emergency workers in Keokuk, Iowa, are planning to barricade the water treatment plant with limestone boulders. The farmers cooperative in Quincy, Ill., is moving grain inland to keep it dry. Spring could bring disastrous flooding again to the Upper Midwest, government forecasters are warning. And folks along the Red, the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers are taking precautions, especially after calamities last year and the year before. The National Weather Service said heavy snow cover and ground that is already saturated could lead to severe flooding in as little as a few weeks. Exactly how severe will depend on how fast the snow melts and how heavy the spring rains are. In Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn., an area of about 200,000 people, the chances of major flooding were projected Friday at about 90 percent. The probability of record flooding was put at 19 percent. Elsewhere across the Upper Midwest, the threat is less dire but still serious.

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A FREAK hailstorm hit Melbourne yesterday causing widespread damage and flooding. Horse-racing was cancelled as hail buried the course. And in the city centre shoppers waded knee deep in water as 25mm of rain fell in an hour. A train station had to be evacuated after the storm tore a hole in its roof. “It was a very dangerous thunderstorm,” said fore- caster Richard Carlyon.
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First came Hurricane Katrina and many more followed, then L.A.s massive Station Fire, followed by the Haitian and Chilean earthquakes . In between, tornados , floods and massive snowstorms have caused the loss of lives and massive property damage . According to scientists who study global warming, these are just a few of the natural disasters predicted in the years ahead. While we may not be able to stop disasters from occurring, disaster recovery expert Steve Slepcevic says better preparation will help us survive and recover.

Slepcevic is president and founder of Paramount Disaster Recovery , Inc., a leading nationwide disaster response and recovery contracting company. Since 1989, Paramount has completed over 2,000 disaster restoration projects nationally. The companys team includes licensed contractors, certified industrial hygienists, structural engineers, and architects who are able to identify structural and hazardous material problems that insurance claim adjusters may overlook due to lack of training, experience or licensing.

Since the best approach is in offsetting damage, Slepcevic recommends a few simple steps to help properties withstand the onslaught of extreme weather. This includes a periodic roof inspection and the clearing of scuppers and gutters to avoid roof collapse before winter approaches. He notes, “There are over 3,000 roof collapses each year in the U.S., resulting in over 20 deaths and a widespread disruption of business operations.”

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LOS ANGELES — An often-overlooked deduction may help turn a major property-casualty
loss into a tax time gain. The standard deduction for unreimbursed
casualty and theft losses allows taxpayers to include certain uninsured
property losses among their itemized deductions.

In the past, qualifying for the disaster loss deduction meant that the
taxpayer had to have sustained substantial financial losses. Insurance
deductibles or gaps in insurance coverage — from fire, flooding or
earthquake, for example — could qualify for tax deductions.

For a short time, however, homeowners with losses from any federally-declared
disaster may also qualify for additional benefits under federal
legislation available only for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. The National
Disaster Relief Act of 2008 allows all taxpayers, not just those who
itemize, to claim a deduction for catastrophe losses regardless of their
income level. The legislation also eliminates the requirement that
taxpayers qualify for the deduction only if the disaster loss exceeds 10
percent of their adjusted gross income, plus $500. If the property is a
trade or a business, slightly different rules may apply, so it’s
important to seek assistance from a qualified tax preparer.

A FREAK hailstorm hit Melbourne yesterday causing widespread damage and flooding. Horse-racing was cancelled as hail buried the course. And in the city centre shoppers waded knee deep in water as 25mm of rain fell in an hour. A train station had to be evacuated after the storm tore a hole in its roof. “It was a very dangerous thunderstorm,” said fore- caster Richard Carlyon.
LEICESTER 35 LONDON IRISH 19 TOBY FLOODS hopes of ripping the No10 jersey off Jonny Wilkinsons back were dealt a blow at Welford Road. The Tigers star sustained an injury during this comprehensive win over Irish – ruining his latest chance to shine in front of Martin Johnson. The England Team Manager looked on as Flood sat with his head in his hands in the dugout, despairing at his unfortunate latest injury setback. He had taken an off-the-ball blow in the first half, and finally withdrew after the break unable to continue. Tigers scored four tries to increase their lead over Northampton at the top of the Guinness Premiership.

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MILLIONS of us will face higher phone bills from next month as BT and Virgin Media put up their prices. Changes to the cost of calls, monthly line rental charges and times when “free” calls can be made are all going to affect how much we are paying. And they make it all the more important that customers do their research before choosing which provider and package to take. From April 1, Virgin is increasing its monthly line rental by 99p to pounds 11.99. Calls made outside of a call plan time are also going up by 1p, with the cost of daytime calls going up from 6.5p to 7.5p a minute.
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A PARKED car with two girls inside exploded in flames early yesterday when one of them lit a cigarette. The pair, aged 19 and 20 years, suffered severe burns to their hands and faces as they escaped from the blazing vehicle. It is believed their Ford Fiesta had a ruptured fuel line and when one of lit up it caused leaking fumes to ignite.
A DRIVER died yesterday when his car was hit by a train at a level crossing. It is thought he deliberately stopped as the barriers were coming down. The train hit the car and dragged it under the wheels. An emergency service source said: “Everybody at the scene is leaning towards this being a deliberate act rather than a horrible accident.” Neighbours in Wokingham, Berkshire, described hearing a loud noise as the train slammed into the car.

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Recruitment scouts have been appointed to help raise the number of young people joining vocational training schemes. CITB-ConstructionSkills has appointed Alastair Melvin from Blyth, Brian Myers from Wallsend and Tracey Bowles, from Durham City to help recruit apprentices and encourage employers to take them on. The CITB-ConstructionSkills recent Skills Foresight Report shows that over 3,500 recruits will be needed each year in the region over the next five years to enable firms to meet current and future orders. The team, based at CITB-ContsructionSkills Sunderland office, will be responsible for reviewing all construction apprentices at 12-week intervals and working with apprentice, employer and the off-the-job training agency to achieve quality work-based training. Brian Myers, formerly a co-ordinator at Newcastle College, said: “CITB-ConstructionSkills has been very successful in recruiting apprentices so far this year. Were now actively seeking employers to match up with our apprentices.”
Recruitment scouts have been appointed to help raise the number of young people joining vocational training schemes. CITB-ConstructionSkills has appointed Alastair Melvin from Blyth, Brian Myers from Wallsend and Tracey Bowles, from Durham City to help recruit apprentices and encourage employers to take them on. The CITB-ConstructionSkills recent Skills Foresight Report shows that over 3,500 recruits will be needed each year in the region over the next five years to enable firms to meet current and future orders. The team, based at CITB-ContsructionSkills Sunderland office, will be responsible for reviewing all construction apprentices at 12-week intervals and working with apprentice, employer and the off-the-job training agency to achieve quality work-based training. Brian Myers, formerly a co-ordinator at Newcastle College, said: “CITB-ConstructionSkills has been very successful in recruiting apprentices so far this year. Were now actively seeking employers to match up with our apprentices.”

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NEW Doctor Who Matt Smith has split from his long-term girlfriend. Matt, 27, who makes his debut as the Timelord at Easter, is now single after ending his long-distance romance with Brazilian singer Mayana Mauro, 27. Asked if the couple, who began dating two years ago, were still together, the star said: “No, no, no, no.” Matt, who will be the youngest actor yet to play the part, went on to describe co-star Karen Gillan, who plays the Doctors assistant, as “very beautiful”.
THE Queen has agreed to host a public pop concert at her Sandringham estate. Will Young will sing on August 7 in what is expected to be a sell- out show. Last year thousands attended a concert there by opera singer Katherine Jenkins. But Will, who won TVs Pop Idol in 2002, will be the first pop star to perform at the 20,000-acre Norfolk estate. Buckingham Palace said the Queen would be unlikely to attend as she does not normally visit Sandringham in August.
The virtuosity was unanticipated. AC Milans renown centered on the stringency of their defence. It was Barcelona, managed by Johan Cruyff and with Romario and Hristo Stoichkov up front, who were held up as the definition of beauty. The 1994 European Cup defied expectation. All the same, the final was an apogee for Milan. Capello took charge of the team in 1991, after Arrigo Sacchi had enforced a revolution. Sacchi dispensed with the idea of catenaccio and arranged his team around the concepts of compressing space and pressuring opponents high up the field. The attacking flair was unnerving to Italian football. With Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten central figures, Sacchis Milan won the 1989 and 1990 European Cups. The approach was engrossing, but physically demanding and, like Sacchi, the team began to weary. The arrival of Capello was a stark amendment. A former youth coach at Milan, he was managing one of Silvio Berlusconis firms when the club owner summoned him to take charge at the San Siro. An authoritarian, who imposed a stern regime of discipline and order, Capello renewed the clubs eminence. Even his own instincts were tightly governed.

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THEY could be the plans for any new country pile. But this is no ordinary home. It is a new mansion to replace the one burnt down by ruined tycoon Chris Foster after he shot dead his wife Jill, 49, and daughter Kirstie, 15, and then killed himself. And it bears a chilling resemblance to the original. Designs for the new property to be built on the site of Osbaston House include echoes of the idyllic life Foster once shared with his family.
moaned about refereeing decisions, but now in Scotland they seem to be going into an area where they are taking a far greater significance than what they are. Your team has got to be good enough to overcome them. “Now it is every bloody weekend. It is becoming the referees decisions that are influencing the games, when it should be players and managers who should be influencing the games. Smith claimed to be in the dark last night about a reported pound(s)31m bid for the club from the London-based property tycoon, Andrew Ellis, although the club were forced to issue a statement yesterday to acknowledge “the recent takeover speculation in the media”. The Herald revealed yesterday that the 41-year-old son of former QPR director Peter had made an approach to the Ibrox director, Donald Muir, in a bid to take over David Murrays controlling stake, and speculation was mounting last night that the club could have new ownership in the next few weeks and months.

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ROBINHO has slammed the door on a Manchester City return by claiming Blues boss Roberto Mancini “lacks ability”. The pounds 32.5m Brazilian was allowed to move back to former club Santos on loan in January after failing to impress Mancini when he replaced Mark Hughes as boss the previous month.
JAMES Bulgers mum Denise Fergus yesterday won her fight to meet Justice Secretary Jack Straw. At the face-to-face meeting Denise, 42, will demand Mr Straw tells her exactly what Jon Venables did to have his licence revoked. The distraught mum, who will lay a wreath of flowers at James graveside on what would have been her sons 20th birthday on March 16, is furious at how she has been fobbed off by the authorities. “For nine years I have had doors slammed and faced a wall of silence. I now call myself lastminute.com because Im always the last to know about these two and what theyve been up to.”
Sinn Feins Martin McGuinness has insisted his party was ready to take the reins of power in the Irish Republic. After Sinn Fein voted to keep its coalition options open south of the border, the Stormont Deputy First Minister went on the attack against opponents who said they were not ready for government. Describing them as arrogant and partitionist, Mr McGuinness said it was laughable when commentators or rivals in the Republic claimed Sinn Fein lacked the experience to run the country. Last night, the partys grassroots voted by a large majority to keep the door open to a possible partnership with Fianna Fail or Fine Gael.

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It was strange. I had just been hired as an editor for Triathlete magazine in the spring of 1994, and as I leafed through a decade of back issues I noticed that triathlon superstar Mark Allen seemed to be growing more muscular as he aged. What was happening? “I was lifting weights,” replied the then-soon-to-be six-time winner of the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. “It seemed like all this relentless swim/bike/run was wearing down my muscles and fatiguing me by the end of the season–just when I needed to peak for Kana [Ironman]. So a few years ago, I started weightlifting in season. Now I feel much stronger all year long.” Although that wouldnt raise the eyebrows of any regular reader of MUSCLE FITNESS, it was a revelation to me at the time. It was gospel back then that hours upon hours of cardio workouts were the key to longevity, vitality and a fitter physique. You mean excessive aerobic activity can actually wear you down? It didnt occur to me that getting enough calories to prevent catabolism is a real issue among ultra-distance athletes, as are hormonal imbalances from the freakishly long hours of physical stress. Back then, two-time Ironman winner Scott Tinley was telling everyone that a decade of running 100 miles and cycling 300 miles every week had blown his adrenal glands. He hadnt been competitive in years. Some superfit tri-women looked gaunt and wasted; many, it turned out, were no longer menstruating. Tales of heart arrhythmias and sickness abounded. Yes, aerobic activity is good for you, burning calories and strengthening the heart and cardiovascular system. But while the American College of Sports Medicine (Indianapolis) recommends 30 minutes of it six days a week, elite endurance athletes were going hard for 25-30 hours a week. At some point–with the number of athletes experiencing shriveling muscle mass, illnesses and scrambled hormones growing–I had to wonder: Can there be too much of a good thing? Yes, says Kenneth Cooper, MD, the Air Force physician who watched his 1968 best seller Aerobics (Bantam Books) launch a fitness revolution.
TAVISH Scott yesterday put education at the forefront of the Liberal Democrats election campaign, saying his party would protect spending and give more power to teachers to help pupils from the most disadvantaged backgrounds. The leader of the Scottish LibDems told the partys spring conference in Perth that far too many children still left school without basic skills, and that poverty left many trailing behind. He said the LibDems plan for a Pupil Premium would see schools get extra funding for each pupil admitted from a disadvantaged background, paying for the added support they would need. “Nothing in that is fair and that must change. Our manifesto plans will give extra money for education. Even in tough times its got to be about the future.”
TAVISH Scott yesterday put education at the forefront of the Liberal Democrats election campaign, saying his party would protect spending and give more power to teachers to help pupils from the most disadvantaged backgrounds. The leader of the Scottish LibDems told the partys spring conference in Perth that far too many children still left school without basic skills, and that poverty left many trailing behind. He said the LibDems plan for a Pupil Premium would see schools get extra funding for each pupil admitted from a disadvantaged background, paying for the added support they would need. “Nothing in that is fair and that must change. Our manifesto plans will give extra money for education. Even in tough times its got to be about the future.”

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PHOENIX — Apex EDI, one of the nation’s leading e-claims reimbursement companies
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professionals of all specialties dedicated to establishing the highest
standard of care for the public and inspiring its members in the pursuit
of professional excellence.

Apex EDI has served the professional dental community for more than 15
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minutes a day. Arizona Dental Association members will now be offered
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“The Arizona Dental Association is continually researching quality
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More than 40 percent of baby boomers who have a living parent are helping with their care.* Whether health or financial problems, or literally “giving back,” millions of adults are assisting their parents with monetary support. Many also are raising children or supporting their Generation Y children, making them part of the sandwich generation.

The sandwich generation may find relief in the form of tax breaks. The $3,650 qualifying relative exemption can help buffer expenses related with supporting parents. Non-relative qualifying dependents also may allow supporters to claim expenses associated with their care. The eligible expenses include food, lodging, clothing, education, medical and dental care, recreation and transportation.

These are the dependent qualifications for claiming adults:

“These tax breaks can be especially welcome benefits for those raising children while supporting their parents,” said Amy McAnarney, executive director of The Tax Institute at HR Block (NYSE: HRB).

The Eco-Dentistry Association™ (EDA), an international association promoting environmentally sound practices in dentistry, announces a powerful new offering for dental professionals. The EDAs GreenDOC™ Dental Office Certification Program is the only green business certification designed specifically for dentistry. The program provides everything dentists need to achieve their perfect shade of green. Transcendentist Berkeley, Pure Dental Dallas and ORA Dental Studio Chicago became the organizations first recipients of GreenDOC certification.

The GreenDOC™ Product Guide is the industrys comprehensive listing of products and services that green dental offices need to go green and stay green. The EDA has sourced the products and services that share a vision for clean, green dentistry, making it easy for dental professionals to achieve earth friendly initiatives. Products and services appear in one or more of the following GreenDOC™ categories: Sustainable Location; Waste Reduction; Pollution Prevention; Energy Conservation; Water Conservation; Patient Care, Workplace Policies, and Community Contribution; Leadership, and Innovation.

Combined, the GreenDOC™ Product Guide and GreenDOC™ Checklist provide dentists with the first key steps to greening their dental practice. “Where do I start, and what products do I use? These are the two most common requests we receive from dental professionals,” said Susan Beck, Director of the Eco-Dentistry Association. “Used together, the GreenDOC ™ Product Guide and Checklist make the perfect going green starter kit for dental professionals.”

Additional components of the GreenDOC™ Program lead dental practitioners through a rigorous but attainable certification program. GreenDOC™ “How To” Guides, Action Plans and Worksheets make it simple for dental professionals to meet specific goals to achieve Bronze, Silver, or Gold Certification. As a part of the programs international launch, the EDA encourages dental offices to register to be one of the 1st 100 certified offices and become a Charter-Certified Office.

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Tatyana Hristova * As a teen in Bulgaria I had the propensity to gain weight, and I was overweight by the time I reached my early 20s. In 2000 I was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a heart condition that can cause an extremely fast heart rate and trigger ventricular fibrillation, a leading cause of sudden cardiac death, and exercise wasnt recommended. Yet I was in physical pain due to my bodyweight of 200 pounds, and I felt even worse looking in the mirror. My best friend who worked out a lot helped me decide to start exercising in spite of my doctors advice. I began a fat-loss program in 2004 in which I worked up to 40-60 minutes of cardio six days a week and four weightlifting sessions weekly; I changed up my routine every two weeks and ate four strict meals a day. Now Im on a program to gain muscle, so I limit my cardio and eat more protein. I love to use free weights and try new workouts, and Ive added elements of martial arts to my training to make it more fun and challenging. Im healthier than ever–Ive lost 75 pounds of fat and gained 23 pounds of muscle–and my heart condition no longer exists. American physicians say my diet and exercise regimens helped immensely. Living and feeling healthy is my biggest achievement, and I hope to someday compete in bodybuilding. Now Im 36, and my fear of the gym has become a passion and an addiction. I thought I had reached the stars with my transformation, but then a German friend showed me how much more power I had inside. For all those who struggle with their weight, I say, “Theres no such thing as cant.” I just kept imagining the outcome I wanted to achieve and this motivated me to continue.

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SAN DIEGO — Escondido based General Contractor, Echo Pacific Construction, Inc., is
pleased to announce its partnership with the Escondido Union High School
District to perform the expansion and modernization of Escondido High
School.

Improvements to the Escondido campus include new construction of a
music/physical education building, multipurpose classroom, auto shop and
agricultural classroom; agricultural farm improvements including two new
barns; additional landscape and hardscape; full classroom modernization
including science labs, computer labs, visual arts labs and general
classroom remodel; and gymnasium floor replacement. Stadium improvements
include synthetic turf and all weather track resurfacing. Additionally,
Echo Pacific has been contracted to perform upgrades to the Orange Glen
High School and San Pasqual High School stadiums which include all
weather track surfaces and synthetic turf.

The modernization is scheduled to be complete Summer 2011. Once
completed, the surrounding community will once again have a state of the
art high school facility to be proud of, as well as a campus that will
evoke a sense of academic and athletic pride from staff and students.

“We strive for our work to make a statement in the educational and
construction communities. We are committed to deliver quality facilities
that the students and staff of the Escondido High School District can be
proud of,” said company President Christopher Rowe. “We have modernized
over 100 campuses and realize the importance of keeping construction
disruption at a minimum; getting children back into the classroom as
quickly as possible while maintaining a safe and efficient environment
is our number one goal.”

Some of the elements of the project include:

“Losing Streak” is the exciting musical lovechild of Frankmusik Computer Club . Frankmusiks debut album, Complete Me, was released on August 3, 2009 and made it to number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. Frankmusik has remixed artists including Lady Gaga and the Pet Shop Boys. Computer Clubs Mike Diasio is well known as one-third of Evol Intent, a Drum Bass trio considered to be one of the genres most talented artists. Computer Club is also known for his remix of Mr. Oizos “Flat Beat” and his debut EP Nerd Secrets, will be out soon. So Sweet Records has released their new single, “Losing Streak, ” which is available now on iTunes and Beatport.

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Been scheming to kick up the conjugal-visit quota with your significant other? Heres a simple solution: Do more housework. Montclair State University [New Jersey] researchers had access to data on almost 7,000 married couples from the National Survey of Families and Households, and found that married couples who share chores tend to have more sex.

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

2009 HIGHLIGHTS:

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

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

Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), the leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced it is presenting at CFO Magazines 17th annual CFO Rising Conference. The event will be held March 7-11, 2010 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. Callidus Software is located at booth #411.

Tuesday, March 9th 11:25 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in Floridian Ballroom A-F

Halo Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: HLO)(FRANKFURT: HRL) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Humbercrest Capital of Toronto to provide investor relations services for the Company.

Humbercrest Capital provides strategic counsel to small and medium cap companies, primarily in the resource sector. The President of Humbercrest Capital is Michael Joyner, an experienced finance and communications executive with an extensive corporate development and investor relations background. Effective March 4, 2010, Humbercrest Capital will provide services for the Company at the base rate of $3,500 per month for a minimum 6 month period. A consideration of 500,000 Halo options will also be granted to Mr. Joyner. These incentive stock options are exercisable at $0.10 with an expiry date of February 25, 2015. The primary focus of the planned investor relations campaign is to introduce Halo Resources to a wider audience within the North American investment community including investment advisors, sell side analysts and institutional investors.

Halo will be exhibiting at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention March 7th to 10th in Toronto, which attracts over 20,000 international attendees. Investors are invited to meet with management at booth 2524 in the Investors Exchange. Halo has been selected to display drill core from the Sherridon VMS District at the Core Shack (Booth 5023B).

The Company announces that Andrew Carter has resigned from the Board of Directors.

Halo continues to drill at the Sherridon VMS Property, Manitoba to complete the work programs approved by HudBay. Halo has also commenced drilling at its West Red Lake project, Ontario, where a total of 1,800 meters of drilling is planned on several joint venture properties.

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Munters Corporation has been recognized as
one of 10 suppliers to receive Intel
Corporations prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI)
award.

The award recognizes extraordinary commitment to quality and exceptional
performance to Intels goals and is the companys highest honor for its
suppliers. In 2009 Munters provided VOC abatement equipment deemed vital to
Intels success.

“We at Munters are proud to again receive this most prestigious SCQI award
from
Intel. As a leading provider of energy-efficient air treatment solutions
for
demanding applications, our continuous improvement proceeds within the long
term
customer partnerships with Intel and other customers,” said Lars Engström,
CEO
of Munters Group.

“We are pleased to announce that Munters Corporation has received Intels
SCQI
award for the second year in a row. Munters has been a valuable partner to
Intel
for over a decade. We congratulate them for their achievement and look
forward
to their continued support,” said Tom Brady, Corporate Environmental
manager,
Intel.

Munters Corporation has been recognized as
one of 10 suppliers to receive Intel
Corporations prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI)
award.

The award recognizes extraordinary commitment to quality and exceptional
performance to Intels goals and is the companys highest honor for its
suppliers. In 2009 Munters provided VOC abatement equipment deemed vital to
Intels success.

“We at Munters are proud to again receive this most prestigious SCQI award
from
Intel. As a leading provider of energy-efficient air treatment solutions
for
demanding applications, our continuous improvement proceeds within the long
term
customer partnerships with Intel and other customers,” said Lars Engström,
CEO
of Munters Group.

“We are pleased to announce that Munters Corporation has received Intels
SCQI
award for the second year in a row. Munters has been a valuable partner to
Intel
for over a decade. We congratulate them for their achievement and look
forward
to their continued support,” said Tom Brady, Corporate Environmental
manager,
Intel.

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ATT Entertainment to carry content

On March 7, AP Global Entertainment Editor Alicia Quarles will be on
camera in Hollywood, reporting live from the red carpet, from 6 to 8
p.m. ET. During the awards show and throughout the after-parties, AP
reporters will also post updates to the interactive chats via Twitter
and Facebook.

“This is the biggest Hollywood event of the year, and we are excited to
introduce a new way for breaking news and entertainment fans to
experience the Oscars,” said AP Global Director of Entertainment
Products Michael Dutton. “We’re thrilled to team up with Livestream, as
AP continues to pioneer the distribution of packaged news and event
content using emerging technologies.”

“Through this strategic content and platform deal, we have launched the
AP Live player which will feature year-round entertainment events
coverage and daily live celebrity interviews,” said Livestream CEO Max
Haot. “We look forward to supporting AP as they move forward to
cultivate their events-based reporting for millions of fans across all
screens and platforms.”

GRAPEVINE, Texas — GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment
software retailer, today announced that it will host midnight launch
events for Final Fantasy XIII on Monday, March 8, at more than
3,200 stores nationwide. Leading up to midnight, Final Fantasy fanatics
can participate in:

Streetwear company Wildchild Nation, LLC announces a new partnership with urban wrist watch maker, Flud Watches. Wildchild Nation will provide online distribution of Fluds collection of watches as part of Threader, the first online urban clothing marketplace for celebrities in the dance and entertainment industries.

Brand director, Mel Peralta, said, “Our brand continues to grow, and selling on Threader opens up a whole new market for us in the hip hop dance scene. Threader has relationships with everyone in the hip hop dance industry, so selling through their site to gain access to their audience was a logical choice.”

Wildchild Nation co-founder, Marc David, commented, “We looked at the brands on the site and those coming soon, and realized we needed to add a wrist wear accessory. Fluds watches, especially their signature boombox and turntable watches, complement the rest of the streetwear on Threader.”

Threader just launched a Facebook application that enables the brands on the site to promote their merchandise on their Facebook pages. Mr. David commented, “Their audience is already on Facebook. Instead of trying to drive customers to the Site, we knew it would be more effective to bring the Threader brands products to their customers directly.”

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Everyone should know the warning signs for a heart attack, but according to Dr. Isaac Eliaz, effective prevention requires much more than a list of potential symptoms.

According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 81 million American adults have one or more types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

The Joint Commission is marking National Patient Safety Awareness Week from March 7-13 by helping patients and their families become better informed and more involved in their health care with a patient safety quiz.

S peak up if you have questions or concerns. If you still dont understand, ask again. Its your body and you have a right to know.

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Poor diet and lack of sleep can make us feel fatigued and run-down, but what most people dont know is how basic stressors can tax our immune system, making us vulnerable to diseases and conditions we never thought were related.

Thats what Dr. Sherrill Sellman, a Naturopathic Doctor, thinks people need to understand in order to safeguard their health.

“We leave our immune systems open to attack every day by doing things we shouldnt,” she said. “We eat way too much sugar and refined carbohydrates, we dont get enough sleep, we dont get enough sun and we take antibiotics at the first sniffle. Factors that impair the immune system include nutrient deficiencies, contaminated air, water and food, unhealthful lifestyles and too much exposure to harmful microbes. Sometimes the result is a condition that we dont even realize came about because of our poor habits.”

Dr. Sellman knows that all these behaviors could lead to a wide variety of conditions, including:

* Ive been a diehard fan of MF for more than 10 years, and I want to thank you for all your hard work and dedication to staying healthy and looking good. Im currently in the U.S. Navy on deployment in the Persian Gulf. Ive served for five years as a gas turbine systems mechanic, and right now Im on the USS John Paul Jones (DDG53), a guided-missile destroyer. When I pick up a new issue of MF, Im so motivated to get in the gym and try out one of your novel workouts or programs. Every issue seems to be unique and focuses on different bodyparts, workouts or diet information. This is what I rely on to inspire me to be bigger, stronger and faster. Even though I have very limited time and equipment when Im out on the water, each week I lift weights six days and mix in four days of cardio. I do a lot of explosive training such as uphill wind sprints, box jumps and jump rope. I love the feeling of squatting a bunch of weight. I get the most satisfaction out of pushing my body to its limits. Your advice is much appreciated and keeps me at the top of my game. Im 64″ and 235 pounds at 5% bodyfat.
* Ive been a diehard fan of MF for more than 10 years, and I want to thank you for all your hard work and dedication to staying healthy and looking good. Im currently in the U.S. Navy on deployment in the Persian Gulf. Ive served for five years as a gas turbine systems mechanic, and right now Im on the USS John Paul Jones (DDG53), a guided-missile destroyer. When I pick up a new issue of MF, Im so motivated to get in the gym and try out one of your novel workouts or programs. Every issue seems to be unique and focuses on different bodyparts, workouts or diet information. This is what I rely on to inspire me to be bigger, stronger and faster. Even though I have very limited time and equipment when Im out on the water, each week I lift weights six days and mix in four days of cardio. I do a lot of explosive training such as uphill wind sprints, box jumps and jump rope. I love the feeling of squatting a bunch of weight. I get the most satisfaction out of pushing my body to its limits. Your advice is much appreciated and keeps me at the top of my game. Im 64″ and 235 pounds at 5% bodyfat.

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ATLANTA — The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that federal
economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small
agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations of
all sizes located in Michigan as a result of excessive rain,
flooding, flash flooding, hail, lightning, tornadoes and high winds that
occurred from April 1, 2009 through September 1, 2009.

The SBA’s disaster declaration includes the following counties: Alcona,
Alger, Allegan, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch,
Calhoun, Cass, Chippewa, Clare, Crawford, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Grand
Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella,
Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee,
Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland,
Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw,
Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Roscommon, Saginaw, Saint Clair, Saint
Joseph, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw,
Wayne and Wexford.

“When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help
farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business
Administration issues a declaration to assist eligible entities affected
by the same disaster,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field
Operations Center East.

Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program
is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that
suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. Agricultural
producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible to apply to SBA.

The loan amount can be up to $2 million with a 4 percent interest rate
and terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the
size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources.
Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each
applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used
to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that
could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not
intended to replace lost sales or profits.

First came Hurricane Katrina and many more followed, then L.A.s massive Station Fire, followed by the Haitian and Chilean earthquakes . In between, tornados , floods and massive snowstorms have caused the loss of lives and massive property damage . According to scientists who study global warming, these are just a few of the natural disasters predicted in the years ahead. While we may not be able to stop disasters from occurring, disaster recovery expert Steve Slepcevic says better preparation will help us survive and recover.

Slepcevic is president and founder of Paramount Disaster Recovery , Inc., a leading nationwide disaster response and recovery contracting company. Since 1989, Paramount has completed over 2,000 disaster restoration projects nationally. The companys team includes licensed contractors, certified industrial hygienists, structural engineers, and architects who are able to identify structural and hazardous material problems that insurance claim adjusters may overlook due to lack of training, experience or licensing.

Since the best approach is in offsetting damage, Slepcevic recommends a few simple steps to help properties withstand the onslaught of extreme weather. This includes a periodic roof inspection and the clearing of scuppers and gutters to avoid roof collapse before winter approaches. He notes, “There are over 3,000 roof collapses each year in the U.S., resulting in over 20 deaths and a widespread disruption of business operations.”

Preparation of a Family Communication Plan is key to surviving any disaster. Says Slepcevic, “In the plan, list who to contact in the event of an emergency and ways to do so should normal communications be disrupted or family members get separated. In addition, each family member should have a 5-day Disaster Kit for their vehicle with food, water, clothing and additional emergency supplies.”

Additionally, he recommends that every family draw up an Emergency Evacuation Plan with a location to meet outside the city limits, should roads become inaccessible or their home become uninhabitable. They should also designate an emergency phone number for messages to be left every 4 to 8 hours, as needed.

PARIS — Rescue workers in dinghies cruised flooded streets on Frances Atlantic coast Monday, searching for people still trapped in their homes by storms that smashed through concrete sea walls and killed at least 62 people across Western Europe. The storm, called Xynthia, blew into France early Sunday with hurricane-force winds, flooding ports, destroying homes and leaving 1 million households without electricity. It also battered Belgium, Portugal, Spain and parts of Germany and snarled train and air travel throughout the continent. Regional officials clamored for France to quickly reinforce its aging sea walls. About half the French death toll of 51 was attributed to the breach of the sea wall off the coastal town of LAiguillon-sur-Mer, known for its shellfish farms. Aerial photos taken near LAiguillon-sur-Mer showed scores of houses in water that nearly reached their red-tiled roofs.

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* DELAYED-ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS) is a double-edged sword. On one hand, muscle damage and soreness promote intracellular repair processes that make your muscles bigger and stronger. On the other hand, when DOMS is extreme, it can limit your range of motion and affect how often you train. Enter BounceBack, a blend of proteolytic enzymes, cur-cumin and phytosterols from avocado and soybean oils, resveratrol and vitamin C. Researchers from the UCLA School of Medicine (Los Angeles) recently reported that in a small study of 10 men and women, 30 days of BounceBack supplementation significantly reduced pain and tenderness induced by Smith machine squats. A small improvement in range of motion (knee flexion) was also noted, along with trends for decreases in serum markers of muscle damage. * CREATINE CONTINUES TO IMPRESS. In addition to improving muscle strength and size, bone health and even cognition in vegetarians, it now appears to help lifters recover their strength faster after a hard workout. Researchers from Australia, Baylor University (Waco, Texas) and Tasmania teamed up to study the effects of creatine monohydrate administered five days before and 14 days after a standardized lower-body resistance-training session (four sets of 10 reps of the eccentric-only leg press, leg extension and leg curl). Five days before exercise, subjects took about 20 grams of creatine and 84 grams of glucose or a placebo. Fourteen days later, they took about 7 grams of creatine and 28 grams of glucose or a placebo. The effects of creatine were dramatic: a 21% greater recovery of strength and 84% less muscle damage compared to the placebo group. This study underscores the importance of daily creatine supplementation, especially on “off” days, to accelerate recovery from intense weight training.
Have you ever surprised yourself and wowed your friends in the gym, park, or your own driveway with a ridiculously impressive basketball shot? College basketball guru Jay Bilas and Shamrock Farms Rockin Refuel are asking fans to display their craziest, most rockin shots, for a chance to win a VIP trip for two to a leading mens college basketball tournament in NYC.

Anyone 16 years or older can enter their rockin shot now at RockinRefuel.com by July 31, 2010. The general public will narrow down the top five finalists and Bilas will help select the most rockin shot of all based on skill, creativity and that which most embodies a “rockin” look feel.

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The Hoop It Up grassroots basketball tournament is traveling to 33 cities in 2010. Local athletes will have their chance to duke it out 3-v-3 on the court, while also benefiting a good cause. For every team registered, Shamrock Farms and Hoop It Up will make a donation to Coaches vs. Cancer, a subset of The American Cancer Society that uses college and high school basketball coaches to draw attention to cancer and how being active is a key step toward prevention.

Whether its raw and unpasteurized, organic or simply the cheapest jug in the grocery store, most in the iron game wont do without milk–and for good reason. As a sports drink, milk is practically unmatched in its beneficial effects on muscle growth and performance. A recent study on middle-age and older men appears to disprove Australian researchers who concluded that milk conferred no benefit on muscle size, lean mass or functional performance.

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Recruitment scouts have been appointed to help raise the number of young people joining vocational training schemes. CITB-ConstructionSkills has appointed Alastair Melvin from Blyth, Brian Myers from Wallsend and Tracey Bowles, from Durham City to help recruit apprentices and encourage employers to take them on. The CITB-ConstructionSkills recent Skills Foresight Report shows that over 3,500 recruits will be needed each year in the region over the next five years to enable firms to meet current and future orders. The team, based at CITB-ContsructionSkills Sunderland office, will be responsible for reviewing all construction apprentices at 12-week intervals and working with apprentice, employer and the off-the-job training agency to achieve quality work-based training. Brian Myers, formerly a co-ordinator at Newcastle College, said: “CITB-ConstructionSkills has been very successful in recruiting apprentices so far this year. Were now actively seeking employers to match up with our apprentices.”
Recruitment scouts have been appointed to help raise the number of young people joining vocational training schemes. CITB-ConstructionSkills has appointed Alastair Melvin from Blyth, Brian Myers from Wallsend and Tracey Bowles, from Durham City to help recruit apprentices and encourage employers to take them on. The CITB-ConstructionSkills recent Skills Foresight Report shows that over 3,500 recruits will be needed each year in the region over the next five years to enable firms to meet current and future orders. The team, based at CITB-ContsructionSkills Sunderland office, will be responsible for reviewing all construction apprentices at 12-week intervals and working with apprentice, employer and the off-the-job training agency to achieve quality work-based training. Brian Myers, formerly a co-ordinator at Newcastle College, said: “CITB-ConstructionSkills has been very successful in recruiting apprentices so far this year. Were now actively seeking employers to match up with our apprentices.”

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — AFRICAN QUEEN MINES LTD. (the “Company”) announces that it has
completed a thorough review of its portfolio of exploration properties
in Southern Africa. Based upon results of its work programs undertaken
over the past three years, it has elected to pare down its portfolio by
relinquishing certain gold permits and abandoning the Earn-In/JV with
Manica Minerals Ltd. (“Manica”), in order to concentrate its exploration
activities on its highest priority gold targets including the King
Solomon Project. It has also elected to abandon the Okavango Diamond
Project in Northwest Botswana to focus on its Tsau Diamond Project in
Western Botswana and its Namibia Diamond Project based upon
disappointing results from exploration at Okavango.

In this connection, the Company has now provided formal notice of
abandonment to Manica Minerals Ltd. (“Manica”) with respect to its
Earn-In/JV with Manica, which is the subject of the Letter Agreement
between the parties dated August 9, 2006, as supplemented on August 8,
2007 (collectively, the “Agreement”). Accordingly, the Company has
relinquished all rights with respect to Permit Nos. 957L, 958L and 959L,
covering approximately 450 sq. km. of gold and metals licenses in the
Fingoe region in western Mozambique. Said permits are adjacent to ground
covering approximately 230 sq. km. comprising the King Solomon Gold
Project, which is the subject of a separate Earn-In/JV agreement dated
July 10, 2009, with Swiss-based Opti Metal Trading Limited (“Optimetal”)
and has generated exceptional sampling and geophysics results to date,
which have been announced previously. A core drilling program is
scheduled to commence shortly at King Solomon.

Analysis of results of the Company’s field programs on the Manica ground
over the past three years, including stream, soil and rock samples,
suggested that the hard-rock source for gold anomalies found on such
ground actually originated on the King Solomon ground. Accordingly, the
Company entered into the agreement with Optimetal and is now abandoning
the Manica Fingoe Project. The Company is also continuing its
exploration work under an Agreement dated April 10, 2007, with African
Eagle Resources plc (AIM: AFE), under which the Company now holds a 98%
interest in a key permit covering 150 sq. km. adjacent to King Solomon
on the North.

The Company has also decided to abandon the Okavango Diamond Project,
which covers approximately 2592 sq. km on the recently recognized
southern extension of the Congo Craton in northwest Botswana. If
kimberlites were present within the property, they could be the source
of an important, but unexplained diamond-G10 garnet soil anomaly to the
southeast, near the village of Tsumkwe, in NE Namibia. High resolution
aeromagnetic data covering the property was screened, both in-house and
by an independent geophysical contractor, and numerous bulls-eye
magnetic anomalies were identified. Ground geophysics follow-up of
selected targets outlined coincident gravity anomalies associated with a
number of the magnetic bulls-eye features. Two phases of soil sampling
recovered kimberlitic ilmenites and less abundant garnets, including
some with diamond inclusion compositions, over some of the targets
investigated. These results were considered to provide considerable
encouragement for the existence of a proximal undiscovered kimberlite
field. Targets were ranked on a combination of the ground geophysics and
soil sampling results, and a total of 10 core holes were drilled into
the 7 top-ranking targets during 2009. Unfortunately, no kimberlites
were intersected, and all holes bottomed in mafic basement lithologies
at depths between 50-100m.

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Chesapeake Gold Corp. (”Chesapeake”) (TSX VENTURE: CKG) and Christopher James Gold Corp. (”Christopher James”) (TSX VENTURE: CJG) are pleased to announce that a letter of intent has been signed today (March 4, 2010) for the proposed acquisition by Christopher James of Chesapeakes Talapoosa gold-silver property (”Talapoosa”) located in Nevada and the La Cecilia gold-silver property (”La Cecilia”) located in Sonora State, Mexico.

Pursuant to the terms of the letter of intent, Christopher James will acquire all of the issued shares of Chesapeakes wholly-owned subsidiary, American Gold Capital Corporation (which indirectly holds the Talapoosa property) and La Cecilia from Chesapeakes Mexican subsidiary, Minerales El Prado S.A. de C.V. Concurrent with the closing of the proposed transaction, the shares of Christopher James, subject to shareholder approval, will be consolidated on a 10:1 basis resulting in 5,524,475 post-consolidation shares (”Shares”) (6,161,975 Shares fully-diluted) being issued to the existing shareholders of Christopher James. If the proposed transaction with Chesapeake is approved, Christopher James will change its name to Gunpoint Exploration Ltd. and issue 18,485,924 post-consolidation shares to Chesapeake, representing approximately 75% of the outstanding shares of Christopher James on a fully diluted basis. The proposed transaction is an arms length transaction and will constitute a reverse takeover of Christopher James as defined by the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Christopher James is a Canadian mineral exploration company with a large portfolio of gold projects in Nevada and British Columbia. The Company has experienced technical management and over $1,500,000 in treasury to pursue its gold exploration properties. The acquisition of the Talapoosa and La Cecilia properties will strengthen and complement Christopher James recently optioned pipeline of Nevada gold exploration projects.

The Talapoosa project is a low-sulphidation stockwork/breccia hosted epithermal gold-silver deposit. Extensive exploration and development work has been completed including 71,000 meters of drilling along with metallurgical test work and environmental studies. In 1996 Miramar Mining Corporation cited a measured and indicated resource of 42.7 million tons of 0.025 opt gold (1.06 million ounces) and 0.34 opt silver (14.5 million ounces). This estimate is historical, predates National Instrument 43-101 and should not be relied upon for purposes of current classification. In addition to this historical resource, Chesapeake has identified two high-priority exploration targets on the Talapoosa property:

- Approximately 5 kilometers of potentially mineralized structure, associated with extensive hydrothermal alteration and outcropping hydrothermal breccias bodies containing epithermal vein fragments (presumably derived from underlying epithermal veins).

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