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During HIMSS 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) will highlight ways in which healthcare organizations can drive improved profitability, operational efficiency, patient safety and quality of care.  The success of the perioperative department has never been more important than in the current economic climate.  With the OR contributing up to 60% of overall hospital revenue, 35-40% of overall expense and up to 50% of all hospital-based errors, healthcare institutions are seeking partners who can provide highly interoperable and proven systems to drive financial, clinical and operational success in the financial engine of the hospital.  The current state of healthcare demands expertise in the perioperative arena – and SIS is the only company dedicated exclusively to solving these challenges.

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Experts in Perioperative Interoperability

• SIS Chief Technology Officer Eric Nilsson will be the featured speaker at the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase on Wednesday, March 3, at 10:45 a.m., for a session titled Interoperability in the Perioperative Environment.  This presentation will focus on the importance of integrating the Perioperative EHR into the global patient EHR to ensure a consistent clinical narrative about the experiences and findings about a person's healthcare.

• As the leader in perioperative solutions interoperability, SIS is participating for the second consecutive year in the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase.  The only specialty healthcare IT provider with an integrated perioperative software offering, SIS employs single database approach to provide a complete perioperative record that is shareable with other systems.  HIMSS attendees can stop by the Interoperability Showcase (booth 233) to learn more.

• SIS will be displaying supply cabinet interoperability with CareFusion technology (booth 215), bringing technology and intelligence together to help make the care process easier for caregivers and safer for patients.

Proven Results, Reliable Solutions

• SIS congratulates Center of Excellence, Bassett Healthcare, for winning Tier 1 status in the inaugural year of the HIMSS/ASQ sponsored "Stories of Success" Program, receiving the significant recognition for its submission of a case study demonstrating proven improvements in healthcare quality and patient safety through use of the SIS perioperative suite of software solutions.  At the HIMSS Conference more about Bassett's case study and Stories of Success can be found at HIMSS Central.  Online, the case study can be viewed on the HIMSS website at http://www.himss.org/storiesofsuccess.

• SIS Solutions are third party validated. SIS Surgical Scheduling featuring SIS Analytics, SIS Com and SIS Scheduling, is the only perioperative scheduling solution endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA, booth 6115).  SIS Rules-Based Charging has been Peer Reviewed for three consecutive years by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA, booth 6155).

The Perioperative Specialists

SIS will be combining thought leadership along with solution overviews and product demonstrations at HIMSS.  The fully integrated SIS Solution will be demonstrated at the SIS in-booth theater (8243).  Highlights include presentations from SIS perioperative specialists on effective patient flow, perioperative communications and the importance of OR business intelligence.

Additionally, Surgical Information Systems will be making two major announcements at HIMSS10, extending its leadership position with new market-leading perioperative solutions that will help healthcare organizations improve quality, enhance revenue and maintain the highest level of patient care.

About SIS

SIS provides software solutions that are uniquely designed to add value at every point of the perioperative process. Developed specifically for the complex surgical environment, all SIS solutions – including anesthesia – are architected on a single database and integrate easily with other hospital systems. SIS offers the only surgical scheduling system endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA), and a rules-based charging system that has been granted Peer Reviewed status by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

For more information visit our website, www.SISFirst.com.

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 Three major stories from the March 2 issue of Automotive News are outlined below.  

On page one, Automotive News Washington Reporter Neil Roland looks at how lawyers for the rejected General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group dealerships plan to use emotional appeals to give them an edge in upcoming arbitration hearings.  The lawyers plan to paint dealers as pillars of their communities, providing jobs, taxes and charitable contributions. The lawyers also will try to show how dealers suffered from the terminations of their franchises.

A second story in the March 2 Automotive News by Roland looks at the soul of Toyota.  On one side is the Toyoda family, led by Akio Toyoda, wielding the influence of the clan name in a drive to restore the values that transformed a parochial Japanese loom maker into a global paragon of engineering excellence, skilled manufacturing and product quality. On the other side are the forces of a new modern corporate culture — forged during the last decade of voracious growth and shaped in large part by non-family members — that prizes growth, global expansion and a Western-style dedication to pleasing investors.

In another story on Toyota, Automotive News Nashville Reporter Lindsay Chappell asks the question, "Is Toyota American enough?"   Toyota Motor Corp. has spent 20 years telling U.S. consumers how deeply it has sunk its roots into America.  But in congressional testimony last week, Toyota executives acknowledged that the home office in Japan continues to call the shots in its biggest market.

The disconnect between Toyota U.S.A. and Toyota Japan, as well as Toyota manufacturing and Toyota sales in the United States, partly accounts for the giant's current blizzard of problems, recalls, lawsuits and public scoldings, according to comments made during hours of congressional testimony last week.

ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE NEWS

Based in Detroit and owned by Crain Communications Inc, Automotive News has been the place for all the news that is happening among automotive retailers, suppliers and manufacturers since 1925.  In addition to the 100% paid weekly print issue that is received by 65,000 subscribers, autonews.com is a vibrant Web site with more than three million page views monthly.  It contains the day's breaking news and features a daily newscast and webinars.  Daily and weekly e-mails and breaking news alerts keep the industry's top executives up-to-date.

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Save-A-Lot food stores, the nation's leading hard discount grocery chain, today opens its new store in Crystal River, FL. The new store is located at 204 SE Highway 19.

"Save-A-Lot is committed to building stores in areas that are in need of access to fresh, nutritious food at a great price," said Bob Grimm, Save-A-Lot District Manager. "We are proud to be a member of the Crystal River community and look forward to providing budget-conscious, value-seeking shoppers with great food at great prices."

The new store is open seven days a week Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 9 PM and on Sundays from 8 AM to 8 PM. Local shoppers can expect to find excellent quality food and save an average of 20 to 40 percent on grocery bills.

In addition to the newest store, Save-A-Lot currently operates 106 stores throughout the state, with locations in Jacksonville, Orland and Tampa.

Nourishing Families, Nurturing Communities

Save-A-Lot is making a $2,500 gift card donation to local Crystal River United Methodist Food Pantry to help with its mission to reduce hunger as part of their commitment to the Crystal River community.

"This gift from Save-A-Lot comes at the perfect time as we continue to help Crystal River's struggling families during these tough economic times. We see at least 100 families a week," said Phil Thompson, Food Pantry Director. "We thank Save-A-Lot for their generosity and look forward to having a new community partner for area families."

Save-A-Lot also strives for environmental responsibility with efficient operations and productive use of resources. This includes operating a distribution center in Plant City, Florida strategically located to reduce fuel and energy use. In addition, Save-A-Lot has introduced strict green practices in its stores, distribution centers and corporate offices, including recycling paper, plastic, cardboard boxes and aluminum.

Your New Neighbor

The grand opening of the Save-A-Lot food store offers the Crystal River community affordable, easy access to food and groceries, and brought 21 jobs to the area—with many store associates from the local neighborhood. The new store is 14,000 square feet, packed full of shopping staples, including quality meats and fresh produce.

About Save-A-Lot food stores

Save-A-Lot is one of the nation's leading hard discount grocery chains, operating nearly 1,200 stores in 39 states from Maine to California. Serving more than 5 million shoppers each week, Save-A-Lot offers a savings of 20 to 40 percent less on groceries when compared to conventional stores. Customers enjoy savings on exclusive Save-A-Lot brands and national brands, plus USDA-inspected meat and farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products, along with a full line of baby products and the most popular grocery and household items. Save-A-Lot helps its customers live richer, fuller lives by saving them money and time through a smart, convenient shopping experience featuring great food, great prices and great people every day. For more information on Save-A-Lot or to locate a store, please visit www.save-a-lot.com.

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AEGON Asset Management is launching a UK Equity Absolute Return Fund which aims to capitalise on the group's successful UK equity investment process from its award winning UK equity team*.

The fund intends to provide investors with positive absolute returns regardless of the direction of UK stocks. It will do this through investing in long and short positions in UK listed equities, with a strong focus on reducing volatility and preserving capital.

Managed by David Griffiths and David Pringle from AEGON Asset Management's UK equity team, the AEGON UK Equity Absolute Return Fund will use the team's successful stock-picking process to select assets. The fund will consist of three portfolios, long equity, short equity and cash. The size of the long and short portfolios will vary according to the manager's discretion but will typically not exceed a 10% net long or short position.

Griffiths and Pringle will be supported by the 12-strong UK equity team headed by Stephen Adams. The UK team has demonstrated its ability to provide competitive investor returns over the last five years with the UK Equity Fund managed by Adams returning 44% giving it a first quartile ranking.**

The AEGON UK Equity Absolute Return Fund will normally hold between 50 to 100 stock positions and will be constructed using contracts-for-difference, which are a means of gaining long and short exposure to individual stocks. The fund will contain the best ideas from the UK equity team's research with more weight given to ideas that diversify risk.

It is structured to be uncorrelated with the equity market and aims to generate out-performance of its benchmark through diverse and uncorrelated strategies. Although it will not have an overriding theme, it is expected to benefit from macro economic and other themes identified by the UK team working closely with AEGON Asset Management's head of strategy and chief investment officer.

To celebrate the launch of the fund AEGON Asset Management will be discounting the funds initial by 2.5% to 3% until 30 April 2010.

AEGON Asset Management European head of retail sales Steve Kenny says: 'This is an exciting addition to our current UK equity fund portfolio, which will be able to maximise the stock-picking process our UK team has been deploying so successfully over the last few years for its various funds.

'Both David's are very experienced UK equity investment managers and analysts, and they will be ably supported by Stephen and the wider UK team.'

The fund is a sub fund of the AEGON ICVC a UK domiciled Oeic and will have Ucits III investment powers.

About AEGON Asset Management

AEGON Asset Management takes an active approach to managing investments, helping retail and institutional clients to maximize available investment opportunities and realize their financial objectives. As part of AEGON, AEGON Asset Management has businesses in over twenty countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia. AEGON Asset Management manages approximately EUR 200 billion on behalf of individual investors, financial institutions, pension funds and insurance companies around the world. The AEGON Asset Management businesses employ over 1,300 staff worldwide.

    Fund Facts
    AEGON UK Equity Absolute Return Fund
    UK registered ICVC Oeic with UCITS III investment powers
    Investment universe of FTSE All-Share and AIM
    Managed by David Griffiths and David Pringle
    Benchmarked against the Bank of England base rate
    Minimum investment is GBP500 (A share class) or GBP250,000 (B share class)

Initial charge 5.5% (for A share class), discounted by 2.5% until 30 April 2010

Annual management charge of 1.5% for A share class and 0.75% for B share class

Additional performance fee will accrue daily, 20%, hurdle is the Bank of England base rate and there is a high water mark, crystallises quarterly.

Notes to Editors

AEGON Asset Management assets under management in the UK total more than GBP42.5 billion***.

* Source Best Overall Group Award in the Equity (Large) category Lipper UK Funds Awards 2008, Ethical Equity and UK Opportunities funds both rated AA by OBSR, UK Equity and UK Smaller Companies Rated A by OBSR, Citywire Sector Winner UK All Companies 2008.

**Source Lipper on a bid to bid cumulative basis as at 29 January 2010.

***Source AEGON Asset Management as at 31 December 2009.

Discount applies only to lump sum investments, minimum GBP500.

The UK Equity and UK Equity Absolute Return Funds are Sub-Funds of the AEGON ICVC (an Open Ended Investment Company). AEGON Asset Management UK plc is the Authorised Corporate Director of the company (ACD).

AEGON Asset Management includes AEGON Asset Management UK plc (no: 113505) and AEGON Investment Management UK ltd (no: 212159). Both are registered in Scotland and have their registered office at AEGON House, 3 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9SA. AEGON Asset Management UK plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, (FSA reference no: 144267). AEGON Investment Management UK ltd is an appointed representative of Scottish Equitable plc, an AEGON company, whose registered office is 1 Lochside Crescent, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9SE (FSA reference no: 165548).

    Contact information
    Media relations: Adrian Cammidge
    +44(0)207-200-2510
    adrian.cammidge@aegon.co.uk

    This press release is also available on http://www.aegonam.co.uk.

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One of the most exciting times of the year at the Bicycle Casino has arrived with the three-week Winnin' O' the Green poker tournament extravaganza.   Poker players anticipate the series each year for its deep-stack structure, affordable buy-ins, and many satellite and promotional opportunities.

Action kicked off on February 26 with Satellite Mania that runs through February 28. The unique opportunity allows poker players to pay a one-time fee each day of only $20 to enter the tournament room and play as many satellites as a poker player can handle from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Those three days of poker excitement lead right up to the Winnin' O' the Green tournament series that begins on March 1 with a $200 + $25 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournament boasting of a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. Tournaments then run daily with buy-ins starting at only $100 + $20, and leading up to the March 20th NLHE Championship, a $500 + $45 main event that offers satellites for several days to win entry at only a fraction of the cost.  

Players at the Bicycle Casino have the opportunity to sign up as Rewards Card members during the Winnin' O' the Green, and the benefits are many. Three hours of play at the tables earns free meals, and 30 hours per month earns a player $5 for every hour after. Rewards Card members are also eligible to win a 2010 Dodge Challenger by simply playing a minimum of one hour in any game, and a winner will be picked on March 30. And players who put in at least 15 hours per month during the month of March qualify for a $50,000 freeroll poker tournament to be held on March 31.

The month of March at the Bike offers poker players the most chances to play and win at the favorite Los Angeles poker venue, and all can be accessed for thousands of dollars less than competing card rooms. Why not play at a casino that values your bankroll and your patronage while competing for hundreds of thousands of dollars?

Bicycle Casino Manager, Zaven Esmaili commented, "There are many reasons that we remain the poker player's preferred casino in Los Angeles, from our customer service to our promotions that put the players first.  Our Winnin' O' the Green tournaments are an excellent example of why players flock to our doors seeking affordable tournaments with impressive guarantees and a second-to-none player rewards program."  Several events within the series boast guarantees ranging from $15,000 - $200,000, culminating with a final $250,000 Guaranteed Championship on March 19th.

The premiere card room in the L.A. area, referred to as The Bike, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days each year. Visit them at 7301 Eastern Avenue in Bell Gardens, CA, just minutes from LAX and downtown Los Angeles. More information can be found at www.TheBike.com or by contacting the Welcome Center at 562.806.4646 ext 174.

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President and COO Paul Amos II of Aflac, the insurance company that pays you cash when you are sick or hurt, will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange today – with a unique twist. For the first time, The Closing Bell® will "quack" for television viewers at home as Amos and other Aflac executives close the day's trading with one of America's best-known feathered friends by their side. Aflac is celebrating the iconic spokesduck's 10th birthday and the company's 55th year in business.

In 2000, the Aflac Duck first made advertising history when he waddled onto the scene in a commercial called "Park Bench". Since then, the Aflac Duck has become one of America's most beloved icons, the punch line of late-night comedians, an annual Christmas collectible at Macy's and a wildly popular figure on Facebook. The advertising campaign has catapulted the company's name recognition from approximately 12 percent to 94 percent.

Building on that branding success, Aflac is currently on a mission to increase understanding of the company's products and services. Its unique You Don't Know Quack campaign involves 45 components, including television, print, out of home and online advertising starring the Aflac Duck as well as social media and contests.

"Like most 10-year-olds, the Aflac Duck is showing some attitude in the new 'You Don't Know Quack' advertising campaign," President and COO Paul Amos II said. "The Aflac Duck is challenging people in a fun, light-hearted way to discover that Aflac is the insurance that pays cash benefits directly to policyholders, usually within five days."

In 2009, Aflac met its earnings objective for the 20th consecutive year and increased the cash dividend for the 27th consecutive year. Aflac has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL since 1974.

A live Webcast of The Closing Bell will begin at 3:59 p.m. and be available on the home page of nyse.com.

About Aflac

When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For 55 years, Aflac products have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance. In Japan, Aflac is the number one insurance company in terms of individual insurance policies in force. Aflac insurance products provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for three consecutive years and has also been named by the Reputation Institute as the Most Reputable Company in the Global Insurance Industry for two consecutive years. In 2010, FORTUNE magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the twelfth consecutive year. FORTUNE magazine also ranked Aflac No. 1 on its global list of the Most Admired Companies in the Life and Health Insurance category. In addition, Aflac was named by Forbes magazine as America's Best-Managed Company in the Insurance category. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com.

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Lexon Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LEXO) today announced the completion of a Business Alliance and Exclusive Supply Agreement with INTEK America, Inc., an established office product manufacturer/supplier based in Rancho Dominguez, California.  Under the terms of the Agreement, Lexon will be the exclusive manufacturer of a co-developed new product line: GoECOlife™ Remanufactured Toner Cartridges.  Established by INTEK, GoECOlife™ is a brand focused on providing certified environmentally responsible products for the home and office.  

GoECOlife™ Remanufactured Toner Cartridges, co-developed by INTEK and Lexon, are set for commercial distribution within the next three months.  The product's features will include:

James Park, CEO of Lexon Technologies, stated: "People not familiar with our industry may not grasp the significance and potential of this product line. Remanufactured toner is already inherently 'eco-friendly'. After all, it does take up to three quarts of crude oil on average to manufacture a new toner cartridge. However, all current product on the market utilizes plastic in their packaging. We will be offering packaging that utilizes a biodegradable anti-static bag as well as biodegradable insulating packing material. Along with a recycled shipping carton, no use of plastic box sealing tape (we use paper tape), and inclusion of a prepaid return shipping label, so that we can repurpose or responsibly recycle the used cartridges, we believe we would be delivering the 'eco-friendliest' remanufactured toner cartridge on the market. With INTEK's established history as a supplier to the big box retailers and mega stores, our partnership will be able to benefit from intrinsic synergies, and combined with the timely product launch of GoECOlife™ Remanufactured Toner Cartridges, we are expecting otherwise unplanned growth in 2010."  

Herman Chang, CEO of INTEK states: "Our collaboration with Lexon was carefully deliberated. We were impressed with their product quality and their long history in the recycled toner business.  We also considered their recent rapid growth, their status as a public vehicle and, of course, their solid fundamentals.  What we have are sales channels to most of the major players in our industry.  As toner is consumable, we expect to have regular and high volume sales.  GoECOlife™ Remanufactured Toner Cartridges will be an important facet of our company's growth strategy in the coming year."

Updates to progress of this project will be provided in future press releases.

About INTEK (GoECOlife™)

GoECOlife™ is dedicated to introducing environmentally preferable, smart, everyday devices and products that ultimately contribute to sustaining our future. GoECOlife™ manufactures certified biodegradable/compostable products and utilizes recycled and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)-compliant, lead-FREE materials both in products and packaging whenever possible, as well as proprietary energy-conserving technologies. Please visit www.goecolife.com.

About Lexon Technologies, Inc.

Lexon Technologies is an environmentally responsible company, a manufacturer of recycled toner for laser printers, fax and multifunction copiers. The Company primarily services large retailers and distributors but also has a growing internet division. Lexon has over 350 product lines with product prices generally 30-60% less than original (OEM) toner cartridges. With a product defect percentage of less than 1%, Lexon also offers a 100% guarantee on all of its products.

The company, based in La Mirada, California, (www.ptoner.com), has a 35,000 square foot factory on the premises, 86 employees, and the capacity to manufacture 50,000 cartridges per month and recycles 350 different models of toner cartridges.

    
    
    Contact:      Martin Lupian
    Tel:          714 522 0260
    Email:        martin@ptoner.com

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Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), the industry leader in advanced graphics processor technology for automotive display applications, has issued a new case study detailing its collaboration with Inova Semiconductors and tier-one suppliers to develop an advanced, cost-efficient display technology solution for in-vehicle applications.

Entitled "Fujitsu and Inova Help Automakers and Tier-One Suppliers Design and Manufacture High-Performance Graphics Display Systems," the case study explains the benefits of graphics display controllers for embedded vehicle applications, and describes how Fujitsu Microelectronics integrated Inova Semiconductor's APIX® high-speed serial interface into its graphics display controllers (GDCs).

The paper details the close working relationships Fujitsu and Inova established with automakers and their suppliers, with the objective of meeting the significant space, cost and performance challenges brought about by the demand for more graphics content in vehicles. Fujitsu currently has three automotive GDCs with integrated APIX: the MB86R02 "Jade-D" SoC (see February 18, 2010 press release; http://www.fujitsu.com/us/news/pr/fma_20100218.html), the MB88F332 "Indigo" and the 32-bit Fujitsu RISC microcontroller MB91F467. These devices simplify wiring, and reduce cost and space requirements by limiting the number of connectors and wiring harnesses needed to transmit video and peripheral data to remote displays throughout the vehicle. Sample system architectures also are presented in the case study, with details on the specific advantages enabled by the APIX link.

To access this detailed case study on in-vehicle display technology solutions, please visit http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/edevices/microelectronics/gdc/whitepaper/cs_inova.html

About Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.

Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) leads the industry in innovation. FMA provides high-quality, reliable semiconductor products and services for the wireless, automotive, consumer, and other markets throughout North and South America. For product information, visit the company's web site at http://us.fujitsu.com/micro/gdc or address e-mail to inquiry@fma.fujitsu.com

APIX® is a registered trademark of Inova Semiconductors.

All product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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U-Haul, the leader in self-storage, today announced the addition of a self-storage reuse center for customers at the Woodlands U-Haul Storage Center, 24540 Interstate 45. The U-Haul Reuse Program, one of the Company's sustainability initiatives, was developed to provide a redistribution network for unwanted, gently used household goods, furniture, sporting equipment, bikes and clothing that formerly were destined for landfills.

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A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://www.uhaul.com/about/pr_images.aspx?name=Woodlands

"At U-Haul, we are committed to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic efficiency," stated Linda Perini, general manager (GM), Woodlands U-Haul Storage Center. "This program gives U-Haul another opportunity to provide a service which will enhance the self-storage industry by improving the environment for generations to come."

Items placed in the area are available for reuse, not resale, by the U-Haul community, including U-Haul Team members.

Corporate citizenship is U-Haul Company's commitment to being accountable to the communities in which we live and serve. With nearly 1,100 self-storage facilities conveniently located in North American communities, U-Haul is an innovative leader in the field of shared storage -- providing shared spaces which enable local residents to live comfortably in more compact homes and apartments with substantially reduced living expenses, while at the same time being able to store their possessions at another location.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the best choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,800 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 101,000 trucks, 76,000 trailers and 34,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 395,000 rooms and approximately 35 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,090 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. As one of the nation's largest retailers of propane, U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues.

U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up in the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."  Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100 percent biodegradable.  Learn more about these facts and others at www.uhaul.com/sustainability.

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Timesheets.com plunges into the online application marketplace offering small business customers the ability to track both payroll time and billable project time seamlessly within the same system. In the past, time tracking software fell into one of two camps: hourly tracking of time worked for payroll, or project tracking of time worked for billing. Timesheets.com recognized the lack of integration and solved the problem by introducing a product with dual timesheets. Employees can clock-in to work, and then switch over to their project timesheet to log billable hours, all within the same application.

"The beauty of our product," says Joel Slatis, President of Timesheets.com, "is that you have two timesheets for completely different purposes side by side for the first time. You can use either one, or both, depending on your company's employee time tracking needs."

Timesheet software has traditionally concentrated on a single type of recordable time. Project-oriented workers record their billable time to create invoices. Meanwhile, hourly workers use timesheets designed to record attendance for payroll. Those two timesheets are completely different and require different handling. Yet the two different time keeping requirements are often needed within a single company. Timesheets.com's solution allows either timesheet to be enabled or disabled company-wide or on an individual employee basis.

Timesheets.com's online application targets the vast small business market bringing a powerful new tool to companies with limited budgets but sophisticated time tracking needs. By combining hourly and project based time tracking into a single, paperless service, small businesses will have a cost effective, green way to consolidate time tracking functions for the very first time.

About Timesheets.com

Timesheets.com, owned by TimeclockOnline.com, Inc., has been developing SaaS time-keeping applications since 2004. Our technology enables small business customers to save time, eliminate errors, and standardize workforce management while reducing payroll. Our in-house, green technology replaces traditional paper time sheets and expense reports with a web-based solution that ensures accuracy while providing ease of use.

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Trayport Limited, the leading provider of multi-asset broker trading solutions, today announced its GlobalVision Broker Trading system will clear over the counter (OTC) products including oil, carbon emissions, freight transactions, power and natural gas through CME® ClearPort®. CME ClearPort is a post-trade clearing service that helps mitigate counterparty risk by clearing OTC transactions across multiple asset classes worldwide.

Trayport is helping its broker clients access clearing systems that are seeing a growing use created by new OTC energy market opportunities. The connectivity from Trayport's GlobalVision Broker Trading system to CME Group's CME ClearPort service is the third link to a clearing house announced by Trayport.  Access provided to other clearing houses includes NOS and LCH Clearnet.

By providing straight-through processing from Trayport's GlobalVision Broker Trading System, brokers will be able to access CME ClearPort directly. This automated connectivity reduces operational risks associated with entering transaction data manually. Market participants can customise their front-end software to meet their particular trading requirements while efficiently accessing post trade clearing services on-line with CME ClearPort.

"We are very pleased to be able to offer our brokers access to CME ClearPort.  This is another important step in providing our clients with straight-through OTC clearing capabilities. As our clients' markets continue to move towards central counterparty clearing, it is important that our GlobalVision Broker Trading System remains at the forefront of these developments. This new functionality provides automated two way communication with CME Clearport, giving our broker clients a clearing status and ID for trades submitted for clearing.  The implementation also offers the flexibility of adding further clearing plug-ins for the future," said Dan Smith, Head of Broker Trading Systems, Trayport.

Brokers wanting to trade these contracts must first establish an account with a NYMEX clearing member firm. Margin requirements are netted against other cleared positions to reduce costs and improve cash flow.

About Trayport Limited

Trayport® is the leading provider of software to the global commodity trading community. It develops, deploys and supports quality, resilient software for trading in any asset class worldwide in cleared or OTC markets. Trayport's GlobalVision(SM) software is used by the world's largest trading companies in high profile markets that include derivative and cash instruments. Founded in 1993, Trayport has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong. Trayport is a subsidiary of GFI Group Inc. ('GFIG' on Nasdaq). More information is available at www.trayport.com.

About CME Group Inc.

CME Group is a trademark of CME Group Inc., used here under license.  CME is a trademark of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc., used here under license.  ClearPort is a trademark of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., used here under license.

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Lyons Consulting Group, along with Varien, the Magento company, today announced a Chicago Magento Meetup aimed at fostering education and networking among users and developers of Magento, the global open source e-commerce platform, in the Midwest. The first meeting is happening on Wednesday, March 10 at the Illinois Technology Association TechNexus in the Loop and will be a first step towards creating a formal Chicago Area Magento User Group, along with other partners and sponsors.

"There's a large and growing community around Magento here in the Midwest," said Rich Lyons, President and CEO of Lyons Consulting Group. "It's a community that stands to greatly benefit from the networking and idea exchange that this group will provide."

"We are certainly excited to have members of our Chicago area community coming together like this," said Koby Oz, Magento's Chief Community Officer. "As our community continues its rapid growth, we are glad to continue to promote live events and facilitate face-to-face meetings.  As we've seen in our other events, these get-togethers provide tremendous value to members of the community and give them a chance to learn from, and exchange ideas with one another and meet community members with similar interests.  Once people get together, the possibilities are endless."

This event is happening on Wednesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Illinois Technology Association TechNexus at 200 S. Wacker on the 15th floor. To learn more about the Chicago Magento Meetup, including meeting registration information, please visit http://www.meetup.com/The-Chicago-Magento-User-Group.

About Magento

Magento is a feature-rich, professional Open Source e-commerce platform solution that offers merchants complete flexibility and control over the user experience, content, and functionality of their online channel. Magento's intuitive administration interface features powerful marketing tools, a catalog-management engine and is SEO optimized to give merchants the power to create sites that provide an unrivaled and rich online shopping experience for their customers, tailored to their unique business needs. The groundbreaking Magento platform is the fastest growing e-commerce platform on the market with over 1,000,000+ downloads to date. Designed to be completely scalable and backed by an extensive support network, Magento is the ultimate e-commerce solution.  www.magentocommerce.com

Lyons Consulting Group

Lyons Consulting Group is an e-commerce design and development firm dedicated to making it easier for retailers to sell more on-line. Leveraging years of experience designing, developing and integrating sites for some of the world's best known brands including Warner Brothers, Hello Kitty, and Lifetime Brands, LCG delivers robust yet affordable e-commerce solutions for retailers and consumer brand manufacturers of all sizes – solutions designed to make merchandising and marketing easier, while improving overall shopability and performance. The company's rapid deployment approach is based on industry best practices and supported by a unique customer satisfaction guarantee. For more information, visit www.lcgcommerce.com.

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Cleveland Airport Marriott was recently one of four organizations to graduate from the E4S Sustainability Implementation (SI) Program. As a result of this training, the Cleveland hotel has identified opportunities to save money while continuing to help the planet.

As part of the E4S SI Program, the Cleveland, OH hotel completed three assessments (waste, energy, and procurement) that helped them find areas of opportunity that would benefit from the implementation of further green initiatives at the property.

Cleveland Airport Marriott joined the SI Program during its $20M renovation. The renovation resulted in a makeover for the property's 372 guest rooms, conference rooms, and common areas.

In addition, the hotel near the Cleveland airport constructed a new restaurant, AMP 150 (America's Modern Pallet on 150th Street), which features locally grown food. The Marriott green team plans to develop part of its property into a vegetable garden this spring and use the produce in its kitchen. It doesn't get any more local than that!

The result of the program was a strategic plan that aligned sustainable business practices with existing company strategies and culture. The hotel also graduated with valuable peer relationships, which further support implementation after the program ends.

For further information on E4S, visit www.e4s.org. For more information on the green initiatives of Marriott International, visit http://marriott.com/EnvironmentalInitiatives.

About Cleveland Airport Marriott

Discover a revitalized hotel in Cleveland situated just miles from the airport as well as downtown, the IX Center, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, universities and sports venues. The hotel features 372 recently renovated Cleveland, Ohio accommodations, transformed to include lush carpeting, stylish decor, upgraded bathrooms, refrigerators, 37-inch flat screen TVs and Marriott plug-in technology. A premier business and leisure destination, this Cleveland hotel is convenient for travelers, offering a complimentary airport shuttle. Retreat to this Cleveland airport hotel to recharge after a day of meetings or sightseeing. Or, visit the indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center to de-stress. Meetings and social events will feel at home in 16 meeting rooms spanning 15,500 square feet, complete with on-site catering and certified event planners.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 216-252-5333 or visit http://marriott.com/cleap.

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With 25 million American households watching online TV shows or movies, objectionable content that parents block on the family TV or avoid in the local movie theater is just a click away on the family computer. Now InternetSafety.com figuratively changes the channel with Safe Eyes® 6, the first family Internet management software that includes the ability to control children's access to online TV based on standard TV and movie ratings.

Adding to Safe Eyes' highly regarded tools for blocking access to inappropriate websites and safeguarding other aspects of children's Internet usage, the software's new Internet TV filtering capabilities allow parents to set the rating level they deem appropriate for each child – whether TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 or MA for TV shows or G, PG, PG-13 or R for movies. The software will then automatically block children's access to content with higher ratings on all the major TV network websites as well as iTunes and the increasingly popular Hulu.com website dedicated to streaming video of TV shows and movies.

The upgrade adds to the list of industry firsts introduced on the Safe Eyes platform, including the ability to filter each YouTube video individually instead of blocking the entire site as well as the first family-safe mobile browser for the Apple iPhone.

"The TV landscape today is filled with partial nudity, sexual encounters, recreational drug use, bloody crime scenes and violence, even on award-winning shows like CSI and Nip/Tuck. Parents can protect their children from this content on TV with the parental control chip that comes with most televisions, but until now there has been no effort to provide the same protection for online TVs and movies," said InternetSafety CEO Forrest Collier. "Safe Eyes 6 closes that loophole while also strengthening parents' ability to manage their children's online activities."

Safe Eyes also automatically blocks objectionable websites in a choice of 35 categories as well as by user-defined URLs and/or keywords to shield children from undesirable online content; provides instant messaging controls, email blocking and social network monitoring to protect against risky online communications; and allows parents to schedule Internet usage in order to manage the time that their family spends online.  

Safe Eyes 6 can be downloaded at www.safeeyes.com for a one-year $49.95 subscription covering up to three PCs and offering the ability to customize settings for each child.

About InternetSafety.com

InternetSafety.com™ has been a leading provider of web filtering solutions for consumers and businesses since 1999. The company's flagship software, Safe Eyes®, is the two-time recipient of the PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award, earned a separate Editor's Choice Award from LAPTOP Magazine, and was rated as the #1 parental control solution by America's leading consumer advocacy publication. Other products include Safe Eyes Mobile, the first family-safe browser for the iPhone; EtherShield, a network-level solution offering plug-and-play Internet filtering for business environments; and Safe Eyes Business, an end-point filtering service for businesses of any size. The company's products are used by customers in more than 150 countries. The company also supplies the technology for McAfee^® Family Protection online safety software.  For more information, visit www.internetsafety.com.

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The second prototype aircraft in the S-76D™ helicopter program has entered the test flight program, with a third soon to follow, as the program that is producing the next generation model of the popular S-76® helicopter nears completion of its first fuselage for a production aircraft. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. ( UTX).

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Kuwait International Aircraft Leasing (KIAL) and Falcon Aviation Services (FAS), both located in the Middle East, have signed on to purchase S-76D aircraft. KIAL has purchased one aircraft, to be configured for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) mission.  FAS, based in Abu Dhabi, has contracted to purchase two S-76D helicopters, with options to purchase two more. The aircraft will be used for VIP, corporate, helitaxi, and offshore oil and gas support missions.

"With customer deliveries scheduled for 2011, we are seeing acceleration of the S-76D helicopter test program," said Tim Fox, S-76D helicopter program manager. "There are a number of important milestones ahead, including planned certification of the aircraft in early 2011, with the first customer deliveries to follow. We are on an exciting path to the future with this new model; the milestones we achieve this year are leading us to another historic moment for Sikorsky Aircraft."  

Production of the first S-76D helicopter airframes began at Aero Vodochody (Aero) in the Czech Republic in late 2009. The first fuselage is scheduled to depart Aero in April for delivery to Sikorsky Global Helicopters facility in Coatesville, Penn., where final assembly and completion of the S-76D helicopters will take place.  

Sikorsky Global Helicopters' Coatesville, Penn., facility will receive S-76D helicopter fuselages at an initial rate of one per month, beginning with the first fuselage due in April. Full S-76D helicopter production rates are expected to be achieved in 2011.

Among the S-76D helicopter's features are all-composite, flaw-tolerant main rotor blades; an advanced Thales avionics system and autopilot; dual speed rotor with active vibration control; powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S engines; a quiet mode for enhanced public acceptance; and an optional Rotor Ice Protection System (RIPS) for all-weather capability. The S-76D helicopter also will offer an increase in useful load and extended range performance versus the S-76C+™ and S-76C++™ aircraft currently fielded.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.  

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IT managers, system administrators and performance analysts will better be able to optimize IT services implemented with large numbers of servers using the latest software release from TeamQuest Corporation.

Significant improvements were made to TeamQuest Update Server in this release.

"This new release makes it much easier to do phased deployments," said TeamQuest Director of Product Management, Scott Adams. Customers can deploy updates to a subset of servers for testing prior to an enterprise-wide rollout, for example.

TeamQuest Update Server is a component of the TeamQuest Capacity Management Information System (CMIS). TeamQuest CMIS provides a distributed performance management database in support of ITIL v3 capacity management best practices. During performance analysis, the distributed TeamQuest CMIS offers the same simplicity that would be expected with a central repository, but without the usual drawbacks associated with centralizing detailed data from many sources.

The TeamQuest Update Server component of the CMIS is responsible for simplifying and speeding up the process of updating the outlying components of the CMIS when TeamQuest Corporation makes new versions of the CMIS software available.

The official name of the release is TeamQuest Performance Software Release 10.2 PF 20100201. In addition to the enhanced version of TeamQuest Update Server, the release includes a number of performance and scalability enhancements that will especially benefit large enterprise customers. The release also incorporates usability enhancements and brings the software up-to-date with respect to the latest infrastructure being managed.

For more information on TeamQuest Performance Software, visit the TeamQuest website at teamquest.com, email info@teamquest.com, or call TeamQuest at +1 641 357 2700.

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Comcast, one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, today announced it is making the leap from broadband to wideband with the launch of next-generation DOCSIS 3.0 in the Indianapolis area.  With wideband, Comcast is introducing a brand new echelon of Internet speed, which will redefine the customer experience online and create a platform for Internet innovation in the years ahead.

Starting today, Comcast is introducing the new Extreme 50 tier with download speeds of up to 50 Mbps to many Indianapolis area communities served by Comcast, including Indianapolis, Anderson, Bloomington, Kokomo, Greenwood, Noblesville, Fishers, Lafayette, Attica and Muncie.  Wideband is already available in the Fort Wayne and South Bend areas.

"Wideband utilizes our existing advanced fiber-optic network in neighborhoods across our footprint to dramatically enhance our customers' online experience," said Scott Tenney, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Indianapolis Region.  "This new service will enable us to continue to offer our customers even faster speeds and an entirely new realm of Internet innovation."

As part of the wideband deployment, Comcast has launched the new 50 Mbps premium speed tier to its residential and business customers.  The new service is ideal for households or businesses simultaneously using several computers or Internet-connected devices, while also appealing to those who simply want some of the fastest speeds available today:

New Residential Tier

• Extreme 50, offers up to 50 Mbps of downstream speed and up to 10 Mbps of upstream speed at $99.95 a month.*

With Extreme 50, Comcast customers will be able to download a high-definition movie (6 GB) in about 16 minutes, a standard-definition movie (2 GB) in about five minutes and a standard-definition TV show (300 MB) in a matter of seconds.  Customers with Extreme 50 also will be able to download digital photos, songs and games faster than ever.

In addition to the new Extreme 50 speed tier, wideband is also enabling Comcast to boost speeds for most of its existing residential customers:

• Performance customers will benefit from increases in downstream and upstream speeds, offering up to 12 Mbps and 2 Mbps, respectively.
• Performance Plus customers will be upgraded to Comcast's Blast! tier, which will boost their download speeds to up to 16 Mbps and provide up to 2 Mbps of upload speed.

Plus, with PowerBoost technology, customers are able to enjoy even faster speeds to download and upload files such as videos, games, music and photos.

New Business Class Tiers

Business customers will also benefit from wideband with increased efficiency and productivity.  Customers can sign up for the Deluxe 50 Mbps / 10 Mbps tier for $189.95 a month, which includes a full suite of features and support.  As part of their service, Comcast Business Class customers receive Microsoft Communication Services, providing corporate class e-mail, calendaring and document sharing, as well as additional benefits such as firewall protection, static IP addresses, multiple e-mail addresses and business class 24/7 customer support.  A new Premium tier will also be introduced, offering speeds up to 22 Mbps / 5 Mbps for $99.95 a month.

As of today, Comcast has rolled out the new wideband technology to more than 75 percent of its footprint across the nation, which means that today more than 38 million homes and businesses can now enjoy one of the fastest Internet services in the country.

For more information on Comcast's wideband services, customers can call 1-888-COMCAST or visit www.comcast.com/fastestfast.

* Pricing for residential customers and requires subscription to Comcast Cable service.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation ( CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services.  With 23.8 million cable customers, 15.7 million high-speed Internet customers and 7.4 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, 11 sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (www.comcast.net).  Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, which owns two professional sports teams, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, and a large, multipurpose arena in Philadelphia, the Wachovia Center, and manages other facilities for sporting events, concerts and other events.

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Craftsman, America's most trusted tool brand, will now be sold through Ace Hardware stores.  In May, approximately 100 Ace stores will begin selling Craftsman products.

Under the first phase of the agreement, qualifying Ace stores will be able to sell the Craftsman brand including hand tools, portable power tools, compressors, wet/dry vacs and tool storage.  As the number one tool brand in America, Craftsman continued to increase its popularity in 2009 among Americans who want to take on DIY projects with a tool they can trust to get the job done.

In June, Ace will promote a number of Craftsman products, giving all 4,500 Ace stores the opportunity to offer the Craftsman brand to customers. "This alliance will reinforce Ace stores as a premium destination for customers shopping for tools and other quality core hardware products," said Ray Griffith, Ace president and chief executive officer.  "Bringing the nationally-trusted Craftsman brand to the aisles of the most helpful hardware stores in America will benefit both our retailers and customers."

"This is an exciting, strategic move that expands access to Craftsman for existing and new customers," said Bruce Johnson, interim chief executive officer and president for Sears Holdings.  "Offering an assortment of Craftsman products more broadly through Ace locations will strengthen the Craftsman brand, which already has an incredible reputation for innovation, quality and trust".

For more than 80 years, Craftsman has developed innovative products.  Craftsman was ranked as the most trusted tool brand in America in the 2008 Harris Interactive Equitrend Brand Study.  For more information on Craftsman's wide selection of products, visit  www.craftsman.com.

About Ace Hardware

For more than 85 years, Ace Hardware has been known as the helpful hardware store by both customers and communities. In 2009, Ace ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Home Improvement Stores for the Third Consecutive Year," according to J.D. Power and Associates. With approximately 4,500 locally owned and operated hardware, home center and building materials stores, Ace is the largest hardware cooperative in the industry. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace currently operates 14 distribution centers in the U.S. and one in Shanghai, China, and its retailers' stores are located in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. For more information on Ace, visit www.acehardware.com.

About Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200 specialty stores in the U.S.   Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.

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Building on its highly-successful relationship with leading German retailer Dirk Rossmann GmbH, Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) announced today an extension to its business with the roll out of an additional 250 Kodak kiosks this quarter and another 450 installations planned for 2010. The new KODAK Kiosk deployment represents nationwide coverage of more than 3,000 Kodak kiosks in Rossman stores, making it easy for consumers to access the world's leading in-store photo printing and creation services across Germany.

"We are very happy with this latest initiative in partnership with Kodak," said Mr.  Naujock, Commercial Director of Rossmann. "Since Rossmann launched the first Kodak kiosks five years ago, we have seen strong growth year-over-year, with 2009 exceeding all expectations. We look forward to continuing this success with Kodak in 2010 and beyond."

"Rossman has been a great business partner, and the expanded KODAK Picture Kiosk footprint, along with the powerful new features and enhancements to KODAK Picture Kiosk software, increases the company's ability to offer its customers an unmatched photo center experience, and to grow sales of premium photo products," said Nicoletta Zongrone, general manager of Retail Systems Solutions and vice president, Eastman Kodak Company.  "Kodak is proud to be working with this innovative retailer to create a vibrant, reliable and highly profitable photo retail destination."

Building on Kodak's market-leading installed base of more than 100,000 kiosk order stations worldwide, the company's worldwide number one position in instant printing, and now a number one European market share position in dry labs, with 4,600 APEX installations in 72 countries, KODAK Retail Systems Solutions continues to deliver on the promise of helping consumers tell their stories in minutes, bringing smiles to consumers and profit potential to retailers around the globe. "The innovation we are delivering today, our number one position in instant photo printing, our global leadership in dry labs, and an installed fleet of over 100,000 devices, is proof of our winning value proposition to consumers and retailers," said Zongrone.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.com and follow our blogs and more at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

KODAK is a trademark of Kodak.

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Profusions (http://www.profusions.no) and 50 Lessons (http://www.50lessons.com) are proud to announce the expansion of the 50 Lessons video library in the categories of business and personal achievement with stories from three Norwegian heavy hitters: Jens Ulltveit-Moe, Liv Arnesen and Nils Overaas.

"We've been 50 Lessons' distribution partner for over three years," says Bruno Beuzelin, founder of Profusions, "and the opportunity came together for us to co-produce and showcase interviews with some of our own leaders when Jens, Liv and Nils agreed to be filmed."

Ulltveit-Moe, president and CEO of The Umoe Group (http://www.umoe.no/), shares his invaluable knowledge and experience of unconventional wisdom in business and investing.

Liv Arnesen, world renowned skier and explorer (http://www.livarnesen.com/no) offers insight into the importance of acknowledging your emotions, how to harness mental strength and what does and doesn't constitute defeat.

Nils Overaas, Country Managing Director of Accenture AS (http://www.accenture.com) provides sound and humane business advice, particularly with regard to working successfully with others, the value of corporate social responsibility and appreciation for peoples' cultural differences in the work environment.

"We couldn't be more pleased with the success of our joint production with Bruno Beuzelin and our Norwegian partner, Profusions," says 50 Lessons' CEO, Matt Burr. "These three speakers are engaging and offer unique points of view that are highly relevant to current global affairs and to business leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide."

About Profusions

Profusions is a visual communications company specializing in strategic online video and mobile solutions. Our expertise is discovering the big ideas behind our clients' brands and utilizing video to produce communication and marketing strategies that deliver results. Visit us at: http://www.profusions.no.

About 50 Lessons

50 Lessons is a digital media company that produces, owns, and distributes the award-winning 50 Lessons library, the world's pre-eminent collection of multimedia insights from global business leaders. The library currently holds over 1,000 videos featuring more than 200 of the world's leading business executives, including Michael Dell, Jeffrey Hayzlett, CMO of Eastman Kodak, and sports legends, Cathy Rigby and Peggy Fleming. Visit us at http://www.50lessons.com.

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The economy has forced many Americans to consider a delayed retirement.  Fortunately, investing for retirement is getting easier and less expensive.  Today, ShareBuilder from ING DIRECT USA, announces free investing in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) in 2010. Those who open an IRA at ShareBuilder by April 15 will receive free automatic investment credits to be used immediately and throughout 2010.  

"Last year, 40 percent of Americans believed the economy would cause them to retire later than expected, but as we begin the new year, we want to make saving for retirement easier,"(1) said Dan Greenshields, President of ShareBuilder. "ShareBuilder offers no minimums to get started investing. Now, by offering free automatic investing for the year, we hope that the retirement goals of Americans can be realized and put on a path to success without delay."  

An easy way to get started investing in a retirement account is to use ShareBuilder's Automatic Investment Plan, which gives customers the flexibility to create a customized plan allowing for one-time, or recurring weekly, monthly or bi-monthly investments. While automatic investment plan transactions have a low cost of $4 per trade, customers who take part in the IRA offer will have that cost eliminated and be given free investment credits for the year.  

To learn more about the IRA offer, investors should visit www.sharebuilder.com/retire.  To set up a personalized retirement action plan, visit www.retiremyway.com.

ShareBuilder's mission is to help break through barriers that typically prevent investors from entering the stock market. At ShareBuilder, there is no minimum investment required to open an account and no inactivity fees. Customers are able to invest in stock, as well as a range of exchange traded funds and mutual funds, and are able to buy fractional shares of stocks. By taking part in the IRA offer, more Americans can get started saving for retirement.

(1) The online survey was commissioned by ING DIRECT and conducted by TNS in nine countries where ING DIRECT operates, including Australia, Canada, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Austria.  In the United States, the survey took place between May 26 – June 9, 2009 among 1,052 adults age 18+.  

About ING DIRECT USA and ShareBuilder

ING DIRECT, the nation's largest direct bank, is dedicated to inspiring Americans to become a nation of savers. Since its inception in 2000, more than 7.6 million Americans have entrusted their savings with ING DIRECT, building the bank to $89.7 billion in assets.  ING DIRECT has developed a comprehensive social media Savers Community, including Twitter, Facebook and it's We, The Savers blog.  For more information about ING DIRECT call 1-800-ING-DIRECT, and for information about its commitment to financial education visit Planet Orange.

ShareBuilder Securities Corporation is an online brokerage designed for automatic, long-term investing. The company's vision is to increase the personal investing rate of the average American by helping individuals build and manage wealth over the long term. Customers pay low commissions on individual transactions, have no account minimum and can choose from three pricing programs. ShareBuilder offers investment products including stocks, exchange-traded funds, and mutual funds. ShareBuilder Securities Corporation, a subsidiary of ING Bank, fsb, is a registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. For more information about ShareBuilder, please visit Twitter and Facebook.

Securities products are: Not FDIC insured - Not Bank guaranteed - May lose value

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Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and the Division of Research will present the 2010 Nobel Laureate Lecture on Friday, February 26 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Libby and Harry Dodson Auditorium in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. Professor Sir Harold "Harry" Kroto, Ph.D. is the 1996 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and the Francis Eppes Professor, department of chemistry and biochemistry at Florida State University and an advisory board member of FAU's department of chemistry and biochemistry.

As chemistry and physics at one borderline and chemistry and biology at the other begin to become indistinguishable, multidisciplinary research is leading to the fascinating "new" overarching field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Titled "Architecture in Nanospace," in his lecture, Kroto will discuss how ingenious strategies for the creation of molecules with exactly specified structures and functions are being developed; in essence, molecules that "do things" are now being made. His Nobel Prize was based on his co-discovery of buckminsterfullerene, an unusual carbon molecule consisting of 60 carbon atoms arranged as a spheroid, in a pattern exactly matching the stitching on soccer balls. As the geodesic domes designed by the late inventor/architect Buckminster Fuller were crucial in arriving at the correct structure at the time of the discovery, Kroto named the molecule "buckminsterfullerene" - now nicknamed "buckyball." Its discovery has opened up an entirely new branch of chemistry and the family of "Fullerene" carbon cage molecules have exceptional structural stability, electronic behavior and other intriguing properties which are now finding applications in solar cell and medical applications such as non-toxic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) agents.

"How big is a buckyball? Actually, we should ask how small is a buckyball," said Kroto. "Take the earth and shrink it down by a factor of 100 million. What we get is something about the size of a soccer ball. Then, shrink the soccer ball down by about the same factor of 100 million and what we get is something about the size of a buckyball."

These new approaches in nanoscience and nanotechnology are leading to novel advanced materials exhibiting functional behavior with novel applications. Fascinating fundamental insights into formation mechanisms have been revealed and nanoscale devices, which parallel devices in standard macroscopic engineered devices, are now being created. On the horizon are possible applications ranging from civil engineering to advanced molecular electronics which promise to transform the socio-economics of everyday life. These fundamental advances suggest that supercomputers in our pockets (as well as our heads) and buildings which can withstand powerful hurricanes and earthquakes are possible.

"If these breakthroughs are to be realized in practice, a paradigm shift in synthetic chemical techniques will be necessary," said Kroto. "In fact, we need to learn how to create really large molecules with very precisely defined structures at the atomic level, and this presents one of the greatest technical challenges for chemists."

Faculty members and graduate students in FAU's department of chemistry & biochemistry focus on chemical biology with interdisciplinary research collaborations across biology, biomedical science and engineering, as well FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and nearby Scripps and Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies.

"Multidisciplinary research shapes science today, and Professor Kroto's work is a great example of what thinking across the disciplines can accomplish," said Dr. Ramaswamy Narayanan, professor and chair of chemistry and biochemistry in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, assistant vice president for research, and chair of the 2010 Nobel Laureate Lecture.

The 2010 Nobel Laureate Lecture is open to the public, and there is no charge to attend. Space is limited, and reservations are required. To reserve a seat or for more information, call 561-297-0777 or visit www.fau.edu/research. The Libby and Harry Dodson Auditorium in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is located at 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton.

Sponsors of the 2010 Nobel Laureate Lecture include Pirtle Construction Company, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, FAU's Division of Research, and the department of computer and electrical engineering and computer science in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science.

About Florida Atlantic University:

Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students on seven campuses and sites. Building on its rich tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty, FAU hosts 10 colleges: College of Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Graduate College, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

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Chris Jent of Dallas Texas based Triple Diamond Energy, has announced that Murray #13-2, the company's third well this year, is scheduled to start drilling February 18th.

In addition to upcoming drilling for the Murray #13-2 well, Triple Diamond Energy Corp has announced upcoming plans to put the Murray #13-1 well into production in the coming weeks.

"We did a Frac Job on it [Murray #13-1] and are in process of putting it into production," said Chris Jent.

A 'Frac Job' is the process of creating a fracture in a rock formation that contains oil or gas. The fracture is then filled with materials that inhibit the flow of oil or gas to the wellbore.

For more information about Triple Diamond Energy Corp and other upcoming projects, visit http://www.triplediamondenergy.com/.

About Triple Diamond Energy Corporation: Triple Diamond Energy Corp. is located in Dallas, Texas. Chris Jent, oil and gas industry expert and president of Triple Diamond Energy Company, along with the corporation's, management team, have over 35 years combined experience in the successful operation of profitable business entities, including the oil and gas industries.

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U-Haul, the leader in self-storage, today announced the addition of a self-storage reuse center for customers at the Addison U-Haul Center, 2735 Beltline Rd. The U-Haul Reuse Program, one of the Company's sustainability initiatives, was developed to provide a redistribution network for unwanted, gently used household goods, furniture, sporting equipment, bikes and clothing that formerly were destined for landfills.

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"At U-Haul, we are committed to sustainable development through environmental protection, social responsibility and economic efficiency," stated Melanie Ray, general manager (GM), Addison UHaul Center. "This program gives U-Haul another opportunity to provide a service which will enhance the self-storage industry by improving the environment for generations to come."

Items placed in the area are available for reuse, not resale, by the U-Haul community, including U-Haul Team members.  U-Haul continues to support humanitarian, community-based organizations such as the Salvation Army, Goodwill and the like, by placing clothing-donation bins in close proximity to the designated reuse area so that customers may donate directly to these groups.

Corporate citizenship is U-Haul Company's commitment to being accountable to the communities in which we live and serve. With nearly 1,100 self-storage facilities conveniently located in North American communities, U-Haul is an innovative leader in the field of shared storage--providing shared spaces which enable local residents to live comfortably in more compact homes and apartments with substantially reduced living expenses, while at the same time being able to store their possessions at another location.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the best choice for the do-it-yourself mover, with a network of more than 15,800 locations in all 50 United States and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 101,000 trucks, 76,000 trailers and 34,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers more than 395,000 rooms and approximately 35 million square feet of storage space at nearly 1,090 owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. As one of the nation's largest retailers of propane, U-Haul supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard barbecues.

U-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up in the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."  Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100 percent biodegradable.  Learn more about these facts and others at www.uhaul.com/sustainability.

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BizAuctions, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BZCN), a prime provider of commercial eBay liquidation services for excess inventories, overstocks and returns, begins selling selected merchandise on Amazon.com.

Delmar Janovec, CEO comments, "While eBay provides a great platform and resources for BizAuctions to reach out to potentially millions of prospective buyers for our brand name merchandise, the Amazon.com platform will allow BizAuctions to reach an entirely new demographics of potential buyers. Based upon our research, we believe specific inventory particularly the smaller electronic items, should command higher prices when offered on Amazon. By utilizing the eBay and Amazon platforms, BizAuctions will have the best of both worlds by increasing its customer base resulting in increased revenues, while reducing operating costs. Management and staff are committed to offering an assortment of name brand merchandise as well as providing excellent customer service for its new Amazon customers as BizAuctions does for its eBay customers. BizAuctions has earned a positive feedback rating of 98.9% with over 42,500 positive feedbacks from eBay customers.

"BizAuctions employs two primary business models, whereby it liquidates inventory through eBay on consignment for a lucrative commission; and/or it purchases inventory at a fraction of retail price for the purpose of liquidating it for a profit. Currently, BizAuctions consigns, buys inventory, and liquidates through eBay, as well as its recently opened retail store, Lucky 7's. In addition to the new online venue of Amazon.com, BizAuctions continues to move forward with plans of opening a 2nd retail store in San Diego County," continues Janovec.

The Company's clients have included some of the Nation's leading retail names at the forefront of their industries.  With a long-term strategy to provide eBay liquidation services to Fortune 1000 enterprises, BizAuctions is a clear and lucrative solution for most any business to liquidate excess inventory on eBay and Amazon.  

More information is available at www.BizAuctions.com. Investors and media can receive a free investor kit for BizAuctions, Inc. by contacting Investor Relations at investors@BizAuctions.com or (800) 961-3275. A virtual tour of BizAuctions' facilities and flash video presentation can be viewed at http://www.bizauctions.com/

ABOUT BIZAUCTIONS – ADDRESSING THE $60 BILLION PROBLEM

BizAuctions, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BZCN) is a prime provider of commercial liquidation services for excess inventory, overstock items, and returns.  Our clients have included some of the Nation's leading retail names at the forefront of their industries.

BizAuctions addresses the $60 billion excess inventory problem for clients by sending trucks to pick up pallets of excess inventory, selling the inventory on eBay and Amazon, and collecting payment.

We provide our clients with a new sales channel to generate additional revenue on excess inventory, while at the same time freeing up their valuable storage and retail space.

With a long-term strategy to provide liquidation services to Fortune 1000 enterprises, BizAuctions is a clear and lucrative solution for most any business to liquidate its excess inventory on eBay and Amazon.  

The Company encourages the public to read the above information in conjunction with its year-end statement for December 31, 2008, and the quarterly statements filed in calendar year 2009, at www.PinkSheets.com.

The information contained in this press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "may," "could," "possibly," "feel," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its services, competition, limited service facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.

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Cappella, Inc. (Cappella), a medical device company developing dynamic solutions for the treatment of coronary bifurcation disease, promoted their serial IVUS analysis & Sideguard® 3.25 device during the Joint Interventional Meeting (JIM) in Rome. Gary S. Mintz, MD, Cardiovascular Research Foundation, New York, USA presented "Positive Vessel Remodeling Using Sideguard in Coronary Bifurcations" during the New Technologies 1 Symposium. Dr. Mintz highlighted that serial IVUS & OCT are ongoing in the Sideguard 3 study to confirm the initial findings of Sideguard 1 and assess stent strut coverage. The IVUS sub-study results from Sideguard 1 were published in the American Journal of Cardiology in October 2009.

The newest addition to the Sideguard portfolio, the Sideguard 3.25, was implanted successfully in a live case performed by Ralf Mueller, MD, Siegburg, Germany. According to Dr. Mueller, "We implanted the Sideguard 3.25 stent together with a 3,0mm DES in a Medina 0,1,1 LAD/D1 stenosis.  Positioning was easy and precise and IVUS demonstrated excellent scaffolding at the bifurcation. The use of the Sideguard device made this bifurcation intervention easy and predictable with an optimal acute result."

Martin B. Leon, MD, Founder & Director of Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) and Scientific Advisory Board member of Cappella assisted with the case. Dr. Leon expressed his satisfaction with the device, "It was the first time I used the 3.25 & I was very pleased with the outcome of the case."

About Cappella, Inc.

Cappella, Inc. is a medical device company, developing novel solutions for the treatment of complex Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and specifically bifurcation vascular disease. Cappella's initial product, the Sideguard® Coronary Sidebranch Stent & Delivery System offers interventional cardiologists a straightforward, effective solution that focuses on treating the sidebranch of diseased coronary arteries first, rather than the main vessel. More importantly, it allows the preferred stent of choice for the main vessel. An optimal stent design specific to the anatomy of the sidebranch, combined with the qualities of Nitinol now provide a dynamic solution for treating sidebranch disease. Cappella Medical Devices Ltd., Galway, Ireland is the R&D and manufacturing subsidiary of Cappella, Inc.  For more information, see: www.cappella-med.com.

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Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced the introduction of a new Digital Signage solution optimized to generate and control compelling, professional messages. WEGENER® will showcase the solution at the 2010 Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas, booth #1957 and in the show's new product pavilion.  

The introduction reinforces WEGENER's commitment to clients within Advertising Agencies, Banking, Corporate Communications, Digital Out-of-Home Networks, Healthcare, Houses of Worship, Retail and Systems Integration to support multiple clients, marketing zones and applications simultaneously.  Users will be offered new tools to control screen layouts and schedule localized video, graphics and text sequences.  

The end-to-end Digital Signage solution includes WEGENER's CompelConnect.com™ SaaS (software-as-service) network control and iPump® media players.  CompelConnect.com expands on a heritage of controlling finely-targeted content distribution with sequencing multiple, independent, overlapping panes of graphics and text information.  It offers robust support coordinating seamless splicing of high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) video - both live and file-based - and hybrid methods of content distribution.  WEGENER iPump media players provide high quality, reliable video and graphic output based on WEGENER's experience deploying 100,000+ media devices and continuous operations within digital signage, television and radio environments. WEGENER's digital signage solution is scheduled to be released during the 1st half of 2010.

In addition, WEGENER representatives will lead the following sessions at the 2010 Digital Signage Expo:

• Wednesday, February 24th:  Ken Leffingwell, Vice President of Global Sales, will lead a Lunch & Learn discussion titled "Managing Multisite Bank Networks."

• Wednesday, February 24th: Kamy Merithew, Vice President of Product Strategy and Development, will lead a Lunch & Learn discussion titled "After Hours Uses for Digital Signage."

• Thursday, February 25 at 1:00pm:  Ms. Merithew will present a workshop titled "Network Growth: Managing the Insanity."

The Digital Signage Expo is the world's largest international trade show and conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology, and Out-of-Home networks. The 2010 exhibition will be held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 24-25.  To learn more about the Digital Signage Expo visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER® (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), is an international provider of digital video and audio solutions for broadcast television, radio, telco, private and cable networks. With over 30 years experience in optimizing point-to-multipoint multimedia distribution over satellite, fiber, and IP networks, WEGENER offers a comprehensive product line that handles the scheduling, management and delivery of media rich content to multiple devices, including video screens, computers and audio devices.  WEGENER focuses on long- and short-term strategies for bandwidth savings, dynamic advertising, live events and affiliate management.

WEGENER's product line includes: iPump® media servers for file-based and live broadcasts; COMPEL® Network Control and COMPEL® Conditional Access for dynamic command, monitoring and addressing of multi-site video, audio, and data networks; and the Unity® satellite media receivers for live radio and video broadcasts.  Applications served include:  digital signage, linear and file-based TV distribution, linear and file-based radio distribution, Nielsen rating information, broadcast news distribution, business music distribution, corporate communications, video and audio simulcasts.

WEGENER® can be reached at (770) 814-4000 or at www.wegener.com.

WEGENER, COMPEL, COMPEL CONTROL, iPUMP, MEDIAPLAN, UNITY, ASSURED FILE DELIVERY, PANDA, PROSWITCH, VIDATA, the stylized W-design logo (for WEGENER®), the stylized C-design logo (for Compel®) and the stylized PANDA design logo are all registered trademarks of WEGENER®.  All Rights Reserved.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby.  Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," and similar expressions, and include, for example, statements relating to expectations regarding  future sales, income and cash flows.  Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to:  customer acceptance and effectiveness of recently introduced products, development of additional business for the Company's digital video and audio transmission product lines, effectiveness of the sales organization, the successful development and introduction of new products in the future, delays in the conversion by private and broadcast networks to next generation digital broadcast equipment, acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting, the Company's liquidity position and capital resources, general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2010 and beyond, and success of the Company's research and development efforts aimed at developing new products.  Discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties are provided in detail in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made.  The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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Linedata Services (Bloomberg: LIN:FP), the global leader for investment management and credit technology, today announced that it has launched major enhancements to its back-office solutions offerings, with significant technology updates and functional extensions and powerful combinations of compliance monitoring, reporting and portfolio management capabilities with its core accounting systems. These will be made available for both on-site and hosted, ASP implementations.

This is the result of significant R&D investments designed to support the growth of third-party administrators, and funds administered by a TPA or in-house. Linedata Services' ability to deliver best-of-breed core products in tight integration with one another, with flexible deployment options, is uniquely powerful in supporting the efficient growth and improved service offerings of its clients.

"Leading third-party administrators are looking for ways to enhance their offerings as a way of attracting new clients and creating differentiation that delivers superior value," said Annie Morris, Managing Director of North America. "At the same time, funds administered by a TPA or in-house are looking for new ways to increase efficiencies, so they can ramp up their businesses without ramping up overhead. Both client types are benefitting from their partnership with Linedata Services."

Linedata Services' comprehensive back-office solutions allow clients to provide new services, such as flexible reporting and compliance, which can drive revenue growth. Linedata Services' solutions are also highly intuitive, easily customized and quickly installed, which allows clients to increase efficiencies by focusing on their core business objectives rather than information technology.

Linedata Services' innovative technologies have made it a global back-office leader with 228 clients worldwide, including some of the world's largest institutional fund and alternative institutions, including Alps Fund Services and Pioneer in North America, Deutsche Bank, Legis Fund Services Limited, and Mitsubishi UFJ Global Custody SA through Northern Europe, OFI Group in Southern Europe and Baillie Gifford and HSBC Securities Services in the United Kingdom.

"Linedata Services is committed to our back office business in every region, and we've worked closely with top clients on researching the market opportunity," said Mike de Verteuil, Global Head of Business Development for Linedata Services. "We've also made a massive investment in developing the leading global front- to back-office technology. Our firm-wide focus on research and development has put Linedata Services far ahead of the curve, with robust solutions that have anticipated clients' needs for growth in 2010, and beyond."

About Linedata Services

Linedata Services (Bloomberg: LIN:FP) is the global software provider for investment management and credit solutions.  Linedata Services combines technological innovation, financial strength, and a deep understanding of the Asset Management, Leasing & Credit Finance, and Insurance & Savings industries.  Linedata Services' asset management division provides comprehensive, scalable solutions to the buy side, to manage the entire investment process from pre-trade to post-settlement.  Linedata Services is unique in offering a full front- to back-office solution via enterprise installation, or as an Application Service Provider ("software as services" or "service bureau" delivery), and has 20 years experience delivering ASP solutions.

Headquartered in France, Linedata Services achieved revenues of EUR 144.5 million in 2009, has offices worldwide and services more than 700 clients across 50 countries. For more information visit Linedata Services corporate site at www.linedata.com.

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In celebration of National Peanut Month this March, Southern Peanut Growers (SPG) is launching "PB&J My Way," a national recipe contest looking for nutty new takes on the classic PB&J. For every peanut butter sandwich recipe received, SPG will donate a jar of peanut butter to hunger relief organization Feeding America.

No matter how you slice it, the PB&J is a classic. In a recent poll by SheSpeaks.com, nearly 50 percent of respondents said they opt for the traditional PB&J; 10 percent favor peanut butter and honey; 13 percent are with The King (Elvis, of course), making their peanut butter sandwich with bananas; and another 13 percent just reach for the jar, enjoying peanut butter sans the sandwich. The remaining 14 percent of respondents said their favorite peanut butter sandwich combo is unique to them – and those are the recipes "PB&J My Way" is seeking!

Easy to make and eat, a peanut butter sandwich has countless variations. Tell SPG what "PB&J My Way" means to you, and the organization will donate one jar of peanut butter to Feeding America for each recipe submitted, up to 4,000 jars. Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger relief charity, providing assistance through a nationwide network of food banks.

"What better way to celebrate National Peanut Month than to provide a nutritious food to people who need it most," said Leslie Wagner, executive director, Southern Peanut Growers. "Peanut butter is cost-effective and nutritious, not to mention, delicious. With so many variations possible, we can't wait to see all the creative ways that people incorporate peanut butter into their favorite sandwiches."

To enter your favorite peanut butter sandwich recipe, visit www.peanutbutterlovers.com and submit a recipe by March 31, 2010. Recipes can be as simple or as complex as you like – the only criteria is that it must contain peanut butter. A year supply (one case) of peanut butter will be awarded to the 10 participants who enter the most creative and delicious recipes. Top recipes will also be featured on www.peanutbutterlovers.com.

About Southern Peanut Growers:

Established in 1980, Southern Peanut Growers is a non-profit trade association representing peanut farmers in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. The organization educates American consumers about the U.S. peanut industry and its products.

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NXP Software has launched a range of multimedia software products to improve user experiences on Android-based mobile devices. This LifeVibes for Android portfolio includes high-quality online video playback with fast start-up and channel zapping, plus intuitive shoot-shape-share for social media. Other products allow for advanced media editing; easy content conversion for sharing in social media; and voice enhancements supporting state of the art noise and echo cancellation for cellular, VoIP and video telephony use cases.

"Android is an exciting platform, especially for consumers who want to get the most out of today's connected world with online multimedia and social networking. By providing LifeVibes products for Android, we're helping device makers provide rich, high quality experiences that will set their devices apart," says Peter Van de Berg, Marketing Director of NXP Software.

The LifeVibes for Android portfolio builds on NXP Software's proven multimedia software which have been deployed in more than half a billion mobile devices. The software can be supplied as turn-key applications as well as Android Framework extensions (SDKs) for application development. Integration has been done with the latest Android versions, so compatibility is guaranteed.

Consequently, the products allow handset manufacturers to extend the Android platform's capabilities quickly and cost-effectively, and provide differentiating, best-in-class multimedia on Android phones today. For operators and service providers, integrating LifeVibes for Android products drives service usage through a much better user experience.

The expanding LifeVibes for Android portfolio currently includes LifeCapture with MediaArtist (intuitive content shaping) and MediaShare (easier content sharing), MusicExperience (rich controls and enhancements to fine-tune sound), QuickPlayer (online media player with fast start-up and zapping), and Voice (echo and noise cancellation).

Website: http://www.software.nxp.com

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Hard rock band Bullet For My Valentine returns with its third Jive album, Fever, on April 27. The official first single, the blistering "Your Betrayal" impacts at radio on March 9, with a video to follow shortly.

Fever pairs Bullet For My Valentine with producer Don Gilmore, best known for his work with Linkin Park and Good Charlotte. The Welsh band-- vocalist/guitarist Matt Tuck, guitarist Michael Paget, bassist Jason James and drummer Michael Thomas -- recorded Fever in studios both in its native Wales and Los Angeles  The album follows 2008's Scream Aim Fire, which debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200, a career high for the group, whom Kerrang! named Best British Band in both 2008 and 2009. Worldwide Scream Aim Fire has sold one million copies and debuted in the Top 5 in Germany, Austria, Australia and #1 in Japan and reached gold status in the UK and Canada. Their 2006 debut, The Poison, has sold a million copies worldwide and certified gold status in America, the UK, Canada and Germany. Since those releases BFMV have rocked audiences on the Taste of Chaos, Mayhem, and No Fear festivals.

Eager to get new music into their fans' hands as quickly as possible, BFMV is offering album track "Begging For Mercy" as a free download for a limited time at BulletForMyValentine.com.

The electrifying live band starts a headlining U.S. tour on April 30th. Stops for the festival veterans include New Jersey's Bamboozle Festival and Columbus, Ohio's Rock on the Range. Upcoming international festival highlights include the Download Festival in the United Kingdom, Germany's massive Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, Sweden's Metal Town, Belgium's Graspop, Austria's Nova Rock and Italy's famed Gods Of Metal. The international release of Fever is April 26th.

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The United Nations Foundation announced today it is partnering with AMERICAN IDOL for an episode on February 25 dedicated to Haiti. During the IDOL results show on FOX on Thursday, February 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), IDOL winner Kris Allen will perform and will share footage of his trip to Haiti with the UN Foundation to raise awareness and funds that will benefit the United Nations as it works with Haitians to help rebuild the country.

“We are proud to partner with IDOL GIVES BACK Foundation, FOX and AMERICAN IDOL on this special episode,” said Kathy Calvin, CEO of the United Nations Foundation. “We are working directly with the UN to help Haiti address the medium and long-term challenges of reconstruction.  The UN needs our support to continue to provide food, water, shelter, medicine, security, and economic opportunities to the earthquake victims.  The UN and Haiti are rising to the challenge and we all have a chance to help them rebuild their future.”

Calvin and Kris Allen, an American singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, Arkansas, and the winner of the eighth season of AMERICAN IDOL, will travel to Haiti on February 19, 2010. During the trip, they will meet with Haitians and UN staff to learn how people are recovering from the earthquake and find out what they will need in the months to come.

“I’m looking forward to traveling to Haiti to see the UN’s work firsthand,” said Allen. “The people of Haiti are rebuilding their country, and the UN is there to help them every step of the way. I look forward to sharing the images and stories from my trip with IDOL viewers across the country.”

Since the earthquake, the United Nations has been working hand-in-hand with Haitians to help them recover.  In the months ahead, the UN’s life-saving work will continue, including delivering food and water to millions of Haitians, providing jobs opportunities for employment to more than 200,000 people, ensuring women and children are safe, and mitigating diseases such as measles and malaria.

The UN is close to reaching its appeal for $540 million. To learn more about the UN’s work in Haiti and how to donate, visit www.unfoundation.org/idol.  Donations to the UN Foundation are tax-deductible.

The UN Foundation is one of the beneficiaries of IDOL GIVES BACK, the television event raising awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities. The special will air during the Top 7 Results Show on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

About the United Nations Foundation

The United Nations Foundation, a public charity, was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and works to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through campaigns and partnerships, the organization connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. For more information, visit www.unfoundation.org.

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Interest by food companies to reduce trans fats has supported continued demand for Vistive® low-linolenic soybean oil.  As a result, processors across the Midwest are actively seeking contracts with growers for Vistive acres this season.

This provides a great opportunity for farmers located near participating grain elevators and processing plants to plant Vistive soybeans with the Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield® trait in 2010.

"These Vistive products demonstrated strong performance this past season, and the 2010 brand lineup offers many new, high-performing Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Vistive varieties," said Lisa Flynn, Monsanto Soybean Traits Marketing Manager. "Vistive farmers not only benefit from good yield potential, but also a premium of 60-cents per-bushel that will add directly to their bottom line."

Introduced in 2005, Vistive low-lin soybeans can reduce or eliminate trans fats in food.  Currently, Vistive oil is being used by multiple food companies that are looking for looking for healthier oil alternatives.  For 2010, processors are contracting for Vistive acres in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and South Dakota.

Monsanto Company's (NYSE: MON) commitment to quality food traits includes new Vistive Gold, which is currently in the company's research-and-development pipeline. Previously known as Vistive III, Vistive Gold looks to deliver a trans fat-free, reduced saturated fat soybean oil with a profile similar to olive oil. The company recently completed submissions to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Food and Drug Administration in support of the Vistive Gold trait.

Farmers interested in planting Vistive brand Genuity™ Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans this season are encouraged to talk to their seed dealer or Monsanto sales representative, or visit www.vistive.com and www.genuity.com.

About Monsanto Company

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world's natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit: www.monsanto.com . Follow our business on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/MonsantoCo on Facebook® at www.facebook.com/MonsantoCo, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto's Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.

Commercialization of Vistive Gold will be dependent on many factors including successful conclusion of the regulatory process

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity™, Genuity and Design™, Genuity Icons, Roundup®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Vistive® and Vistive and Design® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. ©2010 Monsanto Company.

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Mobile World Congress -- The Networks business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the addition of service quality optimization (SQO) to its global professional services portfolio, extending a rich history in network optimization to the next level.  Combining best in class service quality management (SQM) practices with network optimization expertise, Motorola's SQO service helps mobile operators increase existing revenue streams and identify new opportunities to enrich the subscriber experience by aggregating end user data streams, measuring performance against key quality indicators (KQI) and making adjustments to both network elements and business processes.

"Our service quality optimization service helps operators identify applications that are essential to their customers, monitor perceived customer satisfaction and decide how to best manage the tradeoffs between network investment and subscriber experience," said Eric Pradier, vice president, services for Motorola Networks. "Motorola combines its network optimization expertise with comprehensive data from the network to help operators enrich quality of experience (QoE).  As service providers improve experiences for their subscribers, customers can often respond with improved brand loyalty.  Strong brands attract new customers."

Motorola's SQO solution provides operators with the insight necessary to not only quickly identify and action service impacting issues that arise in the network, but also to understand actual user experiences.  With this information, a plan to increase service quality levels can be reviewed and implemented, working systematically through the network dimensions and resources.  Motorola collects data from a number of network and core interfaces in order to establish a comprehensive view of the subscriber experience.

The volumes of data collated by Motorola's SQO methodology are translated into intelligence to identify service issues, prioritize resolution, and make continuous improvements to the business. It can be applied by service providers at any stage of the life cycle: from new market entrants seeking to discover if the network is provisioned and performing as expected; to operators with dominant market position seeking to protect their position through excellent QoE. The methodology can also be applied by service providers with network-sharing agreements in place to ensure resources are used fairly, and that customers are receiving the expected quality of service.

Motorola's Networks business delivers fully integrated and customizable media solutions enabling operators to provide personalized, rich media experiences to their subscribers. As a global wireless infrastructure leader, Motorola is committed to 4G with WiMAX and LTE solutions that provide a way for operators to profitably meet the ever-growing demand for mobile broadband today while giving 2G and 3G customers a future path as we continue to support their legacy networks. Motorola brings its services, fourth generation orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) platform and 25 years of wireless data systems innovation, experience and expertise to bear as operators - wireline, wireless, cable and telco - seek to evolve their networks for the future.

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About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and focused on advancing the way the world connects.  From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile.  Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2010. All rights reserved.

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Ingenuity® Systems, the leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, today announced the addition of dynamic reports, new weekly content updates, and metabolomics workflow support in the latest release of IPA® software.  

Life science researchers need to keep up with increasingly complex developments in the diagnosis, treatment, and etiology of diseases.  Through the new IPA reports, researchers now have a centralized location to summarize and communicate key insights regarding the broader biological and therapeutic relevance of a particular pathway, analysis, or list of molecules (genes, proteins, or chemicals) associated with a disease. IPA reports can be easily shared and have active links so all team members can access valuable, targeted information.  In addition, Ingenuity content updates occur weekly and are manually reviewed, ensuring the knowledge in each report is up-to-date and accurate.  

"The combination of weekly content updates with the new dynamic reports in IPA 8.5 helped numerous translational medicine and systems biology projects at the Erasmus MC to create clear and targeted summaries for several relevant genes associated with the disease we are studying," stated Dr. Andreas Kremer, Research Scientist, Erasmus Medical Center.  "Because of the accuracy of Ingenuity's current and detailed biomedical knowledge, we were able to confidently leverage recent discoveries along with our proprietary data and come to a novel, up-to-date understanding of the relevance of these genes in the context of the disease."

Other high impact features in IPA 8.5 include streamlined metabolomics workflows, collaborative workspaces, and new pathway and disease content. For more details, please go to:  http://www.ingenuity.com/ipa85/index.html.

About IPA®

IPA is an all-in-one software application that enables researchers to model, analyze, and understand the complex biological and chemical systems at the core of life science research.  For more information visit: www.ingenuity.com

About Ingenuity® Systems

Ingenuity Systems is a leading provider of information solutions and custom services for life science researchers, computational biologists and bioinformaticists, and life science industry suppliers. For more information visit: www.ingenuity.com

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RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today introduced PowerSmart™ power platforms, a new product category designed to reshape the future of multimode, multi-band cellular RF architectures. RFMD's PowerSmart™ platforms feature a revolutionary new RF Configurable Power Core™, which leverages industry-leading functional efficiency and delivers state-of-the-art processing of all known cellular communications modulation schemes, including GSM/GPRS, EDGE, EDGE Evolution, CDMA, 3G (TD-SCDMA or WCDMA/HSPA+) and 4G (LTE or WiMAX). With PowerSmart™, RFMD is enabling a new generation of global smartphones and mobile internet devices requiring three or more bands of 3G or 4G.

The RF Configurable Power Core™ at the heart of each PowerSmart™ platform incorporates all power amplification and RF power management functionality. RFMD's PowerSmart™ platforms also include all necessary switching and signal conditioning functionality in a compact reference design, providing smartphone manufacturers a single scalable source for the entire cellular front end. PowerSmart™ is modulation scheme agnostic and can support four bands of GSM/GPRS or EDGE and up to five bands of TD-SCDMA, WCDMA/HSPA+, LTE, WiMAX or CDMA – all within a product footprint that is 35% smaller than today's highest volume quad-band solutions. In a real-world comparison, versus today's highest volume triple-band 3G solution using power amplifier duplexer (PAD) modules, PowerSmart™ reduces board space requirements by greater than 40%.

Eric Creviston, president of RFMD's Cellular Products Group (CPG), said, "RFMD's PowerSmart™ power platforms deliver smartphone manufacturers enhanced performance and improvements in value and solution size that are unmatched in the cellular RF industry. PowerSmart™ platforms process all known cellular modulations at optimum performance, with superior energy efficiency and at the industry's lowest total cost of ownership. We anticipate significant customer adoption this year as PowerSmart™ enables global 3G/4G penta-band implementations with product footprints that are smaller than those of triple-band solutions. With pricing below competitive penta-band WCDMA solutions and a revolutionary architecture that enables both global platform manufacturing and real-time RF configurability of individual smartphone models, PowerSmart™ is indeed smart power for smartphones."

PowerSmart™ power platforms provide customers and cellular platform providers industry-leading mode coverage (GSM/GPRS, EDGE, EDGE Evolution, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA/HSPA+ and LTE/4G) and industry-leading band coverage (bands 1-6 and 8-10). RFMD's PowerSmart™ platforms also help to extend battery life and significantly reduce average thermal dissipation – both critical performance metrics for smartphone manufacturers – by maximizing efficiency across power levels, across data rates (voice-only to LTE) and during non-ideal load conditions, also known as "antenna mismatch." Each PowerSmart™ platform utilizes a standardized digital interface (SDI) and is optimized to mate with leading multi-band HSPA+/EDGE/GPRS RF transceivers.

RFMD offers the industry's broadest and most innovative portfolio of radio frequency components, including cellular power amplifier modules, cellular transmit modules, cellular switch and filter modules, and front ends for Wi-Fi, WiMAX and GPS applications. In addition to emerging multimode, multi-band architectures, RFMD's industry-leading 3G/4G product portfolio accommodates all major RF architectures, including mode-specific/band-specific and mode-specific/multi-band architectures. RFMD also supplies a broad portfolio of 2G/2.5G power amplifier-based and switch-based components optimized for 3G handsets, providing a comprehensive RF product portfolio covering the entire cellular front end. RFMD's broad product portfolio is on display at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 15 to February 18.

About RFMD

RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers.

Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at www.rfmd.com.

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, representations and contentions and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements included herein represent management's current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements or publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as is required under the federal securities laws. RF Micro Devices' business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with the impact of global macroeconomic and credit conditions on our business and the business of our suppliers and customers, variability in operating results, the rate of growth and development of wireless markets, risks associated with the reduced investment in our wireless systems business, our ability to execute on our plans to consolidate or relocate manufacturing operations, our reliance on inclusion in third party reference designs for a portion of our revenue, our ability to manage channel partner and customer relationships, risks associated with the operation of our wafer fabrication facilities, molecular beam epitaxy facility, assembly facility and test and tape and reel facilities, our ability to complete acquisitions and integrate acquired companies, including the risk that we may not realize expected synergies from our business combinations, our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel and develop leaders, variability in production yields, raw material costs and availability, our ability to reduce costs and improve margins in response to declining average selling prices, our ability to bring new products to market, our ability to adjust production capacity in a timely fashion in response to changes in demand for our products, dependence on a limited number of customers, dependence on gallium arsenide (GaAs) for the majority of our products, and dependence on third parties. These and other risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in RF Micro Devices' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any of these forward-looking statements.

RF MICRO DEVICES® and RFMD® are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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- Rich Messaging Services Enable MTS to Differentiate its Customer Offering

Acision, a world leader in mobile data, today announces it has extended its relationship with MTS, the largest telecom operator in Russia, by deploying advanced messaging services including Acision Message Plus and Acision Message Store, key components of Acision's Open Data Services Architecture. By implementing these solutions, MTS's subscribers will have access to a full range of personalised services across SMS all via one messaging platform. In addition, the service creation environment of Acision's Open Data Services Architecture enables MTS to continually co-design and deploy innovative services, providing differentiation in a highly competitive market.

Acision's Open Data Services Architecture empowers the operator to provide a high quality messaging experience, enabling more control, flexibility and productivity to users. Subscribers can enjoy innovative services such as message auto-reply, forwarding and a web-based messaging inbox where messages can be read and archived. This allows users to actively control the content they receive, an effective tool to combat issues such as SMS bullying or inappropriate messaging.

Pavel Roytberg, MTS's products' director, said: "We always strive to offer our customers the widest range of innovative services. By working with Acision on our messaging requirements we can ensure our customers have access to the very latest messaging applications while receiving a fulfilling experience. Acision's advanced messaging solution allows us to take messaging to the next level, enabling subscribers to set up 'desktop-like' services, such as auto-reply and web-based archiving. This clearly differentiates MTS from our competitors and we look forward to continuing the longevity of this trusted relationship with Acision."

"We are delighted to extend our relationship with MTS by providing some of the most advanced messaging services in the market. Through providing additional messaging functionality, we can help MTS distinguish its customer offering and increase loyalty by giving subscribers more control and choice over the mobile services they use," said Rory Buckley, Chief Executive at Acision.

MTS is the largest mobile operator in Russia with 69.3 million subscribers and one of the top 10 mobile operators in the world with 97.81million subscribers across the MTS Group (according to Informa Telecoms & Media, based on proportionate subscribers). As part of its advanced messaging solution, Acision will also upgrade and extend its Acision SMSC, Acision MMSC as well as deploy Acision's mobile data charging solution across MTS' networks in Russia.

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About Acision

As a world leader in mobile data, Acision aims to power innovation and profitable growth in mobile data services. As the pioneer of mobile messaging, Acision's real time mobile data solutions support its customers worldwide to drive new revenues with innovative services while controlling, optimising and monetising data traffic. For more information, visit Acision at http://www.acision.com

About MTS

Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (MTS) is the largest mobile phone operator in Russia and the CIS. MTS services over 97.81 million subscribers (as of December 31, 2009). MTS provides mobile communications in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia and Belarus, the territory with a total population of more than 230 million. MTS has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since July 2000 and trades under the ticker MBT. http://www.mts.ru

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Further addressing the demand for uncompromised mobile Web browsing and rich Internet applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 on TI's OMAP™ processors and OMAP processor-based development platforms, including the new Zoom™ OMAP36x-III and the OMAP 4 processor-based Blaze™ mobile development platform. As highlighted in January 2010, Flash Player 10.1 will soon land on exciting OMAP 3 processor-based devices across various operating systems, including Android and Palm webOS™. Some of today's most popular devices powered by TI's OMAP 3 processor will soon receive a Flash Player 10.1 upgrade, as will additional OMAP 3 processor-based devices set to launch in the first half of this year. Mobile World Congress attendees can see Flash Player 10.1 in action on OMAP processor-based devices in the TI booth (8A84, Hall 8), along with all of the latest TI-based demos.

TI's OMAP processor family

TI's OMAP applications processor family today delivers immersive user interfaces, hardware-accelerated 2D and 3D graphics, 12-megapixel image capture, 720p high-definition (HD) video record/playback and other robust features to today's mobile devices at low power levels. As the product family expands, TI is elevating the capabilities to enhance the multimedia-rich user experiences with capabilities such as 1080p video record and playback, 20-megapixel imaging and approximately a week of audio play time. Flash Player 10.1 support complements the entire family of OMAP processors' capabilities with uncompromised Web browsing of expressive applications, content and HD videos across devices.

Adobe Flash Player 10.1

Adobe unveiled Flash Player 10.1 software for mobile, Internet-connected devices in October 2009 to allow uncompromised Web browsing of virtually all Flash technology based content to reach users any time, any place. Armed with Flash Player 10.1 support, TI's OMAP processors help manufacturers and developers bring high-performance, low-power mobile applications, content and video to consumers around the world.

"TI is a long-term supporter of Adobe Flash, and many of the first demonstrations of Flash Player 10.1 were successfully showcased on devices built on the OMAP platform," said Remi El-Ouazzane, vice president and general manager, OMAP product group, TI. "From business travelers to on-the-go parents, today's consumers expect mobile devices to provide the full Web and no-compromise multimedia experiences. Our OMAP processors make this possible by expanding Flash technology to the mobile environment without sacrificing power consumption, performance or cost."

"With 75 percent of online videos, more than 70 percent of online games and 85 percent of the top sites using Adobe Flash, the upcoming release of Flash Player 10.1 will unleash this vast amount of interactive content across devices and platforms," said David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Platform Business at Adobe. "We expect to see the full Flash Player on smartphones in the first half of 2010 and are delighted that some of the first devices are based on TI's OMAP processors."

As an innovator of hardware, software and power management technology for mobile and consumer technologies, TI serves as an active participant in the Open Screen Project, a broad industry initiative to deliver a consistent runtime environment across devices. The initiative has close to 70 participants and is dedicated to enabling web content, standalone applications and uncompromised web browsing across televisions, desktops, mobile devices and other consumer electronics that take advantage of capabilities of the Adobe Flash Platform, including Adobe Flash Player 10.1. For more information, visit www.openscreenproject.org.

Availability

General availability of Adobe Flash Player 10.1 is expected in the first half of 2010. OMAP processors supporting the pre-release of Adobe Flash Player became available in 2H 2009, and OMAP processor-based devices with Flash technology support are available to consumers today.

Adobe Flash Platform

The Adobe Flash Platform is the leading web design and development platform for creating expressive applications, content and video that run consistently across operating systems and devices and reach over 98 percent of Internet-enabled desktops. Flash Player 10 was installed on more than 93 percent of computers in just the first ten months since its release. According to comScore Media Metrix, approximately 75 percent of online videos viewed worldwide are delivered using Adobe Flash technology, making it the No.1 format for video on the web. Major broadcasters and media companies including Disney.com, MLB.com and DIRECTV rely on the Adobe Flash Platform for delivering video on the web, and the platform powers social network sites such as YouTube and MySpace.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.

Trademarks

OMAP is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. Flash is a registered trademark of Adobe. All other registered trademarks and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Omnilert®, LLC, maker of RainedOut, the first text message service for sports leagues and clubs, announced today that Performance Motorsports Marketing (PMM) has started to promote RainedOut to speedways and race tracks across America.

Race track operators and owners hire PMM to boost fan loyalty and attendance. One way to do this is to offer fans and racing teams a way to quickly learn about track closures and race cancellations. There is no faster and more convenient way to do this than with mass text messaging.

RainedOut empowers track operators to create and broadcast urgent news directly to fans' cell phones as text messages. Each message contains a brief mention of a track sponsor, so a portion of the message sponsorship fees go back to the track and PMM.

"It's a win-win-win scenario," says Larry O'Donohue, President of PMM. "The track wins because they keep people informed which boosts track loyalty. The fans and racing teams win because they never have to waste time or gas going to an event that was cancelled. And, PMM wins because it offers us another way to help our clients achieve their goals."

About Performance Motorsports Marketing

PMM develops marketing and public relations programs for organizations with the desire to be involved in the world of motorsports. Programs include auto racing activities with speedways, race teams, and the racing radio show "IN THE PITS – Racing Radio®" on 106.7FM The Fan. The show broadcasts live from the nation's capital every Saturday morning from 8:00 – 9:00am ET. Weekly shows are available online via streaming audio. Previous shows are archived for on demand listening. To learn more, visit www.inthepitsracing.com.

About RainedOut

Established in 2004 and used by more than 2,000 organizations, RainedOut is the first text message service for sports leagues and clubs. This free sponsor-supported service enables non-technical people to administer and send custom or predefined messages instantly to the entire league for improved communication. It is used to cancel games, give directions, recruit volunteers, and much more. As a Web-based service, messages can initiate from a net-connected PC or from the field using a net-connected cell phone. Through one simple interface, RainedOut instantly and simultaneously broadcasts messages to subscribers' mobile phones (via SMS text message) and e-mail accounts, and to the leagues' own Web pages, RainedOut Page, Facebook Page, and Twitter Account. To learn more, visit http://www.RainedOut.com.

About Omnilert

Omnilert, LLC is the leading provider of unified mass notification systems for better business continuity, emergency management, and routine communication. The easy-to-use, self-service, Web-based system enables a single person to communicate timely information to thousands of people anywhere, anytime, on any device or service. The award-winning company's 3,000 clients include the U.S. Army, GE, Harvard University, Boeing, American Red Cross, UNICEF, sanofi-aventis, and the National Institutes of Health. Omnilert solutions are sold under the brand names e2Campus, Amerilert, and RainedOut. The privately held company is headquartered in Leesburg, Va., and at http://www.omnilert.com online.

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The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the availability of F&I eForms for the POWER dealership management system (DMS). F&I eForms enables the dealership to print vehicle sale documents quickly and efficiently on plain paper from a laser printer, rather than using pre-printed forms and a traditional impact printer.

With F&I eForms, dealerships can automatically merge deal data into laser-printed finance contracts, insurance applications, state forms, and aftermarket agreements. Printing F&I forms on plain paper from a laser printer can eliminate alignment issues associated with impact printing and reduce the dealership's pre-printed forms inventory. F&I eForms is a proven tool to make the forms preparation process faster and easier, resulting in a more pleasant customer experience.

"Customers who purchase a vehicle from a dealership typically spend 25 percent of their time in the finance office finalizing their purchase and the related paperwork," said Jon Strawsburg, vice president of Product Planning for Reynolds. "F&I eForms streamlines the forms preparation process and reduces common forms errors that can lead to reprinting forms and more time spent in the F&I office. By developing F&I eForms for the POWER DMS, we're helping our customers spend less time on paperwork and more time serving their customers. This creates a more productive sales experience."

Reynolds also has enhanced F&I Menu Selling for POWER, which offers dealerships a proven, consistent method for presenting finance and insurance products to their customers. The easy-to-understand format of Menu Selling helps dealerships clearly and effectively explain available F&I products to their customers, which consistently leads to increased sales in F&I.

"We remain focused on helping dealerships improve the overall effectiveness and profitability of their businesses," said Strawsburg. "F&I eForms and F&I Menu Selling for the POWER DMS are two important products in helping dealerships better manage the time customers spend in the finance office, which can lead to an increase in finance products sold for dealerships and improve the purchase experience for consumers."

About Reynolds

Reynolds and Reynolds is the automotive industry's leading provider of automobile dealership software, services, and forms to help dealerships improve business results.  The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, with major operations in Houston and College Station, Texas, and Celina, Ohio.  (www.reyrey.com)

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Some of the nation's top cable operators have collaborated to give cable customers a way to support relief efforts in Haiti via a Video On Demand (VOD)* showcase of the much-anticipated We Are The World 25 For Haiti -- a brand-new, contemporary version of the iconic 1985 philanthropic anthem "We Are the World." Starting this weekend, and available until March 14, cable customers in Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Bright House Networks systems around the country can watch the star-studded, long-form video via the VOD platform. 100 percent of the video's $2.99 price will be donated to the We Are the World Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. The foundation, formed by legendary producer Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, who both serve as executive producers and producers of the re-recording of the iconic We Are The World, among others, is committed to providing long-term assistance to the Haitian people through an organization that will be operated with full transparency and using state-of-the-art technology and star power.

The long-form video version of the song, featuring over 80 of the world's top recording stars, (complete roster and full production credits** listed below) and directed by Academy-Award® winner Paul Haggis, will be available starting this weekend in 33 million cable homes, following a preview of a shorter version during the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games on Fri, Feb. 12, broadcast by NBC.  Performers of all generations and backgrounds got together in Los Angeles on February 1st -- nearly 25 years to the day from the first recording -- to re-record the song that is still the best-selling single of all-time. This production was made possible through financial support from Visa Inc.

The cable On Demand project came together through the efforts of Quincy Jones and media entrepreneur Alexis Denny of Normandy International.  They brought the idea to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, who enlisted the nation's top VOD distributor, iN DEMAND to coordinate the effort and bring in the company's other owners; Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Cox Communications, who quickly agreed to participate.

Commented Quincy Jones, "For Comcast to bring together the cable industry leaders in the same spirit of collaboration that the artists shared in the studio was very fitting, and I am enormously grateful to Brian Roberts and Comcast, as well as Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Bright House Networks for their inspired support of our efforts to bring much needed relief to the people of Haiti."

"The crisis in Haiti has stirred an outpouring of emotion and concern around the world," explains Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts.  "As technology continues to change our lives, we wanted to find a way to put the vast resources of our industry into the broad effort so many individuals and organizations were making."

"Just as there was no hesitation from nearly one hundred of the world's most gifted performers to lend their talents and voices to create an incredibly compelling piece of contemporary entertainment, there was also no hesitation from iN DEMAND and their cable owners Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Bright House Networks to come together in this heroic effort to bring hope and relief to the people of Haiti," said Lionel Richie.

Pat Esser, President, Cox Communications and Steve Miron, CEO of Bright House Networks, said in a joint statement: "Through this unified effort, we and all of our customers have a way to make an immediate difference to the people of Haiti through this urgent philanthropic outreach.  We are fortunate that we have the technology right now through On Demand for viewers to simply click on and enjoy the video, knowing that the entire purchase price will go to the We Are the World Foundation."

More information about the We Are The World 25 for Haiti multi-faceted fund-raising campaign can be found at www.world25.org.

Technology has moved to the forefront of philanthropic outreach in recent months, with text message giving jumping into the mainstream during the crisis in Haiti. According to Ms. Denny, who developed the On Demand charity outreach, "In experimenting with various interactive platforms, I began to think about what cable TV could offer people who want to do more than watch, who are inspired to take an action.  Click and give -- it's that simple, and they get the bonus of seeing the video too."

Upon its initial release in 1985, the song changed forever the model of philanthropy and celebrity, raising over $63 million dollars for famine relief in Africa and becoming the first certified multi-platinum single.  This year's video features a dazzling array of talent, many of whom normally would not share a stage were it not for sharing the common cause of supporting the Haitian people. From Barbra Streisand to Lil Wayne, the Jonas Brothers to Tony Bennett, Celine Dion to Pink, the stars heeded the call of Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie to come together once again.

*The video can be accessed as follows:

Comcast: VOD Top Picks

Time Warner Cable: Movies On Demand

Cox: Movies On Demand

Bright House Networks: Movies On Demand

**Recorded on February 1st in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) the new version, in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.

About iN DEMAND L.L.C.

iN DEMAND L.L.C. is the pioneer and world leader in providing exciting transactional entertainment delivered through television's most innovative technologies. iN DEMAND creates and delivers programming through cable Pay-Per-View (PPV), Video-On-Demand (VOD) as well as on digital platforms.  PPV programming includes movies, boxing and mixed martial arts events and the digital out-of-market subscription professional sports packages for MLB, the NBA, the NHL and MLS. The company also offers a range of VOD products including first-run movies and serves as the exclusive TV home of Howard Stern via its Howard TV On Demand offering. Content is delivered in both SD and HD.  iN DEMAND's owners are Comcast iN DEMAND Holdings, Inc., Cox Communications Holdings, Inc., and Time Warner Entertainment - Advance/Newhouse Partnership. Further information about the company can be found at www.indemand.com.

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At a stunning four to six feet in height, these spectacular roses made a strong impact on the Valentine's Day segment of "The View" on Friday morning. Demand rose throughout the day, making Organic Bouquet the #1 search on Google by the afternoon. These eco-friendly stems are grown in Ecuador nestled between two volcanoes where they grow naturally tall without the use of harmful synthetic chemicals. Each stem boasts a large bloom, an astonishing 3-4 inches in diameter, creating a sea of lush red petals that stay fresher longer.

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Offered by Organic Bouquet (www.organicbouquet.com) – the nation's leading supplier of earth-friendly flowers and gifts – when you buy these roses, you're not only removing harmful chemicals from our environment, you're also helping farm workers in developing countries support their families. Each purchase helps provide education, medical care and jobs with livable wages for growers and artisans. In addition, certified sustainable farms employ over 60% female workers-providing job opportunities where there once was none.  

"Being sustainable is not just about our company. It's about our partners, our industry associates and our customers. The demand for our product from "The View" demonstrates the desire consumers have to make the right decisions," said Organic Bouquet's CEO, Robert McLaughlin.

OrganicBouquet.com selections make a positive impact even when they're in transit; a contribution is made to a fund that's restoring forests in Central America to offset the carbon released during transport. That commitment extends right down to the packaging – printed with soy- and water-based ink on recycled or recyclable materials. Being socially responsible has never been easier, more affordable or more beautiful.

ABOUT ORGANIC BOUQUET

OrganicBouquet.com is a mission-based company that cares about environmental, social and economic sustainability. We invite you to join us in our efforts to make a positive impact on the world. With every purchase from OrganicBouquet.com, you are improving the life of a grower or artisan and protecting the environment for generations to come.

Organic Bouquet flowers are sustainably grown and have been certified by third-party agencies, such as USDA, Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance. Our packaging is gentle on the earth, safeguards ecology, and is made with sustainable and biodegradable materials.  

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Serving North American travelers for over 75 years, Rail Europe Inc. is proud to announce its Spanish and French language versions of their travel Web site.  This online experience begins with the new www.raileurope.com.mx and www.raileurope.ca.  The new sites allow travelers to plan their rail-cation and begin their European experience online before they even pack their bags.  Rail Europe continues to offer the option to call their toll free numbers and speak directly to a Spanish or French-speaking agent.

The company's President and CEO, Frederic Langlois, remarks, "Mexico and Canada are a growing market for us and we recognize the need to offer a sophisticated online booking technology in Spanish and French.  Our sites cater to all types of travelers, allowing them to easily and efficiently research, plan and book their European rail vacation."

Over 60% of Rail Europe Inc.'s business is generated via online sales.  The new sites are designed to offer state-of-the-art online functionality that makes planning a trip part of each individual's unique travel experience.  They also provide customers with a matchless combination of three important benefits:

• The most streamlined online booking technology
• The most extensive information available on European destinations and rail products
• A rich immersion into the experience of European travel via interactive tools

Why More Travelers Are Choosing Rail

High-speed rail travel has emerged as a civilized, efficient and eco-friendly option that transforms the journey itself into an authentic and highly rewarding travel experience.  With unique access to the vast European rail network – representing more than 35 railroad operators throughout the continent, Rail Europe Inc. offers the widest range of point-to-point rail tickets, rail 'n drive passes, high-speed train tickets, sightseeing passes, city passes and hotel and rail packages available to North American customers.

About Rail Europe

Established in 1932, Rail Europe is the largest distributor of European rail products in North America.  The company encourages travelers to make train travel a part of their European travel experience.

For more information or to book any of Rail Europe's wide range of economical railpasses and point-to-point tickets on trains throughout Europe, consult a travel agent or log on to Rail Europe's Web sites, www.raileurope.com, www.raileurope.com.mx, www.raileurope.ca or call 1-888-382-7245 (U.S.), 1-800-361-7245 (Canada) or 1-800-726-1936 (Mexico).  To book rail for groups of 10 or more, please contact the Group Department at www.raileurope.com/group-travel/group-travel.html.

Photos: High-resolution photos of European trains may be downloaded by the media at downloads.raileurope.com/presspix/presspix.html.

* Translations for the Spanish site are by MBrowne Marketing Translations

* Translations for the French site are by translations.com and Rail Europe Inc.

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Some of the nation's top cable operators have collaborated to give cable customers a way to support relief efforts in Haiti via a Video On Demand (VOD)* showcase of the much-anticipated We Are The World 25 For Haiti -- a brand-new, contemporary version of the iconic 1985 philanthropic anthem "We Are the World." Starting this weekend, and available until March 14, cable customers in Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Bright House Networks systems around the country can watch the star-studded, long-form video via the VOD platform. 100 percent of the video's $2.99 price will be donated to the We Are the World Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. The foundation, formed by legendary producer Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, who both serve as executive producers and producers of the re-recording of the iconic We Are The World, among others, is committed to providing long-term assistance to the Haitian people through an organization that will be operated with full transparency and using state-of-the-art technology and star power.

The long-form video version of the song, featuring over 80 of the world's top recording stars, (complete roster and full production credits** listed below) and directed by Academy-Award® winner Paul Haggis, will be available starting this weekend in 33 million cable homes, following a preview of a shorter version during the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games on Fri, Feb. 12, broadcast by NBC.  Performers of all generations and backgrounds got together in Los Angeles on February 1st -- nearly 25 years to the day from the first recording -- to re-record the song that is still the best-selling single of all-time. This production was made possible through financial support from Visa Inc.

The cable On Demand project came together through the efforts of Quincy Jones and media entrepreneur Alexis Denny of Normandy International.  They brought the idea to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, who enlisted the nation's top VOD distributor, iN DEMAND to coordinate the effort and bring in the company's other owners; Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Cox Communications, who quickly agreed to participate.

Commented Quincy Jones, "For Comcast to bring together the cable industry leaders in the same spirit of collaboration that the artists shared in the studio was very fitting, and I am enormously grateful to Brian Roberts and Comcast, as well as Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Bright House Networks for their inspired support of our efforts to bring much needed relief to the people of Haiti."

"The crisis in Haiti has stirred an outpouring of emotion and concern around the world," explains Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts.  "As technology continues to change our lives, we wanted to find a way to put the vast resources of our industry into the broad effort so many individuals and organizations were making."

"Just as there was no hesitation from nearly one hundred of the world's most gifted performers to lend their talents and voices to create an incredibly compelling piece of contemporary entertainment, there was also no hesitation from iN DEMAND and their cable owners Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Bright House Networks to come together in this heroic effort to bring hope and relief to the people of Haiti," said Lionel Richie.

Pat Esser, President, Cox Communications and Steve Miron, CEO of Bright House Networks, said in a joint statement: "Through this unified effort, we and all of our customers have a way to make an immediate difference to the people of Haiti through this urgent philanthropic outreach.  We are fortunate that we have the technology right now through On Demand for viewers to simply click on and enjoy the video, knowing that the entire purchase price will go to the We Are the World Foundation."

More information about the We Are The World 25 for Haiti multi-faceted fund-raising campaign can be found at www.world25.org.

Technology has moved to the forefront of philanthropic outreach in recent months, with text message giving jumping into the mainstream during the crisis in Haiti. According to Ms. Denny, who developed the On Demand charity outreach, "In experimenting with various interactive platforms, I began to think about what cable TV could offer people who want to do more than watch, who are inspired to take an action.  Click and give -- it's that simple, and they get the bonus of seeing the video too."

Upon its initial release in 1985, the song changed forever the model of philanthropy and celebrity, raising over $63 million dollars for famine relief in Africa and becoming the first certified multi-platinum single.  This year's video features a dazzling array of talent, many of whom normally would not share a stage were it not for sharing the common cause of supporting the Haitian people. From Barbra Streisand to Lil Wayne, the Jonas Brothers to Tony Bennett, Celine Dion to Pink, the stars heeded the call of Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie to come together once again.

*The video can be accessed as follows:

Comcast: VOD Top Picks

Time Warner Cable: Movies On Demand

Cox: Movies On Demand

Bright House Networks: Movies On Demand

**Recorded on February 1st in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) the new version, in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.

About iN DEMAND L.L.C.

iN DEMAND L.L.C. is the pioneer and world leader in providing exciting transactional entertainment delivered through television's most innovative technologies. iN DEMAND creates and delivers programming through cable Pay-Per-View (PPV), Video-On-Demand (VOD) as well as on digital platforms.  PPV programming includes movies, boxing and mixed martial arts events and the digital out-of-market subscription professional sports packages for MLB, the NBA, the NHL and MLS. The company also offers a range of VOD products including first-run movies and serves as the exclusive TV home of Howard Stern via its Howard TV On Demand offering. Content is delivered in both SD and HD.  iN DEMAND's owners are Comcast iN DEMAND Holdings, Inc., Cox Communications Holdings, Inc., and Time Warner Entertainment - Advance/Newhouse Partnership. Further information about the company can be found at www.indemand.com.

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Google literally started the online world "buzzing" with the February 9th launch of Google Buzz, the fully Google-integrated platform for real-time sharing set to rival and possibly bring about the end of Twitter.  Gmail users have likely already noticed the new Buzz application in their account, which, according to Google, is preset with all the users' contacts and is ready to roll.  Buzz is already causing some industry warnings, but will probably initiate a frenzy of users and businesses ready to jump on board.

During the official launch event, Google touts Buzz' top five highlights that, off the record, officially trump other real-time platforms such as Twitter.  These items of interest include "auto-following," where the user's Gmail contacts and chat buddies automatically become reciprocal "followers," which negate the user having to search for, find, and add contacts.  Google claims this aspect satisfies the user's need to have the platform "just work."

The second selling feature is the ability to share rich content quickly.  Users will be able to view images, videos, links, and content pulled from other applications as quickly and easily as they always wished other platforms worked, but which usually didn't.  This allows the user to flip through their friends' photos with zero delay, at sizes almost as large as the browser window.  Videos will be viewed in-line and in high quality resolution without opening a new window.  Sharing a link will also allow the user to "fetch" headlines and media from that site to display alongside their post, adding a very rich experience users will find refreshing and probably addicting.

Buzz will also allow easy switching between public and private sharing.  Just as in Gmail, users will have the ability to create different contact groups such as co-workers and family, as well as add custom groups.  Switching between groups or posting publicly is as easy as clicking the appropriate group from a drop-down menu while adding your post.  On the down side, the default setting is "public," allowing your posts to be found by anyone unless you specifically pick another option.

Fourthly, a great feature of Google Buzz is the easy integration into the Gmail Inbox.  When a user's post is commented on or replied to, an email will be sent to the user's Inbox.  Unlike other applications, however, there will be no need to open a new window and enter a password; instead the email will open and you will be looking at the Google Buzz platform, with all the typical bells and whistles at your immediate control.

Finally, being Google, a "recommended" feature will also be available.  When a non-contact has added something Google feels would be of interest to the user (for example, when several of the user's contacts have commented on a third party's post), Google will post it to the user's Buzz account with a "recommended" link next to it.  This link will explain the reason for the recommendation and allow the user to show whether they are interested or not interested.  Over time, the user's interest, or lack thereof, will "teach" Google about their preferences for future recommendations.

With all this new technology at our fingertips, are there any downsides to Google Buzz?  For one thing, many people are expressing their great concern over the lax nature of Buzz' privacy policy: unless a user manually changes their privacy settings, anyone will be able to access their profile and see the contacts they email or chat with most often.

Another cause for concern for some businesses: will this new platform add to Google's highly integrated system, further cement Google's monopoly online (including mobile devices), and stunt the growth of other businesses such as Microsoft?  How will this affect other companies?  It will be necessary to keep on top of all changing technology platforms to best communicate your brand as users' preferences change.  In the meantime, many companies are already jumping on-board in an attempt to take advantage of the internet's latest and greatest.

Contributed by Amanda Finch, VP Operations, Titan SEO, Inc.

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American International Toy Fair -- LEGO Systems, Inc., the North American division of the world's leading construction toy brand, announced today that it will take its play pattern and values into a new toy category with 10 premium constructible board games. Each of the 10 LEGO Games leverages classic board game play of guessing, strategy, memory, logic and chance to offer a new way to play with the construction toy brand. The first five LEGO Games are due to release online on March 1, and all 10 will be available August 1 in the board game aisle at retail.  

LEGO Games cater to a wide range of purchase and play occasions, ages, play types and price points. Each game provides everything needed to start building and playing right out of the box, including a customizable LEGO dice and separate building and game play instructions. LEGO Games are designed to be a new game every time they are played, encouraging children of all ages to build the game differently or change the rules and dice to keep game play fresh and exciting.

"The strong momentum we have in our U.S. business allows us to expand beyond the construction category to bring a decidedly LEGO twist to board games," said Soren Torp Laursen, president, LEGO Systems. "When we look for ways to reinterpret the LEGO play experience, they must be obviously LEGO brand but never seen before, which LEGO Games delivers in a big way. We believe we will introduce our passionate fans to a new way to play with the brand while also recruiting new fans – and families – to LEGO play."

"The fusion of a trusted brand with compelling game play is a winning combination for a category that traditionally sees little innovation," says renowned strategy game developer Reiner Knizia, who consulted with the company on development of the games. "With a variety of game types, buildable game boards and changeable rules, no two LEGO Games experiences are ever the same."  

Beginning in March, five LEGO Games will be available for sale in select toy, discount merchandise and specialty online stores, including:

• Monster 4 - The first player to get four of their monsters in a row wins. Every roll of the LEGO dice brings a chance to move a monster, displace another player's monsters or send the giant spider in to clear some space. SRP $14.99
• Lava Dragon - Players must prove they are the bravest knight by being the first to climb the volcano and summon the mighty dragon. Along the way, each roll of the LEGO dice helps players to climb, block opponents, avoid lava or knock opponents off the volcano! This exciting game of strategy and luck is never the same game twice. SRP $14.99
• Pirate Code - Players must be the first to guess their opponents' secret treasure codes before theirs is revealed to take the title of pirate captain. In this game of logic, luck, secrets and treasures, players can set their own code of jewels in their treasure chest so the game is different every time. SRP $19.99
• Minotaurus - Players must be the first to lead their three heroes to the temple, avoiding the Minotaur and cleverly placing walls to block their opponents. By changing the LEGO dice, players can jump hedges, and by re-building the maze, every game is a new adventure. This game of chance and strategy is great fun for the whole family. SRP $24.99
• Creationary - Players roll the LEGO dice to select one of four exciting building categories: vehicles, buildings, nature or things. Three levels of difficulty give players a chance to show off their creative building skills so that others can guess what is being created. A great game for family and friends to test their imagination, creativity, building and guessing skills. SRP $34.99

All LEGO Games will be widely available in the board game aisles of toy, discount merchandise and specialty stores nationwide. Joining the five launching in March are:

• Robo Champ - The first player to build a robot with all the correct color parts will win the trophy and be named Robo Champ! Each roll of the LEGO dice brings a chance to collect the parts needed or grab them from other players to finish the bot and take the trophy! SRP $9.99
• Magikus - With the help of the owl, players race to be the first to collect the four special ingredients to cast the magical spell. Each roll of the LEGO dice brings a new chance to collect new ingredients or grab the ones needed from opponents to win. SRP $9.99
• Race 3000 - Players must show that they have what it takes to cross the finish line first and take the trophy! Along the way, players must use shortcuts, overtake or turbo boost past their opponents and change lanes to avoid oil slicks. Players can build a new track and change the LEGO dice each time they play so no two races are ever the same! SRP $19.99
• Hogwarts™ - Between the moving staircase & secret passages at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it can be tricky for players to find their way around Harry Potter's school. The first player to successfully navigate the magical castle to collect all of their homework from their classes and get back to the common area is the winning wizard. SRP $29.99
• Ramses Pyramid - Players must unlock the crystal coded layers to climb to the top of the pyramid and defeat the Mummy King Ramses before he takes over Egypt, taking his crown and the treasures buried deep within. In this family game of memory, skill and cunning, players can compete against each other or team up to dethrone King Ramses! Created in cooperation with renowned strategy game developer, Reiner Knizia. SRP $29.99

For more information, visit http://games.lego.com or follow LEGO Games on Facebook at facebook.com/legogames.

LEGO Systems Inc. (LSI) is the Americas division of the LEGO Group, a privately-held firm based in Billund, Denmark that is the world's leading manufacturer of construction toys.  The company is committed to the development of children's creative and imaginative abilities through high-quality, creatively educational play materials, and its employees are guided by the motto adopted in the 1930s by founder Ole Kirk Christiansen:  "Only the best is good enough."  For more information, visit www.LEGO.com

LEGO, the LEGO logo and the minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.  ©2010 The LEGO Group.

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From contractors, vendors and trusted parties, secure communication with various outside partners is critical to ensure the integrity of an enterprise's comprehensive security approach. To help simplify this process, Entrust Inc. provides advanced capabilities for secure external communication via Entrust Entelligence Security Provider 9.1

"As hard as organizations work to maintain proper internal security protocol, industry compliance and government mandates often dictate that securing external communication channels is just as important," said Entrust President and CEO Bill Conner. "From simple right-click encryption to the self-signed digital IDs, we saw a need for straightforward methods of secure communication with parties outside an organization's core network."

This release represents an important point on Entrust's technology roadmap for the popular enterprise security solutions. As the key management system for all digital certificates, this solution now includes enhanced capabilities and is evolving with customer usage as they migrate to new operating systems.

Comprehensive OS Support

With the introduction of 32- and 64-bit compatibility for Microsoft Windows 7, Entrust Entelligence Security Provider is now designed to operate with many of today's most popular platforms, including Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.

Going Solo

Entrust Entelligence Solo enables a user to generate a self-signed digital ID to securely communicate with other Solo or Entrust enterprise users via encrypted e-mail or file exchange. The Solo module allows Entrust Entelligence Security Provider 9.1 customers to extend their existing security solution to their partners — all without having to install any additional software in their environment. The Entrust Entelligence Solo solution is also capable of providing digital signature and verification functions, as well as self-extracting password encryption.

Password Encryption

To streamline encryption to trusted third parties, Entrust Entelligence Security Provider 9.1 now provides easy-to-use password encryption. As simple as the name implies, a user right-clicks to encrypt a document via a password rather than a digital certificate. This represents an effective means of one-way encryption to third parties, designed to improve efficiencies by saving time and resources.

TrueDelete

A value-added feature of the new release, TrueDelete provides Entrust Entelligence Security Provider 9.1 users with true overwrite protection. By knowing that information is properly overwritten and undecipherable if recovered, users now have the ability to delete files with added confidence. With right-click functionality, TrueDelete uses 12 different overwrite methods as a means of verifying that deleted information cannot be retrieved. The process can be manual or automated, or may be used to securely delete source files during encryption.

Time-Stamping

For users that need trusted verification of document creation or alteration, the Entrust Entelligence Security Provider 9.1 time-stamping feature affords the ability to create and verify S/MIME time stamps through a trusted third-party time-stamp server. This provides non-repudiation that files haven't been changed beyond the established date.

Command-Line Encryption

For users that rely on customization, Entrust provides a script for command-line encryption. Simply use script language to automate encryption and signing activities on files.

Entrust Entelligence Security Provider

Entrust Entelligence Security Provider 9.1 offers automatic management of an organization's digital IDs. This enables necessary enterprise security capabilities — including encryption, digital signatures, authentication and secure file deletion — via a single managed digital identity. This affords organizations the ability to address a broad set of application security requirements from a single client-based solution.

Entrust Entelligence Security Provider is capable of interoperating seamlessly with both Microsoft® Windows® and Microsoft® Outlook®. The platform serves as a digital ID management client for the Entrust Authority Security Manager certification authority (CA), which can seamlessly issue managed Entrust digital IDs, for users and/or for machines, within the native Microsoft Windows security architecture.

About Entrust

Entrust provides trusted solutions that secure digital identities and information for enterprises and governments in 2,000 organizations spanning 60 countries. Offering trusted security for less, Entrust solutions represent the right balance between affordability, expertise and service. These include SSL, strong authentication, fraud detection, digital certificates and PKI. For information, call 888-690-2424, e-mail entrust@entrust.com or visit www.entrust.com.

Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust, Inc. or Entrust Limited. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Improv Asylum is excited to announce the opening of a new musical "You're A Good Man, Scott Brown" at their newly renovated theater (216 Hanover St., Boston, MA). The show will premiere Sunday, March 21st at 7pm and will continue to run on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Ripped from the headlines of the recent election, "You're A Good Man, Scott Brown" follows the players who captured both the local and national media's attention. With a keen satirical eye, the new musical will celebrate and poke fun at both the Republican Senator-elect and his Democratic opponent Martha Coakley, taking a wild ride along the campaign trail with a little help along the way from an ol' pickup truck and the ghost of Senator Ted Kennedy.

Written by Jeremy Brothers (Book and Lyrics) and Jim Zaroulis (Music), "You're A Good Man, Scott Brown" will present a show that promises to delight audiences from both ends of the political spectrum.

About Improv Asylum

Improv Asylum is a Boston-based theater featuring improvisation and sketch comedy shows -- described as "Whose Line is it Anyway?" meets "Saturday Night Live!" With ongoing shows running Tuesday through Sunday at their North End location, they've been repeatedly voted Boston's Best Comedy Club. Improv Asylum has been featured on HBO, NESN and Channel 38. Improv Asylum annually performs for over 50,000 people at their theater in Boston as well as to sold out crowds across the country. For more information see their website at improvasylum.com or contact their box office at 617.263.6887.

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United States Mint Director Ed Moy launched the 2010 Lincoln "Preservation of the Union" One-Cent Coin today during a special ceremony at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM).  The coin's new reverse (tails side) design is emblematic of President Abraham Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single and united country, as required by Title III of Public Law 109-145 (the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005).  Americans can expect to see the new coin in their change beginning this year.

"This one-cent coin honors the preservation of the union, which was Abraham Lincoln's ultimate achievement," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy.  "Because of his presidency, despite bitter regional enmity and a horrific civil war, we remained the United States of America."

Guests at the event included Jan Grimes, ALPLM acting executive director, and Dr. James Cornelius, its curator.  Elizabeth Wooley, WICS-TV News anchor, served as master of ceremonies.  Following the ceremony, Director Moy and guests handed out new Lincoln cents to children 18 years and younger, while adults exchanged their currency for rolls of the new coin.

On the eve of the launch ceremony, Director Moy met with local coin enthusiasts at ALPLM, where he answered their questions and shared information about the United States Mint and its coin programs.

The reverse of the 2010 and beyond Lincoln cent was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Associate Designer Lyndall Bass and executed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna.  The design depicts a union shield with a scroll draped across and the inscription ONE CENT.  The 13 vertical stripes of the shield represent the states joined in one compact union to support the federal government, represented by the horizontal bar above.  The horizontal bar features the inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM — "out of many, one" — while the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is depicted along the upper rim of the coin.

The obverse (heads) continues to bear Victor David Brenner's likeness of President Lincoln that has appeared on the coin since 1909.

A digital image of the 2010 Lincoln cent is available at:  http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=photo#2010LincolnPenny

The 2010 Lincoln cent has a metallic content of 2.5 percent copper, with the balance being zinc.  The coin will be issued for circulation in quantities to meet the demands of commerce.  Numismatic (proof and uncirculated) versions will be included in the United States Mint's annual product offerings.  The coin will also be available for sale in two-roll sets this spring.

A satellite feed of B-roll of the new Lincoln cent being produced will be available at the following times:

• Thursday, February 11, 2:30-3:00 pm, Eastern Time, Galaxy 28C, Tr. 15, DL 4000V
• Friday, February 12, 2:00-2:15 pm, Eastern Time, AMC 3C, Tr. 3, DL3760H

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage.  Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

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LOCiMOBILE, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of GTX Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: GTXO) released Version 1.2 and 1.3 of "GPS Tracking" on the iTunes and Android platform pushing downloads to over 100,000 across the globe and showing no signs of slowing down. The last two versions included turn by turn directions, making it very easy for two people to connect with one another especially if they were meeting somewhere new and text messaging when sending out a location. The App is intended for friends and family to quickly, accurately, easily and privately be able to connect with one another but based on user feedback the App is also being used for social networking. Version 1.3 has a new feature that shows all the LOCi users around you. This consumer demand to expand the number of users and not just connect with immediate friends and family but with others that are in their social networking circle is driving the Company's development roadmap.

"Our users are asking us for more and we are developing it for them," said Nichole Elise (NicNac) the spokesperson and Ambassador for the brand.  "Our next release V1.4 is going to include integration with Facebook and Twitter. Imagine with a push of a button having your exact location on your Facebook wall, pretty cool."

LOCiMOBILE® is a brand in motion with a 240% rise (over 75,000 unique visitors) in site traffic during the month of January, having Apps featured on the iTunes top 25 social networking list and 3 weeks from launching on the Android platform crossed over the 5,000 download mark category. In celebration of these recent milestones, the Company is offering a sweepstake give away the entire month of February. Enter to win and 3 lucky people will win their choice of select gifts.

The Apple iTunes and Android Market Place have created a platform enabling companies to hit critical mass on a larger and faster scale, than ever before in history. Enabling companies like LOCiMOBILE to transact in seconds in a global market place delivering GPS Tracking Apps to over 100,000 people in 61 countries may just be the beginning. As more smart phones penetrate the market (4.4 billion estimated by 2013) and personal location awareness, mobile commerce and social networking melds into one genre and lifestyle. LOCiMOBILE is establishing itself as a leader in this emerging multi billion dollar global market.

About GTX Corp

GTX Corp (GTXO.OB) a leader in embedded 2 way GPS real-time personal location services (PLS) was founded in 2002 and is based in Los Angeles, California. The Company has evolved from its early beginnings of putting micro GPS devices in a shoe – the patented smart shoe continues to pave the way with innovative geo specific and proximity alerting applications that help you know where someone or something is at the touch of a button. Committed to being the "better people finder" GTX Corp owns and operates LOCiMOBILE, Inc. which develops applications for smart phones, Code Amber News Service, and Code Amber Alertag. The Company has an aggressive intellectual property strategy and owns an extensive portfolio of patents, patents pending, registered trade marks, copy rights and website properties. GTX Corp is well positioned to capture the PLS Market through its diverse product platform, licensing model, brand recognition and strategic partners.

GTX Corp does not warrant or represent that the unauthorized use of materials drawn from the content of this document will not infringe rights of third parties who are not owned or affiliated by GTX Corp. Further GTX Corp cannot be held responsible or liable for the unauthorized use of this document's content by third parties.

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Clarient, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLRT), a premier technology and services resource for pathologists, oncologists and the pharmaceutical industry, today announced the commercial launch of a new lung cancer test, Clarient Insight® Dx Pulmotype® Test, that helps physicians classify specific types of lung cancer to identify which therapies may be most effective. The new test has been clinically validated to use in the sub-classification of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which accounts for approximately 85 percent of the more than 200,000 lung cancer cases diagnosed each year.

"Pulmotype provides pathologists with a valuable new tool to help their oncologist clients understand which patients are eligible for a number of new therapies now available for the treatment of NSCLC," said Chief Executive Officer Ron Andrews. "Its ability to accurately sub-classify lung cancer will enable physicians to make much more informed and effective therapy decisions. We have built a very strong breast cancer franchise and established Clarient as the 'go-to' laboratory for complex breast cancer testing. Pulmotype allows us to offer a similar compelling reason for pathologists and oncologists faced with critical decisions in lung cancer to send the primary tumor samples to Clarient.  Having the lung cancer sample in our hands at the beginning of the diagnostic process allows us to assist the pathologist and the oncologist throughout the patient care process by delivering information on additional molecular markers, such as EGFR mutation and KRAS."

The Pulmotype test consists of a panel of biomarkers that allows physicians to classify NSCLC into adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma subtypes, which are key distinctions in choosing the most effective therapy. Newly developed targeted therapies can be very effective but can also be very toxic depending on the patient and his or her disease characteristics.

"Given the types of therapies on the market today, the kind of information generated from a panel like Pulmotype can make a big difference in how a patient is treated," said Ken Bloom, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Clarient. "The correct pathology assessment is essential for therapeutic decision making, given the powerful new drugs currently on the market to treat lung cancer, such as Avastin® and Alimta®. The use of these therapies is predicated on the histologic differentiation of the cancer into categories such as non-squamous NSCLC cancer or squamous NSCLC, which are classifications that Pulmotype can help provide. Furthermore, the power to identify patients with adenocarcinomas in non-small cell lung cancers also promotes finding patients that also harbor EGFR mutations, which have been shown to predict response to a number of tyrosine kinase inhibitors.  We believe this test will quickly demonstrate its value as a critically important tool in the assessment of lung cancer."

Clarient Insight Dx Pulmotype is the first commercial test launched following the Company's recent acquisition of Applied Genomics Inc. (AGI). AGI developed Pulmotype and recently validated the test with a clinical study cohort of more than 1,000 patients. The peer-reviewed results were published in the August 2009 edition of Modern Pathology.  A link to that study can be accessed at www.clarientinc.com/pulmotype.

Ron Andrews continued, "The combination of Pulmotype and EGFR should differentiate Clarient from its competitors and could become a key driver of revenue growth. Our goal is to be the first place a pathologist goes after diagnosing NSCLC. Having a primary diagnostic test like Pulmotype on our menu should help us capture a growing number of lung cancer tumor specimens for initial testing. In addition, Pulmotype can identify the cancers that will benefit from knowing the EGFR mutation status, which should strengthen our ability to gain a greater share of the fast-growing EGFR mutation test market. The validation and launch of Pulmotype within eight weeks of closing the AGI acquisition is a testimony to Clarient's ability to rapidly integrate technology into its lab operation and commercialize a new complex cancer diagnostic."  

About Clarient Insight® Dx Pulmotype® Test

Clarient Insight Dx Pulmotype test is a five antibody immunohistochemistry (IHC) test that can be used to aid in the histological distinction between adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma in NSCLC tumor specimens. The histologic classification of non-small cell lung tumors has gained clinical relevance because newly developed targeted therapies show different clinical effectiveness or toxicity dependent upon the histology of the tumor. There is currently no other widely accepted molecular-based tool to help distinguish the different histological types.

The Pulmotype test was developed with a 551 patient surgical specimen lung carcinoma retrospective cohort and was validated on three independent cohorts in more than 1,000 clinical cases. Pulmotype can play an immediate role for pathologists in complementing the morphological assessment of lung types resulting in a more accurate diagnosis and more informed therapeutic decisions.

About Clarient

Clarient combines innovative diagnostic technologies with world-class pathology expertise to assess and characterize cancer. Clarient's mission is to become the leader in cancer diagnostics by collaborating with the healthcare community to translate cancer research and development into better patient care.  Clarient's principal customers include pathologists, oncologists, hospitals and biopharmaceutical companies. The rise of individualized medicine has created the need for a centralized resource which provides leading oncology diagnostic technologies, such as flow cytometry and molecular testing. Clarient is that resource, having created a state-of-the-art commercial cancer laboratory, which provides advanced oncology testing and diagnostic services.  Resulting diagnostic reports and analyses are made available to customers through Clarient's Internet-based portal, PATHSiTE™.  Clarient also plans to develop and market new, proprietary "companion" diagnostic markers for therapeutics in breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers, and leukemia and lymphoma. www.clarientinc.com

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein regarding Clarient, Inc. contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainty. Future events and Clarient's actual results could differ materially from the results reflected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: Clarient's ability to continue to develop and expand its diagnostic services business, uncertainties inherent in Clarient's product development programs, Clarient's ability to expand and maintain a successful sales and marketing organization, Clarient's ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms or at all, uncertainty of success in identifying and developing new diagnostic tests or novel markers, Clarient's ability to fund development of new diagnostic tests and novel markers and the amount of resources Clarient determines to apply to novel marker development and commercialization, failure to obtain FDA clearance or approval for particular applications, Clarient's ability to compete with other technologies and with emerging competitors in novel cancer diagnostics and dependence on third parties for collaboration in developing new tests, Clarient's ability to successfully integrate AGI's operations, Clarient's ability to successfully validate and commercialize AGI's product offerings, Clarient's ability to successfully launch its lung cancer test, Pulmotype®, in the first quarter of 2010, and risks detailed from time to time in Clarient's SEC reports, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K and annual reports on Form 10-K.

Clarient does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or other information contained in this document.

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AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced plans to begin service in Tunica, Miss., effective May 6, 2010. This will be the first scheduled air service from a major airline to the entertainment and gaming destination.

The low-cost carrier will offer roundtrip, nonstop flights on the Company's next generation Boeing 717 aircraft between Tunica Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson is AirTran Airways' biggest operation with connections to 47 destinations from coast to coast.

"Tunica is one of the fastest growing resort areas in the country and the demand for air service to this previously unserved market is growing by leaps and bounds," said Kevin Healy, senior vice president of marketing and planning for AirTran Airways. "The reach and convenience of our Atlanta hub will make it easy for customers from around the country to experience all the area has to offer."

AirTran Airways is the only major airline in the U.S. with Wi-Fi on every flight. The Company also offers affordable Business Class seats and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet.

"As the largest gaming operator in Tunica and the owner of Harrah's Casino Tunica, Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Tunica and Tunica Roadhouse Casino & Hotel, Harrah's Entertainment Mid-South is proud to partner with AirTran Airways, Tunica Airport, and Tunica Convention and Visitor's Bureau to announce regularly scheduled commercial air service between Tunica and Atlanta," said R. Scott Barber, Regional President, Harrah's Mid-South.

The following nonstop flights between Tunica and Atlanta will be available beginning May 6, 2010:

Following is a sample of fares AirTran Airways will offer for its new flights to/from Tunica. Travel on introductory fares must be booked by March 31, 2010, for travel through June 14, 2010.  Introductory fares listed are one way and are available for travel to Tunica on Sundays and Mondays and are available for travel from Tunica on Thursdays and Fridays:

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years and is the recipient of the prestigious 2010 Market Leadership Award from Air Transport World. AirTran is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com.

**All fares are one-way. Introductory sale fares are non-refundable, and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase plus any applicable increase in airfare. Seats are limited subject to availability and may not be available on all flights. Introductory sale fares must be purchased by March 31, 2010 and travel must be completed by June 14, 2010. Introductory fares are available for travel to Tunica on Sundays and Mondays and are available for travel from Tunica on Thursdays and Fridays. Blackout dates are as follows: May 28, 31, 2010. A first bag may be checked for a fee of up to $15 per person and a second bag may be checked for a fee of up to $25 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $15.00 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares do not include per-segment tax of $3.70. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 are not included.

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The family-owned and operated Nutley Chevrolet has announced it will be making a series of new additions to its dealership in Nutley in 2010. This expansion will broaden the level of service to its customer and continue to build on vastly improved customer satisfaction. Nutley Chevrolet, which retails new and pre-owned cars, trucks, Crossovers and SUVs, will be adding KIA, GOODYEAR GEMINI Tires and Service and CARQUEST Auto Parts to its line-up. KIA, (a division of Hyundai), is one of the fastest growing brands in the world.  The dealership's brand and marketing campaign includes an updated logo, brand name and signage.  In the spring, Nutley Chevrolet will be changing its name to Nutley Auto.  The foresight to reinvent themselves comes on the heels of what industry analysts called the worst year since 1982 for U.S. car and light-truck sales.

"This will be a very exciting time for our customers and us to solidify our business in the local communities. The task of moving forward to integrate the new businesses into a multi-branded center and making it a smooth transition will be a welcomed challenge to our entire staff," said Jim Russomano, dealer principal at Nutley Auto. "We are now in a very unique situation in a very special community. With the addition GOODYEAR GEMINI and CARQUEST, we will continue to service our General Motors customers and now be able to perform service on all makes and models, even if our customers didn't purchase a vehicle at our dealership. We now have a complete auto care parts and service center." Nutley Auto will continue to offer auto body and collision repair out of the same facility.

This progression for Nutley Auto started in December with the addition of the KIA brand.  Nutley Auto will be offering the full line-up of fuel efficient, value-priced KIA Cars, Crossovers and SUVs.  "KIA has impressive models, carrying the best warranty in the industry, has award-winning quality and it's a perfect fit for us," said Russomano. "So far, our sales of KIA models have been brisk and we are ahead of plan four weeks into the new business." Additionally, the dealership they will now offer their own certified pre-owned vehicles which will be backed by Nutley Auto.  Russomano expects 2010 sales to be split evenly between new and pre-owned vehicles.

Next month, Nutley Auto welcomes its GOODYEAR GEMINI Service Center to the dealership location, one of the few GOODYEAR GEMINI centers located in a new vehicle dealership. GOODYEAR will be returning to the community after a previous center was destroyed by fire several years ago. The service center will enable Nutley Auto to expand its service offerings for all makes and models, while adding signature GOODYEAR tires and new, state- of- the-art service equipment including a high-tech alignment machine, road force tire balancing and best-in-class tire mounting machines to accommodate all wheel sizes and configurations, all at a better price point. The GEMINI designation brings with it the total care service concept backed by a national warranty honored by over 1300 centers across the United States for repairs performed at Nutley Auto.

In March, Nutley Auto makes its second major service upgrade with the addition of CARQUEST, the auto parts auto-supply store.  In addition to offering customers genuine KIA and GM parts, Nutley Auto will broaden its parts and service outreach for all makes and models. "We will quadruple our parts inventory with the addition of CARQUEST," said Russomano. The addition of CARQUEST also marks the return of the brand to the Nutley and surrounding area after a two year absence.  

The service and parts expansion puts the dealership in a different category of business, as well as direction.  Russomano is optimistic for 2010 and expects a 75 percent increase in his service business. The new direction for Nutley Auto will lead to expanded hours on evenings, Saturdays and more jobs.  "We expect to increase personnel by 25 percent between sales, service, parts and body shop."

In an era of impersonal customer service, Nutley Auto prides itself on being known for offering unsurpassed customer service, as well as personal service. Russomano's business philosophy is simple. "In the 21 years I've worked in this business, I've never forgotten what it's like to be a customer," said Russomano. For the past several years, Nutley Auto has received customer satisfaction awards (CSI) from GM.  

Long-time employee Renee LaFiura, office manager and comptroller, agrees.  LaFiura worked for the previous owner, Book Chevy Buick. "I've seen a lot of transition over the years and the one constant since Jim took over is that there is a lot more customer satisfaction," said LaFiura.

Dealer principal Jim Russomano and his wife, Anne, purchased Nutley Chevrolet Buick in 2005, where it had been a Chevy and Buick dealership for 30 years (Book Chevy Buick Dealership).  The Buick division was sold back to General Motors in 2008.  

Anne Russomano currently manages the integration of the parts, service and body shop operations, which will be critically important under the new company.  A graduate of the University of Delaware as a design major, she spent most of her career as an interior design consultant and project manager on historical residential renovations.  Anne is well-versed in the automotive business as her family established the successful Fette Ford Dealership in Clifton, N.J.  

Jim Russomano has worked 21 years in the automotive business, starting his career in 1989 at Fette Ford.  In 1998, he opened a consulting business, traveling the country advising dealerships on how to improve their businesses.  He is a graduate of Villanova University and holds an MBA from Drexel University.

Nutley Auto is located at 66 Washington Street, Nutley, N.J., 07110; Ph: 888.564.4095.  For more information, please visit www.nutleyauto.com.

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In cinemas Saturday, February 13th, opera fans will be treated to the second intoxicating production in High Definition from Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Donizetti's L'ELISIR D'AMORE will be presented at Cobb Theatres Jupiter 18, in Jupiter, FL, and CineBistro @ Hyde Park Village in Tampa, FL. Distributed worldwide by DigiScreen, the highly acclaimed production appears on select US screens as part of an ongoing cinema series from the world's great stages presented by The Royal Opera House's Opus Arte.

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Director Annabel Arden has created a huge hit for Glyndebourne with her irresistible production of L'elisir d'amore. Set in an idyllic vision of a southern Italian village square, Donizetti's delightful opera tells of the romantic rivalry between the penniless Nemorino (Peter Auty) and the bumptious Sergeant Belcore (Massimo Cavaletti) for the love of the beautiful, bookish Adina (Adriana Kucerova), whose reading of the tale of Tristan and Isolde makes poor lovesick Nemorino think that the wonder-working Dr. Dulcamara might have just the potion his heart requires.

Witty, charming and ultimately deeply touching, this is Italian opera at its intoxicating best. The score bubbles over with high spirits, the action is genuinely funny and though, as in all the best comedies, the laughter is occasionally tinged with tears, true love eventually wins the day -- all thanks to a bottle or two of Bordeaux. No wonder L'elisir d'amore has long been among Donizetti's most popular works.

L'elisir d'amore was captured before a live audience at Glyndebourne Festival Opera in August 2009. Glyndebourne's trademark has long been exquisitely detailed productions richly developed by an extensive rehearsal process that focuses on the ensemble. Since the 1930's, the popular annual opera festival has flourished, residing in the grand English country house Glyndebourne near Lewes, in East Sussex.

For cinema locations and to purchase advance tickets visit www.digiscreen.ca

or go to http://www.cobbtheatres.com/jupiter18.aspx or http://www.cobbcinebistro.com/hyde-reserv.aspx for dates and times.

About Cobb Theatres

Cobb Theatres is a progressive motion picture exhibition company based in Birmingham, Ala. Cobb Theatres currently owns & operates 193 screens at 14 locations in the Southeastern United States. CineBistro is the newest cinema dining concept from Cobb Theatres. It brings the best of the movie theatre and restaurant dining worlds together into a single, ultra-luxury experience.  In-theatre fine dining from a Chef-created innovative American Bistro menu accompanied by full premium bar offerings are served to guests while watching a critically acclaimed new, independent or art films. State-of-the-art digital video and audio movie-viewing is enjoyed while sitting in over-sized leather seats designed with individual dining tables. Like no other movie and a dinner experience in existence today. For more information please visit: www.cobbtheatres.com for CineBistro visit: www.cobbcinebistro.com.

About Glyndebourne Festival Opera

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The curtain rose on the first performance of the Opera Festival at Glyndebourne on 28th May, 1934. It was the culmination of one man's obsession with the idea of presenting 'not the best we can do, but the best that can be done anywhere'. The words are John Christie's, owner of the estate at Glyndebourne, which he had inherited in 1920. He 'felt that it [opera] was almost non existent...in England, so we ought to begin to bring it here'. He designed the theatre to hold 300 people, a reasonable orchestra pit and a stage furnished with the most modern technical and lighting equipment. He eventually found the men that he wanted for his opera house -- conductor Fritz Busch from Dresden and producer Carl Ebert from Berlin who had left Germany because they could not work under the Hitler regime. The first season lasted for two weeks, with six performances of Le nozze di Figaro and six of Cosi fan tutte. The first performance of Figaro was unlike anything that the audience had experienced before, and whatever their reason for coming, an audience which had certainly arrived in a mood of scepticism returned knowing that it had enjoyed a unique experience. It was not only that they had enjoyed a good dinner during the long interval and a walk in a garden surrounded by beautiful downland scenery, but they had witnessed the creation of an entirely new standard of operatic performance. It was a standard achieved by endless rehearsal and by attention to detail -- in the orchestra, the singing, the acting, the scenery and costumes. There were no star names among the singers; the secret of the success of the first Glyndebourne performances was the quality of the ensemble, which was built on the principle of choosing the best singers for the parts, no matter where they came from. These remain the trademarks of Glyndebourne to this day.  Glyndebourne Festival Opera is a cherished international institution.

About DigiScreen

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DigiScreen is a digital network assembled for the distribution and presentation of alternative content.  The network was launched in 2007 through an exclusive alliance with Opus Arte and the Royal Opera House of London. Through this and other collaborations, DigiScreen presents productions from some of the world's most prestigious performing arts companies on screens in cinemas. Along with showcasing world class operas and ballets, DigiScreen has recently added special presentations of theatre from the London's West End and concerts from the worlds of pop, rock and jazz. These productions are captured live, in High Definition, from locations such as Covent Garden (London), Palais Garnier (Paris), Teatro Real (Madrid), Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (London), Jazz at Lincoln Centre (New York) and other great stages of the world. DigiScreen and its partners present to audiences in more than 300 cinemas across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan and Australia. Presentations in South Africa, South America and other territories are starting shortly.

About Opus Arte

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Opus Arte, owned by the Royal Opera House, has been recording in High Definition for the past decade and has amassed a substantial catalogue of outstanding productions from around the world. Opus Arte led the way by being the first company to release a Classical HD-DVD, and also the first to release a Classical Blu-ray disc into the world market. Working closely with top organizations such as the BBC and TVE, Opus Arte has enabled a large number of people to share the magic of seeing an opera or ballet live. Partnerships with the world's top opera houses has enabled Opus Arte to capture some of the most magnificent productions ever experienced on DVD for people to enjoy over again.

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