"What they do to one of us, they do to all of us."

~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

78-year-old Mother of Publisher swindled by Con Artist and Fraud, his children, her own Attorney, Step-children and their counsel, along with Appointed Receiver(s), out of land she worked and paid for while greedy Step-children have no investment in property. Property held in Joint Tenancy, which supercedes a Divorce Decree or a Will. Judge John P. Davis steals the land away for the Step-children, the wife of one of them an Esmeralda County official.

Civil Rights Violations, Human Rights Violations, Elder Abuse, Abuses Directed Against a Severely Disabled Woman, Pain and Suffering by Victim and Family Members. Star Chamber Operations that aided and abetted the unworthy step-children. Illegal sale to daughter of step-son, Dannie G. Serfoss Jr.

Multiple Conflicts of Interest between Judges, Attorneys, Serfoss Crime Family, Esmeralda County Officals, and many others.

Much, much more...

Updated January 3, 2009

The Curious Case of Michael Sue Nichols

False charges of attempted murder against resident of Dyer, Nevada. Woman persecuted by enemies in the Fishlake Valley area, including an alcholic Sheriff and a violent-prone Deputy Sheriff, whom aided and abetted woman's adopted daughter into the hands of a Pedophile. Adopted Daughter and third party discuss poisoning woman on audio recording. Woman falsely accused by known Thug, Drug Dealer, cult Leader and Wife Beater, of harassing him. Adopted Daughter admits being in possession of woman's stolen identification cards (Identity Theft). Adopted Daughter found to be unbelievable by California CPS, which none the less proceeds to persecute Woman over the same charges despite their own reports exonerating the Woman.

Civil Rights Violations, Human Rights Violations, Elder Abuse, Abuses Directed Against a Severely Disabled Woman, Pain and Suffering by Victim and Family Members.

Much, much more...

Updated January 3, 2009

JS French vs State of Nevada et al

Disabled Woman suffering from Bacterial Menengitis and brain damage from the same, accused by Washoe County of crimes without regards to the impact of her disability on her conduct. Prior to onset of Menengitis, Woman had clean record devoid of crimes. Following Menengitis, suffers impulses beyond her present ability to reason and control, involving trespass, shoplifting, etc.

Then, woman is set up for entrapment and falsely accused of counterfeiting and identity theft. False Counterfeiting charges involve woman's attempted use of image of the U.S. $10.00 bill on a business card; False Identity Theft charge admitted to by friend of woman ~ her confession ignored by Law Enforcement and the Courts. Civil Rights violations involving Due Process and Compulsory Attendance of witnesses ensue.

Much, much more to this case...

Civil Rights Violations, Human Rights Violations, Elder Abuse, Abuses Directed Against a Severely Disabled Woman, Pain and Suffering by Victim and Family Members.

Updated January 3, 2009

Kimberly Blackwood vs Washoe County Social Services

Case of Mother whose husband suffered heart problems while she was away and he was watching her child. Washoe County Social Services called in to care for Woman's daughter until she could return home. Washoe County now refusing to return the child on unfounded and unsubstantiated charges of neglect.

Washoe County Social Services and Child Protective Services are refusing visitation rights to both father and mother as directed by Washoe County's appointed Child Psychologist.

Now, sexual misconduct alleged against Family Friend. Local Law Enforcement refused the opportunity to interview child with Mother present. Law Enforcement Offical reportedly finds no sign of abuse, contradicting findings of CARE Report which was denied the Woman until today, November 19, 2008, one day before she must appear in Court In Pro Per. Human Trafficking alleged against Washoe County Social Services and CPS.

Human, Children's Rights and Civil Rights Violations. Fraud, False Misrepresentation, False Statements, False Swearing and Perjury by County Officials. Abuse of Defendant by Attorneys and Judges. Obstruction of Justice, Threatening and Tampering with Witnesses, Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations. Mandate of Law not being followed by Washoe County Social Services and CPS. Human, Civil Rights violations directed against the Father (ex-Husband, on good terms with ex-Wife) and his child.

Updated January 3, 2009

New! State of Nevada vs Anon 1

Case presently headed for Final hearing but may be continued due to New Discover of additional abuses by, but not limited to, Washoe County Social Services, the Washoe County District Attorneys Office and Child Protective Services.

Involves Human Trafficking and Abuse charges against Washoe County Social Services for attempting to adopt out Woman's children without regard to her Civil Rights. Human, Children's Rights and Civil Rights Violations. Obstruction of Justice, Threatening and Tampering with Witnesses, Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations. Mandate of Law not being followed by Washoe County Social Services and CPS.

Abuses by Washoe County involving interference in family quality time at School Sporting events. Includes abuses by group known as "The Children's Cabinet" wherein violent teen, who struck and was abusive to his Mother, was removed from the Home based on allegation that Mother had given 4-year-old daughter alcohol. Charge is denied. Belief is that child took a drink from a soda can belonging to teen's younger brother and that alchohol was hidden inside.

Mother and Step-father later learned after the teen was removed from the home that he had been dealing illicit drugs with a younger brother and attempted to stop both from this criminal misconduct.

Older teen now an adult after turning age 18. Reportedly dealing drugs out of a foster home. Reportedly was dealing drugs while at The Children's Cabinet and before move into foster home. Told Mother how they would sneak out through a window opened just so far to avoid setting off an alarm.

Adult 18 year-old now reported as having illicit relations with underage girl at her home The 18-year-old's Mother indicates that he will never get into trouble since the underaged girl's own Mother ~ a former stripper ~ is being supplied with drugs by the 18-year-old.

18-year-old's Mother falsely accused by him and his younger brother while teens, of giving alchohol to her husband's four-year-old daughter. Mother denies the charge. Husband declares her innocent.

Mother ordered by Child Protective Services to Divorce Father. Suffering retaliations from CPS despite separation from father caused by Harassment and Abuse at the hands of Washoe County Social Services and CPS workers, to include, The Children's Cabinet.

Conflicts of Interest ~ Director of Washoe County Social Services is on the Board of The Children's Cabinet, along with other Washoe County officials, including Judges. Group sponsored by Scolari's Food & Drug Company, currently facing charges of Sexual Harassment in EEOC vs Scolari's.

Identity Withheld Temporarily at Request of Attorney.

More...

Updated January 3, 2009

New! Washoe County vs Anon 2

Washoe County, Nevada, officials attempting to try man on false charges of improperly touching an underaged girl, his step-daughter. The man has been "found" to have been properly served and "found Guilty" of the charges, however, a major problem exists in the fact that he was not served nor present in the court room during the hearing!

Involves multiple Civil Rights violations. Also, Human Trafficking and Abuse charges against Washoe County Social Services for attempting to taint Defendant's reputation with Child Abuse charges and to take away child/step-children without regard to Defendant's Civil Rights.

Human, Children's Rights and Civil Rights Violations. Obstruction of Justice, Threatening and Tampering with Witnesses, Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations. Mandate of Law not being followed by Washoe County Social Services and CPS.Human, Civil Rights violations directed against the Father, his child and step-children.

In act of revenge, Female Worker from State of Nevada, Washoe County Social Services, Child Protective Services, offended by being addressed as "C" Word, transmitted case documents illegally and in violation of existing Court orders, as well as Privacy Act, to Defendant's ex-wife.

Ex-wife and her Attorney brought Confidential documents into case. Both Ex-wife and Counsel ordered to return documents to Defendant by first Judge. This did not happen. Judges changed while case in process but before CPS became involved. Washoe County Deputy District Attorney Greg Shannon instructed CPS to stop talking to the man's ex-wife and also told them that they had better not be giving her any information. These instructions were apparently too late as they had already committed their misconduct.

Deputy DA Shannon also allegedly told CPS to release records belonging to the man's new wife in May, 2008. The new wife still does not have the records as of this time of writing, November 19, 2008. The new wife sent Deputy D.A. Shannon a letter requesting that he remind CPS to give her the records. The D.A. (Gammick) called the new Wife's CPS Attorney and told him to tell the Wife to keep her mouth shut. Deputy D.A.

Shannon is now retired.

Second Judge subsequently bars reasonable visitation with daughter based on entry of Confidential documents into the case after first Judge allegedly transferred, though she hears cases in the same Courthouse.

Conflicts of Interest ~ to see daughter under supervised visitation, the man must pay the Rainbow Children's Center by the hour for supervision and all related expenses, this after his ex-wife had initially been ordered to share the expenses. Rainbow Children's Center is a Department of the Solano County District Attorney's Office, in California.

This Father now has to complete an intake with the Rainbow Children's Center, and though they are open every day, they only do intakes on certain days and they will not work with the Father. The ex-wife is ordered to speak with him about the welfare of the child but refuses.

Even if the Father does does what is expected, he will be denied his visits.

The Father is obstructed in his attempts to visit with his child on supervised visitation. Beyond the ex-wife's intransigence, there are allegations that the Rainbow Children's Center personnel have also told the man's ex-wife to never speak to him in regards to visitation. According to his current Wife, Rainbow Children's Center personnel told the ex-wife that is was "best if they handled it."

The current Wife indicated that "that's because they really scewed up (name witheld) intake on the first visit, and then they tired to blame it on the ex-wife. When we got the ex-wife's story, it seems rainbow did it."

Identity withheld to protect an innocent man...

Much, much more...

Updated January 3, 2009

Daniels vs RARA

Federal cases involving Racketeering and Fraud activities directed against the U.S. Government, The People and their Treasury. Includes Civil Rights violations and allegations of Attempted Murder and now, Negligent Homicide. Human and Civil Rights violations.

Major Fraud Case pending filing on or about January 1, 2009. Service of documents underway.

Conflicts of Interest ~ RARA, RARF and the AAWC represented by State Senator William Raggio and the Jones Vargas Law Firm; Raggio the Father of the AAWC; Jones Vargas Attorneys lobbying Raggio in the Nevada State Senate.

Much, much more...

Updated January 3, 2009

Daniels vs Serfoss Jr.

Case involving threats made against the life of Publisher/Editor Mark S. "Bear" Daniels by Dannie G. Serfoss Jr. of the Serfoss Crime Family and his henchmen and hench "women" in this case.

Conflicts of Interest between Judges, Law Enforcement and Serfoss Crime Family. Esmeralda County involvement in crimes.

Updated January 3, 2009

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January 23, 2009 06:28 PM Eastern Time

Fitch Rates Washoe County School Dist., Nevada's $45MM GOs 'AA-'; Outlook to Negative

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA-' rating to the $45 million Washoe County School District (the district), Nevada, general obligation (GO) limited tax school improvement bonds, series 2009. In addition, Fitch affirms the 'AA-' rating on the district's $545.4 million in outstanding GO limited tax bonds. The Rating Outlook on all bonds is revised to Negative from Stable. The new issue is scheduled to sell competitively on Jan. 28, 2009.

The Negative Outlook reflects Fitch's concern about the impact the area's weakened real estate market is likely to have on the economy, enrollment, and tax revenues. Fitch expects financial operations to be further pressured by likely state funding reductions as Nevada manages its own budget deficit. The deteriorating real estate market is evidenced by the Washoe County (the county) assessor's recently announced plan to reduce all county land values by 15% for fiscal 2010, which follows a 10% reduction already approved.

Construction employment dropped considerably in 2008, as did the county's job base in nearly all other sectors. In spite of these challenges, however, Fitch believes that the district's conservative financial management to date leaves it well-positioned to manage through a period of financial stress. A rating downgrade could be triggered by prolonged and/or severe tax base and revenue losses, meaningful reductions in the district's reserve levels resulting from the inability to enact spending cuts to match revenue losses.

The 'AA-' rating is based on the district's solid financial position with operating revenues supported by a sizable state funding guarantee, strong management as evidenced by fiscal discipline and prudent long-term capital planning, and low debt levels with rapid amortization. These positive factors are balanced by the county's recent employment base losses and Nevada's deteriorating financial position and the outlook for slow or negative tax revenue growth. The district's ongoing financial strength depends on its continued ability to manage the revenue impacts of flat or negative enrollment and tax revenue growth coupled with reduced state support.

The district operates Nevada's second largest school district with an enrollment of about 63,310 students for the fiscal 2009 school year. The district is coterminous with the county and includes the cities of Reno and Sparks, as well as resort communities on Lake Tahoe. County population growth has been strong, but moderate compared to the state's population gains, increasing 23% since the 2000 census, compared to 36% statewide. School enrollment growth increased about 2.3% annually for several years until 2006, when the annual increases slowed, prior to a 0.5% decline for fiscal 2009. The district attributes the decline to a charter school and expects continued competition from charter schools, with the demographer projecting a similar loss for fiscal 2010, after which enrollment stabilizes. The state's per-pupil funding formula uses the prior year's enrollment as its base in years when the student count declines, resulting in a one-year delay of the revenue impact.

The state provides about 30% of district revenues through its per pupil funding formula, and it also guarantees a portion of the local revenues as well. This funding formula coupled with conservative budgeting and financial management practices, has contributed to the district's historical financial stability. However, the state aid dependence will pressure financial operations at least in the near term as the state addresses its own revenue weakness. (Fitch rates the State of Nevada's limited tax GOs 'AA+' with a Negative Outlook. The Outlook was revised from Stable in July 2008 reflecting the state's deteriorating financial condition). The state's 2010-2011 biennial budget is likely to contain cuts to education funding, which will compound the district's expected budget balancing pressures.

Historic operations yield evidence of strong financial discipline, well positioning the district going into the pending strain. Financial operations are characterized by conservative budgeting whereby strong property tax revenue growth was met with prudent spending controls, resulting in consistent operating surpluses and rising reserve levels. The district ended fiscal 2008 with an operating surplus of $10.5 million, bringing the total fund balance to $48.3 million, a high 11.7% of expenditures and transfers out; the unreserved and undesignated portion also is sound at $19.5 million, or 4.8% of spending. The district's fiscal 2009 budget projects a drawdown of about $20 million, which would leave a good unreserved fund balance of about $28 million, or 6.4% of expenditures and transfers out. However, the district usually outperforms its adopted budget. About $6 million of fund balance was designated for taxpayer refunds after a state Supreme Court decision and is expected to be expended in fiscal 2009. The court decision will also result in lower ongoing tax revenues of about $3 million for operations and $1.5 million for debt service.

District assessed valuation (AV) growth has remained strong, partly the result of a lag between market conditions and AV inherent in the state's assessment procedures. The average annual AV gain from fiscal 2002-2009 was 9.9% and includes a very high 13.9% increase in fiscal 2009. The county reassesses 1/5th of the parcels each year, creating a lag between property value gains and AV growth. Properties reassessed for fiscal 2009, then, rose substantially since they were last assessed in fiscal 2004. The fiscal 2009 gain also results from a large amount of commercial properties which were completed but not yet added to the assessment roll.

An additional cushion to the district's AV comes from a statewide assessment practice that bases the taxable amount on the land value plus the structure's replacement cost, resulting in less exposure to the volatility of home prices. The district's tax base remains somewhat diverse, with the top 10 taxpayers representing just 3.5% of total AV, but is still dominated by hotel/casinos. The statewide property tax abatement act, in effect since fiscal 2006, appears to have dampened some of the revenue effect of the slowdown in AV as some properties have 'banked' levy capacity available. However, the banked capacity may be depleted in fiscal 2010 if the assessor's planned reduction in AV is approved by the county board of equalization.

Employment in Washoe County declined in almost every sector in 2008, led by the construction sector which lost 22%. Other hard hit sectors were leisure and hospitality (down 4.2%), financial services (down 3.9%) and information services (down 3.4%). Overall employment was down 3% in October 2008 compared to October 2007 and the jobless rate increased to 7.2% from 4.4% over the same period. The number of mortgage foreclosures increased from just 0.7% of all non-federal agency mortgages in the third quarter of 2006 to 3.6% a year later to 10.3% in the third quarter of 2008. These foreclosures, the high number of subprime mortgages and negative amortization loans will continue to pressure property values and the larger economy in Washoe County.

With only moderate debt issuance in recent year, debt ratios remain low, aided by rapid debt amortization (69% in 10 years) and strong population and AV gains. Including overlapping entities, debt ratios are low at $1,715 per capita and 1.4% of market value. The new bond issue is part of the district's 2002 rolling bond authorization which permits issuance of GO bonds payable within the existing school bond debt service tax rate. In addition, the bonds are secured by a debt service reserve account, sized at about one year's debt service. Proceeds will finance the completion of a new middle school and rehabilitation of several elementary schools.

Note: Fitch issued an exposure draft on July 31, 2008 proposing a recalibration of tax-supported and water/sewer revenue bond ratings which, if adopted, may result in an upward revision of this rating (see Fitch research 'Exposure Draft: Reassessment of the Municipal Ratings Framework'.) At this time, Fitch is deferring its final determination on municipal recalibration. Fitch will continue to monitor market and credit conditions, and plans to revisit the recalibration in the first quarter of 2009.

Fitch's rating definitions and the terms of use of such ratings are available on the agency's public site, www.fitchratings.com. Published ratings, criteria and methodologies are available from this site, at all times. Fitch's code of conduct, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, affiliate firewall, compliance and other relevant policies and procedures are also available from the 'Code of Conduct' section of this site.

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DLD: Europe's leading digital conference to be held in Munich International experts will discuss cloud computing, internet politics, video networks, philanthrocapitalism and diversity under the title "New Realities"

Europe's leading digital innovation conference, DLD (Digital Life Design), is taking place from 25 to 27 January 2009 in Munich for the fifth year. Around 800 selected entrepreneurs, thinkers and creative leaders from a variety of sectors will gather at this synergy exchange at the invitation of Hubert Burda Media, to compare their experiences between panel sessions from high calibre specialists. All panels at the English speaking conference will also be broadcast on the DLD video portal ( www.dld-conference.com ), which has been realised by sevenload. On Sunday 3sat will report live from the conference in the TV show "neues" from 4.30 pm.

In 2009 the DLD conference title is "New Realities", and it is calling on its participants to formulate perspectives for the future of their markets and sectors after an eventful year. In the digital area new business models, video networks, cloud computing, internet politics and online education will be among the themes. Philanthrocapitalism, education, sustainability and diversity are new challenges which globally active entrepreneurs will debate. Sustainable city design and product design, as well as the interfaces between art and education will supplement the interdisciplinary series of themes at DLD. Regionally, particular attention will be paid to the growth markets in South America and Eastern Europe this year.

The group of 80 speakers will include successful entrepreneurs such as René Obermann (Deutsche Telekom), Martin Halusa (Apax) and Abigail Disney (Daphne Foundation); thought leaders such as Daniel Kahnemann (Nobel laureate for economics), Nassim Taleb (author of "The Black Swan"), Matthew Bishop (author of "Philanthrocapitalism") and Arianna Huffington (The Huffington Post), and creative stars such as Rem Koolhaas (architect), Ross Lovegrove (designer), Fernando Sulichin (film producer) and Michael Schindhelm (cultural manager).

DLD co-founder Steffi Czerny explains the conference's approach: "DLD is interdisciplinary, creating interfaces and networks catalysing people from the most different worlds." Three days before the World Economic Forum in Davos, DLD will effectively set the agenda for 2009, and it is attracting numerous international guests to Europe. DLD co-founder Dr Marcel Reichart says: "DLD offers an intensive networking platform for developing new models of thinking and of business." Numerous partners have supported DLD for years and have become part of the DLD community along with their innovative areas. The main partners in 2009 are Deutsche Post, Lufthansa and Mercedes-Benz.

DLD is taking place in the Hypovereinsbankforum where renowned artists such as Taryn Simon and John Armleder exhibit their works. One high point will again be the award of the Aenne Burda Awards for Creative Leadership by Dr Hubert Burda on Sunday. A fixed part of the supporting programme is also the DLD Starnight presented by BUNTE.de, which is taking place on Monday evening in the Haus der Kunst. Furthermore, DLD will be extended to the World Economic Forum in Davos for the first time - the traditional Burda nightcap on Wednesday evening will be presented by DLD.

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January 23, 2009 05:16 PM Eastern Time

Colonial Properties Trust Announces 2008 Dividend Tax Treatment

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colonial Properties Trust (NYSE: CLP), a real estate investment trust (REIT) announced today the income allocations of the company’s 2008 dividend distributions on its common stock and preferred stock. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Colonial Properties Trust distributions. The final income allocations as they will be reported on Form 1099-DIV are as follows:

Common Shares (CUSIP # 195872106)

Ex-Dividend

Date

Record Date

Payable

Date

Distribution

per Share

Ordinary

Income

Return of

Capital

Capital Gain

Unrecaptured

Sec 1250 Gain

2/7/2008

2/11/2008

2/19/2008

$0.50

$0.15867144

$0.00

$0.19430784

$0.14702072

5/1/2008

5/5/2008

5/12/2008

$0.50

$0.15867144

$0.00

$0.19430784

$0.14702072

7/31/2008

8/4/2008

8/11/2008

$0.50

$0.15867144

$0.00

$0.19430784

$0.14702072

11/6/2008

11/10/2008

11/17/2008

$0.25

$0.07933572

$0.00

$0.09715392

$0.07351036

Totals

$1.75

$0.55535004

$0.00

$0.68007744

$0.51457252

Preferred Series D (CUSIP # 195872403 / 195872502)

Ex-Dividend

Date

Record Date

Payable

Date

Distribution

per Share

Ordinary

Income

Capital Gain

Unrecaptured

Sec 1250 Gain

1/11/2008

1/15/2008

1/31/2008

$0.5078125

$0.16115068

$0.19734390

$0.14931792

4/11/2008

4/15/2008

4/30/2008

$0.5078125

$0.16115068

$0.19734390

$0.14931792

7/11/2008

7/15/2008

7/31/2008

$0.5078125

$0.16115068

$0.19734390

$0.14931792

10/13/2008

10/15/2008

10/31/2008

$0.5078125

$0.16115068

$0.19734390

$0.14931792

Totals

$2.0312500

$0.64460272

$0.78937560

$0.59727168

About Colonial Properties Trust

Colonial Properties Trust is a multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT) that creates additional value for its shareholders by managing commercial assets through joint venture investments and pursuing development opportunities. As of September 30, 2008, the company owned or managed 36,481 apartment units, 16.5 million square feet of office space and 9.1 million square feet of retail shopping space located in key Sunbelt states from Virginia to Nevada. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., Colonial Properties is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CLP and is included in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.colonialprop.com.

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“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the company’s actual results, performance, achievements or transactions to be materially different from the results, performance, achievements or transactions expressed or implied by the forward looking statements. Factors that impact such forward looking statements include, among others, real estate conditions and markets; increased exposure, as a multifamily focused REIT, to risks inherent in investments in a single industry; performance of affiliates or companies in which we have made investments; changes in operating costs; higher than expected construction costs; risks of development or conversion of for-sale projects; legislative or regulatory decisions; our ability to continue to maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes; the effect of any rating agency action on the cost and availability of new debt financings; level and volatility of interest rates or capital market conditions; effect of any terrorist activity or other heightened geopolitical crisis; or other factors affecting the real estate industry generally.

Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, the company assumes no responsibility to update the information in this press release.

The company refers you to the documents filed by the company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled “Risk Factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, as may be updated or supplemented in the company’s Form 10-Q filings, which discuss these and other factors that could adversely affect the company’s results.

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January 23, 2009 03:15 PM Eastern Time

Former Seagram, Jim Beam and Brown Forman Executives Join Drinks Americas Sales and Marketing Team

WILTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. (OTC BB: DKAM) (“Drinks Americas” or the “Company”) today announced key additions to its sales and marketing team who are expected to play key roles in the expansion of Drinks business outlined in the companies recent letter to shareholders. Drinks Americas is adding executives who's prior professional careers draw from Seagram, Jim Beam and Brown Forman. Drinks Americas markets iconic beverages including Trump Super Premium Vodka, Willie Nelson’s Old Whiskey River Bourbon, Paul Newman’s Sparkling Fruit Juice Drinks, and a variety of premium spirits brands. The Company recently purchased Olifant Vodka, and is currently bringing to market Leyrat Cognac, a new sparkling vodka, and beer in partnership with Kid Rock’s new American Badass Beer Company. All these products will be introduced in the coming months in partnership with Drinks Americas’ strategic music and entertainment partners.

Patrick Kenny CEO of Drinks Americas commented, "Drinks Americas is very pleased to have attracted sales managers of the caliber of Charles Lynch, Jack McKenzie, and Tad Holtsinger. They will clearly help us reach our sales milestones and help grow the Company for our shareholders.”

Jack McKenzie, formerly President of Olifant USA, will join Drinks Americas as Vice President of Sales for U.S. and will continue to oversee the sales direction and marketing of Olifant in the U.S. Prior to managing Olifant USA, Mr. McKenzie was the principal of McKenzie & Co., the Jim Beam distributor and brokerage for the State of Pennsylvania for fifteen years. Prior to that, Mr. McKenzie’s career included working for Coca Cola, The Seagram Wine Company, Martini and Rossi, Christian Brothers Sales Company, and subsequently as Jim Beam Brands National Field Sales Manager. In addition to overseeing the transition of the Olifant brand, Mr. McKenzie's responsibility will include the management of all Drinks Americas brands in Illinois, Texas, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Also joining Drinks Americas is Jason McKenzie, who will continue as Regional Manager overseeing all of Drinks Americas brands in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and South Carolina.

Tad Holtsinger will be joining Drinks Americas as Vice President of Southeast U.S. and Control States. Tad Holtsinger has 25 years of experience in managing premium wine and spirits brands, most recently for Blavod Extreme Spirits. Prior to that, Tad managed brands on a national and regional basis for Seagram Chateau and Estates and the Joseph E. Seagram Company’s Seagram Wine Company.

Mr. Holtsinger’s responsibility for all Drinks Americas brands will include managing the Company’s control state distributor, The Liquor Group, in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Ohio, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Iowa, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Holtsinger will also work with Bruce Klein who currently is managing the Company’s Florida distribution in order to expand the Company’s business in Florida and Georgia.

Charles Lynch continues with Drinks Americas as Vice President and National Sales Manager. Over the past two years, Charles Lynch has led Drinks Americas’ ongoing sales and marketing initiatives. Mr. Lynch is a 32 year industry veteran who held a series of positions with Brown Forman Beverage Corp. Prior to joining Drinks Americas, Mr. Lynch managed a sales division of Charmer Distributing, generating over $112 million in annual sales. Patrick Kenny added, “Charles Lynch has led us to where we are now in sales and it says a great deal about what he has accomplished for us that we now have three additional extremely talented managers growing our business going forward.”

Mr. Lynch will be responsible for all Drinks Americas brands in the metropolitan New York area, the balance of New York State, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, California, Nevada and Arizona, as well as key national accounts.

About Drinks Americas

Drinks Americas was founded in 2004 by J. Patrick Kenny, a leading expert in beverage sales and marketing. Drinks Americas develops, owns, markets, and nationally distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium beverages associated with renowned icon celebrities. Drinks Americas' portfolio of premium alcoholic beverages includes Donald Trump's award winning Trump Super Premium Vodka and Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River Bourbon. The Company’s non-alcoholic brands include the distribution of Paul Newman's Own Lightly Sparkling Fruit Juice Drinks and Flavored Waters. Drinks Americas recently formed a joint venture with Interscope Geffen A&M Records to develop and market beverage products, and in a separate venture, is partnering with Kid Rock to launch an American style beer.

For further information concerning Drinks Americas and the products that they represent, please visit their website at www.drinksamericas.com.

Safe Harbor

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the description of the company and its product offerings, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the historical volatility and low trading volume of our stock, the risk and uncertainties inherent in the early stages of growth companies, the company's need to raise substantial additional capital to proceed with its business, risks associated with competitors, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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January 23, 2009 08:30 AM Eastern Time

Wilmington Trust Named as Successor Indenture Trustee in LyondellBasell Industries Case and Appointed to Unsecured Creditors’ Committee

No Credit or Direct Investment Exposure Involved in Administrative Role

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilmington Trust said today that it has been named as successor indenture trustee for holders of approximately $615 million and €500 million of debt issued by LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A. LyondellBasell’s affiliate Lyondell Chemical Company, which is a guarantor of this debt, filed for Chapter 11 protection on January 6 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. In conjunction with this assignment, Wilmington Trust has been appointed by the United States Trustee for the Southern District of New York to serve as a member of the unsecured creditors’ committee. LyondellBasell, headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is the world’s third-largest independent chemical company.

In its role, Wilmington Trust provides trustee and administrative services for creditors who hold LyondellBasell’s 8.375% senior notes due in 2015. Wilmington Trust is paid a fee for these services, which are specified in documents relating to the debt. Lyondell Chemical Company’s bankruptcy filing poses no credit or investment risk to Wilmington Trust, nor does it affect Wilmington Trust’s balance sheet.

“Being named as successor trustee and appointed to the unsecured creditors’ committee in Lyondell Chemical Company’s bankruptcy filing is another testament to our position as a leading global provider of independent trustee and administrative services for corporate clients,” said Ted T. Cecala, Wilmington Trust’s chairman and chief executive officer.

Wilmington Trust’s Corporate Client Services (CCS) business offers institutional trustee, agency, asset management, retirement plan services, and administrative services for clients worldwide who use capital market financing structures, as well as those who seek to establish and maintain nexus, or legal residency, for special purpose entities. Because Wilmington Trust does not underwrite securities offerings or provide investment banking services, it is able to deliver corporate trust services that are conflict-free.

About Wilmington Trust

Wilmington Trust Corporation (NYSE:WL) is a financial services holding company that provides Regional Banking services throughout the mid-Atlantic region, Wealth Advisory Services for high-net-worth clients in 36 countries, and Corporate Client Services for institutional clients in 86 countries. Its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Wilmington Trust Company, which was founded in 1903, is one of the largest personal trust providers in the United States and the leading retail and commercial bank in Delaware. Wilmington Trust Corporation and its affiliates have offices in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, the Cayman Islands, the Channel Islands, London, Dublin, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam.

Espanol:

January 23, 2009 11:43 AM Eastern Time

Wilmington Trust nombrado fiduciario sucesor en el caso de LyondellBasell Industries y elegido miembro del comité de acreedores ordinarios

WILMINGTON, Delware--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilmington Trust ha sido nombrado fiduciario sucesor de aproximadamente $615 millones y €500 millones de deuda emitida por LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A. La filial de LyondellBasell, Lyondell Chemical Company, que es garante de esta deuda, ha solicitado la protección prevista en el Capítulo 11 el 6 de enero, en el Tribunal de Bancarrotas de EE.UU. del Distrito Sur de Nueva York. Además, Wilmington Trust ha sido nombrado por el fiduciario americano para el distrito sur de Nueva Yor miembro del comité de acreedores ordinarios.

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Deutsch:

January 23, 2009 08:30 AM Eastern Time

Wilmington Trust zum vertraglichen Nachfolgetreuhänder im Konkursfall der LyondellBasell Industries benannt und in das Komitee für die nicht abgesicherten Gläubiger berufen

Keine Kredit- oder direkte Investitionsoffenlegung bei dieser Verwaltungsrolle involviert

WILMINGTON, Delaware--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilmington Trust erklärte heute, dass das Unternehmen zum vertraglichen Nachfolgetreuhänder für die Inhaber von ca. 615 Millionen USD und 500 Millionen Euro in Schulden geworden ist, ausgestellt von LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A., LyondellBasells Partnerunternehmen Lyondell Chemical Company, dem Bürgen dieser Schuldbeträge, der am 6. Januar beim United States Bankruptcy Court für den Southern District of New York einen Konkursantrag nach Kapitel 11 gestellt hat. Im Zusammenhang mit dieser Berufung wurde der Wilmington Trust von dem United States Trustee für den Southern District of New York beauftragt, als Mitglied im Komitee für die nichtabgesicherte Gläubiger zu fungieren. LyondellBasell mit Hauptsitz in Rotterdam, Niederlande, ist das weltweit drittgrößte unabhängige Chemieunternehmen.

Wilmington Trust stellt treuhänderische und Verwaltungsservices für Gläubiger bereit, die Inhaber von LyondellBasells 8,375% Senior-Wertpapieren mit Fälligkeit im Jahr 2015 sind. Wilmington Trust erhält eine Gebühr für seine Dienstleistungen, die in den Schulddokumenten beschrieben sind. Das Konkursverfahren der Lyondell Chemical Company stellt kein Kredit- oder Investitionsrisiko für den Wilmington Trust dar und hat ebenfalls keinen Einfluss auf seine Bilanz.

„Zum Nachfolgetreuhänder berufen und in das Komitee für nicht abgesicherte Gläubiger im Konkursverfahren der Lyondell Chemical Company benannt zu werden, ist eine weitere Bestätigung für unsere Position als führender globaler Anbieter unabhängiger Treuhand- und Verwaltungsservices für Unternehmenskunden“, erklärt Ted T. Cecala, Chairman und Chief Executive Officer bei Wilmington Trust.

Das CSS-Geschäft von Wilmington Trust bietet Serviceleistungen für institutionelle Treuhänder, Agenturen, Kapitalverwaltungszwecke, Pensionspläne und Vermögensverwaltung für Kunden in aller Welt, die Kapitalmarkt-Servicestrukturen nutzen sowie für diejenigen, die Verbindung oder legalen Aufenthalt zu vorteilhaften Gerichtsbarkeiten suchen. Wilmington Trust beteiligt sich nicht an Wertpapierübernahme- oder Unternehmensfinanzierungs-Services und ist daher in der Lage, seine Serviceleistungen ohne Interessenkonflikte anzubieten.

Über Wilmington Trust

Wilmington Trust Corporation (NYSE:WL) ist eine Finanzservice-Holding-Gesellschaft, die regionale Bank-Serviceleistungen in der gesamten Mittelatlantikregion, Vermögensberatungs-Serviceleistungen für vermögende Kunden in 36 Ländern und Unternehmensserviceleistungen für institutionelle Kunden in 86 Ländern bereitstellt. Seine 100%ige Tochter Wilmington Trust Company, die im Jahr 1903 gegründet wurde, ist eine der größten Treuhandverwaltungen im Auftrag von Privatpersonen in den Vereinigten Staaten und die führende Privatkunden- und Geschäftsbank in Delaware. Wilmington Trust Corporation und seine Zweigorganisationen haben Niederlassungen in Arizona, Kalifornien, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, auf den Kaimaninseln und den Kanalinseln, in London, Dublin, Frankfurt, Luxemburg und Amsterdam.

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Francais:

January 23, 2009 08:30 AM Eastern Time

La société Wilmington Trust est désignée comme fiduciaire succédant, en vertu de l'acte constitutif, dans l'affaire LyondellBasell Industries, et nommée en tant que membre du Comité des créanciers ordinaires.

Aucune exposition en matière de crédit ou d'investissement direct n'est impliquée dans ce rôle administratif.

WILMINGTON, Delaware--(BUSINESS WIRE)--La société Wilmington Trust a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle avait été désignée comme fiduciaire succédant, en vertu de l'acte constitutif, pour les détenteurs des dettes émises par LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A., qui s'élèvent approximativement à 615 millions USD et 500 millions EUR. Lyondell Chemical Company, qui est une société affiliée à LyondellBasell et le garant de cette dette, s'est placée sous la protection du Chapitre 11 (Chapter 11, régime des faillites américain) le 6 janvier, auprès de la United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (tribunal des faillites américain pour le district sud de New York). Dans le cadre de cette mission, la Wilmington Trust a été nommée par la United States Trustee for the Southern District of New York (fiduciaire américain pour le district sud de New York) en tant que membre du Comité des créanciers ordinaires. LyondellBasell, dont le siège social se trouve à Rotterdam, Pays-Bas, est la troisième plus grande compagnie chimique indépendante au monde.

Dans le cadre du rôle qui lui a été confié, la Wilmington Trust fournit des services fiduciaires et administratifs aux créanciers qui détiennent 8,375 % des billets de premier rang de LyondellBasell, qui parviendront à échéance en 2015. La Wilmington Trust reçoit des honoraires en retour pour ses services, qui sont spécifiés dans les documents relatifs à la dette. Le dépôt de bilan de Lyondell Chemical Company ne présente pas de risque en matière de crédit ou d'investissement pour la Wilmington Trust, et n'affecte pas non plus le bilan de la Wilmington Trust.

« Le fait d'être désigné comme fiduciaire succédant et nommé en tant que membre du Comité des créanciers ordinaires à l'occasion du dépôt de bilan de Lyondell Chemical Company est un nouvel hommage à notre position prééminente, au plan international, de prestataire de services fiduciaires et administratifs indépendants à l'intention de la clientèle des entreprises », a déclaré Ted T. Cecala, président et PDG de Wilmington Trust.

Les activités de Wilmington Trust qui s'adressent à la clientèle des entreprises englobent des services de gestion des actifs et des programmes de retraite à l'intention des fiduciaires institutionnels et des agences, et des services administratifs aux clients du monde entier qui utilisent des structures de financement du marché des capitaux, et à ceux qui cherchent à établir et maintenir un lien, ou une résidence légale, pour des sociétés de participation financière (special purpose entities). Étant donné que la Wilmington Trust ne garantit pas les fonds de placement et n'offre pas de services bancaires d'investissement, elle est en mesure de fournir des services de fiducie qui ne soulèvent pas de conflit d'intérêt.

À propos de Wilmington Trust

Wilmington Trust Corporation (NYSE:WL) est une société de portefeuille spécialisée dans les services financiers ; elle fournit des prestations bancaires régionales dans toute la région mid-atlantique, des services de gestion de patrimoine aux individus à haute valeur nette dans 36 pays, et des services à la clientèle des entreprises pour les clients institutionnels dans 86 pays. Sa filiale en propriété exclusive, Wilmington Trust Company, qui a été créée en 1903, est un des plus grands fournisseurs de fonds personnels aux États-Unis et la principale banque commerciale et de détail dans le Delaware. Wilmington Trust Corporation et ses filiales ont des bureaux situés dans l'Arizona, en Californie, dans le Connecticut, dans le Delaware, en Floride, en Géorgie, dans le Maryland, dans le Massachusetts, dans le Minnesota, au Nevada, dans le New Jersey, dans l'état de New York, en Pennsylvanie, en Caroline du Sud, au Vermont, aux îles Caïman, aux îles Anglo-Normandes, à Londres, à Dublin, à Francfort, au Luxembourg et à Amsterdam.

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Italiano:

January 23, 2009 08:30 AM Eastern Time

Wilmington Trust nominata avente causa e amministratrice fiduciaria della garanzia per la causa LyondellBasell Industries oltre che incaricata nel comitato dei creditori non garantiti.

Nessun rischio creditizio e nessun investimento diretto implicati nel ruolo amministrativo

WILMINGTON, Delaware--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilmington Trust ha dichiarato oggi di essere stata nominata come avente causa e amministratrice fiduciaria per i titolari di un debito di circa $615 milioni e €500 milioni emesso da LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A. La società affiliata di LyondellBasell, Lyondell Chemical, che è una dei garanti di questo debito, ha richiesto la protezione fallimentare prevista dal Capitolo 11 il giorno 6 gennaio presso il tribunale per la bancarotta americano del Distretto sud di New York. Insieme a questo incarico, Wilmington Trust è stata anche eletta, dall'amministratore fiduciario degli Stati Uniti per il Distretto sud di New York, come membro del comitato dei creditori non garantiti.

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Nederlands:

January 23, 2009 12:51 PM Eastern Time

Wilmington Trust benoemd tot opvolger als contracttrustee in zake LyondellBasell Industries en benoemd tot de commissie voor concurrente crediteuren

WILMINGTON, Delaware--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilmington Trust maakt vandaag bekend te zijn benoemd tot opvolger als contracttrustee voor houders van ongeveer 615 miljoen dollar en 500 miljoen euro aan schuld vanuit LyondellBasell Industries. Dochter Lyondell Chemical Company staat borg voor deze schuld en diende bij de Amerikaanse rechtbank voor faillisementen (in het zuidelijke district van New York) op 6 januari een verzoek voor bescherming volgens "Chapter 11". Wilmington Trust is ook aangesteld als lid van de commissie voor concurrente crediteuren. LyondellBasell, met het hoofdkantoor in Rotterdam, is op twee na het grootste onafhankelijke chemische bedrijf ter wereld.

Deze bekendmaking is officieel geldend in de originele brontaal. Vertalingen zijn slechts als leeshulp bedoeld en moeten worden vergeleken met de tekst in de brontaal welke als enige juridische geldigheid beoogt.

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January 23, 2009 07:00 AM Eastern Time

Clockwork Home Services Awards $26,000 Check for Winning Video

Orlando Man Celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday with Cash Prize for Video Promoting Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Hill of Orlando, FL celebrated Benjamin Franklin’s birthday on Jan. 17 with a $26,000 cash prize from Clockwork Home Services. Clockwork executives and franchise owners, along with a Ben Franklin look-alike, delivered the check to Hill, winner of the company’s “Win $26k” competition to support its nationally branded home services franchises.

Hill’s winning video, which may be viewed on-line at www.win26k.com, features the company’s Benjamin Franklin cartoon character performing a rap tune that promotes the services of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, one of Clockwork’s franchise companies.

“It was exciting to see the convoy of Clockwork’s service vehicles roll up to the house on Ben Franklin’s birthday,” said Hill, a 27-year-old mortgage loan officer who is married and has a four-year-old son. “The $26,000 means a lot to our family.”

“The ‘Win $26k’ promotion generated more than 15 million impressions and over 800 entry registrations, exposing consumers nationwide to our home services brands,” said Clockwork CEO Jim Abrams. “The video competition helped us spread the word for our franchisees: We are the only on-time, can’t-lose proposition offering high quality plumbing, electrical, and heating & air conditioning services to homeowners.”

“From our franchisees’ perspective, this national competition raised consumer awareness of our brands to a whole new level,” said Tab Hunter, Clockwork’s president of franchise operations, who delivered the check to Hill. “While others may be reducing their marketing investments in the face of tough economic times, Clockwork believes the timing was ideal to boost consumer awareness of the essential home services we provide.”

The company launched the “Win $26k” campaign in October 2008 with a full-page advertisement in USA Today. The ad and related web site encouraged consumers to compete for a $26,000 cash prize by creating short videos promoting Clockwork’s brands: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky America’s On-time Electrician, and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. Clockwork supports more than 560 franchises and corporate-owned locations across the three brands in the United States and Canada.

About Clockwork Home Services

Clockwork Home Services, Inc. is dedicated to improving the operations, efficiency, customer service and profitability of contractors in the home services industry in North America through affinity group membership and nationally branded franchises. Its companies include Mister Sparky® Franchising, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Franchising, One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating® Franchising, BuyMax®, Plumbers’ Success International®, Electricians’ Success International®, AirTime 500™, Roofers’ Success International®, Success Academy®, AirTime Canada™ ULC, SuccessWare, Inc.® and company-owned One Hour® operations in California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and throughout Canada; company-owned Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® operations in California, Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Tennessee; and company-owned Mister Sparky® operations in Colorado, Georgia and Indiana. In 2008, Clockwork was ranked #933 on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000® list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States. For more information, visit www.clockworkhomeservices.com.

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January 22, 2009 04:01 PM Eastern Time
Molina Healthcare Issues Guidance for Its 2009 Fiscal Year
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:MOH) today announced its guidance for 2009. For its 2009 fiscal year, the Company currently expects the financial results shown below (all amounts are approximate):

Earnings per diluted share $2.20 to $2.40
Net income $59 to $65 million
Investment income $15 million
Premium revenue $3.6 billion
EBITDA $158 to $167 million
EBITDA as a percentage of premium revenue 4.4% to 4.7%
Medical care costs as a percentage of premium revenue 85.5%
Core G&A (administrative expenses excluding premium taxes)

as a percentage of total revenue
7.5%

Administrative expenses (including premium taxes)

as a percentage of total revenue
10.5%

Depreciation and amortization $43 million
Interest expense 14 million
Total membership 1.44 million
Diluted shares outstanding 27 million
Effective tax rate 41%

The Company’s guidance for diluted shares outstanding does not include any potential dilution from its senior convertible notes.

Molina Healthcare, Inc. is a multi-state managed care organization that arranges for the delivery of healthcare services to persons eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, and other government-sponsored programs for low-income families and individuals. Molina Healthcare’s ten licensed health plan subsidiaries in California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Washington serve approximately 1.26 million members. More information about Molina Healthcare can be obtained at www.molinahealthcare.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains numerous "forward-looking statements" regarding our expected results for 2009. All of our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially.

Such factors include, without limitation, risks related to: budgetary pressures on the federal and state governments and their resulting inability to fully fund Medicaid, Medicare, or SCHIP or to maintain current membership eligibility thresholds and criteria; the successful management of our medical costs and the achievement of our projected medical care ratios in all our health plans, including the reduction of the medical care ratio of our Ohio health plan; the success of our efforts to leverage our administrative costs to address the needs associated with increased enrollment; risks related to our limited experience operating in Florida and attendant claims estimation difficulties; growth in our Medicaid and Medicare enrollment consistent with our expectations; uncertainties regarding the impact of federal health care reform efforts and the new presidential administration; rate increases and the maintenance of existing rate levels that are consistent with our expectations; our inability to pass on to our contracted providers any rate cuts under our governmental contracts; the budget and liquidity crisis in California and the state’s inability to make payment under its contracts with our California health plan; the successful resolution of pending rate litigation in California; the renewal of the provider premium tax beyond October 1, 2009; our ability to accurately estimate incurred but not reported medical costs across all health plans; the successful renewal and continuation of the government contracts of all of our health plans, including the re-selection of our Michigan and Missouri health plans in response to Medicaid RFPs in 2009; in light of the current turmoil and illiquidity in credit markets, the availability of financing to fund and capitalize our acquisitions and start-up activities and to meet our liquidity needs; the illiquidity of our auction rate securities; the successful and cost-effective integration of our acquisitions; earnings seasonality; interest rates on invested balances that are lower than expected; high profile qui tam matters and negative publicity regarding Medicaid managed care and Medicare Advantage; changes in funding under our contracts as a result of regulatory and programmatic adjustments and reforms; approval by state regulators of dividends and distributions by our subsidiaries; unexpected changes in member utilization patterns, healthcare practices, or healthcare technologies; high dollar claims related to catastrophic illness; changes in federal or state laws or regulations or in their interpretation; the favorable resolution of litigation or arbitration matters; and other risks and uncertainties as detailed in our reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at www.sec.gov.

All forward-looking statements in this release represent our judgment as of January 22, 2009. We disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in our expectations.

Note regarding EBITDA Measures: The Company calculates EBITDA by adding back depreciation and amortization expense to operating income. EBITDA is not prepared in conformity with GAAP since it excludes depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, and the provision for income taxes. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, operating margin, or cash provided by operating activities. Management uses EBITDA as a supplemental metric in evaluating the Company’s financial performance, in evaluating financing and business development decisions, and in forecasting and analyzing future periods. For these reasons, management believes that EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure to investors in evaluating the Company’s performance and the performance of other companies in our industry.

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January 22, 2009 03:44 PM Eastern Time

U.S. Army to Give Freedom Team Salute Commendations to Safari Club International

Army will Honor Tom Selleck and John Michael Montgomery at the Annual Convention

RENO, Nevada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safari Club International (SCI) will be recognized with Freedom Team Salute commendations by the United States Army for its support of the nation’s men and women in uniform at the 37th Annual Hunters’ Convention this week. Twelve members of SCI’s Veterans Committee and all 159 U.S. based SCI Chapters will receive Freedom Team Salute commendation packages at the convention.

Merle Shepard, president of Safari Club International, will accept a commendation on behalf of the organization. “This is a great honor for SCI,” said Shepard. “We have never received this type of recognition from the Army. We have members who are Army Veterans that live all across our country and they’re as committed as I am to supporting our Soldiers and Veterans who have sacrificed to ensure our nation’s freedoms.”

Actor Tom Selleck will deliver a speech at SCI’s convention and will receive an Army Veteran Freedom Team Salute Commendation. Selleck, known for his portrayal of a private investigator on the hit television series Magnum, PI, was in the Army National Guard from 1967 to 1973. Additionally, Friday night’s evening entertainment, Country Western superstar John Michael Montgomery, will be honored as an Army Supporter.

Freedom Team Salute commendations consist of a personalized letter of appreciation and certificate signed by Secretary of the Army, Pete Geren and Army Chief of Staff, General George W. Casey Jr. Honorees also receive personalized Army lapel pins and U.S. Army decals. The Salute, a quarterly newsletter, is sent to honorees to inform them about the program and keep them in touch with the Army family.

“We appreciate the opportunity Safari Club International has provided us to meet with Mr. Shepard and other leaders in the organization to thank them for their ongoing support of Active Duty Soldiers and Veterans,” said Colonel David Griffith, Director of Freedom Team Salute. “SCI is an important supporter of Freedom Team Salute and the Army family.”

SCI-First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s approximately 190 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States as well as 18 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page www.safariclub.org or call (520) 620-1220 for more information.

Freedom Team Salute was established in 2005 by the Army Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Army, which gives the public the opportunity to thank all U.S. Army Veterans for their service by recognizing them with Commendations. The program also honors and recognizes the Parents, Spouses, Employers, and Supporters of Active Duty, Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers. Freedom Team Salute has honored over 1.7 million Army Veterans, Spouses, Parents, Supporters, and Employers since its launch.

To honor an Army Veteran, Army Supporter, or to learn more about Freedom Team Salute, visit the website at www.freedomteamsalute.com

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January 22, 2009 03:17 PM Eastern Time

Jim Beam® Wants You to Submit Your Take with a Commercial Remake

#1 Selling-Bourbon Continues to Lead Industry’s Social Media Efforts by Encouraging Imitation as the Highest Form of Flattery

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], a global leader in premium spirits, and Jim Beam® Bourbon, the world’s number one selling Bourbon, continue to flip conventional marketing on its head through a user-generated social media contest, named “The Remake,” in support of the recent airing of “The Girlfriend” television commercial. The commercial began airing on six of the top sports television networks, including TNT and ESPN®, during the NBA® games on January 19 and will run through February 15.

By launching a user-generated social media contest, Jim Beam will reach its target demographic through a combination of new and traditional media. The brand’s recent marketing initiatives have effectively utilized both social media and interactive efforts to engage consumers and further position Jim Beam as the industry leader of social media. This latest campaign will go one step further to deepen a connection with consumers by adding user-generated content.

Legal purchase age consumers are being challenged to create their own, original commercial remake by imitating, spoofing and/or improving upon the Jim Beam “The Girlfriend,” “The Tragedy” or “The Party” commercials posted on jimbeam.com/theremake. Consumers have the option to use a Director’s Toolbox of pre-approved fonts, sound clips and logos to create their innovative videos. Personal promotion buttons and embeddable content will allow both contest viewers and participants to start their own viral campaigns for their favorite video through social media sites.

The online contest kicks off January 22 and runs through March 21. The five top-scoring video remakes will be deemed finalists and included in a public voting event on jimbeam.com/theremake from April 8, 2009 to May 8, 2009. All eligible submissions will be reviewed by a panel of qualified judges based on the following criteria: creativity (33.3%); use of humor (33.3%); and originality (33.3%). One grand prize winner will be awarded a cash prize of $25,000 and a trip for four to Las Vegas, Nevada. Four runners-up will receive a Sony HD® digital video camera. Winners will be selected on a combination of public vote and judges' criteria. There will also be a “Best Story” category reviewed by a panel of qualified judges for the individual who best uses humor, creativity and originality instead of fancy video production equipment to create a successful commercial. The prize for “Best Story” is a Flip™ Mino video camera.

The world of Web 2.0 is not a new playing field for the brand. Jim Beam has led the spirits industry by effectively executing social media initiatives such as:

Launching a campaign using a social media news release.

Using micro-blogging through Twitter™, attracting an estimated 20,000 viewers during the “Baja 1000” for updates on Jim Beam-sponsored racecar driver, Robby Gordon.

Creating a website that allowed users to comment on subject matter, establishing Jim Beam as the first public “conversational” brand in the industry.

Initiating a social media call to action through an online petition and viral widget urging fans to “Save Our Ballpark’s Name” in support of Wrigley Field.

Jim Beam prides itself on more than two centuries of quality and integrity and continues to recognize those who embody the spirit of “The Stuff Inside” – those who act with character and reach for their dreams. Jim Beam is putting its timeless values into a context that makes them contemporary and relevant to today’s consumer by supporting everyday “Jims” and aspiring filmmakers in non-traditional ways through “The Remake” contest.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or D.C. (except CA) and 21 years of age or older to participate. Void where prohibited. Subject to complete official rules, available at jimbeam.com/theremake. Contest begins on January 22, 2009 at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Online entries must be transmitted and received by March 21, 2009 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET.

RSS Feeds:

RSS feed for jimbeam.com

Quote attributed to Rory Finlay, global chief marketing officer, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc.:

“As the number one Bourbon brand in the world, with 94% brand awareness in the United States, we will continue to make bold choices and find the best ways to market the Jim Beam brand.”

“We’re proud to lead the spirits industry by leveraging a wide range of social media tools to connect with our consumers and we will continue to innovate.”

Quotes attributed to Kelly Doss, senior director Bourbon and Whiskeys, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc.:

“Jim Beam consumers are living online. We recognize the need to relate to legal purchase age consumers in their environment and are eager to recognize the creativity of those who show ‘The Stuff Inside.’”

Links that Matter:

www.press.jimbeam.com
www.jimbeam.com
www.beamglobal.com
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News Headlines

January 22, 2009 11:23 AM Eastern Time

Zappos.com Debuts on FORTUNE Magazine’s List of “100 Best Companies to Work For”

Company Culture Fuels Debut As Highest-Ranking Newcomer of 2009

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zappos.com, a leader in online apparel and footwear sales, announced today that the company debuted on FORTUNE Magazine’s Annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list as this year’s highest-ranking newcomer. A major factor in the company garnering this year’s top spot amongst newcomers on FORTUNE’s list is Zappos.com’s unique culture, shaped by the following ten core values:

1. Deliver WOW Through Service

2. Embrace and Drive Change

3. Create Fun and A Little Weirdness

4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded

5. Pursue Growth and Learning

6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication

7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit

8. Do More With Less

9. Be Passionate and Determined

10. Be Humble

“We believe that a company’s culture and a company’s brand are really just two sides of the same coin,” said Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh. “If you get the culture right, then most of the other stuff will happen naturally on its own, including delivering great customer service and building an enduring brand.”

In 2008, Zappos.com hit a major financial milestone when gross merchandise sales for the year surpassed $1 billion, driven primarily by repeat customers and word of mouth. On any given day, approximately 75% of orders are from repeat customers.

Zappos.com recently launched Zappos Insights™—a business membership site that gives other companies access to an inside-look at the Zappos.com culture and business philosophies. The membership includes access to the company’s management team and provides guidance and direct answers for user-generated questions. As described by FORTUNE MAGAZINE, “For $39.95 a month, anyone can watch videos and read white papers on how the company hires, deals with vendors, evaluates workers, etc.”

In his FORTUNE.com blog, Managing Editor Andy Serwer writes, “No matter what happens with the economy, the demand for talent will remain. Great companies know that super-motivated, happy, world-class employees are an incredible competitive advantage.”

To pick the “100 Best Companies to Work for”, FORTUNE works with Robert Levering and Milton Moskowitz of the Great Place to Work Institute to conduct the most extensive employee Survey in corporate America. Complete rankings and accompanying stories appear in the February 2 issue of FORTUNE and online at www.fortune.com. Ranking #23 overall on this year’s list, Zappos debuted as this year’s highest-ranking newcomer.

About FORTUNE

FORTUNE is a global leader in business journalism with a worldwide circulation of more than 1 million and a readership of nearly 5 million, with major franchises including the FORTUNE 500 and the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For. FORTUNE Live Media extends the brand's mission into live settings, hosting a wide range of annual conferences, including the FORTUNE Global Forum. FORTUNE magazine’s online home is www.CNNMoney.com, the most visited and utilized business destination website.

About Zappos.com

Established in 1999, Zappos.com has quickly become a leader in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. In 2008, the company’s gross merchandise sales exceeded $1 billion. Zappos.com currently stocks millions of products from over 1000 clothing and shoe brands. Zappos.com was recognized in 2009 by FORTUNE MAGAZINE as one of the “100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR”, debuting as the highest-ranking newcomer to FORTUNE’s 2009 list. More information about the company’s customer service philosophy, unique company culture, and job openings can be found at http://about.zappos.com More information about the “Zappos Insights” business membership program can be found at http://www.zapposinsights.com

News Headlines

January 22, 2009 10:30 AM Eastern Time

El Pollo Loco® Expands Executive Team with New Innovation Post

Incumbent Senior Vice President Joe Stein assumes new position; Gary Campanaro joins the nation’s flame grilled leader as Chief Financial Officer

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced today that it has created a new executive management position, “Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation,” to leverage innovation throughout the organization in the development of new products, processes and technology, as well as align resources around the Company’s key initiatives.

Rising to the challenge of the newly created position is Joe Stein, who has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for more than six years. As Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, Stein will develop and implement an innovation stream across El Pollo Loco and formulate best practices in innovation management-- helping to ensure that El Pollo Loco continues to stay on top of consumer and industry trends to maintain its role as a leader in the fast-casual segment.

El Pollo Loco has hired restaurant industry executive Gary Campanaro to fill the senior finance role as Chief Financial Officer. Campanaro, who most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Claim Jumper Restaurants Holdings Corp., will provide overall leadership for the financial, purchasing, quality assurance and risk management areas of El Pollo Loco. His experience also includes senior management positions at several other companies, including: The Keith Companies, Inc. in Irvine, CA; CB Richard Ellis in Los Angeles, CA; and CKE Restaurants, Inc. in Anaheim, CA.

“Today’s challenging business environment, magnified by intense competition in the restaurant industry, demands that we take a thoughtful look at everything we do,” said Steve Carley, President and CEO of El Pollo Loco, Inc. “The changes we have made to our senior management team will help position our brand for continued momentum as the economy comes around. Joe (Stein) is ideally suited for his new innovation role. He is a superb strategic thinker with exceptional team building skills. And we are absolutely thrilled to have Gary (Campanaro) join us as our senior financial executive. His vast financial experience in the restaurant arena will be a valuable asset as we continue to grow the brand,” continued Carley.

Stein, 48, holds a bachelor degree in business administration from California State University at Long Beach with an emphasis in accounting and is a certified public accountant. Prior to El Pollo Loco, he held senior management positions at both Rubios Restaurants, Inc. and Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Campanaro, 48, holds a bachelor degree in accounting from the University of Utah and is also a certified public accountant. Both men are based at El Pollo Loco’s headquarters in Costa Mesa, California and live in Orange County, California with their families. Stein lives in Laguna Niguel and Campanaro resides in Irvine.

El Pollo Loco, Inc., a privately held company, is the nation’s leading quick-service restaurant chain specializing in flame-grilled chicken. In addition to individual and family meal quantities of its famous chicken, the chain offers a wide variety of fresh Mexican entrees and operates over 400 locations (a combination of company-owned and franchised restaurants) in 13 states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Virginia, Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.elpolloloco.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements, which are statements that do not relate solely to historical fact. They include, but are not limited to, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, achievements or events. They may contain words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “could” or words or phrases of similar meaning. The statements reflect management's current expectations regarding future events. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, concerns about food-borne illnesses; the current liquidity crisis, which could impair our ability to obtain or refinance debt financing; negative publicity, whether or not valid; adverse public perception due to the occurrence of avian flu; increases in the cost of chicken; our dependence upon frequent deliveries of food and other supplies; our sensitivity to events and conditions in the greater Los Angeles area; our reliance in part on our franchisees; our vulnerability to changes in consumer preferences and economic conditions; our ability to compete successfully with other quick service and fast casual restaurants; and other risk factors listed from time to time in reports filed by the Company's parent, EPL Intermediate, Inc., with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements about the Company’s past performance are not necessarily indicative of its future results. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as the result of new information, future events or otherwise.

News Headlines

January 22, 2009 08:00 AM Eastern Time

The New Year Brings New Plans for Small Business Owners – Contingency Plans

Recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Survey: Almost Half of Small Business Owners Have Developed Contingency Plans; Many Foresee Unplanned Changes in 2009

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many small business owners say that they’re prepared to eliminate some positions or reduce the number of hours employees work as part of their contingency planning for 2009. According to the most recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, surveyed in November, almost half of the small businesses said they have developed a contingency plan in case their company’s financial health declines. Fifty-eight percent of those businesses said they would reduce employee hours and 51 percent said they would eliminate some positions if they needed to act on their contingency plans.

While they consider what to do in the case of a slowing economy, business owners are thinking positively about their priorities for the coming year. Nearly all respondents said that finding new ways to operate more efficiently was a high priority in 2009 (90 percent). Eighty-nine percent said they want to increase their sales and revenue, while almost sixty percent said that expanding their businesses to reach more customers is a high priority for 2009. Fifty-eight percent said they have prioritized creating new or improved products or services.

Most business owners plan to implement their 2009 plans without adding new resources. Seventy-five percent considered hiring more employees a low priority, and almost two-thirds (63 percent) said the same about increasing their investment in technology. Seventy-nine percent prioritized a cut in operating costs in the coming year, an increase of 25 percent from when the question was last surveyed (in 2006).

About the Small Business Index

For the last 22 quarters, the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index has surveyed small business owners on current and future perceptions of their business financial situation. The Index consists of two dimensions: 1) Owners’ ratings of the current situation of their businesses and, 2) Owners’ ratings of how they expect their businesses to perform over the next 12 months. An Index score of zero reflects that an equal number of small business owners are optimistic and pessimistic about their companies’ situation. Results are based on telephone interviews with 605 small business owners nationwide conducted November 5- 17, 2008. The margin of sampling error is +/- 4 percentage points.

About the Gallup Organization

For more than 70 years, the Gallup Organization has been a recognized leader in the measurement and analysis of people’s attitudes, opinions and behavior. While best known for the Gallup Poll, founded in 1935, Gallup’s current activities consist largely of providing marketing and management research, advisory services and education to the world’s largest corporations and institutions.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.4 trillion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through almost 11,000 stores and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has the highest credit rating currently given to U.S. banks by Moody’s Investors Service, “Aa1,” and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, “AA+.”

Wells Fargo is America’s #1 small business lender in total dollar volume according to the most recent Community Reinvestment Act data (2007) and the #1 SBA 7a bank lender in total dollar volume (2008). Wells Fargo has loaned more than $38 billion to women, African American, Latino and Asian business owners since 1995. For more information, speak with a Wells Fargo banker, visit www.wellsfargo.com/biz or call the National Business Banking Center at 1-800-CALL-WELLS.

Note: Survey results available upon request.

News Headlines

January 22, 2009 08:00 AM Eastern Time

OMVC Highlights the Future of Mobile DTV for Television Programmers

Headlining Panel at 2009 NATPE Market & Conference

Discover Future Interactivity Potential, Advanced Features & Business Model Options

Live, Local & National Mobile Television Broadcasts Demonstrated on LG Prototype Devices

NATPE 2009

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At this year’s NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives) Market & Conference, get to know the latest distribution platform–mobile digital television (DTV). The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), an alliance of more than 800 broadcasters whose mission is to accelerate the development of mobile DTV in the United States, is sponsoring a panel of broadcasters, consumer electronics manufacturers and analysts to discuss the future of mobile DTV. Additionally, the OMVC President will speak at Broadcasting & Cable and NATPE’s annual luncheon panel. Plus, don’t miss live demos of LG Electronics’ prototype receivers for the emerging ATSC Mobile DTV Standard.

Today's consumers are on the move, and they want their favorite broadcast TV to come right along with them. Improved picture quality, coupled with expanded programming choices and local content, can now be distributed on this new-media platform.

The 2009 NATPE Conference features this headlining panel to illustrate the power of mobile DTV. This technology extends broadcast-quality simulcast TV to next-generation mobile and portable devices such as cell phones, laptop computers, handheld PDAs, portable media players and gaming devices, not to mention the limitless interactivity and application opportunities. The robust and flexible ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) Mobile DTV Candidate Standard also extends a variety of automotive opportunities, ranging from factory-installed in-vehicle entertainment systems to dealer-installed and aftermarket entertainment systems, as well as GPS systems enriched with local broadcast receiver capabilities. With mobile DTV, consumers literally never have to miss a minute. This discussion follows the much anticipated commitment from broadcasters, who declared their intention to launch mobile DTV across 63 stations in 22 markets, covering 35 percent of U.S. television households.

Insight Arena: The Future of Mobile DTV

Wednesday, January 28^th | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Ballroom H

Panelists will shed light on the money-making opportunities and revenue projections for delivering live, local and national full motion mobile content on next generation mobile devices to consumers, beginning as early as 2009 before skyrocketing in 2010 and 2011. Keeping you ahead of the latest technological developments scheduled for the next three years, panelists will also reveal interactivity potential, advanced features (DVR, VOD, etc.) and possible model options. Find out why industry insiders believe that mobile DTV is the new new media!

Moderator: Richard Ducey, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer, BIA Advisory Services
Panelists:
- Anne Schelle - Executive Director, Open Mobile Video Coalition
- Dan Hsieh - Senior Business Advisor, ION Media Networks, Inc. & President, MTC Services
- John Taylor - Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications, LG Electronics USA
- Ray DeRenzo - Senior Vice P Product, Programming & Marketing, MobiTV Inc.
- Srini Dharmaji - Founder, Chairman, President & CEO, GoldSpot Media

Event: How Broadcasters Thrive in this Economic Climate

Tuesday, January 27^th | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Ballroom F

Brandon Burgess, OMVC President and ION Media Networks Chairman and CEO, will speak at Broadcasting & Cable and NATPE’s annual luncheon panel of top-level television industry professionals. Along with other expert programmers and station executives, Mr. Burgess will discuss the outlook for broadcasting in 2009. Topics will include:

Evolution of syndication deals
Multicast, mobile and web strategies
Alternative revenue streams

Live Mobile DTV Demonstrations

Tuesday, January 27^th - Thursday, January 29^th | “What’s Next” Pavilion (Tech & New Media Zone)

In cooperation with the OMVC, ATSC, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Harris Corporation, LG Electronics is demonstrating a variety of prototype receivers for the emerging ATSC Mobile DTV Standard, including mobile phones, a portable DVD player/personal DTV, an MP3 player and PC receiver, all designed to support broadcasters’ aggressive launch plans starting in late 2009. Mobile DTV technology allows TV stations to reach more viewers using their existing spectrum, towers and transmitters to deliver multiple channels of DTV signals to a variety of devices, complementing digital HDTV broadcasts to the home. A NATPE Market '09 co-sponsor, LG also is the official HDTV of NATPE.

The 2009 NATPE Market & Conference runs from January 26-29, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. For complete information, visit www.natpe.org.

OMVC MEMBER COMPANIES
Association of Public Television Stations			Meredith Corp.
Belo Corp.			Morgan Murphy Media
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.			NBC Universal -- NBC Station Group and Telemundo
Corporation for Public Broadcasting			Post-Newsweek Stations
Cox Television			Public Broadcasting Service
Dispatch Broadcast Group			Raycom Media
Fisher Communications, Inc.			Schurz Communications, Inc.
FOX Television Stations			Scripps Television Station Group
Freedom Broadcasting, Inc.			Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.
Gannett Broadcasting			Sunbeam Television Corp.
Gray Television Inc.
Hearst Argyle Television, Inc.
ION Media Networks, Inc.			OMVC MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS
LIN TV Corp.			Association for Maximum Service Television
Media General Inc.			National Association of Broadcasters

Physical Fitness & The New Year

iPump Total Body: Workout, Log & Inspire

The New iPhone and iPod touch App

Combining the Mobile Internet with Physical Fitness Desires

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Air Racing

January 22, 2009 06:45 AM Eastern Time

AERO GP Air Race Goes LIVE Online with Airsports.tv

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicknamed the ‘Formula One of aviation’; the Aero GP air race series (www.aero-gp.com) will be broadcast live online on 30-31 January 2009 to air racing fans worldwide at Airsports.tv (www.airsports.tv)

The live broadcast comes as part of a celebration of the centenary of air racing and the Aero GP’s debut in the Middle East. The Aero GP will be the first competitive multiple airplane race of it’s kind in the region and the main event of the prestigious Al Ain Aerobatic Show. Both spectacular events will be broadcast LIVE on 30 – 31 January 2009 on the new online TV channel, Airsports.tv.

Airsports.tv broadcasts features of top-level air sports competitions worldwide and is fast becoming a focal point for the air sports community.

Jeff Zaltman, Managing Director of Aero GP, said “We want to share the excitement and enthusiasm of this amazing sport with as many people as possible and get competitive air racing noticed by the wider sporting community. The online broadcast with Airsports.tv is an essential part of the process. ”

Viewers who tune in on 30 -31 January (08:00am – 14:00pm GMT London) will see all aspects of the Aero GP events with live commentary including:

1. Pylon Air Race – Five aircraft racing simultaneously around a tight circuit, 20 feet off the ground at at speeds of up to 500kph.

2. Dog Fighting – Two pilots compete head-to-head in a battle for air supremacy in an air combat round

3. Target Bombing – As part of the ‘Barnstorming’ round pilots will perform various aerobatic stunts and compete in a real target bombing competition.

The impressive line up of world-class pilots includes: Richard ‘Smokey’ Young, Andy Bickmore, Zoltan Veres, Gerald Cooper and Mark Jefferies.

About Aero GP

Flying Aces Ltd, based in London UK, owns and manages global media rights connected to top-level aviation sport. Flying Aces is the organiser of the internationally televised Aero GP air racing series. For more info visit www.aero-gp.com

Espanol:

January 22, 2009 08:16 AM Eastern Time

La competición aérea AERO GP se retransmitirá EN DIRECTO en Airsports.tv

LONDRES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Denominada la "Fórmula 1 de la aviación"; la competición aérea Aero GP (www.aero-gp.com) se retransmitirá en directo a través de Internet del 30 al 31 de enero, 2009 para los aficionados a las competiciones áreas en Airsports.tv (www.airsports.tv)

La retransmisión en directo forma parte de la celebración del centenario de la competición aérea y del debut de Aero GP en Oriente Medio. Aero GP será la primera competición de aviones múltiple de la región y el principal evento del prestigioso Al Ain Aerobatic Show. Ambos eventos espectaculares se retransmitirá en EN DIRECTO los días 30 y 31 de enero, 2009, en el nuevo canal de televisión en Internet, Airsports.tv.

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Deutsch:

January 22, 2009 06:45 AM Eastern Time

Airsports.tv zeigt die Luftrennen AERO GP im Rahmen einer Online-Liveübertragung

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Als „Formel 1 der Luftfahrt” wird die Luftrennen-Serie Aero GP (www.aero-gp.com) in einer Online-Liveübertragung von Airsports.tv (www.airsports.tv) vom 30. bis 31. Januar 2009 für alle Fans des Luftsports übertragen.

Die Liveübertragung findet im Rahmen der Feierlichkeiten zum hundertsten Jahrestag der Luftrennen statt und zeigt Ausschnitte vom ersten Aero GP im Nahen Osten. Der Aero GP wird die erste Veranstaltung ihrer Art mit mehreren Luftrennen in der Region und wichtigster Teil der angesehenen Al Ain Aerobatic Show sein. Beide spektakulären Veranstaltungen werden vom 30. bis 31. Januar 2009 auf dem neuen Online-TV-Kanal Airsports.tv zu sehen sein.

Airsports.tv überträgt Ausschnitte der Weltklasse-Luftrennen weltweit und hat sich rasch zu einer festen Größe für die Fans unterschiedlicher Luftsportarten entwickelt.

Jeff Zaltman, Managing Director von Aero GP, erläuterte: „Wir möchten die aufregenden Momente dieser wunderbaren Sportart mit möglichst vielen Personen teilen und dazu beitragen, dass die Luftrennen auch unter den Anhängern anderer Sportarten eine größere Popularität erlangen. Die Online-Übertragung von Airsports.tv soll diesen Prozess beschleunigen.”

Zuschauer, die sich vom 30. bis 31. Januar (8.00 Uhr – 14.00 Uhr GMT) zuschalten, werden Zeuge aller Details der Aero GP Rennen und dürfen sich auf den zugehörigen Live-Kommentar freuen:

1. Pylon Air Race – Flugwettstreit mit fünf Flugzeugen gleichzeitig. Die Flugstrecke verläuft in einer Höhe von etwa 6 m. Die Fluggeschwindigkeit beträgt bis zu 500 km/h.

2. Dog Fighting – Zwei Piloten tragen ihren Wettstreit „Kopf an Kopf” und in einer Runde im Kampf um die Lufthoheit aus

3. Zielbomben – Auf ihren Flugstrecken „über Land“ demonstrieren die Piloten verschiedene mitreißende Kunstflug-Stunts und messen ihre Fähigkeiten in einem Wettstreit im „Zielbombenwerfen”.

Die Reihe der bekannten Weltklassepiloten wird angeführt von: Richard „Smokey“ Young, Andy Bickmore, Zoltan Veres, Gerald Cooper und Mark Jefferies.

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Hinweis an Redakteure:

Die vollständigen Biographien der Piloten und Bildmaterial können zur Verfügung gestellt werden.

Über Aero GP

Flying Aces Ltd ist in London (Großbritannien) ansässig. Das Unternehmen ist Inhaber der globalen Medienrechte in Zusammenhang mit den Topereignissen des Flugsports. Flying Aces ist Organisator der international im TV übertragenen Serie von Luftrennen Aero GP. Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie unter www.aero-gp.com

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Francais:

January 22, 2009 06:45 AM Eastern Time

La compétition aéronautique AERO GP sera diffusée EN DIRECT sur Airsports.tv

LONDRES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surnommée la « formule 1 de l'aviation », la course aéronautique Aero GP (www.aero-gp.com) sera diffusée en direct les 30 et 31 janvier 2009 sur Airsports.tv (www.airsports.tv) pour les fans d'aviation sportive du monde entier

Ce programme en direct s'inscrit dans le cadre de la célébration du centenaire de l'aviation sportive et marque le lancement de l'Aéro GP au Moyen-Orient. Aero GP sera la première compétition aéronautique multiple de son genre dans la région, et le principal évènement du célèbre Al Ain Aerobatic Show. Ces deux évènements spectaculaires seront diffusés EN DIRECT les 30 et 31 janvier 2009 sur la nouvelle chaîne TV en ligne, Airsports.tv. Dans ses programmes,

Airsports.tv propose des compétitions aéronautiques de haut niveau du monde entier et elle s'impose rapidement comme un point de ralliement pour la communauté aéronautique sportive.

Jeff Zaltman, directeur général d'Aero GP, a déclaré : « Nous voulons partager l'excitation et l'enthousiasme provoqués par ce sport incroyable avec autant de personnes que possible et faire connaître la compétition aéronautique de la communauté sportive au sens large. La diffusion en ligne sur Airsports.tv est une étape essentielle de ce processus. »

Les spectateurs qui se connecteront les 30 et 31 janvier (de 8 h à 14 h GMT – heure de Londres) pourront profiter de tous les aspects de l'Aéro GP, avec en prime des commentaires en direct :

1. Pylon Air Race – cinq appareils en course simultanément autour d'un circuit fermé, à une altitude de 20 pieds et des vitesses pouvant atteindre 500 km/h.

2. Dog Fighting – deux pilotes s'affrontent face à face dans une bataille pour la suprématie en combat aérien.

3. Target Bombing – dans le cadre de la « tournée », les pilotes réaliseront diverses figures acrobatiques et s'affronteront dans une compétition de bombardement sur cible réelle.

La liste des pilotes de classe mondiale prenant part à cette compétition est impressionnante, notamment : Richard ‘Smokey’ Young, Andy Bickmore, Zoltan Veres, Gerald Cooper et Mark Jefferies.

À propos d'Aero GP

Flying Aces Ltd, basée à Londres, Royaume-Uni, possède et gère les droits médiatiques liés à l'aviation sportive de haut niveau. Flying Aces est l'organisateur des compétitions aéronautiques Aero GP qui font l'objet de retransmissions télévisuelles dans le monde entier. Pour de plus amples informations, rendez-vous sur www.aero-gp.com

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Italiano:

January 22, 2009 06:45 AM Eastern Time

AERO GP Air Race va in onda online LIVE su Airsports.tv

LONDRA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soprannominato la 'Formula Uno dell'aviazione', l'Aero GP (www.aero-gp.com) sarà trasmesso online in tempo reale il 30-31 gennaio 2009, per tutti gli appassionati delle competizioni aeree, su Airsports.tv (www.airsports.tv)

La trasmissione live rientra nei festeggiamenti per il centenario delle gare tra velivoli e per il debutto di Aero GP in Medio Oriente. Aero GP sarà la prima gara aerea competitiva multipla del suo genere nella regione, e anche il principale evento del prestigioso Al Ain Aerobatic Show. I due avvenimenti spettacolari saranno trasmessi LIVE il 30 e 31 gennaio 2009 sul nuovo canale TV online Airsports.

Il testo originale del presente annuncio, redatto nella lingua di partenza, è la versione ufficiale che fa fede. Le traduzioni sono offerte unicamente per comodità del lettore e devono rinviare al testo in lingua originale, che è l'unico giuridicamente valido.

Nederlands:

January 22, 2009 10:02 AM Eastern Time

Airrace van AERO GP gaat LIVE online via Airsports.tv

LONDEN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Met als bijnaam de 'formule-1 van de luchtvaart' worden de airraces van Aero GP (www.aero-gp.com) nu live uitgezonden, online op 30 en 31 januari 2009. Fans uit de hele wereld kunnen het evenement bekijken vanachter hun computer op Airsports.tv (www.airsports.tv). De uitzending is gepland in het kader van het honderdjarig bestaan van airracing en het debuut van Aero GP in het Midden-Oosten. De race is het belangrijkste evenement tijdens de prestigieuze aerobatische show Al Ain.

Deze bekendmaking is officieel geldend in de originele brontaal. Vertalingen zijn slechts als leeshulp bedoeld en moeten worden vergeleken met de tekst in de brontaal welke als enige juridische geldigheid beoogt.

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Espanol:

January 22, 2009 08:16 AM Eastern Time

La competición aérea AERO GP se retransmitirá EN DIRECTO en Airsports.tv

English:

January 22, 2009 06:45 AM Eastern Time

AERO GP Air Race Goes LIVE Online with Airsports.tv

Airsports.tv broadcasts features of top-level air sports competitions worldwide and is fast becoming a focal point for the air sports community.

Viewers who tune in on 30 -31 January (08:00am – 14:00pm GMT London) will see all aspects of the Aero GP events with live commentary including:

1. Pylon Air Race – Five aircraft racing simultaneously around a tight circuit, 20 feet off the ground at at speeds of up to 500kph.

2. Dog Fighting – Two pilots compete head-to-head in a battle for air supremacy in an air combat round

3. Target Bombing – As part of the ‘Barnstorming’ round pilots will perform various aerobatic stunts and compete in a real target bombing competition.

The impressive line up of world-class pilots includes: Richard ‘Smokey’ Young, Andy Bickmore, Zoltan Veres, Gerald Cooper and Mark Jefferies.

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SSNS Stats

~ For December, 2009 ~

Updated January 24, 2009

A stunning, dismal drop in traffic during December attributable partially to the holidays, but mostly due to this Editor's illness and an inability to keep up with the website since Thanksgiving. The Editor has not been "on the ball" as News has grown stale while links gather dust.

Plenty of reasons but no excuses. Very little has been added to specialty news (i.e., Air Racing) since October.

As a precaution, we will increase our reporting of Specialty news, to include the legal cases of PACT, which will shortly find themselves in Washington, D.C., as Kimberly Blackwood takes her case to the U.S. Senate and the U.S. Supreme Court. We will bolster new sections provided by Business Wire to draw back old traffic and add new readership to that which currently exists or has existed since October, our best traffic month since we began maintaining stat records on our new server.

We begin rebuilding the website towards expanding our traffic totals in this, the first month of 2009, and the coming months as well. Older ideas that worked well shall be brought back into our forum, while dated materials are sent to the archives and links throughout updated.

The Air Racing Centennial will be a major theme and SSNS will be on the road again in 2009 covering stories at different locals here in Nevada, elsewhere in the United States and for the first time in years, Internationally. Here are our traffic totals as we prepare to begin advertising sales following our anticipated incorporation in this, the year 2009 A.D. :

Summary by Month

Month	Daily Avg				Monthly Totals
Month	Hits	Files	Pages	Visits	Sites	KBytes	Visits	Pages	Files	Hits

Jan 2009	3561	2680	912	202	362	370769	405	1824	5360	7123
Dec 2008	4008	3495	1253	236	5981	7540149	7335	38868	108360	124260
Nov 2008	5933	5081	1649	277	6569	11650435	8319	49496	152454	177996
Oct 2008	6248	5086	1544	255	7231	15488548	7913	47867	157669	193698
Sep 2008	5344	4761	1255	243	7299	21446052	7309	37655	142856	160342
Aug 2008	4410	3636	954	185	6241	13757223	5753	29577	112732	136714
Jul 2008	3778	3142	749	198	3347	8439706	3177	11986	50283	60451

Totals						78692882	40211	217273	729714	860584

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