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Companies news of 2009-09-04 (page 1)

  • Bunge Limited to Address Barclays Capital 2009 Back-to-School Consumer Conference
  • McClatchy Receives Compliance Notice From NYSE
  • DivX Announces Jerry Murdock to Resign From Its Board of Directors
  • GHL Acquisition Corp. Announces Commencement of Common Stock Offering
  • SPAC Sponsored by Greenhill Announces Commencement of Common Stock Offering
  • Onyx Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged...
  • Triad Securities Makes Long-Term Commitment to Low-Risk Business Model
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Available Now at Target Clinics in MinnesotaFlu Shots also...
  • InterOil Issues Statement Regarding Proposed LNG Project in Papua New GuineaCompany...
  • Hercules Offshore to Present at the Barclays Capital 2009 CEO Energy/Power Conference
  • PrivateBancorp, Inc. Makes Inducement Equity Awards to Newly Hired Employees
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Available Now at Target Clinics in MarylandFlu Shots also...
  • Ameren Corporation Announces Voluntary Separation Election Offer
  • Philand Ranch Ltd Approved for Trading on Open Market Segment of the Frankfurt Stock...
  • LandStar, Inc. (LDSR:PK) China National Offshore Oil Co., Ltd Pending Business
  • Good Life China Corporation (GLCC) Food Industry Association Award
  • Hard To Treat Diseases (HTDS) Completes Injection Clinical Trial
  • Tim Hortons Inc. to Present at UBS Best of Americas Conference
  • SAP Named Highest-Ranked Software Company in 2009 Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
  • DISH Network and EchoStar Statement Regarding Tivo
  • General Dynamics Awarded $31 Million for Trident Submarine Support Services
  • TiVo Statement on U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Ruling on Contempt...
  • Capital Gold Corporation Announces Board ChangesBoard Appoints New Chairmen of Audit...
  • FirstEnergy Again Named Leader in Economic Development by Site Selection Magazine
  • SureWest Sports Show and ESPN Radio 1320 Deliver More Local High School Sports Coverage to...
  • iPhone App from AmericanGreetings.com Now Among Top Ten Entertainment Apps on iTunes
  • Tim Hortons Inc. to Present at UBS Best of Americas Conference
  • Tim Hortons Inc. to Present at UBS Best of Americas Conference
  • Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic



    Bunge Limited to Address Barclays Capital 2009 Back-to-School Consumer Conference

    WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited today announced that CFO Jacqualyn Fouse will address the Barclays Capital 2009 Back-to-School Consumer Conference in Boston on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 3:45 p.m.

    The presentation will be webcast live on http://www.bunge.com/. Webcast Information

    To access the webcast, click on the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage then select "Webcasts and News Alerts." Click on the link for the "Barclays Capital 2009 Back-to-School Conference."

    A replay of the webcast, available later in the day, will be archived on the Bunge Web site. To access the replay, go to "Investor Information," select the "Audio Archives" link and follow the prompts to access the presentation.

    About Bunge Limited

    Bunge Limited (http://www.bunge.com/, NYSE: BG) is a leading global agribusiness and food company founded in 1818 and headquartered in White Plains, New York. Bunge's 25,000 employees in over 30 countries enhance lives by improving the global agribusiness and food production chain. The company supplies fertilizer to farmers; originates, transports and processes oilseeds, grains and other agricultural commodities; produces food products for commercial customers and consumers; and supplies raw materials and services to the biofuels industry.

    Bunge Limited

    CONTACT: Investors, Mark Haden, +1-914-684-3398, Mark.Haden@Bunge.com,
    or Media, Susan Burns, +1-914-684-3246, Susan.Burns@Bunge.com, both of Bunge
    Limited

    Web Site: http://www.bunge.com/




    McClatchy Receives Compliance Notice From NYSE

    SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McClatchy Company reported that it has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that the company is now in compliance with the exchange's continued listing standards for share price.

    The NYSE notified the company on Feb. 4, 2009, that McClatchy's average share price over the previous 30 trading days was below the NYSE's quantitative listing standards. The standards required NYSE listed companies to maintain an average closing price above $1.00 per share for any consecutive, 30-trading-day period. The company had until Jan. 7, 2010, to cure the non-compliance.

    On Sept. 2, 2009, the NYSE received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend the NYSE's provisions for curing average share price non-compliance. Companies are now deemed compliant if they achieve a closing share price of at least $1.00 at the end of any calendar month during their cure period and the share price averages $1.00 or more over the 30-trading-day period ending on the last day of that month. The NYSE notified McClatchy that its month-end and average trading price for the month of August met this requirement.

    As a result of these changes, McClatchy is now in full compliance with the NYSE's listing standards. The company announced in June that McClatchy was in compliance with the exchange's continued listing standard for total market capitalization and stockholders' equity.

    About McClatchy

    The McClatchy Company is the third largest newspaper company in the United States, with 30 daily newspapers, approximately 50 non-dailies, and direct marketing and direct mail operations. McClatchy also operates leading local websites in each of its markets which extend its audience reach. The websites offer users comprehensive news and information, advertising, e-commerce and other services. Together with its newspapers and direct marketing products, these interactive operations make McClatchy the leading local media company in each of its premium high growth markets. McClatchy-owned newspapers include The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Kansas City Star, the Charlotte Observer, and The (Raleigh) News & Observer.

    McClatchy also owns a portfolio of premium digital assets, including 14.4% of CareerBuilder, the nation's largest online job site, 25.6% of Classified Ventures, a newspaper industry partnership that offers two of the nation's premier classified websites: the auto website, cars.com, and the rental site, apartments.com and 33.3% of HomeFinder, LLC which operates the real estate website HomeFinder.com. McClatchy is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MNI.

    Additional Information:

    Statements in this press release regarding future financial and operating results, including revenues, anticipated savings from cost reduction efforts, future dividend payments, cash flows, debt levels, as well as future opportunities for the company and any other statements about management's future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: the duration and depth of the economic recession may reduce its income and cash flow greater than expected; McClatchy may not generate cash from operations, or otherwise, necessary to reduce debt as expected; McClatchy may not consummate contemplated transactions to enable debt reduction on anticipated terms or at all; McClatchy may not achieve its expense reduction targets or may do harm to its operations in attempting to achieve such targets; McClatchy's operations have been, and will likely continue to be, adversely affected by competition, including competition from internet publishing and advertising platforms; McClatchy's expense and income levels could be adversely affected by changes in the cost of newsprint and McClatchy's operations could be negatively affected by any deterioration in its labor relations, bankruptcies or financial strain of its major advertising customers; McClatchy's ability to maintain compliance with NYSE listing standards, including the NYSE share price standard and compliance with its market capitalization and stockholders' equity standards; as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's publicly filed documents, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2008, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. McClatchy disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

    The McClatchy Company

    CONTACT: Elaine Lintecum, Investor Relations of The McClatchy Company,
    +1-916-321-1846, elintecum@mcclatchy.com

    Web Site: http://www.mcclatchy.com/




    DivX Announces Jerry Murdock to Resign From Its Board of Directors

    SAN DIEGO, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DivX, Inc. , a digital media company, today announced that Jerry Murdock has submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective December 31, 2009. Mr. Murdock joined the DivX board following Insight Venture Partners' financing of the Company in 2005 and prior to DivX going public in September 2006.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081124/DIVXLOGO)

    "Since Jerry first joined as a director, we have benefited from his deep public board experience, as well as his strategic leadership and passion to make DivX successful," said Kevin Hell, Chief Executive Officer, DivX, Inc. "We want to thank Jerry for helping the company grow and develop during his four-year tenure. His dedication to DivX and its board of directors has been invaluable."

    "We are grateful for the time, talent, commitment and wisdom that Jerry has brought to the DivX board," stated Chris McGurk, Chief Executive Officer for Overture Films and Anchor Bay Entertainment, and Chairman for DivX's Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

    "It has been a privilege to work with DivX and be part of the creation of such a powerful consumer brand," noted Jerry Murdock, Managing Director, Insight Venture Partners. "My best wishes for continued success go to DivX and all of my fellow board members."

    About DivX

    DivX, Inc. is a digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the "three screens" comprising today's consumer media environment--the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 200 million DivX devices have shipped into the market from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers content providers and publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital home. For more information, please visit http://www.divx.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DivX's visibility within the investment community. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX's actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX technology may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated market opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at all; the risk that the Company's activities may not result in the growth of profitable revenue; risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of the DivX brand; risks associated with DivX's ability to penetrate existing and new markets; risks regarding the effects of competition; the risk of DivX's dependence on its licensees and partners; risks related to the effect of intellectual property rights claims; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is providing this information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081124/DIVXLOGO
    http://photoarchive.ap.org/
    PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com DivX, Inc.

    CONTACT: investors, Karen Fisher, +1-858-882-6415, kfisher@divxcorp.com,
    or media, Jennifer Baumgartner, +1-503-901-5371, jbaumgartner@divxcorp.com,
    both of DivX, Inc.

    Web Site: http://www.divx.com/




    GHL Acquisition Corp. Announces Commencement of Common Stock Offering

    NEW YORK, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GHL Acquisition Corp. ("GHL Acquisition") (NYX: GHQ, GHQ.U and GHQ.WS) announced today that it has commenced an offering of 16,000,000 newly issued shares of its common stock. It is expected that GHL Acquisition will grant the underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase an additional 2,400,000 shares of GHL Acquisition's common stock. Raymond James and Associates, Inc. will act as bookrunning manager for the offering, RBC Capital Markets Corporation will act as co-lead manager and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated will act as co-manager for the offering. The closing of the offering is subject to the closing of the proposed acquisition by GHL Acquisition of Iridium Holdings LLC, which in turn is subject to approval by the stockholders of GHL Acquisition.

    GHL Acquisition intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund its previously announced repurchases of shares of its common stock and exchanges of warrants as well as for general corporate purposes.

    The shares will be offered and sold pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are available on the SEC's website http://www.sec.gov/. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus for this offering can be obtained without charge by directing a request to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 or by telephone at (727) 567-2400. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering of these securities will be made only by means of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus.

    About GHL Acquisition Corp.

    GHL Acquisition is a special purpose acquisition company launched in February 2008 in an initial public offering raising $400 million of gross proceeds. Founded by Greenhill & Co., GHL Acquisition was formed for the purpose of acquiring, or acquiring control of, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination, one or more businesses or assets. It currently has no operating businesses.

    Forward-Looking Statements and Other Disclosure

    This press release contains, and GHL Acquisition's management may make, certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipates," "may," "can," "believes," "expects," "projects," "intends," "likely," "will," "to be" and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events, trends or prospects identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of GHL Acquisition to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties regarding the timing of the proposed transaction with Iridium, whether the transaction will be approved by GHL Acquisition's stockholders, whether the closing conditions will be satisfied (including receipt of regulatory approvals), as well as industry and economic conditions, and competitive, legal, governmental and technological factors. There is no assurance that GHL Acquisition's expectations will be realized. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if GHL Acquisition's underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected. GHL Acquisition's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made, and, except as required by law, GHL Acquisition undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

    This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale.

    Contact: James Babski GHL Acquisition Corp. jbabski@greenhill.com +1-212-372-4180

    GHL Acquisition Corp.

    CONTACT: James Babski of GHL Acquisition Corp., jbabski@greenhill.com,
    +1-212-372-4180




    SPAC Sponsored by Greenhill Announces Commencement of Common Stock Offering

    NEW YORK, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Greenhill & Co., Inc. ("Greenhill") today announced that GHL Acquisition Corp. ("GHL Acquisition") (NYX: GHQ, GHQ.U and GHQ.WS), the special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Greenhill, has announced the commencement of an offering of 16,000,000 newly issued shares of its common stock. GHL Acquisition announced that it intends to use the proceeds of the offering to fund its previously announced repurchases of common stock and exchanges of warrants as well as for general corporate purposes.

    Forward-Looking Statements and Other Disclosure

    This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipates," "may," "can," "believes," "expects," "projects," "intends," "likely," "will," "to be" and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events, trends or prospects identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Greenhill or GHL Acquisition to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties regarding the timing of the proposed transaction with Iridium, whether the transaction will be approved by GHL Acquisition's stockholders, whether the closing conditions will be satisfied (including receipt of regulatory approvals), as well as industry and economic conditions, and competitive, legal, governmental and technological factors. There is no assurance that Greenhill or GHL Acquisition's expectations will be realized. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if Greenhill or GHL Acquisition's underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made, and, except as required by law, Greenhill undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

    This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale.

    Contact: Richard J. Lieb, Chief Financial Officer Greenhill & Co., Inc. (212) 389-1800

    Greenhill & Co., Inc.

    CONTACT: Richard J. Lieb, Chief Financial Officer, Greenhill & Co.,
    Inc., +1-212-389-1800




    Onyx Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference

    EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference on Monday, September 14, at 10:55 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may access a live webcast of the presentation on our website at: http://www.onyx-pharm.com/view.cfm/32/Event-Calendar

    It is recommended that listeners log on 15 minutes early in order to register and download any necessary software. For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a recorded replay of the presentation will be available one hour following the conclusion of the presentation through October 14, 2009.

    Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people with cancer. The company, in collaboration with Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is developing and marketing Nexavar , a small molecule drug. Nexavar is currently approved for the treatment of liver cancer and advanced kidney cancer. Additionally, Nexavar is being investigated in several ongoing trials in a variety of tumor types. For more information about Onyx, visit the company's website at http://www.onyx-pharm.com/.

    Nexavar (sorafenib) tablets is a registered trademark of Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

    Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    CONTACT: Alex Santos of Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., +1-510-597-6504

    Web Site: http://www.onyx-pharm.com/




    Triad Securities Makes Long-Term Commitment to Low-Risk Business Model

    NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Unlike conventional broker-dealers, Triad (Est. 1976) acts solely as agent in facilitating the execution, clearance, and settlement of trades for its professional and institutional customers. Triad processes and clears all of its securities transactions through Ridge Clearing & Outsourcing Solutions, Inc. (Ridge), a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. . Both firms share a similar philosophy: Neither Triad nor Ridge invests its own capital or trades securities for its own accounts and is not directly exposed to the market risks of adverse and volatile environments.

    "Our business model is simple and it works. Our customers come first and we have always been committed to a low risk business model which protects our customers' assets. We intend to continue to avoid the practices of proprietary trading, market making, leveraging our client assets, and exposing our capital to market risks. Accordingly, in Ridge, we have secured a clearing firm with the same business philosophy," says Richard Schultz, President of Triad Securities.

    Differentiating themselves further, Triad and Ridge Clearing are not investment banks; therefore, the leveraging of assets or investments with the firms' capital in private transactions, real estate, structured products, illiquid securities, or other high risk instruments is nonexistent. Simplicity is the key to risk mitigation as Triad Securities and Ridge only execute or clear equities, equity options, and fixed income securities transactions. This straightforward, yet powerful, model has allowed Triad and Ridge to weather the recent financial crisis and continue with their exemplary reputations intact.

    The clearing relationship between Triad and Ridge allows Triad to receive the unique benefits of an industry-leading, institutional clearing firm, while Triad's clients enjoy an atypically high-level of personalized customer service through Triad's operational support system. Additionally, Broadridge was ranked #1 and was awarded "Top Overall Honors" in 2008 and 2009 in Orbys Black Book of Sourcing Brokerage Process Service Outsourcing survey (formerly Brown-Wilson Group's Black Book of Outsourcing ).

    About Triad Securities

    Customers subscribe to Triad's leading IPO report service, execute through its full service agency execution desk or electronic execution system, and have access to front-end prime brokerage technology. Triad also arranges office space for trading groups and hedge funds. For more information about Triad Securities Corp., please visit http://www.triadsecurities.com/; member, SIPC, http://www.sipc.org/.

    About Broadridge

    Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., with over $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal year 2009 and more than 40 years of experience, is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions to the financial services industry. Our systems and services include investor communication, securities processing, and clearing and outsourcing solutions. We offer advanced, integrated systems and services that are dependable, scalable and cost-efficient. Our systems help reduce the need for clients to make significant capital investments in operations infrastructure, thereby allowing them to increase their focus on core business activities. For more information about Broadridge, please visit http://www.broadridge.com/.

    CONTACT: Russ Campbell Triad Securities 212-349-8060 press@triadsecurities.com http://www.triadsecurities.com/

    Triad Securities

    CONTACT: Russ Campbell, Triad Securities, +1-212-349-8060,
    press@triadsecurities.com

    Web Site: http://www.triadsecurities.com/




    Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Available Now at Target Clinics in MinnesotaFlu Shots also available beginning in October at Target Pharmacies

    MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Target announces that flu vaccinations are now available at all 22 Target Clinic locations in Minnesota. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends nearly everyone protect themselves against this potentially serious illness.

    No appointment is necessary for the vaccinations, which are available daily at Target Clinic locations during Clinic hours, including weekday evenings and weekends, through the end of flu season. Vaccines offered will include flu vaccinations (ages 18 months and up) starting at only $24. In addition, a pneumonia vaccination will also be available (ages 11 and up) for $35. Visit target.com/flushot for specific Clinic location and times as they may vary by store. Target Clinics accept many different insurance plans so the vaccinations are often covered at no out-of pocket charges to guests.

    "Target Clinics are a convenient, affordable option for parents looking to keep themselves and their families healthy this flu season," said Keri Jones, senior vice president of, Target. "By offering vaccinations and the treatment of flu symptoms with no appointment necessary, Target aims to make parent's lives a little easier."

    Annually in the United States, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications. Yearly flu vaccinations are recommended to begin as early as September, or as soon as the vaccine is available. Older people, young children and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for serious flu complications. Guests can refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) for more information about flu shot candidates.

    Although it does not protect against H1N1, the seasonal flu vaccine is essential to protecting families and is recommended by the CDC. An H1N1 vaccine is currently being produced and distributed by the federal and state government.

    Target Clinic provides fast, on-the-spot medical care, including services for minor illnesses and injuries and immunizations, which are administered by highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Providers are licensed by the state of Minnesota and supported by the Fairview network of physicians.

    Target Clinic also offers families more ways to save, including biometric health screenings at an introductory low price of just $10 - a savings of $49.

    Also available from August 10 through November 30 is screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides and BMI is available at all Target Clinic locations within Minnesota.

    Also, beginning in October flu shots will be available at the more than 1,500 Target Pharmacy locations nationwide. Contact your local Target pharmacist or visit target.com/flushot for age requirements, hours and locations.

    Target Pharmacy offers several convenient programs to keep guests and their families healthy throughout the year such as ClearRx, a first-of-its kind prescription system, free flavoring options for children's medications and the Target $4 Generics program. In addition, Target continues to help guests save with the Pharmacy Rewards program. Guests who fill 10 prescriptions with their Target REDcard will receive a 10 percent off shopping day at Target.

    About Target - US

    Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at 1,719 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.

    Visit the Target Pressroom: Target.com/pressroom

    Target

    CONTACT: Brandy DuBreuil of Kaplow, +1-212-221-1713 for Target, or
    Target Communications, +1-612-696-3400

    Web Site: http://www.target.com/




    InterOil Issues Statement Regarding Proposed LNG Project in Papua New GuineaCompany Pleased with Support Received from Prime Minister and Minister for Petroleum and Energy InterOil LNG Project Expected to Generate Competitive Economic Returns and Create Thousands of New Jobs and Economic Benefits for Papua New Guinea Independent Resource Evaluations from GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. and Knowledge Reservoir Provided to Papua New Guinea Officials

    CAIRNS, Australia and HOUSTON, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InterOil Corporation (POMSoX: IOC) today confirmed that it and its joint venture partners, Petromin PNG Holdings Limited and Pacific LNG Operations Ltd., have submitted a project agreement to the government of Papua New Guinea for the construction of a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Both the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Sir Michael Somare, as well as the Minister for Petroleum and Energy, William Duma, have stated their support for the proposed project and associated agreement. As previously announced, the proposed LNG project targets a $6.0 billion two-train LNG facility, with each train capable of producing approximately 4 million tons of LNG per annum. Current plans call for first production of LNG towards the end of 2014 or beginning of 2015.

    "We are pleased with the support that our proposed project and associated agreement have received from key government officials," said Phil Mulacek, Chief Executive Officer of InterOil. "By creating thousands of new jobs and other economic benefits, InterOil's project has the potential to provide significant prosperity to the people of Papua New Guinea for years to come."

    The proposed LNG project is expected to have competitive investment returns compared to other projects under consideration in the region. In particular, the high total volume of liquid content of the hydrocarbon resources estimated at the Elk/Antelope field as well as existing infrastructure in place, including the 99-year lease on government owned land for the LNG facility, deep-water harbour rights, jetty system with two berths for loading and off-loading ships, electricity, housing and roadways support the cost-competitiveness of the project and are expected to enhance investment returns when compared with other projects under consideration in the region. Additionally, InterOil's wells in the Elk/Antelope field are located in moderate foothills terrain, close to the coast and LNG plant site at Port Moresby, low in contaminants, and geographically protected from most weather disruptions.

    At least 5,000 jobs are expected to be created at peak construction of the InterOil facility. Economic returns from the project are expected to help fund public infrastructure and community services in Papua New Guinea, such as education and health, and provide income to land owners.

    In addition to the previously noted support received from the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and the Minister for Petroleum and Energy, the proposed project and associated agreement are also supported by other key members of the Papua New Guinea government. To support the project agreement, InterOil has recently provided two separate independent resource evaluations, one developed by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. and one developed by Knowledge Reservoir.

    "Based on two separate independent resource evaluations prepared for InterOil and recently provided to Papua New Guinea officials, as well as the Company's own results attained to date, InterOil believes that the likelihood of further successful exploration efforts for more gas and gas condensate, and for the potential discovery of oil in commercial quantities, have increased," continued Mr. Mulacek. "Like the Prime Minister, we recognize how important this project is to the development and reputation of Papua New Guinea. We remain committed to moving forward with this project and support the Prime Minister's recent call for two projects to be developed at the same time."

    About the Elk/Antelope Field

    InterOil has three exploration licenses surrounding the Elk/Antelope field onshore in Papua New Guinea; these licences cover a total area of approximately 4 million gross acres, of which InterOil is the operator.

    Since late 2006, InterOil has drilled three gas or gas and condensate wells in the Elk/Antelope field and, in so doing, has established its wells as the first, second and third highest flow rates for onshore gas wells in Papua New Guinea. After preliminary testing for several weeks in March 2009, the Company's Antelope-1 well flowed at 382 million cubic feet of natural gas per day (MMcfd) with 5,000 barrels of condensate per day (BCPD) for a total 68,700 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD).

    GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd., an independent qualified reserves evaluator, prepared an evaluation of the potential resources of gas and condensate for the Elk/Antelope field, effective as at December 31, 2008 (the "GLJ Evaluation") in accordance with the definitions and guidelines in the COGE Handbook and the Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. A summary of the GLJ evaluation is included in InterOil's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2008, a copy of which is located at http://www.sedar.com/. Additional data from the drilling of the Antelope 1 well has been obtained since December 31, 2008, which data is included in the evaluation prepared by Knowledge Reservoir of the potential resources of gas and condensate for the Elk/Antelope field, effective as at March 31, 2009. Knowledge Reservoir is not an independent qualified reserve evaluator, as such term is defined in NI 51-101. Based on these evaluations, as well as Company results attained to date, InterOil believes that the likelihood of further successful exploration efforts for new gas and gas condensate, and for the potential discovery of oil in commercial quantities, have increased.

    About InterOil

    InterOil Corporation is developing a vertically integrated energy business whose primary focus is Papua New Guinea and the surrounding region. InterOil's assets consist of petroleum licenses covering about 4.6 million acres, an oil refinery, and retail and commercial distribution facilities, all located in Papua New Guinea, where the Company has invested more than $2 billion kina to date. In addition, InterOil is a shareholder in a joint venture established to construct an LNG plant on a site adjacent to InterOil's refinery in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. InterOil's common shares trade on the NYSE in US dollars. The Company is headquartered in Cairns, Australia and has offices in Houston, Texas, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and Singapore.

    Investor Contacts for InterOil: Wayne Andrews Anesti Dermedgoglou V.P. Capital Markets V.P. Investor Relations Wayne.Andrews@InterOil.com Anesti@InterOil.com The Woodlands, TX USA Cairns Qld, Australia Phone: +1-281-292-1800 Phone: +61 7 4046 4600 Media Contact for InterOil: Ed Trissel/Andrea Priest Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher Phone: +1-212-355-4449 Cautionary Statements BOE/Mcfe Conversion

    All calculations converting natural gas to crude oil equivalent have been made using a ratio of six mcf of natural gas to one barrel of crude equivalent. BOE's may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of six mcf of natural gas to one barrel of crude oil equivalent is based on an energy equivalency conversion method and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release may include "forward-looking statements" as defined in United States federal and Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the InterOil expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including in particular statements concerning the project agreement with the PNG Government for the construction of an LNG plant in Papua New Guinea, the development of such LNG plant, the terms of such development, the benefits to PNG of such LNG plant, the commercialization and monetization of any natural gas resources, whether sufficient resources will be established, the likelihood of successful exploration for gas and gas condensate, and the potential discovery of commercial quantities of oil. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on its experience and perception of current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. No assurances can be given however, that these events will occur. Actual results will differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include the risk factors described in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and SEDAR, including but not limited to those in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008 on Form 40-F and its Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2008. In Particular, there is no established market for natural gas in Papua New Guinea, and no guarantee that gas from the Elk/Antelope field will ultimately be able to be extracted and sold commercially.

    Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in the Company's Form 40-F, available from us at http://www.interoil.com/ or from the SEC at http://www.sec.gov/ and its and its Annual Information Form available on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com/, including in particular the risk factors discussed in the Company's filings.

    InterOil Corporation

    CONTACT: Investors, Wayne Andrews, V.P. Capital Markets,
    +1-281-292-1800, Wayne.Andrews@InterOil.com, or Anesti Dermedgoglou, V.P.
    Investor Relations, +61-7-4046-4600, Anesti@InterOil.com, both of InterOil; or
    Media, Ed Trissel, or Andrea Priest, both of Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer
    Katcher, +1-212-355-4449

    Web Site: http://www.interoil.com/




    Hercules Offshore to Present at the Barclays Capital 2009 CEO Energy/Power Conference

    HOUSTON, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. announced today that John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President, will present at the Barclays Capital 2009 CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York, on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 7:45 a.m. EDT (6:45 a.m. CDT).

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050601/DAW092LOGO)

    Interested parties may listen to the presentation live over the Internet at http://www.herculesoffshore.com/. Go to the "Investor Information" link and select "News & Events." To listen to the live presentation, please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the presentation will be available within 24 hours after the conclusion of the presentation through our Web site (http://www.herculesoffshore.com/) for one month.

    Headquartered in Houston, Hercules Offshore, Inc. operates a fleet of 30 jackup rigs, 17 barge rigs, 65 liftboats, three submersible rigs, one platform rig and a fleet of marine support vessels, and has operations in nine different countries on three continents. The company offers a range of services to oil and gas producers to meet their needs during drilling, well service, platform inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning operations in shallow waters.

    Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050601/DAW092LOGO
    http://photoarchive.ap.org/
    Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Hercules Offshore, Inc.

    CONTACT: Stephen M. Butz, Vice President Finance and Treasurer of
    Hercules Offshore, Inc., +1-713-350-8315

    Web Site: http://www.herculesoffshore.com/




    PrivateBancorp, Inc. Makes Inducement Equity Awards to Newly Hired Employees

    CHICAGO, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PrivateBancorp, Inc. today announced that on September 1, 2009, in connection with and pursuant to its previously filed Strategic Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan, two of its recently hired employees received inducement equity awards. The announcement was made to comply with the rules of the NASDAQ Global Select Market on which the Company's stock is traded.

    The Strategic Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan was adopted by the Company's Board of Directors for making inducement stock option and restricted stock awards to attract such hires and promote achievement of exceptional performance. The recently hired employees received an aggregate of 2,125 time-vested stock options, with an exercise price of $22.93 per share, the closing price for the common stock on September 1, 2009, and 1,975 time-vested shares of restricted stock. The awards vest over a three-year period.

    About PrivateBancorp, Inc.

    PrivateBancorp, Inc. is a growing diversified financial services company with 34 offices in 10 states and, as of June 30, 2009, $11.0 billion in assets. Through its subsidiaries, PrivateBancorp delivers customized business and personal financial services to middle market commercial and commercial real estate companies, as well as business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and families in all of the markets and communities we serve. Our website is http://www.theprivatebank.com/.

    PrivateBancorp, Inc.

    CONTACT: Amy Yuhn, Director of Communications, +1-312-564-1378,
    ayuhn@theprivatebank.com, or Investor Relations, Katie Manzel, Investor
    Relations Officer, +1-312-564-6818, kmanzel@theprivatebank.com, both of
    PrivateBancorp, Inc.

    Web Site: http://www.theprivatebank.com/




    Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Available Now at Target Clinics in MarylandFlu Shots also available beginning September 20 at Target Pharmacies in Maryland

    BALTIMORE, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Target announces that flu vaccinations are now available at all six Target Clinic locations in Maryland. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends nearly everyone protect themselves against this potentially serious illness.

    No appointment is necessary for the vaccinations, which are available daily at Target Clinic locations during Clinic hours, including weekday evenings and weekends, through the end of flu season. Vaccines offered will include flu vaccinations (ages 18 months and up) starting at only $24. In addition, a pneumonia vaccination will also be available (ages 11 and up) for $35. Visit target.com/flushot for specific Clinic location and times as they may vary by store. Target Clinics accept many different insurance plans so the vaccinations are often covered at no out-of pocket charges to guests.

    "Target Clinics are a convenient, affordable option for parents looking to keep themselves and their families healthy this flu season," said Keri Jones, senior vice president, Target. "By offering vaccinations and the treatment of flu symptoms with no appointment necessary, Target aims to make parent's lives a little easier."

    Annually in the United States, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications. Yearly flu vaccinations are recommended to begin as early as September, or as soon as the vaccine is available. Older people, young children and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for serious flu complications. Guests can refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) for more information about flu shot candidates.

    Although it does not protect against H1N1, the seasonal flu vaccine is essential to protecting families and is recommended by the CDC. An H1N1 vaccine is currently being produced and distributed by the federal and state government.

    Target Clinic provides fast, on-the-spot medical care, including services for minor illnesses and injuries and immunizations, which are administered by highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Providers are licensed by the state of Maryland and supported by the GBMC network of physicians.

    Also, beginning September 20, flu shots will be available at Target Pharmacy locations in Maryland. The flu shot will be administered by the pharmacist and is available to guests anytime during pharmacy hours. Contact your local Target pharmacist or visit target.com/flushot for age requirements, hours and locations.

    Target Pharmacy offers several convenient programs to keep guests and their families healthy throughout the year such as ClearRx, a first-of-its kind prescription system, free flavoring options and the Target $4 Generics program. In addition, Target continues to help guests save with their Pharmacy Rewards program. Guests who fill 10 prescriptions with their Target REDcard will receive a 10 percent off shopping day at Target.

    About Target - US

    Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at 1,719 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.

    Visit the Target Pressroom: Target.com/pressroom

    Target

    CONTACT: Brandy DuBreuil, Kaplow, +1-212-221-1713, or Target
    Communications, +1-612-696-3400

    Web Site: http://www.target.com/




    Ameren Corporation Announces Voluntary Separation Election Offer

    ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameren Corporation today announced that the company is offering a voluntary separation election offer to approximately 350 of the total 9,870 employees of Ameren Corporation and its subsidiary companies.

    Eligible employees are members of the company's full-time management ranks, who will be age 58 or over as of Dec. 31, 2009. Eligible employees are receiving information about the offer this week. The program excludes senior executive officers and approximately 60 other employees, based upon operational needs. This offer follows recent announcements of reductions of approximately 140 positions in Ameren Energy Resources Company, LLC, (AER), the company's merchant generation business segment.

    "This program and the reductions to AER staff are in response to the current economic conditions," says Thomas R. Voss, Ameren president and chief executive officer. "To achieve additional organizational efficiencies, a targeted involuntary separation process will follow this offer. We must build a more streamlined organization that can compete effectively in an environment where costs are rising, demand for energy has softened and prices for our merchant generation power have declined.

    "Clearly, we will not make staffing cuts that affect our ability to continue to provide high quality, reliable service. However, this initiative along with the elimination of certain capital programs and the reduction of many other expenses are part of our continued efforts to maintain our financial strength and flexibility and to deliver solid, long-term returns for our shareholders, while offering low-priced energy and reliable service to our customers."

    Eligible employees will have until Oct. 22 to decide whether to accept the voluntary separation election offer. Those who accept are expected to leave the company by Nov. 1, 2009.

    Eligible employees are being offered Ameren's standard management severance program of a lump sum payment of two weeks' pay for each full year of service with a minimum of 13 weeks and maximum of 52 weeks of pay. In addition, they will receive outplacement/financial planning assistance and other benefits. The expectation is that most of the positions vacated by employees who choose this offer will not be backfilled.

    With assets of more than $23 billion, Ameren owns a diverse mix of electric generating plants strategically located in its Midwest market with a capacity of more than 16,400 megawatts. Ameren, through its subsidiaries, serves 2.4 million electric customers and nearly one million natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area of Missouri and Illinois.

    Ameren Corporation

    CONTACT: Media, Susan Gallagher, +1-314-554-2175, sgallagher@ameren.com,
    or Analysts, Doug Fischer, +1-314-554-4859, dfischer@ameren.com, or Investors,
    Investor Services, 1-800-255-2237, invest@ameren.com, all of Ameren
    Corporation

    Web Site: http://www.ameren.com/




    Philand Ranch Ltd Approved for Trading on Open Market Segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

    LOS ANGELES, CA and FRANKFURT, GERMANY, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Philand Ranch Limited, http://www.philandranch.com/, a United Kingdom corporation and majority-owned subsidiary of PHI GROUP, INC. (BULLETIN BOARD: PHIE, Frankfurt:PR7, http://www.phiglobal.com/) , announced today that it has been granted permission to trade its ordinary shares on the Open Market Segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, effective September 7, 2009. The Frankfurt trading symbol is "1P8.F" and the German securities code: (WKN) is "A0RPEA".

    The Philand Ranch master plan is commencing with Pointe91, a high-end residential and resort community in Bien Rang, Chu Lai, Vietnam. Located on an exclusive and majestic bluff overlooking the South China Sea with rocky shores that extend to the north and seemingly endless sandy beaches southward, the 118 acre (47.7 hectare) development is encompassed by diverse topography. The plan calls for the development to grow to an eventual 300 contiguous acres. Pointe91 will offer luxury accommodations in an exclusive community including 227 grand private home residences in seven separate communities, an exclusive Five-Star Riveria Beach Hotel Spa with 180 rooms and 30 detached premium residences that will be offered as part of a private residence club.

    Pointe91 will also feature spectacular attractions like the outdoor 250-seat amphitheatre with a South China Sea backdrop, an Interational commercial-retail center, a state-of-the-art management executive education training facility, recreational parks and miles of hiking and jogging trails along the scenic and natural terrain exclusive to Pointe91.

    Pointe91 is strategically located less then seven minutes from the Chu Lai Airport. In accordance with the Vietnamese government's plan, the Quang Nam and Chu Lai area is expectred to experience an increase in tourism. The Chu Lai Airport will be upgraded to meet international standards and will be capable of handling up to 1.5 million visitors a year by 2015. Pointe91 is expected to become a choice destination to accommodate guests from Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia and the U.S., as well as the fast-growing, local affluent Vietnamese population.

    Philand Ranch master plan is a long-term multi-billion dollar development project, which includes the Pointe91 luxury living community, the private residence club properties, the featured five-star Riviera Hotel Spa, the 3,950-acre free trade zone, the open economic zone, and PHILAND housing, is expected to produce stable, long-term recurring revenues, more jobs and economic growth for several decades to come.

    With over 100 years of accumulated experience, the PHILAND team is comprised of international real estate marketers, world-class architectural designers and land planners. We have Vietnamese real estate law expertise and a network of infrastructure development and construction companies in Vietnam to help us pursue cost saving benefits through each step of the process. Together, we have developed over 50,000 acres of land all over the world with state-of-the art hospitality, recreational facilities and commercial and residential properties. With our expertise and network of resources, we have the ability to properly brand, market, and merchandise our subject properties successfully thus sustaining long-term growth and creating value for investors and partners as well as for the country of Vietnam.

    Henry Fahman, chairman of Philand Ranch Limited, said, "We are delighted to get the approval for trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The listing enables German and European investors to participate in this unique opportunity that will augment our ability to obtain funding to complete our flagship Pointe 91 project in Central Vietnam and engage in other opportunities in Southeast Asia."

    Daniel St. John, a director of Philand Ranch Limited and project director for Pointe 91, said, "We are striving to enhance our corporate visibility in Germany and expand our corporate image to a broader investor community in the EU. We believe the Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing assures that our compelling story will reach a much larger European investor audience."

    The Frankfurt Stock Exchange:

    The FWB Frankfurter Wertpapierborse is the world's third largest organized Exchange-trading market in terms of turnover and dealings in securities. It accounts for more than 75 percent of the total securities turnover in Germany and is therefore the most important of the eight German stock exchanges. The public guarantor of the FWB is the Deutsche Borse AG whose duty it is to ensure the full viability of trading in securities. With the support of state-of-the-art computer-based trading, processing and information systems the Frankfurt Stock Exchange has been able to keep pace with the ever-increasing demands of the international stock market business. There is a full spectrum of computerized security trading available through Xetra(R) in addition to the traditional floor trading. Xetra(R) was established in November 1997 and has enabled the FWB to consolidate its existing competitive edge and create an attractive framework for international investors and market participants. The cosmopolitan atmosphere Frankfurt enjoys is demonstrated in the membership structure of the stock market where more than 70 foreign banks and financial service companies are counted among the total of more than 330 members.

    About Philand Ranch

    Philand Ranch Limited, a United Kingdom corporation, Company # 6923797, is the holding company for the development and management of real estate properties throughout Southeast Asia. The company is the parent of Philand Corporation, a U.S. corporation, and Philand Ranch Ltd., a Singapore corporation. It manages its real estate development activities in Central Vietnam through Philand Vietnam Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Philand Corporation. Web site: http://www.philandranch.com/

    Safe Harbor: This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected on the basis of such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

    PHI Group, Inc.

    CONTACT: Daniel St. John, (714) 843-5453, Daniel.St.John@phiglobal.com




    LandStar, Inc. (LDSR:PK) China National Offshore Oil Co., Ltd Pending Business

    WUHAN, China, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LandStar Inc. (LDSR) http://www.landstarcorp.com/ operating subsidiary, Hubei Chuguan Industry Co. Ltd and its senior executives on July 5, 2009, held a very productive engagement meeting with the Shenzhen branch, of China National Offshore Oil Co., Ltd. (CNOOC) http://newtest.cnooc.com.cn/yyww/default.shtml

    China National Offshore Oil Co., Ltd is one of the biggest Offshore Oil companies, to partner in oil and gas recovery. With the oil and gas depots of CNOOC and the leverage Chuguan's unique recovery technology, the corporate teams both agreed to move to the next step to work on more partnership details.

    As previously announced by LDSR the issuer intends to provide its followers with not only completed transaction details but those under progress.

    More details to follow Safe Harbor Statement

    Information in this news release may contain statements about future expectations, plans, prospects or performance of LandStar, Inc. that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor Provision's under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words or phrases can be," "expects," "may affect," "believed," "estimate," "project," and similar words and phrases are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. LandStar, Inc. cautions you that any forward-looking information provided by or on behalf of LandStar, Inc. is not a guarantee of future performance. None of the information in this press release constitutes or is intended as an offer to sell securities or investment advice of any kind. LandStar, Inc.'s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, some of which are beyond LandStar, Inc.'s control. In addition to those discussed in LandStar, Inc.'s press releases, public filings, and statements by LandStar, Inc.'s management, including, but not limited to, LandStar, Inc.'s estimate of the sufficiency of its existing capital resources, LandStar, Inc.'s ability to raise additional capital to fund future operations, LandStar, Inc.'s ability to repay its existing indebtedness, the uncertainties involved in estimating market opportunities and, in identifying contracts which match LandStar, Inc.'s capability to be awarded contracts. All such forward-looking statements are current only as of the date on which such statements were made. LandStar, Inc. does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which any such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

    CONTACT: http://www.minamargroup.com/helpdesk, IR dept, (302) 357-9915

    Land Star Inc.

    CONTACT: http://www.minamargroup.com/helpdesk, IR dept, (302) 357-9915




    Good Life China Corporation (GLCC) Food Industry Association Award

    BEIJING, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Good Life China Corporation http://www.goodlifechina.com/ (GLCC) announced that its Shenzhen Bread Co Miluga. (Miluga) was awarded as one of the top ten moon-cake brand in Shenzhen by Shenzhen Food Industry Association. The moon-cake is the major cultural traditional food for the Mid-Autumn festival, one of the most important annual festivals for all Chinese around the world.

    Moon-cakes are one of the flagship food products of Miluga. Miluga generates significant revenue from moon-cake sales during Mid-Autumn festival each year. This is the fourth consecutive year to win this honor. This awarding is based on experts' assessment and open and fair evaluation of 70 moon-cake manufacturers organized by Shenzhen Food Industry Association. Miluga also has received the Award as "The Best taste".

    The Company anticipates making additional announcements re: major sales contracts in the coming weeks.

    Safe Harbor

    Information in this release may contain statements about future expectations, plans, prospects or performance of Good Life China Corporation that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor Provision's under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words or phrases "can be," "expects," "may affect," "believed," "estimate," "project," and similar words and phrases are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. GLCC Corporation cautions you that any forward-looking information provided by or on behalf of Good Life China Corporation is not a guarantee of future performance. None of the information in this release constitutes or is intended as an offer to sell securities or investment advice of any kind. Good Life China Corporation's actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, some of which are beyond Good Life China Corporation's control. In addition to those discussed in Good Life China Corporation's press releases, public filings, and statements by Good Life China Corporation's management, including, but not limited to, Good Life China Corporation's estimate of the sufficiency of its existing capital resources, Good Life China Corporation's ability to raise additional capital to fund future operations, GLCC Corporation's ability to repay its existing indebtedness, the uncertainties involved in estimating market opportunities and, in identifying contracts which match Good Life China Corporation's capability to be awarded contracts. All such forward-looking statements are current only as of the date on which such statements were made. Good Life China Corporation does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which any such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

    CONTACT: corporate@goodlifechina.com or http://www.minamargroup.com/helpdesk

    Good Life China Corporation

    CONTACT: corporate@goodlifechina.com or http://www.minamargroup.com/helpdesk




    Hard To Treat Diseases (HTDS) Completes Injection Clinical Trial

    SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hard to Treat Diseases (the "Company") (HTDS.PK) announced today, that its China based subsidiary Mellow Hope, has just finished (August 2009) the clinical trial of Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate for Injection (Brand name: NUTRIPROTEIN) in India.

    This biological product is a unique nutriment for the brain. It helps CNS in multiple ways, regulating and improving nerve cell metabolism, promoting synapse generation, inducing nerve cell differentiation, protecting nerve cells against damages by ischemia and neurotoxins etc.

    This clinical trial is a multicentre one, authorized by Mellow Hope and sponsored by our partner Lupin Limited which is one of the top 3 pharmaceutical companies in India. http://www.lupinworld.com/. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this product in the management of subjects with Dementia in an open labeled, prospective, phase-III clinical trial. Through this clinical trial, this product has been approved with very good efficacy and safety.

    In other company news, the revised business plan under consideration as per the issuer's news announcement of yesterday September 3 2009 includes an anti-aging and cancer treatment project. More information about cancer treatment project will be shortly available with Slavica Bio Chem (Slavica) on the updated website http://www.slavicabiochem.com/. Slavica is a second operating subsidiary of HTDS in Serbia, Europe. The aforementioned Mellow Hope and Lupin World clinical trial and cooperation is in addition to research work of Slavica.

    Mr. Terry Yuan CEO of HTDS said (sic) "With the completion of this clinical trial, we are expected to receive the registration approval for NUTRIPROTEIN within three months in India. As soon as we get the approval, we will launch this product in the local market. Without any competitors in India, we will win a large market shares."

    The issuer intends to provide further updates to its shareholders from both Mellow Hope in China and Slavica Bio Chem in Serbia operations on a frequent basis including certain developments on the anti-aging and cancer treatment project which the issuer is hopeful will have a significant and positive impact on its share price and add value to its shareholders.

    More details to follow shortly. Safe Harbor Statement:

    Information in this filing may contain statements about future expectations, plans, prospects or performance of Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor Provision's under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words or phrases "can be," "expects," "may affect," "believed," "estimate," "project," and similar words and phrases are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. HTDS Corporation cautions you that any forward-looking information provided by or on behalf of Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. is not a guarantee of future performance. None of the information in this filing constitutes or is intended as an offer to sell securities or investment advice of any kind. Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc.'s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, some of which are beyond Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc.'s control. In addition to those discussed in Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc.'s press releases, public filings, and statements by Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc.'s management, including, but not limited to, Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc.'s estimate of the sufficiency of its existing capital resources, Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc.'s ability to raise additional capital to fund future operations, HTDS Corporation's ability to repay its existing indebtedness, the uncertainties involved in estimating market opportunities and, in identifying contracts which match Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc.'s capability to be awarded contracts. All such forward-looking statements are current only as of the date on which such statements were made. Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which any such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

    CONTACT: For medical and scientific dialogue inquiry only, please contact medicalinfo@htdsmedical.com; For any corporate matters, please contact http://www.minamargroup.com/helpdesk

    Hard to Treat Diseases

    CONTACT: For medical and scientific dialogue inquiry only, please
    contact medicalinfo@htdsmedical.com; For any corporate matters, please contact
    http://www.minamargroup.com/helpdesk




    Tim Hortons Inc. to Present at UBS Best of Americas Conference

    OAKVILLE, Canada, September 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE:THI, TSX: THI) management will be presenting on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 4:20 pm BST (11:20 a.m. ET) at the UBS Best of Americas conference in London, UK.

    A live audio web cast and copy of the presentation will be available at http://www.timhortons-invest.com under the Events and Presentations tab, and will be archived in the same section for a period of three months.

    Tim Hortons Inc. Overview

    Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded quick service restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches, donuts and fresh baked goods. As of June 28th, 2009, Tim Hortons had 3,475 systemwide restaurants, including 2,939 in Canada and 536 in the United States. More information about the Company is available at http://www.timhortons.com.

    For further information: INVESTORS: Scott Bonikowsky: +1-(905)-339-6186 or bonikowsky_scott@timhortons.com; MEDIA: David Morelli, +1-(905)-339-6277 or morelli_david@timhortons.com/

    Tim Hortons Inc.

    For further information: INVESTORS: Scott Bonikowsky: +1-(905)-339-6186 or bonikowsky_scott@timhortons.com; MEDIA: David Morelli, +1-(905)-339-6277 or morelli_david@timhortons.com/




    SAP Named Highest-Ranked Software Company in 2009 Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes

    WALLDORF, Germany, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced that for the third consecutive year it has been named as the leader of the software sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI), comprising the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World and Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index. For the software sector, DJSI reviewed the social, economic and environmental aspects of 34 software companies. Compared with the 2008 rankings, SAP improved in all three aspects and had sector-leading scores in 12 of the 20 key dimensions, including operational eco-efficiency (where it scored 100 percent), brand management, human capital development, corporate citizenship and codes of conduct. SAP also received a 100 percent rating for its environmental reporting, driven by its innovative and interactive online sustainability report.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050310/SFTH009LOGO-a)

    The DJSI follow a best-in-class approach and include sustainability leaders from each industry on a global and regional level respectively. The annual review of the DJSI family is based on a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, branding, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards and labor practices.

    In addition to its inclusion in the DJSI, SAP has previously been recognized for its sustainable business practices by the Global 100 list of the most sustainable corporations in the world and the FTSE4Good index. SAP has also been named to the Global Challenges Index, which recognizes transparency and anti-corruption.

    In 2009 SAP announced an increased strategic focus on sustainability, which includes both managing its internal operations in a sustainable way and delivering solutions that support its customers' sustainable business practices. As part of its focus, SAP committed to an aggressive goal of reducing its carbon footprint to year-2000 levels by 2020, representing a nearly 50 percent reduction from SAP's 2007 carbon emissions (see "SAP Increases Focus on Sustainable Business"). Together with its partners, SAP also offers an array of sustainability solutions and is actively researching and developing additional solutions for energy efficiency, resource allocation, and carbon measurement and management. SAP's acquisition of Clear Standards, now branded as the SAP Carbon Impact on-demand solution, is a recent example of its corporate commitment to providing solutions that directly address sustainability issues.

    Details of SAP's sustainability efforts, solutions and product roadmap may be found in its online sustainability report.

    Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

    Copyright 2009 SAP AG. All rights reserved.

    SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data contained in this document serve informational purposes only. National product specifications may vary.

    For customers interested in learning more about SAP products: Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24 United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727) Contacts: Evan Welsh, +1 (610) 203-9742, evan.welsh@sap.com, EDT Guenter Gaugler, +49 6227 7-65416, guenter.gaugler@sap.com, CET Chari Lazaridis, +49 6227 7-50135, chari.lazaridis@sap.com, CET

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    CONTACT: Evan Welsh, +1-610-203-9742, evan.welsh@sap.com, EDT, or
    Guenter Gaugler, +49 6227 7-65416, guenter.gaugler@sap.com, CET, or Chari
    Lazaridis, +49 6227 7-50135, chari.lazaridis@sap.com, CET, all of SAP AG

    Web Site: http://www.sap.com/




    DISH Network and EchoStar Statement Regarding Tivo

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DISH Network L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation , and EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation , issued the following statement regarding recent developments in EchoStar Communications Corporation vs. Tivo:

    "We are pleased that the district court rejected Tivo's request to award a billion dollars in sanctions and that it found that any violation of the injunction was not willful. While we disagree that any amount of sanctions was warranted, the decision confirms our belief that we designed around Tivo's patent in good faith. We believe that we ultimately will prevail on appeal."

    About DISH Network L.L.C.

    DISH Network L.L.C., the nation's HD leader, provides approximately 13.610 million satellite TV customers as of June 30, 2009 with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels, state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the DuoDVR ViP 722 DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine "Editors' Choice." Visit http://www.dishnetwork.com/.

    About EchoStar Corporation

    EchoStar Corporation , the parent of EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., provides equipment sales, digital broadcast operations, and satellite services worldwide. EchoStar has 25 years of experience designing, developing and distributing advanced award-winning set-top boxes and related products for pay television providers. The company includes a network of 10 full-service digital broadcast centers and leased fiber optic capacity with points of presence in approximately 160 U.S. cities. EchoStar also delivers satellite services from eight owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related FCC licenses. Visit http://www.echostar.com/ for more information.

    DISH Network Corporation

    CONTACT: Kathie Gonzalez of DISH Network, +1-720-514-5351,
    press@dishnetwork.com; or Marc Lumpkin of EchoStar, +1-303-706-5236,
    marc.lumpkin@echostar.com

    Web Site: http://www.dishnetwork.com/
    http://www.echostar.com/




    General Dynamics Awarded $31 Million for Trident Submarine Support Services

    GROTON, Conn., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Navy this week awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $31 million contract to plan and perform maintenance and modernization work on U.S. Trident-Class and U.K. Vanguard-Class submarines. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics .

    Under the contract from the Navy's Strategic Systems Program, Electric Boat will perform shipboard integration of the fire control system; provide support to the TRIDENT I and TRIDENT II submarine-launched ballistic missile programs; and provide strategic weapon systems technical engineering support. This is follow-on work from a 2008 contract that has now been extended to May 2012.

    General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 92,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at http://www.generaldynamics.com/.

    General Dynamics Electric Boat

    CONTACT: Robert A. Hamilton of General Dynamics Electric Boat,
    +1-860-433-8556, Cell, +1-860-705-6197, Rhamilt1@gdeb.com

    Web Site: http://www.gdeb.com/




    TiVo Statement on U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Ruling on Contempt Sanctions Against EchoStar Communications Corporation

    ALVISO, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo Inc. , the creator of and a leader in television products and services for digital video recorders (DVR), offered the following statement today regarding the contempt sanctions ordered by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, in the lawsuit against EchoStar Communications Corporation:

    "We are pleased by the Court's ruling to impose contempt sanctions of approximately $200 million against EchoStar for its continued violation of a Court-ordered permanent injunction, and to award TiVo its attorney fees and costs incurred during the contempt proceedings. This brings total damages and sanctions in this case to approximately $400 million through July 1, 2009, plus attorney fees, and is exclusive of potential further damages and sanctions.

    Additionally, we are pleased that the Court 'will seriously entertain the award of enhanced sanctions' if 'EchoStar is unsuccessful on appeal and nevertheless continues to disregard this Court's orders.'

    We are confident that this ruling brings us closer to final resolution." About TiVo Inc.

    Founded in 1997, TiVo Inc. developed the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). TiVo offers the TiVo service and TiVo DVRs directly to consumers online at http://www.tivo.com/ and through third-party retailers. TiVo also distributes its technology and services through solutions tailored for cable, satellite, and broadcasting companies. Since its founding, TiVo has evolved into the ultimate single solution media center by combining its patented DVR technologies and universal cable box capabilities with the ability to aggregate, search, and deliver millions of pieces of broadband, cable, and broadcast content directly to the television. An economical, one-stop-shop for in-home entertainment, TiVo's intuitive functionality and ease of use puts viewers in control by enabling them to effortlessly navigate the best digital entertainment content available through one box, with one remote, and one user interface, delivering the most dynamic user experience on the market today. TiVo also continues to weave itself into the fabric of the media industry by providing interactive advertising solutions and audience research and measurement ratings services to the television industry. http://www.tivo.com/

    TiVo, 'TiVo, TV your way.', Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo, Stop||Watch, Power||Watch, and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide. 2009 TiVo Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT NOTICE

    This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to, among other things, TiVo's future business and growth strategies including TiVo's mass distribution strategy and retail bundling efforts, profitability and financial guidance, distribution of the TiVo service domestically with Comcast, DIRECTV, and Cox and internationally, growth and innovation in TiVo's advertising and audience research measurement business, the timing and availability of broadband content, TiVo's software development for the cable industry including with respect to switch digital technology, the results of TiVo's litigation with EchoStar, how TiVo intends to exploit its intellectual property, TiVo's future marketing spend and related activities, and financial performance. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "intend," "estimate," "continue," or similar expressions or the negative of those terms or expressions. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include delays in development, competitive service offerings and lack of market acceptance, as well as the other potential factors described under "Risk Factors" in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal periods ended April 30, 2008 and July 31, 2008, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect an analysis only and speak only as of the date hereof. TiVo disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

    TiVo Inc.

    CONTACT: Media, Michael Boccio, +1-212-446-1867, mboccio@sloanepr.com,
    or Investors, Derrick Nueman of TiVo Inc., +1-408-519-9677, dnueman@tivo.com

    Web Site: http://www.tivo.com/




    Capital Gold Corporation Announces Board ChangesBoard Appoints New Chairmen of Audit Committee and Compensation Committee

    NEW YORK, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Capital Gold Corporation (TSX: CGC; OTC Bulletin Board: CGLD) today announced certain changes to its Board of Directors. President and CEO Gifford Dieterlie, on behalf of the Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointments, subject to regulatory approval, of John W. Cutler and Leonard J. Sojka as directors of the Company. Mr. Cutler was appointed chairman of the Compensation Committee, and Mr. Sojka was appointed chairman of the Audit Committee. The Board of Directors also determined that Mr. Sojka qualifies to serve as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Mr. Cutler has over 35 years of experience in the investment management and securities industries. He is currently serving as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Palladon Ventures, Ltd. Mr. Cutler is also currently serving as the Managing General Partner of Par Associates, an investment partnership which he organized in 1988. Previously, from 2005 to 2009, Mr. Cutler served as a strategist at Swank Capital, LLC, a multi-fund manager specializing in energy and natural resource investments. Mr. Cutler also previously held positions with John S. Herold, Inc., SmithBarney, Inc., and First Boston Corporation.

    Mr. Sojka has applied fundamental, technical and arbitrage investment analysis experience in a wide variety of companies and industries. He has served in his current position as an analyst and portfolio manager at SVR Capital, LLC, an advisor to institutional investors, since September 2002. In this position, he has primarily focused on investments in the metals and mining sector. Since September 2008, Mr. Sojka has also served as a director and the corporate secretary for Palladon Ventures, Ltd., a mining exploration and development company. Previously, he occupied positions as an analyst and portfolio manager at Whitebox Long Short Fund, Bighorn Capital LLC, and Deephaven Capital LLC.

    Ian A. Shaw, John T. Postle and Mark T. Nesbitt have resigned from their positions as members of the Board of Directors. Capital Gold appreciates the effort and dedication over the past, and thanks each for their service as members of the Board.

    About Capital Gold

    Capital Gold Corporation (CGLD: CGC) is a gold production and exploration company. Through its Mexican subsidiaries and affiliates, it owns 100% of the El Chanate gold property in Sonora, Mexico. Further information about Capital Gold and the El Chanate Gold Mine is available on its website, http://www.capitalgoldcorp.com/.

    Capital Gold Corporation

    CONTACT: Kelly Cody, Director Corporate Communications, Capital Gold
    Corporation, +1-212-344-2785 or fax +1-212-344-4537,
    kelly@capitalgoldcorp.com; or Victor Webb or Madlene Olson, both of Marston
    Webb International for Capital Gold Corporation, +1-212-684-6601 or fax,
    +1-212-725-4709, marwebint@cs.com

    Web Site: http://www.capitalgoldcorp.com/




    FirstEnergy Again Named Leader in Economic Development by Site Selection Magazine

    AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the seventh time in the last eight years, Site Selection magazine has named FirstEnergy Corp. one of the top utilities in the country for promoting economic development. Overall, the company helped attract more than $3.7 billion in capital investment to its Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey service areas that resulted in approximately 11,000 new jobs being created.

    The designation recognizes utility companies that complement reliable power delivery to their customers with a hands-on approach to fostering corporate investment in the areas where they operate. In addition, the award is based on 2008 economic development achievements in four categories - capital investment, job creation, capital investment per capita and jobs per 10,000 in population.

    "We are proud that Site Selection magazine has once again recognized the role we play in attracting capital investment and new jobs to our three-state service area," said John E. Paganie, vice president, Customer Service and Energy Efficiency for FirstEnergy. "Historically, utilities have been instrumental in promoting economic development in the communities they serve and we appreciate Site Selection magazine naming FirstEnergy as one of the best."

    In addition to being involved in projects and partnerships that created new jobs and generated sizeable capital investments, FirstEnergy's 2008 economic development efforts included:

    -- FirstProspector - an interactive internet mapping program that allows users to search for available land sites and commercial buildings in FirstEnergy's service area. The program, which includes presentation-quality demographic and business analysis reports, is designed to help speed up and simplify the search process for new locations. -- Export Now Program - an on-going partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign Commercial Service helps provide export trade opportunities for FirstEnergy's small and medium-sized manufacturing customers. In 2008, FirstEnergy-led trade missions to Mexico and Canada helped 19 customers expand their international exports a projected $3.3 million over the next two years. -- Synchronist Program - a business information tool surfaces issues on market changes, facility changes, operating conditions and corporate strategy and the potential impact on business development. Synchronist is used by community-based business retention and expansion professionals throughout the company's service area. -- IMPACTfactor+ - a computer simulation program for economic development that helps FirstEnergy's communities model the increase in economic activity as a result of new investment in an area's economy. Customized IMPACTfactor+ reports are generated for economic development partners to help measure the impact on jobs, output, personal income and tax revenue.

    FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.5 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity.

    FirstEnergy Corp.

    CONTACT: Mark H. Durbin, FirstEnergy, +1-330-761-4365

    Web Site: http://www.firstenergycorp.com/




    SureWest Sports Show and ESPN Radio 1320 Deliver More Local High School Sports Coverage to Sacramento

    ROSEVILLE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading independent communications holding company SureWest Communications today announced the SureWest Sports Show will be part of regularly featured segments on ESPN Radio 1320. The bi-weekly segments will preview and recap high school sporting events in the greater Sacramento region.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050908/SFSUREWESTLOGO)

    Debuting on ESPN 1320 Tuesday, September 8, SureWest Sports Show host Mike Finnerty will preview the Sacramento area's 2009 high school football season and will continue to provide previews and recaps during the football season each week. The 2-minute preview segment will air 15 times during the week from Tuesday through Friday. The 2-minute recap segment will air 15 times during the week from Saturday through Monday. As the season progresses, the show will also focus on high school basketball and baseball.

    Additionally, a weekly SureWest Sports Show audio Podcast will be available on the ESPN 1320 homepage at http://www.espn1320.net/. The Podcast will feature previews, recaps and interviews from a wide range of Sacramento's high school sports programs.

    "The SureWest Sports Show continues to be embraced by sports fans throughout the Sacramento region as the only TV program covering both youth and high school sports," said Pete Drozdoff, vice president of marketing for SureWest Communications. "This new partnership with ESPN 1320 is another avenue to expand the reach of the show to our growing fan base. Sacramento's fervent sports fans can't get enough of youth and high school sports, and providing high school sports updates on the area's most popular sports radio program will satisfy their demands even more; while also allowing new fans to become aware of a the unique benefits the SureWest Sports Show TV program offers."

    "We were looking for an opportunity to expand our coverage to include high school sports," said Brian Lopez, ESPN 1320's program director. "After seeing the quality work Mike Finnerty and the SureWest Sports Show produce, with their knowledge and passion on full display, we approached a partnership that would bring positive exposure for our area school's athletic programs, using both our brands. We're excited about providing a radio platform for high school athletics in a form that is both palatable and accessible to casual sports fans, in addition to the most ardent of supporters. We are proud to add local high school sports to our existing coverage of the NBA, NFL and Major League Baseball on Sacramento's ESPN 1320."

    The SureWest Sports Show is a weekly 30-minute youth and high school sports TV program that can be viewed on channel 702 on SureWest digital TV and online at http://www.surewestsports.com/. Airing every Wednesday at 7 p.m. with replays throughout the week, the SureWest Sports Show is the only Sacramento area show to feature both youth and high school sports and consists of scores, highlights and interviews from games around the region as well as weekly awards. Fans can view new and archived shows, sign up for Twitter and Facebook alerts, and see where the show will be next at http://www.surewestsports.com/.

    ESPN 1320 (KCTC) is an affiliate of the nationally syndicated ESPN Radio. Locally, ESPN 1320 features a weekday lineup that includes Mike & Mike, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, The Scott Van Pelt Show, The Dan Patrick Show and The Brian Kenny Show. ESPN 1320 is also the Sacramento radio play-by-play home for San Francisco 49ers football, College Football on ESPN Radio, NBA on ESPN Radio (Regular season, Playoffs and NBA Finals) and Major League Baseball on ESPN Radio (Regular season, Divisional Series, League Championship Series and World Series), among other events.

    About SureWest

    SureWest Communications (http://www.surewest.com/) is one of the nation's leading integrated communications providers and is the bandwidth leader in the markets it serves. Headquartered in Northern California for 95 years, the company expanded into the Kansas City region in February 2008 with the acquisition of Everest Broadband, Inc. and offers bundled residential and commercial services that include IP-based digital and high-definition television, high-speed Internet, Voice over IP, and local and long distance telephone. SureWest was the nation's first provider to launch residential HDTV over an IP network and offers one of the nation's fastest symmetrical Internet services with speeds of up to 50 Mbps in each direction on its fiber-to-the-home network.

    Corporate Communications Contacts: Ron Rogers 916-746-3123 r.rogers@surewest.com Anne Chacon 916-786-1235 a.chacon@surewest.com

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    PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com SureWest Communications

    CONTACT: Ron Rogers, +1-916-746-3123, r.rogers@surewest.com, or Anne
    Chacon, +1-916-786-1235, a.chacon@surewest.com, both of SureWest
    Communications

    Web Site: http://www.surewest.com/
    http://www.espn1320.net/
    http://www.surewestsports.com/




    iPhone App from AmericanGreetings.com Now Among Top Ten Entertainment Apps on iTunes

    CLEVELAND, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The popular iPhone application from AmericanGreetings.com has skyrocketed up the list of offerings on iTunes, and is now among the top ten entertainment applications in terms of total downloads. Introduced in August by the online division of American Greetings Corp. the app has added a new dimension to how iPhone users can connect.

    The application adds a personal and thoughtful touch to the traditional iPhone offerings, while featuring the ultimate convenience that is synonymous with the tool. Once downloaded, users can browse from a wide variety of greetings, personalize, and send e-cards to anyone with an e-mail address.

    "We are thrilled with the success of the app and the positive feedback we've received from consumers," said Dan Miller, vice president of product management and user experience at AmericanGreetings.com. "Because of the desire shoppers have shown for more ways to connect, we will continue innovating to enable consumers to express themselves whenever and wherever they desire."

    Consumers can find more information on the iPhone application at AmericanGreetings.com.

    About American Greetings Corporation

    For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation has been a manufacturer and retailer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships. The Company's major greeting card brands are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods, American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has the largest collection of electronic greetings on the Web, including cards available at AmericanGreetings.com through AG Interactive, Inc. (the Company's online division). AG Interactive also offers digital photo sharing and personal publishing at PhotoWorks.com and Webshots.com and a one-stop source for online graphics and animations at Kiwee.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.7 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets domestically and worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com/.

    American Greetings Corporation

    CONTACT: Frank Cirillo of American Greetings Corporation,
    +1-216-252-7300 x4806, frank.cirillo@amgreetings.com

    Web Site: http://www.americangreetings.com/

    Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/044150.html




    Tim Hortons Inc. to Present at UBS Best of Americas Conference

    OAKVILLE, Canada, September 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tim Hortons Inc. management will be presenting on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 4:20 pm BST (11:20 a.m. ET) at the UBS Best of Americas conference in London, UK.

    A live audio web cast and copy of the presentation will be available at http://www.timhortons-invest.com/ under the Events and Presentations tab, and will be archived in the same section for a period of three months.

    Tim Hortons Inc. Overview

    Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded quick service restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches, donuts and fresh baked goods. As of June 28th, 2009, Tim Hortons had 3,475 systemwide restaurants, including 2,939 in Canada and 536 in the United States. More information about the Company is available at http://www.timhortons.com/.

    For further information: INVESTORS: Scott Bonikowsky: +1-(905)-339-6186 or bonikowsky_scott@timhortons.com; MEDIA: David Morelli, +1-(905)-339-6277 or morelli_david@timhortons.com/

    Tim Hortons Inc.

    CONTACT: For further information: INVESTORS: Scott Bonikowsky:
    +1-(905)-339-6186 or bonikowsky_scott@timhortons.com; MEDIA: David Morelli,
    +1-(905)-339-6277 or morelli_david@timhortons.com/




    Tim Hortons Inc. to Present at UBS Best of Americas Conference

    OAKVILLE, ON, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tim Hortons Inc. management will be presenting on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 4:20 pm BST (11:20 a.m. ET) at the UBS Best of Americas conference in London, UK.

    A live audio web cast and copy of the presentation will be available at http://www.timhortons-invest.com/ under the Events and Presentations tab, and will be archived in the same section for a period of three months.

    Tim Hortons Inc. Overview

    Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded quick service restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches, donuts and fresh baked goods. As of June 28th, 2009, Tim Hortons had 3,475 systemwide restaurants, including 2,939 in Canada and 536 in the United States. More information about the Company is available at http://www.timhortons.com/.

    Tim Hortons Inc.

    CONTACT: INVESTORS: Scott Bonikowsky: (905) 339-6186 or
    bonikowsky_scott@timhortons.com; MEDIA: David Morelli, (905) 339-6277 or
    morelli_david@timhortons.com




    Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic

    ATLANTA, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines today reported traffic results for August 2009. System traffic in August 2009, including both Delta and Northwest operations, decreased 2.2 percent compared to August 2008 on a 3.2 percent decrease in capacity, and load factor increased 0.9 points to 86.6 percent.

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    Domestic traffic decreased 1.3 percent year over year on a 1.3 percent decrease in capacity. Domestic load factor was unchanged at 86.9 percent. International traffic decreased 3.5 percent year over year on a 5.7 percent decrease in capacity, and load factor increased 2.0 points to 86.0 percent.

    Detailed traffic and capacity are attached.

    Delta Air Lines is the world's No. 1 airline. From its hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 360 destinations in 64 countries and serve more than 170 million passengers each year. Delta's marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem either SkyMiles or WorldPerks on more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta's more than 70,000 employees worldwide are reshaping the aviation industry as the only U.S. airline to offer a full global network. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and flight status at delta.com.

    Delta Air Lines Monthly Traffic Results (a) August 2009 August 2008 Change ----------- ----------- ------ RPMs (000): Domestic 11,136,640 11,283,238 (1.3%) Mainline 8,803,634 9,012,572 (2.3%) Regional 2,333,006 2,270,666 2.7% International 7,591,126 7,868,325 (3.5%) Latin America 951,068 1,012,394 (6.1%) Mainline 933,645 973,674 (4.1%) Regional 17,423 38,720 (55.0%) Atlantic 4,665,429 4,784,750 (2.5%) Pacific 1,974,628 2,071,181 (4.7%) System 18,727,766 19,151,563 (2.2%) ASMs (000): Domestic 12,811,549 12,978,771 (1.3%) Mainline 9,932,580 10,160,235 (2.2%) Regional 2,878,969 2,818,536 2.1% International 8,824,253 9,362,457 (5.7%) Latin America 1,146,981 1,243,883 (7.8%) Mainline 1,124,346 1,193,944 (5.8%) Regional 22,635 49,939 (54.7%) Atlantic 5,333,166 5,710,668 (6.6%) Pacific 2,344,107 2,407,907 (2.6%) System 21,635,802 22,341,229 (3.2%) Load Factor Domestic 86.9% 86.9% 0.0 pts Mainline 88.6% 88.7% (0.1) pts Regional 81.0% 80.6% 0.4 pts International 86.0% 84.0% 2.0 pts Latin America 82.9% 81.4% 1.5 pts Mainline 83.0% 81.6% 1.4 pts Regional 77.0% 77.5% (0.5) pts Atlantic 87.5% 83.8% 3.7 pts Pacific 84.2% 86.0% (1.8) pts System 86.6% 85.7% 0.9 pts Passengers Boarded 15,137,715 15,484,547 (2.2%) Mainline Completion Factor 99.4% 99.0% 0.4 pts Cargo Ton Miles (000): Mail 7,690 8,974 (14.3%) Freight 188,140 223,069 (15.7%) System 195,831 232,043 (15.6%) Endnote:

    (a) Except where noted, results include Delta and Northwest operations, as well as flights operated under contract carrier arrangements, for all periods presented.

    Delta Air Lines Year to Date Traffic Results (a) August 2009 August 2008 Change ----------- ----------- ------ RPMs (000): Domestic 80,004,582 85,365,517 (6.3%) Mainline 62,883,303 68,361,702 (8.0%) Regional 17,121,279 17,003,816 0.7% International 50,262,046 54,564,964 (7.9%) Latin America 8,074,815 8,953,269 (9.8%) Mainline 7,933,660 8,528,432 (7.0%) Regional 141,155 424,837 (66.8%) Atlantic 29,132,674 30,585,888 (4.8%) Pacific 13,054,558 15,025,808 (13.1%) System 130,266,628 139,930,482 (6.9%) ASMs (000): Domestic 95,752,518 102,185,310 (6.3%) Mainline 73,640,693 80,495,988 (8.5%) Regional 22,111,826 21,689,323 1.9% International 62,904,895 66,215,903 (5.0%) Latin America 10,317,983 11,045,467 (6.6%) Mainline 10,116,820 10,490,684 (3.6%) Regional 201,163 554,784 (63.7%) Atlantic 36,436,143 37,623,379 (3.2%) Pacific 16,150,769 17,547,056 (8.0%) System 158,657,414 168,401,213 (5.8%) Load Factor Domestic 83.6% 83.5% 0.1 pts Mainline 85.4% 84.9% 0.5 pts Regional 77.4% 78.4% (1.0) pts International 79.9% 82.4% (2.5) pts Latin America 78.3% 81.1% (2.8) pts Mainline 78.4% 81.3% (2.9) pts Regional 70.2% 76.6% (6.4) pts Atlantic 80.0% 81.3% (1.3) pts Pacific 80.8% 85.6% (4.8) pts System 82.1% 83.1% (1.0) pts Passengers Boarded 110,560,433 118,217,591 (6.5%) Cargo Ton Miles (000): Mail 54,529 75,024 (27.3%) Freight 1,356,520 1,941,288 (30.1%) System 1,411,049 2,016,311 (30.0%) Endnote:

    (a) Results include Delta and Northwest operations, as well as flights operated under contract carrier arrangements, for all periods presented.

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