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			<title><![CDATA[Itronics 2008 Revenues Increase 29 Percent to $3 Million; Fourth Quarter Revenues up 46 Percent]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=311063</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Green Company Continues Strong Progress]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Credit Repair Guide Offers Hope for Homeowners]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310802</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA--(eMediaWorld - January 6, 2009) -  With the current state of the economy it&#039;s
becoming increasingly difficult to qualify for a loan -- even if you have
perfect credit.

Daniel Rosen (a.k.a. &quot;The Credit Doctor&quot;) is a consumer advocate and author
of America&#039;s most popular credit
repair software, &quot;Credit-Aid Software.&quot; Rosen has appeared on &quot;The
Tonight Show,&quot; &quot;Late Show&quot; and &quot;Good Morning America.&quot; He encourages
consumers to fight for their rights and to use the credit reporting system
to their benefit.
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			<title><![CDATA[Canasia Industries Corporation: Additional Coal Permits Received From the Saskatchewan Government]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310457</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:01:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 6, 2009) - Canasia Industries Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CAJ)(OTCBB:CANSF)(FRANKFURT:45C) (&quot;Canasia&quot;) has received approval from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources on coal permits covering 1,314 hectares. These permits are in close proximity to a recent coal discovery made by Goldsource Mines Inc. Canasia has received partial applications to date from the Saskatchewan Government covering 52,834 hectares (approximately 130,500 acres) to date. Once a response has been received on all outstanding applications, the board will establish a work plan for the coal prospects received.

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			<title><![CDATA[Micron Enviro Systems Inc. Receives Final Government Approval on Additional Coal Permits]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310756</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:01:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[GREAT NECK, NEW YORK--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 6, 2009) - Micron Enviro Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:MENV)(GERMANY:NDDA) (&quot;Micron&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) is extremely pleased to announce that is has received final approval on 8 additional coal permits comprising of 12,172 acres. Further permits are anticipated to be awarded within the coming weeks. Once all permits are received, the company will formulate a work program going forward. These permits are located in close proximity to a recent major new coal discovery in Saskatchewan Canada made by Goldsource Mines Inc. Micron now has approximately 34,628 acres of prospective coal land.

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			<title><![CDATA[Insular Life Enhances Customer Relations in the Philippines With Cisco Unified Communications System]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310332</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MANILA, PHILIPPINES--(eMediaWorld - January 6, 2009) -  Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) -- Insular Life,
the first and the largest Filipino life insurance company in the country,
has enhanced relations with its customers through Cisco&reg; Unified Communications in two major sites:
Makati, a city in the greater metropolitan area of Manila, and Cebu, in
central Philippines. A third site, Alabang, where Insular&#039;s headquarters
are located, will be completed in the first quarter of 2009. With the
system in place, customers anywhere in the country will have just one local
toll-free number to call and will be able to reach an Insular Life staff
member or agent faster in any of the three sites.
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			<title><![CDATA[EurOrient Financial Group 2009 New Year&#039;s Message: Wall Street, Main Street, No Street]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310356</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:31:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA--(eMediaWorld - January 6, 2009) -  The New Year is always a time for
reflection and a time to look forward and anticipate what challenges and
opportunities lie ahead; it is also a time to make plans for responding to
challenges and opportunities in the coming year. The year 2008 was marked
by considerable uncertainties and challenges as the world confronted
&quot;triple crises&quot;: soaring food and fuel prices, climate change, and also
development emergencies. Now all these triple crises have been compounded
by the global financial crisis.  We come together today at a time of
intense crisis -- unrelenting waves buffeting the world&#039;s people and
institutions.
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			<title><![CDATA[Crucell Announces STAR(R) Research and Commercial License Agreement with Centocor, Inc.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310070</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:05:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS--(eMediaWorld - January 6, 2009) -  Dutch biopharmaceutical
company Crucell N.V.  (Euronext, Nasdaq: CRXL)  (SWISS: CRX)
today announced a non-exclusive STAR&reg; research and commercial license
agreement with Pennsylvania-based Centocor,  Inc. for the  production
of monoclonal antibodies. Financial details of the agreement were not
disclosed.

About STAR&reg; Technology

STAR&reg; technology  is a  production  technology that  is  particularly
useful  for  the  production  of  recombinant  human  antibodies  and
proteins. It has a potentially broad application and is effective for
production of antibodies and proteins on mammalian cell lines such as
Crucell&#039;s PER.C6&reg; human cell technology  and the widely used  Chinese
hamster ovary  (CHO) cell  line.  STAR&reg; technology  contains  genetic
elements, called  STAR&reg; elements  that enable  stable and  high-yield
gene  e]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ithaca Energy Inc.: Successful Installation of Jacky Development Facilities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309793</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM and CALGARY, ALBERTA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 6, 2009) - 

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Ithaca Energy Inc. (&quot;Ithaca&quot; or &quot;the Company&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:IAE)(AIM:IAE) and its wholly owned subsidiary Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited, an independent oil &amp; gas company with exploration, development and production assets in the UK sector of the North Sea, announces the successful and safe installation of the Jacky platform and associated pipelines in the Inner Moray Firth area of the United Kingdom.

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			<title><![CDATA[CryptoLogic Aims High With Launch of Newest Casino Game Pack]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310072</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[New lineup features new Marvel Spider-Man game, Atlantic City Blackjack and Dragon Sword]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ithaca Energy Inc.: Successful Installation of Jacky Development Facilities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310073</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FOR:  ITHACA ENERGY INC.

TSX VENTURE, AIM SYMBOL:  IAE

January 6, 2009

Ithaca Energy Inc.: Successful Installation of Jacky Development Facilities

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM and CALGARY, ALBERTA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 6, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Ithaca Energy Inc. (&quot;Ithaca&quot; or &quot;the Company&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:IAE)(AIM:IAE) and its wholly owned subsidiary
Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited, an independent oil &amp; gas company with exploration, development and production
assets in the UK sector of the North Sea, announces the successful and safe installation of the Jacky platform
and associated pipelines in the Inner Moray Firth area of the United Kingdom.

Installation of the Jacky platform and pipelines is a major step in the process of bringing the field on
stream. The remaining activities will be the completion and tie-in of the already drilled Jacky production well
and minor modifi]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exercise of Commercial Option]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310074</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[
Exercise of Commercial Options


Eden Research plc, a leading UK agrochemical development company, is pleased to announce that  its
licensee, Cheminova AS, has exercised its option, under an agreement dated 14 May 2007, to take  a
further  seventeen  countries as part of the rollout programme for Eden&#039;s Terpene  based  Botrytis
treatment.

Under  the  terms  of  the  agreement, Cheminova will be responsible for local  field  trials  and
relevant national registrations.

Tim Griffiths, the Chief Executive of Eden Research plc, said:-

&quot;Cheminova  has  decided  to  exercise its option to extend the  territories  for  its  rights  to
commercialise 3AEY in most of Europe and much of the Americas and the CIS.  This is a  significant
milestone in the rollout and development of 3AEY.&quot;

For further information:
Tim Griffiths, Chief Executive    Eden Research plcTel: 01993 868844

Matthew Robinson                 FinnCap         Tel: 020 7600 1658

ABO]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aruba Networks Positioned in Leaders Quadrant in 2008 Magic Quadrant for Wireless LAN Infrastructure]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309369</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[News Caps a Year in Which Aruba Solidified Its Position as World&#039;s Second Largest Enterprise Wireless LAN Vendor and Sales Since Inception Passed $500 Million Mark]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oilers beat Islanders 3-2]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309144</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:39:30 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Andrew Cogliano&#039;s goal midway through the third period gave the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday night.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fighting rages in Gaza as Israel spurns truce bids]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309081</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:32:18 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The heaviest fighting of Israel&#039;s war on Hamas raged in Gaza City early on Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert rebuffed appeals to stop the death toll from mounting further.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bucs&#039; Morris latest candidate meet with Broncos]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309140</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:31:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Raheem Morris&#039; interviewing skills could make his promotion to defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay a moot point.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Texas rallies past Ohio State 24-21 in Fiesta]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309073</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:27:26 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Left out of the national title game, Colt McCoy and Texas made the most of their trip to the Fiesta Bowl.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dementieva battles to clear first round tennis hurdle]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309146</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:24:56 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[World number four Elena Dementieva had to battle back from a big first set deficit to avoid a shock opening round exit at the hands of Taiwan&#039;s Yung-Jan Chan in the ASB Classic women&#039;s tournament here Tuesday.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Williams helps Jazz hold off Warriors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309141</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:17:47 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Deron Williams had 25 points and 15 assists, Ronnie Brewer scored seven crucial points down the stretch, and the Utah Jazz held off the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Monday night.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alabama St. beats Grambling St. 60-46]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309145</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:13:45 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Chief Kickingstallionsims scored 23 points to lead Alabama State in a 60-46 win over Grambling State on Monday night.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Health care spending slows in 2007 with generics]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309072</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:06:30 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported Monday.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Health care spending slows in 2007 with generics]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309157</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:02:52 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported Monday.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Milky Way ? the galaxy ? not snack-sized anymore]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309070</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:01:14 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Take that, Andromeda! For decades, astronomers thought when it came to the major galaxies in Earth&#039;s cosmic neighborhood, our Milky Way was a weak sister to the larger Andromeda. Not anymore.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Home Prices and Sales Tumbled in October]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309467</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY--(eMediaWorld - January 6, 2009) -  According to the October 2008 RPX? Monthly
Housing Market Report released today by Radar Logic Incorporated, home
prices and sales volumes decreased more in October 2008 than in any other
October since the beginning of Radar Logic&#039;s data, January 2000. Five MSAs
saw their largest month-over-month declines and 13 MSAs saw their largest
year-over-year declines. Home sales across the 25 MSAs declined by 14.9%
during October but sales in Sun Belt cities remained elevated relative to
October 2007 due to rapid growth in motivated sales during the intervening
year. The large concentrations of motivated sales relative to total
transactions weighed heavily on prices. As a result, eight of the ten MSAs
with the largest year-over-year increases in sales were also among the ten
MSAs that experienced the greatest year-over-year price declines.
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			<title><![CDATA[MyDealBook.com Announces New Name and Services, Now GreenPearl.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309468</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Nation&#039;s Largest Interactive Commercial Real Estate Directory and Community Expands to Provide Members a One-Stop Shop for All Professional Needs]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Merrill brokerage chief McCann to leave]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309124</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:51:40 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Bob McCann, head of brokerage at Merrill Lynch &amp; Co, announced his plans to leave the securities firm, just days after its acquisition by Bank of America  was completed.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Health Tip: Help Prevent Toy Injuries]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309164</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:47:50 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[(HealthDay News) -- Toys are associated with thousands of 
injuries every year, mostly because of misuse or because the toys are too 
advanced for the children playing with them.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 5, 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309163</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:47:48 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy 
of CenterWatch:]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309161</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:47:46 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Obese postmenopausal women who 
have never used hormone replacement therapy may face an increased risk of 
ovarian cancer, compared to normal-weight women, a new study suggests.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309165</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:47:41 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- More and more people with 
diabetes are living to older ages, thanks to medical advances. But the 
long-term facilities, such as nursing homes, that care for aging Americans 
may not be ready for the additional challenges that come with treating 
patients with diabetes.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309162</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:47:39 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- 
Tests in mouse hearts show that sildenafil, the key ingredient in Viagra, 
may shield hearts from damage caused by high blood pressure, a new study 
suggests.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[INVESTOR ALERT: KGS Notifies Horizon Lines, Inc. Purchasers With Losses Greater Than $250,000 of Lead Plaintiff Application Deadline in Securities Class Action Lawsuit -- HRZ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309402</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:46:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[NEW ORLEANS, LA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Kahn Gauthier Swick, LLC (&quot;KGS&quot;) announces
that a securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States
District Court for the District of Delaware, on behalf of purchasers of the
securities of Horizon Lines, Inc. (&quot;Horizon&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (NYSE: HRZ)
between March 2, 2007 and April 25, 2008, inclusive (the &quot;Class Period&quot;).
No class has yet been certified in this action.
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			<title><![CDATA[Toyota shuts plants as crisis bites]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309077</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:45:53 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Toyota Motor Corp, reeling from its worst U.S. sales decline in more than a quarter of a century, will shut all its factories in Japan for 11 days as the global economic slump hits demand and company profits.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Polanski lawyer claims LA Superior Court biased]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309147</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:39:55 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[An attorney for fugitive movie director Roman Polanski is seeking to have the Los Angeles County Superior Court removed from his notorious sex case, accusing the court on Monday of bias and prejudice against Polanski.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Polanski lawyer claims LA Superior Court biased]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309151</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:39:55 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[An attorney for fugitive movie director Roman Polanski is seeking to have the Los Angeles County Superior Court removed from his notorious sex case, accusing the court on Monday of bias and prejudice against Polanski.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Israel keeps up ground attack despite truce calls]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309074</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:37:37 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Israel pressed on with its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip for a fourth day on Tuesday despite new international calls for a ceasefire in a conflict in which more than 540 Palestinians have been killed.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steve Jobs has &quot;hormone imbalance,&quot; to remain Apple CEO]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309156</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:25:31 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Macworld mania began simmering despite freshly released news that Apple&#039;s iconic chief executive Steve Jobs won&#039;t attend because a &quot;hormone imbalance&quot; that has his body wasting away.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gaza civilian toll rises; diplomats seek truce]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309064</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:19:33 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[GAZA CITY, Gaza ? Israel ignored mounting international calls for a cease-fire Monday and said it won&#039;t stop its crippling 10-day assault until &quot;peace and tranquility&quot; are achieved in southern Israeli towns in the line of Palestinian rocket fire.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309142</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:56:25 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music marketers target female shoppers at home]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309152</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:56:18 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[With CD sales dropping fast, the music business is exploring nontraditional ways to expose consumers to recording artists. Among the new sales and marketing vehicles are Tara Leigh Music Party and musicShop.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music marketers target female shoppers at home]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309154</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:56:18 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[With CD sales dropping fast, the music business is exploring nontraditional ways to expose consumers to recording artists. Among the new sales and marketing vehicles are Tara Leigh Music Party and musicShop.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Obama picks former Clinton aide Panetta for CIA]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309076</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:48:21 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former White House chief of staff Leon Panetta to lead the CIA, which has been widely criticized for harsh interrogation of terrorism suspects, Democratic officials said on Monday.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Roman Polanski Wants Court Off His Case]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309149</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:48:13 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[You can take the case out of court, but can you take the court out of the case?]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Asia stocks up on hopes of recovery]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309123</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:36:24 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Asian stocks edged up for a seventh day on Tuesday, boosted by hopes for a global economic recovery later in 2009, though the rising yen and falling high-yielding currencies suggested such optimism was limited.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[A solid first step for NBC&#039;s &quot;Dance&quot;]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309153</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:09:39 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[NBC&#039;s new year got off to a fine start with the premiere of &quot;Superstars of Dance&quot; on Sunday]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[In distraction for Obama, chaos stalks new Senate]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309082</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:09:34 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The new US Senate is set to convene in a swirl of allegations of corruption, voter fraud and dynastic nepotism that threatens to dog the early days of Barack Obama&#039;s presidency.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Medical Expert on Jett Travolta: Seizures Can Kill]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309148</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:06:59 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[In light of Monday&#039;s autopsy finding that Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died of a seizure, a medical expert tells E! News that seizures can cause death, even when the person who suffers one is taking medication to manage them.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Burris says he&#039;s senator ? but Dems won&#039;t seat him]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309067</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:05:01 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Senate Democrats struggled to avert a showdown steeped in race and corruption Monday as a defiant Roland Burris declared, &quot;I&#039;m a United States senator&quot; and flew to the capital to claim President-elect Barack Obama&#039;s old seat in Congress.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[California gay marriage battle turns to court role]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309080</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:46:42 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The legal battle over gay marriage in California turned on Monday to whether the state&#039;s top court could strike down a change in the state constitution that was approved by voters.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Obama&#039;s intel picks short on direct experience]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309065</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:44:32 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[President-elect Barack Obama&#039;s decision to fill the nation&#039;s top intelligence jobs with two men short on direct experience in intelligence gathering surprised the spy community and signaled the Democrat&#039;s intention for a clean break from Bush administration policies.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Obama says his plan with tax cuts to get quick OK]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309066</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:43:41 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[President-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was &quot;bad and getting worse&quot; and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion. He predicted lawmakers would approve a mammoth revitalization package within two weeks of his taking office.]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309068</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:43:07 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A prosecutor on Monday asked that Bernard Madoff be jailed pending trial, saying the disgraced financier violated an agreement with the court by mailing watches, jewelry, cufflinks and mittens worth more than $1 million to relatives and friends.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Records reveal anguish of anthrax suspect&#039;s wife]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309069</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:42:35 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Anthrax mailing suspect Bruce Ivins tormented his wife with rudeness and behaved erratically in the weeks before the Army scientist took his own life by overdosing on Tylenol, according to documents released Monday.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cuba opens Hemingway archives to scholars]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309155</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:40:38 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Cuba on Monday made the first of thousands of digitized documents, photographs and books that belonged to writer Ernest Hemingway available to scholars after the items languished for decades in the basement of his home outside of Havana.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Death certificate: Travolta son killed by seizure]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309071</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:38:34 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Jett Travolta&#039;s body shows no sign of head trauma and his death certificate says he was killed by a seizure, an undertaker said Monday, after doctors performed an autopsy on the 16-year-old son of the U.S actor.]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309137</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:37:43 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The deal is subject to a physical scheduled for Thursday, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[CORRECTION A LA SOURCE/Le mondial junior d&#039;Ottawa et le Royaume du hockey redonnent au hockey partout au pays]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309489</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:32:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Un record d&#039;assistance et des retomb&eacute;es &eacute;conomiques gr&acirc;ce &agrave; l&#039;&eacute;v&eacute;nement]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[CORRECTION FROM SOURCE/Ottawa&#039;s world juniors and Hockey Country give back to hockey across the country]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309490</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Obama seeks swift passage of fiscal package]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309078</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:26:29 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[With the economic outlook darkening, U.S. President-elect Democrat Barack Obama went to Congress two weeks before taking office to try to entice Republican support for a massive stimulus package with talk of big tax cuts.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Democrat wins Minnesota Senate seat in recount]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309079</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:23:17 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman to win the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, officials conducting a final recount said on Monday, though the loser promised to challenge the result.]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309492</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:49:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Un record d&#039;assistance et des retomb&eacute;es &eacute;conomiques gr&acirc;ce &agrave; l&#039;&eacute;v&eacute;nement]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ottawa&#039;s world juniors and Hockey Country give back to hockey across the country]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309493</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:41:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Media Advisory: Custody Hearing to Take Place for Charged Canadian Forces Member]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310078</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:35:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[PETAWAWA, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - A Custody Hearing will be held at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Petawawa, on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., for Captain Robert Semrau, a CF member charged on December 31, 2008, by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) with an offence relating to the death of a presumed insurgent in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan on or about October 19, 2008.

Captain Semrau is currently in Military Police custody at CFB Petawawa. The purpose of the hearing is to determine if Captain Semrau will remain in custody.

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			<title><![CDATA[Ashburton Ventures Inc.: Completion of Qualifying Transaction and Brokered Private Placement]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309915</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:05:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - ASHBURTON VENTURES INC. (the &quot;Company&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:ABR.P) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of an undivided 60% interest in and to the OG Property located approximately 110 kilometres northwest of Dawson City, Yukon. The acquisition constitutes the Company&#039;s qualifying transaction (the &quot;Qualifying Transaction&quot;) pursuant to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Qualifying Transaction was completed on December 31, 2008.

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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309075</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:55:39 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[U.S. prosecutors asked a judge to jail accused swindler Bernard Madoff on Monday, saying he sent jewelry and other items worth more than $1 million to family and friends in violation of his bail.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Spoiler Chat: Guess Who May Have a Secret Son?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309150</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:54:58 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Oh, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, you sneaky devil. You always keep us guessing—even from beyond the grave!]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chalk Media Corp. Announces Mailing of Meeting Materials]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310080</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:54:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Chalk Media Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CKM) (&quot;Chalk&quot;) today announced that it has mailed to its securityholders a notice of meeting, management information circular, letters of transmittal and related documents in connection with a special meeting of securityholders to be held on January 27, 2009 (the &quot;Special Meeting&quot;) to consider the previously announced arrangement between Research In Motion Limited (&quot;RIM&quot;) and Chalk (the &quot;Arrangement&quot;) whereby RIM has agreed to acquire Chalk in an all-cash transaction for a net payment of $23,125,000 ($0.142 per share assuming no shares are issued by Chalk before closing).

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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309122</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:52:45 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[U.S. auto sales plunged by 36 percent in December led by outsized declines at Chrysler LLC, Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) and Toyota Motor Corp(7203.T) as the battered industry closed out its weakest year since 1992 in its largest single market.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wellstar/TMI Imaging System Begins Marketing to Long-Term Care Facilities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310082</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:23:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[HOLLAND, OH--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Wellstar International, Inc. (OTCBB: WLSI), a
provider of specialized diagnostic software and equipment, announced today
that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Trillennium Medical Imaging (&quot;TMI&quot;), is
ready to begin marketing its thermal imaging system to long-term care
(&quot;LTC&quot;) facilities in the United States. National statistics currently show
that the incidence rate of pressure ulcers, commonly known as bed sores, is
up to 28% of the population for those living in LTC facilities; with many
leading experts believing the rate is even higher.
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309139</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:05:03 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Pat Burrell went from one World Series team to the other. The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat to the middle of their lineup, agreeing Monday on a $16 million, two-year contract with Burrell.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Theravance Announces New Employment Inducement Award]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309320</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Theravance, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRX)
today reported that an equity award was made to one new employee.  Pursuant
to Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350(i)(1)(A)(iv), the equity award was granted
under the Theravance, Inc. 2008 New Employee Equity Incentive Plan, which
the Board of Directors of Theravance adopted to facilitate the granting of
equity awards to new employees.  In accordance with Nasdaq rules, this
grant was made under an equity incentive plan without stockholder
approval.   Nasdaq rules require a public announcement of equity awards to
be made under this type of plan.  One employee was granted an option to
purchase 3,000 shares of the Company&#039;s common stock, which option vests
over four years and expires in 10 years assuming continued employment.  No
officers received any award under this plan.  The exercise price for the
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309158</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:56:24 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Ever watched a teen skulk in the corner of a toddler-packed pediatrician&#039;s waiting room, obviously wishing to be anywhere else?]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309127</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:53:01 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Legislation designed to stem foreclosures by allowing bankruptcy judges to erase some mortgage debt will be introduced by Congressional Democrats on Tuesday, and hopes are high that it will pass after a similar plan failed last year.]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309138</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:49:01 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[There was the strained groin in 2004, the lingering rib injury in 2005, a jaw injury in 2006, the knee injury in last year&#039;s playoffs and then his jammed right big toe earlier this season.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Foremost Income Fund Announces Change of Auditor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309794</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:28:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[CALGARY, ALBERTA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Foremost Income Fund (the &quot;Fund&quot;) (TSX:FMO.UN) announces the appointment of KPMG LLP (&quot;KPMG&quot;) as the Fund&#039;s new auditor, effective December 30, 2008. KPMG is a full service, international accounting firm with offices worldwide.

The Fund&#039;s former auditor Grant Thornton (&quot;Grant Thornton&quot;), resigned effective the same date. There were no reservations contained in any of the audit reports rendered by Grant Thornton during their tenure, and in the opinion of the Fund, there have been no reportable events (as defined in part 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102) between the Fund and the former auditor. The Fund thanks Grant Thornton for their past assistance.

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			<title><![CDATA[CBM Asia Grants Stock Options]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309796</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:25:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - CBM Asia Development Corp. (TSX VENTURE:TCF) (the &quot;Company&quot;) announces that it has granted stock options to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants to purchase up to an aggregate of 958,000 common shares of the Company for a period of five years at an exercise price of $0.28 per share.
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309143</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:22:11 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A brilliant freekick by Chilean international Carlos Villanueva proved the difference between Premiership side Blackburn Rovers and non-league Blyth Spartans here on Monday as Rovers ran out 1-0 winners.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aecon Named One of Canada&#039;s 10 Best Employers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309651</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:10:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) announced today that it has been named one of the 10 Best Employers in Canada for 2009 in an annual study managed by Hewitt Associates, and published in the Globe and Mail&#039;s Report on Business Magazine.

This is Aecon&#039;s second consecutive year on the 50 Best Employers list, considered the premier recognition for Canada&#039;s best employers. The best employers list is a direct result of employee responses to a confidential opinion survey conducted by Hewitt, and responses by company executives to a separate series of questions.

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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309652</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:10:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) a annonc&eacute; aujourd&#039;hui qu&#039;elle avait &eacute;t&eacute; nomm&eacute;e l&#039;un des 10 meilleurs employeurs au Canada pour l&#039;ann&eacute;e 2009, dans le cadre d&#039;une &eacute;tude g&eacute;r&eacute;e par Hewitt Associates et publi&eacute;e dans le Report on Business Magazine du Globe and Mail.

Il s&#039;agit de la deuxi&egrave;me ann&eacute;e d&#039;affil&eacute;e qu&#039;Aecon figure sur la liste des 50 meilleurs employeurs, consid&eacute;r&eacute;e comme la reconnaissance de premier plan des meilleurs employeurs au Canada. La liste des meilleurs employeurs est directement d&eacute;termin&eacute;e par les r&eacute;ponses des employ&eacute;s lors d&#039;un sondage d&#039;opinion confidentiel men&eacute; par Hewitt, ainsi que par les r&eacute;ponses des cadres dirigeants &agrave; une s&eacute;rie &agrave; part de questions.

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			<title><![CDATA[Mukuba Resources Limited Announces Exploration Update on Zambian Copper Projects and Corporate Developments]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310086</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:04:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Mukuba Resources Limited (&quot;Mukuba&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) announced that it has completed the bulk of its 2008 exploration program on its Zambian copper projects. In the Northcore Project Area, the results of the Company&#039;s work to date have identified several new geological anomalies, while the high-resolution VTEM airborne geophysical survey, that covered over half of the project area, indicates major structural extensions to some of the historically documented geological anomalies. As part of the Company&#039;s 2009 exploration program, the Company intends to drill and test a number of these anomalies. Trevor Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mukuba stated, &quot;We are very encouraged by the results from the VTEM survey, soil sampling and geological mapping. Results from these surveys show excellent correlation with known copper showings and in combination reinforce one another providing numerous targets with what management believ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zargon Energy Trust Announces Increase to Exchangeable Share Ratio]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309797</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:52:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[CALGARY, ALBERTA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Zargon Energy Trust (TSX:ZAR.UN) (TSX:ZOG.B) (&quot;Zargon&quot;) is pleased to announce the increase to the Exchange Ratio of the exchangeable shares of Zargon Oil &amp; Gas Ltd. from 1.43643 to 1.45278. This increase will be effective on January 15, 2009.

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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309917</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:40:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - Soci&eacute;t&eacute; financi&egrave;re IGM Inc. (IGM) (TSX:IGM) a annonc&eacute; aujourd&#039;hui ses r&eacute;sultats provisoires au titre de l&#039;actif g&eacute;r&eacute; total, qui s&#039;&eacute;l&egrave;ve &agrave; 101,7 milliards de dollars, et de l&#039;actif g&eacute;r&eacute; en fonds de placement, qui s&#039;&eacute;l&egrave;ve &agrave; 85,0 milliards au 31 d&eacute;cembre 2008. Les mises de fonds totales nettes dans les fonds de placement se sont &eacute;tablies &agrave; (279,0) millions de dollars en d&eacute;cembre.

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			<title><![CDATA[Investment Planning Counsel Inc. annonce son actif g&eacute;r&eacute; et ses ventes de fonds de placement pour d&eacute;cembre 2008]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309918</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:30:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - Counsel Group of Funds Inc., une division d&#039;Investment Planning Counsel Inc., a annonc&eacute; aujourd&#039;hui ses r&eacute;sultats provisoires au titre de l&#039;actif g&eacute;r&eacute; en fonds de placement et de ses ventes de fonds de placement pour le mois termin&eacute; le 31 d&eacute;cembre 2008, comme suit :

L&#039;actif g&eacute;r&eacute; en fonds de placement s&#039;&eacute;levait &agrave; 1,74 milliard de dollars au 31 d&eacute;cembre 2008, comparativement &agrave; 2,27 milliards au 31 d&eacute;cembre 2007.

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			<title><![CDATA[Latest Developments in Completing Mass Transit Projects to Be Discussed in January in Anaheim]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310088</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:29:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Robert Tuccillo, Chief Financial Officer at
the U.S. Department of Transit, will join transit agency executives as a
speaker at the Transit Finance &amp; Investment Summit for a New Era in
Anaheim, January 15-16, 2009.

Mr. Tuccillo will address the role the federal government is likely to play
in future development of mass transit projects.

The Summit comes at a time when many transit agencies are at or near
ridership capacity, but have lost revenue from the gas tax, which is used
to finance mass transit.
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			<title><![CDATA[Teekay Corporation Declares Dividend]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309705</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:28:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[HAMILTON, BERMUDA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Teekay Corporation (Teekay) (NYSE:TK) announced that its Board of Directors has voted to declare a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.31625 per share, payable on January 30, 2009 to all shareholders of record as at January 16, 2009.

About Teekay

Teekay Corporation transports more than 10 percent of the world&#039;s seaborne oil, has built a significant presence in the liquefied natural gas shipping sector through its publicly-listed subsidiary, Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (NYSE:TGP), is further growing its operations in the offshore oil production, storage and transportation sector through its publicly-listed subsidiary, Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE:TOO), and continues to expand its conventional tanker business through its publicly-listed subsidiary, Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE:TNK). With a fleet of more than 180 vessels, offices in 17 countries and 6,400 seagoing and shore-based employees, Teekay provides a comprehensive set of ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[DundeeWealth Reports December 2008 Fee Earning Assets of $54.3 Billion]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309728</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:23:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - DundeeWealth Inc. (&quot;DundeeWealth&quot;) (TSX:DW) reported total revenue earning fiduciary assets at December 31, 2008 of $54.3 billion. This includes $25.4 billion in assets under management, $4.7 billion in Bank Deposits from Dundee Bank of Canada and $24.2 billion in assets under administration. For the 12 month period ended December 31, 2008, DundeeWealth recorded gross additions of $8.7 billion and net additions of $3.4 billion.

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			<title><![CDATA[Le Groupe Investors annonce son actif g&eacute;r&eacute; et ses ventes de fonds de placement pour d&eacute;cembre 2008]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309920</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:23:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - Le Groupe Investors a annonc&eacute; aujourd&#039;hui ses r&eacute;sultats provisoires au titre de l&#039;actif g&eacute;r&eacute; en fonds de placement et de ses ventes de fonds de placement pour le mois termin&eacute; le 31 d&eacute;cembre 2008, comme suit :

L&#039;actif g&eacute;r&eacute; en fonds de placement s&#039;&eacute;levait &agrave; 47,5 milliards de dollars au 31 d&eacute;cembre 2008, comparativement &agrave; 60,2 milliards au 31 d&eacute;cembre 2007.

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			<title><![CDATA[Scientists find a gene that makes cancer spread]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309166</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:20:51 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A single gene appears to play a crucial role in deadly breast cancers, increasing the chances the cancer will spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy, U.S. researchers said on Monday.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[MBMI Closes First and Second Tranche of Private Placement]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310090</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:17:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - MBMI RESOURCES INC. (&quot;MBMI&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:MBR) reports that further to its December 10, 2008 news release, it has closed the first and second tranche of the non-brokered Private Placement financing. The Company has received gross proceeds of $198,400 in consideration of the issuance of 3,968,000 Units at a price of $0.05 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one Common Share and one full Common Share Purchase Warrant. Each full Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share at a price of $0.10 and has an expiry period of two years. The Common Shares are subject to a four month hold which expires in April 2009.

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			<title><![CDATA[C.A. Bancorp Inc. (TSX:BKP) and Sentry Select Capital Corp. Announce Change in Fees]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309922</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:13:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - C.A. Bancorp Inc.(&quot;C.A. Bancorp&quot;) (TSX:BKP) and Sentry Select Capital Corp. (&quot;Sentry Select&quot;) announce that they have reached an agreement providing for a reduction in the management fee paid to Sentry Select by C.A. Bancorp and the concurrent termination of the quarterly service fee paid by Sentry Select to registered dealers on the common shares of C.A. Bancorp.

The annual management fee paid to Sentry Select by C.A. Bancorp will be reduced from 1.50% to 1.10% of C.A. Bancorp&#039;s financial statement capital (net assets) under Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

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			<title><![CDATA[Denison Mines Announces $41.25 Million &quot;Bought Deal&quot; Financing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309910</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:03:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - 

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Denison Mines Corp. (TSX:DML)(NYSE ALTERNEXT US:DNN) (&quot;Denison&quot;) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of investment dealers co-led by Cormark Securities Inc. and GMP Securities L.P. (the &quot;Underwriters&quot;), which have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, 25.0 million common shares of Denison at a purchase price of $1.65 per common share (the &quot;Offering Price&quot;), for aggregate gross proceeds in the amount of $41.25 million. In addition, the Company has granted the Underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 common shares at the Offering Price exercisable within 30 days after the closing of the offering for additional gross proceeds in the amount of up to approximately $6.2 million.

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			<title><![CDATA[Mr. George Bee Appointed New President &amp; CEO of Andina Minerals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310093</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:56:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - ANDINA Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ADM) (&quot;Andina&quot;) is pleased to announce that, effective January 19, 2009, Mr. George Bee will be joining Andina as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director. His immediate primary focus will be driving the next phase of development at the Volcan Gold Project in Chile by assembling and spearheading a first class team which will complete a technical study of the project during 2009. Mr. Bee will also be responsible for the broader corporate strategy, including business development matters, as well as maintaining Andina&#039;s positive profile in Chile and the capital markets.

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			<title><![CDATA[GE&#039;s finance arm launches $10 billion FDIC-backed debt]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309125</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:53:18 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[General Electric Co&#039;s  finance arm on Monday launched a $10 billion sale of FDIC-backed debt, the largest sale under the government guarantee program since its inception last November.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for January 5, 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309407</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:53:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - 

The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page:

http://www.tsx.com/en/news_events/media_kit.html

Trading was very heavy on a volume of 158.6 million shares worth 31.2 million dollars.

There were 376 advances, 216 declines and 508 issues unchanged.

The S&amp;P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed up 27.80 at 874.49

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Most Active Issues by Volume

Volume      Name                                  Symbol    Close    Change

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			<title><![CDATA[BNSF to Report Fourth-Quarter Earnings January 21]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309647</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:51:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation
(BNSF) (NYSE: BNI) will present its fourth-quarter 2008 earnings in a
Webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time January 21, 2009. BNSF plans to issue its
earnings press release at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Webcast will be led by BNSF Chairman, President and CEO Matt Rose and
include presentations from Tom Hund, executive vice president and chief
financial officer; John Lanigan, executive vice president and chief
marketing officer; and Carl Ice, executive vice president and chief
operations officer. It will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
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			<title><![CDATA[CALLAWAY GOLF SIGNS STUART APPLEBY]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310095</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:42:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Veteran PGA Tour Player to play full complement of Callaway Golf equipment]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for January 5, 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309924</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:38:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - 

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TSX VENTURE COMPANIES

ACCELEWARE CORP. (&quot;AXE&quot;)
BULLETIN TYPE: Private Placement-Non-Brokered
BULLETIN DATE: January 5, 2009
TSX Venture Tier 2 Company

TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to
a Non-Brokered Private Placement announced December 10 and December 31,
2008:

Number of Shares:            8,200,000 common shares

Purchase Price:              $0.05 per share

Number of Placees:           26 placees

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			<title><![CDATA[Forbes Medi-Tech Receives Extension to Compliance Deadline]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309240</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[NASDAQ Extends Its Suspension of the Bid Price Requirement]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[United Community Banks, Inc. Updates Outlook on Credit Quality for Fourth Quarter 2008]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309409</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[BLAIRSVILLE, GA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI)
announced today an updated outlook on credit quality for the fourth quarter
of 2008.

United expects its fourth quarter loan loss provision and charge-offs to
remain at elevated levels due to continued credit deterioration and current
economic conditions, particularly in the residential construction portfolio
in the Atlanta market.  United also expects to increase its loan loss
reserve for the quarter.  The estimate for the fourth quarter loan loss
provision is $85 million, with an expected $74 million in charge-offs and
an $11 million build-up in the allowance for loan losses to 2.14% of total
loans.
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			<title><![CDATA[Galloway Acquires Interest in Two California Natural Gas Projects]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309800</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[RENO, NV--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Galloway Energy Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GWGI)
(&quot;Galloway&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) announced today that the Company has entered
into an agreement with Swiss corporation Dominus Energy AG in order to
acquire a 10% working interest in two natural gas exploration and
development projects located in California&#039;s Sacramento Basin.

Galloway has reviewed and undertaken due diligence over the past 30 days on
project submission proposals and believes the opportunity presented by the
California play satisfies our requirements and fulfills corporate plans for
participation in a high-value project that will enable Galloway to become a
&quot;near-term&quot; producer with sustainable cash flow. Galloway has positioned
itself via these acquisitions, towards becoming a producer of natural gas
in the 2009 calendar year.
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			<title><![CDATA[Advisory: Kent Hills Wind Farm begins commercial operation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309802</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[CALGARY, ALBERTA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) today announced its 96-megawatt (MW), $170 million Kent Hills Wind Farm began commercial operation on December 31, 2008; on time and on budget.

Located 30 kilometres southwest of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, the Kent Hills Wind Farm includes 32 Vestas V90, 3 MW wind turbines. TransAlta&#039;s renewable generation portfolio now totals 1,219 MW and includes 248 MW of wind energy, 807 MW of hydroelectric, and 164 MW of geothermal energy in California through a 50 per cent interest in CE Generation LLC. The company also has another 132 MW of wind generation under construction and scheduled to come on line in 2009 and 2010.

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			<title><![CDATA[The Old Spaghetti Factory Celebrates 40 Years by Offering Complete Meals for About $3]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310048</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:13:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[For Its 40th Anniversary, The Old Spaghetti Factory Is Offering Guests a Chance to Dine Out That Won&#039;t Pinch the Pocketbook in January]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dime Community Has Elected Not to Participate in the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309411</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:10:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[BROOKLYN, NY--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM)
(the &quot;Company&quot;), the parent company of The Dime Savings Bank of
Williamsburgh (the &quot;Bank&quot;), today announced that it has elected not to
participate in the U.S. Department of Treasury&#039;s Capital Purchase Program
(&quot;CPP&quot;).  The Company disclosed on December 5, 2008 that the Bank had
received preliminary approval to receive up to $77.3 million of capital
from the CPP and that its evaluation as to the costs and benefits of
participation was ongoing.  The determination not to participate in the CPP
was reached after evaluating all of the relevant financial and other
factors.
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			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309159</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:03:59 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Many teenagers cleaned up their MySpace profiles, deleting mentions of sex and booze and boosting privacy settings, if they got a single cautionary e-mail from a busybody named &quot;Dr. Meg.&quot; The e-mail was sent by Dr. Megan Moreno, lead researcher of a study of lower-income kids that she says shows how parents and other adults can encourage safer Internet use.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[S Split Corp. Declares Monthly Distribution]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309413</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:03:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - S Split Corp. (the &quot;Fund&quot;) (TSX:SBN.PR.A)(TSX:SBN), has declared its monthly distribution of $0.04375 on each of its Preferred Shares and $0.02970 each of its Class A shares, payable January 30, 2009 to shareholders of record as of January 15, 2009. To the extent that any portion of the distributions are ordinary taxable dividends and not capital gains dividends, they will be eligible dividends.

The Fund is a mutual fund corporation which invests in a portfolio of common shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia (&quot;BNS Shares&quot;). Investors in the Fund&#039;s Class A Shares will receive leveraged exposure to the performance of The Bank of Nova Scotia, including increases or decreases in the value of BNS Shares and increases or decreases in the dividends paid on BNS Shares. Investors in the Fund&#039;s Preferred Shares will receive monthly distributions on a fixed, cumulative and preferential basis.

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			<title><![CDATA[Mulvihill Premium Split Share Quarterly Distribution Declared]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309706</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:03:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Mulvihill Premium Split Share (the &quot;Fund&quot;) (TSX:MUH.A)(TSX:MUH.PR.A) has declared its quarterly distribution of $0.206250 on each of its Priority Equity Shares and $0.01175 on each of its Class A shares, payable January 30, 2009 to shareholders of record as of January 15, 2009. The amount of the distribution may be subject to minor adjustment.  To the extent that any portion of the distributions are ordinary taxable dividends and not capital gains dividends, they will be eligible dividends.

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			<title><![CDATA[Mulvihill Premium Canadian Bank Quarterly Distributions Declared]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309708</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:03:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Mulvihill Premium Canadian Bank (the &quot;Fund&quot;) (TSX:PIC.A)(TSX:PIC.PR.A) has declared its quarterly distribution of $0.215625 on each of its Preferred Shares and $0.10 on each of its Class A shares, payable January 30, 2009 to shareholders of record as of January 15, 2009. The amount of the distribution may be subject to minor adjustment. To the extent that any portion of the distributions are ordinary taxable Dividends and not capital gains Dividends, they will be eligible Dividends.

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			<title><![CDATA[Core Canadian Dividend Trust Declares Monthly Distribution]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309709</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:03:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Core Canadian Dividend Trust (the &quot;Trust&quot;)(TSX:CDD.UN) has declared its monthly distribution of C$0.03337 per unit payable January 30, 2009 to unitholders of record as of January 15, 2009.

The Fund&#039;s investment objectives are: (i) to provide unitholders of the Fund with monthly cash distributions in an amount targeted to be 6.5% per annum on the net asset value (&quot;NAV&quot;) of the Fund; and (ii) to preserve and grow the NAV per Unit.

The Fund&#039;s investment portfolio is managed by its investment manager, Mulvihill Capital Management Inc. To generate additional returns above the dividend income earned on the Fund&#039;s investment portfolio, the Fund will, from time to time, write covered call options in respect of some or all of the securities in the portfolio.

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			<title><![CDATA[SpadeClub to Give Away Four $12,000 World Series Prize Packages, a Combined Value of $48,000]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309032</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  SpadeClub, a subscription-based poker club,
will be rewarding four of its most loyal Exclusive members with a $12,000
World Series of Poker** prize package, including a $10,000 World Series
main-event seat and $2,000 to use toward travel expenses.  Exclusive
members who meet VIP status will play in the quarterly VIP $12,000 Reward
tournament, beginning on SpadeClub&#039;s first anniversary, Feb. 11.

Every three months, SpadeClub.com will host the VIP $12,000 Reward
tournament and award a WSOP** buy-in. To gain VIP status, a SpadeClub
member needs to be a yearly Exclusive member or a quarterly member, or to
have remained an Exclusive member for three consecutive months prior to the
event.
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			<title><![CDATA[BNSF Sends Seven Track Gangs to the Southwest]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309219</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Beginning Jan. 8, 2009, BNSF Railway Company
will dispatch seven maintenance crews to replace rail and ties between
Clovis and Jarales, N.M; Baca, N.M. and Winslow, Ariz.; and Crookton and
Griffith, Ariz.

Two hundred and fifty BNSF employees and contractors will work until April
replacing approximately 150,000 ties and almost 150 track miles of rail.
The total cost of these three projects is more than $30 million. Crews will
utilize equipment such as cranes, welders and ballast tampers to replace
rail at an estimated rate of one mile a day.  Materials replaced on the
rail line will be reused or recycled in keeping with BNSF&#039;s environmental
stewardship policies.
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			<title><![CDATA[BNSF Honored by Texas Native Americans]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310100</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  BNSF Railway Company was recently honored as
Corporation of the Year by both the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of
Texas (AICCT) and the Houston Native American Chamber of Commerce.

&quot;BNSF is proud to support Native American communities all along our
system,&quot; said Edward McFalls, assistant vice president, Human Resources and
Diversity.  &quot;These acknowledgements by both Chambers characterize our
ongoing commitment to make a difference in the communities where we live,
serve and operate. We are honored to receive these awards.&quot;
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			<title><![CDATA[Far West Mining Acquires New Exploration Properties in Chile and Terminates Option on Argentine Properties]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310102</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Far West Mining Ltd. (&quot;the Company&quot;) (TSX:FWM) is pleased to report the acquisition of 55 additional exploration claims in Chile. The claims are located to the north and northeast of the Santo Domingo property. The acquisitions are part of a strategic decision to focus its exploration efforts in Chile and Australia following the recent successful drill programs. Accordingly, the Company has decided to terminate its option to acquire an interest in the Farallon Negro copper porphyry project in Argentina.

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			<title><![CDATA[Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Launches Emergency Campaign to Raise Awareness and Funds for Wellbeing Needs of Israel&#039;s Soldiers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309194</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:55:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FIDF Asks Jewish Community to Show Support and Love for Israel&#039;s Brave Soldiers]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clifton Star Closes Financing With MineralFields Group]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309911</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:55:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Clifton Star Resources Inc. (&quot;Clifton&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:CFO) is pleased to announce that on December 22, 2008 we closed a non-brokered private placement in respect to which the Company has issued 1,324,304 units (Units) (each unit consisting of one flow through share and one non-flow through warrant) at a price of $1.25 per Unit to seven placees. The warrants will be exercisable for a period of 24 months from the closing of the private placement at a price of $1.35 per share. A finder&#039;s fee in the amount of 132,430 non-flow through options on the same terms as the units has been issued. A further finders fee of 66,215 shares were issued.

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			<title><![CDATA[Media Advisory: Minister of State Goodyear to Celebrate Canada Foundation for Innovation Investments in the University of Manitoba]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310105</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:50:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will join the University of Manitoba, the Canada Foundation for Innovation and academic leaders to celebrate investments in the University of Manitoba.

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A photo opportunity and facility tour will follow the speeches.

Date:     January 6, 2009

Time:     10 a.m.

Location: Wallace Building
          125 Dysart Road
          The University of Manitoba  
          Winnipeg, Manitoba

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			<title><![CDATA[Merger of Linear Gold Corp. With Central Sun Mining Inc.-Conference Call/Webcast With Slideshow on Tuesday, January 6 at 2 P.M. Eastern]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310106</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:48:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Central Sun Mining Inc. (TSX:CSM)(TSX:CSM.WT)(NYSE Alternext US:SMC) (&quot;Central Sun&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) and Linear Gold Corp. (TSX:LRR) has scheduled a conference call for analysts and investors on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) to provide an update on the merger details.

Messrs. Peter Tagliamonte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Sun Mining Inc.; Wade Dawe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Linear Gold Corp; Stan Bharti, CEO of Forbes &amp; Manhattan and Board of directors member; Denis Arsenault, Chief Financial Officer of Central Sun Mining Inc. and Helen Bilhete, Director of Investor Relations for Linear Gold Corp. will be available to answer questions during the call.

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			<title><![CDATA[Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Announces Fourth Quarter Allowances Paid to Registered Political Parties]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310107</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:35:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, announced today that the payment of the allowances that qualified registered parties are entitled to receive for the fourth quarter has been made.

A registered party that obtained at least 2 percent of all valid votes cast at a general election or at least 5 percent of the valid votes cast in the electoral districts in which it ran a candidate in a general election is eligible for a quarterly allowance.

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			<title><![CDATA[Alzheimer Society of British Columbia: Put Your Mind to It]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310109</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:33:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Make change happen for those living with Alzheimer&#039;s]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Razor Fitness Introduces Patrea&#039;s New &quot;It&#039;s Your Body - RECHARGE IT!&quot; DVD to Help Moms Reclaim and Re-Energize Their Bodies After Pregnancy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309676</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:29:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MENLO PARK, CA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Let&#039;s face it: pregnancy takes its toll on
your body and not everyone is a celebrity with a personal trainer, chef and
home gym. Patrea&#039;s new &quot;RECHARGE IT!&quot; fitness DVD features real moms with
real bodies and real schedules. By doing the 45-minute workout three to
five days a week, you can trim down and tone up all over, including those
postpartum abdominals.

Available now from Razor Fitness (www.razorfitness.com), the &quot;RECHARGE IT!&quot;
DVD ($14.95) is segmented into three, easy-to-follow 15-minute workouts
created and led by Patrea, a certified trainer, athlete, and busy mom. A
combination of energy-flow movements, strength training, yoga and abdominal
exercises, this workout helps moms attain the fitness level they need to
perform the many activities required in parenting. An added bonus, &quot;Yoga
Nap&quot; guided meditation will help rejuvenate those who are sleep deprived
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			<title><![CDATA[Les Mines J.A.G. Lt&eacute;e : Cl&ocirc;ture  d&#039;un placement priv&eacute; accr&eacute;ditif]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310461</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:26:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - La Soci&eacute;t&eacute; &quot;Les Mines J.A.G. Lt&eacute;e.&quot;(TSX CROISSANCE:JML) annonce qu&#039;elle a cl&ocirc;tur&eacute; le 31 d&eacute;cembre 2008 un placement priv&eacute; pour un montant total de 324 000$.  Le placement  s&#039;adressait &agrave; des investisseurs qualifi&eacute;s et il implique l&#039;&eacute;mission de  2 160  000 actions &#039;ordinaires&#039; &agrave; un prix de 0,15$ par action, dont 1 944 000  sont accr&eacute;ditives.

Les actions &eacute;mises en vertu du placement seront soumises &agrave; une p&eacute;riode de restriction de quatre (4) mois &agrave; compter de la date de cl&ocirc;ture.  Aucun honoraires de d&eacute;marchage n&#039;est payable en vertu de ce placement et la transaction est sujette &agrave; l&#039;approbation des organismes d&#039;auto-r&eacute;glementation.

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			<title><![CDATA[WEL to Unveil Winners of Its Corporate Salute Awards on February 11, 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309025</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:16:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Sixteen Florida Companies With Women in Their Boardrooms Will Be Honored]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Strathmore Updates Gas Hills, Wyoming, Uranium Development Project]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310111</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:06:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - STRATHMORE MINERALS CORP. (&quot;Strathmore&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:STM) is pleased to provide a progress update to shareholders on the advancements made at its uranium properties in the Gas Hills Uranium District, Wyoming. These properties are owned by Strathmore&#039;s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Strathmore Resources (US) Ltd. 

The Gas Hills Uranium District was the most prolific uranium mining area in Wyoming with several operating companies producing in excess of 100 million pounds of uranium from 1957 to the 1980&#039;s. Strathmore is now the dominant land holder in the Gas Hills with holdings in excess of 33,000 acres (13,000 Ha). The Company&#039;s 100% owned portfolio includes eight areas of known mineralization, six of which were previously permitted for mining. Primary focus has been on permitting the George Ver deposit, which is expected to be the first in a series of sequentially planned open pit deposits. Additional signifi]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Report: Patriots to put franchise tag on Cassel]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309136</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:04:42 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Urodynamix Technologies Ltd. Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for UroNIRS 2000(TM) Bladder Monitor System]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309321</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Urodynamix Technologies Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:URO) today announced that it has obtained 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the UroNIRS 2000(TM) Bladder Monitor System - a second generation non-invasive medical device that uses near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to aid in the diagnosis of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in a urology office setting. 

UroNIRS 2000(TM) is a standalone device that does not require conventional external or peripheral urodynamics equipment for its operation, unlike first generation UroNIRS technology. This will allow Urodynamix to expand distribution of its UroNIRS products into urology office markets targeting the 20 million men in the U.S. with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) many of whom require diagnosis prior to effective treatment. 

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			<title><![CDATA[Magnum Concludes 3 Well Drilling Program in Sedalia]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309803</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:55:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Magnum Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:MEN) is pleased to announce the conclusion of a successful 3 well drilling program in the Company&#039;s Sedalia properties, with all wells being cased. The Company is currently reviewing the drilling logs and will undertake completion operations in the coming weeks.

The Company has also been licensed to re-enter two abandoned wells in the same area. The Company intends to re-enter these wells and evaluate them in the near future. Magnum holds a 100% working interest and is the operator of the properties where this project is being carried out.

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			<title><![CDATA[Judicial Watch Obtains Documents Re: Blagojevich Contacts With Obama and Transition Team]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310114</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:54:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Includes December 3, 2008, Letter to &quot;Rod&quot; Signed by Obama]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mt. Diablo Region YMCA Hosts Third Annual Thrive in the New Year Celebration]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309900</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:50:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Free Community Event, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, Set for January 10th]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nursing industry desperate to find new hires]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309160</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:48:52 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Please, please accept a high-paying job with us. In fact, just swing by for an interview and we&#039;ll give you a chance to win cash and prizes.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Altium Supports the Next Generation of Robot Designers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309195</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:48:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[High School-Age Robot Designers Will Be Able to Use Altium&#039;s Next-Generation Electronics Design Solution to Lay Out Circuit Boards in 3D, Program FPGAs, Do Real-Time ECAD MCAD Clearance Checks]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Altec Lansing Stereo Bluetooth Headphones for Active Lifestyles Feature New OpenMic Technology]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309669</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:44:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Wireless Headphones Offer Rich Stereo Sound, Dual-Mic Call Clarity and Custom Fit]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. Selects EquityGroups.com to Create Awareness About Company]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309254</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:24:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[EquityGroups.com Creates Renewable Energy Stocks Hydrogen Index]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[IGM Financial Inc. Announces December 2008 Total Assets Under Management and Mutual Fund Sales]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309929</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - IGM Financial Inc. (IGM) (TSX:IGM) today reported preliminary total assets under management of $101.7 billion and mutual fund assets under management of $85.0 billion as at December 31, 2008. Total mutual fund net new money in December was ($279.0) million.

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			<title><![CDATA[Minister Kenney Offers Best Wishes to Armenian Orthodox Christians Celebrating Christmas]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310119</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:12:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on the celebration of Christmas by Armenian Orthodox Christians:

&quot;I am pleased to offer my very best wishes as Armenian Orthodox Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas.

Armenian Orthodox Christians will celebrate Christmas on January 6th, as they have for more than 1,700 years.  Christmas is a time of profound importance and a time when rich cultural traditions are observed and shared by families and communities.

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			<title><![CDATA[Black Pearl Closes Private Placement]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309913</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:05:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Black Pearl Minerals Consolidated Inc. (the &quot;Company&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:BLK) is pleased to announce the completion of a non-brokered private placement of (i) 2,250,000 &quot;flow-through&quot; shares at a price of $0.10 per share with warrants to purchase up to 1,125,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.25 per share for a period of two years; and (ii) 3,050,000 hard dollar shares at a price of $0.08 per share with warrants to purchase up to 1,525,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.15 per share for a period of two years for aggregate gross proceeds of $469,000.

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			<title><![CDATA[Investment Planning Counsel Inc. Reports December 2008 Mutual Fund Assets Under Management and Sales]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309931</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:05:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Counsel Group of Funds Inc. a division of Investment Planning Counsel, Inc. today reported preliminary mutual fund assets under management and sales for the month ending December 31, 2008 as follows:

Mutual fund assets under management were $1.74 -billion at December 31, 2008, compared with $2.27 billion at December 31, 2007.

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			<title><![CDATA[Xemplar Records Significant Milestones in 2008 and Readies Itself for 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310121</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:04:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - The Board of Directors of Xemplar Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:XE)(FRANKFURT:E7R)(NAMIBIA:XEM) (&quot;Xemplar&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) is pleased to provide an update of significant operational milestones that have been achieved in 2008 and outline its plans for 2009.

Under the field leadership of Charles Johnston, our Chief Geologist and Exploration Manager, a 35 year veteran Namibian/South African senior exploration geologist, and Piet Knoetze, our Project Manager, a geochemist with over 30 years of experience managing projects in South Africa, Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Xemplar&#039;s primary focus for 2008 was executing 40,000 metres of exploration drilling at Warmbad to define zones of uranium mineralization, and this was achieved. Our understanding of Warmbad&#039;s geology was aided by the work of Professor Judith Kinniard of the University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg and her team, who are leading academics in the ge]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gastem Farms-In on Mundiregina&#039;s Utica Permits]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309805</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:03:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Gastem (TSX VENTURE:GMR) is pleased to announce that it has signed together with its partner Canbriam Energy a farm-in agreement for a total 85% working interest in both Mundiregina permits (92,104 acres) situated in the St-Lawrence Lowlands. According to the terms of the Agreement, Gastem may earn a 17% interest and Canbriam 68% with the sellers maintaining a 15% carried interest.

The Mundiregina permits are located immediately south-west of Gastem&#039;s Yamaska permit, which is presently the subject of a substantial exploration program with two horizontal wells currently undergoing flow tests. Gastem considers the Mundiregina permits a direct extension of prime Utica fairway as defined by Gastem and others in recent exploration work. A pipeline is present on the property.

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			<title><![CDATA[Investors Group Reports December 2008 Mutual Fund Assets Under Management and Sales]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309933</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:03:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Investors Group today reported preliminary mutual fund assets under management and sales for the month ending December 31, 2008 as follows:

Mutual fund assets under management were $47.5-billion at December 31, 2008 compared with $60.2-billion at December 31, 2007.

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			<title><![CDATA[La Banque Nationale du Canada annonce un placement d&#039;actions privil&eacute;gi&eacute;es]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309414</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:59:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - La Banque Nationale du Canada (la &quot;Banque Nationale&quot;) (TSX:NA) a annonc&eacute; aujourd&#039;hui qu&#039;elle a conclu une entente avec un groupe de preneurs fermes dirig&eacute; par Financi&egrave;re Banque Nationale Inc. en vue de l&#039;&eacute;mission par voie de prise ferme de 5 millions d&#039;actions privil&eacute;gi&eacute;es de premier rang &agrave; taux rajust&eacute; tous les cinq ans et &agrave; dividendes non-cumulatifs s&eacute;rie 24 (les &quot;actions privil&eacute;gi&eacute;es s&eacute;rie 24&quot;), au prix de 25,00 $ l&#039;action, afin de r&eacute;unir un produit brut de 125 millions de dollars.

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			<title><![CDATA[National Bank of Canada Announces Preferred Share Offering]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309416</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:57:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - National Bank of Canada (&quot;National Bank&quot;) (TSX:NA) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with a group of underwriters led by National Bank Financial Inc. for an issue on a bought deal basis of 5 million non-cumulative 5-year rate reset first preferred shares series 24 (the &quot;Series 24 Preferred Shares&quot;), at a price of $25.00 per share, to raise gross proceeds of $125 million.

National Bank has also granted the underwriters an option to purchase, on the same terms, up to an additional 3 million Series 24 Preferred Shares. This option is exercisable in whole or in part by the underwriters at any time up to two business days prior to closing. The maximum gross proceeds raised under the offering will be $200 million should this option be exercised in full.

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			<title><![CDATA[Typhoon Closes Private Placement of CDN $103,000]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310123</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:57:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LAVAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - TYPHOON Exploration INC. (TSX VENTURE:TOO) (&quot;Typhoon&quot;) announces the closing on December 31, 2008 of a non-brokered private placement of CDN $ 103,000 with accredited investors, friends, employee, management and directors. Under the terms of this placement, the Company will issue 4,120,000 flow-through common shares, 1,030,000 common shares and 5,150,000 warrants.

Each unit sold at a price of $1,000 consists of 40,000 flow-through common shares at a price of $ 0.02 per share, 10,000 common shares at a price of $ 0.02 per share and 50,000 warrants which entitles the holder to subscribe to one common share at a price of $ 0.05 per share no later than june 30 2009. The securities under this private placement will be subject to a four-month hold period expiring on May 1st 2009.

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			<title><![CDATA[Typhon cl&ocirc;ture un financement priv&eacute; de 103 000 $ CAN]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310464</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:57:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LAVAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - Exploration Typhon inc. (TSX CROISSANCE:TOO) (&quot;Typhon&quot;) annonce qu&#039;elle a compl&eacute;t&eacute; le 31 d&eacute;cembre 2008, un placement priv&eacute; sans courtier pour un montant de 103 000 $ CAN aupr&egrave;s d&#039;investisseurs qualifi&eacute;s, d&#039;amis, d&#039;employ&eacute;e, de dirigeants et d&#039;administrateurs. Dans le cadre de ce placement, la Soci&eacute;t&eacute; &eacute;mettra 4 120 000 actions ordinaires accr&eacute;ditives, 1 030 000 actions ordinaires et 5 150 000 bons de souscription.

Chaque unit&eacute; vendue au prix de 1 000 $, comprend 40 000 actions ordinaires accr&eacute;ditives au prix de 0,02 $ l&#039;action, 10 000 actions ordinaires au prix de 0,02 $ l&#039;action et 50 000 bons de souscription, permettant au porteur de souscrire &agrave; une action au prix de 0,05 $ l&#039;action au plus tard le 30 juin 2009. En vertu de la r&eacute;glementation applicable en mati&egrave;re de valeurs mobili&egrave;res et des politiques de la Bourse de croissance TSX, tous les titres de ce placement priv&eacute; sont assujettis &agrave; une p&eacute;riode de d&eacute;tention obligatoire de 4 mois et ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Announces Schedule for Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Teleconference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309417</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:51:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ITASCA, IL--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (&quot;First Midwest&quot;)
(NASDAQ: FMBI), the holding company of First Midwest Bank, today announced
the following schedule and contact information for its fourth quarter 2008
earnings release and teleconference:


--  4th Quarter 2008 Earnings Release:  Wednesday, January 28, 2009, prior
    to the market opening, by eMediaWorld distribution and First Midwest&#039;s web
    site at www.firstmidwest.com.
    
--  Teleconference:  Wednesday, January 28, 2009, from 10:00 A.M. ET to
    11:00 A.M. ET.  Listen-only mode via telephone and Internet broadcast on
    the First Midwest web site at www.firstmidwest.com.
    
--  Dial-in Numbers:  (866) 713-8310; International (617) 597-5308;
    passcode 287 96 096.  Please call 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled
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			<title><![CDATA[Diamond Frank cl&ocirc;ture un financement priv&eacute; de 97 000 $ CAN]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310465</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:50:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LAVAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - Exploration Diamond Frank inc. (&quot;Diamond Frank&quot;) (TSX CROISSANCE:DOD) annonce qu&#039;elle a compl&eacute;t&eacute; le 31 d&eacute;cembre 2008, un placement priv&eacute; sans courtier pour un montant de 97 000 $ CAN aupr&egrave;s d&#039;investisseurs qualifi&eacute;s, d&#039;amis, de dirigeants et d&#039;administrateurs.  Dans le cadre de ce placement, la Soci&eacute;t&eacute; &eacute;mettra 1 108 516 actions ordinaires accr&eacute;ditives, 277 129 actions ordinaires et 1 385 645 bons de souscription.

Chaque unit&eacute; vendue au prix de 1 000 $, comprend 11 428 actions ordinaires accr&eacute;ditives au prix de 0,07 $ l&#039;action, 2 857 actions ordinaires au prix de 0,07 $ l&#039;action et 14 285 bons de souscription, permettant au porteur de souscrire &agrave; une action au prix de 0,07 $ l&#039;action pour les premiers 12 mois suivant la date de cl&ocirc;ture du placement priv&eacute; et 0,10 $ pour les 12 mois subs&eacute;quents. En vertu de la r&eacute;glementation applicable en mati&egrave;re de valeurs mobili&egrave;res et des politiques de la Bourse de croissance TSX, tous les titres de ce pla]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Top-Ranked Broker Ian Marshall&#039;s Atlanta Web Site Reaches the 1 Millionth Unique Visitor Milestone]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309033</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:49:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[In Less Than 4 Years, ianmarshall.com&#039;s Atlanta Site Registers Its 1 Millionth Unique Visitor While Enjoying Close to 20 Million Page Views]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Diamond Frank Closes Private Placement of CDN $97,000]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310125</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:49:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LAVAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Diamond Frank Exploration INC. (&quot;Diamond Frank&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:DOD) announces the closing on December 31, 2008  of a non-brokered private placement of CDN $ 97,000 with accredited investors, friends, management and directors. Under the terms of this placement, the Company will issue 1,108,516 flow-through common shares, 277,129 common shares and 1,385,645 warrants.

Each unit sold at a price of $1,000 consists of 11,428 flow-through common shares at a price of $ 0.07 per share, 2,857 common shares at a price of $ 0.07 per share and 14,285 warrants which entitles the holder to subscribe to one common share at a price of $ 0.07 per share for the first 12 months following the private placement closing date and $ 0.10 for the next 12 months. The securities under this private placement will be subject to a four-month hold period expiring on May 1st 2009.

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			<title><![CDATA[CurrencyShares(SM) Exchange Traded Products Declare Monthly Distributions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309419</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:38:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ROCKVILLE, MD--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Rydex Investments today announced the
distribution declarations for seven CurrencyShares exchange traded
products: CurrencyShares(SM) Australian Dollar Trust (NYSE: FXA),
CurrencyShares(SM) British Pound Sterling Trust (NYSE: FXB),
CurrencyShares(SM) Canadian Dollar Trust (NYSE: FXC), CurrencyShares(SM)
Euro Trust (NYSE: FXE), CurrencyShares(SM) Mexican Peso Trust (NYSE: FXM),
CurrencyShares(SM) Russian Ruble Trust (NYSE: XRU), and CurrencyShares(SM)
Swedish Krona Trust (NYSE: FXS).
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			<title><![CDATA[Unique VoiceSMS Offer From Tata Indicom]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310126</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:34:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[No &#039;Star&#039; Needed -- Just Select the Number, Speak and Send; New Application Enables Subscribers to Send VoiceSMS Using Contact Numbers From Phonebook in a Simple, Easy, Personal &amp; Reliable Manner; No Need to Remember &amp; Key-In Numbers -- Your Contacts/Phonebook Option Brings in Ease -- as Easy as Sending a Text SMS; Automatically Alerts Subscribers About Incoming VoiceSMS; Thrilling New Service Made Possible by Tie-Ups With World Leaders Kirusa &amp; Qualcomm]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Canoel Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309807</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:29:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[CALGARY, ALBERTA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Canoel International Energy Ltd. (&quot;Canoel&quot; or the &quot;Corporation&quot;) (TSX VENTURE:CIL) announces that the Board has appointed Andrea Cattaneo, one of the Corporation&#039;s Directors, as its Chief Operating Officer effective from January 1, 2009. Jose Ramon Lopez-Portillo continues as Chief Executive Officer, Steve Paquin as the Corporation&#039;s Chief Financial Officer and James Grossman as Counsel to the Corporation.

Mr. Cattaneo has been for many years an energy consultant based in Genoa and London. He began his career in trading and subsequently moved into banking where he specialized in sovereign loans and trade finance with emerging countries, principally socialist countries in Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia. He has thirty years experience in advising governments in financial and energy related matters. He presently serves as the Energy Coordinator of the Business Advisory Council to the Great Tumen Initiative, a project, sponsored by the Un]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Virgin HealthMiles Kicks Off First Phase of 2009 Obesity Awareness Initiative With Capitol Steps Challenge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310128</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:27:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[U.S. Governors and Cabinet Members Compete to Earn Donations Towards Obesity Prevention Programs]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Investors Real Estate Trust Announces 2008 Distribution Allocation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309469</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:07:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MINOT, ND--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Investors Real Estate Trust (NASDAQ: IRET)
(NASDAQ: IRETP) today announced the final tax treatment (Form 1099) for
calendar year 2008 distributions on its common and preferred shares of
beneficial interest. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their
personal tax advisors as to the specific tax treatment of their Investors
Real Estate Trust distributions. None of the following 2008 calendar year
distributions is eligible for treatment as &quot;qualified dividend income.&quot;
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			<title><![CDATA[VCF and TPMA Launch Retail Industry&#039;s First Interactive, Online Buyers Guide: TradingPartners Buyers Guide]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309357</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[PARSIPPANY, NJ--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  VCF and TPMA, the retail industry&#039;s leading
membership organizations, today announced the launch of the retail
industry&#039;s first interactive, online TradingPartners Buyers Guide
(www.tpbuyersguide.com).

&quot;For the first time, we are making available to retail industry
participants one website with hundreds of products and services designed
specifically to serve them,&quot; said Diane Berry, CEO of VCF and TPMA. The
Vendor Compliance Federation (VCF) and the Trade Promotion Management
Associates (TPMA) are the industry&#039;s only membership organizations focused
on collaboration among retailers and their suppliers.
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			<title><![CDATA[Public Notice/Macdonald-Cartier Bridge: Lane Closures]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310131</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:50:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[GATINEAU, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise all motorists that two of the three lanes in both the Gatineau-bound and Ottawa-bound directions of the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge will be closed:

- Tuesday, January 6 from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

- Wednesday, January 7 from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

One lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

The schedule may change subject to weather conditions.

These lane closures are necessary to conduct general maintenance on the bridge.

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			<title><![CDATA[Infonetics Research: IP contact center market up 37%, UC market mixed in 2008]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309372</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:49:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Communications market research firm Infonetics Research reports the IP
contact center (IPCC) market will finish 2008 up 37% over 2007, with many
vendors reporting robust sales, particularly in Asia Pacific.

Infonetics&#039; report, Unified
Communications and IP Contact Center Market Share and Forecasts, shows
sales of unified communications (UC) products will end mixed in 2008, with
unified messaging platform sales up and communicator software sales flat.
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			<title><![CDATA[Sacre-Coeur Completes Prioritization and Restructuring of Its Guyana Property Portfolio; 1,013 sq km in Five Regional Blocks Retained]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310132</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:47:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BC--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  SACRE-COEUR MINERALS, LTD. (the &quot;Company&quot;)
(TSX-V: SCM) (FRANKFURT: S5N) today announced that it has completed
rationalization of its extensive portfolio of mineral properties in Guyana,
South America.  Over the past three years, the Company has conducted field
exploration as well as desk-top reconnaissance studies over the prospective
areas within its portfolio, which comprised approximately 2,360 sq km in
seven regional blocks.  The Company acquired rights to the portfolio under
the Mining Agreement dated March 22, 2005, as amended, with Mr. Alfro
Alfonso, which remains in effect.
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			<title><![CDATA[ValCom, Inc. Fully Reporting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310134</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:38:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[NASDAQ Bulletin Board Reinstatement; ValCom Returns to Its Previous NASDAQ Bulletin Board Trading Status]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Les ressources &agrave; la mine Ity de La Mancha font un bond de 50 % en raison des excellents r&eacute;sultats de forage]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310467</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:38:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - 5 jan. 2009) - La Mancha Resources Inc. (TSX:LMA) (ci-apr&egrave;s &quot;La Mancha&quot; ou &quot;la Compagnie&quot;)

Tous les montants sont en dollars canadiens, sauf mention contraire.

FAITS SAILLANTS :

- Les ressources mesur&eacute;es et indiqu&eacute;es de la mine Ity augmentent &agrave; 786 500 onces d&#039;or

- La pr&eacute;sence de min&eacute;ralisation rentable dans les cibles r&eacute;cemment explor&eacute;es est confirm&eacute;e

- La Mancha r&eacute;it&egrave;re son objectif d&#039;augmenter ses ressources &agrave; 2 millions d&#039;onces d&#039;ici la fin de l&#039;ann&eacute;e

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			<title><![CDATA[Duran Ventures Aguila Hole 14 Intersects 455.25 Metres of 0.879% Copper Equivalent Including 259.58 Metres of 1.066% Copper Equivalent]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310136</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:37:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - George A. Brown, CEO, and Cary Pothorin, President, of Duran Ventures (TSX VENTURE:DRV) are pleased to provide the following update on exploration activities at the Aguila Cu-Mo Target in Ancash, Peru. Mr. Pothorin, P.Geo., is a Qualified Person as defined in National Policy 43-101 and is responsible for all technical information contained in this news release.

Aguila Hole 14 was collared to the south of section 10100N, and drilled towards the southwest at an inclination of -60 degrees. The hole was drilled to a final depth of 459.6 metres, which is an approximate vertical depth of 398 metres from the collar or 357 metres projected from surface (see Section Sketch for Aguila Hole 14). The first 77.9 metres intersected altered and mineralized wall rock sediments and intrusive breccia, the next 308.45 metres intersected altered and mineralized diorite porphyry intrusive with minor intrusive breccia, and the final 68.9 metres were in alte]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Resource at La Mancha&#039;s Ity Mine Jumps 50% on Excellent Drill Results]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310137</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:36:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - La Mancha Resources Inc. (TSX:LMA)(hereinafter &quot;La Mancha&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;)

All amounts are expressed in CA dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Ity mine&#039;s measured and indicated resource increases to 786 500 ounces of gold

- The presence of economic mineralization at recently-explored targets is confirmed

- La Mancha reiterates its objective to increase its resources to 2 million ounces of gold by year end

La Mancha Resources Inc. (TSX:LMA)(hereinafter &quot;La Mancha&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), is pleased to announce that the Measured and Indicated (&quot;M&amp;I&quot;) resource at its 45.9% -owned Ity gold mine in Cote d&#039;Ivoire is up more than 50% from December 2007. The project&#039;s measured and indicated resource now stands at 786 500 ounces of gold (361 000 oz attributable to La Mancha) compared to 523,100 ounces of gold at December 31, 2007 (240,100 oz attributable to La Mancha).

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			<title><![CDATA[Intacct CEO Mike Braun Named to List of People to Watch in 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309026</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:30:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[SAN JOSE, CA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Intacct, a leader in on-demand financial
management and accounting applications, today announced that SourceMedia
publications Accounting Technology, Accounting Today and Practical
Accountant have named Intacct president and CEO Mike Braun to their list of
&quot;People to Watch in 2009.&quot;  The list is comprised of nine top business
people who make decisions that are important those practicing in the tax
and accounting market.  In SourceMedia&#039;s 2009 edition of &quot;The Year Ahead&quot;
supplement, editors noted that the decisions made by the people on their
watch list will be crucial to the success of firms in the tax and
accounting arena.  Earlier this year, Mike Braun was also named to
Accounting Today&#039;s list of the 100 most influential people in accounting
and Intacct was named to their list of the top 100 products of 2008.
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			<title><![CDATA[Pet DRx Speculative Buy Rating Maintained in Update Coverage by Dutton Associates]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309937</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:29:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ROSEVILLE, CA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Dutton Associates continues its coverage of
Pet DRx (NASDAQ: VETS) maintaining its Speculative Buy rating.  The 13-page
report by Dutton senior analyst Sally H. Wallack, CFA is available at
www.jmdutton.com as well as from First Call, Bloomberg Professional,
Capital IQ, Fact Set and other leading financial portals.

Pet DRx owns 24 veterinary hospitals in California. In 3Q Pet DRx reported
flat year-over-year revenue, a 2% decline in same-store revenue, and a net
loss of $3.2 million ($0.13 per share) versus a $3.4 million loss ($0.80
per share) a year earlier. Q3 operating results fell short of our
estimates.  In light of this shortfall, as well as today&#039;s very challenging
economic environment, we increased our FY2008 loss per share estimate from
$(0.54) to $(0.60), while maintaining our 2009 estimate of a $0.15 per
share loss.  W]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[UCB Receives Complete Response Letter From U.S. FDA for Use of Cimzia(R) in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309390</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:26:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[BRUSSELS, BELGIUM--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Press release -
regulated information - UCB announced today that the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL)
relating to the Biologics License Application (BLA) of Cimzia&reg;
(certolizumab pegol), the first PEGylated anti-TNF, for the treatment
of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

As a prerequisite for approval of Cimzia&reg;, the FDA has requested a
new safety update with all clinical data including new data generated
since the filing of the BLA. The FDA has invited UCB for a meeting,
expected to take place within approximately 30 days, to define the
path forward.
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			<title><![CDATA[Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. Announces Memorandum of Understanding With UC Hub, Inc.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310139</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FT. LAUDERDALE, FL--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TSHL) announced the company has entered into a binding Memorandum of
Understanding with UC Hub Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UCHB) regarding the sale of
the mining contracts to UC Hub. The agreement shall be completed on
Wednesday Jan 7, 2009. UC Hub Group, Inc. will introduce a new and
proprietary extraction technology that the parties believe will potentially
increase the volume of minerals to be extracted using this proprietary
method. The technology has no known negative impact on the environment and
may diminish the obstacles of environmental and regulatory issues. The
technology has been recently utilized in a mining environment and the
positive results will now be applied to the minerals of each mine. Parties
anticipate they will first consummate a formal acquisition ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. Announces Memorandum of Understanding With UC Hub, Inc.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310445</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[FT. LAUDERDALE, FL--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  Tri-Star Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TSHL) announced the company has entered into a binding Memorandum of
Understanding with UC Hub Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UCHBE) regarding the sale of
the mining contracts to UC Hub. The agreement shall be completed on
Wednesday Jan 7, 2009. UC Hub Group, Inc. will introduce a new and
proprietary extraction technology that the parties believe will potentially
increase the volume of minerals to be extracted using this proprietary
method. The technology has no known negative impact on the environment and
may diminish the obstacles of environmental and regulatory issues. The
technology has been recently utilized in a mining environment and the
positive results will now be applied to the minerals of each mine. Parties
anticipate they will first consummate a formal acquisitio]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Altec Lansing Launches New BackBeat Stereo Headphone Family]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309671</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:20:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Corded Headphones and Headsets Deliver Exceptional Audio With Personalized Fit]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[&quot;Sally&quot; -- Sally Kellerman&#039;s New Album to Be Released February 10, 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=310141</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:20:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, CA--(eMediaWorld - January 5, 2009) -  &quot;Sally,&quot; the new album from Sally Kellerman
will be released on February 10, 2009. One of the most recognizable voices
in the world of film, television and voice-over, Sally maintains her
signature sound in the recording studio and the result is a richly layered
album, mixing jazzy blues and adult standards with a touch of soulful rock.

Sally will be celebrating the CD release of &quot;Sally&quot; with three performances
at The Rrazz Room in San Francisco on February 16, 17 and March 17.   Major
retail promotions are being planned for the album, which is being released,
on the Music Force label.  &quot;Sally&quot; will be available in stores nationwide
via Ryko retail distribution as well as through major online retailers.
Jazz/Adult Standard veteran, Don Graham has been retained for radio
promotion.
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			<title><![CDATA[Goldcorp Declares First Monthly Dividend Payment for 2009]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309712</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:12:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - (All dollar amounts in United States dollars (US$))

GOLDCORP INC. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is pleased to declare its first monthly dividend payment for 2009 of $0.015 per share. Shareholders of record at the close of business on Thursday, January 15, 2009 will be entitled to receive payment of this dividend on Friday, January 23, 2009. Goldcorp has paid a monthly dividend to its shareholders since 2003. Canadian resident individuals who receive dividends from Goldcorp after 2005 are entitled to an enhanced gross-up and dividend tax credit on such dividends.

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			<title><![CDATA[Live Webcast of a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy to Correct Severe Lower Back Pain]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309034</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:11:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[January 28th 2009, 4PM EST From Baptist Hospital, Miami, FL]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid]]></title>
			<link>http://www.emediaworld.com/press_release/release_detail.php?id=309470</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:11:00 EST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Jan. 5, 2009) - Allied Properties REIT (TSX:AP.UN) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (&quot;TSX&quot;) has accepted its notice of intention to conduct a normal course issuer Bid (the &quot;Bid&quot;) to enable it to purchase up to 3,003,667 of its 31,235,668 outstanding units (&quot;Units&quot;), representing approximately 10% of the REIT&#039;s public float of 30,036,674 Units as of December 23, 2008, pursuant to TSX rules.

Purchases under the Bid may commence on January 7, 2009, and will terminate on the earlier of January 6, 2010, the date the REIT completes its purchases pursuant to the notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid filed with the TSX or the date of notice by the REIT of termination of the Bid. Purchases will be made on the open market by the REIT through the facilities of the TSX in accordance with the requirements of the TSX. The price that the REIT will pay for any such Units will be the market price of such Units on the TSX at the time of ]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Experts Says Tofu Will Help Canadians Start the Year With a Healthy Diet and Maintain Their Budget in 2009]]></