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Farmers Insurance and the University of Farmers Receive Two Awards From Corporate University Xchange

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:45:44 +0000

Farmers Insurance and the University of Farmers Receive Two Awards From Corporate University Xchange

Farmers Receives Awards for Measurement (Excellence Award) and Branding (Best Practice Award)

PR Newswire

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance and the University of Farmers received the awards at the 13th Annual gala CUX Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Corporate Learning. The event was held as part of the three-day Global Leadership Congress at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia from May 15-17, 2012.

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The Corp U Awards for Excellence and Innovation are the longest running independent evaluation of corporate learning and talent programs in the United States. The awards honor corporate, non-profit and government learning organizations that improve both business and employee performance through Alignment, Alliances, Branding, Launching, Leadership Development, Learning Technology, and Measurement.

A panel of independent, expert judges from companies including Ernst and Young, Westinghouse, GE Energy, and Aon Hewitt scored the award applicants based on various criteria specific to each category.

Farmers competed with organizations such as Microsoft, NASA, Raytheon and Westinghouse in winning the two awards.

Annette Thompson, Chief Learning Officer of Farmers said, "To be honored by CUX this year is a true testament to the quality of education and curriculum offered by the instructors at the University of Farmers. We are very proud of our work and how it benefits all Farmers' agents, district managers, and employees through innovative learning and development programs that receive accolades year after year."

"With so many organizations that have raised the bar for leadership and innovation participating in this year's Congress, selecting those who were truly the best of the best was a daunting challenge for the judging panel," said Alan Todd, Chief Executive Officer of CorpU. "We at CorpU congratulate the winners, and extend our gratitude to each organization that shares our commitment to empowering their employees through talent development by implementing innovation across their enterprises."

Corporate University Xchange (CorpU) is transforming the way companies solve problems, generate ideas and improve business performance through social learning and talent development. A partner to the world's leading organizations through collaborative thinking and learning communities, Corporate University Xchange is at the forefront of the projected $150 billion market for corporate learning in the 21st century.

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is a leading U.S. insurer of automobiles, homes and small businesses and also provides a wide range of other insurance and financial services products. Farmers Insurance is proud to serve more than 10 million households with more than 20 million individual policies across all 50 states through the efforts of over 50,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 24,000 employees.

Farmers is a trade name and may refer to Farmers Group, Inc. or the Farmers Exchanges, as the case may be. Farmers Group, Inc., a management and holding company, along with its subsidiaries, is wholly owned by the Zurich Insurance Group. The Farmers Exchanges are three reciprocal insurers (Farmers Insurance Exchange, Fire Insurance Exchange and Truck Insurance Exchange), including their subsidiaries and affiliates, owned by their policyholders, and managed by Farmers Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information about Farmers, visit its Web site at www.farmers.com or at www.Facebook.com/FarmersInsurance.

Contact:	Jerry Davies
	213-400-4459
	Jerry.davies@farmersinsurance.com

SOURCE Farmers Insurance

Race to Develop Australia's First Potash Project Is On, an Industrial Info News Alert

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Perth, Australia) -- With Australia's long history as a major agricultural producer and exporter, it is surprising that the country's history as a producer of potash, the main use for which is fertilizer, is very limited. With the world's population growing rapidly, recently passing the 7 billion mark and expected to hit 8 billion by 2027, and the ever-decreasing availability of arable farmland, the long-term global demand for potash is set to rise. This has prompted Western Australian exploration company Potash West NL (ASX:PWN) (Perth, Australia) to join the race to develop Australia's first potash mine.

For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at http://www.industrialinfo.com/showAbstract.jsp?newsitemID=220381&refer=mw, or browse other breaking industrial news stories at www.industrialinfo.com.

Industrial Info Resources (IIR), with global headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas, and eight offices outside of North America, is the leading provider of global market intelligence specializing in the industrial process, heavy manufacturing and energy markets. Industrial Info's quality-assurance philosophy, the Living Forward Reporting Principle™, provides up-to-the-minute intelligence on what's happening now, while constantly keeping track of future opportunities. To contact an office in your area, visit the www.industrialinfo.com "Contact Us" page.

Contact:
Joe Govreau
713-783-5147

Investment Crowdfunding Moves Closer to Launch

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:52:35 +0000

Investment Crowdfunding Moves Closer to Launch

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WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a lengthy meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last week, the National Crowdfunding Association, www.NLCFA.org, delivered a twenty-four-point memorandum outlining the primary concerns and open questions regarding the regulations the SEC is currently drafting for the American investment crowdfunding market. "We have a terrific team," said David Marlett, Executive Director of the NLCFA. "When good people come together to work for a greater good, it's an honor just to be in the room."

Co-Chairing the NLCFA's SEC Regulatory Committee is Steve Vidal, an Austin, Texas venture capitalist and entrepreneur, and Sara Hanks, a Washington D.C. securities attorney who served as general counsel to the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel. Ms. Hanks is CEO of CrowdCheck, www.CrowdCheck.biz, which provides due diligence services to the crowdfund market. Joining the SEC meeting last week was another member of the NLCFA's SEC Committee, Kiran Lingam, a securities attorney and strong contributor to the crowdfunding dialogue through his blog, www.1billionangels.com. Also participating were representatives of the crowdfunding portal, Early Shares, www.EarlyShares.com, helping give the portal's perspective on the issues being discussed.

"We are lucky to have attorneys Doug Ellenoff and Sarah Williams," said Mr. Vidal. "Doug was a representative of the National Crowdfunding Association at the first industry meeting with the SEC, a few weeks ago." Mr. Ellenoff and Ms. Williams are part of the NY law firm of Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole, www.EGSLLP.com, specializing in securities law with an emphasis on investment crowdfunding.

"The team did a great job of formulating the industry's top twenty-four issues," said Marlett. That memorandum is posted on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/comments/jobs-title-iii/jobstitleiii-64.pdf. "And the work continues," added Marlett. "Now we narrow in on some key sticky-points, such as how a portal can brand itself according to the type of offerings it posts. But we are very pleased with many new revelations that come from our work with the SEC, such as: there will most likely not be annual cap on investments by accredited and institutional investors." Further, the NLCFA is seeking broad input from across the country and from every sector. Input can be given through the NLCFA's website, www.NLCFA.org.

Investment Crowdfunding, a revolutionary way of financing businesses in America, arose from part of the JOBS Act signed into law by President Obama on April 5, 2012. That Act allows small and start-up businesses to raise up to $1 million per year by issuing equity or debt securities to many small investors through an online site (portal). Investment Crowdfunding adds the investment element to what is an already successful donation model, popularized by online portals such as Kickstarter.

The National Crowdfunding Association, the oldest and fastest growing crowdfunding trade association in America, is comprised of a wide array of companies, firms and individuals who have an interest in the success of Investment Crowdfunding. Those members include businesses, crowdfunding portals, investors, attorneys, accountants, vendors, service providers, software developers, consultants, venture capitalists, angel investors, universities, students, and others.

For more information:

David Marlett
Executive Director
National Crowdfunding Association
www.NLCFA.org
david.marlett@NLCFA.org

Steve Vidal
NLCFA Board of Directors
Co-Chair of SEC Regulatory Committee
steve.vidal@NLCFA.org

SOURCE National Crowdfunding Association

Block & Leviton LLP reminds investors that deadline to seek a lead plaintiff position in Swisher Hygiene Inc. is May 29, 2012; informs of expanded Class Period

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:45:57 +0000

Block & Leviton LLP reminds investors that deadline to seek a lead plaintiff position in Swisher Hygiene Inc. is May 29, 2012; informs of expanded Class Period

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BOSTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Block & Leviton LLP (www.blockesq.com), a Boston-based law firm representing investors nationwide, reminds investors that the lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action against Swisher Hygiene Inc. ("Swisher" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SWSH) is Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Also, the Class Period in the ongoing litigation has been expanded and now commences on March 31, 2011, rather than the previous date, May 5, 2011. Thus, the Class Period runs from March 31, 2011 through March 28, 2012.

The lawsuit alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5.

Throughout the Class Period, Defendants repeatedly touted the Company's financial strength and future prospects. These statements were materially false and misleading because the Company: (1) was improperly accounting for business acquisitions; (2) was improperly calculating its allowance for doubtful accounts receivable; (3) was overstating its income; (4) was preparing and filing financial reports in violation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; and (5) failed to have adequate internal and financial controls.

On March 28, 2012, Swisher disclosed that its previously-announced financial results for the first, second and third quarter of 2011 should no longer be relied upon and that its Audit Committee was conducting an ongoing internal review. This review, still ongoing, has led to the termination of Swisher's CFO and at least 2 other senior accounting personnel. Since the announcement that their financial results could no longer be relied upon, the price of Swisher shares has fallen nearly 25%.

If you purchased shares of Swisher during the Class Period, you may, no later than May 29, 2012, request that the Court appoint you Lead Plaintiff for the Class. You may contact the attorneys at Block & Leviton to discuss your rights in the case. You may also retain counsel of your choice and you need not take any action at this time to be a class member.

Block & Leviton is a Boston-based law firm representing investors for violations of securities laws. The firm's lawyers have collectively been prosecuting securities cases on behalf of investors for over 50 years.

Contact: BLOCK & LEVITON LLP
info@blockesq.com
(617) 398-5600

SOURCE Block & Leviton LLP

Maple and TMX Group note publication by British Columbia Securities Commission of draft recognition order and undertakings

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:41:00 +0000

Maple and TMX Group note publication by British Columbia Securities Commission of draft recognition order and undertakings

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/NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR PART, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DO SO./

TORONTO, May 24, 2012 /CNW/ - Maple Group Acquisition Corporation ("Maple") and TMX Group Inc. ("TMX Group") (TSX:X) today noted that the British Columbia Securities Commission ("BCSC") has published a draft recognition order and undertakings with respect to the BCSC's ongoing review of Maple's proposed acquisition of TMX Group and related transactions.

The BCSC is asking for public comment on whether it ought to grant the application by Maple to amend the BCSC's recognition order relating to the TSX Venture Exchange and, if so, the conditions and undertakings that ought to accompany any amendment. The BCSC's notice invites public comment until June 22, 2012.

Maple and TMX Group will fully review the BCSC's draft materials and intend to enter into discussions with the BCSC regarding these draft materials.

The documents published by the BCSC can be found at www.bcsc.bc.ca.

Additional Information

As previously disclosed, under the support agreement with TMX Group, Maple has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all required regulatory approvals, including from the securities regulatory authorities and the Commissioner of Competition, and to accept all conditions, commitments and undertakings necessary to do so, provided they do not result in a "Material Detriment" as defined in the support agreement. Maple will continue to work to settle the terms and conditions of the required recognition orders and to resolve outstanding issues and concerns raised by securities regulators and the Commissioner of Competition. However, there can be no assurance that the terms and conditions of such final recognition orders will not result in a Material Detriment or that remedies short of a Material Detriment will address the issues and concerns raised by securities regulators and the Commissioner of Competition. As a result, there can be no assurance that the required regulatory approvals will be obtained.

Maple's offer to acquire a minimum of 70% and a maximum of 80% of the shares of TMX Group for $50 in cash per share is open until 5:00p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Maple expects to have further information about the timing for receipt of potential final regulatory approvals by May 31, 2012, at which time it expects to further extend its offer to the date on which it expects to take up shares of TMX Group under the offer. Maple has agreed under its support agreement with TMX Group to continue to extend the expiry date of the offer until July 31, 2012 if necessary to obtain the required regulatory approvals. The offer is part of an integrated acquisition transaction, valued at approximately $3.8 billion, to acquire 100% of TMX Group shares. The TMX Group Board of Directors continues to unanimously recommend that TMX Group shareholders accept and tender their shares under the Maple offer.

Details of Maple's offer are available in its Offer and Circular dated June 10, 2011, as varied by the Notice of Variation dated June 24, 2011, the Notice of Change and Extension dated August 8, 2011, the Notice of Extension dated September 29, 2011, the Notice of Variation and Extension dated October 31, 2011, the Notice of Extension dated January 31, 2012, the Notice of Extension dated February 24, 2012, the Notice of Extension dated March 30, 2012, and the Notice of Change and Extension dated May 3, 2012. These documents are also available at www.abetterexchange.com.

About Maple Group Acquisition Corporation

The investors in Maple Group Acquisition Corporation are: Alberta Investment Management Corporation, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, CIBC World Markets Inc., Desjardins Financial Group, Dundee Capital Markets Inc., Fonds de solidarité des travailleurs du Québec (F.T.Q.), GMP Capital Inc., National Bank Financial & Co. Inc., Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc. and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company.

About TMX Group (TSX-X)

TMX Group's key subsidiaries operate cash and derivative markets for multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income and energy. Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TMX Select, Montreal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, Natural Gas Exchange, Boston Options Exchange (BOX), Shorcan, Shorcan Energy Brokers, Equicom and other TMX Group companies provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across Canada (Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver), in key U.S. markets (New York, Houston, Boston and Chicago) as well as in London and Beijing. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com.

This press release is not intended to and does not constitute or form part of an offer or invitation to sell or purchase any securities, the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or an offer to exchange or otherwise acquire any securities, in any jurisdiction, whether pursuant to the offer described in this press release or otherwise. Maple's Circular and related notices contain important information and TMX Group shareholders are urged to read them carefully before any decision is made with respect to the offer.

The distribution of this press release in jurisdictions other than Canada may be restricted by law and therefore any persons who are subject to the laws of any jurisdiction other than Canada should inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable requirements. This press release does not purport to comply with the laws of any non- Canadian jurisdiction and the information disclosed may not be the same as that which would have been disclosed if this announcement had been prepared in accordance with the laws of jurisdictions outside Canada.

Information for U.S. Shareholders

The offer is being made for the securities of a Canadian company that does not have securities registered under Section 12 of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "U.S. Exchange Act"). Accordingly, the offer is not subject to Section 14(d) of the U.S. Exchange Act, or Regulation 14D promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") thereunder. The offer is being conducted in accordance with Section 14(e) of the U.S. Exchange Act and Regulation 14E promulgated by the SEC thereunder (with settlement being subject to a longer period than would typically apply for securities of U.S. public companies).

The Maple shares to be issued to shareholders (including U.S. shareholders) other than Maple pursuant to the plan of arrangement have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or under the securities law of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. The Maple shares to be issued pursuant to the plan of arrangement will be issued in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act provided by section 3(a)(10) thereof and only to the extent that corresponding exemptions from the registration or qualification requirements of state "blue sky" securities laws are available.

All dollar references in this press release are in Canadian dollars. On May 24, 2012, the Bank of Canada noon rate of exchange for U.S. dollars was CDN. $1.00 - U.S. $0.9732.

Notice to Shareholders in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area

The offer is only being made within the European Economic Area ("EEA") pursuant to an exemption under Directive 2003/71/EC (together with any applicable adopting or amending measures in any relevant member state (as defined below), the "Prospectus Directive"), as implemented in each member state of the EEA (each, a "relevant member state"), from the requirement to publish a prospectus that has been approved by the competent authority in that relevant member state and published in accordance with the Prospectus Directive as implemented in that relevant member state or, where appropriate, approved in another relevant member state and notified to the competent authority in that relevant member state, all in accordance with the Prospectus Directive. Accordingly, in the EEA, the offer and documents or other materials in relation to Maple Shares are only addressed to, and are only directed at, (a) qualified investors in a relevant member state within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive, as adopted in the relevant member state, and (b) persons who hold, and will tender, the equivalent of at least €50,000 worth of TMX Shares (collectively, "permitted participants"). These documents may not be acted or relied upon by persons in the EEA who are not permitted participants.

With reference to the U.K. Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the "Order"), the offer and any materials in relation to Maple Shares is only directed at persons in the United Kingdom that are (a) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Order or who fall within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order; (b) holders of TMX Shares at the time of communication of the offer and such materials; or (c) persons to whom they may otherwise lawfully be communicated (collectively, "relevant persons"). In the United Kingdom, Maple Shares are only available to, and the offer may only be accepted by, relevant persons who are also permitted participants, and as such, any investment or investment activity to which this document relates is available only to, and may be relied upon only by, relevant persons who are also permitted participants.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This document contains "forward-looking information" (as defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation). This information is based on the current expectations, assumptions, projections, estimates and other factors that the management of Maple believe to be relevant as of the date of this document. This information is naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. The forward-looking information contained in this document may include, but is not limited to, statements relating to the proposed acquisition of TMX Group by Maple, and the effects thereof, and the proposed subsequent combination with Alpha Group and CDS, and the effects thereof, and other statements other than historical facts. TMX Group has not had access to confidential information relating to Alpha Group, including the terms of the Alpha shareholder agreement. To the extent the information in this document relates to Alpha Group, TMX Group is relying on Maple for the accuracy of that information.

Often, but not always, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of the words "expect", "will", "intend", "estimate", "may" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors, estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Maple, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of Maple and/or its subsidiaries to be materially different from the estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those forward looking statements and information, and the forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance. In addition to the risks identified in the press release, these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to: the satisfaction of the conditions to the proposed acquisition of TMX Group, including obtaining required regulatory approvals; failure to acquire Alpha Group or CDS; the inability to successfully integrate TMX Group's operations with those of Alpha Group and CDS, including, without limitation, incurring and/or experiencing unanticipated costs and/or delays or difficulties; costs of on-exchange clearing and depository services, trading volumes (which could be higher or lower than estimated) and revenues; future levels of revenues being lower than expected or costs being higher than expected; conditions affecting the industry; local and global political and economic conditions; unforeseen fluctuations in trading volumes; competition from other exchanges or marketplaces, including alternative trading systems and new technologies, on a national and international basis; foreign exchange rate fluctuations and interest rate fluctuations (including from any potential credit rating decline); legal or regulatory developments and changes; the outcome of any litigation; the impact of any acquisitions or similar transactions; dependence on the economy of Canada; competitive products and pricing pressures; success of business and operating initiatives; failure to retain and attract qualified personnel; failure to implement strategies; dependence on information technology; dependence on adequate numbers of customers; risks associated with clearing operations; inability to protect intellectual property; the adverse effect of a systemic market event on the derivatives business; risks associated with integrating the operations, systems, and personnel of new acquisitions; dependence on market activity that cannot be controlled and/or conditions in the securities market that are less favourable than expected; and changes in the level of capital investment. Other factors could also cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. For additional information on such risks, please consult "Risk Factors" found on page 64 of Maple's June 10, 2011 circular, and page 2 of Maple's January 31, 2012 Notice of Extension.

Actual results, events, performances, achievements and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this document. Maple and its investors make no representations as to present or future value or the present or future trading price of any security, including Maple shares.

Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information as a prediction of actual results. Neither Maple nor its investors nor any of their respective affiliated companies undertakes any obligation to update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

SOURCE Maple Group Acquisition Corporation

Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of Benihana, Inc.

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of Benihana, Inc.

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BALA CYNWYD, Pa., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Benihana, Inc. ("Benihana" or the "Company") (Nasdaq- BNHN) relating to the proposed acquisition by Angelo, Gordon & Co. ("Angelo").

Under the terms of the transaction, Benihana shareholders would receive only $16.30 in cash for each share of Benihana stock they own. The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of Benihana for not acting in the Company's shareholders' best interests in connection with the sale process to Angelo. For example, the transaction is below an analyst price target of $17.30 per share.

If you own shares of Benihana stock and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the proposed transaction, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Jason L. Brodsky, Esquire or Evan J. Smith, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, LLC, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 602, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, by e-mail at investorrelations@brodsky-smith.com visiting http://brodsky-smith.com/430-bnhn-benihana-inc.html, or by calling toll free 877-LEGAL-90.

SOURCE Brodsky & Smith, LLC

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Substantial Losses Investing in Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. to Contact the Firm

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:36:00 +0000

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Substantial Losses Investing in Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. to Contact the Firm

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NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. ("Allscripts" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MDRX).

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The investigation focuses on whether the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose that: (1) the process of developing a unified product offering after the Company's merger with Eclypsis was difficult and costly; (2) merger-related difficulties would cause upheaval and result in the loss of key Company personnel; and (3) substantial Company business had been destroyed by Allscripts' inability to successfully integrate Eclypsis' systems with its own.

On April 26, 2012, Allscripts issued operating results for the first quarter of 2012 that were well below expected forecasts. The Company also announced the termination of the Chairman of the Board and the resignation of three Company directors and the Company's Chief Financial Officer. In light of these turbulent events, Allscripts' stock price fell $5.72 per share, or 35.7 percent, to close at $10.30 per share on April 27, 2012.

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If you purchased Allscripts securities between November 9, 2010 and April 26, 2012 and would like to discuss your legal rights, visit www.faruqilaw.com/MDRX. You can also contact us by calling Richard Gonnello or Francis McConville toll free at 877-247-4292 or at 212-983-9330 or by sending an e-mail to rgonnello@faruqilaw.com or fmcconville@faruqilaw.com. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Allscripts conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Substantial Losses Investing in Nokia Corporation to Contact the Firm

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:36:00 +0000

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Substantial Losses Investing in Nokia Corporation to Contact the Firm

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NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at Nokia Corporation ("Nokia" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOK).

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The investigation seeks to determine whether Nokia and certain of its officers' statements concerning the Company's conversion to a Windows platform violated federal securities laws. On April 11, 2012, Nokia disclosed that its first quarter performance would be worse than expected, while also disclosing a glitch in the newest Windows offering – the Lumia 900. Nokia was forced to offer its customers a $100 reimbursement, making the phone essentially free.

As a result of this disclosure, Nokia's share price dropped over 16% in a single day.

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If you purchased Nokia Corporation securities between October 26, 2011 and April 10, 2012 and would like to discuss your legal rights, visit www.faruqilaw.com/NOK. You can also contact us by calling Richard Gonnello or Francis McConville toll free at 877-247-4292 or at 212-983-9330 or by sending an e-mail to rgonnello@faruqilaw.com or fmcconville@faruqilaw.com. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Nokia's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Substantial Losses Investing in Magna International Inc. to Contact the Firm

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:36:00 +0000

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Substantial Losses Investing in Magna International Inc. to Contact the Firm

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NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at Magna International Inc. ("Magna" or the "Company") (NYSE: MGA).

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The investigation focuses on whether the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose that: (1) the Company's long-term European customer contracts were at steeply discounted prices; (2) Magna was experiencing quality control issues resulting in higher production costs at its European factories; (3) the foregoing adversely affected Magna's production margins; and (4) Company's representations concerning its disclosure controls were materially false and misleading.

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If you purchased Magna securities between January 12, 2011 and August 5, 2011 and would like to discuss your legal rights, visit www.faruqilaw.com/MGA. You can also contact us by calling Richard Gonnello or Francis McConville toll free at 877-247-4292 or at 212-983-9330 or by sending an e-mail to rgonnello@faruqilaw.com or fmcconville@faruqilaw.com. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Magna's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

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Ontraport Named a Top Finalist of CareerBuilder's First Annual "Big Strides in Small Business Award"

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:29:56 +0000

Ontraport Named a Top Finalist of CareerBuilder's First Annual "Big Strides in Small Business Award"

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontraport is pleased to announce it was named a top finalist of CareerBuilder's first annual "Big Strides in Small Business Award." The award recognizes fast-growing small businesses that have been exemplary in reskilling workers for new job opportunities and making a positive impact on their communities. The contest was open to small businesses with 250 or fewer employees who hired a minimum of 10 employees in 2011 and are adding staff in 2012. More than 100 companies across the U.S. entered the competition.

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Since its founding in 2006, Ontraport grew from three partners to a full-time staff of 30. Ontraport is an all-in-one integrated platform used by entrepreneurs to start, systematize and scale their businesses. In the past year, the company doubled its staff and expects to triple or quadruple its growth in the coming year. Ontraport offers a multi-faceted apprenticeship program where employees shadow department leaders and learn new disciplines across the company.

Ontraport's CEO provides pro-bono coaching to local small business owners to help them succeed. The company also supports the community through its involvement with an organization that helps neglected children find safe and permanent homes.

Daily catered lunches, daily recesses, a state-of-the-art break room with a fully-stocked snack wall and bi-yearly camping and ski trips round out a unique employee experience.

About Ontraport

Ontraport is fast becoming the place where entrepreneurs go to start, systematize and scale their businesses. This all-in-one integrated platform delivers essential business features including; a powerful CRM system, one-click membership sites and WordPress hosting, outstanding email delivery, payment processing, direct-mail printing, affiliate management, and their innovative business automation suite. Arriving in the marketplace in 2008, Ontraport's talented engineers have developed nimble processes for releasing cutting edge customer driven features at lightning speed. Coupled with humorous educational materials, affordable monthly subscription rates and a commitment to world class customer support, it's no surprise that Ontraport clients are "Raving Fans."

About CareerBuilder®

CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset - their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com®, is the largest in the United States with more than 24 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 45 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world's top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and data analysis to recruitment support. More than 10,000 websites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder's proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company and The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.

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CME Group Announces Five-for-One Stock Split

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:27:23 +0000

CME Group Announces Five-for-One Stock Split

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CHICAGO, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today declared a five-for-one split of its common stock, in the form of a 400 percent stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on July 20, 2012, to shareholders of record on July 10, 2012.

"We believe that splitting CME Group stock will appeal to a broader, more diverse mix of investor portfolios," said CME Group Executive Chairman and President Terry Duffy. "By making our shares attractive to more people, we have potential to further expand the base of ownership."

As the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is where the world comes to manage risk. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, weather and real estate. CME Group brings buyers and sellers together through its CME Globex^® electronic trading platform and its trading facilities in New York and Chicago. CME Group also operates CME Clearing, one of the largest central counterparty clearing services in the world, which provides clearing and settlement services for exchange-traded contracts, as well as for over-the-counter derivatives transactions through CME ClearPort^®. These products and services ensure that businesses everywhere can substantially mitigate counterparty credit risk in both listed and over-the-counter derivatives markets.

The Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, CME Group, Globex, E-mini and CME ClearPort are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago. NYMEX and New York Mercantile Exchange are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Further information about CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) and its products can be found at www.cmegroup.com.

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Encore Capital Group Recognized as "San Diego's Healthiest Company" for 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:21:38 +0000

Encore Capital Group Recognized as "San Diego's Healthiest Company" for 2012

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SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore Capital Group has been named – for the second year in a row – "San Diego's Healthiest Company" in the Large Company category. The 2012 recognition from the San Diego Business Journal was announced May 16th at the organization's annual awards ceremony. "This is a significant accomplishment for Encore and our employees," said Encore CEO Brandon Black. "We have successfully built on the achievements of 2011, and I am proud that our leadership and employees have continued to embrace our commitment to active, healthy lifestyles and healthy work-life decisions."

Encore has been a long-time leader in health and wellness programs. The company introduced consumer-directed health plans for its employees in 2005 and actively engages employees in the company's health programs and health care-related spending. Encore began offering no-cost preventive care and prescriptions to employees and their families long before law required it. In addition, the company provides incentives to employees to actively manage their personal and families' health. These include gym membership reimbursements, biometric health screenings, walking programs, a health-related lecture series, and weight-loss programs.

In 2009, Encore transitioned to 100% consumer-directed health plans for its employees, to ensure that employees and their families understand how their health care expenditures are used. The company's health and wellness programs have an important impact on reducing health care-related costs to the company and its employees.

About Encore Capital Group, Inc.

Encore Capital Group is a leading provider of debt management and recovery solutions for consumers and property owners across a broad range of assets. The company purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from major banks, credit unions, and utility providers, and partners with individuals as they repay their obligations and work toward financial recovery. Through its subsidiary, Propel Financial Services, the company assists property owners who are delinquent on their property taxes by structuring affordable monthly payment plans. Encore's success and future growth are driven by its sophisticated and widespread use of analytics, its broad investments in data and behavioral science, the significant cost advantages provided by its highly-efficient operating model and proven investment strategy, and the company's demonstrated commitment to conducting business ethically and in ways that support its consumers' financial recovery.

Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P SmallCap 600, and the Wilshire 4500. More information about the company can be found at www.encorecapital.com.

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DISH Sues Networks in Federal Court

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:14:00 +0000

DISH Looks for Ruling on Questions Related to Copyright, Compliance

DISH today filed suit against ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC in federal court for a declaratory judgment on questions that have arisen related to the pay-TV provider's May 10 introduction of a user-enabled commercial skipping technology called AutoHop. This feature is an advancement that is generating buzz and already seeing a groundswell of support from consumers.

Filed with the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, the suit asks for a declaratory judgment that the AutoHop feature does not infringe any copyrights that could be claimed by the major networks, and that DISH, while providing the AutoHop feature, remains in compliance with its agreements with the networks.

DISH's monthly subscriber fees include significant "retransmission fees" that DISH pays to the major networks. Although the broadcasters have made much of their content available for free using sites such as Hulu, they have continued to demand substantial increases in their retransmission fees.

"Consumers should be able to fairly choose for themselves what they do and do not want to watch," said David Shull, DISH senior vice president of Programming. "Viewers have been skipping commercials since the advent of the remote control; we are giving them a feature they want and that gives them more control."

"We don't believe AutoHop will substantially change established consumer behavior, but we do believe it makes the viewing experience better," said Shull.

In addition to increasing media reports of planned legal action against DISH, three of the networks -- CBS, Fox and NBC -- have rejected ads for DISH's Hopper Whole-Home DVR, the device that features the AutoHop function.

"We respect the business models that drive our industry, but we also embrace the evolving nature of technology and new ideas," said Shull. "Advances in the ability to measure and target viewership will give the entire industry -- including advertisers -- the ability to develop better programming, more effective advertising and deliver an overall better experience to the viewer."

About AutoHop
AutoHop is an extension of the Hopper's PrimeTime Anytime™ capability, the exclusive feature that allows viewers, with one click, to record all of the primetime TV programming on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC in HD -- the networks that deliver some of the most popular shows during primetime.

Once the viewer enables the PrimeTime Anytime feature, the Hopper automatically stores these shows for eight days after they have aired, creating an on-demand library of approximately 100 hours of primetime TV shows, and making it easy to access episodes from last night, or last week. AutoHop, using patented technology, works with most shows recorded using PrimeTime Anytime (patent pending).

A viewer can watch a show with the AutoHop option commercial-free starting at 1 a.m. ET, after a show has been recorded to the Hopper's PrimeTime Anytime library. Prior to that, the Hopper's 30-second "hop forward" feature continues to work for same-day viewing.

About DISH
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C., provides approximately 14.071 million satellite TV customers, as of March 31, 2012, with the highest quality programming and technology with the most choices at the best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy the largest high definition lineup with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network Corporation's subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., delivers family entertainment to millions of customers around the world. DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit www.dish.com.

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Military Association urges Americans to remember the fallen hero this Memorial Day

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:12:24 +0000

Military Association urges Americans to remember the fallen hero this Memorial Day

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Asking Americans to remember the meaning of Memorial Day, USBA (Uniformed Services Benefit Association) is sending out a special video message this year and will make a charitable donation for each viewing of usba.com/HonoringMemorialDay.

The nonprofit association, currently insuring nearly 200,000 lives, is considered to be one of the largest military groups offering life insurance to active duty, as well as retired and former military families. "Honoring the fallen soldier, sailor, airman or marine is something my staff and I feel privileged to do every day," explains USBA's President/CEO, Colonel Robin A. Snyder, USAF (Ret.). "

"We hope Americans who are enjoying this holiday weekend will also take a moment to pause and reflect on those who gave their lives to protect the very freedoms we enjoy today," he adds. "We should also remember behind every fallen hero, there is a family that has also made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us."

To that end, Snyder says USBA plans to make a donation to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) for each viewing of their message. "TAPS is a national organization that provides support to the families and loved ones grieving the deaths of America's fallen military," he says. "We think it is especially important to recognize and support their efforts this Memorial Day."

Founded out of tragedy in 1994, TAPS has established itself as the front line resource to the families and loved ones of our military men and women. TAPS provides comfort and care through comprehensive services and programs including peer-based emotional support, case work assistance, connections to community-based care, and grief and trauma resources.

USBA is a nonprofit organization providing a variety of low-cost group life insurance plans and other financial services to the Active Duty and Retired Military market as well as Honorably Discharged Veterans, National Guard, Reserves and Federal civilian employees.

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CME Group Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:10:07 +0000

CME Group Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

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CHICAGO, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today declared a second-quarter dividend of $2.23 per share, payable June 25, 2012, to shareholders of record June 8, 2012.

As the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is where the world comes to manage risk. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, weather and real estate. CME Group brings buyers and sellers together through its CME Globex® electronic trading platform and its trading facilities in New York and Chicago. CME Group also operates CME Clearing, one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, which offers clearing and settlement services for exchange-traded contracts, as well as for over-the-counter derivatives transactions through CME ClearPort®. These products and services ensure that businesses everywhere can substantially mitigate counterparty credit risk in both listed and over-the-counter derivatives markets.

CME Group is a trademark of CME Group Inc. The Globe Logo, CME, Globex and Chicago Mercantile Exchange are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and the Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are registered trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Further information about CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) and its products can be found at www.cmegroup.com.

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