--  McGraw-Hill's J.D. Power and Associates, the world's best known
        marketing information service provider, will work closely with Ambow
        Education on an assessment of Kunshan's competitiveness and capabilities
        through a first-of-its-kind Service Outsourcing Readiness Index.
        Kunshan will use the analysis to advance its competitiveness as a BPO
        center.
    --  McGraw-Hill Education is in discussions with Ambow about offering
        English Language Training programs in Kunshan that will help strengthen
        the competitiveness of the city's workforce and enhance its ability to
        win services contracts from multinational companies.

    --  McGraw-Hill, Kunshan and Ambow also will discuss hosting an outsourcing
        summit in the city where Kunshan can demonstrate its capabilities while
        simultaneously learning about best practices from around the world.

"As China continues its evolution to an innovation- and services-based economy, it is strengthening its commitment to giving its citizens the skills and resources they need to compete in today's increasingly interconnected world," said Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies. "With our diverse portfolio of leading knowledge brands, McGraw-Hill is uniquely positioned to help cities such as Kunshan assess and enhance their capabilities so they can capitalize on the tremendous opportunities being presented by China's increasing international engagement."

J.D. Power's new index will measure such factors as financial performance, customer satisfaction, competitiveness of infrastructure, and human resources. Ambow will be responsible for developing the human resources component of the index. The data and analysis provided by the study will help cities highlight their strengths, identify and address areas for improvement, and better market themselves to corporations. Serving more than 10 industries in 60 countries, J.D. Power has unparalleled experience in market information and customer satisfaction measurement. This global reach, coupled with its 10 years of experience in China, will provide the insights and benchmarks China's BPO industry needs to expand its international influence.

McGraw-Hill Education, one of the largest education solutions providers in the world, plans to work with Ambow to develop enhanced, customized English Language Training courseware and training that include online and group activities focused on enhancing the English skills of service professionals to help them perform their jobs. McGraw-Hill has a longstanding commitment to helping adults around the world meet the English language demands of today's global workforces. The company provides innovative, research-based academic programs and assessments that support the use of English in the workplace, including Interactions/Mosaic, McGraw-Hill's leading English language series for adult learners, and CTB/McGraw-Hill's TABE CLAS-E(TM) product, the leading English language proficiency assessment for adult learners around the world.

The Kunshan Huaqiao Economic Development Zone is located on the border between Shanghai Municipality and Jiangsu Province. As of April 2009, Kunshan had attracted more than 5,000 foreign-funded projects from 55 countries and regions and has 53 projects funded by 28 of the top 500 world enterprises.

Kunshan is one of the 20 cities designated by the Chinese government as BPO centers as part of its commitment to establishing the country's service outsourcing sector as a new high-growth area. Earlier in the week, J.D. Power and Ambow signed an MOU with the city of Dalian to use the Service Outsourcing Readiness Index, and the companies are engaged in discussions about expanding the index to each of the 20 BPO centers. More than half of U.S.- and European-based multinational companies are reported to have outsourced their software development and various business processing functions to overseas BPO centers, and China is taking aggressive steps to narrow the gap with India in terms of being the leading BPO destination in Asia.

About Ambow Education:

Founded in 2000, Ambow Education is the leading provider of personalized education and training services in China. Ambow has education and training services to cater to every stage of life. Ambow Learning Centers are located throughout China, offering after-school tutoring programs, university entrance exam preparation, job-readiness training and corporate training. With its highly-effective 'learning engine' technology and responsive business model, Ambow has consistently set the standards of excellence to which others aspire in the personalized education services sector in China. A pioneer in the sector, Ambow remains its leading technological innovator, as well as the acknowledged trend-setter in the delivery of effective teaching and learning practices. With Ambow, students and professionals can create the career path and future they desire.

About J.D. Power and Associates:

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

About McGraw-Hill Education:

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading global provider of print and digital instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages. Additional information is available at MHEducation.com.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, business intelligence and education markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, Capital IQ, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2008 were $6.4 billion. Additional information is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.

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In a press release on November 13, Assured Guaranty Ltd. Responds to Moody's Ratings Downgrade of Assured Guaranty Corp. to Aa3 and Affirmation of Aa3 Rating of Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov 13, 2009 In response to the downgrade by Moody's Investors Service of the insurance financial strength rating of bond insurer Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC) to Aa3 from Aa2 and Moody's affirmation of the Aa3 insurance financial strength rating of Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM), Dominic Frederico, President and Chief Executive Officer of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) ("the Company"), today made the following statement:

"We are pleased that AGC and AGM have both maintained Moody's ratings in the double-A rating category, a rating that connotes significant financial strength in today's economic environment. In assigning these ratings, Moody's has put our insured residential mortgage exposures through a revised stress loss scenario, which is based on an extremely pessimistic view of the future performance of residential mortgage exposures. Even under Moody's stressful scenario, the Assured companies' combined $12.5 billion of claims-paying resources were more than sufficient to meet all projected obligations. We are committed to maintaining the highest possible ratings and plan to implement a capital plan to meet rating agency requirements to maintain double-A ratings. Moreover, these capital initiatives, which entail external reinsurance that has already been negotiated, intercompany capital support and approximately $300 million of additional capital, are to solely support rating agency capital requirements. In the absence of true capital regulation by federal or state authorities, we believe this is in the best interests of the Company.

About Assured Guaranty Ltd.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (Assured Guaranty) is a holding company that provides, through its operating subsidiaries, credit enhancement products to the public finance, structured finance and mortgage markets. The Company markets its products directly and through financial institutions, serving the United States and international markets. Assured Guaranty operates through wholly owned subsidiaries including Assured Guaranty US Holdings Inc., Assured Guaranty Re Ltd. (AG Re), and Assured Guaranty Finance Overseas Ltd. (AGFOL). Its principal operating subsidiaries are Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC) and AG Re. Its operations include four principal business segments: financial guaranty direct, financial guaranty reinsurance, mortgage guaranty and other. The Company primarily conducts its business in the United States, Bermuda and the European community. In July 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of Financial Security Assurance Holdings Ltd. from Dexia SA.

-- November 13, 2009 The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) trading at $30.57 on a volume of 307,413 shares

In a press release on November 13, The McGraw-Hill Companies Announces New Initiatives to Help the Chinese City of Kunshan to Drive Economic Growth and Further Enhance its BPO Capabilities

McGraw-Hill's J.D. Power and Associates to Provide In-Depth Analysis of the City's Business Process Outsourcing Capabilities to Help Increase its Global Competitiveness--McGraw-Hill Education to Work with Ambow Education to Offer English Language Training

NEW YORK, Nov 13, 2009 The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), a global leader in education solutions, financial services, and business information, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Chinese city of Kunshan and Ambow Education to help Kunshan increase its global competitiveness as a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) center.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, business intelligence and education markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, Capital IQ, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2008 were $6.4 billion. Additional information is available atwww.mcgraw-hill.com.

-- November 13, 2009 Cantel Medical Corp. (NYSE: CMN) trading at $17.94 on a volume of 19,900 shares.

In a press release out on November 13, Cantel Medical To Join S&P SmallCap 600 Index

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Nov 13, 2009 CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (NYSE: CMN) announced today that it will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index on a date to be announced by Standard & Poor's. This index covers approximately 3% of the domestic equities market and is designed to be an efficient portfolio of companies that meet specific inclusion criteria to ensure that they are investable and financially viable.

About Cantel Medical Corp.

Cantel Medical Corp. (NYSE: CMN) is a leading provider of infection prevention and control products in the healthcare market. Our products include specialized medical device reprocessing systems for renal dialysis and endoscopy, dialysate concentrates and other dialysis supplies, disposable infection prevention and control products primarily for the dental industry, water purification equipment, sterilants, disinfectants and cleaners, hollow fiber membrane filtration and separation products for medical and non-medical applications, and specialty packaging for infectious and biological specimens. We also provide technical maintenance for our products and offer compliance training services for the transport of infectious and biological specimens. For more information please visithttp://www.cantelmedical.com.

-- November 13, 2009 Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) last at $1.85 a volume of 8.01M shares

In a press release out on November 13, Synovus Reaffirms Capital Position

Reiterates Expectation to Achieve Profitability During 2010

COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov 13, 2009 In response to recent questions, Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) today reaffirms that it is not under a regulatory requirement to raise additional capital. The company's capital position remains strong. Synovus is considered well-capitalized by regulatory standards and its ratios compare favorably to those of its peers. As of September 30, 2009, Synovus' Tier 1 Capital Ratio was 10.48 percent compared to the regulatory minimum of 6.00 percent to be considered well-capitalized. The company's Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 13.84 percent is well above regulatory minimums of 10.00 percent.

About Synovus

Synovus is a financial services holding company with approximately $35 billion in assets based in Columbus, Georgia. Synovus provides commercial and retail banking, as well as investment services, to customers through 30 banks, 328 offices, and 463 ATMs in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. The company focuses on its unique decentralized customer delivery model, position in high-growth Southeast markets and commitment to being a great place to work to ensure unparalleled customer experiences. See Synovus on the Web at www.synovus.com.

-- November 13, 2009 RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) last at $54.14 on a volume of 16,394 shares

In a press release out on November 13, RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. Announces Quarterly Dividend

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Nov 13, 2009 The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) announced today a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per common share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2009 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2009.

About RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. is a global provider of reinsurance and insurance. Our business consists of two segments: (1) Reinsurance, which includes catastrophe reinsurance, specialty reinsurance and certain joint ventures and other investments managed by our subsidiary RenaissanceRe Ventures Ltd., and (2) Individual Risk, which includes primary insurance and quota share reinsurance.

-- November 13, 2009 Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB) trading at $40.79 on a volume of 27,292 shares

In a press release out on November 13, Enbridge to Hold Binding Open Season for Proposed LaCrosse Pipeline

HOUSTON, TEXAS AND CALGARY, ALBERTA, Nov 13, 2009 Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) today announced it will conduct a binding Open Season beginning Friday, November 13, 2009, for its LaCrosse pipeline designed to transport natural gas from Carthage, Texas, to multiple delivery points in Southeastern Louisiana.

Construction of the proposed 340-mile LaCrosse Pipeline will occur in two phases. In Phase I, Enbridge will construct and place in service the 42- and 36-inch pipeline segments from the Enbridge Carthage Hub to Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana and a 24-inch segment extending from Point Coupee Parish to Petrologistics, LLC's Choctaw Storage facility in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. In Phase II, LaCrosse Pipeline will construct and place in service the pipeline segment from Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana to an interconnection with Southern Natural Gas Company in Washington Parish, Louisiana. The planned in-service dates will be phased to meet customer needs starting January 2012 through March 2013.

About Enbridge

Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company, is a North American leader in delivering energy. As a transporter of energy, Enbridge operates, in Canada and the U.S., the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system. The Company also has a growing involvement in the natural gas transmission and midstream businesses, and is expanding its interests in renewable and green energy technologies including wind and solar energy, hybrid fuel cells and carbon dioxide sequestration. As a distributor of energy, Enbridge owns and operates Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, and provides distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge employs approximately 6,000 people, primarily in Canada and the U.S. and was named one of Canada's Ten Best Places to Work in 2009. Enbridge's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit enbridge.com.

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J.D. Power also is in discussions with the city of Kunshan and hopes to sign a similar agreement with Kunshan in the near future.

Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies, announced the agreement at a press conference today in Beijing.

"A key driver of China's continued growth and position of leadership in the global economy is its transformation from manufacturer-based outsourcing to a services-based outsourcing model," said Mr. McGraw. "This innovative new index will help Dalian continue this successful evolution by providing valuable information and analysis that the city can use to enhance its capabilities and standing as a premier provider of business process services for multinational and domestic companies alike."

Created in 1991, Dalian High Tech Zone is an industrial zone located in Liaoning Province, northern China. Currently, more than 600 high technology companies, including 55 global 500 corporations, have offices in the park.

Dalian is one of the 20 cities designated by the Chinese government as BPO centers as part of its commitment to establishing the country's service outsourcing sector as a new high-growth area. More than half of U.S.- and European-based multinational companies are reported to have outsourced their software development and various business processing functions to overseas BPO centers, and China is taking aggressive steps to narrow the gap with India in terms of being the leading BPO destination in Asia.

The new index will measure such factors as financial performance, customer satisfaction, competitiveness of infrastructure, and human resources. Ambow will be responsible for developing the human resources component of the index. The data and analysis provided by the study will help cities highlight their strengths, identify and address areas for improvement, and better market themselves to corporations. J.D. Power and Ambow are engaged in active discussions about expanding the index to each of the 20 BPO centers.

Serving more than 10 industries in 60 countries, J.D. Power has unparalleled experience in market information and customer satisfaction measurement. This global reach, coupled with its 10 years of experience in China, will provide the insights and benchmarks the BPO industry needs to expand their international influence.

About Ambow Education:

Founded in 2000, Ambow Education is the leading provider of personalized education and training services in China. Ambow has education and training services to cater to every stage of life. Ambow Learning Centers are located throughout China, offering after-school tutoring programs, university entrance exam preparation, job-readiness training and corporate training. With its highly-effective 'learning engine' technology and responsive business model, Ambow has consistently set the standards of excellence to which others aspire in the personalized education services sector in China. A pioneer in the sector, Ambow remains its leading technological innovator, as well as the acknowledged trend-setter in the delivery of effective teaching and learning practices. With Ambow, students and professionals can create the career path and future they desire.

About J.D. Power and Associates:

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, business intelligence and education markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, Capital IQ, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2008 were $6.4 billion. Additional information is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.

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Release issued: November 11, 2009

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To support the needs of its growing and increasingly diverse customer base in China, the initial plans for S&P's Shanghai operations include:

    --  becoming an analytical hub for S&P's credit ratings business in Greater
        China,
    --  establishing dedicated teams to provide financial risk management
        solutions to both the private and public sectors,
    --  establishing a strong local sales and customer service organization to
        work more closely with its clients in mainland China, and

    --  creating strong corporate functions, such as marketing, finance and
        human resources, to support the company's business operations throughout
        the country.

Looking ahead, S&P also will look to draw on China's rich talent base to provide data and analytical support for S&P's businesses worldwide. Shanghai offers attractive outsourcing capabilities with a growing pool of multilingual financial professionals that can help S&P grow its regional and global businesses.

"As China's influence on the world economy begins to move beyond manufacturing to include financial flows and investments, with Shanghai at the forefront, we believe it is the right time to expand Standard & Poor's footprint in China," said Ping Chew, head of Standard & Poor's Greater China operations. "By using Shanghai as our Greater China hub and expanding our resources in both Beijing and Hong Kong, we are strengthening our ability to help China achieve its goals for economic expansion and financial market development."

Standard & Poor's has been doing business in China for more than 16 years - first issuing a sovereign credit rating on the People's Republic of China in February 1992. Today, S&P provides credit ratings on industrial, banking and insurance companies in China, and recently signed a technical services agreement with local credit rating agency, Shanghai Brilliance, to share mutual knowledge and experience. Applying its deep credit management and public sector experience, S&P is also working with the World Bank to conduct financial management assessments (FMAs) and perform credit analysis on urban development and provincial investment groups in China to support public sector reform and fund raising.

In addition to its ratings business, S&P has been actively providing data, information and risk management tools to support the growth of China's domestic financial markets. In 2004, S&P entered the domestic capital markets with the launch of local equity indices. In conjunction with our partner CITIC Securities, S&P launched a series of leading stock market indices including the S&P/CITIC 50, the S&P/CITIC 300, and the S&P/CITIC China 30 to enable investors to better access China's rapid growth.

In 2007, S&P Risk Solutions expanded its presence in China to support top-tier Chinese banks develop risk management practices in preparation for Basel II requirements. Today, S&P Risk Solutions works with a range of financial institutions in China including smaller regional banks to help them better manage their risks as they prepare for domestic loan growth in line with the country's fast-growing economic plans.

About Standard & Poor's:

Standard & Poor's, a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the world's foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data. With offices in 23 countries and markets, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for nearly 150 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit http://www.standardandpoors.com.

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Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, Capital IQ, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2008 were $6.4 billion. Additional information is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.

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Release issued: November 12, 2009

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