WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2008 - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced 32 appointments to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve 3-year terms beginning Jan. 31, 2009.

Newly appointed members representing cattle producers are: Ted A. Greidanus, Calif.; Phyllis Snyder, Colo.; Kimberly B. Brackett, Idaho; Roland W. May, Kan.; Daniel C. Smith, Ky.; Jay O. Stovall, Mont.; Chris L. Schluntz, Neb.; Wesley L. Grau, NM; Joyce A. Bupp, Pa.; Michael V. Stahly, SD; G. Hughes, Abell, Texas and F. Henry Maxey, Jr., Va.

Reappointed members representing cattle producers are: Thomas S. Jones, Ark.; Roger L. West, Fla.; Terrell D. Handke, Kan.; Daniel J. Kerschen, Kan.; Charles J. Bassett, Mo.; James J. Eschliman, Neb.; Lyndell W. Whipps, Sr., Neb.; Margie B. Hande, ND; Joe B. Drake, Okla.; Andrea D. Hutchison, Okla.; Daryl R. Berlier-Owen, Texas; Robert L. Bruner, Texas; Daniel B. Dierschke, Texas; and Bryant W. Fisher, Texas.

Newly appointed members representing importers are: Dorith Marom, Conn.; Stephen A. Orodenker, NJ and Kelvin W. Whall, Va.

Reappointed members representing importers are: Ronald G. Allen, Pa.; Michelle A. Gorman, Md. and John J. O'Carroll, Kan.

The board oversees collection of $1 per head on all cattle sold in the United States and $1 per head equivalent on imported cattle, beef and beef products. In addition, the board contracts with established national, non-profit, industry-governed organizations to implement programs of promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications.

The 106-member board is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. The Secretary of Agriculture selects the appointees nominated by beef, veal, dairy and importers certified organizations. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service monitors operation of the board.

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Release No. 0295.08

Newly appointed members representing cattle producers are: Ted A. Greidanus, Calif.; Phyllis Snyder, Colo.; Kimberly B. Brackett, Idaho; Roland W. May, Kan.; Daniel C. Smith, Ky.; Jay O. Stovall, Mont.; Chris L. Schluntz, Neb.; Wesley L. Grau, NM; Joyce A. Bupp, Pa.; Michael V. Stahly, SD; G. Hughes, Abell, Texas and F. Henry Maxey, Jr., Va.

Reappointed members representing cattle producers are: Thomas S. Jones, Ark.; Roger L. West, Fla.; Terrell D. Handke, Kan.; Daniel J. Kerschen, Kan.; Charles J. Bassett, Mo.; James J. Eschliman, Neb.; Lyndell W. Whipps, Sr., Neb.; Margie B. Hande, ND; Joe B. Drake, Okla.; Andrea D. Hutchison, Okla.; Daryl R. Berlier-Owen, Texas; Robert L. Bruner, Texas; Daniel B. Dierschke, Texas; and Bryant W. Fisher, Texas.

Newly appointed members representing importers are: Dorith Marom, Conn.; Stephen A. Orodenker, NJ and Kelvin W. Whall, Va.

Reappointed members representing importers are: Ronald G. Allen, Pa.; Michelle A. Gorman, Md. and John J. O'Carroll, Kan.

The board oversees collection of $1 per head on all cattle sold in the United States and $1 per head equivalent on imported cattle, beef and beef products. In addition, the board contracts with established national, non-profit, industry-governed organizations to implement programs of promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications.

The 106-member board is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. The Secretary of Agriculture selects the appointees nominated by beef, veal, dairy and importers certified organizations. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service monitors operation of the board.

Lance Conn is the President of Vulcan Capital and is responsible for managing the diverse multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of Vulcan Inc., which is the investment and project management company founded in 1986 by Paul G. Allen. Mr. Conn also sits on the boards of Charter Communications, Vulcan Energy Corporation, PAA/Vulcan Gas Storage and Digeo and is a former director of Oxygen Media. He also serves as an advisory director for Makena Capital Management and an advisor to Global Endowment Management. Prior to joining Vulcan, Mr. Conn worked for America Online, where he served in various senior business and corporate development roles in the United States and Europe. Prior to AOL, Mr. Conn was an attorney with the Shaw Pittman law firm in Washington, D.C. Mr. Conn holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia, a master's degree in history from the University of Mississippi and an A.B. in history from Princeton University.

"Plains All American has been one of Vulcan's top performing investments since we purchased our initial interest in 2004," said Mr. Conn. "We are extremely pleased with the growth and success of the company and I look forward to becoming more involved in my new capacity as a board member."

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership engaged in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, refined products and liquefied petroleum gas and other natural gas related petroleum products. Through its 50% ownership in PAA/Vulcan Gas Storage LLC, the partnership is also engaged in the development and operation of natural gas storage facilities. The Partnership is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

SOURCE: Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., Houston 
Manager, Investor Relations 
Roy I. Lamoreaux, 713-646-4222 -- 800-564-3036 
or 
Vice President 
A. Patrick Diamond, 713-646-4487 -- 800-564-3036

The Board of Directors of Pason Systems Inc. declared the dividend upon recommendation of a Special Committee of independent directors, which includes Murray L. Cobbe, James B. Howe and G. Allen Brooks. Mr. Jim Hill, the major shareholder through J.D. Hill Investments Ltd. abstained from voting. The Special Committee considered the advisability and fairness of this semi-annual dividend as part of its adoption of a semi-annual dividend policy in November of 2003.

Pursuant to the Canadian Income Tax Act, dividends paid by the Company to Canadian residents are considered to be "eligible" dividends.

Pason Systems Inc. is the world's largest provider of rental oilfield instrumentation systems that are designed and manufactured for use on land-based drilling and service rigs. Pason offers a tightly integrated package of complex services including data acquisition, wellsite reporting software, remote communications and Internet information management tools.

Pason's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol PSI. For additional information visit the website at www.pason.com.

SOURCE: Pason Systems Inc.

Jim Hill, President and CEO, (403) 301-3401, jim.hill@pason.com; Jim Glasspoole,
Chief Financial Officer, (403) 692-3840, jim.glasspoole@pason.com