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Ops Pledge Big ITV Base
www.multichannel.com | Nov 17, 2008
Boston — Comcast and Time Warner Cable will support interactive-TV standards on more than 10 million set-top boxes by the end of 2008, and executives with the U.S.'s two biggest cable companies urged programmers to “get on the bandwagon” to develop ITV applications to exploit the technology.
AT&T Awards $50,000 to San Diego After-School All-Stars Program (PR Newswire)
biz.yahoo.com | Oct 28, 2008
AT&T Awards $50,000 to San Diego After-School All-Stars Program. - SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T - News) announced today a $50,000 contribution to After-School All-Stars, which targets at-risk middle school children across the country.
Comcast gets serious about DOCSIS 3.0 rollouts
www.engadget.com | Oct 22, 2008
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Denver, Chicago First to Get Tru2way TVs
www.byteandswitch.com | Oct 15, 2008
Comcast subs will be the first to try out new Panasonic HDTVs that can pipe in interactive services, including VOD, sans set-tops
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Napoleon Dynamite's unceasing burlesque creates a world that is pretty much a cartoon--and it's a damn funny cartoon to boot., Reviews of the latest films, new releases, and Hollywood and independent movies making their theatrical debut in the box office as well as foreign films premiering around
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Signs
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Signs is all smoke and mirrors. With his third straight excursion into the supernatural, M. Night Shyamalan has begun revealing the hand that works his spooky tricks so much that the lack of substance is plainly seen. A sort of rural Panic Room, this superficially creepy concoction provides enough
Nacho Libre Review - FilmFocus.Co.UK
In Brief: Jack Black continues to show how brilliant he is at choosing roles that perfectly fit his unique talents. But director-cowriter Hess once again settles for mocking normal people rather than generating any actual comedy.
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Tecumseh Products Company Issues Statement Regarding Special Meeting of Shareholders - Zibb.com
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov 20, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
Tecumseh Products Company (Nasdaq: TECUA, TECUB), a leading global manufacturer of compressors and related products, today issued the following statement:
On November 21, 2008, Tecumseh will conduct a special meeting of Class B (voting) shareholders. Under the terms of an agreement between Tecumseh and the Herrick Foundation (the dissident shareholder in the proxy contest), the results of the shareholder vote cannot be made publicly available until the vote has been certified by the Inspectors of Election, and a Final Report has been issued. This process, which will involve an examination by an independent reporting service of the proxies and ballots submitted by the Company's Class B shareholders, is expected to be completed in early December. Tecumseh will publicly announce the results of the election as soon as possible, no more than one day after the receipt of the Final Report.
In accordance with the conditions of the agreement, neither the Company nor the Herrick Foundation may discuss any matter relating to the Nov. 21 special meeting with members of the investment community or media, until the vote has been certified and the Final Report has been issued.
About Tecumseh Products Company
Tecumseh Products Company is a full-line independent global manufacturer of hermetically sealed compressors for residential and commercial refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, dehumidifiers, window air conditioning units and residential and commercial central system air conditioners and heat pumps.
Press releases and other investor information can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of Tecumseh Products Company's Internet web site at http://www.tecumseh.com .
Cautionary Statements Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by that Act. In addition, forward-looking statements may be made orally in the future by or on behalf of the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "expects," "should," "may," "believes," "anticipates," "will," and other future tense and forward-looking terminology.
Readers are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, i) the success of our ongoing effort to bring costs in line with projected production levels and product mix; ii) financial market changes, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; iii) availability and cost of materials, particularly commodities, including steel and copper, whose cost can be subject to significant variation; iv) changes in business conditions and the economy in general in both foreign and domestic markets, the condition of which may magnify other risk factors; v) weather conditions affecting demand for replacement products; vi) actions of competitors; vii) our ability to maintain adequate liquidity in total and within each foreign operation; viii) the effect of terrorist activity and armed conflict; ix) economic trend factors such as housing starts; x) emerging governmental regulations; xi) the ultimate cost of resolving environmental and legal matters; xii) our ability to profitably develop, manufacture and sell both new and existing products; xiii) the extent of any business disruption that may result from the restructuring and realignment of our manufacturing operations or system implementations, the ultimate cost of those initiatives and the amount of savings actually realized; xiv) the extent of any business disruption caused by work stoppages initiated by organized labor unions; xv) potential political and economic adversities that could adversely affect anticipated sales and production in Brazil; xvi) potential political and economic adversities that could adversely affect anticipated sales and production in India, including potential military conflict with neighboring countries; xvii) increased or unexpected warranty claims; and xviii) the ongoing financial health of major customers. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Other Important Information
Tecumseh Products Company has filed a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents concerning the special meeting with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on October 24, 2008. Before soliciting proxies, the Company will provide shareholders with the definitive proxy statement. The Company advises shareholders to read the definitive proxy statement because it contains important information. Shareholders may obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents the Company files with the SEC at the SEC's website a. They may also access a copy of the company's definitive proxy statement by accessing www.tecumseh.com . In addition, shareholders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement by contacting Georgeson Inc. toll free at (866) 203-1198 (banks and brokers call (212) 440-9800).
The Company, its directors, some of its executive officers and certain other of its employees are participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the matters to be considered at the special meeting. Information about the participants is set forth in the definitive proxy statement. Information about the participants' direct or indirect interests in the matters to be considered at the special meeting is also contained in the proxy statement referred to above.
Contact:
Teresa Hess
Director, Investor Relations
Tecumseh Products Company
734-585-9507
SOURCE Tecumseh Products Company
http://www.tecumseh.com
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Companies: Tecumseh Products Co. (TECUA), Tecumseh Products Co. (TECUB)
ADM Announces Election of Corporate Officers - Zibb.com
DECATUR, Ill., Nov 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today announced its Board of Directors elected Kevin Hess, Randall Kampfe, Marc Sanner and Stuart Funderburg as corporate officers. The appointments were effective November 6.
Hess was elected vice president (Oilseeds Production). He began with ADM in 1985 and has held numerous positions within the Company's Oilseeds Processing business segment. Hess has a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Northern Iowa and a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Iowa State.
Kampfe has been elected vice president (Corn Production). Since joining ADM in 1974, he has held various operations management positions in the Company's Oilseeds Processing and Corn Processing business segments. Kampfe has a Bachelor of Science in engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska.
Sanner was elected vice president and general auditor. He joined ADM in 1987 and has held various tax and accounting positions within the Company, most recently serving as general auditor. Sanner has a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
Funderburg has been elected assistant secretary and assistant general counsel. Since joining ADM in 1998, he has worked in the law department, most recently serving as assistant general counsel. Funderburg has a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics and agronomy from the University of Illinois and a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law.
About ADM
Every day, the 27,000 people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) turn crops into renewable products that meet the demands of a growing world. At more than 230 processing plants, we convert corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, chemical and energy uses. We operate the world's premier crop origination and transportation network, connecting crops and markets in more than 60 countries. Our global headquarters is in Decatur, Illinois, and our net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, were $70 billion. For more information about our Company and our products, visit http://www.admworld.com.
SOURCE Archer Daniels Midland Company
http://www.admworld.com
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Companies: Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM)
Hess (HES) NewsBite - HES Falls on Lower Oil - Zibb.com
Nov 17, 2008 (Fresh Brewed Media via COMTEX) --
Hess (NYSE: HES) opened at $54.50. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $52.10 and a high of $56.18. HES is now trading at $52.38, down $3.15 (-5.67%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $41.61 to a high of $137.00. Shares of HES are trading lower with other oil stocks today, hurt by declining oil futures. Technical indicators for the stock are neutral and S&P gives HES a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking. If you are looking for a hedged play on HES the stock seems like it could be a candidate for a November out-of-the-money bear-call credit spread above the 60 range.
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BUYINS.NET: (HES) SqueezeTrigger Price is $54.555. There is $322,237,682.00 That Short Sellers
Nov 14, 2008 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
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Hess Corp (NYSE:HES) Hess Corporation, incorporated in 1920, explores for, develops, produces, purchases, transports, and sells crude oil and natural gas. These exploration and production activities take place in the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria, Gabon, Libya, Indonesia, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Malaysia and other countries. The Company also manufactures, purchases, trades and markets refined petroleum and other energy products. It owns 50% of a refinery joint venture in the United States Virgin Islands, and another refining facility, terminals and retail gasoline stations located on the East Coast of the United States. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had 692 million barrels of proved crude oil and natural gas liquids reserves.
Exploration and Production
During the year ended December 31, 2005, 23% of Hess Corporation's crude oil and natural gas liquids production and 25% of its natural gas production were from United States operations. The Company operates mainly offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore in Texas, Louisiana and North Dakota. The Llano field in Garden Banks Blocks 385 and 386 in the Gulf of Mexico produced at the rate of 15,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) in 2005. In 2005, it acquired an additional 64,000 acres in the Bakken Shale resource play in the Williston Basin of North Dakota. At December 31, 2005, the Corporation has interests in approximately 355 exploration blocks in the Gulf of Mexico, of which it operates 260.
During 2005, 47% of Hess Corporation's crude oil and natural gas liquids production and 50% of its natural gas production were from European operations. The Company's activities in the United Kingdom are conducted by its wholly owned subsidiary, Amerada Hess Limited. Production in 2005 of crude oil and natural gas liquids from the United Kingdom North Sea was 57,000 barrels per day principally from its non-operated interests in the Beryl (AHC 22.2%), Bittern (AHC 28.3%) and Schiehallion (AHC 15.7%) fields. In addition, production from the Clair field (AHC 9.3%) commenced in 2005. Natural gas production from the United Kingdom in 2005 was 222,000 thousand cubic feet (Mcf), primarily from gas fields in the Easington Catchment Area (AHC 28.8%), as well as Everest (AHC 18.7%), Lomond (AHC 16.7%) and Beryl (AHC 22.2%). Hess Corporation's activities in Norway are conducted through its wholly owned Norwegian subsidiary, Amerada Hess Norge A/ S. Norwegian operations accounted for crude oil and natural gas liquids production of 27,000 barrels per day in 2005. Natural gas production averaged 28,000 Mcf per day in 2005. Substantially all of the Norwegian production is from the Corporation's 28.1% interest in the Valhall field.
Amerada Hess ApS, the Company's wholly owned Danish subsidiary, operates the South Arne field. Net production from its 57.5% interest in the South Arne field was 24,000 barrels of crude oil per day in 2005. Natural gas production was 24,000 Mcf per day in 2005. During 2005, Amerada Hess Corporation acquired a controlling interest in a corporate joint venture operating in the Volga-Urals region of Russia. Subsequent to the acquisition, this venture acquired additional licenses and assets. Production averaged 6,000 barrels per day in 2005.
During 2005, 27% of Hess Corporation's crude oil and natural gas liquids production were from African operations. The Company has interests in production sharing contracts covering two offshore blocks. Block G contains the Okume Complex and Ceiba field where the Company is an operator and owns an 85% interest. Net production from the Ceiba field averaged 30,000 barrels of crude oil per day in 2005.
Hess Corporation has a 49% interest in a venture with the Algerian national oil company that is redeveloping three oil fields. The Company's share of production averaged 25,000 barrels of crude oil per day in 2005. Amerada Hess Production Gabon, the Company's 77.5%-owned Gabonese subsidiary, has interests in the Rabi Kounga, Toucan and Atora fields.
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