Marketwire - Real Estate and Construction

New York Home Sales Up Nearly 8 Percent in October

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

ALBANY, NY--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Driven by buyers wanting to close before the anticipated first-time homebuyer tax credit deadline, October sales jumped nearly 8 percent from the previous month and nearly 6 percent compared to October 2008, according to preliminary existing single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of REALTORS�. The statewide median sales price rose by more than 2 percent between September and October.

"There is no question that the federal first-time homebuyer tax credit has been a significant driver of home sales in New York State since its inception," said Duncan R. MacKenzie, NYSAR chief executive officer. "New York's REALTORS� are grateful that our Congressional delegation understood this and forwarded legislation to extend and expand the tax credit to President Barack Obama, who signed it into law."

Existing-Home Sales Record Another Big Gain, Inventories Continue to Shrink

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Driven by the first-time buyer tax credit, existing-home sales showed another big gain in October with a strong uptrend established over the past seven months, while inventories continue to decline, according to the National Association of Realtors�.

Existing-home sales -- including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops -- surged 10.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate(1) of 6.10 million units in October from a downwardly revised pace of 5.54 million in September, and are 23.5 percent above the 4.94 million-unit level in October 2008. Sales activity is at the highest pace since February 2007 when it hit 6.55 million.

Freedom Demonstrates Heavy Oil Solution for Venezuela

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

FORT WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Freedom Financial Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FDMF) CEO Brian Kistler announced today that Freedom Energy International, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary dealing with Heavy-oil conversion technology, hosted a group of private business leaders from Venezuela.

Venezuela's large reserves are primarily heavy oil and extra heavy which is thick and hard to move. This creates problems in all the areas of extraction, storage, transport and processing. In addition to the need to lower the higher production costs of Heavy Oil, processing creates a disposal legacy of heavier by-products containing high levels of solids and water. These are even harder to move and dispose of and often leave environmental damage. "For example, in Venezuela there are over 18,000 sludge pits containing in excess of 4 million barrels of oil. So far no one has been able to recover this oil

Richwood Eco Ventures, Inc. Receives Order for Lumber to Be Exported

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:31:00 EST

DOYLESTOWN, PA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Richwood Eco Ventures, a subsidiary of Accredited Business Consolidators Corp., trading as Italian Oven, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IOVE) announced today that it received a commitment for between 310,000 and 600,000 Euros of precut lumber to be exported from Nicaragua over the next six months for home construction. It also received a small order from the same client for finish trim lumber. The client has asked that their identity remain confidential as they are reselling the wood to another customer.

Locus Adds Cost Cutting Tool to EIM Software

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

New EIM Tool, LTMO, Helps Customers Reduce Groundwater Well Monitoring

Maintenance Becomes the Focus for Agricultural Chemical Plants in 2010, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:30:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Producers of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and related products make up a rather small segment of the Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) in the United States and Canada, with fewer than 200 plants in total. Despite the size of this segment, it has been a significant player in capital and maintenance spending for the past couple of years, and the outlook for 2010 remains strong. Within this sector of the CPI, Industrial Info is currently tracking more than 70 projects with a total investment value of nearly $386 million that are planned to begin construction in 2010.

Pharmaceutical-Biotech Industry Investment Update: $5.6 Billion in Capital/Maintenance Began Construction in 3Q09, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:15:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Reported by Annette Kreuger, Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The Pharmaceutical-Biotech Industry is weathering the current economic storm well, sailing through the third quarter of 2009 with $5.6 billion in construction starts. A recent survey of active reported capital and maintenance projects in Industrial Info's Pharmaceutical Tracker - Online Database revealed that the total investment value of the projects is spread over 185 separate projects, resulting in an average project investment of $30 million.

LNG Projects Move Forward in Italy, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Operations at Adriatic LNG's (Milan, Italy) liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal have been running smoothly since the official inauguration of the facility on October 19. The terminal is located offshore of Porto Levante, Italy, in the northern Adriatic Sea and has two modular LNG tanks with storage capacities of 125,000 cubic meters each. Enel SpA (BIT:ENEL) (Milan) is currently making a final decision on the selection of the company that will perform engineering, procurement and construction work for its new LNG terminal in Siciliy.

OCI announces Third Quarter Results

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:41:00 EST

CAIRO, EGYPT--(Marketwire - November 23, 2009) -

Results as at
30 September 2009             Cairo, Egypt/November 23, 2009, 10:15 AM



OCI announces Third Quarter Results

Fertilizer prices firm up & construction backlog replenishes

Summary of Consolidated Results for Q3 2009:

  * Consolidated revenue decreased 14.4% to USUSD 933.4 million
    (EGP 5,194.7 million) versus USUSD 1.091.0 million
    (EGP 6,132.4 million) in Q2 2009

  * EBITDA increased by 8.8% to USUSD 203.5 million (EGP 1,133.3 million)
    versus USUSD 187.0 million (EGP 1,053.9 million) in Q2 2009

  * Consolidated EBITDA margin of 21.8% and Construction
    Group EBITDA margin of 16.1% for Q3 2009

  * Net income increased by 17.9% to USUSD 120.7 million
    (EGP 672.3 million) versus USUSD 102.4 million (EGP 567.1 million)
    in Q2 2009

  * Infrastructure work constitutes 59.5% of the Construction Group
    backlog as at 9M 2009 versus 39.8% during the same period last
    year

Summary

Carbon Capture Incentive Included in New U.K. Energy Bill, an Industrial Info News Alert

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - November 22, 2009) - Written by Martin Lynch, European Correspondent for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland) -- The U.K. government has introduced a bill to Parliament that includes financial incentives for energy companies to implement carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions. The new CCS incentives will mean a levy on electricity bills for consumers, allowing the government to raise enough money to support up to four, commercial-scale CCS demonstration projects. The incentive could also raise enough funds to support scaling up those demonstration projects to full commercial capacity in the future.

NASDAQ Approves Comstock's Request for Continued Listing and Transfer to NASDAQ Capital Market

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

RESTON, VA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Comstock Homebuilding Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHCI) ("Comstock" or the "Company") today announced that on November 16, 2009, Comstock received notice that the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel has granted the Company's request to transfer the listing of its common stock from The NASDAQ Global Market to The NASDAQ Capital Market, effective with the open of business on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

Duke Realty Corporation Announces Renewal of Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE: DRE), a leading industrial and office property REIT, today announced it has renewed its unsecured revolving credit facility (the "facility"), which was set to mature in January 2010.

Under terms of the renewal, the facility has a borrowing capacity of $850 million with an interest rate on borrowings of 275 basis points over the applicable LIBOR rate, and matures in February 2013. The terms also include an option to increase the facility to $1.05 billion. There is currently no balance outstanding under the facility.

Brookfield Renewable Power Announces Long-Term Power Sales Contract With Ontario Power Authority

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:19:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Pursuant to the Ontario Power Authority's ("OPA") Hydroelectric Contract Initiative, Brookfield Renewable Power Inc., ("BRPI") today announced that it has entered into a 20-year contract with the OPA to sell it all of the output from 16 of BRPI's Ontario hydro facilities. The facilities comprise 837 megawatts of capacity and generate on average approximately 2,300 gigawatt hours of electricity annually.

Lapolla Signs Agreement With Exova for Canadian Field Inspection

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EST

Ensures Highest Standard for Field Performance

Bridge Bank Provides Construction Financing of Custom Luxury Homes in Atherton, California

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full-service business bank headquartered in Silicon Valley, announced today it has provided construction financing to two local premier developers for the construction of custom luxury homes in Atherton, California.

Jeff Wise of Wise Building Company and Oskar Kalbali of KAL Construction have each been in business for more than 10 years and clients of the Bank for multiple projects. Bridge Bank provided financing for the construction of the speculative project homes that recently sold at the high end of the market in the exclusive area of Atherton, CA. The Wall Street Journal recognized these developers in an article earlier this month, which attest that both of these developers have successfully created a niche in the development of luxury, custom homes that are sought

Franklin Street Properties Corp. Achieves the First Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Leed(R) Certification in the State of Indiana

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:35:00 EST

WAKEFIELD, MA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Franklin Street Properties Corp. ("FSP", "we", "our" or "its") (NYSE Amex: FSP), an investment firm specializing in real estate, today announced that its office buildings located at 3815 and 3925 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis, Indiana, have received LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council ("USGBC") in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ("LEED") for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance ("LEED-EB: O&M").

Colden Florance Receives the District of Columbia Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:29:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Colden "Coke" Florance, FAIA, LEED AP, senior vice president at the Washington, DC office of SmithGroup, received the District of Columbia Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. The award was given in recognition of Florance's significant contributions during the past 50 years to historic preservation in the District of Columbia.

Architects Choose Newforma Software to Aid Collaboration and Communication

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:59:00 EST

Design Firms Cite Information Exchange, Email Management and Secure Collaboration as Key Drivers in Adopting Newforma's Project Information Management Solution

Jannock Properties Limited Reports September 30, 2009 Results and Interim Distribution of $0.10 to Shareholders

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) -�Jannock Properties Limited (TSX VENTURE:JPL.UN) today reported a net loss for the Third Quarter of 2009 of $260,000 ($0.01 per share) compared with net earnings of $413,000 ($0.01 per share) for the Third Quarter of 2008. The losses in the Third Quarter were mainly due to providing for expenses that will be incurred relating to the expected dissolution of the Corporation. As set out in the notes to the financial statements the Corporation has changed the basis of preparing its financial statements from a going concern basis to a liquidation basis.

Binswanger Named Exclusive Agent for the Lease of Industrial Space in the Hudson Valley Research Park in the Town of East Fishkill, New York

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:14:00 EST

PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Binswanger has been named exclusive agent by International Business Machines Corp. for the lease of industrial space located at 2070 Route 52 in East Fishkill, New York.

Two impressive 8" wafer fab facilities are available with all necessary utilities and infrastructure. The 289,275 gross sq. ft. facility has 123,000 sq. ft. of clean room space, and the 325,759 gross sq. ft. facility offers 50,000 sq. ft. of clean room space, with the capability of an 110,000 sq. ft. expansion.

Glenborough's Boyle Tapped as BOMA California Officer and NAIOP Board Member

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Glenborough, LLC, a San Mateo, CA real estate investment and management company specializing in office properties, is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Sandra L. Boyle has been elected by her peers to serve as Treasurer of the Building Owners and Managers Associations of California for 2010 and has also been appointed to the Corporate Board of Directors of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, in Washington, D.C. for a two-year term.

AmeraMex International and Marchetti Construction Meeting With ETHPE, the Second Largest Construction Company in Algeria

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Group Expects to Break Ground for the First Five-Star Hotel in Late Spring 2010

CanWel Building Materials Income Fund Declares November Cash Distribution

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - NOT FOR RELEASE OR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES CanWel Building Materials Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWX.UN) today declared a cash distribution of $0.04166 per trust unit for the period from November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009. - The November cash distribution will be paid on December 18, 2009 to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2009. - This is the Fund's 54th consecutive monthly cash distribution to its unitholders.

Chemical Processing Spending Projected to Increase in 2010, an Industrial Info News Alert

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:15:00 EST

BATON ROUGE, LA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The U.S. Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) is projected to increase spending for capital projects and maintenance turnarounds in 2010, according to Trey Hamblet, Industrial Info's vice president of research for the Chemical Processing Industry. "This year has been incredibly difficult, but I believe the stage is set for a recovery in 2010," Hamblet said. "The Chemical Processing Industry is expected to benefit from a recovery in consumer demand and expansion of global trade. Although measurable improvements may be slow in coming, we are seeing an increase in plant operating rates and a gradual rebuild of inventories. The current outlook for the CPI is that spending will be restored to a healthy level by late 2010." By segment, AMEC plc (LSE:AMEC) (London, England) has been awarded a $93 million contract by Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) (PCA) (Lake Forest, Illinois), a containerboard and corrugated products producing company. The contract involves the enhancement of energy efficiency at PCA's linerboard mill in Valdosta, Georgia. The aim of the project is to reduce energy consumption and electricity costs at the mill. According to Tim Gelbar, President of AMEC's Power and Process Americas business, the project wi

RT Brokerage Services Calls for an End to Mortgage Underwriters' "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:30:00 EST

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Advertising buyer commission rebates is central to the discount real estate brokerage's message, but properly accounting for them falls into a gray area. Most conventional mortgage lenders say they absolutely prohibit any kind of payment paid outside of closing, including real estate commission rebates. "Then how are these advertised rebate checks possible?" asks Louis Herrera, CEO of RT Brokerage Services.

"It took careful investigating, but we found the loophole," states Mr. Herrera. "Most underwriting happens far away from where a loan is initially submitted, so most underwriters have no idea whether brokerage A or brokerage B is a discount brokerage. Since the underwriters do not have a disclosure policy for buyer real estate commission rebates, they have no way of knowing whether a commission rebate is part of the transaction, and the borrower or brokerage has no obligation to disclose such a rebate."

Fullmer Construction Wins LEED Gold

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:51:00 EST

Fullmer Construction's Global Access Lot 1 Wins LEED Gold Certification as the World's Largest 'Green' Speculative Industrial Building in the World

Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Uses Civic Engagement Meeting to Present Initial Design Concepts for the New Race Street Pier Project

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:00 EST

PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Last night, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) in partnership with the Central Delaware Advocacy Group, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Penn Praxis of the University of Pennsylvania hosted the first of four civic engagement meetings to present the initial design concepts for the Race Street Pier, formerly called Pier 11. The Race Street Pier, located on Columbus Boulevard at the foot of Race Street, is one of the first public spaces to be designed and built by DRWC as an early action of the new Civic Vision for the Central Delaware Riverfront -- a vision which was developed by Penn Praxis and the Central Delaware Advocacy Group. The goal is to develop the pier into a publicly accessible riverfront amenity for residents and tourists. The project has been renamed the Race Street Pier in order to emphasize the location of the park and its connection to the city.

Gemini Corporation Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EST

Despite higher revenues competitive pressures impact profitability

Altus Group Income Fund Announces November Distributions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Altus Group Income Fund ("Altus") (TSX:AIF.UN) is pleased to announce its distributions for the month of November 2009. The cash distribution will be $0.10 per unit. Payment will be made on December 15, 2009 to unit holders of record as at November 30, 2009. About Altus Group Income Fund Altus Group is the leading multidisciplinary provider of independent real estate consulting and professional advisory services worldwide. With a staff of over 1,500, Altus Group has a network of over 50 offices in 11 countries worldwide, including Canada, UK, Australia, Asia, USA and the Middle East. We operate four interrelated Business Units, bringing years of expertise together into one comprehensive platform: Research, Valuation and Advisory; Cost Consulting and Project Management; Realty Tax Consulting and Geomatics services. Altus clients include banks, financial institutions, governments, pension funds, asset and fund managers, developers

Employer-Assisted Housing Forum Helps Bring Homeownership Within Reach

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:47:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - While reduced home prices and lower mortgage rates have helped increase affordability, homeownership is still out of reach for a large portion of working individuals. To help make homeownership more affordable for working families, the National Association of Realtors� partnered with the National Housing Conference to host a regional forum in Philadelphia today to raise awareness of employer-assisted housing benefits.

At the one-day Bring Workers Home forum, Realtors� joined local and state housing leaders to discuss employer-assisted housing strategies and help more families find affordable, decent housing near their workplaces.

SARES REGIS Group Adds 12 Apartment Communities to Management Portfolio Totaling 3,649 Units

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:57:00 EST

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - The Multifamily Property Management Division of SARES REGIS Group has added 12 apartment communities with 3,649 units to its management portfolio. The division now manages 59 properties totaling 16,850 units in California, Colorado and Arizona.

The properties range from new Class-A, mixed-use and transit-oriented urban developments to mature garden-style communities. Three of the properties were developed by SARES REGIS Group. They include two Southern California projects registered with the United States Green Building Council and built to LEED standards.

New Report Sheds Light on Growing Energy-Efficient Home Renovations, Forecasts Market Through 2013

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:17:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - SBI Energy, a leading industrial market research publisher, has added "Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market, Full Report" to its growing sustainable power catalog.

The report combines the major themes of SBI Energy's three-part home renovation series published in correlation with the Obama administration's ongoing support of renewable energy through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus package, which expanded government tax credits for green home remodeling products.

American Realty Advisors(SM) Earns LEED Certification for Premier Chicago Office Building

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:04:00 EST

GLENDALE, CA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - American Realty Advisors announced today that 150 North Wacker Drive, a 31-story 243,616 square foot office building located in the prestigious West Loop submarket of Chicago, has earned the internationally recognized LEED for Existing Buildings Certification: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EB: O&M). American owns the Property on behalf of one of its institutional commingled funds.

American is committed to promoting green initiatives throughout its portfolios, already earning the ENERGY STAR� label for this building for the past three years. Since the acquisition of 150 North Wacker Drive in 2007, American and the Property's management team have worked tirelessly to implement proactive initiatives aimed at improving the building's energy efficiency. In order to achieve the LEED EB: O&M Certification, the building had to pass a rigorous rating system, set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), based

Philand Ranch Featured in Exclusive Interview With Frankfurter Finance Newsletter

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EST

FRANKFURT, GERMANY and LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Philand Ranch Limited, (FRANKFURT: 1P8) (WKN: A0RPEA) www.philandranch.com, a company engaged in the development of real estate and master-planned community properties in Vietnam and the growing economies of Southeast Asia, is featured in an exclusive audio-video interview with Frankfurter Finance Newsletter at www.frankfurterfinance.de.

Semiconductor Refurbished Equipment Company ClassOne Equipment Purchases Assets of Colibrys MEMS Facility

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:21:00 EST

All Equipment Assets Acquired in Cash Transaction; Buyers Sought for Late Vintage MEMS Process Equipment

Intelligent Living Signs Letter of Intent With North American Indian Charter of Shipping and Trade, Inc. to Supply First Nations Housing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Intelligent Living Corp. ("ILVC") (OTCBB: ILVC), a leading automation and technology solutions provider, utilizing green building practices, is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with North American Indian Charter of Shipping and Trade, Inc. ("NAICST") to develop a definitive agreement defining terms under which NAICST would acquire an equity interest in ILVC based on a business plan to design, produce and deliver 300 units of First Nations reserve housing per year.

Funding for Construction

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:43:00 EST

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Northbridge Consultants - It seems that the cost for construction materials is increasing but the value of contracts is decreasing, along with the availability of new work. There is a way of increasing the bottom line that has been available for many years but under-utilized by the construction industry and small to medium businesses. Think of all of the new or different initiatives that your company has tried over the past couple of years that cost you in unbillable labour or materials. You can recover up to 41.5% of those costs.

Cascadia's Internet Division Announces Its Latest Acquisition

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

TACOMA, WA--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - (PINKSHEETS: CDIV) -- The Internet Division of Cascadia Investments, Inc. announced today that it has acquired a 50 percent interest in www.nameringers.com, a website featuring over 2,000 personalized ring tones. Cascadia's joint interest in nameringers.com includes all rights to the music, ring tones, and brand.

In announcing the acquisition, Cascadia's president and CEO Mr. Maherali stated, "We will continue to invest in Internet businesses, like nameringers, as part of our commitment to create long-term value for shareholders."

Cal-Bay International, Inc. Announces New Board and Management

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Cal-Bay International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CBYI) today announces the election and appointment of Shaun Bailey as an officer and director of the company. Mr. Bailey will serve in the positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Effective on March 2, 2009, Shaun Bailey was filed with the State of Nevada as the President, Secretary, and Treasurer of Cal-Bay International, Inc. (the "Company") pursuant to a Resolution of the Company dated March 2, 2009. Mr. Bailey was also appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Interface Masters Technologies Announces a Unique Quad Segment 10 Gigabit Intelligent Bypass Switch Supporting 8 Aggregation TAP Ports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:22:00 EST

Niagara 2818 Is a Unique Quad Segment 10GE Intelligent Bypass Supporting Failover, Uninterrupted Network Connectivity and Advanced Management of 10 Gigabit Inline Appliances

Yes, You Can Resell Timeshare, and InnSeason Resorts(R) and Sell My Timeshare NOW Prove It

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

DOVER, NH--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Recognizing that both timeshare owners and timeshare developers need a win-win option for reselling timeshare, two industry leaders have stepped up with that winning solution. In a working partnership developed to facilitate resell timeshare on the secondary market, global timeshare advertising leader Sell My Timeshare NOW has become the exclusive authorized timeshare reseller for the popular New England resort brand, InnSeason Resorts�.

Commercial Real Estate Forecast Uncertain

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - The recent deep economic downturn has had a pronounced impact on commercial real estate sectors, but credit availability is the big unknown that will determine how soon commercial markets recover, according to the National Association of Realtors�.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said some initial movements earlier this week in commercial mortgage-backed securities are encouraging. "The first commercial mortgage bond deal in over a year shows the Federal Reserve's efforts to sell securities through the TALF program can be fruitful, but the level of activity is well below what is required to resuscitate the commercial market. Credit availability needs to significantly rebound for any hope of a meaningful commercial recovery in 2010."

Innovative Properties Inc. Announces Agreement With Pharmasave Drugs (Atlantic) Ltd

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - THIS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISSEMMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR RELEASE TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES. Innovative Properties Inc. (the"Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:INR) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary DIME - Dynamic Integrated Marketing Enterprises Inc. ("DIME"), has completed an agreement with Pharmasave Drugs (Atlantic) Ltd. ("Pharmasave Atlantic") of Dartmouth Nova Scotia to implement a Digital Signage network for Pharmasave Atlantic known as the "LIVE WELL WITH PHARMASAVE" network. The network will be deployed in Pharmasave Atlantic's 73 stores throughout Atlantic Canada.

MATECH Says a Bridge Fails Every 10 Days in U.S.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

Failures Cause Increased Congestion, Pollution, Economic and Humanitarian Loss

Alternative Energy Trends in the U.K., an Industrial Info News Alert

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

TAUNTON, UK--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The United Kingdom's use of alternative energy sources is increasing at a rapid pace. In the biofuels market, feedstock prices have fallen to levels that have enabled producers to reconsider a number of projects previously placed on hold. Large grain surpluses have also reduced concerns regarding using food as fuel: Vivergo Fuels Limited (Hull), the joint venture between British Sugar Group (London), BP plc (NYSE:BP) (London) and DuPont (NYSE:DD) (Wilmington, Delaware), is now believed to be a considering a second �200 million ($335 million) grain-to-bioethanol production plant;

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ("CAPREIT") (TSX:CAR.UN) announced today its November 2009 monthly distribution in the amount of $0.09 per Unit. The November distribution will be payable on December 15, 2009 to Unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.

To encourage participation and reward our loyal Unitholders, investors registered in our Distribution Reinvestment Plan will continue to receive an additional amount equal to 5% of their distributions paid in the form of additional Units.

As one of Canada's largest residential landlords, CAPREIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is a growth-oriented investment trust owning interests in 27,614 residential suites and two land lease communities comprising 1,302 sites located in or near major urban centres from coast to coast. Since it

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Launches Completely Updated E-Catalog

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

FT. WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, today announced its well-established powerful E-catalog has enhanced usability, including extended capabilities, additional products and both inch and metric sizes. It allows website members to search for seals by item number or by their properties, such as type of seal, installation dimensions or approvals.

Over 100,000 items are included and the electronic catalog is easy to use. With measurements in both inch and metric, comprehensive and detailed information pages for each seal can be accessed to ensure the correct seal has been selected for a specific application. You can also link to our online CAD service and literature.

The California Architectural Foundation Recognizes Polly Osborne, AIA, as the Recipient of the Prestigious Nathaniel A. Owings Award

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Polly Osborne, AIA, has been recognized by the California Architectural Foundation as the recipient of the prestigious Nathaniel A. Owings Award for her significant contribution to the environment, as well as incorporating the principles of sustainable design. The Nathaniel A. Owings award is given to those who have demonstrated an outstanding accomplishment in the preservation of nature in conjunction with California's built environment.

Polly Osborne, AIA, developed her own firm in 1987. In an ongoing focus on sustainable design, Osborne approaches every project with a site analysis, followed by recommendations for site preservation and restoration, during and after construction. The buildings are designed to use local, salvaged materials (whenever feasible) from the project demolition itself, as well as passive solar and other environmental techniques that depend on site and budget constraints. Her philosophy and practice

Buying Versus Renting: Homeownership Is Not for Everyone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:02:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - The New Financial Realities: Personal Statement by Eleanor Blayney, CFP� Consumer Advocate for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board):

In the current financial crisis, we have learned that we can no longer afford to look at homeownership as we did in the bubbly pre-recession days. There are new financial realities; we must re-examine some basic assumptions and consider some new approaches. Over the course of this series, we are looking at nine important financial strategies. This week: Get smart about the pros and cons of homeownership.

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Firm Contracts on Retail Properties in Canada

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:58:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN)("RioCan") today announced that it has waived conditions and expects to close on eight retail properties located in Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba in the fourth quarter of 2009, or in January of 2010. These eight properties will total approximately 1.4 million square feet, of which, RioCan's interest will be approximately 894,000 square feet. The total purchase price for RioCan's interest in these properties is approximately $170 million. National and anchor tenants occupy 82% of the gross leasable area for these eight properties. The weighted average cap rate for these acquisitions is approximately 7.9%.

Approximately 14,533 Acres of New River Gorge Area Woodland Sell for $12.25 Million

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:00 EST

BECKLEY, WV--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Approximately 14,522 acres in West Virginia's New River Gorge area have been sold for $12.25 million by Woltz & Associates. A live auction on Saturday, Nov. 14, capped off a three-phase sale that also included sealed bids and a private transaction.

"This land called for a combination of sales methods due to its versatile nature. Through sealed bids, a private sale and a live auction, we were able to achieve outstanding results," said Jim Woltz, president of the company.

Report: Manhattan Retail Hot Spots Fifth Ave, Meatpacking, SoHo and Times Square Stay Strong

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EST

High Traffic, High Profile Retail Corridors Fare Well While Asking Rents Down in Most Primary Corridors; Deal Activity a Positive Sign Says REBNY Advisory Group

CityCenter Web Site Brings Groundbreaking New Las Vegas Destination to Life

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

Three-Dimensional Video Navigation Immerses User in the CityCenter Experience

OCI & FITCO Establish Fert-Trade JV in Brazil

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:53:00 EST

CAIRO, EGYPT--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - OCI Fertilizer Group Signs Agreement for the Establishment of a Joint Venture with FITCO in Brazil for Fertilizer Trade distribution

Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) and FITCO International S.A. have decided to expand their existing strategic alliance by establishing a joint venture in Brazil to trade and distribute fertilizer products supplied by the OCI Fertilizer Group.

FITCO is one of the leading fertilizer trading companies with a strong market position in the Brazilian market and has a growing presence in several South American markets. In March 2009, OCI and FITCO signed an agreement for the supply and import of urea into Brazil. Year to-date, OCI and FITCO have supplied a substantial share of nitrogen fertilizer needs in Brazil. The new joint venture agreement with FITCO is a major part of the OCI Fertilizer Group's strategy to establish long-term partnerships with key distributors in strategic import market

La qualit� de vie : un crit�re important pour les Qu�b�cois lors de l'achat d'une propri�t�

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST

ILE-DES-SOEURS, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 18 nov. 2009) - Selon un sondage Multi R�so command� par la F�d�ration des chambres immobili�res du Qu�bec (FCIQ), m�me si plus de 92 % des Qu�b�cois consid�rent que le prix de la propri�t� est un crit�re important � consid�rer lors de l'achat d'une r�sidence principale, la qualit� de l'environnement est presque aussi importante. La s�curit� du voisinage a �t� indiqu�e comme un facteur important par 89 % des r�pondants. Viennent ensuite la beaut� du quartier, qui a �t� identifi�e par 84 % des personnes sond�es, la proximit� des services (72 %) et l'acc�s aux parcs et aux espaces verts (70 %).

Quality of Life: An Important Factor for Quebecers When Buying a Property

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

ILE-DES-SOEURS, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - A Multi Reso survey commissioned by the Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards (QFREB) shows that while more than 92 per cent of Quebecers consider property price an important factor when purchasing a home, they consider the environment to be equally important. Neighbourhood safety was cited as an important factor by 89 per cent of respondents, followed by a well-maintained neighbourhood (84 per cent), proximity to services (72 per cent) and access to parks and green spaces (70 per cent).

GTA REALTORS(R) Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:26:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - In the first two weeks of November, Greater Toronto REALTORS^�reported 3,666 sales - up 84 per cent compared to the first two weeks of November 2008. The average price for these transactions was up 10 per cent year-over-year to $415,066.

Increased interest in ownership housing has been widespread throughout the GTA and across all housing types," said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom Lebour. "However, it is important to point out that we are now making comparisons to the fall of 2008 when we experienced a marked decline in sales and average price"

Year-to-date sales, at 78,233 are up 11 per cent compared to 2008. Average price, at $393,180, is up by three per cent.

"Sales and

TREB: Commercial Market Continues Recovery

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:23:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Last month, TREB Commercial Members reported 625,841 square feet of leased space. This result was down 64 per cent from the 1,749,657 square feet recorded in October of 2008, but up two per cent over the September figure of 614,830, and the best monthly performance since May. "While the commercial real estate market remains softer than last year, leading indicators are pointing toward better results as we move into 2010," said Commercial Council Chair Garry Lander. "Business confidence is increasing, suggesting that many firms will be looking to increase output over the next year.

Jessy San Miguel Joins HomeBanc as Mortgage Loan Officer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST

TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Tampa-based HomeBancorp, Inc. has named Jessy San Miguel as Mortgage Loan Officer for HomeBanc. He is based in HomeBanc's Gainesville loan production office, located at 4031-A Northwest 97th Boulevard.

Mr. San Miguel brings to HomeBanc more than eight years of mortgage lending experience. He can be reached at (386) 266-8584 or jessy.sanmiguel@homebanc.com.

HomeBanc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tampa-based HomeBancorp, Inc., with full-service branch locations in Lake Mary, Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota), Belleair Bluffs and three branches in Tampa at Rocky Point, on Dale Mabry at I-275 and Westchase. HomeBanc also operates loan-production offices in Tampa, Lake Mary, Brandon, Lakeland, Gainesville and Bonita Springs.

World Assurance Group (WDAS.OTC) Subsidiary Anav Holdings Corporation to Seek Growth at the Infrastructure Asia Conference & Exhibition 2010

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

UNESCAP Estimates Annual Infrastructure Overhaul of Asia in Excess of US$600 Billion

Growing Commercial Real Estate Firm Trinitas Ventures Hires New VP Finance, Treasury

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Mark D. Larson Brings Experience in Commercial Real Estate, REITs

Houston Moving Company 3 Men Movers Forms New Division

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Residential Moving Company Expands Into Office Moves

Black Diamond Income Fund Announces November Distribution

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

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

Black Diamond Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:BDI.UN) is pleased to announce its cash distribution for the month of November will be $0.09 per trust unit.�The distribution will be paid on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�The ex-distribution date is November 26, 2009.

Louisiana Energy Services Heads for Second Phase of $3 Billion Uranium Enrichment Project, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:30:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The U.S. Rocky Mountain region is set to kick off more than $6.8 billion worth of projects in 2010. Nearly two-thirds of this value ($4.5 billion) comes from projects in the Chemical Processing and Power industries. The hefty combined value of more than $1.64 billion of Chemical Processing Industry projects comes primarily from a single planned project: the expansion of Louisiana Energy Services

Wind and Solar Projects to Dominate North American Power Industry Capital Spending in 2010, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:15:00 EST

BATON ROUGE, LA--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Rising costs and the prospect of carbon-dioxide reductions have stymied construction activity for nuclear and coal-fired generators in the U.S. this year, leading to a surge in project starts for renewable energy generation. This trend likely will continue into 2010. Wind power projects are scheduled to account for 31% of all power generation constructi

Glendoe Hydropower Plant Offline Until 2011, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Scottish and Southern Energy plc (OTC:SSEZY) (SSE) (Perth, Scotland) has announced that it may take two years to get the company's damaged Glendoe Hydropower Plant up and running again. Power generation at the plant, which opened in July, was halted in August after a rockfall partially blocked the main tunnel connecting the reservoir to the power station.

NUDURA Offers One-Day Training, Five CEU for Architects

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:33:00 EST

BARRIE, ON--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - NUDURA Corporation announced this week that is now offering architects the chance to earn five Continuing Education Units (CEU) via its Basic Installation Training Course, covering NUDURA's energy efficient building technology and many more areas of interest in a comprehensive one-day format. Architects can also opt to combine the Basic Training Course with NUDURA's six AIA specific one-hour architect presentations. With this new training schedule, architects can potentially earn up to 11 credits through the various NUDURA CEU programs.

McWilliams|Ballard Finishes Sales at The Prescott in Alexandria

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EST

ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - McWilliams|Ballard announced that the firm has successfully completed the sales and settlements of all 64 condominium homes at The Prescott, in Alexandria, Virginia. The Prescott is ideally located one block off of King Street at the intersection of Cameron Street and North Henry Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.

The 64 condominiums at The Prescott feature such amenities as a rooftop terrace with grilling areas, views of the Masonic Temple, and controlled access underground parking. The Prescott's one- and two-bedroom homes are fully equipped with GE� Profile appliances, maple cabinetry, granite countertops in the kitchen and bath, and hardwood flooring. Pricing for the Prescott ranged from the mid $300s for a 1Bedroom/1Bath to over $1.3 million for the Penthouse 2Bedroom/2Bath/Den.

Seacliff Announces Acquisition of Leading Saskatchewan-Based Civil Construction Company

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST

Conference Call and Webcast Today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Technology Credit Union Now Offers Jumbo Home Loans up to $1 Million

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

Homebuyers Can Boost Their Buying Power With Tech CU's New 5/1 ARM

TS Carpet and Design Center Adds Remedy Blinds and Century Blinds

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:53:00 EST

New Lines Expand Window Treatment Offerings

Great American Group(R) Employs State-of-the-Art Technology to Conduct Major Construction Equipment Auction

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:58:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Great American Group (OTCBB: GAMR), a leading provider of asset disposition, valuation and appraisal services, announced the successful disposition at public auction of all construction, transportation, and related equipment assets formerly of U-Brothers Equipment Rentals.

Great American Group had been contracted by a secured party to perform a total dispersal of this significant rental equipment fleet. The large amount of inventory resulted in a multi-million dollar auction of machinery and equipment, with a substantial number of late-model, low-hour, and low-mileage items as new as the 2009 model year. The sale attracted bidders from across the country, with buyers participating remotely from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Egypt, Mexico, and Trinidad.

Cal-Bay Attracts Investors at Conference

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:21:00 EST

Las Vegas Real Estate Company Poised for Comeback After Making Splash in Texas

Noodles & Company Expands in Wisconsin With Grand Opening in Waukesha

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:08:00 EST

Restaurant Hosts Benefit Night for Catholic Memorial High School

RELM Holdings Inc. Executes a Letter of Intent for the Acquisition of a Second Electronic Document Management, Litigation Support Company

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EST

WILMINGTON, DE--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - RELM Holdings Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RELM) announced today that it executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire 100% of the equity interests in a well established Electronic Document Management company with facilities in Western Nevada.

Management noted that the target company will remain undisclosed pending the execution of definitive agreements per customary non-disclosure terms agreed on by the parties. The Company, founded in 1996, provides a full range of litigation and corporate support services. The Company's legal clients rely on the Company for: imaging and reprographics, trial boards, electronic data discovery (EDD), online management, and opposing counsel services, while corporate clients contract for: digital printing, event services, and document storage. Revenues for 2009 are expected to exceed $1,200,000. With this acquisition, Relm's annual technolo

Royal Laser Provides Additional Disclosure on Unsolicited Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Common Shares

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:59:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Further to the press release issued earlier today Royal Laser Corp. (the "Company" or "Royal Laser") (TSX:RLC) is providing additional disclosure on the unsolicited offer received to acquire all of the Company's outstanding common shares. The non-binding offer is subject to various conditions including due diligence and the sale of Royal Laser's non-core assets consisting of Royal Laser Manufacturing, WAM Industries, Smokey Manufacturing, Thunder Tool, and Envyrozone ("Non-Core Assets"). The offer for the Company which, excluding the Non-Core Assets, represents the steel processing business of Venture Steel is for $30,000,000 or approximately $0.31 per Royal Laser common share.

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces November Distribution

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Allied Properties REIT (TSX:AP.UN) announced today that the Trustees of the REIT have declared a distribution of $0.11 per unit for the month of November, 2009, representing $1.32 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on December 15, 2009, to unitholders of record as at November 30, 2009. The REIT has 39,024,248 units issued and outstanding. Allied Properties REIT is the leading owner and manager of Class I office properties in Canada, with portfolio assets in the urban areas of Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Quebec City and Kitchener. The objectives of the REIT are to provide stable and growing cash distributions to unitholders and to maximize unitholder value through effective management and accretive portfolio growth.

Freedom Financial Holdings Narrows Focus

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

FORT WAYNE, IN--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Freedom Financial Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FDMF) CEO Brian Kistler announced today that effective immediately the Board of Directors has authorized the company to divest its ownership in the mortgage subsidiary so that going forward the company is able to focus all of its energy and resources into the energy sector.

Kistler stated, "This decision and announcement is bittersweet in nature. Freedom Financial Mortgage Corp was formed in 1997 and has been a viable company ever since. However, as the mortgage industry has gone through major changes, the cost of doing business is rising with added regulatory compliance. This (coupled with shrinking margins) has made it increasingly difficult to achieve a profitable business model."

Edisto River Ranch, Approximately 360 Acres With River Frontage, to Sell in Dec. 12 Auction

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:26:00 EST

AIKEN, SC--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Approximately 360 acres of forest land -- including land with frontage on the Edisto River -- will sell at auction Saturday, Dec. 12, with Albert Burney Auction Company managing the sale.

All of the property will sell at absolute auction, with no minimum bid or reserves. "The bidders will set the prices, and that means there's an opportunity for buyers to get some great values. Real estate prices now appear to have bottomed out and have begun to climb upward, so the window of opportunity for getting land of this quality at today's prices may close before long," said Warren Ward, president of the auction company.

Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust Declares November 2009 Distribution

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:22:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Calloway REIT (TSX:CWT.UN)(TSX:CWT.DB)(TSX:CWT.DB.A) announced today that the trustees of the REIT have declared a distribution for the month of November 2009 of CDN$0.129 per trust unit, representing CDN$1.548 per unit on an annualized basis. Payment will be made on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009. Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated open-end real estate investment trust created to invest in a geographically diversified portfolio of high quality retail shopping centres in Canada.

Royal Laser Receives Unsolicited Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Common Shares

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Royal Laser Corp. (the "Company" or "Royal Laser") (TSX:RLC) to day announced that it has received an unsolicited offer to acquire all of the Company's outstanding common shares. The offer is subject to various conditions including due diligence. The Company has formed a Special Committee consisting of Alex Shnaider, Irving Teper, Hon. Herb Dhaliwal and Vic Alboini to consider the offer with a view to maximizing value for Royal Laser's shareholders.

Napier Agrees to Going Private Transaction With I.C.T.C. Holdings Corporation

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Napier Environmental Technologies Inc. ("Napier" or the "Company") (PINK SHEETS:NAITF) announces that it has entered into an agreement to combine the business of Napier with a private company, I.C.T.C. Holdings Corporation ("I.C.T.C."), by means of an amalgamation that has been approved by the boards of both companies, respectively, and the shareholders of I.C.T.C.

Mutual of Omaha Adopts Latest Generation Accruent Solution

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Customer Continues to Benefit From Partnership 12 Years After Initial Agreement

Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (SFMI): Update on Illinois Central Ore Dumps and Mill Construction

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

MURPHY, ID--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Silver Falcon Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SFMI) has begun moving the ore dumps from the Illinois Central Veins on War Eagle Mountain to the stockpile at the Diamond Creek Mill site.

GoldCorp Holdings built a new road on its property in order to provide SFMI more access to richer tailings atop War Eagle Mountain. A fleet of trucks will move as much ore as possible down the mountain to SFMI's 100% owned Diamond Creek Mill and will continue this transport until the weather becomes impossible to deal with in an economical manner. Combined with the ore already being delivered from SFMI's former Melba site, the Diamond Creek Mill will have enough material to process throughout the winter months. Once spring arrives, SFMI will recommence ore delivery to provide a consistent mill feed st

The Schneider Corporation Taps Michael Miller for Director of Land Surveying at Charlotte Office

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:05:00 EST

INDIANAPOLIS, IN and CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - The Schneider Corporation (http://www.schneidercorp.com), providers of creative engineering solutions for land, infrastructure and facilities projects that help increase revenue, lower costs and mitigate risk, announced that Michael S. Miller has joined its Charlotte, N.C. office as director of land surveying. Schneider's Charlotte office services more than 170 clients in North Carolina and the mid-east region, including Carmel Contractors, City of Charlotte, Crosland, DR Horton Homes, Duke Energy and Shiel Sexton. Schneider's work in the Charlotte office focuses on environmental, energy and infrastructure projects.

D-Link Provides Ideal Security and Wi-Fi Solutions for Showcase Office Building in Washington State

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - THEGreenBox focuses on providing businesses with the technology they need to grow and become more efficient, while gaining a competitive edge. With the help of D-Link, the Olympia, Wash. full-service IT management company engineered an ideal 'connected and secure' office building to serve as a model for their small business clients.

When THEGreenBox purchased and moved into a commercial building, founder and president Bill Hammond decided to architect the modular office suites, some of which are leased to other businesses, with a full-scale security and Wi-Fi solution to showcase technology options that his customers can replicate in their own buildings.

Is the End of the Recession in Sight? U.S., Canadian Economies Show Some Bright Spots, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:30:00 EST

BATON ROUGE, LA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Industrial Info's North American Industrial Database shows that in the U.S. and Canada, 2,835 capital projects with a start date of 2009, representing a total investment value (TIV) of $283 billion, were placed on hold or cancelled outright this year, according to Industrial Info President and CEO Ed Lewis. Another 3,633 capital projects in North America were delayed and moved out to 2010 or beyond, he said, noting that these projects represented $1.2 trillion in capital spending. Industrial Info's North American Project Spending Index for October was down almost 32% compared to year-earlier spending levels. However,

Foster Wheeler, Worley Parsons and KBR Awarded FEED Contracts for Australia's Woodside Pluto LNG Project, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:15:00 EST

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- KBR Incorporated (NYSE:KBR) (Houston, Texas) and a joint venture formed by Foster Wheeler (NASDAQ:FWLT) (Clinton, New Jersey) and Worley Parsons Limited (ASX:WOR) (Sydney, Australia) have been awarded front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts by Woodside Petroleum Limited (OTC:WOPEY) (Perth, Australia) for trains 2 and 3 of the company's Pluto Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project.

SSE Enters U.K. Carbon Capture Race, an Industrial Info News Alert

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Dong Energy (Copenhagen, Denmark) may have dropped out of the U.K.'s carbon capture and storage (CCS) race last week, but the U.K. is about to get a new entrant in the shape of Scottish and Southern Energy plc (OTC:SSEZY) (SSE) (Perth, Scotland). The power and gas company has announced that it plans to build the country's largest CCS demonstration plant at the Ferrybridge coal-fired power station near Ca

Genesis Worldwide Inc. Announces Q3 2009 Financial Results

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:46:00 EST

Appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer

Brookfield Investments Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Brookfield Investments Corporation (TSX:BRN.PR.A) today reported net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 of $82 million, compared with income of $2 million for the same period last year. The results reflect $33 million of non-cash charges from the company's forest product investments and $49 million of foreign exchange revaluation losses. The 2008 results include $20 million of revaluation gains attributable to exchangeable debentures.

ATCO Structures and Logistics Introduces Line of Permanent Modular Buildings

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:34:00 EST

Buildings will save time and money

Intelligent Living Teams With SUTUS Inc. to Offer Award-Winning Green Office Technology

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:53:00 EST

Office-in-a-Box Product Helps Home Offices and Small Businesses Reduce Carbon Footprint

Property Investment Connection Debuts Project Team Builder at Austin Open4Business Convention

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:46:00 EST

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Property Investment Connection (PIC) introduced their leading product to the public, Project Team Builder (PTB) on November 10, 2009 at the 3rd Annual Austin Open4Business Conference. As the foundation of the expanding PIC family, PTB is the commercial real estate industry's premier, interactive cross-platform resource tool. PTB brings together developers, investors, real estate agents and brokers, financial institutions, architects, engineers and consultants, contractors and title companies -- in a single portal. Members using the PTB platform can access one website to address all their networking and business development needs.

CNH to Participate in Citi North American Credit Conference

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

BURR RIDGE, IL--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - CNH today announced that it will participate in the 2009 Citi North American Credit Conference, which takes place November 17-18 at 388 Greenwich Street Conference Center, New York City. The conference will include a presentation at 9:10 a.m. EST on November 18 by Albert S. Trefts, Jr., Senior Director Investor Relations & Capital Markets.

To listen to the webcast, please visit: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup/credit09/37202252.cfm. A replay of this event will be available one hour after its conclusion until February 16, 2010. The link to the webcast can also be accessed through CNH's corporate website at www.cnh.com.

Black Diamond Income Fund Announces 2010 Capital Expenditure Budget and Concurrent $25 Million Bought Deal Financing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:08:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) -

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

Black Diamond Income Fund (TSX:BDI.UN) ("Black Diamond" or the "Fund") is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of Black Diamond Group Inc., manager of the Fund, has approved a 2010 capital expenditure budget of $69 million. The majority of these expenditures are expected to be dispersed over all four fiscal quarters and across all three operating divisions in a generally non-speculative manner consistent with previous years.

NAR Installs 2010 Officers

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:06:00 EST

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Vicki Cox Golder, a Realtor� from Tucson, Ariz., was installed today as 2010 president of the National Association of Realtors� at the association's Board of Directors meeting during the REALTORS� Conference & Expo here. Approximately 20,000 Realtors� and guests from the U.S. and abroad attended the annual meeting this year.

In 2009, Cox Golder was NAR president-elect, and she was NAR first vice president in 2008. In 2005, she was NAR's Region XI vice president, representing Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. A Realtor� for 35 years, Cox Golder owns Vicki L. Cox & Associates in Tucson, specializing in commercial, farm and land brokerage, as well as building and development.

Charter Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN) Announces Distribution of $0.01333 Per Unit

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:59:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - �Charter Real Estate Investment Trust� ("Charter REIT") (TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN) is pleased to announce a $0.01333 per unit distribution for November 2009. The distribution will be paid on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.

Charter REIT currently has approximately 18,448,541 trust units outstanding.

Distribution Reinvestment Plan

Dundee REIT November 2009 Monthly Distribution

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:31:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - DUNDEE REIT (TSX:D.UN) today announced a cash distribution of $0.183 per REIT Unit, Series A for the month of November. The November distribution will be payable on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record as at November 30, 2009.

Dundee REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust and provides high quality, affordable business premises. It is focused on owning, acquiring, leasing and managing mid- sized urban and suburban office and industrial properties in Canada. Dundee REIT's portfolio currently consists of approximately 6.8 million square feet of gross leasable area, located primarily in Western Canada. Dundee REIT's portfolio is well diversified by geographic location and tenant mix. For more information, please visit www.dundeereit.com.

Pro Repro-TAIT Pro Sustainability Efforts Lead to Good Works in Orange County

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

Taller San Jose Benefits From the Recycling Efforts of Top Environmental Consulting Firm, TAIT

Mountain Heritage Estates, Home Sites to Sell at Auction

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:39:00 EST

BURNSVILLE, NC--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - Thirty-one mountain home sites in the private, gated community of Mountain Heritage Estates will sell at auction Saturday, Dec. 12, with Woltz & Associates managing the sale. Seven of the sites will sell at absolute auction, with no minimum or reserve bid.

Also selling at auction will be a new 1,600-square-foot home on approximately 1.51 acres.

"We constantly hear people talking about their dream of moving to the Blue Ridge Mountains or establishing a second home there, and often, they feel that they just can't obtain a suitable site for such a home. These sites are just that, with beautiful mountain views and an environment rich in artisans, craftspeople, musicians and unique local shops and restaurants," said Jim Woltz, president of the auction company.

The Classic Group Wins 2009 Contractor of the Year Award

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:24:00 EST

LEXINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - November 16, 2009) - The Classic Group, Inc., architects and builders located in Lexington, is pleased to be the recipient of a Silver 2009 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award - Eastern Massachusetts region -- in the "Interior Residential Specialty" category.

The Classic Group transformed an empty space above a multi-car garage into a relaxed multi-purpose music-themed room for displaying the homeowner's guitars, playing music and entertaining complete with a bar/mini-kitchen. Additionally this project boasts functional lighting, AV, and storage.

Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. (SSTI) Undergoes National Re-Branding Initiative

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:08:00 EST

The Sponsor of SSTI -- Strategic Capital Holdings, LLC -- Becomes One of the Top 25 Operators in the Nation

Chartwell REIT Announces November 2009 Distribution

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:48:00 EST

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2009) - Chartwell Seniors Housing Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CSH.UN) ("Chartwell REIT") announced today a cash distribution of $0.0450 per Trust Unit for the month of November, 2009. The cash distribution will be payable on December 15, 2009 to Unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.

Unitholders can participate in Chartwell's Unitholder Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). Eligible investors registered in the DRIP will have their monthly cash distributions used to purchase Trust Units, and will also receive bonus Units equal to 3% of their monthly cash distributions. The Plan offers Unitholders the opportunity to steadily increase their ownership in Chartwell REIT without incurring any commissions or brokerage fees. Complete details of the DRIP are available on Chartwell REIT's website at www.chartwellreit.ca or f