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The Walmart Foundation and CARE launched today a women's empowerment program that will provide 2,500 female factory workers in Bangladesh's apparel sector with long-term, sustainable means of improving their standard of living and working environments through workplace skills and literacy training. The program will be implemented in Dhaka, which has the largest number of garment factories and factory workers in Bangladesh. This initiative is also expected to indirectly benefit the families, and communities, of these workers, and will likely positively impact an additional 12,500 to 15,000 people. "Just last week I was in Bangladesh and had the opportunity to see firsthand the contributions of these hardworking female factory workers in their communities," said Doug McMillon, president and CEO, Walmart International. "At Walmart, we aim to not only improve the lives of our customers and associates, but also to improve the lives of women that work to provide many of the products we carry in our stores around the world. I am confident this program will make a difference in the lives of female factory workers and their families in Bangladesh." Selected factories will host learning centers, providing education and awareness sessions focused on specific issues of concern to female workers in and around their workplace, including maternal and child health, nutrition, and hygiene and sanitation practices. Through the learning centers, these women will also receive education to improve their reading, writing and math skills. Technical training will focus on providing the workers with design, sewing, equipment handling and other relevant on-the-job technical skills. Factories in Bangladesh employ mostly women – between 20 and 29 years old – who have left their rural villages in search of better livelihoods. "CARE's 55-year history in Bangladesh has enabled us to establish trusted, long-term relationships in the communities in which we serve," said Helene Gayle, president and CEO of CARE. "With Walmart's generous commitment, CARE can expand upon our empowerment efforts, imparting essential skills, and improved opportunities, to thousands of young women working in factories in Bangladesh." Knowledge and best practices from the Walmart and CARE women's empowerment factory initiative will be shared with the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturing and Export Association (BGMEA) to help improve the quality of life and social conditions in other factories as well. Last May, the Walmart Foundation announced a $1 million grant to CARE for projects focusing on empowering impoverished young women in Peru, Bangladesh and India through education, job-training and entrepreneurial support programs. This project marks the second of a series of initiatives to elevate women from poverty worldwide. Globally, women make up 70 percent of the one billion people living on less than a dollar a day, work two-thirds of the working hours, produce half of the world's food, yet earn only 10 percent of the world's income and own less than 1 percent of the world's property. About CARE CARE fights root causes of poverty in the world's poorest communities. CARE places special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. In over 65 countries, women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. Each year, CARE helps tens of millions of people around the world effect real, positive changes in their lives. About Philanthropy at Walmart Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009, Walmart – and its domestic and international foundations – gave more than $423 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.

CSRwire, the Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire has joined forces with Zoosa to communicate the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability in today's business environment. As part of their partnership agreement, Zoosa will now be helping to increase the exposure of Corporate Social Responsibility news by running CSRwire's Press Releases, Events, and Reports on their website, now viewable here, and CSRwire has offered their services to increase support for connecting socially responsible professionals and organizations. Zoosa is a social enterprise business with a mission to highlight socially responsible individuals and organizations. In doing so, Zoosa makes it possible to quickly show which individuals, schools and organizations are having a social impact on a personal level. Zoosa introduces the first-ever personal social impact reports. Similar to annual CSR (corporate social responsibility) reports, Zoosa is now challenging individuals to issue reports on their personal social impact actions in an effort to inspire others to make a difference. By issuing a social impact report and linking their profile to their schools and organizations, students can show their school spirit, employees can promote their corporate culture, individuals can meet others and organizations can measure their members' impact. Working with their extensive Member community, CSRwire promotes the growth of Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability through solutions-based information and positive examples of corporate practices. CSRwire distributes news related to Diversity, Philanthropy, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), Environment, Human Rights, Workplace Issues, Business Ethics, Community Development and Corporate Governance to Journalists, Analysts, Investors, Activists, Academics, Public Relations, Advertising and Investor Relations Professionals in over 200 Countries throughout the world. Through their partnership CSRwire and Zoosa hope to bring greater awareness to issues pertaining to Corporate Social responsibility, influence consumer behavior, and create a greater platform for companies to convey their commitment to CSR. About CSRwire CSRwire is the leading source of corporate social responsibility and sustainability press releases, reports and information. CSRwire members are companies and NGOs, agencies and organizations interested in communicating their corporate citizenship, sustainability, and socially responsible initiatives to a global audience through CSRwire's syndication network and Daily News Alerts. CSRwire content covers issues of Diversity, Philanthropy, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) Environment, Human Rights, Workplace Issues, Business Ethics, Community Development, Corporate Governance and much more. About Zoosa Zoosa (www.zoosa.org) is a social enterprise business with a mission to highlight socially responsible individuals and organizations. In doing so, Zoosa makes it possible to quickly show which individuals, schools and organizations are having a social impact on a personal level. With over 2,000 social impact and nonprofit jobs and several thousand news stories, Zoosa has created a single location to quickly find all social enterprise information, opportunities, people & organizations.

Greenscape Capital Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE: GRN) - Announcement Highlights:

-- Carbon War Room founded by Sir Richard Branson and the Former President of Costa Rica, the Honourable Jose Maria Figueres -- Greenscape to meet with world's most innovative mayors and industry experts -- Launch to take place February 15th-17th, during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Greenscape Capital Group Inc. ("Greenscape") is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the Carbon War Room in its partnership with Mayor Gregor Robertson, to launch the Green Capital Global Challenge, a one-year program focused on utilizing market-based solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. Greenscape will join Sir Richard Branson and the Honourable Jose Maria Figueres, founders of the Carbon War Room, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, and a host of innovative entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and financiers from around the world, in launching the event during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The Carbon War Room is a 'think and do tank' that harnesses the entrepreneurial spirit of business leaders and others focused on climate change to identify and disseminate locally effective models that mobilize capital to civic energy efficiency initiatives. The Carbon War Room's Green Capital Global Challenge has specifically identified energy efficiency in the built environment as a target for new, market-oriented business models that can overcome the barriers to achieving significant reductions in carbon emissions. Vancouver ranks among the greenest cities in the world, Vancouverites have the smallest carbon footprint of any urban environment in North America, and Mayor Robertson has implemented a pioneering civic sustainability plan, Vancouver Green Capital. Vancouver is a distinguished city that will serve as a strong platform from which to launch an accelerated, well-capitalized green innovation initiative around the world. The "battle strategy" is to partner with the best existing efforts in this field, to connect innovators, financiers, and decision makers, and to accelerate capital flows to the energy efficiency market. Greenscape Capital Group will work with the Carbon War Room, the City of Vancouver, and other participating members to facilitate access to capital, catalyze new partnerships, and achieve a market-based energy efficiency model for the world to follow. Capitalizing on the convening power of the Carbon War Room, unparalleled international attention to be garnered by the Olympic Games, and a forum of collected entrepreneurial visionaries, the Green Capital Global Challenge will establish a city based energy efficiency action plan, enshrined in Vancouver, as an inspiration to other global cities. Bryan Slusarchuk, Greenscape Capital CEO, has been invited to address the Carbon War Room and the attendees of the Green Capital Global Challenge. Greenscape recognizes the many challenges that civic leaders face as they endeavor to make cities more environmentally sustainable and will help support the Carbon War Room's goal of overcoming such challenges. This is the start of a global initiative that will benefit the climate and all participants in the meeting. Michael Hofer, Canadian Certified Environmental Practitioner and Greenscape Director, states: "The Carbon War Room has done an excellent job of focusing attention on the need for significant energy efficiency measures. Moreover, with the Green Capital Global Challenge, they have signaled to the world that market oriented solutions, led by driven and innovative leaders and entrepreneurs, are required to generate significant results. By bringing several such innovators together in Vancouver, combined with international thought leaders and decisions makers, they have made it clear that now is the time to start implementing effective solutions. Greenscape is very pleased to be involved in this initiative. Our corporate vision and mandate align perfectly with the Green Capital Global Challenge objectives. Greenscape has established itself as an industry leader in the energy efficiency field and, through our unique retrofit model, precisely embodies the type of business innovation required to achieve such goals." About Vancouver Green Capital "Vancouver Green Capital" is the City of Vancouver's business brand for economic development and leverages the business potential of the 2010 Games. The brand is at the heart of the creation of a robust and long-term economic strategy that will guide the City's pursuit of international economic opportunities. www.vancouver.ca/greencapital. About the Carbon War Room The Carbon War Room harnesses the power of entrepreneurs to implement market-driven solutions to climate change. The Carbon War Room's unique approach focuses on bringing together successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, policy experts, researchers, and thought leaders to focus on market-driven solutions. www.carbonwarroom.com. About Greenscape Capital Group Greenscape Capital Group increases environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and profitability of companies and their operations. Greenscape Capital owns 100% of Green.Switch Capital, a Canadian based company focused on dramatically increasing the profitability of commercial facilities through enhanced energy efficiency and environmental best practices. Green.Switch provides full-service energy retrofitting for commercial clients. The Green.Switch energy retrofit process begins with the assessment of client issues and infrastructure, through to project design, capitalizing improvements, attaining government incentive grants when applicable, contracting, installation and monitoring. When marked opportunities arise, Greenscape also invests in other companies that operate in the environmental space, providing strategic capital and business advisory services to assist companies in achieving their environmental and corporate goals. www.greenscapecapital.com. http://www.greenswitchcapital.com. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Bryan Slusarchuk, CEO and Director Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding future revenues and contracts. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur, when they will occur, or if they do occur, what benefits the company will obtain from them. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

ERA Carbon Offsets Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: ESR) (the "Company" or "ERA"), is pleased to announce that the private placement previously announced, October 14th 2009, will close on or about February 9th 2010. The private placement consists of 7,360,000 common shares at a price of CAD$0.75 per share for gross proceeds of CAD$5,520,000. The sole subscriber is Forest Carbon Group AG ("FCG") an affiliate of HEAG Sudhessische Energie AG ("HSE"), a German energy and infrastructure company based in Darmstadt. Post-financing, FCG will own an aggregate of 7,360,000 shares which constitute 29.9% of the issued capital of the Company. No finder's fee was paid in connection with the private placement. On the closing of the private placement (the "Closing") the Company will grant FCG: 1) the pre-emptive right to purchase up to 30% (subject to adjustment) of any equity financings that the Company may from time to time undertake (the "Right"); and 2) the right of first refusal (the "Right of First Refusal") to provide such project financing as may be requested by the Company for forest carbon offset projects (the "ERA Projects") and to purchase carbon offsets created from the ERA Projects. If the Company and FCG are unable to conclude an agreement with respect to the financing and/or the purchase of the carbon offsets, the Company may offer the terms which were last offered to FCG or other terms not less favourable to the Company to any third party for a period of 60 days. The Right of First Refusal will not apply with respect to ERA Projects developed by the Company exclusively for other clients, or developed in participation with other clients or developers up to the Closing or existing obligations and contracts of the Company with offset resellers and project developers. Both the Right and the Right of First Refusal will expire at the earlier of five (5) years from the Closing and the date FCG no longer owns at least 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company on a non-diluted basis. ERA has submitted all documentation regarding the financing to the TSX Venture Exchange and is awaiting approval. In addition, on the Closing the Company will increase the number of its board members from five (5) to six (6) members and appoint FCG's nominee, Mr. Holger Mayer as the sixth board member. Mr. Mayer is the director of Finance, Human Resources and Sales for HSE. Its subsidiary, ENTEGA, is one of Germany's largest suppliers of green power. As a director of FCG, Mr. Mayer is responsible for the financial and legal aspects of project development. Mr. Mayer studied law in Tubingen and Stuttgart, as well as Business Administration at the Berufsakademie Stuttgart. Robert Falls, CEO of ERA commented, "We cannot overstate the importance of this Private Placement, nor the strength of the relationship it underscores. Built on a foundation of seasoned professionals, ERA has pioneered the forest carbon offset space and developed into a significant international player in the industry, having capacity in the full range of project sourcing, development, implementation. ERA has become a leader in offset sales and brokering to both large companies and smaller organizations that have made a commitment to support climate mitigation and ecosystem restoration and protection. HSE AG is a well established company and its affiliate FCG will not only benefit from this heritage but use its marketing capacity to engage large European corporations in forest carbon offset programming. Having Mr. Mayer join ERA's board will add a high level of business acumen to ERA's organization." Holger Mayer, director of FCG and CFO of HSE, declared: "The foundation of Forest Carbon Group and the strategic stake it has taken in ERA is another consequent step for HSE to move from being part of the problem of the climate crisis to be part of the solution. Afforestation of natural forests and forest protection are indispensable to solving the climate crisis, maintaining biodiversity and guaranteeing the sustainable existence of humanity. Together, FCG and ERA will be able to offer access to large scale, high quality forest projects that fit the demands of companies in need of compensating emissions that are still unavoidable for either technical or economical reasons." About The Forest Carbon Group. The Forest Carbon Group offers companies tailor made solutions for climate neutral products and processes. For this purpose it helps companies to reduce their own emissions voluntarily or to compensate for them with forest protection. The Forest Carbon Group identifies, develops, finances and monitors forestry projects for the voluntary carbon market and supplies its clients with forest carbon offsets. It invests exclusively in reforestation projects and schemes to protect still existing natural forests. The forest carbon offsets that are achieved as a result are securitised and issued in the form of so called VERs (Verified or Voluntary Emission Reductions) and CERs (Certified Emissions Reductions). The Forest Carbon Group was founded in 2009 by the German utility company HSE and the consultancy firm BCC - Business Communications Consulting. The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main. Additional information on The Forest Carbon Group can be found at www.forestcarbongroup.ag or by contacting contact@forestcarbongroup.de About ERA Carbon Offsets Ltd. ERA is a Canadian based pioneer in forest-based carbon offset programs and project development. Through its subsidiary, ERA Ecosystem Restoration Associates Inc., ERA produces significant, measurable carbon sequestration benefits that are validated and verified to international standards and sold to purchasers interested in offsetting their greenhouse gas footprints as a means of mitigating the effects of climate change. ERA is producing offsets from the company's "Community Ecosystem Restoration Program" (CERP) in the Lower Fraser Valley, near Vancouver, British Columbia. ERA is also developing projects in Africa, South America and the United States. ERA has generated ISO validated and verified Voluntary Emission Reductions (VERs) from the CERP project; to supply clients and offset users that include: HSE-Entega, Rolling Stone Magazine, Shell Canada Ltd., Air Canada, the Motion Pictures Producers Industry Association, and the Globe Foundation. Additional information on ERA can be found on the corporate website www.eracarbonoffsets.com or by contacting investor@eracarbonoffsets.com On behalf of the Board of Directors of ERA CARBON OFFSETS LTD. Robert Falls, Chief Executive Officer FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This document includes forward-looking statements as well as historical information. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the continued advancement of the company's general business development, research development and the company's development of forest-based carbon offsets. When used in this document, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intent", "may", "project", "plan", "should" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Although ERA Carbon Offsets Ltd. believes that their expectations reflected in these forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements include fluctuations in the marketplace for the sale of carbon credits, the inability to implement corporate strategies, the ability to obtain financing and other risks disclosed in our filings made with Canadian Securities Regulators. NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

The MasterCard Foundation and the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) today launched a program that will provide $4.6 million in comprehensive educational support to 676 secondary students in Kenya over the next five years. Reeta Roy, President and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation, and EGF Chairman Dr. James Mwangi announced the partnership at an event in Nairobi presided by Prime Minister Raila Odinga. "All young people deserve an opportunity to reach their full potential," said Roy. "The MasterCard Foundation is proud to partner with EGF to enable students in Kenya to complete secondary school. EGF has the national scale, reach and financial systems to ensure this program benefits young people." The program will provide comprehensive scholarships to 332 academically gifted yet financially disadvantaged students, enabling them to complete secondary school in Kenya. The program will also provide leadership development, career guidance and mentoring to an additional 344 secondary school students. EGF will identify an equal number of male and female primary school students to participate in the program. "The collaboration with The MasterCard Foundation affirms our commitment to transforming the socioeconomic status of talented young people and developing the next generation of leaders in Kenya," said Mwangi. "Our hope is that other partners will look to this program as a model for transforming the lives of disadvantaged children and join us." In Kenya, just 64 percent of primary students enter secondary school and even fewer graduate. The low enrollment and completion rates are attributed to the cost of education; lack of access to schools, particularly in rural areas; and the need for poor youth to work to contribute to the household income. A recent World Bank report confirmed that financing mechanisms such as scholarships are key to retaining youth, especially girls, in secondary school. EGF, through Equity Bank, will oversee the distribution of funds using its extensive branch network. The Bank has supported education initiatives in Kenya throughout its 25-year history, including a Pre-University Program that enables top-performing secondary school graduates to enter university. To measure the impact of this program, both foundations will track students' progress over the next five years. About The MasterCard Foundation The MasterCard Foundation believes that every person has the potential to transform their lives, and to improve the lives of their families and their communities. By increasing access to microfinance and youth education for people in developing countries, the foundation is enabling them to realize their potential and lift themselves out of poverty. The foundation's vision is to make the economy work for everyone. It is an independent, private foundation based in Toronto, Canada, with assets totaling $3 billion. It was established through the generosity of MasterCard Worldwide at the time of the company's initial public offering in 2006. For more information, see http://www.themastercardfoundation.org/. About the Equity Group Foundation Equity Group Foundation (EGF) was established to create a clear financial and operational separation for social programs while harnessing Equity Bank's capabilities, infrastructure and reach. Its goal is to transform the socioeconomic status of people in Africa through several program areas: education and leadership development of young people; support of women and youth entrepreneurs; health promotion; agriculture development; and spurring innovation at the bottom of the pyramid. EGF's strategy is to achieve impact by initiating new programs as well as managing and scaling the Bank's current social programs. http://www.equitybank.co.ke

Haitian telecom operator Voila and its parent company Trilogy International Partners are partnering with The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF Worldwide) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to bring NFL athletes to Haiti for a service trip to continue to raise awareness and relief funds. The trip will highlight the NFL's commitment to continue helping Haiti recover from the devastation of the recent earthquake. This partnership, along with the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, has created the "One Team 4 Haiti" campaign. A national public service announcement featuring professional NFL athletes and announcing the campaign will air during the Super Bowl. "We are excited to host the NFL players in Haiti. Their influence and public personas can do a lot to keep the public connected and the awareness going," said Brad Horwitz, CEO, Trilogy International Partners. "We will work with them to organize projects in which they can make a lasting contribution to Haiti's reconstruction." The service trip will bring continued awareness about the ongoing need to rebuild and support this impoverished country. The NFL players committed to this relief effort include William Joseph, Jonathan Vilma, (both Haitian-born), Ryan Grant, Bryant McKinnie, Danny Clark, Barrett Green, Kevin Little, Jack Brewer, Sidney Rice, Abe Elam, Ronald Fields, Bobby Engram, Abdul Hodge, Jeremiah Finley, Charles Fisher, EJ Henderson, Champ Bailey, Corey Chavous, Anthony Becht, Robert Griffith, Fred Robbins, Darrelle Revis, Matt Spaeth and more. "I am heartened by the outpouring of support for the people of Haiti after this terrible earthquake," said Jack Brewer, Founder of JBF Worldwide. "Every corner of America has contributed resources and attention to the needs of this affected country. The NFL and NFLPA are looking to create a sustained engagement in Haiti's recovery through this partnership." The trip will promote continued focus on, and support of, Haiti. The NFL players will have an opportunity to create written and video diaries of their experiences, so their fans can join them on the trip. Fans will be able to read first-hand the thoughts and messages of their favorite players and connect to Haiti through their eyes. Voila and Trilogy are committed to the recovery of Haiti. After celebrating 10 years in Haiti, Trilogy and Voila received the prestigious Award for Corporate Excellence from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in December 2009, honoring Trilogy's and Voila's commitment to social improvement through youth and education programs and through significant contributions to the economic development of Haiti. Voila Voila is a leading mobile telecommunications operator in Haiti, providing high-quality, affordable wireless service. Since its inception, over US$200 million has been invested in Haiti. Voila employs over 500 local staff and provides indirect employment to more than 15,000 Haitians through a micro-enterprise venture whereby local entrepreneurs sell time on a customized cell phone. Trilogy International Partners, LLC Trilogy International Partners, LLC (Trilogy) invests in wireless telecommunication operations in international markets that exhibit strong opportunities for significant growth. Trilogy and its businesses hold licenses to provide wireless services to over 31 million people. For more information, see Trilogy's website: www.trilogy-international.com. The Jack Brewer Foundation The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF Worldwide) - is a non-profit organization founded by former NFL safety Jack Brewer, committed to the empowerment of women and children living within the world's most impoverished and underdeveloped communities. Through JBF Worldwide's numerous initiatives, the foundation has enabled food security, access to educational resources and foster local enterprise. JBF Worldwide will be offering nutritional products and various aids to help provide food security for the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation. JBF Worldwide currently offers food security to more than 15,000 impoverished individuals through its self sustaining microfinance program. JBF Worldwide had an extraordinarily successful past year including ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on February 27, 2009 and Founder Jack Brewer being honored with a Congressional Certificate of Appreciation by US Congressman Charles B. Rangel for foundations work in Africa. For more information about the Foundation, please visit www.thejackbrewerfoundation.org. For more information on JBF Worldwide, please contact Carolyn Bass by email at cbass@jbfworldwide.org. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) The NFL Players Association is the exclusive collective bargaining agent for all players employed by clubs of the National Football League. Founded in 1956, the NFLPA works to ensure that the rights and interests of NFL players are protected. In addition, the NFLPA strives to be a valuable resource and to maximize player opportunities on and off the field through membership programs and community activities. For further information, visit www.NFLPLAYERS.com. Clinton Bush Haiti Fund The earthquake that rocked the coast of Haiti killed or injured a devastating number of people. Even more were left in need of aid, making this is one of the major humanitarian emergencies in the history of the Americas. In the aftermath of the disaster, President Barack Obama asked President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush to raise funds for immediate, high-impact relief and long-term recovery efforts to help those who are most in need of assistance. In response, the two Presidents established the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (CBHF) to respond to unmet needs in the country, foster economic opportunity, improve the quality of life over the long term for those affected, and assist the people of Haiti as they rebuild their lives and "build back better." The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund will do this by working with and supporting the efforts of reputable 501(c) (3) nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations. Presidents Clinton and Bush oversee the CBHF through their respective nonprofit organizations, the William J. Clinton Foundation and Communities Foundation of Texas. One hundred percent of donations made to the Clinton Foundation and the Communities Foundation of Texas go directly to relief efforts. For more information, visit www.clintonbushhaitifund.org. You can contribute in any of three ways: Web: visit our secure online donation page Mobile Giving: Text the word "QUAKE" to 20222 to donate $10 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund charged to your cell phone bill. Mail: The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund c/o William J. Clinton Foundation Donations Department 610 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 OR The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund

Redwood Creek wines is putting its money where the grass grows and committing $130,000 in the third annual Greater Outdoors Project. Nine nonprofit finalists will be selected from across the country, eight of which will be awarded $10,000 each. The title grant of $50,000 will go to one winner, based on a national, public vote. Redwood Creek wines is calling on outdoor organizations nationwide to apply for this year's grant to fund a specific outdoor project unique to that group. Interested organizations must apply by February 28, 2010 at www.RedwoodCreekWine.com. Redwood Creek, known for crafting quality wines that offer a flavorful taste of the outdoors, established the Greater Outdoors Project in 2008 to recognize and support nonprofit organizations that share its commitment to preserve, protect and provide access to America's great outdoors. "The Sierra Nevada mountain snowmelt nurtures our vineyards, making them rich and fertile grounds for grape production," says Cal Dennison, Redwood Creek winemaker and outdoor enthusiast. "Because nature directly influences our craft and the quality of our wines, we should do our part to give back to the outdoors." A panel of judges made up of active members of the outdoor community, including Dennison, will review applications from hiking, water conservation and energy preservation groups, to name a few. Redwood Creek wines encourages applicants to be creative in their project submissions. Whether clearing pollution from Lake Erie, collecting litter from the trails of the Redwood Forests or sprucing up the appearance of the Everglades, any project dedicated to improving the outdoors is deemed appropriate. From April 1 through August 31, 2010, outdoor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nonprofit at www.RedwoodCreekWine.com. The winning organization will be announced in September 2010. Last year's Greater Outdoors Project grant was presented to Friends of New Orleans City Park, after a nationwide vote of more than 38,000. The $50,000 grant is currently being used to reestablish 19 acres of ecosystems in the Couturie Forest, a popular woodland nestled at the center of the park's 1,300 acres, that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. To enter this year's Greater Outdoors Project, participants must complete the online application at www.RedwoodCreekWine.com, which includes a statement of purpose, detailed budget, timeline and photographs of the proposed project. All project work must be completed by December 2011. Only one application per organization will be considered and all submissions must be dedicated to a specific project. The grant applicant must be 21 years of age or older and a legal U.S. citizen. Only members or representatives of registered 501(c )(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. For complete rules and additional information, visit www.RedwoodCreekWine.com. About Redwood Creek: Redwood Creek wines embody the adventurous spirit of the great outdoors. Redwood Creek Winemaker Cal Dennison crafted a portfolio of eight food-friendly wines that consistently deliver outstanding quality at an attractive price. Redwood Creek wines are available at retailers nationwide at a suggested retail price ranging from $6.99 to $9.99. About the Greater Outdoors Project: No purchase necessary. Grants Application period ends February 28, 2010 and is void in TN, UT and PR and where prohibited by law. Must be a legal resident of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and at least 21 years of age or older at the time of entry. See Official Terms and Conditions at www.RedwoodCreekWine.com. California, French and Italian Table Wine, ©2010 Frei Bros. Vineyards, Modesto, CA. All rights reserved

Express Scripts, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESRX), one of the largest pharmacy benefit management companies in North America, today announced that employees have donated more then $97,000 to the Red Cross for its emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. With a dollar for dollar match by the Express Scripts Foundation, the total donation was more then $194,000. "Express Scripts and its employees are deeply saddened by the devastation in Haiti following the January 12 earthquake," said George Paz, chairman and CEO of Express Scripts. "Our employees have rallied to support the efforts of the Red Cross as they and so many other relief organizations provide critical assistance to those who need it most. I am delighted that the Express Scripts Foundation is doubling that support." The Express Scripts Foundation is a private foundation established by Express Scripts, Inc. in 2002. Express Scripts and the Foundation are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities in need. "We are touched and grateful for the generosity of Express Scripts employees and Foundation," said Cindy Erickson, CEO, American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter. "The relief operation in Haiti is already the largest single-country personnel deployment in global Red Cross history. Donations such as these help us to deploy much-needed personnel, send relief supplies and provide financial resources." About Express Scripts, Inc. Express Scripts, Inc., one of the largest pharmacy benefit management companies in North America, is leading the way toward creating better health and value for patients through Consumerology(SM), the advanced application of the behavioral sciences to healthcare. This approach is helping millions of members realize greater healthcare outcomes and lowering cost by assisting in influencing their behavior. Headquartered in St. Louis, Express Scripts provides integrated PBM services including network-pharmacy claims processing, home delivery services, specialty benefit management, benefit-design consultation, drug-utilization review, formulary management, and medical and drug data analysis services. The company also distributes a full range of biopharmaceutical products and provides extensive cost-management and patient-care services. More information can be found at www.express-scripts.com and www.consumerology.org.

Despite continuing challenges in the global economic environment, 2009 was a successful year for Novo Nordisk with solid sales in all business areas, continued improvement in the gross margin and progress in the clinical development pipeline for key projects in both diabetes care and biopharmaceuticals. The company's accomplishments during the year, including strong performance against social and environmental targets, are reported in its sixth annual integrated report. During 2009, Novo Nordisk:

• Increased sales by 11% (in local currencies) and by 12% in Danish kroner to DKK 51,078 million compared to 2008.
• Increased reported operating profit by 21% to DKK 14,933 million compared to 2008.
• Maintained global leadership in diabetes care with 51% of the total insulin market.
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 32% and water consumption by 20%.
• Increased its workforce by 8% to 29,329 employees at year end to support sales growth and a strong pipeline of future treatments.
• Expanded support for healthcare capacity building in developing countries by donating 82 million DKK to the World Diabetes Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation.
• Diagnosed and enrolled more than 400 children with type 1 diabetes in the Changing Diabetes® in Children programme, which builds sustainable partnerships to offer diabetes care, including free insulin.

Novo Nordisk manages its business using the Triple Bottom Line principle to ensure that decision-making balances profitability with long-term societal interests. The integrated Annual Report seeks to meet the information needs of shareholders, financial analysts and other corporate stakeholders by exploring the interaction between financial and non-financial objectives. In the absence of global standards for inclusive reporting, the report was prepared in respect of international standards for mandatory and voluntary reporting:

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• The accountability standard, the AA1000 (2008) Framework, which includes AA1000APS(2008) and AA1000AS(2008).
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.
• UN Global Compact, Communication on Progress.
• US Sarbanes–Oxley Act requirements for financial reporting. Novo Nordisk has also embarked on a process of structuring the control environment for non-financial data with the aspiration to have full alignment with the control environment for financial data.

The report is available online, along with more background, context and data supplementing the report PDF, at http://annualreport2009.novonordisk.com and for more information on TBL and sustainability please visit www.novonordisk.com/sustainability. About Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs over 29,300 employees in 76 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries. Novo Nordisk's B shares are listed on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and London. Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'NVO'. For more information, visit novonordisk.com.

STR Responsible Sourcing (STR RS), a leading provider of ethical sourcing consulting services for Fortune 500 companies, today announced that it has launched the most comprehensive and up-to-date online reference tool for labor laws and employment standards. STR RS's new Labor & Employment Standards Library (LESLi) provides sourcing, legal, and human resources professionals and academics with full-text English translation of labor laws for over 140 countries. LESLi's contents are both searchable and exportable, and the product features a suite of analysis tools that allow users to make country-to-country comparisons of different labor laws, including wages, hours, hiring and termination, forced labor, and collective bargaining among others. Until now, it was cumbersome to gather actual full-text laws since different countries - not to mention the states and provinces within them - offer different access levels to their laws. There was also the hurdle of effectively translating these laws to English. "With the increasing global reach of supply chains, the need for having a consistent single source for this information became obvious. We talked to many clients and industry partners about their challenges, and then spent two years making LESLi a reality," said Greg Gardner, General Manager of STR RS. "LESLi will make it infinitely easier for companies, researchers and others to obtain good quality English translations of labor laws that relate to their global businesses." In addition to addressing the need for a one-stop shop for global labor laws, Gardner also cites two additional elements that make LESLi unique within the industry: (1) STR RS is a trusted name in the corporate responsibility industry so subscribers can feel assured that the information contained in the database is reputable and legitimate; and (2) subscribers can be confident that the laws in the database are up to date. "This database was initially developed for our field staff so they could quickly reference the laws that were applicable to the assessments they were doing," explains Rachelle Jackson, Director of Research and Development at STR RS. "We can't do a good job of assessing workplace conditions without access to up-to-date labor laws so we do regular reviews of the laws in the database to make sure they are all current." Some of the applications for LESLi include: setting global human resources policies that are consistent with local laws; identifying gaps between sourcing countries' labor conditions and international labor standards; understanding legal obligations for employing people in international locales; and comparing the labor requirements from country to country. Visit http://www.STRQuality.com/LESLi for an online product demonstration and additional information about LESLi. Demonstrations of LESLi will also be available during STR RS's 5th Annual Responsible Sourcing Summit on February 25, 2010. About STR Responsible Sourcing STR Responsible Sourcing is a leading provider of corporate responsibility consulting services which include monitoring, training, research and program development. STR RS is a business unit within Specialized Technology Resources’ Quality Assurance Division, which was founded in 1944. STR RS has offices in over 30 countries across five continents, and the reach to provide audit services in over 140 countries around the world. Visit STR at http://www.STRQuality.com.

Designer Rachel Roy and Fairwinds Trading have partnered on a unique product collaboration in an effort to create jobs for women in Africa. As part of this collaboration, items that are hand-crafted in Africa by female-owned businesses will be integrated into select seasonal Rachel Rachel Roy collections beginning in Spring 2010. Rachel Rachel Roy is a division of Jones Apparel Group (NYSE: JNY). To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/rachelroy/41987/ The launch collection features a clutch that was crafted in Tanzania using indigenous fabrics and textiles. The collection also features a bracelet and earrings handmade in Rwanda. The bracelet is fashioned from shredded woven paper and both the bracelet and earrings feature beads constructed from a unique paper layering process. These one-of-a-kind works of art were created by women using patterns and techniques unique to their community of origin. Founder and artistic director Rachel Roy said, "My goal as a working woman and mother is to support women's independence through employment. For the women who benefit from the Fairwinds Trading partnership, the opportunity to work is an important source of self-respect and financial freedom. I support this important organization and its ongoing collaboration with Macy's made it a perfect fit for the Rachel Rachel Roy brand. The vast network of African artisans that Fairwinds has brought together is immensely talented and I am excited to be able to incorporate their artwork into my collection." Willa Shallit, founder of Fairwinds Trading said, "The RRR clutch represents the story of a chain of women supporting one another: A woman in rural Congo spends her days weaving Kuba cloth, she then holds out her hand to a woman in Tanzania who takes the woven cloth and adds other beautiful materials to it. That Tanzanian woman hands it to Rachel Roy who takes the Kuba cloth and makes it into a brilliantly designed clutch, which a woman then purchases in the United States. Four separate women's lives are interconnected through this one accessory. It is a direct and powerful chain that works to fight poverty, through beauty." Flotea Masawe, owner of Marvelous Batik, who produced the clutch said, "We used Kuba cloth from weavers in Congo and crafted the clutch in Tanzania before sending it to the U.S. for Rachel's final touches. This clutch really has created a chain of women in three different countries who linked together to help alleviate poverty by providing employment and economic opportunities for African women." The Rachel Rachel Roy Fairwinds collaboration will be available at rachelroy.com and select Macy's stores and macys.com. This collection compliments Macy's existing partnership with Fairwinds including the Rwanda Path To Peace collection which features exquisite baskets handcrafted by Rwandan women. The collaboration with Fairwinds Trading is part of a series of limited edition capsule collections that merge fashion with culture, art, music, photography and philanthropy to bring a unique element to the Rachel Rachel Roy brand. The Rachel Rachel Roy collection features affordable contemporary sportswear, footwear, handbags and jewelry. The collection is available exclusively at select Macy's stores and online at macys.com/rachelroy and rachelroy.com. You can become a fan of Rachel Roy on Facebook or follow her on Twitter. About Jones Apparel Group Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (www.jonesapparel.com) is a leading designer, marketer and wholesaler of branded apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company also markets directly to consumers through its chain of specialty retail and value-based stores and through its e-commerce web sites. The Company's nationally recognized brands include Jones New York, Nine West, Anne Klein, Gloria Vanderbilt, Kasper, Bandolino, Easy Spirit, Evan-Picone, l.e.i., Energie, Enzo Angiolini, Joan & David, Mootsies Tootsies, Sam & Libby, Napier, Judith Jack, Albert Nipon and Le Suit. The Company also markets costume jewelry under the Givenchy brand licensed from Givenchy Corporation, women's footwear under the Dockers® and Dockers® Women brands and infants', toddlers' and boys' footwear (excluding girls' footwear) under the Dockers® and Dockers® Premium brands, licensed from Levi Strauss & Co., apparel and accessories under the Rachel Roy brand licensed from Rachel Roy IP Company, LLC, and Jessica Simpson jeanswear licensed from VCJS, LLC. Each brand is differentiated by its own distinctive styling, pricing strategy, distribution channel and target consumer. The Company contracts for the manufacture of its products through a worldwide network of quality manufacturers. The Company has capitalized on its nationally known brand names by entering into various licenses for several of its trademarks, including Jones New York, Anne Klein New York, Nine West, Gloria Vanderbilt, l.e.i. and Evan-Picone, with select manufacturers of women's and men's products which the Company does not manufacture. For more than 30 years, the Company has built a reputation for excellence in product quality and value, and in operational execution. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements regarding the Company's expected financial position, business and financing plans are forward-looking statements. The words "believes," "expects," "plans," "intends," "anticipates" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include representations of the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties, including:

• those associated with the effect of national, regional and international economic conditions;
• lowered levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic downturn or lower levels of consumer confidence;
• the tightening of the credit markets and our ability to obtain credit on satisfactory terms;
• given the uncertain economic environment, the possible unwillingness of committed lenders to meet their obligations to lend to borrowers, in general;
• the performance of the Company's products within the prevailing retail environment;
• customer acceptance of both new designs and newly-introduced product lines;
• the Company's reliance on a few department store groups for large portions of the Company's business;
• the Company's ability to identify acquisition candidates and, in a competitive environment for such acquisitions, acquire such businesses on reasonable financial and other terms;
• the integration of the organizations and operations of any acquired businesses into the Company's existing organization and operations;
• consolidation of the Company's retail customers;
• financial difficulties encountered by the Company's customers;
• the effects of vigorous competition in the markets in which the Company operates;
• the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified executives and other key personnel;
• the Company's reliance on independent foreign manufacturers;
• changes in the costs of raw materials, labor, advertising and transportation;
• the general inability to obtain higher wholesale prices for the Company's products that the Company has experienced for many years;
• the uncertainties of sourcing associated with an environment in which general quota has expired on apparel products but litigation and political activity seeking to re-impose quotas have been initiated;
• the Company's ability to successfully implement new operational and financial computer systems; and
• the Company's ability to secure and protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights.

A further description of these risks and uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, including, but not limited to, the Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Disclosure and Item 1A-Risk Factors therein, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such expectations may prove to be incorrect. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. About Rachel Roy Rachel Roy (www.rachelroy.com) approaches the design of her collections with a feminine and modern point of view. Her goal is to create clothing for women who embrace fashion and dress with an effortless elegance, confidence, and edge. The RACHEL ROY NEW YORK collection is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and top specialty stores worldwide. The RACHEL RACHEL ROY collection, the diffusion companion to the designer collection, launched in August 2009 and embodies uptown glamour with downtown edge in sportswear, footwear, handbags and jewelry. The collection is available exclusively at Macy's and macys.com. In 2007, Roy was inducted into the CFDA as a new member where she stands alongside other esteemed fashion industry individuals. About Fairwinds Trading Fairwinds Trading, Inc. (www.fairwindstrading.com) is a U.S.-based, for-profit company that uses business as a strategy for economic empowerment of people, especially women, in developing nations. Our focus on women as a preferred partner is based in part on our history, in part on our leadership as a woman-owned firm, and in part on evidence that raising the standard of living for women has the greatest positive multiplier effect within family, communities and cultures. Fairwinds' mission is to connect cultures through business, art and understanding.

In response to the tragedy in Haiti, Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor is donating $100,000 to assist with Haiti humanitarian relief efforts. When the earthquake struck Haiti a little over three weeks ago, Ingram Micro associates quickly mobilized, collecting donations from offices worldwide that the company matched. "At Ingram Micro, it's the people who make the difference. They care about their local communities and the world around them," said Greg Spierkel, chief executive officer, Ingram Micro Inc. "Immediately after the news of the earthquake reached us, associates began organizing local fund-raising efforts from our corporate headquarters in the United States to our operating units throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Our thoughts are with all who have been impacted by this terrible tragedy." Employees within Ingram Micro's 35 country-based operations held fund-raising efforts through the end of January. The company's associates around the world demonstrated innovative ways to participate. In Belgium, for example, associates organized a 24-hour sales marathon, with 2 Euros earmarked for Haiti relief for every item purchased. Associates in the company's Latin America region headquarters in Miami, Fla. sponsored a bake sale, while offices in California, New York and Sydney, Australia, held "Casual for a Cause" days in which employees donated money to dress casually at work. Country donations were given to local Red Cross or Red Crescent organizations and corporate matching funds will be sent through the International Red Cross for immediate and long-term Haiti relief. About Ingram Micro Inc. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves more than 150 countries and is the only global broad-based IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit www.ingrammicro.com. © 2010 Ingram Micro Inc. All rights reserved. Ingram Micro and the registered Ingram Micro logo are trademarks used under license by Ingram Micro Inc.

The Caterpillar Administration Building, which serves as the company's world headquarters, has been awarded LEED-EB® O+M (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance) Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Achieving the certification makes the Caterpillar facility, located in downtown Peoria, the first building in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area to become LEED-EB certified and the second building in the Caterpillar family to earn the recognition. The Cat Financial Center in Nashville, Tennessee, received LEED-EB certification in April of 2009. LEED is a third-party certification program and a recognized benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. LEED-Gold certification is the second highest rating obtainable in the system. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas: sustainable sites, water savings, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality. "Every day members of Team Caterpillar look for opportunities to apply their expertise, technology and common sense to address environmental issues," said Greg Folley, vice president of Caterpillar's Human Services Division. "Successfully identifying and managing our environmental footprint reduces environmental impacts where we all live and work, makes good business sense and is simply the right thing to do for our community, employees, customers and shareholders." Specific highlights include:

• Decreased energy consumption by 40 percent through improved control systems, operating methods, and lighting automation.
• Implemented a new irrigation system for all landscaped areas resulting in a 50-percent water use reduction.
• Implemented a green cleaning program with new environmentally-friendly chemicals and developed an improved pest management program utilizing the least toxic methods.
• Leveraged Caterpillar's purchasing and recycling practices to reduce the environmental impact of materials used and conducted waste stream audits to drive continuous improvement efforts.

More information on the LEED green building certification system is available at www.usgbc.org/LEED. About Caterpillar: For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2009 sales and revenues of $32.396 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. More information is available at http://www.cat.com.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the largest distributor of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and veterinary practitioners, joined the American Dental Association (ADA) today to open the NASDAQ Exchange for trading in celebration of the ADA's eighth annual "Give Kids A Smile Day". Representatives from all segments of the dental community and co-sponsors DEXIS® and Colgate-Palmolive Company were also present to help kick off "Give Kids A Smile Day" at the NASDAQ MarketSite Tower. "Give Kids A Smile Day" annually provides free dental services and educational programs for more than 320,000 underserved children at approximately 1,700 locations across the United States. Today almost 50,000 dental team volunteers, including 13,000 dentists, will participate in events including in-school brushing demonstrations, community screening and treatment programs, and free private dental care. Henry Schein Dental, the U.S. Dental division of Henry Schein, is again serving as the exclusive professional product sponsor of "Give Kids A Smile Day". With the commitment and support of 40 supplier partners, Henry Schein will provide thousands of oral health care screening and prevention kits to the program containing supplies to serve more than 150,000 children. Since the program's inception, Henry Schein and its supplier partners have donated more than $10 million in value to the "Give Kids A Smile" program. "'Give Kids A Smile' was the first significant national program supported through Henry Schein Cares, our global social responsibility program, and it remains a flagship initiative in which we take great pride and remain firmly committed," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein. "'Give Kids A Smile' is a sterling example of the effectiveness strategic public-private partnerships hold in addressing complex health care issues. By contributing our own core competencies, supplementing these with the contributions of our generous supplier partners, and working in collaboration with all segments of the dental community, we are able to use our collective resources to increase awareness of this important issue and to make a tangible difference in the lives of underserved children in our country." Each year, ADA's "Give Kids A Smile Day" highlights the ongoing challenges that underserved children face in accessing dental care, and helps build support among policy makers for public and private solutions that will provide regular access to oral health care. According to the ADA, tooth decay is the single most chronic childhood disease-five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show that tooth decay is on the rise for preschoolers, and it is estimated that 80 percent of tooth decay is found in only 25 percent of the children. The ADA recommends that children see a dentist no later than their first birthday, yet almost half (49 percent) have never seen a dentist before kindergarten, and by ages six to eight more than half (53.2 percent) have tooth decay. Children five to seven years of age are estimated to lose more than seven million school hours annually because of dental problems. "The success of the "Give Kids A Smile" program over the past eight years reflects not only the commitment of our membership to address the important issue of access to oral health care for underserved children, but also the invaluable support of our corporate sponsors, whose participation has increased the scope and effectiveness of the initiative," said Dr. Ron Tankersley, President, American Dental Association. "It is a great pleasure to work hand-in-hand with Henry Schein, DEXIS, Colgate-Palmolive, and our many other dental industry supporters to help enhance the level of care for our country's children in need." In addition to "Give Kids A Smile Day", the ADA has expanded the program into a year-round effort to increase access to dental care for underserved children. The ADA's "Give Kids A Smile" National Advisory Board, which is chaired by Steve Kess, Vice President of Global Professional Relations for Henry Schein, focuses on expanding this initiative in three primary areas-program enhancement; fundraising; and hosting an annual Promising Practices Symposium where similar programs can share best practices. Henry Schein's 2010 Participating Supplier Partners This year the following manufacturers are supporting the ADA's "Give Kids A Smile" efforts through product donations: 3M ESPE DentalActeonAnsell Healthcare Products Axis Dental CorporationBiotrol InternationalColtene/Whaledent, Inc. Crosstex InternationalDASHDentsply Caulk Dentsply PharmaceuticalDentsply ProfessionalDMG America Dukal CorporationDux DentalGC America, Inc. Harry J. Bosworth CompanyHu-Friedy Mfg. Co. Inc.J & J Instruments Johnson & JohnsonKimberly-ClarkKuraray America, Inc. L& R Manufacturing IncMedicomMicroflex Corporation MiltexPremier Dental Products Co.Richmond Dental SDS KerrSempermed USASeptodont Southern DentalSS White BursSultan Healthcare Sunstar AmericasTIDI ProductsTotalCare TuttnauerWaterpik TechnologiesYoung Dental Zircr About the ADA Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The monthly Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit the Association's Web site at www.ada.org. About DEXIS DEXIS is an industry leader in developing high quality digital imaging solutions for the dental community. In 1997, DEXIS introduced digital radiography on laptop computers - making it the first truly portable and affordable digital X-ray system. In 2001, DEXIS became the first intra-oral digital radiography system to be accepted by the American Dental Association into the highly prestigious ADA Seal Program. Today, DEXIS is the most highly awarded intra-oral digital X-ray system with numerous awards from dental researchers and well-respected dental publications. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.dexis.com. About Colgate-Palmolive Company Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the company's Web site at www.colgate.com. About Henry Schein Henry Schein, a Fortune 500® company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, is recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices. The Company's four business groups - Dental, Medical, International and Technology - serve more than 590,000 customers worldwide, including dental practitioners and laboratories, physician practices and animal health clinics, as well as government and other institutions. The Company operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, which provides customers in more than 200 countries with a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 national and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 100,000 additional products available as special-order items. Henry Schein also provides exclusive, innovative technology offerings for dental, medical and veterinary professionals, including value-added practice management software and electronic health record solutions. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs more than 13,500 people and has operations or affiliates in 23 countries. The Company's net sales reached a record $6.4 billion in 2008. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.

Haiti telecom operator Voila has been busy since the January 12 earthquake providing local and international service to over a million Haitian customers and thousands of incoming relief workers. However, Voila technicians are also assisting a host of agencies - from the US Coast Guard to international NGOs - to set up or restore public safety communications networks and to launch new text services tailored specifically for disaster relief. Working with the Irish Red Cross and the International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent (IFRC), Voila is sending text messages with vital health-related information to all of its customers over a 10 day period. Each message will appear in Creole and will be distributed as a public service. The Irish Red Cross, IFRC, and Voila plan to support this service with voice recordings about vaccination programs, sanitation tips, and other advice that users can access with a few keystrokes on their phones. As Voila customers pass the messages to others by word-of-mouth, the information campaign should reach 3 to 4 million Haitians. Robin Padberg, Voila's CEO, said, "We are pleased to partner with the Irish Red Cross and IFRC in providing a critical service that stands to protect a significant number of people from the inevitable spread of disease following this tragedy." In collaboration with the US embassy, Voila is also participating in Mission 4636, which enables a mobile phone user to use a short code - 4636 - to text a free request for medical help or food to appropriate relief agencies. Organized by Samasource and Crowdflower, the project uses thousands of volunteers to translate the incoming messages to English and to redirect them to the Red Cross, Ushahidi, and a variety of NGOs, along with data indicating the location of each sender. The agencies can then direct aid where and when it is needed. Besides using its own wireless network to connect Haitians who need assistance with those who can provide it, Voila is helping Haitian and US government public safety agencies deploy their own communications systems, so that they can fulfill their public safety, rescue, and relief responsibilities. On the island of La Gonave, sitting in the gulf off of Port-au-Prince, police and fire radio services were knocked out by the earthquake. Voila technical experts traveled to the island, and installed new electrical equipment, a fuel tank and a generator, enabling Haitian police and fire authorities to respond to local needs. Voila will continue to monitor the ongoing emergency communications needs of the police and fire departments and supply additional fuel to the Gonave communications facility. The US Coast Guard needed an immediate means of inter-agency communications to manage vital missions: processing emergency requests for help, medevacing injured Haitians to hospitals throughout Haiti, and coordinating the repair of Haiti's ports. Voila technicians worked with the US Coast Guard to place radio antennae on a strategically-located Voila tower to provide the necessary communications links for the Coast Guard's network. Haitian government personnel in Port-au-Prince need a dedicated private communications network that will enable them to work as a cohesive group. In order to accelerate the launch of this system, Voila has offered space on its towers, as well as access to electricity and backup generators, for the transmitters and receivers that the government needs to install. "We have given them power and authorized them to mount their equipment on our towers," said Edgar Geidans, Trilogy International Partners' Vice President of Engineering and Operations, who flew to Port-au-Prince the morning after the earthquake to help Voila's engineers manage their network. "This provides the government with a back up for communications in addition to the operating networks in Haiti." Voila, and its parent company, Trilogy International Partners, are committed to the recovery of Haiti. After celebrating 10 years in Haiti in October 2009, Trilogy and Voila were awarded the US State Department's prestigious Award for Corporate Excellence by Secretary Hillary Clinton, in recognition of Trilogy's and Voila's commitment to social improvement through youth and education programs and significant contributions to the economic development of Haiti. About Voila and Trilogy International Partners Voila is a leading mobile telecommunications operator in Haiti, providing high-quality, affordable wireless service. Since its inception 10 years ago, it has invested over US$200 million in Haiti. Voila employs over 500 local staff and provides indirect employment to more than 15,000 Haitians through a micro-enterprise venture whereby local entrepreneurs sell time on a customized cell phone. Voila is a subsidiary of Trilogy International Partners LLC, a privately-held company based in Bellevue, WA. Trilogy also owns wireless communications systems in the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, and New Zealand. For more information on Trilogy, please see its website: www.trilogy-international.com.

As First Lady Michelle Obama prepares to launch her campaign against childhood obesity on Tuesday, KaBOOM! CEO Darell Hammond has pledged support for the initiative and said his national playground-building organization offers a "shovel-ready" solution to help get kids moving. KaBOOM! uses corporate and individual donations to help communities build playgrounds in under served neighborhoods. Over the past 14 years the organization has helped build more than 1,700 playgrounds across the U.S., mostly in inner cities. "Like us, Mrs. Obama knows that having a great playground nearby is a key ingredient in giving kids a healthy, active life," said Hammond. "That's why she volunteered last year on a KaBOOM! build, and why she called our work 'necessary … to the health of the entire nation. We're looking forward to working with new partners inspired by her call to fight childhood obesity." Specifically, Hammond urged corporations to support non-profits - KaBOOM! and others – that can make a quick, measurable difference in kids' activity levels. "KaBOOM! has turn-key programs that can make a fast but lasting impact in child-rich but playground poor communities," he said. "These neighborhoods are full of children who hunger for play – and the impact on their young lives is both immediate and profound." Since a Harris Interactive study found that 59% of parents and 69% of low-income parents report there is no playground in their neighborhood, getting playgrounds built near where children live is a key factor in ensuring they're active every day. To combat childhood obesity on the local and national level, KaBOOM! offers turn-key programs for corporations, local governments, neighborhoods and individuals. By forming corporate partnerships, KaBOOM! is able to fund playground builds in underserved areas. Currently, 93 local governments are working with KaBOOM! as part of the Playful City USA program, which gets kids active and healthy through play by providing mayors with proven strategies, best practices and tools that bring public and private sectors together and engage citizens. Thousands of citizens and schools are using the Do-It-Yourself tools on kaboom.org, which walk them step-by-step through the process of building a playground in their community. KaBOOM! has already helped thousands of communities across the country turn the tide on childhood obesity by ensuring that children have the time and space to play every day. And KaBOOM! has the capacity to help thousands more. Anyone interested in answering the First Lady's call to action can get more information on the power of play at www.kaboom.org.

Sustainable Life Media to host the 10th part of SB Boot Camp 13-week training series in sustainable business, presented by R. Paul Herman, CEO and founder of HIP Investor: tomorrow, 02.05.10. Developed by the producers of the Sustainable Brands Conference, Boot Camp is designed to teach business executives how to build business value and brand equity by innovating for sustainability. Participants learn from some of the world's top sustainable business thought leaders, each a leading sustainable business expert in his/her specialty. These long-time sustainability practitioners have consulted with top global brands, including Coke, Pepsi, Walmart, UPS, HP and Kraft, among many others. Friday's session will focus on the dynamics of Business Metrics for Goal Setting and Management. Herman will introduce and explain innovative tools such as key performance indicators, metrics and cutting-edge information dashboards that can be used to help monitor and improve an organization's environmental and social impact. There will be an in-depth explanation of how these tools, when actively used, provide benchmarks for companies embarking on the path to achieve sustainability. The session will teach participants how to determine where their organization is now and where it wants to be in the long-term, all while realizing the costs and benefits. As the founder and CEO of HIP Investor, Paul Herman is dedicated to spreading and implementing this vision of a world that is socially, environmentally and financially sustainable. Paul has advised Fortune 500 companies worldwide with McKinsey & Company and CSC Index, founded the New York Chapter of Coalition for Quality Children's Media which teaches youth media literacy, serves on the Board of Advisors for Design That Matters, a product-design firm to help low-income citizens globally, and is an Advisor to a global network of HIP-focused professionals and students. All thirteen of the Boot Camp series sessions are available On Demand at the SLM Media site for review and repeat viewing at any time at www.sustainablelifemedia.com/events/online/sbbootcamp About SB Boot Camp: http://bit.ly/sbbootcamp Sign up for FREE Newsletters http://bit.ly/SB_Newsletters Join Us on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/SB-LinkedIn Follow Us: http://bit.ly/SB_Twitter Sustainable Life Media is a business-to-business online community, e-newsletter and event company located in San Francisco, CA. Sustainable Life Media (SLM) is home for business professionals looking to build new value and competitive advantage by innovating more sustainable strategies, practices and products. For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/about

Choice Hotels President and CEO Steve Joyce and Rebuilding Together President and CEO Gary Officer join "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" for a live broadcast from the site of Rebuilding Together's 15th annual "Kickoff to Rebuild" on February 4, 2010. The event is held each year in the city of the Big Game to help revitalize communities. Choice Hotels' associates and franchisees donated their time working side by side with former and current professional football players and other volunteers to help rehabilitate seven homes in Miami as part of this year's effort in historic Coconut Grove. In 2009, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) made a multi-year commitment of $1.5 million and since September 11, 2009, has completed 21 projects across the country, with more than 700 volunteers contributing more than 5,000 hours toward the effort.

"Green Magazine TV" produced by Worldwide Digital Communications, is a new television series featuring ecology and energy conscious companies and organizations. This series will showcase some of the newest and "greenest" technologies being utilized, and is scheduled to be aired as paid programming on the Discovery Channel. Dow Corning Corporation (www.dowcorning.com) will be featured on "Green Magazine TV" for its companywide initiatives in innovation and sustainability. Escalating fossil fuel prices and decreasing petroleum reserves are renewing the world's focus on alternative energy. Dow Corning silicones and silicon-based materials are helping the world capture the energy of the sun and wind that otherwise would be wasted. Whether harnessing solar power and wind energy, helping to develop energy efficient buildings or in a multitude of other ways, Dow Corning is embracing sustainability by providing products and solutions that help improve the quality of life for people around the globe. Dow Corning provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones and silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and services via the company's Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow Corning is equally owned by the Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States. For more information on "Green Magazine TV," visit www.greenmagazinetelevision.com Worldwide Digital Communications is an independent television production company that produces unique programming for niche markets. Culinary, Current Issues, Healthcare and New Technology are just some of the industries that are included in our line-up. Shows currently in production are "Green Magazine TV", "Profiles in Innovation" and "Health on the Edge."